Post Office Inspector Probes City Center Appointment Clash
News from the state house departments notes a renewed investigation by HM Fulton into office rents and government dealings at Clay Center. Calderhead’s recommended appointment discussed amid citizen protests. Lander and Achwulech’s petitions rejected. charges swirl as Portmaster Vanatin faces pressure to vacate. The probe expands to alleged improper lease and patronage tied to future posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciey
HM. Fulton
Calderhead
Clay Center
W. H. Fletcher
Wenin
Sohn Lander
J. A. Achwulech
Wietecher
Ueseatch
Portmaster Vanatin
State Mine Inspector Keegan Orders Urgent Repairs After Shaft Evaluation
Keegan reports on mine conditions and sanitation after inspecting the penitentiary mines. He urges two foot supports along a fifty foot section of bottom shaft and notes two to three faces needing quick repair before resuming coal or timber work. Safety measures include intact gearing, ropes, and machinery, with an executive council authorizing urgent repairs and Frannie Screg, the inspector’s brother, appointed assistant supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keegan
Executiee Council
Coutsel
Frannie Screg
Miller Scalp Fight Prompts Bid for Census Post
Prestmin Miller vows to oppose Charles S. Griggs as census supervisor for the Fourth district amid disputes with Morris, Lvor, and Osage counties. He supports Dr. Eustman and aims to have Houian handed. Senier Baker backs Brlees as Miller declares war. Rep. Gregory of Osage County warns Miller may face re-nomination if he falters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prestmin Miller
Charles S. Griggs
Morris
Lvor
Osage
Miller
Eustman
Houian
Senier Baker
Brlees
Be. Gregory
Osage Suanty
Tniess
Ty Feild
Hint
Against the War Ex-Governor Lewelling Opposes It
Former Kansas governor Lewelling argues against the war in the Philippines. He warns entangling alliances will hinder the national government and asserts governments derive their powers from the governed. He contrasts Aguinaldo’s cause with colonial principles and criticizes Dewey’s actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewelling
Rar
Aguinalia
Dewey
Eles
State Valuation Falls Short of Board Review
The state board of equalization finished its work with no changes to the assessed valuations for Barber, Eneton, Byurbep, Chautagi, Clark, Choud Coffey, Elk, Harper, Harvey, Mingnan, Lesterworth, Mouse, Neoshe, Ness, Norton, Reno, Rice, Run gel, Sumner, Washington, Wichita counties. The list shows percentage changes by county for land and overall property values, including Anderson at 20 percent and Comanche at W percent, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Equalization
Barber
Eneton
Byurbep
Chautagi
Clark
Choud Coffey
Elk
Harper
Harvey
Mingnan
Lesterworth
Mouse
Neoshe
Ness
Norton
Reno
Rice
Rungel
Sumner
Washington
Wichita
Anderson
Batier
Chase
Clay
Comanche
Decatur
Kansas county property tax rates from scattered lists
A fragmented OCR list shows varied property tax rates by county and district, with many entries offering percentages on all property or specific categories such as land or improvements. Notable figures include Osage SV percent on land and Ottawa 15 percent on property, plus several counties over 20 percent in parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wand
Dirkinson
Denleheh
Evumty
Fin Leer
Sean Geary
Greenwood
Jackson
Jefferson
Johnson
Kiowa
Labette
Lincoln
Ger
Marien
Marshall
McMheriot
Miami
Junie
Onleokery
Murrin
Nerighs
Osage SV
Ottawa
Phillips
Pottawatoni
Republic
Tilley
Rush
Saline
Treeo
Wabnunses
Wilson
Wyandette
Lecreayes
Allen
Ber Vent
Erokee
Enne
Iande
Crawford
Edwards
Hills
Lunds
Elleworth
Juande
Fort
Graham
Grant
Gray
Gresley
Hamilton
Haskell
Hodgeman
Jewell
Tatne
Linn
Logan
Lyon
Mitchell
Norton
Deborne
Pawnee
Pratt
Rawling
Rooks
Jtunh
Om Ander Scott
Sedgwick
Seward
Shiw~ Nee
Sheriden
Sherman
Poe
Boith
Stafford
Stanton
Stewsens
Lhomes
Waltned
Woeedaen
Governor Pleased By Scholar Award Conferred
Governor Stanley expresses pleasure at an art scholarship awarded to Miss Jesse Hamilton of Worcester. The New York Institute granted the scholarship after she completed the course and earned her diploma, and she is now prepared to pursue employment in her field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamey
Mise Jesse Hamilton
Oread Institute
Woretster
New York Institute
Your Enomas
Mise Hamilton
Cloud Burst Destroys Rail Lines Across Texas Panhandle
