Paris Exposition Plans and Local Society Officers Named
A long list of officers is elected for the Kansas society preparing for the Paris Exposition. President Fred Westhouse, Vice President W Robinson, Secretary Barnes, Treasurer Holsinger, with trustees and district representatives. Tomorrow features experiments, lectures, and a program including forestry, horticulture, and weather reports. Public refunds and a modest rise in some investments are noted as the event concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Uniy
Fred Westhouse
W. Robinson
Dura Kecretare
Walllues HL. Barnes
Treku
Majir F Holsinger
Hose Ale
Republican Flambeau Club Moves Into Old Court House
The Republican Flambeau club leases the old court house at Fourth Street and Kansas Avenue and plans a reorganized structure with a reading room and bath, aiming to sustain activity during the season. Active members will march and work unpaid. inactive members attend meetings and pay dues. County officers join as advisory members at $3 yearly. honorary members may be admitted with votes and special favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Flambeau Club
Old Court House
Fourth Street
Kansas Avenue
Board of County Commissioners
Chik
Elas
Receivership Notice for W P Lake Drug Store
Application filed to appoint a receiver for W P Lake drug store following alleged agitation involving Sidhelaw Edwards who holds stock under a chattel mortgage. Dr Hurniten Wine seeks receiver to protect about $200 claim and oversee sale of the store under the mortgage. Court actions aim to settle mortgage obligations and protect creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Lake
Sidhelaw Edwards
Hurniiten
Senator Morrill Funeral Arrangements Reported
Arrangements for the funeral of Senator Morrill of Vermont were completed in Washington with services to be held in the Senate chamber and at the family home in Strafford. Notables including EL Bradford Leavitt and Dr Milburn attended, while messages of condolence poured in from across the country as the burial plans were finalized near the family mausoleum under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Morrill
Vermont
Aenity
Raturney
Sea
Massachusetts Avenue
Senate
EL Bradford Leavitt
All Souls’ Unitarian Church
Beneator Morrill Wik
Milburn
Strafford
Burkal
Morrill
Wintt
Sehalore
Eainnin
Yenre
Procter
Mir Mort
Swann
Miss Sovran
Séiator
Basten
Ims
Califordia
Connecticut
Excellent Colored Entertainment at Crawford Theater
A colored company performed A Trip to Coontown at Crawford theater last night. The audience showed generous applause for acts by Hob Cole Billie Johnson Tom Brown and others with songs dances and lively numbers. The standout performers included Miss Jucia Roan soprano and Mr Lloyd C Gibbs tenor while the show relied on musical numbers and stage vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford Theater
Coontown
Topeka
Hob Cole
Billie Johnson
Tom Brown
Jucia Roan
Lloyd C. Gibbs
Cubs and the Negro lecture by Rev Olden at church
Rev. G D Olden, messenger to return votes of the colored regiment, will lecture at his church Sunday evening on Cubs and Porto Rico as an opening for the American Negro. He promises to reveal startling facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
G. D. Olden
Leedy
Santiego
Evenue
Porto Rico
Kansas teachers debate unified curriculum and library programs
The first business meeting of the State Teachers association opened this morning at the high school auditorium. Speakers urged consolidation of weak districts, universal free schooling from kindergarten to university, and a standardized four year course of study. Mrs. W. A. Johnston promoted traveling libraries, urging state support and library access for women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State ‘Teachers’ Association
