Topeka Meeting Urges Law Obedience And Temperance Action
Citizens of Topeka gather at Hamilton Hall to push for law and order and oppose open saloons. Speakers include ex Lieutenant Governor James A. Treut, A L Williams, Major J K Hudson, and others as townsfolk pledge enforcement steps and plan a public meeting to press for temperance measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley M. Sheldon
Tme
WNL
Stende
James A. ‘Treutfiab
Thass
A. L Willams
J. K. Hudson
End
Febons
Niel
John Mulvane
William Sins
Jonathen Thomas
D, H
Topeka Meeting Sparks Call for Broad Civic Involvement
A Topeka assembly agenda shows strong call for unified citizen participation beyond race or party. The gathering aims to mobilize all residents to engage in city governance and public issues, stressing inclusive involvement and collective responsibility.
Governor chooses Steele for police chief amid misstatements
A reader letter disputes a governor's choice of Mr. Steele for chief of police, noting that the writer did not recommend him and recounts a fragmented speech about appointing Mr. Steele. The letter accuses others of pressuring for similar appointments and defends strict law enforcement while praising the editor for hard-hitting coverage.
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McAfee
Steele
The
State Journal
Journal of
Topeka
Mer
Fragk Leach
Stewle
Henderson
Wenold
ANOTHER HOY ARRESTED FOR CAKE THEFT CHARGES FILED
A young boy named Johnny Jordan, about nine, was arrested by a North Topeka detective for stealing a cake from a cen ter street. The report notes the arrest as a critique of policing methods and laments punishment for a petty crime.
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Agenue
North Topeka
Cota
Johnny Jordan
Joe
Garton
Billard
Henterrot
Choles
Enforce the Law and Political Endorsement Debate
A fragmented account discusses subpoenas against Hawkpayer men in Topeka and calls for strict enforcement of laws. It praises Curtin as a bold leader, notes election dynamics, and hints at a political career extending onward. The piece mixes legal rhetoric with party support and personality mentions.
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Uselea
Jotmore
Geelen
Guy Gewempere
Stoney
Mincte
Toussa
Herr Wighem Maither
Maepets
Curtin
Manly Eoume
Dietmire
Euter
Sng Ee
Police force saloon owner arrest under chief Stiele
Police under Chief Stiele last night compelled action at the open saloon at 216 Kuatuas. The proprietor was arrested as the case continued on the third page amid ongoing crackdown on licensing and public disorder.
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Stiele
Kuatuas
Best of Topeka Dies in Arkansas Attempt
Lewis J. Best of Topeka reportedly attempted death by his own hand at Beardown Arkansas near Lumber Village. He was a prominent banker turned lumberman and held public office in Mitchell County Kansas. News from Camden Arkansas says Best died from the self-inflicted act after a period of financial and business strain.
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Lewis J. Best
Topeka
Beardown
Ark
Drew
Gulbers
Dr. Guitar
May City
Mitchel
Guibor
Lewis J. Dest
Toprks
Nunt
Pier
Bliss Edna Bett
Resse
Eat
Betuitt
Kan
Cottonett Gurmber Company
Arkansas
Bert
Bankimue
J. Beloit
Test
Lorber
Hear Alow
Trent
Chicago
Tirst
Best
Tor
E. J. Guilbor
Tdrante
Webs McNall
Mr. Hest
Ir. Gulbur
Wem
Becaus
Ila City
Techuae
First National Bank of
Relett
Bretier
St. Wouls
Dr Galtor
Lew
Heitn
Law
Reusen
St.Lirata
Nila
Colorado
Earl Kiyine
Lewa
Acre
Hest
Mitenet County
United States Land Office
Kirwin
Kaw
John J. Ingalls
Republican Party
Mitchell County
Reuben Best
Im Belott
First National Bank
Bentaeuin
Ninth
Tyler Streets
D. M. Chase
Camden
Pine Blut
Hay City
McNall
Mr. Best
Lew Best
Kaners
Uwwaliiy
Untiss
Oly
Bret Abd
Familly
Valley Fully
Jefferson County
Natal Calls For Help And Rushed Mobilization
A special dispatch from Cape Town reports Natal has ordered an army reserve to hold the streets in readiness for active service. Authorities of this Transvaal instruct their troops to guard the national border and report any suspicious movements. A circular says Taxinsvaal has appealed for help from the Africaner for support, stressing that money is not needed but volunteers are.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
May
Cape Town
Natel
Fhirther
ADU
Cape Colony
Orange Free State
Jt Sigs
Appointment News From Washington and Indiana Promotions
The president announced nominations to the Senate including Frederick A. Tritte and J. N. Tyner from Indiana for attorney general roles. Other postings involve military promotions across War and Navy departments, with officers advancing in rank and new commands structured for ongoing duties.
