Peffer and speakership fights dominate state legislature
The House speakership contest and the senatorial battle take center stage as lawmakers arrive amid slow turnout and travel delays. Peffer and Dennison backers claim momentum while others warn of shifting blocs. Key figures include Dennison, Peffer, Atwood, Harris, and Sreidenthal with strategists forecasting first ballot tallies around twenty votes for several candidates.
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Bank
John W. Sreidenthal
Sreidenthal
State Doure
Peffer
Sone
Bien
Balint
J. Wyn Murphy
Hutmaye
Karon- Wiplik
Bresin
Dennjesc
Hreidenthal
Sarin
Beier
Ettes
Atwood
T. PB. King
Campbell
Fd Littke
Corruption Of Inaugural Customs Debated In Osage County
Osage county voices push against corsets and Bible oaths while political maneuvering unfolds. Samantha Backus of Malvern urges Gov Leedy to back a law banning corsets. Populists threaten Copeland County incursion as Kansas City delegates arrive for inaugural ceremonies. Clemens warns against Bible kissing in oath taking and awaits committee guidance.
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Osage County
Leedy
Samantha Backus
Malvern
Hd Little
Richarcy
Elrk
Copeland County
Lkely
Africa
Kansas City
Copeland
Clemens
G.C. Clemens
Gilte Wkely
Mr. Clemens
Seven Ursuline Nuns Die In Quebec Convent Fire
A blazing fire razed the Our Lady of Lake St John convent at Roberval Quebec killing seven Ursuline sisters. Names listed include Sisters Providence Ursole Anne Louis Antoine de Padua Domique Paul and lay names Eliza Gosseline Amma Jesteurneau Louise Girard among others. Most students were away for holidays with only a few nuns and pupils remaining but all the young ladies reportedly escaped.
Wood Choppers Huddle as Flood Is Worsening
Louisiana Missouri reports a severe flood forcing about 200 wood cutters to huddle overnight. Many cabins and trees are inundated, with cold winds and rising waters spreading along the St Louis Keokuk and Northwestern railroad line and toward the Salt River bridge. Local crews aid residents stranded on land still above water.
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Louisiana
Sirina
Ratte
St Louis, Keoleule and
Northwestern
Salt River
WANTS CAMPAIGN BEGUN FOR 1800 ELECTION
Max Pracht visits Mr Hanna in Cleveland to urge an immediate and aggressive start to the Republicans campaign in this section He expresses support for Hanna’s stance and plans to meet President elect McKinley upon his return to Windermere tonight.
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Max Pracht
Hanna
Cleveland
Jan
Oregon
Alaskis
Preehivat Parrisin
Afr. M
Pracht
Hafina
McKinley
Windermere
County Commissioners Demand New Bonds From Banks
County officials notify banks holding county funds that new bonds must be issued. The county has maintained a longstanding arrangement with the banks for years and now requires updated bonds to replace the old ones.
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Leon
Bank stood the run at Erie Second National Bank
Erie Pa Jan The Second National Bank, conceded to be one of the strongest financial institutions, withstood a one day run yesterday. A steady stream of depositors demanded payment at the paying teller but every demand was met. It is thought the run will recur today, though withdrawals may ease. The cause of the run remains a mystery.
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Erie
Watonal
Wool Growers Warn Of Duty Threat To McKinley Era
Washington hearing on the wool tariff heard from John G. Clark of the Wool Growers Association and Edward Lawrence of the National Wool Growers Association. They argued free wool hurts U S mills, urged moderate duties, and linked McKinley victory to wool protection amid calls to raise duties above 12 cents on Merino, 24 cents on washed, 50 cents on unwashed Australian wool. They warned removal of skirts would boost Australian imports and cost U S jobs while urging classing Australian wool at first class to avoid injurious shifts.
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Washington
John G. Clark
Washington County
Pennsylvania
Wool Crowers' Association
United States
Teage Wiliam Lacwrence
National
Wool Fhrmers’ Association
Lawrence
McKinney
Gwod Siuwers
Bryan
Congress
Wader
Wool Growers’ Association
Melbourne
Wheeler
Alabama
Chio
Territory outlaw Powell captured after raid near Nevada
Charles Powell, an Oklahoma Territory outlaw linked with Gill Destin in numerous raids, was captured at Eldorado Springs after a gunfight with officers. He was at his mother's home, heavily armed, and fired five times as officers surrounded the house. all bullets missed. Powell will be taken back to Oklahoma for punishment.
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Nevada
Charles Powell
Gill Destin
Eldorado Springs
Eavily
Oklahoma
Terrible Swede Dominates Cycling Event
A misread, fragmentary report notes Tore Jan and Jo e Duhostise Rewburg with Join Larson in a cycling race at a palace event. The newborn won easily with a tape time around three minutes.
