Baker deflects ask on Twentieth Kans reg muster in Topeka
Senator Baker dodges a direct answer about whether the Twentieth Kansas regiment will be mustered out in Topeka or Leavenworth. He says he has said nothing definite and won’t authorize statements for publication. The interview touches state politics, patronage, and which city should host the muster.
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Mt Substantial Eligens
Anderson
United State
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Kanax
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Drevenworth
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Souk
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Kansas
Leavenwerth
Kansas City
Sunator
Toyoka
Benatar Baker
Leavenworth
Topeks
Ker
Sir Henry Irving III to Miss Role Change at Drury Lane
London May 15 Sir Henry Irving recovering after a serious illness his doctor forbids visitors at Grafton Street home while Laurence Irving receives the stage duties as understudy arranged for the current week The news follows a wave of inquiries from patrons and friends awaiting his return to health
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London
Sir Henry Irving
Sardov
Robespierre
Farr
Henry
Lawrence
Lawrence Irving
Sir Henry
Iless Trought
Grafton Street
Nebraskas Unseasonal Storms Dump Hail and Rain
Storms swept Nebraska with unseasonable rain and hail. Heavy downpours and hail damaged windows in Flatiron month and Nebraska City. Om de was hit hardest with a ten minute hailstorm that broke windows and disrupted streetcars and telecommunication services across the city.
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Onsha
Nebraska
Flatiamonth
Nebraska City
Omde
Hall
Klondike Book Project Details By Emma Topeka Writer
Miss Emma Topeka writes a Klondike book after a San Francisco detainment due to illness. Kelly of Slipington magazine contributed an article before leaving home and may publish next month. Major Inman urges publication, Northwest Trading’s Captain Healy has ordered 160 copies, book to be illustrated with Rely photographs.
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Emma Teonias
Topeka
Klondike
San
Miss Kelly
Major Inman
Marcmitine & Combout Pis Hahitett
Healy
Northwest Trading Company
Miss Rely
Kansas statutes take effect with new published code
The first copy of the new Kansas statutes was issued placing all prior laws into effect. The act creates and supervises associations under the basic commissioner. A September report from these associations signals increased workload for the department and new preparations by Presidenthal to handle the added tasks. Your grocer offers Red Crown Stove Case gasoline and stove fuel, with per gallon pricing and availability through first-class dealers.
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Kansas
Orkemseless
Kansas City Meeting Proposes Reduced Farm Insurance Rates
Insurance men in Kansas City adopted a proposed schedule of reduced rates for farm and other property, but critics warn it violates Kansas antitrust law. G A Battey presented the plan amid opposition from Sikkema who argued the new rates would raise property costs. Attorney General Godard may prosecute, and several insurers have declined to join the agreement, fearing legal action and charter forfeiture.
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F. Woolard
Wichita
Kansas City
Karas
Sikkema
St. Louis
Freeport
G. A. Battey
Topeka
Woolard
Stanley
Kansas
Coates House
Kansas Enti-Trust
Godard
Dard
Kansas Insurance Companies
Shawnee Fire
J. W. Going
Sprinsield Fire and Marine
Continental
Diaz Will Come to Chicago for October 8 Festival
Chicago May 15 the formal invite to President Diaz of Mexico and Lord Minto and their cabinets to meet President McKinley and his aides in Chicago October 8 at the federal build corner stone ceremonies. They will be guests of the federal committee at the autumnal festival. A special envoy to Ottawa and the City of Mexico reports assurance from Lord Minto and President Diaz they will accept the invitation.
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Forral
Diaz
Mexico
Lord Minto
Canada
McKinley
Hie Catlay
Tide City
Federal
Federal Committee
Ottawa
City of Mexico
Minto
Dias
Bryan Will Not Speak at Agricultural College
The Republican majority of the state agricultural college board withdrew William Jennings Bryan’s commencement invitation, saying the event should not carry political significance. The vote split along party lines with regents noting directives from Governor Stanley and criticizing the former board’s decision to invite Bryan in June.
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Agricultural College
State Agricultural Evilyne
Wilam J. Bryan
Witt
WHI
Bryan
Wittieewal
Stanley
Tike
Ines
William Jennings Bryan
Aye—McDowell
Yue, Hunter
Battwaite
Vreeman
Mrs. St. John
Carl Vrooman
Wang Lee Laundry Disturbance Leads to Arrests
Dick Bell and Fees Wilson were jailed after disturbing Wang Lee’s East Fifth Street laundry and assaulting a man at the doorway. The Chinaman fired a revolver as Bell and Wilson fled, and Officer Bernard arrested Bell. Wilson posted bond while Bell remained in custody.
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Fees Wilson
Ber~ Tard
Bundy
Wilson
Bell
Wang Lee
East Fifth Street
Ent
Bernard
Fifth and
Kansas Avenue
Randy
Wilsett
Bond
Steamer Thomas Davideon Abandoned After Rock Near Cana Island
The steamer Thomas Davideon pounds to pieces on a rock at Cana Island near Green Bay as southeast winds increase. The wreck is owned by Henry Pauly of Milwaukee, valued at $68,000, and is insured.
