Female Militia Proposal Sparks Colorado Debate
Denver April 1 reports a proposal by Birdie Morgan to organize a female militia unit in Colorado. The plan faces opposition from the governor and legal authorities who question feasibility and gender restrictions. A handwritten bill wording incident and expected state military duties for male citizens are noted in the controversy.
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Quarantine Trouble Hits Southwestern Cattle Trade
The Kansar sanitary commission reentry quarantine forces unshipped cattle from southwestern districts to Kansas City. Immediate slaughter is ordered for several cattle. Experts fear spread via markets as quarantine measures tighten. Officials plan a Thursday meeting to review strict controls and potential exemptions.
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Overmyer Buys Homestead and Plans Major Renovation
David Overmyer purchased the Hitchic homestead at Eleventh and Quigey, intends a full rebuild and extension, investing funds into the property just outside We clip linne eet on Fifteenth street. The sale involves a track with nine sheets valued at $6,000, tied to Overbronks in Genge County, with future use or resale planned.
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Quady's Awful End at Kansas Ol y April Day
A derailed freight incident near a rail yard in Kansas during April unites tragic events. Quady fell on a moving track, was struck by a locomotive, and died after the collision near Grant Avenue and Grand Street, as crews secured the site.
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Defeat for Hunter in Kentucky election jockeying
In Frankfort April plans shift toward an extra session and new caucus. Republican leaders discuss nominating a senator to be elected this session, with possibilities including Martin or a Republican chosen by Hunter. Hunter signals withdrawal after the ballot, while a new caucus may be held tomorrow night or Wednesday morning. Names tied to the Reynolds, Debs, Holt, and St John Royle rumors swirl as bolting Republicans mull options.
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Judge McFarland Nearing Death in Topeka Room
The Topeka jurist Judge S C McFarland, famed for his role in land administration, is dying and slowly starving in a room after returning from a western trip. His long career included service on the general land offices and prominent local involvement.
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Topeka
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Otto
Stra McFarland
Snake in a New York Restaurant Sparks Panic
A Hindoo snake charmer Abdallah, recently bitten, causes a chaotic scene at a crowded restaurant on Broadway 1484 as a cobra crawls from a chair and slithers toward two entrants. Abdallah calmly bags the reptile, restoring order while patrons scatter and women flee.
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Glittering Cymbeline at Topeka Athenic Stage Revival
Miss Mather presents Cymbeline in an elaborate Walnut Street treatment praised for its poetic mood and scenery. Critics call it among the most inspired Shakespearean productions and commend Margaret Mather's company for style, wit, and romantic atmosphere.
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Boxing Show at Topeka Featured Crowded Glee and Lightweight Match
A Topeka boxing entertainment by duck McAuliffe drew a small crowd on Saturday evening with under a dozen admissions. Two long rounds opened the card as several matches followed including Hay Peppers, Emmet Melody, and Scotty Kane vs Jack McAuliffe, with McAuliffe’s slick style noted. The event highlighted racial language and crowd reactions while questioning whether Gentleman Jack could regain his former place in the lightweight ranks.
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Hetty Green’s New Bonnet Stuns Wall Street Crowd
Wall Street was shocked by Hetty Green’s display of extravagance as she appeared in public wearing a new bonnet with two conspicuous feathers. Brokers mingle superstition about the feathers, linking their presence to market strength or weakness. The bonnet and its adornments are described as striking and unprecedented, drawing attention to Green’s habit of bold fashion statements.
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Movement to Revoke Part of Civil Service Rules
A Washington report notes a movement to revoke portions of clerical civil service rules that apply to pension agency clerks. The 1896 extension removed control from pensions officials, prompting claims of injustice and loss of patronage. Agents, bonded up to 150000, seek ability to choose clerks handling welfare funds. In Columbus and Topeka, agents insist on the right to hire those responsible for checks. About 500 clerks would be affected by the rule extension.
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Senator Quay Suffering Severe Illness After Night
Washington reports Senator Quay of Pennsylvania remains bedridden after a sudden illness last night. Dr. Philip Wales, former Navy surgeon general, visited several times today and says Quay is in severe danger but expected to pull through in a few days. Schuman Concert scheduled for tonight.
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Local Snapshots and City Notes Spin A Hasty Tale
Unclear fragmented items recount city life from schools to clubs and council plans. Mentions include Easter gowns, a city council vote, and upcoming events with vague names and places. Multiple names appear in garbled form, reflecting OCR noise and bustling local chatter.
Death of Rev Dr James Brookes Pastoral Leader and Writer
Reverend Dr James Brookes pastor emeritus of Washington and Compton Avenue Presbyterian Church in St Louis since 1855 died of Brights disease at an advanced age. He served 70 years in ministry and edited The Truth for 25 years in Chicago, producing 17 books and 260 tracts. His wife Susan Oliver of Oxford and three daughters survive him.
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Harris Funds a Law and Geary Resolution Substitution
Senator Harris of Kansas prepared a substitute for the Geary resolution on Pacific roads. The act of 186% would allow the secretary of the treasury to seize the roads, while Geary calls for a cabinet commission. Warren, a druggist, notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and it remains widely advertised. The Rock Island station lists schedules and rates for trains to multiple points.
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Botkin Criticizes Keefer in Populist Inquiry Remarks
Representative Theodoshis Botkin of Flutchingen denounces the Populist investigation as a mockery of truth and justice. He cites Keefer’s alleged unreliability, noting witnesses would fail in a Mobile court and predicting the committee’s quick adjournment amid calls to “burn oregs and feathers” to cleanse the atmosphere.
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Crapes and Crepon Weaving to a Surtae: Crape Surfaces Explored
An 19th century overview explains crape and crepon fabrics, detailing how twisted weft and warp produce a wrinkled surface. It notes elasticity, light absorption, and color advantages, with examples from Oriental silks to cotton blends and mourning crape. Also mentions a New York note on General Canto’s retirement dispute and a cough cure ad.
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Schinman Concert Co
Auditorium committee forms for city project debate
Tonight the council meets to arrange an auditorium committee with six to nine members, aims include construction oversight and initial planning, and mayoral appointments. Rumors of uptown sites and easy payments are dismissed. the ordinance requires city donation of a site. A North Topeka raid seized alcohol at Edward Curtis joint, arresting a 54 year old charged with selling intoxicants.
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Market fluc uations drive wheat prices in chaotic session
Today s market report from the Associated Press records wild swings in the wheat market with May contracts showing sharp rises and rapid reversals. Traders watched prices plunge then surge as fears of weather and political tensions influenced buying, while corn and oats also moved and hogs cattle and sheep receipts were noted.
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