Jill to Speak on Practical Basis for Church Union
Kansas branch of the Women’s Home Missionary Union closed its session this afternoon with about seventy five attendees. A cyclone disaster in Halstead and Mound Ridge area resulted in multiple deaths and many injuries. authorities said the death toll may reach 15 to 20, with names including Mrs A Carin and others. several homes were destroyed and telegraph lines damaged.救
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Jill
Church Union
Kansas
Women’s Home Missionary Union
Kansas City
A. Carin
Joseru Wet
William Armstrong
Frizzeun Mua Cona Snure
Moundridge
Newton
Halstead
Burrion
Wrensha
Kan
Beasties
Jdéhno Sehmid
John Schmidt
Join Schmidt
Dora Schmidt
Frank Schmidt
Truth Will Out Me Rogers Not The One Man
A Kansas scandal frame details a state official accused of coercion of a country town girl. The Topeka Journal urges immediate inquiry and punishment while calling for a clean, businesslike Republican administration. Governor Morrill is cited as aware of misconduct and the issue prompts demands for verification or denouncement. The piece advocates accountability and public speaking by those with knowledge of the rumor.
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The
Hiawatha World
Ewing Herbert
Republican
Dr. Herbert
ME. Rogers
Rogers
Topeka Jquswan
Siouk
Topeka
Republican Party
Walla
State House of Kansas
Morrill
Dr Parkhurst Sails for Summer Study in Europe
Dr Parkhurst plans a summer voyage to Russia and European cities including London, Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Moscow to study sociated economical conditions. Mrs Parkhurst will join, with stops in Vienna and Switzerland. He notes Europe resembles America in many ways and hopes to escape politics before returning home.
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Russia
New York
Parkhurst
Borspe
Switzerland
Tike
Horald
Europe
America
Holland
Kassie
A P A War Against Catholics in Arkansas
War to be waged against Catholics in Arkansas continues as WW H J Trainor of Detroit, president of the APA supreme council, forms a state council. He refuses to reveal Arkansas co workers names and vows to drive Catholics from office.
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Livine Rock
Ack
H. J. Trainor
Detroit
Supreme Council of the
AP A
Pina Bluff
Hart Smith
Litthe
Hot Springs
Trainor
Arkansas
Embargo on Canadian cattle faces expected U S action
In Chicago and Parlinville Row reports the meat trust and a Cleveland administration shift loom as Washington weighs lifting the longstanding cattle embargo. Advices say officials near the capital consider removing the embargo after years of operation. The scene includes mixed notes on bills and votes around May Day period.
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Cleveland
Washington
Fight at Flambeaus Dance Over Floor Crowding Causes Upset
A Democratic Flambeau club dance on lower Kansas Avenue ended in a floor crowding fight after Amos Schwalm clashed with Bill Haven over space. Schwalm pressed charges, with Mrs Schwalm seeking warrants for Haven and others. No arrests at the scene.
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Democratic Flambeau
Kansas Avenue
Amos Schwalm
Symox Grocery Co
Mr. Schwalm
Mra Hartwick
Schwalm
Haven
Mra Schwalm
Mr. Schwal
Sergeant Donovan
Bound for Princeton as California Athletes Start East
The University of California athletic team of eleven men left San Francisco for Princeton. They travel by special train to Chicago then to Princeton to meet Princeton College on May 11. Captain Koch says the squad is in prime form and may set remarkable records. Potential meets with Wisconsin and the Chicago Athletic Club are under consideration. Two silk banners from the UC Alumni Association were presented to the team. Planned contests include Princeton May 11, Pennsylvania May 18, American Inter-Collegiate in New York May 26, Western Championship Chicago June 1, Michigan June 8, and Illinois or Denver Athletic Club June 15.
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California
San Francisco
University of Califords
Princeton
Young Men’s Christian Association
Chicago
Princeton College
North
Koch
University of Wisconsin
Chicago Athletic Club
University of California Alumni Association
Pennsylvania
New York
University of Michigan
Ilinois
Denver Athletic Club
Hudson Leases State Printing Plant Lease
Major Hudson has leased the State Printer building for two years with possession July 1, 1896. The new state printer plans to operate in the existing building, with or without purchasing the plant. Three tramps found in Union Pacific yards identified as suspects in a Junction City burglary. Rev W H Howell, new superintendent of the state reform school at Topeka, preached farewell at Grace Church Scott. Maud Lyons, 14, circus performer, injured during a high dive, possibly fatally paralyzing from spinal injury.
