Weak Prosecutions and Judge Influence on Prohibition
A temperance pamphlet argues judges in district court shape enforcement of the prohibitory laws and amendments. It contends judicial power determines outcomes, cites corruption risks, and advocates accountability to curb perceived laxity in liquor prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Temperance Union
Judes
Furninton
Tuay
Waeyers
Patton
Ugier
Jortes Brasenis
Prohibitory Law Case Signals Swift Trials and Deterrence
In a Rio court the judge vows speedy trials to deter violators of the Prohibitory law. He argues a guilty man will avoid liquor charges while an innocent one receives fair treatment. The aim is to prevent monopolising the vine of the court and to balance punishment with jurisdiction, signaling that defiant violators risk fines and jail time to keep the docket moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ria
Unknown Man Dies in Wichita After Nightly Wanderings
An unidentified man, first seen in Wichita last night, wandered the streets in a disoriented state. Police took him in, but he could not reveal his identity or origin. He died at 10 last night after lapsing into unconsciousness. He appeared to be a Mason and an Odd Fellow, with a police cordon and fraternal pins found in his clothing. The name Goare Foster surfaced among his pockets, though no confirmation was possible.
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Wichita
Inez Sand
Ollan
Tewn
Bilesid
Olf Soltler
Tim
Mose Tkely
Goaree Foster
State House Notes and Campaign Notes in Kansas
State board of charities member Wheeler plans a three week canvass in his home senatorial district covering Cloud and Republic counties. Fusion talk circulates as Fort Scott Lantern voices the fusion ticket and other politicians prepare speeches across Mortonville Wisey, Rock Creek, Hope, Beverly and Solomon. Notables include Alfred Gray portrait reception, while Uncle Dave Wetlebuwer and several Populists like McNall Harris Vincent and Lesdy prepare to appear at a Mina Tex rally.
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C. Wheeler
State Board of Charities
Cloud
Republic
Benator Wheeler
Kanaus
DR. Anderson
State House
Senter
Mortonville
Wisey
Tion
Rock Creek
Hope
Beverly
Solomon
Dave” Wetlebuwer
McNall
Harria
Vincent
Lesdy
Dave
J Ellen Foster to Speak Five Speeches Planned
Ottawa dispatch reports J Ellen Foster will give five speeches in Kansas with dates and locations noted. unclear text mentions October events and Kansas City. Foster's appearances are part of a regional speaking tour.
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J. Ellen Foster
Kansan
Foster
Griaver
Ottawa
Waternoon
Kansas City
City school building expansion blocked by debt issue
A troubled situation hampers school growth as a cabin obstruction delays enlarging city schools. It may need legislative action to legalize bond issuance for education, potentially ending the matter for this year.
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Temrd of Education
Board of Poets
Aes
World Wheat Crop of 1885 Sets Record Across Nations
Estimates from many countries show the 1885 global wheat harvest reaching unprecedented levels. Hungary and Romania report large yields while Russia and Argentina face mixed conditions. drought and locusts threaten parts of Europe and Australia.
Mrs Lease 600KS Well and Her Illustrious Gown
The text reports on Mary Elizabeth Lease appearing in Aberdeen Brown County in a remarkable gown and fancy attire. It notes her departure with a heavier purse, her fashion influence, and a claim she charges up to a dollar a minute for speaking engagements. The piece mentions her shifting to New York, her political distancing, and a brief update on her health and status.
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Mary Elizabeth
South Dakota
Endalass
Naneya
Aberd
Rn County
Tease
Mary Elizabeth Lease
Aberdeen
Brown County
Clement
Hedfern
Repowe
Opera
New York
Bre
Lng
Senator Harris Addresses Wetmore Letter Talk at Northke
Senator W A Harris spoke at a Dukens opera house in Northke tonight ahead of Kansas elections. He defended the Wetmore letter, criticized political excuses, and warned of charity boards politicizing agency management while predicting Populist strength in Kansas. Captain A J Arnold led the meeting and predicted a strong Democratic turnout.
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W. A. Harris
Dukens Opera House
Northke
Fiarris
Monimuir Point
Harris
Epechea
Kansas
Wetmore
A. J. Arnold
North Taco
Thievery Gang Robs Farms Near Topeka and Kansas City
A gang of six youths conducted a string of robberies across farmhouses and stores near Topeka and in Kansas City over recent weeks. Chiefs among the stolen goods include gold watches wearing apparel and household items. confessions were secured by Sheriff Cook and deputies, with suspects identified as Stowell Ravenbaugh Roeerbauch and Burl Faery. The group is alleged to have carried loot across counties and sold portions of the plunder in Kansas City.
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Gaente Park
Snir
Kanul City
Weel Me Wallard
Hook Tebund
Keer Cool
Bors
Meyers
Goude
Bose
Topeka
Sheri Cok Dally
Meriden
Sheritt
Hut Millars
Stowell
Kansas City
Thig City
Janee
Bos
Kansas men honored at Switchmen convention
Cleveland Ohio hosted the Switchmen's Union of North America convention where Kansas City Kansas, Notting ham Ohio and Parsons Kansas figures were elected to top posts. Grand master M R K Conlin of Kansas City Kansas led officers, with L H Porter of Notting ham as vice grand master and John E Tipton of Parsons as secretary-treasurer. Journal editor M J Ford Jr from Omaha headed the Krakd Board of Directors alongside M Welch of Omaha Clint Lafrantz Kensac City Kansas and MJ Curran of Detroit.
