Anti Boss Slate Breaks at Republican Convention
The Republican convention broke the anti boss slate as opponents yielded. Silas Porter named temporary chairman with R W Blue later made permanent chairman after a tense fight. The session saw nominations of state officers and Congressman at Large, with internal party divisions and claims of victory amid a disputed leadership reshuffle.
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Silas Porter
R. W. Blue
State Committee
Dick Blue
Tomeel
Bern
Porter
Humphreys
A. W. Smithee
McNet
Tester
M. A. Low
Chester Leng
Low
Sas
Copeland Cortethers
Thom
Contalond
Yurton Devt
Mulvane
Biles Porter
A. W Smith MA Low
Atbaugh
Anthboss
Heven Recess
Anti-Chess League
Turi
K. Bulleson
MA. Low
Frivais
Bu Sapula
Conia Tile Bae
Ade
Ted
Nex Ley
Ike
Ogier
Republican state convention action and nominations
The report describes a bustling Republican state convention with speakers and votes. Judge W. Stuart urges minority support for the report, Dello vede in carrying out its pe nishments, and a lead official slate is nominated by acclamation. Scott is renominated for congressman at large with 627 votes to 223 for Blaine, as the convention convenes and assigns officers and secretaries amid party maneuvering.
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Doriphin County
W. &. Stuart
Bind
Oleman
Doniphar
Delleves
W.V. Church
Scott
Politiwine
TS Stover
Allen
Chase F Soott
Iola
Thompson
Pratt
Pope Santee
Blaine
Glencoe Reoccupied as Boer Resistance Ebbs in War Chronicle
London reports indicate Glencoe was retaken after the Transvaalers evacuated Higgarsbege. Boers advised to surrender if defeated at the Vaal as Brabant cavalry occupy town. Fifth division and allied forces push forward, with 2,100 more troops arriving at Beira Ports as transport and safety concerns shape the setback.
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London
Glencoe
Higgarsbege
Free
Cape
Pune
Betre Porous
Africa
Dunraven
Beira Senor
Yeamsary
Saldesas
Bortuge
Lone Roberts
Topeka Opera House Hosts Delegates as Band Plays
In Topeka, a large audience heard Morton Alpquen with the gavel as delegates filled the hall. John Marshall stood with musicians while the band prepared America, drawing a burst of applause and prompting the convention to proceed with chair selections and calls for a temporary chair.
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Topeka
Man of Vole
Morton Alpquen
Curvention
John Marshall
America
Alteugh
Five
Chester
Sympathy Denied and Transit Strikes News Summary
St Louis report describes partial resumption of transit service with 2213 striking streetcar workers still out. Non union workers, imported from outside, operate cars as crowds from Indiana and Missouri towns arrive to reinforce crews. Trains reach Wesels Nek station as lines reopen and work resumes. London dispatch notes Lord Roberts reports Boer foraging near Kroonstad with Boer threats and prisoner captures. Mafeking fighting described as repulsed assaults and increased tension around Ladybrand.
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Indiana
Miscuuri
Wessels Nek
Roberts
London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Kroonsted
Prince Alfred
Kroonstad
Buz
Mafeking
Arith ‘Remy Hors
Ladybrand
Ballot Results at Methodist Conference Show No Election
May 16 Chicago reports the Methodist Episcopal general conference failed to elect two additional general superintendents on yesterday’s ballot. Morning balloting yielded scattered votes with no winner. police guarded doors after an admission dispute. The session closed with brief addresses from delegates and discussion on church-state matters and the Northern Christian Advocate’s finances.
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Chicago
Methodist Fyiscopal General Conference
Board of General Superintendents
Joseph F. Berry
J. W. BE. Bowen
Reaters Terpavid Spellmeyer
Thomas W. Sects
Charles J. Litte
W.yv. Kelley
A.J. Palmer
A A. Botts
Dari
Oliver Horton
de Doentine Seleates
Sre
Susiaeien
Telaveres
Senos
B. Leonard
Thomas Aten
Girespat
Frank A. Arter
East Ohio Conference
Northern Christian Advocate
New York
Weather Watch Reports Widespread Rain Across Kansas
Weather bureau notes widespread rainfall from 0.22 to 0.68 inches across multiple towns including Topeka concisely. Totals up to noon Tuesday show Topeka at 1.01 inches with a 20 hour rainfall record since 4 AM Tuesday. Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday with showers in the far east and warmer temperatures. North wind at 10 mph.
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Weather Bureau
Baker
Concordia
Dodge Ci
Hays City
McPherson
Osage City
Topeka
Small Potato Sacks Case Appears Before Appeals Court
In a Douglas county matter, Pensleton appeals a lower court ruling over weighty sacks alleged to be 361 pounds each despite claims of smaller actual weight. The case centers on a longstanding joke about short weight.
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Pensleton
Douglas Cousty Court
Court of Appeals
Porto Rico famine aid plan eyed by Porto Rico commission
A Porto Rico famine and shelter report urges spending a large portion of a 32 000 surplus on an orphan asylum in Ponce to shelter and feed thousands left homeless after the hurricane. Corwine backs a low cost building to house 500 children with Woman's Aid and Porto Rico Benevolent groups aiding.
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Porto Rico
Porteilles Reef
Mayagusse
Prmet
Arroyo
Gusymm
Cosme Caper
Sonta Eee
Pommitter
Corwine
Giher
Pugs
Ayer
Porto
Ponce
Tie Woman's Aid Society
Yauco
Associated Press
Necinever
Coffer
Apollo Recital Invitation Echoes in Fragmented Ad
Fragmented notice references an Apollo recital and piano playability on various instruments with a cordial invitation and reminder to attend, though text is incomplete and difficult to parse for full details.
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