Cuba policy shaping under US actions and possible outcomes
The piece outlines a gradual US plan toward Cuba tied to the court of inquiry, indemnity disputes with Spain, and potential belligerency and independence moves. It notes English backing, Japan’s losses, German Russia and France coalitions, and hints at political timing and speeches in Washington as delays pass.
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Cuba
United States
Maine
Cubs
Court of Inquiry
Spain
England
Enghind
Everts
Ott
Avis
Japan
Germany
Hussia
France
Ton
Sincr
John Bull
Solise
Pilippine Islands
Topeka and Hutchinson clash over state convention outcome
Local editorials rail at Topeka for alleged open joints and dry town stigma as Hutchinson gains momentum to host the Republican state convention. Discussion centers on Leland and Sterne with blame cast on Topeka’s facilities and civic environment for the convention setback.
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Matehinson
Topeka
HMA
Jn Cevor
Hutchinson
Hutchin- Bar News
Leland
Emporia
Hone Leland
Hutch
Flote
Binet
Stuld
Kober
Bavio
Albion
Cy Leilani
Trer- Hein
Leavenworth Standard
Hutchinson Triumph Feeds State Convention Battle
The Hutchinson faction credits Cyrus Leland for loyal support as central and western Kansas Republicans push for a geographically centered state convention. They praise hard work over Topeka politicking and warn against abusing leaders, noting Hutchinson secured the earlier gathering and Topeka faces political repercussions. The piece recalls 1896 Kentucky naming and mentions Democrats enacting a law to prevent repetition.
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Soo
Kansas
Topeka
Hutchinson
Cyrus Leland
Ae Hiutchinen
Topaks
Hutchinsan
Hitchibesa
Kannis
Cy Leland
Hutchingon
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A satirical meditation on gender roles and politics. The piece muses on male vanity and conventional behavior, noting how average men overstate virtue and how women influence social conventions. It closes with a wry jab about editors and a Kansas insurance official.
Globe Sights From Atchison Globe Humorous Philosophy
A collection of wry maxims and musings on prosperity poverty leisure and work from the Atchison Globe. The items poke at human folly urging restraint in boasting church science and sentiment while noting the fatigue of life and the absurds of everyday conduct.
Notable Figures and Moments In Early American Society
A collage of anecdotes mentions the Duke of Marlborough as a keen fireman and society guest in Washington, Wo Ting Fang cultivating popularity, Mrs Draper at Italian court dinners, and William James discussing brain anatomy with Dr Holmes. It recalls General Rosecrans at Chickamauga and a young officer risking life, who urged retreat while signaling the cross.
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Mra Draper
Ambuscador
William M. Preston
Kentucky
Spain
William James
Harvard
Dr. Holmes
Mr. James
Dr. Dolmes
Rosecrans
Chickamauea
Davis
All Like Topeka in Three Parties Populist Democratic Free Silver
A compact note references Topeka politics with three parties named Populist Democratic and Free Silver. It hints at alignment or competition among factions without detailing candidates or outcomes.
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Populist
Democratic
Free Silver
Topeka Favored for Populist Convention in June
Kansas party leaders and Populist officials favor holding the state convention in Topeka June 18, citing accessibility, presence of state institutions, and strong invitation from the Topeka Commercial Club. State figures praise Topeka as best site and welcome visitors from across the state. The Populist committee plans to finalize location and date at a meeting in Topeka April 20.
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Topeka Commercial Club
Topeka
Morrig
Commercial Club
Sutetan- Hin
Taylor Riddle
W. S. Hush
Wichita
Kansas
Charles M. Hos
Topekea
Webb McNell
Annie L. Diggs
League of
Kanses
Mre Diggs
Popekn
Wr. N. Boyd
Temperance Leader from Iceland Receives Philadelphia Reception
Miss Olivia Johannedottir, president of the Wo P O of Iceland and grand vice-templar of the Independent Order of Good Templ ar in Iceland, was warmly welcomed in Philadelphia. She is described as a highly influential woman with more say in her government than American women have in theirs. Her ancestors reportedly left Ireland four centuries ago and settled there.
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Olivia Johannedottir
Wo. ‘P.O
Iceland
Gran
Sract
Good ‘Templar
Philadelphia
Miss Johannedottir
Ireland
Olifa Johannsdottir Prominent in North American Temperance Work
Miss Olifa Johannsdottir arrived in America from Toeland to improve her English before attending the world W C F U convention. In six weeks she mastered the language enough to give a clever speech, drawing attention at gatherings in Toronto and Buffalo. Since then she has traveled in Canada speaking for temperance and appears in the Matrimonial Harbor in a humorous exchange.
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Toeland
Johannnadettir
America
Toronto
Buffalo
Johannadottir
Canada
Temperance
Topeka Favored For State Convention Debate
Adjutant General Turam Allen asserts Topeka would be preferred for the state convention. W. Murphy supports Topeka as supreme, urging Populists to bring their gathering there. Frankl in county BH Semple and Seventh district lawmakers align with Topeka, though Wichita is also a candidate.
