County superintendent appointment sparks board dispute
In district proceedings the four month term for county superintendent prompts a clash between old Republican and new Populist majorities. S. S. Irwin, a Demo-Populist, was initially appointed. J. B. Cox retained control, then Cox, by reorganizing the board, filled the short term. A higher Topeka decision will decide legitimacy, with broader county and state implications.
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Board of County Commissioners
S. S. Irwin
Irwin
J. B. Cox
Old County
Board of Commissioners
Cox
Topeka
Reward Offered for Leavenworth Burnings Suspects
The Seattle branch of the International Council of the World an organization of colored citizens offers a 500 dollar reward for each person implicated in the burning of Fred Alexander at Leavenworth and for their apprehension and conviction.
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Seattle
International Council of the World
Organization of
Fred Alexander
Leavenworth
For Fine Candy Go To The Red Light
A brief item notes a location cue for a candy shop or display marked by a red light. It mentions a possible storefront or promotional tag guiding readers to a point of sale. The item lacks dates or names, focusing on the directional cue.
Queen Victoria Read. Death of Britain’s Queen at Eighty One
Victoria queen of Britain Ireland and Empress of India dies after long illness. Her mind faded for months but the public learns only after death. The Prince of Wales ascends as King while rumors of trouble loom for Germany and Britain.
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Victoria
Great Britain and Ireland
Todi
Ireland
Emerald Isle
South Africa
Buller
Prince of Wales
Great Britain
India
Germany
Bowman Seeks Mortgage Tax Legislation
Hon N Bowman introduced in the legislature a bill taxing mortgages with a proportional share on farm interests. He notes the bill would tax only his portion of the farm debt and adds that he has introduced several other beneficial measures while serving on important committees.
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N. &. Bowman
Bowman
Ship subsidy debate faces renewed shipyard boom
The Philadelphia Record notes that supporters of the ship subsidy bill push investments into ships, keeping shipyards busy as shipbuilding becomes a thriving industry. Government data show renewed interest in maritime ventures despite restrictive navigation laws, making subsidy advocates' pleas seem weak.
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Tur
Philadelphia Record
Senators CaRpPENteR Pushes Constitutional Convention
Senator CaRpPENteR of Neosho county advocates a constitutional convention. Republicans have long favored it but avoided agitation, while Populists in control feared radical socialist measures. Now Republicans hold sway and may push ahead.
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Carppenter
Neosho County
Red Light serves meals for five cents drawing crowds
A brief note proclaims that the Red Light cafe offers meals at a low price attracting many customers seeking affordable dining.
Hoch, Root and the Canteen in Kansas Patriotism Clash
The Topeka Capital Ad cites Hoch of Marion denouncing Secretary Root’s canteen remarks as weak and ridiculous. He ridicules the idea that the army saloon can deter enlistment and attacks the phrase reform school. He asserts Kansas would supply sixty thousand patriotic soldiers without alcohol incentives.
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Topeka
Ad Hoch
Marion
Root
Kansas
Redemption of the Body Promise in Christian Thought
The text discusses the transformation of mortal bodies into immortality, claiming elect believers will gain pure flesh capable of vanishing without death. Chronologist Jon Collom predicts this occurs within twenty three years, with variations among interpretations and the elect's unique movement in and out of the world. The Interpreter, Denver, Colorado.
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Paul
Jon Collom
Didijah
Denver
Colo
Possible twin national encampments for GALR next fall
It is probable there will be two national encampments at the GALR next fall one at Denver and one at Cleveland. Denver was first chosen, but Colorado gave Brym a large majority, so Republicans of the G A R decided to punish the state by moving the encampment away from Denver, which city remains moving forward with its plans.
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Denver
Cleveland
Collorado
Brym
Territorial Troubles Spark War Paint Clash
A teen trouble raises alarm among the Indians in the Territory as the Snake Indians don war paint. Troops have been ordered to Muskogee to quell the disturbance.
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Teen
Territory
Muskogee
Nation visits Wichita again smashing saloons in bold protest
Mrs Nation and W C I U members attack two saloons in Wichita and are arrested but release on bond. She nearly injures the sheriff before a mob drives her away and Salvation Army helps her leave town. Next day in Enterprise, with Mrs Hoffinas and others, she wrecks another saloon, prompting saloonkeepers to flee. Citizens recognize her purpose and bravery.
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Mrs. Nation
Wichita
Tepny KoosEvVELT’s Wild Colorado Canon Hunt
Tepny KoosEvVELT prowled in Col orado seeking items to steal when wolves spotted him. He climbed a tree and stayed four hours until friends rescued him. Silent, unclear ending.
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Tepny Koosevvelt
Colorado
Teddy
Mes Least Files Divorce Suit Amid Knee Injury
Mes Least has filed for divorce, with reports noting a fractate knee cap injury that may leave her with a stiff leg for the rest of her life. The suit marks a renewed move after earlier changes of mind reported by papers.
Election of Burton and Quay to United States Senate
Fragmentary OCR notes highlight a push for direct popular election of senators and reference Burton and Quay in the surrounding discussion. The brief suggests a reform movement urging voters to choose U.S. senators directly rather than by state legislatures.
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Burton
Quay
United Sies Senate
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