Not Done Yet YET For Congress In 1900 Defeat Reasons
A Kansas era letter quotes Congressman Simpson discussing the 1900 defeat, linking it to Republican power and corporate wealth. He cites voter turnout, patronage, and war sentiment as factors, warns of party realignments, and argues Bryan’s strength could reshape the race as 1900 approaches.
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Jerry Simpson
Lange
Pontior
Otter
Ingain
Sumner County
Tyne
Alootrom
Hurtus
Leedy
Kandiii
Tan
Ted
Wigari
Waislth
Republican Party
Povsdny
Hume Bay
Ned Willy
Hiryan
Bryan
Ryan
Kannas
Ilene
Marty
Carey
Asylum Discharge Turns on Populist Inquiry
An investigation into the Topeka asylum dispute promises immediate discharge of several officials and officials of varying ranks. The inquiry aims to expose management issues within the Populist party and related affairs.
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Strome
Topeka Inshne
Voters and officials face suspicions of party voting at asylum
A garbled report claims invvocation aims to deter or discipline asylum workers who allegedly voted Republican on election day. It suggests officials gathered minor evidence and threaten penalties while noting board members were present at the asylum, implying potential bias or coercion.
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Gramicoal
Capper’s Prospects Favorable in Topeka Talks
A Topeka politician predicts Arthur Capper will win support to become esate printer. He says Capper has enough backing among House members to resist opposition from other quarters. The critic observer notes Capper’s immediate election seems likely today.
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Topeka
Arthur Capper
Priser
Capper
Promine
Rous
Aft
Senator Bakers Reason Why Kansas Went Republican This Time
In an interview Senator Baker blasts the late election result as a national McKinley endorsement. He credits Kansas farmers with the shift due to two prosperous years and believes the state will stay Republican under Mr. Stanley. He forecasts major naval and army expansion as policy.
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Kaness
United States
Baker
Stanley
Kansas
Ly Qneam
Fraud Charged as Cy Leland Faces District Judge Contest
The article alleges fraud in the district composed of Menta Brown and Doniphan counties. It claims Jin Palloon, the defeated candidate, will contest Stoner's election. Returns show Stuart carried Nansha by 25 and Doniphan by 0, Palloon carried Brown by 55, with further fraud alleged in Doniphan county.
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Cy Leland
Cy Lemas
Menta
Brown
Doniphan
Nermha
Jin Palloon
Stoner
Stuart
Nansha
Pallo
Brown County
Doniphan County
Eastman Mentioned in Plans for Insurance Superintendent
D W Eastman discussed as a potential assistant to the newly named superintendent George T Anthony by Governor Morif. Eastman had been a candidate and is regarded as a formidable rival for the top insurance commissioner post, with friends pushing Governor Stanley to appoint Webb McNall successor.
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George T Anthony
Morif
ED. W. Eastman Ippo Wak
Eastman
Anthony
Banman
Stanley Topoint
Webb McNall
Ehstmant
A Candidate for Speaker in Early House Race
P. and Greavecy of Lyndon among newly elected Republicans talked as a candidate for speaker. Gregory considered a likely candidate but is regarded as cautious and independent, now aligned with Republican managers.
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P. &. Greavecy
Lyndon
Ives
Howe
Gregory
Gen Buell Nearing Death in Kentucky Report
Fragmentary dispatches indicate General Buell was gravely ill and on his deathbed near Louisville Kentucky. Conflicting descriptions from a bedside source and state reports cite concern over his condition while the public and officials await official word on his status and potential passing.
Battalion Deactivations Reported At Leavenworth Camp
Reports from Leavenworth indicate the Twenty first Kansas officers turned in their clothing on Saturday while the Third battalion surrendered its troops and the Second battalion followed today. Water supply lines are being buried to prevent ippoeins. The company is underway with chemical cleanup and the rock home has been enlarged twice since arrival. Officers eat in a large contractor tent as meals are spread for them.
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Leavenworth
Say
Twenty-first Kansas
Light Plant Sold In Minneapolis Purchase
Minneapolis Minnesota firm 14.0 W Parker bought the 10008 dollar electric Mehring plant for shipment to Oklahoma to aid a town defense. The old boiler from the first plant in Able jeneta is being taken out to accompany it.
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Minneapolis
New
W. Parker
Oklahoma
Tirat
Safe at Last Who Was Driven Out by the Mob
A. J. Manley editor of the Withington Record says his office was burned by white citizens in Asbury Park after an inflammatory Record editorial. He fled from Wilmington to avoid possible lynching as mobs swore to strike. Manley asserts he can disclose some troubles but will not reveal certain details.