A report from Childress describes a cloud burst along the Colorado Southern line near the Texas Panhandle. The Fort Worth Denver route trackways and a bridge over Little Red River are reported swept away, with Pemise Steer bridge near Vernon also gone. Rivers rise and towns in Childress, Cottle, Hardin, Wilbarger, Hall, Motley, Collinsworth counties are isolated. lives feared lost in the flooded area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Childress
Colorado Southern Riliread
Texas Panhandle
Dales
Colorado Southern
Fort Worth & Denver Railway
Little Red River
Childress County
Pemse
Vernon
Childress, Cottle
Hardin
Wilburger
Hall Motley
Lionkey
Collingsworth
Acme
Weather and troop movement report from Manila dispatch
The War Department received a dispatch from Manila noting stormy weather, rising barometer, and continued poor conditions. Rainfall has hampered operations, troops on outward posts face losses and fines for mobilization delays, telegraphic links to San Fernandes and Bacer remain unreliable while transport ships return or coal. Signed OTIS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Manila
Weshington
Potia
San Fernandes
Bacer
Otis
Death of G. G. Howard Pioneer of Topeka
Cyrus G. Howard died at his home in Manhattan on Wednesday. Born March 5, 1890s, he came to Kansas in 1255 and took a homestead southeast of Page. He moved to Manhattan later and leaves three sons: Heym Howard of Penryn California, J. x, and Dr. GO P Howard of Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus G. Howard
Manhattan
Etiné
Kansas
Pape
Ins
Hey
Woc Howard
Penryn
Cal
J. x
Dr. GO
P Howard
Topeka
Real Estate Transfers From Lincoln Street to Various Buyers
Walter I Vane and wife transfer property to Ernest RL Ridings for $1,000 encompassing lots 206 and 203 on Lincoln Street. A Stratton and wife convey to J W Gutarrie includes lots 443, 446 on Mad and St adolph streets. Washburn addition W degpie and wife sell 3 Weddington and 3 Naror as above. Henry Weddington to Burlington Sacis as bank. Lake View Guyings bank to Dankey, Hehe we Wee au iuridale J T Danley and wife to FAL Hich ards for $1,000 late Zand 4 bik Auburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter I. Vane
Ernest
Dankey
Wheelman Band Concert At Garfield Park
A band concert is announced for tonight featuring the Marshalls band at Garfield Park. The event promises lively music and local community entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalls
Garfield Pak
Garfield
Field Officers Appointed for New Volunteer Regiments
Washington July 20 AMN reports field officers named for the new volunteer regiments. Lists include colonels, lieutenant colonels, majors and captains for the Twenty-sixth through Thirty-fifth Infantry units, with assignments to camps at Barracks New Jersey, Camp Meade, Fort Leavenworth, Fort Logan, Vancouver Barracks, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
AMN
Coloneas
Otcers
R Goronet James
Spott
Webt C. Hayes
Hunter Lignett
Brett
Jobe E McMahon
Cond Infantry
Ft. Leaven
Thirtyworth
Kan
Louis A. Craig
Cornel Lewis H. Stuther
Alex 15
Deer
Robert EL. Spenge
Charles Eliett Cavett
Geneiye Third Infantry
Sem Howson
Luther R. Hare
Geienel San
Preeastony Sagan Biers Ato
Cronln
Francis D. Mathlety
Fourth Infantry
Logan
Lyman W. V. Kennon
Robert L. Howe
Miior
Witham A Shank
Julus A. Penn
Joseph Wheeler Jr
Vancouver Barracks
William A. Robbe
Colnel Edward H. Plumner
Robert D. Walsh
Walter C. Short
Alebert Laws
Clubbed by a Woman in Chicago Cottage Incident
Chicago police report a late night incident at a cottage behind Willams home on 142 Wel ly street. Willams was fatally injured while attempting to shoot several people with a revolver. Mrs Lulu Getzieman and others were involved as bystanders and participants. Williams was crushed and taken to the county hospital. Mrs Getzieman admits to clubbing him after he drove two others from the house. The case remains under police control at Kyat Chicago avenue station with three prisoners in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Tely
Willams
Weddmae
Welly Street
Lulu Getzieman
Willaims
Williams
Wilame’ Wkull
Getgieman
Auguneta Gubellk
Kyat
Chicago Avenue
Getzleman
Gubertk
Topeka man Nettell reads Slavin death notes in court case
The Wichita Beacon reports the final chapter in the Slavin mystery. Miss Slavin transcribed key notes for Judge Peters in the Judie Hook case against the American National Bank of Arkansas City. Charles Nettell of Topeka, using a Pittman system, completed the long transcription after three days of effort, aiding the United States circuit court filing. Coffeyville faces rising debt and a projected electric light levy of about 17,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Wichita
