Scandals Roil Populists as Officials Face Removal
A lengthy report traces corruption allegations surrounding Warden Dick Chase and several state officials including McCasey Hitchcock Todd and Pilcher. The Leavenworth Standard notes an exoneration of Chase, while Populist criticism grows and pressure mounts for a legislative probe led by Governor Lewelling’s appointees.
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Dick Chase
State Penitentiary
Leavenworth Standard
Saultary
Chase
McCosey
Pilcher
Hitchcock
Todd
Lewelling
Despond
Quassia
McDonald
Warden Chase
State House
Fred Close
Hutchinson
Verner
Ee L. Dougase
Percy BP Caanooe
House
Senate
Reform and salaries fuel campaign in Kansas politics
The piece denounces high state salaries and alleged misuse of public offices by Populist and Republican officials in Kansas. It highlights Governor Lewelling, Attorney General Little, and others as critics of reform while noting party figures continue drawing pay and occupying official spaces during campaigning. An incident at Winfield School for the idiotic and imbecile youth is described as a brutal, disputed medical proceeding by Dr. Pitcher, prompting further controversy over state supervision.
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Lewelling
Goo T. Anthony
John W. Preidential
State Central Committee
Wee
Senate
Breidenthal
George W.clark
D. G Zercher
S.S. Gsborn
Insurance Department
H. N. Gaines
Willie Hs
John T. Little
Ita
Fred J. Clage
Aep
Elling
E. Foote
Board of Pardons
Treasury
M. Scott
Charley Curtin
State Board of Public Works
Ucket
Topeka
Winfield
Pitcher
G. Hoyt Pacher
Atate
de. Pilcher
Wintield School
Dr. Pilcher
Ed. P.greer
Winfield Courier
Sir. Tarcer
Pilcher
How They Got There Wonar Todd Explains Court Law Books
Labor Commissioner Todd claims three cases of law books were left in his office when Supreme Court rooms were vacated. One case moved to the attorney general, another to the state board of pardons, and the third was removed today by the state librarian at his request. He says he had no use for the books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonar Todd
Jers Cour
Bucks
Todd
Supreme Court
Hhis
Attorney General
State Board of Pardons
Todd Wao
Devastating City Fire Destroys Knox Stables and Adams Complex
A massive blaze at Knox stables and nearby Adams Express buildings along Second Street kills three firefighters and injures several others. Over 300 draft horses perish, with vast storage and wagon contents consumed. Firefighters from multiple companies battle the inferno as flames threaten adjoining residences and a blacksmith shop.
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Wassrseros
Bellar
Knox
Second Streets
Patent Office
Adams Express Company
Adams
Alizebell
Second Street
Walik
Eight Fire Destroys Eight Dwellings Near Capitol
A blaze engulfed eight two story frame houses causing extensive damage and the collapse of roofs. Firemen Baxmeen Mastin Michael Fawron Dexsum Dexauue are reported dead. at least a dozen others, including J. Wilson James Kethul Lea Bell and James A Hooper, were injured amid heat and smoke. Continuous flames reached into the Capitol area and a Knox stable worker was burned and may die.
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Capitol
Baxmeen E. Mastin
Micharl Fawron
Dexsum Dexauue
No. 1 Company
Knox Stable
J. & Wilson
Eleventh Street
James Kethul
Virginia Avenue
Lea Bell
Istrest
N. W
James A. Hooper
Edward Cahill
Republicans of Illinois Meet in State Convention Today
The Illinois state Republican convention opened in the house of representatives with James H. Clark presiding as chair and James E. Mann named temporary chairman. A dispatch from Senator Cullom was read urging harmony and tariff opposition while ex-Governor Fifer was chosen permanent chairman and a larger state central committee planned.
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Cullom
Srumamesp
Illinoils
House of Representatives
James H. Clark
Matton
State Central Committee
I. C. Adrian
Dundee
James MM. Mann
Chicago
TN. Jamieson
Struggio
Fifer
Committee On
Senate Tariff Discussion Quiet After Conference Report
In a morning session the Senate approved the conference report on the legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill. A resolution to obtain all Justice Department railroads correspondence with Chicago interests since June was offered but postponed. The tariff debate resumed with a bill granting the Arkansas Texas and Mexican railway company right of way across Indian Territory and Mr Offery spoke on the sugar duty before Mr Daniel of Virginia took the floor.
