Non-Resistant Mennonites in Kansas Target War Stance
A Wellsville man is reported pouring gasoline on a dog and starting a fire as part of tensions over non-resistance beliefs. In Newton and counties, Mennonites reportedly remove non resistant papers to avoid wartime participation, asserting the U.S. constitution and Kansas laws shield them from war obligations amid Spain concerns and domestic strife.
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Newton
Maron
Gerk
S. M. Spangler
Spain
United States
Prisoners Escape From Moving Train Near Leavenworth
White Deputy Sheriff Metsuchean of Montgomery County was escorting three prisoners by Lansing when two convicts jumped from the moving train near Povie. The sheriff, distracted, did not notice immediately. The escapees plunged into liberty as the train progressed about two feet, with pursuers scrambling to recapture them.
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Lansing
Montgomery County
Leavenworth
Depty
Metsuchean
Povie
Br Frais
McCutch Bot Knuw
Mele Phule
Cher
Whitefeather Claims Trigger Kansas City Land Repossession
In Kansas City a suit was filed in the court of common pleas seeking to dispossess 24 property owners in Argentine from their holdings. The action stems from a Department of the Interior decision approving deeds by Indians descended from Nancy Whitefeather, owner of the land. Eastern capital interests push the claim, with the entire property valued under 400. The case is expected to reach the U S Supreme Court for a final ruling.
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Kansas City
Court of Common Pleas
Department of the Interior
Nancy Whitefeather
Capilisia
United States Supreme Court
MM E Conference Closes at Downs Next Year Choice
The MM E conference closes with Downs selected as the host site for next year’s meeting. Rev Dr Palmer of New York spoke to a large audience, praising the gathering. Dr A P Guotey of the Southwest Games Conference addressed work and education, while Rev J W Harmiston of Cincinnati urged support for the Freedmen's cause.
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Evan
Palmer
New York
Wis
A. P. Guotey
Pian Sead Fers
Rae Houper
Vanier
Prices for cattle draw many offers at Delta sale
The cattle from Manhattan Kansas were bought at Delta and Pemhurst on April 14. They arrived at Mockyard on Monday en route to Kansas and the offers for the cattle were high. Several bids were refused as the lot moved toward fattening on corn in Kansas.
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Cietiechna
Manhattan
Kan
Delta
Dog burned alive shocks Wellsville crime trial
A dog was saturated with gasoline and burned in Wellsville as police seek action. Elmer Codles and owner Ar. Ab Steen faced a court warrant in Wellsville this afternoon. G. G. Gillett advertises cattle and bulls for sale in Fort Worth, listing Percheron and Hereford stock at various prices. John Bear Dune, a Fort Worth stock owner, exhibits large holdings.
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Ottawa Herald
Welleville
Wellsville Grobs
G. G. Gillett
G. Gillett
John Bear Dune
Fort Worth
Thurston Speech on Cuba Moves Hearers in Senate
Washington March 5 A Senate scene moved by Thurston as he delivered a tribute to his late wife The speech begun by command of silent lips drew intimate emotion from listeners and ended with a standing ovation applauding the senator’s tribute to memory and cause The chamber quieted yet tears rose among the galleries as colleagues assisted him afterward in leaving the chamber.
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Washington
Senate
J Fordayer
Thurston
Mre Fhurston
Tin H
Mr Thurston
Mra Thurston
Pia
Cuba
Benator
Thurston Swort
Mr. Thurston
Alvin
Colleseue
Nebraska
Prairie Schooner settlers head to Minnesota farms
Thousands of Eastern families journey toward Minnesota and the Dakotas using prairie schooners. In St Paul the new movement lists 30 families totaling about 320 people. Many are already on the road en route to farms, with over 170 passing through the city yesterday and today. The movement aims to join brethren in North Dakota along the Northern Pacific and Great Northern routes.
