Grass in Rage Contests Nomination for State Treasurer
An old time Kansan settles in Ellis County since 1877 and seeks the Republican nomination for state treasurer. The text notes frayed party support, internal debates, and arguments over chairmanship, with figures including Pringle, Judge Barker of Lawrence, and Waggener shaping the contest amid political tension and public endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pringle
Epenen
Genera Ee
Rooper Jackson
SON
A Bach
Victor Murdock
Mos Pringie
Barker
Lawrence
Bat Oaion IE Wee
Ernst
Local political clash over state treasurer race and anti machine moves
Kansas paper reports intraparty strife in Wabaunsee and nearby counties. It notes J N Dolley and anti machine factions opposing Kelly for state treasurer while supporting Hoch. The piece outlines Grass and Moore’s expected nominations, and references former bank roles of Gran and Wilton as context.
Perry Heath Out as Republican National Committee Secretary
Cleveland dispatch reports Perry Heath, former Postmaster General and secretary of the Republican National Committee, resigns effective immediately. He wires Acting Chairman Payne in Washington, announcing his departure following Chairman Hanna's death and signaling he will sever duties with the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Heath
First Aesident
Repubican National
Payne
Washington
Hanna
Uonal Comemittes
Heth
FIRST LAND FIGHT IN KOREAN TERRITORY REPORTED
A Port Arthur dispatch says a land encounter occurred yesterday when a cossack picket attacked a small Japanese detachment on Korean territory. Japanese prisoners were captured with maps and papers found on them. The clash likely involved reconnoitering parties and a general engagement is not expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Mape
Panera
Korea
Asia
Lake Baikal
North Korea
New York
Sayn
Chemulpo
United States
Arlen Tx
Zastro
Ping Fane
Chilren
Seoul
Amerean Mining Company
Wija
Dy Rosen
Toklo
Shanghai
M. Pavioff
Paris
Figare
Jibatil
French Somaliland
Gulf of Aden
Iusleet
Cronstadt
Tokio
Bank of Japan
Sonoda
Russian Official Messenger Claims Czar's War Decision
A Russian account in the Official Messenger outlines events leading to the rupture with Japan. It describes January 25 as the date Mikurino was informed of a conference, and notes February 6 the rupture with notes to Count Lamdorff. It details the withdrawal of the Russian legation from Tokyo and Japanese attacks on Russian ships and merchants between February 9 and 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Interior
Michael Alexandrovitch
Spain
Madrid
San Sebastian
Pampelins
Batearic Islands
Great Britain
St Petersburg
Pheng
Alexivis
Port Arthur
Sottinia
Corsack
Wiju
Manjor
Tatpare
Yuan Shai Kai
Tein Chou
Kupantse
Manchuria
Sweden
St Petershars
Japan
Mikurino
Nicholas
Baron de Rogen
Alexiet
Baron de Trosen
Re Ig
Alexief
Baron de Hosen
Pekin
Tokio
Wave of Patriotism Over Empire Spurs Unity and Service
A St Petersburg report notes a surge of patriotism across the empire, with Finns Poles and Caucasus tribes volunteering. Jewish doctors join front efforts after a synagogue service where Rabbi Drebkin urged unity and sacrifice for Russia. Empress and grand duchesses support charitable efforts and needlework to aid wounded. The czarina may suspend girls’ school activities to sew for war relief. The article cites government plans to replace ships lost, favoring torpedo boats, while banks ease London Paris and Berlin bill pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Empire
Caucasus
Devorion
Exur
Rebbi Drebkin
Baron Ginzburg
Russia
Mims
Patriotic Society
Winter Palace
T Pools
Tusela
Czarina
Imperial Bank
London
Paris
Merlin
Taxes Rise in Kansas State Board Actions
A Kansas newspaper article criticizes the State Board of Equalization for raising overall state taxes by about 24.1 percent through increased county valuations. It argues the board, led by Treasurer Kelly, augmented taxation while railroad property assessments were actually reduced by railroad assessors. The piece questions equity across counties and classes and notes rival factions in the Republican-led legislature and state offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Senate
House
Democrat
Texes
Mtate Board of Equalization
State
Iit Aise
State Board of Equalization
Kelly
Burrow
Wells
Milligao
Treasuries
Board of Railroad Assessors
Board of Equalization
Ieutenant
Auditor of State
Pullman
Stover
Alley
Tres
Pope ‘Wirst
Sesvors
Plover, Hovey and Ives
Weather Indications for Kan san and large city temperatures
Forecast for Kan san warns of threatening weather with possible burial or snow and warmer conditions in the southwest. Sun to Tue details include southwesterly winds shifting to the north. Temperatures for large cities list New York eighteen, Boston eighteen, Philadelphia twenty, Washington ten, Chicago ten, St Louis nineteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kansan
