Not Yet Ready to Announce His Deputies in Kansas
W W Culver new state grain inspector in city arranging printing of breck and furniture for his office. Asked about deputy inspectors he said selection not close until late next week. Reports say W W Price of Atchison is agreed upon for appointment in Atchison district. Price lives in Atchison county and is a Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
W. W. Culver
Breck
W. W. Price
Atchison
Culver
Trusts a Prominent Feature of the Tarif Debate Today
In Washington a heated tariff debate centers on trusts with key players Hepburn Newlands and Dockery opposing and supporting amendments. The session features strong rhetorical clashes over anti trust measures, price protection, and congressional procedure.
Governor Appoints Two Members to State Board of Health
The governor announces two appointments to the State Board of Health. Dr Trivett from Bekele is named to represent regular medicine and chairs Willowunser county. J W Jenoy of Salina succeeds Dr Men Singer and is a Republican- Populist ally. The third name Ty remains, while related political notes touch Fitz and Corbett. Brady seeks an engagement with Judah for future Kansas City appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taedy Hie
P Triveth
Bekele
Toardout Health
Europe
TY. Hutoey
Coteerdlu
Pares Dene
Ty J. W. Jenoy
Salina Hawten
C.F. Men- Singer
Tootka
U . — Trivett
Willowunser
Tral Weminates
Go Jenny
Fitz
Jim
Kansas City
X Viet
Gop Fitsimmons
Jin Corbett
Mun Beer Judah
Grand Opera House
Corbett
Judah
Electric Fluid Wash Aim To Change Skin Color
Prof Lucien J Blake of the Kansas University electro chemistry program claims a current coursing through skin tissues can decompose and transport elements, potentially removing pigment and turning a Black person white. He notes it would require experiments to determine feasibility and cost.
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Lucien Blake
Kansas Citys
Lucien J. Blake
Oraik of Electro-Chemistry
Kansas University
Lyceum
Bitter letter from Greene on Hillman juror purchases and court clashes
President Greene of Connection Mutual Life writes to Superintendent McWall Webb McNall, requesting full vouchers or itemized expenditures in the Hillman case from March 9, 1879 to present. He defends the company against alleged juror buying and warns against governmental overreach while promising not to reveal sensitive information. A note closes with a social item about a big dance at the Metropolitan Mail on Saturday March 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
McWall Webb McNall
Jecob L. Greene
Connection Mutual Life Insurance Company
McNall
Hilson
Smith
Asis
Wwe
John Hillmen
Pluce
Tanner
Onurt
Waltees 2d
Connecticut Mutual
Kansas Press
Judicaires
Curtis Dealings Stir Kansas District Politics in Shawnee
Kansas story details a web of rivalries among Cy Leland Broderick and Congressman Curtis over patronage in the First District with Doniphan county at stake. Reports say Leland and Broderick reconciled while Curtis faces pressure about supporting Bristow against Ryan, as Kansas delegates maneuver for congression al patronage amid looming campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Curtis
Congress
Curtis
Kansas City Journal
Washington
Congresamu
Case Traderick
Cy Leland
Mr. Curtis
Broderick
Cur~ux
Kansas
Leland
Lelated
Baker
Mraderick
Lelant
al Tormer
Jackson
Doniptran
W. 4. Batley
Nemaha County
Train
Broderiolk
Yasi
Ryan
Kyvar
Political maneuvering around district nominations and post office fight
Reports suggest Leland's possible deals with Broderick may affect Daniphans county and influence the First district convention. Curtis plans to assess public sentiment on the post office issue and organize a campaign in Shawnee. A Leland-Broderick alliance could unite anti Leland forces and boost Curtis in Shawnee and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland
Bailey
Nemaha
Broderick
Daniphan
Suse Ai
Curtis
Dir Curtis
Qurtia
Broderielt
Shawnee County
Nereda County
Deland Gore
Vrederick
Flrat
Great Tacoma Storm Triggers Train Scare and City Damage
In Tacoma March 26 a fierce storm, the worst of the winter, swept the region with gusts up to 42 mph. Chimneys toppled, signage and power lines tangled, a three story building’s brickwork collapsed, and a train on the Seattle branch was split by a fallen tree but caused no casualties. Communication with Portland briefly cut off as crews rushed to repair lines. The British ship He shield? Castle broke from a buoy and drifted in the bay amid the chaos.
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Tacoma
Pacific Avenue
Eleventh Street
Portland
Anchorage
Seattle
Pilgrims in Rome Honor Pope With Solemn Audience
American pilgrims from New York and New England attended a papal audience at the Vatican. Father Throop led the group, presented the pilgrims to the pope, who blessed them and exchanged gifts. The travelers, including clergy, will sail from Genoa to the United States tomorrow.
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Rome
Pops
Vatican
New York
Connecticut
New Jersey
Father Throop
Tiis
Pope
Father Cannell
American College
Pilgrims
Father Abroop
Holmnésn
United States
Leo
Raymond Attaches Box Receipts After Topeka Show
J B Raymond a variety actor attached the Thurston Cashman box receipts at Crawford Opera House in Topeka last night and secured 4.50. The company, recently organized, had its first performance Wednesday. Raymond was brought from Chicago to play but was discharged and attached funds claiming two weeks notice or salary. The district court holds 3.50 in cashier’s money. judge Hazen may rule on Raymond’s likely September pay.
