Deadlock over Stuart-Falloon contest promptes $15,000 aid
Kansas Senate and House clash over a $15,000 appropriation for the Stuart-Falloon contest hearing. Governor Stanley threatens veto or a special session. Amid lobbying and parliamentary maneuvering, leaders pursue a last-minute plan to extend time and block or pass the judicial and executive appropriation as the deadline nears.
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Letard
Sresion
Vernon Fart
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Henley
Wave and Means
Geissler
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State of Faith
Henry Allen
Fem
Guiding Star
Patrehild
Hove
Celiic
State Treasury
Stuart— Falloon
Stuart
State House Schedule Tax Levy Debated This Morning
The house began its session at 9 o'clock and focused on the state tax levy. Continued on sixth page.
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Peruvian born attorney a long-time Topeka resident
Arthnir I MrCabe of Topeka, born in Peru Indiana, is a longtime local figure. He studied law at Rin Arne law school, practiced in general law, and served two terms under the party banner. He was a candidate for a county post, and held roles with Washington College trustees and fraternal groups including Modern Woodmen.
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MrCabe
Peru
Ind
Siria
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Minaeis
Lewis
Bintrah
Washbileg Colltkenda Amearbir Ut Rusea OU
Onslaught at Manila Waterworks Repulsed. Casualties Reported
Dispatch from Manila dated March reports Filipino assault on waterworks six miles from Manila repulsed with seventeen insurgents killed and many wounded. Two Americans wounded as Second Oregon and First Nebraska regiments engaged. War department lists casualties including Private John Totah and Private Charles Weldon among others. Army and Navy forces in the Philippines total substantial numbers with reinforcements under way and ships under Admiral Dewey sailing toward Manila.
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Nevada Cavalry
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Seteh Corps
Filipino Guns Have Longer Range Than Ours
Manila dispatch notes a calmer war atmosphere with US reinforcements boosting morale. Civilians crowd Luneta. San Pedro Mack firings and trench works near Washington troops. British and native forces face continued sharpshooting and passive resistance. Assist Engineer Winship wounded. Bennington gunboat reports eye valley action. HL Cano brings quiet in Tolles with brisk trade. interior insurgents levy on native plantation supplies.
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Eye Valley
Tolle
Washington plans major Manila operation to crush insurgents
Washington notes indicate General Olle is nearing a grand onslaught against the insurgents in Manila. Reinforcements are en route to form columnax lines aimed at driving Filipino forces from entrenched positions as American troops grow restless under sharp Filipino fire.
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Manila
Olle
Colummn Ax Hoon
Stop the filibusters and bolster naval power debate
Washington reports a strong push to suppress filibusters and expand fleet strength. Admiral power advocates call for more warships, urging swift movement toward readiness as Dewey and Lawton plan deployments to Manila and related theaters.
Gilbert Confesses in Lyon County Murder Case
Clay Center March 6. Lyon County Sheriff Thomas O Conner reports Deputy McKnight has received a complete confession from John Gilbert, the suspect in the Industry family murders. Gilbert weakened under strict questioning.
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Thomas O'Conner
Lyon County
McKnight
John Gilbert
Gilbert
Molinedux Trial Expected in Murder Case in New York
In New York, Roland B. Molineux is to be arraigned before Recorder Goi in the General Sessions Court to plead to the first degree murder indictment for poisoning of Mrs. Katherine J. Adams. The proceedings are expected to be brief, with the defense ready to attack the indictment and challenge the coroner and district attorney methods. The trial, anticipated for the fall, promises to be highly memorable, with handwriting expert testimony likely central.
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March
Roland B. Molinfox
Goi
Court of General Sessions
Katherine J. Adams
Torrow
Molineux
Kansas Loses Two War Deaths Reported
The War Department wires from Manila list several U S soldiers who died since February. Names include Private Richard L. Bryant of First Colorado, Verne Eikee of Company I, and Harry Plowman among others, with dates in March. Died of wounds and diseases in various regiments.