Warner
Chita
New York
Roeton
Philadelphis
Waettington
Istaimile
Cloctnnatl
St.Louis
Wood Branches Out Topeka Hotel Man Takes Lead
Topeka’s Epworth hotel near Melville and Sedgwick will open April 26 under Charles L Wood, longtime Nat ional Hotel manager. Owned by Epworth Hotel Company, it will operate strictly temperance with no bar or liquor. Wood’s extensive hotel experience cited as key to launching the new hostelry located three wrecks north of the fairgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Patr
Topeke
I Howe
Epworth
Melville
Sedis Hace
Charles L Wood
National Hotel of
Hpworth Hotel Company
Wood
Dewey trial notes bold defense in Norton court
Norton Kansas Feb 20 testimony in Chauncey Dewey and two cowboys murder case shows Daniel Berry claimed intent to kill Dewey and Dewey cattle damage. seven more Dewey cowboys arrested with bonds set, defense-friendly witnesses and expert gun testimony flagged for impact. court wary of crowd and young spectators amid ongoing proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Norton
Kan
Andrew P. Habercamp
Chauncey Dewey
McBride
Wilson
Berchard’ Herry
Daniel P. Berry
Dewey
Fiabercamp
Dew Ranch
Dan Berry
Fred Dye
Cheyenne County
Butch Berry
Daniel ¥. Berry
Alphem Berry
Witlnesses
Geiger
Berry
Geiser
Moray
J. W. Varideusen
United States Artillery
Fort Leavenworth
W. Prunty
Fourth
United States Cavalry
Cyrus Anderson
Jonah Nichols
Atwood
George Murphy
Manhattan
R. G. Gillette
B. R. Nichols
State Agricultural College
J. P. Floersoh
Barker
Vandensen
Vandersen
Sethe
Burch Berry
Burch
Vandernen
Beng
Provin
Defiance GOP nominates Campbell in Fifth Ohio race
The Republican county convention in Defiance Ohio nominated W W Campbell of Napoleon for the Fifth Ohio congressional seat. Delegates voted 2 to 20 against instructing them to vote for President Roosevelt at the national convention. The report includes a stray garbled phrase about a powder mill wreck and a feasting scene, but the main outcome is Campbell’s nomination and the delegate stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ji Dickerson
W Hoch
Bailey
Marion
Morris
Dickinson
Geary
Moore
Tule Dickerson
Defiance
Ohio
W. W. Campbell
Napoleon
Roosevelt
Explosion Kills 29 After Dynamite Car Blows Up Near Jackson Utah
Ogden Utah Feb 20 Twenty five people killed and 15 injured as dynamite car explodes after a head on freight train collision near Jackson station on the Southern Pacific Ogden Laden cutoff. Wreckage scatters, telegraph lines torn, Terris 15 miles away shaken by the blast. Greek workers among dead or injured and the accident halts the railroad for hours as doctors and nurses rush to aid survivors.
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Ogden
Utah
Jackson
Southern Pacific
Ats
BURKE
J. W. Burks
Rolle
Messenger
Cormert
Enna
Ind
Dermondy
Ae Leina
Slight
Headon
Terrire
Colon
Uys
Nena
Walldini
Terrace
Chatpolatree Portiur
Great Belsht
Taint Ik
Tie
Death by own action on a Berth in a Pullman
A man en route from Atlanta to Holbrook, previously stationed in Richmond, Virginia, is fatally wounded in a Pullman berth on a Chicago and Alton line near Higbee Missouri. He dies shortly after arrival in Kansas City hospital. Letters found suggest domestic trouble. initial reports indicate a possible crime by a fellow passenger. The incident raises questions about the deceased’s religious affiliations and last known residence in Arizona. A later item notes whisky theft in Bloomington, Illinois, tied to a prohibition-era disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeereesty
Lerensa
Normal
Atlanta
Holbrook
Ariz
Himmels
Chicago & Alton
Higbee
Kansas City
City
Crossley
Richmond and
West
Virginia
Mormon Church
Lester
Cromsty Waas
Mollie Creesty
Jean Greer
Saniier
Traipmien
Seacermen Nature Report
Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter
Ty Sainte
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Chulmad
Evens
Equaliiation
Opnor
Ss. Framete
Duck A. Smith
J. O. Laffer
Jewell City
Iri
Bacauye i
Wanki Tilinger
Cros
Dyer
Mir Gras
HM P. Waleon
Busbi
Gram
Grav Ds
Wikwin
Hugh County
Thawe
Launlry
Teating
Albargh
W. Grass
Grace
Kethy
Mike
Ulin
Gruss
Blair County
Hiv
Kid
Fons Bank of
Haye City
Wilton
National Bank St Latrasie
Keee
Anita Foundation
Rand
Joao
Ciruen
Pringie
WP. Waesener
Wwaave
T. Kelly
Wahaunsse
Wabyuneee
J. N Dolluy
Tbe
Antis
Dom Kelly
Strowly
Dolley
EA Hoch
Tom
Alranke
Ray
Puote
Colville
Graes
le Crosse
Stave Trenautar
Perry Heath
National Committee
First Land Fight
Ariiiere
Gothland Isti
D. P. Berry
Chicago & al
Higbao
West Fifth South Street
Pagar, Ariz
Bloomington
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