The McCulloch Arrives from Manila with Naval News
The steamer Boric from Honolulu arrives bearing December 20 advices. The receive cutter McCulloch, Captain L Howper, reached San Francisco on its way to Manila. Reports mention ships and officers en route to Panama. Navy plans to unite Philippine islands by cable and telegraph, with cables and gear being prepared.
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San Francisco
Cal
Boric
Honolulu
McCulloch
L. Howper
Manila
Ith
San Fras
Navy
Christianaire
Dorie
Lhectenant Ekins
Montana
Steele
Panama
Carkins
Philipines
Wallington
Boy Under Suspicion In Governor Tanner Office Theft
A 12 year old boy is suspected in a state house theft from Governor Tanner's office. Eddie Reeder was arrested with his brother at Union Station after a claim of stolen money. The boy allegedly confessed to throwing the money away, while another youth named James Darty is blamed by Reeder for taking funds from a late Senate. Local police describe multiple petty thefts by the youth over six months.
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Springneid
Sam O
Tanner
State House
Eddie Reeder
Union Station
Asteef
Eddie
Young Bie Fer
Kweater
Reedner
James Datty
Darty
Senate
Young Folks Interest in Joint Story and Citizenship Federation
Topeka editor reports on Christian Endeavorers joint effort and a new Young People’s Good Citizenship Federation formed from city youths. They push for closing saloons and reform measures, with a public meeting at First Methodist Church Friday night. TL H. W. PAGE. President F. NILES, Secretary. Includes regional subscription lines and stray civic notes.
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Marks
Topeka
State Journal
Last Sight
Tiene Tharty Council
Wheing
Proplas
Gost Citizenship Federation
First Methodist Church
H.W. Page
F. Niles
Filipino representative sends New Year card to Governor Leedy
Private Secretary Lewis found a strange square envelope addressed to The Governor of Kansas. Inside was an engraved New Year card from Filipe Agoncilia Presesta Zou, Blecopipliments, claiming to represent Aguinaldo’s government in Washington.
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Aguinaldo
Leedy
Lewis
Kansas
Filipe Agoncilia Presesta Zou
Ar. Lewis
Agoneillo
Filipe Agoneillo
Aulalde
Washington
Acumailie
Manita
British diplomat Cromer hosts Sudanese sheikhs at Omdurman
Cairo reports Lord Cromer and General Lord Ritehemer the Sirdar led a reception at Omdurman as flags of Britain and Egypt flew together. The Standard notes a conspiracy slip omitting the sultan’s name could provoke offense but argues erasure harms facts or moral rights.
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Cairo
Vieceunt Cromer
Egypt
Ritehemer
Omdurman
Lord Cromer
Anid
London
Constantinople
Cubans At Work In Havana Railroad And Patrol Plan
In Havana Ludlow aims to form a rural mounted police of 209 men to guard suburbs with Cuban soldiers. About 1,200 Cubans toil on a new railroad branch from the government dock to Qcemades camp. 300 Cubans are at quartermasters stores. 0 cleaning streets and 200 maintaining public buildings. General Browke releases more Cuban labor as customs receipts permit, hoping to shrink the unmanned Testes class. A San Lasaro drinking den was closed for selling water to American soldiers. Sanguilly complains of mistreatment by municipal policemen on Albers street, provoking a brief patrol disruption. Senator Baker of Kansas is confined to his house with illness. doctors deem his condition not serious.
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Havana
San S—Venera
Ludlow
Qcemades
Browke
San Lasaro
Julio Sanguilly
Albers Street
Sanguilly
Easil
United States
House Passes Clemens Bill With Key Sections Struck
A hard fought session ends with the Clemens bill amending the new railroad law passing the house by a scratch vote of 3 to 27 suppressing the maximum rate and strike sections. The measure, impaired but aimed at enforcing the railroad code, goes to the senate. another bill fixing mobility in railroad accidents advances on the calendar. Governor Leedy signs an $8,000 special session appropriation as per diem for three representatives is denied and a time extension for legislative business is adopted.
