Asking a Great Beal and the Populist Rise in Kansas
A detailed survey of Kansas politics during a presidential contest, outlining the Populist and Democratic fusion efforts, state offices contested, key candidates and factions, and the impact on governance. It notes revenue, official salaries, and court appointments amid party realignments and local power struggles.
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Kansis
Tina
Acd
Teake
Lewsiline
Rover
Gveranse Elictans
Overmoer
Parvn candMate
Giverner
Esetorre
Aftr- Opublican
Walury
Cher Justier Doster
Justine Altes
Eles
Adl
Sieutatestiocy
Keoshi
Etyler
Tate
Agaelinte Swurt
Cnurt
Garett
Kier
Lavrenar
Morris
Olathe
Wmyere Tealoy
Patie
Fuca
Atcllern
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Didrd
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Fallroai Cum
Cate
Piateh
T. W. Cerys Ind K
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Abilene Tender Aims at $13,000 Refund Amid City Debate
Abilene figures consider formal tender of thirteen thousand dollars for a refund related to municipal bonds. State Treasurer Heathower warns against state funds for bond purchases as debates swirl over valuation and fiscal policy. Local political figures, including Congr candidate Reeder and university ties, frame the contest amid district disputes and a Grant Opera appearance.
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Abilene
Fonda Chg Tipaaures
Stork
City Attar
Pugh
Ablene
Gentieten
Hetehower
Adresas of
Chietty
New York
Hedehower
Hwever
What Teachers Say State Association Adopts Cheer Resolutions
The state teachers association adopted resolutions urging a uniform school tax law and consolidation of weak districts. It favors a standardized rural course of study and empowered education officials to enforce it. The group plans committees to draft bills for discussion at Omaha during the Transmississippi and International Exposition period and supports coordinating with the National Education Association meeting in Washington.
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Staie Teachers’ Association
Tech
Iaw
Aew
Adi
Ite
Uae
Birsinskvey
Thoas
Wuch & Great
Kasam
Omaha
Washington, D. C
Shalley Alaska
Copper River
Kiandike
Saya
Oity
Chane Shoe Company
McLeighian
Rentcome
Chew National
Emery
Dirkie
Sallie A. Zirkle
J. MW. Mowe
Blarceline
Santa Fe
Thin City
AT. Cromer
Second United Presbyterian Church
J. H. Munn
Denver
Wretern Surgical and Gynecological Association
G. A. Kimball
Rock Island
dude+ Hazen
Walter Blush
Over Militia
Horne
U. S A
Helden Comedy Company
Crawford Theater
Wmn
Schick
Lower
Kinsax Avenue
MCA
J.C. Kyle
Topeka Cash Dey Goody Company
Winein-Hardting
State House
Young People’s Societies
JG. Waters
Queen Victoria
Sthote
Caplaihns
Ghid Breebe
Mitemakin
Turus
Stoely
Ultimatum of Fitzsimmons from Fort Wayne source
Fort Wayne dispatch reports parameters for a boxing card featuring Toe Watcott facing McCay and Peter Maher meeting Corbett. The note lists McCoy and Corbett as potential opponents if both Walcott and Maher fight, outlining the governing conditions proposed by Hueskanwwes.
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New York
Der
Tom O'Rourke
Associated Press
Fort Wayte
Tada
Jillian Pod Fiesimmons
Toe Watcott
Beft
McCay
Peter Maher
Corbett
McCoy
Walcott
Maher
Orbett
Oil in Indiana Expands to Crown Point
Petroleum fields extend toward Crown Point as investigators from a company survey surrounding Jaxer county. Local officials report drilling efforts amid unsettled terms and scattered water indications. The company plans continued exploration and search for oil resources in the Netarmyite vicinity.
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Crown Point Crown Point
van Wistirk
Medaryvite
Jaxer
Netarmyite
Maud Gonne Leaves for Ireland on White Star Liner
Irish “Joan of Arc” Maud Gonne sails from New York for Liverpool aboard the White Star Majestic. Noted financier J Pierpont Morgan and MP Edward Mike are listed as passengers among the travelers on the liner sailing from New York.
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Joann of Arc
New York
Dee
Misa Maud Gonne
Joan of Arc
Liverpool
Ster Majestic
J.bierpont Morgan
Edward Mike
Wisu
Empire to Close Reichsrat Session in Vienna
Dec 20 Vienna reports Emperor Francis Joseph signs a quiet order to close the Reichsrat session. Also noted are local ads for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve 25 cents a box from Swift Halliday Drug Co and a Promenade concert and dance at Hamilton’s hall January 3 by the Mid-Continent band. An advertisement touts All’s Heir Renewer claiming to halt hair loss and promote growth.
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Bucklen
Arnica
Swift-Halliday Drug Co
Hamilies Hall
Topeka Snapshots Mix Incomplete Local Notes
A pool of scattered Topeka items notes Seymour Davids architect, Dr M Trivete Makridge, and Mrs Angeles visiting kin. It records a church service, shoe company move, a charity formality, and various city people by bus and rail with erratic spelling.
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Seymour Davids
Topeks
Kansas
M. A. Trivete
Plenic for the Boys Ships to Start World Cruise
The warship Mobfoun has been overhauled at Mare Island yards and will be commissioned in January under Commander Boul. Most officers will transfer to the Moltear. The ship will take 10 apprentice boys to begin a Pacific voyage, likely heading to the South Sea Islands.
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Washington
Mare Island
Han
Boul
Pacific
South Sea Islands
Spiritualists oppose putting the Deity in the Constitution
At a National Spiritualist session in Cleveland on December 20 speeches opposed adding the Deity’s name to the U S Constitution. The meeting pledged financial support to a Washington bureau aiding the movement. A Missouri writer touts Hegel influenced products while advertising Santa Fe routes to Southern California with electric rail service to Los Angeles.
