Kansan and Iowan clash over river clause in house debate
In a heated house floor clash, Rep Jerry Simpson of Kinane and Rep Dingfee of Iowa spar over a provision affecting the St Croix river boundary and Canadian territory. Simson criticizes the measure as dubious while Dingley defends the Ashburton treaty linkage. The dispute centers on follow-on effects for rum production and cross-border waters.
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Washington Post
Henderson
Jerry Slinton
Kineas
Risley
Wender
Simpson
Ives
St Crute
Mabie
New Brunswick
Calais
Allipson
Tingley
Ashburton
Great Britain
Simonen
Ding
Dingley
Topeka Considers Major League Baseball Move
Des Moines manager Frick proposes bringing a Des Moines team to Topeka for the 1888 Western Association season. Topeka businessmen have pledged about $1,000 to support a professional ball club, with discussions continuing on finances and arrangements for a strong circuit entry.
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Topeka
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Dew Moines
James 2
Torioetly
Topeka Bull Clo
Issf
Topeks
Tapeke
Frick Naw
Dusinews
Neuser
WL. Fee
Bennett i Wheeler
Horace Hall
Ho A. Avertach
Carenos Smith Po
AL Nipps
J. Wick
Tate
Theo
Gokliby
Goldsary
Kirkelly
Elven
Tupeke
Dole Dined Again at Washington Executive Mansion
President of Hawaii hosted a February second reception at the Executive Mansion. A thousand guests attended the second card reception, with the diplomatic corps first to be received. Mrs McKinley and Mrs Roosevelt presided, while wives of secretaries and other officials mingled, including Mrs Bliss and Miss Wilson among those present.
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Hawaii
Executive Mansion
Washington
Dimomatic Corps
McKinley
Meano
Rheniv Bartyly
Miss Wilson
Pines
Bliss
Diplomatic Reception Marvels Floral Decor and Music
The reception featured rose and azalea arrangements in the east room with palms and flowering plants. The Marine band played from the conservatory and the Cavalry band from the corridor as guests mingled. Supper followed the receiving line in the wide hallway.
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Questa
Wiber Carridor
New York Harbor Defenses Declared Complete in Bill Debate
Washington reports that New York harbor defenses were deemed complete as House members debate fortifications and coast defenses provisions. Rep Hemenway notes the defense program is sufficient though some argue for broader harbor and Gulf coast defenses amid the ongoing appropriation process. The general debate is scheduled to end today at 3 p m.
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District of Columible
Hemenway
Ini
Department For
Memenway
New York Harbor
Atelock
Underwood
Dum. Ala
Tie
Judge's New Move Consolidates Publications under Arkell
New York, February announces the consolidation of Judge Lentie's Weekly and Dem ocmits Magazine into a single Arkell Publishing company led by president W J Arkell. The firm unveils capital stock and bonds details, reorganizes ownership of the three publications and related books, and introduces a London edition of Judge with Victor Gila overseeing a new cartoon department in London.
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New York
Judge
To Arkell Publishing Company
W. J. Arkell
Arkell
Tds
Engles
London
Victor Gila
Wtaff
For New
Hamilton
Rt Department
Division of Irrigation Debate in Agricultural Bill
In the Senate Warren (Wyn.) proposed an amendment to the agricultural appropriations bill to create a division of irrigation and reclamation of arid lands at a cost of 730,000 dollars. The amendment would fund investigations into irrigation canal construction, water storage, and distribution. No action was taken on the amendment before adjournment.
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Senate
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Wyn
Dupe Eyre
Jane Eyre
Emma
Jane
Lowood
Thornfield
Lippincott
Tucker
Rochester
Abelves
Yon Yohnson Dead and Gus J Halse Passes Away
In Cleveland Ohio on February 3 Yon Yohnson died at his home at age 36 after a life-long public figure Gus J Halse, widely known across the country, is also reported to have passed away. The item weaves brief obituary notes with unrelated product promotion for One Minute Cough Cure and health complaints.
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Gus J. Haige
Cleveland
Gus J. Halse
Yon Yohnson
Washington interview on department of commerce push
A delegation led by Ferdinand W. Peck Theodore C. Search and John W. Elia met President McKinley to press for a department of commerce and industries. They sought a favorable message and arranged a Friday hearing before the Interstate Commerce Committee to present correspondence supporting the move.