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Cleveland
Switchmen’s Union of North America
MR K. Conlin
Kansas City
Kan
L. H. Porter
Nottingham
Grap
John E. Tipton
Parsons
M. J. Ford, Jr
Omaha
Neb
Krakd
M. Welch
Clint Lafrantz
Kensac City
MJ. Curran
Detroit
Atte
Santa Fe Time Card Preparations At Topeka Meeting
The Santa Fe time card process will take about four days to complete with twelve train masters and division superintendents meeting in Topeka on the fifteenth to prepare the timetable. They gather in a room near Ninth street and Kan Rie Avenue, displaying walls of maps and charts as they work on the schedules, a task deemed the most difficult in railroad operations. Major H C McDowell's filly Etacy set a world record for two year old pacers with a 2 01 second heat at Lexington.
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Santa Fe
Topeka
Itth
Ninth Street
Kan- Rie
Fair Grounds
Lexington
Major H.C. McDowell
Estacy
Local Rescue Mission opens services in Topeka
Be Pavel and Wm Aforris of the Rescue Mission association in Kansas City visit Topeka to oversee work. A mission is set at 1008 Kansas Avenue with services Sunday afternoon and evening. An Indianapolis physician praises Detchon’s Mystic Cure for rheumatism. The Topeka item also notes Gypsy Queen, a local product by Otto Kuehner & Co, with wholesale orders.
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BE. Pavel
Wm. Aforris
Rescue Mission Association of
Kansas City, MO
Topeka
Kansas Avenue
Hettinger
Indianapolis
Ind
Detchon
Swift @ Holliday
Otto Ruthne & Co
Otto Kuehner& Co
Berd
Magnificent Ball Planned by Karnival Knights for Thanksgiving Eve
The Karnival Knights met last night and voted to host a Magnificent Ball on Thanksgiving Eve November 23 to raise funds for debts. Committee chairs and workers outlined plans for music, invitations, decorations, and bills, with receipts totaling 550 and a remaining deficit of 308 after expenses and prior gifts.
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Esraival Knights
Karnival Knights
Yasul
A.W
Aetr
Saintes
C. ‘K. Holliday
John OC. Waters
J.B. Myers
A. W. Dana
G. P. Ashton
George MecClstlan
Harry Robinson
Filtiee
J. F. Myers
John ¥. McManus
Philip Eastman
K. K
Omaha
Faye
J. F. McManus
Kunkel Case Drag Almost Daylight Hearing Continues
The preliminary hearing in the Kunkel case advances slowly as Miss Addle Hill testifies about malted milk causing illness, a white powder on oat meal, and observations by Louie Over smeet and others. The district events include notices of annual stockholder meetings for several railways in Topeka with dates in October.
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Lawrence
Kunkel
Addle Hill
Birdie
Moe
North Topeka society notes busy with visits and bargains
North Topeka residents are seen visiting in Ottawa and Omaha while several locals return from trips to Omaha Kansas City St. Louis and Meriden. A bargain sale is advertised at Costley Post with multiple locals mentioned visiting relatives and attending church services at Christan and Good Shepherd churches.
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Elin Olenger
Ottawa
Walter
William Pollum
Omaha
Stewart Henry Ja
Quincy Street
Mark Putnam
Kansas
Shoss
Costley & Post
Mike Grace Babcock
Meriden
Eleanor Caldwell
Jarad Lacey
J. H. Watts
Minna McCall
Hoyt
F.C. Arnold
Kansas City
St. Louis
Daisy Clegner
Berry Bros.’ Grocery
J. Stone
Burton
Kan
W. Vanness
North Topeka
G. Shields
Shorey
Church of the Good Shepherd
Biolock
P. McPherson
North Christian Church
Eliza Sherer
Alaway
Chapman
RW. Bink
Union Pacific
Netawaka
Miiss Mahe] Prowdst
St. Joseph
Blockton
Iowe
Carrie Lewis
Salina
Prank Putnam
Sotomon City
Mr. Stoker
St. Quincy Street
Rebeket Assembly
Real Estate Transfers Filed in Local Registry
Real estate transfers list filings including David Eckert and wife to Franklin Eckert for parts of sections 18 13 15 at $1, Wm Mitchner with W Baylis at $1.50 for lots 25 19 and 31 on Maine Street Rossville, Laura Douthitt Root and husband to John J Kinney at $600 for lots 77 and half 18 Topeka Avenue, L A Stebbins and wife to Au Strickrot for $1500 lots 19 and 21 Van Buren Street, R A Scherer and wife to A M Bliss for lot 653 24 24 West Street Martin Dennis addition.
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David Eckert
Franklin Eckert
Southwest Quarter
Soutbéus
William Eckert
Wm. M. Mitchner
Wit W. Baylis
Maine Street
Rossville
Laura Douthitt Root
John J. Kinney
Topeka Avenue
Douthitt
Lace
L. A. Stebbins
Au Strickrot
van Buren
Begg's German Salve Gains Townwide Notice
Begg's German Salve, used in every house, is praised by a country-town man for curing cuts burns bruises and skin diseases. The salve's fame spreads as friends tell friends, with broad community acknowledgment of its healing power. For sale by all druggists.
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Begg
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Atchison, Topeka 4 Santa Fe
HE Wilder
Kansas City, Extporia & Southern Railway Company
Kansas City, Emporia & Southern Railway Company
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Raltway Company
EL Wider
Wichita & South Western Railway Company
Wichita & Southwestern Railway Company
Atchison, Topelut & Santa Fe Railway Company
Ev Wilder
Eagle
Cigar
Beecham
Tribune
Blue Streak Tribune
Topeka Cycle Co
West Eighth Street
Excelsior Coke and Gas CO
Tema
Kimball Pig
Beta v
Frank Long
Oxford
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California Limited
Santa Hu
Tepedos Angeles
Pullmans
Aiike
T. L. King
C. PB. A
Cromwell & Jefyrrs
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Crawford Building
National Stables
Gilchrist Bros
Os Atucdiy
Jackson St
Erret
Bewton Manufacturing & Chemical
William Street
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