Topeka Electric Carnival Idea for Fall Festival
A Topeka reader proposes an electric carnival with multicolor floats and trolley displays along Kansas Avenue. The plan includes building floats on carts passing downtown each evening, using elevated car lights and a smooth track to show decorative electrical displays. Topeka leaders plan a council meeting to push the fall festival and invite delegates from nearby cities to witness the proposals.
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Community meeting urged for festival plan in Topeka
Report outlines push for a full festival in Topeka with support from Mayor Pellowa and Albert W. Konwies of the Bent of Topeke. Chiefs say a coordinating committee is needed and work will be heavy but worthwhile for town growth. Also notes a criminal action possibility involving Frank Miletain over a $1,000 shortage and bond discussions with postmaster figures.
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Albert W. Konwies
Topeke
Byate Jotitsal
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Petien
Tom Anderson
Penn Aeebwet
Frank Miletain
Tupeke Pomance
Mileham
H.C Linn
Sik Stoker
Eugene Gop
John
Arnold
Miletain
Ogee
Distasteful to Grover Bat He Hepat and the Hewalian Question
The report notes Naval Lieut. Lucien Young denying he was ordered to suppress a book on the Hewalian Question. He states the president did not direct publication suppression. The piece mentions Young with Admiral Walker in Hawaii and a July 4 address, citing the Paramount Commissioner and reactions influencing duty and conduct.
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Haggin Very Ill in New York Home
New York November 8 J Haggin California millionaire and banker is seriously ill at his New York residence. A week earlier he had swelling in his left ankle and severe pain. Doctor St Clare diagnosed the trouble as white swelling. Haggin remained hopeful, though the doctor warned concerns. At his New York home, his condition was said to be improved and recovery expected soon.
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New York
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Thin City
Legislature Debates Vote Totals and Gubernatorial Race
The Evening News notes conjecture on Blackburn’s successor as Democrats hold 68 votes with Populists and Republicans totaling 68 with an 8 vote edge claimed by Republicans. It explains lieutenant governor Worthington cannot break joint ballots and cites Drake leading with 61,168 votes in Des Moines while Deake tops 207,303 for governor with Crone and Bae also listed. Frank relocates to Topolis with his family as they join Assistant Attorney General A Godard.
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Topolis
A. Godard
Lodge Denies Political Aim in Madrid Cuba Visit
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts returned from Madrid amid rumors his trip aimed to probe a U S purchase of Cuba. Lodge denied any political motive or commitment to recognize Cuban insurgents, saying he visited as a tourist and gathered information for possible future congressional discussions.
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Funeral Trolley Cars Join Chicago Street Railways
Funeral transportation evolves as Calumet Railway plans a dedicated funeral car for city lines. Black cars with crepe accents will carry coffins and pallbearers, seating mourners along the sides, while a specially designed body entrance and crew in uniform support the service. Estimated cost about $2000 with potential expansion to other lines if successful.
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Governor Morrill Declines Death Warrants For Two Kingman Murders
Kingman residents urged clemency as Governor Morrill announced he will not sign death warrants for two men condemned in the mayoral murder case. He notes 46 prisoners face similar fates and argues the duty lies with law, not singling out two. Also reported: Joseph G. McPherson faces distur bance of the peace charges in North Topeka court after dispute with his wife over visitation. Topeka Equal Suffrage Association plans a public entertainment at Hamilton ball tonight, admission 10 cents.
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Topeka
Kepley Wins With 350 Vote Margin In Swanee County
County canvass confirms Kepley ahead of Hurdge for sheriff by 350 votes, about 100 more than Republican tally yesterday. Local figures Simon Groanspan, Milt Stoker, Bert Liens and Otis Hungate witnessed the count as officials faced rumors of a challenge. Recount shows bridge and county commission votes, with the county selling the old courthouse and township officer results pending.
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Swawnee County
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Bert Liens
Otis Hungate
Charman Elliott
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Charley McCabe
Bartid
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Frank Bowen
Paget Faget Wie Marry Slew Whitney In New York
Almeric Hugh Paget will marry Miss Peale Waitung on November 12 in New York. A farewell bachelor dinner is held tonight in the Metropolitan Club with Frunto's orchestra. Best man is Gerald D. Paget. guests include George Hoyt, John Furman, William Cutting, Henry Maitland Kerder, Harry Ways Whitner, Winthrop Rutherford, Gerald Lowe, and Crawford Livingstone.
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Women Shut Out By Charter Denying School Vote
Lansing Mich Nov 8 A draft charter for fourth class city government denies women the right to vote in school elections due to an inadvertent provision. Many affected cities had conferred this right by law, and the discovery stirs official circles. Also noted are: Rev St John Kansas evangelist and WCTU figure injured in a runaway and hospitalized in Kansas City.
