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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1898

Page

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Secret Republican get out the vote circular exposed

A circulated Republican circular details how the campaign coordinators maintained constant contact with about 12 000 workers in Kansas to organize precinct level committees and a broad field operation. It outlines roles for committeemen and workers to pledge personal outreach to every Republican voter, track potential nonvoters, and ensure polling place presence from opening to close.

Karima Peptieans Winte Dummniitsa Kanes Republicad Cam Dalen Ohin Etreneth State Committee Sunies Ieee Twinel Agathere Joenl Viper Fuchs Aha Ieee Ppamlok

Political Gossip on State Posts and Campaign Moves

Fragmentary notes reveal early 20th century political chatter. Newton figures urge campaigns for state offices while party lines hint at appointments and reform school leadership amid Republican and Democratic jockeying. Names such as Campbell Visto and Brown appear in uncertain roles.

MM. Hotsington Newton Campbell Et Visto Minta Tara Pice Stats Board Railrund Jszionere Pitt Banda Pete Poly Ian Witelerer Senate Aia Arava Eupérin Fegarge Anderson Trem Georey

Powder mill explosion rocks Lamotte area killing six

A Lamotte Missouri powder mill explosion, reported eighty miles south of St Louis, killed foreman William Wilson and five others, with several wounded. The blast, heard for miles, tore through the passing house and sent debris across Pike County. Injured workers rushed to assist as authorities investigated the cause, noting the plant stored thousands of pounds of powder in nearby sheds.

St Loui Repubiic Quincy Lamotte Ashburn William Wilson Alfred Wenzel Alpen Mills Hannibal JM. Smith Louisiana Willtas Charleston Jack Mollinger Pittsford New Canton Bayless Winchester Kinderhook Pike County Ilinquis

Fears the United States Monarchies Face Global Threat

A Russian paper warns monarchies that United States influence seeks to topple monarchies. Pravdin argues US republican export aims to create republics where monarchies exist, foreseeing collapse of world rulers and a global political monopoly under American dictatorship.

Sov Pravdin St Petersburg Aenger Bureve United States M. Prascin Drelates

Risky selection for state charity board sparks intrigue

A state board of charities selection remains unclear as Mr W K Stanley tests a president candidate while names like Charles G Webb of Stafford counts and Crane of Gitawa vie for seats. Reports mention political and business influence, with references to Central Branch and other regions shaping the process amid tense uncertainty.

State Board of Charities W. EK. Stanley Stanley Charles G. Webb Stafford Webb Crane Gitawa

A Horse for Joe Wheeler Presented in Lexington

Lexington Kentucky November 4 W W Elim acting agent for Huntsville Alabama citizens buys a handsome Kentucky saddie horse to present soon to Major General Joe Wheeler for a forthcoming tribute or ceremony.

Joe Wheeler Lexington W. W. Elim Citizens of Huntsville Kentucky Joe Viecler

Redpath Grand Concert at High School Friday Night

Lecture courses and a grand concert by Redpath at the high school promise an evening of music. A limited number of single admission tickets is on sale at Rowley and Snow's.

Ahing Redpath Rowley & Snow

Civil service plan urged for state asylums reforms

Attorney General Boyle backs civil service rules to end constant staff turnover at Kansas state charitable institutions. He criticizes current practice of hiring farm hands and inexperienced nurses, calls for competent managers with mental health expertise, and argues stable leadership improves care and outcomes for the unfortunates.

Hoste Hoyle Amin Kansas New York Berlin Boyle Eastman Te Fynth Infantaeyume

Alum Poisonous in Bread and Baking Powder

A health warning notes alum used to whiten bread and bake goods, warns it harms digestion and can poison the body. It discusses how alum mixes with stomach secretions to form dangerous compounds, compares to poisons like calomel and corrosive sublimate, and calls for caution in baking uses.

Attempt on the czar’s life near Boehmenhoefen Lagern bridge

A dispatch from Elbing West Prussia reports an assassination attempt as the czar’s special train neared the bridge between Boehmenhoefen and Lagern. A switchman, badly injured, removed barricades just in time. a hospitalized worker is cited as a hero while officials probe the incident.

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National Association of Newspaper Circulation Formed

Detroit and Nevada reports announce the creation of the National Association of Managers of Newspaper Circulation at Hotel Codilise. About teen circulation heads from major dailies met, with letters and telegrams from other papers, promising broad membership and future Chicago meeting on June 18. W. H. Gillespie of Detroit elected president. Bruce Haldeman of Louisville named secretary. directors include George F. Barnes St. Paul, Frank Thresher Minneapolis, and others from Cincinnati Louisville Sioux Falls and Columbus.

