Official Neglect At State House Smears Germs Across Topeka
A Journal reporter found the Kansas State House basement enveloped in a strong offensive odor with minimal sanitary action taken. State officers and workers complain as the elevator shaft vents foul air to upper floors while officials delay remedies. The piece blasts the governor and state board of health for inaction and vows continued scrutiny of the nuisance.
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State House
Tite Boar of Health
Topeka Atamund
Mungerace
GAA
State Board of Health
Lews
Gan- Bera
Alate
Board of Health
Gerard i
Journal
Gibraith
Niel
Andrae
Brent
Trociel bin
May Build a Prison in Oklahoma Territory
Oklahoma officials consider building a penitentiary to stop Kansas from bearing prison costs. Oklahoma prisoners now in Kansas State Penitentiary. territory owes Kansas about 44,000 on unpaid warrants. Auditor Harkins cites 10,000 estimated for the two years ending, due to rising prisoner numbers.
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Okahoma
Becader
Morse Declines Hutchinson Penitentiary Deputy Warden Post
The Hutchinson report states oral Morse declined the deputy warden role at the penitentiary after the post was offered to Alm Toes. Morse, not a candidate for the job, had been discussed as a potential appointee and is currently manager of the Hutchinson waterworks and former superintendent of the Hutchinson Reformatory under the Morris administration.
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Oral Morse
Hutchinens
Morse
J. BR
Tisclingen
Hutchinson Waterwork
Recorn
Mwutchinesn Reformatory
Morriil
Rowan Reception in Topeka for Atchison Trip
A Topeka crowd will ride to Atchison Thursday afternoon with Frank Jarrell to attend the Feoverton for Lieutenant Rowan. The event honors a Kansas man who risked an open boat voyage past a Spanish fleet to gather information for the U S Army in the Cuba invasion.
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Topeka
Atchison
Frank Jarrell
Rowan
Archiech
Kansas
United States
Cuba
Tewan
Gossip on Governor Stanley's Be Neiter of Court of Visitation
Rumors swirl about A J Myatt appointed by Governor Stankey as solicitor for the court of visitation. Lawyers say Myatt lacks formal law training, having served as county probate judge with only modest legal credentials. The chatter suggests the move aims to influence future political and legal positions within the state.
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Stanley
Court of Visitation
A. J. Myatt
Stankey
Staidley
Myatt
Kanwar
Ated
Political maneuver narrows leads for state ticket
The lawyers explain that a solicitor named as candidate would split chances for the ticket from the same town. Ist Stanley risks two nominees from one place, likely renominated for governor. The plan aims to block Wichita by steering Myatt out, favoring Stanley and local voters to decide.
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Stanley
Myatt
Wichita
Tale of Congress Seethes in Seventh District Factions
Seventh district fusionists weigh congressional fate as Populists and Democrats mull candidates. Col Tot Fitch Wichita Major W L Brown Kingman Sam Amidon Sedgwick County Luc Campbell Wichita Titus Harper Cien Fairebird Winfield Claude Durat Hutchinson listed. Simp son may polarize alignments. Campaigns loom earlier than expected as party heads barter influence and ticket trades.
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Col
Tot Fitch
Wichita
W. L. Brown
Kingman
Sam Amidon
Sedewick County
Camibell
Titus
Harper County
Cien Fairebird
Wine
Claude Durat
Hutchinson Fitch
Amidon
Duval
Jerry Simpson
Thas
Brakeman Sues Santa Fe for 12000 Damages
Wichita May 30. W C Benson sues Santa Fe for 12000 alleging injury on December 7 while working as a brakeman at Augusta. He says while coupling freight cars he was caught between pole ends and crushed by a car, suffering serious external and internal injuries. The case marks the third damage suit against Santa Fe in a week totaling 21000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
W. C. Benson
Sgntime
Augusta
Sants We
Figures Quay slate shapes speakership in Senate fight
Washington May 31 unrest over who will lead the Senate runs through a Quay Grosvenor backed slate. Henderson for speaker Afchwell clerk a New Yorker doorkeeper Ohio postmaster Michigan chaplain Wisconsin sergeant at arms. Iowa Wisconsin Ohio Pennsylvania Michigan split 8 votes vs New York 1. Potential tradeoffs include Platt shuffle to remove Sherman and tasks for banking and currency chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wisconsin
Col. Henderson
Matt Quay
Grosvenor
Mississippi Valley
Henderson
Afchwell
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Chaplain
Michigan
Netkeant-at-arms
New York
Iowa
Guy
Platt
New England
Hopkine
Quay
Milwagkes
Sherman
Banking and Currency Committee
Ways and Monte
Moody
Massachusetts
Amateur Aeronaut Falls 500 Feet in Kansas City Parachute Fails
Howard Twiss son of a former Kar as City mayor borrowed a balloon and attempted an ascension at Chelsea Park. A sudden wind blast capsized the balloon and the parachute failed. Twiss and the craft plunged to earth, shearing into tree branches before landing unconscious. Doctors say he will live and recover.
