Rudolph Spreckels Wins Supreme Court Appeal
In San Francisco Rudolph Spreckels defeats Grats Spreckels in a case over a 31.9 million estate granted by his father. The court overruled the plea that the transfer was invalid without Mrs. Spreckels formal consent. Property includes lands and sugar stock in Hawaii.
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San Francisco
Rudolph Spreckels
Hit Rth
Grats
Anna Spree
Wigac Kine Gaye
Hawaii
Mudolh
Claura
Rudolph
Spreckely
Supreme Court
Thurvien Cushnan company at Crawford Opera House
Local dramatic news notes the Thurvien Cushnan company performing Gully Without Crime at Crawford Opera House with free admission for some, plus a preview of Uncle Tom's Cabin tours. Evening seats range 60 cents down, matinee 25 cents. A Yeudd wtrees parade of Uncle Tom's Cabin companies is set for Saturday noon.
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Thurvien-Cushnan
Crawford Opera House
Indy Ae
Cuba
Galter & Martin
Chicago Dispatch
Columbus, Ohio
Embezzlement Shadow Near for Chicago Building Society
Secret ary of the Christopher Columbus Building and Loan faces possible grand jury indictment on embezzlement charges amid reports of a $100,000 shortage. The association’s receiver told a stockholders meeting the missing funds may reach six figures as Sachsel reportedly plans to flee to Europe.
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Chicago
Durid J. Sachsel
Christopher Columbus
Grand
Sachsel
Europe
Dr Charcot's Kola Nervine Tablets Promote Health Claims
A letter extols Dr Charcot's Kola Nervine Tablets as a universal tonic aiding nervous debility and vigor. It cites a Mississippi resident's recovery and positions the remedy as a universally endorsed cure, with testimonials, pricing, and direct mail order offer from a chemical company.
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L. Mimrain
Charcot
Blue Aris
Ame
Jory Chemical Ad Bits. Co
Crease
State House Critiques Railroads Junket and Rail Tour Excess
A Kansas newspaper column rails at a state railroad assessors tour in a special train. It mocks officials Lewelling and Morris era actions, questions the motive and value of wine and oyster patties on board, and warns of political damage from lavish travel across the state. It asks whether Populists risk re election by endorsing such trips.
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Wcien
State Board of Railroad
Lewelling
Morris
Board of Railroad
Kansas Railroad
Book Trust
Bia Alther
Morrin
End
Dave Heftebower
Dom Mary
Ed Little
Secretary of State
G. C. Clemens
Hurd
Missouri
Kansas
Oil Inspector Law Sets Duties for Dr Wharton
The new oil inspector law creates a governor appointed oil inspector and deputies, with inspectors required to certify oil and issue brand marks. Inspectors receive 130 dollars monthly plus travel costs while deputies earn 76 dollars monthly. Fees per barrel vary by quantity and storage, and penalties range from 10 to 1000 dollars for violations such as selling uninspected oil or misrepresentation of oil quality.
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ES. Wharton
Taylor
Rotunda scaffolding removal moves forward at state house
State Auditor Morris backs removing wooden scaffolding from the state house rotunda. He stated the scaffolding will be taken out of the building to restore the hall. The plan aims to open the rotunda to visitors and improve the appearance of the historic interior.
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State House
Morris
Beating the State House Rotunda Obstruction Debate
A fragmented note urges removal of a mid rotunda obstruction at the state house. It argues the north and south entrances and the surrounding rotunda deserve attention and oversight by the executive council, stressing the risk to respectability and proper conduct.
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Executive Council
Beilding
Old Military Truce To Hold Soliat Auction At State House
A public auction of condemned military supplies will be held at the state house on April 27. Items include 329 blouses, 296 Storage, 225 cork helmets, 55 pairs loggins, 4k pairs trousers, 18 trumpets, and various other gear believed to appeal to bidders from the neighbor state. Col Hughes will explain details as bidders gather in the auction rush expected from officials.
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State House
United States Army
Hughes
State Militia Board Plans First Meeting in April
The Military Board to Mest Tere sree x wypusame meee suerd will hold its first meeting in thin city on April 7. The official call has been sent by Adjutant General Allen. The board will arrange for state militia government for the coming year and handle duties from the change of administrations. Brigadier General George Barker of Hotton has resigned, and the governor has not yet appointed a successor.
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Tere Sree
Thin City
Allen
Unie Aeeting
George Barker
Hotton
Cavernor
Depopalsted Officer Seeks to Block Collector Pick
Copeland County deputy and Sgt Dixon of Argotia traveled to Washington to oppose appointing George Findlay as internal revenue collector for Kapdau. They aim to secure support for their plan and align with the administration. Dixon notes Findlay would be tough to work with and stresses the need to block his confirmation.
