Lawyers Seek Insurance Trust Fees in Secret County Contract
County commissioners secretly entered a contract with Kepler and Hite in Topeka for an insurance trust, promising a 25 percent share of gross collections if successful. No payment unless funds are won. penalties proposed for anti trust violations. The arrangement, filed under assurance, remains vault records and hidden from the county clerk.
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Board of County
Sonmissomsee
Wre Linw Firtt
Kepler & Hite
Galen Stchols
Topeka
Careniliet
Keeler
Itm
Gabe
Ian Bors
Forfeit and Enjoinment Sought in State Business Case
The filing seeks a $100 daily forfeiture from each defendant for continuing to do business in Kansas. The plaintiff requests judgments enjoining all defendants from operating in the state and paying $100 per day for each day of continued activity except Sundays since March 1. Penalties total potential $55,000 to county plus attorney fees, with further sums possible under forfeiture provisions. The case to be heard at September term of the district court.
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Jude
Kanese
Kansan
Smounkental
Sanz Sion
Diserte Court
Arbitration Called in London on Underground Rail Electrification
Arbitration is requested in London in June to resolve disputes over electrification. Companies disagree on whether the Yerkes or Gans systems should be installed, and a tribunal will decide which method to adopt.
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London
Tha Pesteree Committee
Tra
Strikers Gain Alma Mines Union Strength in West Virginia
Williamston West Virginia June 28 unions swell as Alma mines join with 70 members making 2 men now employed across the mines in the area. First class hand ironers and laundry workers at Topeka Laundry Co.
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Wiliamston
W.va
Alma Mines
Topeka Laundry CO
Tragedy of Foley and Kirby Court Case Trial In Perry
Readable fragments recount a Jefferson county Kansas murder trial. Thomas C Kirby, lodger at Kirby's Perry hotel, is accused of shooting Foley after a dispute over Kirby's daughter Clara. Testimony covers prior illness, alleged coercion, and the fatal December 1899 confrontation. Kirby fled to Oskaloosa after the shooting and was later arrested.
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Foley
Hotel of
Kirby
Perry
Oskaloosa
Kan
Jefferson County
Oscar Rains Horace Shaffer
Horace Finney
J. J. Atwood
Leavenworth
Morse Casevler
Thos. C. Kirby
District Court of
Jefferson
Fig
State
Supreme Court
Tate
Mr. Kirby
Clare
Clara
Neyer
Thos
C. Kirby
Bay
Tom
Topeka
Munn
Topeler
Develfer
Pat Maloy
Jones
Oley
Wwe
Kling
Oon
Ue Court
Clara Belle Icirby
Ja- Aor
Witness Testimony Key in Defense Case
The fragment describes testimony by a male witness named Kirby, noting it was crucial and followed by defense resting at 1020. The state sought until 2 oclock to present rebuttal, while a related witness texted information to an uncle. The fragment hints at cross examination issues and ongoing trial dynamics.
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Hivehr Icchy
Ant
Uiredia
Young Kirby
Orelock
Wheat shortages spark debate on exports and imports
A Washington dispatch notes Paris reports of a shrinking French wheat crop may force exporting 36 million bushels this year. France gates wheat from abroad, but duties on American wheat remain prohibitive, while Germany faces a sharp wheat deficit. Readouts show long-term policy shifts and potential import rebates or exports subsidies as markets adjust.
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New York
Herald
Washington Sage
Paris
France
United States
Argentine Republic
America
Germany
Nso
Mason
Berlin
Nan
State Department
Prussia
Tona
Post Office War Tax Revenue Change In Effect Soon
The post office will stop collecting war tax on money orders after tomorrow. First Assistant Postmaster General Johnson informed Postmaster Jane Guthrie, who said inquiries have been received and she seeks clarification. Announcement received today at noon.
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Johnson
Jane Guthrie
Guthrie
Warrity
Three Die in Road Fight Near Sexton’s Creek
London Kentucky June 28 Henry Barrett Wan Kkilled last night in a road fight near Sexton s creek. Henry Turner, William Turner sr and his nephew William Turner Jr were walking along the road and met Barrett. Revolvers were used freely and Barrett died with three bullets in his body while the three Turners were unhurt.
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London
Henry Barrett
Sexton's Creek
Henry Turner
William Turner
William Turner, Jr
Barrett
Veteran Populist Leader Calls Democrats Source Chaos
A Franklin county Populist central committee report says the party is in chaos and at risk of dissolving. Secretary John Curran announces plans to close party headquarters August 1 unless funds and support materialize. Elder resigns to join the Democratic Party as Populists debate unity and survival.
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Democratic Party
John Curran
State Central Committee
Curran
Kansas
Official Party
P. Eidern
Pranklin County
Ae AP
Elder
Seretary Curran
Ite
Democratic State Committee
Democratic Committee
Franklin County Committee
Franklin
Ealde
The Greatest Evil Monopoly Taxation Debate
Detroit June 28 Mayor Tom J Johnson of Cleveland told the second National Social and Political conference that monopoly threatens the nation. He urged equal taxation as a cure and warned that universal tax equality could empower the people to control monopolies. President Ellweed Pomeroy of New York opened the session with Johnson as chair, but attendance was under 300 at Phthis Phoenic bail.
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Detroit
Tom J. Johnson
Cleveland
Johnson
Ellweed Pomeroy
New York
Local Editor Voices in Ann Arbor Debate on Hooks
James F. Scripps of Detroit files a writ against aGABROS of Ann Arbor while George H. Sibley of Washington discusses the matter. Chiaties B Patterson, editor of the Arena, comments on "How to Une Hooks" in a provocative piece sparking dispute.
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James F. Scripps
Detroit
Gabros
Ann Arbor
George H. Sibley
Washington
Chiaties B Patterson
The
Arena
Denver Meeting Highlights Cattle Board Event
Denver in June hosts a gathering of a national cattle association with prominent western figures in attendance. The meeting in March spurred discussion as officials from Union stock offices coordinate regional activities.
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Denver
Market Report From ChicagoJune 28 Whhnt Wheat Slips
Chicago June 28 market report notes weakness from listed cables with easier open and broad selling by commission houses. Receipts and offerings scattered across regions as wheat and corn demand shift. prices show mixed action with softening in wheats while livestock futures reflect cautious trade and bank concerns after recent banking sector tension.
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Chicago
Nia Pee
Tin Owen
Aortas
Fecaipta
Cate
Sar
Nease
Sabe
Grain Market Brief Reflects Mixed Prices Across Commodities
Market notes show wheat and corn activity with varied gains and declines. Reports mention New York futures, autumn harvest context, and prices for butter and other staples in a fluctuating commodity scene.
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