Topeka Moves to Put Wires Underground in Business Districts
John R Mulvane leads Topeka drive to remove overhead wires and poles, with plan to spend 50000 to place lines underground in the business district. City aims to eliminate poles in streets and alley conduits, improving appearance while delaying urban disorder as proposals are considered by the telephone company and city council.
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McKinley Breaks Traditions At Gridiron Club Dinner
President McKinley defied customary protocol with a half hour informal chat at the Gridiron Club dinner in Washington. Hosts honored the new administration with cabinet members, including Gage Alger Tong and Wilton, while opponents Redd and Allison spoke. McKinley left early to return to the White House for urgent business. The event boasted about 200 covers and featured brief cabinet remarks.
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Depew Says Supreme Court Delay Threatens Rail Gauges
New York March. Wayne M Depew warned that the Supreme Court delay on the Transmissouri Traffic case and related matters could imperil rail connections and joint associations. He urged Congress for swift action to avoid financial ruin from protracted decisions and external pressures.
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Fitz at Kansas City Opera House Boxing Card
Robert Fitzsimmons and party arrive from the west, routing two performances at Gilles Opera House in Kansas City. Monday and Tuesday evenings feature bouts and exhibitions, with Fitz paired against Hickey and Kovier, plus wrestling matches. Local talent and two hours to two and a half hours of events are planned with partners Martin Jallan Dan Hicker Errett Reeber and possibly Jack Stelaner.
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Kovier
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United Press assignment filed for benefit of creditors
United Press assigns its assets in New York to Fredrick Mason, an auditor of the corporation, with papers filed by Charles A. Dana, president. The assignment is recorded in the county clerk's office to secure creditors.
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Compuration
Palmer for Printer Nominations Sent to Senate
The president gửi nominations to the Senate including Palmer of Illinois for public printer, Thackaray of Pennsylvania for the post, the United States consul at Mayre, and Surgeon Oakley at the Marine Hospital. The record notes Oakley’s earlier service as public printer under Harrison and cites endorsements by public men and state legislators.
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Pennsylvania
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Chicago tannery workers press for eight hour day
In Cilengo on March 20 about 1,500 skilled men from various tanneries walked out arguing for an eight hour workday. The union vote was unanimous to strike after arbitration efforts failed. Employers favor ten hours. recent board changes unsettled negotiations as talks stalled and some employers pledged to enforce ten hours next week.
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Government seeks review of circuit court ruling in banking case
Washington reports the United States plans to appeal a decision of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. The government aims to submit the petition to the Supreme Court tomorrow, challenging a ruling involving the Hocker case and related banking matter.
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Leland Dynasty Attacks Split Kansas Republicans
Topeka correspondent Frank F Jarrel reports Major J K Hudson accusing Cy Leland and allies of party demoralization. Hudson vows to vote Populist over Leland rule, denounces “fixers” and asserts his support for reform, denying plans for a Topeka Republican newspaper this summer.
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Ryan Appointment Named Kansas Man for Interior Post
Washington dispatch reports the nomination of Thomas Ryan of Kansas for Secretary of the Interior. The Kansas delegation, led by Senator Baker and Representative Curtis, lobbied hard amid mixed local support, praising Ryan’s western credentials and administration prospects while noting some Republicans favored Civl War era allies for top posts.
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Assistant Secretary of the Interior Elevates to Key Role
The first assistant secretary of the Interior takes on broad duties, overseeing charges against officials and employees, supervising Indian affairs, open market purchases, and related government operations. The role expands due to the secretary's private business ties, making the assistant frequently act in the secretary's absence.
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Big Storm Threatens Eastern Kansas Tonight
A severe storm is forecast to strike eastern Kansas this evening as a powerful low pressure system moves from the Dodge City area toward Denver. Weather observers report rising temperatures and gusty winds with barometric pressure dropping. authorities warn residents to take precautions as the center of the storm lies west of Dodge City and could bring destructive conditions.
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Snowstorm Advances Over Colorado Eastern Slope
Snow began at midnight on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains and continued through noon. Denver reports a heavy fall with high winds. Meltage is noted as air remains mild and temperatures are not cold.
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White for Germany embassadorship named by Platt
Senator Platt said after a 20 minute interview with the president that Andrew D White has been selected as German ambassador. The nomination will go to the Senate soon perhaps early this week. Platt also noted the president favors Col Fred Grant but could not say his exact assignment.
