Remnant of New England Investment Spars in Kansas Case
Atchison July reports key Kansas bank case actions tied to Maine court rulings on double liability for stockholders. Plaintiffs seek to recover assets from stockholders of defunct Cawker City State Bank and related firms, arguing Kansas law permits double liability across states. Attorneys Guthrie, Minton, Wakem lead for plaintiffs. Simonds, Cook, Morrill for defendants. decision awaited.
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Citiens” Savings Monk of
Ranges Re Plaindm
John W. Sede L
Linh Small
Charles Brises
Sel- Wen F. Connor
Portland
Kansas
Cawker City State Bank
Crevens Saving Bank
Sher Vliver
Juriadictium
Meg
Connor
United Stttes Bunding Company
Nisi
United States National Bank of Atchison
Thymmaiel
Maine
Massachusetts
New York
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Sae
Fot
Thas
William F. Gutherie
Autis F Minton
Henry Waken
Auburn
J. W. Simonds
Clarke S. Cook
Poerland
John A Morrill
Doran's Estate Probes Reveal Political Ties
Wichita July 2 An examination of the late John A. Doran’s books, led by HE Patterson, uncovers potentially compromising loans and notes involving prominent clans and Republican politicians, including EE Fitzpatrick. The appraisal committee’s report notes the focus on loans made to associates and raises questions about transfers to others.
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Wichita
John A. Doran
Sedewick County
HE Patterson
Doran
Duran
EE. Fitzpatrick
Value of notes and shares in waning estate audit
A ledger fragment lists numerous notes with nominal values and zero actual value including names such as W B Biddleman J K McGregor W T Buckner and S R Bowman. It notes Montgomery Hallowell J Hallowell and S M W Bridgman with sums up to 2450 and 549 but states the face values are modest and appraised value totals 585. It references Prince Hal Mining shares at 100 each appraised as valueless and mentions Arkansas mineral property tied to JK Gallowell. The text discusses attributing blame for an official’s death and exonerating a deceased official from responsibility while charging another party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Hallowell
A J. Myatt
J. H. Hallowell
Montgomery Hallowell
S. MW Bridgman
Prince Hal Mining Company
Doran
JK. Gallowell
Arkansas
Aged Oklahoma convict granted pardon then intones sorrow
Jeb Leavenworth reports a poignant scene as a sick convict, once pardoned by Oklahoma Governor for a chronic illness, remains hospitalized in Lansing. Warden Landis inquiries reveal the man has no money or family contact, while his mother Mrs Norman travels from Kansas City to seek answers about his dwindling condition and whereabouts.
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Leavenworth
Jeb
Lansing
John Norman
Enid
Oklahoma
Landis
Oklshome
Hoepatel
Havin
Bey
Norman
Kansas City
Westphalia
Kap
Norway
Penitentary
Peffer's Melons and a Turkey Patch Misadventure
H G Toler of Sedewick County caused a stir after a turkey hen raided his melon patch. He boasted 75 cantaloupes and planned harvests while the bird allegedly pecked seeds and ruined seedling fruits, leaving Toler both amused and annoyed by the melon misfortune.
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Wichita
H. G. Toler
Sedewick County
Tater
Mr. Toler
Concordia County Farmers Grow Rich Corn Wheat and Oats
Cloud county reports 165000 acres of corn at 40 bushels per acre totaling 6.5 million bushels with 2 million yet in cribs. Wheat harvest 25 658 acres at about 2 bushels per acre and oats 26783 acres at 30 per acre yield 770000 bushels. Total potential production around 6800000 bushels with a market value near 3 million dollars.
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Banner
Kansas County
Cloud
Concordia
Jaguar
Cloud County
Ulfsita
Pericles
Grant
Cibud County
Miss Allens Love and Testimony in Arkansas City
Miss Allen arrived in Arkansas City with Nettie Allen and S Kirk Pattles from Chandler Oklahoma. They were returning home after a visit. Miss Allen had believed in Smith until his testimony showed his questionable character and she concluded the affair was over.
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Arkansas City
Sury
Shen
First Man From Kansas Leads Crowd to Alista
Ralph Winslow of Fort Scott Kansas led a crowd to Alista Kansas City to buy a second class ticket at Union Depot. A passenger named Ral A Winslow listed as from Fort Scott Kan bought a ticket to San Francisco last evening. The report notes uncertainty about the trip and ticket details.
