Florida Prize Fight Ban Affects Corbett Fitzsimmons
Florida lawmakers push extraordinary punishment for prize fighting and send the bill to the governor. Champion Corbett says he is not surprised by Florida’s stance and expects a bout with Fitzsimmons to be resolved elsewhere. News from New York reports ongoing interest and talks about arranging a fight despite the new prohibition.
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Florida
New Yoas
James J. Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Pitaimimond
Hoffman House
Upper Browdwey
Fitasiamons
Vetdig
Vendig
Wold Do Lim
Goo Tam
Waeth
Warmost
Piterinmims
Dallas
Tex
Luis
York
New York
Teady
Dax Stewart
Brady
Waller Case Shifts to Ordinary Jurisdiction
A New York dispatch reports the French government has moved Johan Waller’s cases to ordinary jurisdiction. The action appears to nullify a twenty year sentence set by a French military guard for Madagascar, signaling possible civil trial or imminent release from prison.
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New York
Washington
United States
Johan Waller
Waller
Madaguarer
Ulti- Watt
Bank Robbed at State Bank Kefda Kansas
A Kansas city report says bandits blew open the vault of the State Bank in Kefda Kansas early this morning. The explosion was heard near homes but no one notified authorities until the cashier opened for business. About $1500 was seized during the break in.
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Kansas
Seteca
Marjlars
Kefda
Harrison's First Sitting With Ex President Portrait
Ex President Harrison began his first sitting for a portrait in New York at the studio of Bastian Johnson on West Fifty fifth Street. He received callers in the forenoon and visited about eleven o'clock, discussed preliminaries for the painting left at noon, then luncheon with his daughter at the Hotel Netherland before returning to the studio for the afternoon.
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New York
Harrison
Bastian Johnson
West Fifty-fifth Streat
Cailere
U'Elyde
Nood
FOREIGN PRICES RISE AND VIOLENT INCIDENTS REPORTED
A Glasgow dispatch reports excitement over American price hikes in valuables and a flour price surge. In Fort Scott Kansas, Frank Toles was shot twice by John Branch during a dance after a Fort Scott to Ringling circus crowd incident. Elijah J Lemay was killed and about twenty others injured in a Riveling Brothers parade crowd incident in Fort Wayne Indiana.
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Er. Neott
Baxsay City
Fort Scott
Ban
Cave
Frank Toles
Pittsburg
Kwn
John Branch
Ringling
N Cirenn
Fort Warne
Tui
Riveling Brothers
Tunawacy
Mes
Elijah J Lemay
Oress
Glick on Morrrill Prohibitory Law Views in Kansas
Ex Governor George W Glick of Atchison now heads the Topeka pension office and remains influential in Kansas Democratic politics He backs free coinage at 16 to 1 for parity of gold and silver and supports enforcing prohibition where public sentiment allows He comments on county and state committees likely actions and the politics of fusion with Populists saying enforcement depends on local sentiment
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Kansas
Morrill
Kansas City
George W. Glick
Atchison
Topeka
United States
Glick
Rogers Removed in Abilene Appointment Afternoon
Governor Morrill will issue an order removing State Senator William Rogers from the state university board of regents after a legislative committee report on Cy Leland's charges. C. L. Moore of Abilene will be named as Rogers' successor. Moore, a lawyer and former partner of J. R. Burtoun, is W. P. Wilam’s son in law. he once ran the Abilene Gazette and served as Dickinson County attorney.
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O, Moore
Abilene
Morrill
William Rogers
State University
Legislative Committee
Cy Leland
Appont
Rogers
Board of Regents
C. L. Moore
Moore
J. R. Burtoun
W. P. Wilam
Topeka Times
Abilene Gazette
Dickinson County
Women Suffrage Campaign in Utah Territory Planned
Sanur Lax City Utah May 22 Plan are being made for a great woman suffrage campaign in Utah. The vote on the new constitution takes place in November. The constitution has been adopted by the convention with a unani mous vote and will be submitted to the people after presidential signing. Prominent suffragists from across the country will be brought in by both parties to advocate the proposition.
