Political Gossip and Hood Senate Talk With Beekman View
Politically charged notes show Hon J W Beekman of Cowley county praising Major Hood for his war record and business sense as key to national finance policy. Hood backs silver as currency, with Beekman citing loyalty from livestock and farming constituents and urging practical, businesslike leadership at Washington.
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J. WY. Beekman
Cowley County
Major Hood
Mr. Beekman
Salajur Lipod
Kodbie
Washington
Congress
Hood
Ile
Senate
Minneapolis
Carlisle
Mr. Hoplins
New York Bankers Demand Carlisle Removal
A Washington despatch reports leading New York bankers, led by J Pierpont Morgan, formally demanded Secretary Carlisle’s resignation. Morgan helped organize the bond syndicate that drew Wall Street ire over the currency plan and bond issue. The president told Carlisle he does not intend to ask him to quit.
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New York
Cleveland
Daily News
Washington
Carlisle
J. Pierpont Morgan
Mil Morgan
Lste
Wall Street
Mrr
Longan
Topeka Inauguration plans draw militia and rails
Kane 84 capital prepares for Gov Morrill inauguration with a plan to bring the Kansas National Guard over three regiments. Railroads offer a one fare round trip and a special 2 passenger coach for guard members to stay and return home the next day. Adjutant General Davis backs the idea as a means to gain support for appropriations and insists the state will not pay the militia transport bill.
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Topexa
Guvernor Morrill
Kane 84
Kansas National Guard
Davis
Committee For Action
Parta
Jenct Company
Thimth
Davisinks
Topeka
Deputy Marshal Robbed at United States Marshal's Office
A thief entered the U S marshal's offices Monday evening and stole a kit, ten dollar bill, and pocketbook from Gray before exiting. Gray heard someone but mistook them for a janitor. The report also notes political moves toward abolishing the Leavenworth metropolitan police and a civil appeals decision involving J. James vs E L E Chase and wife. Insurance on a homestead was involved with a payout of 2300 to a claimant.
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United States
James Y
Gray
Mas Garniah Romvat
J. ‘Atne
EL E, Chase and Wife
Bol
Uhuge
Parkhurst praised yet faulted for issuing orders says Platt
New York, Jan 2 Prominent New Yorkers urge restraint in the Parkhurst Lexow Byrnes controversy. Thomas C Platt states Parkhurst has done much good but his head has swollen and his speeches resemble orders rather than suggestions. Public figures decline to comment as debate over police reform continues.
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New Yeurs
Parkhurst
Lexow Committee
Byrnes
Qne
Byrees
Moss
Golf
Goff
Strong
Thomas C. Platt
Mr. Platt
New York
Cant Live Together Kineau Seeks Divorce From Casnendevina Martineau
P Martineau of Bowers and Martineau filed for divorce from Casnendevina Martineau. Married November 10, 1882, at Atchison, they have lived apart for two years. The petition cites incompatibility of temper and claims she opposes a peaceful home life and is inattentive to his needs. Murines has been arrested for selling liquor.
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Kineau
P. Martineau
Bowers & Martineau
Casnendevina Martineau
Atchison
Colorado Legislature Opens With Republican House Majority
Desven Jan 2 The tenth general assembly convened at noon in the new capitol. A I Humphrey Republican was elected speaker as the House organized. Republicans hold a 14 seat majority. the Senate remains unorganized as two Democratic senators with the balance of power resist terms. Governor Waite’s lengthy message awaits organization before delivery. McIntyre’s inauguration is set for January.
Lexow Bill Gives New York Mayor Removal Power
In the Senate Mr. Lexow introduced a bill granting removal power to the mayor of New York and another to allow the mayor to set hearings on all city related legislative bills. Senator Rains backed a bleaker ballot-box bill amid city governance measures. A district court session on the celebrated water works case was continued at the defense's request until Friday.
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New York
Ausasy
State Senate
Lexow
Rains
Fridase
Police Judge J F Lee of Manhattan Arrested in Topeka Drunkenness
J F Lee, a Manhattan police judge and local politician, was arrested in Topeka for drunkenness three times in a week. Photographic of his arrest shows a neatly dressed, sober-looking young man, who pieced together a wry defense, and was eventually fined five dollars and sent away to go home. He pleaded circumstances and cited Christmas week as a reason for a drink, but the court released him after promising to leave town.
