Prohibition Fight Divides Populists in Caucus Clash
Prohibitionists and resubmission advocates battled within a Populist caucus over whether to push resubmission. The session stretched over two hours with little progress toward a vote, adjourned without a decision as factions planned next moves including a referendum plan and possible constitutional convention.
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Apies
Pictory Wal Beachtey
Rengh Missionista
Cancus
Marks, Wellop
Jaquins
Palenske
Munnxermayer
Pops
Doyle
Fulton
Jotmach
Chase
Epperson
Prohibition
Hackney
Ural
Che Cutcus Wee
New Judicial Districts Define Kansas Reapportionment
Illinois style district list shows Kansas moving to twenty six districts with groupings by counties from Leavenworth to Sherman. Local news notes heroic drowning incident on Lake Michigan as Wallace Harrison and Charles Linguist, both youths, fell into air rides and drowned with an attempt to rescue by Assistant Corporation Counsel Burling near-missing. A small local ad notes free button sewing service at Peerless Steam Laundry.
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Wallace Harrison
Charles Linguist
Lake Michigan
Burling
Younsee
Cams
Down with foreigners attack on German minister in New York
A Chinese attack on the German minister in New York Feb and the ensuing melee inside the American consul. Police surrounded the minister and hustled him to the police station while cries of Down with foreigners echoed. An American engineer and a British attache were struck and detained. Consul Barrett strengthens position amid public controversy.
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New York
Pankek
Legation
Chigng Mai
Barrett
Harrison Heir Expected at Ex-President Harrison Home
In Indianapolis on February 5, social circles await the birth at former President Harrison’s residence of an heir. Nurse Mrs Barnment arrived to assist Mrs Harrison, with Mrs Parker, the sitter from New York, remaining six weeks.
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Indianapile
Harrison
Barnment
McKee
Delaware Street
Larnment
Gagees- Ven
Parker
New York
Pat's Big Diamond Mystery of a Santa Fe Brakeman
Patrick J. Hussey, a Santa Fe brakeman, claimed a found diamond was a cheap setting prize for his daughter. Experts valued the gem at thousands, noting its high quality and potential worth while questions about ownership remain unsolved. Hussey lives at 108 North Klein Street and works on the Topeka line.
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Patrick J. Hussey
Santa Fe
North Kiein Street
HS. Montgomery
Dart Fourth Street
Blu
Hussey
Montgomery
EL Pink
Branner Street
Firsie
Irim
High Vale
Pittie
Pirtle
Mir Hussey
Husy i
Topeka
One Fare to Nevada Fight Carnival Considered
Western Passenger association members vote on a motion to set a one fare rate to Las Vegas for a boxing carnival in Ten. Nev. The Omaha to Reno round trip fares quoted include Omaha to Reno $62.50 and Chicago to Reno $62.50.
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Fere
Les
Omaha
Neb
Western Railways
Western Passenger Association
Tene
Nev
Heno
Chivage
Thieves and cattlemen clash near Sac and Fox Agency
A Wichita Beacon special reports a raid rumor near the Sac and Fox agency 20 miles east sparked by a clash between cattlemen and thieves. Several men were killed in the confrontation.
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Sac and Fox
Wichita
Sprejal
Beacon
Dying Fame Twirler Charles Radhourm from Bloomington
Bloomington reports Charles Radhourm, famed pitcher for Providence and Boston teams, near death after a hemorrhage at his home. The article notes his past fame and fortune and mentions a Berkshire remedy advertisement later in the text.
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Bloomington
Charles Radhourm
Pictcher
Providence
Boston
Deluge on the Ohio River endangers ships at Cincinnati
Flooding Licking River ice swept barges and steamboats into the Ohio River near Cincinnati. The Henry M. Stanley drifted toward the US steamer M. Coe, was towed to safety by the Hercules Carrel, and several barges were driven and sunk. Rocks and docks were damaged as crews fought to protect property.
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Cincinnati
Licking
Niagara
Ohio
Cincinnati Coyington
Newport
Henry M. Stanley
Stanley
United States
M. Coe
Hercules Carrel
al Martin
Yates & Co
Newport Contractors
Lickum
Licking Coal Company
Pal
Welth Bros
Henry MM. Stenley
Campbell Creek Coal Co
Freeman Avenue
Get Out of the Way Fast Driving on Kansas Avenue
William Dunford and Anderson hired a lively horse and buggy and sped along Kansas avenue from First to Twelfth streets while shouting for pedestrians to move. Officers Wyatt and Pavey tried to stop the pair as the horse jolted through crossings frightening bystanders. Dunford was arrested for fast driving after the chaotic ride.
