Spectacle tableaux planned for State House festival
A Kansas festival at the state capitol aims to stage a grand tableaux with 500 performers. Proposed scenes include Prehistoric Kansas, Coronado across the plains, Topeka founding, John Brown hanging, Transfiguration of end of war, plus prohibition adoption and women’s suffrage. Chorus and epilogue to precede each tableau with local posts writing the words and local composers setting to music.
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Topelis
Starz Joonsars
Siste
Eauth Feontass Beck
Great Plains
Alecoun
Dyche
Coronedy
Bactns
Leighton
Astle Sain
Gobbiers
Tila
Topeka
Parkhurst-Davia
Hidny
FW. Gilet
John Brown
Kaunas
Liwreute
Municipal
Kansas
Gould Settlement Claim Tainted by $10000 Transfer to Nicolaus
Disputed report claims George Gould settled the Gould Nicolaus case with a $10,000 cash payment to Zella Nicolaus after a $4000 Missouri Pacific bonus share misappropriation. Zeily Nicolaus testifies to the Chicago bank scene and Gould’s private office handling. The World asserts details the Gould heirs used to gain a large home and influence, with others disputing the story.
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Nicolaus
New York
Gould-Nicolaus
George Gould
Zeily Nicolaus
Winslow Pierce
Gould
CHISHOLM TO STAY HERE AND FACES REQUISITIONS
Delegations of Black residents press Governor Morrill at Jefferson City in support of Pred Chisholm of Warene Missouri, jailed on habeas corpus but rearrested as fugitive from James. Governor will not act until he returns from Chicago. sheriff Laird seeks new requisition as papers arrive. Chisholm now married to a white Kansan. Missouri claims persist. Nearby farmers Robert and Willis Stevenson face charges over a quarrel about a corn field. case to be tried. Flood in San Francisco prompts mention of John W. Flood, a bank cashier who has given up his seat in prison after misappropriation of funds.
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Morris
Chisholm
Warene
Franglin County
James
Laird
Missouri
Topeka
Chishnia
Morrill
Sheri Lsirdiss
Jefferson City
Guisholm
Chicago
Kansse
Robert
Willis Stevenson
Bradford Miller
Guy
James I. Young
Yoong
Waitnes
Carrie
Dryad
Constantinopie
Bosphorus
Abdul Hamid
Boli
Great Britain
Russia
Italy
Austria
Wiasenting
Abdul -Mausid
Carraspor Howard
Joward
Diorris
Persia
Harmedidh
Van
Tartone
Tims
Shawner
Jourfal
Kansas
Ayers
Sta Mare
Melua
Caiillar
Nts
Humn
Agsia
Bruilion
Newepadoe
Kapson
Crime Rampant A Stranger Drugged and Robbed on Grand Avenue
A detailed account from Kanas City, Missouri describes a daylight robbery and drugging at a saloon near Fifth Street and Grand Avenue. Witnesses name six suspects linked to prior crimes, with Victim W. Dunham hospitalized after being drugged and robbed of $5040. A separate fatal shooting at Murdock’s Saloon on Twelfth and Walnut left Martin N. Thomas critically wounded. bartender Jack Berger fired into the scene, claiming self defense as Thomas died later if not in the hospital.
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Kaseas
Hestliy
Istona
Central
Colisetia
John Rulpin
Fifth Street
Grand Avenus
W. T. Dunham
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gull Railroad
Howe
Kansas
Kaneaz Coy
Calos
Fifth Aba
Camateo Salvan
Hynoees
Deesham
Dunham
Robert B. Marduck
Walsut
Jack
Berger
Martin N. Thomas
Lerger
Thomas
Smother Wan
Murdock
Visettins
Eurnest Weil Murdock
Thomas Soonn
Searly
Bray
Yelton
Oll
Deaths by self harm and distant war dispatches in scattered notes
The column reports Nora Ellen Gale, a 17 year old farmer's daughter, found unconscious beside the Chicago and Alton tracks and linked to a carbolic acid bottle, amid various brief world war era dispatches noting the Dryad’s return to Salonie and broader casualties in the Persian frontier with Armenia, including attacks on villages and displacement.
