Transforming Convicts Into Citizens Under Brockway Plan
The Kansas session features Z R Brockway of the New York reformatory detailing humane reform methods. He describes education, physical care, and industrial trades aimed at turning inmates into productive, law abiding citizens despite skeptical reception from attendees.
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O. i
New York State Reformatory & Shaira
N.Y
Areuad
Brookway
New York
Valle
Brockway
HrockWay
Frockway
Neuenierorgh
Mast
Shep
Meni
Stanley
Toome
Bnt
Hackmar
Nate
Kansas
State Association of Charities and Gurren
Reform Talks on Jail System and Detention Practices
A discussion fiercely critiques the present jail system urging abolition of detention and proposing humane, at home reporting for first offenders. Speakers note overcrowding, poor lighting, vermin, and unsanitary conditions, with Colorado’s model of weekly judge reporting as a potential alternative.
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Edward Fredenhagen
Blackmar
Colorado
Pires
Kensan
Edwin Snyder
Kansas
Walleye
Snyder
Leavenworth
Jairs
Messihy
Cir Blackmar
Digest on regulatory structure for agriculture and warehouses
Washington November 15 The Industrial commission prepares a digest on state laws governing agriculture boards and commissioners, farmers institutes and related agencies. It notes varied forms from state boards to departments and bureaus with elected and appointed members, ex officio members, and salaried executives. The digest also cites grain inspection and warehouse regulation and the common standard set by Minnesota design, plus officer selection by governor or society delegates. Fort Scott Must Pay. Fort Scott Kansas November 15 A federal court judgment orders Fort Scott to pay W G Eads 4700 dollars for commissions tied to securing possession of 60000 dollars in outstanding items.
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Washington
Industrial Commission
Bureau of Agriculture
Commissioner of Agriculture
Bureau of Agriculture and Immigration
Taboe
Induates
Bureau of Agriculture Statistics and Mines
South
Maine
North Dakota
Pennsylania
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Board of Agriculture
State Agricultural Society
Utah
Deseret Agricultural and Manufacturing Society
State Boards of Agriculture
State Agricultural College
Noy
State Board
New Jersey
Agricultural and
State
Robert Christy
Washington Bar
Mtrie
Tifmiolt
Senate
Otter
Fort Scott
Kas
Fort Scot
W. G. Eads
Kansas
Eads
Robbers Frustrated at Almena Bank Attempt
Nov 15 at Almena a robbery of the Merchants Bank failed. Director J Dyatt slept in the bank and was awakened by activity. Robbers fled after a brick was hurled through a window and shots fired. A broken tool house and a dark lantern were found at sunrise.
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Almens
Rus
Merchants' Ate Bank
Almena
J. Dyalt
Ume
Mr. Dyatt
sWieyling
Tie Brick
Tagis
Lone Texan Identified as Kilpatrick in Death Case
A telegram to Chief of Detectives Desmond reports the Picture of Kilpatrick held at the Four Courts matches Ben Kilpatrick alias The Lone Texan, wanted for murder in Texas. Kilpatrick’s escape at Sonora last April is cited, with Leura Bullos noted as well known in the area. Additional stolen bank bills from Helen Montana are circulating in San Diego.
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St Loos
Desmond Fom
Coucho County
Texas
Longbaugh
Four Courts
Kilpatrick
Republic
San Angelo
Desmond
Ben Kilpatrick
Sonora
Bill Carver
Leura Bulllos
Helen
San Diego
Paint Rock
Sheriff House
Ballast Burn Inquiry Near Rock Island Tracks
Fred Greaves of St Marys Kansas with six men explores a location to burn gumbo for railroad ballast. He heads the American Ballast company of Chicago and aims to secure rights on the Ferguson tract land for a long term contract, potentially employing 25 workers for up to two years.
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Wellington
Kar
Fred Greaves
St. Marys
Kaw
American Ballast Company
Uhicags
Rock Island
W. Ferguson
Greaves
Low's First: Rives Named Corporation Counsel in New City Government
New York announces George L. Rives has accepted the post of corporation counsel in the new city government. Rives, a veteran official, previously served as secretary of state under Cleveland and led a charter revision commission. He is a trustee of the New York Public Library and Columbia University, and a member of the New York Rapid Transit Company.
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New York
Mavor-elee
Seth Low
George L. Rives
New
Low
Hives
Cleveland
Hoosewelt
Greater New York
New York Rapid “Transit Company
New York Public Library
Columbia’ University
Storm Toll Rising as Coast Gale Wrecks Ships
A fierce gale along the coast from St. John, N F reports multiple fishermen feared dead. Wrecked steamers on the Cape Race peninsula have hulls broken and cargoes washed away. One worker on the Vera wreck is killed by a stone blown from a cliff, while another man dies from exposure crossing from wrecks to his home.
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St. Johna
N. F
Cape Race
Prize fight bulletin canceled due to late hour
The State Journal will not issue prize fight bulletins tonight owing to lateness. The Jeffries Rubin contest is set for 9 15 in San Francisco with preliminary bouts to start earlier, and officials say the ring may be hoisted near 10 o clock. Midnight in Topeka and Vancouver time zones render coverage impractical. A police matter is noted in the Glagate massing incident.
