Speakership contest dominates Kansas legislature as Brown Street lead
The race for speaker heats up with W F Brown of Pratt and WD Street of Merlin leading the bids. Reporters note possible caucus timing Friday night as members from districts across Kansas converge, with factions in Topeka and various cities preparing to press their preferred candidates.
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Leo
WD. Street
Merlin
Decatur
Brown
J. 5
Karnes
Pratt
Bron
Bbwarth
Police Board Fights On Political Moves Across Cities
Governor Leedy faces opposition as police commissioners in six cities challenge a reform push. The contentious actions prompt debate over municipal control and political maneuvering, with officials accusing rivals of partisan tactics while defenders urge stricter law and order.
McKinley to Name John T Wig Ambassador to Britain
Washington report notes President-elect McKinley will appoint John T Wig of Washington as ambassador to Great Britain to succeed Bayard. Colonel Hay, with extensive diplomatic experience, has served in Paris Vienna Madrid and Constantinople and earlier in the Bayard era.
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Chicago
Jan
The
Times-Herald
Washington
Payn
McKniey
Calonet
John Twig
Great Britain
Haxyard
Hay
Inga Hos
Parii
Vienna
Stadrid
Torkm
Sale
Lin- Fowws
Beyan Hopes No Doubt Gold Standard Will Disappoint Nation
Amesbury Massachusetts reader J Livan writes to James L Tibbetts, a Democrat, expressing confidence the gold standard will fail to restore permanent prosperity. He urges duty and anticipates victory, warning that supporters will be disappointed as the country faces economic challenges.
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Amesbury
Mas
J. Livan
James L. Tibbetts
Laurier Declines Knighthood For Future Honor
The Pall Mall Gazette reports that Wilfrid Laurier refused a knighthood offered for the New Year. He declined the honor now, saying he could accept it at a later date, leaving the matter open for a future possibility.
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Fenton
Jan
Wilfred Laurier
Laurier
Chimy Caraman Scandal In Belgian Mission Explored
Lomion Jan. 2 Brandande Vienna correspondent reports turmoil surrounding Prince Chimuy tareman’s brother, a Belgian mission councillor in Vienna. Details refer to documents tied to the princess and extended leave for the councillor amid family matters and diplomatic friction.
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Lomion
Brandande
Vienna
Dantey
Chimuy-tareman
Vena
Fas Remienes
BecouUrt
Tis Brothers
Tt Dn
Peffer Speaks on Monetary Commission Plan
Senator Peffer of Kansas advocates a full Senate inquiry into the monetary system and introduces a bill to improve banking. He argues current currency is heterogeneous and uncertain and urges a five senator commission to investigate the entire monetary subject and report within a year. He also notes Cuba matters and a historic ship preservation petition.
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Washington
Senate
Hear
Massachusetts Historical Society
Washington Navy Yards
Portsmouth
Eng
Peffer
Kansas
Cuba
Cail
Chama
Havane
Sanguillly
Sanguilly
Secretary
Perr
Beffer
Broderick Resolution Probes Missing U P Patents for Kansas Buyers
In a Kansas session on January 5 the House debated why patents for large tracts of Union Pacific land in Kansas remain unissued. The resolution calls on the Interior Secretary to report the cause of patent omissions and the authority cited by land officers to permit enrollments or sales despite the lack of patents.
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Kansas
U. P
Kanssa
Union Pacific
Topeka
Eckert Explains Penitentiary Furniture Contract
TW Eckert, director, stated the Leavenworth dispatches misrepresented the case. Bidders from Arkansas City offered 50 rents per day for 150 convicts for six years. Helmers offered 2.5 cents per convict. Duff held the contract but eventually agreed Helmers could take over with 75 convicts, none of which involved a board compromise. the board ratified the earlier terms after engineering input and power limits.