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William Dunford
Anderson
Kansas Avenue
First
Dunford
Kansas Avenu
Third
Fourth Street
Fifth
Kanvas Avenue
Tan Wyatt
Foster Hutmann Society
Bnt
Tee
Hut
Pavey
Wyatt
Andersen
Death of Mrs Juneau in North Topeka
Mrs N M Juneau died yesterday in North Topeka. Born November 7, 1851 in Green Bay Wisconsin she was among early settlers. Her husband Narchase 3 Joe was a son of Salomon Juneau founder of Milwaukee. She lived in this county since 12. She had four daughters and two sons. Funeral set for February 7 at Church of the Assumption where she was a member.
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Juneau
Mre
N. M. Juneau
North Topeka
North Topel
Green Bay
Wiskonsin
Narchase
Joe Wea
Salomon Juneau
Milwaukee
Mld
Iis Sion
Church of the Assumption
Portuguese Ministry Faces Cabinet Reform Tug
Lisbon sources indicate the Portuguese ministry has slowed its pace as Senor Luciana de Casti is expected to be challenged over plans to reform the cabinet.
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Lisbon
Feh
Senor Luciana de Casti
Appointment of Kansas elections commissioner under debate
A Kansas debate over the elections commissioner post in Topeka with Populists opposing Republican favors. Governor Leedy reportedly may appoint a Populist, possibly LT Youst or George Wagner, if the shift holds. D C Pitot is discussed as a past prominent figure, while Furman Baker is raised as a Democratic alternative.
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Topeka
D.C
Letdy
Furman Baker
Patrolmen Appointed in Police Board Meeting
The police commissioners held a meeting last evening and appointed two new policemen, Frank Sommers and James Kes son, both former officers. Policy remains undisclosed but discussed. the board aims a quiet crackdown, with Chief Stevie reticent on plans, and arrests to begin after prior joint closures.
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Frank Sommers
James 5. Kesson
Tme
Stevie
Department
Havana Suburb Burns in Insurgent Advance Report
Telegrams from Key West report insurgents burned Gunabscoa near Havana as General Aransguren led actions in the suburbs of the city. The brief dispatch notes firefighting and evacuation stresses amid the conflict in Cuba.
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Key West
Fla. Fed
Gen. Aransguren
Gunabscoa
Havana
Baldwin v Baldwin divorce filed in Topeka court
Harry Baldwin files for divorce from Erme Baldwin in district court alleging separated years after a November 16 1896 Topeka marriage. He claims faithful conduct and support but accuses her of leaving him and associating with a woman of ill repute. He seeks the court to grant divorce and justice.
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Harry Baldwin
District Court
Erme Baldwin
Topeka
Sihowed
Mewsis
Emily Hewitt Still Gone Airs Fears
Emily Hewitt missing since Tuesday morning fears her mother. The 11 year old girl has shown poor health and meek behavior recently. Relatives and friends conduct a thorough search and police assistance is sought in locating her.
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Hewitt
Emily Hewitt
Mra Hewitt
Emily
Free Silver Play Prompts Political Interest at Theater
The Willuma Wanara Newell Twin Star company staged The Silver Lining in Crawford last night. Putzzerald Murphy produced a political satire requested again for tomorrow. Senator Wittlnn Rogers and Representative Rothweller showed interest and conveyed an invitation to Governor Leedy as state officers and lawmakers plan to attend the show.
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Willum
Porto Rico Declines Over Reforms Pace
New York dispatch reports San Juan de Porto Rico shows dissatisfaction with reforms granted by Spain aimed at stabilizing Porto Rican progress. Merchants complain of the current situation and outlook remains somber amid a slow economy and uncertain prospects for improvement.
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New York
San Juan de Porto
Porto Hito
Spain
All Eyes on Kansas Move for Initiative Referendum
The article reports Kansas debate to amend the constitution to include initiative and referendum. It covers Senate sponsor Senator Young and House support via Representative Weller, outlining procedural steps for submitting acts to voters, thresholds for passage, and local government power to initiate legislation. It notes Switzerland as a model and Kansas as first to try this change.
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Senate
Young
Weller
House of Representatives
State of
Kansas
Secretary of State
Evers Statesman
Lord Salisbury
Kansan
Appeal for Fairness: Ripley Memorializes Kansas Legislature
President Ripley of the Santa Fe Railway asks Kansas lawmakers to reject a maximum freight law. The memorial, laid on senators and representatives’ desks, pleads against reducing rates on Kansas tal...
