Capitol Funds Move Toward Windows and Light
The Senate Ways and Means Committee favorably recommends the House appropriation bill for $50,000 to advance the Capitol project. The measure would also crest a quarter mill levy, totaling about $225,000 over two years, funding arched windows and light while shaping toward broader statehouse completion.
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Tate
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J. J. Cox
Lawrence
Ed Miller
Troy
Michael Heery
Topeka
LB. Repley
Rome Has Spoken Bishops Warn On Secret Societies
In a pastoral letter Bishop Junier of Washington condemns membership in secret groups as incompatible with Catholic doctrine. He cites recent papal encyclical guidance and denounces Protestant-like associations, with especially strong criticism of the Masonics.
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Ure
Junier
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Rome
Ohio women ticket at Steubenville for school board
In Steubenville on February 2 the women at the gain convention nominated for a board of education Dir s Rev L Painter Miss I R Johnson Mrs R I Brownies Dr Nellie Erskine Mrs E T Wells and Mrs Albert Elfiatt. The resolutions say men have run the board well but women may be more efficient. A horse was stolen near the sheriff's office yesterday afternoon and not recovered. Nelson the plumber found his horse and cart missing from the Hotel Throop area after hitching near the court house. An effort to recover the property is underway.
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Thie
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KR. Johnson
R I. Brownles
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ET. Wells
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Sheriffs Office
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Holding Their Own New York Bank Clearings
The total clearings of all U S bank clearing houses for the week ending today were 721 225 094 dollars, down from 941 369 943 the previous week and slightly above last year’s 720 450 069. Ocean Cable Broken. Loxpox Cadiz Teneriffe line disrupted telegraph. Cadiz dispatch steamers will run on dates through the month until repair.
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United States
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Ransom Named Minister to Mexico by President
The president sent to the senate the nomination of Matt W. Ransom of North Carolina as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Mexico. Wisconsin’s Democratic delegation presented General Bragg’s petition for the post. Cleveland expressed regret at not complying. The nomination was immediately placed in executive session and confirmed unanimously.
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White House
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Editors Fight Over Taubeneck Restoring Party Unity
Kansas City February 2 Nearly half the delegates left for home after a secret session as editors condemned the national committee headed by Taubeneck. They fear efforts to whitewash the People's Party and align with a new party while abandoning Omaha platform tenets. The Industrial Legion endorsed, Vandervoort claiming potential growth to one million with committee support.
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Omaha
Teubeneck
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Internecine Strife in Coahuila Indians Factions
India Cal February 23. Factions of the Coahuila Indians near Ladin Cabuzon threaten war over leadership disputes. The hereditary chief Cabazon, disputed by Joaquin Torres and Kazan lieutenants, resists agent Estudillo orders. Kazan’s followers arm for potential clashes, with rifles and whisky in supply.
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True
Rosebery Stricken With Influenza Amid London Epidemic
British Prime Minister Rosebery lies in bed with a sharp influenza attack after a restless night but shows some improvement. The disease spreads citywide with Taflaenza epidemic in London and many families affected. About three quarters of Commons members suffer colds, some confined to homes.
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Taflaenza
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House of Commons
Seven Hundred A Week Grip In London Influenza Surge
Influenza runs rampant in London and the continent with high mortality. Notable victims include Mr. Balfour Lord Dunraven several judges and a number of actors. London recorded 2467 deaths last week, 700 more than the prior week.
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Central committee debates Australian ballot in Crawford county primaries
The city central committee faces a vote on using the Australian ballot and Crawford county system at the primaries. Members favor the change, opposing efforts to undermine it. Tonight’s meeting at the city building will choose two ward representatives, likely Jobn Putnam and J. C Edwards, and set the March 16 primary date. Members urge faster voter registration and plan to convene in the former street commissioner room.
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Edwards
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A Choice of Evils. Douglass on the Republican Party
Frederick Douglass laments that the Republican party may protect citizenship only abroad. He warns Republicans have not enforced the fourteenth amendment to secure the franchise in southern states and notes no candidate has been chosen. He doubts a strong nominee but sees a chance for a better man within Republicans than Democrats or Populists.
