FOR THE LADIES Voters clash over school board tickets
The city campaign centers on women candidates Meyers Bird and McFadden backed by Equal Suffrage forces. A court hearing postponed the effort to place their names on the Republican school board ticket in two wards. Conflicting party reports describe procedures, resignations, and threats of internal fights as voters prepare for the election and the suffrage influence grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arex
Lisaie B. Hamrick
First
Mra
Tis. Sielé
Pittiy
Republican City Central Committee
Carnal Bepori
Haven
Martin Ae
Judes Mazen
Blue Court
Lird
aePadden
Uber
Bird
Tin
Farehill
Fariden
Haintick
Mamie
Publicas
Wathen
Willie
Met
Haliot
Suffrage Association
Ae Hamesck Sry
Iepublican Central Cumeiditee
Yount
Loy
Duunia UE
Pith Ware
Mire
Hance
Stette
Shore
Wierty
Wil
Aohoel Baant
Tut Cme
Atformer Getwral Bovis
Epielan
Case Sys
Humrick
Steele Wille Lorber
Wien Judes Honus
Ethoel
Topeka
Cuceline
Colvin
Paddon
Atd
Ant
Orderea Dye Lesen
Onve
Teruiguen
Weir
Sommers Wien
Becaus
Anther
Ubeau
Sranivd
Simon
Daniela
Women Candidates for School Board Debate Ballot Placement
A Supreme Court excerpt discusses ballot printing after party designation and certificates. The piece centers on women candidates for the Topeka school board and argues for gender equality in candidacy, noting the impact on 4000 local children and urging justice over party prejudice. Lucia Case is cited.
Incomplete Registration Figures Reported for Election Day
The notice cites registration totals 9,121 with 9.22 voters per place and 6,609 male and 2,? women eligible to vote tomorrow. It notes average registration across wards and a shortfall in women voters, detailing ward by ward tallies for men and women across five wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomorrew
Stock Yards Case Hints At New Evidence Monday
Late Saturday the Stock Yards case in Kansas City moved toward possible new evidence on just compensation for stockyard stockholders. Judge Fos ter indicated he may hear testimony on Monday to assess fair pay for disposals and improvements, potentially delaying ruling. Attorneys Hite and David Martin closed their arguments.
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Joe Foster
Kansas City
Allitney
Boyle
Maris
Philip Armour
Kansas City Stick Yards Company
Kansas
Hite
Jo David Martin
Fire damages hotel. actors hurt in blaze at Layton hotel
A hotel blaze started in the faunary partially destroying the Pullip Houn termins. Actor John Bryant of the Katie Furney company suffered a fractured skull and scalp wound after leaping from a window. He was taken to Deaconness hospital where surgeons hoped for recovery. His wife injured her right ankle. Several others were hurt and several escapes were dramatic as flames engulfed the west wing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deaconness Hospital
Hla
Iobot Presoh
Eleck
Webber family feud heads to court over alleged abuse
A bitter dispute between James B Webber and his son Albert Webber's wife Alice M Webber involves alleged abuse by the elder Webber. Alice sought a formal complaint but decided to defer, with Justice Furry set to hear the case. A political window display by Chaffee Co. features a Spode glass and other goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webber Famils
Alice M. Webber
Sames
Webber
Webbers
James B. Webber
Albert Webber
Jackson Street
Allin MM. Webber
Guy
Webber Fnally
Furry
Chaffeet
Kansas Avenue
Death's Harvest and Drunken Deaths in Topeka Night
A stonecutter William May born 180 Backson street was killed by Santa Fe train No 8 after midnight while walking home drunk along the tracks near Tenth street. A girl Lola Printz 16 lay found drunk in a Missouri Pacific boxcar in South Rail yards after a night with a mysterious man. Coroner Westerfield's inquest deemed May's death accidental. Police probe Lola's case. suspect unnamed man fled, inquiry ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William = Blay
Backson Street
Santa Fe
Tenth Street
Field
Young May
Banta Pericope
Peter Anderson
Monroe
May
Campbell
Rucker
Westerfield
Stoker
Willan
Willacy
Decemse
Meg Waa
Jim
Mit
Péonte
Lota Printz
George Prints
Tawrence Street
Missouri Pacific
South
Loli
Parkdale
Lola
Keith
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Lola Prints
Wax
Thorpe
van Buren Street
Steele
Petias
Mia Page
Phe
Airs Thorpe
Ite
Troutman Returns From Paris After European Tour
Ex lieutenant governor James A. Troutman recounts his trip to France weighing 26 pounds lighter, noting encounters with fashion and service in Bordeaux hotels. He describes costs, French tailoring, and fond memories, then mentions his law bid with Robert Stone over the De Holzserre estate and the Odd Fellows home dispute in Franklin County.
