OUR CADETS AT KAN KAS NAVAL ACADEMY TOUR
A Kansas correspondent reports on Kansas cadets at Annapolis and the Monongahela cruises. Profiles include Landis from Wichita and Johnson of Leavenworth, plus Gleason Alma and Sadler Sedalia. Life at the academy features strict routines, demerit system, and daily drills, with cadets dreaming of sea and service.
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Academy
Tsany
Jerry
Jerry Simpson
Jerry Shnpcoo
Prairies
Landis
Orss
Harry L. Landis
Coe
Annapolla
Thomas L. Johnson
Leavenworth
Glace
Monongahole
Broderick
Cape Henry
Dows
Curulioa
Ata
Funchal
Madeira
Jobueon
Beecroft
Larrimer
Gleason
Sadler
Johnson
Meimbe
Youngetera
Kansas
Lesson
Cuctis
Alma
St Louis
West Point
Riley
View
Imilitary
Glowsen Bnan
Wade
Navy
Edger BR Latrimer
Geo. Latrimer
Wickits
Blas
Lie le
Monongahela
Kansua
Balag
E Sadier
Sedao
Fes
Wito
Lnvo
Engineer Corps
Ling
Ao Engineer
Cin
Eatess
Sadier
Larnius
Lisa
Ex-Police Chief Reveals Motive for Board Dismissal
Ex-Police Commissioner Frank Foster explains his removal stemmed from efforts to prosecute the Arion society for liquor violations. He alleges Governor Morrill and Charley Holliday opposed taking action, and that evidence against the Arions was being built before his dismissal. Judge Hazen named as a witness in the probe.
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Pollee
Frank Foster
Journal
Arive Society
Police
Charley Holliday
Arjun Society
Wilkerson
Judge Hexen
Arion Club
Charity Holliday
Bonebrake
Poster
Boonebrake
Mer Foster
Morrill
Iutter
Arleu
Tod
Lewid
Holliday
Scolly Kang
Bimin
Foster
Dr. McCabe
Oxford Crew Wins 53rd Boat Race Against Cambridge
Oxford defeated Cambridge by about a third of a length in the 53rd annual Oxford Cambridge Boat Race. The crews started at 1 02 pm from Petty? bridge to Mortlake, with Oxford launching a late burst to take the lead near Mortlake church and finish about three quarters of a length ahead.
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Purnsy
England
Oxford
Cambridge
Camprige
St. Cambridge
Thorny Crofin
Colswick Phegh
Barnes Bridge
Mortlake Church
Eaters
Fribone Announces May Abandonment of Santa Fe Trains
The Chicago Tribune reports that May marks the abandonment of the Santa Fe trains 3 and 4 previously delayed from February. Dining cars will not be added to the replacement service, inconveniencing passengers. The fast limited service was aimed at competing with Southern Pacific and Denver routes, but California travel dwindles in summer and the Denver line was withdrawn two months ago.
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Chicago ‘Ribuse
Santa Fe
Tribune
Southern Pacffc
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Chicago
California
Denver Tein
Lawsuit Over Boat Debt Against P H Coney
County Attorney Salford filed suit in district court on behalf of the state to recover 1500 owed on Goldrick Gordon’s boat. Gordon, once released on bond after a swindling conviction, is joined as defendant. The case traces a bond substitution involving Coney. Nearby, foreman Stewart left for a funeral in Quincy, and Santa Fe staff plan moves after April 1. Charles Merritt acquitted in Cannon murder case. Milton Cannon killed July 4 prior year.
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Salford
Goldrick Gordon Cane
Safford
P 1
Coney
Goldrick Gordon
Gordon
Holton
Supreme Court
P. H. Coney
Stother
Thomas
Stewart
Santa Fe
Jola City
Lia Brother
CBE
Quincy
Mierritt
Kansas City
Star
Independence
Kansas
Auys
Cannon
Charles Merritt
Milton Cannon
George B. Brevena
Moral Reform Backs Prohibition Amid Conference Row
A Wichita dispatch to the Star reports the Southwest Methodist Episcopal conference passing resolutions to renew its stand for speedier complete annihilation of the liquor traffic. It cites the moral climate, opposes press and political complicity with vice, and condemns the governor's stance on enforcing prohibitory law.
