Ten Ballots May Not Decide Republican Nominee
Report from St Louis quotes James Clarkson of Iowa predicting McKinley cannot secure nomination on any ballot. He says second choices favor long shot silver advocates, while Idaho Montana Nevada Utah likely to send pro silver delegations. Discussion covers western sentiment and looming party divisions over silver.
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West
Clittson
Nebraska
Pacific Coast
Great Leste
St Louis
Delesstes
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
Utah
Tellier
Ite
Joseph H. Manley
Mannley
Washington
Grosvenor
Cole
Thomas Carter
Republican Nations Gummittes
Don Cameron
Montang
Ute Weet
Wm. Hohn
Ohio
McKinley
Ex-President Harrison to Marry Mrs Mary Dimmick in N Y
New York on April 3 will host the wedding of ex president Benjamin Harrison to Mrs Mary Scott Dimmick. Invitations are issued for a likely quiet ceremony at St Thomas church with decorations by Thorley. Easter spirit will show in rural displays as thousands of lilies and ardenas brighten the church interior.
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New York
Harrison
Mary Scott Dimmick
Dimmick
St. Thomas’ Church
Thorley
Suffrage Women Win Feeding Election Board Roles
Suffrage women retained control of feeding election officials as clerks and judges. The Presbyterian church ladies applied for the same work, with the Presbyterian police commissioner voting for them. The election commissioner indicated the suffrage women had virtually been promised the duty, while a new Presbyterian commissioner voted for Presbyterians, prompting mutual reminders of commitment and possible self provision for meals.
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Frank Herald
Police Board
Elections Board
The
Presbyterian Church
Dr. McCabe
McMasters
Mr. Roigers
Charley Holliday
Man in Audience Stops Romeo and Juliet at Chicago Opera
A supposed insane printer, Robert Rothman, interrupted a Rome and Juliet performance at the Auditorium Chicago March 31. He clambered onstage, shouted, and claimed divine power before being restrained by crew and removed to Harrison Street station where he spoke incoherently claiming he was the son of God.
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Iosane
Chicago
Rober Rothman
Julet
John de Resake
Hotiman
Mr. Perry
Rothman
Footlents
Max Casell
Chas
Gilicivon
is #0
Harrison Street
God
Notice to Contractors for Topeka State Journal Building
Frank P. Mackennan invites sealed proposals by 10:00 a.m. April 11, 1896 at H. M. Hadley office Topeka for building the Topeka State Journal at Highland Kansas Avenues southeast corner Topeka Kansas. Plans may be viewed after April 1 1896 at the architect's office. Proposals require a 200 certified check payable to Frank P. MacLennan and bond on failure to enter contract. Bids must be sealed and labeled Bit for the erection of the State Journal Building. FRANK P. MACLENNAN Topeka March 21 1896.
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Frank P. Mackennan
H. M. Hadley
Columbian Building
Topeka
Kan
Topeka State Journal
Iite
Highland Kansas Avenues
Kansas
Frank P. MacLennan
State Journal
Pingree Decides to Seek Governorship in Detroit
Detroit March 21 Mayor Pingree is set to run for governor. A secret meeting at his residence attended by political and business allies formed committees to manage the campaign. Albert Pack, head of Detroit railway, named as campaign manager. A large finance committee was organized.
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Detroit
Pingree
Nishooors
Pineree
Albert Pack
Detroit Railway
Pack
Kinley Favorite Tops California GOP Preference Poll
San Francisco March 51 The Examiner canvass shows Ohio man Mick Kinley leading California Republicans with 181 votes. Allison garners 52 votes and 28 prefer another candidate.
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California
Ohio
San Francisco
Examiner
Mick Kinley
Allison
Gauging Streams for Irrigation Aimed at Western Water Supply
Washington dispatch reports Senator Peffer backs a 24000 appropriation to continue gauging streams and water supply in semiarid zones, including underground waters and irrigation methods. The Geological Survey emphasizes careful study of underground structures near Pueblo and expanding bulletins on water use for western Kansas and surrounding areas.
