Ruins After Grand Karas de Chelle Fire Kill Toll Tops 200
Eyewitness accounts describe a blaze at Grand Karas de Chelle that left over two hundred dead as rescuers sift through charred stalls and identify victims by jewelry. The scene at Palais de Meluskie and nearby marquees saw crowds, torches, and police cordons as investigators seek names among survivors and the deceased.
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Vaoris
Grand Karas de Chelle
Duchessa O'Dea
Abe
Leen
Neether
Gweides
Meluskie
Conmiinus
Aberstanton
Tromen
Qnd
Apa
Carnon
Dovanfel
HNC
Mick
Everest
Winkie
Barthée
Timukbout
Joner
Palais de Viiduatris
Alana Motel
Wirhea
Proderville
Vigor Gosselin
Mai
Hatssmann
Mme
Schlumberrger
Comtesse Humulsteen
Marquish Des
Mandat Grandy
Solow
Dushdose de la ‘Torre
Comtesse de Ralney
Comte de Aint Clair
Cowie de Devisin
Macedo
Disastrous Fire Wrecks Nobles As Suffering Mounts
Amid wreckage the Duchess of Alencon and other nobles are reported injured or missing after a blaze in Paris. President Faure coordinates rescue as relatives await news at a hotel. Survivors recount harrowing moments while attendants and surgeons treat the wounded at Benjan Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aine
Rocumftr
Almie
IV Devia
Myxter
Aline
Edoard Andre
Mine de Lafour Dupin
Sicleeboirx
Ln Exbrien
Viromtiene de Tucay
Marquise de Lobersac
Mile
Katwolli
Arme Burne
Boty
Ferdinand A Orinto
Sophia de
Baviery
D'Alencor
Duc d'Alencon
Princess of
Friedland
Faure
Benjan
Pras
Petire Fae
Floren
Lin
Berry du Mackay
Boellen
Jongen
Mtr
Marquise de Ajcle
Elvin
Justice Field’s Resignation Revival in Richmond Rumor
Rumor claims Justice Field of California may resign soon and Judge Nathan Gore of West Virginia could be appointed in his place. Supposedly Judge Bdenind Wad 401 Jr. from the city would receive the new role if carried out, stirring interest among the legal community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Field
Richmond
Mayen
California
Nathan Gore
Virginia
Judes Bdenind Wad
Thin City
Fernal Fraternity
Today's Appointments and Arkansas Nominees
The president sent nominations to the senate including Henry A. Castle for Treasury from Minnesota, Sanford Newell for the interior, W H Clayton for the judiciary in the central district, and August W. George as receiver for public moneys at Crookston Minnesota with ties to Arkansas and the Indian Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Clayton
Weshington
Tolley
Senate
Treasury
Henry A. Castle
Minpewth
Post Office Department
Hiaie
Stanfornd Newell
Awmust
W. Ieorige
Crookston, Minn
D S Fero Resigns For New York Move
D S Fero resigns from the sun department at the Santa Fe line and will take a position with Sells Haskins in New York. He plans to move there soon and assume a role with the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sells &Haskins
New York
D. S. Faro
Sun Department
Alice Tm
Allays
Newe York Est
Sf Betts & Haskins
Antiore
Tf & Mane
Weston
Southhern
Santa Fe
Mesington
Suils d& Tuskink
HH. A. Dunn
Atlanta
Cronin Case Recalls One Actor to Penitentiary
Court in Judge Payne's chamber today sentenced a defendant tied to the Cronin murder and confidence game cases. The trial and recall stem from a long-running prosecution involving the Cronin murder, with details on the verdict and penalties announced.
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Uno
Serpian
Payne
Imerican- Trent
Cronin
Open Saloon Controversy Shakes Topeka Doors Local temperance clash erupts over open saloons
Topeka residents react to a Journal report on open saloons near homes and the ongoing legal actions. Secretary Stephens warns a mass meeting may follow if authorities fail to act while McMahan's saloon faces an injunction that may force relocation or shutdown. County Attorney Jetmore defends enforcement duties and criticizes political meddling amid calls for stronger public rule.
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Topeka
Iipe
Wan
Stephens
The
State Temperance Union
Theosien
Trekhedk
Adonanige
Gus
Tae Marmiet
Julius Anthony
Keteas Avenue
Christy
Saloon Keeper Enjoined From Selling Hyner
County Attorney Jetmore filed a petition before Judge Haber to enjoin John McMahan and Carl Weckbeck from further sale of Hyner at the Jonkheek building corner S24 and 516 Karis Avenue. Jetmore said private citizens can seek such action and that an injunction halts the sale pending a party’s case, noting separate rules apply to prosecutions under prohibitory laws. About 306 witnesses were expected and the suit continues with testimony.
