Congress Opens Fifty-third Congress in Capital Chronicle
National legislators assemble for a short session as spectators press into the Capitol. Speaker Crisp and Mr Wilson receive applause while President Cleveland’s message is delayed to a later reading. Key figures like Reed and Dolman appear among a crowd of lawmakers and guests. the Senate begins at noon with the president’s message read later in the day.
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Revue
Wien
Irou Lichen
Kentucky
Subeay
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Missouri
Wee
Califaria
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Kansas
Morrill
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Sherjah
Paifer
Vale
Florida
Peaden
Bassett
Goa
Japan
Chimy
Cleveland
Thurber
Jookel
Sebed
Sugar Industry Conference Update Reports Reduced Refinery Staffing
A fragmented report outlines a sugar industry conference with mentions of several refineries in Philadelphia Brooklyn and other locations. It notes reduced forces at Pracklin Phe preckels and Madison Weichers as well as near full or half staffing at Havamever and Etiher refineries and confirms no conference with a specific official at the City Avenue hotel. Alc Hagenmeyer denies reporting a level of disagreement or any conference with the cited party.
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Havewever
Senatoes
Aberdeen
Siaeieys
Pracklin
Philadelpuls
Forea Phe Preckels
Medison & Weichers
Wiruus Eoe
Poe
Brooklyn
Die
Havemerger & Etiier
Alc
Hagenmeyer
Uiteetore Thealae
Monefore
Pity Avenue
AIS Burial Expenses Court Mandamus Proceedings
The Supreme Court opened mandamus proceedings brought by undertaker Morgan seeking county payment for burying Carl Peterson at the cemetery. Morgan claims insufficient funds were left by Paterson to cover burial costs and requests a payment exceedance from the county commissioners. County Auditor Pagan refuses to validate the debt, and the case centers on whether the county should cover the burial expenses.
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Supreme Court
Mogan
Carl Peterson
Paterson
Commisssioners
Pagan
Grand jury adjournment announced this week
The grand jury will adjourn this week amid government notes. County officers report negative ness and actions taken by the grand jury are described as ongoing. Several defendants have been arrested, including Miss Stevenson, with varying condition updates.
Prohibition Letter Sparks Topeka Saloon Backers Clash
Leavenworth saloon promoter Tim Bark writes to Topeka backers urging repeal of prohibition and boasting saloon revival plans. Rev. Sheldon reads the letter at Central Congregational. churchgoers cast anti saloon votes as ministers push petitions to state leaders seeking resubmission of the prohibitory amendment. Local officials report snow in Colorado and Shawnee County teachers elect new officers while probate staff changes are announced.
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Cbartes M Sheldon
Uiwn
Leavenworth
Soldiery
D. ©. Jones
Tim Gurk
Samd
Lesvenwourm
Kan
Atv
Dean Sin
Kansas
Papey
Watts
Metropolitan Police
Nhat
Ule
Ignor Bowses
Gee Brewery
Tupelu
Pam
Amia
KR. Wake
J. €. Chwen
J. B Melfee
Senate
Kanaus
Thia
Panten Ciroess
McAfee
Temperance Union
Ofscern
James A.proutman
The
State Temperance Union
Preached on Football and Politics Stir Jersey City Crowd
The article mixes a Jersey City sermon on football with political notes. Rev John Scudder at Jersey City tabernacle criticizes modern games as degenerate yet finds them manly and orderly. It also reports Governor McKinney’s cautious stance on Republican strategy and Spreckels involvement with a large Nevada bank check amid bond purchases.
Election Expenses Show Campaign Costs and Debts
The article lists campaign expenditures totaling 2650 dollars by G. Wood and others, with minor costs for transportation and street railway use. It notes payments by various clerks and committees, plus a treasury debt report showing 979,565,910 dollars cash in the treasury as of November 30, 1904, with a decrease largely from gold payments on bonds. It also mentions local Equal Suffrage Association meeting at 4 p.m. tomorrow at Ty Kao Avenue.
