Temperance Rally Warns Kansas Voters Against Partisan Hypocrisy
Rev Charles M Sheldons critique of partisan loyalty sparks debate at the Ministerial Union meeting. He denounces double standards in morality and liquor culture, condemns political hypocrisy, and urges Christians to object to corruption, inequality, and entanglement with party politics. The talk condemns Leavenworth banquet liquor, calls for enforcement of law, and champions public virtue over party allegiance.
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Ministerial Union
Charles M. Sheldon
Coutecter
America
Topeka Club
Twmpers
Leavenworth
Mumem
Morrill
Republican Party
Temperance Lawa
Ates
Kansas
United States
Republicas Party
Kangus
Christ
Washington
Brooklyn Board Repeals Trolley Franchises Amid Strike
Brooklyn officials voted to rescind the franchises and privileges granted to the trolley lines tied to the ongoing strike. The resolution was presented by the Motormen and Conductors union representative during today’s city council meeting in Brooklyn.
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Brooklyn Eailrond
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Board of Aldermen
Brooklyn Strikers Parade To City Hall In Police Clash
A crowd of about 1000 strikers led by Connelly Hast Collins and Gillin from Bridge street marched to Brooklyn City Hall. Police Inspector McKellar faced the mob as 50 mounted officers charged from an alley driving them from the square. No arrests reported.
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Brooklyn
Board of Aldermen
Connelly
Bast
Collins
Giblin
City Hall
Jerolomon Street
McKellar
Chicora hull adrift ashore with 14 men aboard
Curcano Feb 4 report from Counselman and Co south Chicago elevator says the hull of the Chicora drifted ashore Ula afternoon with 14 men aboard badly frozen but alive.
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Curcano
Counselman & Co
Chicago
Ula
Saloon Closures in Wichita Stir Controversy
Wichita sheriff Royse orders hermetically sealed saloons citywide amid a citizen petition to halt whisky sales. Attorneys doubt legal authority without process, signaling possible openings to test the sheriff’s action. Kansas bank dividends named for creditors appear from Wichita dispatches and Kineto scope/phonomatic plans surface for July events.
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Kansas City
Wichita
Roysa
Troyce
Asjong
Rosy Treasury Outlook Quelled Senate Doubt
Secretary Carlisle submitted a letter to the Senate asserting a government revenue surplus for the twelve months ending December 1895. The document claims revenues will exceed ordinary expenditures by 22 505 020 dollars, dispelling fears of a revenue shortfall and assuring sufficient funds to cover current expenses. Senators gathered to inspect the communication as it was read aloud.
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Lawa UN
Jol. G. Cakiise
Senate
McPherson
Dem
N. J
Aldrich
Gotmiai
Hatch and Hall clash on floor over currency bill
In Wasnixoroy on Feb 4 Missouri Congressmen Hatch and Hall argued over an order to consider the currency bill. Hall denounced a statement as false while Hatch refused to accept such language. The dispute caused great confusion and the speaker sent for the sergeant at arms to enforce order.
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Missouri
Wasnixoroy
Hall
Dem
Mafeh
Hatch
Perry's Thumb Screws Unfortunate Saline County Farmers
About 1,000 farmers faced subpoenas in the United States circuit court over Union Pacific land cases. Most filed appearances by attorneys, with only a few settlers appearing in person. Legal proceedings await muster and extended testimony, costing settlers years of effort and money. One claimant, P. Doumyer of New Cambria, owns 500 acres bought from the railroad, saying many farmers oppose the suits and expect long, costly litigation.
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Saline County
United States Circuit Court
Union Pacific Land
Petegan
P. Doumyer
New Cambria
Kanada
Man Charged in Train Beating Denied by Alibi
Two daughters and the wife of Henry Hamilton testified at a Nome hearing that Hamilton was home in Kun sag City when the Santa Fe train assault on Robert W. Craig of Hutchinson occurred in November. Hamilton, a middle aged man, faces a hearing this afternoon before Justice Chesney. The officials doubt his claimed innocence and suspect him of confidence tricks.
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Henry Hamilton
Nome
Craig
Buncock
Robert W. Craig
Hutchingon
Santa Fe
Hamilton
Kun‘sag City
Chesney
Descendant of Penn wins first court steps in land claim
Wm Stewart, claiming descent from William Penn, seeks heirs land bequest. He won four judgments yesterday in Luzerne County courts, advancing his bid to obtain possession of the valuable land he asserts Penn left to his heirs.
