Governor Morrill may retire before state convention
A Kansas Republican report indicates Governor Morrill plans to retire from politics before the upcoming state convention. Health concerns and fading political support are cited, with a Topeka intermediary urging him to quit while ahead. Opposition to Cy Leland’s congressional bid, led by Broderick supporters, is noted as influencing the race.
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Kenson
Kansas
Morrill
Adapie
Benedict
Topeka
Honediat
Cy Leland
Gallunel
Leland
Evil Woman's Work And Osbon Trial In Topeka
Estelle Osbon accused of orchestrating Charley Hamble's murder and facing public scrutiny. Hamble, once a rising Kansas lawyer, was shot by Osbon's father amid alleged betrayals. Clint Gabon jailed twenty one years for the act while rumors linked Osbon to scandal at a Topeka social purity club.
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Estelle Osbon
Charley Hamble
Clint Gabon
Topeka
Kansas
Atchlaog
Monros Institute
West
Estelle Ogbon
Hamble
Osbon
Old Crot
Charley Humble
A Pastor's Hard Work Clears Martin Methodist Debt
Rev J A Staveley of Martin ME church paid off the debt of 570 dollars on his church before the new year. The final payment was made on the afternoon of December 31. The benevolent collection funds the church bowels, and the pastor's salary is current. He has gone home to Lyndon for a few days.
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Martin Methodist Church
J. A. Staveley
Martin ME Church
Staveley
Lyndon
Gas accident foiled by quick collapse of Hope farmer
George Chapman, a young farmer from Hope, slept through a hotel fire after blowing out the gas heater. He escaped via the stairs with help, surviving a hazardous ordeal. Separately, Munsey's Magazine reports a vast print run and rapid depletion of the December edition, with twelve cars required to haul the fleet edition and January issues already strained by demand. Peerless Steam Laundry promotes White goods.
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George Chapman
Hope
Mansey’s
Meta
Munsey’s
Ous
Among the Railroad Men Ball Emerges From Santa Fe Road Festive Night
The Prairie Gem lodge No 79 of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen in Nickerson Kansas staged the first railroad ball of the season on New Year’s Eve. The event featured a city hall hall decorated with lanterns and a Schubert mandolin orchestra, drawing about one hundred couples in a joyous celebration led by Harry Finn and notable members like W J Scherer and R Jett amid military pride and railway imagery.
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Nickerson
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Ohia
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Washington
Remax
England
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America
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Johncock
Uaw
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Horey Fine
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Chas
Lueile
Ted
Arnot
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Jett
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William Stevens
Theodore Discay Hi
H. Holmes
G. A. Wooton
Pred McWhittey
Lodgs
Theodore Dischner
Fred Brae
Robett
LS Arnett
Jon Wiselogwi
Win, Stevens
Robert K. Smith
Dad
Schubert Mandolin Orchestra
Hutchinson
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Harry Ping
Finn
Scherer
R. Jett
Red Barse
Barne
Dancers Flood Floor as Wax Pranks End Ball Night
At Nickerson’s Prairie Lodge No 79 New Year’s ball, guests danced to late show tunes while Conductor Caruthers and engineers starred on the floor. A prank by Mr. Finn spread wax across the hall, causing several tumbles but the floor was cleaned and the party resumed, earning acclaim for the lodge organizers.
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Jobo Wiselogel
George Caruthers
Kingbolt
Garilan
New York
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Tim
Flan
Brielf
Noor
J. Ward
R Smits
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J. Brindaian
Chas Lytle
L. & Acmnett
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R. Jett
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Bit Souith
Wm. Stevens
F. W. Garse
T. Discner
Ploor
Bas. Lytle
L & Arnott
D Wiselaget
D. Ward
J. L. Boughton
Prairie Lodge No 79
Nickerson
Nick~eraon
BRITISH ARBITRATION MOVE OVER TRINIDAD ISLAND DISPUTE
New York dispatch reports a Rio de Janeiro correspondent says the government will send a note to Brazil indicating Braganza will reject submitting the Trinidad possession dispute to arbitration. The Jacobin party has opposed arbitration while Minister Carvalho supports it.
