Peters Interviewed for Governorship Despite Denials
A reporter questions Peters at his Newton home about possible candidacy and timing for governor. Peters refuses to reveal plans, saying he does not want to comment on any contingency, while tensions rise over his political future and potential endorsements.
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Newton
Roe
Kasinag City
Topeka
D Murrill
Rene
Gilgat
Mattie Skriticash
Bara Riage
Mr Ietera
Adortir
Jet Kamo
Sorri
Tanhotry
Weil
Opel
Wnearly
Harrison Smith
St. Louis
St. Be
Coffin Factory
Cincinnati
St Louis
Passage on payroll reforms and party factions in local government
Fragmented OCR text discusses payroll, resolutions, and alleged influence of administrators and alibi figures in a reform era. It cites Speaker Charles Lowien, secretary Edwards, and others, referencing nominations, printing duties, and alleged political manipulation within the local administration.
Burton Candidate Split Over State Senate Nomination
Contested nomination in the Phisty East district centers on John S. Simmons of Mghoon as state senator. Burton forces support Bob Hopkins, with Simsons backed by Wattoon supporters who claim the party unity hinges on the Memorial question.
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Simmons
Larmed
Vandiverv
John S. Simmons
Burton
Ingalie
Hopkine
Bevy Toydd
Judge Varsittert
Vanityert Adit
Short Grained Pageant Draws State Visitors to Larned
An inexact feature piece describes a convention in Larned where a fictional and real mix of residents and visitors mingled. Notables include Frank Davis and Tom Lofewiet, with hotels like the Grand crowded and Johnny Cullingsworth hosting. The event showcased a playful blend of humor and local hospitality, drawing crowds and lingering into late days.
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State Journal
Eibe
Mike
Reven de
ApenWer Crutey Lobfell
Lane
Juder Sam Vandivert
Peed Cintory Smith
Kiretey
Id Mad
Johnny Culliingsworth
Topeka
West End
A Small Affair At Parkdile Ends With Reprimand
Three children of Helm of Parkdile were arrested for pestering him and disturbing the peace. The incident involved mud throwing and trampling near the cory er of Shyenth and Bes streets. Judge Ferry dismissed the case with reprimand to both parties as tensions escalated.
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Helm
Parkdile
Coryer
Shyenth
Elite of Peace
The
Piaim
Theonic Wera
Frank
Hichn
Gts
Gidespuike
Judes Ferry
The Home Road Advertisement Gaffe
An odd OCR fragment promotes a product with garbled lines and a phone number. It mentions an agent and promises a healthful preparation for growth and color restoration, but the text is largely unreadable and inconsistent. The fragment reflects a broken ad page with misprinted words and stray letters.
Among Railroad Men Power of New Engines Explored
A Kansas railroading note features Rock Island and Santa Fe figures discussing experimental two wheeled American type locomotives built in Chicago shops. Engines, Nos 3909 and TL, claim potential speeds near 39 miles per hour with high power and efficiency, under Geo F. Wilson supervision. Personnel movements include Santa Fe staff changes, Valencia agency shifts, and a centralized handling plan after May 3 for the Atchison office closure.
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Rock Island
Chicago
Geo
F. W Wilson
Ita
Moller
der Biol Canactey
Patie
Potwin Chicken Fight Case Drags With Trials
A string of trials follows a chicken fighting incident. Charges include amomulting and related offenses against Wilson, Bohmar, and others. Witnesses describe fights, arrests, and a next hearing date. defendants face varying outcomes as proceedings continue.
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Potwin
Sob Goodwin
A.M. Hons
Hive Geen Ateriad
Novary
Beter Juei Ter C. & Bohmar
Chargive
Corilsy
Harn Cisim
Wilson
Condwin
Wadi Ty Justice Bolmar
End Bunn
Ea Garr
State House to furnish twenty five rooms for meetings
The state executive council discussed furnishing at least 25 rooms to be finished and ready for use by next winter. Stanton, the State House Superintendent, will select the rooms and oversee plastering and whitewashing work. The rooms will be located in upper Moore and completed before the coming winter.
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State House
Stanton
Upper Moore
News Snaps From Home News and Nearby Towns
Snap shots from Home News recount varied local items including school events, church practices, poems and performances in Topeka and surrounding towns. Mentions include Memorial Day menus, parlor concerts, closing exercises, cyclone and drought notes, road conditions, political talk, and student mishaps with a mix of civic announcements and light social notes. The piece weaves a collage of everyday life with brief personality mentions and community happenings.
Santa Fe Route Sailings and Park Band Concert Tonight
SANTA FE ROUTE Kansas City and rear, sailings and fares listed with May and June dates. Bremner's batter eaters praised for crispness with no imitators. Band concert tonight at Garfield Park.
