Gold Speculator Aids as Congress Delays Bond Plan
Grover Galls the Gold Speculator, to Come to His Aid. Congress too slow, says the President’s aims. Depaw predicts a bond issue within five days as nightly talks from Washington unfold amid banking circles. The president appears hopeful but wary, with data on treasury action and famed bankers weighing options.
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J.P. Morgen
August Bolman
Washiegton
Ieveland
Morgen
Washington
Abie
Congress
Dod
Wigier
Treasury
Tocal
Enid
Tim Ain
Marching on Havana insurgents near city
From Havana December 24 insurgent army advances to about 50 miles from Havens. Special authorities seem to have lost control as insurgents press toward the capital. If a railway line is secured the insurgents could reach Havens by tomorrow, moving rapidly westward toward Mitadzes.
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Advanetus
Havana
Havens
Hevans
Mitadzes
Alantan
Santa Fe Directors Hold First Meeting In New York
The Atchison Topeka and Haul Farauwa directors met in New York on December 24 with FP Walker as chairman and Ripley as president. John P. Whitelud was re elected comptroller, W H Gillett general auditor, TL Gardiner treasurer, and L. Doming secretary.
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Whitehead
New York
Te Atchivon
Topekah Haute Farauwa
Aldace FP
Walker
Ripley
John P. Whitelud
W. H. Gillett
TL Gardiner
Wasletans
L. Doming
Removing Disabilities Senate Passes Bill on Confederates
The Senate, without division, approved a measure removing political disabilities of ex Confederates. It grants full citizenship rights and is pitched as a fitting Christmas gift. Representative Sherman urged voting for passage and opposed committee changes.
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Senate
States Army
Sherman
Near Jail Policy Sparks County Commission Meeting
Sheriff-elect HBK seeks a jail office move while Key figures including H. Grinham of Cottonwood and state senator hopefuls push preferred nominees. Debate centers on jail location, vault space, and who should sit near the jail as county officials, with Leedy and Ingalls named among favored candidates.
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County Commisionare
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Shyriff
Vecury
Kepley
Sle
Lemayne
Ings
H. Grinham
Cottonwood
Geiahsii
Pepuliete
Chase County
J. W. Leedy
John J. Ingalls
Cozier
Spaulding Backs Out of Bond Bid Controversy
County commissioners accepted the bid of Deltz, Dennison and Prior of Cleveland for bonds amid Spaulding and Co declining to deposit 1000 and raising that bonds may bear 5 percent rather than 6. The next higher bid was five thousand below, delaying decision as parties seek legality and full payment into the county treasury.
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Delts
Dennison & Co
Atnvon Todly
Deltz, Denuisoy & Prior
Cleveland
Otle
W. C. Spaulding
Clark McCabe
Stavipine & Co
Daitz, Donelson & Prior
Banda
Walter Noble
Noble & Merriam
Heald
Storms Off Ireland Wrecks and Drowned Crews Reported
Heavy gales along the Irish coast cause multiple wrecks. The Tynepox Shields crew perished after wrecking near Alschouner, with all hands drowned. The Moresby, with 36 on board, broke up near the shore. some rescued by lifeboat while others were lost. A large vessel sighted in Singeiowa Bay sent a dinghy crew of sixteen, later overturned and not all accounted for.
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Tynepox Shields
Bie
Tils
Dipstan
Muresny
Coombe
Coombe, Was Attended Featerdaratier the Bellaticoust
Madse Ues
Moresby
Desi
Christmas Ceremonials at Father Haydens Church
Elaborate preparations mark Christmas services at the Church of the Assumption. Solemn high Masses start at 5 am with Very Rev Dean Hayden celebrant and Father O Sullivan deacon. A 10:30 high Mass features a sermon by Dean Hayden. Choir solos and Benedictine salutes accompany the rites.
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Church of the Assumption
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O'Sullivan
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Gertrude Wratt
Mia
Kate Griley
Charles Reeske
Dean Haydnn
Kate Guley
Snd
Mies Gertrude Wyats
Pan American Union Resolution Introed by Senator Allen
In Washington on December 24 Senator Allen of Nebraska presented a resolution proposing a Pan American union uniting North Central and South American republics to promote general industrial and commercial welfare and to shield member nations from European encroachment. The measure, urging closer regional unity, was referred to the committee on foreign relations.
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Nebraska
Wasusxatos
Senate
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Pop
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Committee of Foreign Relations
Raising Tiend Schedule Shift Stirs Farm Product Rates
Dec 24 reports a strong movement to raise agricultural product schedules from 26 percent above Wilson bill rates to 00 percent of McKinley rates, aligning with wool and lumber schedules. The effort targets a uniform basis across commodities, signaling potential policy shift.
Panics stirred by President’s message sparks debate in Congress
Kansas delegation voices against bond policy and gold reliance. Senator Baker says not voting for more bonds while Curtis and Broderick urge revenue increases. Curtis supports greenbacks, while others warn against fiscal extremes and warn the market fever may threaten the economy.
