Mrs Steele Leads Primary Controversy in Local Election
The report details Mrs L O Steele's name on the ticket for member of the school board amid contention that Griggs had the most votes. It notes a disputed primary outcome, committee actions, and the central committee members elected, with names including Stoker, Raul, Masten, Sianer, Hawes, and others, reflecting a tense party process and procedural debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fertwood
Colege
Jeri
Ian
Mary
Steele
Bie
Carnelus Spabind
Maniet
Brune Pinlvel
Wessliifon
Canaan
Geleen
Fechene
Betis
seaph—Gam
Stoker
AL A
Raul WS Masten
Sianer
Sowond
Saint
Ed Hawes
Jose Foes GE Lair
Wits
Erink Pabvers
Tasker
Earth Watt
Maiten
T Wark
J. N. Humbert
Fa Fowler
Ginremse Moss
Parshall Among Six Drowned in Civic Tragedy
Fragmented report recounts Jobs Parshall one of six men linked to a police incident in Tadiangpolis and discusses his alleged role in burying Booth. It notes wartime service, a fatal city incident with sidewalk violations, and ensuing arrests. The piece also touches on a senate bill error and local theater notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
Jobs Parshall
Tadiangpolis
Tidianapolis
Eni
John Parshall
Rade
Iola Bolter
Atx
Wilkes Woods
Abrahan
Furshall
Fards
Tural
Farahani Watani
Parshall
Book Trust Moves Against New School Textbook Law
Representatives of the American Book company push school boards to sign five year contracts to supply books at 10 to 30 percent below current prices, arguing contracts before the law takes effect may be illegal. State officials weigh legality as the new textbook law nears publication and Senate confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Book Company
Book Trust
Wem
Siryker Imng
Ue Hames
Senate
Five Shot Mallet Tragedy at Johnson Farm
In a domestic violence incident near Dean Johnson’s home six miles west, William Feese shot four people including his wife and Johnson and family members, then killed himself. The injuries to Johnson’s wife and mother in law were serious. other daughter and a separate survivor are described as critical. Neighbors reported hearing the gunfire. Feese’s wife had left him about a year prior amid rising tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wamero
Dean Johnson
William Feese
Ark Johnson
Fetse
Jettnson
Agar
Peese
Jett
Feese
Buties
Johnson's
Wedded Ones Divorced in Shawnee County Court
Sadie Young obtained a divorce from David F Young in Shawnee County District Court. The couple married November 4, 1879, and faced years of mistreatment culminating in a severe beating on October 7, 1896. David was reportedly in Topeka and did not appear for defense.
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Yesterna Mim
District Court
Shawnee County
Daige Hazen
Young
David F Young
Sadie Yuens
David Younes
David
Titnois
Sadie
Topeka
J. W. Rheafor
Kansas Avenue
Albert Parker Receiver Named for Metcalf Property
Julie Hazen appointed morning as receiver for part of the Metcalf property on Monroe street between Eighth and Ninth, at Bellary Savings Bank petition. Bank holds a mortgage. process ongoing as to receiver and taxes unpaid. Three houses sit on the parcel. Hazen excludes one house while placing two houses and lots under Parker's charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Hazen
Ainet Parker
Metcalf Propery
Monroe Stre
Eighth
Ninth Streets
Bellary Savings Bank
Mes Metcalt
Juden Hazen
Parker
Sheriff Pays Injured Man and Costs in Settlement
The sheriff Kep ley and Unger settled a damage case by paying the injured Mr. Smith one dollar and all costs. The dispute involved the sheriff Luces and a city attorney connected to a search for an escaped prisoner last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif
The Mandarin and Irish Music Night At Hamilton Hall
Topeka theaters report strong sales for The Mandarin, Reginald DeKoven’s comic opera, with curtain rising Saturday night. A St Patrick’s Day program at Hamilton Hall featured Rev. Dalton of Kansas City and Heck’s orchestra delivering Irish tunes and a Dalton address praising Ireland and the Irish in America.
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Reginald DeKoven
Hamilton Hall
WJ. Dalton
Kansas City
Blas Mol Mclaughian
Griley
Chas. Reeske
Wyatt
Annie Purcell
J.J. Lunnan
Father Hayden
Dalton
Patrick
Ireland
St. Patrick
Porte
Fund of Philosophy
England
Makin
Dickens
At Main
Daluke
Pollewman
Colward
Comarda
Amelia
Land of
Columbus
Colonney
Marion
Rev Graebner Resigns to Lead Bay City Lutheran Church
Rev C F Graebner of the German Lutheran church resigns and accepts a call to the Bay City Michigan pastorate. He will leave Topeka on April 1, having made many friends among his Topeka congregation. Bay City will be his new field.
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Bay City
Mich
C.F. Graebner
Mink
Graebner
Topeke
Topein
Toy
John Schmit
Carrolton
Tee "H
Topeks
Bela
Reopening of D. A. Clements Store By Stock Company
A stock company formed to reopen the D. A. Clements haberdashery announces plans to resume operations likely next week. Charles Hiesd Smith serves as president with Cliff Fisted as secretary. Mr Clements remains manager and will oversee the store. Santa Fe appoints A Andrews as commercial agent at Allwmuiee Wisconsin.
