Longtime Topeka Electric Plant Chief H K Goodrset
H K Goodrset, who ran the Topeka electric light plant for decades, served in the Pennsylvania cavalry in the Civil War, helped install Topeka water and electric plants, and last month held a key post at the Edison plant. A thorough mechanic and longtime Topeka resident, he is described as a passive Republican with intimate friends unsure of his political faith.
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H. K- Goodrset
Tvet
Topeka
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Santa Pe Shees
Fdisun
Republicans Quarrel Over Platform and Loyalty
A scrambled OCR passage shows William Jennings Bryan defending Democratic unity amid intra party debates on the Chicago platform. The text mentions Republicans, loyalty, reembracing the party, and dissent over platform conformity, with Bryan urging adherence to the Democratic platform and warning against rivals who return only to redraw the platform.
Doors Open For Wandering Democrats Return
Milwaukee Journal letter from Bryan Milwaukee Apel discusses Democrats who voted for McKinley feeling betrayed by Republicans. He argues many may vote Democratic again in the next campaign though some oppose the platform. He notes the party will gain new adherents from this shift and emphasizes personal responsibility.
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Bryan
Milwaukee
Journal
Milwaukee Journal
Democrat Party
McKindey
Republian
New Charters Issued For Twelve Kanass Enterprises
The state charter board approved twelve new business charters including First Church of Christ Scientist Fate and Kanass Enterprises. Capitals range from 1 600 to 25 000 with charges totaling 280 for the secretary of state and 13450 to the permanent school fund.
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Kanass
State Charter Board
Genaber State Bank of Irving
Capital
Barnes, Kan, Creamery Company
Capitalize
Schwan Dry Goods Company
Moundridge
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Orfate
Kansas Cotton Mill Company
Inde- Pendepor
Edgerton
Ken
Gas and Pyel Company
City Physician Appointment Expected From Mayor
Mayor Drew likely to send his choice for city physician to the city council tomorrow evening. Theo. W. Re will be appointed, with Dr Peers praised for high standing and integrity. Medical fraternity expected to approve. Efforts pressure to name a local Indy physician and several delegations urge Dr Agnes McKee Wallace.
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Drew
Theo. W. Re
Peers
Mayr Drew
Indy
Agnes McKee Wallace
Wallace
Greatly Reduced Rail Rates to Portland and Nearby Points
The Tinion Pacific advertises reduced fare to Portland and Puget Sound towns plus travel to He Ak and Montana points, Salt Lake City and Oh ne. California service lists $32.50 via Santa Fe Route. Also promotes team laundry and card services with unclear wording and garbled text.
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Tinion Pacific
Portland
Puget Sound
Montana
Salt Lake City
Santa Fe
Godard Moves to Impose on Ella Buchanan Testimony
Attorney General Godard seeks to impeach Ella Buchanan’s testimony as Grace Collins also testifies on the morning of the murder. The Burnett family witnesses and defense present testimonies recounting late night and early morning travel to Scranton, with questions of prior statements and subpoena issues, as court adjourns for dinner.
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Burnett
Collins
CH. Barry
Ella Buchanas
A.W. Knowles
Edwin Lange
Albert Hearthurs
Hugh Bryden
Scranton
J. D. Middleton
James Burnett
Godern
Grace Collins
Mra Middleton
Ecranton
Topeka
Prestiie
Godard
Ella Buchanan
Mr. Godard
Cook
Jona Collis
Celling
John
No Money For Pencils In State Budget Shortfall
A fragmented note outlines that state offices must use contingency funds through June 4 to buy pencils and supplies. It reports exhaustion of funds set aside for the executive council, a small August balance, and the lack of postings in the secretary of state office. The text notes a deficit finding and ongoing accounting concerns.
Trouble for Travelers and Collins death insurance suit
The Travelers insurance company, recently readmitted to accident insurance, faces a claim dispute tied to the death of Mr. Collins. Mrs. Collins, with her attorneys, prepares to file suit as Travelers remains unpaid on claims. A Boiseanette notice directs sending items to the Peerless Steam Laundry alongside a Gypsy Queen Baking Powder endorsement.
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Travelers’ Insurance Company
Collins
Travelers
Peerless Steam Laundry
Officers Hear Details of Spanish War Food Scandal
Washington hears testimony on meat supply during the Santiago campaign. Gen Adna Chaffee described canned and fresh meat quality and a greenish tinge on beef, with soldiers often rejecting spoiled rations. The court recessed after Chaffee's account and prior statements.
