New Kansas Legislature Opens in Regular Session
The Kansas legislature convenes in regular session with Speaker Osborne and Representative Fairchild clashing. Governor's message delivered at 2:27. Senate officers, employees, and temporary officers elected by the Populist caucus. Reed and Houncholder selected as pro tem and president pro tem respectively. numerous clerks and aides named as listed. Senator Lupier presides roll call. invocation offered by Rev Linus Eakesly. Senate committees formed with Populist influence evident.
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Kansas
Senate
Pawnee
Lupier
Hissin
J. Wehy
Topeka
Pew Ten
Assoway
Ambus
J- T. Mo Gallagher
Springdale
St-Arme
WP. James
Beloit
W. H L. Grove
Winfield
H.C. Lancer
Walnut
H.W. Holmes
Somerset
RC Widdicombe
Kansas City
Sharper
Fulton
Assiseunt Dour
Arsen Finch Harper
F. O. Johnson
Phillipsburg
Andy Schart
FE Derads
Augusta Hayes
J.D. Seiinsley
Clay Center
LH Wood
Lurnnn
A. A. Botkert
Harris
Cannoway
Pra
C. W. Grigsby
FL Ituskels
Hilletule
Henrs Davis
Guy-flecsos
Chelsea
J. A Lape Fer
Larned
K. Scott
Oberlin
Charis Kennedy
Predonin
Hubert Widdicome
Mark Hern
Brazilion
Nellie Forney
Belle Plaine
Lopfer
Hessin
Armstrong
Heesth
Tommy Martin
Richter
Leweillinr
Senate creates new offices and names staff
Charles A. Taylor was elected bookkeeper for the senate, a new office. Edith Great of Topeka was chosen assistant stenographer. The senate set meeting hours as 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. after adopting two resolutions. A recess followed until 2 oclock.
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Senate
Charles Taylor
Charles A. ‘Taylor
Lewelling
Edith Great
Topeka
Representatives Sworn In In Blocks Of Party
Secretary of State George A. Clark presided as Allan Buckner offered the opening prayer. Spectators filled the lobby and galleries, with standing room in the amen’s gallery, while the House listed those entitled to seats in the new assembly.
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George A. Clark
Allan Buckner
Buckner
Baldwin
McKinley
Congress
Clark
Yorktown Sails to Manila With Dispatches
The gunboat Yorktown sails from San Francisco for Manila via Honolulu to deliver full instructions to Admiral Dewey and General Otis. Aguinaldo threatens to drive the Americans out as tensions rise in the Philippines. The voyage should take about three weeks unless delays occur.
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San Francisco
Yorktown
Manila
Honolulu
Dewey
Gen. Otis
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Calvins urged as police in cities amid Cuban crisis
The speaker argues Calvins should be police in large cities for their insight into malefactors and ability to deter trouble, while defending Gen Gomez against anti American charges. Gomez is portrayed as a patriot who supports American intervention as necessary for Cuban independence.
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Aming
Calvins
Gomez
Gen
NO MONOPOLY ON VERDANCY IN STATE OFFICE INCIDENT
Populists who entered the state house two years ago claim the Republicans are outmaneuvered after a secretary of state's office scene last evening. A Republican from the short grass country rushed in and requested permission to use the telephone.
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State
Secretary of State
Swearing In of Members and Early Posture in Assembly
Secretary Clark marshals members forward to be sworn in by Associate Justice Johnston, batches of twenty then forty as delays ease. Representative Brooke nominates J. H. Termington for temporary Secretary, elected by acclamation with Seaton, Henley and Burkholder forming a committee. The scene shifts to reports of unrest abroad and a comic misadventure with a novice trying a telephone.
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Clark
Johnston
Streen
Jodie Johnster Auld
Kinz
Lane
Bird
Representaive Brooke
Shawnee
J. Jh. Termington
Miami
Seaton
Atchison
Henley and Burkholder
Cuban financial plan proposed for postwar Cuba
A Washington report says Dr Jose Antonio Friar, Cuban finance committee chair, arrived to present a plan to the State Department for reorganizing Cuba’s finances. The plan includes funding the soldiers’ pensions and relief for the poor, with Capote and others drafting a government framework. General Brooke appoints trusted advisors as U.S. influence grows.
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New York
Washington
Jose Antonio Friar
Department of State
Cuba
Friar
Capote
United States
Brooke
Cihan Waders
Doom predicted by fortune teller unsettles Peoria Hebrew youth
A Peoria resident seeks a court injunction to halt an anticipated death predicted by a fortune teller. Officials say no jurisdiction exists. The case highlights the teller's past accuracy and the public's fear as a trance-based prophecy claimed the death would occur on January Ti.
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Peoria
Stier
McKinley to Address National Association of Manufacturers
Chicago dispatch reports President McKinley will attend the annual convention of the National Association of Manufacturers in Cincinnati January 24 to 26. He will deliver a speech on American Trade, with the address expected to touch on territorial expansion and its impact on commerce.
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National Association of Manufacturers
Chicago
McKinley
Russell Thoroughbred Sold Between Cities in New York and Lexington
The celebrated stallion Russell has been sold by A. H. and D. H. Morris of New York to J. B. Madden of Lexington. Russell has earned over $81,000 in races. The price was private. Weather notes follow for Chicago with partly cloudy conditions and southerly winds for Kansas.
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Lexington
Russell
Messrs
A. H
D. H. Morris
New York
J. B. Mad
Fears for the St Paul and Atlantic storm report
Three transatlantic steamers report unusually rough Atlantic weather as the St Paul remains overdue. The American liner New York will replace the Miner St Paul on its voyage to England, marking its first merchant voyage after conversion to an auxiliary cruiser.
