Morrill’s Prohibition Crackdown Creates Topeka Push
Gov Morrill shuts saloons in Atchison and sends Dawes to Wichita to enforce the prohibitory law amid July fourth protests. He aims to calm a looming law and order convention by temporary closures while promising no lasting change. The move follows criticism of his local public sentiment stance and tensions with Atchison leaders and Wichita ministers.
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Morrill
Topeka
Athhiain
Wichita
Leavenworth
Atchison
Dawes
Crawford County
Heta
Dawe
Waggener
Morill
Basile Waggener
Hiawatha
Acheol
Weggener
Bryan and Clarke clash in heated silver question debate
In Morris Alabama July 2 Ex Congress man Bryan of Nebraska and Representative Clarke of Alabama faced off on the silver issue. Bryan denounced Clarke and the Democratic gold stand, while Clarke retorted that Bryan mudslinged Carlile and Cleveland. The crowd hissed as Clarke urged fair play and labeled the audience Republicans and Populists.
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Morris
Ala
Bryan
Nebraska
Clarke
Alabama
Cleveland
Carlile
Carlisle
Grover Cleveland
Clark
Riordan Seeks Heaven Ride With Justice Grover
Mrs Riordan a nurse known for drinking is intoxicated again and attempts to take Justice Grover at 413 Kansas Avenue to heaven. Grover unable to help, arranges arrest and detains her in the city prison until she sobers.
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Heaven
Grover
Irrigation Board Awards Pumping Station No 18 Contract
The state board of irrigation approved pumping station No 18 at Ford County, awarding the job to Frizzell Hardware Co of Larned for 700 to 800 dollars. The project may be the last to be established before fall, pending running costs. Invitations were sent to state officers and legislators for the Goodland pumping station opening on July, with Governor Morrill likely to attend and speak.
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Irrigation Board
State Board of Irrigation
Frizzell Hardware
Larned
Ford County
Goodland
Morrill
Opening Deferred for Pottawatomie Indian Lands
Receiver J J Hitt reports from Washington that the Pottawatomie Indian lands in Jackson county will not be opened to settlement until Congress acts. The delay is attributed to possible Indian resistance to land purchase terms, likely extending the opening by at least a year.
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Congress
J. J. Hitt
United States Land Offices
Department of the Interior
Washington
Jackson County
Fitzsimmons Defense Seeks Dismissal Riordan Stroke Claim
In N J on July 2 the defense asked Judge Ross to dismiss the case, arguing no proof of infraction. The judge denied the motion but may instruct the jury on assault elements. Defense aims to show Riordan suffered apoplexy and was urged to quit fighting, threatening death if he persisted.
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Srmocvex
N. J
Fitzsimmons
Ross
Riordan
Simpson Denies Governor Bid Asks If He Seeks Senate
Jeremiah Simpson strolls through the Dakota state house amid talk of 1997. He denies any governor run, jokes about the “boys” entertaining themselves, and says he would accept another term if elected. He notes support for silver momentum and will give the main address at Warrensburg on July 4.
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Simpson
Dakota
Jeremiah Simpson
State House
Siver
Seventh District
Warrensburg
Massing Her Troops Off Vladivostok
Captain Anderson of the Oscar II denies rumors of a concentrated Russian naval force at Vladivostok. He says the Bacitia squadron is scattered along the coast to keep the public uncertain about locations while 80,000 troops are said to be quartered in and around Vladivostok, creating a tense military presence.
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Tacoma
Wash
Vladivostok
Anderson
Bacitia
Vladivvostok
Pacific Cable Assured as British Capital to Build
Hugh Craig of the San Francisco chamber of commerce says a long talked about Pacific cable will be built by British capitalists. A station will be on Panning Island north latitude and cables run Auckland to Norfolk Island Fiji to Fanning Island and finally Vancouver. Total length 6,480 miles at an estimated cost around 7.1 million dollars.
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San Francisco
Hugh Craig
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Norfolk Island
South Pacific
Fiji
Fanning Island
Vancouver
Auckland
DECENCY IN ATCHISON Sheriff Proclaims Prohibition Crackdown
Atchison Kan July 2 Sheriff J M E Larkin issues a proclamation warning residents and outside joints within Atchison County against selling intoxicating liquor under state law. Police board ordered two gambling houses closed after investigation on Saturday night and warned they must remain shut or face state penalties.
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Kas
J. M. E. Larkin
Atchison County
Atchison
State of
Kansas
M. E Larus
Seip
Harrison Goes Hunting for Squirrels in Vermillion County
Ex President Harrison hunted squirrels this morning at Dana in Vermillion county with Daniel M. Renadell former D C marshal. They traveled by train at 8 39 o clock. In 1888 Harrison hunted quail there with many reporters following. Reports say squirrels are plentiful in Vermillion county woods this year.