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Washington
A. K. Arnardew
Seventh Army Corps
Jacksonville
Currie
New Jersey
Adna R. Chaffee
Santiago
West Indies
Rewapaper
Brooke
Ernest
Chaffee
Gen. Chaffee
Catholic Educators Plan First National Conference
A gathering of Catholic educators aims to form a permanent organization to oversee plans for a national conference and a unified educational system for Catholic children in the United States. Archbishop Feehan officiated at the opening, with remarks by Thomas J. Conaty of the Catholic University and Father Joan Tseilee of Holy Cross College contributing papers.
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Plana
United States
Feehan
Altoona
Thomas J. Conaty
Cathalic University of
Court of Visitation To Return Most Contingent Fund
For the year ending June 30 1899 the court of visitation has 5000 dollars of a legislature allocated contingent fund. Of this amount 15 dollars spent on supplies and stationery. the remainder will be returned to the state treasury. The same appropriation is made for the next fiscal year. more funds will be used as the court continues to organize and conduct business.
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Court of Visitation
Populists Resign At Insane Asylum Changeover
Governor Stanley receives notice that Superintendent Kirk and Populist officials will depart the Osawatomie insane asylum on the effective sale date. Republicans will assume control under the state charities board with Dr EL Unis of Paola as superintendent. Work starts on the Frisco Extension from this city to Hinckwell Oklahoma with thirty teams at work and an expanded right of way through Chilpore Indian school lands. The Frisco bar track to Ctulnere and six miles out will be repaired for use on the extension, target operation July 1. In Emporia, April 12, Conductor Kuehler reports a stolen watch from a Santa Fe way car. Sheriff O Connor returns from Argentine with thief J W Brown, a discharged brakeman formerly employed here.
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Stanley
Kirk
Osawatomie Insane Asylum
Wate Board of Charities
EL. L. Unis
Paola
Hinckwell
O_ T
Chilpore
Emporia
Kuehler
Santa Fe Railroad
O'Connor
Argentine
J. W. Brown
100 For $1.00 and Locke's Rolls At Sim Drug Co
Local items note Locke's Rolls at Sim Drug Co in Seattle and laundry services offered by American Steam Laundry. A political snippet reports anti-Quay Republicans backing Stone in a U S Senate primary with varying vote counts and a大学 Kansas university basketball game result.
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Locke
Sim Drug Co
Crime in Leavenworth fines total 175 dollars set by judge
In Leavenworth on April 13 Robert Evans, drunk, attempted to knock down passersby on Cherokee street and was fined 75 dollars in police court. Alley Flowell paid 20 dollars for profane language and keeping a disorderly house. George Echverria, James Wison, Alfred Alexander, and Wm. Muaney were fined for vagrancy, profane language, disturbing the peace, and disorderly conduct. Lillian Atateon and Maggie Smith fined 15 dollars each for disorderly conduct and profane indecent language. Two intoxicated men fined 3 dollars each.
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Taylor
Leavenworth
Robert Evans
Cherokee Street
Wager
Alley Flowell
George Echverria
James Wison
Alfred Alexander
Grain Inspectorship Controversy Reignites in Shawnee County
Local Republicans claim Governor Starkey delays naming a grain inspector to counter Dan Wyatt support. They say John Seaton had backing in last summer's campaign, swaying Shawnee County votes toward the Atchison candidate. Henry Galloway, previously appointed tax ing master, faced opposition from Dave Mulson who urged Wyatt’s removal and supported Thomas for inspector over Wyatt.
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Starkey
Dan Wyatt
John Seaton
Shawnee County
Bss
Atchison
Henry Galloway
Dave Mulson
Jaway
Bean
Thomas
Wyatt
Muivane
Compromise Effort In Hub Clothing- Retail Clerks Dispute
An effort to adjust differences between Hub Clothing and the Retail Clerks union is underway. A committee led by W J Robertson and others was appointed after a meeting last night to negotiate with Mr Steinberg for the clerks. The union expects no trouble with grocers and notes some stores plan early closing. another meeting is set for tonight.
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Hub Clothing Company
Retail Clerks Union
Uniaz
W. J. Robertson
W. G. Hudson
George Buchanan
W. BR. van Nees
Charles Figs
Hub
Steinberg
Deaths and Funerals and City News Deluge
Deaths and funerals note Mrs John Wilton died at home 24 Buchanan Street. Funeral from the residence tomorrow at 3 pm. War Quetne April 32 reports confusion over a Santiago Morph arrest identity. Havana population data show 186,700 with 61,000 children. American Steam Laundry advertises service at 113 West Seventh.
