Leedy Defends Prohibition Enforcement at Hamilton Hall
Governor Leedy faced a packed Hamilton Hall as critics urged tougher enforcement of the prohibitory law. Speakers attacked the state police board, accused officials of ties to corporations, and urged action against Wilkerson and other violators. Annie Diggs and Banater Percer pressed for stronger enforcement and criticized lawmakers for laxity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banater Percer
Annie Diggs
Hamilton Hall
Leedy
Reid
Elkan
Respect
Eristheltiew of
Osteen
Embree
J. H. Larimer
Lesdy
Sovirnor
J. K. Hudson
Tim
Yenline
Miyues
Te Committee
Bryman
Caliaen
Temperanos Union
Willis Greed
Fairtead Cor
Gleed
Clin
Glend
Seneka
Melice
Beard
Comere
Temperance Union
Wilkerson
Tod Wilkerson
Corporations
Topeka Law Enforcement Committee Report on Liquor Law
The Fifteen member temperature committee reports to Topeka citizens and urges united support for enforcing intoxicating liquor laws. It notes county attorney and police commissioners resist swearing out complaints but favors enforcement with public sentiment and funding. requests funds for necessary expenses to back officers.
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Republican Party
Hudson
Deepennaire
Diges
Israel
Kansas
John H. Vincent
Methodist Church
New York
Toeka
Toraka
FA Foster
O. & Elliott
Newland
Ott
Stebbins
HOG
Las Fuer
James A. Troutman
Hamilton Ball
Ashlie
Jetmore
Topske
Topeka
F_ M_ STAHL
Redins
Sugar Crisis Hits European Beet Sugar Industry
Washington reports from consuls in Frankfurt and Ghent describe a crisis in European beet sugar. The May 15 1896 Belgian law failed to stabilize prices, despite rising U S demand, and enabled more beet acreage causing urgent pleas for aid from Belgian workers.
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Washington
Europe
United States
Mann 2
Mann *Aya
Morris
Albany Prohibits Sale of Callroad Tickets by Unauthorized
Albany authorities move to enforce a ban on sale of certain tickets within the state. Only regular agents of designated companies may handle ticket sales, under strict penalties for violations. The action aims to curb unauthorized distribution and protect consumer access to approved channels.
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Lee
Albany
Bisch
Social events in Topeka spotlight lively society
In Topeka and vicinity a string of society happenings unfolds led by Spalding Reading circle at Leth’a hall with a train car theme and a large audience. Luncheon hosts Mrs. GO Wilmarth honors Mrs. Chesney. Stedman club features Reminiscences and poems. German class picnic at Potwin with many students and chaperons. Personal notes report Mrs. Redden’s southern trip, Miss Linn’s Washington feature, and various visits, dances, and club meetings across town.
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Spalding Reading Circle
Leth'a Hall
Bing
Irene Horner
Blanche Joerger
Minnie Wingert
Doyle
Isabel Boyle Sola Gum
Candy
Lorine Kinney
Buelajent
O'Brian Songaloe
Lucia Watt
Ir Swearingen
Horner
Frank Foster
Reese
Swearingen
Iss Madge Johnson
Alice Prescott
Maud Stacey
A. S. Redden
Walter Noble
Kansas City
Ralston Club
O'Clork
Mins Opal le Baron McGauher
B. E
Washington
D. C
K. Rodgers
Last Sun Day
Clemma Linn
Topeka
Tootki
A. W. Tanner
St. Louis
Eclat
Hudson's Hall
Alice Preacott
Rider
Vinewood
Jack Newnan
Fred Gordon
Amy Kearney
Indianapolis
J. W. Bailey
Charles
Excvlior Springs
Ato
Commercial Club
Federation of Clubs
Daly ‘Thompson
Kansas Ciy
Johnson
St. Paul
Minn
The
Dummer
Blanche Johnson
Gitson Neil Stock Company
Metropolitan Theater
Eagle
D. Pylriots
Albert Parker
W.E. Edwards
George Lei
Dire FR. Tuchman
Minneapolis
D. J Greenwald
Mr. Snattinwer
Abolitionist Thorn Dies After Noted Underground Railroads Work
J Williams Thorn a prominent abolitionist died at his Sunbury home aged 61 years after aiding runaway slaves via the Underground Railroad. Once active in North Carolina where he later served in the legislature he faced harsh attacks from southern members during his term.
