Cant of Cant and Prohibition Clash In Kansas Letter
Major Pickering exposes Gov Morrill alignment with local juries delaying enforcement of the prohibitory law in Kansas cities, comparing to Buchanans stance. He argues laws are life blood, urges relentless prosecution until rebellion is defeated and tax support for enforcement justified. Weather notes: fair, warmer Saturday. Kansas expected dry with cattle grazing boom in Wabaunsee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickering
Storrili
Mn Pickerley
Morrill
Gaya
Aichison
Leavenworth
Wichita
Ahell
Lee
Abraham Lincoln
Urant
Union
Kansas
Jennings
Kansan
Asylum Investigation Committee Grants Funds to Mor rill
Senator Carpenter leading the investigation committee demanded payment of $100 to resume work. Governor Morrill allocated $1,104 from the contingent fund to cover expenses, triggering the restart of the inquiry in the afternoon.
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Asylum Investigation Committee
Carpenter
State House
Morrill
Westfall Returns to Topeka for Trial on Forgery Charge
J. Westfall, charged with forging pension certificates at the Topeka pension office, returns to Topeka to stand trial. His bond was forfeited by Judge Foster recently, with a likely rescission of the bond order. Westfall had been teaching in Denver.
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Topeka
A J. Westfall
Foster
Westfall
Denver
Terms of Peace Between China and Japan Revealed
The Nichi Nichi reports terms of peace with details showing a seven year indemnity with interest, or a three year lump sum of 200 million reals with no interest if paid early. Most favored nation status, river navigation rights, duty exemptions, and factory establishment are granted, plus a new commerce treaty. China to pay part of occupation expenses for Wei Hai Wei and Port Arthur.
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China
Japan
Yoyonama
Nichinichi
Chung Kiang
Poo Chow
Song Kong
Wei Hai Wei
Port Arthur
Mintire and Teller Work to Organize New Silver Party
Denver April 19 Governor McIn tire and Senawr Teller lead a movement to form non partisan silver clubs in the west aligned with General Warner. Senator Weller believes the Republican convention will nominate a supporter of a single gold standard and says the silver standard forces should organize now without delay.
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Colorado
Denver
McIntire
Senawr Teller
Ready
West
Warner
Senawr Weller
Gouger Voting Rights Suit Won in Lavarette Court
In Lavarette Indiana on April 16 Judge Everett presided over Mrs Helen Gouger vouching damages for being denied a vote in the last November election. The court held that women are excluded from suffrage under national and state constitutions, a decision described as a test case.
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Mer Cane
Lavarette
Ind
Everett
Triat
Helenx Gouger
Electhon
Nol
Seein
Gouger
Pardridge Lost 150000 in Wheat Market Plunge
Pardridge known as the wheat plunger reportedly covered a short position of four to five million bushels as the market advanced. Loss for the day nears 150000 with more wheat possibly sold between three and four cents below the current price. Also notes Vanderbilt divorce and Belmont marriage, plus a separate item: Secretary Carlin declines to attend his brother's funeral in Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baye
Cucaco
Ed Pardridge
Carlink
Wasninotws
Car- Male
Kentucky
Rogers Rumors Mark Probe of Regent Candidate
Testimony against Rogers grows more vigorous as witnesses from Barnes and surrounding areas recount past incidents of intoxication and questionable conduct. The Rogers investigation resumes with more witnesses expected, aiming to assess his fitness as regent.
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Rogers
A. H. Dearborne
Biue Hapids
Ogers
Thacher
Overmyer
Fire at 1417 Quincy Street destroys dwelling
An incendiary blaze at 1417 Quincy Street last night damaged most of the house owned by Wesley Blackman and occupied by A. Hardy. The family were away. a delay in alarms let the flames fill the building before the fire department arrived, with much of the interior and contents destroyed though some framework was saved. Insurance stood at 600.
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Quincy Street
Wesley Blackman
A. Hardy
City Funds Seized by Treasurer Elliott in Possession
City Treasurer Charles Elliott takes custody of all city and school funds after receiving four large checks totaling 164 970 97 in a sudden handover. Two checks from city funds total 141 580 25 and two from school funds total 23 431 72. Another report notes a deadly accident at Chicago shipyards where a derrick collapsed killing Pat Harvey and Henry Blake.
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Charles Eliott
Charles 3. Elliott
Secand
Calgacy
Chicago
Ardmore Fire Destroys Main Business District
Ardmore suffered a major blaze destroying six blocks of North and South Main Street including the United States courthouse and jail. About sixty business houses were wiped out with losses estimated at six hundred fifty thousand dollars. Prisoners were moved to the Baptist church as the vault and records suffered damage and the scene drew crowds. Neil sustained severe facial and neck burns but is expected to recover.
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Gat
Amusonz
Ardmore
Main Street
United States Court House
Smi
Neil
Murder nearly done as man with knife targets Rye family
George Giles drank cider at Mrs Rye's funeral meal in Kansas Avenue, then attacked Mrs Rye and son Thomas with a foot long blade. Rye fought back and officers intervened, subduing Giles who was later jailed on assault with intent to kill. Rye wounded, Giless unrepentant in cell despite police.