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Wasaixeros
Senate
Allen
Attorney General
Department of Justice
Chicago
Platt
West
Voorhees
Fexnce Committee
Bir
Coke
Texas
Arkansas, Texas and Mexican Railway Company
Indias
Offery
Yesternoon
Daniel
Virginia
Santa Fe Retrenching Trim Keeps Existing Trains
The Santa Fe plans schedule cuts to save about $2000 daily by running the Pecine Express as a single section from origin to terminal. Executives aim to drop luxury amenities and reduce mileage amid hard times, asserting one through train daily suffices for current needs.
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The
Evening Journal
St Joho
Kucksland
Santa Fe
Pecine Expresa
Kansas City
Hue
New Men Sought to Reorganize Atchison Line
Theo W. Myers, chairman of the Atchison protective committee, calls for new management with railroad experience and sound finances. Stockholders pledge cash, second mortgage bondholders would surrender coupons to lift the system from court control, aiming for a protected reorganization and permanent financial stability.
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Theo. W. Myers
Atchison Protective Committee
Atchison
Perry
Euch
Mr. Myers
Carlisle Visits Crisp in Tariff Talks
July 25. Secretary Carlisle visited the House seeking Speaker Crisp who had not arrived. The meeting was deferred due to treasury engagements. The scene suggests the tariff controversy may shift as the House holds firm on free iron ore and coal amid Senate leverage and Wilson's West Virginia arrival.
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Wasuisetos
Carlisle
House of Representatives
Crisp
House
Senate
Treasury
Wilson
West Virginia
Simpson Nominated by Populists for Seventh District
Simpson was nominated by the Populist party at their convention here today for Congress in the Seventh district to run against Republican Chester I Long.
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Ha Horcwixsox
Kaa
Simpson
Ace
Congress
Seventh Congressional District
Chester I Long
Trumbull Declines in Pullman Strike Arbitration
Ortenco July 25 Judge Lyman Trumbull wires Washington declining to act as government arbitrator in the Pullman strike. He says the act confines arbitrators to the recent strike and with trouble over, no need to investigate. House to consider strike. Wasuineros July 25 resolution for investigation will be called in House tomorrow. Frank Spade, secondhand store on avenue between Third and Fourth streets, arrested for petit larceny after buying for $1 at least $5 worth of hose. complaint by owners. J W Stout, bricklayer from Lowman Hill, prostrated by a sunstroke while on woolen mill work. recovering at home. Four other workers quit due to heat.
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Pullman
Ortenco
Lyman Trumbull
Washington
Trumbull
House
Wasuineros
Chicago
Frank Spade
Third
Fourth Streets
J. W. Stout
Lowman Hill
Qekland
Drs Moms
Heputlican Six
Calvary Tabernacle
State Central
Bunting
John M. Baldwin
Bluffs
Christian Church
ST. Joe
Debs Case Proceeds Amid Tense Courtroom Outburst
Chicago July 2. In the Debs case Judge Woods hears a motion to quash and contemplates further proceedings. The court delays until September, bonds reduced for four prisoners, and the defense seeks to challenge the government’s actions while officers brief the crowd with requests for rapid dispatch. The session features fiery rhetoric about sovereignty and railroads, with emphasis on the broader labor dispute and government authority.
Unclear Weather Update From Mul eaes Region
Weather notes indicate hot conditions with local showers possible this evening. Forecast mentions temperatures near 90 and mentions Topeka area signals with no immediate severe conditions in the near term.
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McCasey
Popul of
Kansas
George T. Anthony
Adams’ Express Co
Leon
Knox Company
Koox
Horne
Knox Building
Adams Building
Atmalier Adams
Republicans
Illinois
Trudge
United Kates
Erwin
A. BU
Ewin
Poliman
Ciicaco
Woods
Tidloscera
States District Court
Jude Cup
Attes
Grosscup
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Edwin W Dland
Milchriat
Walker
Forney
Diets Lynd
Sr. Jon
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