Mayor Drew Resigns as City Marshal Amid Allegations
The document reports Mayor Drew’s resignation as city marshal amid claims of vilification and abuse. It notes no successor named, Ramsey may be retained briefly, and Captain H. Titus could be appointed. Chief Tansey denies public honors, cites past successes against criminals, and defends his record while criticizing advisers and local critics.
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Hameey
Drew
To- Seta
Ramsey
Mer Tamecy
Air Filton
Sutciakgt
Titus
Tansey
Topeka Welthour
Pelies
Mayor's Resignation Cites Mayor's Demand and Committee Pressure
The Topeka city note details a mayoral resignation driven by pressure from a two hundred member committee and requests for resignation. It notes the mayor's pledge to resign and comments on the need for law and order, with speculation about successors including Burge and Frank Stahl, amid local political tension.
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Committee of Two Hundred
Biggest Month at Santa Fe Remits Record Cash Transfer
August saw Santa Fe treasurer Howard Wikter send the largest cash remittance in the rail road’s history to New York, totaling 1,651,000 dollars, beating July’s 1,250,000 dollar shipment. The fast freight trade faced disruptions as debates over the policy persisted. Gomez declines nomination for constitutional convention in Havana, citing a preference to stay out of politics. A Pensacola coal firm contracts to ship 100000 tons of Australian coal to Fiume, Austria. Chicago weather indicates generally warm with a fall-like shift and southerly winds.
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Howard Wikter
Santa We
New York
Maenthos
Belnir
Cme Fe
Beco
British-Boer War Echoes and Maybrick Ransom Plea
London dispatch notes political maneuvering as war nears end and a general election looms while public interest shifts to private affairs. Hay’s popularity builds among Boers and British, aiding potential diplomacy. A new letter from Lord Chief Justice Russell to Mrs. Maybrick renews hope for release, with Dr. Bell pressing for clemency and possible political action ahead of a Glasgow expo.
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Associated Press
London
South Africa
Glasgow
St. John Broderick
Broderick
Roberta
Bobs
Inchlet
Lord Roberts
General Bullers
Machndonors
Transvaal
Hay
Pretoria
Pathiex
Bax
Mra
Florence Maybrick
Aylesbury
Clark Bell
New York
Preas
Baron Russell of
Killowen
England
Maybrick
Belle Innis
Alwaes
Bell
Matthew White Ridley
Home Department
Northumberland
Hayard
Edwin Gould
Justi
Sousa
Frankfort
Cologne
Berlin
Germany
Magnificent banner opens hopeful theatrical season
The committee examines the plant under study to determine its value and condition. The hydraulic engineers demand from 33 to 150 per day for their services, a cost the committee says will be necessary to obtain satisfactory results.
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Esfiraulia Gasincce
Anai
Tia
Funeral of Dr. F. S. McCabe Held at First Presbyterian
The Topeka service at First Presbyterian Church was led by Dr. J D Countermine with a biographical sketch by Dr Railly. A quartet sang hymns including My Faith Looks Up to Thee as pallbearers and Mrs Todd a sister of Dr McCabe arrived from Little Rock to attend.
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F. S. Me Cabe
First Presbyterian Church
J.D. Countermine
Railly
McCabe
Topeka
TNT
Sr Aot
Piers
Tam
Stranger
P. Sennon
Shirer
James Moore
Mise Tracy
Countermine
John
AtcCahe
Chriat
Christ
eCabe
John M. Brier
John Brartin
Bradford Miller
W. A Johnston
Charles Wolf
Charles P Spencer
Todd
Little Rock
Ark
Soldier Turns Traitor Deserts U S Army Filipinos
A Manila related case reports a soldier of a U S unit deserting to aid Filipino forces. He was court martialed for conspiring with the enemy, initially sentenced to death but commuted to ninety nine years imprisonment by President McKinley under clemency. The item notes his role with wagon trains and escorts during campaigns in the Philippines.
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U. 5
Chicago
Tribune
San Francisco
Musican
Henry Yascatate
le Rae
Philippines
de Raeana
Comrad
Bale Spinios
Vanes
McKinteg Bi
Board Moves to Increase School Coal Costs
The school board bought coal from Inter Supply before year start while dealers raised bond prices today. Mine operators claim losses per car and threaten sharp price hikes, signaling a likely rise in coal payments to schools this year.
Jennings for Chief Suggested for Police Chief Post
A Topeka man urged Thorp Teais, director of the weather bureau, to be appointed chief of police if a new chief is needed. He stated Teais is certainly qualified for the position and has broad qualifications.
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ThorpeTeais
Topeka
Russia to Send Troops to Tianjin Amid China Turmoil
Reports from St Petersburg indicate Emperor directs foreign minister to inform foreign powers of Russia’s aims in China. Objectives include protecting the Pekin legation and Russian subjects, aiding the Chinese government, and preventing partition. Allied powers urged to maintain a united stance and preserve order in Manchuria and along railways.
