Plague of Society Delays Legislation Aged New York Senator Says
An interview in a Brooklyn English paper quotes a New York senator deriding society blame for delaying official business. He calls strong votes against social dissipation and argues women should retreat from Washington and men focus on national duties. He ranks war fever above other leaders and urges less fashionable dining and more public responsibility.
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New York
Jen
Sepetar
Lodge
Chandler
Cleveland
Wuabington
Capid
Congress
Yate
Republicans Hold Tariff Caucus Votes On Bill After Adjournment
Bennie Cavens derides a pass by the House tariff bill as the Republican caucus meets after adjournment to decide how to report the bill. The caucus is described as aiming to pass the measure as is, while Baker says he will support the revenue and bond bill despite the caucus action.
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Bennie Cavens
Wasutsotox
Jan
Haker
Wasnisatox
Jane
Baker
Hovae
Senate Republicag Caucae
Potter of Peabody Seen as Governor Candidate in Topeka
In Topeka Tom Potter of Peabody, a practical farmer, is talked up as a possible candidate for Kansas governor. At a state boards meeting he dodges the question, saying cattle and sheep topics interest him more than politics, while supporters insist he remains a candidate.
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Gov- TV
Jounsak
Tom Potter
Tam
Thwatele Board of Agriculture
Pottar
Pesboay
Tom Power
Ballet Girl Wanted Missing as Police Shadow Crook
Bank raid suspect Win Bisch, a jail breaker and safecracker, is being watched by officers after a Union Pacific vault theft at Clyde last November. Identity mark described as a ballet girl tattoo. Guards and streets swept as months pass. Treasury condition shows available cash balance and gold reserves.
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Win Bisch
Union Pacific
Clyde
State Board of Agriculture meets at Topeka
The twenty fifth annual session opens with Governor Morrill delivering the welcome and President Potter of Peabody responding. George E. Morrow of Oklahoma Agricultural College will speak on corn and assistants. Howel Jones on deep water. Chancellor Snow on European colonization. John D. Crisp of Missouri, state fish warden, presents the morning paper. Biennial election of secretary awaits results likely reelecting Flod Coburn. Several papers planned by Topeka and Linwood speakers. notable attendees include Normen J. Coleman ex secretary, and George T. Fairchild and C Georgeson from Manhattan colleges.
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Mary Coburn
State Board of Agriculture
EK On. Morrill
Pierids
Ovents
Flod
Coburn
Topeka
KR. Hilton
PG. Neel
Deborah Longebore
Hb.y. Hinckley
E. B Cowgill
A.J. Felt
Realty deal reshapes 611 Kansas Avenue property
Prank Morriam paid 15 500 for the George W Donnell owned site at 611 Kansas Avenue. A two story brick business house is planned for spring after the old building is torn down. Prior bidders included M P Rigby and Mrs J C Wilson with offers up to 16 000.
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Dow
Kansas Avenue
Prank Morriam
George W. Donnell
Pasadead
Osiiforsia
Charles E Warden
Jaweler
Mea Eider
Prank 5
Frank Morriam
M. PF. Rigby
J. C. Wilson
Merriam
Dr Jameson fate reported as sentence to be shot
Dispatches from January report Pretoria judges sentenced Dr Jameson to be shot. A separate note from Kro gersdorp claims he narrowly escaped a rifle attack in the marketplace, saved by a commandant who warned the shooter. Also Cape Town dispatch says Transvaal demands banishment of Cecil Rhodes and Jameson from Africa, with a potential indemnity linked to a £2,500,000 claim.
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Preto
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Loxven
Cape Town
Pretoria
Cecil Rhodes
Cape Colony
Africa
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Great Britain
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de. Jamesol
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Germany
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Cape
British Empire
Globe
England
Joseph Chamberlain
Hercules Robinson
Johannesburg
Kroeger
Natal
Meriden Band Arrives in Topeka in Bright Uniforms
Twelve members of the Meriden band arrived in Topeka today marching up Kapas avenue in blue and gold. A Topeka man asked what the occasion was and suggested Leavenworth. A photograph labeled Shot was taken as the band prepared to shine from a photographer's window amid the event.
