Woman Postmaster Charged With Systematic Embezzlement
Ouray Colorado May 1 9 The first time in post office history a woman is in custody on embezzlement charges. The alleged offense spans nearly nine years and centers on the Dallas Col post office accounts. Mrs Imma J Smith, longtime postmaster, is said to have diverted funds with a systematic method since she took office in 1894 following her brother A M Marshall's appointment. She is now in U S authorities' hands.
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Ouray
Postutthe
Department
Dallas
Col
Kent Gown
Denver
Myre
Imma J. Smulth
Hom
Mra. Smith
A. M Marshall
Ed Durbar
Smith
Death by Long Skirts in Elevator Accident at Hotel Ven dome
Society woman, wife of Charles F Ravtinen of Lutton WH, dies at Hotel Vendome after elevator accident caused by tripping on a long skirt. Husband noted her skirt was too long. she laughed and replied style. She fell unconscious and died seven hours later from a broken hip and fractured cheekbone. Travel deals included scattered rail quotes and round trips with limited return dates.
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Boston
Charles F. Ravtinen
Lutton
Profile House Corporation
Hotel Vendome
Bens
Picnic at Lake View Two Weeks From Today
The text mentions a picnic at Lake View scheduled two weeks hence and references various community events. It also notes gatherings at the National Hotel, sporting and social activities, and multiple local personalities and groups attending or hosting functions. The fragmentary layout suggests a bustling Topeka area social scene with speakers, concerts, and civic meetings.
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Marvangh
Sadeekt
Lake View
Gate Mount of Charities
Fo Athletic Park
Baluriuy
Charles Leobded
Humaine
Vlaaudt
Bunday
Richard
Pawinimosii
Beasons
Katiaas
Sacine Poere
National Hotel
Tomile Webb McNall
Gaylard
Nori Mupekwa
Garteld Park
Topeka News Bits From The Summer Season
Local items mix court filings and community life in Topeka. Charles M Foulks seeks majority rights, churches on car lines raise noise concerns, and a colorful tale recalls a young woman learning to drive. Fourth of July plans spark preparations across Kansas towns with public sessions and patriotic events.
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Ataos Fa Hommecks
Charles M. Foulks
Himmel
Tecom
Topeka
Kawa
Purston
Fred
Internal Revenue
Coumberfelt Ruvenie Alamape
Sallie
Sapiurod
Pennsylvania
Hetty Green Must Pay Lawyer Lane Verdict
New York May 18 The action of Smith E Lane to recover for legal services in removing a personalty tax of 28 dollars imposed against Hetty Green for 1900 ended before Judge Fits Gerald with a verdict of 709 dollars in favor of Mr Lane Mrs Green showed little pleasure at the decision Col Franklin Bartlett summarized detailing John M Bowers statement that she was eccentric and not disposed to pay her bills and lacked appreciation of the legal profession
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New York
Smith E. Lane
Hetty Green
Lane
Wash Goods Remnants One-Half Price Stated Here
Wash Goods Remnants offered at half price displayed on center counters. Ginghams Lawns Organdies Swisses P K s Dimities Madras Cloths Linen Covers all at half price. The 10c kind worth 12 ½c I 24c kind worth 15c The 15c kind worth 20c. Values compared with our stock and prevailing prices.
SPEAKS AFTER 15 YEARS A Bucyrus man regains speech after long ailment
H W Wagner a Bucyrus citizen speaks for the first time in 15 years after being afflicted with paralysis that left him mute since 186 he recovered while holding a child. Doctors could not restore speech, but yesterday he spoke with an unnaturally sounding voice, yet as well as ever.
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Columbus
H.W. Wagner
Bucyrus
Labor Roused as Miners Disbandment Criticized
New York labor unions denounce Gen Merriam for ordering the disbandment of miners in Coeur d Alene and seek action from the war department. They call for investigations, withdrawal of the edict, and possible court martial, with plans for a national labor leaders conference and heightened protest.
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New York
Central
Pedtcated Labor Union
Merriam
Hindo
War Department
General Federated Union of New York
Ainst
Ida
Harris
International Cigarmakers' Union
McKinley
George Warner
New York City
Internaonal Machinists Union
Rubin
Walters’ Union
Kelly
Theatercnt Protective Union
Larrabee Opposes McKinley Expansion Plan
Former Iowa governor William Larrabee denounces expansion, calling the Philippines unsuitable for colonization. He lectures at the state university in Towee on political science and argues the islands would cost about 350 million dollars yearly to maintain, suggesting the peace commission should have handed them back to Spain.
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Larrabee
Iowa
Town City
William Larrabee
State University of Towpee
Philippines
Peace Commission
Spain
Pekin May to Russia rail link fears shake China
The demand for a new Pekin to Manchuria rail concession alarms officials. Dowager empress and chiefs discuss a Kirin or Mukden to Pekin line via Shohol. Germans and Japanese doubt the move, while Chinese leaders seek British support and aid.
