Topeka Auditorio Debate Highlights Civic Drive
City leaders and bankers press for a new auditorium in Topeka urging public support and prudent funding. Journal editorials urge maximizing funds for broader civic use, while Bank of Topeka cashier TW Thurston proposes using proceeds to insulate against taxes and finance a large, well built venue.
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Tepets
Highth
Jackson Streets
H. Davis
Parkhurst-Davis Mercantile
Aes
Topakh
Thurston
Bank of Topeks
Thurston Ward
Topeks
Utte Dour
Topeka
Public Servant Under Fire Over Federal Building Funding
Reporters pressed Kansas City officials on whether the city would receive an extra 100000 as requested by the secretary of the treasury for completing the federal building. Officials cited time constraints and scheduling, noting the morning press deadline and uncertainty over when the funds decision would be finalized.
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Kansas City
Secretary of the Treasury
Kanees
Ragwae City
Rey Old Boodiar
Electrocation Bill Advances In State Senate
March 25 item notes Senator Jones of Aladisca county backing a bill to substitute electrocation for hanging. Telegraph line updates report the Postal Telegraph company to take charge of lines in the region.
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Taeate
Jones
Aladisca
Telegraphic Advicus
Chicago
Murphy
Sania Fa, Pretrott & Phoenix Railway
Islagraph
Blyfold
Postal
Talegraph Company
Smith's Sustained Nomination Keeps Franklin on Board
The State Journal reports March 26 from Wasunsotox that Gen. W. B. Franklin was renominated to the board of governors amid opposition aimed at Smith. The joint resolution election is expected to confirm the choice, with other nominees including Mendereon, Swele, and Beal. Franklin's election sustains the administration.
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Bemoutflea
State Journal
Wasunsotox
Gore Swith
Gore
W. B. Franklin
Board of Governors
Smith
Franklin Slong
Thomas J. Mendereon
Illinois
G. W. Swele
Indie
G. L. Beal
Mutoe
Leavenworth
Franklin
Electric Heating United as Great Reform with $10,000,000 Capital
The American Electrical Heating corporation forms in the city with $10 million capital to concentrate patents and capital for rapid electric heating development. J Murray Forbes of Boston leads a board of twelve directors, James L Ayer as general manager, and a plan to absorb several regional firms including New England Electric Heating Co and Dewey Electric Heating Co. A sinking fund and 6 percent income bonds are part of the finance.
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Beater
American Electrical Heating Corporation
Ayndiceye
Horton
New York
Western Capitalist
J. Murray Forbes
Boston
James L Ayer
National Electric Light Woacclation
Tia
Cenam
New Corporation
New England
Elec- Heating Co
Burton Riedsric Co
Richmond
Wal Carpenter Heating Manufacturing Company
St. Paul
Dewey Electric Heating Company
Seracuse
Nhich Electers Heating Company
Wicked bad man in jail scuffle near Deadwood
United States Deputy Marshal Robinson Deputy Shiprill Herring and West arrested desperado West in Deadwood South Dakota awaiting transfer to Fort Scott for murder of a deputy marshal. The outlaw, known as West or Charles Teubel, fled after a failed assault on a deputy and carriage escape. West’s brother arrested for complicity died in jail from consumption.
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Larry Sheehan
Bam
Bill Weet
Enlick Dresser
United States
Robinson
Shiprill Herring
West
Deadwood
South Dakota
Ranch
Marstsl Robinson
Herring
Dentwood
Official State Paper Reports Topeka Mall and Kansas Breeze Reflection
At a regular state executive committee meeting the Topeka Mall and Kansas Breeze were reflected as official papers with no other applicants. District Court proceedings included Judge Thompson’s event and a property dispute between G W Bustter and George Wind over four miles northeast of town. County Surveyor B A Bailey testified. Postale Declares Dividend New York March 25 Postal Telegraph declares quarterly dividend of 1 percent payable April 15, with surplus earnings allocated to extension.