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Clemens
Senate
House
Breidenthal
Fairchild
Brown
Pratt
Theodosius Botkin
Reno
Reed
Kiowa County
House of Representatives
Trueblond
Osage
Walters
Botkin
Hackney
Sumner
Brown Accuses Governor Leedy Of Favoritism And Cash Demands
Representative Charles I. Brown of Cowley county accused Governor Leedy on the house floor of being influenced by money. He said he possessed a document from the executive department proposing an $8 bribe to defeat a Texas requisition and cited a pardon application for a six year prisoner, arguing the case shows executive corruption. Brown warned he had more to reveal when opportunities arose.
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Charles I. Brown
Cowley County
Arkansas
Leedy
Brown
State of Texas
Erin
Brouht
Kansas
House
Banking Bill Beaten After Night Vote Drama
The legislative session ended with the banking bill defeated as lawmakers debated, debated and pivoted. Several Republicans including Wyandotte and Sherman areas shifted positions before the measure stalled at 70 o’clock, with final calls suspended for the night.
Court of Visitation Capitalization Issue Highlights Revision
A senate journal revision committee demanded proper capitalization for the Court of Visitation after proofs showed it had been printed in small letters. The secretary was notified to ensure the term is capitalized in the new bill regulating railroads in Kansas.
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Court of Visitation
Senate
Kansas
Voting Bonds for Railroads Dies in Senate Debate
In a Thursday session the Senate debated a bill to prohibit counties cities and townships from voting or extending aid or subscribing for stock in railroad ventures. The prolonged discussion centered on whether public funds should back rail infrastructure and how far municipalities may go to support rail projects. The measure was ultimately killed.
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Senate
Grand Duke Cyril feted by 20 women in Hoboken farewell
In New York on January 20, Grand Duke Cyril, cousin of the czar, rode to Hoboken where 20 women scattered roses along his path as he boarded the Fuerst Memarch. The ship played the Russian hymn. a Russian club presented bouquets and delivered a farewell address while officials and dignitaries offered their good wishes.
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New York
Cyril
Hoboken
Dus Alles
Cassini
Iby Ater
Goanall Tepley
Politics in the Way of Successful Work by the Agricultural Department
The secretary of agriculture reports to Congress on the work and expenditures of the agricultural experiment stations for fiscal year 2598. Despite political interference in some boards and personnel removals, stations largely pursued investigations, expanded facilities, and produced useful results. Alaska reports encouraging grain and garden vegetable experiments, while Hawaii emerges as a new field with Honolulu station established in 1896 by Hawaiian sugar interests.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
Ac. Com
Alaska
Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
Association of
Alaska Mail Route Aims to Speed Yukon Postage
Postmaster general orders that letters to Yukon district parties held for postage be kept at the mailing office for addresses to forward the deficient postage. The Railway Postoffice service between Seattle and Dyea Alaska, previously temporary, is now a permanent route with assistance of 1M miles.
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Fulcom
Yukon
Dors
Steamboat “Railway
Seattle
Wash
Dyea
Alaska
Sigsbee Share Bounties For Restor Mel Capture Crew Rewards
Auditor Morris of the navy department issues prize money for the St Paul crew actions against the British ship Restor Mel. Captain Sigsbee receives $9 and crew members receive various sums from $4 to $4,600 for paymaster, gunner, and others.
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Washington
Ign
Morris
Mavy Department
Stesbeegerd
St Paul
Condemns Ken's Clubs at New York College Meeting
At Sherry's the College Women's club speaker Mrs Russell Sage contrasts men's and women's clubs noting women's groups pursue good aims while men focus on eating and drinking. She argues men would value suffrage but attend county clubs instead. The meeting announced a scholarship gift to Chicago University from Mrs George E. Dodie.
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New York
College
Sherry
Russell Sage
George E. Dodie
Chicago University
Snapshot Home News With Dusty Streets In Midwinter
Fragmented tidbits from a Topeka era page mix weather notes with local names and events. Sheriff Hal Witlems, County Surveyor Rodgers, and Emson Kelly appear amid community sketches of holidays, cycles, and stalled council repairs. A temperance committee issue and a Topeka convention hall opening are mentioned alongside a spoof note about a fake band.