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James A. Troutman
James A .Troutman
Romie
van Rot
France
Troutman
Proutman
Bordeaux
Jedy
Richroud Cereice
Afr
Treutman
de Holzserre
Robert Stone
State's Troops on a Run in Uruguay Rebel Move
New York Herald correspondent reports Uruguay rebels led by Lamas and Saraiva with 6000 men pursuing 3000 federal troops under Gen. unex. Rebels seize Arges and gather forces near the Brazilian frontier. Rio correspondent confirms government dispatching reinforcements to the frontier to curb revolutionists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uruguay
New York
Aptit
The
Herald
Stomtevides
Lamas
Saraiva
Unex
Munez
Arges
Hersid
Rio Janeiro
Brasil
Couerament
Auditorium Fire Destroys Caledonian Park Arena
A blaze in Newark New Jersey destroyed the Caledonian Auditorium in Caledonian Park on Springfield Avenue. The main building was a nine frame structure with a capacity of 13 000, a key venue for local bir celebrations in the area for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonian Auditorium
Newark
N. J
Caledonian Park
Sprinefield Avenue
Big Clis
Lless
Balloting Underway in Several Cities Amid Local Fights
Elections in Cincinnati Detroit Dubuque and Cleveland open under clear skies with heavy early turnout. Race lines are split along local issues including the silver question in Dubuque and a mayoral contest in Detroit. Independents gain ground in early reports as temperate spring weather aids voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Tafel
Hose Bernard
Dubuque
Detroit
Helsandis
Michigan
Cleveland
John
Robert McKisson
Kansas Third Class Cities Vote Today in Quiet Election
Kansas municipal elections are held in all third class cities with non partisan contests not affecting major parties. Weather across the state is bright. Women voters play a prominent role in the balloting. Tomorrow first and second class cities will choose their city officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Cuba's President To Ours Open Letter To McKinley
Provisional Cuba president Cisneros writes to President McKinley praising the United States as the greatest nation and outlining Cuba’s progress. He notes Cuban civil order, tax reforms, a growing postal system, and the expansion of schools as the island stabilizes under the republic while Spain retreats from control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Salvador Cisneros
Cuba
McKinley
Cisneron
Republic of Cuba
Spain
Spai
Santiago
Santa Clara
Santi
Santo Domingo Orders 1.7 Million Silver Colts in New Currency
The Republic of Santo Domingo plans a private minting deal through Charles S. Platt of New York to produce 1.7 million silver coins. The issue aims to imitate French five franc pieces in size and value, including smaller denominations, with Liberty and national coat of arms imagery. The total order is about $600,000, outlining coins in dollars, half dollars, and 10 and 20 cent equivalents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Republic of Santo Domingo
Charles S. Platt
Republic of Santo Domin
Platt
President Seeks Flood Aid From Governors in Mississippi District
President McKinley expedites relief effort for flood victims in the Mississippi valley. Arkansas Senator Jones and Representative Carmack press for a special message to Congress and early legislation. Governors Murphy and McLachin report food and shelter needs and coordinated levee reinforcement while estimating casualties and relief costs.
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Washington
Mississippi
Arkansas
Senator Jones
Mc McKinley
Mesghee
Congress
Mermphis
Carmack
Alse
McKinley
Ral Baton Rouge, la
Tower Bayou la Four
Murphy J. Postee
Little Rock
Aric
Sienea
Daniel W. Jones
Gouvernor
Sad case of Mrs Martin faces hospital. friends intervene
Mrs Joshua Martin wife of a veteran tailor is gravely ill and destitute. An urgent appeal to Police Matron Thorpe and Salvation Army officials sought hospital care. Capt Hawk and Mrs Thorpe urged admission, but Mrs Martins friends blocked transport, leaving her fate uncertain and endangered. Mr Martin lamented the obstruction.
