State Printer Fight Hangs On Supreme Court Ruling
Republican candidates for state printer face a dispute over election rules as the legislature may not elect a printer without a majority from both chambers. State Printer Buon’s supporters challenge the law, claiming a two chamber majority is required, with the matter likely to await Supreme Court clarification next July.
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Shania
Buon
Senate
House of Representalivs
Aliall Furaigh
Bia
State House
Pauw
Atdbur
Hits
Oranges
Senatarply
Man Woo
Republcans
United States
Ate
Barnefador
Jolasa Reyorter
Andy Felt
Twrocte
le Ous
Offee
Mbich
Huber
Dhe
Te Tan
Supreme Court
George W. Crane
Wtate Sater
Seonter Margen
Return of the Taylors to Linn County May Spark Mob Action
Report from Kansas and Missouri wires mentions the Taylor brothers linked to Meeks family murders may not be returned to Linn County for trial. Authorities fear mob violence if transported. ex Sheriff Trimball notes potential escape risk and venue change. Also mentions suffrage caucus in Winfield and a California land deal tied to a million and a half check and a Chino mine suit by Sen. Dorsey.
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Taylore
Linn County
Tyoching
Dosera
Taylor Brothers
Meeks
Trimball
St Joseph
Taylors
Thees
Link County
Ling County
Jsil Thealle
San
Chino Valier Railway
Water Arstem
Ts Chino Valley
Saya Dangyatiy
Mureey
Dickvex
United States
Steven W. Dorsey
District Court
Senewer Plumb
Kansas
Chituo
Clear Creek County
Beateu
Cecenty
Gold Reserve Drops as Treasury Faces Withdrawals
The treasury balance fell further this week with the gold portion shrinking to a small fraction. Officials report ongoing withdrawals and foreign exchange pressures. markets anticipate further large sales to France while the Sterling rate may rise above the 1.08 level before week’s end.
Discussion on private pension bills and banking policy in Congress
The session discussed private pension bills and the president's message. Mr Wilson urged banking scheme changes while Mr Chae from public lands committee moved to protect forest reservations. Croker and Dwyer consider transferring racing interests to England amid doubts about American racing prospects.
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Martin
Demacrat
Indiaga
Wilsea
Republicagol
Pennsylvania
Wilson
cHae
Committee On Public Lands
Croker
How 10 Keep Gold and Banking Currency Debates
Discussion of a proposed federal bond issue to back bank notes seeks to halt gold withdrawals. Moffatt proposes $500,000,000 in bonds at 24 percent to national banks, enabling circulation against par value, with repeal of the national bank note tax. Carlisle’s currency plan gains attention in Congress as lawmakers weigh rapid action.
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David H. Moffatt
First National Bank
Treasury
National Bank
Estlons
Thyoder
Wasnixetas
Der
Carlisle
House Committee On Currency
Feekels
Springer
Fire damages Mary J Short's house at 015 Gaines Street
Early morning fire at 015 Gaines Street damaged the Mary Jane Short residence on the northwest corner of Tenth and Quincy Streets. The blaze, likely from a defective fixture, required heavy roof removal to reach the flames and promises substantial water-related losses to household effects. The alarm came in at 5 29 a m and a still alarm sent the chemical engine from station No 1 to the scene. The property is owned by the Hanselane Loan Trust Company.
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Mary J. Short
Gaines Street
Cramumgeld
Mary Jane Short
Northwes
Tenth and
Quinncy Street
Wiephode
Probers Cott on Trust A Scheme to Halt Market Fluctuations
A Yorkville NY dispatch reports York county farmers excited over John Koddey New York cotton broker proposing a vast southern producers trust to curb speculation. He says cotton prices are controlled by Liverpool New York and New Orleans speculators and that organized producers could restore supply demand laws and reap profits. Hutchinson Elevator in Kansas burned early December 7 burning 3 000 bushels of corn with $4 500 loss unknown cause.
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Yorkville
York County
Uin
John Koddey
New York
South
Liverpool
New Orients
Hutchinson
Hrrestsson
Kana
Dee
Kansas Grain Company
Cow Resuscitation After 3,000 Volt Trial Stirs Debate
A New York piece reports an extensive electric shock attempt on a cow at an electric light plant. After hours of revival efforts including bellows and air, the animal showed faint movements and eventually stood, fueling claims that doctors may kill via electricity or knives.
