Struggle in Second District Convention in Ottawa Kansas
Ottawa May 4 A congressional convention went through six ballots with no change and adjourned after twelve more ballots without result. Kansas Republicans split between Buchan and Trickett camps with notable figures like J Harris, Geo T Anthony and Cyrus Leland present. Local officers named include R B Stevenson and secretaries A D McFadden and G L Devis. numerous Wyandotte and Anderson County delegates listed.
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Ottawa
Hpm
Kansas
J. Buefan
City Wil
Geteress
Sid Cyrus Leland
Leland
S. Crum
Ok Brown
Nat Barnes
Kansas City
Buchani
Wyandotte County
Trickett
Wyandotte
Buchan
Feld
Jack Harris
Haring
Geo T. Anthony
R. B. Stevenson
A. D. McFadden
Anderson County
G. L. Devis
Johnson County
Reading
Sid Whisner
Wyan
Allen
Harr
Elea
Harvey Longshore
Anderson
G. E
Harvey
Bourton
H. M. Grifith
Douglas
Gee
J. Barker
Pranklin
A. Ae Johnson
C.K. Dow
Linn
A. Corbin
Miami
M. L. Palmar
McCabe Moore
Ey CC
Ausermin
Hen Bacon
Bourbon
Nee BE McWharf
Free
Chenoweth
Dewey Praised At Ottawa Congressional Convention
Ottawa dispatch reports a debate filled day as Gus W. Martin leads the committee amid resolutions praising Commodore Dewey and endorsing the personal administration, with a lengthy discussion on war delaying final adjournment until morning. The committee plans to forward congratulatory resolutions to the naval officer.
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Ottawa
Gus. W. Martin
Kansas City
Martin
Commodore Dewis
St. Louis
Commodore Denney
Dewey
Not Withdrew Rumors Circulate On Hood Gubernatorial Bid
Friends of Major Hood moved to halt rumors that he would withdraw as governor candidate. A printed report could not be fully verified yet circulated, prompting delegates at the convention to display papers and question Hood’s stance. Hood asserted long held ambition to be Kansas governor as he sought Republican support.
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Ottawa
Max
Major Hood
Covernor
Crucin
Reed
Kansas
Baseball News Highlights From Cleveland to Brooklyn
Baseball results across the majors and Western League report wins for Cleveland, Louisville, Cincinnati, Boston, Brooklyn, and Philadelphia. Scores show St Louis beating Cleveland twice, Cincinnati over Pittsburgh, Boston over Washington, and Brooklyn edging Philadelphia after an interrupted game. attendance noted for several matchups.
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Cleveland
Louisville
Cincinnati
Boston
Brooklyn
ST. Louie
Louis
Supreme Court Denies New Trial in Travelers Case
Madison March 4 The Supreme Court denied a motion for a new trial in Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford Conn Appellant versus William A Fricke Respondent The case involved a revision secured by the Insurance Commissioner Finck ordering numerous insurers to pay over 510000 back license taxes into the state treasury The companies had long conducted life and accident insurance business with only a license to operate.
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Madison
Wia
Supreme Court
Travelers’ Insurgico
Company of Hartford
Brewers Add $1 Per Barrel Price to Beer
Cincinnati brewers raise beer prices by one dollar per barrel in anticipation of a government revenue tax. Internal Revenue data show malt and distilled spirits revenue up to April surpassing March figures by over $120.06.
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Cincinnati
Union Pacific
Kansas City
Topeka
Kansas
Kansas News: Fourth District Dems Convene in Winfield
May 4 reports from Winfield and Independence show floods in southern Kansas with towns under water. The Fourth district Democratic convention elected EK Himalese as chairman and Frank Usiliva as secretary. J G Johnson of Peabody vows to stand by the convention's choice for congress and not be a compromise candidate. Delegates named for the congressional committee include Butler H Haziett and others across Chase, Coffey, Osage, Pottawatomie, Woodson, and Greenwood counties.
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Emporia
EK. H Himalese
Butler County
Frank Usiliva
Osage County
EH. S Mertin
Marion County
Bits
J. G. Johnson
Peabory
Congressional Committee
Butler
H. Haziett
Chase
J. L. Cochran Coffer
A. J. Esstaen
Osaz Johnn Es Pottawatomie
A Urbansky
Wabsunse
Joan Ere
Woodson
Greenwood County
Eureka
Repubvan
Coburn
Funston
Millet
Council Grove
Stoppered by Diaz in Mexico City meeting ban
On May 4 in Mexico City, authorities blocked a planned gathering of Spanish clerks to raise funds and enlist volunteers for Spain, deeming it contrary to the neutral nation’s obligations. The incident follows excitement over an American victory.
