New Ballot Law Changes Shapes Linwood Elections
Leavenworth May 29 report on late legislative session reforms to the ballot form and party placement. New squares left of names guide voter marks, with legal changes restricting clerical power to place parties on ballots and defining column separation. Linwood’s May election next Tuesday becomes the first under the law as published, with county clerk Nelumos delivering ballots and ensuring square alignment to avoid confusion.
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Linwood
Wweista
Neluuos
LinWeed
Linweid
Mike
Russ
Tobrka Lastee
Yorkie Beathy
Laingnod
Emu Jones
Dinkots
Pottsdam Sams
Sven Hoke Smith
Pwblor
Riehust
Wamego High School Sixth Annual Commencement
In Leach's Opera House at Wamego on May 2 the sixth annual commencement exercises were held. The program featured music by the orchestra and mandolin club, readings and orations by students such as Ernest A. Scholer and Minnie Eoradl, and a valedictory by Nellie Chadwick. President George M. Erick of Topeka gave the address. The event closed with a benediction by Rev W J Mitchell and the presentation of diplomas by W. E Jonsson. Henry McLean announced a local legal partnership change involving N. W. Wells.
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Leach’s
Opera House
Musie—Orenestra
Spareroys
Ernest A. Seholer
Bertha Mensfield
James Beck
Eg Halaen
Edna Jackmeocat
Olo
Lou Chil
Republic
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Sherman Wil
Araminta Beck
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Liberty
Zee Rineart
Herbert
Nellie Chadwick
Hesnido Shebiaties
Chis Addrese
George Mierick
Topaka
Diplauss
W. E Jonnson
W J. Mitchell
Henry McLean
Justice Doster
Marion
N. W. Wells
Mosquito Barred From Insurance Debate Sparks New Jersey Furor
A New York appellate ruling upholds that a mosquito bite can trigger an accident policy. Judge Hunzelrige finds mosquito-related injuries sufficient to claim under the policy, awarding $5,000 to a United States Mutual Association insured. The decision shocks insurers who warn of vast coverage implications and urge policy exclusions to avoid similar claims.
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Accident Insurances Co
New York
Juice Hazelrige
Hunzelrige
Ducision
United States Mutual Association
Decleton
New York St
Iace Dent Insurance
New Jersey
Jersey
Dyerner
Hheyvelen
Ate Potley
Campbell quits as president over silver policy dispute
New York May 23 Colonel T P A Campbell resigns as president of the International Great Northern railway. Reportedly driven by his persistent advocacy of free silver and opposition to Gould's stance. Campbell was in New York on business when the decision was announced after clashes over policy and employer pressure.
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New York
TP. A. Campbell
International @ Great Northern railroad
Symes
Devaux Campbell
George Civald
Texas
al Ble pAlille
Campbell
Gill Campbell
Ainrad
Goulder
Hens Campbell
NO NEW CAPITOL EXTRA SESSION ENDS IN FAILURE
Jackson Mississippi May 9 The legislature failed to pass a bill for a new capitol despite the governor veto claiming unconstitutionality and lack of specifications. Forty thousand dollars spent on mileage and per diem. The governor had called an extra session and said the building was inadequate. The legislature will adjourn tomorrow. Governor and legislature were elected on the free issue.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Misa
Whale
Tomorrmow
Barment Workers Strike Reported in New York
New York May 29 report says 3 percent manufacturers and clotting contractors agreed to demands of striking workers after negotiations. The Boston garment workers message urged solidarity and patience for a just cause amid wage increases and end of the piece work system. DeWitt’s Hazel ointment advertised for skin troubles and Beards Burns remedies with claims of relief and cures.
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York
Strik Ingpartment
Boston Garment Workers
DeWitt
Witel Hazel Ealys
George W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Mitchells Colts Edge Topeka In Night Game
Mitchells Colts played a near errorless game in a night contest. Topeka hummingbirds defeated them 4 to 1. Strickert pitched well for Topeka. Walter Noble umpired with decisive calls as Philadelphia and New York posted yesterday’s wins.
