Disgraceful Clover Appointed to Reform School Post
A political scandal item reports Benjamin Clover, once a congressman from the Third district, receiving an appointment as a farmer at the reform school. The piece notes prior divorces, a contested career, and accusations of infidelity linked to Clover, with the reform board under Governor Morrill and Chairman Leland facing scrutiny for this choice.
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Benjamin Clover
Congress
Gret
Reform School
Stave Board of Charities
Ben Claver
Board of Charities
Morrill
Chelmman Leland
Cluver
Jeff Hudson
Clover
Washington
Storia
Cawley County
Cowley County
Ben
Livestock Commission Trm
Kansas City
Republickn
Republican State Central
Plumbs Denials in Suit Over Estate and Road Bond Debt
Mrs Carrie Plumb widow of late Senator P B Plumb answers suits by Bateman and others seeking sale of his estate to cover 120000 in railroad bonds. She claims Bateman Green and others owe him 200000 and that he left sufficient property for debts, denies DC residency, argues three year limit. Judge Cox appoints Lyon Wilcox Charles Jetcher and William A Willis to guard minor children Ruth Carolina and Proston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Plumb
District of Columbia
Bateman
Tle
Cox
Lyon
Wilcox
Charles Jetcher
William A. Willis
Emporia
Kan
Plumb
Ruth
Carolina
Proston
Tragic Death of Carpenter Ernest F. Steger
A carpenter named Ernest F. Steger aged 5 reportedly took his own life by cutting his throat with a hand saw after long illness. He was described as unable to work and there is mention of a widow and several children surviving him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Love
Ernest F. Steger
Sheard
T. E Sheard
National Hotel
MARK TWAIN ARRIVES IN NEW YORK PIER VISIT
Samuel L Clem ens known as Mark Twain arrives in New York with his family after a Paris trip. He plans to go to Hartford. He dismisses questions about Paul Bourget and Joan of Arc reminiscences with cautious humor.
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New York
Samuel L Clemens
Mark Twain
Hartford
Paul Bourget
Paris
Joan of Arc
Clemens
Feso
Peculiar Language on South Carolina Disfranchisement Decision
The South Carolina registration law disfranchising Black voters is deemed a second Emancipation by local Black ministers and the ministerial union. They pledge to support white Conservative allies, reject Republican leadership, and seek educated White influence in state politics while reaffirming Republican ties only as needed.
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South Carolina
United States
Goff
Yasterday
Ussuy Friends
Republicana
Comas
Floride mother hides world record with ten children
In Tas Flan May 21 report William Webb of Wauchula and his wife Mrs Webb welcomed five new births April 4, forming ten children in four years. The quintuplets, four girls and a boy, join a nursery already notable for twins and triplets. The family, noted as poor, plans a legislative appeal for relief as the baby names honor President Cleveland cabinet members and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tas
Flan
William Webb
Wauchula
Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Walter
John
Droke
Willie
Grasham
Carlisle
Smith
Wilson
Haselton Resigns as U S Minister to Venezuela
New York May 21 A focal paper saga reports the resignation of Sen eca Haselton United States minister to Venezuela. Offered last Friday the move was kept secret amid talk of accusations of drunkenness and unbecoming conduct by Haselton according to B Smalley of Vermont who backed him in recent trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Venezuela
New York
Seneca Haselton
Vriday
Haselton
B Smalley
Vermont
Alaselton
Women Hear Strikers Help From Boston Ladies
A large Boston society audience gathered to hear strikers from the Boston Gossamer Rubber Company factory in Hyde Park. Robert Gardner led the meeting with Rev. Frederick B. Allen Rev. Lloyd Tompkins Miss Anna Pariser Kimball Prof. Katherine Coman Mrs. Percy Alder and Robert Treat Paine on the platform. After speakers, sympathy resolutions were adopted and several substantial contributions were pledged, including Try use-Peerless Steam Laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Bostoos
Boston Gossamer Rubber Company
Hyde Park
Robert Gardner
Frederick B. Allen
Lloyd Tompkins
Providence
Anna Pariser Kimball
Katherine Coman
Wellesley College
Percy Alder
London
Simply Laughable Speech Sparks Democratic Debate
Allen W. Thurman denounces Secretary Carlisle's address as a dead copy of John Sherman's 20 year old lines. He accuses it of dishonesty and notes Democratic senators and representatives denied understanding the bill's demonetization aims. A Berlin dispatch reports Bi metallists in debate with no decisions reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carligle
Democratic Senatura
Uct
Beck
Hia
Open Senate
Thurman
House
Senate
Ali
Heck
Wither House of Congress
Carlisle
Bierman
Sherman
Senator Thurman
Sen
Bismarck
WILL FORM A COLONY JORDAN PLANS FLORIDA TRIP
Ex county superintendent Josiah Jordan leaves for Florida after reporting no Cuba or West Indies detour. He aims to organize a colony trip if his plans succeed. Jordan received 473 dollars Saturday from Rogers Bailey on his accident policy for injuries from last fall. Wilde's Compan ion guilty. Jury convicts Alfred Taylor. sentence postponed. Dr Kin remedy praised by Canajoharie doctor and Catskill druggist. Trial bottle free at J K Jones drug store. Regular size 60 cents and 1 dollar.
