Topeka Urged to Build a 5900 Seat Convention Hall
A dated Topeka plea argues the city needs a large convention hall to host state and national gatherings. It stresses economic benefits for hotels, merchants, and tourism, urging immediate action and broad citizen support to restore Topeka as Kansas convention capital.
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Wichita
Abilene
Leavenworth
Huwiebiesan
Topeka
Kanene Chu
Kan
Garena
Eell
Brethren
Kansen
Tomany
Lopwka
Tomay Xe
Ion Ball
Fegda
Tupaks
United States
Kansas
Thors
Topeke
Tragic Coal Car Accident Injures Eight Year Old Boy
An eight year old, Ezekiel Butler of 702 East Seventh Street, was crushed by a coal car in Santa Fe yards near Eighth Avenue. He suffered severe leg injuries requiring amputation of the left leg above the knee, while doctors hope the right leg may be saved.
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Batlar
Mitchell
Buckmaster
Snowbound Kansas and Great Lakes Hit by March Storm
Reports from March 20 describe heavy snow across Kansas Wayne County with twenty four inch totals and trains halted. Buffalo New York records eighteen inches blocking traffic and streetcar restart slow. North central regions report fifteen inches hindering travel. Toronto Ontario notes a torrential rainstorm disrupting rail service and communications.
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New York
Lyons
W. C
Wayne County
Buffalo
Toxoxro
Ont
Fort Riley Improvement Bill Introduced for Army Post
Congress member Caldarhead introduced a bill to appropriate 160000 dollars to Fort Riley for ongoing works. The proposal calls for a building to serve as a school of instruction in drill for cavalry and light artillery and for the erection of a chapel, schoolroom, barracks, shops, and gun sheds.
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Intredo
Corsomary
Caldarhead
Fort Riley
Governor proclaims Arbor Day on April 15
Governor Morrill issues a proclamation naming April 15 Arbor Day. The date is a customary time for tree planting and marks a state holiday at the governor's discretion.
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Seis Pisntiog
Morrill
Policeman T. E. Crosby Quietly Weds On Depot Platform
Reporter Doc Fowkes recalls Crosby the special policeman and drill master marrying Wednesday evening. The event surprised locals as Crosby had hinted at a wife approaching, but details remained vague and unverified.
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Doc Fowkes
Erosby
T. E. Crosby
Doc” Fawkes
Crosby
Balfour Injured in Bicycle Fall at House of Commons
First Lord of the Treasury A J Balfour appeared in the Commons with his right arm in a sling after a bicycle fall while riding near Loxnes on March 20. He said he injured his arm and wrist and was unable to use his hand.
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Loxnes
A. J. Balfour
the Treasury
House of Commons
Balfour
Caro
Khalifa
Egypt
Osman Digna
Kacsule
Dongola
Adowa
Kagsula
Adyance
Nile
Agsouan
Cairo
Constans Knowles Kay
London
Gilreb
Assousa
North Staffordshire Regiment
Knedive
Slatin Pasha
Gordon
Souden
Two Hare Releases in Santa Fe Auditors Office
The Santa Fe Auditor of Disbursements announces staff cuts in the office similar to reductions in freight receipts. Two employees H Devie and Martin Montghan will be dismissed after April 1 as part of broader reductions across accounting departments.
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Santa Fe
H. Devie
Martin Montghan
Ex-Chief Thomas M. Speers Dies in Kansas City
Ex-Chief of Police Thomas M. Speers, who led Kansas City police for 32 years, died at his home at noon today aged 59. He was relieved from office a year ago by Governor Stone after a long career. The cause cited heart disease.
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Kansas City
Kansas Orr
Thomas M. Speers
Decansod
Kaness City
Stone
Western Free Silver Sentiment In US Described By Sherman
State Journal Washington correspondent reports Senator Sherman discusses why western and southern states favor free silver. He notes a past Ohio craze, but says rural areas seek relief from hard times through sound money and a gold standard. He argues only broad revenue reform and Republican leadership will end the hard times.
