Sharp Letter on Governor Morrill Re Removal of Penitentiary Directors
A letter from W. J. Hurd asserts he will not resign or appear to show cause for removal as director of the Kansas state penitentiary. Hurd challenges the governor to specify malfeasance, notes his attendance and integrity, and declines to comply without precise charges. The piece also covers Morrill’s planned action on Atchison saloons and formal charges against Hutchinson Reformatory superintendent H. F. Hatch for insubordination and other alleged misconduct.
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Morrill
Board of Penitentiary Directors
W. J. Hurd
Mornin
Hotton
Kandes
Marrill
Kasisas
Deak Ste
W. Chase
Kansas State Penitentiary
Steve
Chase
Executive Department
State Reformatory
Board of Managers
Hutchinson
State Industrial Reformatory
Kan
Board of Trans
Disloyalty Charges Hit Kansas Board Members
A faction accuses board of managers of antagonism and defying authority, signed by John Armstrong J Humphrey and Tully Scott. State officials announce new barred insurers, names include Bankers Life Association Des Moines Massachusetts Benefit Association Boston Bankers Alliance Boston Northwestern Masonic Aid Association Chicago. Attorney General Dawes to speak July 4 Arkansas City. Governor Morrill receives unsigned toll card alleging Labor Commissioner Bird paid for appointment and threats of exposing sensitive information.
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Board of Managere
Gold Board
John Armstrong
J. Humphrey
Tully Scott
George T. Anthony
Kangad
Bankers Life Association
Des Moines
Massachusetts Benefit Association
Boston
Bankers’ Alliance
Northwestern Masonic Aid Association
Chicago
F. B Dawes
Arkansas City
George W. White
Baldwin
Cook
Reform School
G. Brown
Supreme Court
Texas
Representative Hall
Appellate Court
Kaneas
Morrill
Kansas City
Bird
Artz Plans Book on National Judiciary Power
Ex-Adjutant General H H Artz, now in Hicks flats at Sixth and Tyler, previews a pamphlet titled The Power of the National Judiciary. He argues there is no national government beyond the judiciary and cites rulings like the income tax and Debs case as examples. The work, about one hundred pages, will discuss Vermont college laws and other decisions. Plans for piano tuning are also noted with box 422.
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H. H. Artz
Hicks Flats
Sixth and
Tyler Streets
United States
Congress
Supreme Court
Buthor
Debs
Dartmouth Lines
Vermont
Artz
State of
Hepa
Fourth of July Temperance Convention at Hamilton Hall
J B McAfee predicts large attendance as the state temperance union plans a full day program. The Thursday meeting opens at 10 AM with addresses by Judge Solon O Thacher and Senator J W Parker in the forenoon and Rev Don Colt and Lieut Gov James A Troutman in the afternoon. Officials for the next year will be elected and delegates urged to attend. Governor Morrill may attend.
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Hamittom Hall
J. B. McAfee
The
State Temperance Union
State Journal
Hamilton Ball
Sesson
Solon O. Thacher
J. W. Parker
Don Colt
Wichita
James A. Troutman
Morrill
Charity leader foresees winter relief plan
Edward Wilder of Santa Fe, a former head of Associated Charities, discusses preparing for winter aid. He praises the prior year’s plan and secretary Russ for solid effort, noting some complained but believing full effort will continue.
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Edward Wilder
The
Santa Fe
Associated Charities
Fourth of July speech planned in Ottawa by J. Waters
J Waters to deliver the Fourth of July address in Ottawa as local events and meetings fill the holiday schedule. Judge John Guthrie has his office in the Office block and various civic engagements unfold across Topeka and Shawnee County including lectures, weddings, and community gatherings.
Bible Classes Thrive at Y M C A Amid Athletics Talk
Secretary George E Serrigo stresses ongoing Bible class work at the Y M C A rooms alongside athletics. He notes members fear Bible study is neglected despite visible programs, urging visitors to see the Bible classes active and growing compared with prior years.
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George E. Serrigo
Y. Mc.a
Bible Reader in Topeka Treks Four Full Readings
H O Austin of 703 East Eighth street is not a church member yet is a noted Bible enthusiast in Topeka. Since January he has read the Bible from start to finish three times and completed 491 chapters on his fourth reading. He once finished in forty five days and once read seventy three chapters in a single day. Mineral Water. The finest in the west. Come and try It. J W Puirurrs 612 W Eighth ave Marshall's band will give their usual concert as Gi park tonight.
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OTS
J. B. Thomas
Burr Oak
Kansas
Frank Herald
Richland
Topeka
A. Austin
Kansas City
Atchison
Lee
Shawnee County
Watson
Rich
Adams House
North Topeka
J. C. Wilson
Santa Fe
Manitou
Shawnee County Horticultural Society
Berryton
Atchison Globe
Marshall's
Marshall
Awnee County
Leavenworth County
Snd
Boranton
Dre
Eva Harding
Reform School
H. J. Nanes
Washburn College
Fwenth
Kansas Avenues
Nanna
Fifth Street
Emporia
Augusta
James Brewer
A. F. Lingafelt
Brewer
Eleventh and
Western Avenue
HO. Austin
H. O. Austin
East
Eighth Street
J. W. Puiuurrs
Eighth Ave
Gi Park
Windmills of Enormous Proportions May Be Keen Soon
A crude invention called the Jumbo risa engine is being tested in western Kansas. With a wind-driven paddle wheel design, it uses a 12 to 14 foot shaft and six to eight upper vanes to pump water. Proponents claim easy expansion, low cost, and potential for irrigation across treeless plains, watching its rapid development.
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Kansa
Kunsis
Insulted Old Glory as Filthy Rag Attack on Flag
Post election unrest erupts over flag desecration at a Republican ratification meeting in Rush security. A Stars and Stripes was dragged down and hidden in an out-house vault. Col G Polk Cline was hired to prosecute, but La Crosse county attorney refused to press charges. The Great Rock Island plans an excursion to Beatrice and a band concert at Garfield Park.
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Col. G. Polk Cline
Pawnes County
la Crosse
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Gov. Morrill
W J. Hurd
W. J. Tiven
Hansen State Penitentiary
de E. Bruwbaugh
M. E. Church
M. FP. Llowie
Presbyterian Church
Atchison Preachure
Goysraur Morrill
Hatcr
Pree Bel
Iain Ee
Tink
Les
Asc
Choice Now
Jasere
Kansas Ave
Uerbach & Guoettel
State House
K. L Sheldon
J.B. McAfee
Russ
Great Rock Island
Beatrice
Garfield Park
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