Czar McNall Weighs Gov Race And Insurance Post
Webb McNall, ex superintendent of Insurance of Kansas, known as The Czar, hints at possible run for governor or superintendent of insurance. He criticizes Governor Stanley and insurance examiners, discusses party fusion, trusts, and policy aims while declaring he will wait and see before deciding his candidacy.
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Insurante
Kansas
Bie
Cear
Bret
Metallic Nin
Gaylord
Smith County
Beeakfan
Senio Topel
Stanley
Trim
Evinls
Supernor
Insurance
Mr. McNall
Hnlin
McNair
Siovernor Stanley
Miso
McNall
Policics
Hhe Jetter
Stan~ Dey Unit Church
Senator Hatley
Thos
Burane
de Iso
Stanier
Isurance
Clarkson
Church
Mayor Van Wyck to Testify Before Mazet Commission
New York May 16 The Mazet investigative committee resumed sessions with Mayor Robert A Van Wyck and department heads present. He denied consulting with Richard Croker on city matters and challenged questions about Croker's influence while praising department efficiency and fireproofing of buildings.
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New York
van Wyck
Resistature
Biondex
Robert A Vanwyck
Srit News
Assembly Abmrmities
Flexis
Michard Croker
Chodor
John E. Carroll
Croker
Moss
VanWyck
Tamingay
Greater
Ma Croker
Mr. Mesa
Wurndy
Manize Boe
Fonthiry
Ule
Senator Platt
Marshall Band to Guard Godfrey Visit at Topeka
Dan Godfrey’s British Guards band to perform at Garfield Park as Marshall’s orchestra travels by special train via Lawrence to Topeka on Monday June 5. Event includes a parade through Topeka streets and a joint arrival with ten bands.
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Tupi
Lawrence
Topeka
Godard to Attend Chicago Conference on Trusts in June
Attorney General Godard plans to join Ralph M. Ensley in Chicago on June 4 1059 to discuss trusts and their impact on industrial commercial labor and transportation. The gathering aims to spark thorough investigation and practical steps toward solutions.
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Godard Hies
Ralph M. Ensley
Chicago Civic Federation
Chicago
Mrr
Godant
Eassey
Sarv
Labor Statistics From Commissioner Johnson in Kansas
W L A Johnson secretary of the State Society of Labor compiles statistics for an annual report. It covers earnings and rent costs for Kansas barbers railroad brakemen and homeowners. Findings include home ownership rates rent shares and average savings and living costs for owners and renters.
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Johnson
Kansas
W. L. A. Johnson
State Society of Labor
Karais
Phoenix Assurance Company Admitted to Do Business in Kansas
The Phoenix Assurance Company of London has been admitted to operate in Kansas by the state Insurance Department. It filed the necessary application but failed to remit the 4 percent gross premium tax and the 3 percent firemen's fund tax. A.D. Powning, New York manager, addressed the issue and sent a payment of 70.38 dollars for the 4 percent tax on premiums and 18.61 dollars for the firemen's fund.
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Phoenix Assurance Com
London
Kansas Insurame Department
A.D. Powning
New York
Stanley to judge Obeveurage in sasuraays case
Collins was murdered and his heir 60, John Heirs Collins, later arrested and convicted for the crime. The arrest followed a reward offer of one hundred and fifty dollars for the criminal’s apprehension. Sheriff Cook and Detective Deli Harbaugh claim the reward and seek payment through the governor’s office. Governor Stanley will hear both sides at 1 o'clock Wednesday morning.
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Sasuraays
Collins
John Heirs
Cook
Deli Harbaugh
Stanley
Opinion Says City School Superintendents Are Entitled to Per Diem
Attorney General Goelard ruled that the superintendent of city schools employed by the new board of education is not a city officer under the law. The opinion answers a question from Rudigor Cole about per diem eligibility for SONG Nees JW and Spindler at a work or student-related meeting. Three members of the textbook committee are city superintendents, and the auditor has approved their per diem claims.