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Tore Jan
Detwrin
Joe Duhostise
Rewburg
Ant
Larson
Asketing Palase
State Alliance Meets at Kansas Avenue Convention
Annie L Diggs addressed the convention as the ninth annual sessions opened at 420 Kansas avenue. Mrs. Emmis Trouduer, state president, noted larger attendance and the violence of last years. committees were named for reports tomorrow in order of business, resolutions, good of the order, finance, credentius, and the state secretary, with addresses to follow at tonight’s open meeting and tomorrow’s executive sessions.
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Allance
Kansas Avenue
Emmis Trouduer
Bern
Order of Business
C. W. Adama
Osborn
A. J. Sweet
Clay County
O. L. Tabor
Burlingame
Resolutions
B. Evans
Brctherson
W. Ingalls
W. BP. Fienner
el Dorado
Good of the Order
Phosbe J. Hare
Mra
Annie L. di Gasche
Hartford
A. J. Smith
Topeka
S Gray
Rice County
T. Pearson
Joe Ee Pratt
Emma &Marshal
Santa Fe Rebates Trial Debates Who Authorized Rebates
Chicago January 6 ex President Reinhart and Traffic Manager Hanley face ICC charges. Witness John G. Taylor claims rebates were authorized by him and not Hanley, shaping defense as he asserts orders came from the Santa Fe president. The cross examination probes Taylor’s authority and statements to other officials.
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Chicago
Reinhart
Hanley
Forrest
John G. Taylor
Taylor
Hansey
Joe Patchen
Hammond Company
Jane Thompson
Parrest
Taylor F
Titus
J. L. Pennington
Vallandingham
Karfax City
Nanan
Wanikse
Mtr
Hi Childs
Kansas City
Santa Fe Road
John Taylor
Santa Fe
Hantey
Shields
Blizzard Claims Three Frozen to Death in North Dakota and Minnesota
In a devastating North Dakota and Minnesota blizzard, three people are confirmed dead. Representative McGrath of Barnesville was notified by telegram that his brother Thomas McGrath perished in the storm. The Frye family of Hunten also suffered as John Ettiz’s children died. Trains remain halted as the blockade worsens, with no service reaching Fargo since Sunday morning.
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North Dakota
Minnesota
St. Paul
Jan
McGrath
Barnesville
Thomas McGrath
Fargo
N. D
John Ettiz
Hunten
Pargo
Northern Pacific Railway
Glyndon
Missouri Legislature Opens With Temporary Speaker Elected
The Missouri legislature convened at noon with temporary organization and adjournment to tomorrow. George T. Collis of Scotland county was elected temporary speaker, and T. J. Lingle of Sedalia was named temporary clerk. Democrats hold a large majority in both houses and will elect officers and a U.S. senator to replace George G. West. Catrouxes will nominate officers tonight, and Governor Stone will submit a state affairs message tomorrow. Senator West faces no opposition within his party.
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Jefferson City
San
Missouri
Lomorway
George T. Collis
Scotland County
T. J. Lingle
Sedalia
United States
George G. West
Catrouxes
Stone
West
January Weather Sketch and Local Business News
A brief January weather note reports a 13 degree difference from yesterday with 41 degrees at 2 PM and southwest wind. Mr Jennings predicts much colder weather tomorrow as winds shift northward. A separate Chicago item notes Mark Streicher & Co seeking a receiver in superior court with assets around $0000. Jergis Durell's Harbor Shop relocated from the old location to 5 Kar Ave.
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Jennings
Weather Bureau
Chicago
Mark Streicher & Co
Mark Streicher
Mammoth Scheme Aims to Control Chinese Railroads
A New York syndicate led by Senator Calvin Brice moves to monopoly of railway telephone and telegraph in China with ex Senator William D Washburn and Clarence Carey in China as representatives. Promoter Ach backs the plan. Russia objects, Pekin pressured to delay contracts, but syndicate optimistic.
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New York
Calvin Brice
United States
China
William D. Washburn
Minnesota
Clarence Carey
Tthem
Mr. Ach
Washington
Worl
Fin
Pekin
Chisess
Thedicate
Union Pacific reorganization committee may fund foreclosure plan
Reports say the Union Pacific reorganization committee is prepared to pay the government 20 to 40 million dollars for the Union Pacific property under foreclosure if funding bills fail. The president may issue a proclamation directing foreclosure if measures are defeated. The committee will provide funds or a satisfactory guarantee to fulfill the contract. This move aims to preserve title and avoid loss to purchasers when properties are auctioned.
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Chicago
Jan T
Union Pacifie Reorganization Committee
Union Pacite Properea
Aise
Teday
Burned at Sea A Schooner Off Connecticut Fire Claims Crew Missing
A three masted schooner L. M. Bonnell burned to the waterline in Long Island Sound after being abandoned. Meada and J Howard Lowndes tried to reach the wreck but could not board due to fire. Reports say the crew, possibly two or more, abandoned ship near Long Island. captain and owner details unknown.
