Lyons Salt Mine Visit Draws Voters And Visitors
In Lyons on October 29 a political tour descended 1100 feet underground to tour the rock salt mines. W & Stanley led the party through the cavernous chamber while a crowd observed workers, machinery, and the lighting, then attended a local meeting with candidates present. The visit underscored local political contest dynamics with Republicans predicting a favorable result and Populists voicing doubts about re election prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amoun
Matteoc
Mall
Mr. Stanley
John J. Treellgo
Long Tach
Jesse Ainsworth
Filtuwline Cltizeris
Fr B. McMinain
Pees
Sheldon Stoddard
Lee Tanfer
Harry Tayter
Mr. Stoney
Long
Lyons
Eparate
Equity Central Contemittee
Teporte
Noe
Cayley
Tayler
Sind
Stanley
Jerry Simpeuns
Fecey Serrard
Grand Union
Politically Turbulent Campaign Echoes in Wichita Walkthrough
An imperfect report from Larned Ohio, detailing a candidate and aides touring multiple towns including Wichita and Parwne, with plans for evening meetings and sermons. A crowd question arises when a Little Daughter of Candidate Martin refuses to share a hood with Mr. Stanley. Campaign activity includes public rallies and a call to abstain from election participation.
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Larned
Ort
W. EL Stanley
Lambert
Bem
Stanley
Peete
Wichita Sumiay
Jenye
Fredonia
Parwne
Sedan
Coffeyrithe
Chee Leavenworth
Kan
Burlington
Council Grove
Cottonwood Falla
Arkenhad
Martin
Farion
Political betting and campaign stunts cross party lines
In Sterling and Lyons on October 22 and 29 reports describe Republican Charles Cooper backing Burlewarmis while offering to bet 100 on each statewide and county candidate. Robert Pindar, Rice County GOP chair two years ago, offers 100 per candidate, with 1000 on hand. Miners from Rock Salt mines in Lyons hear Stanley and Long, among diverse party miners, discuss politics after mines close for the meeting.
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Sterling
Robert Pindar
Therepublican Committee
Rice County
Finding
Boyle Lyons
Charles Cooper
Munch
Leedy
Lyons
Gat
Jesse Ainsworth
Rock Salt Company
Yemetany
Cmen
Stanley
Long
Government Aid Urged for Nicaragua Canal by President
Washington reports the administration plans government aid to build the Nicaragua Canal under the Maritime Canal concession. Officials say ratification by Nicaragua and Costa Rica is needed, with two congressional bills pending to authorize aid. The Ocean Canal Commission expects a December feasibility report and notes higher cost estimates around 110 to 125 million dollars.
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New York
Washington
Marine Canal Company
Apropos
Exiwin F. Cragin
Chicago
Howard Agar
Je & Washburn
Zebya
State Department
Zelaya
Cottonsman
Maritime Canal Company
Costa Rice
Nicaragua
Congress of Nicaragus
Congress
Admiral Walker
Niesrasteh Canal Commission
Nicarsena
Betwen
Commiscn
Brent
Blanco to pay them for discharged Spanish soldiers
In Havana on October 8 Captain General Blanca Huice and General Corres discussed recent executions and the charges arising from the conflict. The meeting touched on the status of Cuban forces, a bank opening by a trust company, and plans for engineers to work on a machine project near Marian. Cuban survivors under General Save Givison were mentioned in relation to the ongoing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havank
Blanca Huixe
Corres
Enen
Capw
Neya Ames
Reet Company
United Sates Focal Artes Merehan
Corm Per
Havana
Bank Nere
Atiaity “Craters
Teta Tg Macias
Anytreak
Save Givison
St Marian
Milo
Registration in Wellington Sees Largest Ever Turnout
Wellington voters, about 60 in number, registered as of October 28 in what officials call the largest registration in the city’s history. The tally reflects growing civic engagement and is viewed as aiding local causes.