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State Journal
San Francisco
Holepfer
Topeka
Dined With the President in Washington Dinner Guests
Washington likely hosted August Belmont and Rev. Dr. Lyman Abbott of New York as dinner guests of President ioose velit last night. Temperatures for large cities listed include Minneapolis 20 and Cincinnati 30 with scattered readings in St. Louis.
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Washington, Nevis
August Belmont
Lyman Abbott
New York
Ioosevelit
Ana Plashington
Misneapolia
Cincinnati
Defendant Completes His Story in Wife's Death Trial
Ophaloosa, November 15. The cross examination of W H Kinsmire charged with his wife's murder closed Thursday afternoon. He spoke clearly but erred on minor details under questioning. Witnesses described hangings and medical views differed on marks and cause of death, with the defense sharpening impeachment questions as Judge Gephart maintained strict rulings. Doctor England testified about hangings with and without neck marks as cross examination explored medical opinions.
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Ophaloosa
Katy
W. H. Kinsmire
B. Waleh
H. B. Welch
Garele
Joe Stach
Stach
Horst
Carrie
Inter T
Texas
Hayden
Gephart
England
Valley Falls
Kan
A. DB
Welch
Cold Wave in Kansas Prompts Odd Forecast
Observed temperatures fall from 8 to 4 as a questionable barometer drifts from Alberta. Jennings reports frigid conditions, with winds from the northwest and a seasonal forecast calling for fair skies, possible warmth by Saturday, and a note that November has been unusually mild by bureau standards.
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Jennings’ Observatory
Jennings
Alberta
Kansas
Senta Fe
Winnipes
Weather Bureau
Terrible Tragedy In Marion A. B. Dance shoots wife then poisons self
A. B. Dance, a farmer five miles north of Marion Kansas, shot and fatally wounded his wife and then attempted suicide by poison. Three young children witnessed the crime and found the parents lying near death. Dance lies unconscious and is not expected to survive.
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Kansas City
Marion
Kus
Dance
General Hall Retired and Two Brigadier General Promotions
Washington November 15 Brigadier General Robert H Hall retired by operation of law age Roosevelt will promote two army officers to brigadier general The other vacancy came from Brigadier General Henry Merriam separate note on preliminary examination of W C Johnson charged with murder of Detective Montgomery Johnson’s alibi challenged by relatives witnesses placed him near the crime scene tracks show mud evidence ticket to Bliss Oklahoma perforated and sold after the murder pensions for Kansans announced with multiple names Weather forecast for Kansas fair tonight and Saturday with variable winds
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Washington
Robert H. Hall
Hall
Roosevelt
Henry ©. Merriam
Montgomery
Winfield
Rus
W. C. Johnson
Montgomers
Webb
Johnson
Johnson Hin
Bliss
Okla
Tax on Beer and Whisky in Philippine Islands Debate
The internal revenue commissioner argues beer whisky and other goods of domestic manufacture are taxed when exported to foreign territory, making the Philippines foreign for tax purposes under certain rulings. If upheld exporters may recover taxes paid and shipments to the islands taxed locally.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Bay Keedered
Derinion
United States
Philippines
Afty
United States Supreme Court
Move on Mexico plan to control Mexican dairy business
A Topeka group led by A B Hulett forms a company to establish dairies and a creamery system in Mexico with the aim of dominating the nation’s dairy industry. Cattlemen in Topeka finance the scheme as Hulett and partners push to ship stock and cattle into Mexico amid opposition and rumors of connections to Continental Creamery leadership.
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A. B. Hulett
Mexico
Topeka
Ula City
Ameriona
Seudry
Hulett
Mik
J. Nissing
Creary
E Hite
Pier
Nistley
Hubett
Mikesell Stays, No Pardon for Man Who Aimed to Save Wife
Governor Stanley denied clemency for Fort Scott resident Mikesell who argued his prison sentence was needed to rescue his wife. The governor granted a parole to John Bell from Woodson County for manslaughter but refused broader mercy.
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Stanley
Torand
Parnie Af & HL
Mikesell
Fort Scott
John Bell
Woodson County
Hou
Teoold
Stanker Pardjed Bice
Joseph Waste Wella
Joast_ Ware
Land Appraisal Figures in Searsry County Probate
Probate Judge Pagan notes appraisers valuing Mire Allan fella estate land at 4 30 cents per acre. The 2,250 acre tract, belonging to the Helle estate, is listed with Drniwrs place valuation at 349 and quarter per acre. Buyers may purchase at four thirds of appraised value, about 28 cents per acre.
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Pagan
Searsry
Helle
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Z. R. Brockway
GOV. Stanley Speaks
Saya
Kansas Association of Charities and Corrections
Myns
Vay
Loy
Frank W. Blackmar
The
Kansas Ammudla ‘Charities and Corrections
Illinois
Boards of Agriculture and Farmers’ Lestitutes
Almena Bank
Geo. L. Rives
Dawson
Vencouver
J. Teotrenmont
Tegleter
Kinsmire
Defendant
Farmer
Marion County
Gen. Hall
Andrew Fanon
Burlington
War Nell
Greenleaf
John Gurthy
David Culuel Gilpin
Port Dodie
le Leuven
George Lou
David Mutter
Weir Cy'é Setcoes
Cena
Aieaes
Summersault
Internal Revenue Rovers
Philippine Islands
Creamery Company
Solis
Roxrney County
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