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War Department
Manila
Adjutant General
Richard L. Bryant
Colorado
Vurigin
Verne
Eikee
Phirtesath Minne
Vartola
Harry Ie Plowman
Bim ‘Garber
Twentieth
Ken
Howard A. Olds
Kanes
Pelrulry
Edward Company
Montana
President names Frederick H Wines Census Assistant Director
Washington March 6 the president announced appointments to day Interior To be assistant director of the census Frederick H Wines of Illinois elected. Also named agents for the Indians Charles McNichols of Arizona at the Colorado agency and others including George W Hayzier of Iowa at the Navajo agency New Mexico Pred B Spriges of New York at the Nevada agency Alonzo A Armstrong of Arizona at the P. L. Apache agency Arizona.
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Washington
Interior
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I~nois
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Arizona
Colorado Agency
George W. Hayzier
Iowa
Navajo Agency
New Mexico
Pred B. Spriges
New York
Nevada Agency
Nevada
Alonzo A. Armatrong
PL. Apache Agency
Flood Flares Across Kanawha Valley Capito Lays Dark
Charleston W Va March 6 flood roared through Kanawha valley with river levels near record highs. Capitol surrounded by four feet of water as waterworks gas and electric plants failed leaving the city in darkness. Relief stations opened for sufferers while coal properties suffered damage and trains faced long delays.
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Ohio
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Weather Bureau
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Alleghenies
Cincinnati
Yentessee
Cumberland
Claeinnail
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Stret
Pittebure
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Allegheny
Kansas Hero Dead From Manila Enlistment in Abilene
Sim F Barber aged 20 born and raised in Abilene died in Manila and was son of M L Barber. Harold Olds aged 21 enlisted in company F at Fort Scott and died of wounds the same day Captain Elliott was killed. his father D A Olds lives in St Joseph.
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Abilene
M. L. Barber
Harold Olds
Ellett
Fort Scott
St. Joseph
D. A. Olds
Cornish Wins All Union Pacific Nebraska Lands Sale
The sole bidder W D Cornish vice president of Union Pacific bought all lands in Nebraska under the 1973 sinking fund mortgage at a sale led by Special Master Sherman P Day. The bulk sale to Cornish reorganized road brought $900000 with $10000 unsold.
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Union Pacific
Nebraska
Union Trust Company of
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Court House
W. D. Cornish
Union Pacific Company
Sherman P. Day
St Paul
Walter Sanborn
United States Circuit Court
Reorganized Road
Frey Rumors Stir Kansas City Gulf Railroad Shuffle
Pueblos and reports in March suggest J J Frey, Santa Fe general manager, will resign March 15 to become president of the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf line, with Charley Dyer eyed as possible replacement. Gulf officials deny the move, noting Stillwell remains president and Frey is reportedly abroad.
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Associated Press
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Stillwell
Gilham
Old Mexico
Tophka
Pueblo
J. Frey
Santa Fe
Pitsburg & Gulf Road
Pittsburgh Gulf
Prey
Pittsburg & Gulf
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
Pittsburg & Gulf Road
A. E Stillwell
Charles Dyer
Prey Rewighing
Governor weighs removal of Webb McNall by legislative committee
Reported moves to oust Webb McNall stir debates as Governor Stanley contemplates an official investigation by a legislative committee after adjournment. McNall remains senatorially confirmed to a term through next year despite rumors of removal being unfounded.
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Oregon and U P Consolidation Notice
New York March 6 It is announced that more than seven percent of the capital stock of the Oregon Short Line Railroad company has been deposited for exchange under the offer of the Union Pacific Railroad company Notice is given that after March the exchange will proceed under the terms stated in the prospectus and plan of consolidation
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Itle
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Judge Mazen Denies New Trial In High Profile Case
In a decisive ruling Judge Mazen refuses to grant a new trial to the defendant, stating that the existing verdict stands and the defense has not met the legal standard for post trial relief. The decision consolidates the prior judgment and ends any immediate chance for appellate delay.
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Verdict on Collins Overruled Jury Praised by Judge Hazen
Judge Hazen defends the jury in the Collins case, saying they were honest, representative men and that no juror misconduct occurred. He overruled the motion for a new trial and indicated sentence would be deferred, with future action to be considered. No sentence date set. potential death penalty noted but governor’s approval required. Duke of York waiting report appears unrelated.
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Coutt Wewly
John Henry Collins
John Collins
Judee Hazen
Pilece
Hazen
Godard Grose
Payden
Hazen Old
Atorneys
John Collin
Tris
Ubi Court
Shawnee County
Antiitner
Dickesena Miller
Stevens
Usle Cage
Jane Collie
Thia
Kansas
Supreme Court
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