Street The Man Secures Populist Speakership After Eight Ballots
The Populist Democratic and Republican caucus in the house chamber, with 63 of 76 members present, selected a speaker after eight ballots. Street won on the final ballot over Brown and Welter, with Gilpin chosen as clerk after initial nominations for clerk of the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Gilpin
Street
Brown
Aihver
House
Senate
Edwin Warler
Wyandotte
Stevens
Anderson
Bean
Salina
F. Carr
Point View
J. J. Lambert
Sylvan Grove
JS. Farrell
Forsmara
Lot Ravenscraft
Ashland
A. M. Kelion
Bazine
Alfred Lawson
Wakeener
Jomiat Cresby
St. Kundy
AB Toparatt
Cossidze
Maxwell
Ulysees
John Wehrle
Meade
CR. Waltre
Wain Lewis
D. N. Rothwuersey- Whiethie Callous
Tus Iuraing
Thie Melt
Teylor
Ravendoratt
Heitor
Crosby
Tapscott
Matwell
Oeeholbe
Trochired
Trowblood
Welle
Suwrest
Wallop
Wellep
Raawn
AY Pion
Beiven
Mr. Street
W. PL Trueblood
Weilen Wis
Pry
J. J.incain
Tota McRenale
2. T. Harvey
Morris
Bon Co. Rich
Frank F. Smith
W. HH
Grow
Howard Jaquins
Cowty
Gupin
McKensiy
Tich
Grew
Gilpin
Mellenzie
Rich
Orlock
Populist Caucus nominates clerks in party balloting
The Populist caucus nominated Lewis McKenale of Mociz county as assistant chief clerk and I. F. Noudiex of Geary and W. Stewart of Coffey for journal clerk. Ballot results show Grow and Orr leading early, with Roudies gaining on subsequent ballots, and Green fading. The vote details indicate rounds of tallies and shifting support within the caucus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Mckenale
Mocriz County
I. F Noudiex
Geary
V. Stewart
Coffey
Roudies
Stewart
Br. Stewart
W.H. Grow
Cow
Green
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Street with Custer era veteran William Street hailed from Mussingum Ohio, later Kansas and Jewell/Oberlin, a Republican legislator in Kansas with military service in the West Kansas volunteer cavalry under General Custer. He later farmed Decatur and Jewell counties, led real estate ventures, and chaired the State Agricultural College Board.
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Pucuacy
Wel Street
Mussingum
Ohio
Wel
Kansas
William
Jefferson County
West Kansas
Texas
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Custer
Jewell County
Jewell City
Street
Decatur County
Oberlin
Kenneth Seudinel
Oberlin Herald
Leland Backing Burton Faces Republican Opposition
Gy Leland left town after three days aiding J R Burton to round up Republican legislators for a caucus on endorsing Burton for U S senator. Of 14 Republicans in the city only two favor the endorsement. Efforts to secure caucus support clash with opposition to Sutton and calls for outsiders. Potential chairmen discussed include W D Brown and W P Bruin, with Ways and Means likely headed by Bruce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gy Leland
J. R. Burton
Burton
United States
Ury
Fort Scott
Prank Grimes
Wichita
Endardtihe Burton
Leland
Sutton
Strone Ficht
Luton
Dolgely
Ase
Mr. Low
Nia
Lolnich
Somaio
Baker Murtoe
Baker
Iceland
Theater Hats in London Abolition Move Grows
London theater managers weigh banning large hats as in America. Sir Henry Irving Charles Wyndham George Alexander and Wilton Mereet discuss public responsibility. Irving and Wyndham say the issue rests with patrons while Growl would bar offenders but fears action.
Ceramics firm faces $200000 claim and receivership
The Stewart Ceramic company and Walker Laad Company seek court action in New York as creditors press for a $200,000 cap claim. A receiver will be appointed to manage assets while officials pursue judgment and enforce claims amid a chaotic dispute over factory operations and ownership.
