Governer and Police Clash Over Militia Command
Fragmented report recounts a late night telephone exchange at a police station. Governor Stanley is accused of failing to supervise officers after a heated dispute with Captain of Militia Hughes of the Kansas National Guard. Police chief threatens action if the governor cannot oversee his force.
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Wang
Dette
F Hughes
Kanns National Guard
Stanley
National Guard
Kerner
Savor Drew
Hanway
Worning
Serpeant Betts Hyeukelus
Ohio Itinerary Governor Stanley Will Speak This Week
Governor Stanley plans engagements in several Buckeye State counties this week under the state central committee. He will visit Keston Hardie, Betlevee, Huron, Havenna, Portage, and Norwalk with stops in LVEni and Geverant before returning by Monday or Tuesday next week.
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Stanley
Buckeye
State Central Committee
Keston
Hardie County
Betlevee
Huron County
Havenna
Portage County
Hin Ais- Lveni
Geverant
Moontay
Norwalk
Laurel School Girls Adopt Formal Name And Pledge
The Laurel School girls combine member names to form Laurel and establish the Laurel Schools as their identity. They adopt a pledge for ladylike conduct, honesty, temperance, and cleanliness for public behavior and school life. Gov Thomas could not remain to speak in Frankfort due to official duties.
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Eafia
Loux
Afra Hart
Bieros
Kansas City and Return Fare Announcement
Round trip fare of 2.07 dollars via the Santa Fe for travel from October 22 to October 38. The note mentions a Bovial dance at 10 O. F. hall, 04 Te Hansas avenue, Monday evening October 53, 1890, organized by Culkins.
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Liz Taine
O. F. Hall
Te Hansas Avenue
Culkins
King’s Prayer Play Postponed in Cincinnati
Fanny Rice’s production The King’s Prayer, written by Cincinnati critic Montgomery Phister, is indefinitely postponed. Producer Peter cites mutual cancellation after Wy Onn’s suggestion. A heavy production was planned with a fall premiere and offers for other works were discussed, but Rice found the project too serious for her.
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Cincinnal
Ohio
Fanny Rice
Montgomery Phister
Cincinnati
Piteter
Miss Rice
Wy Onn
Sid
Mawrice
Misa Rice
Blanche Walsh Afflicted During Performance at Academy of Music
Blanche Walsh suddenly lost her voice during a performance of Gleemda at the Academy of Music. A physician was called but her voice did not return, the curtain fell, the audience was dismissed, and refunds were issued.
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Baltimore
Blanche Walsh
The
Academy of Music
Miss Walsh
Fragmented Historic Text Signals Public Safety Debate
A garbled OCR passage mentions public safety items and suppression efforts, naming General and corporate figures, with scattered references to events, vessels, and a tense commentary on action and risk. The readable fragments hint at a public interest context and potential discussion of safety measures and authorities.
Poker Chips and Odd Talk Echoes in Fractured Diary
Readable fragments recall a lively scene with mentions of poker chips and a tense poker game. A San Francisco carpenter and an electrician appear in scattered notes about restoring a device. A postal tone shows humor and wandering dialogue with political and cultural asides.
Funston Denies Accepting Reward for Topeka Inscription
A Star dispatch from San Francisco reports General Funston stating he would not accept the $1,000 prize offered by Kansas people for an inscription on a sword. He praises the inscription but says he had not intended to pay tribute, and.notes Calo Funston’s remark about his regiment mustering out. He recalls MacArthur’s alarm before Calo Funston sought orders.
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Kansas City
San Francisco
Purstun
Topeka
Kansas
Caloceat
MacArthur
Cal Funston
Cal. Funston
Town on Wheels Transforms White Rock into Billings
A town named White Rock, population about 400, moves to a new site at Billings after rail and postal changes. Fifteen saloon licenses, two bank charters, and rapid construction accompany the relocation. By tomorrow morning, the town will open on the new site with post office and banking services ready.
