Harvey Named as Democratic Nominee for First District
April 21 Topeka mayor A M Harvey was nominated for congress at the Democratic convention in Holton. The gathering, organized by M Powell of Topeka as chairman with George Harman of Valley Falls, chose by declamation, and Harvey expressed surprise upon learning of the action as he said he did not know.
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Boston
St St. Lottia
Hearst Furcen
Williams
Massachusetts
Hearst
Ciimne
Tremont Temple
Olney
Giney
Wil- Tams
Rauchau
Colona
William A. Gaster
Patrick A. Collins
Wiilliam I. Doulas
Brecktom
Wakefield
Willems
Latehen
Tusy
Hons
Committee On
Protest Filed Over Judicial District Primary Pickups
Representatives from each county filed a protest against a district judge primary in the Eighth Judicial District. The protest charges improper actions by a judicial committee meeting at Marlow on April 2. The meeting allegedly set a primary for April 3 to nominate Judge Moore, with lists of committee members and contested eligibility of J. K. Owens. The controversy centers on who lawfully sat on the committee and who could vote.
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C. T. Muate
Justin
Orman Thever
Janation City
Dever
Hes Enunty
G. Moore
Morrin
W. Davidson
Pickingon
We Wheeler
Merion
Davidson
Tur
Mer~ Berg
Judicial Committee
Marlow
Leon
Wheeler
Rt, Batty, &. & Branson
Tho
Swenson
Scott
Hatleck
Haskell
PH. Halteck
J. K. Owens
Moone
A. Bointatpeth
Hiram Botiiwer
Kuminell
Rot Owens
Judee Moore
Cwerky
Deeress Seiwa
Deivantes Courant
Convention factions shape Kansas nomination scene
An uneven report details committee actions and cheers as delegates debated nominations. George Overmyer chaired representation committees, resolutions backed a phithorn adomned by the state renven t ne w Wichita, and a Republican split surfaced over Curtle ajdt inetwrd. Major Harvey, famed Kansas figure, emerged as a leading gubernatorial prospect amid party discord and upcoming hearings on the nomination.
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Innehen
George Overmyer
David Overmyer
Tokeka
Wichita
Curtle Ajdt
Severe storm uproots trees and disrupts Salt Lake area
A violent storm in the Salt Lake region causes trains to derail, streetcar service to halt, and extensive property damage. Heavy rain and high winds topple hundreds of trees, damage power lines, and flood lower areas around Des Moines. Casualties are reported with confirmations pending as authorities assess the scene and organize evacuations.
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Salt Lake
Latermountain
Balt Gate
Senate passes bill curbing prison reform and charter grant
Washington April 1 Senate passed a bill amending the act to grant a charter to a general association, enabling the organization to conduct meetings outside Washington. Washington April 21 House immediately concurred in a bill amending revised statutes on importation of goods, affecting the Pacific Northwest Paget Sound district. Other measures covered Indian treaty with Shoshone Grand River Wyoming and funds for the United States district and circuit courts at Great Falls Montana.
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Washington
Senate Today
Wenjen
Hovee Paxssta
United States
Paget Sound
Talitene
Grand River Reservation
Wyoming
FetyUliahinett
Teeter Torre
Tinkted States District
Courta Io
Great Falls
Mout
West Virginia Rep proposes railway merger resolution
Representative Gimes of West Virginia introduces a resolution noting a planned community of interest among the Pennsylvania Railroad, Baltimore & Ohio, Chesapeake & Ohio, and Norfolk and Western railways. It calls for investigation by the Interstate Commerce Commission and refers the matter to the committee. The report to Congress is due by December 9, 1900. The piece also mentions local party notes and bank news from Fredonia, Washington, and Fredonia National Bank starting business with capital of $25 million.
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Washington
Gimes
West Virgina
Penneytrania Raiiromd
Baltimers & Ohio Company
Chesapeake & Ohio Comminy
Norfolk 4 Western Railway Company
Iftes
Interstite Commeron
Angie
House of A
Committee On Interstate and Forbien Commercy
Still More Light Arrests Case of Max Weber
A Topeka police chief is accused of using his position to arrange legal help for a suspect in an adultery case in exchange for cash. Mrs. Weber paid Chief McCollum $15 to influence dismissal of Max Weber's charge. Statements allege McCollum claimed to be acting as attorney for the woman Rosie Ford and then for Weber, while arranging continued court delays and a dismissed case. Eyewitnesses describe additional alleged cases of pressuring locals for attorney fees, with conflicting claims about who benefited.
