Kansas Delegation Reveals Reed Preferences for Committees
The Kansas congressional delegation’s choices on committee assignments are detailed to Speaker Reed, naming priorities in appropriations, banking, Indian affairs, and foreign affairs. Notable mentions include Calderhead for banks and banking and Curtis Chester Long for foreign affairs, with Annie Diggs backing Waller and notes on regional political maneuvering and party support.
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Joirasl
Wasmixiros
Kaweas
Keanses
Hive
Miller
Postolines
Kirkpatrick
Calderhead
Lone
Mapresdad Ebolos
Watsor
Ecite
Wilfie
Pacific Railroads
Kangas
Guyrtia
Bute
Wester
Carsie
Sheeman
York la Anid
Curim
Shermaan
Rigitus Aneice
Wistdows
Curtis
Felawda Feoin
Halinan
Indiana
Prohibition Legislation and Kansas Delegation Actions
Kansas Senator Peffer plans to introduce a bill in the Senate to prohibit tax collection for unauthorized liquor, strengthening federal enforcement of prohibition in Kansas. Reports from Washington describe Kansas delegates and post office cases, with details on rum and postmaster moves in Marion and broader delegation seating dynamics while Secretary Baker and irrigation plans take shape.
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U.S
State Journal
D.C
Peffer
Exposé claims Miss Anna Eva Fay used a hidden child in her cabinet trick
The Chicago Tribune reports on Miss Fay a noted mind reader and spiritualist under scrutiny in a Columbia theater cabinet deception. It describes a gown with a long train hiding a boy named Georgie who aids and then vanishes during the act, with investigators unable to detect the concealment.
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Anna Eva Fay
Miss Pay
Harmann
Kellar
Chicago Telbune
Cabint
Tribune
Columbia
Chicago
Muse
Georgie
Great Northern
Ava G. C. Progree and Child
New York
The
Tridane
Penfeld
Kansas
Eve Fay
CS Progres
Pingree
Miles Pay
Moyer
Bins Fay
British ambassador warns of sending ships through Dardanelles
Dec 8 11 reports say after fortifications at the Dardanelles and Bosphorus are strengthened. British Ambassador Philip Currie notified the Turkish government that if the demands for an extra guardship are not met by Saturday, a gimbess will pass the straits without permission to protect the British embassy. Torpedoes sunk in both passages.
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PuInp Currie
Daranelles
Constantovoris
Savbasantors
Ir Philip Corrie
Dardanelles
Cultan
Bosphorus
Brisiok Eimbasay
Sea of Marmora
Resignation of County Examiner Over Certification Issue
J. T. Stevens, a member of the county board of examiners, presented his resignation to the county commissioners today. He charged that fellow examiner and County Superintendent Stout favored lowering the teacher examination standard and granting certificates despite his protest. The resignation was accepted.
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J. T. Stevens
Board of County Examiners
Wir
Stout
How They Took Lt Scene in the House at Washington
Reading of President Cleveland's message to Congress spurred quiet attention amid a subdued opening of the session. Members listened respectfully as the address was delivered while galleries filled with interest on the Behring Sea and British V Jan questions. Attorneys admitted to practice include E. B. Smith Barton, A. Berger Wyandotte, and G L McKenseau Elk.
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House
Senate
Musang Washinuron
Cleveland
Oer Congress
Howers
Clark
Burrow
Wes Litteseil
Behring Sea
Mr. Morgan
Gray
E. B. Smith
Barton
A. Berger
Topeka Club Trials Likely Dropped At Term End
District Judge Hazen expressed that the famous Topeka club cases will probably be dropped, as the current term nears its end with no trial in sight. He noted both sides have had ample opportunity to proceed but failed to move toward a jury trial, suggesting the actions will be carried over or dropped entirely.
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Topeka Club
District Cours
Hazen
Theas
Lave
Stuigk
Topeka Clu
H.C Lindsey
Cap- Gish
W. A. Thompson
G A. Wail
I. E. Hodgins
Eart Beudell
Jeseph C. Wilson
J. E
W. A Diorce
Tess Soyen
Ull
Yue
W. AL. Thunpssu
Wan
LE Houging
Witapses
Hower
Osr
Lasoburt
dGcert
Whay
Dows
Waut
Hugan Dononie
Eocene Higun
Lunderstand
Curtis Named Lead on Indian Affairs Committee
The Kansas delegation seeks Speaker Reed to appoint Representative Curtis to head the Indian affairs committee. Curtis has long served creditably in Congress and is known for his background in Indian matters. The move reflects broad support within the delegation for Curtis to lead the committee on a high-profile issue.
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Blin
Reed
Curtis
Tadien Afaira
Curtis Fe
Drecont
Senate Breaks With President On Financial Views
Republicans split on the presidents financial message with sound money men disappointed by lack of revenue plan and silver supporters opposing silver policy. Many praised his stance on foreign affairs especially Venezuela while doubts linger on retiring greenbacks and overall success of the proposal.
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Wasitxerox
Senate
Farrion Affsira
Venezuela
Freight Agents to Confer on Coal Rates in New York
Freight agents of the anthracite coal railroads will meet on Friday in New York City to consider a 50 cent per ton advance in freight rates on anthracite coal to points west of Buffalo and Sulamaces.
