Topeka Tax League and Commercial Club Unite for Reform
The Topeka Tax League and the Commercial Club plan joint action toward municipal reform. Mr Heery indicates unions with the Commercial Club will share resources and leverage authority to extend reform powers. The alliance aims to mobilize funds and support to push reform initiatives citywide.
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Taxpayers’ League
Topeka Commercial Club
Topeka Tax' Leaghe
M. Heery
League
Governor Pardons Kansas Boy After Sister’s Petition
Governor Leroy today pardoned the 12 year old Gant from Wyandotte county Kansas. Gant, a colored boy, was sentenced to jail for petular rice. The pardon was secured wholly by the efforts of his sister who circulated a petition in Kansas and sent it to Leedy along with a dozen letters appealing for clemency.
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P&overnor Leroy
Tbe
Les Gant
Kansas
Kan
Wyandotte
Gant
Kanty
Leedy
Insurance accounts show good showing in 1887 audit
The Accountant Higes completed the examination of the Accounts of the Insurance Department. The certificate from February 1, 1887 to January 1, 159% reflects Auditor McNall’s finding of 3,080.02 in funds turned into the treasury and confirms Commissioner McNall’s handling of the accounts.
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Higes
Insurance Department
McNall
Te Treasors
McNatl
Fund collections and disbursements for the Mremen’s fund
Figures show collected amounts for 1894 and 1896 totaling 35,870.47 and 13,10841 respectively, with 4,311 from predecessor A. P. Riddle for the same fund. Of the total, 16,450.12 has been paid to the Dre companies of the state, along with 11,470 appropriated by the last legislature.
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A. P. Riddle
Warring Medical Societies to Meet in Topeka
Three Kansas medical societies plan a joint May meeting in Topeka at Representative Hall from May 4 to 6. Separate sessions run through May 6 evening, when all three will convene to read papers. lower rates for rail travel is cited as the main incentive for the joint gathering.
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Topeka
Representative Hall
Convention City
Charters Filed With Secretary of State
The tsuawine charters have been filed with the secretary of state. The Rest Estate Trust Company of Fort Scott capital stock $50,000. The directors are Grant Hornaday A R Hornaday C M Ross C B White and F A Hornaday all of Fort Scott. The Star Zinc Mining Leas Pens of Ga Jena capital stock $60,000. The Kaneneas directors are John FL Supe Win ce and John McCullagh all of Ge ena.
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Rest Estate Trust Company of
Fort Scott
Capital Stock
Washington Debates Cuba Independence Resolution
In Congress today members of the foreign affairs committee and the house argued over a Cuba independence resolution. Some insisted the measure must declare Cuban independence, while others warned it would cede war-declaration power to the president. Republicans and Democrats differed on intervention discretion amid Cuba policy debate.
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Washington
Foreign Affairs
House
Cuba
Turin
Spain
Anpre
Powers Unite to Avert War Between U S and Spain
Washington April 6 diplomats from Germany Austria Great Britain France and Italy met at the British Embassy to agree on a joint note offering the powers' good offices to avert war with Spain. The note has not been presented and its timing depends on the evolving crisis. The plan aims to defer the war crisis for a few days while decisive action is shaped.
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Washington
Europe
Germany
Austria
Great Britain
France
Italy
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Meets With Small Quorum
Washington April 6 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee met at 10 o clock with only five members present. The discussion on amending the Cuban resolution to align with the president's recommendations was resumed.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Allen Sniffs War Dispatch Signals Readiness for State Duty
Senator William V. Allen of Nebraska telegraphs Hon. Silas A. Holcomb at Lincoln urging immediate mobilization of all state troops for possible war with Spain. He offers to serve the state in defense of national honor and Cuban liberty.
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Washington
Allen
Nebraska
Silas A. Holcomb
Lincoln
Neb
Spain
William V. Allen
TWO LUCKY FARMERS Capture Escape From Hutchinson Reformatory
Gricesby escaped Hutchinson Reformatory Sunday afternoon but was tracked by two Haven-area farmers, who pursued on horseback with Winchesters and brought him back to the reformatory. They will receive a $4 reward for the capture.
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Hutchinson Reformatory
Hutchinson
W. S. Gricesby
Reformatory
Haven
Griggsbe
Griggsby
Newton
WANTS HIS WAR LIBRARY
A Kansas man, Brig. Gen. Sears of Lawrence now Sen. Harris' private secretary, writes he is gathering a military library to prepare for possible service with the Kansas National Guard. Prudential Life Insurance quits Atchison, transferring staff to St. Joseph after a ruling on officer salaries. Remodeling the Ellinwood Depot converts the building to a one story office and sleeping quarters for workers. The Nellie Bly train was delayed by a wooden bridge fire near Monument, Colorado Springs.