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State Journal
Washixeton
Beautor Sherman
Journal
Senster Shermen
Sherman
Q Teason
Mississippi
Ohio
Rivera
Congress
Ohie
United States
Mexico
Wost
Manute
Colosge
Frerco
Allver
Shermen
Benator Sherman
Gald
Ted
Senator Sherman on Free Silver and Gold Standard
A historical transcript shows Senator Sherman defending a gold standard while acknowledging the free silver sentiment. He argues opposed to free silver would demonetize gold, but when pressed about the motives of the demand he avoids delving into underlying causes.
CONGRESS DISCUSSES CLOSING WAR RECORDS PUBLICATION
The house committee overseeing the sundry civil bill considers ending the War Records publication now to finish the first series and omit prisoner of war records Confederate materials and organization notes, a change from the original project approved by Congress many years ago.
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Monse
Washington
Atb-Committee
House
Congress
An Extra Bandstand for Holliday Park City Landmarks
The bandstand from the state house will be moved within a day or two after Bandmaster John Mareball donated it and Mayor Fellows accepted it. If Holliday Park voters approve, the stand will be relocated to Holliday Park near Taylor Street Western Avenue and Twelfth Street for use as a bandstand or for other purposes. If not, City Park may receive the structure for a speaker’s platform, as Topeka’s band needs a suitable site.
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State House
Staunds
John Mareball
Fellows
Holliday Park
Taylor Street
Western Avenue
Twelfth Atreat
Moelliday
Topeka
City of Topeka Carries Miners North to Alaska
March 20 report from Smartie notes the steamer City of Topeka sailing from Seattle to Alaska with miners supplies horses and dogs aboard. The article portrays Alaska as a magnet for gamblers and fast women following gold rush fortunes aboard the crowded ship.
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Smartie
Topeka
Seatle
Alaska
Mer Alca
Groundhog’s Day Weather Outlook Across Regions
After six weeks of variable springlike weather, yesterday ended unsettled conditions. Winds were strong and variable with a warm lift in the afternoon. today looks fair and warmer. In Kansas, Santa Fe to Rock Island lines report clear skies and winds, temperatures from 35 to 69 degrees, while Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas enjoy clear pleasant conditions.
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Mareby
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Kansas
Colorado
New Mexico
Texas
Powder Boxes Explode At Rossland Mines Fatalities Reported
Four men died and two were critically injured in a Rossland North West mines explosion as two gunpowder boxes thawed in hot water ignited. The incident, noted March 20, follows a sequence of staffing changes at Santa Fe with Samuel A. Sneadson named chief stenographer succeeding Charles Fisher. A separate report from Derorr, Mick notes a rumored syndicate intent to crush smaller shows, denied by J. A.
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Getammn
Winmipes
Wissirea
Rossland
Horeboom
Omics
Samuel A. Sneadson
Suditer
Sante Fe
G. W. Hegeroom
Charles Fisher
War Department
Washington, D. C
Swendson
Merrill C. King
Auditor
A Swendson
Derrorr
Mick
Acirens Trust
J. A
Tom Potters Boomlet In Town For Governor Bold Talk
Marion based farmer Tom Potter visits Topeka discussing a possible Republican gubernatorial run. Potter emphasizes his farming and stock raising background, downplays political ambitions, yet acknowledges the honor of governing Kansas and aims to meet county voters while stressing he is primarily a farmer rather than a politician.
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Tom Potter
Siste House
Potter
Kanaay
Copelsod
Funds for silver pledged in Colorado to aid education drive
Denver March 20 Colorado has pledged to support the American Bimetallic union with a 25 000 finance toward education and organization ahead of the national bimetallic convention in Saint Louis July 23. Leading Sil vermen and state officials expect to raise about 25 000 in this state.
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Himetallic League
Denver
Colorado
Sed
Saagee Committee
American Bimetallic Union
Bt Loule
First Spring Tornado Blows Bainxs in Virginia
A hurricane-like storm swept Hart's Creek in West Virginia and nearby Virginia, damaging dozens of buildings. Reported as the heaviest wind of the season, the event occurred March 20, with widespread destruction noted fifty miles north of the area. No hikers were harmed.