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Minnesota
St. Paul
March St
Dakotas
Great Northern
North Dakota
Countess in Business Opens Hat Shop on Walnut Street
The former Misa Wheeler, now Countess Pappenheim, returns to town to enter millinery. A sale of spring and summer hats for ladies and children is planned at 1877 Walnut Street from 10 am to 2 pm and 1:30 pm to 5 pm on March dates. Neighbors note the Countess plans the store with Mr. Huntieh and German patrons, while a charity motive is hinted.
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Phindadaiah
Pappenheim
Misa Wheeler
Rie
Count Pappenheim
Germany
Countesa Pappenheim
Misa Trannweil
Leo Tandpalerod
Mendas
Inestuy
Anti & P.m
Walnut Street
Ubat
Huntieh
Senate Bill Bans Ornamental Bird Imports
Washington march senate approves a bill to prohibit importation of song birds and bird feathers or pairs for ornamental use. The measure bans transport of such birds within the United States and in the District of Columbia.
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Senate
Washington
United States
Columbia
Goshen Train Robbers Secured Despite $73,000 Claim
Wells Fargo officials deny a published report that Goshen robbers secured about $73,000 in gold and valuables. The company and Adath officials say no unusual shipments were observed and they cannot confirm the sum, though they acknowledge some money may have been taken.
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Goshen
Wells Fargo & Co
Adath
Welle
Fargen & Co
Tikwabapirs
Crispo Out as Chamber Accepts Resignation in Rome
In Rome on a March date the Chamber of Deputies accepted Signor Francesco Crispia resignation from his seat. The report notes committee changes and a potential reshuffle tied to relations with the Bank of Naples.
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Chamber of Deputies
Rome
Chamber of Deputie
Prancesco Crinpia
Bank of Naples
Defeat for "Baby" Bliss in Police Magistrate race
In Bloomington Tit Mare 5 the Renab- Hennot teenage testerate maree. J. wae Wan candidate for police magistrate and Sthod second a tha primactins. Not how cheap but how cood is the way we try to do our work. Peerless Blea iid and Lid West wb.
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Gyolint
Bloomington
Tit
Mare
Iid
Lid West Wb
Reverend Potter opposes rail tax rise in Benton Harbor interview
The Rev Herbert L Potter of Buchanan Methodist church retired his railway pass and criticized increased rail taxation and corporate influence. He argued against tax relief for railroad interests, called for fair taxation, and challenged extending banking and political power while supporting more public accountability.
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Benton Starcer
Agen
Marens
Herbert L. Potter
Methodist Church
Buchanan
Milwauker, Benton Harbor & Columbis
Tran
Indy
Agalhet
Iit
Sioux Indians Travel East to Buffalo Bill Show
Sioux Indians from Pine Ridge agency travel through Chicago toward New York to join Buffalo Bill's Wild West show opening in Madison Square Garden. Braves tall in moccasins, women in red blankets with beads. Group met at Northwestern depot at 7:20, then split for Baltimore and Ohio bound for New York.
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Chicago
Indiana
New York
Buffalo Bill
Wid West
Madison Square Garden
Pine Judge
Northwestern
Belock Uy
Dog Market Glut Hits Klondike Transport Dogs
An early report describes a glut in dogs for transport to the Klondike after James H. Gavin and associates planned a sale. Prices collapsed from hoped fares to low bids as many dogs arrived from various quarters. Gavin kept some dogs, others were released to cut costs as March 30 opened with selective stock for sale.
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Gavin
Skage Way
Debate at Washburn College in the Annual Contest
Washburn College hosts the annual debate at Washburn chapel tonight with Drury College teams led by SW Howillnd and D Castor against Washburn debaters led by Talbert and O Kelun. The topic questions whether the English cabinet system best serves democratic peoples compared to the United States system. Drury supports the affirmative, and Drury College has won the debate.
