Death Blow In House Over Constitutional Reform Vote
This afternoon at 2 o clock the house is expected to defeat the constitutional convention and initiative measure after intense temperance debate. Republicans and populist prohibitionists clash as proponents warn of defeat while opponents claim a majority will deny resubmission.
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Repremerta Hse Hall
Wattelpatione
Cubhsen
Falrenii Popiliet
Dette
Earimér
Hepublican Oprahiddowtet
Governor's signature awaiting bills passed by the house
The house approved several measures for the governor to sign including amendments to city codes, reorganizing county supervisors terms, railroad fencing requirements, and repeals or fixes to various statutes. Names cited include Senators Zimmer Percy Jutpert Ferreity and others.
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Shalar Farrelly
Zimmer
Staatar Percy
Wbutes
Benktee Fornes
Peabody
Jutpert
Bohearar
Ferreity
Issi
Maximum Freight Rate Debate in State Legislature
The session discusses adjusting freight charges as a committee considers amendments to a bill. Debate centers on whether existing rates lower than the proposed maximum should be aligned with the new standard. Senator Householder proposes adding his amendment despite committee actions.
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de Vente
Cernttise
Dogwehorser and
Lewelling
Momniire
Householder
F Pendide
Rail amendment risks derailment of Kansas grain measure
Lawmakers heated debate over inserting an amendment into the bill as a Senate committee considers rail carrier ratification. Attorney Bulley Wagoner warns railways would block passage if the change is added. The measure proposes 10 percent cut in grain and merchandise rates, 16 percent for livestock, and 20 percent for rates on real estate and taxes, with penalties ranging from fines to attorney fees for violations and a 15 day window for suits.
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Tiny
Senate
Bulley Wagoner
Atia
Sour
Senate Committee
Kansas Mines
Amaximin
DML
Coercion Bill Passed Senate and House En Route to Governor
The measure imposes penalties from 50 to 2000 dollars for employers who threaten or discharge workers to hinder union membership. It defines such acts as a misdemeanor with possible exemplary damages up to 2000 dollars. The bill, introduced by Senator Caldwell and previously by Representative Arthureeng, passed the senate and was transmitted to the house.
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Thom
Empioses
Senate
Caldwell
Arthureeng
Municipal Ownership Debate Spurs Utility Control Idea
Lawmakers hear a proposal by G. C. Clem eno asserting municipalities should own and run all public utilities from street cars to electric lights and gas. The idea was introduced by Representative Fairchild on request at Mr. Chem enn, reflecting a broader push for civic control of services.
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G. C. Clemeno
Fairchild
Chemenn
Three Widows Inherit From Bruno Brooke Mystery
A late Charles W. Brooke left three widows each holding proof of marriage. Ceci Rush of Allegheny, Mary Seville Hart of Toronto, and Mot Skilman, living in New Brighton, are within fifty miles of each other and share kinship to the deceased. Neighbors note no malice among them as investigators probe a possible triple claim and the contested estate.
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Lew Wis Febio
Charles W. Brooke
Ceci Rush
Allegheny
Cornwall
Mary Seville Hart
Toronto
Cataile
Linetry
Skilman
Maretet
Newrighton
Brooke
Travis Aris
Date Set for Execution of Walling and Jackson
Governor Bradley fixes March 20 for the execution of Jackson and Walling in Frankfort Kentucky as reported February 16. Authorities prepare for the capital punishment date with the two inmates awaiting the sentence.
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Walling
Jackson
Frankfort
Ogov. Bradley
Inaugural Souvenir Scrap Sparks Agency Row
A disputed campaign episode centers on Lance Vinque and aides who produced gold song souvenirs later deemed unsuitable. Washington officials say artworks and tickets were distributed. a March 4 surplus plan was floated with $14 copies. A committee member indorsed Vinke’s accusation that managers withheld ball souvenirs and urged removal of improper mementos.
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Washington
Frbi
F. A. Winks
Ale
Vinice
Vattner
MoBirdey
Dueストrow Hung Expiates Crime in Union Execution
Dr Arthur οuestrow, St Louis millionaire, hanged in Union Missouri for killing his wife and infant three years ago. He abandoned feigned insanity, cried at last, and confessed his act as not his fault. A dense crowd watched the 12:59 p.m. ceremony as officials read the death warrant amid security.
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Union Frankly Wounty
Hirzel
Duestrow
Siate Supreme Court
Gov. Stephens
United States Supreme Court
Dr. Ducestrow
Compton Avenue
Dr. Duextarn
Elma
Louis
Uustrow
Jolice
Harled
Anilver
Atonk Bye
Durstrow
Intestrow
Shere Muchta
HATTIE STARR ARRESTED FOR SHOPLIFTING CONFESSION
New York reports Hattie Starr, former Evangeline company member and widow of Chats Harris known as Squire Tucker, was arrested on shoplifting charges. She admits taking a few trinkets but claims mental imbalance at the time and says she did not need the items.