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McMahan
Iceir
Jetmore
MccMahan
State Journal
Jekt Hickey
Nguor
Rvcme
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
John McMahan
Une
Aid
Sam
Vickntine
Levine
Caucus Reshuffles Senate Committee Posts and Chairmanships
Washington Republicans adopt a committee report detailing reshuffles in Senate committees. Notable changes assign Sewall to appropriation, Gallinger to commerce, Harrows to finance, Spooner to judiciary, and Foraker to foreign relations, with Piatt and Han an added to Indian and territorial matters. New chairmen include Debus at the university, Foraker on civil service, Hatina on taxation, and Penrose on coast defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasrington
Bay
Committee
Sewall
New Jersey
Gallingher
New Hampathre
Harrows
Michigan
Clark
Wyoming
Foraker
Ohio
Spooner
Wisconsin
Carter
Montana
Biking
West Virginia
Piatt
New York
Hanan
Ohico
Voraker
Pacific Cairoods
Whiconein
Decona
Nelson
Minnesota
Debus
University of the Ualled Stetee
Elgil Service
Missicaippi
Cen- Shs
Iseléoty Spooner
Canada
Judiciacy
Priviteces Endukations
Hinana
Penrose
Deboe
Census
McBride
Kyle
Univ Wabsity
United States
Wellington
Stoops on Trial for Abduction of 11-Year-Old Margirie Walla
The preliminary exam of Harry Stoops charged with abducting Margirie Walla is before Justice Melituck. Testimony from Marjorie Wallace could challenge the girl’s story, claiming she traveled to Chicago and was married there. Stoops’ lawyers vow a strong defense as the case continues this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stoops
Margirie Walla
Meliituck
Marjorie Wallace
Stoops
Chicago
Tren
Private Secretary Appointment in Kan District
Raymond, longtime stenographer for the district court covering EUk Chautauqua and Cowles counties, has been named private secretary to Ryan who is appointed assistant secretary in Washington in the official letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Famk Raymond
Euk
Chautauqua
Cowles
Washington
Universal postal congress opens in Washington
The universal postal congress met today in Washington with about 60 countries represented including Korea and the Orange Free State. Delegates in gala dress discuss reviving the present agreement and consider raising the weight unit and a universal stamp over six weeks of committee work. General Bateweller presided as Postmaster General Gary gave the welcome address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
May
Universal Postal Congress
Congress
Corcorain
Korea
Orange Free State
Committeen
AONE
Charg
Batefeller
United States
Moaclock
Gary
Heath
Bateweller
Brookes
Bristow appoints brother to fourth assistant postmaster general
Under Morrill administration Joe Bristow names L. S. Bristow as chief clerk in the fourth assistant postmaster general role, salary 1800 dollars yearly. The move strains Kansas Republicans and prompts talk of favoritism as critics argue public office remains a private perk regardless of party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bristow
Morrill
Maces
L. 5
Bristow
Kansas
Washinton
Sugar Kings LN Court Faces Federal Question in May
Havemeyer and Searles, President and secretary of Sugar Orient, must appear in Washington on Monday May 15 to answer charges for refusing to furnish information to a U S Senate investigating committee. Allen A. Seymour and John W. McCartney, brokers, and Julia S. Shriver and Blithe J. Edwards, correspondents, who published articles on the Savory Trust, are ordered to attend the same date. The case expected to be suspended by Secretary Searles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry C. Havemeyer
John B. Searles
Oriet
States Senate
Allen A. Seymour
Juha S. Shriver
J. Edwards
Whic
Saivory Trust
Amiget
Scares
City officers salaries fixed by council action
The council set monthly salaries for city officers: Dr. Thomson street commissioner 340 per month May 1 to November 1 and 30 per month otherwise. A Bunker city marshal 7 per month plus 23 percent of fees. Vinton Phe nis city clerk 2 per meeting. The city attorney to prepare an ordinance. Bond of City Treasurer FG Wittant priced at 2000. City set pay 1000 on the bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL the Siers
Tne Cuswah Council
State Journal
Coun Ales
Dr. Thomson
A. Bunker
Vinton Phenis
Ite Nity
FG. Wittant
Celeste Nellis to Sing in Friday Concert at Local Hall
Celeste Nellis, a noted local vocalist, will perform next Friday with a special program tailored for her supporters. Bliss Nellis will be assisted by Bilee Mary Peek Thonteon of the Chicago Conservatory, in a complimentary act for the star. Details on the California trip via the Santa Fe Route are available from the local agent.