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Cleveland, O
National
United States
Washington
California
Santa Fe Pullman Palace
Los Angeles
Unity meeting outlines Kansas literary forum program
Yesterday delegates from Kansas and western Missouri attended the annual Interterm Literary Competition in Topeka. Welcome by J H Guy of Hitecity opened a day of varied music and papers led by Susie Henderson Omaha Celesty Johnston Topeka with reports and an agenda for evening sessions.
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St. Lons's AM
Kansas
Micout
J. H. Guy
Hitecity
Ant
Susie Henderson
Omaha
Neb
Celesty Johnston
Topeka
Apanee
Gibiottos
Wille
Bath Payny
Trouble Brews as Miners Strike Shuts Down Rex Mines
Denver December 20 The Rex Coal Mine company has closed two mines at Louisville affecting 50 to 300 workers citing an executive order of the miners union of northern Colorado calling for higher wages or a strike. Union plans a meeting to urge rescission while many displaced miners claim the action was unauthorized.
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Denver
Gonmyltlve
Manny
Actin
Rex Company
Cat Saves Family as House Burns in BordertownNJ
In Bordertown New Jersey on December 20 Mrs Anni Fowles aged 6 years died in a fire at Frank Graham's house which also destroyed adjoining property incurring an estimated loss of 25006. Graham’s family awakened by a mewing cat escaped unharmed.
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Bordertown
N. J
Anni Fowles
Frank Graham
Graham
Surplus Seen as Government Receipts Exceed Expenditures
Washington December 30 government receipts for December show a material rise in customs and internal revenue. Customs income reached 735,887 dollars, the highest since the new tariff law took effect. Officials expect monthly customs to exceed November by 2.5 to 3 million dollars, leaving a surplus. The treasury foresees a surplus for all remaining months of the current fiscal year except January, when interest payments are due.
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Washington
Treasury
Kale's Barn Fire Destroys Horses and Wagons
Fire at 228 Fwik street destroyed a barn owned by T. & Bowman & Company housing nine horses and delivery wagons. Seven horses died, one escaped injured, another may die. The Swedish Congregational church nearby was saved. origin unclear but not ruled arson. The barn had housed W. S. Kale’s delivery teams. loss estimated around 1000 dollars with insurance about 460.
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Fwik Street
Kent Nike
Kale
Stextorn
Bedly
T. & Bowman & Company
Joe Oon
W. S Kale
Witmarth
I Myers
Precocious Boy and Girl Refuse Marriage License
William Orr and Miss Lizell Netkon, a young couple from Glenns Ferry, returned to Boise after being refused a license at more than 20 Idaho and Oregon towns. They have engaged counsel to challenge the law in the Idaho Supreme Court, claiming the age rule was altered by a recent decision. The girl is 16 and the boy 20.
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Boise
William Orr
Lizell Netkon
Glenns Ferry
Oregon
Idaho
eft Young @rr
Supreme Court
Bucher Declares Support for Simpson Nomination
Charles Bucher of Newton Democast denies challenging Jerry Simpson in the Seventh district and says he will not oppose the renomination. The notice also includes an advertisement for Hell's Hair Renewer promising hair growth for bald or thinning hair. The Cremerie at 720 Kat Bus Avenue is listed by Scott & Sott.
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Charles Bucher
Simpson
Newton
Jerry Simpson
Mr. Bimption
Hell's
Cremerie
Kat Bus Avenue
Scott & Sott
Bergmann Death After Police Confrontation on Third Avenue
New York December 26 John Bergmann once wealthy Chicago resident hurls a policeman a remark then shoots himself and dies at the officer’s feet. He is said to have faced financial ruin from speculative losses and heavy drinking amid poverty and family pressures.
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John Bergman
New York
John Bergmann
Third Avenue
Chicago
Bergmann
Wade of
Sigurd
John Berg
Water Company Plans Battle Over New Rates
City council seeks to enforce a new water rate ordinance effective January first. The water company, represented by Rosington Luis Dallas, vows to resist without a formal suit. City Attorney Bird and others anticipate legal action likely to take months to resolve.
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Cite
Juna
Jesse Shaw
Lowal Manger
Rosaieton
Luis Dallas
Wiles
Tates
Bipd
Water Works Considers Action Over Electric Pipe Damage
Alameda California December 30 The Artesian Water Works company weighs steps against the Alameda Oakland and Piedmont Electric Railway Company to curb escaping electricity that damages its water pipes. No prior court case on the matter. Superintendent Worden warns the escaping current may injure pipes, prompting frequent inspections.
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Cal
Artesian Water Works Company
Oakland
Piedmont Electric Fuifiway Company
Worden
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Water Works Company
Mystie Cure claims dramatic relief for rheumatic ailments
An advertisement touts Mystie Cure as a universal remedy for rheumatism and neuralgia with instant effect. Ex postmaster T. F. Anthony testifies one bottle plus a second dose eased his pain beyond prior medicines. Sold by Swift & Tolliday Drug Co in Topeka. Excursion dates listed for Union Pacific tickets within 200 miles with round trips for Dec 4 25 7 1897 and Jan 1 2598 advertised by A Lewis city ticket agent and J G Fulton depot agent. Cremeric ScoTT & ScoTT promotes new plate.
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Promise Tity
Iowa
Swift & Tolliday Drug Go
Kausss Ayvenue
Topeka
Union Pacific
Dicketa
A. Lewis
J. GC
Fulton
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