Citizens' Ticket Planned for City Elections
A Citizens' ticket replaces the abandoned Democratic plan and appears on the ballot. The slate includes Martin Setter for mayor and J. N. Cline as police judge, with J. D. Pilkington and A. J. Coppage in treasurer roles. Council and board of education seats cover four wards plus education positions and independents. The endorsement praises Setter's prior tenure, cites fiscal prudence and labor-pay practices, and calls for a radical change in the board of education against a perceived ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens
Anch
Martin Setter
J. N. Cline
J. D. Pilkington
Board of Education
A. J. Coppage
First Ward
Counilman
J. J. Anderson
J. C. Walrad
W. K. Lacy
C. C. Stewart
G. Murdock
Setter
Funston Captures Aguinaldo in Bold Operation
Reports say General Funston and ten Americans, aided by traitorous Filipinos, lured Aguinaldo from hiding in Isabella province. After a brief skirmish Aguinaldo was captured and is now a prisoner in Manila. Administration supporters praise Funston’s bravery amid debate over treachery.
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Aguinaldo
Isabella
Funston
Manila
Washington
Arnold
Andre
Aguinaldo Capture Report Sparks Continuation of War
Senors Lopez and Agoncillo state that despite reports of Aguinaldo's capture the conflict will persist. They caution that the war continues until peace is achieved and sovereign terms are recognized.
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Lopez
Agoncillo
Aguinaldo de Fells
Nebraska Senate Deadlock Ends With Millard Dietrich Victory
After weeks of stalemate over a United States senator, the Nebraska legislature unexpectedly resolved the deadlock at noon yesterday. Thompson and Rosewater withdrew, and J. H. W. Millard and C. H. Dietrich were elected by a unanimous Republican vote, ending the impasse and breaking the pay limit standoff.
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Nebraska
United States
Topeka
Thompson
Burlington
Railroad Corporation
Baal
Mark Hanna
Fusion
Larest
Rosewater
J. H W. Millard
C. H. Dietrich
Gould plans vast Southwest rail system to Pacific coast
The daily papers report George Gould plans an immense railroad network aimed at the Southwest and the Pacific coast. The Chicago and Alton and the Kansas City and Southern railroads are said to be included in the deal.
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George Gould
Southwest
Pacific Coast
Gould
Chicago & Alton
Kansas City & Souther
St Louis Democrats nominate a gold-bag for mayor
The St Louis Democrats tipped a gold-bug candidate for mayor, Wells by some, who had bolted the ticket in 1900 over free silver. Bryan in The Commoner attacked the nomination, while Ottawa’s Billy Deford called his critique ill-timed. Bryan argued the party erred repudiating platform principles and aiding defeat of its chosen nominees.
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St. Louis
New York World
Wells
Bryan
McKinley
Commoner
St. Louis Democrats
Ottawa Republican-Times
Billy Deford
Billy
Brother Deford
Mining Strike Looms Amid McKinley Second Term
In the wake of McKinley’s reelection, Eastern coal mine troubles escalate as operators refuse talks with miners’ committees. J Pierpont Morgan, said to oversee the mines, orders no discussions with workers. A massive strike is expected, with miners facing losses tied to the election’s outcome.
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Rha
McKinley
J. Pierpont Morgan
Kansas towns shun party lines in municipal tickets
In Kansas and beyond a move to place Democratic tickets in opposition to Republicans failed in most cities. Citizens tickets were nominated in a majority of towns. The stance argues that partisan politics should not intrude into municipal affairs and that good men with community interests should be chosen regardless of party.
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Altough
Kansas
Wrongs of Looting in Uniform Criticized
The piece condemns looting by soldiers, questions moral equivalence of Western and Boxer plunder, and urges punishment for any officer or private who disgraces the uniform. It argues missionaries should be protected, but criticizes theft and calls for accountability.
