Kansas women journalists grow in numbers and influence
Affrairs in Kansas report rising female reporters with Miss Sherman joining Rossville paper. A Salina incident ends in a quick marriage at 2 am saving fines. Wichita wealth and debt woes loom as a widow’s million in real estate prompts caution on payments. Cattlemen’s convention at Caldwell ends with full board. Weather and crops prospects rise across the state amid steady rains and optimistic finances.
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Kansas
Rossville
Sherman
Lindenwood
College
Missouri
Miss Sherman
Salina
Allen County
Tragic death and local notices from Salina
Mrs. Dr White of Enxidora died after ingesting lye amid mental distress following earlier injuries from a runaway team incident. The report notes bridges planned across the Smoky Hill, local society buildings in Salina, and state events including a Kansas delegation at a Columbus encampment, with various civic updates and economic remarks.
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Dr.White
Enxidora
Smoky Hill
Salina
Kansag
Sol Miller
Sohat
Supreme Court
Atchison County
Kansas
Wichita
Claude
James Benton
Syracuse
Knights of Pythias
Masonic Temple
Odd Fellows
Sansas
Moline -Eanning
Iot Veretulles
Columbus
Ohio State House
Nansas
Tondinne
Wliavis
Goliumbus
A. Patton
Medicine Lodge
Valley Center
Geological Survey notes on joint state and federal surveys
The Washington special reports that the Geological Survey has not laid out procedures for the coming season. Massachusetts joint state and federal surveys drew attention and many states asked Major Howell for guidance. Nebraska may not proceed this summer, while Iowa may see a bill and early fieldwork.
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Geological Survey
Washington
Wirvey Duncan
Massachusetts
United States
Sevral
Major Howell
Hest
Nebraska
Towa
Eulogy of Chief Justice Waite Ends Court Session
Washington dispatch reports Attorney General Garland presenting a bar and court resolution honoring the late Chief Justice Waite. Justice Miller adds a loving tribute noting Waite's guidance, skill, and warmth. The court will stop hearing arguments on May 4 and adjourn May 14 for the term.
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Waite
Washington Dispatch
Supreme Court
Garland
Miller
Inborg
Enchaleo
Congress Bores Through Bills Amid Tax Deadlock
The report covers Senate and House actions with bills on court terms for northern Iowa, mineral land laws, and Dakota North Dakota admission. It notes Faulkner amendment rejection, passage of a mineral land clause, Senate confirmation of Jared Rathbone as Paris consul, and a long House session with a direct tax stalemate continuing into the next day.
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United States
Territories
Congress
Senate
South Dakota
North Dakota
House
Lawler
Hiois
Nnns
Otter
Davis
Turpie
James Shields
First National Bank
Marion
Military Academy
House of Representatives
Alten
Michigan
Taylor
Ohio
Taubee
Coke
Urpie
Aberdeen
Ais House
Reed
Maine
Randall
Pennsylvania
Cox
New York
McMillan
The Deadlock in the U S House Continues
The Nebraska from Omaha reports the U S House of Representatives facing a prolonged deadlock as members, exhausted and weary, stay on the floor since yesterday. The chamber is crowded with papers, desks cluttered, and reports suspended while a recess is set for 14:45 tomorrow morning to allow caucus.
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Klon
Washincroy
Omaha Bec
Hose of Representatives
War Avell
Aml Funsteta
Tanushee
Kentucky
Cone
Carlisle
Oates
Railroad Wreck Near City Leaves Crew Injured and Cars Destroyed
A main line collision near the city at 4 20 a m between westbound mail and express and eastbound freight No 12 killed fireman C A Short and injured brakeman Henry Gibbons. engineer J M Osborn lightly hurt. The wreck caused fire, bridge damage, and loss of two mail cars with broader property damages estimated at 20 000 to 30 000. No passengers were harmed. The bridge and track were cleared by 11 o clock.
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Jérest x
C. A. Short
Henry Gibbons
J. M. Osborn
J. J. Miller
Usb
Cromwell
Lake Park
Condition of Winter Grain Report From Washington Dispatch
Washington dispatch summarizes April agricultural returns on winter grain and farm animals. Seeding lasted three months in southern states with uneven winter appearance but rooted crops. drought areas show slow germination and thin stands. Some winter injury in central states and Texas, mild conditions on Atlantic coast, overall crop appears unfavorable though spring could improve. Rye stands at 93.5 overall. farm-animal losses estimated per 1000: horses 18, cattle 29, sheep 46, swine 78. Seventeen convicts received in March.
