Prohibition–minded churches organize to influence coming election
The Mills-Adams Co and Baptist leaders mobilize to endorse candidates who will enforce prohibition laws. A nonpartisan meeting at Huptier church drew Republicans and formed a seventeen member committee to secure strict enforcement and bring church influence into city politics. Delegates include Jesse Shaw and A. peers Win, with plans for further meetings and church outreach.
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Huptier
Committee of Seventeen
B. Larimer
Percy Davis Seere- Frank Foster
Steele
Mt. Stone
Jesse Shaw
A. Peers Win. Trelan
Weir Zillion
Billo
AL Wyman
J. B. Mc
Sausage Maker Murder Claims New York Cleared Luetgert
The World reports New York information that may clear Adolph Luetgert of Chicago of killing his wife Louise Luetgert. A.W. Grotty, once from Chicago, knew Louise long before the marriage and testified about a May 1 meeting with Mrs. Luetgert and others at Cook’s ticket agency and the Bros. Way Central hotel, suggesting unusual movements before her alleged departure.
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Chicago
Emil Bruckner
New York
Luvisert
Ae Louise Bicknés
Luetgert
Fingert
Die
Behulbot
Shinteky
Groet
Bros.way Central
Luet
Burglar In The House Threatened Mrs Thomas In Night Raid
A burglar entered Captain FR M Spivey’s residence at 1100 Tomwka Avenue early morning. He climbed stairs to the Thomas chamber, frightened Mrs. Frank J Thomas who yelled, causing the intruder to flee unseen without taking anything. The house occupants chased no one and bolted doors again as the thief vanished into the back yard.
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FR. M. Spivey
Tomwka Avenue
Spivey
Jen
C. Downing
Prank J. Thomas
Thomas
Southwestern Fuel Company
Liberal Leader Moret Attacks Cuba Policy in Zaragoza Speech
Madrid July 20 Senor Moret former minister and Liberal leader delivered a brillante speech at Zaragoza on the Cuban question. He violently attacked the government policy in Cuba and urged autonomy for Cuba. He warned monarchy risks danger if it fails to heed public opinion and stressed solidarity of Spain with Cuba.
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Liberal Party
Spain
Madrid
Senor Moret
Prendergast
Saragossa
Cuba
J B Bratten Dies After Runaway Injuries At 43
J B Bratten died last night from a runaway accident injuries. he was 43, survived by a wife and two children. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 PM from West ern avenue residence. Lizzie Fitzpatrick widow of William Pirepatrick died of cholera morbus. funeral today at 4 PM from 412 Van Buren street. Fitzpatrick family long-time Kansans with descendants in Salina Arkensas City Shawnee and Topeka.
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J. B Bratten
Western Avenue
Ars
Lizzie Fitzpatrick
William Pirepatrick
van Buren Street
Mr. Fitzpatrick
Kansas
Topeka
Fitzpatrick
Land Office
T. P. Fitz Patrick
Salina
Ford Fitzpatrick
Arkenses City
Scott Fitzpatrick
Shawnee
Irene Pitepatrick
Ambassadors Report Turbulent Attitudes From The Powers
Constantinople July 2. Ambassadors forward joint suggestions to their governments on contumacy of the node and measures needed. Beginning notice urges relief from inflammations of the bowels and promotes Beggs' Diarrhea Balsam as an immediate remedy according to the vendor.
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Constantinome
Social and Personal News From Topeka and Vicinity
Topeka social columns note a successful bachelor’s woolen mill gala with over sixty dancers raising funds for a flower fund. Numerous local residents and visitors are listed, with many planning trips to Alaska, Colorado, and California. The Bohemian club picnic at Gatheld pari, engagements of Misses and Mrs. Wetherell, and several travelers continuing summer plans are noted.
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Flower Fund
Steinbers
C. 5. Sutton
J. Reife
W. Hall
Nell Wetherhall
Stella Smith
Inex Montgomery
Lena Sheldon
Ida Webber
Gussie Pickens
Marie Keso
Agnes Westlake
Theodore Saattinger
Will Martin
Bryson
Charles Hood
Franke Squires
G. Graymon
Ralph Clauser
Will Cielan
Will Davis
Deil Parker
Maurice Schlegel
George Barry
Burkett
Hogeboom
Jonathan Thomas Jett
Alaska
A. H. Horton
Winifred
Colorado Springs
Bohemian Club
Gatheld Pari
Small
Atchison
Se. J
Mall
G. G. Gage
Colorado
Edith Hopper
Celeste
Anna Nellis
Unsere
Irs
GC. Munn
Riverside
Cal
J. E. Meiead
East Eighils Peet
P. Walsh
Greenwood
Tavy
Denver
Cripple Creek
Charles Thomas
Agnes Hansen
Lawrence
Olive Lewis
Margaret Bear
Nellie Ewart
Hutchinson
N. H. Laubach
Oange City
L. L. Robey
California
T. Fulton
Darrah
Kansas City
Topeka
Abthene
M. Fulton
Myrtle
Lulu Fordyce
Waveland
Etta Hannigan
Gress Willams
Marion
J. W. Sidwell
Summerfield
Kan
Viet
J. M. Sitwell
Harry Hunt
Ed Ellis
New York
Hunt
Guild
Mausie
Custody Battle Over Children Ends With Guardian Choice
In a habeas corpus case, White seeks return of the children from Wiggin who refuses, citing mistreatment. The judge notes no right to force custody, stating the boys will stay or go as they choose and left with Wiggin as guardian after testimony that the boys wish to remain and work.