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City of
Mexico
Spain
Come Point
Atlantic
Royal decrees suspend cereal duties and deploy troops
Rome reports a royal decree suspending cereal duties until June and another decree assigning Italian troop commanders in Piacenza Bologna Ancona and Bari to maintain public order. During bread riots at Sorosina a mob attacked municipal buildings. troops fired into the crowd killing two and wounding several.
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Rome
Piacenza
Bologna
Ancona
Barri
Sorosina
Army of Invasion heads to Tampa by Friday morning
Army of Invasion units based in New Orleans receive imperative orders to reach Tampa by Friday morning. The dispatch emphasizes swift movement and preparation for upcoming operations.
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New Orleans
Tampa
Topeka Snapshots Reflect Local War Efforts and News
Topeka items note army chaplain applicant John D. Knox, local club memberships swelling, and Simon Greenspan among new Commercial club entries. City schools face seating shortages, teachers examined in three sessions, and April purchases totaling $40.5. Homeopathic society plans a library hall reverie, while a druggist’s misread home trip ends in a comic return.
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John D. Knox
Fred the Wee
Aoe
Galveston
Tex
Lincoln Post
Simon Greenspan
Commercial Club
J. B Adkins
Congregational Church
Ottawa
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Qov
Leedy
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Lawrence Volunteer Company
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C. P. Adams
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A. F
A.M
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Topekin
Library Hall
Homoopathic State Medical Society
W. A. Johnston
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Kansas Avenue
Free Silver Republicans to Convene in Topeka
A Free Silver Republican state central committee meeting in the city decided to call a state convention at Topeka to set apportionment by 1896 vote. The convention would have about three hundred delegates and discuss renomination of Governor Leedy and Attorney General Boyle, with rumors of internal opposition and possible changes.
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Free Silver Republcan State Central Committee
Topeka
Tyne
Leedy
Boyle
Government Ends Postal Card Printing Offer Self-Furnished Cards
Washington May 4 The senate passed a bill abolishing the postal card service now in use. The measure requires senders to furnish their own cards and transfer any card into two postal cards with a 1 cent stamp, saving government printing and distribution costs.
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Washington
Senate
Double Track Opened Between Emporia and Exm-Tia Junction
Emporia faremaster Morse received headquarters instructions on using two main double tracks. One south track will serve as eastbound main, the north track as westbound main, with junction at the first westbound switch west of Conservation Street. Howard branch trail will cross the crossing west of the junction. Foreman of Albuquerque Shops and Mrs. Geo Fraser leave for Albuquerque to join her husband who is foreman of the AT SF.
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Emporm
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Consuvation Street
Crors
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Albuquerque
Geo. Fraser
Albaguere
Tt & SF
Camp Leedy Lists Lawrence Manhattan Hutchinson Firms
A brief notice at Camp Leedy outlines listings of three agencies or firms named Lawrence, Manhattan, and Hutchinson. The fragmentary item notes these companies connected with the camp, but details on roles or actions are not provided.
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Lawrence, Manhattan, Hutchinson Companies
Governor Leedy Visits Camp Leedy in Wartime Foraging Note
Gen McCrum enforces camp rules against foraging while Gov Leedy tours the lines and oversees a hen and chicken herding incident. The war department sets six day government pay for recruiting expenses before muster, covering the three regiments. Manhattan company recruited at Blue Rapids after a farewell banquet. list of attendees includes Feil Pink Farmnan Goin Gilsor Humphreys Hera Hetvering Herbert Julian Johnson Kolsky Longtor Lane McDowell Molahan Martin Mardin Martin Schvolercet Stephenson Stephenson Sikes Stapies Samuels Jae Debrigse Welch Wilder Westbrook White Yannwine Zoger.
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War Department
United States
Leedy
National Guard
Manhattan
Blue Rapids
Ing
G. W. Molahan
M. M. Martin
G. E.mardin
W. J. Martin
F. H. Sciires
K. Merritt
S. Marston
C. K. Me Resa
Schvolercet
CA. Stephenson
J Stephenson
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Sikes
J. Hr. Stapies
R. Samuels
Chas
Jae D. Webrigse
T. Welch
A. M. Wilder
L. Westbrook
T. H. White
H. W. Yannwine
J. J. Zoger
Manhattan's Company Officers and Members Listed
A Manhattan company from the army lists its officers and members. Captain Leicester, an English artillery officer, is noted for his prior service and reputation as a military trainer before coming to the United States.