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Topeka Mall
Kansas
Distriet Court
Thompson
Erentinn
Throop
St al
Slocs
G. W. Bustter
George Wind
B.A Bailey
Updegralt Ve. Comstock
Postel
Postal Telegraph Company
Langdon’s Villainy Locked Up in Philadelphia Cell
A Philadelphia case centers on Samuel P. Langdon, coal operator, suspected of poisoning his mistress Ang ie McGrath at 2296 Girard Avenue and then attempting suicide. Evidence includes burned lips and mouth, a towel over the victim, and Langdon’s disoriented condition. Bertha Stewart, the servant, saw the woman alive Sunday afternoon. Langdon is jailed as investigators weigh ether or acid exposure and await stomach analysis. The inquest date is pending.
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Andis McGrath
Git
Girard Avenue
Samuel P. Langdon
Langdon
City Hall
Bertha Stewart
Slone
Sod
Letress
New York
Stewart
Andrews
Saya
Guy
Commonwealth
Frank P. Geyer
Holmen
Acreas
Berlow
District Attorney’s Office
Ashbridge
Geyer
New
Real Estate Deal Tops Clay County Markets
C R Coleman sells Riverview Stock Farm interests for about 3000 dollars. The 450 acre tract in central Clay County near the Republican river is praised for fertility and value. 8 000 bushels of corn were raised last year and more ground is planned. A separate note reports a St Louis Browns emissary targeting Dick Cooter with plans to pressure Topeka to sign Cooley. A senate resolution proposes adjournment of the session on May second at 2 pm.
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BR. Coleman
Clay County
Waxkshero
Southern Clay
C. R Coleman
Franke Mahaney
Stark County
Ilinois
Riverview
Caine Creek
Republican River
Browne
Dick Cooter
St. Louis Browns
KS Muckeefuss
St. Louis
Topeka
Sige Cooley
Liszards
St Louis Republic of Today
Muckeofuss
Himeelf
Breitelstein
Cooley
Senate
Pratt
House of Representatives
Committee On Appropriations
Hipployte's Death Reported By Haitian Bank News
Paris March 26 Haitian bank reports President Hipployts death by apoplexy. Haytian legation has no confirmation. St. Louis March 25 Republican state convention began with temporary chair L. K. Koerus of Sparta County. Committee appointments noted and recess taken. Senator Petrigane refuses to accept the financial platform but is expected to align.
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Haytian Bank
Hippolyts
Haytiso Legation
Dele Henox
Johnson
L. K.koerus
Spla& County
Petr Tigcane
Ohio
St. Louis
Thomas Casey Dies in Washington After Career as Engineer
Brigadier General Thomas Lincoln Casey retired chief engineer of the U S army and designer in charge of the congressional library project collapsed and died around 8:20 PM in Washington. His death ends a long public service tied to capital construction and national institutions.
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Washington
Thomas Lincoln Casey
United States Army
Congress
News Congressional
Capitol
Topeka Reunion Drive Surges Past $1 600 Goal
Citizens and businesses join patriotic fund to raise 4000 for next fall’s reunion and festival. Major Tom Anderson notes a store proprietor vanished briefly as the committee toured town. Edwards and Gruenwald cited as notable supporters. Donations of five dollars grant a badge admitting holders to weeklong events.
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Topeka
Tom Anderson
Leavenworth
Wichita
Edwards
Gruenwald
Major Anderson
Billy Bawards
Cope
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Crosby Bros Warren M
Crosby D. J. Greenwald
Palace Clothing Co
Hull
Kellambh &S Co
Mills-Adams Dey Goods Co
Wiggie, Harding & Co
Gulden Eagie Cla Co
Crane & Co
Chase Eagie
Deke Tupeka Castley Goods Co
AH. Shur
Chaffee & Co
LS. Woolverton
Ceemeria
W. W. Manspeaker
D. A. Clements
G. M. Chase & Co
McLaughlin & Co
Chas, KR
Molliday, Jr
Chas Lazerstrom
John Dudley
Passes Demand Flood Frisco Rail Office
J. W. Gleed takes over as general attorney for the Frisco line in Kansas with A A Hurd of the Santa Fe handing over 609 letters. Two thirds request passes, all from Kansas men. Gleed questions what legal knowledge applies to this new railroad duty.
