Trial of Frank Nevels Opens in District Court
The district court opened today for the murder trial of Frank Nevels in the death of Mrs. Almeda D. Matson. Judge Hazen presides as jurors are chosen amid heavy public interest. Nevels sits with his defenders as Deputy Sheriff Jones watches closely. Prosecution aims to prove involvement in the crime, with alibi and circumstantial evidence shaping the long, disputed proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A D. Matson
Frank Nevele
Nevels
Nevela
Dan Jones
Jones
Tin Jury
McNary
Joseph Eusminger
W. L Jamison
Pridosers
Ming
Oorward
Rose Nevals
Neveta
Herzen
Joseph Eneminger
Theo
Eneminger
Attersey
Salford
Arthur McCabe
Almeda D. Matson
Hungate
Frank Nevelas
Mra Matson
Topeka
Joegson
Nevals
Ardge
Chiat
William Reeder
Jerome Long
C.G. Wagner
A. ©. Hayes
W. Wright
Jack Harris
J. W. Keck
M. Crockett
A.M. H. Clandy
A H. Slayton
James Jordan
Abe Fafford
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Safford
Matson House
W. M. Rupp
Wevels
Kanses
Haxen
Tim Donoyso
Bruce Lynch Named Warden Plan Amid Appointment Talks
Governor Morrill has not yet named a warden for the penitentiary to succeed Dick Chase as of 2 PM. Private Secretary Bristow indicates J. Bruce Lynch will receive the appointment today. Ora Morse of Sumner county, once a warden candidate, was offered deputy warden but declined. The deputy post may go to J. W. Dobson of Kiowa or D. W. Naill of Abilene, both former state grain inspector candidates.
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D. W. Naill
Abilens
Will fight in Texas the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout set for Dallas
A telegram from Dan Stewart in New York indicates the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight is signed and moving to Dallas, Texas. The telegram, sent to Dallas, claims the contest is arranged and will occur there with the event already in motion.
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Corvett-Fitzsimmons Mim
Dallas
Tex
Jones
Newe
Dan Stewart
New York
Texas
Oscar Wilde Confined in Padded Cell in Prison
Oscar Wilde, jailed for gross indecencies, is said to be insane and confined in a padded room at Bard Labor. Gail Hamilton remains unconscious. Miss Dodge grows weaker, with Representative Hitt improving slowly.
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de Lonpos
Oscar Wilde
Bard Labor
Gail Hamilton
Waseryeros
Miss Dodge
Hitt
Fleeing From Fire Obliterates Russell City and Coon Run
Elk County reports a series of massive forest fires as a west wind spreads flames across three miles. Russell City and Coon Run are wiped out with hundreds fleeing, leaving oil wells and towns ablaze. Firefighters are out in force but say there is little hope of containment. casualties and full losses are unconfirmed.
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Braprono
Elk County
Russell City
Highland Corners
Highland
Las Uing
Northern Oil Company
Clark's Mills
Coon Run
Cook Run
Fowler
Northern Company
Riga
Knapp
Bell
Duke Center
Kansas Branch
Rixford
Davis City
Suwmit City
Dallas City
Oil Valley
Limestone
State Line
Derrick City
Red Rock
Degolia
Sugar Hall
Brookston
Ingalls Addresses Law School in Lawrence
Ex-Senator Ingalls spoke at the University of Kansas law school in Lawrence. He delivered a pessimistic assessment of national affairs and urged the display of great wisdom in handling pressing public questions before the gathering at the crowded university chapel.
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Kansas City
The
Star
Lawrence
Kan
University
Ingalls
Law School
Vatican Clarifies Kenrick Not Deposed
A misapprehension in a St. Louis cable claimed Archbishop Kenrick was deposed and Archbishop Kain named successor. Rome states the decree does not remove Kenrick or appoint a successor, but assists in church property management and administration.
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Roms
St Vatican
St. Louis
Kenrick
Risin Ag
Rome
United States
Kain
Arc
Allison in Favor of Allison for Republican Nomination
Gen J S Clark Republican committee man from Town praises Senator Allison as likely Republican nominee and predicts he will barely win. Kellam Book and Stationery Company wins state stationery contract after six bids. The executive council will reconvene Thursday at 11 oclock.