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State Journal
Washington
Peffer
Geological Survey
United States
House Appropriations Committee
The
Secretary of the Interior
Baker
Str. Long
House
Pelfer
Kansas
Walcott
Pueblo
Colorado
Plains
Arkansas Valley
Tata
G. K.gilbert
We Geological Survey
They Have Separated In Turmoil Over Household Goods
Mr and Mrs Andy Leonard of Smoky Row agreed to dissolve their partnership amid a tense split. Mrs Leonard reported prior poison attempts, police were sent as Leonard barricaded doors with a poker. He later faced police court for disturbing the peace after a failed escape attempt.
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Andy Leonard
Smoky Row
Ocleer Burgess
Leonard
Naturalization Ship to Save Assyrians from Turk Army
A Quincy dispatch reports the naturalization court is making United States citizens of subjects of the Sultan of Turkey. A colony of Assyrians here were ordered home to serve in the Turkish army. To avoid military duty in their homeland they renounced allegiance to the sultan.
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Quincy
Naturalization Court
United States
Turkey
Bonds Bid Battle Delays Bridge Financing Letting
Dietz Dennison Prior firm presses for bond transfer as Topeka brokers court priority. Walter Noble of the firm cites readiness to buy once legality is settled, while commissioners deny delay and confirm no interest will accrue until delivery. An injunction hearing on the foreman’s contract is set for Friday before Judge Hazen.
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Topeka
Rodgers
Mr. Noble
Mr. Rodgers
Kelsey
Tddge Hazenshrd Mfny
Hazen Nezt Priday
Immense Frauds Strike 45000 Fraudulent Chicago Voters
Chicago election board reports 45000 of 370000 registered voters are fraudulent after weekend investigations. Names struck from poll lists, more than many states’ total votes, prompting a city wide purge ahead of the spring election.
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Chicago
Board of Election Commissioners
Montana
North Dakota
Delaware
Florida
Nevada
Miss Buhre Leads Reunion Metval Fund Drive
The reunion Metval committee spent an hour today securing contributions to the fund and reported nearly $3,000 subscribed. The first woman donor was MauIe E Buhre who gave $100. The committee will pause this afternoon and tomorrow, resuming work the following day. Subscriptions before today totaled $2,776.00.
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Metval
Onme
Lst
Maule E. Buhre
Wichita's Piety Three Saloonkeepers Fined for Sunday Liquor
In Wichita on March 31 John Herries Charlie Well and George Murphy were each fined 100 for selling liquor on Sunday. The chief of police warned they would not be arrested hereafter but would face visits with sledge hammers to destroy fixtures. A city license does not include the Sabbath.
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Wichita
John Herries
Charlrs Well
George Murphy
Lcense
State Journal Building Plans Bids Sought
The State Journal announces completion of plans and specifications for its new building at the corner of Kansas avenue and Eighth streets. Advertisements for bids from contractors appear in this issue, inviting bids to erect and complete the structure.
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State Journal
Kansas Avenue and
Eighth Streets
Harrisons Depart for New York Wedding Preparations
Gen Harrison his private secretary and Dan Ramedell left for New York where Harrison will wed Mrs Dimmick next Monday. They travel via the Pan Handle route to improve health after his late campaign. The party should reach New York tomorrow afternoon. Frost kills Texas peaches halving the crop in Georgetown. Corn already planted, cotton to follow as spring delays reduce acreage from last year.
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Indianapolis
Maren
Harrison
Dan Ramedell
District of Columbia
New York
Dimmick
Pittahe
Gene Harrison
Texas
Georgetown
Tex
Resolutions Adopted at New Hampshire Republican Convention
Concord NH March 21 NH Republicans held their state convention selecting delegates to St Louis presided by United States Senator W E Chandler with 679 of 700 present. A ticket for delegates at large named Stephens Jewett Frank Streeter Charles Means and James A Woo. alternates named Clark Gele Hatch and Richards. It rejected Massachusetts plank and adopted a platform urging McKinley tariff, gold standard, strong defenses and Monroe doctrine. Reed McKinley praised. NH supports either Reed or McKinley for president.