Jaci Slavin
Miss Slavins
Judie Hook
Lizale E Wi- Lins
American National Bank of
Arkansas City
St. Peters
Newton
Attorney Force Bank
Miss Slavin
United States Circuit Court
Dony
Duno
Pittman
Peters
Miss Weed
Charles Netthis
United States
Nitiein
Stavin
Hook
Slavin
Washington News telegram honors Eighth Army in Philippines
Washington July 20 The war department released a telegram from the president to General Ove praising volunteers and officers of the Eighth Army Corps for serving in the Philippines after the treaty ratification. The message dated July 1 18 618 expresses public gratitude for their self sacrifice and requests Congress confer special honors. Signed William McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Ove
Philippines
Manila
Eighth Army
Dugzon
Spain
Eighth Army Corps
William M'Kinley
Brother seeks pardon for man jailed for Cannon murder
George Stevens, imprisoned for murder in the Milton Cannon case at Independ, applies to Governor Stanley for clemency. He swore involvement by others while claiming responsibility to shield his sister. Autopsy showed death by apoplexy, yet Stevens was convicted amid claims of evidence against accomplices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stevens
Milton Cannon
Independs
Stanley
Stevens
Cannon
Carrier Young Suffering From Likely Brain Tumor
Tenjamin Young, a veteran Topeka letter carrier, is critically ill at his Quincy Street home after a sudden illness following his annual vacation. Friends alerted neighbors near midnight as Mrs Young sought help. Sheldon and Dr Eustman diagnosed a widening neck pain and a tumor at the base of the brain, deemed inoperable due to its location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenjamin Young
Topeka
Tes
Quincy
Mr. Young
Operation of the Tecumseh Free Delivery Route
A Tecumseh postal carrier explains mail distributions and collections on the free delivery route. Distributions peak at week end while collections rise early in the week due to Sunday letter writing. Projections suggest increasing daily mail volume past 200 pieces as more box access is added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tecumseh
Tecumentira
AP Reaindires
Ross
Westmaster
J. H. Naylor
Tecumart
Portmaster
Mit
Becnae
Tacumech
Topeka
Postutties
Portmastar Nuylot
New York Stoppage Hits Freight Stacks as Heat Bakes City
New York and New Haven Hartford railroad freight handlers went on strike for the last full week, halting all receiving and delivery at the East River yards while efforts abroad reported a heat wave in London with temperatures near 328 degrees in the sun and 87 in shade. The North River front showed similar disruption. A London heat spell drew humorous cries of sunstroke and affected both people and horses. Roland B. Molineux has been indicted for the murder of Mrs. Kate J. Adams in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, Wis
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
East River
North River
Yesterstay
AIL Ralt Foade P
ItiNane
London
Welimax
Molineux
New York
Roland B. Molineux
Kate J. Adams
Good Citizenship League to Appeal Slot Machine Case
The Good Citizenship League will appeal the ruling on slot machines used by two Greek fruit stands near the federal building. Judge Hazen previously ruled machines were gambling devices. the federation seeks the Supreme Court to overturn and ban them entirely, arguing changes in machine play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Citizenship Federation
A&0
Federation
Judgne Ha
Supreme Court
Hazen
Judee Hazen
Eames
Topeka City Hall Bond Vote Urged by Commercial Club
Secretary Anderson Jadus calls for large attendance at a Commercial club meeting to push immediate action on the city hall matter. He urges a special election soon to authorize bonds under general law to fund the project, aiming to have walls up and building enclosed by next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Jadus
BUC
Topeka
Bonis
Foreigners Barred from Lawyers in Cuba Reform
An order replaces the Spanish system with an American model in Cuba, abolishing procu rators and transferring duties to attorneys. Foreign sovereignty citizens cannot practice law while American bar members may. The reform follows petitions by Filipinos and Spaniards willing to serve without renouncing allegiance. Lieutenant Moore in the Iowa regiment shot himself. The Saturnine returning from April reports Aguinaldo mobilized 3,000 troops to deter American arrival near Aparri and fortified the coast approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manta
Soliesiora
Jeland
Forviga Soveramnia
