Navy Orders Dismissals and Transfers Reported
Navy officials list Lieut Commander J Waahineter and six lieutenants ordered from duty in the Sixth Lighthouse District. Other officers are assigned to the vessel, to China, and to various ships and stations including Massachusetts and New York assignments. Continuous changes reflect routine wartime naval postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helm
Wyde Howard
Office of
Naval
Ennes Rush TA
W. A. Simaberry
Masachusetts
S. Hyland
New York
Michigan Supreme Court rules against license law for merchants
The Michigan Supreme Court unanimously strikes down the last legislature’s act requiring commission merchants to secure licenses and post a $5,000 bond, calling it class legislation and an unlawful restriction on citizens to engage in legitimate business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Chicago
Lansing
Mich
Mye
Supreme Court
Iast
Commission Merchante
Dondsim
Michigan
Unaimone
fFamnt
Roorevilt Schedule Stalled by Forecast at Fort Scottie
Local report notes political activity in Fort Scottie as Republicans press to modify a 15 minute stop for Stoose velt. A clairvoyant forecast is cited but deemed not to affect the plan. Next date listed as Jena with continued efforts to secure the stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clairvoyast
Fort Scottie
Stoosevelt
Jena
Fort Scott paper hints at political staging and delays
A Fort Scott newspaper reports a Republican rally plan to offset Bryan speeches, citing a local seer’s warning that Roosevelt managers may include Teddy in a stop. The piece hints at possible train delays and a staged disruption to attack the event, with comments from Franeter Chastes Lobdell, Republican State Speakers’ bureau chair.
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Bryan
Fort Scott
Roosevelt
Teddy
Franeter Chastes Lobdell
Republican State
Dramatic events and entertainments on Thursday night
Harry Carson Clarke appears at Crawford Thursday night in What Did Tompkins Does believes he will surpass Jones. The act features a bold, humorous Siamese character, with lively farce and audience appeal. Also mentions Uncle Tom's Cabin performances Friday and Saturday nights. General John M Palmer funeral planned for Thursday in Springfield Illinois with Stephenson service. Melbourne moves toward federation with New Zealand via the Fist islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Carson Clarke
Crawford
Tompkins
Jones
Clarke
Social and Personal notes on Topeka residents wedding
Marriage notices Ho blocks Ju Ale Harvey of Topeka selected by Rev Hawley joined in ceremony. Various relatives attend with Miss Harvey daughter of D A Harvey probate judge. Local society notes Mrs Weakley, contralto, entertains informally with a concert at home. Numerous calls, visits, and travels among Topeka residents and visitors from Lawrence Ottawa Holton and Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mins Jescastte Harvey
Topeka
Oklahoma City Times-Journal
Beneca
Wyandotte
J. T
Rev. Hawley
Sen
Mra Hawley
D. A. Harvey
Shawnee County
Weakley
Mra
Laurence O'Neill Weakley
St. Joseph
Queen Victoris
Frank P. MacLennan
Mabel Martin
Five More Convicted in City Police Court
Fourteen liquor cases were filed in district court after police court appeals. Convictions rose to 34 in two weeks, with Kamen facing total fines of 4800 dollars and total sentences of 1209 days. no witnesses, memories faded, city detectives led the cases. The men named include Fritz Durein D Kempton H Chann Homer Gragg. The city expects most appeals to secure district court convictions.
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Fritz Durein
D. Kempton
H. Chann
Homer Gragg
Topeka
Ya George Ks
Dowma
Kamen
Widow St David Alitaon Names Man in Traders Case
The Evening World prints a statement credited to the widow of St David Alitaon. Traders Insurance officials are quoted as whispering the name of the man who knew of the alleged false claim. She will pursue the matter, naming the next man her husband was accused of.
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David Alitaon
Insurances Srcpan
Rey
Public scrutiny on Traders Fire Insurance solvency issues
Sept 4 report details a preliminary inquiry into Traders Fire Insurance Co of New York. The inspector cites severe balance discrepancies and sloppy books, with capital impaired by about 100 percent, prompting referral to the district attorney for criminal action while tracing reinsurance arrangements and board membership including prominent figures.
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Insurance Sendricks
Fi ‘Ire Insurance Company of
New York
Harry A. Handbury
Newa
Ais Wan
Pany
Amphal
Phus
Hendricks
Gil
New York County
Traders Fire Insurance Company
Hew Fone
Pepruary
Traders Fire Lloyds
Parsons
State Insurance Department
Fushell
New York Supreme Court
Lloyds Organizatons
Adams, Lockwood & Foreman
Traders’ Fire Lieyds
J. Seaver Page
Theodore K. Pembrook
Jennings McComb
John Jacob Astor
Ker
Chaunnesen
Wren A. Hasley
ES. Sutro
D. ‘Biasney Appleton
John S. Silvera
Charles §. McMurran
Theodore Butro
James G. Beemer
Frederick Booss
Johnson
Edwin Goult
GW. Gan
Duke
William
Prisoners Seek Habeas Release in Leavenworth Case
Paderal prisoners Sidney Burch and Robert Starr seek release on habeas corpus from Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary. Judge Hook heard Wednesday afternoon arguments and took the case under advisement. Attorneys will be allowed time to prepare briefs. Convicted in Texas federal court for stealing livestock in Indian Territory. They claim illegal detention, alleging lack of jurisdiction at the time of the crime.