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Cweies
Miss Nellis
Unie Ateaction
Bilee Mary Peek Thonteon
Chicago Conservatory
Bliss Nellis
Conservatory
California
Santa Fe
Lone Star Boy Detained After Runaway Trip to Ontario
Patrolman Younkin picked up a 12 year old boy from Waco Texas who said he rode the early Santa Fe train to Ontario Canada. The boy named Robert Short told of a father who died in Daly, Texas and a mother in Waco. He will be held at the police station until word arrives.
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Lone Star State
Younkin
Santa Fe
West
Robert Short
Waco
Tex
Ontario
Can
Owen
Bowgan
Topeka
Dentists and Roentgen Shadowgraphs Impress State Dentists
Prof Blake Speake argues Roentgen ray will greatly advance science beyond its infancy and will surpass current ideas. He demonstrates shadowgraphs including a living head outline and a large feet image, eliciting laughter from Lawrence dentists and highlighting future potential of x rays.
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Blake
Tuden L Biake
State University
Kansan State Dental Association
Ovrasion
Roentgen
Cartali
Auditore
Hecht
Tay
Siske
Lawrence
Praf Blake
Mure
Miners Strike Expands Across Coal Creek Region
Three thousand five hundred workers are idle as a coal strike spreads from eastern Tennessee to southern Kentucky. At Coal Creek tensions rise with a stoppage at Black Diamond planned for tomorrow. A meeting between miners and operators is set for Monday to discuss the situation.
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Coal Creek
Chattanooga
Tenn
Nellie Bly's Man Sued In Chicago Court
In Chicago thousands watched Nellie Bly race through newspaper columns when an attachment secured on property of Robert Seafot allowed Hectorlterter company to collect a $3,058 debt. Beaman gained wider notoriety by making the woman a news panel writer wife a couple years ago. Governor Leedy to speak in Kansas City on freight rates and grain traffic before interstate grain dealers convention. Address postponed due to slight illness.
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Chicago
Nelle
Superior Court
Robert Seafot
Hxceliterter Company
Beaman
Taikon
Leedy
Kansas City
Wall Street Glider Manufacturing Collapse Reported
New York May reports heavy failure with over 800000 dollars in goods unsellable and 500000 in liabilities. Glider Manufacturing Company once valued at 1000000 faced massive losses after three poor years and a failed sale of its plant to an English syndicate. Banks and creditors move to secure assets while other bankruptcies and judgments surface in Boston and Chicago.
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New York
Glider Manufacturing
Sidney Sargent
Bali
Sehefer
Schramm
Vogel
Kaportert
Schefer
Scramm & Vogel
Indeticugess Te Co Batik
Chitago
Contexaion
A. 1 Luetgart Sao
Boston
Mcecare
Baton Paper Company
Ace
Ubete
Initoellanomis Collateral Ag
Turkish and Greek forces clash near Crete in May 5 report
A World dispatch from Volo reports Turkish defense refusing to evacuate the Dardanelles as Greek forces press. Crown Prince Santine notes marching Turkish regiments toward Nerdites, while Greek commander asks for reinforcement. Fifteen ships and Greek forces engage near Domoku as fighting continues along Crete inland fronts.
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New York
Volo
Dardanelles
Prince George Tes
Blocade Safinica
Parkish
Smyima
An She Agemient
Nicrola
Athens
Crown Prince
Con Santine
Nerdites
Einforseunstia
Greeve
Adenleate
Cpear Domoku
Pepe Aril
Vato
Velnstino
Hyo
Non-Partisan Reunion Proposals For Topeka Festival
A non partisan reunion plan was proposed by old soldiers and Fopexa to occur during the Felt Fratival. A meeting was held to discuss coordinating with Fifteen and other committees to restore the Pall Festival. Invitations would welcome welders who fought for their enemy with careful handling to avoid sedition and public insult.
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Fopexa
Pifteen
MoKirahar
D. H. Coulter
G. Go Gaze
AL P_ Jarmers
Allen
A. Burkett
TM. Jumen
BL Moot
Stevens
Fitiven
Frey
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Charity Bazar
Field
D. S. Fero
Cronin Case
Ker
4 Journal
Pire
Simpli
Sheng Ae
Artornes Ettmaty
McMahab Saloom
Anton
Jetroote
Chief Steele
Henderson
Hera
Hayes
Republican Committee
United States Senate
Postal Congress
Instase
Sugar Kings LN Court
Havemeyer and Searles
Potwin City
Enh Fitag Pg Pomee SE Sal
Celeste Nellis
Texas
Nellie Bly
Robert Seaman
Inaana
Mire
Fmma Z. Yonex
J. Fones
Iesane Eighth Street
Lesane
Tepelke Aaylais Myre
Yohey
Clark Witeor
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