Dying Hard Contest Over Election Returns
A Hughes led bid to contest the city election surfaces as attorneys discuss openings to overturn Parker's victory. Returns from multiple wards are disputed, with speculation of delays in delivering tally books and ongoing canvassing by the city council to certify results. federal court or local authority actions loom as the council weighs the legality of ballots and canvass procedures amid a tense political climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Parker
Willie
Sai
Saccad
John Carter
Bevan W
Paul Tee Cate
Home for Foreigner Concession Pleased By Allied Powers
April 5 dispatch reports Allied ministers pleased with concession of Ku Lang Sa island and residential quarters for foreigners. Foreigen officials deem fort free of German influence. U S soldiers from 3rd Cavalry and Battery F of 10th Artillery stationed at CapTAIN paddock remains aboard transport to New York. Soldiers loaded under military escort for voyage to the United States.
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Ku-Lang-Sa_ Pekin
Wey
Ivgatian
Aire United States
Jrgiutton
H. FH Paddock
Stet United Sinise Cavalrys
Atle
United States Artery
Wyre
Yeusel
Staten
Lawrence Law Reform Fuss Over Temperance Vote
Historical notice from April 4, 1900, describing a temperance controversy in Lawrence. It cites the Business Ticket Committee led by Key W. M. Howtr and accuses Republicans of false statements about enforcement of prohibitory laws. The piece claims ward dynamics and voter deception influenced mayoral outcomes, with focus on abstinence and enforcement debates.
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Nee, Kue
She Halkor
Seine Stave Toursal
Eelam
Lawrence
Knox Accepts Attorney General Post
Washington April 1 President McKinley announced to cabinet members that F P Knox of Pittsburgh has accepted the attorney generalship offered last week. The forenoon statement confirms a new key member of the U S administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKintey
Knox
Pittsburg
Artillery Reorganization Discussed by Secretary Root
Secretary Root studies artillery reorganization and regulation. He has asked army officers for suggestions and views from artillery examiners. Pending reforms may add pay and new officers to the corps, with changes affecting command posts in Washington.
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Root
Washington
Hoot
Waahtheton
Hada
Aguinaldo at Work in Manila Manifesto Progress
Aguinaldo, busy in Manila, hours are spent consulting a dictionary as new manifestos contemplate the Pilipino people. The depot is not yet finished but promising discoveries emerge from Mustate Island near Leon, while the Brufia collier arrived near Guam with reports that prisoners there are in excellent health.
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Manila
Aguinalda
Mustate
Leon
Brufia
Guam
British press mocks Cleveland policy over Venesuela affair
A fragment from a London paper lampoons Cleveland's stance on Venesuela and U S relations. It criticizes attempted mob action and warns that interference would hinder European development, urging cooler heads and prudent diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venasuela
United Staten London
Apri
Satuday
Cleveland
Mica
Santa Fe to Build 62 Foot Tower and Move Machinery
The Santa Fe railroad plans to spend nearly a million dollars on proposed improvements in Topeka within eighteen months. A 62 foot high tower will be built with a 58 ton machine, and old machinery moved to new shops. Costs run uncertain but projected near four hundred thousand dollars for frames and equipment. The project aims to increase shop capacity, create new engines each year, and shift operations from the Topoka shops to the new Topeka plant, with emphasis on labor stability and timely completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Mtanager H. A. Muse
Topeka
Benett Tee
Boller
Uke
Eld
State Journal
Delim
Fuetacien
HM May
Woman duel near Newkirk ends with hospital stay
In Newkirk Oklahoma two women Kila Zelelein and Mes Dasha Wying fought a pistol duel at twenty paces. Zelglin was shot twice in the breast but survived and is in a Bermissy hospital. The other fighter was wounded but not fatally. The feud stemmed from jealousy and the duel left both parties under medical care.