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Salvation Hospital
Joshua Martin
Thorpe
Martin
Abe
Capt. Hawk
Salvation Army
Globe Savings bank assigns to Chicago Title and Trust
The Globe Savings bank, organized in 1891 with eastern capital, assigned this morning to the Chicago Title and Trust company. Ex Governor John P Altgeld assisted in the organization and was its first vice president. A February statement showed capital 200000, surplus 372600, deposits 142000 and savings 119000. The bank had no connection with the Globe National bank and cleared through Northwestern National bank, which informed other clearing houses it would not clear the Globe Savings bank checks. Stock is held entirely in the east and a 50 percent assessment on stockholders was recently made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altgeld
Chicago
Globe Savings Bank
Chicago Title and Trust Company
John P. Altgeld
Globe National Bank
Northwestern National Bank
Ruths Pony Held Train Ride Delays Express at Rahway Station
A Shetland pony consigned to Ruth Cleveland caused a commotion at Rahway New Jersey station yesterday when the animal bolted through the baggage car and required three men to restrain it. The pony was finally secured and presented to Ruth Cleveland after breakfast.
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Little Miss Cleveland
New York
Grover Cleveland
Prisuston
Penneylvania
Rahway
N. J
Pany
Ward S. Bayage
Cleveland
Helena Ravage
Ruth Cleveland
Savage
George Savage
Helfart
Dundee
Scotland
Beard
Heaty Shiptitin
Muth
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow in Kansas
Bristow begins aggressive effort in Kansas as secretary of the Republican state central committee for four years he earns influence. He will appoint 1382 postmasters in the state as 124 presidential offices exist. A long list of Kansas towns and cities is noted.
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Bristow
Kansas
Beada
Fepublican State Central Committee
Steporia Frany Wastinton
Oven
Bravia
Abilene Alma
Anthony
Atkaqeas City
Atcnivon
After Springs
Bellevue
Eelwit
Rapids
Burlingame
Hurlington
Caroswell
Cawker City
Chaziute
Chi@aiee
Cherryvale
Chetopa
Clay Center Citton
Clyde
Coffayeille
Columbus
Corl~ Eordia
Cottonwood Talla
Council Grove
Dodee City
Downs
Biorads
Ells
Ehieworth
Erporit
Priv
Mureka
Florence
Fort Leavesworth
Fort Scot
Frankfort
Prediajla
Galens
Garden City
Garnett
Guard
Goodland
Great Tend
Haletead
Harper
Hays
Herington
Hiawatha
Telus
Horton
Howard
Fumbuhtt
Hutchinson
Independence
Tpla
Jowell
Dirmetion City
Kansas City
Xinginas
Kinnley
Kiowa
Kirwin
la Cygce
Larfield
Lawrence
Leavenworth
Firrum Didaborg
McPherson
Manhattan
Manhati
Marion
Maryeville
Menville
Tusdae
Minneapolis
Mound City
National Millitary Home
Neodesha
Mewtin
Nickeraon
Norton
Oberlin
Clathe
Osage City
Osawitomie
Gaburne
Ouialojen
Osweso
Ottawa
Paola
Parmens
Peabody
Pauipshore
Pivasunton
Pratt
Russel
Rabetha
St. Job
St Alarys
Saling
Sedan
Seneca
Smith Center
Sterling
Stockton
Topeka
Troy
Valley Falls
Wakeeny
Warmeda
Washington
Weir City
Wellington
Wholita
Wilson
Winfield
Yates Center
Nassau Club Smoker at Princeton Recalls Entertainers
Cleveland hosted a Nassau Club smoker at the Nassau Club in Princeton New Jersey on a recent Saturday night. Only members attended with guests present. The event aimed to give the guest an opportunity to meet club members and the Princeton organization at large. The club serves as the town and university connected event group with active membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassau Club
Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
Nansau Club
Srissatele
E Quen
Abbey Schoefel and Grau to Quit Metropolitan Opera Lease
New York April 5 The Herald reports Abbey Schoefel and Grau will give up renewal of their lease and abandon operatic ventures at the Metropolitan Opera House. They plan farewell performances next week with the final curtain dropping on Saturday April 17 as their corporate tenure ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
the Herald
Abbey
Sehneifel
Grau
Metropolitan Operouve
Sli
Schoettel
Arrival of Consul General's Wife in New York
Mrs. Lee, wife of the consul general at Havanas, arrives in New York today aboard the City of Washington. She is accompanied by her daughter, Mie. The report notes Tina's age and other uncertain details due to damaged text.
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Meyers
McFadden
Supreme Court
Mayas
Ots
Sameu Mina
Republicana
Republican Party
Poulton
Lucia
Case
Foster
Matton
Chlef Steele
Paris
Cincinnati
Dubuque, Towa
William McKinley
Esa
Santo Domingo
Jackson, Miss
A. J. McLachin
Globe Bank
Ruth
Abbey, Schoefel & Grau
Metropolitan
Joka A. Sehnfeld
Beholipid
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