SiN Skinner Announces Bid for First Ward City Council
Skinner declares candidacy for Republican nomination in Topeka First Ward City Council race. He cites two terms and strong ward records while facing incumbent C. Miller. In Fourth Ward tensions rise as party leaders seek coordinated support and a candidate slate.
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Skinner
Ely
Firat
North Topeka
C. Miller
Counelman
Sinner
Wrst
Bescar
Ace Fb
Intervn
Canepo
Mr. Aflet
Canton
Fe Counell
W. Blossom
Momisbe
Atlee
Miller
Kateh Saat
Kirkpatrick
Ut In
Thie Society
Topeka
Kirk
Wallace
Warner
AgDt
PL FL Garver
Law and Order League
Garver
Law and Order
W. ‘Ever
Mirkpatrick
Contest for council seat in id ward stirs race
George Elliott hesitates about entering the primary against Ee Hawes for council in the id ward as rumors of a Santa Fe tie and time constraints cloud his candidacy. John Hewitt faces union labor questions from the Painters Decorators and Paperhangers union, with organized protest denying recent journal claims of his support from craft members.
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George Elliott
Ofr. Myers
Ee Hawes
Mlliott
Epoh
Wapo
el Hawes
George Kiljott
Ts & Sante Fe
Sante Fe
Santa Fe
Hewitt
John Hewitt
Hewitt le m
Ant Tapeka Uninn
Brotherhiood
State Journal
Joh Hewitt
Uplon No
America
C. A. Allen
Folmsthad
Hanna Presides First Meeting of Arbitration Committee
In New York on a February day the arbitration committee of thirty, chosen by the National Civic Federation to mediate labor disputes, met with Senator Hanna chairing. Executived session began as thirty six members attended. Charles M Schelah, president of United States Steel, could not attend but sent word of his support and commitment to forthcoming sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Civic Federation
Hanna
Easton
Charles M. Schelah
United States Steel Corporation
New Evenins
DAR Convention Stumbles Over Proceedings and Amendments
Washington February meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution opens with few delegates present and a lengthy agenda. Resolutions call for Greene remains reinterment, support for Charleston exposition, and a contentious review of Article VII financing. Debates intensify as many members push for full discussion while opponents seek to table amendments.
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Washington
Fairbanks
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Smoot
Virgina
Columbia
Layton
New York
Fewtentay
Karow
Georgia
Nathaniel Greene
Savannah
South Carolin
Charleston Exposition
South Arcing
Mélwan
Congress
Melein
Freeman Eve York
20 Years Cut Off in Grand Inroway Case
A man found guilty on a second trial of Grand Inroway was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. Details mention a holdup at a restaurant and saloon. the suspect pleaded guilty to earlier charges but the supreme court reversed a prior verdict, noting grand larceny rather than robbery. Other notes reference a fire loss and a stable barn blaze with limited specifics.
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Moredge
Kansas City
Ready to Quit An Alliance With 614 Soldiers May Be Made
Kansas political factions threaten a break from the state ticket as veterans and allied groups claim they have been ignored by Burton era officials. They vow to organize across counties, seeking nominations or an independent Republican ticket, warning of a statewide revolt and a decisive election fight. They claim 80,000 veterans plus 150,000 kin and supporters could swing a majority. They accuse current leaders of corruption and fear a major Republican upheaval.
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Kansas
Curtis
Burton
Busters
Ion
Tay
Ereas Logal Esikat
Masons Adopt New Ritual Across Chapters in Kansas
Fort Scott February 18 Kansas Masons host grand lodge meeting and announce a new ritual extending scope to individual chapters. New officers elected for Grand Chapter and Grand Council include Grand High Priest Edward Winslow Wellington of Hollsworth and Grand Master Thomas F. Fitch of Wichita among others.
