Bristow Named Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
Washington March 22 the president announced nominations to the senate for senior posts in the Post Office and related departments. Bristow of Kansas to be fourth assistant postmaster general. Bormann of Oregon to be commissioner of the general land office. Miller to command admiralty of the United States for South District. and Smith to head the fourth assistant postmaster general’s office.
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Senate
Fiat
Jorph I. Bristow
Kansas
Bingee Bormann
Oregon
South Dukor
South
Bie
Treamury
Tate
Deparcinens
Josep Si Miller
Diantwer
Fe Kwr
Bedetash
Osoud
Kanear
Mir Barrie
Maen Steverine Hebd
Cleveland
Frank Fitton Wis Granta
Hy May Evans Bel
Mayes
Confirmations, Clayton Osborne and Gowdy Are Confirmed
The Senate confirmed Powell Clayton of Arkansas as minister to Mexico, Osborne of Massachusetts as envoy to London, and Gowdy of Indians Territory as envoy to Paris. Mentioned in the wreck of the Baltimore and Ohio, with fuller details on the cast and outcomes of the incident.
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Osborne
Gowdy
Senate
Washington
Senate i
Sereinn Hous
Powell Clayton
Arkansas
Mexico
Maasachusette
Wineul Benenit Loneton
Gawdy
Paris
Death of Jonn Sieber in the city obituary notice
John Sieber died at his residence in Quincy after a long illness. The funeral will be held at the residence of Albert Sieber Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock, with burial in Tapela cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
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John Sieber
Quincy
Seturdas
Ieee
Las
Biel
Alves
Tapela
Fady
President urged to ban kinetoscope fight films
A W C T U plea to President McKinley asks Congress and government to prohibit kineto scope fight pictures across California and territories. Princess Willard and Katharine Stevenson sign as leaders urge action to protect youth from brutalizing display.
Major Fred Funston Named Chief of Artillery by Gomez
The Herald reports from Las Villas Cuba that Major Fred Funston has been promoted to chief of artillery by General Gomez. The piece highlights his extensive military experience, notes his leadership with Gomez’s corps, and mentions loyalty from Kansas, with references to other officers and actions during the siege of Holguin and related operations.
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Gomez New York
The
Herald This
Las Villas
Cuba
Cape Win
Smith
United States Cavalry
Gomex
Picked River
Panetet
Kansas
Aliaka
Praullo
Amencana
Maj
Qugood
Gialmumro
Comen
Artilery
Calleto Garcia
Cuba in Crisis as Spanish Rule Teeters in Havana
Dispatch from Havana reports only a few officers deny Cuba a future under Spanish crown while public opinion shifts. Analysts differ on end date for Spanish rule, with observers predicting collapse within months to a year as factions in favor of crown suppress dissent and stabilize colonial authority.
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New York
Havana
Tom
Cuba
Oxia Otis
Eight Americans Left To Cuban Prisons To Be Freed Soon
An official dispatch from Washington states the Madrid government and U S authorities are negotiating for the release of American prisoners in Cuba. The note says Weyler’s regime may transfer some detainees to the Philippines. Friction exists between Madrid and Weyler over confinement.
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Chicago
Washington, D. C
Sys
Mointer de Tuotae
Aare Joans
Cuba
Jen. Weylir
Amd
Fea Weylre
Span
Gen. Weyler
Odd Fellows Funeral Notice for Inhn Sinder and related items
Odd Fellows notice announces the funeral for Inhn Sinder at 2 PM with service at a residence on Quincy Street and an invitation for members of the Sinkwhee Encampment. The missive also mentions other lodge or fraternal affiliations and a separate obituary for Victoria Woodhull. Additional items include a death in Las Palmas and remarks from a local business owner about purchasing goods, plus an advertisement for a hair care product addressing baldness.
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Odd Fellows
Inhn Sinder
Quincy
Welonk
P.m
Northcrafnodge
Iksnaa Cventie
Sinkwhee
B. Fisher
N. G
Lonaun
Scenery War at Grand Opera House Ends in Attachee Scene
An advance agent of The Mandarin company clashed with Kansas City lawyers and three deputies over stage scenery at the Grand Opera House. Ward, fired amid a salary dispute, filed attachment to recover $100 for the last six weeks. Deputies Sheehan Kepley and Hungate confronted locked doors, attempted entry, and faced a crowd of stagehands. The scenery was released after costs were paid, and the performance proceeded.
