Confirmed Senate Action Fixes Numerous Presidential Appointess
A long list lists confirmed presidential appointees across districts and territories. Names include Benjamin Bekeller and Andrew Cochran in multiple districts, Janet McCleary, Jem Holwes, Clayton for central district, and William Mill as chief justice. Officials span Pennsylvania to Indiana, New Mexico Territory to Porto Rico, with roles from district judges to US attorney and postal posts.
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Washington
Dec
Senate
Archtimid
Pennsylvania
Beniemin Bekeller
West Virgina
Andrew H. J.cochran
Kentucky
Janet H. McCleary
Miprene Court of Forte
Jem Holwes
United States Court of Thane Perritors
Clayton
Charles W. Raymond
Hiib
Jwixes Gupreme Court of
New Bex
William J. Mill
Jol McFie
Frank Parker
Instes
Supreme Court of Oklu
Jobo MW. Bufford
Hsgoee
BF. Burwell
Janice Fitsee Townsend
Ee i Ente Meee Mart
Distri Territ Geied
William &. Jolson
Porto Rico
A. W. Kye
Clayne
Fia
Tanil
Bet Cham
A. Prouty
Aderta Bole
Spapenine
Vemsels
W. J. Toose
Woodburn
Gre
Smiths resignation to resign postmaster general 1901
Washington D C Dec 18 1901 Charles Emory Smith of Philadelphia postmaster general will resign next month Henry Payne of Wisconsin Republican national committee vice chairman will be nominated as successor after holiday recess Smith to stay until Jan 15 if needed then return to Philadelphia to edit the Philadelphia Press Cabinet colleagues paid tribute Roosevelt noted Smiths services and personality Smith tendered resignation Dec 14 1901 saying it fulfilled a long planned course and thanked the president Payne expected to be confirmed by the Senate. Smiths successor to be chosen and announced soon
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Washington, D
Charles Emory Smithy
Philadelphia
Henry & Payne
Wisconsin
Republican National Committees
Atr. Smith
Philadelphia Press
Billy
Smith
Jen
Postmaster General Smith to resign in mid January
The government confirms that the postmaster general will leave office by mid January at the latest. He states the move follows a long planned transition and cites desire to avoid embarrassments to the president's cabinet policy. His successor, Mr. Payne, is described as highly qualified and prepared to assume duties.
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Smith
James A Gary
Maryland
Gary
McKinley
Tom
Payne
Robbery at Railroad Cash Drawer Scene
A railway cash drawer was found emptied Tuesday at about 1 o'clock marking the first substantial theft after several smaller prior losses this season. M. A. Robinson reported the incident, noting a large sum was taken and the drawer had been cleared for the first time in recent months.
Blizzard Paralyses Scotland and Parts of England and Wales
A heavy blizzard hit Scotland and portions of London and Wales on December 13, isolating rural districts and halting trains and roads. Shipping suffered with many minor wrecks and several deaths reported among the storm’s impacts.
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Scotland
London
Agibn
Scutlgnd
Meglind
Wales
Orphans' Home Conditions Pressing for Inmates
This morning the Orphans' Home faced serious conditions for the 00 inmates as reports indicated severe strain on resources and care. Authorities urged rapid action to address shortages and safety concerns impacting residents.
Veteran Historians Gather for Kansas Society Anniversary
The State Historical Society celebration in the senate chamber honored its founders and work. Judge Kingman spoke on memory and growth, praising Kansas preservation efforts and the endurance of its historical records. Daniel W. Wilder’s paper was read by W. E. Connellley, highlighting the society’s role and regional ties.
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State Historic Society
Senate Chamber
United States
Daniel Wwitter
Wilder
W. E. Connelley
John Franck
HD. Fisher
Kaneas
Kansas Society
Wisconsin
Kansas Organization
Oklahoma Society
Kannan
Philippines
Kansas
Historical Society of
Georgia
Supreme Court
State Historical Society
Samuel A. Kingman
Judge Kingman
Exchief Justice
Robinson Cruce
Historical Society
Lawrence
Annals of
SA. Kingman
Topeka
State Press Association
Wider
Baker
Pit
Adams
Atestrom
Skilual
Gentry
Memorial Program At Local Society Recital
A personal memorial of fs warts featured music evening with a piano solo by Misa Helen Thompson an original number by Mrs Foster and a cello piece by Mr Henry Schwarzkop. A quartet including Mrs F 8 Thomas Mrs Wm Dickey Mrs Farry and Mrs Foster performed. Guests included Col T R Anthony Prof Garruth Mrs Noble Premuis and others. The society’s new south wing reception room housed the event and a German Bible of 1545 and a 1737 botany work drew attention.