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New York
Geer
Breemen
Pomeranian
Glasgow
Boston City
Bristol
Swansea
Atlantic
St. Paul
Southampton
Ber
New Orleans
Liverpool
England
Harvard
Delegates Head For St Louis Louisiana Purchase Centennial
Delegates from the Louisiana purchase states travel to St Louis for a convention to decide the 1903 centennial celebration venue and arrangements. Denver aims to bid, while St Louis pursues the event, with Missouri sending seventeen delegates and St Louis thirteen, plus quotas for other states and territories.
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St. Louis
Louisiana Purchase
Denver
Missouri
North
South Dakota
Montana
Minnesota
Nebraska
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
Arkansas
Oregon
Colorado
Oklahoma
The
Indian Territory
Archbishop Ireland for Rome starts on septennial visit
St Paul Minn Jan 10 Archbishop Ireland quietly left home for a trip to Rome to begin his regular septennial visit to the Holy See. The last journey was in 1892 and he does not expect to return before June. The trip will review matters likely to interest the church and U S affairs in the coming years.
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St. Paul, Minn
Ireland
Rome
Holy See
Irehing
United States
Dover Channel Service Suspended By Heavy Seas
Waves roll high between Dover and Calais forcing suspension of channel service as heavy seas pound the coast. No casualties reported. travel disruptions expected until seas subside.
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British Channel
Dover
Calais
Costa Rica President Treated Like Royal Guest in London
The Costa Rican president Senor Rafael Iglesias arrived in London and was greeted by CM G Robert Follet Synge and the foreign office staff. Queen Victoria’s master of ceremonies Col Sir William Jowell welcomed him as his party traveled by royal car to a hotel for the stay.
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Costa Rica
Rafael Iglesias
Polkstone
Robert Follet Synge
CM. G
Treaty Department
The
Foreign Office
Queen Victoria
Qoven
Wiliam Jowell
C. B
Charing Cross
Iglesias
Saw Mill Accident Claims Life of Banner Walters
Near Hiawatha on January 15 Banner Walters aged 22 was instantly killed when a circular saw burst tearing into his side at his father's saw mill. His father, Walters, was away in St. Joseph with a stock shipment when the accident occurred. He was notified by telegraph.
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Hiawatha
Banner Walters
Walters
St. Joseph
Destitution claims in Dawson dismissed by Klondike settlers
Seattle report Jan 10 says Dawson destitution fears are exaggerated. Klondike pioneer Seeed Barrett questions the story's spread and asserts no starvation exists and food supply is adequate. He notes scurvy occurs but hospital care is available and locals can address needs.
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Seattle
Dawson
United States
Klondike
Seeeed Barrett
Stay Resigned Controversy Over Hanna Resignation Deepens
The dispute over George W. Hanna's resignation as state senator from Clay and Dickinson counties advances with a statement from his supporters and committee members. They assert Hanna instructed his team to deliver the resignation to Governor Leedy, and deny any breach of faith while noting the governor accepted the action.
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George W. Hanna
Clay
Dickinson
Hanna
Kansas State Senate
Rock Island
George McCormick
Porter Hemphill
Leedy
Chan. A. Southwick
The
Clay Center
Topeka
W. Trice
A. J. Strobel
P. P. Co. Com
T. Hemphill
P.P. Co. Com
W. P. Hemphill
W. McCormick
J.M. Lewis
Senate
Lee
Quay Petition Dismissed in Supreme Court Ruling
Philadelphia January 10 The petition of United States Senator Quay his son Richard R Quay and ex State Treasurer Benjamin F Haywood for a writ of certiorari to move the conspiracy case from the local court to the supreme court was dismissed by the supreme court The case is remanded to the quarter sessions court for trial and the costs will be charged to the petitioners.
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Philadelphia
United States
Quay
Richard R. Quay
Benjamin F. Haywood
Supreme Court
Quarter Sessions Court
Frawley Co Disbands After Week in Kansas City
Frawley Stock company of San Francisco has disbanded after a week in Kansas City. Members have left for New York and San Francisco, and a New Orleans engagement was canceled due to unsatisfactory business. Mr Frawley plans to reorganize and reopen in Washington in the spring.
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Kansas City
Frawley Stock Company
San Francisci
New York
San Francisco
New Orleans
Frawley
Washington
Missionary Society Protest Addresses Utah Mormon Seating
A January 10 communication to Congressman Evan E. Settle from the United Missionary Society of Lexington, representing 12 churches, protests seating of a Utah polygamist Mormon in the House of Representatives and requests influence against it.
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Evan E. Settle
United Missionary Society of Lex
House of Representatives
BE HL. Hoberta
Utah
Inauguration Day Dome Flag Fiasco At State House
The absence of a state flag on the dome after Governor Stanley's inauguration sparked a buzz. Assistant Adjutant General Boyd spotted the issue, and a sequence of jurisdictional handoffs followed as officials searched for a way to raise the flag. A janitor finally retrieved the banner with a governor's improvised order and a convoluted effort resolved by 4:30.
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Notas
State House
Boyd
Nome
Adjutent Generil
Allen
Nathan
Fas
Colonel Allen
Secretary of State
John Anderson
Representative Hall
Stanley
Copeland
de Dome
Frost State House
Reward Offered for John Kennedy in Missouri Train Robbery
A $500 reward was posted for the arrest of John Kennedy linked to the Macomb Missouri train robbery on January 3. Kennedy, known for multiple local robberies, had recently been released from jail awaiting murder trial and has not been seen since the Macomb incident. The case connects to the Motley and express lines tainted by his alleged crimes in Kansas City area.
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Kansas City
Jan
John Kennedy
Kanaan City
Fort Scott
Memphis
Macomb
Artey
Southern Express Company
Rienedy
Macomb Holt
Emma Schumacher
Kennedy
Jesse James
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