Suditariumt
Ste
Win. Brryker
Achowla
Kamsoa
Striker
C. C. Swingle
Reg Geunty
B.T. Barber
Halstead
Wiliam G. Riste
Thomas County High School
Teachers’ Association
M Unifirm
Stanley
Nich
Fairchna
A. R. ‘Taylor
Astute Normal
Ian
Stryker
W. A. Johnston
Tonek
Cluts
Kana
Vietnals
Cinthea
Topeka
Tve
Ibrar
Kansas
Daha Macdonald
Methodine Chaeh
Tone H
Wtverdgon
Atte Seat
Secaris Suntan Bel Parte
High School Leaders Debate Association Presidential Candidates
A scrambled report lists district superintendents and principals debating for the association presidency. Names include Liver Wichita, Marrde Dolpus Lang enworth, Fe. Smith Sipkeron, and Edwin Branney ex-Slate. Delphin favored. western leaders count Delphi and Higgins key. Committees will meet tomorrow morning to nominate candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonkene
AL diMirina
Mommut
Distriet
Evans
Tqacenworth High School
Cage
Ditrietch
Rose of Kansas
Jy We Byindler
Winfield
Anl Barnett
Prinal
Delphin
Us State
W. D. Ross
Atchison Eh School
Delphi
Wallington
Dyer
Les Canduiste
80 Arrests Last Night by U S Troops in Havana
Havana dispatch reports American patrols arrested 30 for minor offenses last night and turned suspects to civil authorities. A Cuban deputation sought General Brooke’s attention on police, sanitation, schools, and paving issues as 100 Cuban troops recently joined Havana under Colonel Jose Estrance. The supply ship Comal delivered 200 tons of rations to Matanzas with remainder at Sisu una Grande. The Mundhon carried 2400 Spanish troops to Caloy as applications for police posts reveal graft.
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Havana
Meinors
United States
Jose Estrance
Dragoone Barracks
Brooke
Ludlow
Comal
Matanzas
Sisun la Grande
Moulston
Second
Tllinois Regiment
McCulluuch
New York City
Mundhon
Cally
Weyler's Audience with Queen Regent S Surface News
Reports from Madrid describe the lengthy audience between General Weyler and the queen regent. Spanish papers show sympathy for Premier Sarasta and demand swift ministerial crisis solutions amid illness. Don Carlos allegedly seeks a loan via foreign agents and began negotiations yesterday in Madrid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Weyler
Peeterday
Sapasta
Don Carlos
Spain
Insanity Declared for McCoy in Probate Court
Charles McCoy, jailed on burglary charges, was formally found insane in probate court after a sanity trial. Doctors debated his condition as he claimed electrocution and begged attendants to cut imaginary wires. He will be sent to the asylum once available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McCoy
McCoy
Br. Hestman
Tye
Teor
Tie
the & S. Ott
Cays
Crawford Theater to Feature Several Touring Acts in Topeka
The Crawford theater in Whit City opens Monday with Alice Nellson Opera Company presenting The Fortune Teller written for Misa Nellson. Over the week Smyth & Rives, Daniel Frohman, Melbourne McDurwill and Bloncie Walsh perform, including Zenda and Fanny Davenport repertoire. New York productions arrive January 13 with Hoyt’s A Stranger in New York and Why Smith Left Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wbrners
Crawford Theater
Whit City
Topeka
Alice Nellson Opera Company
Misa Nellson
New York City
Smyth & Rive Company
Taedla
Souchet
Daniel Frohman
Howard Gould
Zenda
Melbourne McDurwell
Sind
Bloncie Walsh
Fanny Davenport
Hoyts
New York
Marriage of Frank Forrest to Miss Stinnie Abernathy
Frank Forrest of Mankato former secretary of the senate is wed to Miss Stinnie Abernathy of Jewell City on December 24. Forrest, a prominent young attorney, announced the marriage in announcement cards received in the state.