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Misa Helen Thompson
Foster
Henry Schwarzkop
Thomas
Wm. Dickey
Farry
Society
W. E Stanley
Francis
A. Kingman
W. A. Johnston
Geo. W. Martin Sid
A. H. ‘Thompson
Col
T. R. Anthony
Leavenworth
Garruth
Lawrence
Noble Premuis
Kansas City
Named by Roosevelt receives federal posts across New Mexico Kansas
Washington December 18 The President sent nominations to the Senate listing Miguel A Otero governor of New Mexico Benjamin Baker associate justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court Levi Davis receiver of public moneys at Santa Fe New Mexico Hygiente Shawnee County Kansas Anthony Overy Ton postmaster Lambert Carne with Osero Wright Prat tree Delivers service details show several post office appointments and carrier routes across Coffey and Morris counties with population figures and route lengths noted.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Miguel A. Otero
New Mexico
Benjamin 5. Baker
Nebrasis
Supreme Court of New Mexico
Levi Davis
Santa Fe
Department of Justice
Washington
Oan Huddleson
Edward W. Haines
Mort Leavenworth
Kas
A. Belp
Coffey County
Waverly
Craig White
Morris County
Coute
Carson
Wallace
Market Report Mixed Wheat and Livestock Activity
Wheat opened steady with lighter offerings and thin receipts due to weather and car shortages. May slipped and closed weak while corn and oats showed small gains in early trading. cattle and hogs moved unevenly with receipts around 40,000 to 45,000 and prices drifting lower on softer demand.
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May
Duluth
SG Let
Este
Witia T
Wea
Arlenache
Chicago
Wethers
Tom Weatern
Royals
Detailed Market Briefs From New York and Topeka Trading Floors
The document reports on commodity and stock activity across markets in New York and Topeka, noting advances in major blue chips like St Paul and Union Pacific, mixed moves in Amalgamated Copper, and a general market softness despite some gains in the western group. It includes wheat, corn, and butter prices, with Topeka Hide Market and local price movements, and cites regional coverage by grain and stock correspondents.
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New York
Wall Street
Arvalia
St. Paul
Allway
Laa
Amnix
Baltimore
St. Loui
Elsco
Rock
San Pras Island
Tennessee Coal
Lost Island
General Electric
Mainneapolice
St. Ial
Cheecago & Alton
Brooklyp ‘Transit
Inna Lin
Great Northern Preterrad
Estern Union
Delaware & Hudson
Jvrsey Central
Brocks
Tts
St. Joseph & Grand Tet
St. Louis
San Francisco
Kansas & Texas
Wheeling
Colorado Pac
Pacific Mall
Gotton Ol
Biswulti
Cape of
Union Paulie
Pauk Crouse
Atchison
Rock Taland
Southern Pacific
Iate Central
Amal
Colorado
Great Northern
Lackateatna
St Pat
Aral Pacific
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Continental Creamery Company
Ltopeka
Anc
Chris
LS CO
Giffin
Tutkdin
Palace Clothing Star Rowing & Snow
Kingsman Bross
Woodmen of the Orld
Swen
Omaha
Charles Emory Smith
Ventana
Washiry
Jefe
Kilpatrick
Nagasaki
Francisco
Boldiere
Naa Hgbert
Nagasaka
Mant
Washin
Wcox
Hawaii
Bia
Eolony
Muwaka
Secretary of the Treasury
Bouchie
Wis
Dre
Galeis Tenate
Banta Star
Root
Coneteks
Ippines
Manta
Tong
Orananie
Colo
Alma
Nto Green's Lake
Fairpiny
Helens
Ark
John Gray
Rewlins
Kansas Historical Society
D. W. Wilder
W. B. Connelley
Roosevelt
Kansiax City
Texas
EU Io del Resor
Marcons Bonde Lambs
Eiggrern Wethers
Essars
Gulf
Bt. Louis
New Kork
Charles Adams & CO
the Woman's Store
Rsc
Asc Amd Soc
York
Sivas
Barkers Rogs
Rene Sons
Topelis
Gossin
A. Gueriwisz
Cort
Katies City
Tc. Galt
Srery Bheira
Foul West
Esosas
Gall
Comarisaions
Bray
Steel
Pact
St Paul Atchison
Paciti
Souther
A. G. Goodwin
Kansas Avenue
Commission
Peace
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