Better Roads Movement Seeks City Pavement Plans
A citizens' movement last night appointed a permanent committee to raise funds and manage a road project from Washburn College toward Fifteenth Street, Cedirge Avenue, and nearby areas. Siobere Slime and Frank Logan have solicited private subscriptions, with Mission Township offering $800 toward a ten foot macadam road half a mile south from Kevanteanth Street to Highland Avenue and Seventh Street.
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Permduwal
Siobere Slime
Frank Logan
Waptiuae
Washburn College
Fifteenth Street
Atari
Minniun
Topen
Miesion
Flelain
Haif
Kevanteanth
Highland Avenue
Balates
Seabrook
Stone
Ves
J. G. Brown
Eders
Bmission
Weile
al Boowner
Mutiny Aboard Coast Survey Steamer At Fort Ricolo
A Washington dispatch reports a mutiny aboard a coast survey steamer near Fort Ricolo. The commanding officer has authority to punish, but a summary court cannot take other punishment unless the matter is decided by officials including the Advocate General Lemoy and Heer Admiral Farquhar who is awaiting arrival to determine the case.
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Coast Survey
Forte Ricolo
New York
Herald
Washington
Fries
Meire Coediuises
Haa
Jdout
Sen
Bartmant
Lone
Lemiy
Heer
Farquhar
Cuban children arrive as orphans join Topeka families
R H Barnes returns to Topeka with five Cuban orphans who will be placed in American homes and schools. The article notes 398,280 Cuban orphans, many in industrial schools or foster care, supported by American assistance, while survivors face poverty and harsh conditions.
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R H. Barnes
Topeka
Cubs
Topeks
Alberto
Weer
Mearly
AEA
Cota Ma
Snd
Reiyner
Dean Waters in Business With Brother in Law
In a terse, somewhat garbled notice a man named Dean Waters enters a business partnership with his brother in law Bla bro. They bought a small grocery from a Fraviessle lay Bilvertaee and plan to lease a space in May. Albert Gaile WA will depart and take post elsewhere. Hull has endured several years of losses at Greenwald's clothing.
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Wigkea Talley Geet
Bla Vrother
Zranee Tormnworth
Albugianr
Albert Gaile
Lie Ou
Hull
Hull Hae
Pualties
Greenwald's
Sante Fe Man Loses Yoo. 7. Sing, track employe of the Pants Pe
A Santa Fe man, identified as a track employee on the Oklahoma division, was struck by a train during a pitch event. He fell under the train, resulting in severe injuries including the loss of one foot. Rescue attempts found the body portion entangled and separated above the ankle after an archival inspection.
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Oklahome
Mme
Pitchoon
May Return Japasane to Japan
Seattle April 2 report notes a case involving a Japanese individual. Unclear details mention possible return to Japan with a focus on a legal or immigration matter. Further readable facts reference involvement of local authorities or courts.
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Japan
Seattle
Wash
Hudson Not There in County Republican Convention
Sen J K Mutton failed to win the chair as Gov Hudson expected the post. A faction opposed Hudson demanded his exclusion from the state convention while Gen Hudson agreed to stay away and not seek the chair. Capt C A Titmuss was later elected chairman by the convention amid the disputed proceedings.
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J. K. Mutton
Hudson Wan
Titua
Gen. Hudson
Ger. Hudson
Onsen
Jailiett
Capt
C. A
Senator Wellington Opposes McKinley Nomination
Washington April 21 Senator Wellington Maryland’s leading Republican says he will not support President McKinley if renominated. He will oppose McKinley’s renomination and will not vote for the Republican candidate if unsuccessful. He cites opposition to the Philippines, a 9 percent tariff, and a national platform misaligned with his convictions. He refuses to stay in the national committee or attend the Republican national convention.
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Washington
Wellington
Maryland
Hau
McKinley
McHimles
New Features Introduced by The State Journal Topeka
The State Journal announces new features including half tone pictures printed in Topeka and weekly news indexing. It will also begin summarizing weekly news for readers who missed events locally or globally. If accepted, the features will continue.