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New York
Asbury Park
N. J
A. J. Manley
Withington
N. Giles
Wilmiseton
Wilmington
Manley
Munley
Wien
North Carolina
Saa
Dodge City
Ford County
Distret
Shawnee County Official Vote Totals Revealed
The Shawnee county vote count shows Stapley about 600 behind his ticket while county offices trail by over 1,000 votes. Stanley leads by 2,130 with a 1,761 majority. Frank Nelson tops state offices with a 1,570 majority, just 55 above Wm. B. Smith. Curtis tops Congress with 3,655, and Probate Judge Dolman posts 3,240. Major Anderson follows with 2,908 and Populist A. M. Harvey trails by 350. Party totals list Republicans first, then Populists Prohibitionists and Socialists.
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Stapley
Stanley
Frank Nelson
Ma‘rity
Wm. B. Smith
Gsandate Justice
W. J. Bailey
Lane Chime
Smith
Chuttes Curtis
Shawnee County
Curtis
Dolman
Major Anderson
Major A. M. Harvey
Shawne County
Wilmington Editor Accuses North Carolina Mob of Lynching Threats
A Wilmington editor, Manley, claims a misprinted editorial in the Record inflamed white readers in the South after a speech by Mrs. Felton on August 15. He says the piece urged lynching and defense of white women, prompting mobs that forced him to flee the city. He describes hostile press reactions, personal losses, and uncertain plans to return. Weather notes and political tallies for various offices follow.
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Manny
North Carolina
South
Manley
Marx
Felton
Basirw
Agricultural Society of
Tybee Island
Mantey
Marley
Foltén
Sleaple
Gates' Big Winnings In Election Bets Highlight Chicago tycoon
New York reports that Joh W Gates of Illinois Steel emerged as the heaviest individual bettor on the Roosevelt ticket. A Chicago figure, Gates placed early bets through brokers and later wagered sizable sums, with estimates placing his total winnings at about one hundred thousand dollars.
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New York
Joh W. Gates
Illinois Steel Company
Gates
Chicago
Roosevelt
Towart
Political Gossip From The Abiteme Chronicle
Fragmented gossip item notes a Kan regiment may be mustered out in December and mentions officials and political figures with garbled names. Report references a state office, a resigning official, and a date of muster out near Leavenworth. The piece hints at political maneuvering and factional disputes within a state board.
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Leavenworth
Meeting to Decide on Extra Session of Legislature
A conference tonight in Governor Leedy's office will determine if a special legislative session is needed. State officers including John Breidenthal Webb McNair and W P Dillard will attend along with railroad commissioners and others connected to the administration. Brown and others from the last legislature are invited, as is the state board of charities.
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Leedy
John Breidenthal
Webb McNair
W. P. Dillard
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
W. I. Brown
Brown
State Rct of Charities
Republican Comment on Seizure of Offices and Senate Confirmations
Chairman Mort Albaugh says the goal of a special legislative session is to block Republican control by delaying confirmations. He argues the state board of charities and allied appointees would be preserved to shield partisan aims, while a legislative probe could oust board members. Several named officials across state agencies are cited as affected.
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Mort Albaugh
Saya
Morton Albaugh
Republican
State Board of Charities
Frank Shane
W. D. Street
H. G. Juniper
Pay Wirst Senate
Wothers
Fortwen
C. E. Allison
Eric
State Penitentary
Pepperet
Concordia
RN. Kerr
Anderson County
State Soldiers' Home
Dodge City
John Reyden
Eureka
State Livestock Sanitary Commission
Phipps
Belott
Cowgill
Topeka
A.J. Munger
Board of
Regents
State Agricultural College
Manhattan
Wmbes
Senator Harris Opposes Special Session on Rail Bill
Senator W A Harris argues against an extra legislative session describing it as unnecessary except in emergencies. He says a two thirds Senate majority supports the Populists, warns obstruction would mislead the people, and notes the unease and expense of wrangling if convened. He predicts the Senate would push a railroad bill to the House per the Topeka platform.
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W. A. Harris
Senate
Howee
Ed Carroll pushes for immediate special session in Leavenworth
Leavenworth Democrat Ed Carroll urges a special session of the legislature to enact reforms. He criticizes the present and past laws and argues a fusion legislature could unhorse Republicans and advance a railroad bill. He condemns acts like the metropolitan police bill and municipal suffrage law.
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Leavenworth
Ed. Carroll
Katee
Senate
Galmy
Easdasiss Kassas
Political address on reform and party blame in Kansas
A speaker argues the legislature should not pass to curb Republicans and alleges the GOP bears blame for prohibition and policy failures. He praises Governor Leedy’s leadership, opposes repealing the 1897 metropolitan police law, and calls for a special session until Republicans’ misregulation is repealed and voters gain control.