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Nepomines
Mich
Thomas Davideon
Rockat Cana
Green Bay
Strome
Henry Pauly
Milwaukee
Ten Living Children of Topeka Couple At 308 Davies Street
Mr and Mrs Sonn Heustis of 308 Davies Street east of Parkdale near the river are parents of 17 children with ten living eight at home. The eldest Archie aged 18 is in the Klondike for gold while Lester and John work at Santa Fe boiler shops. Another son mines in Joplin and twelve attend school at home on winters. The couple married in 1860 during the Civil War and Mr Heustis owns a small farm and gardens. Mrs Heustis describes the brood as quiet and she recalls managing a large family.
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Davies Street
Parkdale
Lincoln Post
Archie
Klondike
Lester
John
Santa Fe
Joplin
Fight Over Grain Inspection Sparks State Showdown
Governor Stanley cautions state dignity amid Topeka grain men defying laws by blocking inspectors Homer Galloway Welgh and Thomas Cross. Ewan proposes Frank Tou as helper to force inspection loyalty, while McKenzie letters reveal tension and calls for equitable grading, with J G Goings and others insisting on unified inspection.
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Stanley
Topeka
Homer Galloway Welgh
Thomas Cross
L. Hwan
Capital Elevator Company
Ewan
Heber Galloway
Frank Igon
Frank Teou
Tou
Iacou
McKenzie
Galloweay
McKenze
Tollur
Galloway
Finan
Tere
Governor Stanley Addresses Epworth Leaguers at Topeka Event
Governor Stanley spoke at an Epworth League anniversary in Topeka criticizing local joints and gambling dens. He praised the league and urged members to recruit new youths, lift others up, and extend mercy, noting the city’s clean image despite temptations.
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Hand of Mercy
Topeka
League
Sean’ Vo
Asylum Committee Starts Tours to Locate State Institution
The legislative committee chosen to locate a state asylum began tours from Topeka to Fort Scott. They will visit Parsons Chanute Iola Concordia Saline Junction City and Clay Center on successive days with final hearings in Topeka on May 31 and a location decision expected in early June.
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Parsons
Chanute
Iola
Concordia
Saling
Junction City
Clay Center
Ed Little’s Promoted Colonel Prompted by Politics
Ex Attorney General F B Dawes on route to Topeka to intervene for Ed Little’s promotion in the Twentieth Regiment when telegram announced Major Metcalf’s appointment. Dawes decries political interference and cites Governor Leedy for shaping Funston and Little's fate, expressing regret over politics affecting justice in regiment appointments.
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F. B. Dawes
Topeka
Ed Little
Major Metcalf
Mr. Dawes
Leedy
Loyal to Spencer Gains Praise from Governor and State Officials
Reported shift in attitude toward Spencer, state oil inspector now praised after collecting 2900 dollars in April fees for the oil and gasoline inspection. Governor claims oil firms pressed for his removal to dodge law compliance, and warns he may remove Spencer if uninspected work continues.
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Treasury
Allen Will Be There at Baker University Commencement
Governor H J Allen private secretary will address Baker University Baldwin this month for the class of 99 graduation. He will give the graduates fatherly advice and present diplomas at the ceremony.
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Baker University
H. J. Allen
Baldwin
Coxey Praises Trusts In Chicago Tour Plans
General Jacob S. Coxey of Massillon visits Chicago to discuss molding sand sales to the steel trust and to launch a Westward missionary tour in autumn advocating non-interest bearing bonds. He argues advances in trust formation reflect public evolution from private ownership and outlines his bond plan as a means to retire debt without taxpayer burden.
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Coxey
Massillon
Steel Trust
West
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
Michigan
Tim
National Capitol
Queen Victoria Arrives In London Amid Public Visit
Queen Victoria arrived in London from Windsor with the Duke and Duchess of York and entourage. She drove to Kensngton Palace in a procession of four horse landaus, outriders, and guards. She visited the old apartments renovated for public access. Also reported, the Manitou Park hotel and casino in Colorado Springs burned, with a loss estimated at 550000. Weather notes foretell partly cloudy skies in Kansas with potential thunderstorms and strong southerly winds.
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Queen Victoria
Windsor
Duke and Duchess of York
Kensngton Palace
Horee
Manitou Park
Colorado Springs
To Fight It Out. That He Has Decided to Continue the War
The article states that the individual has chosen to press on with the conflict, signaling a firm resolve to sustain hostilities rather than seek an immediate or negotiated settlement. It underscores a continuation of the war effort and a lack of concession.
Filipinos Refuse Peace Overtures Demand Independence
May 12 dispatch from Aguinaldo says the Filipino government will continue the war until independence is secured and rejects American plans for restricted autonomy. He asserts unity with Gen Luna, notes heavy casualties for U S forces, and reports prison and discipline issues within the Cincinnati regiment amid ongoing hostilities near Manila.
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