Water works crisis prompts private vs public debate in Arkansas City
In Arkansas City a water outage during fires sparks suspicion of a private water company. The editorial warns citizens against relying on private service for essential needs and urges municipal control, noting Topeka's ongoing water dispute as a cautionary example. The piece also touches on broader government actions and transportation tensions of the era.
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Arkansas City
Dewer
Aler
Denver committee to attend New Orleans Mardi Gras
March 5 report on Slaves of the Sliver Serpent sending a Denver committee to New Orleans Mardi Gras to gather new sets for Mountain and Eales events. They praised Mardi Gras and St Louis visits, predicting fall celebrations may surpass prior carnivals.
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Denver
New Orleans
Mountain
Eales Vas
Tiaelty Chistill
Ripe
St. Louis
Thlyetty
Citeehs
No Money for Teachers in New York Boroughs
In New York City and boroughs teachers have unpaid salaries spanning two months or more. Brooklyn instructors rush to savings banks to withdraw wages while talk of a citywide walkout grows. City paymaster confirms checks prepared but pay rolls from the board of education are not yet received.
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Brooklyn
New York
Long Byland City
Manhattan
Queens County
Gut
Greater
Board of
Ecuvation
Keeping Schools Going Attempt in Midneapolis to Raise 300000
Fragmentary OCR text describes a midcity effort to raise public subscription funds for schools. Mentions a large afternoon gathering, a speaker named Sulserivton or similar, and an aim to secure revenue for an orientation or project. unreadable strings obscure specifics.
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Midneapolis
Popu
Ueo
Democratic And Populist State Conventions Planned In June
State Democrats will convene in Atchison probably June 15 with Topeka and Wichita as favored venues while Populists name June 15 for congress nominees. Taylor Riddie state central chairman announces the date. Hutchinson may contest the claim but Topeka and Wichita are main contenders. harvest timing is debated to avoid disrupting farm duties.
Fourth district political gossip from Wamego editor
Wamego Times editor T. M. Chilcott covered Friday’s trip to Emporia for the Fourth district committee meeting. He outlined candidates and party shifts due to the Populist gerrymander, noting E G Pipp of Osage county as a strong favorite for Wa bathunee and praising S R Wick for potential cross-county appeal and assertive leadership as a capable, debater.
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Wamego
T. M. Chilcott
Wammego Times
Pne
Emporia
Pottawatomie County
Chilcott
Tracy Hax
Wathonner County
Tracy
Hick
Scrofula Advertisement Claims Hood's Sarspapilitis Cure
A testimonial from Manrerra Bf in South Middleboro Mass asserts Hood's Sarsepa titis cured a daughter afflicted with scrofula. The ad denounces external treatments as useless, promotes blood purification, and recommends Hood's Sarspapilitis as the only effective remedy, claiming a complete recovery after several bottles.
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Hood
Calderhead faces intra party feud over renomination
In Cordova and Cloud County factions clash over Calderhead's renomination. Postmaster Sawhill appointment sparks resistance from machine politicians, while Wyandotte Republicans push William R. Smith for associate justice on the Supreme Court ticket. Supporters aim to deliver delegation to a candidate who can defeat Calderhead.
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F. A. Rawhill
Concortia
Cloud County
Sawhill
Calderhead
Concordia
J. L. Ackley
Congress Ity
Have Knives for Street in Sixth District Politics
W D Street speaker of the house will not get aid he seeks from state officers in his Populist bid for congress in the Sixth district. District voters resent salary cuts by the state, and Street’s stance has driven support to another candidate for the ticket. Adelbert Galley of Mankato Republican, announces candidacy for secretary of state subject to state convention. State officers fault Assistant Treasurer Williams for suggesting drawing lots to decide who leaves the ticket for Democrat. F E Caldwell, president of the state Republican league, plans early congressional district rallies. E Stanley of Lawrence seeks renomination for state superintendent. A Topeka Republican notes some men never know when they are dead. W E Sterne, GOP executive committee member, asks central committee for opinion on timing of a state convention, with Sterne favoring a late meeting. H J Howe, assistant US district attorney, backs W E Sterne. Hig superior backs Majorood.