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Populists in Indiana Face Collapse as Members Resign
A Cincinnati dispatch reports Indiana Populists plan to disband within a month as State Committee members resign en masse. National and state leaders acknowledge the party’s future looks bleak amid splits and a Farmers Mutual Benefit Association withdrawal. Labor-party speculation gains currency as agitation wanes.
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Richardson Found to Lump Kansas Land Office Business
A Washington dispatch reports J S Richardson, chair of the Kansas Democratic central committee, has arrived to aid a plan to shift land office business from Larned and other western offices to Topeka. The scheme seeks to raise funds by increasing Richardson's pay and reassigning duties, with commissioners reviewing the plan amid administration-led changes.
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Topo
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Michardson
National Convention of Private Detectives Plan
Notices from this city announce a February convention of private detectives to form a national association. Members seek state and federal licensing rules, examination in evidence, and adherence to general state laws where they operate. The group aims to cooperate with police superintendents and oppose the Pinkerton agency.
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Treaty abrogation proposal angers council at Dernoir on ships ban
Pingree and Gingery urge dissolving the Great Britain United States treaty clause that bars warship building on the lakes. Detroit council debates Dr Parry’s victories and recent warlike actions while urging abrogation. Gov Jackson offers 550 dollar reward for murderers of Prof Price Evans. pocket-book found by Andy Williams in Des Moines.
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Justice in Topeka Under Suspect Standards of Arrests
A reader laments perceived bias in Topeka law enforcement as several theft cases are contrasted. A post office clerk who stole zero dollars is sent to the penitentiary, while another clerk who stole over $3,000 faces arrest, and smaller thefts from coal and clients draw varying punishments. The writer questions hypocrisy in the system.
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Topeka
Civil Service Rule Change Affects Postmasters
President approves an amendment consolidating post offices into free delivery stations. All postmasters and staff become part of the station and may be reassigned or dismissed while remaining in classified service. The plan aims to test centralization and extend to presidential and fourth class offices if successful.
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Shawnee Building and Loan sues to restrain tax collection
Shawnee Building and Loan Association files suit in district court asking Judge Hagen to restrain County Treasurer Stahl Sheriff Burdge and county commissioners from collecting tax on its stock about 100 dollars in dispute. It is slated as a test case for supreme court. Also, Johnson vs Armstrong verdict for defendant in a $5,000 malicious prosecution claim. Owens divorce petition cites revolver threat and threats since September.
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Morton Ready Mouth and Morton's Interview Stir Washington
The Daily News reports a Washington interview attributed to Secretary Morton, seen as speaking for the president and signaling satisfaction at Democratic defeats. Officials doubt presidential endorsement, with talk of Morton facing reprimand. In Baltimore, Grout backers claim major election errors to aid Edward M. Grout, while a Postal Clerks convention elects Windsor as national president and Ward as secretary. Civil service exams set for December 7 with applications due by November 18.
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Thurman Dying After Relapse and Fall Injury
Serious injury to Thurman Allen G Thurman following a fall and nervous shock. Reports say he is not expected to recover as his condition worsens after initially improving. Close associates and family have been advised, with health sustaining his frail hope diminishing.
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Ruins Yield Two More Bodies in Detroit Disaster
Wreckage at the Journal building is braced as rescue teams dig rapidly. Two victims were recovered this morning: Llezie Weul buzel, a bindery worker, and Charles Lind, 24, also from the bindery. Dozens are missing but expect more recoveries before night as relief plans include aiding families and potential arrests linked to the disaster.
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Kansas G A T disputes pension counts in state
The Kansas Grand Army of the Republic rejects reports by Pension Agent Glick and others claiming 35 000 retirees in Kansas and argues that half of old soldiers are pensioned. Officials plan to prove the enumeration unreliable by surveying soldiers through two Grand Army posts.
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Kepley Under Sheriff Ambiguity In Appointments
Rumors swirl as Sheriff-elect Hab Kepley considers appointing either Hort Lucia or John Gulimudt to key posts. A close ally says Kepley is not in danger of political retaliation, but the choice of jailer and other posts remains unsettled amid Republican intra party tensions.
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Big Atlanta Excursion Organised For Exposition
Corcace Nev 8 The cremraian to the Atlanta exposition organized by the southern gates expedition will leave tibet city this atlarned at Oofuinckim. Nearly 1,590 people on the train including many of the prominens representatives of Chicago, the governor of Illinois and bis etait, Mayor Swift of Olve go and party, Senator Cullim of 1ibevis and many other notallex Ray Maun Fousrtaw. Weather reports show abnormally warm conditions with rain in some areas and cooler, cloudy outlooks expected tomorrow with possible local showers.
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