Ice floes threaten boats as Mississippi ice jam breaks
Ice jams on the Mississippi River north of the Bad’s bridge caused vast floes to menace ferries and shore piers. Tugboats broke up the floating ice near shore to prevent damage to river craft, with vessels Myrtle Corey and Myrtle Core as stern wheel steamboats enduring near destruction before help arrived.
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St Tai
Hatslic
O. Haarstick
Rellan’s
Sumie
W. K. Kavanoueh
Shera
Ani
Cie Din
Bentke
Enat
Jnet Ten Joun
Wieetss Frery Company
Myrtle Corey
Merimer
Liquor Firm Fails Amid Scandal and Losses in New York
A liquor firm led by JW Watton & Co. faced collapse with assets estimated at 375,000 to 100,000 and debts near half that amount. The failure follows slow collections and costly insurance, leaving business circles stunned. The firm is linked to the late Juba W. Watson's heirs.
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Mayevik
New
JW. Watton & Co
Whatranie Squar Deers
Juba W. Watson
Senator Frey Reports Amended Pacific Cable Appropriation
Washington Heb 21 Senator Frey reported amend ments to the sundry appropriation for the construction of a submarine cable in the Pacific. The amendment adjusts subsidies and rates, shifting costs to private contractors and reserving government messages and postage. The log discusses private taxes, rates on private messes, and future annual adjustments to fund the project amid fiscal constraints.
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Washington
Heb
Frey
Pacific
Asimetown
Fadler
Hem
Rhihe Gamrractings Company
Tre Siento
Talenas
Janney
Thair Nubaidy Matey
Tattsan
Philpinie
Matherine
Nc Co
Sultan Revokes Grant of Coaling Station to France
The sultan of Oman revokes the grant of a coaling station to France amid British gunboat threats. British ships Elipes Sphinx and Berhreast lie off Muscat as the sultan issues a proclamation and plans further announcements. The French consul has filed a protest.
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France
Bombay
Sultan of Omar
Eelipes
Sphinx
Berhreast
Muscat
Troxel Returns Arrived in Kansas City From Mexico
A cryptic notice reports Troxel returning to Kansas City last night from Mexico via Pete St-r Tessa. The item mentions confidential dealings and a commute, with references to a Chinese route and an awkward view noted at a chosen spot.
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Kansas City
Mexico Kansas City
Pete St—r Tessa
Chihwahin
Ike'sluck
Iniweviewel
Robbed Express Car at Cherryvale Kansas
Report from Cherryvale Kansas describes a daylight robbery of an express car on the Cherryvale Coffeyville line of the Santa Fe railway. Express Messenger Cooper at breakfast. safe opened with skeleton key. large sum of currency and money orders stolen. robbers fled. Also notes naval loss and Hungarian cabinet appointment in brief.
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Santa Fe
Cherryvale
Kansas City
Cherryvile
Kan
Cherryvales& Coffeyville
Barra Fe Railway
Cooper
Wilk & Skeleton Key
Oldest Postmaster Dead in York Pa
York Pa Feb 21 John Loran one of the oldest postmasters in the United States died at his home in Cross Roads after serving as postmaster during Van Buren administration. He was 83. Sacramento Cal Feb 21 Young men organize a colony to settle on Guam proposing to raise staple island products.
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Sampson
Bermudas
Washington
North Atlantic
New York
Indiana
Hermoges Wilay
Navy Department
Cable
Admiral Sampson
William J. Brownley
Drammes
Norway
Ha- Vara
York
John Loran
United States
Cross Rode
van Ture
Face Alltie
Drceused
Guam
Sacramento
Cala
Guarm
Wichlin
D Dawson
Fitzelmmons
Foreurder
Bigitoré
Water Plant Move Sparks Topeka Tax Controversy
A Topeka Water Company maneuver moved its plant to Topeka township for tax purposes, sparking a battle with city officials led by Charles J. Drew. The issue centered on hydrant rentals, tax rolls, and a federal court injunction, with sustained public pressure against the company and a warning of ongoing political conflict through the campaign.
