State Treasurer Kelly’s Bond Embezzlement Allegations Stir Capitol
The State Journal reiterates claims that State Treasurer T. Kelly misused state funds in Comanche county bond deals. It asserts Kelly paid $123,000 for bonds not bought by the school fund, alleges embezzlement, and cites his statements to countercharges while detailing transactions with Godard and Henrich.
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Comenche County
Elis Stivos
Co Thlesion
T. Kell
The
State Journal
Frat Page
Kelly
Comanche County
Dord Dent
Menzicl
Interstate National Bank
Heurici
Godard
Whowa
Echeel Fund
J Wonern
Geatard
Godard Way Palit Fearn
State Journal of
Mr. Kellys
Kally
Eneks
el Kelly
Heath Wins Van derbilt Cup amid fatal Long Island crash
George Heath won the 300 mile Long Island road race by one minute 23 seconds as a fatal accident killed Karl Menzel and four others were injured. Arents's car flipped after a wheel failure near Hempstead road. Menzel died, Arents survived. Race pace averaged 60 mph with peaks near 100 mph.
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New York
George Heath
Clui
France
William K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Long Island
Automobile Chair of America
George Arents
Karl Menzel
Arents
Hempstead Road
Tre
Menzel
Pital
Aretite
Heath
Clementyan
Bank employee seeks Topeka loan with county bonds as security
A bank cashier traveled to Topeka anxious to obtain a loan of 115000 while pledging 123 dollars or six percent Comanche county bonds as collateral. Officials judged the six percent bonds as security, while school fund commissioners had bought par 414 percent bonds worth about three fourteenths as much.
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Topeka
Comanche County
Brick paving trial planned for North Walk Melan Bridge
The Ways and Means Committee approved a bricklaying experiment on the bridge to replace the worn surface. Bricks will be laid in one course on a sand cushion with an asphalt filler to seal against water. Work noted to occur at night to avoid traffic disruption, estimated at about 350 dollars.
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Ways and Means
Topeka
Laegoo
Governor Bates Hints at Political Strife in Rhode Island
Governor Bates of Rhode Island spent the morning with Judge Parker discussing state politics. He warned of defections in the Republican party and said Democrats have a fighting chance with Parker and Davis, while the campaign committee pushes nightly meetings except Sundays to boost turnout and target the legislature against Senator Aldrich.
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Rhode
Tena
Judge Parker
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Stet
Sald
Umat
Aldrich
Martin
Democrats National Committee
Fresh trouble in German Southeast Africa
Berlin reports a Witbol revolt in German Southeast Africa. The tribe has attacked stations at Kias on the Fisch river and is said to be raiding Houchan. Many Witbols formerly allied with German forces have deserted, with envoys urging another tribe to rebel. The unrest threatens the native troops and scouts formerly loyal to the colonial regime.
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Berlin
Africa
Leutwelt
Ebvernment
Withols
Kias
Fisch River
Houchan
Gibeon
Aisoe
National Republicans back La Follette power in Wisconsin
The Republican national committee recognizes the La Follette state central committee and telegrams arrange a Milwaukee meeting on October 15 where Senator Fairbanks will speak. The move marks direct national cooperation with Wisconsin factions and signals La Follette gains in Milwaukee county caucuses and conventions, shifting control away from the stalwarts.
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Republican Nations Committee
la Follette
Conner
LaFollette Committee
New
Executive Committee
the Nations Committee
Uakitur
Fairbanks
National Committee
Wisconsin
Miwaukee
LaFollette
Carrie Nation Freed on Charge of Disturbing the Peace
Wichita police court released Carrie Nation and Myra McHenry after finding no evidence against them in the disturbed peace case. Dismissal followed. Pan Patch May Fail at Springfield Fair. Dan Patch failed to beat 1 56 in cold weather on the state fair tracks, clocking 2 4 in uneasy conditions. Eighteen miners perish in Dessau mine flood. All trapped miners are confirmed dead after a water and mud inrush at Leopold Brown coal mine near Keethen. Odell says he is tired of officeholding and does not want further political office, including U S senator.
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Ratiker Hovey
Coman County
Intere National Bank of Kansas City
William
Henrich
Topeka
Godard
Godard and Hoyer
Kelly
Mr. Henrich
Mr. Kelly
Godrid
Ibel
Rowett
State Accountarit
State Journal
Capial
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Hoch
Kansas
School Fund Commissioners
Ard
State
Kansas City
T. T. Kelly
Mr. Godard
State Auditor's
Sioner
Nation
Commission
Mit
Y. View
Burrow
Henricl
Wichita
Kan
Carrie Nation
Myra McHenry
Pan Patch
Springfield
Dan Patch
Dessau
Germany
Leopold Brown
Keethen
Kansas Banks Show Record Deposits After Eight Years
The Bank Commissioner Albaugh reports Kansas banks, national and state, closed September 6, 1904 with deposits over 110 million dollars, up more than five million since June. Loans exceed sixty million while cash and sight exchange reach about 46 million, reserve levels around 41 to 43 percent, indicating a strong, growing banking system despite a national campaign. Also notes the combined totals for 161 national, 525 state, 33 private banks, and one trust company. In local news, Clay school beats the summer school team 16 to 0 on Clay Street grounds.
