Burton Defied McKinley Aims Split Senate Fight
A chaotic Kansas political scene centers on Burton’s clash with President McKinley over patronage. Bristow and Leland are seen as secure, while Bartan seeks alignment, and the Republican machine faces backlash amid party factionalism. Backroom forces pressure Bristow to stay in place as factions maneuver for influence over the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senalet Bartan
Breetow
Kuswas
Uleo
Amneea
Epperstithy
Hepublican
Mtr
Murton
Hurton
Kansas
Bertow
Firbtow
Ele
Les Jana
Hristen
Leland
Yale
United States
Lowe
Oklahoma
Wien
Ciy
Mirrill
McKinley
Roel
Benatar Burton
TOUE
Mr. Tein
Fo Aitetel
Cuba
Kathan
Theo
NY Supreme Court Nullifies Stock Exchange Action
Judge Levenstite of the Supreme Court ruled against the New York stock exchange in the Henry G. Berthetor administrator case involving Abram Golernbelmate Radelph Eeppier as exchange president. The decision voided a past member removal and improper proceeds distribution tied to a stock exchange committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Juder Levens
Supremer
Mourt
New York
Henry G. Berthetor
Abram
Ube Stock Exchange
Levy
Unclear Passage on Sale Proceeds and Debt Allocation
Fragmentary report outlines a contested claim that sale proceeds could be applied to a debt. It notes issues about timing, contract status, and a supposed court decision shaping state constitution interpretation. The text references Keppler, Leu, and institutional exchange without clear factual details or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institutium
Keppler
Two Men Shot at Pabst Hotel in New York
In New York at the Pabst hotel a man described as insane shot two men, John Bo Lettingwell and Altunder F. Lagwall, injuring both. The shooter, Richard Hayden Dorris, 55, a student from Tennessee, was jailed after the incident. Morris’s motive and actions during the attack are described with chaotic theater-related context and witness accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rute Weller
Pabst
John Bo Lettingwell
Broadway
Jett Wide
Altunder F. Lagwall
Jacob Litta
Tesnewiee
An & Siewt
Critecion Hotel
Rathekeller
Morris
Boulton
Sprisatied
Tenn
Guscile
Setiemas
Lola & Hedlum
Finaily
Moulton
Singwall
Milwaukee
Litt
Bruaflw
Iefingwell
Vanes
Madame Modjesks
Mediterranean
Nashville
Robert M. Movitem
Shoatizs
Eline
Thin City
Moulton Sas
Memphis
Columbla College
Citywide Registration Surges as Voters Rally Altogether
Over 400 women registered at the main city office today boosting totals to about 2,860 more women than ever before. Officials note certificates pending for 150 ballot certificates, with many not likely to be filled, but potential impact could raise registered voters by roughly 400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Ee
Berens Port E
Ab Soea
Commissionar
Bunds Fatention
BLOCK THE WAY Continue to Prevent the Election of a Senator
A political call to action urges blocking the path to elect a senator. The item reflects organized effort and public campaigning tactics aimed at influencing voter choice and shaping electoral outcomes. It notes persistent opposition and emphasizes the stakes in a contested race.
Thompson Rejected in Nebraska Senate Ballot Fight
Lincoln Neb March 22 D B Thompson gained four votes on the latest ballot but fell short of the six needed to win as the assembly adjourns with no U S senator chosen. Insurgent Republicans clash with fusionists over Thompson and Rosewater amid national committee pressure and looming adjournment.
