Town Reunions and Fall Festival Fund Drive Under Way
Public spirited citizens work to fund a town fall festival. The Snandel committee, chaired by D. J. Greenwald, aims to raise 26 000 with early donations totaling 1 000 from Lithographing Company Golden Eagle Clothing Cruse and Company Charles and Hayle and others. Committee members include Major T. J. Anderton and W. C Edwards. They plan daily canvassing and seek pre-raised funds to assure the encampment’s success in Topeka with bank support expected after directors act.
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Ae Clothing Soon Aces
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T. J. Anderton
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Topeka
Debate over bad whisky bill in internal revenue agony
March 24 debate in Parliament on a bill to amend the internal revenue laws to ban sale of spirituous liquor except under known brands. Evans argued the public is harmed by spurious spirits. Cummings warned against life risk and revenue loss. Connelly urged removing the word knowingly to close loopholes. bill passed after striking knowingly.
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Connelly
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Criep
Executive council delay on May 1 action hints at convention plans
In March 34 the executive council of the American Federation of Labor postponed a full meeting to a sub committee. The panel will report before Congress adjourns, with possible formation of a carpenters metal polishers and brass workers union at a Syracuse convention in June.
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Juno
Anger Grows as County Delays Bridge Bid
Town residents complain as county commissioners defer the bridge contract amid disputes over bond legality. County Attorney Safford warns delays likely until legal questions are settled, with Judge Dillon's opinion possibly updated but uncertain. People voted for the bridge and are prepared to pay, yet quibbles hinder progress.
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Davis Withdraws From Presidential Race In Minnesota
Missiarotis March 24 The Republican convention opened with news Senator Davis wired Congressman Tawney withdrawing from the presidential race Minnesota's eighteen votes at St Louis will go to McKinlay Davis suggests a platform opposing free coinage and tariffs urging protection of American industry and reciprocal trade while calling for Cuba to be recognized as belligerents and for stronger coast defenses Tawney
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Tawney
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Frank T. Kellogs
James A. Fleury
Castle
Severance
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James Monroe
Cuba
Irrigation appropriation eyed in state bill
State Journal dispatch notes a house appropriations committee backing a 55 000 allocation for irrigation in the sultry civil appropriation bill to be spent by the Ecological Survey. The move follows federal pressure to expand funding for geological survey work and gauge readings.
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Kewaunee Bay
Government Seed Proposals Stir Public Debate
State Journal reports Washington news on seed distribution proposals by the Agriculture Department. Morton warns the plan requires new bids, guarantees, and 10 percent deposits, with delivery by April 15 and seed lots divided for senators and representatives. Also covered are a post office theft claim, Fort Riley building funding, and related political debate.
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Department of Agriculture
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House of Representatives
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Kansas
Sawyer Funeral Held for Mrs Adeline Sawyer
The funeral for Mrs Adeline H Sawyer mother of Mrs A H Blorton was held from Judge and Mrs A H Horton’s home tomorrow at 8 am Rev F L Thomas of the First Baptist Church officiated. She was born January 25 1818 in New Hampshire and had lived in Topeka twenty one years. Interment in Topeka Cemetery. Curtis Milte Senate segment reports a bill to curb freight discrimination in agricultural products advancing from commerce committee. Britain denies Dr Kayser resignation rumor. Journal teaser notes.
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Kanana City
Topeka Cemetery
Lease baggage attached after Kansas City lecture tour
Mary Elizabeth Lease passed through Topeka en route to Ban City where she lectured on Christ and Caesar at the Academy of Music. In Kansas City she arrived at the Midland hotel where constable Frank King attached her baggage for a $51 account, including a gown and satchel. The episode, described with ironic tone, notes Lease’s reaction and the forthcoming public sale of seized items if resolved.
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A. P. A Secret Council Meeting in Washington
The A. P. A advisory board, thirteen members with several expected to attend tonight in secret, meets to set political policy and demand anti sectarian public funding planks. They plan supporting Representative Linton of Michigan on a constitutional amendment to ban sectarian appropriations, a measure echoing Blaine’s 1876 proposal.
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Cy Leland Accepted by A P A at Kansas City
The article reports Cy Leland, known as Bote Cy, joining the A P A at a Republican meeting in Kansas. His application was accepted after speeches and review of his record, with him pledging fidelity to the organization and delivering a characteristic oration. Leland had come to attend a Republican judicial central committee meeting and was said to have helped bring the convention to town.
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Hudson River Freezes Again For March Weather
Unseasonably cold conditions grip New York state as the Hudson River freezes once more. At sunrise, crossings report six inches of dangerous ice over the water.
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Gypsum City Ablaze Threatens Old Town Business District
Fire swept Gypsum City eighteen miles southwest of Selina, starting in the post office at 10:30 this morning and destroying a large part of the business section. A southwest wind aided the blaze with Main Street at risk. the central telephone office burned by 1 PM and lines were cut. No fire protection.
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Gypsum City
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Fire in Dry Lumber Yards at LaCrosse Wisconsin
Fire ravages dry lumber yards near the Milwaukee depot and a mile above, spreading across French Island. Wind drives flames southwest endangering the north side of LaCrosse. Aid requested from Winona St Paul Sparta and Prairie du Chien. Loss reported at least $100000. Fires likely started by locomotive sparks.
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Countess of Huntingdon’s Calvinistic Methodism Supporter
The countess of Huntingdon born in 1707 and died in 1791 heavily backed Calvinistic Methodists. Her title lent the name to many dissenting chapels and she used her fortune to support her religious tenets.
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Spanish Gold To Prevent Recognition of Cuba By The President
An interview with Major Brackett reveals alleged Spanish influence to stop recognizing Cuban rebels. It claims funds paid to New York lawyers and other officials to sway President Cleveland, with costs exceeding 100000 dollars. Also reports a fatal misfire between Cuban troops in Santa Clara, plus weather and a note on state house ground paths.
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