State Treasury Robbed in 12 Counties Exposed in Bailey Report
Governor Bailey released the official audit of the state accounts tied to the permanent school fund and other funds, revealing shortages, irregularities, and discrepancies totaling thousands of dollars across twelve counties. The report cites inadequate records, missing books, and payments credited late or not at all, with two noted repayments to the treasurer’s office. Attorney General Coleman to review action, while state accountant Rowett urges legislative fixes to accounting practices and stronger checks.
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Coleman
Trensuree
Axa
Treasury
Garden City
Rowett
New York
Grimes
T. T. Kelly
Abi- Tene
Wen
J. B Buckingham
Edward V. Moxry Audit Company
Rowete
Ifecame
Hates
EL PL
Moxry Kinveelf
Rewett
Moxey
Buckinghar
Topeka
Buckingham
Hailey
Kan
Ember Uh
Uere Seamen Tuly
Corre Gsiroea
Raley
Reno
Reno County
The
State Journal
Honda
Godard
Troasurer
Kelly Arid
Burrow
Mid
Ganerad Coleman
Public Instruction
Dayhoff
Comantha County
Betty
Jane
Isa Shores
Jose
Kansan
Stats
Capital
Batley
Kelly
Povernor
Everly J. A
A. A. Guiard
Qtate
Gotard
Kelle
Kelty
A. A. Godara
Morey
Gndard
Ana
Belaire Tierney
Cabeman
Dave
Audi Welle
Schol
Ndt
Mr. Kelly
Wreck Kills 27 as Passenger Train Collides Near Warrensburg
A deadly two train crash two miles southeast of Warrensburg Missouri leaves 27 dead and 30 injured. The second section of Missouri Pacific passenger train No. 30 from Wichita to St Louis with World's Fair excursionists collided with a westbound freight at Dead Man's Bend after the freight reportedly disregarded orders to wait on a siding. Passengers were thrown from seats in a crowded forward coach as both trains, traveling at speed, met on a sharp curve in a narrow cut before dawn. Rescue trains rushed to the scene. many victims died or were fatally injured as officials named multiple passengers and crew among the dead and injured.
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Kansas City
Warrensburg
Missouri Pacific
Wichita
Kas
St. Louis
Dead Man's Bend
Kansas
Wichit
Pleasant Him
Telier
W. J. Darst
Gilbert
Dexter
Kan
W. H. Allen
Bird
Francis
Pittsburg
Dorothy Greer
Pennaboro
Ite
Lereby
Sidel
Fremen
Sedatia
Wreck Near Dexter Kansas Kills and Injures Many
A freight and passenger train collision near Dexter Kansas leads to multiple deaths and serious injuries. Victims include Hale and her husband from Dexter and several railroad workers, with scenes described as gruesome and chaotic. The incident halted at Sedalia for treatment and Warrensburg for inquest by the coroner.
Judge Haxter Adopts Coleman v MacLennan Motions
In district court Judge Hazen heard the Coleman versus MacLennan motion to docket and set for trial. The court overruled the motion as no stipulation exists to place the case on the docket before term opening.
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Haxter
Éocket
Coleman
MacLennan
Focket
Judes Bixeen
John Newell
Rossington, Smith & West
School Fund Commission
J.C. Waters
Hazen
Dayhoff
Boston Wins Out in Pennant Series Doubleheader
New York and Boston split a pennant deciding doubleheader in Boston. Boston hung eight hits with no errors while New York collected six hits. Boston won the game and retained the championship after a tense late drama.
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New York
Boston
Eifth
Ishing—Siston
Republicans Nominate Officials in Mencken Township
Republican nominations for Mencken township announ ceed with Ed Ware for Trustee W J Phillips for Treasurer and G C Ward for Clerk The campaign stirred local tension over Ward as trustee and two swordtag tax cases were filed before the county seat with scant payment outcomes.
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Mencken Township
Ed Ware
W. J. Phillips
G. C. Ward
Mencken
Ward
Russia Lifts Morale On Kuropatkin Offensive News
Telegrams from Tokyo and St Petersburg report Kuropatkin ready to strike after sinking three ships near Port Arthur. Public boards and clubs echo renewed confidence, while warnings of sacrifices accompany plans for a large Manchurian offensive as Oyama braces and Russians mobilize nine corps toward Liaoyang Bentziaputze theater.
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Tokio
Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Oyama
Russia
Gen
Velitchko
Liao Yang
Herrea
Kuropatkins
Mukden
Bentztaputs
Maratial Oyama
Europatkin
Zito Yat
Shalche River
Yantai
Liso Yang
War Office
Fun River
Bentziaputze
Grippenberg
Vilni
Russian advance dominates turning point in war report
The Topeka Capital outlines a shifting stance in the Russo Japanese conflict. It notes Moscow plans a winter pause yet reports an October 5 march toward Liao Yang and gains after Takise river positions fell. The piece also covers a separate Kansas embezzlement case tied to state funds and a tangled bond tale.
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Vilna
Mukden
Associated Press
Hentiziplautse
Benzihu
Taitse
Ank
Liao Yang
Kuropatkin
Roosevelt names Robert Wynne to succeed Payne
President Roosevelt announced the appointment of Robert Wynne to succeed Payne. Wynne was serving as acting in the position and steps into the role as the administration announces the change.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Robert Wynne
Fairbanks Arrives in North Platte for Nebraska Campaign
Senator Fairbanks and party arrived at 7 o clock in North Platte Neb to a good sized crowd. He praised Republican campaign themes of prosperity and advancement and noted strong local support. United States Senator Millard and Congressman Walter I. Smith greeted the party, with brief speeches planned along the route to Omaha for a final rally tonight.
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North Platts
Neb
Fairbanks
Salt
Repubcan
United States
Millard
Nebraska
Walter I. Smith
Council Blusts
Iowa
Mana
North Platte
Omaha
Lady Curzon Improves After Morning Bulletin
Walmer Castle reports Lady Curzon had a good night and her condition is generally encouraging. The phlebitis complication will lead to a lengthy and anxious illness with no rapid improvement expected.
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Walmer Castle
Light Rain Shelters Kansas. Cooler Weather Follows
A light barometer reading moved from Medicine Bow to Kansas, delivering two hundredths of an inch of rain. Forecaster predicts cooler weather for Kansas tonight and Tuesday. highs near 60s, winds northwest at 12 to 14 mph. Hourly readings show temperatures from 61 to 72 degrees through the day. London reports John Hillingshead dead. other weather notes from Chicago and national forecasts follow.
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Medicine Mat
Kansas
Kannax
Naon
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Chas Rowett
State
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Edward & Moxey Audit Co
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J. D. Buckingham
Sojountant
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Treawarer Grimes
Alatapt
Kam
Allay
Sir
Johnson County
Perma Fent School Fund
Aloc
Enor
Ile
Chas. Rowett
H. L. McIlhuny
Springman, Kan
D. Hale
Hale
Amelia England
Limba
L. Barnes
Ruth Stewart Fourman
Independence
Ante E. Fourman
William Durst
Fred Barnes
Oxford
N. J. Wolf
Elizabeth Cowderry
Adrian
E. T. Cowderry
Coleman, Burrow and Dayholt
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Clark County
Payne
Robert J. Wynne
Senator Fairbanks
Lady Curzon
John Hillingshead
London
Hewan
Chicago
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