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Connecticut
Norwalk
Conn
L. M. Bonnell
Long Island Sound
Meada
J. Howard Lowndes
Epee
Iain Lowndes
Weasel
Cokence Islands
Deree
Long Island
Many Cattle Inspected by Government Officers
Government officers inspected more than 21 million cattle in the toast year, with 12,641,900 additional moved between markets, totaling 15,917,000. The year shows an over 40 percent rise from the previous period, when 3.8 million were inspected in 1882 and 4.85 million in 1883.
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Washington, Jan
South African Revolt: Mashonine River Murders Reported
Cape Town dispatch says trader Rob Inson on the Mashonine river was murdered by natives, his wife and child captured. Reports also allege revolt by the Bultores tribe as Takowa police station is overrun and settlers fear for safety between the murder site and Weyburz volunteers.
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Cape Town
Jan
Militia repels raiders as Mercer gates fall back to town
In Kentucky, Lexington and Harrodsburg militia under Gov Bradley order out companies to repel a pine raid. Remaining Mercer county toll gates flee to town in the cold. Raiders reportedly scatter amid the show of force and abort plans. In Ohio, McKinley prepares for Canton after an early Windermere departure and a Cleveland gathering with Senator Allison to map a major conference. Major McKinley to return to Cleveland tonight.
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Marrodabure
Lexington and Harrodsburg
Bradley
Mercer County
McEintey
Canton
Cleveland
Windermere
Cleveland ‘Terminal
Kins
Allison
Major McKinley
Ballington Booth Addresses Santa Fe Shopmen Talk
Ballington Booth of the Volunteers of America spoke to about 300 men at the Santa Fe shops at noon under RLH auspices. He urged Christianity among common people, not just clergy, and told stories of humility and service. A musical selection from Il Trovatore was performed, and a photo was taken as cheers rang for Booth and the Santa Fe workers.
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Fallington Booth
Volunteers of America
Santa Fe
RL H
America
Christ
Satmarta
Books Stolen Ties to Bank Failure Scandal
Colonel Wy V Jacobs accuses theft of confidential papers tied to the Calumet Electric railway and Bank of Illinois collapse. He alleges a conspiracy linked to former ownership of the Calumet Electric and attempts to refile warrants, with papers missing and a court case moving forward.
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Bank of Hlinels
Chicago
National Bank of Timets Future
Col
Wy_V. Jacobs
Calumet Electric Railway
Ise
Chaima 2U
Nationet
Hank
Ttnott
Ria
Calumet Electric
Stoti
Jacobs
United States Court
Calin Ie
Itnols
Ube
Jarobe
Lae
Elnwoons
Chiemgo Street
Credi
Nk of
Hiiinots
National Bank of Illnois
Talumet Electric
Zoa
Moody Attacks Seeley at Sherry’s Head Dinner
New York reports Dwicit 1 Moody delivering sermons in Carnegie Drunic Mall. He lampooned Seeley at Sherry’s Head and urged action against immorality, urging the press to expose wrongdoing. Separately, Horton resigns as Rock Island car department foreman to join Union Pacific scale, with new assignments announced.
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New York
Moody
Carnagie Drunic Mall
Sherry S Head
Fr. Moody
Horton
Kan
Hoow
Rock Island
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Denver & Hil Grande
Onden
CIA
John Gul
Mmetive Power
Colors to Blend The Decorations Must Conform to Plan
A public notice outlines an eight point general plan for decorations. It specifies approved color schemes and standards to guide event setups. Authorities emphasize consistency with existing branding and community aesthetics.
Topeka Pure Food Show Directors Plan Hall Decor and Exhibits
The Topeka Pure Food show directors anticipate a beautiful hall and ample exhibitor space with a January 49 opening. Plans for decorations hinge on Mrs Sutton using last fall’s flowers, a $200 decoration budget approved, and coordination by committees including Popenoe Elliott Adams and Brighart. The program features Kansas Duty eatertimes led by Wilt Lord Moore with talks by Myra Hill Nellie Sawyer Kedzic and Mrs Gray.
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Topeka
Wim. Green
Popenae
W. F. Weber
J. Wwies
15. Brigham
T. J. Henley
C. & Elliott
P. Adans
Herbert Hackney
Chas Woltz
Wiutliptyine
Kansay
Social Science Federation of
Kansans
Piatt
Adams
Mrr
Sutton
Cam
Adamse
F. C. Popence
Green
Arn. Sutton
Manutivtaeres
X. Wolf
Br. Brighart
Mra Burton
Haine Auditorium
Sa Sociattin
Afcaste
Popenoe
Eliiett
Nigaley
Abitene Cresinery Company
Leave Bombay as Bubonic Plague Quarantines Rise
Sworn mass exodus from Bombay as bubonic plague fears prompt authorities to move 2 million people away from the city. Contagion spurs villagers to flee. no burial developments reported. In Dubois Ida, January 6, political canvassing favors a Democratic Populist union ticket with a path for the senatorship. Weather notes forecast warmer conditions for Thursday with south to west winds.
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Bombay
Jan
Mbn
Dubois
Rotes
Ida
Union
Puynilinte
Dubie
Chicago
Kinsax
Gan
Ernliy
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