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Kansas City
Howard Twiss
Karas City
Kan
Chelsea Park
Kansas
Twiss
Becomes a Millionaire. Desler wins coal rights case
Victoria May 1 The Supreme Court of Canada upholds J V Hubbs desler of Doucins Street in this city in the Flobbs vs Esquimalt and Nanaimo Hallway company suit granting him control of coal deposits beneath 160 acres in the Exqumalt and Nunatomoralirad grant. He had disputed mineral reservations and future payments. The ruling affirms his right to vast coal deposits under his property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Flobbs
Esquimalt & Nanaimo Hallway Company
Supreme Court of Canada
J. V
Canada
Hebbs
Bimotsilists Meet Louleville May 3 Convention Opens
The third annual Ohio Valley Alimet convention convened at Macauley's theater in Rosearte this afternoon. Mayor Weaver extended greetings and delegates were welcomed before John James P. Tarvin of Covington Ky, president of the league, called the meeting to order.
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Louleville
Ohio Valley
Alimet At- Rosearte
Macauley
Welcorme Hat
Weaver
Johin James P. Tarvin
Covington, Ky
League
Jamaica to Send Delegation for U S Reciprocity Treaty
Kingston Jamaica May 31 The legislature will immediately dispatch a delegation to Washington to seek a reciprocity treaty with the United States. If American terms cause revenue loss Jamaica cannot match from other sources. An alternate plan promotes closer trade with Canada via agencies and steamship subsidies as initial steps toward provincial incorporation should reciprocity fail. Governor Heming favors reciprocity if practicable.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Washington
Joseph Chamberlain
Canada
United States
Augustus WW
Heming
Rich Placers Report From Ensenada to San Quentin
A May 31 despatch claims the Santa Barbara arrived at San Quentin with word of about 100 miners at the camp in Ensenada Lower California. El Yoarto reportedly panned sixty ounces since a previous report of fifty two. Miners are said to pan from three pennyweights to two ounces per pan as 12 miles by 2 wide placers extend. New discoveries are reported farther south with water selling at 3 per cent. no dry washers in camp. most output from pan methods.
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San Diego
Cal
Ensenada
Senator Platt Franchises Tax Stirs New York Debate
Sage not yet satisfied in New York as st rs Russell quotes Sen ator Pisti and asserts that franch ises are a proper tax target. Platt defends a broader tax scope but warns the measure could bring hardship. He stresses discretion in enforcing any franchise tax while noting no discussion of changes to the original bill.
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New York
Russell Pase
Pisti
Piatt
Mr. Face
Platr
Platt
Reverend Francis Henry Resigns From German Catholic Church
Father Henry, longtime pastor of the German Catholic church in Topeka, resigns due to ill health after guiding the church since its establishment. The exact plan for his successor remains undecided, with a likely summer transition. The new church building, a monument to his efforts, marks the culmination of his faithful service and will stand as a tribute to his work in the community. Father Henry arrived in Topeka as an assistant at the Church of the Assumption before leading the German Catholic congregation. His retirement is deeply regretted by Topeka Catholics after weeks of serious illness and recovery.
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Francis Henry
HI Loealth
Henry
St. Joseph’s Church
Menes
Henry Fret
Church of the Assumption
Topeka
Suffering With Appendicitis at Santa Fe Hospital
Miss May Wilson, a young Indy employee at the Santa Fe freight receipt office, is seriously ill with appendicitis at Santa Fe Hospital. She was taken ill three days ago and an operation is likely after a sudden onset during the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss May Wilson
Freleht
Santa Fe
Tickets on sale June 12 24 for National Medical Association event
Columbus Ohio announces tickets on sale June 12 24 for an event by the National Medical Association. I L King is the agent for details. Sunlit notices indicate limited seating by June 16 and price of twenty two dollars.