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New Yeak
J. S Clarkson
Allison
Kellam Company
State Executive Council
Kellam Book and Stationery Company
George W. Crane & B. Brett
Wassoo & Cromwell
Topeka Paper Company
J. W. Butler Paper Company
Chicago
Brett
Executive Council
Spain disavows firing on U S merchant ship Alliance
In Wasatyatos June 4 the state department received from U S Minister Taylor in Madrid the complete final answer of Spain to Secretary Greshams demand for disavowal. The reply is cordial, fully disavows the Spanish gunboat commander action, and is said to be entirely satisfactory to the United States government.
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Wasatyatos
State Department
United Sates
Taylor
Madrid
Spain
Gresham
United States
City Health Report Shows No Diphtheria Outbreak
City physician reports current diseases with May 1 counts. Nine scarlet fever, one diphtheria, nine measles. Month totals: one diphtheria, twenty scarlet fever, twelve measles. Fumigations: two diphtheria, twenty scarlet fever, twelve measles. Remaining cases: two diphtheria, eleven scarlet fever, nine measles, all mild.
County officials meet as board of equalization
Local items report the county commissioners in session today as a board of equalization. Herbert Voigt, 64, died at 1101 East Sixth Street of stomach trouble this morning. Funeral plans pending. Foreclosure action by Samuel Bigger against 5 G Stewart seeks possession of two acres on College Street for 1429 dollars plus interest. Horner sues Barney, Barney, and Howell for 1926 dollars and interest to sell mortgaged Shawnee land. Charles Elliott leaves for a three week eastern trip to Washington and New York. Emma Christopherson, 25, adjudged insane in probate court for laughing and attaching paper pieces to her dress with alleged meaning.
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Board of Equalization
Herbert Voigt
East Sixth Street
Samuel Bigger
District Court
G. Stewart
College Staddium
E F. Horner
J. A. Barney
Margaret Barney
Thos G. Howell
Shawnee County
Charles 3 Elliott
Washington
New York
Topeka
Emma Christopherson
Nonsense Bites and Quips Across Papers
A collage of humorous exchanges and quips from 19th and early 20th century papers. Jests about aging beauty, sailors, creditors, and shy topics mingle with light banter from Miss Perte and others. The note ends noting The State Journal’s Want ads reach many Topeka readers.
Olney Likely Named Secretary of State in Cabinet Plan
Washington dispatch reports Attorney General Richard Olney of Massachusetts is expected to accept the post of secretary of state after a conference with President Cleveland. The president has not yet chosen a successor as attorney general amid the Gresham vacancy. Cabinet meetings proceed with Wilson absent, and later rumors claim Don M. Dickinson may receive the state portfolio.
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New Youk
Washington
Richard Olney
Massachusetts
United States
W. C. Gresham
Olney
State Department
Gresham
Cleveland
Gen. Gresham
Chicago
Carlivie
Lamont
White House
Woodley
Wake
Wasnixcton
Folko
Gray
Ahip
Wasimorex
Wilson
Uhl
Department
Herbert
Dolphin
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Greeham
Don M. Dickinson
Short circuits cautioned by Fire Marshal Wilmarth
Fire Marshal Wilmarth warns short circuits are not inevitable but can occur under certain conditions, especially in buildings with iron ceilings. He notes proper wiring and safeguards prevent fires, citing 178 fires last year with one from electricity and two such fires so far this year.
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Maershal Wilwarth
Wilmarth
Charles Lindsey Shot at Colorado Mining Camp
Charles Lindsey Jr. a 19 year old son of ex policeman Charles Lindsey and nephew of H C Lindsey was critically injured by an accidental gunshot at the McCormick mining camp near Flagler Colorado. A 4 caliber revolver bullet entered the right side of the nose and exited under the left ear. It was unclear whether the gun was in his hands or another’s. Lindsey, who once served as a letter carrier, had studied law with Overmyer and Isenhart.