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Brooks
Board of County Commissioners
Topeka Water Company
Topeka Township
Mulvane
Enid
Cornell
Topeka Water Compass
Ase
Topeka
Papeke
Opel
Sald City
Saldety
Oke Walter Company
Etrit Court
United States
Tomikd Water Company
New Jersey Corporation
Drew
Federal
Nwt Feiehten Mrr
Botkin Lo
New Jersey
Wall Street
New York
Tepeke
Water Company
Charles J. Drew
Wilman
Topeles
Topeka Race Sparks Battles Over Candidacy and Allegiances
A Topeka political dispute centers on alleged manipulation in supporting candidates. Statements praise Charles J. Drew for mayor while opposing “the paper” supporting populism and Brooks faction influence. Readers accuse the administration of pressuring candidates. trust in the Journal’s straightforward reporting is cited.
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Charles J. Drew
Sam
Drew
Fourth Ward
City Councillor Candidate Elliott Opposed by Water Company
The contest centers on Councilman John Ellott of the Third Ward in Bir with long Topeka property ties. Opponent Bill Ett is praised as civic minded though inexperienced, while Elliott is labeled as an aggressive opponent of the water company and allied with Councilman Drew.
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Perage
John Ellmott
Third Ward
Bir
Ellott
Kansas
Water Company
Topeka
Fijott
Euw
Billett
Bit
Elf
Senate Adopts Resolution to Expedite Passed Bills
The senate approved a resolution urging preference for bills that passed the other house and were messaged back. A conference committee may be appointed to adjust disagreements, with adjournment planned for March 4, 1890, after 12 noon, though prolongation to March 10 remains possible.
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Senate
Campbell
House
Philadelphia Votes in Pennsylvania City Elections
Philadelphia election day sets no state official votes with citywide contests for mayor, city solicitor, and three police magistrates while ward ballots choose city council and school directors. Sam H. Ashbridge and J. L. Kiesy backed by the party secure large majorities amid Democratic rivals W. Horace Hoskins and Frank R. Shuttuck.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Sam H. Ashbridge
J. L. Kisey
W. Horace Hoskins
Frank R. Shuttuck
STOCK WATERING KILLED AS HOUSE DECLINES TO DISCUSS BILL
The House rejected Senator Ryan's bill limiting corporate bond mortgages. Attorney General Godard opposed watering stock. A heated debate followed with party divisions, a minority report, and a tabled motion, ending in a 60 to 88 vote against consideration.
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House of Representatives
Ryan
House Committee On
Wheeler
Harris
Victons
Godard
Legislature Consider Adjournment Proposal in Prolix Measure
A concurrent resolution by Mr Tenpy of Ness county proposes adjournment next Monday February 27 and ends general bill consideration by Friday noon. It would cut legislative days and could kill many bills pending in the house, though the senate lags three days behind in days counted. About 900 house bills and 400 to 100 senate bills have been introduced.
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House
Tenpy
Ness County
House of Representatives
Senate
Une
Blizzard On The Way Severe Snowstorm Sweeps Colorado
Leadville Colorado February 21 A severe snow storm began last night and continues today. No trains have reached Leadville from any direction.
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Colorado
Leadville
Col
Reed to Retire from Politics to Practice Law in NYC
Portland Maine report says Speaker Thomas B Reed plans to retire from Congress at term end and take up law in New York City. Close friends describe this as a move to secure a comfortable income after politics, possibly triggered by limits to presidential ambition. The letter cited by Milliken, Reed’s intimate friend and new collector of customs, is not discussed publicly by Mulliken.
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Portland
Thomas B. Reed
New York
Arevea
Weston M. Milliken
Reed
Mulliken
Senator Field Seeks Income Tax Bill in Senate
Senator Frank Field of Reno introduced a bill proposing an income tax. The measure made its first appearance in the senate on Monday.
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Frank Field
Reno
Senate
Senate approves tax rates and express postage bill
The document outlines income tax brackets from $1,500 to $40,000 with varying percentages and notes Senate action on Hanna's express charge bill. It details parcel rates by weight, from under 6 pounds at 15 cents to 100 pounds at 40 cents, including books, bicycles, and other freight in barrel-sized packaging.