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Major Hudson
Mracher
Ssow
Hamilton Printing Company
Union Pacific
Junction City
Sheriff Burdge
W. H. Howell
State Reform School
Topeke
Grace
Ruthless wrestler strikes judge and rival in brutal match
A matchless bout ends with Judge Webb knocked aside and left limp as the wrestler Pulverizes opponents. The attack tarnishes Lewelling’s reputation with Ruthless force, leaving witnesses shocked by the violence and disdain.
Buttered candor and scandal in the Householder inquiry
Mrs. Lease testifies at the Householder state board of charities investigation accusing Senator Householder of patronage, misconduct, and favoritism. She details butter contracts, favoritism toward Pack and Wilson families, and interference with asylum operations at Osawatomie and Topeka, urging accountability and exposing alleged abuses.
Right in Hiawatha saloons spark city tax debate
The Hiawatha World reports an Everest man opening a saloon in Billy Hall's former stand. It urges strict enforcement and heavy monthly fines on joint keepers to raise revenue and lower taxes, criticizing the county and city for tolerating saloons.
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Hiawatha World
Everest
Billy Hall
Kansas
Pointer
Major M A Adams Dead Pioneer Leader in Kansas
Major M A Adams longtime Kansas pioneer and former Eleventh Ranges cavalry major died at his Manhattan home after a short illness. He was active in state politics, Loyal Legion, Freemasonry, and Mechanics Union. A special Mechanics Union meeting is called for Friday evening May 3, 1895 at 5:30 pm at 222 Kansas Avenue. George Nicholson and W J Black noted in Topeka text.
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Manhattan
Kane
M. A. Adams
Kansas
Eleventh Ranges Cavalry
Loyal Legion
Mechanics’ Union
Kansas Avenue
M. A. Nelson
Georer Olson
George T. Nicholson
The
Santa Fe
Topeka
W. J. Black
Mr. Black
Pensions Debate Shifts to Confederate Veterans
Denver May 2 veteran leaders at the G A R encampment debated pensions for Confederate veterans. General Rollins urged a movement within the Grand Army of the Republic to aid worn and indigent southern soldiers with homes and care, while later remarks clarified support for a southern veterans home rather than pensions.
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Denver
Colorado
Wyoming
Rollins
Grand Army of the Republic
Theresa M. Porter
Aspen
Ruth E. Foote
Caroline Keeler
Pueblo
Jennie HK Banks
Leadville
Esther McDonald
Grand Army
Grand Army of
Thersto
Robine
Associated Press
Great Republic
Forty first annual State Meeting of Congregationalists Opens
The Forty first annual session of Kansas Congregational churches opens at the Congregational church in Topples with over one hundred fifty delegates in session. W C Veazie speaks on The Key Note as business reports and appointments begin. Tonight Rev Richard Cordley delivers the annual sermon and Rev L Blakenlay gives the anniversary address. Tomorrow sessions move to Washburn College with speakers including Simeon Gilbert of Chicago and Chancellor Snow. Governor Mor-
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Congregational Churches of
Kansas
Congregational Church
General Association of the Congregational Churches and Ministers of Kansas
W. C. Veazie
Richard Cordley
L Blakenlay
Washburn College
Simeon Gilbert
Chicago
the Christian College
Snow
Pair Furnished Funds Behind Fair Wheat Deal Mystery
Bookkeeper Charles Smith vanishes from McGlaufin & Co brokers as the investigation into the Fair wheat deal widens. James Angus, Fair’s confidant, admits supplying funds to McGlaufin & Co for wheat stored at Port Costa, with verbal orders approved by Fair. Attorneys probe senator money invested in wheat while Lloyd reviews Angus and MacGlaufin accounts amid missing records.
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Smith
Sax Francisco
Charlea Smith
McGlouilin & Corse Brokers
Fair Wheat
James & Angus
Fair
Furniahed
McGlauffin & Co Funda
Port Costa
McGlautlin & Co
Angus
Herman Oelrichs
Virginia
Lloyd
Angas
MacGlauslin & Co
Vanderbilts Aim to Seize Northern Line Holdings
May 2 St Paul dispatch reports rumors that the Vanderbilt interests seek control of the Great Northern. If true, they would align with a plan to relieve Hill at the September meeting and gain a Puget Sound route via a new Great Northern connection, potentially altering regional railroad power.
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J. J. Mill
London
Hill
New York
Montréal
Vanderbilts
Lake Shore
Michigan Central
Northwestern
Omahs
Elkhorn
Unionn Pacific
Great Northern
Puget Sound
Conflict looming as Nicaraguan and British forces may unite
Washington reports an official dispatch warns the Nicaragua situation is extremely critical and a fresh clash between British and Nicaraguan forces could erupt unless a speedy arrangement is made. Oscar Wilde declared bankrupt in Loxpus with a receiver appointed.
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Hritikk
Washington
Nicaragua
Oscar Wilde
Loxpus
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