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Ralph Winslow
Fort Scott
Alista
Kansas City
Union Depot Starion
Kindler
Ral A. Winslow
Funston a Gold Seeker in Alaska Rush Tale
Lawrence July 3 A San Francisco Call staffer claims Fred Funston the Kansas boy and Cuban army major left California to reach Alaska before the gold rush. Thrasher says he sent Funston and learned the plan to seek accessible gold fields, using his government research on the terrain to pick a promising route.
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Lawrence
Lute Tarasher
San Francisco
Alaska
Atchison Men in Alaska and Missing Husband Case
Atchison man Harrison travels 4000 miles seeking fortune in Alaska and writes hopeful letters home with partner Thomas Rig. They held a mining claim and sold it for cash, planning further purchases. Also, Mrs Baum of Junction City reports her husband missing after a trip through Salina to Kansas City with ponies, with no leads so far.
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Atchison
al Harrison
Alaska
Thomas B. Rig
St. Joseph
Dewson
Tam
Hgerison
Arctic
Crete
Hlondike
Earth
Function City
Salina
Atrs
Baum
Junction City
Elsworth
Kansas City
Beacon Sues for Libel Over Alleged Damages
Wiebkta, ex-clerk of Sedgwick County district court, filed a libel suit against the Daily Beacon for 10000 dollars alleging a published statement linked him to a county shortage. The action was filed yesterday, in Beason city, with details tied to a July period.
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Sedgwick County
Wiebkta
N. Birdsman
Hutchinson Jubilee selects Root and Spencer for contest
Hutchinson July 30 Profs Frederick Rone of Chicago to adjudicate good music at the May Jubilee. Instrumental content arranged by Prof Alley Spencer of Chicago. Profs Hood and Spencer picked titles for vocal and instrumental pieces. executive committee approves. Also reports criminal assault cases in Hutchinson with Bonds and local arrests and new Kansas postmasters appointments in Cadmus Morrill and Murdock.
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Hutchinson
Profs Root and
Spencer
Kansas
Frederick Rone
Chicago
Alley Spencer
Chicara
Hoot and Spencer
Washington
Kansa
Cadmus
Linn County
Louis Lodi Doniphan
Gilmore
Morrill
Brown County
W. Hammond
J. Warner
Murdock
Butler County
W. Barnett
Talk Calderhead for Governor at Leavenworth July 20
Calderhead seeks governor bid as Fifth district congressman lands support from Republicans allied with Senator Baker. Locals praise his nomination potential while Lobdell of Lame county tours toward Kansas City to relaunch the Kansas City Tribune with Fred Trigg of the Garnett Eagle. Grasshoppers swarm Rewlins County causing damage as wariness grows. Merri county veterans plan Old Soldiers Reunion August 17 to 20 with noted speakers. Seneca Kansas grants authority to organize a National Bank with $50,000 capital.
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Calderhead
Leavenworth
x-Congress
Baker
Ingg
Lobdell
Newton
Chas FE
Lame County
Kansas City
Kan
Cornell Grove
Veterans of
Merri
T Here
Ceed
Abilene Editor Dies Suddenly of Pneumonia
Daniel C. Russell 28, associate editor of the Chapman Standard, died last night from pneumonia and fever. Longford farmer Joseph Sutton was fatally injured when a cart ran away with him and he died within hours. Olathes Lagerstrom appointed as steward at the state deaf and dumb institution, arriving from Salem, Saline county. An advertisement for Witte's Cream Vermifuge by Geo W Stansfield and Anders Pharmacy.
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Abilene
Daniel C. Russell
Chapman Standard
Longford
Joseph Sutton
Olathe
Lagerstrom
Stewart
Salem
Saline County
Railroad News Is Made Superintendent of Santa Fe Terminals
General Manager Frey announces A P Hall as superintendent of Santa Fe terminals at St Joseph Missouri taking charge August 1. Hall, previously distant superintendent of the Western division, left that post over a year ago to head terminals at La Grande Western and Salt Lake City. Critics say vacancies should be filled by internal promotion and note many applicants were Santa Fe employees. President Ripley pledged promotions from within, as Matteriey handles interim duties at St Joe since Starr’s transfer to Kansas City.