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Taylor Riddie
Central Committee
State Committee
Pate
Topeka
Wichita
Hutchinson
Aitchison
J. W. Orr
Leedy
Riddle Comis
Riddle
Wyandotte County
William R. Smith
Smith, Mille & Hobbs
Supreme Court
Mr. Smith
Smith
Atchison
John Seaton
Leavenworth
W. D. Street
House of Representatives
Atete
Congress
State House
Mr. Street
Mided
Williams
E. Stanley
Lawrence
W. E. Sterne
Republican State Committe
Mr. Ste
H. J. Howe
W. E. Stanteyenn
Ood
Cincinnati Red Sox squad trains in Texas as signings lag
Cincinnati reports Hahn and Hawley not yet signed among players for the San Antonio training base. Balazy’s claim of $2000 from Pittsburg is denied by President Brush who asserts $2400 offered by Cincinnati management is Pink's highest salary. Captain Hwing states the club has nothing further to say and will wait for any arrivals to decide next moves.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reda
San Antonio
Texas
Hahn
Hawley
Balazy
Wiey
Pittsburg
Brush
Hwing
Queen City
A Small Matter Delays Gas Deal Offer Reported
Washington March 5 The Evening Star prints an interview with Representative White of Chicago in which he states a company in which he and L Lester are interested has offered 7 000 000 for the Washington Gastight company plant and goodwill The offer is met by the company awaiting 8 090 000 asking price delaying reply due to this gap.
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Washington
Evening Star
Representative White
Chicago
L. Lester
Washington Gastight
Mrs Hearst Inspecting Mines in New Mexico
Mrs Phoebe Hearst of California has spent days inspecting her gold mine interests at Pinos Altos near Silver City New Mexico. Last year she invested about 500 000 in purchases and improvements of mines and recently she ' Abe Silver By reflection not once Flagter ' of Standard of fame built at a cost of 200000. Homeseekers excursion offered a total rail trip on Tuesday March 15 via the Santa Fe Route for tickets to several western states and territories with a possible layover option. Apply to Santa Fe Route agent for details.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Phoebe Hearst
California
Pinos Altos
Siiver City
Secree See
Santa Fé
Forkansas
Arizona
Suttan Territory
Lou
Istana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Ig Toopover Pety
Agent Sante Fe
Atlan
Pacife
Missouri
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Texas
Louriana
Anzona
Law Oly
Cuban relief fund raises flour and cash total
Wichita reports the Cuban relief drive has raised 23,267 pounds of flour and 276.50 in cash. At four cents per pound value, the flour plus cash will fund 35,084 pounds of flour, enough to feed 150 Cuban sufferers for a year. Postmaster Sampson of Ska guay is struck by the plague. son of Editor Sampson of the Salina Journal.
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Wichita
Theory of a Salina Snowball Phenomenon by Chamberlin
A Chicago geology professor explains a Salina snowball rainstorm theory. He describes whirling updrafts in the storm cloud, warm moist air rising, freezing droplets forming hail like ballstones, and the possible growth to large sizes. He notes tornado-like currents can loft ballstones into upper regions, occasionally producing wall-like structures.
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Salina
Chicago
Salina, Mareh
Tut- Aul
Chamberlin
University of Chicago
Plains
Ath
Chiengen
Edward Twihill
Ian
Deir
Elaingattr
V. C. Chamberlin
Value of a Leg Fort Scott case reopens damages
Chilles Cooper, a local youth, sues for damages after an August crossing accident at ML EK. He has had four judgments set aside with new trials granted. Attorneys Humphrey and Hudson amend the petition seeking 20 000 damages, replacing prior 310 000 claims. Judge Simons granted a new trial over a jury finding of 700 for loss time. Trial likely at the next term.
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Fort Scott
Cooper
Humphrey & Hudson
Simons
City moves to raise street fakir and peddler license
Coffeyville council instructs city attorney to draft an ordinance lifting the daily license from 1 to 10 dollars for street fakirs exhibitors and other outside shows not held in licensed venues. Includes moving house peddlers. Action follows a petition signed by 99 percent of reading business firms.
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Coffeyville, March
Reading
New Concordia Bishop Likely Named Father J J Harty
St Louis March 5 The Post Dispatch says a high church official indicates Father J J Harty of St Louis will be the next bishop of Concordia Kansas The unanimous local choice is backed by the clergy and Rome is said to hold the final list with names including Father Harry of St Bate Father N Feri of Concordia and Father F Lilites of Kansas City
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Concordia
J.J. Harty
St. Louis
J. 3. Harty
Kun
Wahope
Rome
Father Harry
St. Bate
J. N. Feri
Cancor- Gia
Han
F. Lilites
Kansas City
Weather Prophet Foretells Wet Season Threatening Wheat
Minneapolis March 5. Marshal McClure the weather prophet predicts an extremely wet season will ruin the wheat crop this year. He warns heavy rains will lash the region, jeopardizing yields and farm livelihoods despite hopeful forecasts.
