Harris Denies Preference in Kansas Governor Contest
Senator W A Harris states he has no preference among Kansas governor candidates and calls such claims false. He says most candidates are personal friends, and he would not endorse any one, noting his past support and belief the national race improves if Republicans stay unified.
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Bom
Amg
Mound
W. A. Harris
Kansas
Harris
Breidenthal
Setalo
Wvermor
Populiet Cympen
Glick Disputes Democratic-Poculiet Convention Activity
Fragmented report describes Glick's reaction to two conventions in the First district amid party maneuvering. It notes Orr opposing Judge David Martin, Bryan supporters, and claims of a manipulated process. The piece hints at fusion plans and local political tensions around convention endorsements.
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Atehi
George W. Glicl
James W. Orr
David Martin
Amerdate Justi
John Dreidenthal
Ieell
Bryan
Giele
Glick
Nout
Delexatin
Luck and
Demognitive candidates loom in Lincoln party fray
The shaky slate in the Sixth and Seventh districts splits the party as Jo Ue Akers asserts a demonic run for congress. Topeka buzz hints Major A. M. Harvey may be renominated for Lieutenant Governor, while Dr. J. Tivtes and Dr. Dykes loom in Lebanon and the Fifth district.
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Jo Ue
Neleon
Akers Et Fol
Demohriia
Allen County
Akern
Topeka
A.M. Harvey
Shawnee
Hort
Uw Bso
Harvey
Mion
Phatrmas
Ghor Center
Neuvemus
Morehouse The Winner In State Senator Nomination
A Republican county convention nominated George P. Encehoume as state senator for the Be district. Morris Cousty Man from Marion Chase and Morris a T. Bullvy of Florence vied for renomination but Bullvy did not attend and was not listed. McCollan of Chase led the ticket on first ballot as delegates supported him with other county figures present.
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Morris Cousty
George P. Encehoume
Sinster
Mens Poinces
Marlun
Chaseeid
Morris A T. Bullvy
Florence
Hansber Marionecutty
Monn
Rovard Q
Presidential forces claim efforts to reorganize at convention
At the convention in Clay County city, forces claim no retreat from the campaign. Edwin is identified as a key figure amid the factional moves to unite the camp. The report notes calls for harmony while outlining ongoing competition among candidates.
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Edwin Ur
Fragmentary 19th century political note on candidates and deadlock
The text references clean men in the state and names such as Tarior Suntortae and LP King amid a political nomination deadlock. It notes support for or against various candidates in an anti-Ereldenthal coalition and mentions a Dennis plan urging unity, with emphasis on avoiding backroom obstruction.
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Shurmaton
Tarior
Dennis Bie
Clemens Stirs Up Animals In Speech Attack
Topeka socialist criticizes Bryan in Oklahoma City addressing what is described as incendiary rhetoric. The speaker accuses Clemens of misgoverning and uses harsh terms to denounce policies on the Philippine war and U S troop presence. Calls for actions against Britain and Boer involvement appear in the heated exchange.
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Topeka
Bryan
Oklahoma
Clemens
Clemens Sali
Ryan Tens
United States
Jeremie Brian
German Policy on Monroe Doctrine Sparks Diplomatic Talk
New York April Herald reports Secretary Root’s Monroe Doctrine remarks may prompt inquiries at the state department. German ambassador Von Molleben in New York and embassy staff avoid public comment while asserting no intent to force entry into the Western Hemisphere. Germany recognizes the Monroe Doctrine and would rather keep subjects at home, though some German emigration to South America continues. The German government notes nearly a million subjects in Brazil and considers colonization a peaceful business policy. Rear Admiral Gosford has proposed evaluating a coast station at Santa Catarina to monitor activities.
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New York
Root
Atate
Herr von Molleben
Ti Ie
Germany
Munroe
Horn
Thexaibbo
Thry
South America
Asia Minor
South Americ
United States
South Armerica
Te Issala
Brazil
Navy
Ay A Gosford
Bureau of
Enti
Impeachment Telegrams Rage Over Ministry
Brief telegrams from Rteckhelm and other centers report calls to impeach the ministry for constitution violations linked to appointing a new head of the foreign office. The dispatches reflect political turmoil and hot debate over government appointments.
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Rteckhelm
Ricdag
Foreign Office
Belmont Returns as Dewey's Candidacy Quoted
C H P Belmont returns from Europe and comments on the 1900 presidential race. He disputes Admiral Dewey's candidacy and predicts Bryan will lead the Democrats and McKinley the Republicans. Belmont suggests Dewey would draw more from the Republicans and criticizes Dewey's representatives.
