Congress Debates Service Pension Bill and Kansas Returns
In Warrington, March 14, reports from the White House discuss a service pension bill and a claim that no pension legislation will pass this session. Kansas figures, including Mr Campbell and Mr Bowersock, push to extend claim deadlines to 1908. Cannon lauds Campbell for expediting 300 pension bills in a single session. Representative Scott and wife return to Washington after nomination, with Scott predicting strong support for the Republican ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrington
Tory
Ritner
Sultaway
Calderhead
Callerhaad
Congrem
Burton Trial Tuesday Nears With Wide Witness List
In St Louis on March 19 Senator Ralph Burton of Kansas faces trial next Tuesday on a charge tied to accepting 2600 in weed from Rialto Grain and Securities. About 25 witnesses are expected, including Washington and New York officials. Postmaster General Payne and Chief Postoffice Inspector Cochran are summoned as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
U. S
Ralph Burton
Kansas
Rialto Grain and Securities Company
Visi
Federal
Washington
New York State
St Louis
Corres Postcats
Payne
Postoffice Department
Cochran
Mr. Cochran
Fire destroys Baywar Refinery and Pennsylvan ia Delaware dock
Fire swept Eisenbethport Minnesota damaging the Baywar Refinery plant and spreading to the Pennsylvania and Delaware Oil Company facility. About 200 feet of the dock and the warehouse were burned. Burglars attacked Am ber county bank cashier and guard, with no vault crimes recovered. Authorities report a dramatic prison history tied to a local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenbethport
Baywar Refinery Company
Pennsylvania and Delaware Oil Company
Pennsylvania and Delaware Company
Bound Over in Colored Officer Assault Case
Ewing Small, a colored policeman, is bound over in city court on 1096 bond to stand trial in district court for assault with intent to kill. John Bowen, resisting arrest during a suspected joint operation, caused a clash at Moeser’s office. Bowen was wounded, hospitalized two weeks, and witnesses supported his account as officers claimed self defense and an attempted gun discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewing Small
Dietrich Court
Sas
John Bowen
Small
Bowen
Ed Moeser
Moeser
Owen
Mocser
Mooker
Amall
Kid Moosus
Bylvian Kline
Aasault
May oust the mayor in Fort Scott Kansas
Geo Pond who won the police chief post last summer may sue Mayor Congdon under the old soldier law for the preferred position. If not persuaded otherwise Pond might seek the mayor’s arrest on a misdemeanor charge, though the mayor expects no disruption. pond has hired Biddle and Lardner to prepare the papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pod Hag
Conzdon
Pond
Biddle
Lardner
Hill Climbing Contest Planned for Mount Washington
New York reports gradual perfection of plans for a great automobile hill climb on Mount Washington in the White Mountains. Negotiations for mountain use have stalled. The event is dated for late June or early July, lasting two days, starting at the foot of the mountain. Vehicles meeting a required standard will proceed to the second day as climbers tackle the endurance test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mount Washington
White Mountains
Catty
Wil
Baron Hammerstein Id dead at eight in Berlin dispatch
Berlin dispatch reports Baron Wilhem von Hammerstein Id died at age eight. He led the Conservative party as a dictator in Prussia while editor of Kreuse Zeitune and Reichstag member. Earlier he faced crimes charges in 1885 before fleeing to Italy then returning for forgery and fraud trial. He served a multi year penal servitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Hammoera
New York
Baron Wilgheim von Hammerstein
Berlin
Stasis Zeitur
Kreuse Zeitune
Prussia
Reichstag
Numder
Tie
Italy
Liquor Seizure Records Largest In Barton County History
In Great Bend Kansas on March 19 a case against Josh Mabiger for selling Wycor at Odin led to the largest liquor seizure ever recorded in Barton County. The sheriff took possession of about $900 worth of liquor including beer, whiskey, brandy, cognac, gin, wine, cigars, and candy, with a detailed list showing quantities such as 40 cases beer and multiple quarts and gallons of various spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Bend
Kan
Josh Mabiger
Odin
Barton County
Miss Troutman Chosen Delegate at Lawrence Conference
Lawrence Kan March 18 Miss Viola Troutman of Topeka sister of James A Troutman was chosen as toy delegate to the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church on the first ballot in the Kansas conference Friday. The action was highly complimentary as it is probably the only instance in annual conferences history where a woman was chosen in preference to the mute male members. There were only two women’s fares among nominees versus fifteen men delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Make Bern
Kan
Viola Troutman
Topeka
James A.troutman
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Kansas
Fort Pillow Post Endorses Captain Coney for State Commander
At a Fort Pillow post No. 221 G A R meeting the adjutant offered resolutions urging Captain P L H Coney of Topeka Kansas to accept the nomination for department commander of the G A R of Kansas. The post declares full faith in Coney s patriotism ability and integrity and asks him to accept the nomination and lead the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consy
Fort Pillow
Gar
Department of Kara
BP. H. Coney
Topeka
Kan
Emporia
Capt
Coney
Commide
H. Coney
G A. R
Ikansas
Grip and Chronic Disease Danger Warns Public
A health alert warns that grip can become chronic and deadly, especially for ages 40 and over. It claims many adults fail to recover fully, with half of mature deaths traced to past grip infections. Doctors reportedly offer limited relief, and the text urges vigilance against grip taking hold.