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Wellington
Paul Es Cialis
Railroad Delegates From Ft Wayne to Report Saturday
Delegation from Ft Wayne will report at 4 PM Sunday afternoon in the MC A rooms at the railroad. The group met at Topeka and will share a summary of the Talkved meeting with invites extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft Wayne
Railroad
Topeya Hake
Open Air Meeting Draws Large Crowds For Governor Rally
Wichita voters attended a political rally outdoors at the park where Governor Leedy spoke for over an hour and a half. Jerry Simpson addressed crowds praising Long while urging fusion and criticizing Republican positions. Local leaders claimed strong fusion support and outlined county ticket plans, with Mayoral and county canvassing noted and expectations of voting shifts in favor of Leedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Leddy
Jerry Simpson
Chester J. Long
Lone
Congress
Simpson
McKinley
Ivan
Governor Leedy Tells Wichita Business Leaders Welcome
In Wichita on October 2 Governor Taedy spoke to about five hundred businessmen at the Carey hotel reception. He praised nonpolitical goodwill and recounted incidents from his visit, while ex-Governor Lewell teased him about a shirt stud, and Col HL G Tol in joked that politics and horse racing both require steady nerves.
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Leedy
Wichita Wichita
Taedy Japoke
Strone City
Oretork
Central Committees
Carey Hotel
Leegy
Col HL G. Tolin
Moen
Bedewick County
Confidence of the county for Sedgwick vote
Wichita dispatch reports Yuston and Populist leaders confident Sedgwick County will carry for the ticket. They expect a smaller loss than two years ago when Leedy led by about 1,100. They forecast a margin of six to eight hundred votes in favor this year. Early meetings were lively and well attended.
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Fusias
Frank Nibswanser
James Burton
Democratic Central Committee
Leedy
Stanley
Bryan
J. H. Shields
Democratic Committee
Han Ever Lesh
Lewelling
Sedgwick
Lepdy
Morris
Long
Staller
Wichita
Ince
Sodewick
Uncy
Resson
Binisieg
Port o Rico and Key West Naval Bases Debated
War in Washington reports the navy favors Puerto Rico and Key West as essential naval stations in the West Indies. Havana is deemed unhealthy and Guantanamo is considered for a coaling site. Havana remains less favored for a main station. Peru seeks 40 000 for damages against Peru’s government tied to a 1895 imprisonment during a revolution. Sons of Patriots discharged. several officers released from volunteer army due to obsolescence. Supreme Court blocks a bid to place an independent Republican ticket on the ballot. Registration ends with 5 169 names. some duplicates noted. Lord Kitchener elevated to peerage. statue of Frances Willard being modeled.
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West Indies
Warahington
Navy Department
Honolulu
Cuba
Holst
Guantanamo
United States
Porto Rico
Havana
Key West
Peru
Lima
Galveston
Tex
Congress
Victor H. Macdird
Arquips
H. Samuel Henry Strong
Supreme Court of Canada
Supreme Court
Mandemus
J. W. Bowen
Ward Daniels
It Is Settled on McKinley Plan for Philippines
Washington reports President McKinley and his Cabinet agree the United States must assume responsibility for the Philippines. Western sentiment supports holding all islands with American government, possibly paying Spain a debt or bonus. Philippine debt estimated around 40 million to 46 million dollars. exact share to US uncertain pending fuller study.
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New York
Herald
Washington
McKinley
United States
Philippines
Luzon
Paris
Spain
Manila Bay
Merritt
Manila
Comterreial
Gage
Denver
Omaha
West
Cuba
Porto Rico
Islands
Chigf
Peace Talks Seen Advancing in Paris
Advices from Paris indicate no change in the peace commission elevate and a hopeful cabinet mood that negotiations may terminate swiftly. Philippines issue discussed informally. Americans signal difficulty, while the United States seeks to retain all Philippine Islands and debate payment to Spain.
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Washington
Paris
Peace Commission
Philippines
United States
Philippine Islands
Spain
Ubon
Topeka and Pittsburg Drive Daily Missouri Pacific Service
The Topeka and Pittsburg commercial clubs pursue daily Missouri Pacific train service from Topeka to Pittsburg and southeastern Kansas. Leaders Sawyer of Topeka Cash Dry Goods and Campbell of Pittsburg discuss with MP officials to improve travel for local business and cut two day trips for residents.
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Topeka
Greek king George to abdicate in favor of Constantine
London Oct 22 advices from Copenhagen say King George of Greece, staying after Denmark queen's funeral, will abdicate next spring and return to Denmark to settle there permanently. Crown Prince Constantine Duke of Sparta would succeed him.
