Fight on Park Central Park Tax Enjoinment Plan
Citizens oppose a tax to fund Central Park in the Benefited district. J J Kinney and L B Ferry lead opposition arguing the park favors Mr Law’s interest and will seek a district court injunction to halt collection. They claim tax proceeds would benefit favored zones north and south of Tenth and Kansas avenues as residents push to block the park decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Lane
Edward Wilder
St A. Lawe
Wty
John J. Kinney
Ferry
Central Park
Benefi
Ebilipa
Trym
Dhefriet
Mr. Kinny
Alr. Perry
Benet
Western Avenue
Denetit
Central Parc
Irk
Thy City
Tenth Winnet
Kansas Avenue
Merry
Ueneft
Whey
Tapdin
Frank Quinton
Conral Park
Ee Grark
Wihider
Merriwood
Neal
HOW THE JURY STOOD IN OSKALOOSA TRIAL
Report from Oskaloona notes jurors divided six to murder first degree, five to murder second, one acquittal yet to Kepstine family man. Attorney Haylen arranging transcript for possible new trial after adjournment. Also from Joplin Missouri, prominent attorney W S Grayston shot and killed by waterworks superintendent George Bayne on street yesterday afternoon.
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Oskaloona
den Friumne
Holton
Rhumie
Attumnes Hayilen
Ee Mrothan
Dbs At
Kepstine
Withirn
Gitaes Taleae Taoikin
Scramber Coe
Eaart
Joplin
Grayston
George & Bayne
Gian Tee
Heved ‘Thayne
Graystone
Kansas Day Banquet Sees Absences Spark Republican Oration
Young Republicans will host a Kansas Day banquet with Senator Harta unavailable and Lint declining the invitation._PINth, president of the club, regrets the lack of speakers and plans to reestablish the tradition of giving members a chance to speak. Secretary Valentine will coordinate with Republicans likely eager to showcase oratorical powers and stimulate future opportunities.
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Harta
Pinth
Rlib
Lint
Topeka
Finch
Lawrence
Kanesday Bangwet
Valentine
Accidental Train Injury Fatally Wounds Pye at Eureka Yard
Wichita dispatch reports Herbert Frye a Missouri Pacific brakeman living at 726 East Owlk Street fell under a switch engine during yard work at Eureka. His leg was mangled and internal injuries fatal. The incident occurred on the return trip to Wichita as the engine dragged him 25 to 20 feet before stopping. He was brought to Wichita by passenger train No 4.
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Wichita
Kan
Herbert Frye
Mistouri Pacific
East Owlk Street
Eureka
Okawatomi
Exureka Yards
Pye
Crozier Promoted to Brigadier General in Ordnance
Washington announces a slate of promotions led by William Crozier to brigadier general with the ordnance corps. The appointment follows Crozier’s long service and pivotal role at The Hague peace conference. Details outline ranks for infantry, cavalry, signals, and medical staff, with questions about permanent status debated by officials.
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Washington
Wm. Crogier
Jamet Miller
Francis W. Mansfield
Weutenant Colone
Kamen Jackson
Heutenants
Fe Ruterix
Gee
England
Hawin J. Bracken
Franklin
Letsencina
John A. Husen
Answell E. Deltsch
Leonard T. Huber
Leonard Wi. Cook
Thomas
Mveeman
Eli L. Huggins
Kart & Thomas
Teutenant
Charles Winnla
Charles Mt. Malgae
Frank E Lynch
Teutenants
Cavalry
Mercer H. Ray
Payminster
Reiador
Waldemar A. Christensen
Herbert Guin
Thomas R. Marshall
Afl
Eire
United States
Tor Mor
Gen
Crozier iI
Ohio
Militry Academy
Rahsne
Artillery
The
Ordnance
Servier
Ordiance Citievr
Bullington
Todas
Bufington-Cragler
Davis
Crozer
Belasco Loses Over The Unwelcome Mrs Hatch at Manhattan
New York November 22 Justice Wrens denied David Hetenco's injunction against Harrison Grey Fiske and Minnie Madders Puke to barred The Unwelcome Mrs Hatch at the Manhattan theater. Belasco argued Fiske copied the play while retaining title and royalties.
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Fiske
Hatch
New York
David Hetenco
Harrison Grey Fiske
Tix
Minnie Madders
Puke
Manaatan Theater
Justice Wrens
Belasco
Ton Harridon
Ivdana
McKinley visits brother's tomb in Canton
Abner McKinley, brother of the late president, visited Canton yesterday with Mrs. McKinley. He entered the cemetery vault while she remained with physicians, noting the casket nearly concealed by flowers. McKinley then went to Cleveland to visit relatives.
