Leavenworth Banquet Salutes Baker Amid Corks and Wit
A rousing Leavenworth banquet celebrated Lucien Baker’s U S senate victory with hundreds of lawmakers and guests aboard a Santa Fe train. Champagne flowed, music flickered, and speeches praised Baker while revelers toasted Kansas politics and integrity amid playful jabs at prohibition and regional rivals.
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Leavenworth
Redeemers of
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Lucien Baker
Leav
Cutting Gets $100000 in settlement after will contest
New York February 1 The World reports Robert L Cutting who was disinherited for marrying actress Minnie Seligman has reached a compromise with the executors. The settlement completes last April and provides him a share of the wealth likely yielding an income of at least 400000. Mrs Cutting will remain on the stage.
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New York
Robert L. Cutting
Minnie Seligman
Arnold
Cutting
Cholera Reaches Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Cholera has spread from the interior to Rio de Janeiro with several cases reported. Authorities implement strong measures to combat the epidemic as the Asiatic form is identified.
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Rilo
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Rio
Ex-Sheriff Bush Dying After Stroke and Paralysis
Ex sheriff H. E. Bush, resident on a farm near Auburn, suffered paralysis early this week and has not regained consciousness. Officials believe he will not recover. He served as sheriff and later lived in Topeka, retiring to his farm two years ago.
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H. E. Bush
Auburn
Sharif
Topeka
Express wreck at Woodville leaves one dead two hurt
The Baltimore and Ohio express from Cincinnati wrecked near Woodville, three miles west of Washington, Pennsylvania, at 10 this morning. Ed Robinson, a freight brakeman, was killed instantly and Frank Kelly, another brakeman, was badly hurt. The train jumped the track after striking a freight standing on a siding. the baggage car fell into an embankment while the smoker spilled. No passengers were seriously injured.
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Cincinnati
Woodville
Washington
Ed Robinson
Frank Kelly
Sear Woodville
Leavenworth Seeks 50000 State Soldiers Home Bill
Legis late delegation delayed returning from Leavenworth where townspeople pressure for a 50000 appropriation to reimburse the Soldiers Home site. Some lawmakers claim the trip was a setup to secure state aid while others vow to oppose the measure. Several Populist senators remained home, and staying members caution against the proposal.
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Leavenworth
Seestor Baker
Topeka
Soldiers
Sénstora
Terrible Explosion at Westinghouse Works Hrinton
A terrible explosion occurred at the Westinghouse electric works in Hrinton on February 2. Several people are reported killed and the situation is being investigated by local authorities.
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Westinghouse Electric Works
Hrinton
Why He Resigned and Maxwell’s Tax Case Role
A light on Solicitor General Maxwell’s resignation shows it followed concerns over his conduct in income tax cases before the Supreme Court. The decision to advance the docket and have Whitney present views reportedly bypassed Attorney General Olney’s instructions, triggering the prompt action leading to Maxwell’s departure.
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Wasuineros
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Supreme Court
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John G. Moore
New York
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Whitey
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
Treasury
Whitney
Department
Icelander Boxer's Leavenworth Bout Highlighted
Local sports figure Jack Larney known as The Icelander was a principal in a boxing match at Leavenworth last night. EB Merriam returned from Louisville. A district court suit of $50 concerns Nichols & Co versus Trimmer, Pritts and others. Epworth league changes evening meeting times after church services. Bijou opera house to host free illustrated Viavi lectures February 7 at 3 PM on The Rights of Husbands Wives and Children. New York World Almanac 1885 praised as a comprehensive reference with 1400 subjects, 528 pages, 25 cents.
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Louisville
R Nichols & Co
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Trimmer
Hales Richie
John TL Pritts
Jack Larney
Leavenworth
Epworth League of the
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Bijou Opera House
7Th
Quincy
New York World Simanac
Congress Debates Pacifico Harriman Bill and Army General Rank
The House considers the Pacifico Harriman bill and a temporary promotion for Major General Schofield to lieutenant general. Debates unfold on railroad funding terms, debt interest, and treasury use. In the Senate, Mantle is sworn in amid credential disputes as West notes divergent views among St Louis trade groups on Halifax questions.
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California
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Mississippi
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Montans
Wilay
Power
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Train Delays Force Matinee Cancellation for Corinne Company
The Corinne company failed to present a matinee this afternoon as the 11:60 Banta Fe train arrived two hours late. Set and scenery could not be prepared, leaving waiting theatergoers disappointed after a show in Lawrence last night and an expected performance here.
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Corinne
Lawrence
Death notices and obituaries include Dr Wood and Emma Hanson
J Dr Wood of Williamsport township Kansas died this morning at his daughter's home after stomach and heart troubles. Born April 10 1814 in Kentucky he moved to Illinois then Kansas in 1854 and served in the territorial council and as a surgeon in the Civil War. Funeral Monday at 11 with Dr Alderson in Wakarusa. Emma Hanson wife of Charles Hanson died of consumption today. funeral planned Sunday February 3 at two o clock. Friends are invited to Clay Street residence.
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Territorial
Kansas
Alderson
Wakarusa
M. Harvey
Tevis
Emma Hanson
Charles Hanson
Slit Clay Street
Sandow threatens suit over kinetoscope rights against Edison
Rumor says Sandow the strong man will sue Mr Edison and the Kinétoscope company for damages claiming unauthorized exhibition hurts his business. He seeks that kinetoscope prices match theater door prices with receipts split between himself and the kinetoscope group, or he will pursue no injunction. Jury Tuesday. Also penitentiary inquiry set to begin as Warder Dick Chase and staff ordered to testify Tuesday.
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Legislative Investigation
House
Dick Chase
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