Anil Meray Treads on Senator's Toga in Turbulent Kansas Letter Tale
A fragmentary 1897 Topeka correspondence piece depicts Anil Meray stepping into a heated Kansas political fray as Senator Baker, Leland, and Bristow clash over a Washington Post appointment. The missives allege press manipulation, party factions, and threats of removal, with McCray denying direct ties while urging restraint and exposure of backroom tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kunis
Leland
Bristow
de Powe
Kien
Hukers
Broderich
Switherttt
Commission
Henator Baker
Brinten
Haker
Anacter
Hy Yelk
Baker
Wens
United States
Penatar
McCray
Popeks
Kam
Foon
Lucien Baker
Washington
Bee
Washington Post
J. L. Bristow
Cyrus Leland
Topeka
Brodertel
Tam
Brivion
Lelandae
Leland Evel
Eshott
Chad
Kansas
Congrem
Leavenworth
Randess
First Saloon Raid In Topeka Chronicles Early Temperance
A reminiscence recalls Topeka’s first saloon raid during the city’s early temperance era. F W Giles and a strong companion confronted a saloon keeper, dashed glasses and liquor from the joint, ending a first raid that halted sales for a time as Topeka grew.
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Topeki
Mde
F. W. Giles
Topeka Yeas
Cbelman
Topeka
Kansadare
Topeke
Giles
Hercules
Rain Would Be Good Crop Bulletin Report
The Kansas climate and crop service weather bulletin issued by T B Jenninhes notes little rainfall in the state over the week ending Monday May 14. Conditions vary by division with improvements in crops, ongoing plantings, and pockets of dryness. orchards suffer from canker worm, while winds and heat are not severe and forage proves steady though soil dries.
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Kansas Climate and Crop Service
T. B. Jennihes
Jennings
Sewaesd
Meade
Clark
Comahehe
Sedgwick
Ness
Petition Drives McKinley to Quell Cuban Insurrection
A petition circulated in New York and signed by bankers and businessmen urges President McKinley to use all power to hasten a settlement of the Cuban insurrection.
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McKinley
New York
President McKinley
Ordinance Tightens Beverages Nuisance Powers Passed
City council approves liquor nuisance law strengthening police power to seize and destroy alcoholic fixtures and goods in places selling beverages. Debate about haste and committee referral noted as two police commissioners and temperance union representative backed the measure. Some members questioned diligence but measure passed with votes split on referral.
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Board of Police Commissioners
M. D. Henderson
Wilson Keith
F. H. Foster
Date Temperance Union
Dillard
Coun- Aieen Skioner
Edie Hee
Ant
Morgan
Mergen
Hance
Skingree
Pasticon
Moran
No—Drew
Billott
Sebers
Roundtree
Stephenson
Skinner
Mason Felliws
Counellmin Iived
Keith
Mr. Henderson
Discharged Firemen A Move to Reinstate Fails at Council
Council considers petition by H H Etherly for reinstatement of discharged firemen from the Fire Department. Mayor Fellows notes paid back bills and public accusations. merchants urged reinstatement pending bill payments. Council motion to refer to committee fails. outcome shields against reinstatement at this time.
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Firth Ward
HH. Etherly
Roundiies
Committee On Fire Department
Morchente
Cyineliman Hotindtres
The Dog Question and City Tax Collector Appointment
A heated council meeting on A W Hopking’s appointment as dog tax collector leaped into dispute with Stinner arguing sanitation officers should collect dog taxes and Gundmar Drew saying officers have no need for such duties. Mayor Fellows warned he could revoke the order if members opposed. Bonds for Food Inspector, License Tax Collector, and City Scavengers were approved. Two new city scavengers posted bonds. one fled and bond later approved. Mrs Rowles seeks divorce from Sherman Rowles. petition cites return to her father’s home and seeks alimony and custody of two children.
