Topeka State Journal considers crime and politics in flux
The Topeka State Journal discusses crime, legal issues, and political matters as the Orient war effects reach Congress. It questions jury integrity and the fairness of criminal verdicts, noting businessmen like Farmer Games and Lindblom influence and the push to harvest crops for capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient
Congress
Farmer Games
Topeka
Farmer Lindblom
Chicago Board
Ttade
Elf Farmer
Alliance Gaynte
Chaotic Kansas Dispatch Report On Crimes And Local News
Fragmented excerpt notes Prohibition politics police activity and crime in Allen County and Topeka with references to Chanute Wichita and city officials. Mentions thefts church incidents railroad concerns and a fire alarm near a barber shop. Includes scattered names and places with unclear context and dates.
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Lawren
Sinow
Chanute
Okiahers
Tor
Pitee
Allen County
Aiken
Scott
Utite
Hownah
Wurtee
Duce
Topek
Kattan
City Centar
Hoek Adralta
Mrakht
Wiiterwil
Wichita
Atchison
John
Jury convicts four men in conspiracy case in Baltimore
The Baltimore jury convicts Machen Lorha and the Grotts of conspiracy to defraud the U S government in the purchase of supplies for the post office department. All four men are found guilty though one may seek a new trial. Public reaction questions the severity of verdicts and the link to punishment.
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Tate
Ford
Loula
Baltimore
United Stazen
Courer
Soren Avery Tods Jenawa
A. Groth
Mas Brett
Cmedet Am Munchen
Petitien
Aman
Ween
Dad
Colf Agatnet
Globe Sights From the Atchison Globe
A collection of witty jabs on marriage judgment and manners. The piece jokes about prejudice in voting for love, reporters, spelling names, and a country woman named Katie Irvine, praising practical homemaking while lampooning social quirks.
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Globe Sights
Atchison Globe
Katie Irvine
Atchison
Maine
Pointed Paragraphs on Love and Duty in A Penny Dreadful Tone
Fragmented lines present a moralizing set of maxims about relationships duty and marriage. The text pairs advice with paradoxes about wealth desire and honesty. It references men and women expectations, courtship, and the burdens of marriage with antiquated language and moral commentary.
The Almaz Returns and Aurora Sails for Crete
The Almaz cruiser, presented by a private yacht curator, returned here yesterday after a voyage reported from Srest in France in January for the far east. The Aurora sails for Crete as one torpedo boat destroyer may return from Algiers.
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Liban
Rueda
Courte Adstiral Alexter
Mave
Srest
France
Far East
Aurora
Crete
Port Sill
Ruasina Prutver Aurora
Candinic
Muaslin
Bate
Algiers
Police Jottings From Topeka Struck By Spring Fever
In Topeka reports police seem restless as officers shift from night to day duty. A spoof on the Sharkey Munroe fight leads to two men jailed. Names include Rhodes, Harrison, Morgan, Holtwick, and McCollam with local scenes of obstructing walks and a North Topeka disturbance.
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Kansas Avenue
Robert Harrison
M. Morgan
Munroe-Sharkey
North Topeka
Dome
Myers Turns It Down For West Fourth Street Paving
Topeka city officials refuse to accept a railroad decision to remove tracks on West Fourth and not pay for eight feet of street right of way pavement. The city aims to compel the street car company to pave the unpaved strip, arguing the street was effectively abandoned.
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KE. Myers
Topeka
West Fourth
Con
Fourth
Polk
Western Avenue
Anuree
Brothers Boutzian Fight Ends With Serious Injuries
James Spillman remains at Keith's hospital in critical condition after a late night altercation with brother John Spillman over alcohol sparked a violent scuffle. John Spillman, claiming self defense, says he struck James with a 32 caliber automatic pistol after James attacked him. John was released on bond today. Both men work for L. B. Myers Construction and were overseeing the Kaw River bridge project.
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James
John Boutzian
James Spillman
Keith
Zae Pullman
Ospitil
John Sulliman
John Spillman
John
Rolliman
Democrats to caucus for city council and school board
Democrats hold ward caucuses this evening to nominate candidates for city council and board of education. Second ward caucus at Democratic Flambeau club hall and J Padgett office. J B Snyder expected to secure a second term in the Second ward. Other wards show little serious contest as Republicans are favored to win.
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Board of Education
Democratic Flambeau Club
Wit Karras Avenue
Third
J. Padgett
St Kanne Avenutt
Bourth
Threup Hotel
Wid
Republicarts
Will Do Some Paving City Contracts to Be Commenced Soon
City engineers announce paving work to resume next week as warm weather allows Maxwell to begin grading pavement on the east side of Kansas avenue south of Tenth Street. Jefferson Street paving can start anytime once sand and bricks arrive. two brick estimates totaling 10 M will be driven to the city council next Monday night.
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McCabe
Maxwell
Kansas Avenue
Tenth Street
Tefferson Streut
Win
Tenth
Monay
Rick
Poindexter Reported Improving After Injuries
Fragmentary notes say Poindexter near West Eighth Street was examined Tuesday noon and reported improving. no infernal taferien is Tad Drellene at hie than stere muscular hp war. he was knocked and near 25 fort Up the car. officials moved that he will recover in very good condition.
