State Officials Inspect Gilsonite Pavement Walk
State officers led by Secretary Clark and Attorney General Godard toured grounds near the Capitol to inspect asphalt and curb works on the Gilsonite pavement. They noted misaligned curbing, patched areas, and wear from wagon traffic, discussed fixes, and planned a meeting to address the damage.
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Coxey
Tenth
Harrison
Executive Council
Godard
Clark
Cole
Fillmer
Stanley Han Kone
Wichita Te
Milleghter
Nelson Wan
Lext Tae
Caipratriciieiente
Conineil
Richard Morey
Cusonics Company
Kansas
Glanes
Marey
Mer
Cyle
Mer Clark
Mr Clark
Morey
Atr. Grimes
Mr. Mure
Mr. Grimes
Mover
Be. Cole
Grimes
Mr Morey
State House
Mr. Cole
Cote
Pisel
Mr. Godard
Ole
General
Seth
Torldy
Godard Sprioge
Jackson Street
Capitol
Attorney general walks with umbrella after tense scene
The attorney general swung his umbrella as he walked past officers and a Journal reporter who argued over a ball game between the static house and newspaper teams. The pavement question faded as the 6 o'clock whistle blew and the council adjourned, set to meet today.
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Journal
State Board of Equalization to Hear Grievances
State Auditor George E. Cole, noted for early rail road assessment work, prepares for the July meeting of the state board of equalization. The board includes the auditor, treasurer, and secretary of state, who also serve as assessors, making reversals unlikely.
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George E. Cole
State Board of Equalization
Essecsora
Mie Board of
Amessora
Board of
Equalimtion
Jointist Seeks Pardon for Melvern Prohibition Case
Imruna, jailed for three months for violating Melvern prohibition, seeks a pardon from Governor Stanley. He alleges county attorney urged him to start a joint and promised no prosecution. he was arrested, tried, and convicted. Judge Willam Thomson recommends the pardon, supported by C. M. Warner, Melvern businessman.
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Frog Imruna
London
Melvern
Stanley
Trurtnd
Dearind
Willam Thomson
C. M. Warmer
Hornaday Letter Sends Governor’s Joking Dilemma
Governor Stanley received a poorly read letter from eastern Kansas endorsing a friend for a position at a state institution. Clerks deciphered little, so the governor sent it to Grant Hornaday, chair of the charitable board, for careful review as a joke about Hornaday’s unreadable content.
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Stanley
Kansas
Grant Hornaday
Board of
Charttivas
Hornaday
Not A Political Move 2t Nex Onrn Chareru
Kansas railroad assessors allegedly raised property valuations. George Cole counters that railroads themselves caused the rise, attributing the increase to more rolling stock and expanding shipping needs. Companies reportedly reported the higher assessment as in past years.
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Anil Aaseckid
Want Bussey Pardoned by Jos Pirm Stands by Rep Sent
Daniel B. Fuller, writing on Richardson-Roberts-Byrne Wholesale Dry Goods letterhead, urges Governor Stanley to commute Ed Hussry's sentence from five years to two for enticing a young girl away from Cor Tey County. Fuller argues a pardon would let Hussry work and be free by autumn. otherwise he would wait until early next year for a job. The governor has not replied.
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Daniel B. Fuller
Richardson-Roberts-Byrne
St. Joseph
Stanley
Ed Hussry
Cor Tey
Topeka Grocers Seek Action on Deadbeat Problem
The Topeka Retail Grocers association asks Governor Stanley whether he would employ a man who refuses to pay debts for the state or for himself. The governor replies that he despises such a deadbeat and rejects the notion. Similar letters have also been sent to other state officers and to corporations.
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Topeka Retail Grocers Association
Stanley
Growers’ Association
Topeka
Five Unfortunate Children Befriended by State Auditor Cole
State Auditor Cole shows concern for five orphans at the state home after fireman Louis Lovelady’s death. He aims to place the children in the state soldiers’ orphans’ home at Atchison and seeks a conditional pardon for John D. Welch, who is in Leavenworth for robbery. Governor Stanley gains a new appointment to the State Historical Society committee. Farmers in Sedgwick County plan to hold back old wheat to push prices higher.
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Cole
Louis Lovelady
Nee Withe
Orphars
Atchison
John D. Welch
Leavenworth
Stanley
Ween
Thys
Welch
Mrs Bromich Denies Allegations in Divorce Case
Mrs Susie Bromich the plaintiff in the Bromich divorce case in district court denies her husband’s claims of misconduct and large bills. She says he even stole a grocery order and left her with nothing to cook for herself and their baby. Her attorney Mrs Lucia Case notes the papers were drafted a week prior and that she urged reconciliation.
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Susie Brommen
District Court
Kromieh
Lucia
Case
Mitt Bromich
Ghost of a railroad in federal foreclosure case
In federal court Judge Hook entered a decree of foreclosure against the Lawrence and Emporia railroad and named Hirans P. Dillon as special master to oversee the line. The suit by trustees Jon a T. Dilton and Pewr Wyckot against bondholders reveals a project once planned to connect the Union Pacific with Osage county coal interests, running 31 miles from Lawrence to Carbon Dale at $15,000 per mile, but the venture never succeeded and the right of way is now overgrown with weeds and neglected rails.