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Topeka
State Journal
Kanena
Btate Journal
Btate
Boers Reinforced Near Wepener in Basutoland
Maseru April 2 reports say Boers surrounding Wepener have been reinforced and grown stronger. Cannon and rifle fire was heard toward Da Wet Corp as Juliet nears. Heavy firing persists hourly while Boer forces maneuver toward Wats Corp. News notes jubilant morale and a field cornet who surrendered then rejoined.
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Maseru
Basutoland
Wepener
da Wet Corp
A& Meantte
Juliet
Listys
Steyis
Saterewation
Lady Brand
Cornet Banwer
Taken to Lawrence on San Xavier Opera Talent Shuffle
About thirty five youths participated in the local production of La Pesta de San Xavier. Many originally secured vocalists were Waltemar von Dahlen pupils, triggering a reform that barred any pupil of the professor from appearing. The revised cast retained talent from the group, with several persevering despite the change.
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la Pesta de San Xavier
Lawrence Frani
Topeka
If Waltemar von Dahlen
Coatings
Bia
Prat
von Dahlen
Dahien
Opera
Xavier
HURLED TO EARTH AT PUEBLO DOME FALL
A scaffold eight feet high collapsed on the dome of a new stove being erected at the streetworks in Pueblo Colorado. Five workers were buried. F D Custis was killed instantly. J W Stanton suffered fatal injuries. F H Prebury T Van Bibber and Morgan Williams escaped with minor bruises. Van Bibber saved himself by climbing down a rope.
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Pueblo
Col
F. D. Custis
J. W. Stanton
Will
F. H. Preebury
T. van Bibber
Morgan Willams
Prevbury
Willams
van Bivber
G. A. KR. MAN BOLTS AT Republican Convention
El Dorado scene as ex mayor and attorney EN. Smith severes loyalty to Silver Republicans and supports reform. Observes comrades weary of the hands of Hoke Smith and H Clay Evans. Stith, a G A R worker and elocutionist, recites “secob Suider” at the state encampment.
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Butles
EN. Smith
el Dorado
A. Re
Silver Republicans
Hoke Smith
H. Clay Evans
Matkinsey
Stith
Aan Grand Army
Suider
Bishop Thoburn Not Ill Despite Conference Absence
Brief telegrams report Bishop J. M. Thoburn of the Methodists in India is not seriously ill and is at home in Kingston, aiding his wife’s illness. He plans to attend a New York conference to discuss Evange Mistie Work in the M Fisk. other items note volcanic activity, Boer women soldiers, a naval bill, a fire, and the death of Beecher’s brother at age 64.
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Thoburn
J. M
India
Kingston
M Fisk
Leecher
Dread
Ee Mans
Viewry Ward Beecher
Mra
W. Noyes
Georgetown
Beecher
Fire Breach Spreads as Trains Rush for Men in Dawson and Vassar
A Winnipeg dispatch reports fires at Vassar and Dawson with about 33 men hurt and over 200 workers stranded. A special train and a second locomotive are sent to aid, as crews battle through the blaze and assess serious damage.
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Chicago
Rock Island Time Card Changes for Midnight Topeka Departure
A meeting discussed time card changes effective after April No. material changes updated the time card. Ckecking shows Topeka departures moved to about midnight instead of the previous chaise at Topas. The Clay Center connection is now at 2 with eastbound train. receiving in Owshu around 9.
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Ari
Hering
Topeka
Topas
Owshu
Milliken Promised to Work With Long-Baker Forces for Convention
Milliken of the Seventh district aligned with Burton supporters in the national convention. He pledged to stand with a peacemaker faction, a move seen as shaping selection dynamics. His brother, United States marshal of North Carolina, attends the convention despite requests to stay away.
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Long-Baker
Frank Milliken
Burton
Milliken
United States
North Carolina
Lawyers Wrangling Over Rebuttal Evidence in Swetlick Case
Defense rested and rebuttal testimony to be heard Friday afternoon as to admissibility of evidence. Attorneys argue over whether Swetlick lied about temperance and insurance plans, and whether the insurer investigated him fully before issuing the policy. Judge Hook will rule on competency, a key factor in the trial’s outcome.