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Oman
Utah
Unico
Tratsfer
Suit over 55 Cents Ends in Mandamus Suit
Central National Bank sues County Treasurer F. M. Stuhl in district court to force endorsement of tax certificates after demanding 65 cents penalty. Bank seeks a writ of mandamus to compel endorsement and settle rights of the litigants over the disputed 55 cent penalty.
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Central National Bank
Central National Bank Matu
F. M. Stuhl
Dir
Stan
Stahl
No Bread at Rochester Bakers Strike in City
Rochester bakers in eight unions walk out after rejecting higher wages and a ten hour law. Bread scarcity spreads to nearby towns as prices hold today, with a 10 cent loaf anticipated tomorrow. Hotels negotiate with out of town dealers to meet demand.
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Hendred
Rochester
Pricsa
Hotel Mt
Carnival Friday Night at Grand for Topeka Baptist Church
Two hundred young people will take part in a grand children's carnival at the Grand. The event will feature good singing drills and marches with thorough costuming and careful preparation by the Topeka Baptist Church.
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The
Baptist , Church of Topeka
Silver Plank Key to Republican Fate, Shafroth Says
Dexven May 22 Congressman John F P Shafroth Republican after returning from a Colorado silver conference warns that if the Republican platform does not clearly endorse free silver, western Republicans may unite with Democrats and back a silver candidate. He urges explicit delegates instructions to leave the convention if needed. Senator Thomas Carter of Montana, visiting New York, states the western silver demand will heavily influence the Mississippi votes and party strategy. Milwaukee hosts the International Horseshoers convention backing free coinage and urging action from national leaders.
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John FP. Shafroth
Salt Lake
Colorado
Sod
Democrats
West
Tast
Iter
Thomas Carter
United States
Montana
Imperial Hotel
Endtor Carter
Harrison
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Senator Carter
Republican National Committee
Carter
Mississippi
Congress
House
Atlizun
Spooner
Wisconsin
All for Silver Free Silver Delegates Dominate State Plan
May 22 reports that 42 counties have chosen 616 delegates to the state convention, with 575 instructed for free silver and 41 uninstructed against free coinage. Total delegates reach 1076, ensuring a silver majority even if some counties send sound money delegates. Upcoming conventions will add more free silver delegates to Springfield. Also notes a labor federation meeting in Orrumwa about free coinage regulation, and a London dispatch that Emperor William has copies of speeches by Mon A J Balfour.
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Dunois Convent
Cureace
Springfield
Wiaws Sodorse Surrer
Orrumwa
State Federation of Labora
Emperor Willinm
The
Standard
Berlin
William
A. J. Balfour
Sound Money Delegates to Memphis Convention on Bimetallic Question
A New Orleans report notes Yeep Walsh writings and speeches on the bimetallic issue. Sound Money delegates organized last night with Charles Janvier of Sun Insurance Company as president. Delegates were sent to the Memphis convention. Indians on a Tour They Pass Through Topeka on Their Way to the Territory Twenty Potawatomi Indians from the Jackson County reservation came to Topeka this afternoon and bought tickets to Edmond Oklahoma where they will visit with the Sac and Fox. The chiefs accompanied the party and oversaw ticket purchases. The porters include Bennuck the elder with red and yellow painted face. The group’s interpreters were James Brandon and John A. Nedde. Names of the other Indians listed include Albert Mezhou Pierson Mekogemau Kahkotme Wawkawtup Townumkee and wife Kewannoquah Nancey Wechiquah Linley Quen wapeyew Kekungoquah.
