Jury Disagrees in Topeka Club Case Over Warrants
The jury in the Topeka club case disclosed a seven to five split for the defense and plaintiffs, then failed to reach a verdict after many ballots. Judge Hazen discharged the panel, noting no likelihood of agreement, amid discussion on warrants and reasonable grounds for arrest. Lincoln Post marks its fourteenth anniversary with a parade planned for Saturday night at Hall.
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Groumas
Topeka Club
Hazen
Foreman & T. Cromwell
Cromwell
Helen
Police
Club
M. Crockett
Richland
Jownsan
Lincoln Post
Topeke
the Post
Hailton
Oelock
Camp Tira
Hatsiiten Hall
Triangulation Effort Aims to Measure Continent to Ocean
The D A survey reports progress on triangulation from the Pacific to the Atlantic with hopeful plans for completion this year. A surveying party headed for Rocky Mountain region is currently in Colorado continuing the work.
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Geo. Datfield
Atlantic
Pacific Ocean
Richmond
Washington
Kansas
Wastisetos
Wires Protect Against Lightning Says Telegraph Study
A historic article argues that abundant telegraph and telephone wires reduce lightning danger. It cites Franklin and German telegraph research, noting metal roofs dissipate strike energy and city buildings are less prone to fatal visits due to conducted electricity dispersal.
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Franklin
Department of Telegraphs
New Railroad Tracks Build 457 Miles in Half Year
The Railroad Gazette reports 457 miles of new track built in the half year ending June 30 1805. Texas leads with 78 miles of new mileage followed by Georgia 66 miles and Arizona 64 miles in this national tally.
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Eaton
New York
Railroad Gazette
Lnst
Texas
Georgia
Arizona
Homie
Arrest in Topeka for selling liquor business linked to Kansas City firm
W H Stack of W B Stack & Co, 1230 Union Ave Kansas City, was arrested at the North Topeka depot by Officer Gaines for selling liquor. He took orders during several weeks and arranged a sale to Jim Ferguson. Ferguson paid $3 for whisky and 35 cents express charges, getting an order for ten. Stack bonded $400 with landlord J F Carter and A P Benson as sureties. The North Side American bank becomes an innocent party to the scheme, as the package was sent to W H Stack cura American Bank with no label. Bank President B D Small did not know the contents or involved persons. The case continues after Stack had whisky samples in his grip.
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Topeka
Union Avenue
Kanses City
W. H. Stack
W. B. Stack & Co
Kansas City
North Topeka
Officer Gaines
Jim Ferguson
Feguson
Stack
Ferguson
Swinburne Ranch
Small
Liquor House
Charowhas Fined $150 for Liquor Sale in Police Court
Louis Cherowhas also known as Charowhas was found guilty of selling liquor in police court today and fined 150. His attorney J J Hitt refused defense and appealed under 300 bond after Judge Ferry rejected a demurrer. Witnesses testified of cider purchases and questioned effects while a Washburn College professor described a tiger soda sample with high alcohol content.
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Louis Cherowhas
Charonchis
J. J. Hitt
Samuel Emmonds
Professor Lovewell
Washburn College
Charonbus
Mrs Harman Furlough Effort To Free Harman Before Death
Mrs Moses Harman is dying at Ley Palle with cancer in the face. A movement seeks a pardon or furlough for Harman in Kansas penitentiary so he can visit her before she dies. Petition to President Cleveland and possible habeas corpus action discussed. B Hoffman of Enterprise mill helps lead the effort.
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Harman
Moses Harman
Ley Palle
Kansas Penitentiary
Caldwell
B Hoffman
Miller
Frank Cope in Trouble With Patrolman Over Fine Letter
Frank Cope a young commission merchant near the Rock Island depot was arrested for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. He is accused of sending a threatening letter to Patrolman McDowell demanding a $5 fine refund or he would file charges before the police board. A warrant was issued, he posted bond, and a trial date is set for Saturday July 6.
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Frank Cope
Rock Island
Cope
R McDowell
Polices Board
McDowell
Safford
Guy Last
Torgxa
Patrolian
Lowman Hil
Sim
Board of Police Commissioners
Threatening letter alleged against police officials in extortion case
In a letter to the police board, Cope claims McDowell took five dollars from him, though the fine for such offenses is two dollars. He asserts that no officer is barred from accepting cash from a prisoner for bond, away from the city prison, and he accuses chief Wilkerson and Captain Gardiner of incompetence. The charge cites section 2206 of the statutes defining attempts to rob by threatening to extort money or property.
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Cope
McDowell
Wilkerson
Gardiner
Dan Winters and the Belinda Dilemma in Cumberland Tales
A fragment from a 19th century tale describes Dan Winters fending off a would be suitor named Jim who threatens Belinda. Dan defeats Jim in a quick struggle, Jim pleads for another chance, and Dan negotiates a delayed reckoning. Various humor and stray anecdotes follow, including a elopement gag about a typewriter and chewing gum drummer and a note on a tan skinned child.
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Dan Winters
Cumberland Mountains
Dan
Jim
Gal Belin
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Capitol Dome
Golden Eagle Clothing
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Sheppard
Topeka Cash Dry Good Co
East Sixth Street
Charowhas
Mrs. Harman
Belinda
Ming
Detroit
New York World
Martha
Kennebunkport
Maria
Boston Transcript
Marsillais
Red Cross
Pennsylvania
Asta van Sciver & Cambura
Sumer
Kansas Ave
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