New Receiver Appointed in Jefferson County Case
Ex receiver John Martin of Topeka named successor to Johnson in Santa Fe receivership. Judge Myers quashed the attorney general amendment, refused federal transfer, and set today’s court session to consider a new receiver. Bond fixed at 625,000. Martin accepted by telegram amid ongoing state court proceedings.
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Kalouna
Kan
Nevis
Myers
Jefferson
Goddard
Phinney
Santa Fe
Charles F. Johnson
Hearta
Osea Loona
Eag
John Martin
Topeka
Johnson
Martin
Banta Fain
Jefferson County
Inquiry on soldier home committee arrives in Leavenworth
Leavenworth Kansas November 19 Chairman William W Grout of Vermont leads a majority of the soldier home investigation committee arrival this afternoon. Congressman Layton of Ohio and Stone of Pennsylvania with the chairman are already here and the first session may be held tonight. The committee waited on Gov. Emilius Lost this afternoon. The investigation is expected to conclude by Friday.
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Leavenwours
Kan
William W. Grout
Vermont
Layton
Ohio
Btone
Pennsylvanie
Emiu
New York
Richard 8. Storrs
Church of the Pilgrims
Clinton Avenue
Burlington Railway
Rock Island
Jewell County
Burlington
Joint Committee of Congress
Committee On Anance
Senate
Exchange fight looms after Mills Co move
Kansas City scene turns legal and tense as Greer Mills Co withdraws a rehearing bid in the injunction suit against the Live Stock exchange. The dispute centers on by laws and potential anti trust action, risking the exchange’s autonomy and control over members. Separately, a Decatur, Tennessee walk to Canton to present a 90 pound horn to Maj McKinley signals a New Year gift effort with fundraising plans and public display along the route.
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Mills @ Co
Kanes City
Kansas City
Arcer, Mills & Co
Nve Stock Commission
United States
Exchange
Greer, Mills & Co
Maj. M‘kinley
Decatur
Canton
Treasury reports coinage and missions aid in 1896
Treasury records show 15,202,922 standard silver dollars coined from Feb 1 to Nov 1 1896 from silver bullion purchased under the 1890 act. Seigniorage totaled 5,051,430 dollars. Indian mission appropriations total 3,107,000 with distributions for schools and regional conferences including Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma and Nebraska.
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Wasmserox
Treasury Department
United States
Treasury
Kenta
Nebraska
Methodist Missionary Committee
Dern
Mich
United Sites
Gentral Missionary Committee
M. E. Church
Kansas
Northwest
Oklahoma
South Kansas
Southwest Kansas
West Nebraska
Isat dava session opens at St Louis convention
The Isat dava session of the WCTU national convention opened with a prayer meeting. Mrs Matilda B Coree reported that organization weathered the social depression, with a treasury showing a net gain of 516 and receipts of 125,937 against expenditures of 125,151. Miss Willard read a note from Tolstoi’s daughter inviting a visit. Telegrams were sent to Julie Ward Howe and Governor Upham. Reports of organizers closed the forenoon. Last night members toured dives in the Tenderloin, singing and praying withhabitues.
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St. Louis
W,ct U
Matilda B. Corae
Women's Temperance Publishing
Misa Willard
Titiens Tolstoi
Xresting
Julie Ward Howe
Upham
Wisconsin
Tenderloin
Knights of Labor elect officers in New Jersey meeting
The Knights of Labor held a general assembly election with James R. Power sovereign reelected as presiding grand master workman. Philadelphia Amon and Thomas W. Mettire competed for general worthy foreman, with Mettire defeated. J W Hayes reelected general secretary treasurer. Three executive board members chosen among eight nominees, with Henry B. Martin and Daniel Brown elected.
