Engaged to Prince Cantacuzene of Russia
Miss Julia Dent Grant daughter of Brigadier General Frederick D Grant is engaged to Prince Cantacuzene of Russia formerly military attache to the Russian embassy in Rome The engagement confirmed by General Grant who spoke of the prince and noted Miss Grant and her aunt Mrs Potter Palmer have been in Paris The pair had been in Rome and Paris and plan to return to America General Grant delayed his departure for the Philippines due to boiler problems aboard his transport and will sail around May 24 with Mrs Grant staying in New York
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Chicagso
Julia Dent Grant
Frederick D. Grant
Prince Cantacuzene
Russia
Rome
Chicago
Grant
Philippines
Otis
Paris
Prince Cantscugene
Ilieve
America
Tursian
Prince Cantacunene
Imperial Guards
Moscow
Miss Grant
Strik
San Francisco
Phillippines
Not A Candidate James W Tapp Refuses Congressional Run
Wichita May 4 James W Tapp who stirred Seventh district politics after his mayoral race has written to supporters. He has received about fifty letters urging his candidacy for Congress and replied to W G Arnett of Anthony that he cannot run due to press of business and notes the delay in acknowledgment.
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James W. Tapp
Wichita
W. G. Arnett
Anthony
Letter Debating Congressional Nomination by James W. Tapp
James W. Tapp expresses heartfelt thanks for a nomination suggestion while cautioning that he fears bridling barriers between a man of modest means and Congress. He reflects on his Wichita mayoralty bid, rejects demagoguery, and argues for a Congress closer to common people with honest intent and sensible leadership.
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Wichita
Congress
Conditions on San Juan Island Reported Lacking Suffering
Acting Secretary Meiklejohn notes May 8 dispatch from San Juan Puerto Rico contradicts claims of mass starvation and road spending. he describes abundant resources, many employed, and direct monthly aid exceeding prior years, with many unable to work being fed. Government sources emphasize no suffering and ample nature.
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Washington
Meiklejohn
San Juan
Porto Rico
War
Henry
Grave of J W Brown Opened for Remains Removal
In San Francisco on May 4 the grave of J W Brown who died April 24, 1881 was opened to move the remains. The body was found in a preserved state with little decay and the clothing intact suggesting impending petrification. Also notes a cough remedy advertisement by Geo W Stansfield etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
J. W. Brown
State appoints J. F. Stanton as state house architect
The state executive council names J. F. Stanton of this city as state house architect to finish the interior of the state capitol during Stanley's administration. Three architects will divide work on state institutions with J. G. Holland handling Topeka asylum Beloit school, J. Haskell overseeing the state university, and George Washburn supervising Osawatomie and Winfield asylums. Other appointees include John Dudley custodian of state house grounds, Thomas Stanley night watchman, Wilcox assistant engineer, J. W. Chandler night watchman, and Dan Walker janitor. Stanley and Wilcox had prior roles.
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State Executive Council
J. F. Stanton
State Capitol
Stanley
J. G. Holland
Topeka
Asylum
Beloit Industrial School
G. Haskell
Lawrence
State University
George Wash
J. W. Chandler
Wichita
Dan Walker
Council Grove
State House
Wilcox
Depew backs Hanna as Republican chair in interview
Chauncey M. Depew, in Cleveland on May 3, urged continuing Senator M. A. Hanna as head of the Republican national committee. He praised Hanna’s 1816 leadership, predicted little opposition for 1900, and said the party would reassert its platform including expansion while condemning trusts.
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Cleveland
Chauncey M. Depew
M. A. Hanna
Republican National Committee
Hanna
Repubican
Mr. Depew
Depew
Bryan
New York
Political plank echoes gold standard stance and silver plan
The Republicans reaffirm their declaration for the gold standard while the Democrats are expected to revisit silver policy, signaling a renewed party contrast on monetary aims.
Don’t Pardon Dalton In Indian Territory Protests
Governor Sumley will take no action on Emmett Dalton’s pardon application. A letter from David Redfield, department commander of the G A R in the Indian Territory, protests Dalton’s potential release. Redfield calls for justice for victims and warns against freeing outlaw Dalton.
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Sumley
Emmett Dalton
David Redfield
Indian Territory
Dalton
Redfield
Fair Territory
Clyde Mattox
Conflict of Courts in Arkansas Strife Over Armed Strikes
In Little Rock on May 4 Governor Jones says state authorities will mobilize all able bodied men in Sebastian county Repussory to enforce Judge Rowe’s injunction against strikers and armed laborers. Federal and state courts clash as he vows to drive non union workers from the mining district to avert bloodshed.