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Westchester
J. Williams Thorn
Sunbury
Thorn
Dcate
North
Caroline
Train accident leaves nine dead and 35 injured in Germany
A train from Westphalia to Metz derailed between Hillscheim and Grodheim, with nine soldiers killed and 35 injured. The rear car broke away and struck the front portion, causing the fatal crash.
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Cologne
Westphalia
Metz
Hillscheim
Grodheim
Harmful Dependence on Imports Threatens Hindoo Starvation
Washington May 1 The War Department struggles to secure ships to move grain gifts to India under the restrictive act. A key option is using American or other national ships. delays could leave famine victims destitute as early as next month. Congress may be urged to lift the injunction and permit foreign-flag vessels to carry the relief grain.
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Washington
Neey Department
Congress
Rey Lorines
New York
Oscar Wilde Free After Prison Term Ended
London May 1 Oscar Wilde freed from prison after two year sentence for immorality with a companion. He leaves for Paris but plans to return to write, refusing £2 for a prison tale per Pall Mall Gazette report.
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London
Oscar Wide
Taylor
Wes
Wide
Paris
Oscur Wilde
Woman in the Case Ties Sausage Maker to Widowed Heir
Chicago May 13. The Leutgert case on wife murder involves a wealthy widow and English promoter Davey. Davey allegedly arranged a misused bond sale for 300000 dollars with Leutgert, who borrowed 36000 from Minnie Lovory before his downfall. Police allege a well to do widow and Leutgert were involved, with suspicion of undue intimacy and possible transfer of property. County officials face cattle and horse disturbance complaints. stock can be impounded on complaint.
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Lustgert
Chicago
Adolph J. Leutgert
Leutgert
3 W. Davey
Davey
Gald
Chirdaeo
Atgert
Wilarangs
Minn
Penbury
Tris
Stir
Leutim
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An-Inn
State Temperance Union
Hexen
Wickereon
Emimé
Wilkersone
Unio
Ltl Wens
Railroad Corp
Tereare
Thastanis
Chris Tans
Iam
Willams
Mr. Greed
Freight Rate Association
Ty Raln
Supreme Court of the
Aather
James As.Troutman
Troutman
Jimmie
Baec
BMG
Lerliner
Din Golf
Telke
Mite Henderson Wilde
Wilson Keith Sill
Petter
Kansae
Poffer
Sinme
Petfer
Missouri
Texas
State House
Capitol
Anne Lo Liggs
Ing
State
Temperance Dhion
Hight
Meither
Hud
Son
Aubumer
Roy
State Board of Railroad
Proutchan
Suyernot
Hapda 1
Major Hudson
Ww. Lezpr
Castoria
Actu
GO. Wilmarth
Binds Chesney
Ich
John Sargent
M. Atwood
A. M. Cullah
Stedman Club
W. H. Bradbury
W. H. To
Downing
Lauri N. Case
Girard
Potwin
Ternoon
Grace McClure
Mary Mediffin
Pearl Burdge
Elisabeth Gregory
Molite Ma~ Giu
Mevd van Houten
Ruth Trapp
Edith Niles
Ada Pulley
Katherine Graves
Maud Scheever
Mabel Chambers
Anna Walgren
Mamie Smith
Baaie Downing
Nell’ Chambers
Dollie ‘Tilford
Elma Irelan
Lee Redden
Lulu McKee
Messrs
Carl Lawin
Hold Perkins
Aaron Hadley
Kay Wardall
Max Wardall
Frank Smith
Pam Sweat
Herbert Robinson
Terence Montgomery
Mra Doran
Mrs. Scheever
Sadie Atchison
Leavenworth
W. J. Black
Nellie Potter
C. A. Fellows
Wamero
West Side
Cjnete
Glenie
Susie Moore
Lawrence Im Vistine
Margaret Witt
Alda Coughlan
Bethany
Tobieht
James ©. Hateson
W. C. Tayman
Avrey Turner
Trutchinson
Stonehill
A. Newman
Irene McNeill
Nelle Potter
Atchison
Frances B. Brandt
L.A Fisher
Hur
Walnut Grove
Kan
W. H. Reedman
Oklahoma
George Wheat
Jessie Jenner
St. Marys
Will Whitton
Alderson
Portsmouth
Mtadge Johhson
Zailross Dissstes
Oscar Wilde
Paria
Uwe
Cattie
Horske
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