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J.F. Lee
Manhattan
J. F. Lee
Topeka
Lee
Ind
Captain Curtis
Govener
Curtis
Charley Lindsey
Les 43 Air
Belind
Mr. Lee
Lindsey
Lelan
Curis
Hussinger
Jim
Dagg
Smoky Row
Hunt Co
Skating record broken at Orange Lake by Moshier
Storm King Moskier Moshier gains rapid fame after breaking two young men’s records in 220 and 440 yard races at Orange Lake. He wins the 220 yard in 1935 seconds, beating SD Lee’s Vancouver Island Lake mark, then clocks 45.2 seconds for the 440 yard, six seconds faster than his own prior best.
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Newscrea
N.Y
Orange Lake
Moskier
Jim Donoghue
Howard Moshier
Moshier
SD. Lee
Vancouver Island Lake
Donoghue
Spain plans Cuban tariff reform to avert US war
Reports from Wassiserox state Madrid appointed a Havana committee to revise Cuban and Porto Rican tariffs. The plan would grant Cuba internal powers over customs to ease tensions, while Spain awaits approval from the cortes and US retaliation could be announced. A general Spanish tariff bill is also under consideration to shape future Cuba US relations.
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Madrid
Spain
Associated Press
Cuba
United States
Havana
Congress
Senate
Havens
Moufeh 1
Hutana
Iso
State Department
Hispana Chamber
Lewelling Paid His Fare On Rock Island Trip
Governor Lewelling needed a loan to pay his rail fare after his annual pass expired. J D Chidwell of Wichita backed him briefly as he traveled to Topeka aboard the Huck Island train. An odd tale from pianist Perry follows, about a misrouted piano case legs and a humorous miscommunication with his wife. Nearby police arrested two white men, George Johnson and George Williams, for drunkenness.
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Lewelling
Rock Island
Topeka
J.D. Chidwell
Wichita
George Johnson
George Williams
Vanderbilts Reconcile Rumor Sparks Newport Visit
New York society weighs a possible reconciliation between William K. Vanderbilt and his wife as he spends New Year in Newport. He arrives with his children, avoids the door when arriving at times, and later heads to the Adirondacks. Vanderbilt tours The Breakers and transfers a sixth share interest in land tied to the New York Yacht Club station, leaving Hobert and Ogden Jolet sole possessors.
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Vanderbile
New York
W. K. Wuddderbilt
Newport
Wm H. Vanderbike
W. K. Vanderbilt
Marine
Arly
William K. Vanderbilt
Mr Vanderbilt
Adirondacks
Vanderbilt
Cornelius
Hobert
Ogden Joelet
New York Yacht Club
Provisions for Western Kansas Settlers Sent From East
Two carloads of provisions for needy western Kansas settlers have started toward Topeka. One car comes from West Fairview Pennsylvania, with transit via Chicago and Santa Fe lines to be delivered at designated points. The second car from Pittsburgh awaits transportation arrangements. A letter asks non sectarian locals oversee fair distribution amid a politically charged backdrop.
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Lewelling
Kansas
Topeka
West Fairview
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Central Railroad
Chicago
Santa Fe
Pittetinid
Tincher Not to Blame in Nickerson Shooting
Topeka man J H Tincher shot by Charles Carson at a Nickerson home after a quarrel with Mrs Carson. Tincher wounded in leg and chest, Carson killed next day, Carson jailed with Tincher under bonds. Firefight left room full of holes. victim and assailant both injured.
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Topeka
Nickerson
J. H. Tincher
Charles Carson
Nickerson Chrimas
Kansas Arenaa
Agaim
Tincher
Carson
Arkin
Weather and political brief from early 1900s
A weather note reports cooler temperatures tonight in Kansas and a warmer regime tomorrow the west, with snow reported in Colorado and Kansas yesterday. Relays a slight below zero reading near Pueblo, Colorado. Also notes Gov. Mitchell of Peru revoked an executive writ regarding Henry M. Flagler extradition request from Texas. West Point cadet examinations begin with a dozen resignations expected.
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Sera
Kansas
Pate
Colorado
Pusblo
Colo
Jennings
St. Mootany
Us. Louis
St Paul
Austin
Tex
Aa Coud
Gov. Mitchell
Piuridahua
Hint
Lave Texas
Henry M. Flagler
Standard OF
Topeka News Briefs Include Arrests and Marriages
Robert Stuart a young Concorde Pan was arrested this afternoon for alleged assault on his father. Tom Haas and Grace V. Telford of Scranton married in Topeka New Year celebration. John Burns, colored, to appear in Justice Furry's court for burglary at a harbor shop last week. Rev John A Bright leaves for Clyde to speak at Rebelal lodge event tonight. Gish Major Hood in town for a few days supporting his candidacy plans to return after legislative organization.
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Robert Stuart
Conorad Puan
Tom Haas
Grace V. Telford
Scranton
Topeka
John Burns
Narka
Gish
Major Hood
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