Leland Enters Race for U S Senate in Kansas
Local reports declare Leland announces candidacy for United States senator from Kansas as he joins Republicans Cyrus Talat and party leaders in endorsing his bid. He confirms plans after consulting peers, saying he can win the seat if he secures legislative votes amid multiple declared candidates led by Major Mood and J. Burton.
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Cyrus Talat
Republican State Ceberal Committee
Kansas
United States
John Martin
Leland Avn Tikely
Dace Eleetion
Mr. Leland
Major Hoof
J. Burton
A. W. Smith
Tleety
Leta
Joonsan
Leland Caids
Soa
Legielasire
Asic
Macpet Hood
Almeion
Senate
Leland
Osias Lesno
J. Rourtod
A. Woody
Ghief
Jiethe Harton
Jobin J. Pagm
Tired of Kansas Spys She Is Weery of These Hare fon PF mines
Malformed fragmentary text describes a person named Mary EB Leary from Kansas planning to move to California to pursue a farm in the San Joaquin Valley. She asserts arrival will involve securing property and residency by the end of the current year, citing her role with Kansas board of charities.
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San Prasceco
Mary EB Leary
Karasie
Californie
Ban Joaquin
Board of Charities of Kansas
Burrin Plains
New Republican Candidate for State Office Emerges
Fragmented report from Dec 5 notes a new Republican candidate linked to Geo H. Burr of St John Stafford County. Background mentions an extreme western financier and a local official, with mixed opinions on timing and suitability. Also covers a bribery case verdict delay and an expected appointment for a chief clerk position paying $100 monthly.
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Mack Couns
Geo H. Burr
St John
Stafford County
Bure Wi
Ile
Marr
Sogens
Hank
Chas.e, Johnson
Mawes
Allomes Goorralecleot F. BR
Dawes Jyweld
James Clayton
Great Bend
Minsiegis
Arbitration Prospects in Congress Reported
Labor Commissioner Wright gears a live session with House leaders to discuss a national arbitration bill. A permanent three member board would oversee arbitration with six year terms and salaries of 75000. The president appoints with Senate consent and arbitration begins by petition of disputing parties.
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Wasursetox
Wright
Cughman MeKenn
House
Inber
Pariser
Emiino
Vance
Senate
Alter
National Commission
Congress Faces Pacific Rail Bonds Payment Crisis
The government will soon pay $2,000 bonds due for the Pacific railroads with further maturities following. Supporters verse caution about subsidies and Congressional action as the issue looms, with Chair Riley of the Pacific roads committee unsure debt relief can pass in this session. The Pacific railroads question will likely be debated again when Republicans convene four years hence.
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Eltat
Waseca
Dee
Samir
Pacific Railroad
Serosa
Pristurily
Crsjonsiie Furi
Mvernamen
Cop
Jury Deliberates in False Imprisonment Suit
A jury heard the case of J. O'Connell versus the Okan Wolf Packing Co and co-defendants over a $919,000 claim for false imprisonment. Other related suits against Swift Co, Wilkerson, and Lartiner were noted as forthcoming. The jury returned a verdict late afternoon on portions of the matter.
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J. O'Connell
Okan Wolf Packing
Tsenhart
John M. Wilkerson
Connall
Swift Co
Wilkerson
JK Lartiner
Afernoon
Cornell
Packiie Company
Wilkieson
Burglars Loot Barthesian Bank Safe in December Breakin
Eight men burgled the Barthesian National Bank vault drilled the outer door and splintered the safe but could not access the cash. They removed valuables, left behind papers, and fled before security doors stopped them. Charles Sheldon, bank president, says safes and tents were ruined and a new safe will be provided.
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Bumiineawe
Dee
Pirat National Bank
Wes
Worgias
Charles Sheldon
Tauratics Corp
Weather observations and notices of dividends and events
The morning weather report notes a wide barometer drop from the Rockies to the Mississippi, with warm and fair weather expected today and tomorrow though cooler by tomorrow evening. Dividends: American Refining Co declares quarterly dividend on preferred and common. Also reported: H. C. Taylor, Rice Vossnts, seeks railway commissioner role and chairs regional transportation task force. Tickets for the Kinder Garn Minstrels set for December 14 and 15.
