State Military Board FacesOutbreak Over Veterans Units
The Kansas State House discussed inefficiency as the board weighs mustering out veteran units of the Kansas National Guard. Company A of Kansas City, formed from World War veterans, faces potential discharge, while other units including Concordia, City Center and Salina may follow. Debate centers on staffing, armory resources, and how to restructur e the Guard during the legislative session.
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Kansas National Guard
Kansas City
Ue Cancordia
City Center
Ate
Kanese
War Department
Bownk
HN. G
Wisa
Goven
Ral Cd Garvee
Wellington
Generel Hiram Allen
Bela
Controversy Over New State Health Board Members
Governor Luedy appoints Dr A M Eidson and Dr J W Jenny to the state board of health amid protests. The article details opposition, alleged influence, and the budgetary note criticizing secretary salary funds while the board readies its first meeting in Topeka.
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Board of Health
Luedy
A. M. Eidson
Topeka
JW. Jeney
Saline
State Weird of Health
Mideog
Erm- York
Eosity
God
Galt
Efort
Leg Bidson
Baird
Dius
Tim
Jenny
Tikes
Dieters Af Thi, Wetted Staton
Wren
Dideun
Jenny Fer
Herard
Fullowlis
Dee
SE Trivett
Eakeider
Fred le Garden
Holewr
Hate
Mom
Hoover
Uaieteed
Plehn
Spot Gada
Bidson
Tepeke
Montes
Oreanian
Eny Accourt
Counties Without Courts Save Money Claim
A brief note argues there will be no fees as counties operate without courts. The text cites repeal of sections and statute redundancies to suggest cost savings under the Kan statutes.
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Kan
Repeal Bill Faces Opposition as Legislature Sifts Statutes
The legislature debates repealing redundant statutes and a 2 year window for obliteration while noting sections 1064 to 1073 of the 788s laws. Supporters and opponents clash as lawmakers weigh the impact on consolidation acts involving Katsan Clas Kan Armourtale Wyandotte and Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katsan Clas
Kan
Armourtale
Wyandotte
Armstrong
Latler
The New State Architect and Bank Changes in Kansas
The New State Architect Rowe, a Democrat from Kansas City, is to be elected at the Executive Council meeting on June 30 with John Younkers as first assistant. Governor Leeds is said to influence the nomination. A bank receiver removal in Mound City sees G A Beaman replaced by J A Ashbausn. Snoddy is deposed and J W Poor appointed. The Warmers' State Bank opens with $210,000 capital. Citizens' State Bank of Askajooea charts. first-year directors listed including J E Gephardt and others from Vaile Fall and Kanusay Clix Mo.
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Leeay
Tammany Socety
New York
Tammany Society
T. le Pellatr
Hneos
Parc Halpaes Firaus
Geonge Cretlad
O. V. Peborg
J. B
Rowe
Kansas City
Wee Toes
Kan
John Younkers
Rose
Sgovernor Leeds
Ie State
Popullate
G. A. Beaman
Mound City
Bank 6
City
J. A. Ashbausn
James Snodd Y Wisalso
Tudse
Walter L. Simons
J. W. Poor
Morris City
Snoddy
Haver
Ex- Amiber Waterman
John W.eee
Brooke Ee
State Bank
Citizens’ State Bank of Askajooea
J. E. Gephardt
Melt
BK B
The Queen Hosts Parliament And Mayors At Buckingham Palace
At Buckingham Palace on June 14 the queen was wheeled into the ballroom by an Indian attendant. She wore a black beaded dress with a striped skirt and carried a white fan as officials from Lords and Commons filed in. The Lord Chamberlain and royal officers, including Speaker Gully, attended while the queen bowed after each address of duty. Mayors and county officials proceeded past the throne wearing formal robes and insignia, led by London’s Lord Mayor Sir George Fandel Phillips.
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Buckingham Palace
Tondoh
Order of the Garter
Chanberlain
Mme Fart
Lathon
Sulleinrs
House of Lords
Sterwands | Tetr
Home of Commons
Bentinwen
Attl
Gully
Mateety
House of Commons
London
George Fandel- Phillips
Airo
Eastern Money Flows Out As Western Investments Rise
Edward Wilder says eastern capitalists are again backing western investments. He returned to Topeka from New York after two weeks, noting renewed confidence among eastern financiers. Wilder predicts Kansas will attract strong investment in the coming year amid a favorable western market. He also attended family events in New York and mentions local races at the fairgrounds. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Wilder
Sante Fe Bne
Topeka
New York City
Wilder
Geroad
Tustern Camitaliste
Ms Returnfti
Mr. Wilder
Kansas
New York
Alece
Mary Wilder
Ghost returns to Topeka home with Matson tale
A South Topeka woman recalls a ghost visitation from Mrs. Matson. Mrs. Monroe reports that Matson’s spirit claimed Nevels did not kill her. a man and a woman far away did. Mrs. Lyte worries for safety while the house draws curious locals and avoids after dark viewing.
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Matson
Lyte
Mrs. Lytle
Lytle
John Monroe
Fifteenth
Jefer- Son Sitet
Monroe
Lytle Dows
Mrs. Monroe
Journal
Mr. Matson
Mr. Monroe
O Wison
Colt
Gore
Woran
Mrs. Matson
Thad
Mia
Ming 2
Rice wedding riot mars Topeka train departure
A crowd of youths spoiled a Santa Fe wedding trip by showering rice and tying a live chicken to a bridal trunk. Passengers were struck by rice and debris, with a child soaked in rice while changing in the state room. Topeka society laments the cowed behavior and calls for arrests to curb such disorderly acts. A later note mentions a July 3 community picnic at Wendle's Grove with Pence band and patriotic speakers.