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Fort Scott
Kansas
Atchison
Perry M
Holvington
Newton
Thomas L. Bond
Salina
Grend
Peter J. Preeling
Leavenworth
William M. Shaver
Topeka
Thomas F. Fitch
Wichita
W. C. F. Reichenbach
John
Mutiny on American Schooner Alice McDonald
In Samoa waters February 4 a mutinous ship crew of the Alice McDonald, bound Newcastle to San Francisco with coal, is kept prisoner aboard at Tutulia. Sailors refuse to work, ship towed toward Apia by the warship Abarenia after consular mediation.
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San Francisco
Muecklock
Tey
Biseckiock
Sebree
Tutulia
Abarenia
United States
Apia
Topeka Populists Split Over Fusion And Party Future
Topeka hosts a Populist conference with two camps debating whether to maintain the party's independence or fuse with the Democrats. Harris arrival and state committee reports loom as leaders press for a viable plan, with factions divided on endorsing Democratic ticket plans or petitioning a joint ticket under a new name.
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Wie
Topeka
Harris
Washington
State Committee
Curran
Te State
People's Party
Abs
Hidsley
John W. Hieldenthal
Jerry Simpson
Andrew Shearer
Sol
George W. Hanna
Clay County
Democratic State Central Committee
Democratic Party
Populiet
Snowstorm Dampens Wichita Wheat Fields With Moisture
The heaviest snow storm of the season falls in Wichita on February 10. It drifts little and covers the wheat fields, providing needed moisture and protection for the crop.
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Wichita
Mercury Holds Steady As Temperatures Lag Forecast
A stationary reading shows the thermometer with 28 at 7 pm and 23 at 7 am as a cold wave lingers. The government record notes northeast wind at 10 mph and forecasts generally fair, turning colder in the southeast tonight, with a detailed hourly chart truncated by the damaged text.
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Pelork
Hughes bill killed in Iowa lower house during session
Des Moines Iowa February 1 The Hughes sntl pass bill was killed in the lower house with no wire on the measure required. An amendment to include miniature gospel and other details was laid on the table, effectively killing the measure. New York prices for Fifth Avenue real estate have surged, with a 2200 square foot property at 74 dollars per square foot near Peter Lowths steer.
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Des Moines
Aeauing
New York
Fifth Avenues
Pheirty-Lowsth Steer
Sinking Island Found by California Professor Ritter
Berkeley Cal Feb 1 Professor WW Ritter of the University of California reports that Santa Catalina Island is sinking into the sea while dredging near the coast. He says the island is now about 270 feet lower than in a former period, with opposite mainland coast rising.
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Berkeley
Cal
Wwi- Mam
Ritter
University of Californit
Sante Cataling Island
Catalion
Bank embezzler Matteson faces new charges in Montana
H H Matteson, previously tied to a January 5 bank embezzlement of 7000 dollars, is now charged with a 5000 dollar theft from October 20 and faces potential rearrest for a 15000 dollar embezzlement. Directors’ meeting disclosed the extended three year scheme. bail and possible Helena jail looming. Officers pursued as they feared flight.
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Hrirna
Mont
Great Falls
Saya T Hat
H. H. Matteson
Hiest Nutona Bank
Matteson
Helena
National Bank
Labour
Burke
Decca
Painless Dentistry Invention Claim At Akron
Akron February 12 Thomas W McCue claims to have built an electrical device to render dentistry painless. Edison has examined the machine and may visit Akron to test it on two molars. The device allegedly blocks pain by short circuiting it and reduces current to a minuscule fraction of a volt.
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Akron
Thomas W. Bfe- Cue
Thomas A. Edison
McCue
Mr. Edison
Alcran
World’s longest transmission line reaches Butte Montana
Beating the world, Helena reports the completion of a record transmission by four Hixer Power companies. Power moves from the Mit sour river dam to Butte along a line miles long across the Rocky Mountains at high elevation. Current output is 12,000 horné power with plans to double via another dam. The line uses two complete poles with three large cables each.