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Eugis
New York
Jas
Hersid
Rio de Janeiro
Itfe
Bringu Aiulster
Bragis
Trinidad
Jascobin Party
Carvalho
Moonshiners Capture in Howard County Raid
Deputy U S Marshal Watkins led a raid catching two stills and eight men in Howard county. A forced march surrounded workers, a sharp fight followed, and the eight moonshiners were jailed. The largest still produced 100 gallons daily. Kate Parish and others faced charges. a raid on Mary Harris’s house revealed several men intoxicated. police reported the Hop Tea Place near Smoky How where illicit activity occurred. Alfred Ely Beach, editor of Scientific American, died in New York City of pneumonia.
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Hight
Arkansas
Lrrrte Rees
Watkins
Howard County
Kate Parish
George Reatly
Mary Harris
Fourth
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Wada
Apens River
Keats A. Growtin
Salution Army
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Scientific American
Alfred Ely Beach
The
Fight in Canadian Parliament over Manitoba Catholic schools
Ottawa opens a pivotal session as Manitoba school issue polarizes parties. The imperial privy council ruled Manitoba could abolish separate Catholic schools, but allowed a Dominion appeal on rights dating to confederation. If opponents push a bill to override Manitoba, the government may fall. Manitoba’s 200,600 population includes about 20,000 Catholics.
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Manitoba
Ottawa
Ont
Privy Council
Imperial Privy Council
Fire Claims Hibbard Family In Barnesville Ohio
A residence at 1889 Hast Long Street Barnesville Ohio burned killing Mr. and Mrs Hibbard their son Allen aged nine and Ruby Dorothy Miss Fay Hibbard and Mrs Grace Hib bard Lee sisters of Barnesville were fatally burned. A colored servant aged 18 and a child under 13 escaped by jumping from a second story window. Natural gas caused the blaze likely from defective woodwork. Mrs Lee was wife of the editor of the Barnesville Enterprise.
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Allen
Azed Hye
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Mra
Grace Hibbard Lee
Barneaville
Hibbard
Central Ohio Natural Gas & Fuel Company
Neshlers
Huntingtons
Columbus
Lee
Barnesville Enterpriar
Harry Lewis
Chicago
Ohio
Moore Will Stay as Court Delays Adopting Major Laing Case
Leavenworth June 2 The trial of Crawford Moura for interfering with Sloure’s domestic affairs was postponed as the court was not in session. Moore and his attorneys appeared. he remains free on his own recognizance. Officials speculate the delay was intentional to allow travel. Moore vows to remain and says a sensational trial may follow. Kansas Military Appointments list aides for Kansas and Texas. Secklien’s Arnica Salve advertises cures for cuts and skin conditions. Leadville reports the famous ice palace is complete and will open with a public ceremony.
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John M. Laing
Sloure
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June & Moora
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Munyon’s Cold Cure and Cough Cure Promises
Munyon’s promptly effective remedies claim to cure grip colds and coughs within hours and prevent pneumonia and lung diseases. The ad touts Cold Cure Cough Cure and Plastera, each a separate remedy, with free medical advice from Prof. Munyon at 1505 Arch Street Philadelphia after a 25 cent bottle.
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Munyen
Munyon
Archstravt
Philadelphia
Governor Greenhalge Opposes Woman Suffrage in Massachusetts
In his message to the Massachusetts legislature Governor F T Greenhalge discusses citizenship and naturalization reforms. He endorses stricter naturalization oversight, a possible probationary period post naturalization, and limits on felons voting. He sees public opinion not ready for radical suffrage change and notes a trend toward biennial elections with the question to be decided by the people.
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Massachusette
Wemmle
Boeros
F. T. Greenhalgers
Massachusetts
Jawa
Evangelist Dillon Leaves Family Destitute in Enron
Rev. J Dillon, a well known evangelical preacher, abandoned his wife and two children, wiping them into destitution. He last lived at home two months ago, sent a Christmas letter from Missouri claiming to flee enemies. Family says they know nothing of who pursues him or why.
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Kimpori
Enron
K J. Dillon
Christian Church
New Year’s Reception Draws Crowd At Ladies Auxiliary
A well attended New Year’s reception hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary featured greens and plants, a luncheon, and an evening program with readings and talks. Prominent visitors included Mr. Howard of San Diego, an official with the M G A, while the Cyclone club provided instrumental and vocal entertainment. Speakers listed included Mavors Van Cleve Boon Olson Beeler Coon and State Secretary Moody.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Howard
San Diego
Cal
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