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St. Petersburg
Pekin
New Chwang
Blagovetchensk
Russia
Chiang
Manchuria
China
Othser
New Chiang
Hussia
Pelco
da Statiog
Tien Tsin
Periii
M. DeGlers
Line‘vitch
Tai Yun Fu
Shan
Jos
Ainpalted
Bhanghal
Peid Marshal von Walderee
Californian Overdue Big Pacific Liner on Maiden Voyage
San Francisco reports a Pacific liner on her first trip shows trouble after striking. The Utah Union line vessel built for American-Hawaiian Steamship Co. under government charter, 48 percent feet long, 15 000 ton capacity. Captain D Morrison arrived from New York to command.
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Big Pacific
San Francisco
Cailaonta Res
Union Tron
American- Hawaiian Steamship Company
Goder
D. Morrison
New York
Horton Saw Dead Fight Receipts Hit Millions
New York reports the Horton taw is dead after the Gans Hawkins bout marked by Auld Lang Syne. Since 1896 about 3,330 fights occurred in the state, mainly in Greater New York, with total receipts around 2.806 million dollars. The Erne McGovern bout drew the largest crowd and the Corbett McCoy event the largest receipts at about 560 thousand dollars.
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New York
Broadway
Erne McGovern
Corbett-Bmccoy
Ship Building Records Show U S Total Tons Built
Across 1899 historic ship production tops prior years with 416 740 cross tons built and 422 735 gross tons in 1874, including schooner barges and other classes. Steel vessels set records with 90 ships totaling 196 861 gross tons. Cleveland Ohio leads steel shipbuilding with nine steamers. Large numbers reflect Great Lakes output and national totals.
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Ace
Margealbo
Aquare
He Cieam
Grasstone
Cleveland
Newport Newa
Chicago
Detroit
United States
British Board of Trade
Lazsa
Ginsted
Philadelp
Great Lakes
Atlmatic
Eule
Bingiand
Pacific c
Harvey fusionists begin two day Halstead meeting
Harvey county fusion forces opened campaign at Riverside park in Halstead with a two day meeting. Morning address by Chief Junitor Suny Conway Marshall and candidate for state treasurer Jerry Simpeon. Afternoon talk by A.M Harto to a fair sized audience. Attendance cited as Seagecmment amid farmers halting wheat ground work.
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Harvey County
Halstead
Takes Hanna's Place in New York Headquarters Shuffle
Sept era national party notes list Scott as acting head of the Republican national headquarters while Hanna is away in Chicago. Perry S Meath Bow in charge. Harms returns. Franklin Murphy of New Jersey stays at headquarters amid Europe bid delays. Sui Mantey remains in Maine until mid September.
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Hanna
New York
Sept. L
Scott
Chaiman Hanna
Chicago
Perry S. Meath
Mr. Harms
Franklin Murphy
New Jersey
National Committee
Europe
Sui Mantey
Maine
Peabody named liberal arts head at Pan American expo
Dr Peabody appointed superintendent of liberal arts at the Pan American exposition. He served as historian for the United States Commission at the Paris exposition and is expected to arrive by October. News notes also report coin totals in Philadelphia and Hay's health, with rural free delivery starting at Rocky Ford, Colorado.
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Liberal Arts
Buffalo
H. Peabody
Department of Liberal Arte
Peabody
United States
Slap at Mulvane Funding Debate Sends Ripples Through Party
National committeeman for Kansas and key figures clash over distribution of funds and control of campaign money. Mulvane's influence allegedly reduced to advisor while Burton allies push direct remittances, with politicians silent on the arrangement amid intra party strife and questions about who handles the national committee's money.
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Kansans
Ut i Mulvante
Derenveh
Davider
CCSY
Mr. Mulvant
Burton Soult
of & Burton
Thule
Leer Hecat
Baker
Chicago
W. E. Sterne
Haker
PRIS
Imprevoes
Mulvane
Mr. Sterne
Tony
Mike Onal Committee
State Ommittter
Ee Frank E
Burton
Br. Mulvane
Kansas
Mulwane
Bertalae
Mulwans
Longshoremen Strike at Erie Docks in Ohio
About 600 longshoremen walked off at the Erie docks in Cleveland Ohio on September L S, protesting grievances. A steamer, Simon J Murphy, was used to ferry workers and pressure union action while some men returned to work this morning seeking compensation and resolution.
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Eade Mleveland, O
Erie Railway
Nce
Simon J. Murphy
Duetéchiand Steamer Record Time From Cherbourg
The Hamburg American liner Duetéchiand left Cherbourg around 5 14 hours 40 minutes ahead of the rival Grosse on a late speed trial. The report notes the time advantage over the Grosse during the test run from Cherbourg, with details on departure timing and measurements.
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New York
Randy Howaida
Cherbourg
Ralithelm der Grosse
Cherboure
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