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Washington
Ferdinand W. Peck
Chicago
National Business League
Theodore C. Search
Philadelphia
National Association of Manufacturers
John W. Elia
Chicas
Department of Commerce and Industries
Atle
Ole Interstate Commerce Commission
House
Exodus of Insurance Firms From New Mexico Territory
A Santa Fe report notes a mass withdrawal by insurance companies from New Mexico. Of 41 firms active, about half are expected to retire due to a new deposit law requiring 10,000 in cash or eligible securities to the territorial treasurer. Pacific Coast companies mostly stay, with Fireman's Fund of San Francisco first to transfer deposits. others like Phoenix of Hartford, Royal Exchange, and Home Insurance of New York also withdrawing.
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Santa Fe
New Mexico
United States
Fireman's Fund of
San Francisco
Phoenix of
Hertford
Iuyal Exchange
Home
New York
Hibben Family Relocates to Kansas City
Dr J B Hibben and wife move from Topeka to Kansas City Kansas to establish the physician’s practice in his specialties after five months in Chicago New York and KC. They have been prominent in Topeka for many years and will be greatly missed.
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J.B. Hibben
Kansas City
Kansas
J. B. Hibben
Topeka
Hibben
Chicago
New York
Nothing Against Hanna Not Proven by Investigating Committee
Columbus dispatch reports the senate committee investigating bribery claims in the senatorial contest held a brief session. Witness John D. Taylor did not recall Major Rathbone at his home when the alleged bribe attempt occurred. Hanna supporters may subpoena leaders of the anti-Hanna movement and others for information.
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Senate Committee
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G. Rathbone
Taylor
Major Rathbone
E. H. Boyce
Otis
Boyce
Mr. Rathbone
Rathbone
Boyee
Hanna
Double murder and lynching at Walles reported
Seattle dispatch says the Copper River steamer Alliance arrived with news of a double murder and lynching at Walles on January. Turner the miner was hanged the next morning. Also reports a New York securities sale and a medical testimonial for Bees Cherry Cough Syrup amid other brief items.
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Alliance
Copper River
Walles
Tanner
Sf A. Call
Worthington
Minn
Wor Lee
Mananchusette
Turner
Grege
Kan
Night Wind and White Moccasin Defy Red Fox
Night Wind of the Ogalallas pleads to marry White Moccasin but her father Red Fox insists she wed Swift Arrow. The young couple escape by canoe as pursuers threaten, leaping toward a moonlit canyon and the thundering cataract.
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Sanger
Red Fox
Swift Arrow
Ni ‘Wind
Rod Fox
Bin
Trie
White Moccasin
Miince
White Mooosa
White Moonasin
Hed Fox
Night Wind
Induanay
Chicago
Help Wanted Classifieds Offer In Topeka State Journal
Sober reliable man with horse sought across state counties with profits, capital required. Address Post Office Box 2 Topeka. WANTED Place of work in restaurant. AGENTS visit stores to sell machinery and signs. FOR RENT rooms and house inquiries in Topeka area referenced.
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E. Boyer
Care Journal
Chandler St
AL Tk
Journa
Kassie
Wnick
Addren KW. Gott
Kan
West Alle
Hansas Ave
East Eighth
Young Medicine
North
Colorado
Philadelphia
Union Pacific Tea Co
Exper Rr
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Hent
Reform School
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Joseph
W. S
Journal
Ratton Hom
State House
Kansas Ave
Kansas Medical
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Moler
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Dodge City
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Sisgh Ave
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Aueste Fond
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Crawford Theater
Aca
Watarding
Eckhrosry Toud
Harry Martell
Pattatia Fanthurn
Lumiers Cinematocraph
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Physicians and Surgeons
Menninger
Homeopathic Piyai Cias
Tpueue
Topeka Ave
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Rex
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Sirgsiyane
Gum
Thangpee
STO
Missouri Pacific
Yew Crawford Theater
Etna Whitney
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Ove Baldwin
Victor Lee
Great Western Steam Dyes
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