Kansas Civil Service Reform for State Institutions
A reader laments mismanagement of Kansas public asylums and reform schools under political control. He advocates civil service staffing, nonpartisan control, trained nurses, and expert administrators to end scandals and improve care for the state’s wards.
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Kansas
Scantal
Fenting
Petienta
Junalice
K. McKinney
Topeka
Abt
Siuts
Bayer Charke
Kaness
Artis W. Treienthal
Xuffer Justim Tong
Union
Institutios
United
United States
Mye
Esal
Stanley's Home Welcomes Governor-elect Stan
A Wichita gathering drew a packed crowd of about 6,006 at the largest auditorium in the state for a torchlight procession and fireworks display. Governor-elect Stan addressed the audience after Ayrton Asisgh spoke, with other dignitaries concluding the event in a show of support and celebration. Meanwhile, reports from Bourbon County claim a rich gold vein near the Go bert farm at Xenia has been found by local diggers, with surface assays, prospectors rushing to lease land on the undeveloped property amid strong signs of mineral wealth nearby.
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Wichita
Tek
Kansas
Ucket
Stanley
Douglas Avenue
Holt
Ayrton Asisvgh
Stan
Onmeral Otter
Sealch
Fort Scott
Nev
Xenia
Voice of Pratt Opposes Special Lesson of Cre Lection
Pratt representative Brown denied knowledge of a proposed special lesson before the council. He said he had only read the Journal and found opinions on the subject to be rank nonsense. He questioned calling a special session after the horse has been stolen.
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Pratt
Yeetentay
First National Bank of Emporia Closed Amid Murder Suicide
The First National Bank of Emporia Kansas was closed by the U S Comptroller with Charles Jobes named receiver. President Charles Cross killed himself at Sunny Slope Farm after the bank failure news. The burst stock farm near Emporia hosted a famed Hereford herd and a February sale had reached $40,000. The bank’s last statement showed capital 100,000 profits 301,289 and deposits 513,199 with circulation 24,600.
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Washington
Dunen
First National Bank of
Emporia
Kan
Charles &. Jaber
Saya
Cayiltal
Kurpius
First National Bank
Examiner C. 8
Jobes
Charles Cross
Cross
Noes
William Martindale
Croentudy
Kate Smeed
Lawrence
Criss
H.C. Cross
KL & T. Railway
Charles S. Criss
Crust
Cross Farty
Wrn
Martindale
View
D. W. Deen Seite
Rumor of Special Session Oversight Committee
A political rumor claims advocates seek a special session with Attorney General Boyle Join W. dreidenthal and Congressman Vincent as an oversight advisory board to steer party policy. The suggestion arose amid discussions within the caucus during Monday’s meeting.
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Boyle
W. Dreidenthal
Vincent
E Stortine
Charee
Hirge
Pionte
McKinley to Visit Atlanta Next Month Early December
Washington reports Captain Evan P Howell has nearly completed plans for President McKinley to visit Atlanta Georgia for a peace jubilee. He will arrive December 13 at noon and stay until midnight, with potential stops if the Seventh corps is at Savannah.
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Washington
Evan P. Howell
War Investigarie
White House
McKinly
Atlanta
Allant
Mth
Seventh Corps
Savannah
World’s Snake Show Opens at Grand Central Palace
New York reports the World’s Snake Show at Grand Central Palace hosting about a thousand reptiles from ground snakes to a 35 foot python. A blue ribbon rattler, assorted color snakes, and other amphibians are displayed. Feeding day Thursday will reveal each species’ diet. judges likely include W. T. Hornatay of the New York Zookeeper society.
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New York
Grand Central Palace
Hell
W. T. Hornatay
New York Zommercal Society
Miss Kerens Wedding Attended by Notables in St Louis
Miss Katherine Kerens daughter of Col. B C Kerens and Lt Prask Borneman McKenna wed in St Alphonsus church with Archbishop Kal and Bishop Donghue officiating. Notables from Washington Topeka and New York attended. Pope Leo’s blessing was cabled that morning.