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Goelard
New Board of Elocation
Godard
Fire Damages Home Despite High Wind at 422 Taylor Street
Alarmed fire crews fought a blaze at 1 2 422 Taylor Street occupied by Pred Curt S08. High winds could have caused total loss but only kitchen burned. smoke and water damage raised losses to about 300 dollars insured. House owned by Judge T Clark. origin unknown. Dixie arrives in New York May 16 for inspection and to depart Liberty Island for the quartermaster's department.
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Hin UK
Taylor Street
3. T Clark
Dixis
New York
Dixie Wich
Liberty Island
Emporia smallpox scare staged by Dan Dryer parade
The Emporia Gazette describes Dan Dryer driving a pullee wagon through east Emporia with a smallpox patient, rattling bells and shouting smallpox to alarm crowds on Exchange and Normalville. Mayor Morse condemns the stunt and says he would fire Dryer if possible, while the town reacts with fear and humor.
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A. Whites
Emporia
Alte
Sixth Avenue
Dan Dryer
Dan
Katy
Exchange Street
Normalville
Pest House
Golmge
Stain Street
Pith
Sixth Avenues
Mr. Dryer
Morse
Thut Dryer
Pythian Ladies Host Informal Reception for Visiting Members
Rathbone Judges Noe 2 and 68 of Topeka held an informal reception Monday night in the Throop parlors for visiting members. The large parlor and hall filled as panel Witt telig served punch. William Fousier presided and served the beverage as Mre J. West and others organized the reception committee from Nos. 2 and 68 with several ladies assisting.
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Rathbone Judges Noe
Topeka
J. West
Sol Welw
Ani Mex Jacobsritt
Trunk Watson
Sian
Wm. Speilman
Austrian ex-prime minister Count Bedesi faces ruin over losses
Vienna dispatches report former Austrian prime minister Count Bedesi, allied with a Polish Italian family, attempted suicide after heavy losses on the race track. Once cabinet head in 1595, his ministry fell on November 25, 107. His wealth is estimated at 2.3 million dollars.
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London
Vienna
Count Bedesi
Austria
Count Bade
Eames
Poland
Cracow
Radeni
Steparacki’s Blue Rose Impresses in Vienna May Show
Johann Steparacki of the Reseanik district known as The Valley of Roses in Bugaria announces a blue rose that is said to be perfect in color and shape after years of hue experiments. He denies chemical treatment and will not reveal the cultivation secret.
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Vienna
Johann Steparacki
Reseanik
the Valley of Roses
Bugaria
Steparacki
Conference at Capetown Set for Talks by Dom Paul and Allies
A dispatch from Cape Town reports a planned conference involving Dom Paul, British representatives, and officials including Krieger and Sir Timer Mirrwr. The talks aim to address grievances of the Quimiders in the Trans Vaal. An arrangement for a conference in Cape Town is likely.
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Dom Paul
Lonian
Daily Mall
Cape Town
Krieger
Res
Habis
Timer Mirrwr
Cape Colegamet
Feritien
South Afri
United Action Discussed for Antitrust Law Meeting
Governor Sayers announced after adjournment he will write to governors and attorneys general asking for a meeting to craft an effective antitrust law to be presented to all legislatures. He also urges passage of a law at the current session.
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Houston
Tex
Sayers
L A W Meets Fixes Dates For State Circuit Races
The Kansas L A W racing board fixed the state circuit dates at Topeka last night. J P Ollinger chaired with O K Leigh Morris Stevenson and A E Hickerson attending. Topeka hosts the three day state meet this season with riders expected to attend in strong numbers. Ottawa Enmporia Newton Hutchinson McPherson Steuben Suing Council Grove Wamega Topeka Aug 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 26.
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L. A. W. Racing Board
Topeka Athletic Association
J.P. Ollinger
Salina
O. K. Leigh
Hutchinson
Morris Stevenson
Topeka
A. E. Hickerson
J. B. Donegson
McPherson
Suing
Council Grove
Wamega
Effenlt
Fulfi
troubles ahead in war department discussions on Cuban funds
Washington authorities avoid public comment on Cuban fund distribution amid anticipated complaints from senate and Red officers. General Brooke to issue orders and oversee payments while Gomez faces delay claims. a broader shakeup is feared. In Oregon a prominent Iowa county official, Hon John A. Hunter, is shot by neighbor Mrs C R Elliott and dies, then suicide follows amid long standing family feuds. London auctioneer sells Rubens Holy Family painting.