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Jendini
Fan ‘Tan
Larry Sheehan
Eph Kepley
Otis Hungate
Hert Lucas
Kansas City
This City
Hungate
Leutenants
Huniute
Shivehan
Kepley
Theogga
Marty
Sher Stiaery Sheeran
Sheehan
Pest
Itteud
Xeetery
Jes Lauched
Rolleg Sernery
Cartel
Sherif Bert Luces
Sherhan
Laces
Meac
Wil Evans
Sheritf
Grand Almidt
Tunga
Nsas Ohy
John L Sullivan Arrives in Kansas City After Five Months Without Liquor
John L Sullivan, the ex champion, appeared at Union Depot in Kansas City at 7:39 am, looking well and claiming five months of sobriety. Locals spotted him, discussing his size and future match with Fitzsimmons, noting his past exploits and plans to slim down to 197 pounds for the bout.
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Kansas City
Parson Davies
Union Depot
John J. Suilt Yan
Bome
Sullivan
Ie Leara
Bik Bitck
Fytzalmmotit
Wf & Cohl
Carsin City
Toxard
Corbett
Good Frame of Mind Council and Commercial Club Plan Auditorium
City council weighs options for Topeka auditorium funding and submission to voters. Officials study a $20 000 budget with a $10 900 city contribution, while scholars debate site and an ordinance draft to satisfy both council and Commercial club.
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Commercial Club
Topeka
Ounhole
Smdditorium
Bird
A. W. Dana
Commercial Club Committee
Kinetoscope Fight Pictures Spark Revenue Dispute
Reported plans for filming the recent championship boxing match triggered conflicting claims over profits. Stuart associate Wheelock says Stuart alone got the film rights money, with others bidding up to 11,000 plus expenses. Observers note costs around 40,000 and possible future matches, while laws on prize fights may loosen in months ahead.
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San Francisco
William K. Wheelock
Stuart Corporation
Dan Stuart
Stuart
Edivan Company
Viteecope
Stuart Gere
Jutad
Fitzaimmons
Ees
Martin
Corbett
Fitz Airmona
Pull
Wheelock
Fitz Simmons
Sharkey
Maber
Wheslock
Bradley to resign after reelection term in Kentucky
Frankfort Ky March 22 Governor Bradley told two friends in his office that regardless of the result of the presidential fight he would resign as governor immediately after the expiration of the extra session. He declined to discuss the matter but told another friend the same this afternoon.
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Frankfort
Bradley
Dr R C Flower Registered At Throop Hotel
Dr R C Flower of Beeton is registered at the Throop Hotel and will be pleased to see patients and sick friends tomorrow.
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Beeton
Throop
Dr. Flower
Throop Hotel
Leland and Others Vie for Kansas Pension Agency Post
Kansas Republicans debate who will fill the pension agent post once President Cleveland’s order to abolish the office takes effect. Cyrus Leland and Major T J Anderson lead a crowded field that includes W H Smith, A J Pelt, Coline Warner, Farmer A W Smith, and Rev Bernard Kelly, with Brooks and Curtis suspected of seeking endorsements from the state delegation. The race hinges on congressional endorsements and the president’s approval, as Kansans weigh consolidations and old soldiers’ influence.
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Kansas
Washington
Rivet
Cleveland
St. Louis
T J. Anderson
Ini
Major Anderson
McKinley
Curtis
Broderick
Seater Baker
Cyrus Leland
Cyrus Lelandi
Kathwas
Hroderick
Baker
W. H. Smith
Marysville
Blue
A. J. Pelt
Atebiwon
Mr. Pelt
Curtin
Atchison County
Coline Alexander Warner
Baxter Springs
Colonel Warner
Farmer
A. W. Smith
McPherson
Bernard Kelly
Cy Leland
District of
Deland
Leland
John A. Fulton
Perm
Fulton
Soder
Bristow
Lit Crum
United States Marshal’s
Daverr
Last Woolen Mill Machinery Shipped From Topeka
Topeka prepares to remove the remaining woolen mill machinery this week. T Booth of Rochester Minnesota will arrive to arrange shipment of equipment and other assets to Minnesota. The move ends efforts to build factories near town or the railroad, marking a final step in the real estate deal.
