Induction of New State Officers in Populist Era
The Populist party takes over executive elements as Governor Silas A. Holcomb announces a lengthy biennial and inaugural message. New state officers confirmed or kept, bonds filed, and appointments set. A reception in the senate chamber drew about 1,000 attendees, with military-style ceremonies led by Adjutant General Barry and the Nebraska National Guard.
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Holcomb
Lancety
Janu
Silas A. Holcombe
Secretary of State
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Cornell
Victor O. Johnson
Geneva
Johnson
Babcock
Norman Lichty
W. B. Price
Lincoln Insurance
Mr. Worthen
Oscar Phelps
Dundy County
Willy Smith
Ted Schueringer
Custer County
Senate Chamber
Barry
Nebraska National Guard
Bills
Maret
Mary
Senate
Silas A. Holcomb
James B. Harris
William F. Porter
John F. Cornell
Treasarer
John B.meserve
William R. Jackson
Constantine J. Smyth
Jacob V. Wolfe
Thomas Rawlins
Seat the Colored Legislator In Boston Jan 8
Isaac D. Allen the first colored man seated as councillor to the legislature despite appeals. He was center of interest at the joint convention where he took the oath of office.
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Boston
Cort of Legal Appeal
Board of Elecition Commissioners
Isaac D. Allen
Allen
Prize Fighter Dying in New York Carthage Landing
Prize fighter Daniel Flanagan lies dying from brain and spinal injuries after a bout with William Katekill at Carthage Landing New York. In Omana the sheriff holds O K Scofield who has voluntarily assigned property to creditors.
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New York
Daniel Flanagan
William Katekill
Carthage Landing
N.Y
Indian after Kansas City lands suit over 42 acres
Joseph Boulanger an Osage claimant from Elgin Kansas announces a lawsuit to recover 42 acres in central Kansas City valued between 60 million and 50 million dollars. He claims his grandfather Couise Montardeau bought the land from the government in 1832 and that subsequent transfers are invalid due to his grandfather’s lack of filing. He has secured power of attorney from other heirs and will proceed. Natural Gas a Mineral. New York Jan 8 Judges Lacombe and Wallace affirm gas as a mineral for tariff and customs, upholding a lower ruling that natural gas piped from Shirkstown, Can to Buffalo N Y is not subject to duty as crude minerals. The McKinley tariff applies 10 percent duty on imported gas not enumerated or provided for.
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Joseph Boulanger
Kansas Cty
Elgin
Kan
Couise Montardeau
Boulanger
Montardeau
Andrew Jackson
A. J. Donnelson
Lexington
New York
Lacombe and Wallace
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Circuit Court of the District
Board of General Appraisers
Shirkstown
Can
Buffalo
N. Y
Wolcott
Europe
London
Bimetalic League
Walcott
Colorado
St. James Gazette
McKinley
Moreton Frewen
Financial Daily
Russia
United States
France
Germany
Frewen
ELY Brothers
Warren St
New York City
John Reid, Jr
Great Falls
Mont
Francia W. Poole
Central Pres. Church
Helens
Mont. Ely
New Chinese Minister to Visit Washington From San Francisco
The new Chinese minister to the United States will soon depart for Washington and is due to arrive in San Francisco in March. Local Chinese community hopes his presence will help end the See Yap and Sam Yap societies dispute. He hails from the See Yap faction and originates from the same Chinese district as Chinatown trouble participants, aiding potential reconciliation.
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San Francisco
United States
China
City to Own Water Works in Des Moines
Des Moines plans spend one million dollars to build a new water works after refusing an offer of eight hundred thousand for the existing plant. The old facility on the Raccoon River supplies inadequate water, so a reservoir system will be added. Legislature authorized a small levy last winter and the city council approved the tax. Potential site proposed north of the city along the Des Moines river.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Company
F. M. Hubbell
Dés Moines
Bryan Guest of Honor at Jackson Day Banquet Crowd
In Chicago the Democratic Jackson Day banquet at Tremont House honored William J. Bryan with Harrison as toastmaster and Altgeld speaking on the minority party. Other speakers included Ambrose and Ridgley, with attendance nearing 800 after midnight. The event featured new league badges and a tribute to Bryan amid broader silverite discussions.
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H. Harrison
Altgeld
Minority
Judge Ambrose
Omaha
Ohicago
Bryan
League
The
Carter H. Harrison
Mr. Bryan
Harrison
Andrew Jackson
Silver Party
Dubois
Idaho
George W. Ambrose
BR. M. Ridgley
Springfield
Ill
Cleveland
John W. Tomlinson
Alabama
Tomlinson
Silver Democracy
Jackson
New Haver, Conn
Levi N. Brydenburg
C. J. Driscol
William J. Bryan
Money Returns From Havana Refuses to Discuss Cuban War
Senator elect Money of Mississippi arrives from Havana and leaves for Washington. He declines to discuss the Cuban war issues, saying he was treated with courtesy by General Weyler. He spent two days southwest of Havana, saw no fighting, and denied being sent to Cuba by the president or acting as an agent for any junta.
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Havana
Wamore
Tampa
Fin
Mississippi
Washington
Weyler
Cuba
Junta
Conference Bill Moves in House Over Silver Debate
Washington reports that Senator Chandler has canvassed the senate on an international conference on silver. The proposed measure would authorize five or more presidential delegates and appropriates 400,000 for expenses, to be approved by the secretary of state, with final action targeted after Monday’s vote. Senator Pratt speaks against the free homestead bill.
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Washington
Chandler
Senate
United States
Platt Opposes Free Homestead Bill In Senate Speech
Washington Jan 8 The senate held a long session passing several navigation laws and approving a move to reappoint Commander Quackenbush amid controversy A debate over free homestead on Indian lands continued with Senator Platt delivering a lengthy speech claiming the measure would cost the government millions A Havana letter disclosure linked Representative-elect Edward E Robbins to letters read in the chamber A Mills Democrat Tex offered a joint resolution asserting Congress's power to recognize a new republic in Cuba and authorizing 10000 for a US minister to Cuba The senate adjourned until Monday
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Senate
Quackenbush
Platt
Edward E. Robbins
Havana
Mills
Dem
Tex
Congress
Cuba
United States
Pacific railway funding bill debate under 6 minute rule
In Washington the Pacific railway funding bill opened with two days for general debate and one day for amendments under the 6 minute rule. Four speakers voiced positions including Powers for and Hubbard against. Grow and Bell offered contrasting views. A large map of roads and feeders illustrated points.
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Pacific Railway
Congress
Powers
Rep
Pacific Railroad Committee
Hubbard
Messra. Grow
Bell
Dem
Tex
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