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Dieglores
Dewey
P. Belene
Europe
Hasment J Dewey
Mtr. Bel
Admiral
Winett
Tewmet
United States
Admiral Dewey
Hopelees
Bryan
McKinley
Bryon
Unquesi
Famous Men Attend National Charities Conference Delegates Named
Lists of delegates for the National Conference of Charities and Corrections arrive locally. Notables include Prof Richard T Bly of the University of Wisconsin, Prof Frank B Sanborn of Concord Mass, Hon Frid H Vines, L G Kinne, Prof L M Fay, Rev Judson Titsworth, Mrs Sarah S Decker and many other state educators and reform leaders. The conference runs May 15 to 17 with headquarters at the Copeland.
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National Conference of Charities
Richard T. Bly
University of Wisconsin
Fle
Frank B. Sanborn
Concord
Mast
Kansas
Frid H. Vines
Ll. D
L. G. Kinne
Lows
Minnesota State University
Sulla C. Lathroy
Lilvig’ State Board of Public Charities
R. Brinkerhoff
Ohio State Board of Charities
Sarah S. Decker
Colorads State Board of Charities and Correction
Burriws
Foston
United States
Philip Garrett
Philadelphia
Stanley
Parenelas
Republic of Mexico
Wisconsin
J. H. Stout
Menomonee
F.A. Detmnett
Sheboygan
Judson
Titsworth
Hav Claire
Geo
W. Jackman_ Portage
Nebraska
Omaha
Political conference to name county attorney candidate
Antifraud Republican and Populist county committees plan a conference Wednesday evening to select an acceptable candidate to run against Galen Nichols. Subcommittees and central members from both parties will propose names and report back on arrangements for the anti fraud ticket.
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Galen Nichols
H. G. Er
Curtis
Peter Heil
Skinner
Wavelass
L. A. Brepbins
Deaths and Funerals Chronicle Local Notices
The funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Heney was held this afternoon from the family residence 17 Hantoon Street. Mrs Ethel Ross aged 23 died suddenly at her Oakland home and was the stepdaughter of John Dunn. Remains were taken to Ottumwa for burial. The body of Ethel Roper who died in Pueblo was delayed and will arrive tomorrow morning for a funeral at 10 o clock from F H Thornton residence 00 East Fifth Street.
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Ethel Ross
Oakland
John Dunn
Ottumwa
Ethel Roper
Pueblo
Salunby
Topeka
Tomorow
F. Ht. Thorr
East Fifth Street
State Twine Plant Bonds Create Revolving Fund
State saves money by paying $50,000 of Twine Plant bonds today to establish a revolving fund for raw material purchases at the penitentiary. Interest charges on the account total $1,162.20, with $26,000 due and $20,009 past due. Original issue was $150,090, serviced by the permanent school fund under the law creating the fund.
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Scheoul Fond
Ae Pureereiant
Mayor Drew to Attend Topeka Sapho Play Curtain Rise
Topeka officials plan to halt the Sapho production at Crawford theater if indecency is proven. Mayor Drew will attend, take notes, and rely on the city ordinance to stop the performance if the version taints decency. Police will be nearby as a precaution during the Friday night show.
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Drew
Crawford Theater
Topeka
Hamsey
Bird
New York
Sapho
Olwa Nethersole
Wal- Jack
Clyde Fitch
Mr. &.& Brigham
Toveka
Jean
Fanny
No Sympathy for Boers Senate Rejects Pettigrew Resolution
Washington April 21 Senate vote 30 to 29 refuses to consider Pettigrew resolution expressing sympathy with the Boers. Recorded yeas include Allen Berry Chandler Clay Hale Harris Helifeld Hoar Jones Kenny McCumber McEvery Martin Mason Pettigrew Ross Teller Turter Westco. Nayes list Milrich Allison Bard Carter Co Wyoming Davis Fairbanks Foster Gallinger Gear Hawley Jones New Keen Lodge Mcdomas Morea Nelson Benross Perkins Pettus Piatt Coan Piatt N S Sewell Shoup Rtewart Sullivan Wetten Walcott.
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Senate
Pettigrew
Washington
Yeas
Allen
Kate
Berry
Chandler
Clay
Hale
Harris Helifeld
Hoar
Jones
Ark
Kenny
McCumber
McEvery
Martin
Mason
Ross
Teller
Turter
West—co
Naye
Milrich
Allison
Bard
Carter, Co
Wyo
Davis
Pairbanks
Foster
Gallinger
Gear
Hawley Jones
New
Keun
Lodge
Mcdomas
Morea
Nelson
Benross
Perkins
Pettus
Piatt
Sewell
Shoup
Rtewart
Sullivan
Wetten
Walcott
Merriam Denies in Coeur dAlene Investigation Testimony
Washington war department witness Brigadier Merriam faces cross examination as attorney Robertson questions federal troop use to protect mine owners. Merriam says he urged order and that the remedy lies with the state, not Congress, and denies labeling Coeur dAlene unions as criminal.