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May
Russia
Manchuria
Tno
Kirin
Muken
Pektin
Shohol
Opposition to Britain in Kow Loon area grows
May 15 Hong Kong reports renewed native opposition to Paritish occupation of Kow Loon opposite Hong Kong. About 0 Hong Kong regiment men with machine guns depart in calm. volunteers warned for emergencies. Gunboat Swift and three other ships with 500 men head to sea under orders as unrest spills into hinterland with Chinese troops dispatched.
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Hong Kong
Kow Loon
Hong Kong Regiment
Machine Sung
Gritigh
Swift
Tese Ware
Princess Salm-Salm Attends Veteran Parade in Curkaruhe
A small crowd welcomes Princess Salm-Salm and her entourage to Curkaruhe Germany. Eighth Army veterans receive battle flags from The Bleaker Veterans Association. Carl Schurz and Major S. H. Byers attend and read poems. toasts honor the princess and General Roosevelt. Banquet follows with toasts to the president, governor, and the princess.
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Curkaruhe
Germany
Order of the Iron Criss
San Carlos
Newark
Carl Schurz
HM. Byers
Des Moines
Georgia
Hoosevelt
Salm-Salim
Hutchinson Salt Firms Consolidate Amid Trust Pressure
On May 15 Hutchinson Salt company and Kansas Salt company announced a united consolidation. Observers say the move reflects trust influence and a Michigan salt combine aiming to dominate Kansas mines, though officials offer limited comment on the merger details.
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Hutchinson Salt Industries
Hutchinson
Hutchinson Salt Company
Kansas Salt Company
Michigan Salt
Kansas
Extra Session Called by Gov Roosevelt in Albany
Gov. Roosevelt orders an extra session of the state legislature to revise the recent corporate franchise tax law. The special session will convene in Albany on May 22.
Columbus Ohio and Return Tickets on sale June 1
Omited June 16 on account National Medical association. See T. L. King, agent, for particulars. Fare listed as $22.00 via the Santa Fe line.
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Santa Fe
National Medical Association
T. L. King
National Baptist Societies Anniversary in Portland 1899
One fare plus two dollars for round trip via Pacific. Dates for sale and tickets listed. Call FR Lewis city ticket agent or J C Fulton depot agent for details.
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National Baptist Societies
Portland
Ore
Via Pacific
Mits
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J. C. Fulton
Kate Sprague's Dairy Auction At Edgewood
Edgewood home of the late Chief Justice Chase, later owned by his daughter Mrs. Kate Chase Sprague, will be sold at auction Tuesday to satisfy claims near 50 000. Trustees who bought back the property three years ago fear a realization between 125 000 and 150 000 is possible.
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Washington
Edgewood
Chase
Kate Chase Sprague
Bowling Starts in Topeka Athletic Club Duck Pin Tourney
Six club teams Sunflowers None Such Topekas All Stars Santa Fes and High Rollers compete in a duck pin tournament at Topeka Athletic. First game Tuesday night Santa Fes vs Sunflowers. Schedule lists matches from May 16 to June 16 with multiple pairings and tentative prize for top team.
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Topeka Athletic Asso
Sunflowers
Topekas
All Stars
Santa Fes
High Rollers
Topekans
Santa Pes
Prisoners by Smallpox Trapped at Kankakee Quarry
In Kankakee Alabama on May 15 nearly 100 Sinclair Construction workers at the Wilnus Central ballast quarries are quarantined after one man contracts smallpox. The sick man is a recent Tennessee import. exposure has affected most others, many Greeks and Negroes. An armed guard protects the 31 acre pit.
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Kankakee
Sinclair Construction Company
Wilnus Central
Bel
Oen Negro
Tennesse
I Loon Board of Health
Biz
Rockefeller's Manager Commit Suicide at Rockefeller Estate
George D. Scott, two year manager of John D. Rockefeller's Tarrytown estate, killed himself today. He shot the right ear, the bullet passed through his head, dying instantly. Scott had complained of brain irritation after a trolley accident in Cleveland four years earlier.
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New York
George D. Scott
Tarrytown
John D. Rockefeller
Scott
Cleveland
Salineville Cavern Threatens Salineville Village
An extensive cavern near Salineville endangers a large portion of the village perched over coal mines. Several buildings are at risk of collapse as the ground continues settling. The first collapse produced a three foot void and the hill side keeps subsiding prompting residents to prepare to move.
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East Liverpool
Salineville
Cheap Excursion Rates to Roanoke and Denver
Cheap excursion fares advertised by the Rock Island Route offer round trips from St. Louis to Roanoke Virginia at one fare with travel May 16 19 20 22 and return by June 04 final. Also advertised are round trips to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo at 14 dollars with final return June 7. Details provided by J M Chestrough and J T Foley through the Missouri affiliate offices.
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Vandalia
Pennsylvanis
Gereman Baptist Brethren
Hoanoke
Uckets
St. Louis
J. M. Chestrough
el Louis
J. T. Foley
T. PA
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Moa
Rock Island
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Kansas
St Joseph
Burlington
Butte
Spokase
Se_vttle
Puget Sound
Hartington
Montana
Kanese City
St. Joseph
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