Arg
Eligole
Chilleh
U Bar
Kappolat
Allegance
Spain
J. F. Moore
Iuwa Resiment
Indone
Saturnue
Aparril
Aguinaldo
Etronaly
Alaska Boundary Crisis Drives Anglo American Commission Toward Decision
Washington July 20 Senator Fairbanks returns from Alaska signaling a turning point for the Anglo American commission. After talks with Secretary Hay the President and ongoing exchanges with Britain and Canada, plans show the panel may reconvene next month in Quebec with renewed momentum. The Alaskan boundary remains the major sticking point as negotiators push toward a final settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alaska
Fairbanks
Anglo-American Commission
Fatruunks
Hay
Commie Gion
Quebec
War Department
White Honse
Aew Reedle
Marshall's Band Tonight at Garfield Park
Today Marshall's Band performs at Garfield Park. Fragmented text mentions a saved life after a suspected suicide attempt and a woman named Mrs May who took Laudanum but survived. The readable portion confirms an event tonight and a nearby incident without clear dates or full names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Laland Stent Fata
Grand Army travel plans advance from Rock Island depot
Rock Island passenger representatives met with Assistant General Passenger Agent E. W. Thompson at the Rock Island depot to arrange transportation for Grand Army members and friends to the Philadelphia encampment in September. The railroad plans three special trains via three routes with stops, offering Chicago as a pick point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Missouri River
E. W. Thompson
Grand Army
Philacelphia
Fmm
Habeas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Tock Island
Bork Island
Philadelphia
Chicago
Heckleland
A. Rutherford
Omaha
F. H. Barnes
Lincoln
A. JH. Moni
Southwestern
Kansas City
Drake
Egent
Wichita
KE. Bascom
Hutchinson
B. M. Bunce
Travesite
Topeka
Market report highlights varied futures action
The report outlines Wheat and Corn futures moving with uneven buying and selling. September contracts show mixed activity, with local receipts and price shifts noted. Pork futures edge lower while rib prices dip, and overall grain trade remains dull amid unsettled demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Erday
Bolt
Te Tau
Ines
al Ieoth Phineh
Fannet
Broa
Onn
Uutelde
Chicago Livestock Market Report July Hog Shares
Distribution of hogs and beef cattle at the Chicago Livestock Market in July shows mixed receipts and price signals. Buyers and sellers note steady demand for strong beeves, with shipments and receip ts fluctuating across categories, including sheep and chamois, as markets reflect regional livestock movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isis
Texas Sacra
Roelnn
Ieee
Wheat Market Reports From Kansas and Northwest Crop News
Wheat prices showed a slight advance with expectations of higher values as northwest crop results and Kansas market activity supported gains. Reports indicate steady demand from local buyers and producers, with September premium widening and mixed activity across a fragmented market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.c.golnza
Shicakosbury
United Kingdom
Continent
Vila
Gamagette
Weather and Markets Note From Agricultural Ledger
Weather reports show softer crop conditions with shade lower than yesterday. Provisions reflect reduced hog advance and steady trade. sugar market remains steady with fair demand and dull coffee values noted. no clear political event is confirmed in the fragment.
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Post Office
State House Departments
Keegan’s
Pots Gregory
Briggs
G. Howard
Manatta
Wheelman
Teller
MR. Nettell
Coffeyville
Coffeyvite
Sui Po
Cofeyville
Minasclent
Weinley
Fite
Good Citizenship League
Friends of City Hall
Garfield Park
Grand Army Business
Curtis
A. 5 Sehnetter
Valley Falls
Currie
HeWitt
Beneft
Geo W. Stansted
WH Wilson
A. J. Arnolt
Bon
A. J Kank
Associated Press
The
State Journal
Chicago Livestock Market
C. Goings
Techiver
Shisper
BAT
Kunyug City
eXnealow
Oatekas Caves
Bettie Arockers
Jase Steceh
Farkar
SS Nor
Sansa City
Sxgauen
Maricot
Juno
Colpon
Topeks
ES & Ak Fao
Joseph
Merchant uPariel
Feceiver Ann
Herald
Bing Palin
Mme
Stone Central
Esa
Alice
Taltie Thal
Purchasea
Sewark Central
Peis
Iiteal
Weneral Biel
Sues
Tanulbie
Tie Chinato
Fixtr
Biter
Market Govato
J.C. Gone
Het Merchant
Arena
TBO
Tavarn
Opecing Cave
Herarmanian
St Buahele
Agaist Nistel Ao Clukak Rechipis
Minneapolis
Yeaerday
Endent
Hamar
Cileasn
J. C. Goings
Grain and Provisions
East Fiith Street
Sicaga
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