The Ryan Secret Behind Interior Appointment Fight
In Topeka, Tom Ryan's bid for first assistant secretary of the interior collided with factional maneuvers. Cyrus promised help from Curtis, Curtis endorsed Bristow then backed out, and Leland arrived at Washington amid power plays shaping the Kansas congressional contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Leland
Om Waalington Ik
As Kansas
Tyan
Chae
Cirtis
Mr. Tyen
Uae
Lerior
Bator Vons
Warhinstos
Lellirs
Bestuw
Tae Tara
Ityan
Hoan
Sidlis
Iflund
Qwis Fenton
Trippes
Feyasiiiven
Poliicians
Penmion
Ani
Cam Halen
Sittin
Fedeow
Gah
Shawne
Hurtin
Lela
Conmrens
McKinnes
Harnum
Anitite
Washington
Wits
Waly
Maj Inman WeW Book Project Mentioned
Major Henry Tomes and Major Inman plan a joint book project chronicling their will and travels. The work will begin soon, with plans to publish in book form and market through a major outlet. The effort will involve visits to Mir Cody and Sphetie Mir as background for a series on the Santa Fe area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Tomes
Puffalo
Couyy
Sphetie
Iman Han Bhen
Dorkding
Santa Fe
Topeka Ledge Case Veting Prompts Review of Evidence
Fragmentary OCR reads like a Topeka entry on a legal matter with references to a case and authorities. Names and details are unclear but indicate a vetting or testing process connected to a court or official proceeding.
Chicago business group fights department store measure
The Chicago Business Men's Association pushes for a department store bill amid political undercurrents. Repeated delays and debates erode support as lobbyists insist on passage while legislators weigh party platforms and local retail interests. Ex-Senator Solomon notes late lobbying hampered the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spriuteld
Fous Tollay
Ubi
Masiat
Chicago
Lippert
Surpre Lothie
Jelpal Campilen
Chicage
Edeh
Senate
Solomon
Shrinativdd
Shippers Strawboard Trust Opposed by Eastern Mills
The Burlington meeting reports factions dissatisfied with the American Strawboard trust. The Tama mill's operation reduced prices for strawboard filters to Iowa dealers by about 100 percent, while the Tama firm faced new financial arrangements and dividends. The meeting extended the Tama operation and aimed to expand to New Hampshire Missouri and other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American
Strawboard Trust
Strawboard
Varnds
Fiat Cinetd
Burlington
Towa Deaters
Eriel-Ieynael
Towa
Tatom
AL Sle
Geiveatos
John W. Foster Advocates Annexation of Hawaii in Speech
John W. Foster spoke in Washington on March 47 urging annexation of Hawaii. He argued the islands under a federal protectorate would bring prosperity, loyalty, and strategic benefit, opposing existing independence and warning against leaving Hawaii to foreign powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Foster
Washington
John W. Poster
Hewall
Flo
Alaska
Oliver Optic Dead at 75 In Feniany City
Obituary notes novelist Oliver Optic died at 75 after a long illness. A veteran writer, he entertained readers for decades under his pen name in the city today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moston
Marek
Wm.t. Adams
Vester, Wim
Giver Optic
Hermes
Talty Degénera Hon
Bener
Embezzler Hubbard Spared After Bond Settlement
A.D. Hubbard, who embezzled over 35,000, avoids prosecution as bondmen receive 36,000 from Revolver Spencer who protected Hubbard. A compromise settles the matter with partial reimbursement to bondmen and a 5,000 sum to recoverers. W. A. Sears arranged the arrangement to wind up the Hamilton trouble. George W. Clark chaired the arbitration and Sears was paid 1517.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.D. Hubbard
Flamition Printing Company
Piroxecs
Spencer
Hubbard
Jubbhrd
Bundemen
Trereiver Spencer
W. A. Sears
Stee Ip
Board of
George W. Chirk
Wid
Cfwr
Satsfactory
Sears
Million Dollar Water Walk Wager Proposed by Capt Cook
Capt Cook and Atmrions Ga announce plans to walk on water from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati to win a $1,000,000 wager in 15 days. The stakes and feasibility are cited as the driving force behind the audacious challenge while details remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Thigten
Full Time for C. and O Shops in Auntioches
Chesapeake and Ohio railway shops at Auntioches West Virginia employ 800 men and will resume full-time work on April 1. Notices posted there last evening indicate the return to full production after a period of reduced hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auntioches
W. Va
Maren
Chespeake & Onto
Rumors Swirl Over Next Republican Governor Candidate
Reported chatter centers on Chester I. Long seeking the governorship, with Chester Lane and other figures also named as potential candidates. Observers note Long’s possible alliances with the Leland-Simpson machine and discuss senatorials, posts, and regional support as 1883 approaches.
