Leland and Troutman in Kansas governor race rumors surface
Rumors swirl that Cy Leland may abandon Governor Merrill and back William Mar odie of Lyon county to defeat Troutman who drew strong support at the Republican county convention. Reports claim Leland’s camp seeks to influence delegates while APA ties and Wichita dealings loom large in the fight. The piece also covers bond legality questions, state treasurer actions, and Gov Morrill’s Arbor Day proclamation urging tree planting and civic beautification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Om Martin~ Dale
Hmpeoria
Panthei
Cy Leland
Goverace Merrill
Marodie
Lyon County
Cye
Troutman
Elarmed
Merrill
Ence
Troutmas
Cy Lelend
Wichita
Morrill
Kelle Yion
Marbles
Cy Badet
Fixers
Belog
Froutumat
Lie
Bootti
Gy Leland
Edhemer
APL A
Bowe Cy Leland
APA Tt
Vrgade Sims
Wickhaeung Tt
APA
Kansas
Letach
Leland
Pollowieg
Gov. Morrill
Yousshold
Kiowa County Decision Shapes Bond Validity Across West
The Kiowa County ruling questioned United States District Judge Williams on the legality of refunding bonds. The decision threatens to invalidate bonded debt for many western counties and discourages issuance by counties that relied on state aid. Three counties faced suits where state fund commissioners had purchased bonds, challenging their legality.
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Scott
Wallace
Seward
Thias
Williams
Wills
Godard
County
Tun
United States District Dodge Willams
Ejowa
Ftuosee
Jokes On Mr Bailey in County Courthouse Office Mixup
A county courthouse scene shows labels misapplied to the surveyor B A Ralley’s office, listing numerous liquor names. The prankster has not yet moved the surveyor into the new county office, and mischief with furniture is noted amid the labels.
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Court House
County Surveyor's Office
B. A Ralley
Bev
Albert Lane Found Dead Near Depot After Train Jump
Albert Lane a sixty year old boy living with his parents in Peterson Bun was found dead near the Seote He depot. He left home about 5 o clock the previous evening and rode to Osage City as a Wagon. He is believed to have boarded a Naehcomgh Traight train late that night to return home and probably fell from a car when the train stopped for coal. A bruise on the back of life was the only sign of injury.
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Kear
Peterson
Albert Lane
Peterton
Bun
Seote
Lane
Osage City
Op St the Eretion
Ice famine triggers price surge this summer in Topeka
An unusual winter left Topeka nearly ice-less for natural supply and manufacturers poised to raise prices. Wholesale ice for the manufactured kind climbs from 29 cents per hundred, with a salesman predicting 35 to 40 cents as summer nears. Buyers who depend on large quantities fear shortages and higher costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Marching Up the Avenue Culver Bailey Deal Near Nimith Street
Culver and Bailey near Nimth Street about to close a property deal at 831 Kansan Avenue owned by GO. Knowles. Agreed price set at 7500 dollars with expected closing in a day or two. Plan includes a two to three story building with the ground floor for a hardware business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culver & Bailey
Nimth Street
Kansan Avenue
GO. Knowles
Drm
Col Ingersoll to Speak or Decline at Militant Church
Col H G Ingersoll replies from Cateaco to Rev John Rusk about speaking at the Militant church event. He offers to decline if it puts anyone in an embarrassing position, asks for kindness, and notes he will speak only if honest thoughts are provided with no personal gain. He mentions timing April 12 and a possible evening session. RG Isaensonn signs.
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Chteaco
Cateaco
John Rusk Hae
H. G. Ingersoll
Militant Church
Chicago
RG. Isaensonn
Salvation Army farewell at Waterloo for Booth-Tucker as Ballington Ballington Booth hopeful to return to army
Large Salvation Army gathering at Waterloo station bids farewell to Mr and Mrs Booth Tucker bound for New York aboard the St Louis. General Booth hopes Ballington Booth will reconsider his action and rejoin the army in America, while Mrs Booth Tucker expresses hope she can persuade him. The general pledges prayer and peace.
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Root Dack
Ford
Lonpox
Salvation Army
Waterloo Railway Station
Booth- Tucker
New York
Southampton
Jeamer
Hollington Booth
Bies
Hieslwine
America
Ballington Booth
Red Cross
Plana
Chance to Be Cadets in Revenue Cutter Service
An exam will be held in Washington in May for candidates to enter the revenue cutter service as cadets. Twelve vacancies exist with possible two more before May 1 if the revenue cutter bill becomes law. Applicants must be 18 to 25, single, pass physical and mental tests, and meet strict health and vigor requirements. Cadets earn $500 annually and receive a commission.
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Mays
Board of Marine Hospital
Board of Line Officers
the Revenue Cutter Service
Satolli Recalled The Cardinal to Be Succeeded by Averardt
Cardinal Satolli the papal delegate to the United States will depart this country in May and Archbishop Averardt is expected to succeed him. Averardt already bears prominent papal favor and has served at European courts and in advancing papal designs. He is currently on a mission in the United States and plans to visit multiple regions, with a future extension to Mexico under papal administration from Washington.
