Raid Targets Joints Stir Town Politics And Sheriff Cook
Sheriff Cook led a Wednesday raid on multiple downtown saloons amid a political clash between joint owners and the temperance committee. Arrested were Lon Townsend, Harry Croft, and Walt Richards as judges urged action against alleged nuisance operations, with evidence described as conclusive and warrants issued by County Attorney Jetmore. Residents claim the crackdown is political maneuvering, while bar proprietors defend themselves and blame party rivals.
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Lon Townend
Harery Croft
Walt Hichards
Temperance Committee
Sherr
Ha- 226 Breelf
Hazen
Statter
Cook
Toorke
Court House
Harry Croft
Kansas Avenue
Billaard Hall
Croft
Ty Bone
Jans
Henry Schmidt
Walt Richards
East Seventh Street
Quincy Street
Porter K
Committee of Seventeen
Turner and Arions
Arions
Amercain
Catten
Prohibition
Townsend
Death of Judge Metsker Fusses Away in Topeka Home
Judge Metsker died after a decline at W E Sterne avenue home. Born May 1831 in Ohio he moved to Indiana as a child and began law study there. He served as Shawnee probate judge, and later state senator in 1876 and 1890.
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Metsker
WE Sterne
Fie
Eadh
Baughman Township
Wayne County
Ohio
Cass County
Indiana
Kokema
Tec
Minsker
Topeka
Shawnee County
Pluto Cra t? Bank Commissioner Goon Rants on Plutocracy
A fragmented political quarrel centers on the term plutocrat in which a bank commissioner criticizes opponents and defends the label. He claims a Republican paper misdefines wealth and party influence while arguing that a few powerful individuals cannot oppress the many without forming alliances.
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Republcan
Kanaan
Breiden
Qrat
Rimwar
Combine
John Seaton Generous Move to Bring Plant to City
Atchison businessman John Seaton proposes donating the Atchison Saddlery Company’s Hiper horse collar plant at cost for a manufacturing project. He envisions moving the plant from the Kansas penitentiary to this city to boost local industry.
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Atchison
Atchison Ginbe
John Seaton
Atchison Ts
Atchison Saddlery Company
Kansas Penitentary
Topeka mayoral figure with wealth and funeral details
A prominent Topeka figure, elected mayor in 1887 for a two year term, owned extensive property in Topeka and Sedalia and managed Hedalia street railway. His family ties include Adaine married in 1852, Mrs. Sterne wife of U S Marshal W E Sterne, and Mrs Metaker who died in 1882. Funeral services for him will be at W Sterne’s residence Friday at 2 pm led by Rev L Blakesley. interment in Topeka cemetery near Mrs Metaker and her daughter. A Sedalia delegation attends. the furniture factory deal offers up to $90 for the old plant on Third Street if closed.
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Topeka
Adaine
Sedalia
Hedalia
Masonic Order
The
Odd Fellows
W. Sterne
L. Blakesley
Sedatia
Lansing
Seaton
Sie
Third Street
Captain Seaton
Uabe
Pat
Aunacesion
J. Parke Posiles
Jno
W.S. Boothe
D. D
Pastor del
Del
Culbert
Chester
Galloway
Pottstown
Anson Burrell
Cincinnati
Seabees
B. F. Jackson & C9
Indianapolis
Ind
J. Arnold & Son
North Topeka
Kansas
Fifteen Year Old Waif Sent to Reformatory
Bessie Mowbray, 15, formerly with Mrs George H Whitcomb in Powwin, was taken to Beloit reformatory after repeatedly leaving homes. She stayed overnight with Police Matron Irpe and refused to return to Mrs Whitcomb’s custody. Bernardo Mowbray to be admitted to the reformatory today.
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Bessie Mowbray
George H. Whitcomb
Powwin
Beloit
Boston
Mra Whitcombe
Benald Mowbray
Four Break Jail in Marysville Prison Escape
Marysville prisoners killed jailer Batterson and escaped last night after using a dummy hinge to force the cell door. Batterson, city marshal and deputy sheriff, suffered a fractured skull and later died. bloodhounds from Beatrice are on the trail.
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Marysville
Batterson
Homer Lane
E¢ Regal
Tom Taylor
Dalton
Five Rapids
Vermillion
C. B. Batterson
Sherif
Beatrice
Strike over colored worker at Thompson block job on Jackson
A small street strike erupted last evening on Jackson street at the WA L Thompson block when contractor G G Boardman hired a colored man to work. Six white laborers quit, their posts quickly filled by waiting men. The men on site were assigned to wagon filling before the dispute paused the work.
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WA. L. Thompson
Jackson Street
G. G. Boardman
Offer of 10 Million Loan to Government
New York Life Insurance Company expresses willingness to loan the government ten million dollars on any terms deemed just. Finance committee meeting notes unanimous approval with two absentees due to illness. Secretary Gage replies Telegram accepting the patriotic offer for immediate war use.
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New York Life Insurance Company
New York
McKinley
John Claflin
Wea
The
Treasury
Gage
Labor Laws Pamphlet Limited by Postage Funds
Labor Commissioner Johnson reports the state labor and mining laws pamphlet cannot be widely distributed due to reduced postal appropriations. Requestors must now include three cents postage with each copy.
