Protest Filed Over Ouster Of American Book Company
A protest was filed today with the state charter board by County Attorney Galen Nichols challenging admission of the American Book Company to do business in the state. The supreme court had ordered the company ousted from exercising corporate rights until it complies with charter and incorporation requirements amid bribery and corruption allegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Book Company
Uy Weath
Ouster
Smith and Greene
Supreme Court
State Charter Board
Charter Board
Galen Nichols
I 38
Ie Te
Iate
Kaplan
Crane & Co
Wan Kouehe
Steith
State Text Book Commission
Chunter
Fortien
Ita
A. B. Quipter
Journey
MeeBenedh
State moves to block company exit from Kansas charter board hearing
Galen Nichols county attorney cites state law requiring notice of applications to do business in Kansas and orders from the state charter board. The fight shifts from the supreme court to the charter board as officials seek to prevent the company from operating in the state amid concerns over contracts and school books used in Kansas public schools.
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State of
Kansam
Aoe
Galen Nichols
Attorne
Supreme Court
State Charter Board
Charter Board
Kansas
Cape Haytien Prepares For Land and Sea Attack
July 2 report from Cape Haytien states local authorities warned of imminent assault on the city by land and sea and urged dispatch of French vessels from Port au Prince though a French minister cites port conditions. Moody directed gunboats McCrae and Marietta to move to Colon to replace Machus and to respond to the U S consul’s dispatch.
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Cape Haytien
Culi~ Suis
Port Aw Frinew
Port Ag Peinew
Washington
Moody
McCrae
Michtas
Colon
Cape Hayven
Marietta
Machus
Venezuelan
Fatal Cyanide Drank At Local Jewelry Store
George Tit of 78% Lane Street drank cyanide of potassium at N F Mores Bouse Jewelry, where he was employed as janitor, believing it to be water. Doctors failed to revive him. The coroner's inquest ruled accidental poisoning. Tit left a widow and four sons.
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George Tit
Lane Street
N.F. Mores Bouse
Str. Morehouse
Tit
Mr. Morehouse
J.T. Barkley
Titt Eaves
Wash- Turn
Thapomon
Tut
Tremor Shocks Ladotincle as Seawatch Braces
Xinanton Teland of St Vincent reports a severe earthquake at Ladotincle on July 2 causing long lasting tremors and a fear of a possible tsunami. Residents flooded into dry clothing, some partially damaged buildings are being torn down for safety after a thunderstorm last night. The day brings unsettled seas and warnings of potential large waves.
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Xinanton
Teland
St. Vincent
Ladotincle
Marnine
Lange
Contested Custody Case In Supreme Court
Rev A P Hamilton seeks return of his child from grandfather Ex Sheriff Hindman of Douglas county. Wife is in an insane asylum at Topeka. Hindman allegedly refuses restitution. Hamilton alleges inadequate education and hereditary insanity risk. case set for October. Train strikes a hack in Lawrence, Kansas, on July 22.
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A P. Hamilton
Welch
Supreme Court
A. P. Hamilton
Wellsville
Sherif Hindman
Douglas County
Hindman
Burton Faces Silent Backlash in Kansas GOP Roster
Kansas Republican leaders refuse to invite Sen J R Burton to speak, aligning with state convention on Cuban reciprocity while signaling a limited role for Burton in campaigns this fall. Nebr Senator Dietrich shares a similar rebuff as party factions weigh statewide ticket strength. Burton will respond to invitations. Midwest tours and local appearances are scheduled as he navigates party harmony and public reception.
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J. R. Burton
Repuli
Kansas
Republican State Committee
State Committee
Nebraska
Deltrich
Duc
Deitrich
Burton
Ucket
Senate
Acker
Turton
Republican Campaiign Committee
Maine
Tate
Political shifts and salary talks ripple through party ranks
The piece notes indorsements of the state ticket and county committee, resignations and salary pressure on a consul general, and detailed estimates by Phen A. Richards on how sweeping vote changes could flip numerous legislative districts to Republicans. It cites district-by-district figures and gerrymandering critique as context.