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America
China
Sunu Found Under Russian Czar’s Palace at Trarskoe Selo
A sunu is discovered beneath the palace at Trarskoe Selo, seventeen miles south of St. Petersburg, alarming the Czar who is described as very nervous. The article notes the danger and implies threats to the Czar’s life.
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Russia
Trarskoe Selo
St. Petersburg
McKixsey Instructs Secretary to Inform Minister Wi
McKixsey directs the secretary of state to tell Minister Wi that the United States will not interfere with the partitioning of China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKixsey
Oftate
United States
China
Topeka Mayoral Candidates Endorse Municipal Water Ownership
The Republican and Democratic nominees for mayor of Topeka have both declared for municipal ownership of the city's waterworks. The stance signals a unified approach on city control of water services, aligning the campaigns on a key local issue.
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Topeka
Mrs Nation barred from public speaking in Kansas cities
Mrs Nation faced police blocks and hostile venues in Leavenworth and Atchison Kansas last week. A temperance supporter offered a vacant lot for a speech but officials blocked her. Saloon interests and sheltering landlords were linked to efforts to impede her, with guards present to deter any protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Anthony
Dan
Mrs. Nation
Tornadoes and blizzards lash regions causing loss of life and property
Severe weather hit several areas with a Monday tornado sweeping parts of Alabama and many deaths reported. A fierce blizzard snarled Colorado and north western Kansas with heavy snow and drifts up to ten feet.
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Alabama
Colorado
Kansas
Senator election by direct vote opposed by Hanna
Hanna argues against direct popular election of U S senators claiming it is easier to buy a legislature than the people. He jokes that if Nebraskans could vote today, there would have been no readlock, referencing Mark's experience.
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Hanna
United States
Mark
Nebraska
Republican slate grows split over railroad commission race
The field for railroad commissioner positions swells with more than thirty Republican candidates, creating a divided race. Jim Pike, a gold-bug Democrat, has been assigned the Democratic seat on the board.
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Jim Pike
Public sale and bids in Garnett and Anderson County
An auction and bidding notice from Garnett Kansas outlines an administrator sale of estate property and county roles. It also calls for sealed bids by April 2 1901 for county physician and health driver duties within miles of Garnett with terms including drug supplies and possible bid rejection. Singer sewing machine sales also advertised with employment offers in Garnett and nearby areas.
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Garserr
Kas
Board of Courtly Commissionere
Anderson County
Kansas
Garnett
Tideco
Canvert
Porkort
Final Tax Sale Notice 1901 Neetoe Disturbing Text
The document presents a final tax sale notice with fragmented OCR text referencing individuals, places, dates, and various financial terms.Despite the garbled wording, it seems to indicate a tax sale proceeding in 1901 with named participants and official actions. The readable bits mention heads, wives, and local officials, framed as a public notice of property action.
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Ss. & Ponddess
C. Champe
Anna Champe
JM. Alexander
Asprinto
Citizens’ Ticket
J. W. Lewis & Sons
Administrator's Sale
Hudson
Matthews
Wien
Howe
Clyde
Joe
Fred Ain
dHebby
Gainelating
Tyneley
Murrys
Aufil Vc
Alamik
Reyteterre
Okey MM
Cudnauk
Adiiluletiator
Agatinver
Wuekery Rasen
Mig Co. A.D. Asian
Scott
Mubehas
Reba
Bandas
Missouri Pacific Excursion Liat
Kansas City
Tuskey
Fine & Topicki
Neb Musile May 2 To 27. Limited To Junie He, By Deposit. Piney Sta
Sauber
Cal
Bare
Bas
Wise
Lown Walker
Kannan
Nul Ie
Thid
Javenug
Dersa
Nchoul
Td Mulder
Chan
M Miller
Ivan
Anne
Frasier
F. A. Herbert
Mupateeng Hind
A. L. Benton
Dentist
Fiarnett, Kansas
PVE BA
Welda
Cron
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