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TW. Eckert
Penitentiary
Helmers Manufacturing Company
Duff
Helmers Peonte
Bilder
Duft
Hélmers
Helmers
Helmera
Uist
Buchan Forms New Law Partnership in Kansas City
Kansas City Kansas January 5 The late firm Buchan Presman Porter dissolved last night Buchan will keep the Columbian Building offices and practice with his son Fred Free man and Judge J Hoss will open offices together in the Portsmouth Building Porter remains in partnership with Attorney T United States Commissioner
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Buchan
Kansas City
Kan
Buchan, Presman & Porter
Buchart
Fim
Columbian Huilding
Fred
Free
Iam
Judee
D. J. Hoss
Portsmouth
Fog
Porter
M c
United States
Insurance Co Involved in Globe Fire Insurance Scandal
New York January five reports sensational rumors about the Globe Fire Insurance Company of New York. President E C Jameson and general agent JS Frelinghuysen are named as partners in a business house. An official Ohio Insurance Superintendent report cites at least two sets of books and possible third, with refusals to provide records. The inquiry is hindered by officers’ refusals and Jameson’s knowledge of the investigative law.
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Globe Company
New York
Globe Fire Insurance Company of
E. C. Jameson
JS. Frelinghuysen
Jameson
Frelinghuysen
WS. Matthews
State of
Ohio
Seldon FR. Hopkins
Mesure
Frogess
Matthews
Olio
McCullagh Estate To Be Divided Among Seven Heirs
St Louis January probate reveals editor McCullagh left an estate valued at about 210000. Dr William C Richardson as public administrator will oversee division among seven heirs, including siblings in Brooklyn Dublin and Chicago and surviving relatives in city. Adjoined papers note mining stock valued at 10000, but estate value remains around 210000 with each heir receiving roughly 19000.
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St. Louis
Jan. S
Joseph B. McCullagh
The
Globe-Democrat
Hits
Wm. C. Richardson
Dublin
Drelant
Bre
Rachael Souter
Brooklys
John G. Young
Gladys McQuilash
John McCullagh
Hetra
Wm. Armstrong
Chicago
Sarah Hankin
Fenny Holtz
Brooklyn
World Sold To Scripps McRea League In Kansas City
The Scripps McRea League purchased the World, giving it stable funding and independence. Milton A Motta, secretary of the league, announced control of the paper last evening. The World will operate without financial pressures or political rewards, and will publish all views with the aim of plain news value.
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Scripps-McRea League
Kansas City
Jan. F
Milton A. MoTta
Ake
Kansas
City Council Bans Theater Hats in Theaters
Chicago January reports the city council enacts an ordinance prohibiting hats or headgear in theaters during performances. The rule targets all amusements with fines for violators and the mayor plans to sign. Also noted is the death of Mrs. F. Rulison at 54 Buchanan Street after two years ill health, with services set for Wednesday morning.
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Chicago
Rulison
F. €. Rulison
Buchanan Street
Colorado
J. D. Dowing
Burlingame
Final Settlement in Milwaukee Estate Nearing Distribution
A final settlement of the will of Geo. Hiles, who died about a year ago in Milwaukee, has been approved. All litigation is dropped and an agreement reached among all interested parties. The estate is valued at between 3.09 million and 4 million dollars, with distribution of property following.
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Milwaukee
Jan
Geo. Hiles
Government Flee Drifts Away From Batesville Barge
In Batesville Arkansas heavy storms on January 6 drove a government moored barge away at midnight. Captain Keefe and three men named Smith Williams and Galvin are missing. In London a Berlin dispatch claims Dr Niemann has found a tuberculosis cure using nanny goat blood serum and bacillus exposure.
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Batesville
Ark
White River
Fee
Captain Keefe
Smith Williams
Galvin
London
Jan
The
Daily News
Berlin
Niemann
Delaware Democrats Elect Emery Higgin Speaker in Silverites Defeat
Delaware news reports 19 votes in the legislature for the Democratic caucus last night to name Emery Higgin Speaker and elect officers, signaling a defeat for free silver advocates. Separately, William Keek was arrested in Johnson County for stealing a tarpaulin valued at $10 from a local farmer.