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Copeland
Dixon
Argotia
Washington
George Findlay
Internal Revenue
Kap~ Dau
Promsiw
Atland
Findlay
Adnie
Wixon
Judes Guthris
Charney
Masianora
Sas
Sopelan
Col. Gorgon
Topeka News Briefs Touch on Local People and Events
Short hand study by Dean Low. Commercial club tonight. Several residents return from Chicago and other towns. Public officials and contractors noted including Otto Kuehne and L. W. Lewis. Snow disrupts trains and repairs, court updates, and a civil service exam planned. Local killings, funerals, and legal actions also mentioned with multiple named residents.
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Dean Low
Mae A. Hurd
Chicago
Napoleon Bonaparte
Otto Kuehne
North Topeka
Charles M. Resin
Barr Oak
Edna Steele
Vielt
Parsons
P. Sarrell
Atchison
de O. & Thomas
Spring Hill
Hene
Flambeau County
Sede
Stevens
Counel
Larry Sheehan
Kaatrene Street
Burgess
H Bowman & Co
West Thirteenth Street
B. Siow
Ss. FP. Smith
Kanaan Chy
Achat Ass
Steele Tritwals
Jali
L. W. Lewis
Santa Fe
Emports
General Ofoe
Local notes reflect court cases and social events in Topeka
A Topeka district and city court week unfolds with fines for chicken trespass and permit violations. Reports mention minstrel performances, charitable and civic activities, and political figures including Representative Brown and Governor Leely. Detective Capron, Patrolman Sommers, and a receiver case dominate police and legal notes alongside church and social club updates.
Whitaker Sues Two Electric Firms For 5000 Damages
Frederick M Whitaker sues Postal Telegraph Cable and Topeka Street Railway in district court seeking 5000 in damages for injuries from a 500 volt shock on June 20 1895 in Auburndale. He was inspecting a telephone pole when a broken Postal Telegraph wire contacted a charged trolley wire causing a severe shock, paralysis, and long disability.
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Fred H. Whitaker
Frederick MM. Whitaker
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Topeka Street Railway Company
District Court
Whitaker
Linden Avenue
Aubursdale
Harrigan Telephone Company
Fifth Street
Jackson Street
Kansas Avenue
bin Hand
Topeka
Auburndale
Postal Company
Topeka Railway Company
Desertion of Sixteen Apprentices from Adams Gunboat
Navy officials report sixteen apprentice boys deserted from the USS Adams in two days near San Piero California. An officer observed an officer left a launch with eleven apprentices on Tuesday evening. upon return, all the boys were missing and a boatman was forced to retrieve him. Desertion prompts review of training tactics to prevent wholesale desertion in any park.
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San Piero
Cal
Adams
Stanley airship promises new era in flight
Charles Stanley announces a patented airship design using a 100 by 40 foot aluminum cylinder filled with gas and powered by propellers. He claims a 6,000 pound payload capacity with a margin for passengers and freight and envisions a New York trip in 36 hours. Stanley will build a model and seeks funding to proceed.
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San Francisco
Charles Stanley
Stanley
New York
Mr. Stanley
United States
Uney
Bible Not Infallible Declared By Rev Minot Savage
Rev Minot J Savage challenged infallibility of the Bible at Hubert Collyer church in New York March 24 stating no inspired copy exists. He argued scripture must be read as evolving revelation and condemned blind acceptance of the Bible while noting some Old Testament parts seem grotesque or barbarous to modern scholars.
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Minot Savage
New York
Minot J. Savage
Hubert Collyere
Church of the Messish
Vioze
Timothy
Pracher
Blanther Dies in Texas Prison After Poison Attempt
Houston March 24 Joseph Blanther murderer of Mrs Lengfeldt died last night in Meridian after three days of failed suicide prevention by doctors. George A Dodd of San Francisco, his closest friend and the last person to see him after the murder, arrived and identified him. Blanther never recovered from poison taken during his personal crisis and died without confession or repentance.
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Houston
Tex
Joseph Blanther
Lengfeldt
Bar of Human Court
Meridian
George A. Dodd
San Francisco
Blanther
Cattle for Europe Trade Begins From Galveston
Galveston marks the direct cattle trade to Liverpool with the steamer Cuban sailing loaded with 500 animals. Boston capitalists back the venture claiming higher prices due to less shrinkage and predicting Galveston could export 100,000 cattle yearly, supporting a regular Galveston to European line.
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Galveston
Liverpool
New York
Texas
New York City
Boston
Glal-veston
Bust of Bernhardt by Gerome to Be Presented to France
A bust of the tragedienne Sarah Bernhardt by M. Gerome is completed with colored facial touches. The base features Cupids and symbols of her arts in painting and sculpture. Gerome plans to present the work to France for the Luxembourg museum, not to send it to the Selon.