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Chas
Hendricks
Santa Fe
Derot
California
Chicago
Picaic
Hinifany
Pleasant Hill
Indian Creek
Rochester
Fairview
Meriden
Onesrand
Wendle’s Grove
Himont
Topeka
Pence
Hey
Hitchcock
McKirahan
Races topeke at fair grounds with Stevenson and Candy
Races at the Fair Grounds feature Topeka fast riders with M Stevenson and C Candy pacing efforts. The ad notes free mending and button sewing services by Peeriess Steam Laundry.
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Topeke
Fair Grounds
M. Stevenson
C. Candy Apacette
Jet
Peeriess
Edison Electric to Build Steam Heating in Topeka
Edison Electric Company takes control of a new steam heating system in Topeka. The plant, operated with their existing setup, will heat central business and residential areas without on site boilers. Construction begins next week with two 1000 hp boilers and 1300 hp total capacity, tying to the district steam network used in New York and several Midwest cities.
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Topeka
Edison Eletric
American District Stear System Company
Lockport
Holly Water Works
Tapeke Steam Heating Company
B. Maunsell
Mainis
Edison
New York City
Danville
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Dubunne
Davenport
Cedi Rapids
Burlington
Springfield
Bethiag
Ordinanrs
Inmaing
Hest
Kansas Avenue
Firth and
Fifth Streets
Jackson Street
Dr Kire's New Discovery Praised in Local Notices
Alderman James and Rev John Bergus extol Dr Kire's New Discovery as a panacea for coughs and lung complaints. Ministers report rapid relief after five decades of use. Trial bottles offered at J K Jones Drug Store. Ottawa depot location notes tie to Chautauqua at Forest Park with round trip fare 41.09, tickets through June 25.
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James & Francis
Alderman
Chicago
Kire
John Bergus
Kedak
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dr. Kine
J. K. Jones’ Drug Store
Fifth Street
Kansas Avenue
Santa Fe
Ottawa
Chautauqua Assembly
Forest Park
NOAH'S ARK ON THE LAKES Circus Ship Roanoke Aboard Animals
June 4 Chicago reports the iron steamer Roanoke sailing with a circus on board cargo noted as eight curiae. Manager plans to take money via a scheme while wagons tents and animals fill deck spaces from elephant to deer. Stops include St Joe, Benton Harbor, and Saginaw Haven as the season proceeds.
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Chicago
Roanoke
Great Lakes
Buffalo
Cleveland
Toledo
Detroit
Milwaukee
Booth
St. Joe
Fenton Harbor
Scenih Haven
Women in Politics and Graft Shadow in Albany
The wife of Governor Black allegedly pressured for her ally Bates to yield the assembly nomination in the Third District. Bates, lured by a pledge of future renomination, was told to step aside and support George W. Anderson, who won the seat. Mrs Russell, host to Mrs Black, and Governor Black’s grocer, were said to influence the deal and costs Bates his bid.
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Black
Albany
SN. N
Dunett
Frank S. Black
Rensselaer County
Harry Butes
Greensland
Mr. Black
Haked
Butee
Blane
Mex. Russell
Mr. Russell
Bates
Widow Hearst Visits Pike's Peak in Colorado Springs
Mrs. William Randolph Hearst widow of the late senator and mother of the New York Journal owner toured Manitou Colorado Springs in a private car with friends. They rode a special train on the Pike's Peak Cog Road under Passenger Agent Griffith and planned to spend the summer in California before returning west.
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California
Pike's Peak
Coliado Springs
Col
Willian
Hearst
New York Journal
San Francisco Examiner
Manitou
Pike's Peak Dog Road
Griffith
West
Bryan at Ottawa Chautauqua Day Train Special
On Bryan Day at Ottawa Chautauqua the Missouri Pacific runs a special train from Topeka Friday June 26 leaving 7 50 a m and returning Ottawa 7 30 p m. Tickets are 1 00 round trip, valid only on the special train. Train departs over Missouri Pacific at 7 50 a m and arrives at the park. Round trip.
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Bryan
Ottawa Chautauqua
Missouri Pacific
Topeka
Ottawa
Missouri Papifc
Hound Lp
Santa Fe
Chautauqua Assembly
W. J. Bryan
A. W. Leedy
Forest Park
Geo. W. Stansfield
Kan
Ave
Eagle attack leaves Mrs Mortensen badly injured
Mrs Christina Mortensen of near Honey Creek in Pootawatomie county was attacked by an eagle while tending her garden. The bird swooped from a clear sky, pierced her shoulders with talons, tore her face and head with its beak, and left her unconscious before be ing carried indoors for medical care. The incident was described as severe and life threatening.
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Council Bluffs
Christina Mortensen
Honeycreek
Pootawatomie County
Hoebs
Mortensen
Mor Gengen
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State House
Tammany
Leedy
Society
Uly
State Architect
Peerless Steam Laundry
West Sth
South Topeka
Nevers
Russia
M.ghase & CO
The
Edison Electric Company
Oxford
Women IN Politics
Winton Bicycles
Perlal
Farehie
Wiral
Quincy Street
F. Lannan, Kinley & Lannan
C. Ff
Jackson St
Kas
Eagle
Chamberlain
L Drouth AV
Tolonil Stitt
Broadmoor
Chautengua Assembly
Guawa
Jung 1
Trivie Senta Pe
Rock Island
Beatrice Chautauqui
Beacham
Ackeres
Bracheld Renciater Co
Atlanta
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