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Delaware
Dever
Del
Emery
Higgin
William Keek
Otethe
Sher Glover
Johnson County
Kepley
Keek
Walker Dies After Quick Illness at MIT Leader
Gen Francis A Walker president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology died after being stricken with apoplexy at his Boston home early this morning. He had just returned from a trip to New York and Washington. Born July 2 1840 in Boston he was renowned as a political economist and writer. His father Amos Walker was active in political and educational movements and wrote The Science of Wealth.
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Boston
Francis A. Walker
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Walker
New York
Washington
Amos Walker
Congress
Poultry Show Attracts 1000 Birds And Noted Exhibitors
A state poultry show at 128 Sixth Street features 1000 birds including Yellow Parlor Tumblers Owls and Magpies. Exhibits from Topeka Emporia Parsons and other towns fill coops as judges and managers plan for next year’s show and potential constitutional changes.
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Ast Sixth Street
Plymouth Rocks
W. Be McCoy
Valley Falls
F. G. Tomnpkite
J. F. Bardsley
C. 5. Kistler
North Topeka
George Career
Whitthesey
W. BR
Comstock
Willam
D. M. May
Southeastern Kansas Poultry Association
Parsons
Moore
Atchison
Emporia
John C. Snyder
Oklahoma
Topeka
Violation of Marriage Vows Arraigns Wicks and Maddrell
Winnie Wicks and L Stanley Maddrell were arraigned for living together unlawfully before Justice J B Parry after a complaint by John Wicks. Wicks formerly married to Minple Inman, the case saw Maddrell convicted or discharged. a second complaint led to further proceedings. Meanwhile Rev George Pentecost resigned from the Marysjebone church upon receiving a call to America.
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Winnie Wicks
L. Stanley Maddrell
Justice of the Peace
J. B. Parry
John Wicks
Minple Inman
Fun‘ the
Furry
Wicks
Matthews
Piwkes
Maddretl
Maddrell
Wilson
Myx
America
London
the Chronicle
George FL Pentecost
Marysjebone Church
Storm Wanes After Heavy Blizzard Across Dakotas
The blizzard that began Saturday night raged through South Dakota and Iowa, with two to ten foot drifts in Nebraska. Trains halted nationwide as rail lines struggled with snow packing. Yankton reports only one railroad moving a train due to drifts, while forecasts indicate the storm will abate and skies clear. The 1888 blizzard remains a colder, deadlier comparison.
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Chicago
Mississippi Valley
Iowa
Teporta
Western
Nebraska
Yankton
S. D
South Dakota
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Sioux City
Minister Wilua Death Reported In Honolulu Dispatch
Victoria B C steamship Niewers brings word that United States Minister Wilua, long gravely ill, was expected to die soon after Mondai departure. Residents express deep sympathy for his private life and official service.
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Victoria
B. C
Niewers
Honolulu
Mondai
United States
Wil- Ua
Carmeity
Commodore Disaster Survivors Reach Jacksonville After Escape
Survivors of the steamer Commodore recount a desperate escape from Daytona to Jacksonville. Twelve Cubans fled in the first boat, four in the second, seven Americans in the third, and four including Captain Murphy Crane Higgins and Montgomery in the fourth. The third boat sank, leaving the others to improvise a raft as the vessel sank. Four more men landed in Jacksonville, totaling 20 of 24 aboard. Food and water ran low, one man went momentarily overboard but was restrained, and eight men remained missing. The group includes Stephen Crane, Captain Murphy, Higgins, Montgomery, and four Cubans.
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Jacksonville
Fri
Eaward Murphy
Stephen Crane
Montgomery
Cout
William Higgins
Dayton
Ifta
Morphs
Crane
Higgins
Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune
Frank Grain
Julio Rodbar
Joseph Debaney
L. Fe Marbory
Sf Leon
Queen Victoria Reports Abdication Plan For Wales Heir
The Westminster Gazette reports that Queen Victoria intends to abdicate this afternoon to mark the long reign, transferring sovereignty to the Prince of Wales. The announcement emphasizes the historic milestone and places the heir in a prominent position within knee list history.