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Washington
Merriam
Barnett Sinclair
Sinclair
Robertson
War Department
Alger
Gen. Merriam
Coeur d‘Atone
Congress
Ariven
Sovereign
Coeur d'Alene
Boers Suffer Heavy Losses and Resource Strain
London report from Bloemfontein cites officials detailing Boer losses to March 3% with 6,500 prisoners and 14,600 killed and wounded. Boer supplies wane, wheat scarce, and mood grim as smokeless powder runs low while rifles remain ample. British forces can turn positions south of Pretoria, the Vaal river area offers little protection, and Biggarsbers is vulnerable to attack.
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London
Sorning Post
Bloemfontein
Per Commissariat
Wepener
Pretoria
Vaal
Biggarsbers
Million Dollar Wedding in Greenwich New England Ceremony
Miss Helen Ripley Benedict wed Thomas Hastings of New York in Greenwich Connecticut amid lavish display. A special train with over 1 000 guests arrived from New York to Congregational church for a ceremony conducted by Rev Thomas Hastings. A 20 voice boy choir performed a wedding hymn composed for the occasion. The Benedict home Indian Head hosted the reception and wedding supper. The bride’s gift from her father reportedly totaled 1 000 000 dollars.
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Greenwich
Conn
Helen Ripley Benedict
B.C. Benedict
Thomas Hastings
New York
New England
Congregational Church
Union Theological Seminary
Victor Bayer
Trinity
Benedict
Indian Head
Illinois Reversed in Train Stop Mandamus Case
Washington April 20 The U S Supreme Court Justice Brown handed down an opinion in Big Four railway versus the State of Illinois Tunneis case. The Illinois law requiring trains to stop at county stations was struck down as a burden on interstate commerce, reversing the state court ruling that had upheld the law.
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Oxford Bible
New York
Mexico
San Antonia
Tex
Menger
Tha Express
Honda
Washington
Supreme Court
Howe
Justice Brown
Big Four Railway
Tunneis
Illinois
Knickerbocker
St. Louis
Mllinois Supreme Court
WHY HE SUPPORTS BRYAN Albany May Apr
Albany dispatch notes David B. Hill aims for 4 years hence and shows strong bias toward William J. Bryan. Hill meets southern and western leaders to secure support, hoping Bryan’s election helps his own prospects and keeps New York in the Bryan column. He remains active and ambitions high, seeking revival of his political influence. The Taylor case is discussed in Washington as the Kentucky governorship matter moves in the Supreme Court.
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Albany
N. Y
David B. Hill
William J. Bryan
Hill
Bryan
Hillis
New York
Pingree Flops as Governor Talks Trusts and Party Fate
Detroit, April date blurred as Governor Pingree, formerly a Republican, comments on the rising power of trusts and questions the Republican party's ability to act. He hints at possible withdrawal from the party and signals a shift ahead of the general elections.
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Detroit
Mich
Pingree
Republicas
Five Die in Saw Mill Explosion at Bray Company
Five men killed and three wounded in a blast at the J. N. Bray & Co sawmill in Tifton Georgia. The deceased include Luther Clair fireman Hugh Chambers Gus Nicholson Jack Ca Will Houston colored. Injured are J. C. Raine lumber inspector May Wertey McPhaut and an unknown Negro. The mill and nearby buildings were wrecked. cause of the explosion remains unknown.
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Baller
Tifton
J. N. Bray & Co
Luther Clair
Hugh Chambers
Gus Nicholson
Jack CA
Will Houston
J. C. Raine
Fumber
May Wertey McPhaut
Wheat and Corn Markets See Mixed Woes in Session
Chicago market notes show wheat weak early with May and July futures mixed as selling pressure rose on world stocks and crop reports. Corn opened firm on high cables, but futures slipped with cautious trading. oats mirrored May to July shifts. Provisions eased amid a soft hog market while flax and rye posted varied quotes. cattle and hog receipts evaluated for next sessions.
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Chicago
Tocona
Kansas
Missouri
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Jay
Gt&c
Gugso
Corn—Comn
Selec
Lyse Jones
Abe
Daly
Somenvasion House
Timothy
Wheat and Corn Market Brief from Topeka Grain Report
The grain market shows wheat edging up with dull midday trade and expectations of higher prices. milling demand remains strong as stocks fall. Corn advances modestly on July prospects while oats hold, money market steady with dollar rates muted and government bonds firm. J Goings, receiver and shipper of grain in Topeka, Kansas, reports Marchant activity and grain movement across the region.
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Tha
Cohn —Tiverpool
Sind
Tol Amarron
Soha
Fay
Zeon
Goings
Marchant
East Fitihetteet
Topeka
Kan
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