Prohibition Crusaders Attack. Lecture Plan Sparked Controversy
A disorderly scene erupted as Mrs Ratich’s band of crusaders claimed they would abandon joint smashing to accompany a planned raid. Rev A M Menkin urged a Topeka alliance, while Mrs Nation, a temperance advocate, faced backlash for halting actions. Dr Eva Harding and others contested the tactics and motives, noting allegations of inducement and public shaming amid the heated exchange.
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AC. Haskin
Havkin
Reinisters
Natlie
Abr
Hintaas
Peron
Eva Harding
Natia
Coward
Nation
Hartiggad
Uae
Nation's Senate Standoff Described in Turbulent Afternoon
Witness accounts recount a chaotic session as Nation enters the senate chamber shortly after 4 with a crowd outside. A struggle over order ensues, doors closed, and speakers clash while a central figure presses a controversial bill amid protest and confusion.
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Bae
Orien
Senate Chamber
Sheldon Fog
Fragmented Crime Scene Narrative From Unreadable OCR
A garbled report describes a woman exiting a store after an incident. Officers standby as a scene unfolds with faint mentions of a confrontation, movement through a doorway, and unsettled actions following the event. The text is heavily corrupted and difficult to interpret.
House Aides Attacked For Failing Duty In Heated Session
Nervous outbursts fill the chamber as representatives clash over a measure seen as rotten by opponents. Speakers denounce the House for lax oversight while urging adjournment and faulting temperance committee leadership for poor handling of the bill.
Townships Put Out Remarkable Findings of the Senate
A Senate elections committee report reveals disputed ballots and thin paper used for ballots. Clerks in several districts criticized for irregular appointments and questionable voter eligibility, with Republicans Pindlay and Bussow recommended for seating amid disputed precinct results.
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Senate
Ros- Flaling
Hopkine-Buschow
Pindlay
Buschow
Committee On Elections
Buxchow
Er Wil
Mupkine
Tess
Hoes
State printing estimates trigger large deficit talk
Auditor Cole defended state printing figures cited by Mr. Morgan and Mr. Moores. He warned of a 25 008 deficit for the remainder of the year and proposed appropriations of 29 700 for 1902 and 51 600 for 1903 while the state printer urged larger totals amid rising costs and possible further deficits.
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Cole
Mr. Morgan
W. ¥. Moteas
de Faas
Wess
Tienes
Romendttes
Inter
Asia
Miller BiLi Ded Today in the State Senate
The State Senate spent most of the session debating amendments and committee work on a bill related to the Miller measure. Senators discussed changes, address concerns, and examined implications while focusing on eastern region aspects and ongoing power shifts within the chamber.
Bad for Chicken Thieves Threatened Penitentiary Bill
A legislative bill proposed by DiNlé would impose prison terms on chicken thieves. The measure aims to deter thefts by increasing penalties and could affect local crime prosecutions if enacted.
Second Class Cities Improve Bill Proposals Reported
Representative Bangs backs a bill to allow second class cities to acquire property and Landrey supports a levy bill to fund street paving. The house committee on cities of the second class has favorably reported both measures.
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Bangs
Gmfice
Landrey's
House
Pierced Pearl Duty Case Returns To Court In NY
A New York decision saving the government at least a quarter of a million dollars over pierced pearl duties is sent to the U S district court for the northern district. The case, two years in the making, centers on tariff rates for natural pearls and a disputed third class with no duty. The board of appeals set the duty at two thirds, facing trade opposition. An unrelated note reports a beer force repulsed near Reddersburg with light losses.
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New York
Justice Coxe
United Statesistrict Court
Board of Appress
Topeka Federated Clubs Press for Law Enforcement
The Federated clubs of Topeka urged the attorney general to appoint an assistant for Shawnee county to enforce the prohibitory law. Mrs. Margaret Hill McCarter delivered a stirring address urging women to push for reform, praising Rev. C M Sheldon while noting Topeka leaders, and a committee was formed to draft resolutions and petitions. The meeting at Unity church featured remarks by Mrs. McCarter and several guests, with two musical numbers.