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New York
Stewart Ceramiy Company
Was Iuba
Laudes and Ceramic
Anthony W. Porter
Cracy
New Officers Select Residences
Assistant State Treasurer A P Will igme moves his family to Polk Street with wife and two daughters. Treasurer Hettebower relocates to West Seventh Street with wife two daughters and a granddaughter. Opposition to Santa Fe's buying shows in the train and South German bendholders over the Atlantic railroad offer to purchase the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Willigme
Tes Polk Street
Hettebower
West Seventh Street
Sante Fe
Heanatort
Tral
South Germinn
Aviantic
Db Pascutlc
Atchisan
Miners Strike Breaks Out as Militia Quells Riot
At Rutland Illinois near midnight sheriff and 20 militia deputies confront striking miners at Hakes coal shaft. Foreign workers from Austria Poland and Italy join in with war songs as deputies disperse them. The dispute stems from a 450 pound loss weighing scale and unpaid wages. Supervisor Sauer and Operator Hakes fail to resolve issues. relief efforts begin and town descends into misery.
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Rutland
Til
Ottewa
Hakes
Katherine
Milittia
Mekety
Unese
Sauer
Wuei
Hulland
Ruviand
Wenona
Afinosk
Vicious Banking Accusations in Dryer & Co Case
In Chicago on January 9 Judge Freeman heard an intervening petition by Maria Detent alleging improper disposal of mortgaged property tied to a $7,000 note for ES Dryer & Co bankers. Claims suggest liabilities may rise as further charges emerge, with creditors told deposits may yield little or nothing amid a $1.4 million liability and $9,000 cash on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Dryer & Co
Chicaca
Lelebr
Boen
Ute Bank
Pork and Beans Dinner At Topeka Civic Event
Nearly 1 000 people ate a free pork and beans dinner at S14 Kansas avenue hosted by the Topeka Gi Sebilers Firyan Free Silver club. Tables were camp style in the dining hall, crowds packed the headquarters, and many old soldiers from various parties attended. Dr H W Koby presided over a subsequent program of speeches.
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S14
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Firyan Free Silver Club
H.W. Koby
Petition drives and local campaign petitions circulate
A garbled report notes petitions circulating in the city urging support for a governor candidate and related campaign actions. It mentions a Pratt-based participant and scrutiny of a statement of facts, with petitions spreading to headquarters and local offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allver
Prisnty
Damenti
Pratt
Ste Dumestl
Indian Appropriation Bill Reported For Next Fiscal Year
Washington January 2 The Indian Appropriation bill for the next fiscal year was completed today by the House Committee on Indian Affairs and reported to the House by Chairman Sherman. The bill carries a total of 31 40 000, somewhat less than the appropriation of the current year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Horse Committee On Indian Affairs
Hee House
Sherman
Young Men Go to Cuba
In Savannah on January 9 a party of young men set out for Cuba to join the insurgents. Included is Clifford W. Anderson Jr., son of Colonel Clifford W. Anderson of Savannah, connected to Governor Jenkins and C. C. Jones.
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Cuba
Savanah
Clifford W. Anderson
Col
Imte
Gov
Jenkins
C. C. Jones
Temperance sentiment shapes stance on dispensary law
Secretary Stephens of the State Temperance Union says current sentiment favors maintaining existing temperance laws in Kansas. He notes reporters misquoted him on a proposed dispensary system, stressing he advocates no radical change this session and supports enforcing existing laws with clear intent to strengthen the system.
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Lec'y Stephens
Stephens
State ‘Temperance Union
Journal
Kansas
Last Mo
South Carolina
Union
Powder pact formation eyed by West Coast giants
San Francisco reports talks among Judson California and Giant companies to raise powder prices in Colorado and Montana by two cents per pound for 20 days no new coast contracts. If 15 million pounds last year yield profits split about 200000 to California 125000 to Giant and 75000 to Judson. Giant stock rose on rumor then fluctuated.