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Inpranaports
Ind
Harrison
Daniel M. Renadell
District of Columbia
Dana
Vermillion County Woods
Morrill's Deposition Taken In Penitentiary Coal Case
Kansas City lawyer J. F. Getty and stenographer 3. H. Whisner are at the state house today obtaining Governor Morrill's deposition in W. D. Majors coal case against the penitentiary bond. Majors seeks a contract to take surplus coal from the penitentiary. The board reportedly delayed signing the contract, allegedly spoiled by Morrill. Also noted: Ansel Hoppenheim predicts a bountiful northwest wheat crop after two weeks of good weather. News items mention the death of song writer Joseph P. Skelly at St. Francis Hospital and his early success with a song titled Only been down to the club.
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J. F. Getty
Kansas City
3. H. Whisner
State House
Governor Morrill
W. D. Majors
Mejers
Northwest
Ansel Hoppenheim
St. Paul
Fifth Avenue
Skelly
New York
Joseph P. Skelly
Charity Ward
St. Francis Keanitel
Prince Bismarck Stricken by Serious Illness
July 2 report from Hamburg states Prince Bismarck is gravely ill and cannot eat solid food. Count Herbert Bismarck and other family members have arrived as doctors monitor his condition. For a week he has suffered severe neuralgia in the face and deep physical malaise, with only liquids tolerated.
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Prince Bismarck
Count Herbert Bismarck
Bismarck
Pardons Sought as Board Opens Hearings for Prisoners
The state board of pardons opened hearings today considering numerous cases. Young Englander George Fremlin and Horst Martin seek commutations after a Kirwin housebreaking. others include William Fley and Samuel J. Sully from Leavenworth with varying sentences and mental health notes. Some petitions await action. the board remains in session for several days.
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George Fremlin
Hroest Martin
England
America
Kirwin
Wm. Fley
Leavenworth
Samuel J. Sully
Jos Butts
Harvey County
Henry Tutwiler
McPherson County
Hae
N. H. Wolf
Topeka
George McClain
Republic County
Monroe Campbell
Parliament to Be Prorogued This Saturday in Britain
Lonpos July 2 The first lord of the treasurer A J Balfour said in the house of command parliament would be prorogued on Saturday next and the dissolution would follow on May. Cleveland to Tammany New York July 2 A letter from President Cleveland will be read at the Tammany society Fourth of July celebration. It is said the president touches briefly upon the main cephal and political conditions of the country. Garfield's Sen for State Sears Women Ohio July 3 James R Garfield son of ex President James A Garfield was nominated for state senator to day by acclamation in the 24th and 26th joint district convention. Bubeerlbe for the Daily State Journal
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Sedgwick County
Howard
Jim
Topeka
Sean
Young
Casey
Ieter
Douginga
U. of
Juussat
Kenens
Incog
Albert H. Horton
Governor Morrill
Judge Horton
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Horton
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Kansia
W. J. Black
J. B. McAfee
State Temperance Union
Kangas
McAfee
Leavenworth Times
Bir
Joeman
Pabtic Fm Rer
New Yoas
Herald
Rio
Lonpos
A. J. Balfour
House of Command
Cleveland
Tammany
New York
The
Tammany Society
Garfield
Sears
James R. Garfield
James A Garfield
Judge Hazen's Decision in Snow Hudson Case
David Overmyer comments on Judge Hazen's ruling in the Snow Hudson state printer dispute. He argues equity follows law and that Snow’s claim arose from the governor's appointment, asserting the court should have upheld the expired term rights until a lawful successor is elected and qualified. He accuses the lower court of error and cites misreading equity.
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David Overmyer
Snow-Hudson
Hazen
Snow-Hudson State Printer
Equity
Snow
Lyow
Hudson
WICK WANTS HIS MONEY from the stenographer case
The asylum investigation committee seeks to obtain a transcript of evidence in the Householder case while James Wicx the stenographer demands $500 for his work. He refuses to turn over the transcript until payment is made, with Governor Morrill offering $900 to his last year as a contingent fund.
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Asylum Investigation Committee
James Wicx
Ture
Morrill
Two divorces asked in Topeka court actions
Leonard Fortune seeks a divorce from Leura B Fortune after five years of marriage alleging desertion at Chicago during the World's Fair and failed attempts at reconciliation. Mary E Nec asks divorce from W P Nece citing cruelty and infidelity claims. Both suits filed today. attorney for Fortune is J T Allensworth of Atchison.
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Lew” Fortune
Neces
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