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Frey
The
Santa Fe
A. P. Hall
Santa Py
St. Joseph
Hall
J. W. Stare
Kansas City
Wastern
Agen
la Grande Western Railway
Salt Lake City
St. Joe
Fall
Ripley
Servier
Starr
Kansan City
A. F. Matteriey
Sale of Colorado Midland in Denver as receivership ends
Newly organized company will buy the Colorado Midland railroad and property at Colorado City on September 5 at 4 o'clock noon under United States court decree. Deposits of at least $5000 with the receiver are required for bidders. Special Master William M McGuire will conduct the sale, ending the road’s receivership and returning affairs to pre receivership management. J J Frey, Denver, and other railway officials were in town meeting with local executives.
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Denver
Colorado Millard Railroad
Colorado City
United States Court
Heeviver Ristine
William M . McGuire
McKinley Weighs In At Champlain Hotel Getaway
Flattsburg Vermont July 99 President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley occupy a top suite at the Champlain annex admired for its luxury with lake and mountain views. The president weighed 191 pounds at the hotel weighing machine amid a flurry of official visits. General Peck presented flowers and promised a Burlington visit with cavalry review and a reception. Cabinet officers expected in coming days with informal gatherings and a steamer trip planned to Isle La Motte. Vice President Hobart due next week.
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General Peck
Vermont
Ermonk
Burlington
Pyhan
Borat
Twenty-first Regiment
United States Infantey
Mlattsboro
Isie la Motte
Benatar Froewir
Vermont Game and Forestry Commission
Hobart
Merry's Canal Views Stir Objections to Appointed Minister
U S officials delay confirming Captain W L Merry of San Francisco as minister to Nicaragua Costa Rica and El Salvador amid objections tied to his canal views and prior credibility. California delegation backed him for his canal knowledge and zeal, while objections aim to be resolved through diplomacy.
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Washington, Smy
Inesse Department
W. L. Merry
San Frantisco
United States
Joe Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Silvadir
Louis Baker
Merry
Central America
Republic of
Asrecause
California
Rostrum for Two Single Tax Advocates in Topeka
J R Herman and Robert M Mobius lead nightly meetings at Sixth and Kansas avenues to promote a scientific tax system based on land values. A petition outlines aims to tax land, curb special privileges, and abolish landlordism, with Topeka signers including H C Hall T J Davis and others pledging support. Meetings continue through hot weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Herman
Robert M. Mobius
Kan- Sa Avenue
Progueton
H_¢. Hall
T. J. Davis
Kansas City
T. Voytelk
W. T. Lites
Bla. Math
Mrs Sutton Accepts Festival Queen Role Amid Split
Mrs Sutton accepted the Festival Queen position after the Secret Committee of Five refused to extend her duties. The Committee said no further destination would be adopted, but Mrs Sutton felt the arrangement clashed with her wishes and the floral festival portion, though she acknowledged the honor.
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CS. Sutton
Netsin
Topeka Children Invited to Meeting with Mrs Sutton
Mrs Sutton desires to meet as many Topeka children as possible on Monday at the Floral Commutters rooms 65 Kansas avenue. Children are asked to assemble Monday morning to receive a special message upon arrival from Mrs Sutton.
Insurance dummy firms roil Kansas City insurers
D.O. McCray reports on an investigation into insurance methods in Kansas City Kansas and the operation of unauthorized companies with headquarters in Missouri. The so called dummies target Kansas business, skirting state fees, and forming a strict legal-club like combine with judges and lawmakers named in the roster. More than 50 companies are said to operate without authority, including several well known names, as their Kansas conduct draws scrutiny and potential penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.O. McCray
Webb McNail
Kansas City
Kan
Kansas
State Insurance Department
McCray
Combine
Kanes City
Fetter
Phe Vem
Judes
Aleutanthe
Missouri
Kamas
Olathe
Paola
Ottawa
Lawrence
Ranene City
Jenkins
Parsons
Mies Bt C. Samnus
Mies Tyy G. Todd
Cis
Scdttled-Upton
Detroit Fire and Marine
Ithode Island Underwriters
Syea
Sweden
Mercantile Fire and Marine
American of
New
Kanrae City
Minsouri
McNall
Warrants Sought for Jointists in Nuisance Case
A temperance committee pressed Police Judge Atchison to issue warrants for seven Jointists who forfeited $100 bonds to avoid 20 day jail terms for maintaining a nuisance. City Attorney Bird’s presence was requested. decision delayed until tomorrow morning after his input.
