State House to Add New Walks and Entrances
State government plans completion of major improvements at the state house including new walkways, entrances, and a fuel carriage area. Executive council will authorize about 60 090 dollars for these upgrades with additional funds for terrace repairs and landscaping. Plans include finishing portico entrances this summer and arranging plantings with focus on opulence and durability despite opposition.
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MS Ee
Heflhower
Sieulee
Lawrency
Hyike
Shawanee School Bonds Suit to Collect $12,000 Unpaid
Stryker, superintendent, plans action against Shawnee County to recover nearly $12,000 in bonds with six percent interest over five years. The case hinges on state wheel funds and district balances claimed by county authorities. The county treasurer has held funds without authorized legislative action, prompting calls to sue the county commissioners to recover principal and interest.
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Lihle
Stryker
Shawnee
Weheel Fund
Athoal Ur Sone
Peters
Topeka
Wastebarn
Nu M
Sobend
Nebh
County
Atwrney
COULS
Cony
Utileas
Anil Ues
Geo. W. Hogeboom
Tate
Surny
The
Santa M
Henry
Hoxeboom
Kansasagenas
Eighth
Ninth
Wess Green
Santa Fe
Fe Wiil
Adeministreties
J. 3
Frey
Sains Ve Jett
Richmond
Memphis
Bemingham
Mann
Cty
J. W. Eells
Fort Lusan
Col
United States Regular Army
Cr. G. Sholen
Santa Fe Sila Tech Department
el Faso
State Hour of Charities
Une Sas Sion
Atchison
Hazen
Colle
Votcr
Frank FE. Shelden
Taylor Sires
Oscar Charleson
Phind
Bureti
Berrigo
M. OA
Saya
Tsinsty
District Court
H. G. Rust
Adios Sikd
Alicea
Anamu Butres
Seaneuy
Judge Distracted by Personal Affairs Amid State House Proceedings
A report notes Judge's absentmindedness in daily duties while law matters and an ongoing state house trial seem unsettled. A search is launched following theft concerns as the State Military Inspection approaches with Major General Hiram Aljen and assistant Boyd overseeing Kanens Battalion Card. an order from the Majorant central is issued.
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Oneaal
Aggutast
Hiram al- Jen
Hie Ansistant
Majutant Central Haw
To commanders of companies buying public property in passeavion
Instruction directs inspectors to examine expenses and arrange personnel for property purchases. Frank Lewalling of Topeka, engineer at the state Hotel, earns 1800 annually. Jacob Rudolf of Topeka earns extra fireman pay. total about 31900 yearly. Dismissals cited as economic. A Garden City Corporation and The Geayback Mountain Mining and Milling company of Garden City and Phoenix, Ariz. formed with 300000 capital. First-year directors named: C. C. Wulf, Frank Eo of Prescott. Andrew Babine, AH. Burtin, B.C. Biggs, Milton Brown of Garden City.
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United States
Frank Lewalline
Topeka
Severant Rank
Garden City
Geayback Mountain Mining and Milling Company
Kan
Phoenix
Ariz
C. C. Wulf
Frank Eo#e
Prescott
Andrew Babine
AH. Burtin
B.C. Biggs
Milton Brown
Excellent Minstrelsy at Hamilton Hall Delights Topeka Crowd
A crowd of white and Black attendees praised an amateur minstrel show at Hamilton Hall presented by Ware’s Operatic Company and local musicians. The performance featured Louis Slaughter as interlocutor, prominent endmen and soloists, a Gondolier Mandolin Club, and a finale titled Jordin’s Recruits from Black Center. The act raised funds for the Kansas Military Band, with strong audience cheers and multiple encores.
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Hamilton Hall
Hamilton Hal
Ware
Topeka
Kansas
Jackson's Miliary
Louis Slaughter
W. 5
Jake Lacey
Ticklin
Cecil Sroith
Wi Mefarien
Ax Wasazo
Abotena Snow
FM. Ware
A. G. Williston
Aly Sitar
W. S. Ware
Deane Woodley
the Hermit
FF. Lo Douglass
Uke White Brothers
Mr. Ada Slaughter
Pole Annie Buckner
Simon McCoy
Mr Slaughter
Mise Buckner
Mesurs
North
Hawking
Mpesiel Mentict
Mina Annie Buckner
Jerinle Woodley
Mamie Elder
Gondolier Mandolin Club
W. J H. Graham
Luie Pii
Messrs
Chas Hawkins
Wille Knott
Tom Reed
CW. North
Harry Othello Dillard
JL. V. Gray
W. H. Graham
G. O. Olver S Jorden
Wim, Jackson
James Nolin
Minstrels
F. M. Ware
L. V. Gray
WG. Ware
3. W.dillard
Ministres
Jordin
Black Center
McHarien
Queensberrys Grandson Born in Vancouver Homecoming
The Marquis of Queensberry has a western grandson and Lord Sholto Douglass awaits an heir. The child arrived yesterday at Lord and Lady Sholto Douglass’s Vancouver home. Lord Sholto plans travel with his wife to Vancouver and envisions Lora second Lady Sholto Douglas as future heir. The father prepares to manage Western British Columbia interests and business duties.