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Mailroads
Republican Party
Leedy
Prevent
First Socialists Carey and Seates Win in Massachusetts
Haverhill Mazn Nov 14 James F Carey and Louis M Seates elected to the legislature on the Socialist Labor ticket. They are the first Socialists seated in any U S representative body. Carey long led the common council and won in a strong Republican district amid labor support. Seates victory credited to sympathetic voters among former street railway workers and ex-employees in the trade.
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Haverhill
Mazn
James F. Carey
Louis M. Seates
Socielist
United States
Carey
Common Council
Ehoe
Loan & Representative
Pasaraieat Wadyatsdduraa
Manta
Death of Dreyfus Rumor Circulates from Alsace Telegram
Paris dispatch reports a rumor that Alfred Dreyfus has died based on a mysterious telegram from Colmar Upper Alsace signed by an unknown correspondent. No official confirmation yet and his father in law doubts the report, citing recent favorable health news from the colonial office.
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Paris
Dreyfus
Coiran
Upper Alsace
Colonial Office
Zola Not Coming to United States for Tour
Edward Zola of Kansas City says reports that French author Emile Zola is visiting the United States soon are false. Zola received a letter from his cousin, Olivier Zola, denying any plans for a lecture tour or other visit for the foreseeable future.
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Kansas City
Edward Zola
Emile Zola
Dreyfus
Stward Zola
Bis Country
Ponte Dent
United States
Lawrence Santa Fe freight agent O C Irwin dies after two week illness
Lawrence November 14 O C Irwin freight agent of the Santa Fe died at his east Lawrence home at 3 pm Saturday after about two weeks illness. He had been with the Santa Fe in Lawrence for 26 years.
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O. C. Irwin
The
Santa Fe
Mr. Irwin
Sana Fe
Annie Diggs to Live Here in Topska Home on Tenth Street
Mrs Annie T Diggs plans a six room cottage at Tenth and Western in Topeka with day time broad windows and night time gas and electricity. Hot water heating and modern appliances will ensure comfort. Her son, studying law in Newark, will join mother and sister in the new home.
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Annie Diggs
Topska
Tenth Street
Annie T. Diggs
Tenth and
Western Avenue
Murder Mystery in Diller Nebraska Leaves Boy Dead
Omeke reports from Diller Nebraska detail a baffling homicide. Charles Greenwood aged 19 attended a country party Saturday night and left with a young woman, whom he left at her home. Sunday morning Greenwood was found seated upright in a bogey seat with a bullet in his forehead. No robbery had occurred.
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Omeke
World Herald
Diller
Neb
Tragedy Deepens In Bellstein Family In Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh a Bellstein family tragedy widens after Bertha Bellstein killed her mother and attempted suicide. Edward Bellstein, Bertha’s brother, was found dead by his grave with a note claiming death by his own hand. The family, wealthy and prominent in German social circles, has suffered multiple deaths and self harm in recent weeks.
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Pittsburg
Edward Bell
Tein
Bertha Bellstein
Amnaele
Teilstein
Beilstein
Hon
F. Belistein
Huntess
Bal
David Reich
Tower Allegheny
Rie
Graxellies
Runs in the Family: Third Digno Death in Albuquerque
In Albuquerque New Mexico Louie Digno, a well known munition maker, killed himself at Cerrillos today. He was the son of John Digno and nephew of Mike Digno of this city. The Digno line includes Nicholas Digne who died by own action in this city in 1831, son of the man who ended his life today.
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Albuquerque
N. Mu
Louie Digno
Cerrillos
John Digno
Mike Digno
Nicholas Digne
Cetition
Gold Discovery Reported Near Malvern Ohio
A Canal Dover dispatch says a new gold vein was found at Augusta farm, north of Malvern in the Malvern district. Pioneer Leyda touts ore richer than nearby deposits, specimens shown to visitors, and assays indicate potential sale. Leyda plans machinery soon to operate the mine.
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Canal Dover
Bays
Malvern
Augusta
Leyda
Rotten Borough School Scandal Prompts Call for Reform
A Ford county reader urges action on widespread school district graft. He reports teachers paid meager wages while boards skim funds and district managers profit from enrollments. He proposes a bill to curb abuse, limit districts to minimum scholars, and provide monthly aid for students from tax-heavy regions.
Senator Bakers Fall Narrowly Bruises Senator Baker
Leavenworth reports Senator Baker wounded after a fall on Third Street. He slipped on a treacherous street corner at night and struck his face on the curb, leaving him with severe facial bruising and a look of having just endured a hard mishap.
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Leavenworth
Olen Baker
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