Senate Debates Open vs Closed Session on Hawaiian Annexation
Senator Davis moved to consider ratification of the Hawaiian annexation treaty in the Senate. After a two hour debate, an informal vote favored keeping the session closed behind executive proceedings. Senator Gray urged open discussion but was opposed by Davis and others.
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Morgan
Hoar
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Senate Confirms Large Batch of Presidential Noms in 1900s Row
Washington January 11. The Senate approved a long list of nominations including consul general James M. Stowe Missouri at Capetown and B K Bruce DC register of the treasury Charles H Morrill surveyor of customs at Lincoln Neb. Several land office receivers named across South Dakota Iowa Nebraska and Kansas. A long postmaster slate across Iowa and neighboring states followed. In House debate over civil service law opponents outnumber supporters nine to two with Speaker Reed’s allies aiming to end debate. Moody to test closure today.
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Des Moines
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Topeka
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T. C. Burns
Mitchell
United States
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Osceola
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Columbus Junction
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Hot Springs
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Scotland
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Watertown
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Indianola
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Broken Bow
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Weeping Water
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Andrew J. Anderson
Neligh
Griffith J. Thomas
Harvard
Alexander Graham
Beatrice
Jasper L. Rowey
Wisner
Hanna Lacks One Vote in Ohio Senate Fight
In Columbus on Jan 11, Hanna is believed to be short by one vote to win the election. Opponents push affidavits from Republicans while Democratic leaders claim Hanna’s defeat is assured. Bribery rumors circulate as lawmakers mingle at the Great Southern hotel and Neil house amid a tense, late-night scramble over ballots.
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Stark County
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Snyder
Neil House
Hanna Nen
D. Hollenbeck
Repubican State Executive Committee
Cincinnati
Otis
Hamilton County
Hanna Wen
Largest Republican convention crowds in Columbus history
The Columbus mass Republican convention at the Auditorium drew capacity crowds of 5 000 with doors closed to many. Hisses greeted Governor Bushnell Kurtz and allies as speakers urged party unity amid denunciations of traitors and "Judas" from a fervent audience.
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Dayton
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Hanna
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Balters
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Marysville
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Neil
Inauguration Looms as Shaw Set for Indictment Thursday
Des Moines and Chariton report inauguration arrangements for governor elect Shaw at the capitol at 2:30 pm with a 1 pm civil and military parade. Legislative session opens uneventfully as committees await post inauguration organization. Sugar beet experiments show Iowa counties can profitably grow beets for sugar under proper care. A mysterious box cadaver case is explained as a student cadaver sent to Chariton and now in custody. Red Oak man bequeaths city property to fund a new public library, the Diederoka library.
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Des Moines
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Cnariroy
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Iowa Appeal for Cuban Aid and Powder Shortage Crisis
Governor Drake urges Iowans to aid suffering Cubans while a government powder factory is recommended after a report shows the navy will exhaust available powder in a 10 hour battle. New postmasters named in Iowa and nearby states. Senator Chandler talks with President McKinley affirming support for international bimetallism. A cold remedy claim concludes the item.
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Denver and Gulf plan track link Cheyenne to Colorado lines
Denver and Gulf rail officials announce relay of tracks between Fort Collins and Cheyenne to restore full independence from the Union Pacific system. Planned five to six miles of track between Greeley and La Salle will connect the Julesburg branch to the main system, with Gulf trains avoiding Union Pacific lines. Prospective Wyoming branches planned after Gulf reorganization.
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la Salle
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Marriage of Leona Nichols and Albert Mountain at Cumberland
At the bride's mother's home near Cumberland on December 20 1497 two of Cass County's respected young people Miss Leona Nichols and Mr Albert Mountain were wed by Rev McCormack of Mitchellville. Only close relatives and two couples attended. A wedding supper followed and the next day a large dinner at Ley Mountain's home. they plan to settle on a Bear Grove township farm with many well wishes for a long prosperous future.
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Cumberland
Cass County
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Albert Mountain
Rev
McCormack
Mitchellville
Leys Mountain
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Bear Grove Township
Political Equality Club Meeting and Petition Update
This city column from the Political Equality club notes a meeting at Mrs T B Swan’s home on Thursday afternoon January 13 with a roll call and discussion on Women as Poets. The group has extended petition work to January 29 and reports progress from all towns, including Mrs Bartles of Wiota reporting 60 voters.
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Political Equality Club
Lamp Explodes in Cumberland Store Wrecks Lamp Top
A large kerosene lamp in Mr Briscoe's Cumberland store exploded Saturday evening, tearing off the lamp top and splashing oil around. Briscoe turned his head at the moment and avoided a direct facial injury. A potential fire was averted as locals aided, with band ex Anguishers noted for service. DoeWitt's Witch Haze Salve Cures Piles Scaids Burns.
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Cumberland
DoeWitt
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