Bailey Leads Gubernatorial Race in Early Returns
Report outlines Bailey in front with 106 votes and 120 delegates in doubt as Republicans and populists prep for state conventions. Mentions MaHon Albaugh and county results shaping the GOP path, with Burton and Trowtian listed among Bailey supporters and a fusion push brewing between Populists and Democrats in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MaHon Albaugh
Fepublican State Central Committee
Haw
Teoptyid Wiviewk
Stepublican
Ben Bel
Cheyenne
Clay
Tchineon
Geery
Luolhy Onawe
Prillice
Republi
Scurman
Sulut
Bailey
Morgan
Albarsh
Altmagh
Atbaneh
Violent Rivalry Turns Fatal At Spelling Match
In Vienna Michigan March 22 a dispute at a spelling match at the Double Bridges home led to a fatal shooting. Frank Rashing and John Adkins confronted a rival, with Adkins fatally shooting Seamer Adams after he attacked Rushing. Adams then shot Greely Jones and Dr. H Thompson, injuring others. Dr Thompson died later at Seattle General Hospital following typhoid fever.
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Vienna
Double Bridges
Simpson Township
Frank Rashing
John Adkins
Adams
Seamer Adams
Chaid
Greely Jones
H. Thompson
Hearthe
Wash
Thompso
United States Service
Seattle General Hospital
Aingering
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Patterson
Fell Dead at His Desk in Chicago News Era
A veteran newspaper man from Illinois reportedly collapsed at his desk in Chicago. He had been in poor health for some time. Partial clippings mention temperatures in major cities, including New York and Washington, with scattered references to Chicago, Cincinnati, and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nee
Mont
March
Eos Aldecraey
Ead
Chicago
Twin
Tures
New York
Phaelphix
Washington
Cincianati
Man Who Dared a Collision by Forcing Two Trains Apart
A dispatcher in Washington ordered two fast freights on the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern line onto the main track with right of way. One train outran the other before a switch engine was rushed to block their collision ten miles from Washington, narrowly avoiding disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Washington
Free Cuba May Washington Visit by Gen Wood and Roosevelt
Gen Wood military governor of Cuba arrived in Washington and met President Roosevelt and Secretary Root. They discussed transferring active control of Cuba to the Cuban republic and arranging rapid military evacuation and the formal handover, with Wood planning to depart by Tuesday night for Havana and return via New York to consult with President-elect Palma before Palma's May 1 inauguration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gen. Wood
Cubs
Roosevelt
Cuba
Cuban Republic
Wood
War Department
Root
White House
Haoyana
New York
Palma
Ialand
Corbett Breaks In on Jeffries Fight Bet Details
Richmond March 22 Tames J. Corbett appearing with a theater company telegraphed to challenge Jeffries to a fight if Robert Wuestimans refuses. Corbett posts a 2000 forfeiture and a side bet of 5400, plans Kansas City breakfast Tuesday. Frank Grimes gets telegram from Senator Burton stating arrival for breakfast Tuesday, likely leaving for Clay Center for Fifth district convention.
