Kansas Notes survey of business and politics in 1893
Kansas notes survey a wide range of topics from coal lands and bucket shops to Topeka hall votes and Santa Fe rail operations. It highlights Miss Minnie Nelson born in Peabody marriage news of Hutchinson and Topeka civic efforts, mining output, natural gas in Wichita, and local crime and public notices. It cites officials in Douglas county Republicans revenue figures, theater plans, and payrolls for railroad crews.
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Carnegin
Cherokee County
Kansas
Topeka
Santa Fe
Newton
Minnie Nelson
Peabody
Douglas County
Internal Revenue Collector
Kansas City Convention Hall
Hutchinson
Wichita
Missouri
Denison
Texas
Miles Standish
Hamilton County
Register of Deeds
Santa Fe ‘Railroad
Iamporia
W. A. Hogan
Chautauqua County
Oklahoma
Coffeyville
Wichita Eagle
Santa’ Fe
Bush
Senate Committee On
Atchison
Sumner
Banner Wheat County
Nemaha Tle
Banner Corn County
Washington
Banner Pats
Emporia
the Gazette
Benefiel
Montgomery County
Brontgomery County
John Gorman
Ptgh
Cconeas
Ottawa
Expurgated Testimony From Commissary General Eagan Letter
Commissary General Eagan sent a revised shorter statement to the war investigations commission replacing the earlier response to General Miles charges. He states the objectionable language was removed and explains alleged provocation by poisoned beef rumors, requesting the commission consider the trimmed sworn statement. A brief secret session decided to publish only the letter.
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Wastinatoy
Eagan
War Investigating Commission
Miles
Te Commission
Ragan
Charles P. Eagan
Suicide of Miss Anne Mary Hooke Schley in Baltimore Home
The 25 year old daughter of Colonel William Louis Schley shot herself at 717 West Saratoga Street Baltimore after mourning her father's death a month earlier. Two letters suggest she believed she and family were pursued by a phantom. She died with a revolver shot to the heart.
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Baltimore
Anne Mary Hooke Schley
William Louis Schley
Schley
Saratoga Street
Vienna
The
Daily Mail
Rosemont da
Rouge- Aix
Stewart
Boston
Austria Delays Upgrading Envoy to Avoid Offending Spain
Washington reports Austria hesitates to elevate its diplomatic mission to the United States to a full embassy, fearing to offend Spain as Madrid hints at restraint. Elia Stowe, a famed circus owner once called Lige Stowe, dies at eighty, with burial planned in Wauseon, Ohio. Tennessee Governor Benton McMillin is inaugurated in Nashville amid large crowds.
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Spain
Washington
Austria
United States
Cras
State Department
Madrid
Warne
Eliaisim Stowe
Agoncillo Asks U S for Recognition of Philippine Government
Senor Felipe Agoncillo, representing General Aguinaldo, files a memorandum with the state department arguing for U S recognition of a Philippine government. He notes no reply to a January 6 request to be presented to the President and urges immediate attention amid current diplomatic positions.
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Wadstretoh
Senor Felipe Agoncillo
General Aguinaldo
Washington
State Department
United States
Senor Agoneillo
Senora Agoncillo
Spain
Philippines
Manila
Philippine Republic
Funeral for late Representative Nelson Dingley in Capitol
In the Capitol a state funeral for late Representative Nelson Dingley was held at noon in the House chamber. The President, cabinet, diplomatic corps, judiciary, and families filled the galleries as dignitaries paid tribute. Rev S M Newman officiated with Rev Conden, the House chaplain, delivering a simple service and prayer.
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Wasaine Tox
Bess
Nelson
Dingley
House of
Diplomatic Corps
Supreme ‘Court
Senate
House
New York Chamber of Commerce
S M. Newman
First Congregational Church
Conden
Newman
St. John
Jesus
Ililo Officials Open to American Protectorate Amid Island Visit
Dispatch from Iloilo reports officials and locals divided over US landing orders with Malolos as the national capital. American forces including the transport Newport and ships from Arizona Pennsylvania and Iowa battalion anchor near Guimaras Island. Natives mostly oppose but may aid with escort and supplies during daytime.
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Masia
Jan
Tehea
Iloilo
Panay
United States
Malolos
Aguinaldo
United’States
Newport
Arizona
Pennsylvania
Eighteenth Infantry
Iowa
Sixth Artillery
Signal Corps
Miller
Guimaras Island
Negros
Commission to Study Philippine Conditions Named
President Schuyman of Cornell announces a five member commission to study Philippines economics and social issues. Members include Admiral Dewey General Otis Colonel Denby and Professor Worcester. The panel will focus on culture resources and trade without addressing governance.
