Republican State League Meet Flops Without Key Leaders
At Hamilton Hall the tenth annual Kansas Republican League convention drew about 350 delegates, far short of last year’s 2,000. Attendees included many candidates for office. speakers praised the Populist-administration era while Cy Leland, Billy Sterol, and Bike Sutton were absent. Shawnee County supplied many delegates amid debates on district boundaries and party leadership.
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Cy Leland
Bily Sterol
Bike Sutton
Topeka
Feliowa
Leland
Beneatenn
Republican Party
Shands
Madizon
Kansas
Denmark
Shawnee County
Shawnen County
Mtern
Phurth
Judes Cutter
Emporia
Tur Anderson
Feders
Tomi Hayes
Liz Crittenl Findlay
Dan Dyer
Smith Center
W. F. Pole
J. Ho Wisgam
Fey
A.C. Jordon
Louna
Awe
Hefen
Miz Kerald
Ford
United States
Tee Macon
Siriap
Mt Wa Keen
Optime
Astr Acer
John Wes
James A . Fipeka
Charley Jules
Jim Stropwen
Toomatine
Chester Lone
Harry Richter
Wits “Eeling
Himseif Foeieutenant
Suvernor
Tam Jackson
Newton Wan
Tudwe Ente
Wes Beourthe Binant
Btate
Elduy Lawe
Scott Ta
Frank Grimes
Faun Brown
Garnett
Wecretary
Wate
Gea
Chindwable
Pulltan
Rice County
Denier Strude
Charis Tob Gell
Pers Anne
Realistee
Chili
Cole
Joette
Authurs
Conveni
Dolrige
Proaidens
Madison
Hamilton
Pier Waa
Wf & Hepubrican
Washington
Republic
Congress
Uie Supreme Court
Preston
Amiphion
Estrel
Mailienn
Brats
Mudisanm
Rilewerts Ingalls
Vic
Firat
Ehay
Republican Rally in Sweltering Kansas Convention
The Kansas Republican convention heard speeches from Charles Boots and others as they pledged unity against Populists. Speakers denounced Populist governance, praised McKinley era reforms, and warned of corruption while promising a victorious, united party in the upcoming campaign.
President Madison’s Speech Praises Nation and Attacks State
The retiring Republican leader Ed H. Madison delivers a defense of republican policy praising patriotic Americans and McKinley while criticizing the Democratic and Populist alliance. He warns of tainted currency and calls for a strong, united administration prioritizing sound public credit and national honor. The speech frames tariff and party loyalty as central themes for the coming campaign.
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McRuley
Treasury
William McKinley
Shermins
Senate
Kansas
Madison
People's Party
Elve
Ed H. Madison
Trepublican
Lesqug
Madinon
Alkham Lincoln
United States
Democratic Party
Ths
Tiebht
Wiliam McKinley
Party Five
William McKinsey
Bam
Lytian G. Tage
Kauws
Wreckers Fight Train Robbery Near Salem
Three men plotted to rob a Baltimore and Ohio express between Odin and Salem Illinois. Arobber Tweed was fatally shot, another captured. a third fled. Sheriff Barnes and a six man posse foiled the plan as the New York express carried over $100000 in the express car.
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St. Louis
E. P. Garber
The
Wabash
East St Louis
Baltimore & Ohio
Odin
Salem
St Loui
Garner
A. C. Garner
Barnes’ Leutenant
Abe Tweed
Chester
Thomas Sotumimcker
Indiana
Barnes
New York Express
Caras
Sheri Bernes
Schumacher
Tweed Fell
Satem Jan
Tweed
Tallet
St Louis
WM Evarts Dying With Grippe In New York
The famous statesman WM Evarts is seriously ill with the grippe at his New York home. For some time he has been at home under medical care as physicians attend him, with condition described as worsening.
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New York
Wm M. Eivarts
Grippe
Gen John J Gordon Reconsidering United Confederate Veterans Candidacy
The aged Confederate leader Gen John J Gordon, worn by overwork, will not stand for re-election now. Physicians say he will resume civilian labors in days if he rests and omits further work until fully recovered. It is likely Gen Joe Wheeler and Stephen D Lee will be candidates for the honor.
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Atlante
John J. Gordon
Joe Wheeler
Stephen D. Lee
Not a Candidate Denies State Senate Run
Fest Steamers Ottawa on June 17 disputes a Journal report calling them a candidate for state senator and demands a correction. The letter references a government decision and a regional matter tied to a fast Atlantic steam line amid a grim afternoon in the house.