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Topeka
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Samabady
Leavenworth
Protective League of American Showmen meets in Cincinnati
The annual convention at the Emery hotel reports 190 members. President Sells and officers present, Roberts Campbell of the bill posters’ league notes cooperation. A key action railed against excessive licenses, especially in southern states, aiming to challenge high licenses in the U S Supreme Court with railroad and traffic boards joining the effort.
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Cincinnati JR
Protective League of American
Emery Hotel
Bpttaim Sells
Roberts Campbell
League
League of Showmen
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Cour
Police Chief Wilkerson Rumor of Resignation Denied
Rumors that Police Chief John Wilkerson will resign are unfounded according to officials. Speculation centers on potential successor Jute Van Vechten, with unnamed supporters questioning the reports and asserting no official action has been taken.
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Wilkerson
John Wilkerson
Jute van Vechten
Foster
Stuunob
Foster Chiel
Osborn considers delegate-at-large bid amid silver dispute
From Topeka and Washington reports Gov. Osborn of Kansas weighs a run for delegate-at-large to the St Louis convention. He says he would value the honor but will consult friends before deciding, while defending his silver monometallic stance and noting no candidate can fully match his views.
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Wasuixcrox
Thomas A. Osborn
Kansas
J. B Johnson
Topeka
St Louis
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Labould
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United States
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Burglary Roams Ti. and Howard’s Machine Shop
Break in at Ti. and Howard’s machine shop on Kartas avenue reports thieves stealing about 300 in goods. 25 cent knives 14 revolvers and numerous razors listed. front door pried with crowbar. Police, led by Captain Gardiner, seek suspects amid local gang rumors and political influence in appointments.
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Ti. & Howard
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Algo
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Baye
Pinkston
Gardiner
Aman
Howard
East Fuarth Street
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Hit
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Fostoria
Kansas Improved Stock Breeders association closes sixth session
The Kansas Improved Stock Breeders association ends its sixth annual session this evening with officer elections. President T A Hubbard of Rome and Secretary H A Heath of Topeka are expected to be re elected. Morning talks covered the sheep situation and dairy profits.
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Kansas Improved Stock Breeders’ Association
T. A. Hubbard
Rome
H. A. Heath
Topeka
Connors
Deaths in Greenwood and Severy Families
Miss Lucy F. Curtis daughter of Mr and Mrs H G Curtis residing at 1313 Clay street died at 5 o clock this morning after a lingering illness Her sister is Mrs Nettles and Miss Blanch and Miss Helen Curtis The funeral will be at 2 pm from the residence Mrs Henry Cottril of Severy Greenwood county died yesterday at her mother’s home Mra P King 626 Morris avenue Funeral tomorrow at 3 pm All friends invited
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Lucy F. Curtis
H. G. Cartie
Clay Street
Oelock
Mra Nettles
Blanch
Helen Curtis
Henry Cottril
Severy
Greenwood County
Mra . P. King
Morris Avenue
War Fever as Emperor William Moves on Transvaal
British fear imperial meddling sparks mobilization across the empire. Reports claim Germany plans support for Transvaal indemnity after Jameson raid, prompting squadron deployments and mass troop calls.
End of Transvaal Crisis Reported by British Officials
Dispatches indicate the crisis in Transvaal is seen as settled and hostilities ended. Chamberlain notes relief, with editors and the queen informed. Rhodes described as a turbulent dictator signaling imperial wind. Regiments from India and ships head toward Delagoa Bay amid naval redeployments.
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Transvaal
London
Rele
24 Chronicle
Colonial Office
Rhodes
Africa
Iy Telegraph
Royal Lancaster Regiment
India
Cape
Crrigar
Delagea Bay
Adler
Delagoa Bay
Horton Horror as Bandits Axeman Severs Hand
In Horton Kansas Ed Welch, ex railroad fireman, was attacked at his home as burglars forced him to reveal his money stash. They severed his left hand with an axe, then fled. Bloodhounds are on the trail. Welch’s band has not been located.