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Sera Elton Gale
Hascas City
Youre Euls
Kansas City
Schedieht
Nora Ellen Gale
Charles Gale
Sheffield
Nora
Chicagy & Alton Tracks
A Mob At Lawrence Seeks Rearrest Of Chisholm
A mob of African Americans gathered at Franklin County jail in Lawrence to demand the rearrest of Fred Chisholm the Negro rodeo sductor of Rose Thanvensl a white girl rumor says the crowd aimed to seize him but a heavy guard held the jail and the mob dispersed with threats of renewed action at night
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Kansas
Cory
Lawenood
Franklin County
Fred Chisholm
Rose Thanvensl
Atil
Atlil
Chisholm
Machinery Sold at Auction in Capital. Woolen Mill Assets Transfer
About $10,000 worth of woolen mill machinery, including Appleyard Woolen 3111 spinners and combing gear, was sold at 10 o clock this morning in the old packing house at the foot of Qaulucy street. Santa Fe company bought in for $1,050.25 plus freight. Auctioneer A J. Kin gate. Attendees included S Sutton, WD Beymer, CO Knowles, 4 Prigham and Jules Rhodes. Proceeds may seed prospective New Mexico mill buyers. building may stay vacant until factory revival.
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Appleyard
Qaulucy Street
Santa Fe Company
S Sutton
Sudltor
Santa Fe
WD. Beymer
New Mexico
Topoka
Weather and civic notes mix with storms and deaths
Cloudy conditions reported along Santa Fe line through Nick erson Chennie and Emporis with rain forecast for Kansas and Colorado. Governor Horridins plans Chicago speech and will travel tomorrow. City tax levy suit filed in district court by seventy taxpayers. Bishop Wayman senior of the African Methodist Church dies this morning.
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Kensas
Colorado
Teras
Santa Fe
Nickerson
Chennie
Emporis
Cook
Kansas
Sal
Reed All Ready for Business as Maine Leader Named
A Washington dispatch reports Reed, soon to be Speaker, will appoint committee chairs by fitness rather than seniority. Maine’s Dingley to head Ways and Means and lead the House. Other agreed posts include Hitt on foreign affairs, Bingham on post offices, Boutelle on naval affairs, Milliken on public buildings, Herman on rivers and harbors, Daniels on relations, Garmer on the District of Columbia.
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Washington Seys
Clngiey
Maine
Committee of Ways and Means
House of Representatives
Reed
Reedure
Hitt
Tinsis
Bingham
Pennsylvania
Ir. Boutelie
Slutee
Milliken
Hermans
Oregon
Barbara Me. Daniels
New York
Me Garmer
Columbia
Cullom Declines Presidential Boom Claim for Western Nominee
Senator Shelby M. Cullom of the Ulinuts city area states he is not seeking the presidency and that talk of a boom is not his aim. He praises Allison as a strong candidate and notes Western favorites are roughly even, with Reed having admirers but Hib showing preference for a Western man.
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New York
U. 8
Shelby M. Cullom
Ulinuts
Allison
Beis Herrigan
Reed
Slavin Signs Agreement For Boxing Match With Peter Maher
Articles of agreement from Frank P. Slavin outline a twenty round boxing match with Peter Maher. Contest to be held in a venue to be chosen, before May 1897, for a stake of 1000 pounds or 100 pounds per side, with deposits and conditions including a twenty foot ring and four ounce gloves. The match may take place in England or South Africa.
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New York
Frank P. Slavin
Peter Maher
England
South Africa
Harrington Sues Santa Fe for 10000 Damages
Mrs Harrington sues the Santa Fe receivers for 10000 damages in federal court seeking redress for her husband killed by a train while working at Ottawa. The case, once in state court, was moved to the U S district court before Judge Riner.