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John Wilton
Buchanan Street
Santiago
Kansas City
WANTED Solicitors ladiew or xeat Goot wager
WANTED Sarena eyes 'Fopeka Steam Laundry, jacksor. Kansan ave. saree.
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Kansan
Saree
Sarena
Fopeka Steam Laundry
Jacksor
For Rent and Sale Misc Classified Fragments
Classified snippets show rental offers and broad sale ads across services and goods. Listings include multiple rooms for rent, horses and cattle for sale, furniture, vehicles, and farm items. Some sections mention cash requirements, delivery locations, and contact points like newspapers offices.
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H. K. Goodrich
John Marshal
City Electric Light Plant
Salina Mac
Toprka
Overs
Iralhouagl
Dave Mulenne
Suverpir
Aki
Elaine Ais
Alun
Shawres_ Reziiliieans Tories
Ince
Wil Hive
New Farad
White Cross
Ue Goberhor
Tocal
McKensie
Cie Ny
Ieee
Cates
Alexander Termine
Ryan
Mubbietieta
Mit
Omlir
Reiden
Democratic Party
Chicago
Triste Upetr Drasinerioe
Worth Works
Shutteriag
Wml
WM J. Bryan
Dr. Theo. W. Peers
Signavare
Atty.gen.godard
Mrs. Burnett
Executive Council
Jane 4
Secretary of State
Collins Estate
Catholic Educators
Osawatomie
Prisco Extension
Stone
Harrisburg
Haskell
Lawrences
Kany
Kanunas
Tomaitute Rines
Seattle
Wash
Santa
Spokane
Butte
Hock Island
Rand Opera House
Stapleton
Stags
Frean
Walter Walker
Sim's Drug Store
Crawford
Peruchlbeldini
Human Hearts
Havana
Thuis, Sureean
Seco Fond
Seventh Army
Carpa
Gist
American Steam Laundry
West Seventh
Young Red
Fistricon
Woshing
Hame
Mi Care Journal
Mohace
Walker Auburndale
Reputanhes
Bae Ee
Fing
Hi Care Journal
Wilton
Kansas
Cleveland
Qgood
Nevile Co
Dearborn Relia Bara BalePonate US
Gione Co
Chestnutst
Philadelphia
Permanenst Co
Ewtts
Nicholas Hoel Simts
Ink
Clain Rams
Journal Ofie
W. Edson
Western Ave
A. Utter
West Side
L. H
Care Journal
Madison St
Sire’ Journal
Phone Hall Stove and Repair Co
Quincy ‘St
Baltimore
Ntonice
Ay Rom Coimbine Tage Ee Avely
Easton
van Buren
Om and Seondoor
Quincy St
Tenta St
Avenue
West Suse
Jackson At
Jackson St
Gauss
Aa Farms
Jarield ‘Park
Monroe St. Ae
Kannas ‘Ave
O . Cleveland
Santa Pe
Priest Jersey Heifer
West Loin
Por Sale
Bosied Bay
Wholeaale
Retal
Quincy
Freeman Ave
Jaureus
Milch Cow
Betfer Caif
Madison North Topeka
Re. Dubie
Chhicken
Rouse
Cood
Rare Journal
Marbdie
Addrees F. O
Wurrey
North
Kansas Ave
Lawrence Si
R.sp.a.n.s
Sam
AL de Robbins
Laree
Topeka Realty
Acpereas
Mir
Flecyrie Lignes
West Seventh St
Topeka Realty CO
Macterran
Mgr
Seoilence
Ste
van Biaren
Harriet
Givens
Barryton
Baldwin
Gi Geena
Behar Ie Pal
St. Jobn St
Betwen Kansis Ave
Tall North Quincy
Kansas Money
Shamare Coutey Beopetty
Pera Realty
Gun
Showa Cousty Farms
Sip Pr Cent
Pomaienian
Gate
L Biascoe
Roe M
James B Hayden
Pulse Ae Peka Cycle CO
Mt W
Tbicycles
Sundriea
Greethotee
Liacnis
Mest
R Hagus
Warthcuee Co
Tapele
Stars Age Co
Winifred Welles
Tyler
Mabel Martin
Matt
Greenwood
Porwia
Eva Harding
Homeopathic
Central Ave
North Topeka
Fatula Sahare
Sem
C.H. Guibor
Saas
Vitrtt Hite Bess
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