Prohibition Nomination Sparks County Committee Fight
A Prohibition slate triggers a scramble as 65 names flood the Central Committee race. W. H. Cowles files to challenge C. E. Hungate for county attorney as party workers organize across precincts with lists of candidates, fees, and key officials at the February county convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Cowles
C. EB. Hungate
Stepabitenhe
J. We Gartner
Ethries
Cowles
Todke
Vie Austet Court
A. J. Mte
Cabe A
W. Dann Mule
H.W. Euler
W. W. Harvey
Robert Stone
Cemintanioner
E. Vervenyisetoner
F_ Wet Harrison
Joby B. Sims
Chiemaan County
Abilene assault case sparks jury trial for young farmers
In Abilene Kansas a couple, Thomas Lem and his wife, were attacked by several young farmers several weeks ago. The case moved to trial with multiple defendants named from precincts around Fith Ward and surrounding areas. The court considered costs and a $1100 claim, while local candidates and entrances to precincts were noted in the proceedings.
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Abilene
Ward
Kan
Jar
Remley
Uy S
Drelniel
W. le Gshien
Petven
Thies
Thies Groeliet
Kennis Hope, J. &. Anethm
Chine Senth
Eitet
al Myers
Nepha Seva Precinet
T Alten
J. Wy
Gordijrer
Local Election Rumors Swirl Over County Attorney Candidacy
Disjointed notes describe Foster announcing for county attorney and Gerrard plans. Mentions receipts, jokes, and shifting voter support for district judge and temperance candidates. Observes Larimer and Me Tears factions influencing Topeka politics and anticipated vote shift.
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Foster
Gardner
Qwarkert Jong
Hungate
Cowles
A. W. Dane
Metabo
Timpere
Topeka
Diana
Drewal
Johnson Testifies in Grott Fastener Case Trial
Washington June 16 testimony in the fostallice case resumed with former Assistant Postmaster General Johnson cross examined. He described Machen's role in building free delivery, noting he believed Machen was capable and responsible for initials A W 3M on letters. He said he could not excuse clerks and that he learned of fasteners only recently after taking charge of the office.
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Washington
August W. Michen
Johnson
Br.ylans
Machen
York
Smith
Peceral
Cistoma
Khe
Tristan Machen
Te Grott Bros
Jim
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Smoot
Utah
Taylor
Ole
T. P. Stephenson
National Reform Association
A. Worthington
Waldermar Vancott
Senate
Church
Reed Smoot
Raphet
Mont Seleme
Mormon Church
Apos
First Presidency
Ich
Fee
Commonwealth
Morrit Church
Worthington
Pettis
Roach
House
Roberts
de Worthington
United ‘States
Surprising Bank Statement Shows Large Deposit Rise
New York on January 16 reports the weekly bank statement with notable gains. Deposits surged, lifting Selene to a high level and marking a record increase over most weeks. The $15 million weekly gain in specie is highlighted as a second high for the period.
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New York
Blair Dies? Saint Louis Pioneer Deteriorating After Illness
An aged resident, James J. Hairwif, once a promoter of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, is reported in St. Louis in poor health. He suffered a congestive seizure at night and has since been sinking slowly, with family and friends Hopeful for recovery as Streak and Meltsone remain by his side.
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St. Loui
Usta
Fiteayss
James J. Hairwif
St. Louis
St. Peterabure
Windivestock
Japan
Pacific
Port Salt
Gsinbaya
St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Amoxtet
Seoul
China
New York
Cabupe
St. Ceteribary
Herald
Jipin
Russia
Yewulla
Rome
Jae
Prince Taine Lolngeaphing
James Waris Niasin
Mediterranean
Syracuse
Ciient
Fontain
Blediterraneum Janden
Pines
Avaris
United States
Bombay
St. Louie Exposition
Kassin
Nena
Koiwa
Maleed States
Electric Power Company
Hhe
Korea
Mervigners
Chemulpa
Franks disfranchise suffrage report delays church closings
In Frankfort Ky a suffrage report from the Meffin Suffrage SUL delays the ground action as six churches were reported closed by order of officials. In Chicago six additional churches were ordered closed by the City Hall and a general hospital inspection began.
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Frankfort
Chicago
Jen
Former Congressman Barnes Dead in London Dignified Cable
From London a cable to the American arbitration group in Washington sends heartiest congratulations on a notable event. The message also notes Barnes’s death and expresses willingness to cooperate with the new arrangements and the parliament’s efforts.
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England
London
Cominons Fins
Ammérican
Washingto
Hanna explains Japan delayed Smoot case
Hanna says Japanese authorities held back the Smoot case to gain leverage. Chicago hotels are reportedly pressing to buoy his position in ongoing discussions.
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Hanna
Japan
Chicago
Russian Battleship Leaves Port Said for Suez
Closed incident report notes a Russian battleship departing Port Said bound for Suez as attorneys on both sides present their cases.
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Suez
Peace and politics stir in 1904 campaigns grip
Pittsburgh dispatch reports Senator Hannen disputing claims of Hoosevelt candidacy as overblown while Senator Penrose calls a Pennsylvania Republican convention for April 6 1904 to nominate four delegates and four alternates to the national convention. Washington dispatch notes Japan urged to maintain status quo and peace vows amid Russo Japanese tension.