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Gerome
France
M. Gerome
Selon
Luxembourg Museum
City Council committee tours and talks reforms at jail
City Council public building committee including Stevens Burgess Roundires and City Engineer Barnes and City Attorney Bird toured the jail with Police Commissioners to discuss needed improvements. They eyed a second story cell block for a women’s ward and work room led by Mrs Thorpe with prisoner labor plans.
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City Council
Stevens
Burgess
Roundires
Barnes
Bird
of Police
Dillard
Henderson
Keith
Steele
Santa Fe
Boards of Police Commissioners
Ke Lawrenor
Tecummen
Trie
Hird
Thad
Col. Burgess
Bin
Mra. Thorpe
Pal ‘Bam Rei
Rheumatism Cured After Doctor Bills in Sault Ste. Marie
Mr Frank Dolson of Sault Ste Marie Michigan was cured by one bottle of Chamberlains Pain Balm for 25 cents after being confined to bed with rheumatism and has not since been troubled. Sold by druggists.
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Frank Dolson
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Grave Robbery Cases To Be Sentenced By Alma Court
Sentences in two grave robbery cases are to be pronounced by the district court at Alma tomorrow. Johnson and Lowe were found guilty and appeals will be taken to the court of appeals. Friends are seeking to have bond amounts fixed so bonds can be posted as soon as sentence is passed. Sherman Thanke Spain Madrid March 24 Secretary of State Sherman publicly thanked Senor Dupuy de Lome for Spain’s conduct in releasing American citizens recently detained in Madrid.
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Alma
Johnson
Lowe
Court of Appeals
Sherman
Spain
Madrid
Bichte Sherman
Washington
Senor Dupuy de Lome
Mbesty i
Popence's Costa Rica Mine Progress Report
Members of the Fopehoe gold mining company received a cablegram yesterday stating that the party were all well and working successfully with the gold mine in Costa Rica Central America. They traveled via the Santa Fe route to major western hubs. A note from Phoenixville, Pa 104 died March 24 Thomas M. Bloom, Chester California Limited runs via Santa Fe Route. One Minute Cough Cure recommended to prevent lung trouble. Journeys via Santa Fe Route offer through California Express sleepers and dining car service.
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Fopehoe Gold Mining Company
Pouch Yeatorday
Costa Tile
Gentral America
Phoenixville
Thomas M. Bloom
Chester
California Limited
Santa Fe
California
California Express
G. W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Senta Pe
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Royal Baking Powder Co
Christopher Columbus Building Association
Harrison
FW. Balmer
Ui- Pols
Palmer
Wanson
Bureau Tushum
Nansen
Beecham
Isilaon
Afr Marthe Morin
Mismissipph
Byertee Chemical and Mite Co
la Crowse
Stline
Chare
On Wheels’ Ride
Dr. Wharton
The
Stats Military Board
Mest
Washburn Nolice
Washburn-Drury
Bradberry
Kansas Ciy
Fitzsimmons
H. Femmsons
Mitt City
Judee Mazen
Ttn
Pat O'Doherty
Indianapolis
Milly & Koesen
Topete Contractors
Pew
Westminster Pres
EAGLE
Staute
Nterian
N. H L. Loomin
Union Pacific
Foe
Tower Lawrence Street
Jas. Hannigan
Grant Wilson
Archie F. Williams
Ureen
Bors
A. W. Kowkes
Gaverace Pine
Lode
Karras Avenue
Coes
Hkauor Suse
Carl Jockheck
Hi Rovers
Pes Wilton
Amite
Rucker
Ottawa Assembly
Cn Uwa
SF. Cravens
Pred Healy
WW. J
South Carolina , Georgia Railroad
Ootdensburgh Lake Champlain Railway Company
Thomas J. Grisham
Cottonwood Fully
Goyern
Leely
State Sollors
Dodge City
James Murky
John Scully
Cimarron
Gray County
Funk County
Shawnee County
Deny
Deny. Ae Ae Larstate Shompson
Kirphy
Sind Seuwlly
Charles P F[ii
Loon County
Campatin Fromilies
Mqnor
Gally Breweries
Pallor Couil
Foster
iKarsality Consolidated Ilecire Light and Power Company
Capron
Sommere Baston
Rakeinat
Ste Piclolis
Will Watton
Hanns City
Bernhardt
Pitcher's Castoria
Fernald, Martin & Co
Axminster
Pri
Fernald, Mart
Iziec
Mrs. Thorpe
Popence
Costa Rica
Calfago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Denver
Ft. Worth
Los Angeles
Nobby
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