Eckstein Sought Half of Wichita Cannon Explosion Payout
In Topeka protests and a complex bribery case, Fennell and Eckstein pressed for a state pension and damages payment after a Wichita cannon explosion during maneuvers. The scheme involved lawyers, vouchers, and a demand for $400 to secure the funds, with officials debating how the money could be drawn and who should receive it.
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Joeph Fennell
Wichita
Tubiary
Perett
Steeman Fallon
Arkansas
Fennell
Hyrnell
Charles Altrein
G. Eckstein
Eckstein
Lawaime
Merrs
Frente
A. Taylor
Taylor
Eukaten
Topeka
Slenad
Fulton
Ie Wilens
Abd
Okstein
LE Lw
Erkstein
Monty
Felton
Local officials discuss allegations amid a tense board meeting
The dialogue centers on Lt. Gov Harrvey and a state rail board member with other top officials including Attorney General Boote and Auditor W. Morn weighing in. Reporters note the charged exchanges as the group talks over a contentious issue.
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Harrvey
Atate Board of Rail
Ted Reveesers
Inelwtsugar
Boote
W. Morn
W. B. Bush
Hettlebower
Informer Journal
Local party officers clash over tour and appointments
An official stated that wife membership is disputed as officers plan a briefing date. The assessors set a April 2 start for a touring mission to Kansas City and Fr. Scatt eraliens with Missouri Pacific to follow. Senator L. P. King arrives to assess FB. Schlof bower for Hatchinagate formatory superintendent amid opposition to Seater Armstrong’s railroad bill and appointment.
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Journal
A. Harvey
Mrr Harvey
Kansas City
Fr. Scatteraliens
Missouri Pacific
L. PB. King
Cowley County
FB. Schlofbower
Arkansas City
Seater
Armstrong
HL Coufly
Populist board of charities to meet in city April 7
The Populist state board of charities will meet in its city April 7 and organize. April 1 the majority of the board will be composed of Populists due to new members and the end of Republican terms. Ex-State Senator S. C. Wheeler of Concordia, the recently elected Populist to the Kansas Legislature, will probably be made chairman.
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State Board of Charities
5. C. Wheeler
Concordis
Karas Texlature
Chalmun
Citmers
Eissdale
Sheiden
Ottawa
F. J. Eippe
Shawnee County Republican Club
W. Copeland
Elm Street
George J. Chaplin
Santa Fe
Wenworth
Ch. Roofts Creenis
East Bright Street
J. X. Jones
Kansas
San Radges
Kansas City
Maaonie de Kreem
Stover
Bulla
Klein Street
S. M. Scott
Emporia
Port Argor
Soas
Ape & Foeedee
Charles B. Graves
Empor
Topeka
Black Geners
Skhia
Kutieas
D. J. Greenwald
Thee
North Topeka
Lois Atu
Verda Ross
Mankala
Jen Mf Hoss
Frank Osborn
Han
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McCurdy
Ing Worm
Rewleter
Executive Council
Tak Delega
Hefleliuwen
State House
Col” Chas
Ts. Webb
The
National
Busines
Leonard
Hattie Johnson
Drantort
Iar
Dolman
Prade Association
Kanene
Mexico
Muskrats Take a Town in Waltham Ambushes
Boston dispatch says Waltham residents fear large muskrats emerging from old drains to attack pedestrians. Conductor W F Pheipe was bitten and shot at a rat on the Fitchburg line. Dr Fred M Stiles repelled a rat with a stave, and Patro tman Gammon was bitten as a rat climbed his toes before police beat off the aggressor.
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Waltham
Mass
Boston
Walthare
W. F. Pheipe
Fitchburg Railroad
Patrotman Gammon
Who Are They Chicago March 6 Special to Tribune
A Tribune special reports that charges against General A J Smith of Leavenworth Soldiers' Home may collapse amid board concerns. Congressional critics recant their earlier recommendations and the board hints at no definite vote yet expresses favorable sentiment toward Smith. Evidence highlights Keeley Furs rehabilitation success for 00 of 1,400 treated and a notable former inebriate now earning 5500 yearly. The piece also notes long running controversy over the home since 1853. California Limited trains announce Topeka departures with through service to California in vestibuled cars and Pullman sleepers.
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Chicago
the Tribune
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Leavenworth
Momber
National Board of Man- Beers
Congressional Committee
Imakinar
Congress
National Board
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Port Leavenworth
Keeley
J. Cues
Jubal Willamson
Paducah
Bartal
Williamson
S. HB. Miler
J. W. Stout
Junction Cit
Abram M. Hyatt
Osborn W W. Bright
Tunis Hagerman
Dus
Lambart
Ranford
Banas City
Dectal College
Br. A. H. Thompson
Will Bald
Sheldon
Oscar Charleson
Lindaborg
Toyoka
Stormy voyage as South Cambria meets St Elmo fire
On March 26 in Newark Captain Snowe man of the steamer South Cambria faced a violent gale and electric St Elmo's fire as the vessel traveled from the Mediterranean toward Bermuda. The crew observed blue flames at the masts while seas rose, then subsided with clearing barometer.
