Inauguration of William F Stanley as Kansas Governor
William F. Stanley was inaugurated governor of Kansas at noon amid a large audience. He met Governor Leedy cordially at the state house, exchanged greetings, and received a formal oath. The ceremony featured remarks by ex-governors and state officers, musical participation by Marshall's band, and a salute as Stanley kissed the oath bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Stanley
Stanley
Covernor Stanley
State House
Jas A. ‘Treutman
Mio
Hadeen
Staney Aend
Mr Troutman
Leedy
Anther
Lewis
Morris
le Band
Stan
Morrill
Leety
Tyee
Mr. Troutmen
Linus Blakesley
Leland
Mor HU
Lewelling
Marshall
Troutman
M. C. Holman
First Methodist Sunday School
Modocs
America
Branley
Saxitur
Kansas
Battery B
HE. Richter
Hanna Resigns as Governor Accepts and Then Withdraws
In Clay county residents urged Governor Hanna to back the supplemental railroad bill but he declined and wrote his resignation. The governor initially accepted Hanna’s resignation but a later message indicated Hanna had withdrawn it. The episode reflects political tension over the bill and potential leadership shifts in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leedy
Stanley
Clay County
Hanna
Clay Center
Senate
Nator Hanna
Clay County Populist Central Committee
George
W. Hanna
Hanna Out Senate Seat After Resignation Reversal
G W Hanna seeks senate seating after resigning to Gov Leedy and retracting before notice of acceptance. He alleges improper acceptance of his resignation by the governor and asks the senate to declare him qualified to sit for the remainder of the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oathin
Leedy
Fle
Secretary of State
Senate
G. W. Hanna
Filipino tensions rise over American troop disembarkation
In Paris London and Madrid Filipino committees telegraph to President McKinley. They protest American troop landings and press for reconsideration of treaties while asserting friendship with the United States and opposing militarism. Reports from Hong Kong Manila and Washington cite strained relations and uncertain news on Aguinaldo envoys. Filippino control of ports imposes duties on foreign trade with 6 percent ad valorem on imports and 1 percent on exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Madrid
McKinley
Toile
America
Associated Press
Hong Kong
Manila
Tigby
Globe
United States
Agoncillo
Aguinaldo
Washington
Mall
Ward's Son Driven Insane After Fatal Accident
Senator R B Ward of Belleville was told by telegram his son was killed in a runaway team crash. The survivor Ward was thrown and severely shocked. doctors fear insanity, though recovery is possible. Telegram gave only these details. Gen Gomez danced. From Remedios dispatch Gomesmascurkas at ball taare on Batorday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Ward
Belleville
Ward
Gen. Gomez
Gisabe
Remedios
Maximo Gomes
Batorday
Burton Power Rises in Kansas Politics and the Senate Plan
J R Burton advances toward the United States Senate by organizing the Kansas lower house and securing key Burton allies as he aims to install Baker as federal judge and push for Burton’s election to the Senate. The piece details speaker Osborn, clerk Lobdell, and pro tem Montgomery amid factional battles and whispers of cabinet shifts in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Burton
United States Senate
Mr. Burton
J. Osborn
Salina
W. E. Thompson
Scott City
A. C. Jordan
Lyons
Charlie Lobdell
Burton
Ed McKeever
Shawnee
Montgomery
United States
Foster
Congress
Leland
McKinley
Uaker
Benator Baker
Baker
Turton
Cy Leland
Washington
Osborne
Steve
Laddell
Representatives
Kansas
House of Representatives
The Old House's Last Hours Before a Quiet Recess
The Oklahoma House opened at 9:39 with a half hearted presence as desks were removed and 25 to 30 members lounged. Only two concurrent resolutions were introduced, one to adjourn at 11 and another to form a joint committee to inquire of Governor Leedy about further communications. Hackney Lewis and Ury named for the House committee. A recess followed until 10 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speaker Street
House
Senate
Leedy
Hackney
Lewis and
Ury
End of Session Marks Quiet 10:30 Adjournment
The special session ended at 10 30 this morning with both houses adjourning sine die after a crowded opening turnout and attendance chiefly for Governor Sunley inauguration. Senate adjourned at 11 after adopting the concurrent resolution, with the house and senate calendars adjusted half an hour. Senator Lewelling made the motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Sunley
Senate
Semenaotasta
Senate and House Adjourn in Special Session
An OCR fragment notes motions to adjourn in both chambers. In the Senate Lieutenant appears to declare the special session adjourned sine die, while the House Speaker with the gavel ends the session likewise. The text shows abrupt, incomplete phrasing of adjournment actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Larimer
Joey
Sires
Civil Service Wins in House on Allocation of Appropriations
In Washington the House adopted a general order to consider the naval personnel bill after Alaska laws are settled, while preserving action on appropriation bills. An amendment restoring the civil service commission allowance passed amid debate, and the legislative bill moved forward under continued session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Jan
Alaska
Milwan
Hitt
Foreign Affairs Committee
Rawin
Stanton
Lows Age Cultural College
Jon Rawlins
Congressional
Arlington
Civil Service Commission
En Ataods Ce
Masa Semasitelan
Bank Robbery Strikes Farmers Bank of Inwood Iowa
Robbery at Farmers Bank of Inwood Iowa yields cash loss of about $2,000. Intruders entered the building by breaking a window and gained access to the vault with professional precision. Police report suggest a skilled gang carried out the burglary. In unrelated news, Chicago Board of Trade names Richard S. Tyoss as new president succeeding Zine R. Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Bank of Inwood
St. Paul
Rock Rapids
Mayen
Board of Trades
Chicago
Richard S. Tyoss
Chico Board of Trade
Zine R. Carter
Also Mentioned on This Page
William F. Stanley
Copeland
Allen
Mr. Stanley
Wichita
Mel. Stanley
Wa. E. Stanley
Stisen
Senatorial Committee
B. Hemphill
Geneae
Aia
Stephen J. Osborn
MR. Ward
Civil Service
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!