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North Enid
Bunch Creek
Perry
Pelther
Wenalte
White Rock
Pew
Heck
Billines
Bill
Derson
Marie Burvesors
Billings
Haid
Rock Island
Higdon
Witte Tuck
C. Harry Thompson
United States
Oklahoma
Wesley Taylor
James At. Taylor
Iowa Boys Land San Francisco Welcome Home
The Fifty-first Iowa regiment arrived aboard the transport Senator and was docked in San Francisco. An elaborate breakfast was held at the ferry depot with Governor Shave among the dignitaries. The march to the Presidio followed amid enthusiastic cheers and floral decorations for each man. The Iowa troops will be mustered in two or three weeks at a suitable Montana camp site.
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San Francisco
Shave
Presidio
Montana
Topeka Relief Corps No 9 Call Meeting Tonight
Members are called to meet at the hall to discuss finances and subscriptions to pay indebtedness. Proceedings to address wartime era support and organizational matters in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka Relief Corps No. 9
Wid
Exchequer debate on Transvaal war costs in London
In Londons October 73 the chancellor Sir Michael Hicks Beach presented a state paper on war expenditures. He reported total outlay including a supplementary vote at 21,205,000 with revenue up, predicting a 25,000,000 gain over his estimate. He urged war costs be shared by the Transvaal and hinted taxation reforms, while warning against last minute changes that could split party unity. The vote on his proposals passed 336 to 235 as Campbell Bannerman urged restraint. Royal Irish soldiers and colonial forces continued to sail, drawing fervent scenes as troops departed for duty.
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Londons
Michael Hicks Beach
Transvaal
Fie
Michal
Jannee
Henry Campbell Bannerman
Uhin
Chaunson
Michael Hicks
Lord Wolstiey
Dundee
Cortin-Enta
Royal Irish Survivers
Colchester
injunction sought to halt two story building on ducks far street
Norris Ta Gage asks the district court for an injunction to prevent Mrs. Mary Kaceynakl from erecting a two story building on ducks for street just north of Fourth. Gage owns adjacent lots. he argues the proposed two story structure would block windows and harm his property.
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Topeks Beaches
Norris Ta Gage
Mary Kaceynakl
Ducks Fon Street
Fourth
Gage
Kaczynek
Macey
Ace Sys
Knczynekt
Putea
Worcester En Route to Washington for Philippine Report
Prof Dean Worcester of the Philippine Commission arrived in Worcester en route from Vancouver to Washington to present his report to President McKinney. He refused to reveal details before publication and noted he has about 300 photographs in his collection documenting agricultural resources of the Philippines.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Dean
Worcester
The
Philippine Comm Aission
Vancouver
Washington
McKinney
Philippines
Washburn Student Hurt in Carriage Collision
Washburn college student Ernest McDonald was knocked from his bicycle by a carriage driven by The Misses Leland, daughters of Cyrus Leland, at Ninth street and Topeka avenues Saturday afternoon. He sustained a chin injury from the pole and was dazed, later recovering enough to move about.
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Ernest McDonald
Cyrus Leland
Washburn College
Misses Leland
Ninth Street
Topeka Avenues
McDonald
Topeka Avenue
Epicurean Sold in City Court Auction
The Epicurean restaurant was sold under a city court judgment to satisfy work and labor claims filed by SH against James Butler and wife and Fr Whitker and wife, with Justice A. Quinton overseeing the proceedings. G. Walker completed the purchase after the bidding. Fixtures cost about $150. Reopening planned. the business had four prior operators who reportedly quit.
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Thia Merming
Marshal Stonestreet
C. C. Lamb
James Butler
Fr. Whitker
Taylig
Judes A. Quinton
G. Walker
British Losses in Action at Landsviagte Battle
London dated Oct 23 reports revised British casualties from the Landsviagte engagement. Officers killed five, wounded 30. NCOs and men killed 37, wounded 195. total 42. ten men missing.
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London
Hlandsviagte
Soldiers' reception plans stir Topeka rail talks
Lawrence Journal reports on keeping Twentieth Kansas soldiers on trains through western towns. Four soldiers along the Santa Fe line may alight. most troops travel to Topeka, with many from Seventh district joining Company M to Sallntwk.