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Paderal
Sidney Burch
Robert Starr
Federal
Leavenworth
Hook
United States District Court
Texas
Indian Territory
Trl
North Topeka Notices and Social Items
Local Topeka column lists residents' activities including funerals baptisms sermons and church events. Names such as Mrs Call Mr and Mrs Goodhue Mrs Bentley Miss Margretta Campbell and Rev Mr Wee appear with dates and addresses across streets like Har- Finon Laurent and Grant streets.
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Kansas Avenue
Har- Finon
Anbirn
Mre. Bentley
Margretta Campbell
McPherson
L. A. Ryder
North Topeka
Cliterd
Fisher
GM Monroc Street
John Miller
Brank Ine
Harry Summers
Postmasters Accused of Distributing Campaign Literature
The Populist state committee reports complaints that Republican postmasters are distributing campaign literature to patrons. An affidavit from Jackson County alleges a named postmaster committed the offense. The committee plans to pursue the case and notes mail delivery troubles led to using plain envelopes.
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State Committee
Republican Postmatters
Republican State
National Committee
Jackson County
Gen Woodford Weds His Former Private Secretary
General Stewart L. Woodford, former minister to Spain, married Miss Teachel Hannon in New York at the First Presbyterian church. The ceremony was witnessed by about sixty relatives and friends, with a small wedding breakfast. The bride had served as Woodford’s private secretary in Madrid at the outbreak of the Spanish American war. He is sixty five, she around thirty, and this is his second marriage after the death of his first wife about two years ago.
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Lillian Harding
W. S. Rhoades
Pueblo
Col
Fry
TG. McCoy
Holton
Hubbard
New Kom
Oak Westar
Greenfield
Mase
Edith Walbridge
Crast
Topeka
Mothers
J. Greenwald
Topeka Avenue
Yiginweb
St. Paul
Minn
M. C. Hammett
Har Harbor
Mra
Trout
Wameso
Pani Town
Ik Babcock
Jamestown
North Dakota
Mies Josephine Sey
Lawrence Yeste
Robinson
Kansas City
Lou Alcorn
City
J. R. Stebbins
Mene
Aime
Ond
E. W. Poindexter
Lichtenwainer
van Cleef
Alien ‘Nyier
Sisse Tomlinson
Lawrence
Emma Keeper
Frankfort
J. J. Anderson
Chicago
Prof
Penney
Prof. Pryor
Vestate University At
Augusta Flinter
J. Bea
John Sonrner
Leavenworth
D. A. Clemon
Cravens
Ottawa
Kansas Avenue
New York
Stewart L. Woodford
Spain
Teachel Hannon
First Presbyterian Church
Lower Fifth Avenue
Howard DuMeld
Woodford
Madrid
General Woodford
Hobson Going Home After Orient Visit
Lieutenant Richmond P. Hobson of Merrimac fame returns from the Orient and passes through Washington on his way to Alabama. He again denies any intent to critique Admiral Dewey's Vancouver interview about Spanish ship injuries. Hobson has not received the navy’s recommended eight-number advancement for the St. S N task. he prefers line duty and seeks transfer and advancement there if possible.
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Washington
Sept
Richmond P. Hobson
Merrimac Fame
Orient
Alabama
Hobson
Admiral Dewey
Vancouver
Navy
Santage Harbor
Relieff Committees Thank Santa Fe Shopmen for Aid
The Galveston relief fund thanks the A. T. & S. F. Shopmen of Topeka Kansas for sending $306 via Pare & Co express. The note from committee chair Tsipt et Welle acknowledges the generous donation to the distressed Galveston community and expresses sincere gratitude.
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Galveston
Santa Fe
Santa Playes
Galvuo
A. T
8. F
Topeka
Kan
Finoe Soir Ee
Tsipt Et Welle
Pare & Co
Bree
War talk and treaty changes loom in Sept dispatches
Reports from Washington and Lima indicate possible U S involvement if war expands. Dispatches note calls for changes to the United States Peru treaty and mention discussions planned this week.
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Washington
J. Wi
Bepleuw Bai
United States
Lima
Peru
Laredo
Junction
Tex
Penu
Gray's Papers Refused Denies Nomination For State Senate
The secretary of state refused to accept Harry Gray's nomination papers for state senator in the Thirty fourth district. Gray, Populist nominee, was selected by Democratic district committee after a party convention. The state committee regards the action as sufficient. mandamus may be sought if papers are not accepted, and the state committee urges a regular Democratic nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Harry Gray
Gray
Secretary of State Mandamus
Question of Taxes in Osage County Baffles Officials
In Osage County a debate over taxes centers on whether funds will be paid from a land sale. Commissioners refuse to cover the amount unless the county approves. The issue hinges on whether the sale income should be taxed and who bears the burden.
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Osage
Local taxes on Ae land proceed to city and board
Fragmentary notes describe a tax dispute involving city officials and an individual over unpaid charges. The record mentions duties related to real property and an ongoing legal or formal proceeding, with emphasis on payment obligations and assessment procedures.
Industrial Institute to Open for Winter Session
The Industrial and Educational Institute at 1725 Kaneaw will be opened for the winter in about three weeks. RR Carter of Rutewick in charge. Mr Carter is a graduate of Washington and is believed to have the place in Balwa.
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Kaneaw
Aout
RR. Carter
Rutewick
Carter le
Balwa
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Onion
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Traders Insurance Company
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Dewey
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