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Sen Stor
Ottawa
Ont
Eighteen Graduates at Washburn College Commencement
Eighteen students graduated at Washburn College marking the 22d annual commencement. Nine women earned diplomas for music and the rest for the classical course, with President G M Hertick presiding and speaker A Ferguson of St Louis. The program included music by faculty and students and lists graduates from the classical and fine arts departments with names and hometowns.
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Washburn College
Bine Young Meni
G. M. Hertick
Afichaol Burnham
D. Das St
Topeka
William Glen Magaw
Lyndon
Oscar Wesley Noll
Topeki
John Willan Newel
John Ballard
Tower
Belvue
Hisle
Gwendolyn Laura Bates Davis
Divineapolis
Dennie Frances Devgisss
King Linda Foster
Burlington
Lucretia Johnston
Katheryn Cleire Tux
Maury Moon
Nancy Jane Reugers
Fine Arts Department
Katherine Arnold
Louisville
Kan
Etta Williams
Raseel Kan
Caldwell Elected President of State Republican League
E F Caldwell was elected president over J E Larimer with two candidates, Randolph and Caldwell, in a vote that suggested Caldwell’s win as Randolph withdrew. J W Beckmin and A Henley nominated Randolph. B Larimer elected secretary and W H Frost treasurer. Curtis sent a message praising the campaign opening for Republican victory.
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Caldwell
J E. Larimer
Job Randolph
Pittsburg
State Republican League
Becaus
Randolph
FL Caldwell
Lawrence
A Henley
Douglas
J. W. Beckmin
Arkansas
B. Larimer
Topeka
W. H. Frost
Fort Scott
Curtis
Temmue
Smothered Death of Mrs Minnie Conners
Mrs Minnie Conners of 1034 Woodward avenue died last night after an epileptic episode caused her to smother in bed. Her husband found her face down on the pillow, unable to move as the convulsions and suffocation occurred. Dr L M Powell said death resulted from suffocation. She was 41, with a husband and several children.
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Minnie Conners
Woodward Avenue
Lowman
Mrs Connors
Mr. Connors
Mr. Conners
Weather record on Columbian building tops city heat
Government thermometers on the Columbian building show 90 degrees at 2 15 PM with 65 percent humidity. Street level temps lagged behind the high. Southwest wind at 16 miles per hour and a hot moist air mass. Tonight may turn cooler with clear skies. Solomon note: tramp Edward Me died after attempting to board a train yesterday. He formerly sent 16 hare trends in Ohio.
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Columbian
Jennings
Kanes Avenue
Bath
Heminin
Solomon
Edward Me
Ohio
Senatorial line up on Hawaiian Treaty 57 votes likely
A Washington special reports 57 senators are certain to vote for ratification of the Hawaiian annexation treaty, with eleven undecided and 22 opposed. The list names in favor including Aldrich Allen Allison Baker Burrows Cannon Carter Chandler Clark Culitt Davis Deboe Elkins Fairbanks Frye Gullinger Gear Hellfeld Hoar Jones Kyle Loder Mellride McMillan Mason Morgan Morritt Nelson Penrose Perkins Pettus Pritchard Procter Quay Rawling Roach Sewell Shoup Spooner Stewart Toll er Thirelon Partner Terple Warren Wellington Wetmar Wien Walcott Platt Cun PlattiJ Hale Mannahansborough Howke. Undecided include Butler Panel Gorman Kenney Morris Kan Belaurin Belisry Martin Mitchell Murphy Smith. Opposed include Baron Bate Berry Cattery Dion Clay Cockrell Fauknier Gray Hares Jones Ark Lindsay McEnery Mills Pasco Pettigrew Tilmon West Walthall White. The canvass shows annexation advocates confident of votes, others weighing arguments before deciding. Orders are open to conviction if supporters present persuasive points.
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New York
Berald
Washington
Tve Ratlifatin
Aldrich
Allen
Allison
Baker
Burrows
Cannon
Carter
Chandler
Clark
Culitt
Davis
Deboe
Elkins
Rairbanksy
Forsker
Frye
Gullinger
Gear
Hellfald
Hoar
Jones
Kyle
Loder
Melride
Spoonie
Stewart
Toller
Thirelon
Sterne for Chairman of Republican state central committee
W E Sterne is expected to seek and likely win the chairmanship with Leland backing him. W H Smith of Miryeville also competes, and other candidates may emerge as the governor’s race shapes the committee race.
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W. E. Sterne
Lkely
Republican State Central Committee
Leland
Sterne
W. H. Smith
Miryeville
Demolition Planned for The Red, White and Blue Landmark
Tomorrow at 7 AM the three story Topeka landmark at 722 Kansas Avenue will be torn down to make room for a two story pressed brick building. Owner Dr G W Hegeboom resumed the project with a $5200 contract. Drew & Prite will handle masonry and M Heery the carpentry. Work also begins on the adjacent Jewell building at 726 Kansas Avenue on the same plan.