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Richmond
Via
J. Corbett
Worry Corbett
Clvilege
Danms
J. Jeffries
Hint
Robert Wuestimans
Seshes
Tun Angeles Club
Corbett
Kansas City
Frank Grimes
Senator Burton
Topera
Clay Center
Harriman Gets Rock Island Control in Moore Leeds Deal
Rail chatter in Chicago says Herriman interests secured control of Rock Island by purchasing Moore Leeds and Reid holdings. Rumor cites plan to form long term Rock Island Southern Pacific agreement using El Paso crews and engines, blocking expansion to the Pacific coast. Moores allegedly profited heavily on Rock Island Brook shares, with significant gains from the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Herriman
Moore, Leeds and Reid
Western Railway
Rock Island
Moores
Northwestern
Southern Pacific
Los Angeles
el Paso
Pacific Coast
Rock Island Brook
Manley Refuses Free Assistant Postmaster Post
Augusta Me March 22 Jos H Manley today announced he declined the offer to become free assistant postmaster tendered by Postmaster General Payne for business and personal reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Jos
Unprovoked Killing Shocks Oklahoma City Family
In Oklahoma City last night two unknown young men rode to the Hartman home and asked to stay. One shot Frank Hartman dead after a brief reply. Mrs Hartman was wounded and their daughter seriously injured by an axe attack. Authorities report no motive and no suspects yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Millen
Noble
Frank Hartman
Hartman
Martman
City Faces High Clerk Costs in Court Appeals
Clerk of the District Court A M Cal Jatin sent to the city a bill for costs in 104 city cases appealed from the police court. The clerk’s cost bill alone totals 502 RG H. Costs for April term cases and carryovers are extra. Most cases were dismissed. two convictions exist and one appeal dismissed back to the police court. Witness fees rise to 3122 70. The city bears these expenses across 1809 to 1809, with few liquor cases and some gambling charges.
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A. M
Weather outlook and fire at sea reported
Mild conditions with anticipated showers yet cooler weather not expected. Winds from the east at two miles per hour. Temperatures marked by the government thermometer show a range through the night and early morning. A vessel on fire near the Oregon Inlet life saving station was sighted about fifteen miles southeast, with a steamer seen passing the station at daylight, thought to be the burning vessel.
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Sti
Ue East
Gea
Washington
Kimball
Kitty Hawk
N. 1
Oregon
Crisis in Cuban tariff demands higher sugar cut
Governor General Wood argues a 20 percent reduction in Cuba tariff is insufficient and urges at least a 28 1 3 percent cut on sugar. He warns a crisis may develop by May if the belind continues and stresses U S interests rely on Cuban markets for sugar and tobacco. Wood expects to stay in Cuba after government change and keep some troops briefly.
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Chicago
Wood
General Wood
the Tribune
Savannah
Washington
Havana
Cuba
United States
Clothes and court drama in Dillon Chamberlain row
London March 22 Irish Nationalist John Dillon’s Commons exit after accusing Mr Chamberlain of falsehood sparks fashion critique from The Taller and Cutter noting Chamberlain’s supposed stoop and ill fitting clothes. In Dublin Beatrice Harraden backs women voters as Wm Lecky questions women’s political role amid Dillon suspension proceedings.
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London
John Dillon
House of Commons
Mr. Chamberlain
A & Iar
Pers
Mr. Dillon
Dublin Evening Telegraph
Dillon
Chamberns
Ali
Belaud
Anys
Chamberlain
The
Westminster Gazette
House of Lords
House of
Mitt Beatrice Harraden
Wm. BE. Lecky
Dublin University
Llurn
Lecky
Woman on Murder Case Testimony Stricken From Record
Florence Burns murder case at Glen Island hotel continued before Justice Mayer. Huth Dunn testified she saw Walter Brooks on three evenings before his death. her testimony was ordered stricken at defense request, leaving key witness gap in the special sessions proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Ure
Gemree Ce—Aee Nearing
Florence Burns
Walter S.brooks
Glen Island
Justice Mayer
Huth Dunn
Brooks
Werence Burks
Walter Brooks
Backus
Russian officer Col Grimm confesses to treason in Warsaw
St Petersburg report says Col Grimm the Russian officer condemned to death by a Warsaw court martial confessed to high treason. About 90 arrests were made in connection with the case, with the wife denouncing him in revenge for his liaisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Col Grimm
Warsaw
Col. Grimm
Gertmany
Bursk
Topeka Registration Near 12 Thousand for April 1 Election
Registration books close with about 11 832 names for Topeka city election on April 1. Board of Supervisors of Elections will revise totals, hear appeals, and set meal contracts for judges. Separate ballots required for council and park bond proposition. women cannot vote on bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Board of Supervisors of Elections
Election Commissioner
Commissioner of Elections
Toveka
Squires
Council
Board of Education
New Normal Course Adopted by Hays City Board
Hays City March 22 The two day normal school board session approved a new course of study for both schools. The Hays City branch will offer the first two years of the English course with a one year certificate upon completion. Elementary courses at the normal school will be abolished after 1900. After June 1901 the only diploma issued will be for a four year course with no language requirement. The board also adopted a standing resolution to retain teachers for the next year unless they resign by April 1 or are notified otherwise at the April meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays City
Normal School
Tale Normal School
Normal Regents Adjourn Complete Final Arrangements at Hays
Hays City March 2 The Normal Regents and President Wilkinson closed their work and left for home. They arranged to refit the hospital building for school rooms and the colonel’s quarters for the principal residence. Plans were authorized for furnishing with library apparatus and furniture. The summer session will begin with these buildings. Superintendent Crawford will assist. The people of Hays City pledge accommodations for 20 students. They also arranged to prosecute marauders who might disturb normal school property.