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Temperance Committee
A. H. Vance
Frank H. Foster
HG. Larimer
Atchison
Brown
City Altommey Bird
Bird
Vanes
Wichita
Atchisin
Keime
Plumbers' Union Faces Antitrust Action Under Farrelly Law
The Muster Plumbers association may see its officers arrested under the Farrelly antitrust act as County Attorney Jetmore investigates unclear points after returning from a coast trip. Leahy and Durkin urge the suit and have asked Attorney General Boyle to file it. The firm presses for action, while the case draws wide attention.
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Muster Plumbers' Association
Jetmiiore
Leahy & Durkin
Coumme
Uprus
Jetmore
Boyle
Heat Hits Santa Fe Shops Prompt Prostrations
Intense heat forced many Santa Fe shop workers to stop work with a prostration reported for Charles Lodge. In the blacksmith department temperatures neared extreme levels, while other workers returned home to escape sunstroke. Governor Leedy named a slate of delegates to the Farmere National Congress to meet in St Paul, listing dozens of towns and individuals.
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Santa Fe
Charles Lodge
Wackamith
Bleck~ Smith
Leedy
Farmere National Congress
St. Paul Minn
Aweiet
Tor
George W. Glick
Auh- Jaen
N. B. Brown
Concordia
Thomas Potter
Poebody
David Waltar
Ballard
Palle
Geerse Strunger
Eureka
Predetick Wellhuuss
Leavenworth
John L. Humphrey
Monsd Valley
A. Z. Brown
Fredonia
Portugal in Turmoil and a Dismissed Governor
Lisbon dispatch reports unrest near Oporto with fears of a revolution as the governor is dismissed and replaced by an Italian appointee Magus de Castillo. A later item notes a small basement fire at 104 East Fourth Street Marmone buildings caused by a gasoline stove, extinguished before damage. An advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles and skin injuries by John Griffin of Zanesville, Ohio.
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Oporso
Madrid
Lisbon
Eleuation
St Oporte
Biarming
Magus de Castillo
East Fourth Street
Jengle Cline
John Griffin
Zanesville, O
de Witt
DeWitt
G. W. Stansfleid
Gig Kansas
Senator Baker Attacks Civil Service Fraud in Interview
Kansas Senator Lucien Baker returns to Leavenworth from Washington and critiques civil service. He calls it the most stupendous fraud of the 16th century while endorsing limited application to select departments and noting concerns over patronage and loyalty in appointments. The talk touches on currency reform and tariff protections affecting industries, labor, and farmers.
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Kansas
Couras Leavenworth
United States
Lucien Baker
Washington
Kaf
Armessage
Pascare of Theari
Senate
Cally
Sair
Bea
Holt Office
Thienes
Governor Leedy appoints Jumper to state board of charities
Governor Leedy today announced the appointment of Senator B. H. G. Jumper of Osage County to the state board of charities. The board’s remaining members include Populists leader W. Brown and secretary E. C Wherier with W. G. Colun as treasurer. A separate notice lists candidates and a precinct committeeman race at North Kimman Avenue.
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Leedy
BH. G. Jumper
Osage County
Govurney
Grorge Alark
State Board of Charities
W. . Brown
Kregman
C Wherier
Concordia
Colun
Satie
M. Shane
Jefferson County
Leviator
Melveris
Pam
Furst
First Warn
North
Kimaan Laverne
Soterayaya
Poly Bet
Collins
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Peffer
Seewick County
Miss Allen
Smith
Cotescte
Funston
Beacon
Huutchinson
Joseph Centers
Turon
Reno County
Pleve
Jeavle MeOsker
Sunbury
Will Asher
Bessie Blades
Meona
Rewlins Co Atwood
Sonesca
Jay
National Bank of
Seneca
Capital
State
Ronvul Sons
Witte
Geo
W. Stansfield
Kon
Amlers Pharmacy
Topeka Ave
Railroad News
St. Joseph, Mo
Santa Fe Terminals
Sale OF
Colorado Midland
J. J. Fray
Zuly
J. J. Frey
Eartyer Trumbull
Gulf
Kisine
Midland
Jeffery
Rio Grande
McCkinley
Merry's Canal Views
Topeka
Mrs. Sutton
M'Nall
Kansas Ave
Portugal
Jumper
W. Starfield
Multer
van Engen
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