Resubmission Debate Splits Populists Over 20 Percent Claim
In a turbulent exchange at a Kansas conference, Mack Love and Democratic leaders clash over a proposed resubmission plank to the Populists. Love warns a 20 percent loss of Populist votes, while party chiefs dismiss the scheme as disruptive. The debate centers on loyalty to party lines and lax enforcement of existing laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Love
Democratic Party
Taylor Fiddle
Kansas
Love
Mr. Riddle
Annie T. D
Hieldenthal
Populists Plan June State Convention and Fusion Talks
The Populist conference decides to hold the state convention in June for nominating state officers. Chairman Saylor Riddie is empowered to name the gate. The state committee meets in Topeka April 26 to select the convention site with Emporia Wichita Hutchinson Topeka among candidates. A joint meeting with silver Republicans and Democrats is planned in January to discuss fusion and campaign start. Resolutions advocate broad organization of counties, cities, and townships for the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saylor Riddie
Topeka
Emporia
Wichita
Hutchinson
Topels
Cart Pepe
Romcuiras
Simansall
Bertoo
Srignies
Goney Ants
Genera
North Topeka notes residents and visitors today
North Topeka items report advertising at a local gas station, bread price, and multiple residents visiting or transacting in town yesterday. Mr and Mrs Massey from Grantville and Al Morris of Hoyt are noted. several others are mentioned visiting, moving, or planning new homes. A 14 pound birth is recorded, and community events including a club meeting and receptions are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himba Pts
Gem Bakery
Massey
Grantville
al Morris
Hoyt
Cromwell
Ignace Carter
Auburn
Alctms
Taventory
Jeffers
Wetherbolt
Air
Joseph Logan
Carthage
Willig
Miitenge
Jonas Lukens
EB. Washburn
Emer Washburn
Overbrook
Will Crawford
de Grantville Road
Rosa
Tisske Lynch
Kansas City
Will van Ness
van Ness
A J. Berry
High Ave
A. WS
Gene Street
JW. Hart
Ines
Mra
al. A. Mujer
Central Avenue
Shutt
Walker and Son
Nebraska
B. Kistler
Prank Kistler
J. M. Shellabarger
Quincy Street
Shu
Aplington
Shuff Haw
German Baptist Church
Topekx
NL New York
A.M Bald
Laurent Svt Jackson Streets
Baird
Local society couple united in marriage in colored circle
Miss Emme Grant and Mr. John Thompson, members of the 400 in colored society, wed Monday night and reside at 710 Fillmore. Also reported: a burglary at W. B Miller’s store at Sixth and Topaka. thief frightened away with door left open. Morris Murphy, injured jumping from a Santa Fe train, recovering. skull not fractured. Telephone exchange crews repair spring jacks delaying circuits. Wheelmen seek one third mile track at Topeka. meeting urged for progress and support from local business community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emme Grant
John Thompson
Coloured Society
Marrigage
Fillmore
Cove
W. B Miller
Sixth
Topaka Avenue
Younkin
Morris Murphy
Lawrences Cuniversity Law
Santa Fe
Lawrence
George Bayless
Telephone Exchange
Nolee
Topeke
California Express Announces Daily Topeka to California Route
The California Express departs Topeka daily at 1:28 p.m. via Santa Fe Route carrying Pullman Palace and Improved Tourist Sleepers with free reclining chair cars through to California. The line claims quickest time, shortest distance, and utmost comfort year round, with complimentary mending and button sewing services by Petsieas Steam Laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Express
Topeks
Santa Fs
Pullman Palace
California
Petsieas Steam Laundry
Riotous Gallery Disruption Over A Hot Time Performance
A Grand Opera House gallery riot erupted during a performance of A Hot Time, with Perquette and Stuart’s Queen Isabella impersonation provoking 500 men and boys to shower the audience with paper and debris. Darkness, curses, and hisses followed curtain calls, while critics noted the gallery’s limited stage view and questioned management choices despite some praise for Stuart’s female impersonation and the Herald Square quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Patti
Isabella
Severn
Ratatue
Bnt
Herald Square
Uwe
Stuart's Courage Fails to Silence Topeka Gallery
During a Topeka stage performance the singer Stuart continued through a hostile gallery hiss fit as he performed "After Time" despite bottled anger from the first floor. The crowd roared, hissed, and finally joined in applause after his bold offer to repeat the song with audience participation. The battle of voices intensified until the gallery relented and the show pressed on with interludes between acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiera
Stuart
Tupela
Parquette
Topeka
Allery
Kitany Irving
Opposition to Lodge immigration bill forms in New York
A preliminary meeting in New York at the Astoria House organized an opposition to Senator Lodge's immigration bill. Prominent figures attended, stressing the educational test for landing. W Bourke Cochran was named president pro tem, with Dn Senter as secretary, and plans to elect permanent officers and a constitution. The German American Central Union and other groups supported the opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Congress
