Kansas political turmoil rocks census chief choice
A Kansas centered clash over Director Wor Metrian's plan to name census enumerators triggers warnings of apoplexy among Republicans. Democratic and populist factions mobilize, with Sen Baker pressing the president and party leaders debating replacements and patronage in the Third District saga.
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Kansas
Metriain
Durvan
Washington
Cuigremmnats
Ilda
Directur Serra
Matt Bury
Hevker
Mth
Kauege
Wintric
Pouliot
Rohor
Ridaliy
Cherukwe
Xen
Dahene Wilson
Che Eitieis
Etrimepatiere
Dietrier
Mr. Midgley
Weare
Mayer Ebatiste
Adil Wiebe
Wallace
Iatiene
Threat Made as Quarantine Ordered by State Health Commission
The state health commission announced a quarantine against parties after a letter noted. Officials in Hawaii and nearby regions reported the quarantine would be in effect for four weeks. The move followed a publicized concern over diseased cattle and related slaughtering actions in Chen.
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Lowi
In- Minha
Wien
Mlc Campbell
Palmseen
Chen
Metcalf Battery Action in Late War Described
A fragmented report details Metcalf’s battery in a late war engagement near Sumner. It notes a crucial artillery piece went missing, the crew was halted for trench duties, and a commanding officer searched pocket by pocket as officers pressed to recover the gun. The piece is missing, the war ended, and Metcalf remains noted in the record.
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Willie
Matealt Turnerty
Sumner
Mtlitant Pichive
Teais
Battary
Metcalf
Will Not Stand Refusal Sparks Congressional Debate
Capt John Seaton refuses to bow to a Congressional aspirant Iain Joh Seaton of Atohiton issues a statement to friends, signaling a political stance that divides supporters and challenges campaign dynamics.
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John Seaton
Iain Joh Seaton
Atohiton
Political talk hints at Blas candidacy in First district
Reports say Blas could run for Congress in the First district with speculation about his joining the Legislature next year. Seston states if Blas enters politics he would seek a Legislature seat, noting his long service in Atchison County. The piece also mentions the Cyffeyville Mining and Gas Company charter and state treasury fees, plus fishing trip by state officials Clark and Cole from Topeka to Leray then back.
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Blas
Corngrven
Gisc
Joneressman
Seston
Atnip
Divertiti
Atchison County
Cyffeyville
H. Dowiey
Jim New Law
Bride Kidnapping Prank Shock Sealed In Newberry Relatives
In Finghemmon New York a June 29 wedding of Mime Daisy Ward and Harry Snyder at Newberry Pa was followed by a dramatic prank. The bride was spirited away by jokers, prompting frantic searches by her parents and kin. She was found unharmed with no charges pressed due to overwhelming fright and a relieved reunion with her worried relatives.
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Maryville
Ida May Ewing
Wien
Hopkins
Alger Aims for Quiet Term as War Secretary
Secretary at War Alger sails today insisting he will proceed calmly with a full year ahead. He denies links to stock deals and insists no plans to revise policy or threaten the government bond program. He addresses questions about past bank actions and asserts steady intent in his tenure.
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Ar. Alger
New York
Any & Me
Richardson
Ope Io
Gowen
Virginia Rebels No More Battery Volunteers for Philippines
A Norfolk unit formerly part of the Confederacy expresses readiness to offer troops for duty in the Philippines. Commanded by Capt Carey F. Warren, the battery boasts a large combat record and aims to answer the president’s call for volunteers if needed.
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Norfolk
Ve. Sune
Srimes” Hattery
Purtesiuth
Carey F. Warren
Coffeyville crew sent to Caney to work on buildings
A Coffeyville contractor who holds several building contracts in Caney sent three black workers there to work yesterday. The workers were detained and the contractor says he will protect them in their duties there. No local Black citizens have resided in Coffeyville for years and none are permitted to live there.
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Coffeyville
Kan
Caney
Coffesville
Otis Called By Secretary War From Los Angeles
St Louis June 23 a special to the Republic states General Otis is summoned from Los Angeles to the Philippines by the secretary of war. The report notes agitation in Manila and Manila authorities awaiting guidance as U S forces shape strategy and disposition.