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Charles S Gleed
St. Louis
Katherine Kerens
Col
B.C. Kerens
National Republican
Kal
St. ‘Oula
Donghue
West Virginia
St. Alphonsus Church
Whale
Ireland
St. Paul
Ehhop Watterson
Columbus
Hos
Thomas Thenaricks
Buffato
St. Alphonxus Church
Kerens
Leo
Minone
Justice
McKeone
Washington, D.C
Flying
G. 8. Gleod
Topeka
Mra
Chicks
Thomas Mc— Clay Hoyne
Chicaxo
Russell
Harrison
Omaha
CM Fenley
Fairfax Landstreet
New York
W. JH. Rower
Miss Hancock
Dubucue, Ts
van Alsten Weaver
Cuesco
Anne Hoey
Arkansan
Women of Illinois help defeat Simpson in Kansas trip
Chicago November 16 Mrs J Ellen Foster president of the Women's Republican association of the United States returns from Kansas where she says she went to defeat Jerry Simpson. She notes crops hindered meetings but says women urged husbands to back the party. The Kansas result shocks as only one Populist elected to Congress. Sliteon claims not dead yet but whereabouts unknown.
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Chicago
J. Elen Foster
Woman's Republican Association of the United
Kansi
Ucket
Sliiteon
Jack Harris Named Postmaster at Otawai
Whelington dated November 1 reports President to Guy appoints J. P. Harrin postmaster at Otawai Ean with official duties to begin.
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Jack Harris
Whelington
Guy
J. P. Harrin
Otawai Ean
Sibyl Johnstone Dead After Clear Case Fame
New York reports actress Sibyl Johnstone has died on November 1 following the publicity from the Clear Case. The Times notes her fame arose from the controversy and her passing is now publicly acknowledged.
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New York
The
Times
Sibyl Johnstone
Barge H. B. Runs Aground Near Sackets Harbor
The barge H. B. of the Oldenshoro Coal and Townie company ran aground near Sackets Harbor on Lake Ontario. The captain and his family plus six crew members remain aboard as rescuers ordered the evacuation of the vessel.
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Watertown
H. B
Oldenshoro Coal and Townie Company
Sacket's Harbor
Lake Ontario
Rumors of Alton sale to Vanderbilts and Gulf line
Chicago reporters note rumors that the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf railroad seeks to buy the Chicago and Alton. The Alton owners favor the Vanderbilt interests, potentially creating a New York to Gulf of Mexico direct route. A traffic pact exists between the Alton and the Gulf line as negotiations continue.
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Chicago
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad
Chick & Alton
Alton Weld
Vanderbilts
Pittsburg & Gulf
Alton
New York
Gulf of Mexico
Vanderbilt
Kansas City
Omaha
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf
President McKinley's War Message Outlined Plans
Washington Nov. 1 President McKinley advances a draft message to Congress focused almost entirely on the war and its results. It outlines why expansion was deemed necessary, including control of the Philippines and implied support for a Nicaragua canal and Paris expostion, with details reserved for Congress.
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Washington
McKinley
Congress
Ermund
Philippines
Cas
United States
Nicaragua
Paris
Loss of the City of Columbia at sea near Hawaii
The steamer City of Columbia, sailing from Honolulu December 29 for Seattle, broke down after a severe gale. Pumps failed, seams opened, and water flooded the vessel as crew and passengers endured two days of peril before the ship reached Hilo harbor in a damaged state. Captain Milner maintained discipline while the ship slowly made for safety with many passengers later brought to shore. Weather and sea conditions worsened the crisis during the voyage.