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Swetlick Insurance
Hook
Wibe
Swetlick
The
Home Life Co
Bweteck
Milwaukee
Ince
Mayor Restrain Urges Court Challenge To Hypnotic Expos
Garver and Surimmer for Manager Crawford file in district court for an injunction to block Mayor Drew the city council and Police Chief Rumsey from interfering with future hypnotic performances in Topeka The ordinance bans public hypnotic exhibitions as a health board resolution targeted minors while council bans all such shows The petition argues the exhibitions are innocent amusement and pose no harm to individuals or the community If granted the city authorities may seek further legal testing of the issue.
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Garver & Surimner
Crawford
Drew
Rumsey
Topeka
City Board of Health
Charitable Ship Cato to Carry Indian Relief Donations
The Christian Herald editor wires Chairman T. J. Anderson that government chartered the transport Cato to forward relief donations for India. He asks if Kansas contributions will be ready for the vessel, which sails in a few days. Mr. Anderson expects a date soon.
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The
Christian Herald
T. J. Anderson
India
Kansas
Cleopatra show at McVicker's canceled by illness
Miss Walsh was unable to perform Cleopatra at McVicker's theater in Chicago on April 21 due to an illness described as mumps. The note recalls Fanny Davenport falling ill with the same role two years ago on this date, leading to her death.
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Chicago
Wianene Walsh
Melbourne
M. McDowell
McVicker
Miss Walsh
Fanny Davenport
Cleopatra
Grand Opera House
Lakin Plans Tenement Houses Amid Flood Crisis
Jackson Mississippi April 21 The flood situation shows some improvement as Mrs D I Lakin weighs plans for the first two of tenement houses to be built to aid flood victims. The Pearl River is expected to subside and trains resume on Yazoo and Mississippi Valley rails after weather clears. No lives reported lost.
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Mra. D
Lakin
Jackson
Mis
Hiinola Central
New Orleans
Yazoo
Miscissippi
Pearl River
Grain-O Promises Bright Eyes and Brighter Minds for Children
Advertising copy claims Grain-O coffee substitute strengthens growing children. It asserts Grain-O enhances eyesight, skin firmness, intelligence, and happiness, and encourages unlimited consumption, claiming the drink tastes like coffee.
Sunday Church Activities and Services in Topeka
An OCR fragment lists church services across Topeka including First Christian on Topeka Avenue, First United Presbyterian at Palentets and Topeka, Episcopal Christ Church on East Seventh Street, Church of the Good Shepherd on Laurent, Calvary Mission at East Sixth and Lake, and others. It notes service times, Sunday schools, prayers, lectures by pastors or visiting speakers, and events like tests of spirit presence and Bible studies. The varied schedule includes sermons on predestination, eternal punishment, Revelations, Easter observances, and youth activities with multiple denominations represented.
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Pine Bible
Ema Eas
Ce Eesis
Lis West
Laura B Payne
McHenry
First Christian Church
Topeka Avenue
Stith
God Choenes
C. E
Lord of the Dead
First United Presbyterian Church
Palentets
Topeka Avenues
M. F. McKnahan
Pty Arclecke
G. Stewart Aenethe
Progressive Spiritual Union
Lincoln Post Hall
East Sixth Street
Maybe
Samuel
Eee
Episcopal Christ Spittantas
East Seventh Street
C. W.ne
St. John
United Brethren Church
Twelfth
Quincy Streets
Hey. C. Miller
Church of Christ, Scientiat
Kansas Avenue
Cyrane
Sodcal
Grace Cathedral
Frank Ft. Mulispaueb
John W. Sykes
Maurice J. Sywater
Calvary Mission
Leke
Canon Bywater
J. M. White
North Topeka Baptist Church
Carper Laurent
Harrison Streets
W. B. Hutchinson
First Unitarian Church
Abram Wyman
Young People's Society
Fonken
Second United Presbyterian Church, PLC
Accomplished Dog At 203 Harrison Street
Mabel G Cavert of 203 Harrison Street owns an accomplished dog a Mal tese spaniel with long silky curly white hair and black markings. The pet is noted for its calm demeanor and notable behavior, reflecting a well cared for household pet in this local feature.