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Sears
Kansas
WH. Sears
Lawrence
United States
Harris
Topeka
Serviee
Kansas National Guard
Prudential Company
Atchison
Prudential Life Insurance Company
McNall
John Jacobean
St. Joseph
Ellinwood
Newton
Colorado Springs
Santa Fe
Monument
Kansas Towns Vote Republican Across County Tickets
Across Kansas cities and towns voters backed Republican tickets in local races. Uniontown women faced defeat while Hutchinson, Lawrence, Abilene, Girard, Fort Scott and several others elected Republican slates for mayor, council, school boards, and city offices. In Hope, Solomon, Enterprise, and Herington a Democratic or varied mix dominated with no opposition in some cases.
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Leavenworthh
Fort Scott
Uniontown
Lawrence
Repubican
Uicket
Hiawatha
W. W. Thompson
Citizens
Chet Jones
Abilene
J. B. Faber
John Powel
Charles Wyndt
Girard
Couneilman
Garnett
Great Bend
Poster Jourdan
Dale
R. A. Allison
Parsons
Galena
Tcket
Marshal
Parker
Independence
el Dorado
F. R. Bull
Bliss Flora Pool
Board of Educaion
Board of Education
Yates Center
Hope
J. B. Sellers
W.ft. Harris
Solomon
C. Hoffman, Sr
High Times At Cimarron Election Turmoil
In Cimarron on April 6 a chaotic election saw mayoral and council candidates clash over ballot access. Clashes over ballot handling and representation on the board led to sheriff seizure of tickets, with violence and heated disputes among citizens and editors fueling the day.
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Cimarron
Taxpayers
Citzens
A. S. Kivner
Dillers
Ella Gurten
Jacksonian
Ncufte
Cittens
Dolne
Pension Granted to Mrs. Robinson of Centralia Kan
Washington April 6 the house passed a bill by Representative Broderick granting a pension to Cora L Robinson widow of Lieutenant Robinson Revenue Marine Service He served aboard the revenue cuttercar Alaska 190% expedition to Mount St Elie He drowned in a launch accident while under orders from superiors The widow is granted a pension after a special bill was introduced
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Washington
House
Broderick
Cora L. Robinson
Centralia
Kan
Robinson
Revenue Marine Service
Revenue Cutter
Alaska
Mount St. Elie
Actin
Wrder
Pole Cline Foe War We Learned April If War Declared
Col. G Bolk Cine, a Democratic politician and permanent lawyer, announces plans to organize a company of volunteers at once and offer services to the governor. Cline was a leading figure in the dispute.
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Col. G. Bolk Cine
Hiv Cus
Col Cline
Positive Cure for Dyspepsia Declared by Stuart Tablets
A 19th century style notice touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal digesting remedy. It claims the tablets digest food even with inactive stomachs, advises eating well and using the tablets before and after meals, and asserts a lasting cure is possible. A free booklet is offered by Stuart Co., Marshall, Michigan.
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Ares
Stuart
Stuart Co
Marshall
Mich
War talk from Western county seat leader on Spain command
The individual is described as knowing manipulation of guns and eager for war. He foresees his proudest moment leading a command again in Spain. Col. Cline gained prominence last summer for pressing transportation to Cuba to enlist with insurgents.
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Spain
Col
Cline
Cuba
Carbondale votes for new eight room schoolhouse
At a special meeting in Carbondale yesterday the residents voted unanimously to erect an eight room public school building. Planned as brick and up to date in every feature, the structure is projected to cost over $8,000. Kansas City architect W. F. Shrader attended and provided the designs from which the choice was made.
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Carbondale
W. F. Shrader
Kansas City
Attondance
Off for Central America Prospecting Party Leaves Kansas City
Captain H H Sawyer his son PG Sawyer and Albert Clark depart Kansas City for Guatemala and Honduras to prospect for gold. They will travel by Gulf to Central America by steamer. They carry encouragement from Secretary of State John Sherman believed to aid their venture during absence.
