Alma Grave Robbery Trial Opens With Dramatic Testimony
In Alma Kan Feb 17 the grave robbery trial continues as witnesses recount the desecration of a cemetery and the discovery of two bodies. Testimony details the grave opening, removal of remains, and identification efforts amid tense courtroom scenes and emotional testimony from involved parties.
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Alma
Kan
Ladus
Heurkas
Testi Huny Walt Beun
Mra
Raymond Wad Cevalled
Askray
Topeka Brings Bryan Talk Behind Closed Doors
In Topeka legislators decide Bryan’s appearance will be in a limited hall, with tickets required for most, while open air or larger venues would be preferred. A committee appoints a headquarters at the National hotel and sets strict access rules, prompting public outcry over restricting the crowd who voted for him.
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Wittary J. Bryan
National Hotel
Fellows
Kansas City
Bryan
Topeka
Speaker Street
Harvey
Representative Hall
Edward
Lilue
Fagan
St Louis
Leady
Uckete
Representative
Weriate
Uber
Representative Hall Ponickets
St. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Sliver
Kansas
Ra Eeen
Mort Silver
Hamilton Belt
Afer McBryan
Iuiler Place
Hamilton Ball
Naonal
State House
Egislature
Tormer
Union Car Committee
Hamilton Hall
Verdict in Johnson grave robbery case returned guilty
Extra Alma Feb 10 3 40 p m jury finds defendant guilty in Johnson grave robbery case. A burglary at Tittle Jewelry repair shop 274 Topeka Avenue Tuesday evening between 7 and 9 o clock netted four watches and a case valued under $40. Mr Bryant expressed ruin and sorrow noting the loss hurts even though the theft seems small. Police action followed with efforts to locate suspects and deter further robberies.
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Alma
Johnson
Bryant
Bei Ou Ce
Fookin
Steele
Mothers Warned Of Moral Peril At Congress
Washington February 18 The First Baptist church overflowed for the Mothers Congress with speakers urging mothers to guard children from danger. Mrs Bal Jington Howth praised aid to poor and criminal classes in New York City while Mrs Louise Hogan of Germantown read a paper on child feeding. Mrs Helen H Gardner of Boston argued heredity and maternal responsibility, declaring motherhood must evolve through science and self development to avoid producing moral imbeciles and a vast army of 700000 defective offspring.
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Washington
First Baptist Church
Mothers’ Congress
Sharke
Bal Jington Howth
New York City
American Volunteers
Severy Avenue
Louise Hogan
Germantown
Pa. Reid
Helen H. Gardner
Hoston
Sly
Tim
Abe
Jamens Miller
Wrehington
Alter Lee Moyus
Washinton
Lost Diamond Stud Tracked On Kansas Avenue
J White reports his $180 diamond stud missing after a morning walk on Kansas avenue. He searched his room and sidewalks nearby, suspecting the gem may have tumbled from his shirt bosom or become loose in the fold, but the diamond remains unfound.
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J. White
White
Kansas Avenue
Brigham Young Status in Washington Statues
In Salt Lake City Utah February during a House communication from Senator Frank J. Cannon and a governor Wells letter the Utah legislature is urged to use the federal privilege to place statues of two honored deceased in the Washington hall of statuary and to act promptly on the measure.
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Utah
Washington
Salt Lake
House of Representatives
Frank J. Cannon
Gov. Wells
Tab
Shehern
Lynching Report From Webb City Near Greenville Miss
IR A report from Webb City near Greenville Mississippi details two Black men lynched after attacking a white man's home and looting a trunk containing $900. The mob captured them and killed them, with the incident described as the men meeting their own graves.
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Memphia
Tenn
Webb City
Greenville
Miss
National Congress of Mothers Draws Huge DC Attendance
Washington delegates pack Arlington as first National Congress of Mothers opens on February 13. Prominent figures including Mrs W Birney and Mrs Phoebe Hearst attend on the platform. Model nurseries and baby exhibits captivate visitors while non Fathers show keen interest in nursery displays and demonstrations.
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Washington, D.C
First National Congress of Mothers
Fetainguet
Arlington
Government Requests Unbudgeted Funds in House Committee
Washington reports fifty eight million four hundred thirty eight thousand nine hundred thirty seven dollars more is needed than appropriated this year. The shortfall spans deficiencies in Treasury War Defense Health and Postal departments with tight totals for Indian affairs court claims and other services. A portion covers expenses for congressional entertainment and a gathering of postal union in Washington in May.
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Willis Thik
House
Tex- Aikr
Treacury
EMEA
Feethne
FAY
Postal
Finlements
Court of Claims
Univerast Postal Union
Wasi Inten
Postmaier
Cra
Iivie Harpuce
W C T U Pledges Doubled as Culver Raises Total
The W C T U temple receives Marshall Field's second donation of 323000, bringing his pledge to 50000. The drive aims to raise 260000 to purchase all bonds. Helen Culver increases her pledge from 6000 to Dyechs and the Legislature. Professor Ty Le Dyche invited to lecture before the House on February 22, a legal holiday.
