Jamison payroll probe ties state funds to forgery claims
State auditor details discrepancies in Senate payroll vouchers linked to Samuel Jamison. Warrant history shows multiple $20 to $30 payments drawn across several days with contested endorsements. Officials cite investigation into alleged misappropriation and trace attempts to mask true pay records while naming numerous clerks and officials from Topeka to Clay and Trego counties.
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Samuel Jamison
Mate Treasury
Iver
Kansas City
Kan
Kal Nt Finn
John W. Radford
Topeka
Eaid the Hen
Jamison
Jamireh
Iml
Wellshaw Phra
Mnife
Senate
Bena
George H. Pullington
Clay County
Han
Clayton Hullingston
Pullluxtos
Mes
Fullington
Thane
Senator Wallington
Ritter A A Mystery
The article reports confusion over the identity of Ritter connected to a $120 warrant and mentions State Auditor Wells and Marion Representative C. C. Billoge. It notes uncertain recollections about a person named Tttar and details about a committee probes and possible links to the snedasiig committee.
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B Ritter
Islephone
C. C. Billoge
Marion
Imitoxs
Auditor Wells
Bat
Char
Ritter
Cider Smith Forecast Teases Thanksgiving Weather
Cider Smith teased a forecast predicting a south to northwest wind, improving mood, and possible stormy weather before Thanksgiving. The blunt wording hints at unsettled conditions with a later improvement.
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Cider Smith
King on the Hunt for Judicial Appointment Details
Marion county attorney King Jealously reviews 1307 and 1910 legislature vouchers to trace J. T. Dickerson’s rise to clerkship and Wheeler’s role in Dickerson’s judge appointment, seeking current aims for the contested Eighth Judicial District post.
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Fld. King
Marion County
Eighth Judicial District
J.T. Dickerson
Marion
O. L. Moore
Abitane
J. T. Dickerson
Senator Battey
Florence
Wherler
New Police Chief Faces Mixed Reactions and Events
Police notes describe a cautious start under the new chief as booze sales persist with same brands and trends. Officer Hutton hits another home run arresting William Gay after a chase through Kansas Avenue, with a search of a crowd at a negro hall and a wagon ride to Southeast Topeka. The item also mentions nightlife, weather dampening demand, and new policing rules limiting station loitering and politics talk.
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Valley
Goff
Fant
Manhattan
Kansas Avenue
Mills
Bill" Hutton
William Gay
Guy
James
Hutton
Gay
Canning Establishment
M Convention
Panera
TAS Witite
Esas Ant
Disorder and raids mark city tension in uneasy hours
Citizens are startled by new rules and raids that disrupt routine. A jabsman criticizes the Democratic chief’s dictates while others see benefits in enforcement. Officers raid the Chiles Joint and seize contraband furniture as investigations continue at the station amid political friction.
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Brsax
Local faith groups plan Christmas aid drive
Posts show pastors and church members mobilizing to help the poor with food and shelter during the season. Several congregations anticipate assisting families through a coordinated community effort.
Coldest November in 10 Years in Montana and Neb
Washington dispatches reveal correspondence between U S Attorney Summers and Attorney General Knox about charges against Hastings postmaster Jacob Fisher and Nebraska Senator Dietrich. Grand jury probe extended, with criticism of federal interference. Also reports Montana's November chill with record lows and stock losses across the plains.
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Washington
United States
Summers
Omaha
Knox
Fisher
Hastings
Dietrich
Nebraska
Grand Jury
Leopold Hahn
Hahn
Areltigen
Lisstings
Adams County
Neb
Jacob Fisher
Hast
Department of Justice
Ehold
Tsax
United States Grand Jury
Charles H. Dietrich
Butte
Mont
Nev
Montana
Plains
Old Timer Advocates Postum Over Coffee
An elderly woman recounts eight years of Postum Food Coffee use to improve health and calm nerves. She details relief from nervous dyspepsia and urges her husband to switch from coffee, noting Postum does not exhilarate or depress but steadily strengthens the nerves and stomach.
North Topeka social notes and local notices
North Topeka items list residents traveling to Wichita Chicago and Abilene. H. M. Clime & Son promote fuel savers and heaters. Lukens Bros sell pedigreed Duroc hogs next Saturday. A Congregational church meeting and hunting party report. Local entertainments at Lukens opera house. Thanksgiving plans for Mr and Mrs Schmidt en route to California. W. A. basketball, Bible class, and Argonauts meeting noted with social details.
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Kimbill Printing Company
Kansas Avenue
Nicholson
J.B. Metts
Wichita
Friends
J. FP. McAfee
James
Chicago
W. A. Crooks
Indiana
D. M. Greisbachv
Sliver Lake
North Side
Mra. Franke
Rome
City
Abilene
BH. N. Markham
Jefferson Street
South Clay Street
Lukens Bros’. Gale
North Topeka
H. M. Clime & Son
P. A. Jordan
Jordan
North
Jackson Street
Garfield Park
H. M. Clime & Sop
Thouse New Club
Lukens Bros
Opera House
Frank Schmidt
Pauline
Topeka
California
Goodman
South Side
Aston Sheetz
Wich
Torleht
Lukens’ Opera House
Rase
Mise Laura Beverly
Harmony Rebekah Lodes
Mize Anns Schenck
John Schenck
West Gordon Street
X. Withers
Bre Bacon
Young
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