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Lincoln
Neb
D. B. Thormpson
Thompson
Assembly
United States
Nebraska
Unitedtates Senate
North Parte
D. E. Thompson
Sour Platte
Rosewater
Omaha
North Plate
Thomped
North Platte
Liviteruol
Savage
Tose Renaters
Tam
Uoit
Sinte Serutir
Mette
Etkrerset
Sisctinen
Aril Paris
Suete
Chairmac Hutaa
Hanna
Es Toltens
Menor Caucus Penthetan
Gma Fenores Ceoorma Eae
Mitter
Eubettal
Seon
Hieamore
Regge Brat
A. Jenott
Ft Wi oRohwir
J. E
Jouve Mint
Seciarati
pepenGe Moe
Cox Creer
Erie
Bine Ems
la’ Linsin
Abe
Joes Yale
Ball
Lanceln
Lirense Crounae
D. & Thompson
Fustonia
Lites Saaes
the You
Avenue
Bitch
W. HH
Thowspeson
Fustonisio
DP Thompson
Crownie
Currie Tujoho
Breshaw
Nebras Beneficial Situation Shaped by Senate Telegrams
Washington March 12 The Nebras Benefetarial situation was discussed in a consultation among President Abe Senator Hasse and others today The administration says the deadlock in the legislature must be broken to allow the election of two Republican senators and the Republican National Committee is pressing this effort Senators did not welcome the publication of telegrams he sent to Lincoln
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Abe
Hasse
Chalsmat
Lin
Urging Acquiescence in Will of the Majority
Fragmentary text urges acceptance of a will by the majority. Mentions bolters and their response, with unclear names and details. The readable portion hints at a political or legal dispute over succession and public sentiment.
New York Hearing Debates Three Cent Subway Fare Plan
At a March hearing before the Streets and Ways committee in Sete, Albert L. Johnson proposed a three cent subway fare and a tunnel route through South Brooklyn near Second Avenue. He offered to finance and build a single tube system, with plans to extend to Philadelphia, promising no more than a penny extra for passengers and a fifteen minute ride from Battery to Narragansett.
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New York
Committee On Streets and Railways of the
D Pee
Albert L. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
The
Rapid Transit Commission
Brooklyn
Second Avenue
Constructon
Stare Daland
Aeet
Sey Ny
Statensinha
Philadelphia
Gouin Percy
Taught by Soldiers in Negros Island Vote for Change
Delegates from Occidental Negros and a few Oriental delegates express overwhelming public support for succeeding the present government divisions. They cite American teachers as a reason and urge province reorganization to align with other islands. Yesterday's proclamations in Panay are met with applause.
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Bacclor
Island of Negros
Ocridental Negros
Island of
Panay
Isthmian Canal Commission backs Panama route report
Rear Admiral Walker says the commission favors the Panama option within reason after reviewing French data and ongoing Nicaragua work. A full report aims for June submission to the State Department but printing is limited and delivery may slip to December. Congress will decide the preferred route after all facts are gathered.
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Isthmian Commission
New York
Washington
Walker
Isthimlaan Canal Commission
Ner
Tony
Panama
Nicaragua
Atlantic
Pacific
State Department
Congress
United States
Bunch Loses Damages Case Against La Plata Town
John Bunch, a Macon resident, fails to collect about $30,000 in damages from the town of La Plata after a demurrer ruling in the Macon circuit court. Judge Shelton decides against the plaintiff, ending the suit in his favor.
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Macon
John Bunch
la Plata
Judey Shelton
Pearly Il Mighty
Topeka council tackles water works deal and trial adjourns
The Topeka city council adopted a waterworks resolution after a lengthy hearing on charges against Judge Magaw and his handling of fines. The Magaw case and related trials were continued to April as attorneys exchanged arguments. A unanimous waterworks resolution directs county district actions to pursue ownership of the water system for Topeka.
