CONGRESSIONAL NOTES IN A MIDWEST WEEKLY REPORT
Abilene Reflector outlines Senate and House actions with references to tariffs on transportation, anti alcohol measures, and constitutional debates. It notes executive sessions, a Kansas constitutional suffrage petition, and federal investigations into department expenditures, along with regional and national updates from Washington sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Mth
West
St. Louis
France
Germany
Sherman
Ir Belford
United States
Kansas
Anthony
Cobb
Hairman
Committee On Public Lands
Moneys
Hoar
Pom
Treasury
House
Mississippi
Penling
William Pitt Kellogg
Texas
Southern Pacific
Pensions Committee
Thomas Jefferson
Saas
California
Committee On
China
Fitz John Strengt
Kansas Millers and Wool Growers Face Kansas Affairs
Kansas news reports on the Kansas Millers' Association officers and a fire insurance company report forecasting substantial growth. Officials discussed land grant adjustments for Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, and the Kansas Wool Growers' Association urged wool tariff restoration and fair freight rates. Accidents, crimes, and political moves fill the page, including a fatal eye injury, a farm swindle, a suicide, looser liquor closures in Atchison, and railroad and railroad- land grant actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Millers’ Association
Topeka
C. B. Hoffman
G. F. Hergress
W. J. D. Bowersock
Robert Atkinson
C.B. Hoffman
J. L. Shellabarger
W.H. Childs
The
Millers’ Fire Insurance Company
Kansas
General Landoffice
Secretary of the Interior
State of Kansas
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Company
Interior Department
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
United
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company
Kansas Wool Growers’ Association
H. Gifford
Russell
A. T. Eaton
A. Morton
Beloit
J.B. Lawton
Kinsley
Teasurer
Ott
Codding
Louisville
Robert Lay
Eureka
G. H. Wadsworth
Larned
James Coremore
Governor Glick
Atchison County
James Freep
Grand Rapids
Mich
Atchison
Field
Tore
Seaton & Leas’ Foundry
Frank Johnston
Wyannorre
Clarence A. Seward
United States Supreme Court
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Bowis D. Goonrs
John St. Goodin
Wyandotte
State University
Bowen
Anderson
Congress
Public Lands Committee
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
SexaTon Pie
John ©. Gibson
Chanute
Eastern Capital
Wichita
Denver
Col
Mt. Hope
Burton
McPherson
J. W. Hart-well
A. T. Redden
Republican State Central Committee
Windsor Hotel
Chicago
Emery
Leavenworth
Fort Leavenworth
Bisner
Clarence Canras
Washington
Nettie Eccleston
Lawrence
Shannon
William J. Hextxy
Costly blaze at Montezuma Motel Las Vegas N M
A major fire destroyed the Montezuma Motel at Hot Springs near Las Vegas New Mexico. Sixty two guests escaped with no loss of life but many possessions lost as fire crews from Las Vegas and Springs failed to halt the blaze. The hotel opened in 1881 and housed 21 rooms in a three story Queen Anne building with extensive interiors and balconies. The boiler house and bath house survived with water gourgings dazzle but the hotel was flattened. Insurance totaled about 100000 with a 25000 value in losses to the structure and furnishings. The article also covers trial insights and a deadly accident at another location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kecloce
Louisiana
Meyer Miller
the Treasury
Folger
Jacon Senar ¥Nen
New York
Las Vegas
N. M
la Junta
Cincinnnati (CC
Mike Cuppican
Little Mary Matthews
Ouray County
Colo
John Carroll
Henry Kendall
Louisville
Biscaity
Kendall
Willian H. Griox
Williams & Guion
News York
Senate Public Lands Committee
St. Petrsburg
Russia
Senate
House
Fitz John Porter
St. Charles Hotel
Paducah
Las Vegan Hout Springs
New Mexico
Hons
Gre
Fire Department of
the Springs
Uumaller
America
J. Af
Wrecked Train Wreck Tragedy Near Fort Worth Texas
A westbound train derailed at two o clock in Fort Worth Texas injuring about thirty passengers. The Pullman remained intact while the other coach suffered severe wounds including head injuries and broken limbs. Seventeen victims were brought to Gould Hospital where one injury is likely fatal. The list names many injured with scalp wounds fractures and sprains. Doctors were ordered from Weatherford Millsap and Fort Worth to treat the injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Fort Wourn
Tex
Millsap
Weatherford
Port Worth
Gould Hospital
B. J. Wiaa
Dawson
Stratton
Johnson County
Omer
Fort Worth
Parker County
Aishovets
Wood
Comanche
Grorze
Wentierforis
Stennest
Ofton County
Tip Spela
Gaines
Brown County
Duntar
Dales
Ana
Inji Poriea
Fiery ride to death in oil flood train disaster
A Wellville to Bradford passenger train plunged into a stream of waste oil near Bradford causing instant flames. Three women died and many passengers were burned or injured. Eyewitness reports describe a chaotic escape as heat and fire swept through the cars. A relief train with surgeons was dispatched to aid the wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reaproty