Fifty Cents Enough Senator Hill Lecture Pricing
Minwaraee Wis November 30 reports Senator David G. Hill learned after his lecture that the best seats cost 1 to 1.50 dollars, a price he says was set by the rectors bureau and beyond his control. He calls fifty cents enough to hear any lecturer and says small attendance is unsurprising.
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Hill
Minwaraee Wis
Academy
David G. Hill
Eusih
Carlyle House Purchase Procures Historic Home
British enthusiasts buy the Carlyle home and plan December 4 ceremony as the committee hands over keys and deeds to the memorial trust. In Puerto Principe, insurgents blow up a passenger train between Puerto Principe and Naevites.
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Losins
Carlyle House
Winiter
Bersh
Cheleentown Hell
Memorial Trust
Tusnesents
Puerto Principe
Naevites
Atchison Reorganization Delayed. Directors Named
The joint reorganization committee of the Atchison railroad adjourned until Monday after two sessions. Secretary Bobbe said no progress or information could be given. The new board of directors will have fifteen members, with most named already. Notables listed include S. Hayes, Robert Fleming, Victor Morawelz, C. K. Holliday, Charles Gleed, George Nickerson, Aldeen Walker, B. P. Chener, Edward King, E. P. Ripley, Thomas Osborn, Thomas Fowler, and N. Gibbs.
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New York
Atchison Railroad
Bobbe
Cutcaco
Tribuns
Atchison
Cel Fe
Pete Artalower
S. Hayes
Robert Fleming
Victor Morawelz
C.K. Holliday
Charles &. Gleed
George Nickerson
Aldeen F. Walker
BP. Chener
Edward King
EP. Ripley
Thoms A. Osborn
Thomas P. Fowler
EN. Gibbs
Robison Reveals Santa Fe Reorganization Plans In Topeka
Mr Robinson newly elected first vice president of the reorganized Santa Fe system arrives in Topeka in his private car. He says changes in officials are not anticipated, cites ongoing road improvement, and notes the sale and transfer of the road set for December with potential January 1, 1996, control shift. He plans inspections in Galva ton and departs next morning.
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D. B. Robinson
Santa Fe
Topeka
Hobindon
Comunistes
Robinson
Ripley
Alt Hipsey
Toveka
Cualdwell
Rad Uot
Galvaton
Surly
Orphans Home Donations and Local Services Report
The Topeka Orphans managers acknowledge donations from Koebe Brothers Wiggin Harding & Go Warren 3 Crosby & Co Samuel Sproat and others for Thanksgiving supplies and gifts to Bethany kindergarten and local schools. News notes include church services at Congregational and African Baptist churches and the funerals of Harry E Foster and Elizabeth Leslie with details of locations and times.
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Topeka
Koebe Brothers
Wiggin
Harding & Go
Warren 3
Crosby & Co
Samuel Sproat
Mille
Ciacene
Prineer
George Browne
Weiss & Co
WS. Rule
Ira JC
Bethany Sohoul
Gindergarten
Teabhel Alille
Willard Pierce
Earl Bowman
Huelid
Lowman Hill
South Topeka
Lincoln
Krenper
Oakland
Clay
Prom Congregational
Mra
J. G. Wood
First Methodist Sunday
Echoole
Who Rules Shawnee County On Bridge Vote
Citizens clash with county commissioners over funding and construction of the Melha bridge across the Kansas River. Voters supported a bridge plan, while critics warn of high costs and delays, urging officials to honor the mandate and proceed with the project. The Stath Journal editor defends progress and tax implications.
Bishop Thomas Death Doubted Appendicitis Cause
The obituary notes Bishop Thomas died from acute Bright's disease rather than appendicitis. Early reports misattributed the cause. a Bayina doctor erred, and Dr McClintock, later consulted, did not amend the report out of respect for feelings. The bishop had suffered Bright's disease for several years.
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Thomas
Hright
Bay Hina
McClintock
Thorron
Bright
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