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St. Louis
Republic
Otis
Los Anesios
Philippines
Alenr
Aristocratic Mice Haunt Mount Verneun Nest In Alley
A local resident discovered today that mice chewed through a alley into a home, creating a nest and stealing money hidden by the occupant. The incident underscores a surprising rodent intrusion in Mount Verneun on June 29.
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Mount Verneun
Tapp Not a Candidate in Wichita Mayor Race
A fragment notes James H. Tapp seeking a mayoral candidacy in Wichita and mentions a political maneuver involving Wil Ayers of Wichita. Also references a court clerk and a potential nomination process amid unsettled details. A separate item reports C H Smith of Chicago buying the two year old Lieutenant Citeen for $100 after a vet check, with the colt having five starts three wins, one second, and one third, including the Sensational Stakes at Latonia on Sept 7.
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Tapp
Wichita
Kan
James H
Wichita Aid
Green
Jerry Rimpson
Han de
Wil Ayers
Court of Appeals
Ciovinnati
C. H. Smith
Chicago
Lieutenant Citeen
Banker and Gentry
Latonia
Suse
General Suspension Hits Tin Plate Mills nationwide
Pittsburg June 23 a failed Chicago wage conference leaves all tin plate mills idle as a general suspension looms at midnight. Nearly six hundred thousand workers face idleness while circulores urge lodge officials to act and rumors swirl of a mass meeting this Saturday.
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Pittsburg
Chicago
Mennonites Divided Over Tobacco Culture Ban
La Porte Indiana June 29 New Mennonites in northern Indiana face division over a tobacco ban adopted at a general conference the ban bars tobacco use in any form of farming and manufacture agitation grows urging a new conference to reverse the measure western brethren oppose giving funds for new churches and missions until tobacco revenue is cut off The report notes bitter controversy over the policy affecting church finances and unity.
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la Porte
Ind
Tiina
Winning Turners Prize Winners Complete List
The Lawrence Turn fraternity held a prize listing detailing apparatus work and field work categories. Winners include M Herbolsheimer of Marysville dominant in multiple events with top marks in pole vault and broad jumps, along with Dan McCarty and P Miller of Topeka earning second prizes. The event awarded diplomas and laurel wreaths to all winners. twelve dozen single events followed with top results across broad jumps, high jumps, and sprint events.
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Nile
M. Herbolsheimer
Marssvill Maryavintepeka
Ist
Wissmann
Topeka
Dan McCarty
Marysville
P. Miller
Mo Herbulshelmwir
A Davin
C. Schramm
C. Schramm, ‘Fopeka_ Second Group—tst prize, 1, Davis, Marysville
Area
Ad Prise
Schramm
Tapel
Ohlowae
Topel
M. Herbulsheimer
E. Davis
Nets
ML Herboiselmes
Kip
Mt. Herboiahelmer
Meet All Comers Congressman Curtia Not Frightened by Complications
Congressman Curtia Curtis speaks in Leavenworth claiming it is too early to discuss the next convention. He asserts he will run if nominated, defends his record, and says he fears no challenge from rivals Cyrus Leland and others who pressured the Horton agreement. He vows to meet all comers and seek the nomination if he has served the district credibly.
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Curtia
Charlie Curtis
Ian
Leavenworth Yeeteruny
Init
T Oweull Sax
Cyrus Leland
Liny Convent
Curtis
Remetting
Lam
Eny
Sir Curtis
Dynamite Explosion Injures No One In Spuyten Dutch
Five hundred pounds of dynamite exploded yesterday at Spuyten Dutch when a ten year old boy Fred Menke and his seven year old sister Stula placed a fuse to a box in the open air. The blast knocked people down and ripped siding from buildings causing about 20000 in damage. The children were about 400 feet away. both were knocked down but escaped serious injury. An unrelated line mentions Heinz's Ice Cream delivery at 212 East Eighth St.