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London
Copenhagen
George
Greece
Denamark
Constantine
Sparta
Denmark
Kansas Public School Tax Burden and County Rates
County clerks report Kansas total tax assessment for schools at 4 008 412.23 with 6.11 per child. Total for all purposes 12 095 050.75. state tax 1 684 744. Us for state. township share 1 403 909.53. remaining for schools. Montgomery leads at 5.50 per 100, Sherman lowest at 1.30. Shawnee county shows school 167 or 60 875.9. county 150 779.70. overall $1.97 per 100 in Shawnee. The article then notes a separate petition from Leech Lake Indians seeking timber-cutting rights.
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Kansas
Montgomery County
Sherman County
Oshawne Wate
Shawnee County
Pope to Make Sugar Venture In Vatican Finance
Rome Oct 28 An informed paper reports that Vatican authorities plan to invest the Peter's Pence fund in a large sugar manufactory. It notes misgivings among Catholics about speculative ventures after a prior loss of several millions.
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Pope
Peter
Rome
Papal
Catholic
The Kaiser's Roast Ends With Threat on France
Paris reports quote Emperor William during his Constantinople visit praising some French traits yet warning that if the French are allied they could rule the world. He adds a blunt threat about forcing his ship on them, reflecting tense era diplomacy and naval bravado.
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Paris
William
Constantinople
Delegates Call for Appointees to Congress
A. J. Weilderburn, secretary of the National Pure Food and Drug Bees, writes from Washington D C on January 12 urging Leedy to appoint Ondale gates to the congress. He favors candidates who are grocers druggists or farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Weilderburn
National
Pure Food and Drug Bees
Washington D.C
Leedy
Congress
New Kansas Postmasters Named in Three Appointments
Washington reports three Kansas post office appointments announced today. At Tech Seon village in Casey county M Bline receives Clare office in Pottomle county.
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Kansas
Washington
Attech Seon Ve
Casey County
Clare
Pottomle County
New York City Mourns Yellow Fever Death of Col Waring
Col G E Waring, famed for Havana sanitation work and New York street cleaning reform, died of yellow fever in New York City after returning from Havana. He had directed sanitary measures for Havana and coastal Cuban cities, and earlier served in Central Park drainage and in the Fourth Missouri cavalry. Cremation planned on Swinburne Island after a private funeral service.
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New York
Get
G. E Wareng
Cty
Hevara
Yucatan
Bowan
Biaavelt
Col Waring
Murphy
Board of Health
Roberts
Leo
Muialee
Pal Waring
Favans
Havata
Cube
Havana
Col. Waring
Swinsburne Island
Mia
Yale
New
Jara Greeley
Chappaqua
Central Park
Mainor
Garibaldi
Army of the South
Wee
Henton
Fourth Missouri Cavalry
Memphis
Voters Lose Time Over Leave Policy
Washington officials issue memo on leave for employees to vote, stating leave granted without service detriment to the department and that time counts against annual leave or is unpaid if exhausted. The guidance aims to ensure voters can participate while maintaining government operations.
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Washington
AH Ger Hes
India Department
Department
Glawson to Lead Company A if Towers Departed
San Francisco dispatch reports Capt E L Glasgow of On BM notes a vacancy in Company A due to Capt Towers removal. He says Lt J L Glassow of Cor MM Bir would likely fill the post, a popular choice among officers and men.
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E. L. Glasgow
On BM
On A
San Francisco
Company A
Towers
J. L. Glassow
Cor MM Bir
Glasgow
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Mr. Stanley and
Chester I. Long
Sen Fasena
Beenso Blavany
MM. Stanney
Dire
Sarin
Air
Blanco
Registraton
Chester
Shepson
Yuston
Sedgwick County
Sons of Puthers
Jemett G. Blaine
Adsutane Brntialom
Hisine
Hdward Murphy
York
Samuel W
Belford
Asaistant
Colorado
Arivene
Yount
AuMber
Lord Kitchener
Khartoum
Gener Kitchener
Khertoum
Aspall
Suffolk
Miss Willard
Henry Somerset
Eastnorcastle
Frances M. Willard
Goaliel
Pittsburg
Kansas Public Schools
Leech Lake
Minnesota
Bilas
Leech Lake Reservation
Secretary of the Interior
Mark
G. E. Waring, Jr
New York City
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