People’s Ticket for Supreme Court and State Officials
A historical ballot slate lists candidates for Supreme Court justices with term lengths and options, including John C. Cannon and Four-year, Six-year terms for McCleverty Milton Waterbury. It also names J. D. Botkin for Congressman at-Larssee, W. H. Craddyck for Governor, Fred J. Close for Lieutenant Governor, Claude Duval for Secretary of State, D. H. Heflebower for State Treasurer, F. M. Pearl for Attorney General, F. C. Powell for Superintendent of Schools, and Dan Hart Paver for Superintendent of Insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
John C. Cannon
J. D. McCleverty
BF. Milton
Ed S. Waterbury
Congressman-at-Larssee
J. D. Botkin
Vals
W. H. Craddyck
Fred J. Close
Telegrams Failing to Unite Kansas Democrats and Populists
The Topeka Herald notes Hugh P. Farrelly, chairman of the Democratic state committee, received telegrams from David Hill and Arthur Gorman praising Kansas Democracy’s triumph over Populism. It argues Democratic leaders seek party success, not Populist cooperation, and that Populists will maintain their organization and cooperate to elect the state ticket if Democrats drop their rhetoric.
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Hugh P. Farrelly
Democratic State Committee
David B. Hill
New York
Arthur P. Gorman
Maryland
Hill
Kansas
Gorman
Topeka Herald
Hugh Farrelly
Kansas Democracy
Hill and Gorman
Democratic Party
People's Party
Jeaders
Pie
People’s Party
Cleveland
Sultan of Sulu Demands Four Wives for Americans
Controversial claim by the Sultan of Sulu urges Americans to adopt Islam and practice polygamy with a four wife rule. He asserts authority over Mindanao people and warns of harsh punishment for defiance, while criticizing U S treatment and warning Americans to stay away.
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Sulu
Mindanao
Uncle Sam
United States
Senate Fight Between Bailey and Beveridge Escalates
A heated Senate session last Monday saw Senator Bailey of Texas confront Senator Beveridge of Indiana after Beveridge accused Bailey of unworthy language. Bailey demanded retraction within twenty four hours. Beveridge refused. Bailey grabbed Beveridge by the throat and the seat toppled as fellow senators separated them. No action would be taken due to adjournment and Bailey’s alleged ties to Standard Oil are noted as shielding him.
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Senate
Spooner
Beveridge
Indiana
Bailey
Texas
Tillman
McLaurin
Standard Oil Company
Things Congress Has Done
Industrial Advocate reviews acts passed this session and lists major measures. It notes canal decisions, river and harbor funding, public buildings, irrigation policy, Philippines questions, pension bills, oleomargarine ban, tax repeals, and large appropriation totals, while highlighting failed efforts on Cuba relief, national defense militia, general staff, reciprocity, trusts regulation, tariff reform, and emigration restrictions.
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Congress
Philippines
Far West
Senate
House
White House
Cuba
Army
McKinley
Industrial Commission
Department of Commerce
Governor faces questions over penitentiary theft cover up
The Topeka Herald reports Gov Stanley is embarrassed by questions about suppression of a $1,200 penitentiary theft story. Officials say the story was kept secret for the administration’s good, amid concerns it could hinder his senatorial ambitions as explicit details surface.
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Stanley
Topeka Herald
Miss Jussi: Moretson Convicted of Second Degree Murder
Moretson's third trial concluded with a verdict of murder in the second degree. She received a ten year penitentiary sentence.
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Miss Jussi
Moretson
Ice Cream at the Red Light Allure in Town
The note asks if you have tried the ice cream at the Red Light, praising it as the best in town and inviting readers to sample the treat. It presents casual local interest with a curious, upbeat tone.
Populism praised and criticized by Gen Hudson in Topeka paper
Tug Topeka Herald notes Gen Joe Hudson acknowledges Populists as earnest but warns against their schemes. He cites educational value and warns that government debt payments and crop loans would cause bankruptcy. The piece backs Republican cautions and cites recent Topeka convention actions.
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Tug Topeka Herald
Joe Hudson
Topeka
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Hudson
Hoffman A Strong Candidate For Populist Chairmanship
The Topeka Herald notes Democrats oppose Chris Hoffman for Populist state chairman, fearing disturbance but praising his executive ability and push. It suggests Hoffman with J. H. Curran as secretary would form a strong campaign team and put life into the effort.
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Chris Hoffman
State Committee
Topeka Herald
J. H. Curran
Missouri Illinois Storm Destroys Property and Floods Crops
A powerful wind and rain storm swept across Missouri and Illinois Sunday causing widespread damage. In St Louis the World’s Fair buildings were wrecked and other property suffered major losses. Flooding ruined crops across Illinois with total damages expected to run into the millions.
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Missouri
Illinois
St. Louis
Boers and Filipinos Reported as Underestimated Forces
A concise report notes England credited the Boers with 9 000 troops and cites surrender figures of 1q 000, while Chamberlain anticipates another guess. It also mentions Filipino tactics to mislead American observers about their numbers.
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England
Chamberlain
Tax steel foundries organize under New Jersey charter laws
Tax steel foundries of the country have emerged and organized under the charter laws of New Jersey with a capital of 40 million dollars.
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New Jersey
Philippine War Costs and Glory Highlighted
The war has cost the United States about 170 million dollars to date. Yet proponents boast the strategic glory and national prestige gained from the campaign.
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United State
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Kansas E
Narbes
C. Champe
Anna Champe
J. M. Alexander
Anderson County
Claus Mul
PLA
oGarnett, Kum
Portottive
People’s Ticket
Paver
Bailey Chored Beveridge
Kay
Lakenly Spring
Dr. Kay
Sselsee
Chiakrreip, Laws
de. J. Kaw Mangan
Saratoga Springs
Gustinegin
Sneha
Vane
Tosdings
Sam
Kapp
Tagas
B. J. Kay Medical Co
N. Y
W. J. Lane
Garnett, Kansas
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