Bill's Big Voice Burst Over Editors in Kansan Letter
Wm P Hackney denounces Republican editors as cowardly and cringing, blasting their support for silver and foreign influence. He cites Joe Ady and Baker banquet remarks, condemns tariff debates, praises Americanism, and rails at GOP leadership while urging unity among Kansans against perceived oligarchy and bi met allism.
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Ex Governor Campbell Fell Victim to Ammonia Mix
The ex governor Campbell and family faced a fright at dinner when he drank water tainted by ammonia. A servant left a bottle in too hot an area. when the lid closed the ammonia spilled into the water. Doctors gave antidotes but he continues to suffer the effects.
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Louisiana Senator Says Federal Troops Unneeded in New Orleans
Senator Blaschard of Louisiana, in Washington, argues the New Orleans district attorney’s demand for federal troops is unwarranted. He asserts Louisiana can maintain peace with a 1,200 strong militia and cites Governor Foster’s stance as supporting state control. He downplays international risk, noting Bain’s nationality did not drive the assault.
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Washington
Blaschard
Louisiana
United States District Attorney
New Orleans
United States
Foster
Chicago
Bain
Indiana's Shame Rioters Face Warrants In Indiana
March 14 report from Indianapolis states Governor's secretary Myron D. King is injured but improving after a riot at the House of Representatives. Authorities expect warrants within 24 hours. The custodian bill remains missing as secretary of state insists it must be printed in established acts. The House records show passage and signature by the lieutenant governor and speaker. The engrossed copy rests with the state librarian. act legality to be tested in law. Democratic custodian and 29 floor scrubs stay in office amid a nailed gallery door suggesting doorkeepers conspired. Separately in Tampa, word confirms W H Taylor, South Dakota treasurer in default, was arrested in Mexico by Pinkerton agents, per Dayana dispatch.
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Myron D. King
House of Representatives
Istill
Secretary of State
Atate
Taylor
Tampa
Fla
W. H. Taylor
South Dakota
Mexico
Pinkerton
Dayana
Where Is Li Hung Chang Envoy Missing From Pekin to Japan
News from Wasametox March 14 reports Li Hung Chang China's peace envoy has vanished from Pekin for over two weeks. He reportedly left Pekin three weeks ago to execute a peace treaty then went to Tianjin en route to Japan. Officials fear silent status and potential diplomatic maneuvering while awaiting word.
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Wasametox
Li Hung Chang
China
Pekin
U.S
Denby
John W. Foster
Tien Tsin
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Tian ‘Tsin
Hie
Japan
Herbert Cawthorne at the Grand and Ellen Beach Yow Date
Herbert Cawthorne stars in The Cork Man at the Grand next Wednesday. The Cork Man is a bright farce led by Cawthorne, brother of Joe Cawthorne who appeared first of the season with Patti Rosa. Ellen Beach Yow, the soprano, and her group including Maximilian Dick violinist, perform at the Grand next Thursday. Seat sales start Saturday morning.
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Joe Cawthorne
Patti Rosa Company
America
Ellen Beach Yan
Topeka
Maximilian Dick
Yow
Mrs Lease May Hold Board Post Another Year
An office records review suggests Mrs Lease can keep her seat on the board of charities for another year while Senator Householder must retire. The governor’s message and executive appointment notes show conflicting successors involving Captain Rhodes Sir Kirk Garnet and Sen ster Householder.
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Rhodes
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Senate
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Theman
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Board of Charities
Reformatory Hears Immediate Funds for Trees Program
Hutchinson Reformatory officials meet Governor Morrill and Auditor Cole seeking quick money for planting trees and grading. With only 600 available before July 1, they plan to replace funds after the large July appropriation. Also notes G A R quarters plans in Louisville and Zella Nicolaus grand jury appearance in New York.
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The
Armstrong
Barton County
J. M. Humphrey
Fort Scott
Tally Scott
Oberlin
Captain Hatch
Arkansas City
Morrill
Cole
Reformatory
Likely Stay for Breidenthal Bank Commissioner
Governor Morrill delays appointing a new bank commissioner to succeed John W. Breidenthal. Records show Breidenthal was appointed February 8, 1803 with a four year term but an erasure suggests March 21, 1895. Lawyers doubt removal before March 21, 1897 and Breidenthal may contest if an appointment is made.
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Morrill
Breidenthal
John W. Breidenthal
Topeka Ward Meeting Endorses Morrison for Mayor
In a North Topeka Baptist church gathering, Republicans voiced strong support for Morrison for mayor, with Harrison receiving broad backing as the businesslike choice. A rival Methodist meeting on Van Buren drew only eleven voters, signaling ward preference for Morrison over Fellows and others.
