Prisoner of Kent a New York stage drama drawing crowds
Local dramatic news reports the Prisoner of Kent premiering at the New York style venue with a star cast from Dentil Keohman and Lyceum theater. The production promises vivid scenery and a somber, brave cast while noting prices at 1, 2, and 3 cents for seats and a large supporting company.
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Cnewfoe
Thie City
Rowley & Sawnes Orme
Dentil Keohman
Lyceum Theater
New York
Anyle
Cif Air Theatrical
Daniel Prohtean
Nlilia
Enelieh Centleman
John T Sullivan entertains inmates at Middletown asylum
John T Sullivan and his company visited Middletown Asylum for the Insane on a Tuesday. Inmates demanded bis jokes and shouted friendly taunts as Sullivan performed, including a sphering exhibition with Ed White. The audience reacted with laughter and enthusiasm amid a chaotic but affectionate reception.
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Middletown
N. C
John T Sullivan
Asylum For
Johns* Sullivan
Dr. Talcott
Jubia L. Sullivan
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Ed White
Boutell Seeks 250000 For Great Lakes Steel Warship
Washington reports Congressman Boutell introduced a bill for a quarter million dollars to build a steel watch replacing the Michigan on the upper Great Lakes. The bill goes to the naval committee where Congressman Foss of Chicago sits. The plan envisions a modern type cruiser and urges naval reserves as a key object lesson for lake port communities.
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Washington
Boutell
United States
Michigan
Great Lakes
Naval Committee
Foss
Chicago
Disorderly women and arson cases in police court notes
Police court notes describe weekly deposits by disorderly women to police officers, Jenny Curie sent to Beloit Industrial School, and Willis Price held on arson charges after a quarrel with Col. John M Brown. Aims to burn Brown house while he and family were inside. Includes tobacco cessation ad copy.
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Dolman
Jenny Curie
Beloit Industrial School
Annie M. Curtin
Willis Price
Jalon
Bovine
John M Brown
Reform School
Price
John M. Brown
Shawnee County
Brown
Committee of Fifteen reorganized to plan auditorium dedication
The Committee of Fifteen elected a new board led by Makit T. J. Anderson as president and discussed securing a Topeka auditorium for a future festival. They weighed secretary selection outside the committee, funding from merchants and hotels, and timing with state conventions and the Turners. A meeting was set for February 3 to finalize bylaws and arrangements.
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Makit T. J. Anderson
Mir
Baker
Anderson
Topeka
McKinsey
Cr. Dowsing
S. Brigham
Greenwald
Turners
Downing
Leedy Prompts Populist Urges to Change Course
J Lee Simpson, Populist state committee member from Fiet district, attacked Governor Leedy during a conference. He said Leedy’s appointments are the worst made by a Kansas governor and warned that the administration could succeed only if Leedy acted on the people’s wishes. His remarks drew no cheers.
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J. Lee Simpson
State Committee
Fiet
Leedy
Kansas
Mr. Simpson
Hats Off to Van Wyck in New York Office
A January event in New York reports Mayor Van Wyck demanding decorum in his office. He asked an attendant to remove a man’s hat, which was promptly done. President York and a police board member both wore hats in the mayor’s presence. York apologized and removed his hat and silk tie.
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New York
van Wyck
Sient
Scully
York
Police Board
Houndsman Kennel
Ttn
State Farmers Alliance Resolves Socialism and Tax Reform
The Kansas State Farmers Alliance adopts a resolution urging revival of Alliance principles along lines of socialism and brotherly love. It credits past reforms like stock yards, school funds, and anti trust laws, endorses insurance and banking safeguards, and backs tax changes to ease burdens on farmers while praising Gov. and party integrity.