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Renoré-Heral
Newkirk
Okla
Saya
Kila Zelelein
Mes
Dasha
Mra
Zelglin
Addicks Man Lee McKinley and Delaware political talks
An apparent gathering involved Governor Hunn Dr F Taylor and State Senator Allee of Delaware along with J Elward Adilfras supporters. The April Washington meeting focused on political matters with uncertainty about outcomes and concerns discussed with the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee McKinley
Washingtat
Hunn
F. Taylor
Allee
Delaware
J. Elward Adilfras
Delawart
Seston
Belmont backing ten million mine venture sparks controversy
A reported Belmont backed Montens Enterprise in Butte aims to control a major mine. The dispute involves Heinze and competing interests, with a new company forming and tensions rising over ownership and future operations.
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Butte
Eres
Reneet
Belmont
Heinze
acaDda
Offers for an executive mansion site in Kansas
The executive council reviews bids from multiple bidders for a governor residence site in Topeka. Seventeen locations are listed, including Putwin Place and the Knob Clu ce, with various mansions and farms offered. Officials plan an inspection tour next Monday, with Mrs. Stanley to be consulted, as bidders fear price disclosure and bias.
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Kansia
Executive Council
John D. Tenox
Putwin Place
Conmmel
Siecing
Manshin
Aire
Stanley
Cheimnan
West Tison
John M. Bite
Tenth
Taek-wun
T.T Kelly
A. B Quinto
Hung Toon
Topeka Avenue
Kermansion
Harrison
Bennett
Eighth
Buchanan
Snags Horton
van Buren Street
Grewold
Fourth
Jone
Sheldon
Poperty
Topeka
Copeland
Peices
Sterne
Jones
van Buren
Lota
Weeer
Vas Buren
Jackson
Kansas Banks See Record Deposits Rise in December
State Bank Commissioner report shows Pepants in Kansas banks totaling 767,?84, increase from December and a new all time deposit high. Cash and sight exchange up by 3,507,828 while loans and discounts rise to 1,220,93. counting many state and private banks listed as active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Morten Ahaugh
Uhre
Topeka Teams Line Up For Lewistown League Night
The season’s league games feature Topeka squads facing Lewistown with forwards Grice A Griggs center Akay and others. Fans who appreciate solid teamwork and fast play will enjoy the matchup tonight.
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Topeka
Lewiesce
A. Wily Bet
Grice
A. Griggs
Akay
Iasnanyon
Kansas Exposition company plans Topeka fair revival
The Topeka Commercial Club hosts a Kansas Exposition company meeting to revive a state fair at Seventeenth and Topeka. A new twenty year charter, stock at 214000 dollars in 619 shares, and one mile race track are proposed with county support and city subscriptions for premiums, livestock shows, and building upgrades.
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Kansas Exposition Company
Seventeenth
Topeka
Topeka Exposition Company
Lapw
The
Chas
Sambon
Vincent Kanski
W. J Aitter
Frank Foster
George Pritchard
Secura
O. ©. Updegraff
Jamies
M.A. Low
Mesting
Heral Premist
Io Teeson
Low
Timeis
Nebraska
Anna Gould’s Money Case Dissolved in Supreme Court Decision
New York April reports the Supreme Court dissolving an injunction in the Dittmar case tied to George Gould trustee under Jay Gould. Appellate ruling allows the Countess Castellane to receive her entire income during trial, with trustees noting large claims and test cases. Also noted is a peanut market cornering by a firm in New York and related price movements.
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New York
Repellate
Supreme Court
Antoine Dittmar Aagnet
George Gould +t ab
Jay Gould
Court of
Charles A. Gordiser
Gould Trustees
Dittmar
John A. Dillon
Gemid
Annie W Clark Urges Dry Banquet Policy in Columbus
Columbus resident Annie W Clark of Ona Christian church chapter advocates total abstinence from wine at a presidential banquet honoring the Ohio battleship Ohio. The Ohio Womens Christian Temperance Union, representing about 13,000 women, hopes to influence press and public opinion with a call for moral virtue in the home and public life.