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Clements
Haberdasher
D. A. Clemmunts
Charles Hiesd Smith i
Cliff Fisted
Santa Fe
F.C. Gay
The
A. Andrews
Afllwmuiee
Wis
William William? London papers revive emperor madness tale
London reports revive stories about Emperor William of Germany and his mental state. The Daily Chronicle and Daily Mail cite concerns over his health and possible impact on Europe’s balance of power. Critics note repeated grandiose speeches and claimed knowledge beyond specialists. A separate Denver item mentions a gate system on a Denver-Greeley train line with controlled platform entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Chronicle
William
Germany
Daily Mail
Daily Mall
Europe
Burlington Officials Tour Inspires Rail Critics
In Denver on March 18 President E Perkins and Vice President G Harris led Burlington Railway officials including General Counselor C F Manderson and General Manager C W Holdredge on their annual inspection tour. Manderson praised the railroad’s outlook nationwide, with emphasis on the Burlington system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Denver
E. Perkins
The
Burlington Railway
Harris
C.F. Manderson
C. W. Holdredge
C. B. Seever
Manderson
A Bird Like Lizard Explains Third Eye Mystery
An article discusses the pineal gland in vertebrates and its hidden eye function observed in a bird-like lizard. It describes how the pineal body lies near the brain, leaves an eye-shaped skin spot, and gradually hardens with age, while comparing life habits of a small reptile and a petrel in a ground habitat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Chrogicia
Water barrel heist ends with arrest on Second Street
Sam Hayden and Wil Stevens found a water barrel on the sidewalk near Buren Street and loaded it for sale. A passerby owner grabbed them as they escaped around Second Street and police arrested them for disturbance of the peace. Hayden claimed they saw the barrel and thought no one wanted it, planning to sell it for cider.
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Sam Hayden
Wils Stevens
Bower Ven Buren Street
Dex
Stevens
Second Street
Cap Knight In The Howe Court Nominee Defeated In Topeka County Race
Cap Knight, a Topeka resident and former photographer, sought the county commission seat in Topeka and Shawnee County but lost to T P Rodgers three years ago. He has since had irregular employment and health issues. He invented a remarkable Ux calculating machine, but few officers supported it. Mrs Hient moved to Kansas City to live with her daughter.
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Cape S
Topeka
Shawnee Tha
Home &T
Board of County Commissioners
T. P. Rodgers
Koleht
Bristow Expected for Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
National Committeeman Cy Leland arrived in the city with L Lambert and Calvin Hood while Joe Bristow appears slated for the fourth assistant postmaster general role Mark Hanna publicly endorsed Bristow as the chosen candidate The Kansas faction hopes for an interior department post and McKinley’s mandate for faction harmony delays a full agreement Baker Leland Curtis and Broderick resist Leland while Pickler's fate remains uncertain and rival groups prepare for renewed negotiations
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Wisconsin
Cy Leland
Kansan
Normande
L . Lambert
Calvin Hood
Emporis
LS. Crum
Osewego
Leland
Joe Bristow
Tdiedulsteatiin
Ryan
Kansas
Bristow
Hesimaster
Seneral
Mark Hanna
Hanna
Republican State Committee of
East
Ses
Hyan
Interior Department
Pickler
South Dakota
McKinley
Baker
Baker Cer
Curtis
Broderick
North Topeka Social Notes and Local Moves
North Topeka column records errands and arrivals. Conkle in Kansas City, Cramer’s return, trips to Galveston, Ohio, and a sendoff for a father’s death. Local events include Masonic anniversary, Woodmen orchestra, and progressive high five party with green decor and prizes.
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Kimball Printing Co
Kansas Avenue
N. PF. Conkle
Kansas City
I- Ewan
NA. Cramer
Main
Tutcher
Mins
Mrs. Dues
Argentine
Morne S. A. Hases
Emily
West Gordon
L. Kuser
Tniay
Ohio
Alfred Part
Childton
Hidet
Edith
Shorty
Galveston
Tex
Vincente
Kansaa Ricace
Wasdhusset
Congress
D. EL
Topeka
BP. Baker
Adah Conkle
X_, Conkle
Woodmaneen Srgar
Samuel Sitesx
Barr
Harry Tew
Mr. Hammond
Midland's New Engines Technical Description of the Big Train Haulers
Denver March 18 The tig locomo tives of the Colorado Midland railway haul passenger trains up heavy grades with no difficulty. Each engine weighs 156000 pounds with 3 drivers and 258 tubes per unit. Boiler shell and fire box measures described. hauling capacity listed for steep grades at various speeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado Midland Railway
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Promoted as Safe Cure
A short promotional note claims the remedy is safe when used with reasonable care and taken properly. It asserts many have found it a permanent cure over time and advertises 2 and 38 cent sizes available from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Destitute Insane Care Funding Bill Passes Legislature
The Senate and House approve Senate Bill No. O, authorizing appropriations to counties for maintenance of destitute insane persons. Totals run across many counties with specific dollar allocations, subject to certificates and state accounting oversight. The act directs audits by the state accountant and warrants issued by the state treasurer, effective upon signing and publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Bud Pharse
Eae
Great Western Steam Dye and Cleaning Works Ad
Advertisement for Great Western Steam Dye and Cleaning Works at 121 East Seventh Street. Mentions Ayer's Sarsaparilla and Peerless Steam Laundry. References homeseekers' excursions via Santa Fe Route on April 20.
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Great Western Steam Dye
East Seventh Street
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