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Topeka
J. B. Raymond
Thursum-Cashman
Crawford Opera House
Etvélier
Thurston-Cashman Company
Raymond
Chicago
Ethlo City
District Court
Hazen
McKinley Nominates Officials and Officers
Washington March 24 The president sent nominations for the State Department second secretary at the embassy in Pains to Edgar Thomson Stott of Pennsylvania and Interior receivers of public moneys Wim C Whirpes of Montana at Kaliswell Montana James Kelly of Oklahoma at Mancum Oklahoma Anton H Classen of Oklahoma at Oklahoma City to be registers of land offices Frank Nash of Montana at Kaliswell Mont Henry D McKnight of Oklahoma at Stari sum Oklahoma War Second Lieutenant J H Whatley Sixth Infantry to first lieutenant and Corporal J J Bernard First Cavalry to second lieutenant Servant Paul Glid Eighth Cavalry to second lieutenant.
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Washington
Edgar Thomson Stott
Pennsylvania
Pain
Wim, C. Whirpes
Montana
Kaliswell
Mont
James Kelly
Oklahoma
Mancum
O. T
Anton H. Classen
Frank . Nash
Henry D. McKnight
Starisum
Oklahorms
J. H. Whatley
Sixth Infantry
Cond
Ideutenant P. Murray
J. J. Bernard
Pail Glid
Eighth Cavalry
Leutenan
Dispatch Urges Turkish Rule End in Crete
The ambassadors urge withdrawal of Turkish troops from Crete and a European general administrator. Salisbury and M. Hanatoux discuss the matter in Paris and Constantinople as unrest continues in Crete with fighting near Canea and Koratidi. Diplomatic officials warn of potential Macedonia complications and favor a coast blockade to prevent further crisis.
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Constantinople
Cretan
Crete
Paris
Marans
Salisbury
Elysee Palace
Foreign Office
M. Manatoux
Vienna
Gisten
Odessa
Canea
Island of Crete
Perivolia
Koratidi
Skirmising
Pelkularia
Death of Mel Ward First Woman Settler in Shawnee County
Obituary notices report the death of Mary Jane Ward, Shawnee County's first white woman settler, living near Topeka's limits at Filmore Street. She left six children, was a Grace Cathedral member, and funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday with interment in Topeka cemetery. Also noted are deaths of Mrs Tenny Ogilvie and veteran J. Ament with upcoming services.
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Shawnee County
Mary Jane Ward
Topeka
Dls Lendein
Kansas
Ward
Shy
Tiyue
D. Te Latin
Topwka
Jotn Meade
Phabio
Abice Ross
Englewood
Tio
William Ward
Bie
Grace Cathedral
Filmore Street
Warmer Tomorrow Forecast From Weather Bureau
Weather observer Jen nings reports a likely warmer tomorrow with temperatures near 22 degrees in Block Ahinwed at 7 this morning. The wind shifts from northeast at about four miles per hour as Barometric pressure remains uniform across the country.
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Jennings
Ubermomieters
Ae Welock
Cumnor
Kansas City
Mpor
William Hackney Nearly Causes Scene in Cleveland Court
William P. Hackney formerly of Winsild Kan faced a tense Cleveland courtroom as Judge Lemon warned him to withdraw a provocative remark. Hackney relented, choosing to withdraw the remark to avoid further disruption.
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Cleveland
William P. Hackney
WinSild, Kan
Lemon
Hackney
Seeking a Place for Toothaker in Topeka Controversy
W H Toothaker of Kansas City supported by Judge S S King seeks appointment as election commissioner for Rass City. He confers with Governor Tardy on behalf of Mr Toone, applicant for superintendent of the asylum for the blind in Kansas City. The governor hints when the change will be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toothaker
W. H.toothaker
Kansas
State High School Oratorical Contest Opens In Topeka
High school students from five Kansas towns gathered in Topeka for the second annual Kansas High School Oratorical Association contest at the Grand Opera House. About 40 Ottawans arrived, with others from Lawrence, Kansas City, and Ottawa to cheer the five finalists. Judges for thought and composition include Preadent erie Topeka and Prof. Benton Baldwn. delivery judges are Prof. Butcher Olathe and Prof. Dyphe Horton, with State Superintendent Stryker. Officers: President Dora Tegner Wa mes e, secretary Lo C. Chapman Oslaws j, corresponding Nellie Chadwick, treasurer Geo. Overmyer.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kansas High School Oratorical Association
Grand Opera House
Lawrence
Kansas City
Wamege
Ottawa
National Hotel
State House
Preadenterie
Benton
Baldwin
Butcher
Olathe
Dyphe
Horton
Stryker
Topikin
State High School of Americal
Dora Tegner
Wamexe
Lo C. Chapman
Ollaws J
Nellie Chadwick
Wamese
Geo. Overmyer
Sol Miller Very Ill Editor of the Troy Chief
Sol Miller veteran editor of the Kansas Chief has been kept at home ten days with heart disease. The illness and a grip have greatly weakened him and his condition is described as critical. Reports say he sleeps in a sitting position and may improve or deteriorate. the end could come any day.