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Josiah Jordan
Florida
Cuba
West Indies
Jordan
Rogers & Bailey
W. Fuller Canajoharie
Dr. Kin
G. A. Dykeman
Catskill
King
Buttien
J. K. Jones’ Drug Store
Italy Again Shaken Great Damage In Sopleto Village
A fresh tremor echoes through Italy as Sopleto village reports significant damage and fear amid aftershocks. Authorities assess collapsed structures and coordinate relief for residents and nearby towns. Local officials urge calm and provide emergency shelter options.
Earthquake Hits Sopleto Northeast of Rome
May 21 reports from the town of Sopleto near Rieti say a severe earthquake damaged homes and facades, risking the citadel and cathedral. Officials and troops aid victims while a relief fund gathers, with King Humbert contributing from his private purse.
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King Humbert
Sopleto
Rieti
Sopletola
Sopletu
Flornce
Humbert
Serious state in Korea as regents’ prisoners held
Advices dated May 20 from Seoul report a critical situation. The premier has resigned and the interior minister seeks aid from international powers. Police surround the late regent and the king’s father, leader of the anti Japanese party, blocking entry and exit from their homes.
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Seoul
Korea
Father
Williams Sues Topeka Paper for 10000 Damages
Richard Williams sues Topeka Paper Company for 10000 damages after a runaway team on Kansas avenue struck his wagon injuring him severely. The case, finally in Judge Hazen's court, follows nearly a year of recovery and unemployment. LD Tillotson represents Williams. Joseph G. Waters defends.
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Richard Williams
Topeka Paper Company
Hazen
Williams
Kansas Avenue
Tillotson
Joseph G. Waters
Knights of Pythias Kansas Grand Lodge Meets at Hutchinson
The twenty fourth annual Kansas Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias convened in Hutchinson Heremixson with about one thousand delegates attending. The three day session promises spirited contests for grand officers and possible ritualistic changes amid high expectations and strong dues.
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Hutchinson
Heremixson
Kan
Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Kansas
Tere Wdly
May Rain Forecast Moves East Over Plains
Weather notes show a high barometer on the southern edge of Kansas, shifting southeastward from central South Dakota. Rain fell last night in southwestern Kansas, Colorado, and southeastern Wyoming with fair prospects of moving eastward to Eastern Kansas by tomorrow, possibly warming a little. Morning low was 49 and afternoon high reached 67 degrees.
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Kansas
South Dakota
Colorado
Wyoming
Jennings
Alumni Meeting Plans and Funeral Notice
Major and Mr. Sully will run the Salvation Army hall meeting Friday evening May 24 to elect officers for the high school alumni association. The funeral for Jasper Tripp, who died Sunday at 1310 Topeka Avenue, was held today at 4 p m from the residence, death due to brain hemorrhage after long illness. Lestie Periodicals leased to a syndicate. Mrs Frank Leslie sails for Europe on Saturday from New York May 21.