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Kaife
Rye
George Giles
Mra
John Rye
Worth
Kansas Avenue
Mra Rye
Lia
Ruby
Afra Rye
Giles
Rogin
Sirs. Rye
Thomas Rye
Ewing
Burgess
McClintock
Toduy
Gilles
Jouman
Topeka G A R Posts Plan Gage Monument Unveiling
Decoration Day arrangements include General Caldwell delivering the oration if the Gage G A R monument is completed. A ceremony is planned with a gun signal, old soldiers marching, graves decorated, and services at the hilltop or cemetery grass plot depending on the monument, plus a police court note about Herbert Johnson fined for overdriving a livery horse. Charles Knox dies in New York at 77 after pneumonia.
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Gage
Topeka Post G. A. R
Caldwell
Gage G. A. R
Herbert Johnson
Johnson
Brutal assault reported on Delia Parnell at Ironside
Mrs. Delia T. Parnell, mother of the late Charles Stewart Parnell, was found bleeding and unconscious beside her fence near Bordentown New Jersey. A laceration on her head and multiple bruises prompted fears for her life while a robbed handbag and scattered papers supported the crime theory. Authorities issued notices for a medium height man in a light overcoat and derby hat seen near the scene. pension records and long hardship in her life are noted.
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Borpestows
N. J
Delia T. Parnell
Charles Stewart Parnell
Ironside
Charles Casey
Parnell
Palmer Casey
W. H. Shipps
Mra Parnell
Bordentown
Congress
Charles Btowart Parnell
Hay for Ft. Riley Horses Case At U S Court
The U S district court opened its civil docket at noon to hear a $2,000 damages suit against W B Caliwell and others. Colorado Hay Co secured the Ft Riley contract to furnish corn and oats but allegedly failed to meet terms, forcing government purchase elsewhere at extra expense. Suit files against Caldwell and other company members.
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United States District Court
W. B. Caliwell
Coloredo Hay Company
Ft. Riley
Couisset
Caldwell
CHASED A BRITISH SHIP BY A SPANISH WARSHIP
A Spanish warship chased the British steamship Ethelred into Port Anthony, Kingston Jamaica, spreading excitement. Captain Hawkins, master of the fruiter, refused to discuss the encounter.
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New York
Kingston
Jamaica
Port Anthony
Hawkins
Fruiter
Rebellion Extends As Insurgents Rally In Cuba
Dispatches from Havana report the Cuban rebellion growing despite poor arms. Leaders Jose Marti and Gov. Maximo Gomez landed near Baracoa. Spanish troops defeated a band led by Perez. A cipher letter claims an American expedition of about 1,000 men including Texans is en route from Fort Worth to Puerto Principe to join forces with General Maceo.
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Maprry
Havena
Jose Marti
Maxine Gomez
Baracoa
Perez
DeCampos
Galisesvilla
Fla
Oamo Liberty
Cubs
Neuvitas
Texas
Fork Worth
Puerto Principe
Maceo
Fresh Ink in Chase Committee Probe at Topeka Hall
A Topeka investigation into Warden Chase opened in Representative hall with witnesses from Lansing and the Dutton House. The committee, led by Chairman Parker, quizzed G Preckman and others amid sharp exchanges, hinting at irregularities in funding and record keeping. Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor faced Bow Street court charges with bail denied as trials loom.
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Chase Committee
Warden Chase
Cormittee
Topeka
Representative Tall Agalo
Lansing
IL O
Representative Hall
J. A. Waltmire
Dutton House
Lou Willis
Datton House
Haralder
Laureanteen
Preckman
Tess
Sesason
Parker
Hreckman
Chase
Bob
Union Forming in Curcaco with 1897 Eight Hour Day Goal
The American Industrial Union will form at a Curcaco meeting this Sunday with national officers and directors to be elected. Lyman Thumpbull H W. Clu Evans Eugene V. Debs and George W. Howard are named for president. The union aims for an eight hour day and targets a September 1897 effort.
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Lyman Trombatl
Debs
Industrial Coton
Curcaco
American Industrial Union
Lyman Thumpbull
HW. Clu Evans
Eugene V. Debs
George W. Howard
Dr Gulbor Buys Han or McFadden Property
Dr Gulbor buys the Han or McFadden for 7500 dollars and accepts a 4500 dollar doctor’s home and 22 Buotianan street house as part payment. Homes are nine rooms each. Remodeling will begin immediately to create a handsome city residence. Cattle quarantined in Butler County. 2100 Mexican cattle quarantined at Summit for violating quarantine rules.
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McFadden
Harrison Street
Mutier
Summit
Butler County
Tone
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Gov. Morrill
Major LO. Pickering
Today
Wabdanace
Wabaunses
Cutle
Pardridge
Mrs. Vanderbut
Willie K
Oliver Maxard Berry Belmont
London
Vanderbilt
William K. Vanderbilt
Oliver Maxard Perry Belmont
Perry Belmont
the State University
Black Hogue
Barnes
W. Hallowell
Roxers
Hallowell
Independence Township
Hquor
Edwo and
Sterley
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Frank Shaw
Near Greenleaf
Henry Elwood
Albert Hazen
B. H. Potter
South Topeka
Ardmore Burns
Maude
Durante
Minnbe
W Litem
San Francisco
Durant
Mionie Willixass
Boscusx
National Society of the Sons of the Revolution
T Faneuil Hall
Oscar Wilde
Hitt Lospos
Bow Street
Oscar Wildy Soul
Alfred Vaylor
Tral
Wilde
Olive
Alfred Taylor
DR. Gulbor
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