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Kansas City
Star
Wichita
Southwest Methodist Episcopal Conference
Wind slows down poles along Santa Fe telegraph line
Strong winds yesterday damaged telegraph poles on the Santa Fe line across multiple towns. Fifteen poles fell between Manhattan and Alma, another fifteen between Alma and Eskridge, two at Emporia, thirteen east of Topeka, three between Topeka and Weriden, and three between Pomona and Queneme on the cut off. Suction hands and linemen worked to temporarily support poles and ground wires, with full service restored by eight this evening.
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Sante Fe
Tate
Manhattan
Alma
Eskridge
Emporia
Topeka
Weriden
Pomona
Queneme
Registration figures and Pike's Peak tunnel work update
The article notes a light registration with about 5.50 men and 1,000 women, and $2,360 raised for the fund. It reports ongoing tunnel work near Pike's Peak from Beaver Creek to West Beaver Creek, under contract with Colorado Springs, with 11,000 feet elevation, a 6x7 foot tunnel, and a two year completion target at $250,090. Carriers in Topeka post office receive $5,000 for extra work, pending allocation. A new city council candidate, Allen Brown, appears in First ward as an independent Republican.
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Pikes Trek
Pike’s Peak
Cripple Creek
Colorado Springs
Col
Beaver Creek Canyon
West Beaver Creek
Pike's Peak
Topeke
Council
Allen Brown
Divorces Called in District Court Amid Old Love Tales
In a district court session a 72 year old Kansas widow and a 60 year old Plainfield man were the focus of a divorce case. Polly Randall Tomlinson claimed the man pursued a middle aged marriage with promises of travel and wealth. The judge granted the divorce and awarded $25 in attorney fees, while other listed cases remained unresolved or postponed as three divorce days began.
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Wistakem
Cenile
Polly Randall Tomlinson
Yecamsch
Jonnathan ‘Tomlinson
Plainfield
Ind
Hib
Tomlinson
Chas. F. Spencer
Gordon
Bia
Intermony
Lin
Hi Wi
Pininfeld
Kansas
Hazen
Innat
Mr. Case
James H. Rickett
Sis
Winchester
Kaw
Missouri
Eva
Albert E. Green
Florence
Luella A
Wm. R. French
Catherine
Henry Snider
Pratt
Hummer
Dead Passenger Found in Sleeping Car Near Belleville
Report of a passenger named Stokes found dead in a sleeping car berth about eight forty in the morning en route from Denver to Chicago via the California line. The man, an inva lodor, was bound for his brother in Glastenberg and a charity ticket was found on his person. Also notes a divorce grant in a separate case and a smallpox improvement report, plus a candy commentary and subscription plea.
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Belleville
Bia
Reign of Matabele Rebellion Sees Volunteering Rise
Dispatches from Bulawayo report Frederick C. Colous leading volunteers to confront Matabele forces near Bulawayo with heavy casualties on both sides. Rebels burned a store and natives are widespread, while transport riders abandon wagons. Authorities tighten security in Salisbury and plan further measures as King Lobengula’s exiled faction regroups.
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Sele
Ceel
Rhodes
Bulawsyouday
Witvices
Bolaweyo
Lobengule
Grand Opera for Topeka by Maria Tavery company
The Maria Tavery grad opera company has a signed contract to perform at the Grand in Topeka with shows planned for April 14 and 15, pending site confirmation in Leavenworth and Topeka on April 14 and 16. Also scheduled are performances by Lesreoworih, batiece HL Pratt, notable for touring with Emma Abbott.
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Tavery Company
Maria Tavery Grad Opera Company
the Grand
Ding
Leavenworth
Topeka
Poets Riley Better and News From Rivgetux
A jumble of items reports poet James Whitcomb Riley’s improving health after brain fever, a vessel Renee’s voyage off the Isle of Pines with no contraband found, Brown County politics with Mrs D P Leste appointing her daughter deputy, a Tuscola jeweler warning against neglected clocks, and a new chairback mirror on the market aiding dressing without strain.
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Americam
Rivgetux
Jamales
Mercy
Schoolus
Todd
Anrpball Brelonging
Valais
Muloeies
Mobile
Ala
Isle of Pines
Vassol
Tne
Mra D. P. Leste
Brown County
Courar
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