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Turam Allen
Topeka
W. Murphy
Semple
Franklin County
State House
Wichita
Wichita Seeks City Ownership of Utilities Platform Adopts Reform
A Wichita municipal ownership platform unites three central committees to pledge support for city ownership of light and water plants and other utilities. It calls for nonpartisan city government, honest administration, and opposition to private franchises, inviting all sympathetic citizens to cooperate in electing reform-minded candidates.
Wyandotte County Republicans hold pivotal primaries today
In Wyandotte County the GOP conducts a major primary to settle long running disputes sparked by Populists challenging Republican majorities. Cy Leland’s involvement sparked a factional feud, with eight months until the election, as candidates for county offices legislators and delegates to state and congressional conventions are chosen under strict polling place rules and police presence.
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Wyandotte
Raye
Cy. Leland
Tom
Wrandotte County
A Muddled Exchange of Quotes and Quips
A collage of quoted lines from various papers and voices. The dialogue blends slang dialect and literary quips about war deployment, Hamlet, and fowl murder with light humor and mismatched attributions from Washington Star New York Press Chicago Record and others. The piece reads as a mosaic of clipped snippets and playful misattributions.
Contested Congressional Race Between Cobbison and Buchan
The article centers on the congressional contest between J. K. Cobbison and W. J. Buchan. It notes orders to enforce against past manipulators and fixers and mentions which candidate would name the delegation at the congressional convention. It references Wyandotte Hepube leans and pledged candidates to the nominees.
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J. K. Cobbison
W. J. Buchan
Pursley is Brought Back After Bond Jump and Fines
Sheriff Cook returned from Liberty Missouri with Pink Pursley a colored Jointist convicted at the last district term Pursley jumped his bond Judge Hazen fined 200 and ordered 30 days in jail plus 100 for running away Haxen also fined William Ragsby 25 for assault Political notes cover Populist conventions June 15 in Minnesota and Kansas congressmen bids Abilene buys Grenola Chieftain Atwood Citizen backs A P Riddle for governor Kirkpatrick and McDowell feuds Oscar McDowell targets Kirkpatrick Lincoln Beacon denies Baker run Lincoln Sentinel dispute Topeka Advocate comments on Third district race Botkin colonization plan for colored lands details
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Pursley
Cook
Liberty
Pink Pursley
Hazen
Haxen Sls
Wm. Ragsby
Minnesota
Kansas
Jerry Simpson
Washinton Toitay
M.L. Burton
Abilene
Grenola Chieftain
Atwood Citizen
A. P. Riddle
Minneapolis
Demerats
John H. Atwood
Oscar McDowell
Columbus Courier
SS Kkirkpatrick
Congress
MecDowell
Kirkpatrick
Lincoln Heacon
Wm. Baker
Lincoln Sentinel
John W. Leeds
Topeka
Col Phelps Visit Sparks Topeka Railroad Lobbyist Tour
Col William H. Phelps, famed St. Louis railroad lobbyist, arrived in Topeka and checked at the Copeland. His purpose remained unclear as he dodged questions, joking about a trade suit and a vault, then hurried away on a Santa Fe trolley amid speculation.
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Topeka
William H. Phelps
St. Louis
Topeke
The
Copeland
Coronel
Willum H. Phelps
Santa Fe
Kansas Ayenue
Cub Phelps
Chicago Assessor Gunning Cleared on Bribery Charge
Chicago March 12. Assessor Richard S Gunning found not guilty of soliciting a bribe. Two charges remain pending against Gunning including malfeasance in a separate case. State's attorney says the former case will be called for trial immediately.
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Chicago
Richards
Gunning
Triad
aMee
Epigrams by a Novelist from Prom The Sovers
A collection of brief maxims attributed to Henry Beton Merriman. It lampoons youth, charity, love, flatterers, and social pretensions while noting the vanity and folly of many people. The pieces mix wry observations on manners, ambition, and human foibles with aphoristic bluntness.
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Prom “the Sovers
Henry Beton Merriman
Mean Insinuation Notes From a Notebook Carrier
The Chicago News quotes a conversation where Helen notes Mr. Pennibobe keeps a small notebook to record bright remarks. Mattie recalls never seeing him use it in almost three years, and Helen suggests perhaps he never will.
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Helen
He Was Cured By A Snide Expression Joke
Dialogue shows Hewitt and Jewett joking about a quarrel sparked by a snide remark to a wife. Pye quits. Jewett notes the remark led to a prolonged request for a skin gague, reflecting local slang and banter.
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Hewitt
Jewett
Pye
Topeka Policemen Fight for Back Pay in Mandamus
Eight Topeka policemen face delayed February pay as city funds exhausted after initial check cashing. Police board seeks mandamus to compel payment of all eight checks while noting Hazen's ruling limits Topeka to 20 officers per 1500 residents. Chief Steele and others press for full salaries and more staff.
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Beulinstik
Thista
Hazen
Steele
Donovan
Owen
Capron
Kesson
Heartburg
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Thorpe
Whitaker
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Summers
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Rucker
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Degg
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Close
Younkin
Rick
Murphy
Campbell
Pavey
Poliee Corntrasiovers
Elect
Patter Board
Uvon
Hillard
Indienant
Teyis
Kansas
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