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Pittsburg
M. A. Hannen
Ioan
Tropeevelt
Prochtgi
Fem
Marin
Mow
Saya
Chicago
Penrose
Washington
Jan
Pen Tone
Republican State Committee of Pennsylvania
Harrishires
Chictes
Supreme Court
Kaiser’s Voice Opens Diet in Berlin Speech of Emperor William II
Kaiser’s Voice reports Emperor William II opening the Prussian diet in Berlin reading the throne speech. He lauded health provisions and projected 1904 revenue surplus while outlining plans for the Berlin-Stettin waterway, the Oder and Vistula waterways, and Ofer Intercendl improvements. A long procession followed with princes including Crown Prince and Prince Albrecht as ministers stood by. cheers were eventually led after an initial delay.
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Berlin
Bronson
Willan
Prusnict
Wileh Waus Bens
Nin
herni@y
Hujwety- Zollern Arma
Empern
Presin
Eredurtek Willian
Pringy Betas
Priksta Am
Berlin-Stettin
Oder and
Vintula
Herr Schaffner
Herr Hehaffner
Mutinous Turks threaten Beirut palace siege
Turmoil in Beirut Syria as about 1308 mutinous Turkish troops landed January 4 from Yemen demand 80 000 in arrears and threaten to sack the town. Governor pacified them with advances from the Ottoman bank before a holiday closure. Reports say mutineers threatened to sink the bank. ships from Alexandria and Abdelrni reported in the latest dispatches.
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Comiantinente
Beirut
Syria
Yemen
Arabia
Ottomen Bank
Wells
Martial Law Proclaimed at Karib Th and Widespread Uprising
German authorities in German Southwest Africa announce martial law at Karib th amid reports the Herar tribe numbered 30 000 to 40 000 and telegraphed from Windhoek. officials fear German forces in Wespel are inadequate to quell widespread insurrection as frigid temperatures affect major cities.
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Swadkopmund
German Southwest Africa
Karib Th
Morris
Jarsners
Windhoek Dagoraland
Afric
Liuread
Foreign Office
Heerman
Wespel
Cold Wave Fails to Reach Kansas. Mild North Temperatures
Weather notes show no cold wave reaching Kansas with temperatures in the north not dropping below freezing. Government readings list small variations through the evening while 10,000 residents greet Archbishop Harty upon his arrival and a boat parade marks the event with 5,690 Catholic schoolchildren present.
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Kansas
Jennings
Tow mi
Moreheed
Blimrck
Goreraliy
S Ofeback
Archbishop Harty
Minili
Harty
Additios
Manin exonerates three in mutiny case
Jam Manin saved three lives and declared innocence for three others connected with the Dew Hermes mutiny before execution. A Quengua section on the Cubanmutun Braceh of the Haelish railroad opened today, signaling a notable development in regional matters.
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Manin
Jam
Dalas
Munierer
Dew Hermes
Bibll
Haelish
Senator Smoot under fire over polygamy charges in Utah case
The debate centers on Smoot and a polygamy controversy tied to Utah's path to statehood. Worthington argues against Smoot's influence and calls for a full inquiry into his career, as discussions reference federal amnesty, anti polygamy acts, and related court rulings.
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Smoot
Utah
Ton Weil
de Conras
Worthington
Harrison
Congress
Vancot
Payier
Sruopt
Denver Chosen for Next National Live Stock Meeting
Denver will host the next annual convention of the National Live Stock Association after a united, constructive meeting. Delegates praised harmony from wool growers to stockmen. key topics included public lands grazing rights, railroad relations, and forming independent packing houses. The drive to raise 5,000,000 for operation received unanimous backing, with H. J. Hagenbarth named chief executive and Denver chosen as the next host city.
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Portland
Ore
Natonal Live Stock Association
Denver
Wool Growers
Livestock Men's Organization
H. J. Hagenbarth
Uteh
Association
Mountain Park Bridge Battle Prompts Arrests in Oklahoma
Guthrie reports 25 Snyder and Mountain Park men arrested after a bridge clash over moving 53 buildings from Mountain Park to Snyder. Wounded include SP Garbough shot in side and arm, Humphrey in legs, Coleman in head, and others. Sheriff Morrison from Kiowa prepares warrants as law enforcement tightens. The ambush and bridge destruction attempts sparked the fray, with a Mount Park resident later described as aiding an attack.
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Snyder
Mountain Park
Leet
Hobart
Lawson
Geo. Tathey
Inols Central
Brown Game Mokire Ord
Force
Storm warnings stretch along Pacific coast and Midwest
Storm warnings posted from San Francisco to Wisconsin and Ohio regions. Western states face unsettled weather with possible waves, while central areas anticipate wintry conditions. Chicago reports generally fair tonight with sunrise warmth and southerly winds.
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Washington
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Colt
Wisconsin
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Mises Weathern
Alabamoa
Florida
Chicago
Kan
Auditorium Organ Plans To Fit Topeka Acoustics
Prof George B Penny of Washburn lectures to the Pipe Organ association at the Commercial club on building a city auditorium organ. The plan calls for a 40 foot wide front wall organ with six divisions, electric keyboard, and space for singers. committee to solicit subscriptions for the organ fund, and city council terms to entrust the instrument to the Pipe Organs Association.
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George B. Penny
Washburn College
Pipe Organ Association
Commercial Club
Organ Fund
United States
Tabernacle
Salt Lake City
Birmingham
Leeds
Pittsburg
Penny
Kansas City
Lindsboro
Kansas
England
Germany
Topeka
Panmy
Soccwunt
Flo
Corgan
Hart Society
T Haye
Halt Lake City Tabernacle
Hooks& Hastings
Hutchins
Vettey
Kimball
Austin
Lyon & Healy
Wilder
PH. Powter
David Bowls
Association
JW. Giiing
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World’s Fair Counsel
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