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Brother
Abner McKinley
Canton
McKinley
Vanderbilt heirs face nearly million tax bill
New York dispatch reports Cornelius Vanderbilt heirs must pay 301,802.49 to the federal coffers as inheritance tax. Combined with a state tax of 520,905 and legal costs, the total approaches one million dollars as expenses of contesting the tax rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cornelius van Gerbilt
Uncle Sam
Washington
Wixhard
Internal Revenue Department
Yorkes
Vanderbilt
Mine fire toll rises as search resumes in Telluride
Telluride Colorado reports resumed search on the ninth level of the Smugmier Union mine after a fatal fire. 32 bodies are at the morgue with only three or four unaccounted. most mine sections searched except 400 feet on the ninth level. Funeral services for the 22 morgue victims are set for tomorrow afternoon. mayor calls a noon to near-cestration and six bodies to be shipped elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telluride
Colo
Hilgenhaus
Negro confesses in Oxford about Montgomery murder case
In Oxford and Dallas area a negro, Will Mathis, allegedly confessed to officers that he and Orlando Lester and others killed the Montgomery couple. He claimed he held victims while Lester fired, and expressed remorse for not killing other involved. The court ordered jail and immediate trial. Witnesses named George Jackson and Mrs Mathis.
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Oxford
Mane
Will Mathos
Dallas
Thie Ou
Hoge Orla
Lester Mathis
Irime
Mathia
Orlando Lester
Mathe
Benc
Mathie
White Owen
Chres
George Jackson
Tas
Wijam Jackson
Mrs Mathis
Elu
English State of Acting Sparks Transatlantic Debate
London reports allege English actresses are overpraised and American audiences prefer louder, cruder acting. The piece argues U S viewers favor directness, while West End patrons seek nuance and restraint in performance.
No One in Henderson's Place at Santa Fe
Rumors say no assistant superintendent of machinery will be appointed to succeed George H Henderson. Some believe the duties will be split between the superintendent of machinery and the general master mechanic, a post created earlier this year that may replace Henderson's former role.
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Henderson
Santa Fe
George H. Henderson
Santa Fe Promotions
Wichita
Kan
Ralph Robverson
Division
Robertson
Santa Prat
Te Company
Flo
Servis
Charce
Ed Dillon
A. A. McFall
Dilton
Weather Indications Chicago Forecast
Weather outlook from Chicago indicates unusually fair conditions tonight and Saturday with variable winds shifting to southerly. Clear skies favor dry weather across Kan or nearby regions.
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Chicago
Ruling Denies Injunction On Tax Stock Evaluation
In Springfield Illinois November 22 the Chicago Union Traction and Consolidated Traction firms lose a bid for a federal injunction against the state board of equalization. Judges Grosscup and Humphrey say the board will determine the real value of capital stock for taxation, not merely use market prices, with a future written opinion to follow. The decision emphasizes independent judicial function and cautions against inadvertent fraud if the board overvalues stock.
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Springfield
Chicago Union Traction Company
Consolidated Traction Company
State Board of Equalization
Grosscup
Humphrey
United States
Elrcurt
Groscup
Chico
Juree Grosscup
Grosseup
Stock Exchange
Equalization Board
Supreme Court of Minols
Panalization Board
Board of Equilixaton
Fight Over Permits in Drugstore Convictions
Probate Judge Fagan weighs revoking druggists permits after police court convictions tied to Chief Stahl's drugstore actions. J G Wand led prosecutions and may demand permit revocations. druggists' attorneys plan to contest until final higher court verdict.
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Fagan
Beers Mae
Stahl
Puller
Diariet Court
J. G. Wand
Parole Board Tuesbuttons Faith Shake in Governor Stanley's Plan
Governor Stanley faced a setback in his parole strategy after Arthur Cath, a recently paroled Black man, stabbed a man while drunk. The incident jeopardizes Christmas parole plans, as observers note only a small percentage of paroled inmates violate terms. Cates, the third to be returned to prison out of about eighty paroled, is cited as a grim benchmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Arthur Cath
Cates
Planned Revolution in Yukon Conspiracy Uncovered
Victoria reports James Seeley of the Yukon secret service says a Dawson based conspiracy named Order of the alidulghi Sun was uncovered in September. An America founded Fenian linked group formed a Skagway branch but did not extend south. Plan was to seize Northwest Mounted Police barracks and surprise patrols when Yukon travel ended. About 250 mounted police in the district. papers seized at Skagway are held by U.S. officers. secretary fled to Seattle.
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Victoria
James Seeley
Secret Service
Yukon Territory
Dawson
Order
America
Skagwix
Yukon
Northwest Mounted Police
Skagway
United States
Seattle
Weather Temperatures Across Cities on November Twenty Second
Weather roundup lists temperatures for major cities: New York four, Boston thirty two, Philadelphia thirty six, Washington twenty six, Chicago forty two, Indianapolis thirty, Cincinnati thirty four, St Louis data incomplete.
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Chicago
New York
Boston
Phiadelphia
Washington
Aptoneubotis
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Gusher Struck at Pagosa Springs 300 Feet Deep
Special from Pagosa Springs reports a drill hit a gusher at 300 feet. Details on extent are unknown. The strike lies 14 miles from the Florence oil district, a region that has produced for years. The announcement signals a significant development in the area.