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Senate
Hanna
Kansas
House
WANTS A NEW COURT HOUSE IN EMPORIA
Emporia moves to replace the old court house near the railroad with a new structure costing 75000 funded by sale of M E T bonds and a two mill annual levy. The proposal, introduced in the senate by Senator Braddock and in the house by Representative Harris, seeks public ratification.
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Emporia
Court House
Kan
Senate
Braddock
House
Harris
Seaton Pushes for City Aid Over Jackson Street Pond
A Jackson Street storefront crowd endures a pond of water in wet weather. Captain Seaton sponsors a resolution to fix pavement drainage near a telegraph pole, easing pedestrian congestion and restoring dignity after years of expense on capital improvements. The proposal asks the House to act to remedy the issue or pursue other procedures for relief.
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Jackson Street
Captain Seaton
Gornins
House of Tenresentatives
Senate Passes Banking Measures In Third Reading
The Senate approved two bills on third reading including Ry Farrelly’s feevy for stock sale by judicial process and a docket of claims against the state. The Breidenthal banking law was recommended for passage by the banks committee after failing in the house, with Farrelly aiming to push it through this week.
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Senate
Ry Farrelly
Ways and Myerana Committee
House
Senate Committee On Banks
Bankire
Farrelly
Senate Committee Debates Passed Local Bills and Farm Loan Bill
The senate spent most of Monday afternoon in committee of the whole reviewing focal measures and recommending passage on many, including house-origin bills. Senator Cooke's proposal to loan state school fund money on Kansas farms was taken up but not finished, to be resumed by the committee.
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Senate
House
Cooke
Kansas
Senate Considers Adjournment for Washington's Birthday
The senate weighs adjourning tomorrow February 23 a legal holiday. Some members oppose the pause while others expect adjournment.business transacted on a holiday remains legal, and the prevailing view favors adjourning despite opposition.
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Senate
Washington
Senator Hannah Pushes Late Bill to Stop Nepotism
Senator Hanna introduces a late Monday bill to curb nepotism, proposing removal of relatives from office without further investigation. The measure faces doubt about passage this session amid Kansas political reform debates.
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Hanna
George Henna
Senate
Kansas
Hanpa
General Miller Reports Troops Sufficient in Philippines
Washington reports General Miller says he has all the troops he needs and insurgent forces near Manila are driven back with losses. Sanita notes fires at Washington volunteers, mysterious enemy signals, and casualties in Manila area as business resumes in Tiolo and adjacent towns.
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Manila
Miller
Tiollo
Dan
Padre Macatt
Petlidpines
War Department
Geri Washington
Firot
Carson Rule
Elbow
Sovlde
Reinhart
Sune Ieee Calfornia
Pebrowry
Arthur Bull
Thurby Smo
Ae Tal Tae Crux
Thomas C. Waly Lere
Tinuntrys Iuibea
Senth
Tobert
Corporal Jannd SaeSauas
Siena
Toil
Pep 21
United States
Newport
Ulin
Milter
Otis
Tolle
Jaro
Salo
Red Cross Armed in Manila Frontline Action
A Manila dispatch reports Red Cross workers now armed as fighting rages along the waterworks and near Macati. American units, including Washington infantry and Sixth artillery under Lt. Scot, engage insurgents across the Peake river. Fifteen Filipinos killed, four wounded, two American soldiers wounded by shell fire. Chaplain Pierce recounts being shot at. a litter ambulance was targeted. Red Cross teams aid both sides amid hostilities.
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Herald
Manila
King
Washington
Peake River
Macatl
Scot
Macati
Maycatl
Aguinaldo
Red Cross
Chaplain Pierce
MacArthur
Gov Thomas Pushes Anti Trust Legislation in Colorado
Governor Thomes Indey sent a special message urging Colorado lawmakers to bar the completion of the contemplated smelter combine and the creation of trusts in the state. The senate approved the anti trust bill by a single dissenting vote.
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Colorado
Denver
Thomes Indey
Senate
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