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Marshall Field
Culver
Chicago
WC. T. U. Temple
Marshall Fie
Helen Culver
Dyechs
Ty le Dyche
Lerture
House of Representatives
Washington
Mothers Congress Addresses Child Welfare At Washington
Mrs Théodore W Hitney opened the congress with a focus on child training, kindergarten work, and extending its principles. Mrs Birney urged placing the child at the center of all movements and reforms to forge a new world and people. Mrs Mary Lowe Dickinson praised the era’s emphasis on education and welfare, noting the central role of child development in social progress. President Cleveland greeted attendees at the Witty House, with about 1800 present, as crowds overwhelmed facilities and moved to the First Baptist church for further sessions.
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Théodore Whitney
Washington
Congress
Birney
National Council of Women
Lange
Manuou
White House
Cleveland
First Baptist Church
Grand Lodge opens as Kansas Masons gather in Salina
In Salina Kansas the grand lodge of Kansas A F and A M was opened by Grand Master Coleman. He praised prosperity and harmony, recalled the death of fellow members, and noted a formal dedication of the temple by the Grand Lodge officers. Twenty seven candidates were inducted into the mysterious rites amid pomp and pageantry.
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Salina
Kan
Kansas
A. F
Hidge
John Guthrie
Topeka
Rand Chaplain Arm
Uel Buhser
Emporis
J.C. Postlethwaite
Drwel City
Oftlowes
Wrmnd
Arate
Samuel G. Buseer
Thompson
Brepiehnon
Hy. Looris
Jacob Dewitt
Davia
Mort Einen
Seabrook
J. WW
Snarh
J. Hammond
Siewaed
Kansas politicians clash over Mexican consul post
In Washington a Kansas race for consul general in Mexico heats up as Congressman Kirkpatrick and rival Vandivert contend for the appointment. The dispute centers on influence from Senator McKinley and Missouri connections, with Crimenden cited as a potential governor nominee influence.
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Kirkpatrick
Kansas
Mexico
Thomas T. Critiende
Kansas City
Viaker
Pargoane
Kaneut
Conchines
Crinenden
Vandivert
Congress
Kankas
Jellic
Kren
Assault in Court Sparks Clash and Injuries in McPherson
February incident pits ELH Keltecker against Night Watchman Daniels in McPherson. A heavy poker caused severe scalp wounds to Daniels before Marshal Welfe intervened. A warrant was issued for Keltecker on assault with intent to kill as sentiment divides over the dispute. Sterling Printing Office collapses in Sterling Kansas after a wall gives way. Florida gains control of the Everglades following interior department action, with Seminole occupancy considerations noted.
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Charsing Melbecker
Sentimentle
Heibecker
Daniele
Afloat Again In Topeka Auditorium Bill Third Reading
The Topeka Auditorium bill moves to third reading in both houses amid assurances of no opposition. Mayor Pellows notes the bill’s introduction and the involvement of City Attorney Wind and Representative McKeever, with a reading of the accompanying resolutions. The act would authorize city funds up to ten thousand ninety dollars for purchasing land or erecting a building, contingent on statewide voter approval, and would require mayoral proclamation for the election.
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van Fleet
North Topeka
van Pleet
Vass Fierrs
Miarenes Willits
van Wiert
Taver
Lt. G
Mmedical College
van Pivet
Lytic
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Watt
Johan
Lelita Fe
Rhein
Minney
Neorth Rowena
Hon
Donovan Dil
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Jonson
Cines
Mie
Opie Yeni
Zhu
Johnson
Johnney
Dr. Minney
Topeka Auditorium
Howe
Sendto
Pellows
McKeever
Wind
Find
Senate
Rand Council
WHILEP'S RULING ENDORSED IN GROWING HOUSE DISPUTE
The House endorsed Mr Falremtis motion to authorize rule changes by a majority vote. The vote 75 to a striet gentile result, amid protest from Repniiie Doyle and other members. Disturbances spread as Lambert of Lyon filed objections.
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Wollep
Doyle
Repniiie
Weller
Stl
Lambert
Lyon
State Government Debates Printing Budgets and Boards
Governor Leedy weighs 35000 state printing funds and exam rules to curb department overspend. Representative Hickney proposes abolishing the Boards of Public Works. Senator Householder seeks 5000 for a canning factory at the state reform school. Senate ways and means discusses penitentiary appropriations for 1895 and 1898. Harrie Ford’s trust deed bill advances in the house judiciary. National Farmers Alliance lectures in Washington with speakers from Colorado Arkansas and more.
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Householder Thin
Sena
Rtmte Restry School
Thin City
Hodseholler
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