Long Kentucky fight nears U S Senate split over Blackburn withdrawal
A Cincinnati Post report says Democratic factions push to withdraw Blackburn from the United States Senate race with a Monday caucus to name a substitute. Details cite fears of election defeat and shifts among Bowater Meckbare supporters, while other Democratic hopefuls gather momentum as ballots approach.
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Prohibition Amendment Defeated in House Vote
In a close vote of 41 to 40 to 42, the house defeated a constitutional amendment resolution ending prohibition for five years. A motion to table and then reconsider followed, with the decision effectively settling prohibition for the next five years in Iowa.
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Leland Machine Dominates Delegates in Stevens County Rally
Republicans show apathy as Stevens County reports two delegates to the state convention likely to back Cy Lelaund allied slate. The Kus Leland faction claims 61 delegates statewide, while critics warn the party machine still wields power and could influence possible voting on election day.
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Congressman Miller Secures Postage Bill for Fast Mail
Congressman Miller gained passage of a $51,700 appropriation to run a fast mail from Rosas City to Newton. The service departs Kansas City in the morning, will be met by the night mail at Newton, and adjusts time between lines by twelve hours.
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Cockrean Rumor Heir to Monkhood in Jesuit Seminary Talks
A garbled report claims congressman Bourke Cockran plans to become a Catholic monk after his wife’s death. He neither confirms nor denies the rumor, refusing to discuss the matter as he is approached for comment.
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Tom Ryan Coming Back to Topeka
Ex Congress man Tom Ryan returning to Topeka to resume the practice of law after a failed business venture in Himira New York. Washington note says he will depart from Washington to Topeka where he will reestablish his legal career.
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Johnson Seeks Republican Nomination for State Senator
Ex-Hank Com commissioner Charles F Johnson announced to a State Journal reporter his bid for the Republican nomination for state senator in the district covering Douglas and Jefferson counties. He faces contenders including Matt Edmonds and Frank Swatlow. A petition supporting Jack Harris for Congress circulated, aiming to attract over 1,000 signatures from Republican voters in Franklin County.
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Momea
Harris
Debating Shawnee County Delegate Race Grows Bitter
The contest between Judge J. B. Johnson and Major T. J. Anderson for Shawnee county delegate support becomes highly acrimonious as mudslinging flares. The Slavé Journal refuses to print defamatory stories about either candidate. About 500 Republicans attended Johnson allies’ gathering at Metropole Ball with speeches by Anderson and other prominent figures.
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Soldier shot at Little Club. two held at scene
In Kansan Crvy Feb 27 report, J. A. Julian, a Leaveuworth soldier at Fort Leavenworth, was shot at the Little Club on Chuctay Street. A colored man allegedly played the piano. a young black man was arrested near the scene. Deputy Diehl found the ball above the left ribs. Julian survived. Also noted: depot master Carl West resigned. Updegroff bill on prosecutors blocked. West murdered in Deadwood, and a comic exchange cited.
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Weyler Proclaims Fifteen Days to Surrender in Cuba
Weyler issues a formal proclamation to Cuban insurgents offering fifteen days to lay down arms or be treated as bandits. The decree authorizes civil guards to seize property of rebels and aiding supporters, permits guerrilla organizing in western towns, and restricts sale of flammable goods to aid defense. News outlines terror reports from Guayabo and Ambiguities in the Spanish victory claims, with Weyler asserting iron methods to quell rebellion.
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Cold Wave Expected As Kansas Sees Temperature Drop
Weather reports warn of an arctic air sweep across Kansas with morning low drop of about 25 degrees. Throughout the region clear and cool conditions persist in Kenyan areas while Colorado Texas and New Mexico report similar skies with strong variable winds. Ex President William Strong of Santa Fe visits Topeka with J P Griswold, staying several days as diplomats discuss regional matters. In Lexpos Feb 27 United States Ambassador Bayard visits the foreign office amid Venezuela tension as British demands to Venezuela and the Barnes arrest case loom.
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Second Ward Delegates for the Charley Curtin Convention
In Emporia the Second ward caucus selected delegates and alternates for county and congressional conventions. E Hawes, A Kendall, W C Stephenson chosen as delegates. Jacob Scales, Chris States, Joe Jonas as alternates. Precincts named include George Garbeck and others. fourth and fifth precincts list Frank Stevens, George Hutts, Leroy Carter, Rufus Fraser, and more with assorted alternates.
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Charley Curtis
Dus
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Ed Hawes
A. Knykendall
W.C. Stephenson
Jacob Scales
Chris. States
Joe Jonas
George Garbeck
Onry Scales
Gorge Glasher
Alergaioe
W. Whittlesey
Peter Cart
Octo Larson
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Sime
Jon Ros
Scott Sampson
L. B Pechner
W. McCormick
Frank Stevens
George D. Hutts
Dolim Linblood
Marmud Cunningham
W. Horaford
Infamy and insults flare in heated senate clash
In Washington Feb 27 Senator Teller of Colorado shouted infamy at Senator Sherman amid a three hour brawl over silver and gold positions. Teller warned that Sherman’s claims would pursue him after death as the chamber heard a bitter dispute with Republicans and Democrats aloof.
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Long Opposed House Debate and Topeka Departures
A Kansas state House debate on the Van Horn contested election ends with Chester J. Long upheld by the majority report. The report supports the committee and opposes reopening the case. Nearby, several residents depart Topeka for various destinations, including Kansas City and Chicago, with listed names and towns. A large fire near Leavenworth destroys Poin Dexter’s timber yard and two racehorses perish in the blaze. Anti Semite voters win in an election marked by high turnout and quiet proceedings.
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Calderhead’s Reforming Speech on Congressional Record Timing
State Journal special correspondent reports Kansas Congressman Calderhead’s leave to print speech in the Congressional Record. He criticizes inserting speeches not delivered to the House while revealing evolving views on silver, sound money, and currency policy amid the debates.
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Indiana Senator Voorhees III Confined by Illness at Home
Wasuixeton February 27. Senator Voorhees of Indiana has been ill for days but is improved this morning at his home. In Washington today the committee on commerce reported a favorable view on the Delaware bridge bill, advancing the measure.
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Tillman’s visit to observe Wall Street shown in odd portrait
New York February 27. Senator Tillman of South Carolina travels to New York to study financial conditions and the Wall Street environment. A curious, detailed description follows his appearance, bearing, and methodical questions as he notes aims to learn for himself and promises a later statement.
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Excluded Chinese laborer testifies in theft case
Law questions whether Fat Fat Fat can return to the United States to testify against Joe Tye, in a case where about $15,400 was stolen from a Chinese compatriot. Treasury solicitor Judge Reeves rules Fat is barred from returning even to aid prosecution, affecting the theft verdict. Also reports veteran soldier Sand killed near Poplar Station and Anderson County man O Conner pardoned for petit larceny.
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