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Johnson
Yast
Posta
Labor Department
Embree and Moore Lease Kellam Building for New Book Store
Dr Embree and Ralph Moore plan a new book store at the former Kellam Book and Stationery site. Embree will not active in the business, devoting time to church work. Moore, long employed by Kellam, will partner. half the space remains for Eden Millinery. King Malietoa reportedly ill in San Francisco. ex consul Cusack-Smith warns royal death could trigger trouble among rival factions. Also notes travel options to Topeka via specific trains.
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Embree
A. 5
Ralph Moore
Kellam Book and Stationery
Wue
Moore Book and Stationery Company
Moore
Kellam Company
Eden Millinery
Malietoa
San Francisco
Cusack- Smith
Samoa
Alameda
Malletox
Weather forecast promises mild to fair, warmer air ahead
Weather Observer T B Jennings reports many ladies asking about Blaster's weather. He declines to give definite details but aims to please. He notes last night's minimum was four degrees and predicts fair conditions with warmer air tonight and Friday.
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T. B. Jennings
Blaster
Mr. Jennings
Take the Tinton Pacific Train to Kansas City
A readable fragment notes an 8:20 am departure to Kansas City and a return at 5:30 am reaching Topeka. It mentions orders to enlist reserves, with references to Aston, Oh, and Washington. Lieutenant FLV recommends Enlistment.
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Topek
Kansas City
Topeka
Tinton Pacific
Mar. Aston
Flv
Altonna
Washington
DOOM OF SPAIN Rebellion Breaks Out In Luzon
Vancouver reports war in Luzon with rebels overrunning Spanish positions and seizing ammunition. Natives refuse taxes as merchants close shops and depart. Telegraph lines to Manila cut March 7 near Bolinao. Spanish troops massacred in Hong Kong papers. Gen Monet reports 5 engagements with 1 officer and 1 soldier killed.
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Vancouver
Luzon
Subig
Apilit
Zambales
Tartac
B. C
Hong Kong
Philippines
Holina
Eastern Extension Telegraph Company
Edgar
Monet
Helina
Lingayen
Leutenant
Spanish Troops Embark With Enthusiastic Barcelona Reception
battalions from the Luchana and Majorca regiments, 191 strong, embark from Barcelona for the Atlantic, cheered by all classes. Transports ready to move two battalions of line artillery to the Philippines. Government reportedly buys 40 fast trans Atlantic vessels for the auxiliary fleet. Barcelona's bourse falls as securities dive 42 percent premium. Catalonia fears Cuban crisis impact on its banking, shipping, and manufacturing interests.
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New York
Apri
Luchana
Majorca
Barcelona
Worl
Cadiz
Antonio Lopez
Madrid
Spain
Cuba
Madrid confirms its prior Spain policy amid rumors
Madrid reports the cabinet reaffirmed its former decisions known to President McKinley. No truth to claims the United States issued a six hour ultimatum. Also notes a Friday concert by The Ladies Quartette at First Presbyterian Church with Mrs Thomas Mrs Miller Mrs Foster Miss Parkhurst and Miss Mabel Martin.
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Madrid
Rome
McKinley
United States
Spain
First Presbyterian Church
Thomas
Miller
Mia. Foster
Miss Parkhurst
Mabel Martin
the Presbyterian Church
Rush for Melba Seats Atop Early Morning Line
Kansas City Star reports an early morning rush for Melba tickets at Coates Opera House. A long anxious queue formed before dawn as buyers crowded stairs and doorway, with scalpers and desperate fans paying premium prices for gallery and orchestra seats.
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Kansas City Star
Jones
Coates Opere House
Sgure
Number
Melba
Uttic
Meiba
Pope's Words and Papal Armistice Plea in Spain Cuba Crisis
A World dispatch from Madrid reports the pope urging Spain to grant an armistice for humanity and McKinley's cautious reply. Rome cites a separate US message saying Spain and Cuba alone decide the armistice, but the US wants Spain to concede Cuba's independence and troop withdrawal. Officials warn that Vatican involvement risks a clash with Spanish authorities.
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New York
Madrid
McKinley
Rome
Spain
Vatican
Cuba
United States
Washington
Convicted by Science in Bank Robbery Case
Des Moines reports Prof Floyd Davis, a chemist, examined money on Charles Martin tied to the Sheridan Farmers' Bank safe explosion. Tests suggest exposure to explosive gases, aiming to prove funds came from the safe. Martin offered to plead guilty with a two year minimum penalty.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Floyd Davis
Missouri
Charles Martin
Farmers’ Bank
Sheridan
Bankers’ Casualty Company
Davis
Beline
Martin
Chicago News Proverbs and Lincoln Family Note
Fragmented items mention Chicago Proverbs, a remark on superstition and talk, a Spanish torpedo flotilla count, Warren Beckwith described as ball playing son-in-law of Robert T. Lincoln, and a note about a Pullman Car Company job to restrain him.
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Warren Beckwith
Robert T. Lincoln
Lincoln
Pullman Car Company
Emparis
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Reformatory
Topska
Doom OF
Philippine Islands
Canaries
Roval
Pope
J. M. Knight
Anti Ine
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Pathen
Macks
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Hecks
Lehman Theaters
R. T. Kreipe
Chicago News
Ikea
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