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Wasumaron
Jan
Schuyman
Cornel University
White “House Funday
Philippines
Admiral Dewey
Otis
Denby
Worcester
University of Michigan
Governments Move to Sell Caroline Islands and Others
The government plans to seek authority to sell the Marianne Ladrones Caroline and Pelew islands after Cortes reassembly, citing Spain’s insufficient forces to defend them. General Rios advised that an army of 4000, a warship, and two gunboats would be needed.
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Mapnio
Marianne
Ladrones
Caroline
Pelew
Spain
Rios
Court Martial Ordered for Commissary General Kagan
The President announced a court martial to try Commissary General Kagan for abusive language about Major General Miles. Defense outlines include Beafts and evidence, with possible clemency plea. Weston expected to succeed him as subsistence chief.
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Wasuinetoy
Kagan
Nelson A. Miles
Alger
Wilson
Emory Smith
Bu “N
Eagan
Bagani
Miles
Eagan W
John F. Weston
Washington
Humphreys Testifies on Santiago Water Transport and Beef
General Charles F. Humphreys, chief quartermaster on General Miles’ staff, testified before the war investigation commission about water transportation at Tampa for Santiago and about beef rations. He faulted doctors for missing medical staffing and cited issues with refrigerated beef and a bad odor aboard the vessel, noting some meat spoiled and tinned roast beef unsatisfactory.
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War Board
Washington
Othor
Tampa
Santiago
General Miles
Shafter
Miles
War Investigation Commission
General Humphreys
Epi
Thea
Armour
B J. G. Irvine
United States Infantry
Panama
Daly
Ponce
Czar Seeks Tolstoi Aid in Armament Talks
Emperor Nicholas, during a stop at Topa, sent a polite appeal to Count Leo Tolstoi asking for his guidance on armament limits. Tolstoi, in peasant dress, kissed the czar and agreed to aid, noting his ongoing work related to the topic and the need for a workable plan at the conference.
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Opessa
Livadia
Nicholas
Topla
Russia
Leo Tolstoi
Tolstoi
Count Tolstoi
Czar
Genila
Poisoned Whisky Linked to Mountain Home Deaths
Baxter county faces an alarming rash of sudden deaths and illnesses in Mountain Home after locals drank whisky. Six men died within hours of symptoms suggesting poisoning. Authorities suspect a tainted drink from an unknown source possibly tied to illegal liquor rings. A sample is in St. Louis for analysis as investigators seek the source and responsible party.
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Kansas
Ili Little, Rock, Ark
Baxter County
Mountain Home
St. Louis
To Prohibit Bucket Shops In Kansas
Topeka Jan 18 House bill No 1 by Benefiel would outlaw bucket shops in Kansas making dealing in options in grain stocks and securities punishable by one to five years in prison. Provisions close shops and destroy seized property with penalties for owners and staff. A separate resolution by Senator Cooke seeks state printing reform and a state owned printing plant with legislative salary setting.
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Topeka
Kan
Benefiel
Ilegal
Kansas
Cogke
Census in new American possessions eyed by war department
The war department may supervise the next census in recently acquired territories. Plans call for census of principal cities in Cubs, with population estimates for the island. Efforts aim to collect data on population homesteads mortgages across Porto Rico Guam Hawaii and the Philippines. Enumerators in Iloilo and the Sulu group face challenging assignments.
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Porto Rico
Guam
Hawiii
Philippines
Iloilo
Sulu
Spain Opens Talks With Aguinaldo Over Prisoner Release
Paris dispatches report Spain has begun negotiations with Aguinaldo via Filipino intermediaries in Madrid to free Spanish prisoners. Madrid believes direct talks with insurgents may extend to concessions previously refused. Americans face diplomatic hurdles as Spain considers treating with the Filipino government to secure its subjects, a move that would not surprise observers.
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Paris
Aguinaldo
Madrid
Spain
America
Porter May Succeed Young Librarian to be Succeeded by Porter
In WaAsimeron on January 18 it is probable that John Addison Porter private secretary to the President will succeed John Russell Young as librarian of Congress. The timing follows Youngs death and his expressed wish to enter diplomatic service amid health concerns. The President favors a transfer and Porter has been considered for the post.