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Eee Mires
Mabel G. Cavert
Harrison Street
Bass
Railroad Grievances Prompt Kansas Hearing On Rates
The state board of railroad assessors faces annual demands from Kansas railways seeking lower rates. The hearing is set for Thursday afternoon, amid requests by Memphis lines for rate reductions and related adjustments.
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State Board of Railroad Assensors
Kansas
Memphis
Tax board hears reductions on railroad valuations
The board reviewed requests to cut valuations for several lines including Kansas City Southern and Union Terminal in Kansas City. A proposal to reduce the Paola to Kansas City roadbed from 60 miles valued at 1000 per mile to lower figures was sealed at 50 000 total. No action taken yet. more hearings followed by an executive session for final disposition.
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Paola
Kansas City
Pittsburg and
Gulf Representative
Union Terminal
Lnes
Kansas City Southern
Arkansas City
Anthony Ed
Words for the Dead at Kaneas Mutual Life Board
The Kaneas Mutual Life Insurance board met April 2 1900 at 4 pm to adopt resolutions for the late Dr E Z Sheldon praising his Christian character diligence and service. The directors express sincere sorrow convey condolences and order these resolutions placed on the records with a copy given to his widow.
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Kaneas Mutual
Dr. 8 Z
Sheldon
Ata
McCums
Kaneas Mutual Life Ensurance Company
Ian
Kansas Mutual Life In- Balance Company
Secretary Root replies to Cuba army pay complaints
Washington April 21 Secretary Root issued a brief war department statement denying extravagant allotments to principal army officers in Cuba. He recalled prior representations that officers could not live on their salaries, noting discussions prompted by Secretary Alger about funding extra allowances from island revenues. Citizens call against city poll tax.
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Washington
Root
War Department
Cuba
Abet
Galeries
Jaban
Wan Easgested
Alger
Local mention and scattered names amid odd street scene
In an morning report Charles Bjork was arrested by Omiesr Gom as a deserter from The Palace ball team defeated the afternoon street event. Maud, Mrs. Maud and the Honor team No. 1 are cited with movement planned for noon. The Democratic county convention to elect delegates to the state conventions meets this afternoon at Foume De Tanque. Gussier’s plea and O’Savage exchanges hint at local tensions and shifting loyalties in a confused, fragmentary narrative.
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Charles Bjork
Omiesr Gom
Palace
of & Son
Maud
Priday Vermoon
Daugh
The Late Republican Primaries and Local Political Strife
A Kansas mockery of party loyalty as voters drift between Republican primaries and independent labels. Joe Hudson fights against nonendorsed rivals, claiming fraud in a bid to control his faction. The Capital presses for party revival and a religious journal aim. Also noted is a swimming record set by D B R Renear surpassing prior marks, timed at the Olympic Club in Chile.
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Repubeam
Young & Straight
Lawrence Journal
Joe Hudson
Boss
Becaus
Gazette
Douglas County
Topeka
Gener Hudson
Popenoe
White
Charney Finch
Lawrence
Emporia
Republican Party
State Journal
Nichola
Sydney Cavill Americug
D. B. R. Renear
Rock Island Route Wichita and Return Fare
Advertisement lists Rock Island Route with a Wichita and Return fare of $4.62. Notes tickets on ask and mentions a final return limit in April. Includes garbled text about a plain cook and a bet involving a man and his wife.
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Wichita
Return
Ask
Pyramid Pile Cure Endorsed by Trusted Citizens
A notice touts a new remedy for piles claiming rapid, direct relief. Endorsements from a leading musician and others, including J. W. Rolling of Sweet Springs Missouri, say it cured his sister in days and brings high praise.
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Nusiciane
J. W. Rolling
Sweet Springs
Tob Tenn
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MAN Bolts
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Matupit
Vanomiver
Tram
London
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House
Sutaivisien
Senate
Manitoba
Rock Island
Bour Bariler
MES. Lakin'’S Houses
Will Bulla
Roknee
Grainc
Mabel Cavert
Mary
RTE EE OS
Citigens
de Tanque
Gussier
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