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Columbus
Annie W. Clark
Christian Ce
California
Ohio
Ea Society
Ohio Womens Christian ‘Timperance Union
Fortla
Ghia
Annie W. Clar
Heavyweight bout planned in St Louis for Jeffries vs Madden
Sevp and Kuhlins arrange another match between Jeffries and Madden. Bids from California and Connecticut expected for the big event. Forfeits posted, prize likely seven dollars and twenty five cents to the loser. Madden aims to set date within two months and the fight will be staged in St Louis with George Silas refereeing.
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Bully Madden
St Louis
Mander
Gus Tublin
Hie Pritege
James Jo Jeffries
Madden
Wllow Fries
Cinckmati Marder
Ruhl
California
Conneest
Othe Fiett
Jeffries
Ruklin
St. Louis
George Sler
Five Women Rescue After Gas Incident Near House
Five women and a child were carried to the open air after gas exposure. A physician treated them for hours, reporting that most would recover though two remained in serious condition. Among the affected were Josie Kerney, 16, and a 14-year-old, with others including Mrs Kerney and Anna Murphy.
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Ne Kerney
Josie Kerney
W. J. Lawler
Mra Kerney
Anna Murphy
Lottery Preparations for Kiowa Comanche Apache and Wichita Lands
Washington April 6 Preparations advance for opening to settlement the Kiowa Comanche and Apache and the Wichita reservations in Oklahoma. Both reservations expected ready for opening August the date fixed. A resurvey contract for the latter is set and openings may be coordinated. Commissioner Hermann of the General Land Office to visit about a week to review plans. Feasibility of drawing 14,000 quarter sections before the drawing date discussed.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Hermann
General Land Office
Pian
Meet Mary Lester Duke and Duchess of York Exchange Greetings
Aden April S The steamer Ophir with the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York on board arrived and received salutes. Official visits were exchanged amid cordial greetings. The Ophir sailed April 2 with Lady Currie, wife of the viceroy of India, aboard. The two steamers exchanged greetings.
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Duke and Duchess of York
Curzon
Aden
Ophir
Duke
Duchess of Cornwall
York
Opie
India
Gulf of Suez
Currut
Letter Details Trade Talks and Mules for Cape Town
Sterbert Hackney receives a letter from John N Meine and Nebraska Miller discussing Texan grain reports and wheat oats. The writer notes whest section of Texas and carpenters union concerns, with mules mentioned in Cleveland binding trades. A steamer South African sails today with 100 mules bound for Cape Town.
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Sterbert Hackney
John N. Meine
Nebraska Miller
Mr. Heter
Texas
Eidarh
Cape Town
Russia to Stay in Manchuria Invasion Plans Reported
Paris April 6 A dispatch claims Russia will keep forces in Manchuria and deploy 300000 troops by May first contending it will deter concerted action by Western powers. The report notes potential threats to signing a Manchurian accord and discusses broader implications for regional frontiers and Allied responses.
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Paris
Glers
Vos Walderec
Kironn
St. Petersburg
Board Frontiers of
Fuseta
Visual garbled note on Sino American diplomacy in Manchuria
A distorted Washington dispatch describes a communication from the government of Manchuria and U S policy notes about China. It references Secretary Hay, concessions, and the delicate balance over Manchuria and the eastern station with emphasis on China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Unites States
Amasela
China
Piar
T. Maneburta
Sine Department
Ettiacion
Hay
Witiheld
Angela Lalees
Aid Rere
Rosales
Epidly
Fecy
Wil Ori Greentt
Pit
Bae
Eraperar
ALLEN S SUCCESSOR WASHINGTON REPORT ON PRESERVATIONS
A confusing April report from Washington notes Governor Alten of Purye Ellow plans to return to Washington to manifest support for preservation needs. The message to the president references a Hollanden law and mentions several local figures including Hiram and Burda. A storm causes a wreck and multiple injuries are reported with limited readable details from the fragment.
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Washington
Alten
Pury Ellow
Wencesisa Burda
Tran
Bermit
Emmy
Biwidsyn
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