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Wales
Landontian
Westminster Gasette
Queen Victoria
Prince of Wales
Policeman Stops Man From Drowning at Lincoln Park
Chicago officer Max Kreuger shouted for Bernard Krause to return to shore as Krause, who leaped into the lake seeking death, floundered near the water’s edge. Kreuger fired a warning shot since he could not swim, prompting Krause to surface and surrender for arrest.
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Chicago
Bernard Krause
Becaine
Lincoln Park
Park
Max Kreuger
Tom Johnsons Deal Unites Detroit Streetcar Lines
Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland the president of Tretrott Citizens Street Railway gains minute control of Detroit transit by purchasing the Ft Wayne and Helle Isle and other opposition lines in a deal valued over 2 million dollars. The Jeeve Wayne company previously charged five cents per ride and eight tickets for a quarter, but fare will rise to six for a quarter.
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Detroit
Parc
Mich
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Tretrott Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Ft. Wayne
Helle Isle
Jeeve Wayne Company
Lynching Prevention Escort Heads to Woodville
Houston Tex Jan 1 Brimswett rifles ordered to Beaumont to escort Georg Harrison to Woodville for trial on murder charges. Authorities feared a lynching. Adjutant General Maliry will accompany the party. De Witt's Little Early Risers promoted by Gen W Stanwield of 82 Kansas Avenue.
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Houston
Tex
Brmswett Rifles
Beaumont
Georg Harrison
Woodville
Munner
Harrison
Maliry
de Witt
W. Stanwield
Kansas Avenue
Kansas Is Heard: Curtis and Others Speak for Her Interests
Charles Curtis and other advocates address the Ways and Means Committee to champion interests related to a woman’s welfare in a hearing likely focused on policy and funding implications.
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Charles Curtis
Want Duty on Cattle Asks Restoring $10 Tariff
A large western delegation pressed the Ways and Means Committee for restoring the ten dollar duty on cattle. Witnesses including M. M. Sherman of Salina and FN. Rockwell of Warren argued the tariff harms Kansas farmers and raises prices for meat, recounting cattle movements into Mexico and beef costs. They urged protectionist measures to stabilize ranges and labor in the cattle industry.
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Washington
Jan
Ways and Swans
FN. Rockwell
Warren
Ita
Rockwell
New Mexico
Hawitea
Kansas
M. Sherman
Sal San
Mexico
United States
Mir
Sherman
Congress
Wake Wins A Prize For Temperance Paper
The Topeka preacher Rev Richard Wake receives ten guineas from an English paper for an essay on the directory question offered by the Alliance Nene of Manchester. The award, made at Christmas, honors his long temperance reform work. Two other contestants received favorable mentions. Ex Governor Prince plans containment of a position at the immigration monetary conference as he travels with McKinley and Han ng relations, seeking the staff post. The will of Mrs Elisabeth Paster, valued over £1,600,000, distributes bequests to Rocca Bertha and Juin and leaves the residue to Charles F Pilsier and Louisa F Vogel, her adopted children.
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Wichite
Wichita
Topeka
Ol Popithet
Lorce
Pete Gish
Watson
Yount
Offeri
Lewellings Adimitivera
Let Fir
Ennis
Win
Jens Wher Fey
Keith
Cot Isetaner Hinttiday
Ttneirmen
Frank Newldint
Js. Bittant
Frank Carrytte Kastine
Eitter Stevens
West
Brosvenor
Sherman
Grogvenor
Americas
Diveley Enid Thors
Wyoming
Abe Anuneer
Zure & R
Alexico
Tawney
Mexico
United States
von Herresontrites
Karas
Turner
Geereis
Curtin
Benet
Wsi
Elasion
Howe
Howrre
Gaza
California
Alliance Nene
Manchester
England
Ben
Richard Wake
Milwauker
Wis
Jan. S
Mra
Elisabeth Paster
Willy Beret
Roca
Bertha
Juin Christmas
Nieess
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George Mutiser
Greenwind County
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John W. Brethenthal
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Renatd Petter
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Morphy
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Farris
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Campbell
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Lewelling
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Frank Strickland
Jack Doyle
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McKinley
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Beyan
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Monetary Commission
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Mass. Institute of Technology
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Ways and Means Committee
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