Judges and Passes Question Rail Rides in Kansas Courts
The article reports several Kansas judges, including G. W. McKay and W. A. Bashore, who refuse railroad passes and pay regular fares. It notes earlier findings of other judges not riding passes, cites criticism from local papers, and mentions opposition lawmakers and Governor Lewelling in debates over rail passes and integrity in the judiciary.
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Attica
Harper County
Twentyfourth
W. A. Bashore
Twenty-eighth Judicial District
Horton County Index
Kansas
McKay
R. PF. Spilman
Wahattac
Spil
Spilman
John W. Breidenthal
Central
Snys
State Senate
Levelling
Governor Seizes Pass For Wichita Butter and Egg Trader
A Wichita based businessman claims Governor Bewelling demanded a pass for his dairy and egg business. A railroad official testified he was astonished to grant the pass without questions, stating he was never more associated in his life.
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Wichita
Euya
Tuck
Guilty Plea Ends With $100 Fine In Local Court
A court remanded John after he pleaded guilty to a charge tied to alcohol and a keg incident. McWilliams faces enforcement trouble as Beatty’s pole decorations trigger a police action. A dog theft fines are dismissed when the judge rules the dog’s owner not liable. Judge Easlinger exits into the chill of night.
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Joan Mo Williems
John
McWilliams
G& Beatty
Puliom
Lie
Ier Steele
Itation
Beatty
Sehlegel
Dorman Young
Easminger
Sued for Premiums by Premium Recipients in Kansas Fair Case
Harvey and Caborn file twenty two suits against Guilford Dudley receiver LO at Kansas State Fair association seeking about two thousand dollars in premiums. Some claims are for two dollars for red ribbon and similar small premiums. Permission to sue required from district court. Also includes obituary gratitude note and local notices.
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Harvey & Caborn
Guilford Dudley
Kansas State Fair Association
District
Kansas Senatorship Gossip Sparks Bright Debate
Brief notes from a Kansas political scene report discuss intrigue around a potential senator candidate. The item highlights unnamed sources and shifting alliances, signaling a brewing contest with local interest and party dynamics shaping public perception.
Kansas Senate race drama polishes ties and tactics
Topeka dispatch outlines Republican and Populist campaign battles over U S Senate selection with four candidates Adams Ady Smith Hood and Barton. notes party leaders push Burton while others accuse manipulation and seek reform in the legislature.
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Topeka
St Louis
Kansas
Congress
United States
United States Senate
A. W. Smith
McPherson
J. W. Ady
Newton
J. R. Barton
Abilene
Calvin Hood
Emporia
Burton
Bristow
Ady
Major Hood
Plumb
Major Hovil
Senate
Major Hoot
Frank Fienniken
Senator Plumb
Woman Escapes From Insane Asylum Last Sunday
A patient escaped from the state insane asylum during the afternoon walk last Sunday and remained at large. The escapee, unnamed, used strategy to slip away and may be pursued by attendants who were in town seeking her. Neighbors are urged to aid in recapture by reporting sightings promptly.
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Insane Asylum
State Insane Asylum
Weather and local notices mix in Topeka segment
A Topeka newspaper item reports a week of mixed rainfall across Kansas with 1.04 inches noted in Shawnee County and favorable crop conditions. The piece lists myriad local items: Keeley league social plans, political speech pricing, theatrical company tours, religious services at the insane asylum, and various civic roles. It also mentions the state council meeting, theater, race events, and other small-town happenings.
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Kansas
T. E. Jennings
Ellsworth
Chetops
Montgomery
Shawnee County
Keeley League
Mra
Ben Jordan
Frohman
Topeka
Insane Asylum
Capitol Lodge No. 3
Tomorcow
Amphion Musicallu
Preachers On A Shoot In Topeka Hunt
Six Methodist preachers from Topeka hunted yesterday and brought home sixteen squirrels and one rabbit. The group, including L Ree Dr A and Embreas F church, J R oe Mev, T J Ream of Lowman chapel, T Thobure of Walnut Grove, and Hey Alderson of Oakland, traveled to Perryville then joined by C W Braden near Thampsee ville. Dinner was at a local home. Rev T R Thoburn reportedly hauled in the rabbit while the others kept silent on the shooter. A Embree’s new dog was at home, which might have increased the haul.
