Dividing the Pie Kept in Sight for Reapportionment
Politicians map possible congressional districts as Kansas considers a new eighth district. Wichita could center the realignment with eight counties Harrop Sumner Cowley Kingman Sedgwick Butler Reno Harvey forming a compact district near Wichita. Contention looms over boundaries and impact on incumbents like Allen counties and others.
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Kansas
Wichita
Harper
Sumner
Cowley
Kingman
Sedgwick
Butler
Repo
Harvey
Rallo
Snd
Aps
Dold I
Elgerian Bedgwick
Ubon
Hightt
Meath
John Davis
Othe Iiner
Serratia
Guenter
Oita
Charles II Scott
Allen Coun
Boiler Explosion Devastates Brooklyn Apartments
Four apartment houses on Mi Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn were destroyed by a boiler blast today. The fire began when a steam boiler exploded in a basement, forcing all occupants to evacuate into the street. Officials estimate damage around 301000 dollars.
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Pire
New York
Kington Avenue
Brooklyn
Tiekiye Orphan Asylum
Vfhile
Walvey
His Silver Anniversary Postponed Amid Festivities and Rumors
In New York February a planned event marks a silver anniversary but is postponed to March due to local festivals and coronations. A United Ways Investment Company of Sun etseo, formed in tren ton, seeks 30 million dollars, with authorized capital of 2,000,000 shares at par. The firm aims to deal in securities and may raise capital to 34 million dollars, reportedly to hold securities of the San Francisco street mail Ways amid a consolidation under consideration.
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New York
United Ways Investment Company
Sunetseo
Trenton
Ahares
San Francisco Street Mail Ways
Temperatures for Major Cities Show Mixed Readings
Weather notes indicate Chicago and Philadelphia recording varied temperatures with forecasts suggesting fair to improving conditions. A change in wind and precipitation outlook appears for the Midwest and Northeast as cold fronts shift.
Convict Swears Partner Innocent in Attempted Hold Up
In Sol Lake Utah on February 20 James Fatch reports that Li and TM death sentence inmates claim their innocence regarding the September gambling house hold-up. George Prague was killed, with Lymaneing and Jynch implicated. Kitur admitted after arrest. an Italian subject seeks release citing high-level diplomatic connections. An affidavit suggests Bin convict Haaned Jobr Strange confessed aiding the crime.
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James Fatch
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George Prague
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Avenice
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King's Attorneye
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Haaned
Jobr Strange
Canon City
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Panion
Note of Warning on US China Russia Relation
Chicago notes report from Kinng detailing a US note to Russia and China after the Anglo Japanese treaty. It warns against exclusive privileges or monopolies in China and stresses equal rights under the open door policy while signaling alignment with Britain and Japan.
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United States
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Washington
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Hussia
England
Gertes
Wall Street Disturbed by Roosevelt Action on Northern Securities
In New York and London the market reacted as President Roosevelt ordered Attorney General Knox to challenge the Northern Securities merger. Major rails and industrials fell early, then recovered somewhat as buying absorbed offerings, while Minnesota officials welcomed federal jurisdiction over the merger and its broader legal reach.
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Roosevelt
Northern #ecunities company
Transcontinental Railways
Great, Northern Preferred
Union Pacific
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Northwestern
Southern Pacific
Northern Securities Company
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Reading
Tennessee
Supreme Court
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Douglass
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Tate
Northern Securities
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Morgan
London
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Stock Exchange
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Great Northern Railways
Canadian Pacifics
Burecelonk
Karlen
Bankers Doubt Interference With Northern Securities Case
Bankers connected with Northern Securities doubt Attorney General Knox will block the case. They note a Supreme Court decision due Monday may resolve the issue. Sides discuss detention of key figures and anticipate a limited but pivotal ruling from the United States.
Fragmentary Knox legal note on stock prices and presidential action
Disjointed OCR text references Attorney General Knox and a presidential matter. It mentions intended preparations, possible legal action, and stock price reductions, but the exact events, dates, and entities are unclear due to damaged text.
Knox to Test Merger of Northern Pacific and Great Northern
Washington reports Attorney General Knox announced the United States will pursue a court action to dissolve the merger of the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railways through the Northern Securities Company. A bill in equity will seek reexchange of shares and restoration of stock to original holders. Defendants include the Northern Securities Company, J. P. Morgan, James J. Hill and associates. Proceedings will likely be in Minnesota.
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United States
Northern Pacific
Great Northern Railway
Northern
General Knox Sald
Northern Securities Company
J. P. Morgan
James J. Hill
Mirmnenots
Supreme Court Justice Horace Gray Affected by Paralysis
Washington reports Justice Horace Gray of the supreme court suffered a paralysis attack on Tuesday night. At 74, his mind remains clear but he has lost muscular control in part of his body. Despite illness, there is cautious hope for recovery as he has been in poor health for some time.
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Washington
Horace Gray
Supreme Court
Philippine tariff bill debate stirs rights issue in senate
In Washington the senate resumes consideration of the Philippine tariff bill as Patterson of the Philippine committee argues that free speech and press rights extend to the Philippines under the U S Constitution. He challenges the Philippine commission to define treason and to authorize punishment, insisting such powers lie with Congress. In the House the Indian appropriation debate continues with amendments, the measure totaling 5 441 505 dollars, and a proposal to study educating Indians in their communities adopted.
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Senate
Patterson
Cole
United States Supreme Court
United States
Queston Finelly
Supreme Court
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Philippine Commission
Congress
Sherteun
New York
Dia
Littie
Ark
Ttdian
Weather and storm forecast amid confusing reports
Forecasters warn of snow and cold air while St. Louis Prophet Hicks predicts a winter storm later tonight and Friday morning. Government thermometers show fluctuating readings with a 14 degree minimum. A notice lists a Grand Lodge meeting in Fort Scott, with travel ads offering round trips for late February.