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San Francisco
John
aAegouions
Judson
California
Colorado
Montana
Railroads Disgusted By Poor Sale Of Interchangeable Tickets
Chicago January 9 The Central Passenger committee reports weak demand for 5 000 mile interchangeable tickets despite heavy campaigning by traveling men and organized sale bureaus. Only ten tickets sold, Western roads hesitate to rush purchases, and a meeting in the city may set a sale date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Central Passenger Committee
Rezand
Donald
Npect
Auve
Cuban Independence Voices Stir Texico Debates
City residents discuss Cuban independence amid heated partisan views. Teasan factions criticize Prof. Starr of Chicago as biased against Cuban self rule while Cubans wonder if Spain will enact reforms. Debate centers on autonomy versus independence and possible annexation by the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texico
Teasan
Spaniars
Starr
Chicago
Spain
United States
Choctaws Now Favor Allotment Representative Choc taw Officials
A Choctaw convention at Tuskahemi adopted Judge Duke s Jacob Jackson and Louis Battiest to represent the group in Washington. The delegates, once opposed to allotment, now support the plan and seek more time and a fairer agreement than the Dawes commission recently ratified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South McAlester
Tuskahemi
Duke
Jacob Jackson
Louis Battiest
Washington
Dawes Commission
Railroads favored in charge to Hanley trial verdict pending
Judge Grosscup instructed jurors in the Hanley case, charges focus on rebate payments and deviations from regular rates. The defense argues Hanley had no knowledge of original agreements, while prosecutors press firm linking him to the rebate. The judge warned jurors to require corroboration of testimony from participants and consider whether Taylor’s statements connect Hanley to the shipment agreement.
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Chicago
Jan
Genes
Trafic
J. A. Hanley
Atchison, Tepekin & Sante Fe Waltroad Company
Grosscup
Hanley
Hatley
Taylor
Hanlex
50 Per Cent Interest In Mortgage Lending Court Action Filed
The district court will hear a suit filed against WT Tambon colored lawyer and A Newmar by Benjamin Brubaker over a mortgage loan to pay for stock and apples. Brubaker says he received 237 dollars for a 360 dollar note due in four months at six percent interest. Newman and Jamison seized and sold mortgaged property on October 12 and refuse further dealings. Brubaker seeks forfeiture of interest and mortgage as invalid plus 800 dollars in damages. The case highlights high interest rates charged by moneylenders and the lack of reform in the debt system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WT Tambon
A. Newmar
Tt T
Benjamin Brubaker
Brubaker
W. TL. Jamison
Mr. Newman
Jamison
Newman
Tomeka Money Lodners
Loyal Legion Refuses to Endorse Politics in Leavenworth
In Leavenworth the Kane commandery of the Loyal Legion of the United States rejected a move to back TJ Anderson of Topeka for pension agent. Only Post Chaplain David White voted in favor, while Cy Leland and others opposed the resolution. Local Loyal Legion members celebrate keeping politics out of the order for now.
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Loyal Legion
Leavenworth
Lat
Order
Loyal Legion of
United States
TJ. Anderson
Topeka
Kansas
Missouri
David White
Anderson
Laverenteam
Cy Leland
Cubans Escape With a Message
A Kingston Jamaica dispatch reports several Cubans including Pedra Ding landing in New York after evading quarantine. Police failed to capture them and it is believed Diaz carries important documents destined for New York.
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New York
Jan
The
Herald
Kingston
Jamaica
Pedra Ding
Diaz
Republicans to Discuss a Caucus in City Meeting
Republican members of the house have not yet called a caucus. A meeting of members in the city is set for the evening at the Shpaland hotel to discuss whether to form a caucus. If called, it will likely be held Monday afternoon at 4 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Uhat
Shpaland Hotel
Robbery in Daylight on Kansas Avenue
Mrs. S J Woodman of 422 Park Street North Topeka was jostled from behind as a colored youth slipped away with her purse on Kansas Avenue near Garfield Street. Farmer Wm Mackintosh chased the suspect, Fred Elis, a teen with a long criminal record, and helped detain him until Patrolman King arrived. Elis, claiming to be 14, is believed to be at least 18 and faces highway robbery charges as authorities note his history and the young offender system. The pocketbook contained little money and the case proceeds to a preliminary hearing before Justice Grover.