Detroit Mich Nev National Association of Managers of Maluscenest United States Seaoclation Chicaco Co. Mbt Dimes-Star Cincinnati George F. Barnes Herald St. Jano Frank Thresher Journal Minnepolis Bruce Haldeman CourierSournal Louisville Hay In- Signapolis HS Weir Syracus William and J. Hosshans Ohio State Journal Columbus WH. Gillespie Bree Press The W. H. Gillespie Detait Loulsville

The Rope Was Cut Lynching Attempt In Georgia

A Monticelli report says Merriweather, a lynched black man, confessed to murder and named three accomplices Iryin Chines Juke Glover and Mary Ramey. A mob tried to hang the three again but a white man cut the rope and authorities jailed them.

Macon Monticelli Merriwesther Iryin Chines Juke Glover Mary Ramey Merriweather Ned Boo

Eureka Springs Doctor Sues Chicago Capitalist for Damages

Eureka Springs Arkansas doctor M. Regan claims 25000 damages from J D Williamson a Chicago capitalist after an attack by Williamson in which Regan was severely beaten with heavy cans. The suit alleges trouble between the children as the cause of action.

Eureka Springs J. D. Williamson Rurska Springs Ark M. R. Regan J.D. Wilkamson Chicago Eimse

Blatchford Kavanigh Returns to Chicago Stage After Eight Years

Blatchford Kavanigh reentered the Chicago music scene at the Press Club after an eight year absence. The baritone, famed as a boy choir singer in "The Erl King," drew applause from a crowd of friends and teachers who recalled his younger voice and predicted future greatness.

Blatchford Kavanigh Chicago Chicary Press Club Hid Tendi Ucn Pri Kine Mr. Kavanish Yang Man

Bishop Spalding III Stricken in Peoria Diocese

Right Rev John Lancaster Spalding bishop of the Peoria Catholic diocese is seriously ill with a pneumonia like condition and confined to his room. Also reports from Joplin note zinc ore prices rising to 29 00 per ton the highest on record due to mine stoppages and weather. Weather notes predict rain or snow in Chicago and Kaneis with warmer temperatures tonight.

Peoria John Lancaster Spalding Joplin

Growth of School Bond Measures Across States

A survey of recent school district bond issuances shows growing investment in school building projects nationwide. Districts in Greenwood County, Ottawa County, and several others have issued bonds to fund new school houses and facilities, signaling a broad push to expand and modernize educational infrastructure.

Schoel Howee Esper- Intendent Greenwood Thomas County Slistring Ottawa County Int Aetrict Ritiean Leavenworth Aistriee Supisier Jewell

Redpath Concert Company at High School Friday Night

Arthur Beresfard presents a lecture course with the Redpath Concert Company at the High School Friday evening.

Four Dead in Baldwin Hotel Fire in San Francisco

San Francisco reports list four dead with many missing and injured after the Baldwin hotel blaze. Victims include Jonathan L. Whith Lewis Meyers John J. Carter Tate Pryor and others with several travelers and bookmakers among survivors. Loss estimated at 2.5 million tied to owner Lucky Baldwin and the Secret Service Company assets destroyed.

San Francisco Baldwin Hotel Jonathan L. Whith Tintel Lewis Meyers la Toya Bay Gold Mining Company John J. Carter California Jockey Club Tate Pryor J. J. Carroll Miselag J. M. Leithead City of Sydney Mr. Andrews Baldwin Simon H. Seymour James Cofian Charles Lowe Bridget Mitchell Chronicle Carter Pryor White Meyera Andrews Salt Lake Baldwin Theat A. H. Christie Milwaukee Ed Kenoe Mr. Christie W. A. Ballard Scranton Aston Blumenthal Joseph Summerfield Chicago Powell Street Royal Scott Marshall Fick & Co Keithin Wi M. Rice Victoria,c Towne

Kansas New Militia Faces Recruitment and Federal Aid

Adjutant Warner notes only a few militia companies remain active as many members joined the volunteer service. War Department assistance may supply arms and equipment by January, easing recruiting for the Kansas militia ahead of spring. Legislature may be asked to adjust militia organization.