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National
I. L. King
Ghost at the Feast Labor mass meeting shapes Ohio politics
Columbus May 1 unrest grows as labor mass meeting at city hall the eve of the Republican state convention presses for sweeping reforms. Labor leaders push for eight hour work, anti water stock deals, public ownership of utilities and repeal of charters of abusive corporations. Republicans fear a third party bid led by Toledo mayor Jones and attorney general candidate Menett.
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Columbus
Ohio
Trade and Labor
Werkinznwen
Labor Faw
Carmuel M. Jones
Toledo
Ayite Cindidate
Frank 8. Menett
Standard Oil Trust
New York
EU Ae
Mimparles
Unis
Exhibit for Moscow Porters Paris Display to Be Moved
Moscow dispatch says Mr Porter, collecting for his book Economic Russia, predicts American exhibits at the Pavia world fair will be moved to Moscow for display when the exposition closes. He expects to return to Russia and has received aid from Prime Minister Witte and Prince Michael Hilton, minister of railways, in learning about Russian communications.
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Mr. Porter
Paris
Moscow
Itoliect P. Porter
Russia
Pavia
Ciee
Witte
Tunrsia
Porter
Prince Michael Hilton
Uncle Sam Stands Tips in Pullman Car Debates
Washington officials discuss tipping practices for government employees on official travel. The display explains that tips given to Pullman car porters are allowed, while tips to other staff are not. An official cites guidelines and receipts as evidence of permissible tipping.
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Washington
Tle Wien
Pullman
Walter Ems
Paiman
Rock Island Promotions Move Up Notch for Two
The promotion of F J. Shubert, chief clerk in the Rock Island freight office, to assistant general freight agent will trigger two promotions. Fob Hunter becomes chief clerk, and Leon Turtle becomes tariff clerk filling vacated posts. Shubert succeeds G A. Kimball, who resigns, with changes effective tomorrow.
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Rock Island Promotions
F. D. Hunter
Leon Tuttle
F J. Shubert
Thock Island
Sty
Fob. Hunter
Mr. Shubert
Leon Turtle
Munter
Shubert
G A. Kimball
Tom Norrow
Madison Square Theater crowds draw strong at Garfield Park
Attendance at the matinee and evening shows of the Madison Square Theater company at Garfield Park Thursday was good, with the evening crowd especially large. The report notes plans for an event on Saturday to follow.
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Madison Square Theater Company
Garfield Park
Irwin Promoted to Rock Island Dispatcher Post
Mr J Irwin, a three day operator in the Rock Island telegraph office in this city, has been promoted to the position of dispatcher in the Horton office of the road.
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K. Irwin
J. &. Irwin
Rock Island Telegraph Ofice
Horton
Washington silent on Canadian boundary dispute stance
Officials in Washington refuse public comment amid Ottawa and London talks on the Canadian boundary. They emphasize negotiations with Great Britain keep the joint commission proceedings confidential and dispute any parallel between Pyramid Harbor claims and Dyea Skaguay title. The U S rejects surrender of territory while acknowledging Canada’s recent Pyramid Harbor claim and the neutral strip proposal.
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Washington
Ottawa
Bir Witred Laurier
Great Britain
Unis
Joint Commission
Sir Wilfred
United States
Mr. Choate
Lord Salisbury
London
Wilfred Laurier
Canada
Pyramid Harbor
Lynn Cahal Pendit
Dyea
Skaguay
Pyramid Herhor
Lorm Canal
Mountaifns
State Department
Armour Company Seeks Dairy Law Test In Minnesota
The Minnesota Dairy and Food Commission sues Armour Company over butter imitators and lard labeling. Inspector Mel Connell reports purchases of imitation dairy products as the agency tests compliance under the new dairy law. A separate suit targets lard labeled compound as adulterated. Also notes Topeka G A R post moving quarters and a funeral service for A J Ninninger of Sixth Colored Infantry.
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Armour Company
Minnesota Dairy and Food Commission
St Paul
Minn
Allineota Dairy and Food Commission
Mel Connell
Cudahys
Louis Hammer Dies After Cemetery March In Chicago
Louis Hammer, 60, collapsed and died in Rose Hill cemetery Chicago after marching to decorate graves and honor fallen comrades the previous day. He became faint while seated on the grass and died moments later.
