Sol Miller Attacks Kansas Legislature in Calamity Editorial
Sol Miller of the Troy Chef denounces the Kansas legislature as the most reckless and corrupt in state history in a four column editorial titled A Record to Be Ashamed Of. He charges Calamity Republicans with coercion, wasteful offices, an overgrown judiciary, irrigation waste, and defection from promised reforms, urging voters to reject the party amid scandals and plunder.
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New Pardons Board Member Appointed in Sol Miller’s Place
Governor Morrill names J. H. White of Pratt County to the state board of pardons replacing Sol Miller. White, a longtime governor ally and former grain inspector candidate, joins J. C. Caldwell of Topeka and Charles Smith of Washington on the trio.
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J. C. Caldwell
Topeka
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Washington
Pratt
Lux Store Burglarized As Thieves Try Fire The Store
Thieves entered the Lux store at Tenth street and Topeka avenue last night likely with a key. Officers found no concealed burglar and made no arrests though upstairs was intact. downstairs showed signs of attempted arson with a candle and a burning pine box. The entry was through the front door. a bar remained on the back door. This is the second break in within a year and no loot was recovered.
Dawes Opinion Delivers Gov Morel Board Appointment Duty
Attorney General Dawes issued a formal opinion to Governor Morrill stating the governor must appoint a new Board of Public Works since the act makes it perpetual. He notes potential constitutional questions over legislature funded buildings and possible court moves to seize control of appropriations. Cy Leland denounces candidacy claims while backing Sol Miller and offering support for Jim y and Mike Heery. Justice F M Grover seeks re election for justice of the peace, known as Blind Justice, praised for efficiency.
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Gresham Wakes Up Sends Message to Madrid
Cable from Secretary of State Gresham rebuts Spanish conduct after the Alliance incident near Cape May Cuba. Madrid is urged to disavow the act and order naval restraint while the United States demands prompt apology and safeguards for commerce. Spain faces possible passport request and broader fleet presence in Cuban waters if crisis deepens.
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Topeka Town News and Political Notes
Local item notes supper and dinner provided for judges and clerks for tomorrow. Thirty eight names listed on the primary ballot with returns to be received and tabulated in the city clerk's office. Dr Herbert L Flint will perform at Crawford's opera house all next week. W T McKnight withdraws from city central committee race in favor of KR Knott for party harmony. James McAndrew says Dr McCasey was present when charges against Senator Householder were signed. McCassy denies involvement. Brother of Will Hubn says he is in Kansas City and will return to Topeka as debts owed by his partner. More snow forthcoming as of Des Moines report. snow began last night, lies about 1 1/2 inches, thawing.
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MccCassy
Will Hubn
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Topeka
The Boy Lied Refuted Campaign Story at Meeting
Mayor Harrison faced a charged political meeting in the First ward at the colored Republican Flambeau club rooms. M C Holman challenged Harrison’s administration, but Harrison refuted each charge, winning cheers. Oscar Swayze pressed a question about street payments, and Harrison evaded with a metaphor about a boy lying. Other candidates spoke, signaling active campaigning.
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Harrison Faces Challenge in Topeka Mayoral Primary
The piece portrays support for Mayor Harrison and opposition to challengers Fellows and Skinner. It highlights Harrison’s businesslike, open-government approach, calls for re nomination, and notes factions within the Republican camp plus comments from multiple local figures about health, salaries, and party loyalties.
Amid the Pines Away Down in Dixie at Thomasville
A brief rural note describes travel or movement in Dixie near Thomasville Georgia with reference to pine country. The fragment hints at a scene in the pines, possibly a journey or local event tied to late nineteenth or early twentieth century Georgia.
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McKinley Campaign Opens in Georgia With Four Hundred Democrats
Thomasville Georgia hosts Major William McKinley and allies as speculation grows on his 1896 Republican nomination. He meets Georgia Republicans and others from across the South, while a newly formed Southern Republican Club in Atlanta signals cross party activity. McKinley’s tour—paired with Reed’s contrasting approach—foreshadows strong southern interest in the campaign as he plans future stops and a Grant's Tomb speech next month.
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Wages Rise for 10000 Frick Southwest Miners
Pennsylvania miners at the Frick and Southwest companies learn of a wage increase averaging about 15 percent, effective April 1. Mining pay per 100 bushels rises from 78 to 90 cents, drawing from 43 to 50 cents, with yard laborers still paid 3.20 dollars per day.
Oscar Wilde to Duel in Monte Carlo Trip
Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglas depart for Monte Carlo on March 14. No duel with the Marquis of Queensberry is planned. Col George Veale remains ill, with his condition improved slightly but still bedridden while his grippe illness continues. No tickets issued tomorrow. only ballots signed by City Clerk McAdams will count, other tickets invalid.
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