Fee Grabbing In Sanders Case Draws Audit Warning
The article centers on Marshal Neely facing scrutiny over claimed fees and expenses tied to arresting and transporting Sanders' military auxiliary to Topeka. Judge Foster pledges to audit all claims, stating only just expenses will be allowed, while criticizing the publicity and fee practices in federal offices.
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Inge Joumyat
Marshal Neely
Sanders
Topeka
Neely
United States
Marshal ™ Neely
United States Treasury
C. G. Poster
United States District Court
Wagener
Missouri Pacific
To & Stark Journxat
Foster
Justices Courta
Congress
Maximearm
Marshal Seely
Marshal Neelys
Tam
Mem Ori City
Scott City
U. S
Batie Wageener
Inw
Carr
Neeliys Elas
Fuster
Gener
Unclear Army Transport Billing Sparks Topeka Debate
The Santa Fe charged regular fare plus seven cents to Mr. Neely for transporting the army from Topeka to Leavenworth. After paying three cents per mile for each soldier, Mr. Neely will have a sum over $1,000 to deposit in his bank. Three prominent Topeka lawyers verified the State Journal report, while A G Stacey denied responsibility. The Morning Brave is criticized for coverage and debts, with readers urged to demand factual news.
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Uncle Sam
Santa Fe
Leavenworth
Mr. Neely
Topeka
Leavenjones
Neely
A. G. Stacey
Death of James Reid in Albuquerque at 21
James Reid, aged 21, died Sunday morning in Albuquerque New Mexico of consumption. A former treasurer of the Grand Opera House and later a State door reporter, he left for the mountains two and a half months ago for health reasons. His death ends a promising life and his funeral arrangements will be announced after his remains arrive in the city Tuesday evening.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
James Reid
Grand Opera Louse
Fire at Nortonville Strikes Local Businesses
Nortonville suffered a major morning fire in the central district harming Perry Brumsteller’s brick grocery, C. O. Jonson’s hardware, Griffin & Son’s drug and dry goods shop, and Mrs. Killey’s barn. Losses total about $3, West total unknown, with two hours of flames and no local fire department. Citizens formed a bucket brigade and provided coffee and refreshments to volunteers.
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Nortonville
Perry Brumsteller
John Campbell
C. O. Jonson
Griffin & Son
Iy Ivey
Disorderly-house case tales air in Parkdale raid
In the police court today Mary Wade pleaded guilty to keeping a disorderly house after officers raided Parkdale premises and found Charles Casey under the house. Neighbors testified to the place’s character. Wade was fined 25 dollars and acted as her own attorney. John, an oil offender, was fined 50 dollars, and Charles Casey and Sarah Carmack 25 dollars each.
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Charles Casey
Mary Wade
Pales Court
Mary Wate
Parkdale
Chas Casey
Wade
Charley
John
Chas. Casey
Sarah Carmack
Mrs Lease’s Ailment Reported Inflammatory Rheumatism
Mrs Mary E Lease is in Olathe Kansas with inflammatory rheumatism. She has sent her secretary, Dr Nes Haviland, from this city to take charge of her affairs. The doctor left this afternoon for Olathe to administer care. She is described as not dangerously ill, but very sick.
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Maviland
Mary E Lease
Olathe
Kansan
Shels
Nes Haviland
Haviland
Knights of Pythios Grand Lodge Assembly in Leavenworth
The Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythios meets at Leavenworth tomorrow with Calla Division No 6 Uniform Rank set to attend. About twenty four uniformed knights and officers form Calla division alongside numerous past chancellors. Mrs Battershill departs this afternoon for Zope Temple No 2 FP & to the Grand Temple thet City.
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Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythios
Leavenworth
Calla
Wm. Battershill
Ara
Pittsburg City Railroad Bonds Returned for Correction
The state auditor received today twenty thousand dollars in bonds of the city of Pittsburg for registration in aid of the Kansas City Pittsburg and Southern railroad. A derived error prevented registration and the bonds were sent back for correction. Strikers Become More Lawless in Pa. May 14 reports show increased unrest with workers driven from Percy and assaults at Fair Chance including a man tied to a post and whipping. Windows and houses were damaged in the clashes.
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City of
Pittsburg
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Southern Railroad
Percy
Kaspar
Fitzgerald
New England Commonwealers
Indorses Coney
Oluimwa
Orromwa
Kelly
Vast Coxey Army Poised to March on Washington
General Hegner declares 25,000 Coxey troops ready to move from Colorado toward Washington as other states west of the Mississippi prepare to join. Speeches in New York and Chicago defend the Coxey movement and critique tariff policy while calls for unity among the unemployed echo across cities.
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Denver
Hegner
Coxey Reserve Army
Washington
Colorado
Mississip
Myron Reed
Coxey Movement
District of
Coloumbia
Congress Startled By Unruly Speaker Interruption
A burly black man shouted to the Speaker in the House chamber during DC business, claiming a divine message. He was removed after a struggle as the gallery chaos disrupted proceedings, with references to the Capitol the White House and the Treasury but no clear purpose learned.
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Masa
Wasniseros
District of Columbia
House of Representatives
Capitol
White House
Treasury
Union League Club Expels Breckinridge as Honorary Member
The Union League club board of managers voted to expel Congressman Breckinridge from the roll of honorary members this afternoon. Not a single executive board member voted against the action.