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Rodgers
Yale
Emson Kelly
Lawrence
U. S
I & Kaness Avenue
Beanett R. Wheeler
Geanna
Hydra
Beannese Epc
Soest
Thursuay
Einiy
Norey Jetmore
Powe
Commiento
Ale
Wnl
Topeka
Nick Chiley
Piaindeater
Cauired
Bae
Kansas
Socea
Extraordinary cattle prices rise at Kansas City yards
Kansas City reports bold gains in choice native cattle during the holiday season. Prices, higher than seen in years, defy expectations that demand would fall. Traders note big profits in feeding cattle as stockmen nationwide celebrate the unexpected strength.
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Kansas City
Solons Vacate No More in Syracuse Journal Draft
Fragmented report describes senators vacating sessions in Syracuse area, with references to Tapscott and Byrne fuse Genring. The piece notes a provision published in the Syracuse Journal and debates over a general bill, with unclear outcomes and a referenced court action.
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Tapscott
Familia County
Ste
Syractes
Twocae
Iwecome
Berg
Syracuse
Byrne
Gistrieer Court
Az Ever
Ing
Jerry Simpson Plan Urges National Guard For Peace
Washington report describes Jerry Simpson advocating a national guard to deter war costs and keep the U S prepared. He proposes annual camps and maneuvers to train men for service, arguing it would replace massive spending and keep the country ready for any crisis. The item also notes the Duke of ... receiving a ceremonial appointment in London and related imperial news.
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Washington
Robbery Suspected by Stockyards Official in Chicago
James Duncan, 60, cashier for Ingwersen Brox Smith, reports being pickpocketed of 11 055 in cash and checks near the National Live Stock bank. He describes about a dozen strangers shoving through the vestibule, with several entering the bank and one tall slender man in an overcoat suspected as mastermind. Police and detectives notified.
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Chicago
James Duncan
Stockyards Commission
Ingwersen Brox & Smith
National Live Stock Bank
Duncan
Havin
Chicago Park Packing Company
Dodd & Keefer
Exchange Bank
Separate coach bills sweep North Carolina legislature
In Raleigh NC bills seek state wide segregation on passenger trains and first class coaches with partitions to separate white and colored travelers. One bill mirrors Tennessee policy now deemed constitutional. A second proposes allocating poll and property taxes to public schools by race and directing colored funds to colored schools.
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Raleigh
NS. C
Jan. O
Ewo
North Carolina
Tennessee
Regulars Aim for Discharge and Reassignment at Higher Pay
A Washington dispatch reports Secretary Alger plans to issue orders affecting many of the seven army corps. The corps remain active, but troop shipments to Cuba and Porto Rico have thinned several units, leaving only a few regiments per corps. Instructions address recruitment and deployment to the Philippines with special department attention before departure.
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New York
Washington
Alger
Scor
Cuba
Porto Rico
Be Aba ideal daaten eee ROSE prize drawing notes
Kansas City on January 6 reports a prize drawing at Kansas CRY last night. Mr Halliwell reads numbers from a card as winners are announced, including tickets from Armour, J W Jenkins, and the Union Depot. Notable prizes include a music box, a shipwreck keepsakes frame, and a Southdown sheep figurine.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Mr. Halliwell
Fieryford
Armour
J. W. Jenkins
Asic
Dian
W. J
Dreyfus Reported Ill On Devil’s Island
London dispatch says former Captain Dreyfus on Devil's Island in French Guiana has a serious dysentery attack. A Cayenne physician has been summoned to attend him.
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London
The
Daily Telegraph
Cayenne
French Guiana
South Americas
Dreyfus
Devil's Island
VETERAN BARITONE KAVANAGH RETURNS IN IOWA DEBUT
Des Milner Iowa audiences witnessed the return of famed boy soprano turned baritone Kavanagh after eight years away. Critics note his unusually sweet sympathetic voice with preserved pathos. He plans two to three years of concert work before pursuing opera studies abroad.
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Des Milner
Iowa
Kerpiaah
Durione
Henry 2
Roney
Fone
Unclear OCR fragment hints at Omaha engagement notice
Fragmented text reports an Omaha couple Sen Thurston and Miss Gertrude Clarke perhaps engaged, with friends feigning ignorance. Other garbled lines reference Clarke’s looks, social standing, and a senator’s wife death, but details are unreadable due to corrupted print.
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Omaha
Dame Hungor
Jane Sf Phursten
Stiee
Gertrude Clarke
Miss Clarke
Oualui
Thersion Ip
Iae
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Agricultural Department
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