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Weithe
Jannioss
Rocky Mountains
Mississiom River
Montara
Mon- Tape
Idaho
Aucer Pres Peeinres
New Yorn
Eco
Reichstag Opens as Ceremonies Begin in Castle Hall
The Reichstag opens with Emperor William addressing the nation urging aid for the poor, while radical factions vent protests over his absence in Parliament. The ceremony at the Reichstag building marks the start of the new session with pomp, guards, and a canopy above the imperial party as they inspect the palace.
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William
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
England
York
Germany
Tirana
Huesia
Thybontobe
Viet Marshal Binementhal
Staf
Benes Thia
Prince Hohenlohbe
Herr Wallon
Gen. von Caprivi
De Lesseps Dying Projector of Panama Canal
Count Ferdinand De Lesseps, the projector of the Panama Canal, lies critically ill. He was born in 1805. A postoffice appointment: Mrs. Elizabeth Haimrick of North Topeka is appointed by the postmaster general as assistant during the holidays in the money orders and registry department, selected from the eligible list and to serve until January 1.
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Panama Canal
Paris
Den
Ferdinand de Lesseps
Elizabeth Haimrick
North Topeka
Poumuater Arnold
Giiler
Efizibie
Election expenses in Shawnee County detailed by ward clubs
The Third ward Republican fambean club reports receipts of 57 dollars from donations and full expenditure on uniforms drums and kerosene. Farnsworth, a primary candidate for south district representative, shows 4275 dollars spent with 21 for primary expenses 1 for stamps and 475 for livery. A G Carruth district court clerk candidate Judge Silver and Lin Montgomery for county superintendent on the Prohibition ticket each report one dollar as an assessment.
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Shawnee County
Third Ward
Republican Fambean Club
Farnsworth
After the Statue A Conspiracy to Steal the Image
A silver statue of Ada Reban at Cursum Pirie Scott & Co's display faces theft plots. A man posing as a Montana Silver Statue employee obtained a forged order from a supposed General Mapauger Highes and sought delivery after hours, but the guard refused. Detectives report a well defined conspiracy to steal the statue and its display.
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Ade Rel
Cricaca
Ada Reban
Cursum, Pirie, Scott & Co
Montana Silver Statue Company
Night Watchmaan
Montana
Mapauger Highes
Beare
Caim
Eliver
Hundred Thousand Petitions for Rosihulerian Movement
Charley Walliday claims temper of Temple will petition Rosihulerian, while Charles K Halliday says his father will become president of the Shire Resubmission league formed across the state by Democrats, Republicans and Populists. Before legislature meets, a petition for prohibition repeal with 100000 signers will be presented, and lawmakers cannot ignore it when signed by Toem residents.
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Charley Walliday
Charles K. Halliday
Shire Resubmission League
Toem
Topeka to Host J W Sullivan On Direct Legislation
J W Sullivan of New Jersey author of Direct Legislation and Direct Legislation Record will speak in Topeka on initiative and referendum. He has toured Europe and other regions gathering insights from Switzerland Australia and beyond. Further notice will be provided about the Thursday or Friday event.
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America
J. W. Sullivan
New Jersey
Europe
Switzerland
Australia
Topeka
Sharp Skirmishes Between Japanese and Chinese Troops
A field dispatch from Field Marshal Yemegata reports Japanese scouts near Ling Shan Kwan clashed with Chinese outposts on Motien Vie g summit on November 1. Over forty Japanese were killed. A recon patrol toward Kwan Tien and Saibashuo faced a large Chinese force on November 20 at Tasikow and retreated with casualties. Officials doubt any armistice between China and Japan. reports of talks are likely unfounded.