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Ripley
The
Santa Fe
Kansas
Kansas Legislature
Santa Fe Railway
Kansas Railroads and Prosperity in Early State Development
A Kansas discussion on railroad finance and regional growth argues that the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and other lines support communities even when some branches lose money. It emphasizes broader economic benefits, urges stability, and warns against alarming investors or confiscation while planning large capital investments to boost state prosperity.
Senator Introduces Tax Bill for State Capitol Fund
Senator W E Sterne today introduced a bill in the senate to levy and collect a tax during 1897 and 1898 to raise funds for completing the state capitol. The tax would be one quarter of one mill on each dollar of taxable property, collected with other state taxes, and dedicated to finishing the capitol and improving grounds. The estimated total for the two years is 110000, with past similar levies approved in 1895 and 1896 and an earlier 850000 appropriation. It is believed 310,000 more will complete the capitol and no new appropriation is asked this year.
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Kansas
Ripley
W. E. Sterne
Senate
Havemeyer Testifies On Sugar Trusts Before Lexow
Lexow Committee hears Theodore A. Havemeyer of the American Sugar Refinery testify about sugar refining, company holdings, and price moves. Witness confirms involvement with several sugar firms and a coffee concern. says price changes tied to acquisitions and denies fixing prices.
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Theo
Havemeyer
Lexow
New York
H. G
Theodore Havemeyer
Theodore A. Havemeyer
American Sugar Refinery Company
Seatles
Sou Ueaning
Sou Ueaning Uhe
American Sugar Kennels Company
Obie
United States
Sfr
Akea
United State
Purchser
Franklin
The
Knight
Spreckels
Dunware Companies
Philadelphia
Local Demonstration At Store On Costolene Pie Plate
A young lady from Kansas City Missouri will demonstrate for a few days at our store, showcasing a Costolene pie plate and a 190 page receipt book tree to callers. Location is 222 East Sixth Street.
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Kansas City
Costolene
Callers Grocery
East Sixth St
Chicago Loan Union Mob at Meeting Over Receivers Report
Angry shareholders packed Battery D hall to hear receivers report showing a 212371.82 shortfall in funds. Father Edward Kelly and Attorney W J Strang clashed with receivers as calls grew to oust them and elect a new board to oversee reorganization.
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Chicago
International Building, Loan and Invest
Battery D
Haneey
Hecelyers Bradwell and Furlong
Pollo
Achard Prendergast
Furione
Kelly Higrelf
W.J. Strang
Frederick Story
Strong
Sirorir
Mr. Strone
Torney
Mir
Greenwald Burglary Trio Bound Over for Trial
Alley Hunter Frank Mullison and Hayes were arraigned for burglary and larceny at Greenwald's store. They allegedly climbed over a wall and entered the shop stealing over 30 dollars in goods. Hunter confessed partially. Mullison admitted entry. Justice Parry bound them over to district court with bonds set at 500 dollars each.
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Alley Hunter
Sen Soyes
Frank Mullison
Greenswald
Hadwasa
Greenwald
Maultison
Hayes
Typeks
Hutter
Florenc
Short Kepley
Mullison
Hlure
Hunter
Mada
Testimony on armor plate plant arbitration stance
The speaker before the small committee on royal affairs cites investment in armor plate work as essential. He claims the plant is the best in the world and urges government purchase or valuation, insisting arbitration will settle the matter.
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Washington
Schwab Sas
Inarmor
Santa Fe Route Home Road Fifty Four Hours to California
Travel ad copy style notice describing Santa Fe Route trains to California. Mentions Home Road schedule with limited departures from Topeka on Thursdays and Sundays, dining car features, and excursion dates February 16 to March 2. Also includes contact details for ticket information and a post office reference.
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Santa FE
California
Limited
Topeka
Palace Steepera
Ani Wuffer
California Express
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Jefferson
Jackson
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Sedgwick
Oece
Cowle
Reno
Pratt
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Roerber
Harper
Shamilton
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Finney
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Haitkell
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Ford
Kiowa
Comanche
Clark
Mende
Erward
Stevens
Morton
Artactk
Pat
Dewitts Wieck Hazel Ralve
Stansfield
Kansans Avenue
Licking River
Peril
Baldwin
Porto Rico
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Switzerland
Voters OF
Capitol
Sterne
H. C
Jed
Chicago Loan and Investment Company
WC .Garvey
Black
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W. Stan Held
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