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Pagosa Springs
Denver
Colo
Florence
Trial of Mrs Bonine in murder case described room scene
Washington November 22 The trial of Mrs Lolanda Bonine for the murder of Jamen Ayres Jr resumed in Justice Anderson's court with her brother U S Grant Henry and several family members present. Testimony described Ayres room when body found, notes on a pistol and a single barrel shotgun on a trunk, and the bloody condition of the scene.
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Washington
Lolanda Bonine
Jamen
Ayres, Jr
Justie Anderson
Harry A. Wise
Ayers
Mr. Douglass
Turker
Julius Hauck
Kenmore Hotel
Walter
Brady
Kenmore
W. W. Warfidd
Warfield
Howie
Mrady
Asres
Grady
Gould
Fragmentary military inquest notes on Ayres room case
Eyewitnesses testified about a revolver with three cartridges found in Ayres room. Details describe a photo and clothing marks while Witness Fulton noted a sleeve mark and corroboration from Officer Hin. The room images show items not present earlier and Officer Wolfe observed during the hearing.
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Trady
Fulton
Bulldine
Noor
Wolfe
Drowning of Patino and Cortissoz Near Colon
New York dispatch reports General Patino and General Cortissoz, leaders of an attacking force, drowned after their boat capsized on the river near Colon. Cortissoz could not swim, Patino aided him but both perished, ending a revolt attempt and signaling a setback for the Libertad party.
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New York
Colon
Colombia
Herik Eabies
Pating
Ravere
Patino
Cortissoz
Libertt 1
Duty classification lowers duty on Madonna statue
At New York harbor a sculpture imported by H. Havemeyer faced duties. The Madonna and Child, believed to be from the 15th century and valued at 60,000 lire, was deemed statuary after expert testimony. The board of general appraisers ruled it falls under 16 percent duty, changing earlier classifications.
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New York
H. Havemeyer
Havemeyer
Fatatuney
Aire
Phin
Jonathan Scott Hartley
Itny
Burglary Attack Fells Topeka Avenue Hotel Owner
In Wichita Kansas on November 22 D J Tanghey proprietor of the Topeka Avenue hotel was struck on the head about 5:00 by a heavy hammer wielded by a burglar surprised in the hotel office. He is not expected to recover. The burglar disappeared.
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Wichita, Kns
J. Tanghey
Topeka Avenue
Tasshey
Must Build a Sewer Order for Topeka Woollen Mill
The board of health orders the Topeka Woollen mill in Oakland to construct a sewer half a mile to the Kansas River to remove wash water. Officials note ground water pollution from the mill’s effluent and a meeting will be held with owners to discuss the sewer’s dimensions, estimated at eight to ten feet.
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Board of Health
Topeka Woollen Mill
Oakland
Kansas
J. W. Nell
Beyond Control Its Inability to Control the Isthmian Situation
An analysis documents the inability of authorities to curb events on the Isthmus, outlining mounting challenges, political friction, and security concerns affecting governance. The piece argues that without decisive action, instability may worsen, impacting regional stability and economic activity.
General Alban Returns to Panama With Remnant Army
Dispatches report General Alban and a small force returning to Panama after Liberian defenses near Chame and Chorrera. Liberals claim Alban’s forces were routed, with 400 troops said to have joined Liberal lines. An additional Liberal division reportedly defeated another Alban unit, and Liberal forces anticipate further clashes at Panama City soon.
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Larenne
Albin
Chame
Chorrura
Alban
Cylon
Lager
Panama
Bank Absorber Consolidation Voted in Boston
Directors of the Third National Bank voted to consolidate with the National Shawmut Bank. The Third National Bank has existed 25 years with Francis De Reus as president. Capital is set to 1,000,000 with a substantial surplus. The merger aims to form a stronger entity under National Shawmut Bank.
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Boston
Third National Bank
National
Shawmut Bank
Ienetiee
Beeth
Francis de Reus
Ls Capital
Shawmite Bank
Thi
Gift For Harvard Adds Building To Campus
Poston November 2 The Transcript reports a generous donation from a benefactor to Harvard. A new building will be erected on land previously occupied by Foxcraft House. The original pledge was 8.9 thousand dollars but has grown since.
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Poston
Freights Strike Ties Up New Haven Line Yard
Hundreds of freight workers are idle in the New Haven and Finetford line yard as a strike disrupts service. Police guard the property while crews are stood down. Rail officials report two Harlem River trains and one freight moved to safety, with slow improvement hoped today.
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New York
New Haven
D& Finetford Ralinakd Company
Buen
Harlem
Meriden
Yeaterdur
Pany
Connecticut
Weetiiht
Colorado inventor patents multi telegraph message device
Dr William Duane of Colorado's State University receives a patent for an invention that allows as many as eighteen telegraph messages to be sent and received simultaneously over a single wire using synchronized tri-color signals. The system relies on a Morse instrument adapted to the new method, enabling concurrent data transmission over one line. The news notes the device’s basis in synchronizing signals and cites ongoing experiments in the university physics department.
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Colorado
Coca Froulier
Colo
Wm. Duane
Tle Wate University
Han
Oiney
Cheme Lr
Dr. Down
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Chicago Limited
Pranconia
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Clyde More
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