Madden Seeks Rerun in New Fourth District Congress
John Madden announces candidacy for Congress in the New Fourth District. He aims for Populist nomination, citing Shawnee County departure as a bolster. Mrs Madden recalls past campaigns and pledges continued party support, while Pleharty notes Populist backing for Madden and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madden
John Madden
Simperia
Journal
Shawnee County
Pleharty
Two Men Arrested for Gambling in South Topeka
Two patrolmen arrested Toby Reece, 19, and Harry Sims, 3, both Black, for gambling at a Topeka location. They were shaking coins from a hat and counted winnings while onlookers noted the police focused on minor offenders. The report criticizes selective enforcement amid broader gambling activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Topeka
Toby Reece
Harry Sims
Ehonk
Heavy Freight Strain Tests Chesapeake & Ohio Rail Line
A Richmond dispatch reports the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad has labored two weeks to handle its heavy Treteht traffic. Additional men will be hired and work hours increased to meet demand, as heavy freight operations strain the system across the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Richmond
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
April Term Court Docket Set in Shawnee County
Shawnee County District Court opens the April term with a light docket under Judge Hazen. The criminal docket lists 23 cases, led by Samuel Quick, Thomas Witson, and Calvin Hayes, with charges ranging from criminal assault to burglary, larceny, and forgery.
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Hazen
Shawnee
Thomas Wilson
Perk Hill
Topeka
Kepley
Calvin Hives
Appier
Bete Callahan
le Roy Robwets
Dick Schwab
Andy Dupree
Gelling Lavor
James Kelly
John Mallory
John March
Nate Williama
Hine Jordan
Atkingan
Hord
Red Irwin
George Dupree
Santa Fe Garde
Tom
Ella Smith
Smoky Row
Jim Hichardson
Laura Smith
Smoky How
Dick Brookins
Kansas Avenue
Cherré
Green Craiger
Wolff Packing Company
Kinselio
Union Pacific
Jordan and
Hughes
Former Kansas court clerk Bradford faces inquiry over accounts
S B Bradford longtime clerk of the Kansas Court of Appeals eastern district northern division has retired after 22 months in office. A committee may be appointed to probe his handling of fees and disbursements while in office as the court demands a full account. Bradford has not provided detailed ledgers or cash books, and the northern division warns no fees will be settled until the inquiry yields a full statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B Bradford
Mle Stats
Lerkc
Kansas Court of Appeals
Bradford
Hig
W. M. Thompsas
Courk
Leriels
Che State
Ative
Bradtird
Offlow
Cleveland Plans Not Yet Determined After Resting
The World notes Cleveland enjoying life in Princeton with no definite plans for the future. He spoke to a World representative about simply resting and has not decided what work he may undertake. He appears in better health than during his last White House week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Princeton
Law
White Ouse
Juggling Figures in Tariff Debate Spotlight
The House stalls then resumes with Ways and Means amendments on tariffs. Richardson and Dingley clash over rate comparisons to McKinley law while votes lift most measures. Walker argues trusts cut costs and predicts a single railroad monopoly. personal clashes rise over hides duty and tin plate tax amid partisan sparring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dingley
House
Richardson
Dem. Tenn
Ways and Means
Dockery
Liem. Mo
Hichardson
Hopkins
Hopkins (Rep.l
Walker
Rep. Mass
Grow
Rep. Pa
Vandiver
Dem. Mo
Simpson
Pop Kan
Mer. Grow
Himpton
Payne
Rep. N.Y
Sigpaun
Household goods attached in three claims over 10 dollars
Anne Sheritt Lusky attached the Ettinger household goods on three claims totaling over ten dollars, two held by Chicago firms and one by W W Manspeater for two hundred dollars. The attached items were moved to a Kansas City residence before boarding, with Downey representing Mrs Ettlinger in the demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Ettinger
Anne Sheritt
Lusky
Chicago
W. W.manspeater
Nitlinger
Iain
Kansas City
Merlin
Kansas Cis
Kansan Avenue
Downey
Ettlinger
Annual Exhibition of the Society of American Artists Opens
New York opens the nineteenth annual exhibition of the Society of American Artists at the Ine Arta building tomorrow and runs daily through the period. The event promises record participation with about one exhibit per artist and showcases the best works yet. A social reception is scheduled before the opening day. The news item also notes the steamship Moor Me sailing to London for a match with Ryan in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Artists’Society
New York
The
Society of American Artiste
Ine Arta
London
Ryan
Creegon
Amerie
Boss Tweed Praised In City Debt Debate