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Lawrence Journal
Santa Fe
Topeka
Dodge City
Rett
Twentieth Kansas
Charles E. Pendleton
Company PF
Frank J. Breen
Company L
William A. Whitman
Company M
Newton
Francie M.case
Hutchinson
Satvnk
Curtis Faces Fight as Walker Drops Out in Atchison Contest
Curtis says the Horton agreement was not binding and claims Low and Cyrus Leland had prior understandings. He asserts he will be nominated, levels foes, and predicts Jefferson and Atchison backers will rally to secure the nomination in the contested district.
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Curtis and Halley
Atchison County
C.D
A. K. Rodgers
A. H. Horton
Dave Mulgane
Curtis
John Schilling
Ira Collins
Cyrus Leland
M. A. Low
Low
Horton
Mr. Curtis
Atchison
Agdi
Chilsham
Crowell
Frank
Atchison National Park
Shay Jefferson
Atchson
Shawnee
Brown
Topeka Printer Now Owns Two Merry Tramps Show
E Hice, former Topeka printer and editor of Leavenworth Times foreman, now owns and presents Two Merry Tramps at Crawford theater. He previously published houseboat programmes, joined repertory groups, and produced his own show. His Harlequin troupe drew interest on Hanes Avenue as he prepared new costumes for the season.
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E._Hice
Crawford Theater
Topeka
Leavenworth
Daily Capital
Commonith
Posie
Leavenwirth Times
Hire
Mr. Rice
Haneae Avenue
Coxtasnes Arts
Will of Otis Howard Probate Case Sounds Complex
In Tromeville a probate judge heardOtis Howards will which directs that a 40 widow receive the first share while remaining assets are to be divided among other heirs. The document mentions Olive Parra Irene and Delanoe among those to receive or witness the distribution as the court proceeds.
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Otis Howard
Irene
Amended County Race Brims With Flare and Promises
In Atchison a political contest unfolds with claims of winning most townships and Jefferson County. The candidate asserts confidence against Uncle Cyrus Leland, while rival newspapers Sabetha Star and Centralia Journal weigh in on support. Details of township gains are debated as the race intensifies.
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Jefferson
Beker
Cyrus Leland
Children to Turn Out For Twentieth Kansas Reception
The school board held a special session Saturday night with executive committee members to decide how children should participate in the Twentieth Kansas reception procession. Superintendent Davidson urged restraint, noting past delays and fatigue as causes to limit or alter student involvement. The plan considers a rendezvous near the state house and a return to view ceremonies after the parade, with a vote on participation to come at the executive meeting Wednesday night.
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Twentieth
Kansas
Davidson
Childean
Watt
Davidean
Chansy
Mr. Priddy
State House
Puller
Winhole
Ewing Herbert's Trust Seeks Consolidation of Hiawatha Churches
In Hiawatha Ken church funder Ewing Herbert proposes forming a unifying trust to consolidate about a dozen to fifteen local churches. He argues concentration will better direct ministers, youth guidance, and religious influence while condemning sectarian discord and church pride prevailing in town. Rev. Sheldon backs the plan, noting current scattered worship limits and moral improvement needs.
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Hiawatha
Ken
Ewing Herbert Ralter
World
Hi Watha
Charies
Markhiathe
Mr. Sheldon
Herbert Snys
Kansas City Union
Goa
Christ
Cromwell
Market Report: Wheat and Corn rally amid varied factors
Chicago October markets show wheat strength driven by independent Liverpool support and southwest weather easing sentiment, with general buying yet noted selling pressure absorbed. Corn gains tied to rising demand. December prices strengthen, while deliveries and stocks reflect tightening supplies and favorable futures cues.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Southwest
Gaya
Tramicc
Tao
Citeags
Minneapolis
Duluth
Jidvande Wat
Dieher
OATH
Joseph's Tips Furnished by J C Goings
Joseph's Tips from J C Goings notes market actions and receipts for cattle butter sugar wheat and metals in a era of minimal orders in Topeka. It cites London and Pacific Mail dividend actions and reflects cautious optimism with prices steady but demand low and shipping expectations limited.
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Joseph
J. C. Goings
Merehent
Opoka
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