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Federated Clubs
Topeka
Godard
Shawnee County
Federation
Unity Church
Wey. Chastes
Shellon
Isbie
Sheldon
Mr. Sheldon
Jamie
Iawsus
Margaret Hill McCarter
Kansaa
C. M Sheldon
Crook’ Wright
McCarter
T. F. Garver
LO Framriek
DW. Nellis
Willlsin Macfarlan
Mustocrat
Quartette
Prank Thomas
Oe & Ferry
Boar
Ventura Sinking Claims Four Aboard Amid Heavy Seas
February 4 report lists J Desmond fireman 26 PA Paul Beer coal passer 26 Germany Felix Glass stowaway 19 Philadelphia as victims. Accident aboard Ventura occurred January 32 four days after leaving Stratia compartment near Dollerm. vessel delayed, boiler loss, sea danger, burial at sea. Ventura sister ship to Sierra and Sonoma, delayed on Honolulu Australia voyage.
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Declan
J. Desmond
Paul Beer
Germany
Felix Glass
Philadelphia
de Sha
Bop
Wa Sideyr
Atlantic
Ventura
Oetain
Hayward
Pom
Sierra
Sonoma
Honolulu
Australia
Topeka Mayoral Bid Ended By Nominee Declination
The Committee of Thirty and allied groups met at the W. A. rooms. W. Glend, named last week for mayor, appeared before the Joint Summit and declined the nomination saying it would demand neglect of his business. Supporters urged united backing to ensure success.
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Hepublical Law Enforcement Alu
Woman's League
Young People’'s Good Citizenship Federation
W. A
W. Glend
Topeka
Gleed
Carrieég
New Chemical Zinc Combine Planned in Major Merger
Negotiations progress between General Chemical and New Jersey Zinc to form a new corporation with 15.08 million dollars preferred stock and 24 million dollars common stock. Plans outline 100 year 5 percent nonredeemable debentures totaling 25 million dollars and complex stock call provisions. Board and organization committee may call up to 10 percent, with majorities required for actions. New Jersey Zinc directors include Stephen S. Palmer Augustin P. Bardeobe Runfoed Steele and Charles Smilth.
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New York
The
Journal of Says
General Chemical Company
Eameittes
New Jersey Zinc Company
Stephen S. Palmer
Augustin P. Bardeobe Runfoed
Bteele
Charles ‘Smilth
Panic in Street Car as Beating Apparatus Explodes
Explosion aboard a New York street car in the Broadway corridor injures several passengers. Crowded car panics as heat and fumes fill the cabin, windows shatter, and riders scramble toward the platform amid smoke and confusion.
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New York
Blown to Pieces 87 Persons Lose Their Lives Many Injured
A catastrophic blast claims 87 lives and injures many as chaos erupts in the city. Emergency crews rush to the scene while authorities probe the cause and assess damages in the aftermath.
Mine Explosion Kills 87 in Mexican Mine Disaster
A Chihuahua telegraph report to the Gimble-Democrat describes a catastrophic blast at the San Andres mine in the Tempte district near the Slurrm Madres. The explosion, caused by stored dynamite, killed 87 miners and many children, with wreckage and debris scattered across the surface. Rescue efforts and survivors are noted, but the blaze and collapse have left a vast, tragic scene in its wake.
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Lodia
Chihuahua
Mexco
Marion
San Andres
Tarren
Hee Srs
Wort
Minn Ec
Jace Ineas
Dallara
Divorce Trial Follows Walker Marriage Strain
Mra Jobe Brisben Walker, Jr, seeks separation from her husband amid a costly divorce. The affair centered on Isobel M. Bras, artist’s daughter, leading to a public clash that drew in families from Newbury Street and West End contacts as court actions unfolded.
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Mra
Jobe Brisben Walker, Jr
New York
Feb
Tromintic Ae
Ihabers Walker, Jr
Pretty Inobet M. Bras
Reinhorn
Newbury Street
Bastar
Walker
Lyts
Westend N. J
Prayn Walker
Geternl
Cats Sold on Change at St Louis Auction
Fifteen rat catchers went to the highest bidder in St Louis, with the event described as a novelty sale. The unusual auction centered on a group labeled for municipal pest control, reflecting late winter civic concerns and urban housekeeping practices.
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St Louie St. Louie. Mn
Pittern Cate
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