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J. W. Gleed
Spring Weather Backed By Forecast Across Kansas
Delightful spring weather marked by warm air and a strong March wind spreads over Kansas with Topeka noting 65 degrees this afternoon. Forecasts warn of a return to colder conditions tonight and tomorrow as weather men predict a drop in temperatures across adjacent states.
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Kansas
Topeka
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Rensas
Colorado
Texas
New Mexico
Stockton stockman serves horse roast to Royke county banquet
Topeke reports a strange feast in Royke county where John Wells of Stockton admitted using a secretly slaughtered horse. He had promised beef for Sunday dinner and provided horse roast to friends and family, displaying the head and hide as proof of the animal. The tale drew pulpit discussions on generosity and deception.
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Cl Jzenn
Rooks County
Royke
John Wells
Stockton
Alderson Resigns as Pastor of First Presbyterian
Rev Dr Alderson resigns as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Topeka amid factional dissatisfaction. He cites poor health and a wish for easier work, noting four years of service and debt reduction. He plans to seek a new charge and stay in Topeka for months before leaving.
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First Presbyterian Arch
Topeka
Alderson
Het Presbyterian Church
Church Board
Washington Court House
Ohio
Kansae
Jap Apple Ten Year Forgery Sentence Attempted Madness
J ap Apple sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary for forgery tried to feign insanity before the term began. A sheriff found him in jail with his right arm bound in a crude improvised restraint and bedclothes wrapped around his hands and face. He offered biblical quips in his defense as to washing in the brow and clipping off an offending arm.
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Jap Apple
Pashed
Ausherman
Mr. Apple
Potter Leads In Indies District Polls With Troutman Close
Rev Bernard Kelly presiding elder of the Independence district in Topeka today backs T M Potter of Marion for governor though he concedes Troutman now has the largest following. The ex-politician declines to discuss Morrill but his view seems not favorable.
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Troutman
Bernard Kelly
Independance
Topeka
Mr. Kelly
T. MM. Potter
Marion
Morrill
Precautions Emphasized At A P A Conference In Washington
Advisory board members including Judge Stevens and Dr J B Donn attended in secrecy to present views. Members from Missouri New York California Baltimore and Illinois were present. The gathering aimed to ensure privacy while political positions were discussed.
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Judge Stevens
Missouri
J. B. Donn
Boston
B.A. Thompson
J. H Colt
New York
Geo
L. A. Sheldon
California
Cal. Crosby
Baltimore
J. W. Pord
Supreme Council of the
Astate
C T. Beatty
Chicago
Supreme Council
P. Johoson
Illinois
Jadd Hrayner
Michigan
Turkish Outcry Aims to Halt British Nile Advance
In a Saturday cabinet council result, Turkey seeks French and Russian mediation to curb Britain's Nile expedition to the Soudan. The Porte fears the move may spur Arab rebellions near the Red Sea and Egypt, while France and Russia may oppose direct intervention.
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France
Russia
Egypt
Germany
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Aleo
Nile
Yamen
Bat-el-manded
Frence
Notilog
Great Britain
India
Calomja
Kassala
Wady Hinlfa
Doogola
Dongola
Iman Digua
Desy
Suakim
Tolewi
Ilained
Enorme
el Ordeh
Herbert Stewart
Beaber
Bold Hunt Says Senator Wins With Rabbit Drive
State Senator K E Wilcuckson led a mass rabbit hunt in two counties that formed a five acre circle by joined squads. Spectators watched as punches fired began the drive and many hares were slaughtered along with coyotes and lynx, claimed to be part of a political stunt for a US Senate bid led by Sam Vandivert of Edwards County.
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Witevckeoa
K. E Wilcuckson
Oakley
Logan County
Thia
Sam Vandivert
Eawards
United
Topeka Moget Mess Stirring State Republicans
The Miami Republican criticizes Topeka coverage and urges the Republican state convention be held in Topeka due to better hotels and local support. It argues Topeka deserves the event for its lodging and influence, urging the central committee to consider Topeka’s case seriously.
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Topeka
Miami Republican
Kansas
Republican Central
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