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Colorado
Charles Lindsay, Jr
Charles Lindsey
H. C. Lindsey
Young Lindsey
McCormick
Flagler
Colo
Overmyer & Isenhart
Cleveland Plans Quick Move to Gray Gables
President Cleveland and family rushed to finish White House affairs after returning from Woodley. He will depart for Gray Gables tomorrow to join Mrs. Cleveland, aiming to end domestic matters and begin time at the summer residence.
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Cleveland
Gray Gables
Waterwater
Janes
Big Union Meeting For AOUW And Degree Of Honor
Topeka hosts a large union gathering of eight AOUW lodges and six Degree of Honor lodges with about 2300 AOUW members and 700 Degree of Honor members. Invitations exceed hall capacity. tickets required at door. The program features music by Guy Morgans orchestra and a speech by Grand Master W. M. Wallace. No refreshments. hall decorates this afternoon.
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H. Lodge
Hamilton
Topeka
Capital Lodge
Kaw Valley
Apollo
Upeharch
Irwin
Star Lodge
Lindals
Will Garvey
Mise Maude Betts
North Topeka
L. M. Penowell
W. M. Wallace
Kingman
Modern Woodmen Meet Convened in Madison Wisconsin
The biennial meeting of the Modern Woodmen heat camp opened in Madison with 271 delegates. Heads of the order spoke on an emergency fund and territorial expansion. Reports show 135,083 members as of March 1, 1904, with significant growth since 1893 and 1140 new camps formed. four year receipts total 5,106,547, expenditures near that amount, and debate over an emergency fund continuing.
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Madison
Wis
Maptsox
Burrows
New York
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Wyoming
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Woodman Territory
Hawes
Zinks
Rockefeller Heiress Edith to Wed Harry McCormick
The World reports the engagement of Edith Rockefeller, daughter of John D. Rockefeller, to Harry McCormick. The couple reportedly plans a New York wedding, with Edith described as one of America’s wealthiest heiresses.
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New York
the World Today
Edith Rockefeller
Harry McCormick
America
John D. Rockefeller
Daylight Burglary Strikes Mrs Prouty’s Topeka Home
In broad daylight, burglars entered Mrs R B Prouty’s residence at 816 Topeka Avenue while occupants were away. They took a gold watch belonging to Miss Daley Prouty and $12.50 from bank boarder Ike M Cohen. Police have been notified and call the events a bold Topeka robbery.
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Topeka
Veteran Voight Dead In Topeka Home
Herbert Voight veteran of the war dies at 4 am at 1101 East Sixth street Topeka asthma contracted in service led to heart disease funeral plans set from Parkdale M E church at 4 pm post burial by the Topeka post also notes St Andrew grand Lodge of Missouri session and public installation with banquet while reports from Omaha praise rain easing drought across western states reviving grain prospects
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Herbert Voight
Topeka Post
G. AK
East Sixth Street
Voight
Thirty
Wisconsin
Topeka
Post
Parkdale M. E
Kansas Cry
St. Andrew Grand Iudge
Masonic Body
Hell of St Andrew Lodge
Delaware Street
Fifth Street
Missouri Avenue
Grand Lodge of Missouri
Turnerhall
Omaha
Neb
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Hazen
Uungate
Samuel Oldfeld
Roseville
Oldtiel
Wilkerson
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Oldfield
Sardane
Heter Heit
W.H. Burton
W. TL Troutman
T. Cromwell
John Whitlow
Jacob Harris
CG E DeLong
FL. Black
A. M. HL Claudy
Cl DeRandamio
Peter Heil
C. G. Blakely
W. W. Phillips
J. J. Schneider
W. E. Burton
W. I. Troutman
M.D. Bailey
A. J. Mungate
George Bradford
BT. Payne
James Dwyer
E. E B. Straight
C. E. da Long
J. FL Damupt
Sim Watts
FO. Black
GL. da Randainte
Willis Edson
Samuel Oldfield
Hiram Higgins
J. B Sims
Albert Earnest
A. K. Fulford
Bruce Lynch
Kellam
Great Britain
France
Ussia
Armenia
Porte
Stephanie
Harwin
Gould
Ailea
Audrey
Olebatch
Miss Perte
Indianapolis Journal
Congress
Bummler
Donnerwetter
Dorf Barbier
Oldun
Cincinnati Tribune
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Carlisle
Mr. Olney
A Rockefeller
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