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General Assembly
The
Knights of Labor
James R. Povereign
Werkan
Worthy Foreman
Philly L. Amon
Mane Tee Workman
Jersey City
Thomas W. Mettire
Amsterdam
J. W. Hayes
New Jersey
Henary B. Martin
Minneapolis
Andrew Hest
Brooklyn
Daniel Brown
Butte City
Mont
Brew York
Chamber of Commerce
State of New York
Delmont
Cleveland
Morton
Grand Islanp
Neb
Nebraska Meet Sugar Association
Atkinson
Thompson
Ed Rosewater
United States
Wasumatox
Tawney
Minnesota
House Committee On Civil Service Reform
Congress
Grand Rapids
Graxn Ravips
Mich
Jieacon” Ellis
Grand Rapids Baseball Club
Robert Leadley
Robert Glenalvin
Detroit
Dillon Blaze Destroys J Japvicke and Goff Stores
Fire at Dillon in Dickson county damaged two adjacent general merchandise stores J Japvicke and C M Goff and other buildings. Strong north wind fanned the blaze toward the two story Japvicke structure and a one story Goff building, with several other goods and buildings sustaining damage.
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Dillon
Dickson County
J. Japvicke
C. M
Japicke
Goff
War on street throwing and billy practice in St Joseph
Police in St Joseph Missouri launched a campaign against merchants and others who discard objects on streets. The item notes a separate review of the Kaneas State Historical Society archives reporting 94492 volumes and 12000 revived this year. It also mentions a Missouri legislative caucus preference for Chauncey Filles of St Louis for US Senator and a defamation suit by J F Willits against the National Farmers Alliance for services as a lecturer. A grave mystery in St Joseph prompts inquiry into three men seen burying a body. A Cuban rebellion memorial moves through Alabama assembly. A biographical note about Francis and early American racing boats, including the Eagle, is included.
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St. Joseph
Kaneas
Kan
J. F. Willits
National Farmers’ Alliance
Congress
Alabama
Two Women Murdered Near Liberty Missouri in Robbery
A brutal morning killing near Liberty Missouri left Mrs Foley 65 and her unmarried daughter Faenie 40 dead in their home. Police report a cold blooded robbery motive with $50 found and a pursed purse neglected, and detectives from Kansas City joined locals. The crime sparked fear and talk of lynching as volunteers raise funds to catch the perpetrators. Mrs Foley was the widow of farmer John Foley a known local figure.
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Minera
Eyaxshile
Ind
Carbon
Pike County
Fred Williams
Argentine Smelters
Augrstine
Kan
Kansas City
Argentine
Bansas City
Beth
Sgsaszin
Meénising Bret
Mra Foley
Otd
Aad
Liberty
Foley
John Foley
Miesourt
Ancient Earth Theories and Sun's Rise Set Debates
A report contrasts ancient ideas on why the sun rises and sets with modern skepticism after a man died who claimed the earth is flat. It recounts Vulcan goblet myths, mythical northern crossings, and Aristotle era notions, while noting persistent questions about daylight cycles. Also included are brief items on the czar’s punctuality woes in Paris, Parisian social scenes, and a railroad sale in Chicago.
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New York Journal
Est
Vulcan
Waste and food waste across the United States and abroad
A collection of observations on food waste in America compared with Europe and Asia, noting that Americans waste more food than France consumes, and criticizing domestic cooking and management. A Globe trotter cites massive waste from kitchens to mills, urging diversion to feed the hungry and reduce global danger. Also mentions German imitation, robberies, farmer anti gold leagues, and local appointments.
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Europe
China
Japan
United States
France
New York
Germany
South
Ywest
Herald
Markets Gain Wide Wire. Nov 18 Wheat Prices Vary
Newson notes Kansas markets with futures and cash bids. Wheat and corn show mixed movements with prices quoted in cents per bushel. cattle receipts and market tone described as steady to strong for some lines, slower for others. Prices for oats and hay listed, with regional variations and shipments reported.
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Xaneas Crrz
Hoy
Carrie
Heceipta
Market Meady
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