Smashwreck in Topeka Kills Two Stockmen in Dense Fog
A deadly railroad wreck near Topeka occurs when freight trains collide in thick fog. McCandless of Motyma and Jonny Parke of Mantua die. six other stockmen are injured. Engineer Zimmerman and fireman Marshal survive, as crews fight fire and locate bodies amid wreckage. Official inquiry pending with conflicting statements and questions about fog conditions and train crew actions.
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AL McCandines
Motyma
Jonny Parke
Mantua
Tinton Posie
North
Topeka
Walla
Cher
Exiibeer
Zhamorpanend
Alarahell
Kunine
Fox Water
Kuster
Niles
Badty
Brissom
Juha
Saa
al McCondress
Jenn Parkebite
Staty Kapens
Tolwates
Keanraw
Engineer Zimmermann Diners
Kajot
Con Lone
Kater Oly
Keres
Palmer
Cubis Divistad
Ransom Ott
Reek
Passenier
Tooeen
Pater
Sards
Zimerman
Hamarlord
St. Marya
Hammarlaud
St Magys
Ranene City
A. J. Enalten & Co
Ranens City
Ioan
Asiaty
Pos Artentios
Riese
Jae
Meier
Bi Tost
St. Marys
Thia
Books Bid Summary of Kansas Textbook Commission Session
Bids from about forty publishers were opened as the Kansas State Textbook Commission began a ten day review process. Representatives from major firms, including the American Book Company and others, present to explain their proposals for arithmetic, geography, grammar, and civics texts, with prices and contract ranges debated amid a lively, partisan atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treammar
Wartow
Aloe
Algut
Amerikan Book Company
Ruckman
G. Q. Burtum
Lew With Crane & Co
Americas Hook Company
Burton
Kansas
American Hook Company
Crane
Burton Wave
Theough
Mies
Burter
J. J. Blazer
State Text Book Commission
Livestock Manitary Commission
C. W. Litte
Grammprs Hiistarior Physiplesives
Algotitad
Fie
Reneey
Cardua
Secon
Com- Dinatiase Mometiay Snm
Is Americar
Hook Company
Ahuther
Taye
Muller
Bo Heath
Acd Tage
Hee Fox
Carster
Hvel
Worne Thich
Lie School
AOE
Dodd, Mead & Co
W. R. Madteon
Chicago
Berthner & Bune
Ental School Supply
Central School Supply Co
Perrearate
Alurecht
Deer, Michie
Roudubuels Topeka
Ley Huwlerger
Abtiene
South Vorsaun & Co
Albert Scott
Hugh Foreman
Butler, Rhéldos & Co
TL. M. Hunt
Chicteo Aalete
Bia. Tk & Awagnalie
A. J. Bowen
New York
Ally
Carl Bacon
Es Mea Company
Bite, Forkh
Lincoln Frank Hummel
A. Z. Macs
A. Plantigan Company
Bh, Smith
Longman’ Green & Co
F. C. Perkins
Glot & Co
Sry
Ira Ft Eaton
G Rand
Brenly E
Newkru
J. A. Hornberger
InterState Show! Book Company
Ni Warner
Profile D. McKeever
Manhattan
SB. PF. Johnson Pubitebt
J.D
Picken
Asian An & Co
Aiea Idee
Eigele
EF. Wooster
Topeka
Goodyear Marshall Pabitehh
RADY
Cer C Mershall
Milioy Hadley Ectabeny
Hoover
Kansas City
Bran into Burning Bridge A Santa Fe Wreck
May 7 reports a Santa Fe wreck two miles west of a burning bridge. The incident injured few passengers and crew, with one waiter harmed and others slightly burned. The composite string car and two Pullman cars were destroyed by fire. track conditions hindered stopping. No serious casualties reported.
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Rares Aris
Astante Pe Limited
Steneiled
Fure
Rose Is Named in Fusion Nomination Row
In Hotchingon Kansas May 7 fusion linked the Populists and Democrats in the Seventh district. Rev Vernon Rose, Newton Democrat, was nominated by acclamation by both parties while the state convention must decide the party name. If two tickets are named Rose could run as an independent. The fusion aimed to unite Democrats and Populists amid contentious debates over naming and strategy. Rose is a Newton preacher with prior ministry and journalism work.