Bradford, Gordell & Kingua
Wellville
Bradford
Cnact
Gssenger
T. Clair
Kinxua Junction
Mne Bush
Mies Katto Moran
Allen's
Sewall
Atkin
Mize Moran
Faught
Patrick - Exten
Nike Walsh
Sretnac
W. H L. Bevin
Jerry Denagat
Wakeman
Han
Ebaal i McCartney
Wes Territly
Caspenter
Little Geneve
Jerry Hurserty
N.Y
Mr. Siaek
Aisin
Hands Y
Van
Wif and Son
Indianapal Ind
Davao
Jole Kafeer
Aigo
ANOTHER HOTEL FIRE AT SEWANEE SULPHUR SPRINGS Florida
A large four sided hotel on a car ride from Live Oak was destroyed by fire about 4:00 AM. Nineteen guests, many invalids from the Northern states, escaped by windows. A colored servant girl and four Negro boys reported missing. Loss to hotel and furniture valued at 1400 with little insured for guests. A special relief train was sent from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewanee Sulphur Springs
Florida
Suwanee
Pas
Live Oak
Palmer
New York
Whele
Hoo
Mystery Solved Belmonico Death in New Jersey Mountains
The body of Charles Delmonico, missing restaurateur, was found in the Orange Mountains near General McClellan’s summer house. He died from exposure, with no signs of violence. rescue efforts noted his cold, uncertain wanderings and a thin frostbitten state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Belmonico
Newaux
N.J
Charles Delmonico
Orange Mountains
General McClellan
Orange Valley
Dimenico
Northfield Avenue
Orange Depot
Orange
St Cloud
Delmonico
John Dieffenthal
Monclair
Montclair
Dieffenthal
Delmonio
Gible
Oauntain
West Courteenth Street
Old St. Patrick's Cathedral
Mott Street
Father accused after daughter dies in house fire
Laura Kinnard white died January 5 at her father’s Prosperity home. Officials say she burned when face-down near the fire. Her father, nicknamed a root doctor, barred visitors and inquest access at first. He admits giving medicine but refuses details, and investigators sent her stomach to Charleston for analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coca
Prosperity
Laura Kinnard
Kinnard
Charleston
Laura
Naples Ill Fire Destroys Business District
In Naples Scott County Missouri a fire early yesterday consumed the business portion of the town. Originating in W H Green Co storeroom the blaze swept through sixteen buildings causing wide losses estimated around 5000 dollars with multiple insurance payments. Miss Clare Hughes and Charles Talbott married after delays over preacher affiliations. Missouri Governor Crittenden offers 250 reward for Thos T Dickson escapee from Bloomfield jail in murder case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Hassman
Jan
Scott County
W. H. Green & Co
Zens
John Hai Oe Joss
Rper
H.C. Jettords
Ee Sarah Turner
Curse
Abbot
Thais
Lass Pico
Touara Gates
Sore and Ck
Seranioe
Caen
Ser & Graham
Frank Quinial
Tsgtor
Clare Hughes
Charles Talbott
Talbott
Jerrenses
Crry
Jane
Crittenden
Stoddard
Thos
T. Dickson
Bloomfield
Dickson
Supreme Court
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Strother Bros
Telegraph
Mall
Pittsburgh
Ohio
Brewster Camenox
House Committee
Department of Justice
Cameron
Ralph Bollin
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Pennsylvania
Fitzsimmons
Longstreet
Boling
Bolin
van Wrox
Northern Kansas Railroad Company
House Committee of Expenditures
Tom
War and Navy
House Committee On Appropriations
Greeley
Mexico
United States Senate
Perenne Rr
Emre
Nonvin Green
Western Union Telegraph Company
Senate Post Office Committee
Sesaton Epwunps
Senate Committee On
Tax House
Tax Senate
Tar House Committee On Commerce
Townshend
Tever
Lawrence & Co
East Street
L. Waterbury & Co
Bradford, Bordell & Kenzon
Wellsville
Cravus Guow
Reading
D. Pert
High Bridge
N. J
Charles P. Stickney
Fall River
Mass
Stickney
Buffalo
N. Y
Columbus
Frank Beddey
South Street
City of Columbus
Boston
Savannah
Devil's Bridge
Henry B. Payne
Heapty
Indian Territory
Missouri Line
Arkansas River
Bece
Fon du Lac
Wis
San Francisco
United States Land Office
Santa Be
Fort Sumner
Grand Montezuma
Mass Franesco Hassen
Vandalis
John McQuirk
Leadville
McQuirk
Texas Pacific
Weathersford
May
Alexandria
Miss Weaver
Ed. Beir
Beir
Laura Kiyxarp
8.C
Democratic Legislative Caucus
Kentucky
Williams
J.D. Stockine
Dallas
Terrell
Eagleston
Alexander
Ross
Winchester
Eggleston
Asprew Herzon
Wilmington
Beaufort
North Carolina
Maryland
E. R. Wilson
Groome
Buenos
Compton
Canada
Sheikh Senoussi
el Mahdi
Egypt
Senoussi
ISS
Paris
Kansas State News
Topexa Ta Feroart Company
Prrreavac
South Fuller
Alt Natt
Dukes
Tie de
Fan Rivea
Hyde
Atwell
Columbia
Tenn
Font
Nead
R. Fort
Jennie Matcock
Athlone
Hardin
Teer
Tinter Bekken
George K Ball
Viatal Colltten
Ixdianapolis
Ixd
Tha Ce
Landst L. & C
Gus Pregnus
Pregnitzami
SS Wrerk
Ree
Prognitz
Tor
Jarvis
Waveland
Jacob Mitchell
Jarvis H
Metter
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