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Amon E. McCollum
John Weber
Lafayette Street
MeCollum
Weber
Richard Schafer
McCollum
Max
Br. Metollam
Bicollam
Alex
Thad
Ensminger
Tom Goins
Tye
McCottum
Rosie Ford
Joseph Reed
Venus
Fame For Woman
Sai
Costa
Ford
Force Ures
Peconung
Joseph Few
Usata
Reed
Bordarite
Topeka
Ingain
McColtm
MecCollum
Klossoth
Sumusla
Jal
FrediKleusoth
A. Samuede
Dhictee
Ehl
Ubechitet
Sarnuein
McCallum
Sanmels
Kleapord
Utes
Powel
Powell
Pei
Farsuels
Barneth Powell
Aid
Diane
Samuete
Richie
McColumm
BE. P. Powell
Troutman & Stone
the State Journal
Silk Mills to Close in New Jersey
General shut down threatened for silk mills in Paterson and surrounding cities due to dull fall trade. Decline linked to presidential election, weather, and reduced demand for higher priced fabrics, affecting thousands in Paterson and nearby towns.
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New York
Paterson
New Jersey
Peneyivanie
Vermont Republicans elect delegates at large for Roosevelt
Vermont Republicans meet in Burlinghton April 24 to elect four national convention delegates and instruct them to support Theodore Roosevelt. Three chosen unopposed are U S Senator Frank Murkowski, Dr W Seward Webb of Shelburne and H N Turner of St Albans with H S Brigham of Benn defeated George M Powers of Morrisville for the fourth slot. The platform backs the Roosevelt administration and National League policies.
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Burlidghs
Apri
Chicago
Hoonevelt
United States
Dmilincham
W. Seward Webb
Shelburne
H. N. Turner
St. Dehasburs
H. S. Brigham
Benn
George M. Powers
Morrisville
Ee Ees
Ranson Case Dismissed in McPherson Libel Suit
McPherson lawyer Hanson settles with W J Kreichtel publisher of the McPherson Republican and the suit is dismissed without retrial. Hanson previously won a supreme court reversal and an 1871 law declaration, suing for libel over reports published about two years ago.
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Hanson
McPherson
W. J. Kreichtel
McPherson Republican
Platent
Supreme Court
Waveca Beaughe Sult
Statriest
Hannon
Bryan Denies Candidacy In Chicago Speech Hint
Bryan says he has not declared for any president and will not in Chicago. He plans a Charmago speech next Saturday night and remarks on possible presidential prospects.
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Lincoin
Neb
William J. Bryan
Mgr. Bryan
New York
Chicago
International Combine Seeks World Steel Pact
An April report outlines efforts by steel makers worldwide to form a cooperative alliance. Buyers, producers, and governments weigh potential profits and the impact on trade, prices, and employment within a shifting global market.
No Sign of Enemy Off Port Archer In April Action
A prolonged telegraph roundup reports quiet off the peninsula and ships near Wisne St Petersbrg. Kuropatkin notes growing Japanese strength along the Yalu, with transports observed at Potansci and Wiju. Dispatches cite New Chou activity, and a Japanese attempt to destroy the Nonah bridge at Tien Tatlin is foiled.
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Peninadia
Wisne
St Petersbrg
Kuropatkin
Yal
Ernest
Golutay
Wiju
Yalu
Ce Ee
Potansci
Tatung Ka
Mistchenko
Newt Seu Chou
Tien Tatlin
Nonah
Port Arthur
United Stites
St Petersburg
Laruedort
United States
Ruamin
Couthe
McCormick
Samanin
Japan
Washington
Grand Duke
Cyril
Petropavlovak
Ministry of Finance
Manetaria
Berlin
Frankfurter Zettung
Manchuria
Davidean
Otis
Ie Reni
Mukden
Rang
Lino River
Moyer Hearing and onlookers at Denver depot clash
In Denver on April 21 President Charles Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners appears before the Supreme Court for campus proceedings. A riot erupts as Haywood is struck and arrested after a clash with Wells soldiers and troopers. Security denies Haywood’s transfer to Telluride and a military prisoner fate looms if the court backs the governor’s stance.
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Apri
Charles ML Moyer
Western Pentration
Minera
Supreme Court
Jsl
Burkett Wolfe
H. J. Hervey
John M. Waldron
Dng
Moyer
Chee
Elding
Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
Hay Wood
Bulleeis Wells
Wood
Ingrood Lerot Wells
Harwood
Meyer Tnwesse
Maywood
Heywood
Nuittarn
Telluride
Cold Wave in Kansas Weather Bulletin Report
A Kansas weather bulletin notes a cold wave with low temperatures and strong winds, slowing corn and wheel regen. Director Jennings cites light rain across stations except Kansas and Missouri, with showers near central areas. Data from 7 o'clock shows equipment and station readings, including Dresden and Mackivenbo, with several locations logging low temperatures and wind chill.
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Weather Bureau
Kansas
Missouri
Sreitek
St. Dresden
Mackivenbo
Rodin
Popelia
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