Oklahoma & Western line sale ties Frisco to Quanah route
Oklahoma and Western line reportedly purchased by the Frisco and San Francisco interests. The line will connect Oklahoma City to Quanah Texas, crossing the Colorado Southern about ten miles west of the city and extending via Lawton to the new city. Operation expected by January 1. Also notes Harvard President Eliot abandoning western trip due to Mrs. Eliot’s illness and Philadelphia election results.
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St Loui
Oklahoma City
O. Ta
Oklahoma & Western
Lovie
San Francisco
Quanah
Tex
Colorado Southern
Uw Tock Islami
Chickarha
Lawton
New City
Oklahoma & Western Line
Frisco
Eliot
Cambriden
Mass
Mra. Eilot
Dent Eliot
Harvard
Cleveland
Chicago
St. Louis
Francisco
New York
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Dean Brizen
St Louis
Trial testimony in Patrick Rice murder case continues
Charles F. Jones, Rice's valet and clerk, testified about an affidavit Patrick showed him and a will form that purported to leave Rice’s property to Albert T. Patrick. Jones described attempts to rewrite the will and terms favoring Patrick, details of witnesses, and discussions on probate strategy and undue influence.
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New York
Charles F. Jones
Albert T. Patrick
W. M. Rice
Jones
Rice
Patrick
Hive
Attourney Osthorpe
Moore
Amnsel
Goff
Osborne
Recorder
Fico
Texas
Janes
Wm. M. Rive
Albert
T. Patrick
Mr. Rice
Palmer and Wetherbee
Swanson's Bank
Wetherbee
Ositérae
Hice
Wetherber
David L. Short
Atorris Meyer
Postmaster Absconds Amid Corruption Reports
Washington reports say Hamilton Schuyfer, postmaster at Bellevue Ohio, fled after a robbery attempt. Thomas Motard has been named acting postmaster as investigators pursue retaliation and reform measures. Officials note ongoing inquiries across multiple cities as weather and miscellaneous notes appear in the dispatches.
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Washington
Cochrane
Hamilton Schuy
Hellevue
Thomas I. Motard
Clana
City Bristles With Bayonets and Barricades
City bristles with bayonets as troops arrive and disperse mobs. Barricades erected and industrial life paralyzed. Schools closed and workmen leaders arrested as streets scream with tension and fear. Universitiy activities suspended amid bread shortages and rising anxiety.
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Ted
Clos
Terese Claramtunt
Simonm
Linghkened
Billard Sues Over Religious Exercises In Topeka Schools
In Topeka district court Billard sues the board of education over compulsory religious exercises at the opening of public school sessions. He claims his son Philip, 10, was excluded from classes after refusing to participate, alleging the board coerced attendance through prayers Bible readings and hymns as a condition of schooling. The case details the board’s actions and correspondence seeking reinstatement without participation.
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J. B. Billard
Board of Education of
Topeka
Mr. Billard
Philip Billard
Quincy
Orth Ke
Trincipal Wright
Board of Education
Fallard
Billard
Philip Hillard
Il Iy Aid
F& I
Perpsil Janes
Tervinafter
Lara
Anid
Sus
Phillip Fitlerd
Salt School
Lew
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Fourth Ward
Edge
Repie Nn
Knights and Ladies of Security
Yimue Tee
Rirkpatrick
Earth Samia Rr
Pitt
Iran
Lodge
Kirw
Tun
Indore
Wits Searge
Met League
Ible Cattinger
Wolf
Wes
Bemoane
Witham
Iure
Bert Watkins
Arbitration Committee of Civic Federation
D. A. HK
Relkefintalas
Pire
Swarte’ Uvery
Wey de Grate O
Independent Republican
Senkecsial
Mercury
Santa Catalina
Prof. Ritter
California
Edison
Butte
Philadelphia
Turer Dolphin
Cinemadd ‘Chietso
Minneapolix
Barcelona
Topeka Board of Education
Bible In Schools
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