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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1897

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McKinley cabinet rumors loom over Ohio bids

Washington dispatches detail Sherman's possible exit from the Senate to join McKinley’s incoming administration. Speculation centers on Mark Hanna for the Senate seat, with Gen Russell Alger eyed for War and Hawley for Treasury or another post. Ohio politics strive for harmony as cabinet plans unfold and a Senate vacancy looms.

Waratisetin McKinley Ohio Han SheriInsn O Mark Hanna the Nations Commuiites Treasury Post Office Hannan United States Senate Ohie Mew Kinley Sherman Mr. Sherman Bushnell Ohi Foraker Congress Treasury Department Hagen Russell A. Alger Michigan Spo Gen Alger Mr. McKintey Alor Hawley Connecticut

Miners Killed in Giant Powder Explosion at Ward

Four men working for the Adit Mining Co. were blown to pieces at Ward, a mining camp twenty miles from Kalispell, after a 33 pound box of giant powder exploded. The men had loaded holes from an ore car near the tunnel mouth when the blast occurred five minutes after starting the car. An exploring party found their severed remains, unrecognizable, amid rock and timber debris. The accident is believed to have occurred when the powder box was dropped or released from a car, triggering the explosion.

Kqutpex Ward Adit Mining Co Monager Daniela

Libel Action Dismissed Against Traveler Editor

Mrs Josephine Curtis Woodbury brought charges of criminal libel against Torrey K Wardner editor of the Heaton Traveler and Frederick J Chamberlain. Judge Dewey discharged the defendants as the case was dropped. The articles detailed methods alleged to obtain pupils for her Christian Defence cult and referenced homes affected by followers leaving or joining the movement. The Chamberlain home was among those named.

Youdnery Hale de Huevos Ibel Torrey K

State of affairs in Indian Territory worsens

Vinita Jan 14 deplorable conditions across Indian Territory amid Dawes commission. Creek country largely fenced by cattlemen with high rents, Choctaw mines controlled by a few whites profiting from common property, Cherokees' per capita payments exceed 8.8 million but debt reaches 500 thousand with scrip at fifty cents on the dollar. Also reports of a Cripple burned to death, a woman mortally injured, and other local incidents.

Indian Territory Dawes Commission Vinita John Seer Jones Avenue Lizzie Robinson Seer

Death by self action shocks Fort Scott lawyer

Fort Scott Kansas January 14. Prominent lawyer J H Couch died after taking a teaspoonful in his mother’s home following marital estrangement with his wife who left for Springfield Missouri. Couch, a 1889 Michigan Law graduate, was a lieutenant colonel on the governor’s staff and a leading local figure in politics and law.

Fort Scott Kan J. H. Couch Springfield Momphine Thi Town Michigan University Lewelling

Kansas Farmers Meet Annual Cone vention at Topeka

Kansas farmers gather for the annual convention of the state board of agriculture in Topeka with welcome remarks from Gov Landy and keynote by Charlen Laddell urging practical action, plus debate on western Kansas development and land use plans. The Kansas Temperance Union closes its session with leaders elected for next year and a firm stand against liquor legal changes and constitutional convention.

Nuate Must of Agriculture Topeka Torewa Kan Kansans State Board of Agriculture Yentordey Caburn Hell Landy Thomas Potter Charlen Laddell Kansas Torxca Kansas State Temperance Union J. H. Lockwood Latine A. W. Dennison Eldorado T. B. Stephens Toneka Stevens

Eldorado in Litigation Over Deed and Damages

United States deputy marshal served summons in Eldorado for a suit by D. M. Lower of Kansas City seeking 2150 damages, possession of a prime business lot, and costs. Lower alleges his father was insane when the deed was issued, aiming to recover property including a quarter section valued up to 250000 dollars in a key business district.

D. M. Lower Kansas City Luce Hauass Kan United States Julian Here Damaes

Coburn praised as cabinet pick by Kansas stock breeders

In Topeka Kansas on January 14 the Kansas Stock Breeders Association endorsed Secretary F D Coburn for secretary of agriculture in McKinley’s cabinet and urged Col W A Harris for US senator. The Swine Breeders and state board backed Coburn. new officers were elected including President S Cross, VP M J Hathcock, and Secretary Treasurer H A Headt.

St. Louis Paul Vandervoort Omaha Reform Press Association Watson A. Rozelle Missouri Vandervoort Memphis Tenn Roselle Kansas City Wranass Agriculturists J. Sterning Morton Torrka Kan Kansas Stock Breeders’ Association F. D. Coburn Agrcultural Board Arkaness Arizons Indian Territory Louleisns New Mexico Oklahome Texas Tieketa Asle State Temperance Society Good Templars of Kansas Topeke Topeks Kes Altyjottee

A Henley Bill Aims Drainage for Grant Township

Douglas county moves to drain low lands with a proposed bill. The measure empowers county commissioners to establish drainage ditches funded by adjacent landowners. The plan targets Grant township and other low areas, with petitions, bonds, and county-recorded assessments. Debate notes potential lake effects and keeps up countywide drainage efforts.

Tovsna Rap Yo Henley Douglas County Grant Township Avid Mid Board Ansesaora Glonera Wakarusa Tracy Leagnano

Political Clerk Appointments and Senate Actions

Slack appoints Ben Wallack as pris clerk with a long list of clerks for ten committees including Electora, public buildings, printing, mining, agriculture, and temperance. Republic senators and house members settle seating and a state printer contest, while bills seek two cent rail rates and law graduates admission. Plague hits Boma city. other items cover accidents, arrests, and market notes.

Slack Ben Wallack Pris Electora John Buriiuesca W. J. Garver Misa Nellie Forvey Walter &. Newman Sprecker Mabil M. Rouseholder Mica Elle C King W. T Dongen Fred Sowers Mise Viole Bubop Stenographer Grant W Harrington Firet Cleas W.K Slevin Temperance William Hoberts Bestia Charles Hillis Educational George W. Frinch Berry Mclean George W. Ittend J. J. Doretoy John Carpenter E. H. Gambie C. W. McDonald Republic Sener W. FP. Benton Walter L. Holcomb Sinster Royal Metthews H. Elia Mathewn Charles F. Johucon 0. L. Joberon Bof. Wallack Ben Wallach W. E. Stern Isle

Corbett Scenery Theft Case Leads to Attachments

New fe den Twe Ava Sandusky Cate Haxpusmt Jos. 14-Jeme J. Corbett tied up by Otto H Vig, a former singer of the opera house. He attached scenery and claimed $900 for cancellation. Corbett later engaged attorney Colver to settle, and another attachment followed when payment failed.

Ava Sandusky Cate Jos Jeme J. Corbett Otto H. Vig Opera Corbett Attors Guy Colver

Legislature Debates Rail Fare Bill and Bank Reforms

Missouri lawmakers endorse a railroad fare measure via the TPA while pending legislation seeks to place banking and fund firms under state secretary supervision. India famine relief officials warn millions face ongoing distress through March and into June with substantial treasury costs. Other items include a Corey strike in Ohio, Kansas direct legislation talks in Topeka, a police shooting in Massachusetts, a forgery bill in Ohio, and Lodge meeting notes in Canton.

Jayvenson Avery Thie Mording Missouri Division TPA Secretary of State India Lord George Hamilton Mozafferpore Bengal Bhalagat Corey Manatcon St Lovins Comey Torrua Kay All Friends of Direct Legislation State Initiative and Referendum League of Kansas Topeks Rich Apital Rich Witt Beatty Billy Dyew

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