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Louis Hammer
Chicago
Rose Hill Cemetery
Hammer
Spanish War Trophies Flood National Museum Shelves
Officials at the National Museum report an overflow of Spanish war relics arriving after the Cuban campaign ended. Exhibits include a wide range from clothing to Porto Rican band instruments, with many items already on display and others moved to the garret to make room for new arrivals.
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Washington
National Museum
Spee
Deaths and funerals for A J Ninninger and Mrs Lulu Giles
A J Ninninger an old soldier died Tuesday at his home 215 Polk Street. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 1 oclock. Mrs Lulu Giles wife of Nebsary Giles died this morning at her home 44 Buchanan Street. The funeral will be held Friday at 4 oclock from the residence.
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A. J. Ninninger
Polk
New Kansas Postmasters Washington May 21
The followist changes of fourth class postmasters have been made for Kansas Bonlin Johnson County Charles B Gittre, vice J F Epsey, resigned Terra Cutts Ellsworth County Catherine Mullens, vice T D Isack Festenert
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Kansas
Washington
Kanass
Bonlin
Johnnson County
Charles 8. Gittre
J. F Epsey
Terra Cutts
Elleworth County
Catherine Mullens
T. D. Isack
Festenert
Union Pacific Offers Great Rates to National Educational Meeting
The National Educational Association plans a Los Angeles gathering from July 11 for a great reduced one fare plus $2 round trip on Union Pacific. Commenting on service from the Washington convention of 1898, the Union Pacific promotes summer travel as the Route for summer travel.
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National Educational Association
Los Angeles
Cal
Union Pacific
Nion Pacific
Washington
Points
Smallest inhabited British possession survey described
From the New York era piece a question is posed about the smallest inhabited British ground owed to the flag. It details inaccessible Windment Rock with four residents and a ladder, Tristan da Cunha’s garrison history, Bouvet Island, and the remote Heard Island chain. It notes Macauare, Kerguelen, and Bougainville-like lands, plus Piceaira Inland, and the relief station at Île Amsterdam?
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New York
Inaccessible Island
Atlantc TL
Ylateau
Colling
Wight
Tristan d'Acunha
England
Buxterna
Quorn
Victoria
Cape of Good
Macauarte
Kerguelen
Great Britain
New Zealand
South America
Doedy
Lyelard
Belleh Navy
Orcy
Marble Bible of Mindon-min Erected at Mandalay
From the New York Press 1857 report describes King Mindon-min’s monument near Mandalay the Kutho-daw with white marble temples bearing seven slabs inscribed with the Buddhist Bible in Pali. Photographs reach England as Max Mueller endorses the carvings, yet critics call it vanity compared with a cheaply produced New Testament copy sold for 25 cents.
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New York Press
Mindon-min
Ratmah
Mandalay
Buddha
England
Max Mueller
Beriays
Mii
Don-Min
Caus
China
Catullus
Tibulius
Propertius
Muddha
Kuthodan
Market Report Sprint Wheat Rally Affects Corn and Oats
The market report notes wheat surging today with gains over the prior close, aided by expectations of a Russian drought impact and large selling against calls. Corn and oats rallied modestly as rain weighed on corn and wheat strength spilled over, with receipts and futures up. A Topeka broker notes prices for wheat and barley, while summaries describe large-scale market moves and international developments including wheat crop issues in southern France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicago
Russia
Cuicaeo
Warine Bighor
Market notes and receipts from a 19th century trading page
The fragment records various market items and receipts including cattle cows and heifers, lambs and feeders, shipper receipts, and values such as 596.70 for cows, 3735 shipme nts, and 461 shipme nts. It references Texas and Kansas City markets, with notes on meat and dairy prices and prairie availability.
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Chicago
Resaluia
Akahet
Feo
Sioukery
Wheat Market News and Wheat Prices Across Markets
Daily wheat market notes report selling pressure and strong foreign demand as prices fluctuate. Traders note long positions, near term arrivals, and a heavy crop outlook with continued large receipts and selling by farmers. Reports from Liverpool and New York highlight wheat moves, with prices influenced by global demand and local harvest activity.
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Uncle Sam
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Sixth Colored Infantry
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Associated Press
State Journal
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Jeull
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Rature
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Salon
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Rytas
Suro
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Ade
New Tue
Witts Bethal Kmininean Ta
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Gouin
Liverpool
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New
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Ula
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Teja
Ordi
Mcopeka
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Rave
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Tan
Merahan
Erat Artin
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