Six Candidates Compete for Senate Seat Lead by Hood
Topeka notes list six active candidates for the Kansas United States senator post led by Major Calvin Hood with Cyrus Leland a strong second. Burton Ady and Smith also figure, with staffers and local backers shaping the race. The piece details campaign dynamics, district loyalties, and rumored outside support as Christmas approaches.
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Senators Recite History of Statesman and Soldier in Vermont
The Senate opened with routine business and special orders, focusing on speeches praising Job Stark and Daniel Webster. Mr Gallinger extolled Gen Sherman’s era and the value of wartime achievements while Vermont’s Governor’s statue and New Hampshire’s memorials were read aloud. House action included a pension for Gen Banks widow and a holiday adjournment resolution. The currency bill moved through the committee of the whole as Sperry supported the safety fund approach.
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Henry Loomis Nelson Named Editor of Harpers Weekly
The December 1 issue reports Henry Loomis Nelson will succeed the late George William Curtis as editor of Harpers Weekly. Nelson, a noted political writer, has long been in journalism, including roles at the Washington correspondence, New York Star, World, and now takes the helm starting Monday.
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Murder at Fifteenth and Monroe Shocks City
Mrs. A D Matson was found murdered in her two story home at Fifteenth and Monroe. The crime appears several days old, with evidence of a brutal struggle and a crushed skull. Neighbors recall no disturbance and investigators note the house was locked from inside. The milk delivery boy reported a longer absence and officers search for a suspect as a coroner investigates the grisly scene.
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Topeka
Equal Suffrage Asssciation
State Federation of Labor Plans Endorsement At Topeka Meet
The Labor Federation will endorse a candidate at its Topeka session. President L Wm A Doige of Leavenworth and secretary J G Samuelson of Topeka lead the organization as it considers enlarging the labor bureau and making it a wage earners bureau. The secretary J G Bamvelason is a candidate and support for his endorsement is expected.
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Dickson's Bad Taste Incident Shocks Local Theatre Crowd
In Davestory Iawa on December 20 Charley Dickson an actor caused a disruption by confronting his wife from the stage during the intermission between the third and fourth sets of the play Ah Goo Yellow Miss Alice Puri starred in the leading feminist role The actor Autove Bie pert reportedly refused to appear at the hotel and urged the audience to remain seated speculation swirled about motives and outcome
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Mayor Hopkins Throat Consults New York Specialists
Mayor Mopling of Chicago arrived in New York to seek expert advice on his throat condition. He has suffered threats for seven years and lost his voice during the Chicago election campaign, prompting his travel to Philadelphia to consult Dr J Howards Reavis, a throat specialist.
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Burlington May Bly Rail Route Move Aimed at Pacific Links
A report, citing unnamed authorities, says Burlington officials proposed a route from Billings to Butte to join the Great Northern and Pacifi c lines. Crosby and Gos, with Mure Mary and Burling company leaders, discuss a complete transcontinental link through Anaconda and Pocatie, while Holdressice resists the firm’s report.
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Praying for Ingersoll lecture faces local opposition
A planned national lecture titled What Mist We lo ty Be Saved by Ingersoll drew strong anti Christian protests. Local ministers, theater owner Colonel John Murphy, and manager Thorne G. Leathe faced pressure from several preachers and a Canadian town to block the event, but efforts failed and the lecture was abandoned.
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Reed convicted of murder in Caney Kansas case
Special to the Star reports Robert K Reed found guilty of murder in the first degree for the shooting of William G McElroy at Caney on October 14 after McElroy refused a board bill of 4 dollars. The sentence likely follows, while other men George J.T and Wo Hfulen face charges of receiving stolen goods tied to fake poultry schemes.
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Iowa & Nebraska Pel Uen and Game Company
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Nebraska
Ex-Gov Alcorn Dead and Paralyzing Stroke Report
A former U S senator James J Alcorn died this morning at Liedegate Eagles. Reports say his death was due to a stroke of paralysis. The news notes his long service and mentions Governor Aberiyves in connection with his passing. A separate brief reports a 19 year old named Allee Nicoum accused in a recent assault near Tecaymeh, and a note that Cherryvale Co operative store and Montgomery County National Bank faced closure in a local incident.
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