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Burrs
Mont
Frederick Douglass
Ellis H. Passmore
Cedar Hill
Anacosta
D. C
Republican Party
Availability
Legislature to March as House Extends Session
The legislature, convened January 8, will extend about two weeks beyond the 50 paid days. Lawmakers may draw pay for fifty days each regular session, counting only working days. Some talk of a longer session and a postage stamp fund to cover extra days, though critics doubt the scheme.
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Gislature
Washington
Mrs Martineau Trick Delays Police At Arlington Hotel
Police pursue Mrs. Martineau after a warrant was issued for selling intoxicating liquor. She vanished during dressing and a door-frame search revealed no sight of her, while officer Jobo reported a frightful display of sweat and confusion. Separate notes state the state board of charities rejected extra pay claims and editor Walter Low of the London Globe has died.
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Mardi Gras Train Wreck Near Montgomery Kills and Injures Many
A Mardi Gras excursion train on the Mobile and Montgomery division wrecked near Greenville Alabama forty miles south of Montgomery. Eight coaches overturned caught fire and were destroyed. Initial reports claim several fatalities including a white man and a white woman. many passengers from northern cities were injured. A special train and physicians were dispatched to the scene. Reports place the wreck near Greenyill with conflicting details and missing telegraph access.
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McKinney
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Tried Next Week In Mansfield DeMoss Liquor Arrests
Mansfield DeMoss, an elderly man living at Sixteenth and the Santa Fe, was arrested for selling liquor to intoxicate. Evidence includes whisky bought for police and the case was continued to Wednesday in police court. Price Tordesty also had his case continued to next Tuesday. Clement Longworth was recaptured after a prior bolt raid and will be tried Monday. Charley Olson, who threatened A. L. Duff with a pocket knife, was fined five dollars.
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Santa Fe
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Charley Olson
A. L. Duff
Appellate Court Bill Bennett by Conference Report
The conference committee in both chambers finalized the appellate court bill, presenting a compromise. Judges will be appointed by the governor with a three to two party split: three Republicans two Populists and one Democrat. Topeka gains the court for the east district of the northern division. Senate conferees were Dillard Brown and Dannison.
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New York Strike Expands As Four Thousand Join Walkout
The board of walking delegates ordered work halted on five new buildings in New York today, expanding the electrical workers strike by 1,200 more mechanics and raising total participants to about 4,000. Delegates may extend the strike further this afternoon.
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Topeka Trades and Labor Assembly Touts Eight-Hour Law Flaws
The Topeka Trades and Labor Assembly last night adopted resolutions urging the legislature to enforce the eight-hour law and approve funds to pay state house craftsmen and engineers for overtime over the past two years. Glen Elder Bank Breaks and cashier KG Hurd, former Democratic Sixth district candidate, faces state bank commissioner oversight.
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Sun Editor Faces Libel Fight Over Noyes Suit in New York
Washington’s B Noyes, Evening Star manager, announces plans to have Charles A Dune of the New York Sun arrested for criminal libel. Editorial attack on the Associated Press triggers a battle as Noyes seeks counsel in New York and promises prosecution against Dana.
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Dolph Is Beaten And Dolph Supporters At Caucus
The Oregon Senator Dolph’s caucus adjourned without a decision as 25 supporters remained loyal. A second caucus was planned with a vote to determine support for Governor Lord. The Dolph faction plans to press for solid backing in the next meeting and potential ballot actions.
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Washingtons Birthday Celebration at East Indies school
Shor eys flag raising and birthday celebration at the East Indies school in Surrey yesterday featured a full program of songs and recitations. Principal J F Stevens gave an address on the history of the day. The flag was raised and will fly daily from the school staff. The event was attended by residents from the district and the school roll was crowded.
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Huasua Surrey
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Echulara
Lent dates set for season begins next Wednesday
The notice lists Lent starting February 27 Ash Wednesday and important dates: Quadragesima Sunday March 10, Palm Sunday April 7, Good Friday April 12, and Easter Sunday April 14.
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Prince of Wales III Suffering Cold Heads South for Recovery
Feb. 28 report says the Prince of Wales, still dealing with a severe cold from hockey in frigid weather, began travel toward the Riviers for a prompt recovery. Beaver Falls Methodist College burns. Beaver Falls Pa Feb. 24 a fire at 6 this morning caused about 73000 in losses. About fifty students were in the building. all escaped but lost books clothing and other items.
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