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Wmn
Mackintosh
Gordon Street
Fred Eilis
Malle
Elis
North Topeka
King
Eilis
Polles
Apak
Hutchinson Reformatory
Hiss
Kansas Avenue
Ellis
Grover
Watts Unmollested Officer Faces Withheld Punishment
Special Officer S Watts of the Rock Island railroad shot a burglar who had stolen chickens in the shoulder during an attempted arrest. County Attorney Safford denies knowledge of any action and hints at no immediate charges. Anthony Peecber, Watts victim, remains in county jail. bullet lodged and surgery planned if infection worsens.
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Watts
Rock Tsland Railroad
Safford
Bie
Hint
Sherif Kepley
LIVER TREATED FOR ENLARGEMENT AT SANTA FE HOSPITAL
James H Devon of Topeka was admitted to Santa Fe hospital with a severely enlarged liver. A surgical operation was performed to reduce the liver to its normal size and repair a diseased portion, with doctors noting hopeful recovery for the patient. Mervin Taee, 12, suffered from a bitten injury treated previously, and the incident prompted the hospital visit.
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James H. Devon
Topeka
Santa Fe Hospital
Mervin Tae
S Hospital
Hwan
Hite
Colder Weather Forecast After Warmer Day
The article notes a cooler turning night with a forecast of fair skies tonight and tomorrow. Temperatures near 40 degrees were reported today after a milder yesterday. Washington updates include the Pacific railroad funding debate resuming with brief speeches under the Meta act. An insurance agent paid a claim for an injured party, noting Union Casualty Co. remains satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Pacific Railroads
Washington
Absent Members Face Readings in House Turmoil
Washington a furious session over a motion to reconsider a resolution directing the sergeant at arms to arrest absent members and bring them to the bar. Names of those absent were read amidst disapproval as debate and parliamentary maneuver stalled pension measures and funding.
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Washington
Fulton
Aric
Mrr
Henderson
Lowes
Baker
Uderson
Thomas
Ep. Michi
Thorns
Grasvenne
Meredith
Thomax
Perisiers
Feman
Miereifti
Ray
Woner
Reet
Bert Ermitig Lasicher
Hetdernn
Horticulturists Form Shawnee County Committee lineup
The Shawnee County Horticultural Society designated new leaders and signaled a tense of roles. Mrs J F Ceril W F Welthouse and A Ji Hackman named to executive committee with A L Brooke as a member. WH Barnes secretariat of State Horticultural Society George Vancredi and Miss Lucy Popenom added to ten member committee. An invited talk by Smythe discussed fertilization and the society planned exhibits for Pure Food exposition and a future meeting scheduled February 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee County Association
J. F. Ceril
W. F. Welthouse
A. Ji Hackman
A. L. Brooke
Shawnee Quanty Horticultural Society
WH. Barnes
State Horticultural Society
George Vancredal
Mist Lucy Popenom
I Smythe
Futur
John Avinatreng Toe
State House
St Teseph’s church chalice stolen in New Jersey
In Mubuken New Jersey the St Teseph’s Catholic church was mobbed as a man wandered the sacristy asking about private rites. Rector Tanner Adyne confronted him and the intruder claimed to be waiting to see the priest. Moments later Father McRivey reported one of four chalices missing from the sacristy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nan
Mubuken
N. J
Tanner Adyne
Moiti
Father McRivey
Captured Jeff Davis Report From Georgia Close War
Fragmentary OCR notes report Captured Jeff Davis by a detachment led by John A. Howard in Erwin County Georgia at war end. Mentions Cleveland and Tucker, Salvation Army affiliation, and a White House appointment, with laundry and collar notes as stray items.
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Jeff Davis
John A. Howard
Deas
Obscasy
Chicacr
Jefferea
Erwin County
Georgia
Tammamder
Bomh-Tucker
White Bose
Nooth-Tucker
Cleveland
Booth
Asyalation Army
Mrs
Tookes
New York
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Walker Laad
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Walker White
M Fartory
Kyoue
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Tr Bae Wilties
Martin Weber
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Hacker
Illinois
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Old Soldiers Bryan Club
Leeapa
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Agquit Hanley
Santa Fe
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A. Newman
Benj. Brubaker
Anthony Precter
S. Watts
Anthony Peecher
Justi Grover
James H. Devlin
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Luther C. Balley
Union Casualty Co
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Roman Catholic Church
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