Court of Appeals Draws Thirty-One Decisions in Northern Department
The Northern Department of the Court of Appeals handed down thirty-one decisions yesterday, covering errors from multiple counties. Reversals and affirmations affect cases from Geary, Republic, Saline, Cloud, Jewell, Dickinson, Mitchell, and other counties, with several sheriffs and banks named in the rulings.
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Court of Eppeale
Siyeral
A. Casner
Mi KL Hable
Linea
Dianibued
Bradys
C. Mertians
Houks
Risaell Eeausty
T. Manutun
Matt Watson
Balla Voungs
Almed
Iuldat
Ciman
Et Ah
Te Mens
Clyde Miteotes
Wkal
Geary
Thevernved
M. Fiehkiee
Jewell
Nove McCord
Tonah Crosby
Cheyenne Co Ty
Cheyenne County
Beereed
How
Chittendem
Joulph Crosby
Hichan Brown
Republic County
Arten J. Hughest
Henry Carlton
Geary County
Alfiemal Jon Patterson
Ger
B.C. Parnett
Saline County
Affirmed
Anthony D. Warren
Timothy Hi
Driscella Growell
Vtorr
Philips County
A. Walker Vale
Geogre
David Wc Nail
Fannie Lebelernie
Dickinson County
John Johnson
Mary Johnson
Alyied Setras
Cloud County
J. M_Rewham
A.C. Wilcox
Olive G. Wilcox
Jewell County
Miss Strassacker Dies by Own Hand in Chicago
Miss Martha Strassacker a German woman about 26, formerly head trimmer at Miss Maud Tuhre’s millinery in Topeka, committed suicide in Chicago after moving from Topeka to Los Angeles, then Chicago. She carried a revolver, frequented theatres, boarded at 315 Harrison Street, and showed unstable behavior. No motive found beyond possible mental imbalance.
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Chicago
Topeka
Maud Tuhre
Los Angeles
Cal
Boraolt
Strassacker
Hhehes
Harrison Street
Transvaal and Orange Free State to form federal union
A Times dispatch from London reports a conference at Bloemfontein between President Kruger and President Steyn last week. They reportedly resolved to create a federal union between the Transvaal and the Orange Free State to unite the South African republics.
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Whist Club Tournament Progress at Topeka
The second Topeka whist club tournament runs this week with duplicate whist players and entries. The event closes in two weeks. Matches occur Monday evenings at the club rooms. W. J. Black and T. Pounds lead, with A. B. Murphy and S. Le Copeland in second place. The club’s success and rising interest in the great American game are noted.
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Bering
Eishi Con Tains
W. J. Black
T. & Pounds
A. Bl. Murphy
le Copeland
Prominent Newton Man on the Brink as Parcel Mystery Deepens
Mysterious midnight deliveries unsettle Newton and Coffeyville towns. A baby boy found on a doorstep near Sixth Street spurred concerns of abduction or abandonment. Separately in Salina, Will Hamner won a sixteen mile bicycle race for a purse of 6 with disputes over gear changes and protests from Bishop’s backers surrounding the finish.
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Missouri
American Hook Company Secures Five Year Contract
In a special session last night Abilene schools authorized a five year contract with the American Hook Company for text books published by the American Book Company and Ginn & Co now in use. One dissenting vote and one abstention were recorded with the district reserved the right to terminate after three days’ notice.
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Local Political Nominations Across Cities Reported
The Atchison Democrats and Republicans name mayoral and city ticket choices while Leavenworth and Emporia factions select candidates. Other items include a Missouri lumber magnate's illness, a Newton gun accident, Netawaka funeral costs, and Emporia barbers' union formation with officers listed.
Lyons Conference Picked for Next Southwest Kans Conference
Winfield March 18 The Southwest Kansan Methodist conference closed with Lyona chosen as the site for the next meeting. The bishop was asked to appoint Stephen Hrink the conference evangelist for the Southwest Kansas conference.
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Winfield
Railroad news outlines consolidation and promotions
The article reports a likely consolidation of auditing departments across railroads including the Atlantic and Pacific and Southern California. W. E. Walsh is eyed to become general auditor, with J. J. Byrne’s duties expanded. Gen. Manager Frey stresses economy and hints at broader moves as auditing and passenger offices reorganize at Albuquerque.
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W. E Walsh
J. J. Byrne
Southern
California
Walsh
Albuquerque
Illinois Central Employes Suspected of Suburban Ticket Fraud
Warrants were sworn for five Windis Central suburban conductors on charges of reselling reduced fare suburban tickets to Harvey and Chicago. Accused agents allegedly pocketed 10 to 15 cents above normal fares, with thousands of dollars in losses claimed since last July as Illinois Central warns of continuing issues despite preventive devices. The carrier threatens action over declining receipts and probes into Harvey to Homewood routes.