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James M. Tyner
Indiana
Washington
James N. Tyner
Mer. Tyner
Senate
Frederick A. Tritte
Prescot
Atiz. Morris ©. Burrew
Douglas
Wyo
E. Mites
W. L. Bishee
Wigath
Epiosied
Benjamin HL
Maijor
J. G. Gee
Tirnest B. Gose
Sheth “Tae
Hert HL Merchant
Piret Cavalry
Leubeant
Quackenbush
United States
Rose Bush Deboe Scene Stirs Senate Chamber
Amid noisy debate a rose bush décoration looms above Kentucky senator Bebow’s desk as supporters wave a red white and blue sash. A resolution favoring arbitration surfaces, urged by Mr Bas orn of Georgia, calling on the nation to deprecate war and seek peace with all nations.
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Washington, May
Bebow
Kentucky
Biaupolla
Tex
Ariitration
Basorn
Groraia
United States of America
Journal State House Baseball Postponed One Week
The game between the State Journal and State House teams at Ashio Park was postponed for one week due to unavoidable absence of players from the city. Officials claim the delay is for amusement purposes and deny any ulterior motive.
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State Journal
State House
Ashi#tio park
Greeks Retire Await Turkish Attack In Mediation Push
Adiagate from Athens on May 6 reports Prince Constantine’s army retiring in order toward Domokos and awaiting a Turkish assault. Smolenski holds Velestina with the fleet, Velestina telegraph cut. Powers move to mediate Greece and Turkey as British French Italian ministers summoned to propose terms.
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Athens
Adiapateh
Constantine
Domokes
Pharsalys
Smolenski
Velentine
Velo
Velestina
Volu
Halmyros
Grek
Great Britain
France
Massa
Italy
Greece
Turkey
Greeks Repulse Turks at Velesting in Major Victory
May reports from Pharsalos and Velesting describe a decisive Greek victory after a 20,000 strong Turkish assault aided by artillery and cavalry. Greek commanders Vol Mayroumithatis and Col Makris led wings that repelled attacks. Greek artillery held strong positions while the Turks suffered heavy casualties and abandonment of guns. News from Athens, Salanica, and London corroborates heavy losses on both sides and celebratory messages to Gen Smolenski.
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Pharsaloe
Mpd
Velestlig
Theek
Vol
Mayroumithatis
Lef
Col. Makris
Pula
Volo
Velesting
Sroclski
Videsting
Smolcheki
Kréat
Hipene
Tong Anit
Parn
Prittes Constanting
Smolenski
Cie
Themadines
Col. Tertigi
Karditea
London
Specis
Athens
Vetestine
Pharsalos
Dandeneries
Lemos
Daily News
Velvatin
Velenting
Tatdr
Prarsition
Smolenski Seya
Velestinaka
Vienna
Daily Telegraph
Russia
Setion
Mens
Greeks Repel Turkish Attack Near Velestina in War Battle
Daily Tele gram correspondent reports a major battle near Velestina with Turkish forces totaling around 40 000 repulsed. Greek lines under Col Mak His and Col Marcorichalla held against 20 000 Turkish infantry plus artillery and cavalry, rail communications interrupted by Turkish shelling near Phareales and Velestino.
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Greece
Teleeran
Volo
Velestina
Velestino
Mak- His
Marcorichalla
Despair in Athens as Greece seeks foreign help
Incoming Athens dispatches report Greek leaders despairing over non intervention by powers after Pharsalos evacuation. Prince Constantine reportedly entrenched at Domokos and open to armistice talks while Turks seize Pharsalos.