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New York
Afes
Sing
Auburn
Appomattox Post Office Name Change Sparks Debate
An order from the post office department changes the Appomattox Courthouse post office to Surrender to avoid two Appomattox named offices while Nebraska in Appomattox county becomes Appomattox the county seat. The controversy centers on historical association with Lee's surrender and county naming customs. A separate note covers a measure in Congress about archives and anarchism, with debate over timing and scope.
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Appomattox
Lee
Grant
Appymattor Court House
Nebraska
Appomiattox County
Patti Rosa's Company At Grand Tonight
The Grand Theater presents Patti Rosa's company with Little Gladys Wallis in A Girl's Way starring Jon Cawthorn and the Patti Rosa troupe, a musical farce billed as charming and lively. Tonight also features the Sugimer Blizzard company with Nelly Rosebud in the leading role, described as an engaging musical farce with Reynolds and Putnam as a strong team.
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Gheldys
Joe
Ink de Gradd
Tomorrenight
Gladys Wallis
Jon Cawthorn
Patti Rosa
Reynolds
Putnem
Georgiana Warren Found Insane by Probate Court
In a court scene described as tragic, Georgiana Warren, 37, daughter of Mrs Mary Loyd, was brought to probate court in a clothes basket. A jury led by Dr. Mitchell ruled she has been of unsound mind since birth, with lifelong crippling illness. The white family resides near the Rock Island round house.
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Giana Warren Iname
Peobate Court
Georgiana Warren
Mary Loyd
Mitchell
Aml
Rock Island Round House
Doing Without Sleep Prize Bets on Awake Week
Sixteen men compete in Desixn city to win a $500 prize by staying awake for a full week. They rest only when a bell rings for dozing, and a lapse counts them out under constant supervision in a large observing room.
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Desixn
Robbers Hold Up Texas and Pacific Train Near Fort Worth
A eastbound Texas and Pacific passenger train was halted on a trestle west of Fort Worth at 5:40 PM with three masked men robbing the express car. Shots fired, the engineer and crew were moved, the messenger’s iron safe carried off, and authorities say more than $100,000 was secured. Passengers were unhurt and details remain scarce.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Texas and Pacific
Here
Bagrage
Deterious Doe Bait
John Burns In Chicago Reception With Local Labor Leaders
English labor leader John Burns arrived in Chicago and was greeted by prominent local labor leaders. An informal reception was held at the Briggs house to honor him.
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Lali Lemler
Cutease
John Burns
Chicago
Briggs House
Swiss Emigrants Return Home Face Hard Times
Washington reports United States Consul Gifford at Basle warns emigrants returning from the U S in search of work that many will starve. The message follows stories of Switz erian workers stranded in Europe after leaving for America seeking employment.
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Washington
Dec
Switz Eriood
United States
Gifford
Basle
Protest over suffrage actions in Topeka letters
Miss Olive P Bray and Mrs Johns spar over suffrage strategies and a proposal to restructure representation at Winfield. Bray condemns attempts to pervert the constitution while defending Mrs Johns’s long service and support for re electing her, amid debate on auxiliary society participation and convention voting.
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Oilivett
Olive P. Bray
Jobna
Johns
Winfield
Bray
Metibera and
Vetera
Mina Bray
Mra. Jobox
Topeka
Mra
John
May lose office as candidates miss election expense filing
In Leet County Kaneas Urry December 7 a specialty report runs on the last day for candidates and committees to file sworn statements of election expenses under new laws. County candidates and over 100 township candidates failed to comply. Penalties include fines from 10 to 100 dollars or ten days to one year in jail or both. County Attorney Simpson states the law will be enforced and elected officials may face disqualification.
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Leet
Witt
Srenisies Peseliy
Simpson
Gaya
Burns May Stop Here in Topeka Visit by Labor Leader
An effort is being made to have John Burns a British labor leader and parliamentarian visit Topeka. He travels in this country and is to attend the Labor congress in Denver next week then pass through Topeka. John Ebuilfe with blue eyes is the person coordinating at the Populist league’s request.
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John Burns
Topeka
Denver
John Ebuilfe
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