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Killed eight wolves in Brookville fox chase aftermath
From Frookeville reports a successful wolf roundup with seven greyhounds and five English foxhounds used. Eight coyotes slain, one hound killed, many jack rabbits and one horse badly wounded. 109 bottles of bluing broken. Coffeyville March 13: shelving collapse at Watt Davis grocery caused substantial damage estimated at 500 dollars. Fire risk from blume noted.
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Coffeyville
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Kansas Towns Face Bills and Ballots in Rough Ledger
Burlington city council proposes annual 1750 rental for hydrants with water taxes on the company and four 10 foot mains. St John notes George H Burr may manage a Duluth bank at 36.00 yearly. Abilene painter Parmeter dies in jail after pneumonia while insane. Wichita Republican nominees include Mayor Finlay Russ and City Attorney George Adames. Leavenworth death of William Shepherd, editor of the Leavenworth Revenue Standard. Populists nominate Gidon Folk for mayor and A. B. Gish clerk, J. S. Smith marshal.
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Water Turks Company
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Geo. H. Burr
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Five Die in Mississippi Flood Crossing Rail Trestle
Five people drown as floodwaters rise near Menpils Tennessee. A mother Etta bix and her four children attempted to cross a railroad trestle toward Marion, Arie, but the strong current overwhelmed them. The oldest was a girl about 12 and the youngest an infant. The river stood at Memphis and flood levels are expected to persist for some time.
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Marion
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Vanderbilt's Son-In-Law Enters Dairy Business
Madison NJ March 11 11 MeRa Twombly son-in-law of the late Wm Vanderbilt and owner of a dairy costing 3200 dollars opens a Milk business. Florham dairy hosts Alderney stock cultivated for past use. Local merchants report competition fears and rumors of boycotts as the new venture draws attention.
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N. J
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Ti Vanderbilt
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Honeymoon in a Caboose Wedding on the Train
In St Louis on March 12 a Missouri Kansas and Texas train crew man conductor Billingsley wed Miss Anna Randall aboard a red caboose. The ceremony was performed by Judge Hamthton and the couple began a two week honeymoon trip before settling in St Louis. The event followed his promotion to passenger conductor and the train will resume service between lore and Texas after the honeymoon.
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Red Caboose
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Kansas
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Atay
Kilingsley
St. Louts
Kansas Pacific plans may be part of coast through line
Kansas City March 29. President Witt outlines possible reorganization and sale amid railroad speculation. Announcement mentions a railroad from Grand Junction Colorado to Granger Wyoming as part of a through coast line linking Oregon Short Line and Colorado Midland termini. Grand Island tie discussed. Hutchinson and Southern rumor of connection cited.
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Leavenworth Delegation Seeks Kansas City Gulf Rail Extension
A Leavenworth delegation visited Kansas City to press the Kansas City Pittsburg Gulf for extending its line to Leavenworth. Members included J A McGenigie B W Snyder ex Senator Caldwell John Kelly and Col Abernathy. They met Vice President E Stilwell in private session. no firm decision was made, but the matter will go to directors for further consideration. The group offered compliments to induce an extension.
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Leavenworth
Pittsburg & Gulf
J. A. McGenigie
B. W. Snyder
Caldwell
John Kelly
Col. Abernathy
E. Stilwell
Pittsburgh Gull
National Bank of Commerce
Trainmaster Mulhern Receives Retirement Gift in Las Vegas
Las Vegas March 19 A group of railroad workers led by Conductor J D Noterass presented TG Mulhern the retiring trainmaster with a valuable diamond stud and his wife a breast pin set in a bold shield with a pearl. Dispatchers Crayford and McMahony joined the visit.
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First Western Tour At Topeka Promises Rare Opera Showing
New York and Chicago era scenery fresh from operatic houses highlights DeHo en Smith's The Sanitary. Grand Theatre hosts The Mandarin later, praised for realism, detail, and humor as cast led by George Boniface and Josh Shecas. Strong crowd, high praise from Lincoln critics, seats selling fast.
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Dekeven & Smith
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Gaitire
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Tie
Lone
Hob Roy
Sam
Dave Marion
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Tie Worl Ax
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Tse
Sam Marion
Opare
DeKoven
Atlanta Chosen by Mail Service Association
The United States Mail Service Association selected Atlanta Georgia as the convention site for next year in September. Burkes of Lincoln Nebraska served as president and C E Lagrave as secretary. Delegates set off early for a hurried trip to Santa Cruz and nearby trees.
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Mie Association
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Sorosis' New Queen Seated In Pageant
New York reports Sorosis elects a new queen of women’s clubs at a Wakford event. William Tod Helmuth delivered the keys and presented the ceremonial insignia as Mary Lynn Dame Hall was crowned in a formal ceremony amid cheers and applause.
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Dame Hall
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Czar Runs Five Furlongs to Prove Mental Health
London dispatch reports The Lancet counters rumors of the Czar’s cerebral illness. It states his majesty goes out daily, runs five furlongs, and watches to see if he can see the distance clear. The note suggests the remarks may be exaggerated and not serious.
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