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London
Athens
Pharsalos
M. Ball
Athene
Constantine
Domokos
Greece
May Ball Music Plans At Hawallston Hall
City musicians including Marshall's band and Mid-Continent band will perform at Hawallston Hall on May 17. Watson's and Steinberg's orchestras likely to join. Adam Brothers to print invitations. tickets set at $2. Proceeds fund a grand floral pageant.
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Hawallston Hall
Marshall
Mid-Continent
Sutton
Watson
Steinberg
iWnao
Adame Brothers
Hall Lithographine Company
Tckets
Lost Steamer Heard From Near Rodriguez Island
Fragmentary report says the British ship Traveller under Captain Christie Tram Senehaya wrecked off Rodriguez near Mauritius at 030 miles east northeast on Follivers 4. News reached port. 200 tons of cargo lost while most of the crew were saved. Several crew members died at sea.
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Rodriguez
Portula
Mauritus
Traveller
Christie Tram Senehaya
Delaware
Eland
Mauritius
Christie Nis
Chipley Takes Lead in Florida Senate Ballot Race
Chipley moves ahead in the Florida senatorial ballot as Call trails, with Raney and Hocker securing other counts. The adjourned daily tally shows Chipley leading, Call second, Raney in third, and Buford lowest. Chipley present and paused when his name was called.
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Senator Call
Florida
Titahwaré
Flo
Chiplay
Raney
Cal
Chipley
Call
Hocker
Buford
Bristow Takes the Furnished House in Washington Visit
Ex congressman Lee and wife left for home after a Washington visit. Bristow, fourth assistant postmaster general, moved into the furnished house Long occupied. Dental board names MUstin Ewnlectad and Dr A Bf CylJafar to lead exams. Deeds tied in Hamilton county records show $00.00 of $10 per acre for speculative land near Syracuse to Omaha capitalists.
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Bristow
Mr Long
Washington
Lee
Briurerus
Pollow
Wate
Mustin
D. L Hutheld
Marysville
A. Bf. Cyl- Jafar
Topeka
Cauxhuis
RE. B. Lawrence
Ele Dorado
J. C. Houk
Columbaa
Accounting Trust Company
Topexa
Syracuse
Hamilton County
Register of Deeds
Mrs Kelly Hurt Falls and Dislocates Shoulder in Washington
Mrs Ho AL Kelly of Topslea visiting friends in Washington fell down a stairway this morning and dislocated her right shoulder. Dr C. Juckson of Kansas City attended her.
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Kelly Hurt
Kansas City
H.R. Kelly
Ho AL Kelly
Topslea
Washington Ginrk
C. Juckson
Chicago Strike Extends To Other Cities
Chicago and nearby areas see a widening strike by bulking trades. Today the Plumbers and Steamfitters unions in Chicago and Lakely called a work stoppage on projects run by Contractor Prentisn. PORT SCOTT The city council cut salaries across most offices including mayor, engineer, clerk, attorney, and treasurer in a sweeping pay reduction.
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Chicago
May
Lakely
Plumber's Union
Stremfitter’s Union
Prentisn
Port Scott
Crom
Not Doors Enough Not Doors Enough Auditorium Pisus
Critics note flaws in two Pisus submitted for the auditorium. Architects Wood and Stanton present handsome buildings as examples of design and function.
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Wood and Stanton
Exits Near 6,000 Capacity Auditorium Debated
The auditorium association weighs two building plans by Wood and Stanton, both lacking sufficient exits for 6,000. Fire inspector Marth Willi will audit, with plans to be reviewed by the executive committee and a meeting tomorrow evening to decide which plan to adopt.
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J. Bt. Wood & Bon
J. P. Stanton
State House
Marstil
Wimarth Willi
Topeka
Grand Issur de Charite
Paris
Morena
Wilmarth
Grand Opors House
Kansas Avenue
Kan~as Avenue
Wood
Stanton
W. Ti. Davin
Wilder
Corneliz
Netfelm
Barnes
Comeultation
Marie
Tomterow Oventae
Workmen Clash in Chicago Strike At Vanderpool Yard
A May 6 clash in Chicago between striking iron workers and nonunion employees at Vanderpool, 4555 Cottage Grove Avenue, left three nonunion men injured. A crowbar shattered a worker’s head as police arrived. others were struck with tools. The unrest stemmed from union pressure on nonunion workers.
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Chicago
Vanderpool
Cottace Grove Avenue
Kitaray
Mriot
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