State Oil Refinery Favored in Kansas Reform Plan
Governor Ilock urges abolishing and consolidating many state boards with strict economy for Kansas legislature. He calls for re apportionment, public depositories, good roads, civil service reform, irrigation support, school land protection, juvenile courts, insurance regulation, and consolidation of education and agricultural boards. He details budget cuts, printing reforms, and a push for a centralized state business office to track costs.
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New York
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Army and Indian appropriation bills reported in House
In Washington DC on January 10 the army and Indian appropriation bill was reported. A House resolution directs the interior secretary to report whether any Indian trust funds or tribal moneys fund non government schools and what authority covered such spending. In Kansas City Missouri a severe snow storm causes temperatures from 6 to 17 degrees above zero across the region.
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National Live Stock meeting opens with 1000 delegates
Manly delegates gather in Denver for the annual National Live Stock association session. President Frank Hagen garth delivers the address as about a thousand delegates attend. In Marseilles a nail steamer report claims a Russian colonel and three troops were killed in an attack on Mongolia. In Emporia a leading butcher, John Wind, is found dead, believed killed by robbers during the night.
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National Live Stock Association
Ak J. Hagengarth
Emporia, Kans
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Belley
Delegation from Oklahoma in Washington organizes meeting
A delegation from Oklahoma and Indian Territory arrived in Washington this morning and, after a noon meeting at the National hotel, organized their group. In Colorado poetic news, the grand jury returned thirty one new indictments charging fraud in connection with the recent election.
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Indian Territory
National Hotel
Colo
Fire destroys Miller block and post office in Olathe
A fire started last night in the Miller block threatening the business district and was controlled by 3 a.m. with Kansas City apparatus arriving. Losses range from 60 000 to 75 000, with New York Racket store hardest hit at 97 000 and Samuel t s general merchandise at 18 000. J B Brown Sons books and office spaces above also damaged. post office destroyed.
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New York
Sarnett
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Western Union
Mystery cleared up in Louis street bullion robbery case
In East St Louis on May 10 police say William Hurroughs George Rodgers and William Majors confessed to robbing a 24 400 shipment of silver bullion from El Paso Smelting to the U S Mint Philadelphia. Part recovered next day. remainder allegedly used in a lead foundry sold for a penny a pound. Junk dealer Felberbaum of St Louis arrested for receiving stolen property.
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William Hurroughs
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el Paso
United States
Philadelphia
Felberbum
St. Louis
Unsuccessful attempt to destroy statue of Frederick the Great
Civilians tried to blow up the statue donated by the German emperor at the war college grounds. An explosive charge with a lighted fuse was attached to a surrounding fence but removed by an employee before detonation. No damage occurred and prompt measures aim to detain the perpetrators while police continue the investigation.
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Fredrick the Great
Germany
War College
Serious Fire In Arkundak City Destroys Colorado Block
A severe blaze in Arkundak City Kansas on January 10 destroyed the Colorado block a four story structure housing offices and stores. Estimated losses run about 100000 with insured totaling around one third. Principal claims cited include H Kirk Patrick furniture 830000 C N Ansell clothing 825000 Bella Vuk druggists 816000. No injuries reported. Aid requested from Wichita but control arrived before it did.
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Asa Hovgs
Winfield
Wichita
Russian fears rise as Mukden battle looms
Reports from Tokio and St Petersburg describe waning Russian confidence under Kuropatkin in Manchuria. The Mukden region faces a serious situation with potential demoralization if troops retreat. Paris confirms a Pacific squadron division will depart Libao late January. General strike actions loom in German coal regions. Dr Alonzo H Sylvester, the emperor's American dentist, killed himself.
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Germany
Alonzo H. Sylvester
German Honors Generals for Port Arthur Bravery
Berlin January 10 Emperor William awards General Stoensel and General Nogl the Pour Le Memoire order in recognition of bravery by themselves and their troops at Port Arthur.
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Germany
William
Stoensel
Nogl
Port Arthur
Severe Winter Weather Across Midwest Cities
Severe weather gripped the Midwest with freezing temperatures. Chicago reported 4 degrees below zero while Superior Wisconsin reached 21 below, St Paul hit 22 below as the cold spell persisted across the region.
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Ill
Superior
Wisconsin
Adams Sworn In As Colorado Governor
In Denver on January 10, Al ya Adams was sworn in as Colorado governor at noon. Chief Justice Gabbert administered the oath as a cannon salute sounded and ex Governor James Peabody stood by, signaling the start of a fierce political contest to appoint the next leader. The ceremony was simple, with Adams and Peabody entering the House of Representatives together after a call at Governor Parbody’s office.
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Alya Adams
Colorado
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James Peabody
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Ject Adams
Parbody
House of Representatives
House
Investigation Favored Over Panama Railway Affairs
Washington Jan. 10 The house committee on interstate and foreign commerce authorized a favorable report on the Shackleford resolution urging a full exam by the committee of the Panama Railway Company. The measure notes offices in New York at an annual expense of 2200,000 and salaries that may exceed net earnings with large 1903 dividends. Congress owns over 93 percent of the company stock and seeks full knowledge of its affairs.
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Loti
Ltbs & Letter
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Pittsburg
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House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
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Panama Railroad Company
New York City
United States
Panam
I¢ Railway Company
Congress
Supreme Court Decision Knocks Out Bannett Letter Evidence
Washington reports the supreme court ruled a letter from Philo S. Bannett expressing support for William J. Bryan’s wealth could not be admitted in evidence. In other dispatches, ambassador nominees and health updates feature Mark Twain’s bronchitis recovery and other brief items from New York to Denver.
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Caen
Supreme Court
William J. Bryan
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Bannett
Markets by Wire Live Stock and Wheat Prices
Kansas City markets report cattle receipts and price ranges for native and heavy cattle, cows, calves, hogs, and packers with price spreads. Chicago lists cattle and hogs with top prices and days’ totals. grain futures show wheat corn oats with May and July bids. Oklahoma Legislature convenes in Guthrie with Wickler elected president and Norton speaker, plus appointments for sergeant at arms and chief clerk.
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Oklahoma City
Arma
Thomas Jayne
Noble County
Senate to Act on Appropriations Bill Today
Washington Jan 10 The senate will call up for action the executive legislative and judicial appropriation bill reported by Cullom from the committee on appropriations. The measure is to be taken up at the start of today’s session, providing an early test of funding for executive and judicial needs.
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