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Sully
Salvation Army Hall
High School Alumni Association
Jasper Tripp
Topeka Avenue
Lestie Periodicals
New Yoas
Frank Leslie
Mra Leslie
Europes
Tramp Life Reporter Freeman Harding Won’t Be Retained
Herald reporter Freeman Harding, a one-armed 26 year old, was arrested with six other tramps in a box car near Topeka last night. He showed credentials to Captain Gardiner and was released, planning to head west toward Denver and write about his experiences for the New York Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman Harding
N.Y
Harding
Gardiner
Rosebery suffers dyspepsia says reports clash
A London report cited by the World states Prime Minister Rosebery’s health alarms are unfounded and he is better, while other sources warn of chronic dyspepsia and possible serious digestive decline. Edmund Robertson, civil Lord of the Admiralty, accompanied Rosebery and challenges the more dire view. Despite illness, he plans to stay in office until a general election, though doctors warn each week in power lengthens his life risk.
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New Yoas
London
Edmund Robertson
The
Admiralty
Lord Rosebery
Rosebery
Robertson
Byron Jewell Dies in Topeka at Harrison Street Home
Byron Jewell, among Topeka’s oldest residents, died this afternoon at 2:30 at his Harrison street home after recent brain paralysis. He had worked as night depot master at the Rock Island depot until about two weeks ago. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday at 315 Harrison street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Jewell
Topeka
Harrison Street
Jewell
Rock Island
Senator uses prank on berth mate aboard Albany train
A lively state senator hosted a dinner for colleagues at the state capital to mask a midnight Albany train caper. He allegedly pulled back a berth curtain causing a rousing slap, prompting televised shrieks from a woman in the lower berth. The recall suggests the senator’s humorous but bold mischief in a shared rail car.
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Ixtely
Albany
New York Herald
Scott
Serritor
Lex
New Promised Land Boomers Headed Westward Trail
A May 21 dispatch from Kansas City and Hennessy Oklahoma describes a surge of land seekers, dubbed boomers, marching toward the Kickapoo country and Yankton Reservation. Many claimants abandon inferior holdings, lured by colorful rumors of new lands, while troops watch as openings approach noon. Concurrently a Shawnee county education board selects teachers and principals for multiple districts with salaries set and new appointments approved.
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Kansas Ciry
Hennessy
Cays
Cherokee Strip
Yankton Reservation
Armour, & C
Marquis of Queensberry Thrashed Son in Piccadilly Fight
The Marquis of Queensberry and his son Lord Alfred Douglass were arrested after a heated quarrel in Piccadilly. Both charged with breach of the peace and released on bail. Lord Alfred endured a severe chastisement. the Marquis showed signs of the scuffle in his battered high hat. Also, Representative Cogswell of Massachusetts is dying. Dynamiter Fenn, J. F. Egan, was released today from confinement.
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Marquis of Queensberry
Alfred, Lespes
Lord Alfred Douglass
Oscar Wilde
Piccadilly
Alfred Douglass
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Allen W. Thurman
John Sherman
Otto Arendt
Organ of
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England
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Wilde
Alfred Taylor
Italy
Rome
ARE
K.P. Grand Lodge
Herald
National Assembly
Count
Versailles
Jules Simon
Prorta
Atlas Distillery
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Boomer
Board of Education
C. W. Hickman
F. H. Ayres
Viola ‘Troutman
Stive Gratam
Laura Bowleg
Gcoo
Jel Sawyer
S. N. Sexton
Mathie Pay Iuedin
ML le Field
Bringet & Mitchell
Anna M. Hagar
Marion Lewis
Carne Goddard
Dailie Martie
Grace Toot
Lida Patterson
J. TL Cleland
Blanche Stewart
Branner
Meliride
M. B. Blake
Alice A. Kalb
Mettle Odell
F. E. Buckner
Garfield
S. L It George
Prin
L DB Bailey
Alice SicCoy
G. Holdridge Jackson
O. P. M. McClintock
AK. Palmer
E Ho Smth
Gertruds Prazeur
van Buren
Jean M. Hay
Polk
L Kt Maines
Priv
Lunbach
Dora
C. Campbell
Mabel Smith
D. MecCampbell
Hl. M. Stauffer
Jeanie M. Clarkson
J. M. Sturgis
M. G Price
C. W. Uickman
Jobois Williams
Hickman
Cogswell Dylee
Cogswell
Massachusetts
Dynamiter Fenn
Lexpos
J. F. Egan
Dynamiter
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