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White
Wiggin
Hazen
Wigein
Uberty
Ber
Jone
Nichols Sues for Divorce and Alienation Suit in Kansas City
Albert B Nichols file two civil actions in circuit court. One against his wife Pearl Nichols for divorce naming Hen C Burgess as co respondent. The other seeks 310 000 for alienating his wife's affections. Burgess a Kansas City club figure and agent of Sweet Demster Co denies the charges. Mrs Nichols is visiting Chicago.
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Kansas City
Albert
Nichols
Pearl @Nichols
Hen C. Burgess
Burgess
Kansas City Club
Sweet, Demster & Co
Cleveland
G. Burgess
Guardian Keeps Them Hurting Family Allegations at Stand
Witnesses describe Thomas and Linn White recounting abuse and years of hunger at home in a North Topeka case. They tell how their father W. F. White kept the family divided and how two younger sons left home to live with a farmer south of Topeka as the saga unfolds.
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Dudee Hazen
W. F. White
North Topeka
Hive
Bess
Thomas
Linn White
White
Wisin
Topeka
Wiggin
Wretched Married Life Ended by Judge Hazen
Mrs. William af.stukine, now Mrs. Sarah Rutison, secured a divorce in Judge Hazen’s district court. Jenkins, an abstractor and former register of deeds candidate, offered no defense. Testimony described repeated abuse, pawned valuables, and financial strain. alimony of 3% was ordered.
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William Af. Stukine
Sarah Rutison
Jenkins
Register of Deeds
Haze
Sam
Kansas City
Will
Fred Rulison
Hazen
Flood at Hanna's Mine Wrecks Railroad, Powder House
A cloudburst near Carnegie caused 325000 in damage at AM Hanna & Co Panhandler mines. The powder storehouse railroad tracks and cars were washed away as water rose rapidly forcing miners to flee to the hills for safety.
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Pittsboro
Carnegie
Panhandler
A. Hanna & Co
Pi-Ute Murderer Mouse Killed After Four Months Search
Information confirms Mouse, the Pi Ute murderer, was killed at Muddy Creek in Lincoln County Nevada yesterday. Stearns and Davis were killed on the Colorado River near White Hills last winter. A reward had been offered for him dead or alive and the pursuit lasted four months.
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Kingman
Ariz
Mouse
Muddy Creek
Lince County
Nevada
Stearns
Davis
Colorado River
White Hills
Buffalo fight kills mate on shipment to Montana
Lenox Massachusetts July 20 William Whitney herd of buffaloes arrived minus one after a fight between the two largest bulls during loading for Montana. The 200 pound animal attacked and killed its rival, breaking up the largest pair of buffaloes in the country. The remaining male refused to be contained. It forced its way through a box car and created an uproar before being moved to the crate for preserves on October Mountain.
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Montana
Lenox
Mass
Wiliam
Whitney
Sna
United States infantry bicycle corps reaches Laclede
The Twenty-fifth United States infantry bicycle corps arrived at Laclede Missouri after a 60 mile run from Hamilton. The unit camped for the night as heat and wind challenged them with rations arriving here before continuing toward St Louis. Local officials and residents planned entertainment for the visitors.
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Laclede
Twenty-ffth United States Infantry Bicycle Corps
Hamilton
St. Louis
Hi. V. Lewis
Streets and Bishwars
L. A. W. St. Louis
Louis
Dead Body Found in Galena Canal Shaft Tragedy
A body was found floating in twenty feet of water after an old shaft accident near Galena. The victim, Frank Galbreath, had evident head and throat injuries and had been in the water for about ten days. The report also notes a death in Janesville, Wis., and a boy killed by a running horse near Hutchinson. An advertisement touts a kidney cure and a salve for skin injuries.
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Galena Galena
J. R. Passwater
Mr. Passwater
Frank Galbreath
Hutchinson
Harry Gookins
Jack Gookins
Here
Market Harket Report on Wheat Corn and Hogs
Market summary from Asso Press noting wheat rallied at Liverpool on Sept wheat, receipts rising with 435 car northwest and 110 Chicago. corn dull as weather improves. oats declined to about 17% cents. provisions and hogs strong with pork at 37.70 and rib futures higher. cattle receipts around 25 pastures and sheep steady with native and western prices listed.
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Liverpool
Northwest
Chicago
Lord
W. A. Michael Commilsion, Co
West Sixth Ave
Teortan
Can
California
Po M.c
Minneapolis
Duluth
Kansas City
Chicaco
New York
Beerholm
Soie
Gars
Bradstreet
Kansas City Livestock and Grain Market Summary
Market reports from Kansas City show cattle steady with Texas steers around 220 to 260, native cows and heifers mixed, hogs and sheep modestly active. Wheat and corn futures waned slightly with mixed domestic prices, while Liverpool cash wheat and global futures hint at tentative demand amid favorable weather and rainfall.
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Kanass City
Kansas City
Texas
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Galveston
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