Attorney General Harmon Urges Penitentiary in South
The Harman report argues to abolish habeas corpus debates and calls for a national penitentiary in southern states. It criticizes delays in the federal system, urges single court control of property, and supports establishing a southern facility for convicts.
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Waensaron
Tatteres Harmon
Federal
Coveral
Tu Goversaieas
Xeft
Gus
Leth
Ileie
Dietriet of Columbia
Soldiers Propose Large Funding for Army Barracks
A Soldiers' Home gathering discussed requesting a $100,000 appropriation to erect barracks at the Ledvenwunkt facility and to build a quartermaster's building. Plans aim to house up to 1000 more recruits and expand space for offices and storage.
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Wasmisaron
Hove
Ledvenwunkt
Charges Against Neely Deputy Boren in Topeka Shakeup
United States Marshal Shubert Lardernea ta filed resignation to Marshal Neely in Topeka. He cites four months ago a direct breach of law by Neely to abolish the office of deputy and send all writs of the Fort Soo court to Topeka. Claims Neely hid deputies and diverted ship duties to his own position.
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Lardare Boren
United States
Shubert Lardernae
Neely
Topeka
Lardups
Marelal
Alatae Posi
Giice
Abel
Fort Soo
Topeke
Theo
Marshal Neel
State Journal
Wasmierox
Baker
Senate
Fort Leavenworth
Court of Claims
Robbery, politics, and editorial churn weave through 19th century notes
Fragmented report traces a night raid at Miltonvale and rail gate closures, with the thieves fleeing north as authorities chase them. The piece shifts to a parliamentary seat contest for Dublin University and then to legal notices about a mortgage and a grocery company. It closes with word of editorial staff changes and a Kansas printing office appointment and El Dorado Republican talk of Major Hudson’s return to Topeka.
Miller presents Waller resolution in Congress for disclosure
Congress approved but delayed the Waller resolution to compel the president to disclose all information in state department and Madagascar related to the arrest and imprisonment of Jobo TL Waller by French authorities. The measure was to be debated Monday, with potential further requests if information is withheld.
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Waller
Mte
Steukal
Wasmixeton
OL Miller
House
Jobo TL
Madagascar
Paris
France
Edward Telfair Wester
Cote
Finment
Uaker
Department
Congress
Coe
Temperance Union Responds to Harbor Journal Attack
J.B. McAras of Torres Kansas writes Dec 8 1595 defending the temperance movement against a critic in yesterday’s issue. He argues funds are correctly used for union duties and lectures while noting past leadership pay and travel are within plan, praising revived temperance activity across the state.
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Uulus
Temperance Union
Cintagenita
Daloon
Ita
Tina
Stephens
Friends of
Tiom
Prasgot
Fae
Bia
Union
Themeslven
Paisk
Wort
J.B. McAras
Torres
Kan
Teapetance
Gehl
Calon Las Bean & Ower
Fire in New York Brick Warehouse Sparks Major Loss
A December fire at a six story brick warehouse at 271 South and 527 Water streets caused about 350000 in damage. Firemen battled explosions as 575000 firecrackers stored on the fourth floor threatened the structure and surrounding merchandise valued at over 1,000,000. Water used to combat the blaze caused much of the loss.
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New York
Yous
Driggs
China
Questioning delegates to the 1896 Republican convention
Washington correspondence reports varied views among congressmen on whether sitting members should be delegates. Calderhead and Kirkpatrick oppose seeking delegation. Blue Curtis and others favor limiting congressional influence. The piece notes public sentiment and the call for home electors to decide the honor.
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State Journal
Wasuineros
D. G. Dac
Kraasud
Ualderbend
Congress
Seastor Gaker
Blue
Iesema
Jongwen
Hay
Miller
Broderick
Kirkpatrick
Coucithet
Mars
Washington
Kansas
MFM
Charley Curtis Graceful Seat Exchange Chicago Star
Reports from Wasmierox Dec 8 credit Charley Curtis for a graceful seat exchange in the house with Mr Dingley of Maine. Curtis swapped to the rear division to move Ding ley to the front row, a notable parliamentary gesture in GOP ranks.
Silver to Win Figures in Proof of Morgan for President
Michael H. De Young travels to Washington to press San Francisco as the West’s stand for the Republican convention. He argues silver supporters may carry fifteen states and the solid South, urging Morgan of Alabama as a possible silver candidate.
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New York
Michael H. DeYoung
San Francisco Chronicle
Washington
San Francisco
Brice
Crisp
Democratic Party
Ths
Solid South
California
Colorado
Idaho
Montagu
Nevada
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Fort Dakota
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Dish
Oregon
Ilinois
Indiana
Michigan
Mingsotm
Harris
Morgan
Bland
Pus Uy Morgan
Alabama
Seurch
Anilthers
Bim
Four Party
Read
Lodge
Chandler
Bread and apples dish and a church see note
Bread slices buttered and baked with large apple slices dusted with sugar. A humorous exchange asks if a father was a king or pope. Henry H. Satterlee of Calvary Episcopal Church becomes bishop of the new Episcopal diocese of Washington. Hed Clover post office in Johnson county, long discontinued, is restored due to Reprentative Miller's solicitation.