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Phen A. Richards
Ett Eere
Atchison
Linn
Bourbon
Labette
Kiowa
Ford
Hodgeman
Ness
Trego
St. Sheridan
Thomas
Rawlins
Cheyenne
Sherman
Beott
Hamilton
Meade
Seward
Tanton
Mr. Richards
McLaurin Declines Supreme Court Vacancy Offer
President Roosevelt regrets Senator McLaurin declines the appointment to the United States bench despite praise of his public service as South Carolina attorney general. A newspaper article accuses him of selling himself for the post, a charge the president deems unworthy. McLaurin previously indicated willingness to resign from the Senate to join the court.
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Roose
Senator McLaurin
McLaurin
Oyster Bay
Court of Flutes
Senate
Democratic row dominates Missouri nominating convention
The Democratic state convention in St. Joseph opened amid a major split between the state administration and insurgents led by Frank P. Walsh of Kansas City. Walsh attacked lobbying and corporate influence while calling for reorganization of the state central committee as Governor Dockery and administration allies fought to control the party machinery.
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St. Joseph
Wook
Frank P. Walsh
Kansas City
Walsh
Tootle Theater
Dockery
State Central Committee
Deckery
Lantana
B. E. Hewes
St Louis
Missouri Democracy
Eteids
Hannibal
Thunder Stones Forecast Ambiguity In Weather Update
A fragmented weather notice mentions thunder, storms, and forecasts but lacks clear details. Names, dates, and locations are unreadable, leaving uncertainty about timing and severity of conditions for the region.
Cordon Fails in Cavite Ladrone Escape to Mountains
Cavite province chiefs Montallon and Felizardo broke through a 1200-strong constabulary cordon, escaping to the mountains after early clashes. A broad drive sought to capture them and fifty followers, covering about 60 square miles. Patrol launches guarded rivers as the cordon stretched to near completion.
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Manila
Montallon
Felizardo
Cavite
Matallon
Felixarda
Baker
Is- Hiromes
Peur Das Armas
Mippiles
Mackay Real Estate Deeds Filed for Heirs
San Francisco July 22 James T. Fieed and Attorney G W Melnerny filed deeds signed by the late John W Mackay for all his city real estate. They transfer to his wife Marie Louise H Stackay and son Clarence H Mackay with equal shares in three parcels, two drawn in New York in 1900 and one in San Francisco in 1902. Aimed to ease estate administration, the notices quote Clark and Lenman praising Mackay, noting his vast telegraph interests and philanthropy, and recounting memories of his Montana visit and mausoleum.
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San Francisco
James T. Fieed
G. W. Melnerny
John W. Mackay
Marie Louise H. Stackay
Clarence H. Mackay
New York City
G. H. Carr
California
Ftood
Clark
Butte
Mont
United States
W. A. Clark
John W.mackay
Gaid
New York
Mackay
Mfe
Philippines
Western Union Company
Montana
Virginia City
Helena
Nevada
Idaho
Lost River
Greenwood Cemetery
Long Iland
Marcus Daly
Salt Lake
Utah
Lennan
Don
Mackay Mausoleum at Greenwood and Inheritance Tax Notes
The article describes the Greenwood cemetery mausoleum for John W. Mackay, detailing its granite exterior and marble interior, with a chapel-like interior and altar. It notes Mackay’s will implications for British inheritance tax, mentioning potential 80 percent duty on her inheritance and untaxed investments totaling about 10 million pounds.
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Comstock
Clarlondon
Daxonia
Liverpool
Heaton Cy
Jess
Gram
Clarence
John W. Mackay
Campania
Mr. Mackay
Sowers
Green Wood
New York
Mackay
Greenwood Cemetery
Imeet
Jon JY Mackay
France
Stacey
el Dalynies
Mr Mackay
London
John W Mackay
Mat
Dead at Horton Horton Kan July Ree Srt Hon
An obituary note recalls a pioneer who came from Montana for heir’s care. The founder of Whr ee City Madizonian, he learned the iron trade, aided Civil War efforts with Gen Albert Sidney Johnston, joined free stampers to Colorado, and later moved to Montana. He held several offices before illness last year.