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Himashima
Dee G
Yemegata
Antony
Ling Shan Kwan
Motien Vieg
Sikako
Kwan Tien
Saibashuo
Chineise
Tasikow
Yaumguta Odils
Saibisha
Lospos
Dee
Jedin
Shanghai
China
Japan
Indian Territory admission bill sparks Senate session
A sparse Senate met with no quorum as bills were introduced including a plan to form the Indianola Territory and a broad reorganization of the Indian country. Other measures covered duties on foreign exhibits, fines on naval penalties, railroad funds, labor unit terms, and tariff amendments. The House also saw light attendance as debates over JapanChina correspondence and treasury actions continued.
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Washinerox
Dec. S
Senate
Berry
Dieu. Ark
Naval
Yorktown
Baltimore
Newark
Philadelphia
Delph
McPherson
Dem. N.J
Jung
Sedkter Quay
Peffer
Kansas
Secretary of the Treasury
Knight Bill Passes By Party Vote Amid Populist Tensions
The legislative move by Representative Knight to Bralyh Uamperd of state offices passed on a strict party line. Populist leader Manning warned opponents of consequences, accusing them of insults and urging challenges to usurpers under existing election and contest laws. Kolba issued a manifesto urging followers to resist rising taxes as the bill moved forward.
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Knight
Bralyh Uamperd
Manning
K” Kolba
Faith Healers Lecture Opens Itinerant Club Course
Dr Jesse Bowman Young editor of the Central Christian Advocate in St Louis opens the itinerant club course at the M E church with remarks comparing Adam to a modern Adams. Emory Miller on theology and Dr T B Neely on elocution. Neely to speak on The Making of Our Nation. Tomorrow J M Huckley from New York presents The fatal box and other superstitions. Bishop Vincent calls it the best lecture he ever heard.
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Jesse Bowman Young
Central Christian Advocate
St Louis
M. EL Church
Young
Adam
Adams
de Emory Miller
Jaws
T. B. Neely
Philadelphia
Neely
J. M. Huckley
New York
Vincent
Died at His Work in Santa Fe Shops
Seth Williams, longtime janitor at the Santa Fe Storehouse, died of heart disease while on duty at the Santa Fe shops. A Topeka resident aged 82, he left home in the Parkdale area that morning feeling well, collapsed during work, and passed away at the scene. He leaves a wife, a son, and two sisters, all in Topeka, and was highly regarded by fellow employees.
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Seth Williams
Kemploye
Santa Fe
Williams
Parkdale
Topeka
Santa Pa
Felow
Topeka's Fortieth Anniversary Recalled by Early Settlers
Forty years since Topeka was founded is marked by memories of F W Giles K Holiday and James Hickey who helped lay out First Street and build the town. Boston migrants arrived at Pappan’s ferry on November 18, 1850, and work began on a log house at First Street and Kansas Avenue. The Old Settlers’ Association met at 704 Kansas Avenue with 179 attendees, hearing talks by Col Holliday and others, and plans for a carnival fundraiser for the Topeka Home.
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Topeka
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Waht
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Pappan
MC Dickey
Ch Chaan
Jacob K. Chase
George Dayla
Kansas City
Pauppan
Othe
Trotonert
First Street
Kaeuses Avenua
Missouri
Colavet el Atey
Tecumseh
Massachusetts Emigrant Aid Society
Lawrence
Governor Babingon
Colonel Holliday
Hkobineon
Sfourday
Pt Riley
Pappin
Free State
le Vappan
Tidlliday
Dan Morne
Trobinson
God Rickéy
Run
Frika
Hynes
Sharriet Mariwell
J. J. Bunker
Jacob Chase
Douthit
Chase
Chae
Carpensee
Shunganunya
Newfotrodland
Colme
Hickey
Mortmey
Col K. sHloliiday
Cigk- Jnudtin
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Old Settlers’ Association
Odd Fellows
W. Veale
Thotiae Asborn
Larslon
EE Hollpeter
Chiew
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