For Lodge
Astoria House
Lodwe
William Tieyd Garrison
Benton
Weittr
W. Bourke Cochran
Dn Senter
Senator Lodge
German American Central Union
Denver
Cal
Lst
Murder at Ft Scott Ends in Double Tragedy
Walter Catt shot his young wife after midnight then killed himself, wounding Mrs. Catt who is expected to recover. The family, at the home of E W W Catt, faced a night of noise after guests left, as a drunken disturbance followed by a fatal shooting amid whispers with her brother in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Beott
Kan
Walter Catt
Mra Catt
Mother
Real estate transfers filed for record in county office
Listing of real estate transfers including Financial Association to Jostrum Martin on Buchanan Street in Martin & Dennis' addition. Aaron and Blane to Jamen Young for 514 acres on a strip along the south side of the West Quarter 3-13-1. Central Bank of Topeka to May Davis for 1200 dollars at northeast corner of Reserve No. 2 Kaw Halfbreed Indian Lands. H C Bowman trustee to Mary W. Donkin for lots on Monroe Street and Paramore Street in Paramore's second addition Topeka. Paynes County to W Jowell for lots on Green Street. J Hunt trustee to Sana W. Hart for 50 dollars on Western Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of the Register of Deeds
Financial Association
Jostrum Martin
Buchanan Street
Martin & Dennis
Aaron & Blane
Jamen Young
Mouti
Central Eee Bank of
H.C. Bowman
Mary W. Donkin
Monroe Street
Paramore
Paynes County
W. Jowell
Green
J. W. Mor- Sana W. Hart
FR. B. Kevney
J . Hunt
Trustes
Western Avenue
Portland Gets Contract for Relief Expedition Sleds
Portland merchants secured the contract to supply the Yu kon relief expedition ships at Lenn cans Alaska. A Seattle firm won the bid to furnish sleds and woolen stockings for 50 men of Company H Fourteenth Infantry entering ahead of the relief team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Branpar
Yukon
Alaska
Portland
Seattle
Company H
Fourteenth Infantry
New Grain-O Coffee Substitute Hits Stores
A grain based coffee substitute called Grain-O debuts in stores claiming it replaces coffee without upsetting delicate stomachs. The ad asserts low waste, cents per package pricing, and invites customers to try it with guaranteed results and to ask for Guan. Druggists advertise the product at 25 cents per package.
Shevlin Jailed After Festival Pocketbook Theft
John Shevlin, linked to the Topeka and Chicago thefts, is in jail after pocketbooks were taken during Festival week. Prosecutors reinstate two larceny indictments as police actions halt burgling trends. Topeka alleges police complicity while Chicago reports show safe keeping then custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seid
Euetionel
Lebea
Tol
Chi
Chicago
Boheviin
Henry Keeler
John Sheyiln
Topeka
Kan
Luke Colleran
Central Station
Deneen
Mike Shevlin
Jonn
John Shevlin
John Sheyiin
Burglars Loot Waverly Place Residence In Chicago
Thieves entered the residence of W. W. Jacobs on Waverly Place last evening and stole mining stock valued around 20 dollars along with rare Calum memorabilia paintings books jewelry silverware and clothing. Seven or eight men were in the house and a party of three or four remained in the adjoining villa. The mining stock includes companies in Mercur Utah and Colorado districts. Jacobs is secretary of the Utah state bureau of promotion and publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W. W. Jacobs
Waverly Place
Willy
Utah
Colorado
Mosny
Javcbe
Utah Mate Bureau of Promotion and
Builders Organize In Topeka At Justice Chesney Office
The Master Builders of Topeka form a temporary body at Justice Chesney's office with C A Fellows M Council Henry Bennett and others present. M Council elected chair and M Heery secretary as they adopt the Kansas City Master Builders constitution with minor changes and set a $5 material melt fee and a $5 annual membership. An adjournment to 10:45 p.m. follows before completing the reading of the constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aes
Topeka
Office of
Justice Chesney
C. A Fellows
M. Council
Henry Bennett
Jax
Cuthbert
C. J. Prescott
Louie van Dorp
M. Heery
Christian States
Chas
J. Drew
John M. Keird
F. Grosch
Rd Howes
J. D. Eversote
P. B. Cook
J. M. Coursey
M. J. Grobrecht
M. Sweeney
G. W. Bussey
Nu B. Keller
J. A. Metsitox
D. Williams
D. F. Scott
M. Myers
A. Tray
M.P. Braem
Kansas City Master Builders’ Association
Topska Organization
PUTS UP A DEFENSE Civil Service Commission Replies to Attacks
Washington report notes an early century compilation by the Civil Service Commission. It gathers extracts from congressional committee reports speeches and presidential messages to argue the framers intended broad scope. The piece suggests gradually extending classifications to federal offices under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Washington Dan
Civil Cervict Commission
Congress