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Seattle
Wash
Hild
Hawaii
City of Columbia
Hilo
Honolulu
Diamond Head
W. 8
Milner
Pice
Columbia
LIST OF OFFICE SEEKERS UNDER STANLEY
A batch of candidates for public office is listed. A. McNeill of Cherokee County seeks railroad commissioner, with a legal background and former chairman of the Republican county central committee. Other names include W. G. Si and J. S. Helsey for state labor commissioner, W. W. Haskell for state grain inspector, J. A. Gray for penitentiary engineer, G. W. Toothaker for deputy coal oil inspector, Winfield, Freeman and Will Morse as supreme court reporters, George H. Miller for superintendent of the state blind institute, Dr S. A. Bilort as physician there, plus several legislators and penitentiary officials from various counties.
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Stanley
A. McNeill
Cherokee County
Kansas
Republican County Central
Ust
Wyandotte County
W. G. Si
W. W. Haskell
J. A. Gray
G. W. Toothaker
Supreme Court
Winfield, Freeman
Will Morse
George H. Miler
Dr. S. & Bilort
Muton Brown
Garden City
Webb Stew
Ex-Governor St John Attacks Kansas Politics
Olathe November 1 Ex Governor John Pe St John issues a sharp statement on the recent election. He accuses the Leedy faction of pushing repeal of the metropolitan police law and calls for reform independent of liquor policy, warning against returns to saloon rule and urging sober citizens to oppose such moves. He predicts political consequences for Lewelling Morrill and factions advocating liquor and party appeasement.
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Olathe
John Pe
Rae Bury Med
Aniny
Maine
Lewelling
Morrill
Kansas
At the Doll Show A Global Doll Collection on Display
Mrs. E R Horton of Boston exhibits a global doll collection in the Curry building to raise funds for the Kindergarten association. The display features about 200 dolls, with many historical and regional costumes, and proceeds support the local kindergarten. The exhibit runs through Saturday with adult and child admissions at 16 cents each.
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E.R Horton
Boston
Kindergarten Association
Curry Building
Mtcle
Tal
Fianatlan
Sovereian
Azores
Eskismimazee
Shaker Sisters
New Hampshire
Dorcas
Refrom
Denver
Gone and Fading Witness Key in Collins Murder Trial
Disappearance of Johnson Jordan jeopardizes the John Collins murder case. Prosecutors warn trial could be postponed or dropped if Jordan is not found by six months, as a crucial letter and testimony hinge on his presence. Authorities continue searches and consider moving ahead only if he resurfaces.
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Johnson Jorden
John Culling
Winess Jordan
John Callin
Jetmore
Rt Bs
Salford
Shir Sen
Revea
Jordan
Uds
Newton
Blin
Jeumure
Topeka
Jordon
God
Uhey
Cook
Eli
Tim
Alma
John Colling
John Wilkerson
Juntan
John Collins
Collinge
Joh Coline
Johnson Foran
Juba Collinge
Johnsan Jordan
Johnsen
Johnson
Johnsen Jorden
Withee
Johinson Jordan
Jesse Harper
Joe Sivouivers
Jenden
John Coltine
John Coltina
Johnaen Jordan
Cognaye
John van Jordan
SULIT OF MRS M KNIGHT IN ENGINTERT BRANHAM DEATH CASE
Mrs Minnie Branham sues Mex James Branham to recover part of money paid to settle Enginert Branham’s death linked to the wreck. Mrs Branham testifies she is much younger than her husband and disputes the distribution of funds paid by the Santa Fe company. Eight hundred dollars are involved with payments claimed as well as various allocations.Mrs McKnight resides in Indianapolis and did not attend the court hearing.
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Enginert Brashan
Minnie Moknigne
James’ Branham
Santa Fe
McKnight Ives
Indianapolis
Mire Cranham
Engingr Branaham
Hranham
San Mra
Branham
Senora Carbonelle Returns to Havana After Prison Release
A garbled dispatch from Havana on Nov 16 reports Captain General Hanes planning to evacuate Puerto Privolet by Nov 22. It notes the escape of Captain Carhanette and his wife Evangring Cisneros, who arrived aboard the Mascotte after nearly two years in prison, amid sensational chatter about the gradation comminshie.
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Naeviths
Carhanette
Eneastas
Evangring Cisneros
Spees Sensation
Mascotte
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