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New York
Tiattie Slarr
Hice
Evangeline’ Company
Chats Harris
Squire Tucker
Beth
Topeka City Treasurer seeks second term bid
City Treasurer CS Elliott announces re election plans stating he has served one term and that his department has been conducted in a manner worthy of endorsement by the city's citizens and welfare advocates.
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CS. Elliott
Topeka
Mr. Elliott
Republicans Evolving at St Louis Warns of Past Left Foot
Washington Feb 12 At the coinage committee meeting Mr Fowler argued the Republican stance on bimetallism and free coinage. Cooper Towne and Quigghen joined in questions as Fowler said agitation would keep capital from the country and that the party had evolved though at St Louis it left one foot in the past. The panel planned a vote on the bill Saturday next.
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Washington
Fowler
Mersin
Cooper
Texas
Towne
Minnesota
Furth
Mr. Cooper
St Lois
Towns
Republican Party
Mr.Towne
Powter
Mr. Towne
Quigghen
St. Louis
Promint
McKinley
Europe
Senate
Methodism Preachers Clash Over Biblical Infallibility
At the Methodist Book Concern in New York a heated meeting followed a paper opposing Dr Lotaan Sacaera Hons on Dr W James Buckley editor of the New York Christian Advocate. Buckley defended Abbott's declarations as a storm rose with protests and insults.
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New York
Methodist Book Concern
Lotaan Sa Aeara
W. James Buckley
M Easy
Brown
Proclamation from Greek Commander on Crete Occupation
Athens reports Greek forces advancing on Canea as Colonel Vassos reads a proclamation from Platonies. The document vows military occupation to restore order, protect life and property, and respect religious beliefs in Crete while bringing peace and law.
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Athens
Canea
Vassos
Platonies
Goria
Hellenes
Crete
Diamond Man's Birthday in New York Celebrates Tiffany
New York marks the 15th birthday of Charlet L. Tiffany, famed jewelry pioneer in America. Tiffany had arrived from England, opened a small store beside A. T. Stewart on Broadway, and quickly boosted receipts. By 1840 he owned a third of France's crown jewelry.
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New York
Charlet L. Tittany
Nestor
America
Intiovia
Titany
England
Willy
Capital
A. T. Stewart's
Broadway
Tiffany
Joweld
France
Brooklyn Bridge Cars First Use of Four Tracks
The Brooklyn bridge introduce four tracks yesterday, replacing two, allowing trains to run during peak hours on a one minute headway. The change pleases patrons and marks a notable improvement in cross river transit. Concurrently a terse note from Ont mentions John Johnson, a skater, contending with lung congestion during Brantford events.
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New York
Brooklyn Bridge
John Johnson
Brantford
Woodmen Fight as Rock Island Mob Seizes Fulton Records
A mob of about six hundred Rock Island Woodmen from Fulton Illinois invaded Fulton to seize local records. Firefighters blocked entrances, the mob was trapped and held for two hours before returning the records amid injuries and clashes. An injunction was secured as the train moved to Rock Island and the scene left Fulton in an uproar.
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Fulton
Appelate
Woodmen of America
Rocke Island
Knox
W. J. Fgan
John Rinck
Woodmen
Hock Island
Crestfalien
The
Rock Islanders
Bolivia Poised to Declare War on Peru Amid Border Tensions
A Bolivian telegram from La Paz reports Congress plans a war declaration against Peru. Bolivia readies the army, begins recruitment, and catalogs claimed Bolivian ties to Arequipa Puno and Mequegua. Diplomatic moves include recalling envoys from Asuncion as Paraguay refuses a minister to Sucre. Boundary dispute worsens.
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Peru
Panama
Colombia
la Paz
Republic
Arequipa
Puno
Mequegua
Assuncion
Paragua
Sucre
Anti-Scalping Bill Advances With Amendments
Washington February 16 senate interstate commerce committee met and agreed to report the anti scalping bill with amendments. The major change allows a purchaser to seek relief if the item bought for personal use was acquired in bad faith and used on a journey. Another amendment requires railroad companies to redeem at a par value any defective purchase.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Gage Plans Trip Before Inauguration Day
Chicago reports Secretary of the Treasury Gage traveling with aides. He has not fixed his exact destination before March 4. He may visit Washington or stay elsewhere for a time to gather information for the Treasury.
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Chicago
Fea. A
Cage
Treasury
Incamin McBoinsey
Will Benee
Elty Tols
Ais
Gage
Waehinetun
Kescury
Idaho’s Lustre Dimmed by Prize Fighting Proposal
A Nevada like license bill to legalize glove contests is debated after women’s suffrage in Idaho. The measure fixes a license fee at 5000 dollars to permit competitive prize fighting and broaden self defense promotion.
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Palme
Ida
Idate
Nevada
Necadis
Hoffer Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Case
John J. Hoffer pleaded guilty in federal court to embezzling 100,006 dollars from the First National Bank of Lebanon. He was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary and ordered to pay a fine of 31.06 in Philadelphia.