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Til Hicks
St. Louis
F Air
Frédi
U. W. Grand Lodge
Fort Scott
Eas
Great Stock Island
Scots Greys cut off in South Africa battle
A detachment of the Scots Greys was cut off by Boers near Klipdam while marching with General Albert Hamilton's column. Major W. M. Fielder and Captain E. Ussher were wounded, one officer killed, 46 captured, later released as the unit retreated toward Nigel.
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Scots Greys
Second Dragoons
Great
Iter
Nigel
Klipdasa
Hamilton
Hoare
Nigel Toe
Cleveland Sets 3 Cent Fares With Franchise Approvals
Cleveland voters approved 1 cent fare ordinances and prep work for 2 cent routes to start when weather allows. Six of seventeen routes saw passage with John E B Hoefgen as sole bidder, who has $50,000 on deposit to secure progress on the line by next fall.
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Cleveland
Weeky Council
John EB. Hoefgen
Ma. Johnson
Treet Railway Minger
Hoefgen
Luncheon Honors National Colored Women Leader In Chicago
Mr Ida Wella Barnett hosted a luncheon at her Princeton avenue home to honor Mrs Josephine Stione Yates, head of the National Association of Colored Women, aiming to discuss color question tensions in local women’s clubs and an anonymous letter. Originally four white women and four colored women were invited, but several regrets narrowed the group to Dr Frances Dickinson and six colored participants, limiting the expected balance.
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Chicago
Ida Wella Barnett
Princeton Avenue
Josephine Stione Yates
National Association of Colored Women
Frances Dickinson
Delia Parker Woolley
George W. Plummer
Woman’s Club
Laura Dainty Pelham
Hull
Plummer
Populist conference gathers as Harris arrives
Delegates converge for the Populist conference with Senator Harris already in Liberal. Populists and Democrats press for fusion and a unified ticket under the Democratic name. Brown county’s Grant Harrington backs fusion from the ground up and calls for a state convention to nominate a candidate. Democrats, includingAugust Bondi of Salina, weigh in on venue and logistics for the state convention.
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Harris
Washington
National
Walter N. Ailen
Jefferson County
Fred Close
Hills
Harvey Eckert
Pawnee
Grant Harrington
Brown
A. A. Palmer
Tro: Houghton
Stevens County
Liberal
Central
Stanley
Palmer
Houghton
State Committee
August Bondi
Salina
Bondi
Wichita
Topeka
Premier Sagasta Moves Toward Broad Martial Law Decree
Madrid reports Sagasta plans a decree to extend martial law across Spain. General Weyler held long talks with the queen regent and military authorities. Troops reportedly prepared for immediate action if crisis erupts.
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Sagasta
Spain
General Weyler
Gave Himself Up In Tennessee Burning Case
Lee Turner, proprietor of the Quarter House near Middlesboro, burned last week, surrendered to Marshal Mesley at Lafollette and was brought to Knoxville. Sheriff Hughes and local officials accompanied him as negotiations with Governor Beckham of Kentucky began. Turner is claimed by Kentucky officials to be a Tennessee citizen not to be returned or harmed, and he denies any involvement in plans for the assault on the offers of Weintaday.
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Tenn
Lee Turner
Quarter House
Middlesboro
J. M. Mesley
Lafollette
Messey
Hughes
Claiborne County
W. A. Ow
Tazewell
Jerry Jannigan
Beckham
Kentucky
Dewey aide to greet Prince Teaty in New York
Washington February 20 Commander Na thus Bargemet longtime aide to Admiral Dewey sails to New York at the admiral's request to greet Prince Teaty and convey regrets that the admiral cannot attend his arrival in America due to Mrs Downy’s illness.
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Nathus Bargemet
Dewey
New York
Prince Teaty
the Admirars
Eran
America
Downy
Secretary Long comments on Schley appeal statement
Washrington February 20 Secretary Long referred to the president's statement on the appeal of Admiral Schley today. He said he has no comment to make or the Sere Pallhag acting against Admiral except to pursue thorough conclusions and forward character, hoping to improve the situation and direct public opinion.
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Long
Admmiral Schley
Grand Army Seeks Free Quarters for 20000 Men in Washington
Washington February 20 The Grand Army of the Republic executive committee approves proposing free quarters for 20000 veterans as a condition for holding the encampment in Washington. Citizens’ committee to negotiate, likely to reach an amicable arrangement. Encampment tentatively set for early October. Two individuals plead guilty in Bank of Liverpool case. sentencing postponed until Saturday.
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Washington
National Council of Administration of the
Grand Army of the Republic
London
Growligr
Bank of Live
Techndis
of Bailey
T Kelty
Bradford
Stiles
du Otter
Callies
Turner and Walcott Headlines Hint at Burns of Night
Knoxvie Tennessee report claims Turner, owner of the Quarter House near Middlesboro, was captured after a night of mountaineer clashes. In Boston, Joe Walcott posted a $1,040 forfeit and challenged any man for a $2,000 match, signaling bold boxing moves.
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Boston
Joe Walcott
Alcott
Suny
Controversy Over Battle of Santiago Divides President
The president released a statement on Admiral Sampson and Admiral Schley regarding the Santiago campaign. It affirms Sampson's leadership while faulting Schley for delays and missteps in blockading Havana, noting the court’s conflicts over command and credit, and highlighting Phil Sheridan’s remarks on the blockade’s effectiveness.
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