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Laurent Street
North Topeka
Morrison
Harrison
O. D. Skinner
van Buren Street
First Ward
Mr. Fellows
Firing Across the Bows Warship Question Divides Officials
State department officials and Spanish minister discuss the legality of a warship firing blank rounds then shots across a merchant ship’s bows to force compliance. Attorney General Stanton ruled on such actions, but whether the Spanish gunboat aimed at the Alliance remains contested. Captain Crossman says he has heard nothing from Washington. other items include humorous clippings about a Texas man, a diner bill, and jokes on heredity.
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State Department
Washington
Success In Palliation and the Blinks Reputation
The Chicago Record notes Blinks achieved success despite a dubious past. Once labeled a disreputable stock jobber, he is now described as an enterprising and brainy speculator in financial circles.
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Chicago
Federal relations panel backs Kaisers flag rule in public buildings
The House committee on federal relations gave a favorable report on Kaisers bill to prohibit raising any flag over public buildings in the state except the stars and stripes. The action was reported from Brainrinty UL on March 14.
Gold or silver to fund Japan debt threat endangers U S treasury
A World exclusive warns that swift silver gains reflect hoarding ahead of Japan demand for war indemnity to China. Wall Street fears a gold demand could trigger a London exchange squeeze and drain the U S Treasury, with China’s payments and East Asian banking moves adding urgency.
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Japan
Treasury
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Belmont
Chester Holcombe
Holcombe
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Charles S. Drimmond
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England
Assembly Passes Woman Suffrage Resolution to Voters
In Asany New York on March 14 the Assembly approved a concurrent resolution to submit women suffrage to a popular vote by an 8 to 0 margin. The measure now moves to the Senate for consideration.
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Fears in Trouble McIntire Predicts No International Issues
Governor McIntire's Walsenburg briefing says calm conditions persist and no international dispute is expected over the unrest. He will aid Italian government inquiries, notes equal protection for Italians and Americans, and reports no unusual military demonstrations by strikers. Military presence draws quiet behavior, with workers kept along the levee and ordered not to converse.
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Walsenburg
Walsenburg Shooting Censured Amid Lynchings
In Warsensuxe March 14 no arrests have been made in the lynching of A. J. Hixon’s killers. The bodies of two missing Italians are not found while three others lie at the undertaker’s. Citizens condemn the shooting of prisoners though the wounded man surrendered. Italians here feel strong but talk of retaliation is avoided.
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Warsensuxe
Cola
A. J. Hixon
Scandal In Samoa Ties Late Novelist to Rebels
A rumor alleges the late Robert Lotis Stevenson aided Samoan rebels with guns and ammunition. The alleged author of the rumor was arrested and awaits trial. In Topeka, two chicken fighters, Ed Hossfeld and Cr Trimmer, were arrested on cruelty to animals charges with $200 bonds set for next district court term.
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Samoa
Steamis Arawa
San Francisco
Robert Lotis Stevenson
United States
Equator
Topeka
Hossfeld
Cr. Trimmer
Militia Guard at New Orleans Wharf Amid Tense Anniversary
On the fourth anniversary of a mob killing eleven Italians linked to a police chief's assassination, New Orleans deploys militia to the levee to shield black laborers. Stevedores and river workers return to the Harrison line wharf under military protection as white laborers seek to intimidate and drive Negro crews from the riverfront amid renewed threats of violence.
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New Orleans
Paiven
Hennessey
Foster
Harrison
Ocono
Dam Franchise Signed by Mayor After New York Talks
Mayor Clarrison kept his word with Bartholomew dam company and signed the ordinance granting a franchise to the new firm after discussions with parties from New York. The measure will become law once published in the city paper.
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Bartholomew Dam
New York
Bis
Retarxat
Topeka Water Works Expands With Storage Well
The Topeka Water Company launches major improvements west of the city to improve fire pressure and water quality. A 35 man crew is digging a storage well over fifty feet in diameter and about forty feet deep under Foreman Charles Gustafson. A large Gaskell engine has been ordered, with total project costs estimated at 18,000 dollars.
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Hetter Servier
Topeka Water Company
Topeka
Saloons Run In Ft Scott Prohibition Law Ruses
Fort Scott dispatch notes Governor Morrill’s failure to enforce the prohibition law as saloons reopen after initial closure by new police commissioners. Vendors pay fines, while the governor faces objections from prohibitionists. Also notes a tavern anecdote about grip and job loss, and reports on rebuilding the Texas Cotton Palace in Waco and Nebraska’s Senate bill abolishing the death penalty.
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