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Arkansas
Little Rock
Ark
Jones
Sebastian County
Repussory
Sunken schooner sighted off New Jersey coast
Reports from New Jersey life saving stations say a two masted schooner lies sunk about five miles off the island beach station. One topmast is down another stands ten feet above water. A 16 foot yawl in lead color with brown gunwales reached Forked River station, likely from the sunken vessel. Crew details unavailable.
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New York
New Jersey
Island Beach
Sheriff Downey Arrested In Pana Revolver Incident
A Pana Wisconsin dispatch reports Sheriff Downey was arrested by soldiers for carrying a revolver after an arrival from Taylorville. He was brought before Captain Couch, the weapon seized, then released with a vow to prove the right to bear arms. The event stirred considerable excitement. Taste's None Better than Gypsy Queen Baking Powder.
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Sherif
Chinese Horde Plot Smuggling Chinese Into U S Report
A Texas federal alert reports a large smuggling scheme to bring Chinese workers from Mexico into the United States. Mexican Central Railway previously brought about 1,000 Chinese to work on its extensions, with a professional American smuggler aiding desertions and guiding bands toward the Rio Grande border.
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Chicago
Austin
Tex
Texas
Rio Grande
Mexico
Mexican Central Railway ¢ Company
China
Rio Grande Frontier
Thought Wave To Be Transmitted To Czar By Women Of America
The National Woman Suffrage association closed its convention in Grand Rapids with Miss Anthony delivering the closing address. Laura Clay and Mary Baker-Bates spoke on industry and gains. Plans were made to send a large thought wave to the czar’s peace convention at The Hague on May 15 with 250000 members of women’s clubs sending approval. Next year’s meeting will be in Washington. Bids for future conventions were referred to the business committee.
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Women of America
Grand Rapids
Mich
National Woman Suffrage Association
Miss Anthony
Laura Clay
Kentucky
Mary Baker-Bates
Denver
Hague
Washington
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Portland
Ore
Radway Pills Impress Customer In Philadelphia Letter
Peter Kiefer of North 2d Street Philadelphia writes that Radway’s Pills greatly relieve his headache and costiveness and act instantly, claiming they are superior to other pills tried.
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PR. Radway & CO
New York
Peter Kiefer
North
Delphia
Radway’s Pills advertise vegetable cure all liver and kidney ills
An old line ad promises Radway’s Pills as a purely vegetable remedy for kidneys nervous disorders piles bladder nervous headaches and liver issues. It claims complete absorption and health, priced 25 cents a box and available at drugstores or by mail from Radway & Co New York.
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Bisdner
Radway & CO
National League Scores Across Cities
Baseball scores from multiple NL games show Cincinnati, New York, Washington, Cleveland, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Kansas City, Detroit, Indianapolis, Milwaukee and St. Louis in action. Batteries listed include Hawley Pletz Dunkle McGuire and others. Also reports a sugar price rise by American Sugar Refining with broader refinery impact and raw sugar import statistics.
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BR. HE
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Hawley
Pletz
Powell and
Criger
New York
RAE New
Inside History of Hutchinson GAR Delegates
A delegate recounts the Grand Army encampment process at Hutchinson. Ira F. Collins chaired the First district caucus and PB H. Coney proposed John Seaton of Atchison for a seat, though Seaton earned only six of twenty votes amid questions of GAR membership. Coney’s broader plan to elect all delegates failed, Dick Blue opposing it after securing a district seat, and Gen Hudson might have been elected if a delegate-at-large existed.
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Hutchinson
Grand Army
Ira F. Collins
Sabetha
First District
Collina
PB. H. Coney
John Seaton
Atchison
Seaton
GAR
Dick Blue
Coney
Hudson
Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Relief in six hours claims for kidney bladder and back pain easing retention of water shortly after use. Sold by Geo. W. Stansfield and Sim Drug Co in Topeka. Also promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure preventing complications from neglected stomach issues. Geo. W. & Son and A.J. Kane & Co.
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S. Geo
Geo. W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Sim Drug Co
Kansas Aves
Hue
Topeka
Ban
W. H. Wilson
A. J. Arnold & Son
A.J. Kane & Co
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