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Frank Forrest
Mankato
Senate
Mien Stinnie Abernathy
Jewell City
Firpost
Mankito
Local Mourns Mrs Harbara Sieten at Quinton Heights
Mrs Harbara Sieten aged 4 wife of Paul Sichen died yesterday at the family home in Quinton Heights. Funeral from Bt Josephs church Thursday at 10. Officer Maxe arrested George Harris for stealing a coat from the Hock Inland yards near First and Topeka avenue. The cash was in a sack and weighed about pounds. The culprit carried the coat to the station, stopping to rest several times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbara Sieten
Paul Sichen
Quinton Heights
Bt. Joseph's Church
Maxe
George Harris
First
Topeka Avenue
Controversy Over Fast Mail Interview Provokes Editor Feud
Topeka letters reveal Mr. Gleed denies agreeing to a publication interview about the fast mail, while the State Journal and Wichita Bugle recounts and defend their reporting. Gleed condemns misquotes and accuses papers of misrepresentation, promising never to speak to one newspaper again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Journal
Ao Secant
Capital
Fast Mail
The
Wichita Eagle
Fevital
Wichita Bugle
Eagle
Nislea
Morunk
T Shell
Cours
Topeka
Kan
Gleed
Gived
Imane Eudivloy
Santa Fe Wreck Near Horhos Injures Passengers
Westbound Atchison Topeka Santa Fe train No 4 wrecked near Horhos ten miles west of Trinidad as it ran about 60 mph. Engine left track and rolled down embankment. Pullman cars followed. Many passengers shaken. none seriously hurt. Conductor Vougher slightly injured. likely caused by a broken rail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
Conn
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Horhos
Hla Ety
Vougher
Bryan Sees Imperialism Topic Competing With Money Issue
Omaha report by S W J Brean notes William Jennings Bryan arriving from Chicago and visiting friends before departing for Linnen. Asked if imperialism would overshadow the money question in 1900, Bryan said it is hard to tell their relation and predicted Congress might pledge to hold the Philippines as a trust until a stable government is formed, or that the issue would stay a central topic. He suggested Puerto Rico residents vote on annexation or independence, to simplify the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Bee
Cuba
Pre Rico
Bryan
Répubte
Memory of Packard honored by Commercial Teachers' group
December 28 memorial exercises paid tribute to S Packard, late president of the Commercial Teachers' Federation. The federation held brief business sessions and speakers including Cr. Potter Jr of Jacksonville on Commercial Law, J. E. King of Rochester on City Government and Political Economy, and H. T. Loomis of Cleveland on Business Correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Teachers' Association
Commercial Teachers’ Federation
5. S Packard
Federation
Business Teachers’ Association
Cr. Potter, Jr
Jacksonville
J. E. King
Rochester
N. Yi
Citi
Western Pen Men and Teachers Association Election News
At the Western Pen men’s association gathering short addresses were given by W C Faust Fredericktown OH FLT Freed Aurora IL and C B Zaner Columbus OH. The Writing and Drawing Teachers association addressed by J P Romern. The general federation will hold annual officer elections.
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Chicago
W. McDurmut
Hicuso
John A
Wai Rag Ton Fa
Western Penmen’s Association
W. C. Faust
Fredericktown
Freed
Aurora
C. B. Zaner
Columbus
Writing and Drawing Teachers’ Association
J. 2
Romerm Suet Clwedesia
General Federation
Five Minutes Continued From First Page
The attorney general argues the idea is to prevent individuals from exacting vengeance on an insurance company they dislike, framing the measure as protection against personal grudges becoming public policy. The excerpt reflects debate on state action and the balance between corporate protections and individual grievances.