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Topeka
T. Booth
Rochester
Minn
Minnesota
Jo Tt
Ty Boon Real Patate
Marshall Band Plans Attendance at Pittsburg Knights Templar Conclave
A Marshall band meeting decided to attend the Kansas grand commandery Knights Templar event in Junction this May and arrange to accompany the grand commandery to the triennial conclave in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania this fall for the Knights Templar gathering.
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Marshall
Pittsburg
Kansas
Sherman Law Upheld In Rail Antitrust Ruling
The U S Supreme Court holds that the Sherman antitrust act applies to railroad traffic associations. Justice Peckham delivers the opinion reversing the lower court, finding the pool agreement among railroads to be within the act. Justices White dissents. the decision risks broader application to rail transportation.
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U.S Supreme Court
Washington
Supreme Court
United States
Transmississippi Freight Association
Justice Peckham
Peckham
Milroads
Tower Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Upere
Pletl, Gray, Shiras
Arbuckles Lose Case on Sugar Trust Injunction Fight
The March 22 decision by Judge Morris in Threds, O, rules against Thomas Kuhn and the Arbutkies minority stockholders. They sought a perpetual injunction to block Woolson Spice's lossmaking coffee pricing and a receiver for Woolson, arguing sugar trust influence, but the court upholds corporate discretion and denies the injunction and receiver appointment.
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Threds
Judge Morris
Common Pleas Court
Arbuckle Brow
Sugar Trust
Thomas Kuhn
Arbutkies
Woolson Spice Company
Feading
American Sugar Refining Company
Woolson Company
Havemyers
The
Woolsons
Morris
Maniac with Hatchet Harasses Park Crowd in North Topeka
A man armed with a hatchet attacked trees and shrubs in Union Pacific depot park in North Topeka on Saturday afternoon. Patrolmen Jenkins and McFadden restrained him after a fierce struggle. the suspect, David S. Woodruff of Wilken Kansas, claimed various ages and complained about the Salvation Army wagon. About $1 was found on him along with letters revealing his identity.
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Asian Pacific Park
Union Pacife Depot
North Topeke
Jenkins
Jenking
Swingleu
McFadden
Police Staton
Salvation Army
David 5
Woodruff
Wilken
Elsworth County
Isansax
Blockade Begins as Allied Forces Seal Crete Ports
Crete near Crete Crete under blockade by allied powers starting yesterday at noon. No aid for Greeks. passage through lines barred. Reports from Canea and telegrams describe tension and preparations by Turkish and Greek forces.
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Canea
Crete
Constantinople
Upia
Vasson
Edam Pasha
Macedonia
Gallipoli
Malta
Canon
Clyde
Westhenday
London
Athens
the Chronicle
Cretan Polis
Torkben Teocom
Daily Chronicle
Caheaway
Epirus
Phe
Russia Backs Turkey for Med Island Settlement
Copenhagen dispatch says a Greek law watch reports an agreement where Russia guarantees the integrity of the Darkiah empire in exchange for control of a Mediterranean island and the Mount Athos peninsula. The accord, relayed from Athens, ties Russia to Turkish security commitments and regional gains.
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Russia
Turkey
Copenhagen
Congressman Curtis Holds Baby Gloria on House Floor
A chaotic scene unfolds as Congressman Curtis walks the floor with baby Gloria in his arms amid protests. The occasion drew attention from House members and the public, with Mrs. Rulevan seeking an audience and mixed reactions from lawmakers and spectators.
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Fromenades
Baby Reis
New York Journal of Savurdar
Chattie Curts
Imby Gloria
Sufs
Ner
Walian Brison
Is Furs
Ben
Corecess
Charles Curtiz
Kitens
Gloria
Fourie Sas
Vasil
Rabbert
Americas
Adure
Leedy orders monthly reports on police board finances
Governor Leedy directs first class city police boards to avoid dark lantern proceedings and to submit end of month itemized receipts and expenditures report. The directive, issued in Leavenworth, requires full financial accounting and close oversight of police board transactions.
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Leavenworth
Sauvernar ‘Leedy
Leavenworth Board
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Victoria Woodhull
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