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Topeka
L. Ree
A. & Embreas F Church
J. Roe
T. J. Ream
Lowman Chapel
T. Thobure
Walnut Grove
Hey. Alderson
Oakland
Union Pacific Plu
Perryville
C. W. Braden
Thampseeville
Val Brown
T. R. Thoburn
A. & Embree
Social and Personal Items in Topeka This Week
Topeka society notes describe visits and hostesses at gatherings. Numerous residents and visitors including Mrs I E Balty Mrs Gregory Miss Nellie Pelfer Miss Louis Atchison and many others attend luncheons and social events while others travel to Chicago Kansas City and California.
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Topeks
I. E Bal
Gregory
Topeka
Nellie Pelfer
Mise
Louis Atchison
Arthur Mille
Harry Noble
Arthur Capper
Madge
Sinbel Johnson
Mame Atculson
Mary McCubs
Myra Williams
Nellie Clough
Julia Shertlas
Es Goddard
W. B Small
Maple Hill
Fred Cole
Roth Furuseworth
PS. Magill
Fort Madivna
Dave
Kia Paroots
Rand Srai
Magill Mies
Therese
Wisconsin
Harry Bert
Gustie Fuller
Mrs. O'Donald
Black Island
Hubbell
Helen Darrel
Leavyenworth
Mra LH. Siw
Will
Urne LL
Wichits
Mra T. F
Guivane
Bailey
Manitou
John Kennedy
East Hull
F. P. Baker
Colorado
Mise Nello Peffar
Mr. Dennis
Migsle Dennis
Washington
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Judge Spilman
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Brotherhood of
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Momi
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Eabua
Cornell BR
aSlock
Royel
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Geonge & Cann
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Saga
The
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Stuart Tornish
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Peoples’ Party Central
Richardson
Clark
Marysville
Democratic State Central
Stats Journal
Marshall County
A. L. Clark
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Wwe
Crete
Newspapers
Shaye
Osborn
Oscar Swayze
Dumbeau
Lambeau Club
Charley Curtis
Osage City
Lewelling
McKinley
Obio
Kansas Avenue
North Topeka
Thompson
Scott City
Cbe. Lobdell
Dighton
Mr. Oimpson
J. P. Pancake
Lobdell
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Lady Windermere's
Oscar Wilde
Gustave Frohman
New York
Ither
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Grand
Finn Foor
Fast Mail
Srose
W. J. Demtae
Jack Lodge
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Musee
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Muses
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Iris
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Lewis
Willliam
Hercules
O'Rourkend Bennett
Inez Pearl
de Witt
J. KH. Donce
Peerless, Prescott & Co
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Peerless Steam Laundry
Eighth Street
Moreer
Topeka Coal Co
John Collingsworth
Hal Coffin
Idaho
J. C. Wilson
Santa Fe
Chicago
Opera House
George T. Gilmore
Seattle
Orlin Crawford
New Kansas Gazetteer
Lady Windsrmere
Topeka Sports
Bethany College Young Indies
Eva Harding
Jesse Harper
Lincoln
Denver
P. Dunlap
Spoonera
Cecil
George D. McLean
First National Bank of
Mt. Verson
T. E Boxman & Co
James Jones
Asauulting Mansfeld
District Court
Justice Chesney, Sr. Snider
State Insurance Department
Minneapolis
Minn
New York Life Insurance Company
J. & McLain
Banta Fe
Minneapolis Journal
Minnesota
M. H. Blaok
Charles J. Dick
Santa Fe General Department
Berts
California
Angeles
Leavenworth
State Military Board
Kansas National Guard
Peerless
Peerless Steam
Toraca Coat Co
Canadian
Royal
Erco
Wall
Morner
Topeka Cou! Co
Peerlesy
Daly Wrava Journal
Sanna Wee
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