Turmoil in Topeka Caucuses Tilt for Senate and House Posts
In Topeka many candidates seek positions in the legislature offices as caucuses gather. Key figures include King, Murphy, Starters from Cowley and Shawnee counties, with officers for sergeant at arms clerk and secretary roles debated. Brown Rothweiler contest narrows to a race for speaker and Harris gains momentum amid steady campaigning.
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F. C. Frebk
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D. Everley
Cloud County
le Roy Dick
Laybolts County
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Seni Stor King
Cowley
L. Root
Ellaworth
Soton Gray
Rice County
M. D . Henderson
Shawnee
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Arma
Nouss
Aubo
Street
Brown
Rothweiler
S Good Committee
Brows
J. M. Barclay
Elk County
Officer and prisoners arrested near Goose Meck
Sheriff Neil Ward arrested three men Clam Houston and Jars Per near Goose Meck on a murder case of Matt Yocum at Oslagan. The sheriff, with the prisoners, was then seized by a Montgomery county sheriff, provoking fears of lynching if returned. In West Virginia a Republican ticket won by seventy one votes, and liquor privilege was rejected in an earlier election.
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Thia
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Oslagan
Coffeyville
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Oxingah
W. Va
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Bloipel
St. Paul
Minn
Jan
Rice Lake
Wis
F.C. Allen
Albert
Tansel
Uphan
Allen
Bromley
Watermat
Vanneto
Yanneto
Hearings on currency reform delayed by comptroller absence
The banking and currency committee planned hearings today but postponed until a date to be announced as Comptroller Echols is unavailable. Chairman Walker aims to have a currency and banking reform bill ready before March. Bankers are invited to propose remedies to the current crisis.
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Editor Hearst and Mayor Sutro Boasted by Congressman
Washington June 8 Congressman Johnson of California attacked Mayor Sutro of San Francisco and Editor Hearst of the San Francisco Examiner in a fiery speech defending the Pacific railroad bill. Johnson alleged Hearst and Sutro funded sensational tactics, with strong claims against Hearst and Sutro. The House debates then covered judiciary power to punish contempts and tariff measures as part of a busy session.
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Inprana Polie and State Governing Messages
State legislatures report Governor Matthews supports compulsory education and anti trust laws, with Cuban insurgent sympathy noted. Missouri governor Brentton’s lengthy address reviews past legislation, cites revenue declines, and urges focus on business priorities. Maine inaugural remarks warn westward emigration and warn against failed schemes. Idaho populists hold caucus. Claggett as senator candidate questioned. Illinois iron miners clash leaves two injured. expected trouble looms.
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Railroads in Kansas Face Higher Earnings Taxes Protest
A Kansas legislature briefing from rail carriers argues Kansas freight rates should not fall below Iowa levels. It cites six year earnings, higher taxes in Kansas, and lower population density, asserting state debt and interest burden leave Kansas roads unprofitable without rate relief, despite overall inland mileage. It also notes interstate comparisons and the Kansas board’s 1895 operating data. The article then shifts to a separate case of a Scranton heir sued for $10,000 over kissing and a Georgia anti trust law driving out several trusts creating open competition.
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Peculiar Accident and Miscellaneous Notices News
Railroad car inspector John Brocan of Argentine suffered a peculiar accident when an air brake hose filled with compressed air struck him in the stomach, knocking him senseless. he was saved from being ground by wheels. Kansas Farmers' Alliance elected officers and vowed to continue. Mississippian disaster reports include a fatal fire involving a child and mother. a grain elevator in New Brighton burned with significant loss. Creede and wife agree to separation. Enuga Coleman faces steel inspection duty neglect charges.
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Tragic Southern House Siege Ends in Death
A lone man hides in a house, resisting a sheriff and posse until a fatal shot ends the confrontation. The killer, Cooper, dies after being wounded in the exchange, as deputies pursue the deadly scene near Sumter. Five lives are reported lost in the broader tragedy.
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M'Kinley
Bank failure and French war fears noted in late 19th century items
The page reports a bank receiver appointment for Bank of North Street with capital 825000, deposits 63000 and assets around 25000, plus reserve funds with a failing bank in Germany. It cites France preparing for war, frontier mobilization questions, and abolition of Indian commissioner offices. Also includes a humorous Paris tale about a moneyed marriage and costly gifts, ending with a London sketch.
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Market summary from Kansas City grain and livestock report
Kansas City grain and provisions report shows mixed commodity prices with wheat futures lower and oats steady. Livestock market notes heavy cattle receipts at 1,700 and 20,000 hogs showing weaker trends, with calves and sheep also reported. prices listed for various grades and futures.
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