Fate of the Pelican Rumors Sewed by Port Outward
San Francisco reports speculation among shipping men over the fate of the steamship Pelican, 85 days missing since leaving Port Townsend for Taku Japan. It carried 45 crew and provisions were stretched to New Year. Most expect a broken propeller shaft and tow to a distant port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Port Townsend
Taku
Japan
Straits
Townsend
New York Schemer Targets Wives With Valueless Packages
The Adams Express co says a man calling himself T Francis Shnders has extorted cash from widows and relatives by delivering sealed stock certificates for Monterey Mining. Recipients paid 3 to 6 dollars per package with the promise of stock, while the alias collected over three years. Four checks totaling 790.25 awaited at the office, later withheld as the scheme unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
C. D
Wildcat
the Times
Adams Express Company
T. Francis Shnders
Monterey Mining
Sanders
John Ready
New Haven
Conn
Kerner
St. Louis
Jonson B. Cobell
Lexington
Charles EB
Baird
Wilmington
Del
Hawaii's Chances Good Amid China Factor
Washington June 7 An authorization commissioner Thurston says Hawaiian treaty debate next week will stress China and the east to win ratification. Some southern Democrats and sugar state opponents may switch, increasing odds of a two thirds Senate majority. Annexationists claim bloc splits among Republicans 42 Populists 5 silverites 5 Democrats 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thurston
China
East
Senate
Silverites
Democrate
U S Right in China States View on Spheres of Influence
Secretary of State Sherman told a Washington Herald correspondent that Russia and France would likely seize Chinese parts, driven by their interests. He said Germany has obtained Kiao Chou and will impose German laws for German merchants, who will gain a large commercial city there, while the United States would enjoy similar rights in Kiaochow depending on German regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
China
Sherman
Russia
France
Redat Fritain
Hong Kong
Krelish
Germany
Kiao Chou
Kino Chou
Kine Chou
King Chou
Lynched Visitors From Kemper County Cause of Lynching Details
Meridian Mississippi reports Jim Watts and Sam Cole, both Black men from Nebaly cat, were lynched in Pea Ridge Kemper County after traveling to visit relatives. The incident occurred a few days ago as they became entangled with local kin's wives amid a tense social scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Miss
Jim Watts
Sam Cole
Nebaly Cat
Pea Ridge
Kemper County
Wate
Cole
Jacob Levi Sprinter Overhauls Dr Brownell In Tobacconist Fight
Jacob Levi caught Dr. Brownell, a local physician, attempting to steal a pipe from Levi’s tobacco shop on 6th Kanae Avenue. Brownell, addicted to cocaine, was chased by Levi到 and held by a passerby until police. Brownell received a ten dollar fine in court, with his condition described as wandering and frail from long abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownell
Jacob Levi
Kannae Avenue
Min Levi
W. C. Brownell
Levi
Washburn
Sven T
Aera
Levi Piriued
Pothet
Pavey
Paltze Court
Atchison
Everal
Beth Pri Kansas Avenue
Tae
Common Law Wife Case Returns to Supreme Court
Chicago June 7 The appellate court issued an opinion in Julia McKenna Suen v James McKenna over a common law marriage claim. The lower court decision is affirmed that she is not his wife nor entitled to maintenance. Attorney Willon Doyle states the case may be taken to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia McKenna
Chicago
Day
Julia McKenna Agaimes
James McKenna
Genod Pactie Hotel
Deciaimn
le Reverand
Appeltite
McKenna
Tatabenasiet Borbin McKenna
Plaimt
Ant McKenna T
Tyisie
Tater McKenne
Hile Realdenve
McKenne
Willon Doyle
Nla
Supreme Court
Wife Dower Rights Questioned in Insolvent Real Estate
A court ruling addresses a wife’s dower rights in her husband’s real estate turned over to an assignee under state insolvent law. The decision, made in Merrill’s case at the Tyler Trust Company, discusses how such actions may affect debt and property values, with the wife’s claim central to the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wet Daweon, Sr
Allee K. Merrill
Ty Trust Company
Mantell's Wife Ill in Port Huron Show
In Port Huron Michigan, Charlotte Lady, billed as lead actress in Secret Warrant, is reported sick, forcing cancellation of performances. Behrens, starring opposite Robert Mus, will attempt to proceed with a reduced company as the tour adjusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Port Huron
Mich
Cis Rons Behrens
Robert Mus
As & Fes Ir
Hanley
Fee
St .Thom
Banstrto
Hebert
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Kersey
Lesnard
Sansas Avenun
North Topeka
Grand Opera House
Gallery
Perquette
FT. Scott
Shevlin
Fate OF the Pelican
Fort Scott
Geo. W. Martin
Baldwin. Kan
W. . Hashore
Mar UN
Kansas Avenue
Mills, Adams & Co
W. M. Manspeaker Mer. CO
Auction Priory
Hawaii
U.S
Haltroad
G. M. Cottrell
Mantell
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