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Fenn
Kansas Legislature Awaits Quorum and Ground Hog Petition
The Kansas Senate opened with brief procedures and adjourned to 2 pm amid a quorum struggle. A Washington county petition urged Ground Hog Day be fixed by law as a weather determinant. Later, bills were introduced including one to protect dairymen from butter and milk fraud, and taxation relief for Grand Army property. The House Education Committee prepared to report the Price state uniformity bill, amid debates on district ownership and cost.
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Souston
Kansas Senate
Troutmen Worap
Armatron
Landis
Leedy
Morgan
O'Bryan
Reilly
Scott
Sterne
Taylor
Willcockson
Senate
Armstrong
Shearer
Leeds
Willismoon
Washington County
Rogers
House of Representatives
State of
Kansas
King
Dennison
Grand Army
Sierne
Kiemn
Topeka
Ofice of States ‘Intendent of Statutics
House Committee On Education
House
State Board of Education
Attorney General
Friends of State Uniformity
State Commission
Cursed in Church Disturbs Walnut Grove Service
A warrant is sworn for sixteen year old Paul Shirk after he interrupted a Walnut Grove Church service yesterday morning. Shirk, reportedly drunk, caused loud disturbances and abuse. Byron Wingett attempted to arrest him but Shirk escaped. He faces arrest and trial tomorrow. a prior similar incident a year earlier ended with a public apology.
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Paul Shirk
Walnut Grove Church
Shirk
Young Shirk
Bin
Byron Wingett
Frits in a Mad House at the Grand Tonight
Emmett Jr arrives in Topeka with wife Miss Lytton. He stars in Frits in a Mad House at the Grand this evening amid strong advance sale. Also noted is the funeral of Ed E Campbell, 30, buried in Topeka Cemetery after dying of pneumonia.
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Frits
J. K Emmett, Jr
Topeka
Ed E. Campbell
Maple Hill
Hook Island
Carlisle's Danger Nearly Struck By Sleighing Party
A Washington dispatch reports Secretary Carlisle narrowly escaped being knocked down on Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House while en route to discuss the financial question with the president. A high stepping horse pulling a cutter with two youths sped past, causing the secretary to fall back in fear before a treasury officer escorted him to safety.
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Washington
New York
Carlisle
Rockleas
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ayenus
Treasury
Milan Bank Robbery Wrecks Village in Ohio
A dawn explosion destroyed the Lockwood Hank building in Milan Ohio. Five masked men cracked the safe and allegedly carried off about $30,000. A pursuing posse formed as investigators estimated the haul around $3,000 despite conflicting reports.
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Toren
Milan
Here
Lockwood Hank
Myron Reed Resumes Sermons at Broadway Temple
Rev Myron W Reed opened a new Temple series at Broadway theater with a packed audience. He announced the sermons would resume in full after June interruption, delivering An American Gospel in a bracing but non sensational address.
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Denver
Cola
Myron W. Reed
New “Temple
Broadway Theater
Congregational Church
Wichita Judge appoints commission to probe bar charges
Judge Reed of Wichita appointed a commission to investigate Sedgwick County attorneys accused of collecting costs from clients and not bringing them into court. The move followed public scorn over the matter as attorneys challenged the order, arguing it targets the entire bar and seeks blame.
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Fudge Reed
Wichita
Kansas City
Star
Kansas
Reed
Sedgwick County
NEW RAILROAD BOARD FORMED WITH SIMPSON CHAIR
The new state railroad commissioners will meet soon with J M Simpson chosen as chairman. Frack Flenniken is expected to become secretary and H M Putton to be clerk, with salaries of 1500 and 1200 dollars respectively. Tomorrow's weather promises warmer, following a very cold day.
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State Board of Railroad Commissioners
J. M. Simpson
Ahairman
Frack Flenniken
State Central Committee
H. M. Putton
Central Committee
Mr. Jennings
Weather Department
Buddhist Scholar Purchases Lamaist Temple in Nepaul and Tibet
Dr. Austin Wardell, renowned Budhist scholar, bought a Lamaist temple during travels in Nepal and Tibet. He persuaded accompanying priests to describe each ritual and its meaning, and the temple became a source of valued oriental knowledge. The priests, convinced he was a Buddhist reincarnation, aided his access without hindrance.
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Austin Wardell
Nepaul
Thibet
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