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Hays City
Marcy
Wilkinson
Branch Normal
J. E. Crawford
Hays City Schools
Hays Cli
Normal
Normal School
Ball Men to Meet in New York City Schedule to be set
Report states that National League club owners will convene in New York next week and a schedule will be issued before Saturday. Two semi official announcements indicate mag nates will arrive Monday and meet Tuesday. Weather forecast notes showers likely in Kansas with variable winds in Chicago.
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New ‘York
Purging a City How U S Army Aided Havana Health
Washington reports a War Department release showing American occupation of Havana dramatically reduced yellow fever deaths. Mosquito control, sanitation, and health department management cut annual deaths from over 21 000 to about 5 700 and then to zero in recent months. The discovery that yellow fever transmits only by certain mosquitoes is highlighted as a life saving breakthrough.
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Washington
Cubs
Insular
War Department
Havana
Thea
United States
Jen
Domméree
Henry Irving Sails and Bets Clash at Harlem Opera House
New bets place Henry Irving and Kellen Terry in a staged cloned American tour at the Harlem opera house with a performance date set. The company awaits home day at Minneapolis. Ex Secretary Gage ends Florida vacation and resumes duties as president of United States Trust Company in New York.
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Henry Irving
Siae Taeing
Kellen Terry
Harlem Opera House
Gage
New York
Treasury
Florida
Art
United States Trust Company
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Chronicle
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Tony Feet
Crete
Othman
Iuth Bailey
Trowttian
Jim Leythirne
Gullivon le Shoters
Ve & Ps
Kltey
D. Rewer
Sai Fond
Hall
Dawley
Supreme Wnurt
Fri Davies
Concordia Kansan
Republican Rhiral Committee
Marion County
Sea ‘Chisteagua
Apert ‘Cload
Crawford
Nk Bis
Maron
Blisworth
Gove
Greenwood
Ma Waliow
Wabaumee
Republica
Figen
Young Republican Club
Cload County
Concor Ha
Axe
Miller's
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Concordia Tale
Wee
Stafford County
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Droutman
Grice Bi
Morrill
Sthawnee County
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Uim
Clay County
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Coleman
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Old Man
Vindicatla
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Niehty Lively
Calermat
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Delegaton
Holton Recorder
WJ. Bailey
Lincoln
W. M. Sincinie
Butler coMnty
Mare St
Illinois
Corbett Breaks IN
Jeffries
Collins
Supreme Court
Sloan
Ted Sloan
Duke of Devonshire
Ewart Cadogan
Lord Durham
National Cycling Association
W.C. Stinson
Walthour
Atlanta
Harriman
Moore, Leeds and Reid Holdings
Manley
Kiela Jee Pewaved
Joe Chamberlain
Miss Burns
Grimm
Board of Regents
Hays
Kansas
Insular Division
U.S. Army
Cremerie
Steinberg
Clarence L. Scott
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