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Washington Dispatch
Department of Agriculture
Texas
Atlantic
Maryland
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Missouri
Hope and despair in Conkling's crisis at hotel
News from New York on April 18 reports Dr. Barker’s 4 pm bulletin that Mgr. Conkling was not improving and showed nervous twitching. By 11 pm Barker said the patient was “improving” with temperature steady, but overall prognosis remained uncertain and hopeful tones contrasted with early pessimism.
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Conkling
New York
Barker
Sands
Conkling Eng
J. P. Jones
Allen
Muela Wenkos
S.J. M. Brown
Stokes Eniols
Conklingt
Judge Cox
Canada Fights Over Fisheries Treaty In Parliament
In Ottawa the House of Commons debated ratifying the fisheries treaty with the United States. Sir Charles Tupper urged a second reading citing past treaties and the 1854 reciprocity pact. He warned the U S that abrogation could trigger retaliation while outlining treaty provisions and their vital importance to Canada and the British Empire. Davies opposed, calling it surrender at bayonet point. The minister of justice closed with a brief rebuttal.
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Ottawa Dispatch
House of Commons
Charles Tupper
United States
Great Britain
Canada
United States Senate
Sir Charles
Mr. Davies
Prince Edward Island
Davies
Drowned While Trying to Save His Horse in Floods
Des Moines reports that Robert Caulking drowned in Kossuth County while crossing a new watercourse on horseback during high waters. The attempt began after the horse failed, Caulking moved along a fence to dry ground, and he then waded after the horse, entering a bayou and drowning.
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Des Moines
Kossat
Robert Caulking
Blackford, ‘Bridge
Algona
Caulking
What Will the House Do Washington Special
Members speculate on the House's near term business after adjournment. The swamp land indemnity bill, set as today’s special order, is viewed with strong opposition and feared to trigger past week tensions. Obstruction tactics against the direct tax bill are seen as targeting the swamp land bill.
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House
Washington
Committee On Rules
Conkling's Condition Improves Then Falters Again
Reports from New York describe ex Senator Conkling alternating between better sleep and renewed delirium as doctors monitor his illness. Early morning bulletin noted improved condition and peaceful sleep, but later updates warned of weakening strength and possible meningitis, with family and officials anxious.
Senate committee to visit Baltimore for civil service probe
Washington report notes Hale's investigatory committee will travel to Baltimore to pursue inquiries into alleged civil service law violations. Other items include postoffice salary estimates, pension case against John R Logan, and bids to adjust eight hour claims and weights measures. In Omaha, brick contractors hire Eastern workers as strikers refuse nine hour shifts for 4 50. A 12 year old Oxford boy fatally wounds his thigh while handling a revolver.
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Washington
Hale
Civil Service
Baltimore
Nelawka
Union
Neb
Nehawka
House
Postoffice Department
John R.—Logan
St Topeka
Godkin
New York Evening Post
Waf
Maynard
Custom House
Secretary ‘of War
Ordnance ‘Department
House ‘Committee
Omaha
Conkling Nearing End as Convalescence Fails
New York April 15 report on ex Senator Conkling shows high fever and bronchitis with partial coma and progressive weakness. Despite moments of better mood and appetite, doctors note no improvement and prediction of end near as restlessness and coughing persist through the night.
Powderly denounces press on Knights of Labor
Philadelphia dispatch reports in the Journal of United Labor Master Workman Powderly condemns papers for attacking the Knights of Labor. He denies any deal with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and says he will not sanction actions to break unions though he would consider future labor advocacy with the brotherhood.
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Powderly
Philadelphia Dispatch
Journal of
United Labor
Knights of Labor
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Knights
Nesset
Bor
Brotherhood
Labor
Colorado traffic war stalls as meetings adjourn
Galveston dispatch reports the Colorado traffic association adjourning without an agreement with the Fort Worth and Denver City on Colorado rates. Missouri Pacific Lines moved a new rate on New York and eastern seaboard business via Mallory steamship to Galveston, while Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe is expected to follow. Railroad men think the rate clash may spread to overland routes, with a Colorado meeting set for Kansas City next Monday. Population of Nebraska City estimated around 10,000.
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Gould
Galveston
Colorado
Fort Worth
Denver City
Missouri Pacific Company
New York
Eastern Seaboard
Mallory
Atchison
Seaboard
Colorado Traffic Association
Kansas City
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