Afternoon Senate Adjourns For Populist Caucus In Session
The afternoon senate opened at 1 30 and adjourned immediately for a Populist caucus. At 2 o clock the chamber cleared except for Populists and spectators as the joint body gathered. The railroad bill's fate hinges on the caucus where bribery rumors swirl but no quorum exists. Eli Williams and others left, six members short of a quorum, Barkley sent to summon absentees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Mike
Lewelling
Eli Williams
McPher
Abu
House
Barkley
Rik
Republican House Caucus Organizes To Oppose Populist Bills
Representatives organized after adjournment electing EL Ho iurkholder of hot COUDLY as permanent chairman and Charles Harris of Lyon CONTE as permanent secretary. They agreed to vote as a unit against transferring 54 from the Bite university fund, against the railroad bill, and against the guaranty fund measure. Murray prohibition repeal faced division, with some Republicans compelled to support it, citing their election on that issue. Larimer spoke against the petition. a constitutional convention measure was not discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Ho Iurkholder
Hot Coudly
Charles Harris
Lyon Conte
Bite University
Hreidenthal
Morks
Tryiré
M Poputikt
Amon
Seaton
Atchison
Very
Fort Scott
Irwin
Wichita
Larimer
Leedy May Appoint Court Solicitors Amid Pressure
Kansas Governor Leedy faces mounting pressure over appointing solicitors for the new mail road court. The proposed team includes ex Chief Justice David Ainrin, ex Associate Justice Allen, and Senator W H Ryan with either Senator Hugh Farrelly or Representative Clem Fairchild. Leedy had suggested leaving the appointment to his successor, but officials push for a decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Ainrin
He Allen
W. H. Ryan
Hugh Farrelly
Clem Fairchild
Leedy
Firat
State printer election debated in Special Session
The first noncurrent restitution of the Special Session introduced yesterday by Senator Cook, Populist of Mitchell county, proposes to elect the state printer by the people rather than by the legislature. It envisions a state printing plant supervised by legislative appropriation and aims to align the office with other elected state officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Cook
Mitchell County
Twins Put to Death in Ohio Hollow Mystery
In Portsmouth Ohio two weeks ago two child bodies were found in a hollow near the city. The verdict names Rachel Glenn a 20 year old girl as the mother of murdered twin infants about six months old. Her mother and a sitter named Sarah aided in the crime and will be arrested. The Glenne family is prominent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Glenn
Sarah
Glenne
Shres
Anne
Wheat market opens with volatility on Chicago Board
Todays market report from Chicago notes a wild opening in wheat with heavy buying and rapid price moves. May futures surged and then slid as selling orders pushed prices down before buyers steadied the market. Strong early gains faded, with external signals from Liverpool and Argentina seen as bearish or mixed, and overall activity cooling into late trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tolverpool
Feeds and prices from a bustling market season notes
The fragmentary report references cattle prices and market activity, noting provisional provisions and opening advances. It mentions cattle trading, steers, Texas stock, and fluctuating values, with scattered figures and dates in a trader’s ledger tone.
Wanted Help and Real Estate Listings in Topeka
Classified notices seek quick employment in housekeeping and assistant roles plus rental rooms for rent. Several ads request experienced workers and immediate availability with contact references.
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Gages
Paris
Firat Aietriey
Moimun
Teavenwerk
F. Smith
Lawrences
Resaver
Dads Ponde
Aes
Munyer
Urwka
Sbtean
Hinellin
Ournduys Sevyssth
OW Muller
Wellington
Waener
Pastor Ckaten
Enginoe
Ctnret
Marosys
LSU
Grice
Hotter
Chiade
BP. Smith
Lawrence
T. H Jenings
U.S Weather Bureau
D. J. Tantz Chiytnun
Favilu
Manhattan
Walter Wellourr
Toseka
Kk Bdee Forestry Communeivact
Ogullah
T. W. Harrison
Tipe SM
E B. Oncell
Kansas Pariser
Eopeka
Reputt
Toevexina
Tau Pat
Howard
Ranens University
Ca Ceara
Percival J. Parrout
Stata Ageraltore
College
Atsbison
W. T. Donald
Atebison
Oday
Ate Muditer
Atchleon
Topeka Transfer CO
Kansas Ave
Bacoe
Pras
Receiver
Dr. Hamilton
Lake Drug Store
Norrill's
Senate Chamber
U. S&s
the Crawford
MR. Gleed
Santa FE Wreck
Packard
Republican House Caucus
Elect State Printer
Senator Cook
Wer
Saale
Caiead
Nga
Kansas City
Mearns
Rae
Mahet Fem
Stig
Alex
Chicago Livestock Market
rashEat
Shiymenia
Johannn, Fite
Rieck
Purchuet Ned Beatee
Addrewe Bonin
Care Journal
Jonnsan
Studion St .Ae
Nichola
Ae Ag
Wales
Kansas Eye
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