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Siagan
Teant
Che Houretl
Magaw Ald Raye
Alamine
Lorey Greae
al. Vance
Stahl
J. G. Waters
T. F P. Doran
J. F. Switzer
Mazuw
Ube
Fidge
Mr. Bird
Magaw
John Dahlgreen
Dahlgreen
Mara
Maza Sorxims
Filed
Sbihts
Moyse Drew
Bird
Harimous Gore
Topeka
Drom
Ted Anid
Alstriet
Sian
Sierwicks
Yeaterwi Tee
TE Hyatt
Stalus
Mainsat! Avenue
Woodwerd
Washburn
Ded
Harrison Street
St. John and
Garfield
Resta Sant
State Street
Eleventh Street
Woodward Avenue
Brooks Avenue
Euclid Avenue
Madison street to Kansas Avenue paving orders heard
The council discussed paving from Madison Street to Kansas Avenue and reported favorable results on four alleys saving cost. Committees addressed auditorium use for rallies on March 28 and other dates, with some approvals granted. Petitions asked for sidewalks on Kilimore Street and Want street, and for Fairchild Street extension. Elm trees on Topeka Avenue west side and lot purchases were debated. Next meeting set for April.
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Madison Street
Kunsaw Avenue
Eeds
Alter Communittes
Epublica
Pormbletes
Kilimore Street
Seventeenth
Niceteesth
Piiny
Panitary Committee
W. A. Hust- Lai
Caley
Fairchild Street
Weet Mine
Kansan Avenue
Central Avenue
Topeka
Fight over railroad board heats up in state politics
The battle to appoint the new railroad commissioners tightens as millers and elevator men reportedly ally for political gain. Key figures include Rees of Ottawa County and Clark, Godard, Nel, Sutter, and Cole, with others like Beling and Tom McNeal noted. Executive council members travel to influence the process while factional lines form amid Republican tensions. Senator Burton’s arrival adds support to the contest as leaders vow a stringent, capable board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Srate
Rees
Ottawa County
Clark
Godard
Nel
Gi Sutter
Cole
Geralte
Tom McNeal
Mets
Executive Council
Cor
Railroid Board
Bf Asneswors
Frank Grimes
Bere
Ceorst Clark
Burton
Chamberlain Wins Motion in Embezzlement Case
Judge Haxen grants motion for a new trial in the Chamberlain embezzlement matter. The defendant faced a grab and stock exchange scheme with J Parry accused of stealing $11.90. The judge ruled the anti bucket law unconstitutional to apply to the bucket shop in Kansas. Chamberlain remains in jail pending further action.
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Haxen
W. T. Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Stock Exchange
J. Parry
Champerlain
Judae Haan
Eusvi Berin
Hazes
Kansas
Pale Commissioners Appointed City Board in Missouri
City officials appoint a new FRDa ot the Prnt-Americant Banalo exposit ions board with members including Robert M. Yost Joby T. Benl Fred F. Graves Doe Rum and Charles Bell. Weather outlook notes warmer temperatures tonight with southeast winds and Saturday sunshine in parts.
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City
Banalo
Charleston
3. C
Robert M. Yost
St. la Garver
Grant City
Joby T. Benl
Ealoe
Fred F. Graves Doe
Charles
Bell, Boateville
Barelse
Portheast
Calder
Russians Go Around After Approaching Within Two Feet of Sentry
A March dispatch describes tense naval and land actions amid rising friction in Far East zones. Reports note patrols near English sentries and near port areas with French and British responses. Mediation efforts by Count von Welder seek to ease public tension as treaties and Chinese sovereignty issues unfold.
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New York
Coptingeliy Gribullie
Doles
Cobh
Port Arthur
Gass Hayes
Tin
Ganger
Rndod
Tran
Freien
Madras
Orwwde
Lomein Sriciory
Jowie
Gerlid Sere
Hile Alkeminge
China
Fingland Ie
Fata
Count von Welder
Jekin
Prternburg
Hhubein
Siancn
Pekin
Washington Protest and British Stand at Pekin Accord
Fragmented text outlines a tension between Washington and British positions over an annual agreement and the handling of minor participants. It mentions the joint test at Pekin and a pending disposition of terms, with both powers claiming rights to adjust details under subscribed dealings.
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Washington
Marof II
Pekin
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Bristow
STOUK
Young Man
Pabst Hotel
Minnie Seligman
Harmony
New York Man’s Schone
Negros
P. I
Bunch
Magaw Commencer
Council
City Council
Millers and Elevator Men
Bucket Shop
Tien Tain
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