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Topeka
Jackson County
Edmond
Oklahoma
James Brandon
John A. Nedde
Rowley
Shaughnessee
Musquesa
Bennuck
Liauties
Albert
Mezhou
Pierson
Mekogemau
Kahkotme
Wawkawtup
4Ownumkee
Kewannoquah
Nancey
Wechiquah
Linley
Quenwapeyew
Kekungoquah
May Be Balfour and Miss Lester's Husband to Indian Secretary
The Westminster Gazette reports the next Conservative ministry is agreed upon at the Carleton club with Right Hon. A J Balfour slated as premier and Hon. George N Curzon chosen for the India secretary post, signaling a reshaped cabinet under the new ministry.
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Miss Lester
Lexpos
Westminster Gazette
Carleton Club
A J. Balfour
George N. Curzon
India
Atate
No Hope for Miss Dodge Despair Rests on Her Life
Washington May 22 Miss Dodge Gail Hamilton continues to lose strength and her life is almost wholly despaired of She spent weeks at the Blaine mansion and during the life of the late secretary of state she frequented his home Her work in politics and library service in Boston is noted and she is described as one of the new women with a sharp wit and deep grasp of current topics She owns a home at Hamilton near Boston planted with trees by her and her sister
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Washindon
Miss Dodge
Gail Hamilton
Strangth
Blaine
Boston
La Gascogne Arrives Under Tow Off Fire Island
The steamer La Gascogne was sighted east of Fire Island at 10 AM moving slowly and signaling for help. It appears a machinery failure or steering problem has left her unable to reach port without assistance. Two tugs have already gone to assist the ship.
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New York
Fire Island
Dome Diagram And House Costs Shock State Council
The state executive council acted on completing the state home with estimates from State Architect J. C Holland for immediate work totaling 3 773 dollars. Plastering windows and other tasks plus a 1500 dollar dome diaphragm and 3500 dollar arch are planned alongside a 20 dollar partition, 1 500 dollars for roof repairs, and 3 775 dollars in additional work. The council also barred under eighteens from undirected entry to the homestairs.
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State Executive Council
J. C Holland
Eupreme Court Room
State House
Altgeld to Speak in Hiawatha Kansas on July Fourth
Springfield May 22 It is reported that Governor Altgeld has agreed to speak at Hiawatha Kansas on July 4. The announcement indicates a gubernatorial appearance as part of Independence Day celebrations.
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Hiawatha Ulya
Springfield
Lit
Altgeld
Hiawatha, Kas
The Creek Revolt at Okmulgee Capitol
A dispatch from Eufaula, Indian Territory, reports Creek insurrection against tribal leaders in Okmulgee. Armed bands march toward the capitol, with 75 locals and 100 more joining from nearby towns. Misappropriated funds for per capita payments are cited as the motive. Chief LG. Prettyman may resign. Hotulke Amaretheler could replace him.
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St. Louis
Post
Eufaula
I. T
Okmulgee
Ostion
Espazhectea
Council of the
Creek Nation
LG. Prettyman
Hotulke Amaretheler
Atead
Wheat surges as New York grain market hits highs
Intense excitement spreads through grain circles in New York on May 22 as wheat transactions reach thirty four million bushels with over 103 million bushels traded in three days. Reports of crop damage lift prices with Liverpool showing active buying. July wheat nears 80 cents at session close amid cheers from bulls.
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New York
Liverpool
Warm Weather Settles Over Central Plains After Light Showers
The forecast notes a fading slight chance of rain as a high moves in from the northwest and a low shifts eastward. Temperatures rise in the east while cooling occurs in the west, with fair, warmer conditions expected around Topeka tonight and Thursday morning followed by cooler temperatures and evening showers. The Topeka morning reading was 33, rising to 74 by 3 PM.
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Mr. Jennings
Iowa
Ilinois
Montana
Utah
Colorado
Oklahomas
Wyoming
Panhandle
Topeka
Outlaw Gunmen Repelled at Ingram Post Office
Ingram near the Kickapoo reserve three masked men rode to the post office but were driven off by the postmaster and Kickapoo settlers who fired on them. They fled to Jobo Webb’s home where Webb was ordered to surrender money and fired, hitting a bandit as bullets shattered the residence. the wounded thief was carried away without obtaining loot.