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Concord
N. H
New Hampshire
St. Louis
United States
W. E. Chandler
Stephens Jewett
Laconia
Frank 8. Streeter
Charles T. Means
Manchester
James A. Woo
Acworth
George A. Clark
Stephen H W. Gele
Exeter
Oscar Hatch
Littleton
Dexter Richards
Newport
Prank Rollins
Putney
Gailinger
Republican Party
New England
Thomas B. Reed
Maine
Cooley Joins the Team in St Louis for the Season
Left fielder Dick Cooley arrived from Topeka Kansas and signed a season contract for 1800 with the St Louis team. He will report in Texas only when needed and is described as in splendid condition ready to join as required.
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St. Louis
Dick Cooley
Topeka
Kas
Texas
Messenger Pigeons Tactics Boost Coast Defense
Washington reports Secretary Herbert signed a naval order adopting a messenger pigeon service for coasting defenses. Hundreds of homing pigeons to be housed at about twenty Atlantic coast points then trained to return home from ships. Telegraphed coop network to Wash ington. pigeons to be used on coastal vessels. Pool Championship of the World in Pittsburg features WHB Clearwater facing Alfred D Oro for $500 a side within thirty days. Ely posts a forfeit to play the winner.
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Washington
Herbert
Atlantic
Pittsburg
Clearwater
Alfred D'Oro
Ely
Hee
Rival Kansas papers spar over linotype feats and reach
In a pointed editorial clash the Evening Journal condemns the Capital’s claimed superiority in machinery and circulation. The State Journal touts its own larger daily reach, pricing, and a year’s record while both papers rail at each other’s advertising and editorial stances.
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Jourist
Kansas
State Journal
Stat Journal
Topeka Daily State Journal
Topeka “Capital
Topeka
One More Murder in Seneca Kansas
John Drees, a 60 year old wealthy backler living five miles northwest of Seneca, was shot in his yard last night. Two shots fired, one struck just below the heart. no hope of recovery. No clue to the assassin. Aged woman assaulted in St Joseph Missouri. Margaret Beauport, reputedly wealthy, reported to Prosecuting Attorney Duncan that her granddaughter and husband Louis Keller assaulted her. Keller and wife jailed on bail. Mrs Beauport critical and may die. Ex Governor Silas Woodson alternated between consciousness and unconsciousness after Sunday attack. death possible at any moment. French situation unchanged. Chamber delays interpellation discussions until Thursday. Garment workers strike in Barroom, Maryland, ends as workers return to work after five weeks.
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Seneca
Kan
John Drees
St. Josefs
Margaret Beauport
Duncan
Louis Keller
Keller
St. Josrem
Silas Woodson
Poem recalled in district court divorce case
In district court Judge Hazen heard a divorce case involving veteran spouses La Forge and Ford. Mrs La Forge testified of years of hardship, scant support, and shared farming duties, while La Forge denied allegations and claimed mortgage payments. The court weighed evidence on division of property before ruling.
Funeral of George A Sells in Kansas City
The funeral for George A Sells will be held from his Tiny residence at 1118 Van Buren Street tomorrow at 2 PM. Relatives from Kansas City and nearby towns attended. multiple state officials and organizations are represented in attendance and arrangements are by the A F & A M. A state employee harp tribute and a large state house turnout are noted.
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George A. Sells
Secretary of State
van Buren Street
Lucy Bovard
Kansas City
Everiay
Hert
Larne
Ralph
Winteld
Nore
Edwards
Ter Davis
Chronoscope
M McCarthy Bale
Larned
Sie
Selle
Royal Arcanum
Tfe Insurance
Entehts
Pythinas
Persinent
Apollo Commantern
Raed
Secretary of States’ Office
oMecs
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