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Union League of Chicago
Hie Naroe Carcano
Union League Club
Breckinridge
Brooklyn Handicap Ready for Race Day
New York May 14 trainers report the Brooklyn handicap horses have rested after final prep. Ajax jogged early, Sir Walter had not arrived from Jerome Park by 10. Wisefires noted Banquet’s strong movement and Dr. Rice emerged as a stronger favorite as race time nears after yesterday’s effort with a tight ride to pace the colt over the distance in 2:12.
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George
New York
Dr. McGlynn
Ienry George
Chickering Hall
Anti-poverty Society
Manhattan
McGlynn
Brotherhood of Man
Mer. George
Coxey
Theople
Capitol
Arch-Lishop Corrigan
Satolli
Father McGlynn
Cardinal Manning
Rome
Mr. George
David B. Hill
Mr. George. Fitzgerald II
Brooklyn
Ajax
Sir Walter
Jerome Park
Banquet
Dr. Rice
Charitable Matters State Payouts For Support Institutions
The state pays out large monthly sums for support of charitable institutions. Settlements with the state auditor include Osawatomie state insane asylum with totals of 64,47.79 from treasury, 2,354.50 for board and clothing, 3,063.20 for officers and employees. Education of the blind at San City totals 1,414.79 with salaries 753.14 and maintenance 656.65. Winfield asylum for idiotic and imbecile youth totals 710.45. Olathe deaf and dumb asylum totals 3,126.75 with salaries 1,587.93 and maintenance 1,237.96. Aurora Mine on Fire report from Twowoop Michigan May 14 notes a large fire with 500 workers endangered as the community remains in alarm.
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Osawatomie State Insane Asylum
San
Winfield
Olathe
Miners Meet in ANPANY to Set Wage Scale
Miners gather in Anpany New York May 14 to confer on a wage scale with no compromise expected. Coal shortages force rail cutbacks as East Albany and St Johnsville storage dwindle and wood fuels replace coal to keep essential service running. The National Miners Convention convenes in Cleveland with President McBride stating no compromise and a full settlement for living wages is required.
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Anpany
N. Y
New York Central Railroad
East Albany
West Albany
Albany
New York
St. Johnsville
Harrington
Central
New York City
Cleveland
Chamber of Commerce
Mcbride
John McBride
Bank Street Hall
Quit Business: Two Banks Close Doors and Pay Depositors
The Citizens' Bank of Hill City has quit business and notified the bank commissioner. It has paid all depositors in full. The Bank of Spearville in Ford County also notified the commissioner that they will go out of business.
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Citizens’ Bank of
Hill City
Bank of
Spearville
Ford County
Divorces Applied For and Local Accidents
District court lists three divorce actions. A. A. Kelsey seeks legal separation from Sarah J. Kelsey alleging cruelty and burden from two grown children. Emma J Jerome seeks divorce from William Jerome for lack of support. Judith L Page seeks divorce from Alfred Page citing assault and hair dragging and seeks custody of their child. Irving Scott of Cremerie restaurant injured left arm falling from a high bicycle Sunday morning. Capital City club defeats Oakland Blues at Oakland grounds by two to nothing. Ringling Bros show arrives in from Leavenworth and departs tonight via same routes. Two trains of eighteen cars each needed. John W Buford, Santa Fe brakeman, injured by bridge beam near Holliday, head wound, treated locally and returned home by afternoon train.
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Vallere
A. A. Kelsey
Sarah J. Kelsey
Emma J.jerome
William Jerome
Judith L. Page
Alfred Page
Irving Scott
Cremerle
Capital City
Santa Fe
Oakland Blues
Ringling Bros
Union Pacific
Leavenworth
Holton
Lawrence
New Corporations Formed Across Kansas Realm
The Pearl Milling Company McPherson organizes with 4000 capital stock led by Ben J. Tindall J Mr Hoimperly Geo D Guy RL Mathews and H H Fonulks all of McPherson. The Merchants State Bank of Hoisington Barton County lists directors T B Schuckhards Iago N E K Gailey Milwaukee W H Rice Midland Kunanal teary Wildgen R Wehr N S Cooke and A Hi of Baker Hoisington. United Brethren in Christ Church trustees named Geo L White W Gulick R A Heddens A J Hollentwrk JL Cut ters John Garman Al Mutian.
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Do Hust
Kansas
Pearl Milling Company
McPherson
Capital
Ben J. Tindall
Midland
Kunanil Teary Wildgen
R. Wehr
Cooke
A Hi, Baker
Hoisington
Church of the United Brethren In Christ
Senate tariff debate enters seventh week in 1917
Washington reports the seventh week of the tariff debate opened with poor floor attendance. Vice President Stevenson, in New York, called the senate to order. Two pension bills for military widows were reported and debated as the chamber spent the hour on calendar bills.
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Toder
Washington, D. C
Senate
L Oelowd
Stevenson
New York
Donald McNeal Puilas
Doubdeday
Miners Fortify Bell Hill Summit in Colca Creek Region
May 14 report from Colca Creek Colo describes striking miners building a fort at Bell Hill summit. The fort commands a view of Victor and nearby mines as owners plan to resume work with nonunion crews protected by armed force amid wage disputes.
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Vaninn Carri Creek
Colo
Toy Steiking
Bell Hill
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