Drew Nominated for Topeka Mayor as Women Turnout Shatters Records
In Topeka, Charles J. Drew won a decisive mayoral nomination amid record turnout, with heavy rain and unprecedented female voting across wards. The election saw strong support from Black and women voters, while Brooks supporters hoped for earlier precinct gains that were surpassed by Drew’s coalition, and city officials faced renewed scrutiny over clerk and attorney nominations.
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Charles J. Drew
Topeka
Republicas
Tennesseetows
Wirenett
Clerka Tf
Knpw
Drew Fippes
Topeke
Smaw
Washburn College
Drew
Brooks
Imans
Te Brooks
Drees
Tye
Cty
McFadden
Kansas
Sonne Tance
Ae Jong
Cle Torney Bird
Wirate
Riy
Election Mistakes In Second Ward Polling Place
Chaos at a local polling place as voters mistook the primary returns for police evidence and reacted with confusion. The misstep is blamed on the city central committee, reflecting poor planning and causing delays and uneasy conduct near the former Fourth and Monroe streets.
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Pourth
Monroe Streets
Topeka Primary Aftermath and Water Works Vote
Report notes insult to newspaper staff by IPL and public outrage over conduct. Charles J. Drew appears downtown post primary amid modest injury and gratitude for voters. Drew claims waterworks issue shows clear public stance, with a tight bond election vote continuing on Sixth Page.
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Charles J. Drew
Topeka
Pritay
Flo
Admiral Dewey Declines Presidential Nomination
Manila reports Admiral Dewey rejected any bid for the U.S. presidency. He said he has no desire for political office, is unfitted by education or training, and prefers to retire in peace. He declined informal approaches by politicians and insisted his decision is final. A separate note from Kanchen Civ describes heavy snowfall and severe weather across northern regions with significant impact on agriculture.
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Manila
Dewey
United States
Tam (Hoeld
Thas
Death in Wells at Prison Sparks Water Contamination Fears
A Wells prison water supply serving about 600 inmates and staff shows sewage contamination with disease risk. The committee reports the sewer outlet to the Missouri River as the likely source, prompting health warnings and calls for cleanup and alternate water access.
Legislature orders probe into penitentiary water crisis
Lawmakers form a fact finding panel from both houses to study the failing water supply at the state penitentiary. The slough feeding the wells is cut off from the Missouri river by sandbars and debris. Sewage intrusion threatens the wells, raising urgent concerns first raised by Dick Chase and later urged by Bruce Lynch and Governor Morill. Two options exist to fix the problem.
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Senate
House
Missouri
Dick Chase
Bruce Lynch
Morill
Senators Name to Probe Prison Fireway Hazard
The legislature approved a resolution to appoint a committee to investigate the prison fireway issue affecting wells and inmate safety. Senate picks Senators Ward and Stone to represent. House members Flannelly Moore and Martin named. panel to start work immediately amid multiple probing questions.
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House Committee On Penal Institutions
Flannells
House
Senate
Ward
Republic
Stone
Leavenworth
Flannelly
Moore
Martin
Lansing
Kipling in Critical Condition As Crisis Looms
New York report on Rudyard Kipling states he remains alive but in dangerous condition. Publisher F. N. Doubleday cites variable prospects, oxygen therapy and beef blood extract used to sustain him. Doctors monitor him closely, with hope pegged to this morning's crisis.
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New York
Kipling
F. N. Doubleday
Mr. Kipling
Doubleday
Mr. Doubleday
Postmaster for Pleasanton Nomination by President
The president sent a nomination to Henry Plumb for postmaster at Pleasanton. Weather notes from Chicago forecast partly cloudy and warmer tonight with potential snow and colder outlook Tuesday, southerly winds shifting to strong northerly.
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Pleasanton
Washington
Henry Plumb
Chicago
Kansas
Quay and son in Philadelphia court on misusing state funds
The long awaited arraignment of U S Senator Matthew S Quay and his son Richard S Quay on charges of misusing state funds deposited in the People's Bank began in Philadelphia County Court. The case, tied to earlier names including Charren H McKee and Benjamin H Haywood, centers on a conspiracy claim after McKee was dropped and Haywood died. The bank's liquidation followed awarded protections to creditors. state deposits totaling 905000 were involved. a postponement to April 10 was granted when the district attorney sought time to prepare.
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Philadelphia
U. 5
Matt 3. Quay
Richard S. Quay
People’s Bank
Beltie i
Court of Quarter Sessions
Philadelphia County
Charren H. McKee
Pittsburg
Benjamin H. Haywood
McKee
Haywood
Sharon
Senator Quay
John S. Hopkins
Thomas W. Barlow
James McManes
Mit
Tiettiet
Rotherméi
Messia Quay
Nquor
Shapley
Hellier
Inamuch
Rothermel
Eiif
Hopkins
Mr. Shapley
Mayors to hear papers on municipal franchise issues
Peoria and Hil hosts news on February 27 as Mayor's meeting plans to hear Allen Ripley Foote discuss how franchise questions should be settled. The topic is deemed highly important and will receive substantial attention at the gathering. In San Francisco, Louis Gimm the six day bicycle rider remains in a precarious condition after reports of his poor state last night.
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Peoria
Hil
Gimm
San Francisco
Louis Gimm
Topeka Primary Results Endorse Mayor Fellows and Waterworks Stand
The Journal lauds Topeka voters for backing mayoral incumbents and municipal waterworks plans. It praises Frank Brooks yet supports Charles J. Deen for mayor and urges united support for Drew in April, calling the recent campaign a struggle over water supply and city progress. The paper defends its stance and invites rival papers to join in the civic effort.
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Topeka
Brooks
Frank Brooks
Miyor
Feltowa
Indie
Waren
Charlee J. Deen
C Gard
Topekan
Drew
Cier
Leem See Crusade
Drew Ly
Electricity in Mining Leads Cripple Creek World Ahead
Cripple Creek leads mining electrical application says M A Quinn of Schenectady. He notes Cripple Creek is best equipped camp, far ahead of South Africa, and predicts an electric mining age with dynamo driven drills and electrically operated firing gear. Colorado Power Co generates the power. two electric rail lines are proposed from Colorado Springs to Cripple Creek.
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Cripple Creek
Colorado Springs
Colo
M.A. Quinn
Schenectady
Colorado
South Africa
Colorado Meteread Power Company
Pine Bit Arkansas Dust Speaks of Aged Neglect and Fire Deaths
In Pine Bit Arkansas a disturbing tale unfolds as neighbors report a series of fatal and near fatal incidents related to an elderly black resident. A one year old grandchild faced blood soaked danger from fumes as a caretaker suspected of neglect is linked to repeated suspensions. Neighbors fear a pattern of harm across the town, with multiple deaths noted over the past year.
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Stert- Tu
Ping Blum
Grant County
Martha
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New Jersey
Dincourteous Election Board
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
IPL
ME Drew
chAnerdo
Karin
Wells
Penitentiary
Rudyard Kipling
U. 8
M. S. Quay
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County Court
Bheridan, Ark
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