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Wwashburn College
Drary
Columu
Washpurm Chapel
A. Talbert
O. Kelun
Drury
SW. Howillnd
D- Castor
Cnited
Drv College
Bach Colegee
Eight Hour Day Demand Moves Forward in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee, AFL organizers push an eight hour workday after the national convention. Building trades members like carpenters and painters reportedly work eight hours, while factory conditions differ. A leading carpenter indicates unity on the aim, though a strike looms if demands are unmet.
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Milwaukee
Wis
American Federation of Labor
Emirate Sen
Incklix
Wil
Stith
Mnites Cornelis
Ube
Cnndlsions
Carpenters
Atlas
Vapetaer
Spaniards in Mexico plan private fund for new battleship
A Monterey Mexico dispatch reports patriotic Spaniards in Mexico propose a private subscription fund to purchase another battleship for Spain. The fund would be raised in major Mexican cities, following a past effort that financed the Nuestra Expana warship presented to the Spanish government.
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San Antonio
Monterey
Mex
Mexico
Spain
Autonomist Cuba Peace Talks Declined Amid Election Turmoil
Report from Havana via Key West notes rejection of peace proposals as McKinley may send an ultimatum to Madrid. Spain’s mediation likely fails, Cuba’s election fervor grows with Conservative pressure and autonomia factions split. Guanabacoa area discovers 20 corpses with machete wounds. police investigate.
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Havana
Key West
Associated Press
Court of Inquiry
Washington
McKinley
Madrid
United States
Cunha
Spain
Congress
Cuba
Holguin
Puerto Principe
Pando
Garcia
Masse
Autonomista
Maximo Gomez
Tria P
Falen
Guanklacoa
Ponsdeviela
Santiago Ruiz
What Belligerency Means In Cuban War Debate
Frederic R. Coudert discusses how U S recognition of Cuba's insurgents might create a belligerent status, the impact on Spain and the United States, and whether such recognition would entangle Washington in the Cuban conflict. He weighs consequences for neutrality, privateering, and diplomatic relations as debate continues.
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Frederic R. Coudert
New York
United States
Keats
Spain
Stites
Uteitland
Phaldent Cheveland
Ciba
McKinsey
Hot Bop
Agiinet
Parle
Suetiog
Russia threat looms as China may be swallowed by Russia
The Times editorializes on a Pekin dispatch about Chinese concessions to Russia. It warns England must act now or risk China being carved into Khanates, terrorized and absorbed by Russia.
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China
London
the Times
Russia
England
Chimina
Central
Aula
Proposals From Topeka State Golimnal Listing
A fragmentary item shows proposals directed to the Topeka State Golimnal with unclear headings and missing details. The readable text hints at formal bids or submissions but lacks concrete names, dates, or specific actions. Further legible material required for a precise card.
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Topeka State
Ordinance authorizes purchase of property on West Street in Topeka
The city council of Potwin approves an ordinance instructing the mayor and city clerk to obtain the title to a parcel identified as Ann Harvey block forty feet on West Street in Topeka for city use. It sets allowances for costs and directs delivery of the warrant and publication in the March Journal.
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Cy Clarke Tonka
Kat
Marsh
Emmell
Elf
Oriinanes Bey Eili
Malan
eBidmers
Hess
Elven Heer
Limi
Nori
Soa
Topeka
Giarultes
Aed Pound
Mor
Ann Harvey
Wendredt
Cme
West Street
Cty
Iinton
Election Notice in Potwig Pinve City
Notice of city election for Potwig Pinve to elect mayor and officers for one year. Polls open at 4h in the afternoon on Monday with five councilmen, one street commissioner, one peace officer, one marshal and one levy per., voting under the city charter. Polling place listed on land avenue. Attested by J B Larimer and Vinton Meneis. Place and date in witness whereof.
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J. B. Larimer
Potwig Pinve
Sansen Burnoet
Ferviick A. At
Lee Mig
JB Darisiut
Mico
Vinton Mhenis
Clee
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Kansas Ave
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Wth Ave
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West Sixth Ave
Topika Printing CO
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