Hobart’s Vin-Seng Tonic Promises Full Recovery
An old topeka advertisement touts Vin-Seng Tonic as a cure for cough fatigue and stomach trouble. It claims doctors endorse its root-out effect, appetite boost, liver kick start, and stomach repair with a money-back guarantee if ineffective. Large bottle 50 cents, three for $1.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Committee Named To Aid Capt P H Coney
A committee of George R Waters George D Oden and George Huff is appointed to look after Capt P H Coney's interests and cooperate with other posts at the next encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Coney
George R. Waters
George D. Oden
George Huff
William Green Emerges as Independent Third Ward Candidate
Petition signatures indicate William Green may become the Independent nominee for Third Ward councilman in Topeka Kansas. A drafted statement by signers declares Green a qualified elector and Independent nominee for the next city election on April 5, 1904, with J. M. Padgett offering to withdraw as the Democratic nominee if Green consents to run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Green
Kea
Shawnee
Kansas
Topeka
Kas
Ald
Tonrki
Kan
J. M. Padgett
Green
Russia Finds Bread in Tobacco Monopoly Clash
St. Petersburg reports that US minister Griscom warns American interests could be affected by Japan's tobacco monopoly. The Novoye Vremya notes Japan sees the monopoly as essential for finances but US compensation claims might consume the monopoly's first year income, risking tensions with Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
St. Petersburg
United States
Japan
Griscom
Novos Vryema
Washington
Coal Trust Case in Osage County Court Pending Ruling
County Attorney Hungate seeks resolution on the Osage county coal trust case which went to the supreme court last fall. With no regular jury at the April term, a speedy decision would allow trial before hot weather. Fred Vandegrift will speak at the Ohio club meeting about Ohio people in Kansas with music and social hour to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungate
Osage County Coal Trust
Supreme Court
Ike
Fred Vandegrift
Ohio Club
A. C. Hall
West Sixth Avenue
Fd. Vandegrift
Kansas
Ohio
Thief Found Hidden 500 in Clifton Home Safe
Alvert Cummins deposited 500 at a bank then hid it in the bottom of his trunk for safekeeping. While the family was away a thief searched the trunk and stole the money along with a watch and a revolver. Best musical attraction of the era son Schumann Halina Helnk contralto Thursday March 2 at the Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Kan
Alvert Cummins
Son
Schumanin-Helnk
North Topeka notices and local items tidings
North Topeka column lists household sales, moves, social visits, and civic notes including bike ads, Easter millinery, church services, street work, and community events. Mentions Mr. and Mrs. Wilson of Grantville, Dr. Ryder fencing, F H Bentley pastor, and local residents moving to 804 Morse Street and 927 Van Buren Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imball Printing Company
Kansas Avenue
Topeka Avenue
Wilson
Grantville
Foucht
Walter Davies
Monroe Street
H. B. Greenlee
Quincy Street
Morse Street
David Williams
Silver Lake
Topeks
Galen Nichols
Kansas City
H. J. Nichols
Dr. Ryder
Gordon Street
Centres Avenue
West Gordon Street
Central Avenue
Heumnonia
Christ Hospital
The
Street Railway Company
Excelsior Art Club
J. Walker
West Laurent Street
Della James
Clay Street
Lukens’ Opera House
Tulsa
Stitt Grocery
Viola Troutman
Jay
Kansas M. I
Lawrence
Los Angeles
M. i
Church of the God Shepherd
Serxice
Canon DeLou Burke
Efigar Clark
Troken
Arrow
Clark
Grant School
Brokenan
Local notices and obituaries from homes and schools
Miss Bla Allen hosts friends at 514 Monroe Street. Gertrude McClellan two years dies in bed. Funeral at North Topeka Baptist Church on Monday. Real estate on the North side sells quicker, small houses in demand. Scarlet fever closes Delavan Wisconsin schools and bans public services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bla Allen
Monroe Street
Gertrude McClellan
Im Street
North Topeka Baptist Church
Mon- Thebod
Bastar
Ind
Mise McClellan
Chicago
Delavan
Wis
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A. C. Elder
Kansas Ave
Wil Bo
Mr. Bowersock
Ure Kannan Delega— Cn
Congress
Wn Meppeal
Tiebi
Senate
Lenow
Bute
John Micheleon
Newton
Wtetw
Clatit
Mil
Campbell
Kansay
Pra Eees
Washington Post
Apester Cannon Haw
Joe
Cannon
Mr. Campbell
Bowersock
Bowersock Mayn
Rnett
Garnett
State Contest Board
Sutltlawer
Scott
Kentucky
Moss
Leslie
Geo. M. Hammel
Wallace
Burton
Peru
Indo
Atkin- 204
Amarnt County
Amber
Wilding
Chastes Warren
Atkinson
Tavay
Pewsraser
Fort Scott
Mt Washington
Frank B. Wright
First National Bank
Dim- Hee
LO. O
Quincy
Parsifal
Beyreuth
Richard Wagner
Walter Damrosch
NEW York Symphony Orchestra
Mme
Caroline Mihr-Hardy
Soprano
Francis Archambault
Baritone
Dan F. Beddoe
T. J. Anderson
Price
Barton
Miss Troutman
Hobart
West
Tente Street
Dipole Grocery Co
6Th ‘Street
North Hansan Ave
Granteera
Petein Station
Michota
Kataas Ave
Cunningham's
Eighth and Lake
Atruss
Council
North Topeka
Auditorium
Patricks, Lavery
John Collins
Emmet Dalton
Willie Sell
Tom
Ernestine
Schumann-Heine
Guild's Music Store
Cormance
Misnouri
Kasay
W. HL Caldwell
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