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Bainxs
Virginia
Huwtixarox
W. Va
Hart's Creek
Two Runaway Boys Seek Denver to Chicago Ride
Two boys about 15 entered the police station after a rough journey from Denver. They claimed to be Thompson and Merriner and said they planned to go to Chicago. Albert Hopkins housed them, fed them, and arranged to send them on. They had hidden under a seat for twenty hours, tired and hungry, before finally resting at the station.
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Brosbinas
Denver
Thompson
Merriner
Albert Hopkins
Chicago
Hopkins
Kode Nader
Ronning
House censures Minister Bay for remarks in England
In Wasurxaron on March 20 the house voted to censur e Ambassador Bayard. The first resolution passed 180 to censure with some cross-party voting. A second resolution condemning political speeches by foreign representatives was adopted 191 to 50 ensuring nonpartisan speech guidelines.
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Bay
England
Wasurxaron
Bayard
Ambassador Bayard
Mostrs
Cummings
New York
Bailey
Texas
Latimer
Booth Carolina
Lorg
Ohio
Cockrell
Cook
Illinois
Willis
Delre
Baker
Maryland
Topeka committee aims to raise funds for state reunion
A Topeka meeting led by D. J. Greenwald approved a finance committee plan to raise 6000 dollars for a soldiers reunion and fall festival in Topeka Kansas from September 28 to October 8, 1890. Signing members pledge amounts for admission tickets and the committee filled vacancies with A K Rodgers and T M James replacing Aston Sheets and C S Downing.
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D. J. Greenwald
Topeka
Topeks
Topske
Kay
Ufmes
T. J. Anderson
T. W. Harrison
A. K. Rodgers
Aston Sheets
Downing
T. M. James
Monaco Prince Extends Casino Concession For 50 Years
Monte Canto March 20 The prince of Monaco renews his concession to the casino for fifty years on condition that his annuity is raised from 800000 to 490000 dollars.
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Afty Gesta
Gas War in Kansas City Free Stoves At Fifty Cents Gas
Kansas City Missouri March 20 The gas rate war features a free cookery for patrons and free stoves offered by the local gas company to entice customers. Rival Missouri Gas Company prepares to open and matches the promotional terms of fifty cents per thousand for gas.
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Kansas
Drive Route Planned as Rail Line Expands
The county board accepted the resignation of W H Mann as constable of Soldier township. John Ostrand was appointed to replace him after Steele secured a place at reform school. Right of way was granted to the Electric railway company on The Drive in Auburndale for a new line between Potwin and Auburndale. Mrs Patience Pemarek Ing, 76, of North Topeka, died. She was born in Kentucky and was mother to seven children. funeral Sunday at 11 a.m. with interment in Prairie Home cemetery.
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Auburndale
Board of County Commissionara
W. H. Mann
Soldier Township
Steele
Reform School
John Ostrand
Magn
Electric Railway Company
Potwin
Patience Pemarek
Patience P. Ing
North Topeka
Jasamine County
Sntucky
Mia
Kansas
Prairie Home Cemetery
Fragmented Republican Delegates From New York and Nearby States
Disjointed results from multiple party conventions show Brooklyn districts split on McKinley support, with Vorster and Binnenbach elected as delegates in four of five districts. Other conventions in St Lawrence, Saratoga, and Ogdensburg favored McKinley or discussed preferred candidates, including Proctor and Worden.
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New York
Fifth Congressional Diarias
Brooklyn
F. W. Vorster
E. J. Binnenbach
Worth
Wurib
Slath
Porspam
N. Y
St. Lawrence
Hamilton
Saratoga
Morton
W. L. Proctor
Ogdersburg
J.P. Argersinger
Choneo Alternata Jobo
A. Smith
McKinley
William Smith
McKe~ley
St Lawrence County
Wuarte Pratxs
Jour G. Peesne
W. H. Retertasn
St. Lowis
Western Passenger Declares Encampment Fare at Gelolt
The Western Passenger line announces a one fare round trip for the G. A. K encampment in Gelolt Kansas on April 4. The official fare applies to travelers attending the event.
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Gelolt
Kan
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