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Hotchingon
Kan
Congression
Vernon J.owe
Newton
Chester I
Tuston
Fione
Rost
Willim Stryler
J. N. Huy
W. A Ayers
Wiehtta
Old Court House
George & Pitts
Sumpar Points
Ma Chatermam
J. N. Haymaker
Sedewick
Pomate
Harvey
de Rich
Kiowa
G. N. Diffenvucher
Barfot
Solon Gray
Judeph Geary
McPherson
Levet
King Sane
Rita
Paves
Wy Itioca Stryker
Sumoers
Parkhurst
Lodgwick
O. Mille
Barbour
Wiliam Stryker
Tales
Democrate
Popularty
Esape
Nebraska
Missouri State University
We mi
Christian Church
We Hse
Wewton Journal
Eolumus
Fragmentary note on a congressionally driven pet project
A garbled fragment references a return to a place and a hurried sequence of actions tied to a congressional matter. The readable bits suggest a petition or effort involving a leader or group returning to a location for a pay or position related initiative, with unclear names or dates remaining.
THAT BUZZ SAW. How He Tried to Bluff President Roosevelt
A Washington dispatch reports Senator Burton of Kansas pressed President Roosevelt over consular and diplomatic appointments. Burton urged names for a consular group and threatened to oppose Evans’ promotion, drawing criticism for pressuring the White House. Roosevelt indicated no objection to the threat, while hinting he might send a reciprocity plan to Congress if needed.
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Chicago
Washington
Brion
Bos
Roosevelt
Kansas
Fynston
Ivars
Hoosevelt
Brent F. Ware
Mr. Mins
London
Evans
Benator Burton Arra Dey
Trans World
Pensiogs
Watt
Loniinn
Ware
Senate
Burton
MgaMi
White House
Etter
Steve Wih
SAILS FOR MINDANAO INDIAN GENERAL CHAFFEE TRANSIT
Mantle May 7 General Chaffee sails today on the Ingalls for Mindanao. General Davie telegraphs the need for a conference with the Moros and the island’s prominent leaders. Davie to arrange talks with the surviving leaders while troops gather and reports on wounded Americans filter in. Chaffee carries medical supplies and two tab roanea to support operations as ports reopen to trade in May.
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Mantle
General Chaffee
Ingalls
Lana
Island
Mindana
Davie
Tystings
Morosa
Chaffee
Ing Wattans
Matton
Americurn
Davis
Moar
Chuttes
Man adjudged insane at produce court sent to asylum
Edward E Cole appeared at the produce court and, by his own request, was declared insane and ordered sent to an asylum. He acted as his own witness and claimed he desired confinement to receive care. Doctors Coldren and Lewis examined him and reported his statements. Cole, about 30, said he had been influenced by others and wished to be placed where he would be safe and get better.
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Edward E Cole
Cole
EV. Coldren
J. F Lewis Cole
Feagan
James Hayes
Hayes
Ann Indaw
Hatlowelly
Cele
Trust Methods and Packer Buying Tactics Revealed
In St Louis May 7 a Jefferson City report details uniform meat prices and secret rebates tied to the beef trust inquiry. Testimony cites fixed prices, indirect discounts, and separate anti-trust debates while government actions threaten injunctions and dissolution of packing agreements.
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St Louis
Post-Dispatch
Jefferson Clifs
St. Louis
Ile Mornlegs
Crow
Belion
Morris
Prendiville
Neiman Morris
St.Louis
Jemerson
Waiting for Mr Curtis at county political rally
Local politicians anxiously await the homecoming of Congressman Curtis ahead of the Republican state convention in Wichita. Shawnee County aspects expect turnout and party workers prepare for possible shifts in support as Curtis’ appearance looms. Weather notes from Chicago predict partly cloudy skies for Kansas with chances of showers and a cool easterly wind.
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Mtr
Curtis
Wichite
Shawnee County
Os— Aingent
Puverss i
Troutman
Eloee
Workera A
Om Guthrie
Chaeonarssaanante
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McCandless
John Parks
Caboous
Zimmerman
Marshal
Ntadt
Koother
State Text Book Board
Unies Pacific
Bran
Eee
Next York Sd
Beaton A
Araparl
Cote Betates
Rose
Vernon
Ross
President Roosevelt
Commercial Tribune
Furten
Ksneaww
United States
G. A. H. Posta
Cnry Gopeey
Kansay
Congress
Mindanao
Gen. Chaffee
Dattos
Edward B. Cole
Neil
Louis
St. Thiesiawon
Lara
Sililam
Tie Swift
Milmenen
Stltorney
Doulge
Go.d
Inne
St. Louie
Mound Packing Company
North St Louis Packing Company
SH Bethea
Kagx
Gerad
Catiteacts
MR. Curtis
Kansan
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