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Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Maneard Root
James A. Troutman
Tecumseh
Templars Lodge
Trouttan
G. W. Hegeboom
tSaay
Drew & Prite Wil
M. Heery
Jewell
Hygebaum
John A. McCatt
J. Council
Marshall Band Social Delights Crowded Hall
Marshall's band hosted a mixed concert and social at the band rooms last evening. The largely attended event featured Frank Crane singing Heart Bowed Down and Annie Lauray, Major Tom Anderson’s laughing gong, a chorus of solos and duets by John Laurant, Marty Safford, and others, and an orchestral lineup with Frank Watson and George Lescher. The lively program included Mazurka We Concert and Gey Coney Island among many pieces, earning enthusiastic applause from the audience.
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Marshall
Frank Crane
Tom Anderson
John Lareent
Marty Safford
Frank
Maviclins
George Lescher
Clarine
G. Cine
Snyder
Bland
Greinwald
Tin
Frank Watson
Chas Chapman
D. G. Cline
Fitterafall, Jr
Lacey
Fred Webmeler
Plana
el Capityn
Virginia Steamer Collides With Schooner Elvelin
June 12 the steamer Vir- Fini of Goodrich with 200 passengers struck the schooner Elvelin bound from Menominee to Chicago near Milwaukee. Elvelin cabin shifted forward and her yard demolished. Passengers panicked but the Virginian continued to Chicago and Elvelin was towed to Milwaukee dry docks.
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Chicago
Milweekee
Vir- Fini
Goodrich
Jinc
Menomines
Mich
Milwaukee Dry Docks
Barnato Family Ties Revealed in Montreal Boston and New York
In a New York report dated June 17, Barnato relatives abroad recount Adinpatets te te World from Hokies ens Tree tet th Borton olin iy the fret cabsite of Hartley Hirnsiv. Barnett Meyers and Wolf Meyers describe family origins, with Barney Barnato’s early life, emigration to America, and links to South Africa. Rolands Barnett to contact executors as estates unfold.
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Adinpatets
Borton Olin
Hartley Hirnsiv
Barnett Meyers
Wolf Meyers
Eltar
North End
Barney Barnato
Barney Issous
Miyself
Ward
America
Tmarney
Siow
Anga
Taras
Amertoe
Montreal
Filton Barweh
St. Frances Raver Street
Harney Harnata
Barnett
Barnata
Barney Jeune Alrn Barnett
Roland LG. Barnett
Ronmirlan
Connie Seur
Pele
Grok
Setate
Dudiey
Harney
Diate Berg
Holand
Eveland
Barney Gome
Kime Jerley
Roland Coring
Amarick
Roland
Snow in Idaho and Utah as cold wave hits Soda Springs
A severe cold wave paralyzed southeastern Idaho and Utah with three inches of snowfall at Soda Springs and three inches of rain at other locales. The report from Pocatello notes frosty conditions and unusual mid-year weather.
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Sode Springs
Balt Lake
Utah
the Tribune
Pocatetlo
Thlaho
Tahu
Soda Springs
Topeka and Los Angeles fund drive for Fiesta supports event
Topeka business leaders join Los Angeles in funding the Lie Fadl Festival. Subscriptions pool small amounts from Topeka firms to back the annual Fiesta de Los Angeles, a prominent event aiding local charities. Los Angeles contributors include $20,000 plus rail and hotel gifts. A committee chair says Los Angeles generosity could inspire Topeka to similar support.
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Topeka
Topeka Enterprises
Res
Oy Perermittee
Los Ageles
Fema
Los Angeles
Lo Angele
Southern California
Santa Pr
Southern Paeliit Railway
Los Angeles Street Railway
Neipelpal Hopel
Las Angrion
P. J. Honebrake
Former Chicago board of trade operator commits suicide
A former Chicago Board of Trade operator, Campbell, famed in his day, killed himself last night by cutting his throat after years of insanity and a prior failed attempt. He had reportedly been examined in court for sanity, with a history of mental illness and prior attempts noted in reports from New Orleans and related maritime incidents near June.
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Earmbet
Pont Lista
Osage
Topeka
State House
Kansas
Aikte
Tucky
Mengit
Ely
Iiss
Chicago Board of Trade
Trank Te Cammball
Formarly
Ouline &F
Campbell
Urinyam
Iwts Appointed to Governor Leedy Staff
B G Isett of Chanute has been appointed a member of Governor Leedy s staff with the rank of swatemane coronal Isett was the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor with Cal Ménntient in oS
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Iwts
B. G. Isett
Chanute
Leedy
Isett
Heutenent
Cal
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