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Poindexter
West Eighth Street
Angeco
Soule Ba
City license row clouds weekly show at Auditorium
A local dispute about a weekly performance at the Auditorium delays license fees. City officials say the house may run only after amending the ordinance, while backers insist the event proceeds normally despite the hurdle.
Polygamy Debate in Senate Hearings on Mormon Revelations
Testimony centers on whether revelations supporting plural marriage were divine acts. Mr Smith insists revelation is a church principle and God has shown him divine truth by inspiration. Senators challenge impact on church affairs and state, with hearings resuming later.
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Duburg
Smith
Coeeren Smith
Hoar
Mr. Smith
Mr. Sims
Mr. Burrows
Dry Unell
Miss Roles Found Guilty in Destruction of Property
Planch Botex appeared before Judge Hazen in district court this morning and pleaded guilty to malicious destruction of property for smashing a Custer picture in Kansas State Historical Society rooms. A hole was punched due to a brewery name visible in its margin. The judge has not yet imposed sentence.
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Planch Botex
Hazen
Custer
Kansas State Historical Society
State House
Bho
Haren
Court Notes From Local District And City Courts
Elizabeth Reet files for divorce from John Reed alleging neglect and cruelty in district court. Lincoln Payne case in city court for breaking into freight car on Union Pacific tracks in North Topeka continued to March 12. Phoebe DeVine sues Manning for disturbing her peace at East Flat Street. Manning accused of vulgar conduct. Jon Bollock and John Ackerman of Little Russia fined $5 each in old fighting case. W. B. Bryant sues John McComb and wife for disturbing the peace. All parties on East Thirteenth Street. Two city court cases involve two hotel girls aged 16 and 15 working east side. Oscar Jamison and Frank Gray defendants.
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Elizabeth Reet
John Reed
Lincoln Payne
Union Pacific
North Topeka
Han
Phoebe DeVine
Chara Kane Manning
East Fliat Street
He Degrees
DeVine Cluttrt
Manning
Jon Bollock
John Ackerman
Little Russia
W. B. Bryant
John McComb
East Thirteenth Street
Santa Be
Pearl Knott
Mile Philips
Oscar Jamison
Frank Gray
Deaths and Funerals and Canal Commission Note
Mrs F H Martin wife of Dr F H Martin dies at home 6B Harrison street after month long illness. She was a Topeka resident for 35 years. Funeral plans to be announced. Also Cirdle Hamilton 37 dies at Kansas Avenue address 4:40 a m leaving daughter Ruth 12. No funeral details yet. Canal Commission all right Senate committee agrees to report Panama canal commission nominations with favorable recommendation.
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F. H. Martin
F. H. ‘Martin
Harrison Street
Winns
Ruth
Canal Commission
Washington
Senate
Committee On Interoceanic Canals
Panama Canal Commission
Kittridge
New Midland Notes Installs Fine New Ranges
The Midland notes reports the installation of a fine new range setup. It notes improved efficiency and modern design, highlighting the range’s performance and potential impact on local cooking routines.
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Midland Notes
Street Car Chase Ends With Verbal Exchange
A street car packed with passengers sped along when a chase began after a side street. A bystander demanded an explanation and a quarrel ensued about a fare discrepancy and overcharges for bricks. The incident featured remarks from M. Birs and Mrs Sweillmen and referenced a bricklayer's union strike.
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Birs
Gems on the Heart and Faith Across Denominations
A devotional collage quotes Dr Theron Rice and Rev W T Jordan among others on heart, character, and spiritual duty. It stresses Christlike sympathy, self sacrifice, home virtue, and the church’s role in guiding lives through scripture and moral effort.
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Theron Rice
Presbyterian
Atlanta
Cortes
H. Swift
Methodist
Chicago
B. Chapman
Kansas
David Utter
Denver
William W. Ewing
Christ
Rev. W.T. Jordan
Baptist
Charlies J. Cameron
Boston
Troghis
Johnson Henderson
Armour Mission
Selp Sacriich
Harry Blunt
St. Louis
Paul KR
Frothingham
Appleton Chapel
Marvard
Jamie
Frank ‘Crane
The Man Who Failed at a Brush With a Robber
A disjointed tale recounts a traveler who confronts a nervous robber in a desert scene. The would‑be thief orders money, a pistol misfires, and the narrator recalls paying out Arty dollars plus horse value before the assailant retreats in confusion.
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Bank of
Carson
Brockton
Kyote & Kuss
S Yeast
Mr. Quag
Quay Good Blesper and the Senator’s Night Misfortune
An OCR fragment recounts a late night incident involving Senator Quay and a traveler named Norris arriving at a destination. The station agent guided Norris to a clubhouse, but darkness and silence hindered progress, with pounding heard and a lack of response as the scene remained unresolved.
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Quay
Senator Quay
Ms Norris
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