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Manhattan
Leicester
United States
Leicster
Hutchinsons Company Arrives with Officers Yet to Be Appointed
The Hutchinsons company arrived yesterday afternoon on the Santa Fe at four o'clock led by Capt. Carr Thompson with Lieut. J. W. Brown and Lieut. S. Gibbon. Noncommissioned officers will be announced soon. Members listed include W. H. Ashley Clyde Botkin Walker Baker Harry Beteven Frank Baker E. E. Bringle W. Bickford C. Brown Andrew Crethier G. B. Callarc Charles P. Claytor EW. Duke John L. Elliott W. H. Erwin R. Edwards W. H. Elder Eals Benj. Fleming P. F. Godley J. M. Garretson H. M. Grubbs W. Heffner E. A. Heffner J. T. Planders John Flanders Thomas Kirk BM. A. Keitly Yeo Coon J. F. Lawson W. EL FE Senrader Henry Squire H. 3. Shaw Charles Shaw EA. Shiver C. A Steen B.E. Shultz J. W. Smith C. W. Schrader C. A Taylor M. M Tolle L. H. Tattle J. H. Van Dorsten C E Warren J. G. Willard T. W. White RC Wakney Alfred Yeughgan.
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Santa Fe
Carr Thompson
J. W. Brown
S. Gibbon
Capt
Thompson
W. H. Ashley
Clyde J Botkin
Walker Baker
Harry Beteven
Frank Baker
E. E. Bringle
W Bickford
C. Brown
Andrew Cretchier
G. BE. Callarc
Charles P. Claytor
EW. Duke
John L. Elliott
W. H Erwin
R. Edwards
W. H. Elder
Eals
Benj. Flemming
P. F. Godley
J.M. Garretson
H. M. Grubbs
W. Heffner
E. A. Heffner
J. T. Planders
John Flanders
Lawrence company officers and crew listed after arrival
The Lawrence company in command of Capt. Adna G. Clark arrived yesterday. Besides the captain the officers elected are First Lieutenant A. Krause and Second Lieutenant Fred Alford. Members include Adne G Clark Albert H. Krause Alfred Alford James M. Painter.
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Emporia
Graham
Rafter
Lyon
Morris
Chase
National Guard
McGinsey
Wweaver
Carl Tillson
McGinley
Gezette
West
Jllison
Lawrence Company
Adna G. Clark
Leutenant
A. &_ Krause
Fred Albford
Adne G Clark
Albert H. Krause
Alfred €. Alford
James M. Painter
List of names from a historical document excerpt
A long string of personal names and initials appears, including Bert Cornell Elmer Benson Walter Drysdale Lewis & Curnill Ernest Criss Robert F. Clark Chas Cook Albert Emmett Theodore Boone Wm Lets Emmet Fulber aon Arthur Hargis Elliott Hook Chas King Fred Humpheries John Me Bieick David Miller Lee Wiley Francia Courtoer Hilliker Reynolds John Morrow Clarence Paul Fred Ahistrom Geo Powell Clarence Ames Chas Frederick Wilburn Haynes Hoy Haynes John Huntsman Burt Gilley Robt A White Wm F Street Albert Farmer Thomas Ray Geo Messer Jon Denver Sareen J Lamasney Dicker Arthur Gibmin Jobo Wakefet Wm B Fearing Guy Simpson
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Bert A. Cornell
Elmer L. Benson
Walter L. Drysdale
Lewis & Curnill
Ernest Criss
Robert FP. Clark
Chas
EL Cook
Albert_S. Emmett
Theodore Boone
Wm. E. Lets
Emmet Fulberaon
Arthur Hargis
Eiliott F. Hook
Chas. A. King
Fred Humpheries
John A. Me Bieick
David C. Miller
Lee ‘Wiley
Francia L. Courtoer
An L. Hilliker
L. Reynolds
John W. Morrow
Clarence H. Paul
Fred
Ahistrom
Geo.k. Powell
Clarente Ames
Chas. W. Frederick
Wilburn Haynes
Hoy & Haynes
John A. Huntsman
Th Burt Gilley
Robt
A White
F Street
Albert C. Farmer
Thos BH. Rayhour
Geo. A. Messer
Jon N
HEALTHY AT THE CAMP INDIFFERENT WEATHER PROVES MEN STRONG
Health reports from Camp Lesdy describe no sickness among recruits amid harsh conditions. Maj DeNeid am praises the men as sturdy and capable. Gen T notes Civil War hardships pale beside current trials. A Columbus company of Cherokee county volunteers, eighty four men, quickly organized and deployed to Bopeka, with officers elected in hours.
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Camp Lesdy
Gen T
Uate
Bate
Columbus
Cherokee County
Iuide
Bopeka
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