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WaAsimeron
John
Addison. Porter
Russell. Young
Congress
Young
Porter
El Paso Girls Kiss Shafter in Public Greeting
In El Paso Texas on January 18 Major General Shafter and his staff were greeted by about 2000 residents and a brass band as they rode toward California. At the city park he gave a ten minute talk on the Santiago campaign and several local girls snapped photos and kissed him, causing his embarrassment.
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Texas
el Paso
Tex
Shafter
California
Spain
Santiago
Legge Named Terminal Agent for B and O at Washington
J. L Legge will become terminal agent in charge of passenger and freight stations at Washington D C for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad on January 1. He has long ties with B and O including roles as superintendent of the fourth and fifth divisions and in charge of the Washington terminals from 1884 to read more in Advertisements.
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J. ¥. Legge
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Washington
D, G
Legge
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Local Notices
A fragment list includes a 183x Notary Public oath by Frank J. Cheney of F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio offering one hundred dollars for incurable catarrh, plus random notes about testimonials, jokes, prizes, soap promos and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup with teething relief.
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Stata
Onto
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney &Co
Hall
A. W. Gleason AL
Cheney &Co
Ovele
No Election in Nebraska Senator Race Reported
Lincoln Neb Jan 18 The vote for United States Senator shows Allen fusion lead with 53 while other candidates: Hayward 28 Webster 10 Thompson 7 Field 4 Lambertson 3 Valentine 3 and several 1s. Allen the sole Republican with fusion support. Stephens proposes new state commission to settle lands with the federal government. Oscar King ill with influenza leading ceremonies canceled. Robbery on St Louis car leaves jewel case valued 3000 to 4000 stolen despite police presence. Missouri governor Stephenson urges all appointments withdrawn in Capitol dispatch.
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Lincon
Neb
United States
Allen
Fusion
Hayward
Webster
Thompson
Field
Lambertson
Valentine
Little
Cornish
Davidson
Haines
Martin
van. Duyn
Reese
Majors
Adams
Hinshaw
Foss
Stephens
Jefferson City
Missouri
Oscar
King
Depew Elected Senator in New York Assembly and Senate
Arisny N Y Jan 18 The Senate and Assembly both voted for United States Senator Chauncey M Depew Republican 84 to 60 in the Assembly and 27 to 23 in the Senate Edward Murphy Democrat trailed Depew in both chambers Lucky Baldwin plans a new eight story fireproof building on the site of the burned Baldwin hotel at a cost of 3 000 000 in San Francisco
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New Zeek Assembly
Arsany
N. Y
Senate
Assembly
United States
Chauncey M. Depew
Edward Murphy
Depew
Murphy
Lucky” Baldwin
Bis Yvotel
San Francisco
Baldwin
Frightful explosions and fatal blast devastate farm in Wis
Reports describe a rotten casement at a artillery depot near Major General Ludlow’s office exposing foul air that suffocated animals in Prarayitie. In Fayette Meacham’s farm near this place a dynamite blast killed Meacham and injured his wife and four children. Meacham had purchased the dynamite for blasting though ignition cause remains unknown.
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Havanna
Cvartel
Ludlow
Prrrayitie
Wis
Fayette Meacham
Illing Meacham
Meacham
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Nora Finne
Atchison County
Ireland
Mary Hoohe Schley
McMiin
Nashville
Pasaville
Tenn
House of Representatives
Benton “McMillin
Agongillo
Philippine
Will
Carolines
Spains
Pacific
Bostox
Mass
Texas Sanitarians
Surns
Waco
Senitarium Ab
Marlia
Cabinet
Wie ‘de
Gen. Humphreys
War Department
Filpinosa
Bea
Hot
Brom
New York
Marquette
London
San. Francisco
Ohio
Nebraska
Minnesota
Hirta Proctor Otis
Canson
New
Newlands
Jan Praworsoo
Aguinalds
Hood
Tt. Jones
Sarsaparilla Fame
Lowell, Mass
Frederick Thesiger
Thas
Sir Frederick
Iail
Gadsby -Soap Works
South Omaha
Batan
Candy
WH. Dunlap & Co
Monroe St
Chicago
Tee
Canada
Department Interior
New York Bire Building
Omaha
Craw- Bee
West Ninth Street
Senator Allen
Bt Louie
Lovie
W.H. Snider
National Fire Insurance Company
Topera
Buckingham’s
Dru
T. J. Skinner
Columbus
DR. Martel
Otto
Poorist
Cirissare
Theva Cereaicane
Wba Z
Poyery Esi
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