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Albough
Morton Albaugh
National
EBA National
Bankieg House
Puenitnee
Ures
Lo Ea Oan
Sirsa National Bank
Sutunaing
Eto
Pankere
Bilis Ane
Kaneas
Nish
Indian Summer Returns With Warm Conditions
Warm, extended sunny spell returns to Kansas with mild daytime highs and light southwest winds. Temperatures ranged from the upper teens to the low 20s at various observing sites as conditions stayed dry and pleasant through the day.
Mayor Urges Slow Pace on Waterworks Purchase
Mayor Bersundthal argues against switching plans and supports buying the waterworks plant, unless a better option appears. City Attorney Spencer cautions the council to avoid rash actions next Monday night and notes a possible visit from President Streets to Topeka to settle insurance claims and transferring the plant to the city.
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Bersundthal
Spencer
President Streets
Topeka
President Street
Washouts Repaired Halted Line Still Closed
General Freight Agent J R Koontz of the Santa Fe announced freight shipments to Colorado Texas and the gulf would be accepted again after temporary repairs. The main line through New Mexico remains closed to flood district points until about mid next week. The salee oer has been reinstated. The train schedule shows the first eastbound flat tram suspended until Tuesday night.
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J. R. Koontz
Santa Fe Today
Freigh
Colorado
Texas
Gulf
New Mexico
Montana for Parker endorse Montana labor vote
New York Oct 1 Chairman Taggart of the Democratic national committee received a dispatch from Montana stating labor organizations of that state endorsed the Parker and Davis electoral ticket, meaning Montana will cast its electoral vote for the Democratic ticket. Senator Patterson of Colorado will speak in Utah and Montana next week, then return to Colorado. Senator Bacon of Georgia will speak in Illinois, and Senator Tillman will also visit Illinois.
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New York
Taggart
Democratic National Committee
Montana
Parker and Davis
Patterson
Colorado
Utah
Bacon
Georgia
Iliois
Tillman
Tiinois
Former New York Man Elected to Isle of Thanet Seat
Harry Marks, chief sity and former New York newspaper man, elected to represent the Isle of Thanet in the House of Commons with a reduced majority. Conservative Marks 4041 Lib Liberal 3662. Campaign marked by violent personalities as dissident Unionists and Liberals argued over public life integrity and voting behavior.
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Harry Marks
Sity
New York
Man
Isle of Thanet i
House of Commons
James Lowewerth Marks
King
Mr. King
Sugar rate war looms as old rate is restored
In Chicago a sugar rate renewal aims to reset the war with a reinstated 52 cent base rate. New York traffic shifts to 2 cent increments, Missouri river routes see 20 cents from Illinois Central and Brisco lines cutting 12 cents from prior prices, while Chi xo roads threaten 0 cent quotes. Major A M Harvey, fusion candidate, spoke at Sabetha G A R hall with a full house and strong Republican support pledged for election day.
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Chicago
New York
Ait Poria
Brisco
Missouri
Trinois Central
New Orleane
Missouri River
European War Briefs From St Petersburg Dispatches
Dispatches from St Petersburg report Kuropatkin reinforcing left flank facing a Japanese turning movement with a triangle from Fushan to Mukden and Tie Pass. Over 380 guns have arrived. Russian airships below the Hun River suggest possible offensive, though the war office offers no confirmation. Port Arthur rumors debunked. naval battles remain unverified. Prince Kethoff arrives to oversee circum-Batak canal work as lake traffic continues. Hand grenades with high explosives are reported as deadly by a private letter from Port Arthur observers.
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War Office
St. Petersburg
Okuma
Fentae
Ebenese ‘OgToas
Russie
Japan
Russia
Europe
Abbe
Far East
Port Arthur
Eyiater
Baikal
Prince Hitkoff
Walmer Castle Report On Lady Curzon Condition
A fragment reports Lady Curzon in a damp morning mood with anxiety noted. A third London specialist arrived at Walmer Castle and her condition improved by the afternoon.
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Walmer Castle
Oct
London
Robbers Hit Indiana Town In $20000 Heist
In Vowler Indiana robbers stole about 20000 then fled. Citizens rushed to the wrecked building as local authorities investigated. United States Marshal Mackey returned from Florence where he probed an explosion near the prior week. Two injured hobos were found. one named Kennedy was in critical condition as the investigation continued.
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Heath
Havi
Pos
Queens
Clement
Aerali
Wale
Owens
Erui
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Aad
Vowler
Ind
Mr. Mackey Ts Bock
United States
Maraial Mackey
Fie
Kennedy
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