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H. H Sawyer
Albert Clark
Guatemala
Kansas City
H. HL Sawyer
PG. Sawyer
Kan
Honduras
Gulf
Central America
John Sherman
LecomptonElectionFlawed Under Australian Ballot Law
Attorney General Boyle stated Lecompton's local election was run in the old style, violating the Australian ballot law, requiring a new election. The report lists public notices of restorations, increases, and differences in several Kansas records, followed by reports of attempted train wreck near Eudora and veteran pension matters. Prohibition wins at Lakin with Purcell and Long elected to city council.
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Lecompton
Douglas County
Boyle
Prohibition
Lakin
Purcell
S- Smith
J. M. Judd
Meeee
Gaa
Ben Long
Counclimen
Political strife in Kansas races and local damage report
Report from Leavenworth county shows Senator Baker backing Mr. Broderick in the first district stirring Topeka Republicans. Curtis foes worry Baker will assist Leavenworth and Baker says he will stay out of the first. Wyandotte Republicans push W. R. Smith for associate justice. Topeka Democrat editor Tomlinson warns Populists may recognize Democrats or face a reorganization. Judge McKey opposes Jerry Simpson, claiming he is corrupt and inactive. In Normes a large area was damaged by a new building collapse, toppling walls and destroying the Italian consul's residence.
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Leavenworth County
United States
Baker
Broderick
Topeka
Curtis
Batley
Mr. Curtis
Bailey
Shawnee
Wyandotte County
W. R. Smith
Billy Smith
Kansas
Atchison
Kansas City
W. P. Tomlinson
Topeka Democrat
Democratic Party
G. W. McKey
Harper
Jerry Simpson
Congress
McKay
Simpson
Selican
Barber County
Washington
Becaues
Munich’s mad king Otto teeters toward death
Reports from Munich describe King Otto of Bavaria deteriorating in confinement. He relapses into violent fits, is said to leap and move on all fours, smokes heavily and craves candy, while attendants guard him and seal palace windows to limit light exposure.
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Munich
Apel
Otto
Bavaria
Terrific hurricane devastates New Caledonia ships and crops
From Vancouver comes news of a severe Pacific hurricane hitting New Caledonia. It wrecked shipping in Noumea harbor and damaged inland crops. The French gunboat Loyalty sank at its moorings while vessels including Nevblie Pactote and Falls of Garry were driven ashore. Crews were saved and towns including Tenio and Kane Tan Diesen reported severe damage to houses and agriculture.
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New Caledonia
Vancouver
B. C
Australia
Noumea
Loyalty
Nevblie
Pactote
Garry God
Professor
Tenio
Kane Tan Diesen
Agricul
Populist farmers hold majority of state wealth
Bank Commissioner John W Breid enthal states exclusive of estate wealth sixty percent of the state's money lies with Populist farmers. He claims many farmers who are debt free have amassed substantial fortunes, with hundreds of Populist supporters worth from 26 000 to 200 000. He mentions lakes roads packing houses and six corporations as evidence.
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John W. Breidenthal
Goulds at Iola Inspect Pacific Property Visit
Private party of the Missouri Pacific magnates inspected Iola property yesterday. Geo Gould Mira Gould Mise Helen Gould, the two Good boys Kingdon and Joy, C. T. Warner vice president, W. G. Doddridge general manager, Hi G. Clarke general superintendent, and A H Webb division superintendent toured the railroad assets and offices.
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Missouri Pacific
Ite
Iola
Geo Gould
Mira. Gould
Helen Gould
Bonds Defeated in Emporia School Bonds Vote
In Emporia the proposition for two new school houses failed by more than two to one. The Republican ticket won all positions except one school board member, with bonds for the two 15000 dollar school houses defeated in the April vote.
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Emporis
Emporia
Ucket
Wellington Education Board Extends School Term Two Weeks
Wellington April 6 The board of education voted to extend the current school term by two weeks due to a measles epidemic that kept many pupils from classes and risked failing examinations.
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Wellington
Board of Education
City owns it final payment settles fair grounds park
Winfield April 6 the city council paid 3300 final payment on the fair grounds purchase making the city the sole owner The cost was 2700 last May the tract covers about seven acres and is described as the west guest naturel tale grounds new parks are sought. Real estate transfers list multiple deeds and a police report notes harness theft recovered near Thamd SMe on a parn.
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Winfield
City
W. Bot
J. R. Ammlogs
Buchanan Street
Throop
Mary Ann
Alfred Gage
Dover Camp
Clara
Joe
Palmer
IC. A. Buen
Police Commissioniee
Aeven
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National Military Home
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Thayer
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Clifton
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Kate FR. Thibaut
Fort Leavenworth
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Horton
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Second Wisconsin Cavalry
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