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Topeka Humming Birds
Yesterlas
Topeka
Stricklett
Abilene Defeats Palace Team In Topeka Series
Abilene defeats the Palace ball team of Topeka in a May 2 game, with Topeka scoring only in the ninth inning. Batteries Bryant and Grote for Abilene, and War for Palace. Paola Grays win first of Miami county series against Dan Watlenie’s men with a 9 to 1 victory.
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Palace
Abilens
Topeka
Abilene Bere Poste
Paola
Osmwotomie
Paola Grays
Dan Watlenie
Miami County
Pavia
MeKisick
Tau
Silver Kings Fall to St Joseph in Muddy Rain Game
The Topeka Silver Kings baseball team lost to St Joseph in a muddy rain delayed game. A strong St Joseph offense built a seven run lead in seven innings, while Topeka struggled with errors and fatigue.
Fishing and local sports at Cottonwood Falls race and river
May 23 report from Cottonwood Falls notes fishing on the Cottonwood river with good catches. Local resident Clark reeled a 25 pound catfish on Thursday and another 15 pounder last Monday, while Topeka sports back the Silver Kings amid a nine to eight run tally in a nearby game.
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Mo St. Joe Lads
Noe
Topeka Sports
Silver Kings
Cottonwood Falls
Cottonwood River
Ming
Dead" Clark
Herman
Four Days in a Bath at Bellevue Hospital Case
Louis Mencke, a patient at Bellevue Hospital New York, was submerged neck deep in a heated bath for several days as a controversial treatment for paralysis and nerve disorder. Doctors reported initial delirium and visible relief, with skin softening and improved nourishment, though the case sparked public and medical interest over the bath therapy’s efficacy and risks.
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Bellevus Hospital
New York
Louis Mencke
Helevue Hospital
Mencke
Bellevue
Méneke
Gus
Alehr
Meneke
Miles costly trip costs U S government a pretty penny
Washington May 29 General Miles travels to study war capitals of the old world at a cost to the government described as substantial. His steamer St Paul stateroom is cited at $500 with other expenses reportedly high. Capt Moree serves as aide and disbursing officer handling funds, while Miles adds personal funds for prestige aboard. Go to Gartiel Park tomorrow for Marshall's Band open air concert.
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Old World
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Iie Ald-Decamp
Hin
Moree
Hibe
Morte
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Euberstenen
St Paul
England
Hay
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McKinley Osborn
Pacane
Ers
Tillman calls for fumigation of Senate amid sugar trust charges
Washington May 29 Senator Tillman of South Carolina demanded a special committee to probe alleged senatorial speculation in sugar stocks. He accused the sugar trust and brokers of influencing legislation and urged purge of corrupt members. He cited signed newspaper charges and pressed for a full inquiry into the May 14 resolution and recent allegations.
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Senate
Congress
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W Tithin
Sagary
New York
Sen
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American Sugar Herring Company
Sugar Trust
Prye
LHS
Millman
Cleveland
Joe
Jones
Herve
Mr. Gray
Delaware
Sugar Investigation Committee
Pettus
Alabama
Titman
Towantan
Tilman
Sdmr
Smith
New Jersey
Tilmansett
Aldrich
Rep
Finance Committee
Ih Cherry
United States
Aldrich and Jones Clash Over Tax Reform and Glass Rates
The Senate debated tax policy and window glass rates amid sharp exchanges. Mr Aldrich insisted on full accountability for committee information, while Mr Tillman pressed for public statements. Mr Jones of Arkansas proposed a tax revision and lower window glass duties, winning approval for a 4 cent rate measure and related cylinder and crown glass adjustments. The session moved to lay aside the bill for urgent Democratic input before adjourning. Also noted, Unioness Grant the third received a promotion in the United States sub-treasury with secretary approval.
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Tillman
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Bir Aldrich
Senate
Jonée
Arkansas
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Jones
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West
Wilson
A. B Grant
New York
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Grn
Groot
Treneury
Boon
Bookkemper
United States
Xub-Treasury
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