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Maren
Impromptu Wedding at Probate Court Recalls Topeka Tale
In a quirky turn, Miss Katie Madden of Wrymore Net and George Talley of Lydon Kansas wed today at Probate Judge Dolman’s office after a wild chase from court to jail. An improvised ceremony included bystander James Phillips who declared I Am the Ruler of All and offered a tip, then paid by the judge with humor.
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Pickets Keep Shops Closed in Steam Fitter Strike
New York March 20 A steam fitter strike shows no sign of easing as shops remain picketed to bar new workers from filling striking positions. Williams of Blake and Willers noted firms received letters from steam fitters in nearby cities seeking work.
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Greek Troops Arm Elassona Amid Food Shortage Crisis
Telegraphs from Salonica Larissa and Athens report 90 000 Greek troops encamped around Elassona with 200 Krupp guns nearby. Food shortages strike both Greek and Turkish forces as Col Vasses garners cheers in Parliament for declaring open war. Crown Prince Constantine arrives at Larissa amid massed garrison celebrations. Critics condemn concessions while Greece prepares for broader conflict in Thessaly Crete.
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First Fighting In Macedonia Border Clash Reported
Reports from Turkish headquarters at Alessena claim fighting has begun on the Turkish side of the Macedonia frontier. Greek leader Alexis Taki, brother of a famed chieftain, is said to have crossed the frontier into Macedonia on Sunday with forces. Twelve Turks were reported killed in the engagement.
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Greeks Face War Tension With Turkey at Frontiers
Constantinople reports the frontier situation as critical with Greece pushing 26 followers toward an advance post near Grevena where Turkish forces under a German officer engaged the Greeks. Greek casualties unknown, Turkish losses reach 30. Edbim Pasha commands about 154,000 troops backed by ample supplies and strong defenses while Greece may muster 60,000 to 80,000 irregulars and reserves, signaling a tense, near-certain outbreak of hostilities.
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Foraker Proposes Pooling Bill To Amend Interstate Commerce
Washington March 20 Senator Foraker introduces a bill to amend the interstate commerce act to legalize railroad pooling. The measure mirrors the Patterson bill and aims to curb pooling objections raised by the Supreme Court in the latest Freight association decision. The bill authorizes written contracts with commission approval, allows disapproval for unjust rates or discrimination, and permits appeals to the Supreme Court.
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Danbury Democratic Upsets McKinley Majority in Local Vote
Danbury Conn March 20 Municipal election yields a sweeping Democratic victory overturning the prior McKinley majority of 800. The city delivers a heavy partisan win despite the previous result amid local political shifts.
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Water Sweep Threatens Greenville Delta as Levees Fail
Disaster notes due to historic flooding across the Mississippi Delta. Levees near Greenville hold barely while new crevasses threaten towns from Mounds Landing to Australia. Rail embankments become refuges as farms and livestock face imminent inundation across Washington and Bolivar counties.
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Congress Extends Hand for Mississippi River Bill
Washington March 30 The bill making immediately available 250000 for the saving of life and property along the Mississippi River has been agreed to in congress in its amended form and sent to the president for signature.
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Riot Among Japanese Coolies on Maui Plantations
News from the Schooner Transit reports a deadly riot of Japanese laborers on Maui sugar plantations on the 13th. About 300 or more attacked interpreter Kawata, killed him, and beat his body. White rescuers failed to quell the mob. ringleaders were jailed after deputies and volunteers armed for defense. The Japanese were ordered back to their camps with a strong show of force to prevent further violence.
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Senate debate on Cuban information and letters to puzzle officials
Washington reports Senator Maran rodey urged a writton inquiry seeking further Cuban information and letters to puzzle officials by Ga mes. Mr. Allen of Nebraska raised constitutional questions prior to resumption of ar tis an fresty consideration.
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Mayor assigns and follows with fatal action in Michigan
A mayor in Houghton Michigan reportedly assigns and then dies by his own action. The note mentions Richardt Hoar, a local mayor, a merchant, and a $50,000 asset liability. The fragment also references arbitration, a Washington treaty, and Senate pension discussions. The report ends with a brief mention of Waterbury and Em.
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