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State Farmers’ Alliance
Scott
Osage County
W. B. Gascis
Hartford
L Tabor
Carbondale
Alliance
Mann
State Alliance of
Kansas
Emma R. Troudner
Bresiaene
W. B. Gasche
Hart
Bina A. Otis
Topeka
J. G. Melvin
Quenemo
Antec
A. B. Smith
Tressurer
P. Mr. Gilbert
Brema_ D. Pack
A L. Tabor
Burlingame
Insurance Department
Webt McNall
L. C. Boyle
Chandler
Walcott
Prac Urally
Hanna
Central West
Chin
Populists Endorse Current Administration in State Conference
The Populist state central committee resolves in Topeka to support Gov. Leedy and the administration for enforcing laws passed by the last legislature. Drafters include WH Toothaker of Wrando tte Fr Burdick Osage John F Little Olathe Wm Rogers Washington and F J Close. The resolution lauds department efforts and broad public support for years of persistent demand.
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Wrandotte
Burdick
Osage
John ‘F. Little
Olathe
Wmn. Rogers
Washington
F. J. Close
Topeka
Leedy
Snow and Ice Transport Contract Shifts 150 Tons to Dutton City
Portland report states the Snow and Ice Transportation company of Chiesa received a U S government contract to move 150 tons of supplies from Dye to Dutton City using steam locomotive snow sleds. Cyrus Robinson, consulting engineer, arrives to oversee sled and box car fabrication and sizing.
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Ore
United States
Invernment
Snow and Ice Transportation Company of
Chiesa
Dutton City
Meath
Michigan
Cyrus Robinson
Leonard
Kansas Avenue
Leland Says He Will Take His Medicine After Nomination News
National Committeeman Leland declares he will take his medicine after President McKinley moves to nominate W. E. Sterne as United States marshal. He notes the battle seems over and indicates no further fight on Sterne, while camping with friends in the county clerk’s office. Leland’s stance suggests resignation and acceptance of the outcome.
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Troy
Kundui
Leland
Mckinley
Senae
W. E. Sterne
United States
Stern
Sterne
Baker's Will Is Law Shapes Kansas Patronage Fight
Washington January 7 reports say Senator Baker secured William B Sterne the Knights marshal post in Kansas after strong opposition. Baker claimed control over patronage and met with the president on remaining offices. He recommended Thomas A Seates for Dodge City receiver K B Wilcockson Colby register and Cyrus Anderson Colby receiver.
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Washington
Washington Stuer
Kinsax
Yedterly
Willam B. Sterne
Kannes
Baker
Thomas A. Seates
Dodge City
K. B. Wilcockson
Colby
Cyrus Anderson
Comstock Gets Six Cents In Suit Over Damages
A United States court jury awards Anthony Comstock six cents as damages in a libel suit against Dr. Montague R. Leverton. Comstock claimed his character was damaged by Leverton's public assertion branding him a notorious blackmailer and stating he never earned an honest dollar. The piece also advertises Tatters Buckeye Pile Ointment with endorsements by physicians and local druggists.
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New York
United States
Anthony Comstock
Montague RK. Leverton
Comstock
Leversot
Anthony Conmicck
Theater Burns as Fire Destroys Local Playhouse
Fire demolished a theater near Manet last evening, due to a faulty electrical wiring. Eighty two hundred theater insurance covered the loss. about 100 people were inside when the blaze began and were safely evacuated by local officials.
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Cyumtta
Wenter
Powell
Manet
Haem
Biog
Park at Vicksburg Favored by National Military Reservation Probe
Washington June 7 The house military committee returned from Vicksburg impressed with the locality's value for a national military park. A favorable report on a bill to authorize its establishment is practically assured. General Stephen J. Lee, prominent in the defense, helped lengthen the cordial exchanges during the visit amid reminiscences of the siege and its hardships.
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National
Washington
House
Vickabure
Stephen J. Lee
Genral Pemberton
Vicksburg
Aureus
Colorado Refuses To Take Part In Populist Reorg
The state executive committee of the Populist Party of Colorado adopts resolutions rejecting the plan to reorganize and attend the St Louis convention. They vow to retain party intent and oppose efforts to merge with factions. The action signals a split and resists alignment with national leadership.
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Denver
Colacredo
Apectel
St. Louih Theriinre
Judement Aculeal United
Marghel W. Ke Storm
United States
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