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Washington
War Department
Senande
Red
Sancoe
sitam_ ton Ipsulla
Serinus
Fd Wipiomht
Lostine
Ore
John A. Hunter
Iowa County
C. R. Eliott
Hunters
Elliotts
Tian
Elliott
A Rival to Marconi Ducretet’s New Wireless System
Paris reports M. Ducretet the Eiffel tower engineer claims a wireless telegraphy system that could link Paris and New York requiring poles up to 1000 feet high. Professor Branly doubts but some tests in ocean telegraphy proceed with Lieut. Dissst, under Minister Lockroy eyeing tests for the French war office.
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Marconi
Ducretet
London
Paris
Central News
M. Ducretet
Eiffel Tower
New York
Prof
Branley
University of Paris
Lieut. Dissst
M. Lockroy
Marine
Nancy
Maxeville
War Office
North Topeka Sewer Appraisers Named for Property Values
Mayor Drew appoints McFadden Fred Miller and Edwin Brazier as appraisers to value property in sewer district 1. Council will advertise for bids after the report. Some residents threaten to seek an injunction to block the contract.
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Drew
McFadden
Fred Miller
Edwin Brazier
North Topeka
Divorce Petition Seeks Relief for Belle Jumery Against J E Emery
Mrs Belle Jumery files for divorce from J E Emery narrating they wed in Sherman Texas in 1880. She alleges he mortgaged her property, abandoned her and three children, spent funds, and now earns four dollars daily in Arkansas while refusing support, leaving her worn out by hardship.
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Belle Jumery
Sait
J. E Emery
Sherman
Texas
Emery
Arkansas
Dot
Was Just Queer Insanity Declared In Probate Court
A 21 year old man, Oliver Basking, living with his parents at Twenty fourth and Manson streets, was adjudged insane in probate court. The father testified the son had acted queer for about three years, though not dangerous or violent, while the hearing showed the son sitting on the floor and weeping. His mother comforted him as he maintained a stoic demeanor.
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Oliver Basking
Wheat and cattle markets mixed amid damp grain notes Chicago May
In Chicago May markets wheat opened easy then turned on covering and outside buying amid insect damage reports and sparse cash. July mixed near 7s. Cattle at Kansas City steady to strong with native and Texas steers in demand. receipts around 2,900 head. Market tone cautious as various commodities show uneven gains and futures prices respond to speculative activity.
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Chicago
Wiedge
Minneapolis
Databre
Peli Bs Saraily
Ste- Water
Pe Aa Ae
Emwa
Nee
Ribe
Kansas City
Kapess City
Texas
Sian
Sian: Mative Cows and Tebfers. E2aum
Sint
Gaia Kore
Starkers, Sires Filg SS
Tats
Eran Tabtbans
Rese AG
Market News and Wheat Report From Topeka Board
Foreign markets show weak America trade. grain receivers and shippers report slow demand. Wheat prices fluctuate across futures with May, July and September bids. corn notes and bread futures steady amid weather and harvest forecasts. Arthur Joseph provides market range and tips for quick action as traders assess Russia relations and domestic demand.
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Tae
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Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co
Czar M'Nall
Godfrey
Grand Rapides
Mich
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Panion William Gronnett
Marion
Robert Slaughter
Labor Statistics
J. 5
Callin
Count Badesi
Blue Rose
Capetown
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Harry Hulse
Clarke Dalley
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Oliver Baskins
J. W. Morgan
Hancock Street
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Luther C. Bailey
S. Clifton
West Sixth Avenue
Campbell's
Kansas Avenue
Today’s Market Report
Associated Press
Stats Journal
Onglen Iy
Mosey Market Ark
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England
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Russia
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Joseph
J. Goings
East Schor
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Anaremia
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Arthur Joseph
J.C. Gouge
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Peta
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Loptni
Peoples Gas
Federal Steel
Boek Lata
Atchison Ni
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Sauna
J. C. Goings
Grain and Provisions
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