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Horton
Kan
Mont
Tion
Albert Sidney Johnston
Colorado
Pike's Peak
Montana
Chess at Hanover Opens International Masters Round
Hanover Prussia hosts the second round of an international tournament under the German Chess Association. Players include Gumaberg, Atking, Bardelben, Janowski, Mieses, Olland, Levin, Marahidu, Popleard, Suechting, and Napier. Several games adjourned with top matches featuring Gumaberg leading with one and a half points.
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Hanover
Prumia
Smy
General Brooke Retires After East Department Command
New York July Maj Gen Arthur Or resigns command of the Department of the East, relieving Maj Gen John R Brooke. A ceremony at the post HQ includes a silver loving cup, troops paraded, and salutes. Weather forecast shows partly cloudy with possible thunder storms midweek. winds northerly.
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New York
Arthur Or
Department of the East
John R. Brooke
Ratarnee
Brooke
Maiaime Reu
Railroad Rates Highlight Topeka Disadvantage
Topeka faces higher freight burdens as Kansas railways favor Missouri lines over state routes. The article notes systemic bias in pricing and service, with potential economic impacts on local businesses and farmers awaiting rate adjustments.
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Kansas
Missouri
Topeka wholesale rates spark retail freight dispute
In a turbulent debate a coalition of Topeka manufacturers and merchants denounce railroad rates they say favor Kansas City and Topeka wholesalers over local firms. They urge action to keep Otto Kuehne and others from relocating, noting freight costs and differential rates as key obstacles to growth.
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Adiaanan
Tia Kuehne
Kaeple
Kansas
Mle
Art
W. H. Davis
Free of horst-Davin Mercantile Company
Davis
Drarmall
Sgata
Frost
Comtverchl Club
Mir Kuehne
Topeka
Kuehne
Becaure
Pewesgene Frost
Chas. Walff
Wolf Pw Company
Kankan
Kehoes
Toppa
Xaelne
Thormum
Thoman Lumbye Company
Sam
Here
Tinepeka
Seming
Tam Frank
Emporia Library Site Vote On Carnegie Offer
In Emporia Kansas the city council debated accepting a free Carnegie library site offered by Mrs Carrie Plumbe widow of Semafer Plum. The motion passed 4 to 5 with the mayor casting the deciding vote. Officials noted strong public interest and discussed contract details with Mrs Plumbe.
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Emporia
Kan
Cite
Comet
Artion 9
Carnegie
Carrie & Plumb
Semafer Plum
Pease
Optiian
City Art
Prigh Taut
Romscit
Eh Ing
Wes
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George Titt
Kingston
Lawrence, Kas
Eros
Republican Committee
Saya
W. J. Batley
Charles F. Scott
Ottawa
Mr. Scott
Congress
Raney
Halley
Morton Albaugh
F.C. Raney
Leland Push
Bly
Scott
Failey
Cyrus Anderson
Bailey
Lowhail
Anderson
Tiaies
T. T Kelly
T. T. Kelly
W. J. Bailey
Pittsburg
Ea Downs
Circleville
Woodman
Fulton
Leavenworth
Emancipation
Marton
Peabody
Polit Ai
Garden Chey
Argeant
Syracuse
Max Political Lakin
P. m
J. M. Nation
Smitt
MG. Gibson
J. L. Denison
Pred Carter
C. W. Payne
Serene Iy
Wells
Mae
Pratt Campbell
C. &. Natiom
C. Dutton
Ry. B. Bigham
Ting
White City
Merrix County
Bigham
Bone
Bibb
Bobb
Cabb
Sapp
M'Laurin
MacKay Real Estate
Pioneer
Pillsbury
Gen. Brooke
Gen
Arthur MacArthur
Westhor
Kanereleed Mas
Topeks
Saga
Otto Kuehne
Emporia’s
City Council
Plumb
Anilene
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