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Peeight
Buffalo
Sulamaces
Peffer's New Idea Sparks Government Newspaper Plan
State Journal reports Senator Peffer introduced bills on a government newspaper offering a brief Congressional Record style summary for $1 yearly. Another measure shields defendants from jail for contempt without a jury trial, while a postal savings bank proposal mirrors earlier ideas with a withdrawal card showing deposited sums.
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State Journal
D. C
Dec. S
Peffer
Hay
Praviong Seastong
United States
Beea
Postal Savings
John Wapemaker
Mr. Peffer
TALK OF WALLER D elegation in Conference Ovey Hla Chie Thlu Afternoon
A Shite Journal report notes Ban sas delegation convening to decide the form of a Waller inquiry resolution. Kansas figures Miller Blue and others have held talks with Paul Keayan about ex Consul Waller, with papers to reference a committee handling the case. The first part of a large petition to Congress will be referred alongside other documents when the Waller inquiry is introduced. County commissioners say they will react to a new bridge plan as bonds are sold December 17. The towns are to be sold. No fongerapy delay. voters await the outcome.
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Washtog
Settiemeut
Hi Statutsurnw
Wasurxeros, LLC
Post Office Department
Senator Baker
Kansas
Loream
Butler Canary
California
Seastor Beker Hay
Offica
Tim
Marivo
Siso
Mertia
Marlon
W. B. Duncan
Foluigintown
Dick Blue
Blue
Henderson
W. A. Miller
Council Grove
Curtis
McDowall
Broderick
Ovey Hla Chie
Shite Journal
Waller
Oto Waller
McCurtis
Tios A. Osbacn
John Guthrie
James A. Troutman
Aod
A.M. Thomus
Bonda
Néty Bridge
Kansas Horses and Lincoln meeting dispute at Cutcage
Chronicles a morning session of the Lincoln association in Cariaco Dec 1 over charges to expel two famous horses Patchee and John R Gentry. Officials cite failure to appear at a scheduled meet while owners defend their absence amid alleged disclosures and a Chicago horseman under scrutiny. A Denver divorce case follows involving Emmett and wife Emily Lytton with Edmund Hayes named. St Louis eyes national conventions with a large fundraising drive. Vesuvius erupts near Naples with lava flows threatening chestnut groves.
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Cutcage
Cariaco
Troning Association
Jon Patchee
John Ro Gentry
Lincoln
Palmer J. Clark
Lincoln Association
Hhis
John G. Taylor
Joe Pareben
J. P. Scott
John R.geotry
Bresolt
LA. Davis
Chicago
Frits
Denyer
Des
Joseph
Emmate
Denver
Cless
Emily Lytton
Edmund Hayes
Mr. Hayes
Mra Emmett
Coghlan- Stockwall
St. Louis
Merchants’ Club
Br Louis
Peckham Named for Supreme Court Seat in N Y
President Cleveland nominates Hunus W. Peckham of New York to be associate justice of the United States Supreme Court to succeed Howell E. Jackson. Also named are Richard Clnsy for secretary of state and Jodeon Harmon for attorney general. Rufus W. Peckham, Albany resident and New York Court of Appeals judge, long mentioned for the seat, faces Senate scrutiny.
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Wasutxaroms
Hunus W. Peckham
New York
United States Suprems Court
Howell E. Jackson
Termesen
Richard Clnsy
Jodeon Harmon
Rufus W. Peckham
Albany
Court of Appeals of
Hill
Horn- Wheeler Peckbein
Cleveland
Supreme Court
Justce White
Louisiana
Hilton
Senate Judiciary Committee
Jud Peckham
Leavenworth City Faces Unpaid Bills and Tight Budget
Dec. 1 report shows the general improvement fund cannot cover last month’s debts for city services, ferrusters, and supplies. Unpaid October claims exceed 21,000 dollars, with 2,000 plus spent on street labor and improvements. City administration plans cuts and cautious spending to balance the budget.
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Hare
Leavenworth
Econ My
Reichstag Opens Amid Peace Talks And Turkish Empire Events
Reichstag opens as German leaders address peace talks with Wiltians and Beas. Prince Hobenlohe reads the throne’s decree. Officials express concern over Turkish empire events and abroad cooperation to uphold treaties and support the sultan’s government in maintaining order.
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Wiltians
Beas
Naun Tod
Prince Hobenlohe
Simpson Interferes In Weeltgtom Inquiry From Ex Congressmen
Waterscrox December 3 Congressmen Loog of Kansas asked about documents, learning a telegram from Jerry Simpson directed all documents to his credit. Long opened inquiries but could not determine disposition of the publications by the pasty as Simpson ordered delivery. The documents belong to the district and have been turned over to a map in Washington.
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Aauer Waate
Wen
Saker
Ils Readie
Baker
Kansas
Waterscrox
Loog
Jerry Simpson
Tesumie Oie
Washington
Long
Simpson
Copetiuguis
Bir
Bond worthlessness and theft case in local court
A court session this morning saw a band of gold brick thieves, led by Captain P. H. Coney with Jol It backing Malvane, forfeiting a $2,000 bond tied to Gordes who vanished from the area. The plan aimed to misappropriate gold brick, and the bond may never be collected while the culprit remains at large.
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P. H. Coney
Jol
Malvane
Gordes
Garton
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