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Kanaan Crry
Jan
Horton
Kay
Eye
Ed Welch
Horrox
Kaw
EW Welok
Bia
Welch
Atchison
B. of L. FP
Northern Pacific Settlement Reported Reached
Meantime the end of the Northern Pacific squabble is near an authority asserts a settlement basis outside normal receivership practice The plan reportedly places the receivership under the United States Supreme Court with five justices guiding the line Chief Justice Melville Fuller Justice John M Harlan Justice David J Brewer Justice Stephen J Field Justice Rufus W Peckham oversee the districts involved
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Northern Pacific
United States Supreme Court
Melville W. Fuller
John M. Harlan
David J. Brewer
Stephen J. Fisid
Rufus W. Peckham
LELAND S COTERIE HELD TOGA CONFERENCE BY KANSAS REPUBLICANS
A Kansas Republican conference at Copeland gathers delegates and district representatives to back Cy Leland for delegate at large to the national convention and re election to the national committee. Key figures include Pail Kelly Joan Schilling W. J. Bailey A C Merritt J L Bristow Ed P Greer Bruce Lynche and others across districts. A humor note quotes Senator Sorghum about chances with reporter remarks on public duties versus private interests.
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Ant Johnson
Cy Leland
Republican State Central Committee
National Committee
Kansas
Copeland
Leland
Pail Kelly
White Cloud
Joan Schilling
Hiawatha
W. J. Bailey
Baileyville
A. C. Merritt
Wamego
Topeka
J. L. Bristow
Ottawa
Ed P. Greer
Winfield
Bruce Lynchef
State Penitentiary
Greer
Cy Down
A. Hi, Elis
Beloit
W. G.sutton
Russell
AN ISLAND STAR Hawaii Statehood Resolution In House
Congressman Spaulding introduces a resolution proposing annexation of the Manalen Islands as a new state named Hawaii with a republican government. The plan includes ceding pet property to the United States and limiting debt liability, or alternatively admitting Hawaii by treaty with a $100,000 appropriation for treaties. The measure was read and referred to the foreign affairs committee.
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Manalen
United Statea
United States
Hawaii
Uostimous
Francis Wilson's Han and the Electrician Kit Tragedy
A fragmented account notes Francis Wilson, 32, a Prencie Wilton company actor, dying by self inflicted gunshot in a Philadelphia boarding house. Sister reportedly linked by marriage to James Flood of San Francisco. The piece also mentions a freight rate meeting of the Tenos Missouri Freight Association at Comida House and a complaint about Pacific rail rate discrimination impacting grain merchants.
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Pilladelptum Prntaverrina
Joseph We Fritze
Elworth Tan
Prencie Wilton Company
Kanaus
James Flood
San Francsco
Crry
Tenos-Missouri Preight Association
Comida
Omaha
Pacific
Mrs Vanderbilt Wedding Announcement and Plans
New York reports indicate Mrs Vanderbilt will marry on January 17 and move to Kurup after, with a farewell gathering at the Vanderbilt home on January 22. The ceremony will unite her with her husband and followed by a change in residence as the couple begin their life together in New York.
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New York
Presa Ils
Dirs
W. Ke Vandertile
Belmont
Kurup
Mee Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Melmane
Madame Metla
Madame Nordide
Ale Vanderbilt
Je Amy Lend
George Each
Convention Preparations In Motion For St Louis Gathering
Members of the sub committee appointed by the Republican national committee to supervise refuge convention arrangements travel toward St Louis. The party includes Jos s T Macley Maine William N Crane Massachusetts General James Clarke Iowa and Senator Thomas C Farrell.
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Joss T. Macley
Maine
William N. Crane
Massachusetts
James 3. Clarkeub
Lows
Thomas C. Phairt
Mr Plate
Laois
Lending One's Name In Bank Stock Scheme Trial
A district court morning session heard a case over a $1,000 stake involving Senator W. E. Sterne. Plaintiff Cartwright v Sterne alleges Sterne used a note to back a bank stock transfer without paying for the shares, claiming the $1,000 debt remains. The Atherton case appeals to the supreme court. if Cartwright wins, other claims will follow.
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District Court
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Atherwa
Supreme Court
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