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Washington
Marcheh
Archory
Dockery
Dem. Mo
Pire
Winaliy
Bini
Tes
Aeniyrt
Mi Richanisn
Willy
Bnecile
Mapburn
Rep
Sur Brid Wei
Eulivy
Mentern
Arkinsis
Tenauiry
Gmucry
Cetennialer
Simpnon
Bop
Kauss
Ian
Siraeverer
Wmeinitzor
Deir
Terry
Suchich
Newfane Silveri
Nevada
Troy
Sol Miller
Kansas
Smallpox at Kansas City Quarantined Family
In Kansas City a family at 10 Holmes Street is quarantined over a suspected smallpox case. A 32 year old man living there was found with a rash and examined by Dr Coffin and Dr Lewis. Physicians pressed for a daylight check to confirm if it is smallpox or possibly chicken pox. No other cases reported in the city for nearly a year.
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Kansas City
Holmes Street
Cottin
Dre
Lewis
Hiock
Coffin
President McKinley Cabinet Visit to Fort Myer March 26
On March 26 President McKinley and the cabinet with their families attended a cavalry exhibition at Fort Myer Virginia after a hurried morning cabinet meeting. The party gathered at the White House around 2:30 pm and rode to Port Myer, with the President and Mrs McKinley in the carriage with Mr and Mrs Herrick while other officials used departmental vehicles.
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Washington
President McKinley
Tis
Col. Sumner
United States Corres
Fort Myer
Pont
Col Sumner
Widge
White House
Port Myer
McKinley
Leedy to Appoint Tillotson to State School Board
At the afternoon report, Gov Leedy plans to appoint D C Tillotson to the state school board replacing D O Meray, for the Spacabalsa seat. The action targets the education administration and shifts state oversight of school books.
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Leedy
D.C Tillotson
D. O. Meray
Oscar Takes Command and Brazilians Feel Better
New York reports from Rio de Janeiro that General Oscar has assumed command of the government to oppose fanatics. Brazilians feel reassured as the new leadership focuses on security and stability. The fanatics are preparing to resist the new commanders forces with resolve and firmness.
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New York
the Herald
Rho de Janeiro
Brasil
Gener Oscar
Oscar
Union Pacific to Buy Hutchinson Southern Rail Line
Judge Foster likely to order sale of the Hutchinson and Southern railroad, in receivership, with Union Pacific interests proposed to purchase and extend lines from McPherson to Hutchinson, linking Denver and the West into Indian Territory. Patrick Donovan, son of Police Sergeant Tim Donovan, injured by flying steel at Santa Fe shops while finishing steel work. eye injury serious but eye saved. D G Robbins grocery at Railroad and Kananam avenues Walburg burglarized. minimal goods stolen as thieves fled.
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Patrick Donovan
Tim Donovan
Santa Fe
Mighty Music Festival To Boost Topeka Auditorium Funds
A Topeka festival aims to gather city musical talent for a fall auditorium series. The Modoc club and Festival Chorus plan concerts with soloists, selling season tickets to raise funds. Major T. J. Anderson backs the idea while committees, letters, and meetings set plans for community support and final election timing.
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Modoc Clu
Maderotab
Topeka
Ike
Kan
Ions Arion Sinking Society
Festival Chorus
Marshall's Military Linn
Kansas Atlee
Mozart
Ladies
Topeks
Cannassiat
Mintoc
Modocrons
Stormont
Holman
T. J. Anderson
W. AL. Shaver
Mr Wood
Auditorumm
Maj. Anders
Manlea
Tupeka
Medecs
Mal Anderson
Vleve
Prince Tonture
Mme
Atc Becaiberga
Wty
Senvenstat Aoe
Conan Ia
Benders Located Near Chillicothe Ohio
George W. Caldwell states Kale and Jake Meter, members of a notorious family, are wanted for past crimes. He claims law enforcement in Kansas will arrest them once authorities contact him, with action imminent after two years.
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Chillicoths
C. Chillicothe
Ohio
George W. Caldwell
Kale
Jake Meter
Erie Iyurderen
Han
Hillis
Kansua
Women’s club launches shower tent to curb Twain scandal
In Columbus on March 25 the Women’s club inaugurated a shower tent intended to maintain Mark Twain’s disbarment obligations from book sales. They seek cooperation from women’s clubs nationwide with each member pledging to buy one copy.
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Mark Twain
Columbus
Woman's Club
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Whemley
Tarry
Arkansas
Newlands
State Board OF Health
Bess
Bristow
J L. Bristow
M-homes
Journal
Centem
M'Kinley
Senate
Isle OF
Lord Salisbury
M. Hanatoux
Maaxe St. Petersburg
Macedonia
Great Britain
Greece
Mel
Bill Hackn
K. C
Sas
Tillotson
Dnion Pacific
D. G. Robbins
Railroad and
Kanaan Avenue
Mighty Music
Modoc Club
Benders
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