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Minneapolis
McClure
McClure predicts wet year 1898 with thirty year forecast
The article reports McClure's confident weather predictions for 1898 as a wet year and his offer to publish a 30 year calendar if proven false. He cites his study of weather influences and urges farmers to investigate despite prejudice, asserting the forecasts are firmly grounded and worthy of examination.
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McClure
Huencea
Girls Patriotic Rally At Lawrence Militia Flag Gift
Appleton Wisconsin March 5 Captain A M Fuller C S A spoke at chapel urging a fog for the Lawrence University militia battalion so students could have colors if war with Spain comes. Girls volunteered to furnish a flag and the scene showed strong enlistment spirit in case of trouble. The local company of national guardsmen, strained by recent telephonic mischief, warned action to stop such jokes and prevent a recurrence.
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Lawrence University
Appleton
Wit
A. M. Fuller
Spain
Cuba
Death of Skaguay postmaster William B Sampson reported
News confirms the death of William B Sampson postmaster at Skaguay Alaska from the prevailing epidemic. He left Salina four months ago after studying three years at the state university and was about 28 with a robust constitution. He was the eldest son of M D Sampson editor of the Republican Journal. Last reception of news was February 7.
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Sauns
Marcn
William B. Sampson
Skaguay
Alaska
Sampaun
M. D. Sampson
Republican Journal
Wfs
Salina
Struck by a Train Injures Topeka Reform School Escapee
Salina report says Harvey Mosier escaped from Topeka Heforen School and wandered near the depot. He attempted to cross after being directed to Nedowea on the Union Pacific track and was struck by a moving freight train. He suffered a severe head cut and facial bruises but was not seriously injured.
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Salina
Harvey Mosier
Heforen
Topeka
A& Freight
Nedowea
Union Pacific
Reign of Thieves and Local Crime Report Mixes News
A Harper county countywide alert notes an organized gang looting horses harness and buggies with robberies near Harper and east town. A town hall safety plan is pledged as readers recall recent thefts and a farmer’s horse dies from fright after a trembly incident.
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Harper
Harper County
Editorial note urges readers to write Ur Slocum
The note asks readers to benefit from a liberal offer and requests that Slocum be mentioned along with State Journal Editor in correspondence. The request emphasizes publicity for the benefit of readers.
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Slocum
State Journal
Pensions for Kansans Are Granted in March List
Washington dispatch reports pensions granted including original in Danville and Wichita with several amounts. Increase awards move several recipients up, while a widow pension also listed.
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Washington
William Perry
Danville
Charles Hasking
Wichita
Elias P. Ward
Orenoque
Adolphus Coffey
Wameno
John Dunkerly
Pitsburg
William W. Fhike
Topeka
James B. Hamilton
Garnett
Leander ©. Tucker
Reading
John M. Mottenmery
Liberal
Laura A. Merrill
Rich find in California at Yellow Aster mine
In California's Rand district San Angeles March 5 the Yellow Aster Mining Company reports a major strike. A vein near the surface yielded gold bearing quartz, with an assay showing 38 ore. An experienced Randabure miner notes the ore resembles ore from that district and appears rich in silver as well.
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Stratton
San Angeles
Cal
Bure
Aster Mining Company
Tom
Pitts
Dill
Thie
Ld Randabure
Foot for a Hand Babe Born in Louisville With One Hand and Three Feet
Louisville report details a newborn described as a genuine freak with a left hand absent and a perfect foot instead. Dr Tar ward Metter notes the child is expected to grow with one hand and three feet, drawing wide attention.
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Babe
Louisville
Edward Geait
Bickory
Lane Streets
Tarward Metter
New Santa Fe Smelter and Fifty Stamp Mill Contracted
In Pomona California, a major mining development unites a fifty stamp mill with a modern amalgamator at Harstow in Bernardin county. The Ironsworks of Denver are the chief contractors, backed by Colorado and Randybu en mine interests, with aid from the Santa Fe Railroad. Also promoting health aids and travel notices appear, including Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Srokeets To Cure Headache claims, plus a railway excursion ticket deal for multiple western states via Atlan Pacifie.
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Pomona
Cal
March
Californie
Amelier
Harstow
Bernardin
Seduction Works
Colorado
Ironsworks
Denver
Tru FM. Mours
C.D. Burchas
Randybuen
Desert Mines
Banta Fe Hallroad
Srokeets
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