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New York
Spuyten
Fred Menke
Stula
Women's Revenge and Town Labor Notes
Intimidation and social ostracism surround Mrs. King amid contested innocence. Classifieds list numerous Wanted ads for work, housing, and miscellaneous services, with dense entries for domestic help, rooms for rent, and jobs, reflecting a bustling nearby labor market and urban social life.
For Sale and Lost and Found items mix through Topeka notices
A jumble of sale notices for carriages, surreys, hotel ranges, ponies, and harness. lost wallets, books, and money. employment and business pitches. bids for public works. and real estate listings. Also lists fraudulent and curious ads, with tax and financial statements attached.
Notice of Bank Official Affidavit and Bond Bids
Public notice from Topeka Kansas in Shawnee County reveals a bank affidavit sworn by cashier M Macferran asserting no liabilities beyond the stated balance. The notice includes bid opportunities for city bonds, warrants and general improvements with a bid deadline and official endorsements.
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Owen Ras
Kansas
Shawne
Macterran
Carhier
Wall Dale
M. Macferran
Sealy Charles
Elliott
Orreet Ater
Wilde
Te Wah Ion
Rosey
Joseen
PAP
John W. Breidenthal
Topeki
Ken
Physician and Surgeons in Topeka
Fragmented OCR lists local physicians in Topeka, naming Ida C. Barnes and Eva Harding, homeopaths and surgeons with addresses on Kansas Avenue and Gordon Street. Includes telephone hints and hospital references, but many portions are garbled and partial.
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Eva Harding
Kansas
Uirgety Sts
Market Report From Wheat to Livestock Short Headlines
The report outlines early trade with weak wheat showing slight declines and later firmness in Liverpool. corn and oats trade dull with light receipts. Kansas results improve, Northwestern receipts cited, and Livestock markets show steady demand for cattle and hogs with mixed prices. Provisions edge lower, cash markets noted, and currency rates referenced amid overall cautious trading in Chicago and New York.
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Laverpool
Kansas
Chicago
Faccipta
COHN
Bop
Solyivkosl
Senombe
Harley Cash
Sugene
FIA
Genies
Eire Fapeka
Liverpool
Tistatle Hanke
McCormick Harvester Company
Casthen
Europe
Fe Cabier
Thal Punter Ie Camaidone
New Forks
Pheapoek Exchange
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Virginia
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Petty Seases
Disiist
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Kimball Organ
Phaston
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Eiemd
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C. D. Skinner
Tile Board of Directors
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Slawnee County
Jane Gas
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Dodun
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Peterson Real Estate CO
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State of Kansas
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United States
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Tota
Kaneske Dane
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Erelock Py
Ayabie Ii Myers
J. Ht. Squires
Che Clerk
Milton
Red Ford
Tom Brown
Cranka, Kan
Topeka Storage and Warehouse CO
Telis C.D. Skinner
Sixth St
Mineral Weils
Greanet
Crysta Cam
Uncle Sam
JL Albert Rerey
C. BH. Guibor
Hansan
Cazitel
St. and
Santa & Jacks
K. Brooks
GW. Brooks
Vitrified Brick and Paine Co
James B. Hayden
Cycle CO
National Ae Union
Topeka Cycle CO
T. W. Sthat
J. C. Darling CO
Frez
J. BE Batrd
Jas
FL Griffin
Gillespie
Iyld West
Topelos
Kan Wetera
State Journal
Gordon
Brinkerhoff
Associated Press
Chicago Livestock Market
Fietimat Gay
Tompr
Wienty
Starker Sieaily
Kansas City
Kahtes City
Texas
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Veal Eales Psoe
New York Money Market
Juin
Sterling Exchange
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Peover
Sasser
Arain
Paet
York
Jove
Stuvie
Salithwerst
Crowe
Michigan
Benes
Lee Eibae
J. C. Ge
Cosymiecten
Feceiver
sRivDre
Tedarce
J. LF. Wannis, Calonpestas Adare
J.C. Goings
Grain and Provisions
East Fifth Street
Ned Privatesmarket
Ica
Costa
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