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A.W. Hopking
Stinner
Guundmar Drew
Counciman Ronndtre
Fellows
Comneil
Hop
New City
WD. Cooper
J.D. Miller
J. H. Aunt
AA. Rodsera
J. P. Lewis
S. Barnum
Web. Stoker
L. Sheehan
James Mullin
Alco
Rowles
Moule Howles
J. 5. Johnson
Sherman Rowles
Topeka News Aims At Local Happenings In St Louis
A crowded Topeka scene features diverse items fromSt Louis visits and regional activity. Mentions include A. W. Tanner in St Louis, straw hats rising in prominence, Topeka shoppers in Kansas City, Bank Commissioner Braidenthal in Cawker City, and Alfred Heberts Jr. returning home to Emporia after a city visit.
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A.W. Tanner
St Louie
Topeka
Kansas City
Braidenthal la
Cawker City
Alfred Heberts Jr
Emporia
W. S. Dindsay
Taylor Street
Writ heard May 2 on mandamus at temple pageant
News notes report a writ of mandamus at the Kansas and Nebraska Temple and Tabernacle to restore Mrs Anna Howard as high priestess of the Pearly Rose tabernate, to be heard by Judge Hazen on May 2. Also listed are local meeting changes, Turnfest results, arrests, a youth case, and upcoming Vaudeville at the Grand Open House.
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Kansas and
Nebraska
Tabernacle
Knights and Daughters of Talint
International Order of ‘Twelve
Anna Howard
Pearly Rose
Hazen
Salvation Army
Hamilton Hall
Floral Hall
Balvalan Army Hall
St. Kansas Avenue
Stator Stillwell
Steat
St. Louis
Marshall
Ont A.m
Turner Garden
Tekin
Harper
Iave
Lawrence
Curtis Johnson
Rock Inland
Carlson
Frais
Tommy
Tier
Byinanen, & Sons
Abilene
Einter Ifn
Abilene Telunteoy
Millanen
Anid
Lyles
Walnut Grove
Evanston
Paley
New York
Mayors Age
Mtteane
Chris Humne
Si¢ila Mayhew
Brooklyn Bridge
Moontight
Five
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Mills-Adams
Soares
Seeeretteesee
Mills-Adams Co
Senator Baker
D.Q. McCray
Anil Meray
Bom
Egusas
Thieely
Wither Hake
Burne Sime Inter- Stas
Opaneel
Ipeparbiican Party
Hepublican
Mukcer
Petriou
Wittoe
Burner
Briedow
Wight
Bridow
Washibeton
Tournas City
Bristow + she
Terpuleti
Karis News
Vaal
Tor
McKinles
Hoyal Gakhg Powder Co
Tas
P Farnsoe
Ad Follenshade
I Lockard
James Rameey
J. Huntern
Bonébrake
AW. Hopkins
K Holliday
ArcClintock
Dallas
Tex
Charles S. El-liett
Wakaruse
Topeka Terriers
Wiliam H. Barnes
State Horticultural Society
Sam Zimmerman
al Evans
W. J. Block
Santa Fe
J. W. Wawarda
Free Methodist Church
Lake Street
D. S
Armory
Milton Player
Foreman Plaxer
Santa Me
Stormont Hospital
James Murphy
Topeka Advocaite
Turners
St Louis
Frank Bonebrake
Psec
Fred Freeman
Frances Willach
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Congregational Church
Fontehu
State Board of Charities
Mabelle ‘True
Kansan Medical College
Parsons
Gary Lee Jones
H. S. Montgomery
George Barlen
Teane
Bedweil
Burden
Hamilton Hell
Lewie
RB. Bucke Tier
Topeka Academy of Medicine and Surgery
John Brown
Colored Industrial Institute
Kansas Avenue
W. A. Pelfer
Topeka Athlete Association
Merril Springs
John Rudolphs
M.C. A
Mothinthek
San Antonio
Texas
Tere
Guy
Thorndey
Henry Stillwell
Auburndale
John Darling
United States Supreme Court
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
United States Circuit Court
Ely-Walker Salvage
The
Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co
America
Wichita
Naif Rae
May Tidf
Senta Fe
Ayer
Panama
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