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G. Wood
Topeks Street
Batts
UGS
C van Vieck
Rossville Township
Wi. A. Doel
Silver Lake Township
Che
Boston
Philadeiphis
Chicago
San Pranc
Washserox
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Equal Suffrage Association
Ty Kao
Squelch Kolb Bill Seeks 25-Year Penalty For Usurpers
Decatur Tenn report describes a bill introduced by Thomas Knight to block usurpation of public office. It bars oath taking by unappointed individuals and imposes a fine up to 5000 and prison up to 25 years. The measure aims to curb Kolb’s claimed powers as governor and prompts strong partisan reaction.
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Memrarts
Tenn
Dec
House of Representatives
Thos Knight
Fetter Hale
Kolb
Americans Book Cousins vs Hill Case Reaches Jury
The American Book Company sues DC Hill over readers purchase for 5275 alleging plagiarism and seeking repayment. Hill contends the books were never published by the company and that any alleged copied content originated from expired rights. Hill testified about sale of books and manuscripts and a five year employment agreement later discharged after one year. The jury was deliberating this afternoon.
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DC. Hill
United States
Hill
Tle
City Council Delays Action on Claims of Two City Workers
The city council met this afternoon to review claims and accounts and approved ordinary expenses. The claims of Jan McCabe and Henry Engell were considered but deferred, with both men alleging back pay after discharge by the city engineers department under Engineer Alugnien following the mayor removing Coronel Tweeddate at the Inez meeting.
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Thell
Cty Council
Jan McCabe
Henry Engell
Therm Wee
Cegodiar Pey
City Engineers Department
Alugnien
Enisell
Jd W Gibson Trial For Pension Fraud In Topeka
Jd W Gibson of Topeka faces trial before Judge Foster on a fraudulently sworn affidavit to obtain a pension. Prosecution says the affidavit claimed veteran Goo Quick was dead when he was still alive. The fraudulent document dated 1558 did not yield a pension. Gibson is a mechanic at the South Fire shops. Senator Coke comments on Abhlden successor prospects after Texas arrival. Parliament opened with notes on earthquakes and European peace.
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Yopeka
Foster
United State District Court
Gibson Wade
Goo Quick
Quick
Gibson
Souts Fe
Coke
WastaGrox
Texas
AbHten
Chilton
Rambert
Europe
British Labour Leader Lands in New York City
Socialist MP John Burns arrives in New York on Cunard liner Moura to meet New York labor figures and discuss American labor movement progress. He is joined by MPs Holmes and Benn. Burns notes concern over labor tensions and urges steady progress through reform rather than upheaval.
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New Yeuk
John Barna
Lyndon
New York City
Burns
Davit Holmes
Naruley
Lancashire
John Willian Benn
London County Council
St George's
America
Waite on the Clergy in Denver Gambler Clash
Dec governor Wisite replies to eight petitions from Denver business leaders urging reopening of gambling houses. He accuses local clergy of conspiring with the worst elements to defeat him for trying to suppress gambling. He recalls the rebellion and militia actions against insurrection.
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Denver
Wisite
Tio Businessen
Waite
Sappreas
Cler
MCA
WACTC
Pieoncey
Lantern Night Disturbance Involving Two Horses
The report describes a nighttime incident where two horses caused chaos near a riverbank as bystanders Willie and Ed tried to feed them. A confrontation arose with a chaotic chase through streets, drawing police attention and a court case pending the following morning with Ed facing continued proceedings.
Sheriff Sells Properties on Clay and Nearby Streets
Public sale of eighteen properties to satisfy a $20 judgment and related executions. Listings include Clay Street, Millmore Street, Fillmore Streets, Grand Avenue and Prospect Street parcels, with buyers such as W. Hacker, Amanda Koomith, and Charles McCurdy among others. gage amounts range from $1 to $4,200.
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Widerale
Sarah A. Sellh
Martha M. Long
Phroop
J. MM
Wilkerson
Jon
Luchen
Clay Street
Millmore Street
Owk
Tewksbury
A. Sargent
Fillmore Streets
Hacker
Kanene
John T. Duscws
Krilly K
Leinand
Amanda Koomith
Moon
Country Property
Starving Families in Topeka Seek Aid and Meeting
The association reports cages of wheelite death tolls and lists at least thirty families near starvation due to unemployment or inability to work. Officials deem cases fully denied and President Smith plans an evening library meeting amid ongoing needs for clothing and support for children.
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Smith
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