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San Francisco
Apr
Marquis of Queensberry
Sholto
Sholto Douglass
Vancouver
Stun
Lora
Sholto Dougings
Oakland College
British Columbia
Chandler Refuses Quick Vote On Arbitration Treaty
Washington April senate in executive session weighed amendments to the arbitration treaty. Senator Chandler resisted a final vote today citing dispatches on Crete and Christian communities under attack, criticizing English conduct in the Transvaal, and signaling possible final support later. Senator Hale mocked the stance. no vote date set. Austrian cabinet resigns. Count Badeni expected to lead cabinet reconstruction after collapse of coalition talks with progressives.
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Washington
Senate Peswadey
Chandler
Associated Press
Crete
England
Transvaal
Hale
Realgns Mienta
Neus Freie Tresse
Count Badeni
Coanisl
To Have White Wings Street Force For Topeka
Street Commissioner Ramsey backs a uniformed city street force to keep Topeka clean. He favors white duck overalls as the distinctive uniform, citing metropolitan city practice and plans to equip push carts with brooms and shovels for street cleaning. The plan could extend to other avenues if successful.
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Topeka
Ramsey
New York
Kansas City
Kansas Enue Ciean
Kansas Avenue
Topeka Notes Parade Local Affairs and City Updates
A cluttered Topeka item list shows officials and residents active in municipal matters. Highlights include candidates for county and city roles, hospital and Santa Fe operations, court and jail updates, repairs and public works, and community notices about churches and charitable groups.
California Out and Back Tip via Santa Fe Route
California travelers can learn about the tip to California and back by applying to agent A. T&S. FL Ry near Reliable TM Blue Fieme stoves, Tatman-Oberley How. Co. for details.
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California
Santa Fe
A. T&s. FL Ry
Tatman-Oberley How. CO
Election Preparations Mention Fees and Candidate Marks
A discussion outlined placing a fee advertisement among members and erecting prominent placards at each polling place. The notice informs the public that six members are to be voted for, requesting ballots mark four women and two men.
Ike Lamberts Place in Kansas US Attorney Post
Washington April 2 Kansas Republican leaders unite on Ike Lambert of Emporia for the United States district attorney slot. Cy Leland and Senator Baker endorse Lambert amid intra party friction over other nominations. Lambert’s confirmation looked likely by Monday, with rivals conceding him the best chance.
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Washington
Kansas
Cy Leland
Baker
United States
Ike Lambert
Emporia
Bosees
Lambert
Senate
Thomas Hyan
Flrat
Interior
Teland
Leland
Chester I Lenz
Kirkpatrick
Mexico
Minister to Sweden Reform Amid White House Talks
Washington April 2 A large RepublicanWays and Means delegation met at the White House to press for ministerial appointments including Dr W W Thomas of Maine as minister to Norway and Sweden. President McKinley reportedly favors Thomas but deliberates on other posts including Aldrich of Siobor as minister to Believer. Talks touched on Justice and court nominations, with speculation about Judge Gort and Attorney General Maker for the Supreme Court and possible succession plans. An afternoon conference with McKinney and delegates from Indianapolis closed the day.
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Washington
Wille Hager
Ways and Means
Dingrey
Mo= Kinley
W. W. Thos
Maine
Norgaty
Sweden
Dalliver
W. Stone
Pennsylvania
E. B Carson
Iuwa
Thomas
Siedieh
Harrison
Reed
Ore
Aldrich
Siinobs
Ov Belrever
Nsther
Pedder Accomaril
Jamaica
Tae Tye Liter
Kyle
South draXeta
A. Siydis
Supreme Court of New Mexican
Perkins
White House
Tim
Rexoctate
Pheld
Gort
Jilien
China bids for 10 209 tons of rail components
United States Consul Reed reports to the state department that northern China imperial railways seek bids for 10 209 tons of rail material including plates bolts and spikes with quantities and delivery terms to be specified Washington dispatch notes potential American manufacturing involvement in the bidding process.
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China
Washington
United States
Reed
Rin Fain
State Department
Imperial Railways of
North China
Fire devastates area in Meadville health camp blaze
In April near Healthmaar Burss, Meadville, a vine and property loss occurred when a fire swept a camp area about 15 miles from the town. The blaze damaged facilities and affected residents, with authorities investigating the cause and scope of the damage.
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Burss
Meadville
Campratine Area
Italy to send cruiser Liguria for Grant monument dedication
Rome April 2 The cruiser Liguria will be sent by the government to represent Italy at the dedication on April 27 of the monument erected to General Grant. The dispatch notes Italy’s participation and the arrangements for the voyage.
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Italy
Rome
Cruleer
Liguria
New York
Grant
Pense Apaesna
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