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Hoffer
Palladelphia
John JH Floffer
Bank of Lebanon
Ure
State Has No Rights Sugar Trust Hearings Begin
New York February 11. Charles R Flint J Gord and C Martin directors of United States Rubber were excused until noon by the joint legislative committee on trusts. John E Searles of American Sugar refining testified on profit margins before and after the sugar trust formation and disputed state interference with business.
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New York
Charles R. Flint
J. Gord
As C. Martin
United States Rubber Companys
Joint Legislative Committee On Trusts
John E. Searles
American Sugar Efining Company
Lexow
Mr. Searles
Senetor Lexow
Sugar Trust
Searles
Furance
Chandler Talks Silver in Senate Sparked Exchange
Washington February 16 the senate passed minor measures including a Arkansas judicial districts reorganization. Senator Sherman urged rushing the arbitration treaty to the exclusion of other business. Senator Chandler spoke in favor of bi metallic coinage and silver expansion as a cure for the depression. He accused Mr Pettigrew of McKinsey links and threatened support for McKinley and the gold standard. Pettigrew denied the charge. Chandler stood by his claim in a heated personal exchange.
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Washinton
Senate
Arkansas
Sherman
Chandler
Rep
N. Hoa
Pettigrew
McKinsey
Louie
McKinley
Mrr
Mr. Chandler
Between Two Fires Kansas Stock Yards Bill Near Passage
Missouri lawmakers accept Kansas stock yards bill with minor amendment to halt cross border evasion of regulations. Kansas House livestock committee drafted the measure. conference with western state lawmakers reached agreement. Leaders express confidence of passage in both states to enforce a unified yard regulation.
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Kansas City Stock Yards Corporation
Missouri Legislative Committee
Kansas Stock Yards
Kansas House Committee On Livestock
Jaquins, Ravenscroft and
Struck by Stranger in Frosty Street Incident
Patrolman Burgess reports a man followed a woman from a butcher shop and was struck in front of a Crawford Main building. The assailant fled after Burgess defended the woman. the attacker fell and was left on Vestalia Street. Burgess was uninjured. Also note the death of Conve neer War 1 descendant at a New York hospital after attending the Bradley Mansion Ball. The Union Pacific sets round trip fare from Kansas to Salina area for Feb 18 to 24 with agent Jorwin listing.
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New York
Furman
Broadway
Fourteenth Street
Oess
George Fleisch
Santa Fe
Burgess
Crawford Main
Strat Burgess
Mao
God
Mee
Burcese
Pliseh
Vestalia
Burges
Te On Wik
Bradley Martin Ball
Newport
Continental Times
Air Morris
AOU
Salina
Kansas
Union Pacific
Kansas City
AL Jorwin
Union Pacife System
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Grave Robbery Trial Begins in Alma Court
In Alma Kansas February 1 the Johnson grave robbery case opens in district court with Samuel A Johnson charged with receiving the body of Mrs J C Van Fleet. Attendants from the medical college dissecting room are named as possible accomplices as the case proceeds with jurors empaneled and the state arguing the body was stolen and delivered to the college. The proceedings include multiple local attorneys and witnesses as the trial advances toward a verdict that could carry one year or more in prison.
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Alma
Kan
Samuel A. Johnean
Chareed
Alleies Bouy
J. C. van Fleet
Jery Wast Ingain
T. F. Deran
M.T. Campbell
Johnson
Gee
Medical College
Toseka
Tits Dkmiaran
Sab
H. Colena
Min
Wei
M. Fitton
Jabeson
Vin
Ainge
McClintock
Valle Eae
Coltere
Topeka
Suurine
Lesnedia
Dietmare
Staicpen
Than
Jude W
Thompsos
Thompagn
Coney
Alerivss
E. Carrll
Turkey wakes up amid war drift in Constantinople
Constantinople February 16 The council of ministers met at the Ma diz Kionk all day and a new state of war between Greece and Turkey is practically declared. It is believed the council will decide to recall the Turkish minister at Athens Assam Bey and the Greek minister there Prince Haurecurdiate.
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Constantinople
Council of Ministers
Madiz Kionk
Grecei
Turley
Athens
Assam Bey
Haurecurdiate
Miss St Claire to Sleep Hypnotized In Hub Window
Public gaze centers on a bizarre promotional stunt as Miss St Claire is to sleep all day in a hub window. The performers at Crawford House unveil new acts and a singer will be enshrined in an artificial autohome display, drawing crowds through the evening.
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Miss St. Claire
Crawford Bause
Tuilent
Ata St Cette
Wien
Peck Begins Journey From Washington to Chicago
GEG R Peck leaves Washington for Chicago aboard the Milwaukee and St Paul route, aiming for Coleagy today after a headlong fall. The report notes his early recovery from the mishap and mentions Shorey as a probable contact.
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Aio
Washington
Chicago
Major Warner Named Assistant Secretary of the Interior
Chicago February 1 The News says Major William Warner of Missouri has accepted the position of assistant secretary of the interior with the understanding that if Jobs Kenna leaves the cabinet the interior department may see changes Warner takes the post with assurances of better performance.
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Chicago
William Warner
Missouri
Kenna
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