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Congress
Republican Party
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Tormue
Kirkpatrick
Funda
Venezuela
British Guiana
United States
Congron
Democratic Party
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Baker
Cleveland
Auy
Lahall
Curtis
Treasury
Hare
A Fair Christmas, Weather Man Predict Clearsides
A weather summary notes yesterday’s forecast for fair skies did not materialize as rain persisted across Kansas. The forecast calls for clearing in Kaunas tomorrow while Texas experiences heavy rain and lighter rain continues in New Mexico and Colorado. Rail divisions Santa Fe and Rock Island report similar weather patterns, with cold and clearing conditions observed in Topeka.
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Kaunas
Texas
New Mexico
Colorado
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Topoke
All Awash: Floods Ravage Oklahoma Texas and Arkansas
Continuation of heavy rains causes record floods across Osage Moreau Meramec and Missouri rivers. Losses include farms fencing stock and homes with towns like Jefversos City and Dallas reporting high water and wrecks. Heroic rescues emerge as families are stranded and river levels climb beyond previous records.
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Osage
Moreau
Tescombia
Missouri
Kansas
Corrervinne
Kan
Des
Gure
Christmas Marriages by Judge Wood Today
Three marriage licenses issued this afternoon to local couples for Christmas weddings. J Kemp secured licenses for his brother Harvey S Kemp and Miss Elles Howerton of St. Marys, ages 28 and 17. G Lambert and Miss Cora M Haston of Melvi ne Kansas licensed, ages 28 and 20. A Lewisander McCram of Keene Kansas and Miss Luella F Cole of Little River Kansas licensed, ages 28 and 16.
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Mise Elles Howerton
St. Marys
Ilatrs G. Lambert
Cora M. Haston
Melvne
Kensas
Alezender McCram
Keene
Kansas
Luella F. Cole
Little River
Topeka Scottish Society elects officers for Hogmanay year
At the annual Topeka Scottish society meeting officers were elected for the year President Thewas Page Vice President J B Davidson Secretary John Baverman Treasurer John McKay Miller. Hogmanay celebrations will be at John McKay Miller’s home. Missouri Pacific offers holiday tickets with reduced fares for travel within 200 miles from Dec 24 to Jan 2, return by Jan 2.
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J. B Davidson
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John McKay Miller
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Tyler Streets
Missouri Pacific
Sinc
Death of Mrs Waterman Topeka intellectual circles mourn
Mrs M A Waterman widow of Deputy Bank Commissioner M A Waterman died at 8:30 this morning after a cerebral hemorrhage. The Topeka resident and Fort Scott native was prominent in literary and club circles. Funeral from 715 Alcarve Street tomorrow at 3:30 PM with brief services.
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Ous
Alcarve Street
Denounced Strong and City Officials at Vigilance Rally
Dr Charles Parkhurst condemned Mayor Strong and city leaders for impeding law enforcement over the excise issue. He read resolutions from the City Vigilance League executive committee praising police policy and opposing meddling, while pledging to treat laws as serious instead of toys to be misused.
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New York
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de. Parkhurst
Young Hen Criminals Rise Says Hazen in Wright Sentence
Judge Hazen condemns rising youth crime after Everett Wright’s appearance. He notes multiple young burglars and increases Wright’s sentence to three years in the penitentiary for hard labor.
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Everett Wright
Koura
Auld
Fragmented Local Crime Report and Far-Flung Financial Notes
A gardener named Henry Larson entered Constable John Hanson's house to rob, was confronted by Hanson and arrested as a pursuit ensued. Larson assaulted the constable, escaped briefly, and a shot killed a man named Gold and Silver Tourds In India. The piece then digresses into a historical financial summary on India's gold and silver holdings and a note about the Christian Alliance fundraising, reporting a total of $160,000 from recent meetings and collections.
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John Hanson
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London
Christian Alliance
New York
Orchard Beach
She Wanted to Know What is that Place Down There
The quoted exchange features a puzzled passenger asking an officer about the steerage cargo and whether it takes all those people to make the best go straight.
The Scented Court Perfume Practice in Louis XIV Era
In the court of Louis XIV perfumes were widely used among both gentlemen and nobles, a practice so pervasive that it became a continental hallmark. The article notes Europe’s broad familiarity with scented habits during this period.
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Peace on Earth British Views on Venezuelan Affair
Long with Yuletide comes calmer views as warlike voices subside. The press across the Atlantic weighs American politics and finances amid cautious praise and sharp critique of Cleveland’s message. Strong entities include Great Britain United States Ireland Ireland’s leaders and Brazil with reports from Rio and Valparaiso.
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United States
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Adjourning Until Friday Prompted by Senate Motion
The senate, on motion by Rep. Allison of Iowa, voted to adjourn until Friday. The vote followed a procedural line item and sets the next meeting date pending further business.
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Allison
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Iowa
Senate
Peidee
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