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Averardt
New Yoak
Cardinal Satolli
America
Rowe
Averard
Ope
Satolli
Mexico
Washington
Amphion Club Concert A Large Audience Attends
An Amphion club concert at the Fire M. E. church drew a very large audience, featuring the Mozart Symphony club of York. Soloists included Florence Townsley Paul Torring Birong H V Hinckley and William Shaver with Louise Gumner praised for her singing. The cantata The Wreck of the Hesperus by Arthur Foote was highlighted. An ad notes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething and a laundry service deal closes the item.
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Amphion Club
M. EK
Mozart Symphony Club
York
Sonia
Florence
Townsley
Paul Torringfor Ward Birong
H. VY. Hinckley
William Shaver
Louise Gumner
Mozart Club
Amplions
Arthur Foote
Boston
Althouch Ee
Springtime Happenings Amid Topeka News and Plans
A jumble of Topeka items spans school dismissals for diphtheria to rotunda cementing at the state house. progress on a Richland cheese factory, new depot talks at Rossville, and an array of school, theater, and social notes reflect spring in the region with health, politics, and entertainment updates.
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Hopt
State House
Richland
A. P. Wilder
Throup Hatch
Minnie Blake
Brepner
Quincy Street
Board of Education
Ada Fulcher
Harrison School
Jans C
Topeka
Charles Martin
Secretary of State
McHinley
Rossville
Union
Heore Yard
Messrs
Kemper and
Plaxton
W. M. Davidson
Rol Nichols
D. A. William
Lagalla
Ware
William Thompson
Osage County
J. B Hibboo
Fulreg, W
John Grith
Bellis
Dr. Follows
University of Chicago
Topeka High School
Lee Jones
Frank Byane
Z t.Hazen
Sheriff_ Kepley
Harry G. Larimer
State Temperance Union
Imi Ae
Sol
Smith Russell
Manager Crawford
Dixie Lee
David Warfield
Lee Harrison
Kansas Medical College
Sale of Model Stock Disposed for 6500 Fails to Pay Mortgages
Kemper é Plaxton took possession of the Model Supply store stock after a sale produced 6500 dollars, not enough to satisfy all mortgages. Chas Kirkpatrick of Kansas City was second bidder at 6500, Topeka Cash Dry Goods also involved, 6025. Some creditors paid in full include Mullane, Mrs Sproat, Hazen, Swafford & Co., Newberg Bros., and part of Sproat’s claim. A federal suit by A L Williams on behalf of Union Pacific receivers seeks 5000 damages and control of railroad property in Kansas City, Kansas.
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J. E Minney
Topeka Company
Gre
Theusband
Co. T. Civils
Kemper É Plaxton
Dve Viddera
Chas, Kirkpatrick
Kansas City
Topeka Cash Dry Goods Company
John R. Mullane
A. L. Williams
United States Circuit
Union Pacific Railroad
Kansas City, Wyandotte & Northwestern Railroad
Ken
Northwestern
Cl . DeWitt
G. W. Stanefeld
City Clerk Warns on Early Registration and Election
City Clerk McFadden announces registration closes next Friday and petitions must be filed by then to appear on the ballot. The election is set for April 10 and registration books will close on that date unless a late revival occurs, with the city facing a small turnout.
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McFadden
Henry Divided Aiding Chewing Tobacco Incident
Henry divided a plug of chewing tobacco at the Alliance corner of Sixth and Quincy Streets after a day of drinking. He gave half to Shaffer, was confronted by the proprietor, then detained by Carlson in a lively tussle at the station. He was too intoxicated to be tried yesterday and would be tried at four this afternoon.
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Henry
Alliance Ahere
Sixth End
Quincy
Shaffer
Carlson
Topeka Mikados to Perform in Atchison This Season
Open Arms and Topeka’s Mikados plan a joint venture with a sixty-strong company trained by Will Haskell for an Atchison performance. The production is praised as excellent and will feature Mr. Haskell singing Koko. If Topeka attends, Atchison promises a warm reception and Captain Seaton will bring friends to view the new theater. Police request clothing donations as weather worsens. De Witt’s Witch Hazel is advertised for skin ailments.
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Topeka
Atchison
Will Haskell
Haskel
Seaton
Takiun
Metty CAME BACH and He Paid in Court Costs
In Parry's court an incident over a livery stable dispute on Quincy street ended with Metty striking Blush on the head with a revolver butt, leaving an ugly wound. Metty posted bail but forfeited it by failing to appear. a new warrant was issued and later served by ex-chief John Wilkerson now deputy constable. Metty, a Belivac Potte watomie county resident, owed $19 in fines plus $19 costs which he paid after surrendering.
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Mineh
Soloman M
Parry's Court
Quincy Street
Lill
Metty
Blush
Evers
Furry
John Wilkerson
Matty
Belivac
Pottewatomie County
Bernhardt
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