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Kansas City
Guthrie
O. T. Saga
Ingram
Jobo Webb
Death of Cuban insurgent leader Marti confirmed
Maprin May 22 dispatch reports official Havana confirmation of the death of Joseph Marti, insurgent leader proclaimed president of the Cuban republic. Also notes ex Secretary McCulloch’s weak night and backing of Topeka baseball results. An Ascension Day service with sermon planned at Grace Cathedral tomorrow at 11 a.m.
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Maprin
Joasph Marti
Havana
Hugh McCulloch
Wasnixoron
McCulloch
Grace Cathedral
Bankers Conclave at Topeka Opens With Reception
The Kansas Bankers Association gathers at Library Hall for a two day annual meeting. An opening afternoon of get acquainted socializing features handshakes and badge distributions bearing Topeka and 1895, with speakers including Mayor Fellows and P Bonebrake. Attendance expected to reach about fifty by evening.
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Kanes Bankers
Library Hall
Kepsus Bankers
Clearing House Association of
Topeka
P. Bonebrake
M. W. Levy
Wichita
T. P. Moore
Holton
W. Maclerrin
F. O. Popenoe
J. W. Thurston
T. F. Moore
A Dobson
Ottawa
A. Warner
Baxter
Newnan
Emporia
Franis Hageman
Saline
F. Morse
Phillipsburg
G. HW
Burr
Stroty
Ed Carroll
Leavenworth
Norman Barcots
Atchison
C. W. Trickett
Kansas City
Jobes
Wichits
P. G. Neal O ‘Yopeka
HL Osborn
Fort Scott
J. T. Leonard
Girard
K. M Allen
Chanute
M. Allen
H. J. Smith
Ortw E A. Kelley
T. Moore
Hoiton
Mrs Brown Potter's Star Draws Blood in Stage Duel
New York May 22 Kyrie Hellen and Mrs James Brown Potter opened this week's engagement at the American theater Monday night in Charlotta Corday. Potter's vigorous portrayal of Charlotte nearly wounded Marat actor Bellew in the bath scene. Potter accidentally cut Bellew as she stabbed Marat. alarm showed at the spurting blood but the scene finished. Bellew received medical attention to stop the bleeding in his dressing room.
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Kyrie Bellew
New York
Charlotta Corday
Kyrie Hellen
James Brown Potter
American Theater
Mra Potter
Marat
Mr. Bellew
Charlotte
Amalgamated convention hears eight hour day plea
Creverano May 22 The morning session of the Amalgamated association convention was open. Mayor McKisson welcomed delegates and urged organized labor. Delegate David Armstrong spoke warmly in support, then Robert Porter urged workers to fight for an eight hour day. He argued eight hours raise wages by improving moral stamina and time for family and reading.
Driver Hurt As Wagon Runs Away On Jackson Street
William McNear, a colored driver for Hrooks and Miller Lumber, was badly injured when a runaway wagon on Jackson Street between Sixth and Seventh rumbled into a buggy, breaking his arm and injuring him head and internally. He was taken to police headquarters then home in Tennesseetown. two others in a buggy narrowly escaped harm. Carrie Beatty seeks a divorce from Claud Beatty citing neglect and habitual drunkenness since last September after marrying May 11, 1892. she says he deserted her and spends his money on others. The jury in Richard W. lisms vs Topska Paper Co. failed to reach a verdict after lengthy deliberation. Judge Hazen discharged them and set the case for the next term.
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Hrooks & Miller
Jackson Street
William McNear
Hrooks & Miller Lumber Company
McNear
Tennesseetown
Tuahorne
Carrie Beatty
Carrie KE. Beatty
Claud
Beatty
Woten
Richard W. Lisms
Topska Paper Cmpany
Hazen
Judea Hazen
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