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Newark
Snoweman
Mediterranean
Bermuda
St Elmo
Rollins
Run Down On Street Injures National Hotel Waiter
F A Ely head waiter at the National hotel was struck by a buggy driven by Bes Ritchie at Sixth and Kansas avenues at 2 30. Ely suffered a severe bruise to the head a knee injury and a badly wrenched left arm. Ritchie was taken to the police station and the affair settled without arrest.
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F. A. Ely
National Hotel
Sixth
Kansas Avenues
Bes Ritchie
Kansas Avenue
Ely
Ritchie
Ively Galt
Ruchle
Flood Devastation Hits Metropolis District
March 26 report describes Ohio flood inundating Metropolis with water standing like a sea from Fillmore to Catherine street. Not more than twenty five houses remain habitable as residents flee. Fences and outhouses destroyed. Southern hotel and about a dozen more houses ruined.
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Metropolis
Ohio
Fillmore Effert
Catherine Street
Securid Street
Ferry
Third Street
Statue Without Clothes at Bank Entrance Sparks Outcry
In New York City, crowds gathered as a nude statue over the Nassau and Co entrance of the National Bank of Commerce provoked debate. The bank committee met to decide whether to restore the original drapery or remove the artwork.
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Gold Producers’ Convention
Denver
New York Bank of Commerce
New York
Wallstreet
National Fany of Commerce
Nassau and Co
Gar
Calumet and Hecla Declares Dividend Payment
Boston March 31 The Calumet and Hecla Mining company directors at their meeting today declared another dividend of five dollars per share payable April 28 to stockholders of record March 31.
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Calumet
Boston
Calumet& Hecla Mining Company
Twday
Three Friends Seized by U.S. Court Over Tug Asturals
In Jacksonville, March 26, the steamer Three Friends was seized by order of a U.S. court following a Supreme Court decision in the bel case pend ing against the vessel. A probate court ceremony occurred at 6 o clock with a Chicago boy and girl, Frank Smith aged 2 and A Magi aged 4, witnessed by nine deputy sheriffs and courthouse staff.
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Three Friends
Jacksonville
Fla
Asturals
United States Court
Supreme Court
Chicago
Frank Smith
A. Magi
Court House
Horses for Germany in Cheyenne Report Sparks Interest
A report from Cheyenne, Wyoming notes German army contractors toured the area seeking to buy horses for work and driving. Investigations show private citizens traveling through Wyoming with plans to purchase up to two carloads. Western horses are praised for strength and endurance amid expectations of a German market in the near term.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
al Arca
Wyoming
Germany
German Empire
Death of Maria Storey Widow of Wilbur Storey in Europe
A telegram to Charles Inham of Detroit announces the death of Maria P. Storey in Flor Italy at age 68. Widow of Wilbur F. Storey of Chicago, she resided in Europe after their separation seven years ago and helped her husband in his journalistic ventures, with notable contributions to the Chicago Times. Remains likely to be interred in Florence.
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Detroit
Maron
Charles
Inham
Flor- Italy
Maria P. Storey
Wilbur F. Storey
Chicago
Storey
Chicago Times
Tier
Florence
Wandrian Wreck Faces Storm Tow Attempt Denied
On Long Island a northwest gale keeps the sea high and Wandrian remains stranded at Jones Inlet. Captain Andrews reports the schooner’s bad condition and risk of breaking up. cargo must be jettisoned if lighter support fails. Chapman Derrick and Wrecking Company have dispatched a tug and barge to reach the wreck for a strong tow.
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New York
Long Island
Andrews
Wrecking Company
Wandrain
Jones Inlet
Chapman Derrick and Wrecking Company
Wes
Zooned Opposition Moves to Ban Kinetoscope Showings
The central W. meeting at Willard hall adopted a resolution against kinetoscope exhibitions linked to the Simmons Corbett prize. A committee led by Mrs Minnie Berman was formed to push for an ordinance banning such pictures in Chicago. Illinois Central Railway plans to replace steam with electric service on its suburban line, estimated cost between 400000 and 60000000 dollars. Further details on the California trip via the Santa Fe Route are available from agents.
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Central
Willard Hall
Minnie Bern
pi + cU
Chicago
Ilinoia Central
Illinois Central Railway
Altitude prompts kleptomania claim in Colorado case
Convict No 3997 Mrs Louise Bonette of Colorado Springs appeals for pardon alleging high altitude caused nervous strain and a persistent urge to steal about 3000 worth of tapestry paintings and bric a brac from employers over eight years She was jailed in 1909 and sentenced to two years six months The Newport villa rental notice follows with W E D Stokes of New York seeking three month use for 4000 The third item notes Yale tariff bid to remove book tax and educational apparatus duties.
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Louis Honnette
Denver
Colorado
Loutee Bonnett
Colorado Springs
Florado Springs
Harris
el Paso County
Mr. Stokes
A Tribute to Painter McKinley Sends Flowers
A funeral at Altoona, Pennsylvania honors William Mainter with wreaths including a White House tribute from McKinley. The wreath arrives as officials mourn the death of a prominent local resident amid a crowded scene near the union depot.
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McKinley
Altoona
William Mainter
Howse
Coassrvatorian & Sire
Union Depot
Pittsburg
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