Wener Eran Asien Reoreant Oh Kansas Millitia Enlanet Alton War Department Waehmnerton Eausemant Om

Broadhurst Plays What Happened to Jones at Crawford

Broadway writer George H. Broadhurst stages a clever farce at Crawford theater after noon and tonight amid growing audience excitement. The piece follows his early career as an opera text revisionist and librettist connected to the Andrews and Calhoun companies, highlighting the author’s rise from advance agent to celebrated dramatist.

Crawford Theater George H. Broadhurst Martha Andrews Opera Company Buch Broadhurst Jones Calhoun Opera Company Indiana Afr Ed Andrews Andrews Broedhurst Kurst

Early revision leads to stage fame for Andrews collaborator

The text notes that after accepting Andrews' offer he quickly revised the libretto into its present form. Soon after, "The Wrong Mr. Wright" appeared, marking Broadhurst's rise as a successful author. The revised libretto of "Martha" became his first stage production.

Andrews Mr. Wright Broadhurst Martha

Ten per cent die after cattle dipping in Oklahoma

Guthrie Oklahoma November 24 great numbers of cattle dipped under new quarantine rules have died in the cold spell. Of 500 dipped last week 50 died in two days. Cattlemen protest saying cattle cannot endure cold after dipping. Governor Barnes plans a livestock board meeting to consider complaints and may suspend dipping rules for part of December.

Guthrie O. T Oklahoma Cattemen Lvestock Sanitary Board Barnes Livestock Sanitary Board

Harvard to hire Australian oarsman O Dea for coaching

Cambridge November 4 Captain Higdonsen announced that O Dea the Australian oarsman recently coach of Wisconsin has been engaged to teach rowing at Harvard. The move does not imply Starrow will be a figurehead and the varsity stroke will be aligned with O Dea daily instruction while integrating new material.

Cambridge Mass Higdonsen Harvard University O'Dea University of Wisconsin Harvard E C. Starrow Br. O'Dea Wsefulners

Martha at Crawford: Andrews Opera Draws Large Audience

The Andrews Opera Company presented Martha at Crawford theater to an unusually large audience last night. The company encore repeated the finale of the second act as appreciation ran high. Performances matched or surpassed two years ago with Lee as Lady Harriet, Batuta of Muncy, and Seaton replacing George Andrews in Frunkett. Hinditson’s Last Rose of Summer drew praise after the second act solo. Matinee featured Fen Dingolo with a smaller crowd yet solid work from the cast.

Andrews Crawford Theater Gathering Lee Lady Harriet Salts Rete Battuat Muncy Jas Taylors Ed Andrews Alfred Seaton George Andrews Fiunkett Sir Lou Hinditson

Washington Exemption Order Pending Civil Service Scope

Washington reports the president plans a civil service exemption order within days after cabinet discussions. The measure will broaden exemptions to include the pension appeals board, law clerks in the general land office, certain per diem survey staff, Indian service officials, some postal workers, and private secretaries to bureau chiefs. Chief clerks and division chiefs are to remain covered.

Washington Board of Pension Appeals Pension Bureau First Co General Land Office Surveyors General Indian Service Postal Service

Reinforcements Landed in Manila Despite Campaigns

Official dispatch from Manila reports four thousand American troops landed in the Philippine Islands as reinforcements. Madrid dispatch notes the arrival on November 24 amid ongoing military operations in the region.

Manila Madrid Philippine Islands

Four Wichita Men Arrested for Robbery at Andale

Four Wichita men Jezs Appling Bill Bolock Frank Cheney and Jann Viets are jailed on robbery charges after allegedly blowing open the Mare sate Of C. G. Alford of Aidala Chile. Grain and livestock market data follows with receipts figures and price notes for cattle hogs and sheep.

Wichita Andale Jezs Appling Bill Bolock Frank Cheney Jann Viets C. G. Alford Aidala Chile

Topeka seeks a public park with extensive plans

Public discussion favors creating a large city park along the south of Topeka near the Low property. The Commercial Club and city leaders push for state legislation to allow a park tax. several figures name possible sites, funding options, and the need for a park board. Debate centers on fair grounds versus other locations and the cost to residents.

Topeka T. J. Anderson W. C. Stephenson Etriot Edward Wildve Benedict M. A. Low Keith Fair Grounds William Green E. W. Benedict Central National Bank Low Martin Downs Air. Henedict Mr. Low Mr. Rensdict Harrison Dubuque Martin’ S Scott Halsey Board of County Monara Joan Mulvabe James

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