New York board of estimates considers building a new city court, a Hall of Records, and park site. Mayor Strong proposes about 2.5 million dollars for brick city hall park. Comptroller Fitch warns debt would reach about 121 million. Strong defends investments, recalling Tweed era projects and pride in city improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Board of Estimates
Hall of Records
Strong
Fitch
Tweed
Convincing Letter Opposes Moving Topeka Pension Office
Kansas representative Charlie Curtis urges Secretary Bliss to veto moving the Topeka pension agency to St Louis. He argues the plan costs the government millions in duplicated records, clerical work, and rent, and harms pensioners and soldiers in Kansas. Curtis cites potential $177,000 rewrite costs, $150,000 in audits, and overall higher expenses plus storage and handling woes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Curtis
Bliss
Washington
March
Curtis
Kansas
Secretary of the Interior
Topeka
St. Louis
Bliss Wini
St Loui
Clerkhire
Columbus
San Francisco
Hitenijer Department
United Statesreasury
Save
Fie
Variou
Pension Duredu
St.ui
Des Moines
New York
Buffalo
Knoxville
Louisville
Buffalie
Detroit
Affalo
Milwaukee
Torelt
Kan
Karuss Js
Union
Revival of whipping post shocks Missouri inmates
Jefferson City reports the whipping post is revived after four years in use. Deputy Warden Tom Bradbury oversees punishments with a rawhide whip, sometimes numbered blows. A black inmate refusing a work task was whipped, later showing a moment of reform and earning 60 cents by night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
March
Tom Bradbury
Russia anger turns on Crete issue and Greek conflict
Turmoil in St Petersburg over Greece policy grows as European powers pressure Russia to accept Crete accord. Dispatches describe Greek fighting along the Greco Turkish frontier, bombardment near Corfu, and Turkish forces in Epirus, with diplomatic maneuvering centering on Crete and the Danubian influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Skeris
Crete
Ruetsia
Christin
Hissta
Maart
Russia
Nereokuru
Malaxa
Perivolia
Apuikyroad
Venerable Congressman's Relative Ill at Home
The venerable grandmother of Congressman Curtin lies ill at her home as kin gather in sorrow and prayers. Attendants include Mr. ft. P Curls and Wiliar Curt of California, Mrs Chas La Tourette, and Cha Puri of Warkingum, with several others listed among the mournful circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtin i Mer
Arti
Iisimi
Boswell
Inise OA
Johnewhirk
Chas Curties
Lawrence
Kan
Mre
Daniel Armstrong
Lat Crosse
Fiere Nate
Tejemranin Fay
Sepsa
Ft. P Curls
Wiliar Curt
California
Chas
la. Tourette
Guantson
Col
Cha
Puri
Warkingum
Reehid
Topeka Wai
Bliss makes changes in Washington pension office roles
Secretary Biles reorganizes the pension office staff. Halvted of ensetts named superintendent of the pension office building. John Hancock 9 at Florida becomes chief of the stationary division. A BL Pare of Peninsylvania resigns. Don P. Lamercaux of Wiscanain exits as an expert clerk. Lamar of Mississippi transferred to a $1,500 clerkship in the general land office.
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Washington
Biles
Ensetts
Pension Offies
Gad
John Hancock 9
Florida
Peninsylvania
Don P. Lamercaux
Wiscanain
I Lamar
Mixsizsippi
General Land Office
Beardsley Removed From Position in BeLallin Family Role
The action removes Beardsley from the post once held by the late Dr BeLallin editor of the Tenekm Advocate. Mire Pusnie Besrying of Tepekm is slated to succeed, with the move affecting months of clerical appointments and salary of about $00 per month. The change follows the tenure of Mrs Pennie and Governor Lewelling, Mare Ji fils administration, reshaping the local political and printing staff amid the reform era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Allen
Pusnie Besrying
Tepekm
Eck Intis Ettoew
Anil
Atte Lene MebLallin
MeLallis
Tenekm Advocate
Macy
Pennie
Lewelling
Mare Ji Fils
Anit
Sears
Alien Veryoon
Qnentral
J. Micalliy
Mies Micalliy
Cervion Tormie Reform Party
Dod Be
Mebatlin
Drunken Row Arrests After Smoky Night Incident
Wm. Cambrides, a printer, was arrested after a drunken altercation on Smoky Row. He attacked a man near Kansas Attende, was subdued by a patrolman, and charged with drunk and disorderly conduct. The report also notes influenza in London and mentions various names and events without clear connection.
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Cambrides
Noottr Main
Tower Kansas
Ute
Elm
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Mike Sutton
Dodge City
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Garden City
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Sutton
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Penny Mathers
Gen. Bradford
Boss Tweed
Fight For Pension Office
Missouri
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Dr BeLallin
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