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Judge Hook
Lawrence & Emporia Railroad
Hirans PF. Dillon
Jona T. Dilton
Pewr Wyckot
Emporial
Lawrence Railroad
Union Pacific
Osage County
Lawrence
Carbondale
Abandoned Road Reverts to Special Master on Railbed Sale
Ten years of unprofitable operation left the line as a vanished venture. The route fell to receivers, who could not be forced to operate by federal court. Track and rails decayed and were removed, left piled along the right of way as the special master takes control.
Memory of Guilford Gage Honored in Topeka Funeral
The memory of Guilford G. Gage lives on as his body rests in Topeka cemetery after a long funeral procession. Lincoln post and Lodge No 1 AF and AM led the rites at his Fourth and Van Buren home, with Ad Astra quartet and Rev J T McParland officiating. Survivors and city mourners filled the home as flags, silk plush casket trim, and roses honored a life of generosity and charity.
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Topeka
Lincoln Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Gage
Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Gaxe
Tate
Fourth
van Buren Streets
Ad Astra
James Moore
H. L. Shirer
Warry Overholt
William Shaver
Hov
Guilford Dee
Grand Army
Foven
Masons
G. Alr
Mr. Gage
Mr. Gagi
al Topeka
Topeka Police Find ElevenYearOld Boy In Drunken Wagon
In Topeka a midnight incident ends with Officer Pavey finding an 11 year old boy asleep in a homemade two wheeled wagon hitched to a dog. The boy, named Lewis Wilbert, could not walk and was intoxicated after drinking given by a white man. He was taken to the police station, charged with insensibility, then lectured by Judge Guy and fined $4 to work off on a rock pile.
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Parkdale
Sal
Lewis Wilbert
Judge Guy
Stand Collapses During Malden Parade Viewing
A private viewing stand at the corner of Washington and Florence streets in Malden collapsed during a 250th town anniversary parade. Several occupants, including Massachusetts legislators and guests, suffered injuries. Notable injuries: Rep Harwell of Rockland arm fracture, Rep Chase of Marlboro arm crush, Charles Balcom Marlboro ankle sprain, William Brigham Marlboro wrist fracture, and King of Marlboro cap injury. Dozens more sustained minor injuries.
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Malden
Mass
Washington
Florence Streets
Massachusetts
Harwell
Rockland
Chase
Marlboro
Charles Balcom
William Brigham
W HH
King of
Washington cabinet discusses Otis report and Cuban ship flag issue
In a May cabinet session General Otis’s detailed Philippines operations report through April 1 was read and deemed satisfactory. it will be made public. Secretary Alger will release it this afternoon. The Cuban shipping flag question was referred to Secretary Gage after discussing relief for trade and recognition limits. The debate noted the injustice to Cuban shipowners under the current non existent flag system. Secretary Gage will consult the Navigation Bureau for a possible solution. Also a note on rheumatic pain and Chamberlain's Pain Hem will be offered as a remedy, with sale noted by druggists.
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Washington
Otis
Philippines
Alger
Gaxe
Gage
Fise
Bureau of Navigation
Market Report from Chicago May Day Mixed Wheat and Cattle Activity
The Chicago market opened steady amid revived cash demand with mixed signals in wheat and corn as traders weigh weather effects. Cattle and hogs show steady to strong movements with receipts and shipments varying. sugar and money markets reveal typical May fluctuations in commodities and finance while crops suffer from excessive rain and cold.
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Bear
Ifiston Ls Considerabin
Wong
Iitiye
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Duluth
Eeie
Baube
May, Inc
Heese
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Nsas City
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Alin Tial
Kaunas
Cate Amicana
Neasela
AMG
Iellatz
Reno
Harvey
Tj Kansas
Taio
Busiele
Aviix Tday
Namires
Misumatel
Hieher
Sy Igmand Foe
Han ‘Francisca
Damaks
Amit Burs
Tr Louie
Seth
Lathan
Lowe
Bae Whiges Gils
New York
Corerakes Tralstroetis
Hoskths
de Grenyet
Lainom
Europe
Decreanet
Feaer Ware
Rochender
Rei
Jules
Don’t Miss It. Trimmed Sailor Hats and Floral Goods On Sale
Bold advertisement touts trimmed Mexican sombreros, large clusters of roses and daisies, grasses and foliage, plus 1,000 white and mixed sailor hats. Prices from 39 to 50 cents, all bought wholesale at 50 cents on the dollar. Store urges quick purchases from the wholesale house.
Troup's Enterprise Leads TV Millinery at 521 Kansas Ave
Local listing shows Troup's Enterprise at 521 Kansas Avenue promoting Leaders TV Millinery. The item mixes weather notes, market terms, and scattered market quotes, reflecting a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper style with varied commodities including wheat, corn, and livestock prices alongside the advertised business.
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Troup
Leaders TV Millinery
Kansas Avenue
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