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Robert
Thirsty Thomas
Henry H. Satterlee
Calvary Episcopal Church of
New York City
Episcopal Diocese of
Washington
Hed Clover
Johnson County
Miller
Baker seeks chair on public lands and railroads
In December a Texas Senator Baker Jr hopes to land a chair on public lands and the railroads committees. If Republicans reorganize committees, Baker’s chances to chair the railroad committee look favorable while Speaker Reed notes congressman at large may gain a better assignment than a local member. Blow is also urged for a viewer position, with strong work for a seat on appropriations.
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Huasxa
Wasuixeros
Baker
District of Columbia
Martin
Republicana
Massive Gold Shipments Planned for Tomorrow
Banks Lazard Freres & Co and Von Hoffman & Co will ship 2.6 million in gold by tomorrow's steamers, Barisg Maguun & Co adding 200 thousand in gold, totaling about 2.501 million to be shipped tomorrow. engagements of gold for today were reportedly drawn and unsettled.
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Dec. C
Lazard Freres & Co
von Hoffman & Co
Barisg, Maguun & Co
Bapa
Larerd Freres & Co
Verdict in Bird Trial Ends in Guilty Verdict on One Count
At 11:50 this morning the jury returned a verdict of guilty in the case of the State against Labor Commissioner W G Bird after an hour and three quarters of deliberation. He was discharged on all three counts charging him with malfeasance. Further particulars are to be found elsewhere.
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Soma
State Journal
Wasnixurox
Dec
Kirkpatrice
Kirkpatrick
Kirk- Patrick Saga
Beiating
Ve. Labor
W. G. Bird
Odd Tale Of An Unlikely Topsica Marriage Plan
A chaotic report recounts John Drake of 507 Chandier Street marrying a 28 year old Annie Bardeld from Keats Kansas via an employment agency scheme in Topsica. Police and a matron investigated amid claims of coercion, but Drake’s wife insisted she sought work and consented to the marriage. The incident unfolds in a Parkdale brick house amid confusion and gossip.
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Bow Agate BarGeld
John Drake
Chandier Street
Annie E. Bardeld Cums
Topesa
Keats
Kan
Kuck Laland
Baas Slath Street
Ron
Morris & Hea
Urother
Leonard
Red
Griver
Ty Col J. W
Hughes
Topsica
Bee
Loag
Sint
Mise
Miss Barfield
H. Leonard
C. H. Leonard
Judy
Leopard
Sturiss
Jolatuyo
Parkdale
Drake
Tina
Matel Monial
Drake Itis
Bidues
Tecumseh
Weather forecast signals rising temperatures across Kansas
Telegraph weather bulletin reports warm trend in Kansas with clear skies expected in parts of Colorado and Texas. Topeka temperatures rise from 24 above at seven to 24 above later, clouds slight, with a pleasant night forecast and indications of continuing warming tonight.
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Santa Fe
Rock Island
Kansan
Colorado
Texas
Mexico
Topeka
Ieee
National Convention Choices Loom for June Site at Saratoga
The Republican national committee prepares to pick a time and place for the convention, with Saratoga favored and New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Chicago, and St Louis among contenders. Delegations from major cities push for their location, while debates on dates and campaign timing occupy party leaders.
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Wasmxetox
Dewn
Carter
Artington Hotel
Controu
Wit
Pitteburg
San Franciso
Chicago
St Louis
New York State
Saratoga
Abseni Tv
Messrahos
Smith
Thompasc
Oia
Wan
Gaborine
Oston
Powell Clayton
Arkansas
Mas
Hahn
Ohio
Ax-Stats
McIiiner
Mies
Nna
McKinley
Obiu
Bir. Payne
Vann
San Francisco
Iite
Coase
Terenva
Puteburg
Quay
Ciisi
Friends
Pittebury
Barrie Sion
Jone
Missouri Mines Production Report Shows Uptick
The report by F A. La benes, state supervisor of lewd wil dae mines, notes increased ore output and higher prices in Missouri. Lead and zinc production rose, with river ore yielding substantial tonnage and revenue, while prices for ore decreased.
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Aut Zee
Fee
F A. la Benes
Sue
Bette Wnetais
Ebtim
Ivan
Eoibrurlog
Miksonel
Stranger fires twice as deputies debate budget in Paris
In the French Chamber of Deputies a stranger in the gallery fired two shots from a revolver as the budget debate ended. The electric bells rang, doors were secured, and guards arrested the attacker Vaillant. No injuries were reported.
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Hanes
Riaz
Betis
Uniker
Pyotr
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Ministry of Jontics
Vaillant
Art Endecribe
Svatelevisee
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