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Kansas City
N. c. EY
Bremner
Gurield Park
McCormick Nominated by Populists in Sixth District Convention
The Colby convention chose SB McCormick of Phillips as the Populist nominee for judge, over W Dy Street of Bertin after a 20 ballot race where William Baker led early. McCormick, longtime Phillips County attorney, is praised as a strong campaigner and reform figure facing Elie in the general.
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SB McCormick
Phillips Courts
Judie
Elie
Colby
William Baker
McCormeke
W. Dy Street
Bertin
McCormick
Popolis Party
Phillips Coante
Ohio Platform Drafts Bimetallic Plank Split by Larned Convention
The Ohio platform debate at the Larned convention centered on a bimetallic plank. An amendment favoring full silver restoration was sent to the resolutions committee after a contentious chairing. Rankin Mason suggested limited fusion with Democrats on electors, warning Republican support elsewhere.
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Ohio
Larned
The
State Journal
Ball
Scott County
Committee On
Hall
Thi
Joe UpUn Oe
Engventute Aex
Rankin Mason
Am Wichite
Mason
Coburn Declines Presidency and Continuation as Acting Head
Coburn of the state board of agriculture declines the million club presidency writing to Governor Morris. He remains acting president as no successor is chosen. The Third district remains contested with three candidates in the race.
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FD. Coburn
State Board of Agrienture
Morriff
Kansas Aan Aes
Continus
Kirkpatrick
Reid
Cos
Local Republican Nominations and Conventions Report
Reports detail preeman Kirkpatrick's near miss at the Chervale Populiet convention and the Missouripattern rally. Wassenut and Harney feature in Memorial Day addresses as county and state conventions name Finney for representative and prepare a pending state delegation with uninstructed choices.
Unclear historical auction notice and names
Fragmentary OCR shows an auction or sale entry with a date May 1 and June 16, mentioning W Garvey agent and names such as Lida Bradshaw and Frank Sim. Also includes garbled phrases about preparations and meals, likely from an unrelated local ad or notice.
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Homs Road
Kansas
Cit
Gobt
Garvey
Shylocks Suppressed and Postmaster General Measures
Postmaster General Wilsons measures target money lenders and postal carriers amid wage concerns. A Burlington Row event for the National Rebeiance convention is noted with calls to stay informed and political action.
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Wilsons
Money Landers
New York
Sullivan
Clarks
roney-Lenners
Char Then & Bonis
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Mr. Peters
Pasroll Association
Jim Stapeen
Mort
Sven
Charles Lowien
Charles Lowien of the Huts of Tatireemiitetives
Elma
George
Mothilus
Nebby
Johnson
Kremlin
Santa FE
Garvhy
Hall Hall Hengwer
Fofiara
Kansas Railroad
Pappi
J. Tk
Sabth Fe
Chaveland
Saimer
Catterton
Ofice
Ana Wi
Ps Cniboatel Hainer
Ps Cniboatel Hainer, Agent For the Rook Island
Valencia
Manketd
Logen
Insignell
E. Greene
Hais
Walter Sturgie
Car
Hage Allie Minary
Auburn
Cariotle Pervchial School
John Birehle
Hurtihy
Royal Daniels
McPherson
Devlin
Comstock Motor Company
Murabala
Bind
Garfield Park
Chelse Hospital
Ehrler
Catnes
Ganit
crEtra
Y. A
Y. M.A
Kes Avenue
Bo Fuliey
Fi¢hland
Abraham Linguiit
Silas Dois Fund
Chicago Tribune
Rune Avenue
Tute Chary
Thorne
Harsinon School
Wickrow Gratia
Dave Burge
Lansing
Sherif Kupley
Salvation Army
Mies
St. Louie
H.G. Larimer
Shawnre County
Ogurt House
Haren
Santa
H. Ewarts
Leos
New Methodist
Athene
Ohio Wesleyat University
Monarch
Topeis
Baker
Fusion
Bays Rankin Mason
Wichita
Coburn
Preaman Kirkpatrick
Chervale
DIXIE
Balo Wagner
Wagseher
Mimtouri Patcine
Atchison
Wassenut
Morritt
Merci Bisquished
Gareth Harney
Wiahinetan Rutty
D. W. Finney
Woodsea County Republicane
Yates Center
Warren “Finney
Ste. Flinney
DW. Finney
Wabsunses
Repiblican
Wabhunses County
Iits
Sauger
Lida
Bradshaw
Faurtidd
Frank Sim
Kiramae
Bedinnin
Grand Opera House
Dorothy
Orphan's Home
Simare
Hide Sisters
Republica Serer
Burlington Row
St. Faye
Cory Liaw
Burlington
Phat
Paani
Will C. Chaffee & Co
Kansas Ave
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