Hanna Wins on One Vote Ballot in Ohio Senate
Ohio politics report Hanna defeating rival with a one vote margin with no changes at stake. The joint ballot faced opposition backing Mayor McKisson of Cleveland and Democratic support. The legislature opened quietly as Hanna and McKisson leaders battled, Cramer absent due to illness while coworkers crowded the hall.
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McKisson
Kurtz
Cramer
Demn
Paulding County
Howse
Ashford
United States
Ayes
Niys
Senate
Brullot
Jones
Kenny
Spenaiter Aldson
Cuyahoga
Bramley
Stark
Beott
Fulton
Otto
Hamilton
Hisses
Stark County
Aive
McKinley
Han Ra
Contested Senate Ballot Heats Up As Bribery Claims Surface
The article details chaotic crowds at the state capitol during the senator ballot, with gallery crushes and noisy demonstrations. It notes bribery claims surrounding lawmakers, names Representative John G. Othe and Henry M. Cloyce, and reports party-line voting outcomes with Hanna and McKisson proposed as candidates.
Metropolitan police system faces abolition in Kansas
In Kansas a broad push to abolish the metropolitan police system gains momentum with Gov. Leedy opposing the law’s reach. State leaders including Breidenthal, Chief Justice Doster, and Attorney General Boyle argue it fails local government and provokes dissension, while advocates urge home rule and referendums to decide key issues.
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Charles A. Taylor
Kanmuny
Prohibition Debate Rages Over Metropolitan Police System
Public figures from deputy bank examiner Myron A Waterman to Secretary of State W E B Bush weigh the metropolitan police plan The debate centers on enforcement of the prohibitory law and the system’s impact on governance Waterman criticizes police control while others urge abolition Governor backed by officials who refuse to name commissioners
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Geor
J. Bald
Ste
Myron A. Waterman
Port Scott
J 5. Shepherd
Hetlehower
Stete Au
Tramp murders girl in Argon area home
A tramp entered the home of Christan Wollett in Argon this morning and shot Louisa Wollett, a 12 year old daughter, after being refused breakfast. The mother called for help and the assailant killed the girl before attempting to flee. A posse hunts the suspect and vows lynching.
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Elgin
Christan Wollett
Argonaute
Louisa Wollett
SELVYER RESOLUTIONS FOR SILVER FORCES COMMITTEE
The Free Silver Republican state committee met at the chairman’s office. Webb McNall named P. B. Lawrence R W Turner and J T Caldwell of Scots as resolutions committee and adjourned until 4 2 o’clock. The resolutions will endorse the St Louis platform urge union of allied forces and likely back the administration’s aims while opposing changes to the state ticket. They will denounce Secretary Gage for a system favoring bankers and currency control. Routine business to follow.
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Silver Forces
Free Silver Republican
Webb McNall
P. B. Lawrence
Turner
J. 3
Gage
United States
Western Union head Clark in Washington on Spain dispute
Vice President Thomas F Clark of Western Union returned from Washington where he asserted facts likely to inflame tensions with Spain. Clark, now leading Western Union while Eckert is on sick leave, pushes for a formal U S demand for damages, with estimates between five hundred thousand and one million dollars for Havana Key West cable interference. The administration has prepared a protest to Spain following Clark’s mission. Luther McNeil bound over to district court for arresting and robbing Eden Miller and Albert Koppithi, with a 390 bond and a push for penitentiary time.
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New York
Thomas F Clark
Western Union Telegraph Company
Washinton
Spain
Clark
Western Union Affairs
Eckert
Far West
Havana
Key West
Western Union
Washington
Ste- Kinley
Min Xe
Clarke
Guytainy
Luther McNeil
District Court
McNeil
Arden Miller
Albert Koppithi
Topeka
New England Cotton Mill Strike Plans Across Districts
New Bedford reports a 1 percent wage cut sparking a coordinated strike across New England. Spinners and weavers vote to resist, while unions in Boston and Lowell authorize district actions. Funds and support planned as factory centers prepare for possible nationwide disruption beginning next week.
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Mass
Mate Board of Arbitration
Ute State Board
National
Lowell
Ross
National Unilon
Cook
Boston
National Union
Lowis
New England
Lewiston
Pawtucket
Jan
Lonsdale Company
Swere
Ashton Mills
Lonedale
The Test Or The Picture
Engineer Buckiley, superintendent of the bridge, planned a 400000 pound test on the middle arch with a photographer ready to record the load. Inclement weather prevented the photograph, so the test was postponed and the commissioners were notified as Buckiley rushed to inform them at the courthouse.
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Cuuckiley
Inckley
Kansas Avenue
Court House
Senate Confirms Appointment of Squires and Sterne
Washington January 11 The Senate confirmed presidential appointments including Herbert G Squires of New York as secretary of the United States in Peking and Wm E Sterne as marshal for the District of Kansas A list of postmasters for Kansas followed indicating Beassey Heine Ferguson Wellington and Melster among others
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Senate
Washington
Herbert G. Squires
New York
United States
Peking
Wm. E. Sterne
District of
Kansas
Janus Hodges
Denver
Baker Wins Again Named to Land Office Posts in Kansas
Washington reports the president has sent to the senate nominations for Cyrus Addison to be receiver at Cathy Kansas KE Wilcockson to be register of the land office at Cathy and Thomas A Scites to be register at Dodge City. The move ends opposition attempts to block part of the slate and signals expected confirmations.
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Washington, Jan
Senate
Cyrus Adderson
Bhe
KE. E. Wilcockson
Cathy, Kan
Thomas A. Scites
Dodge City
Smitter
Gyrus Leland
Lembert
Anchor Line Assigns After Stampede of Assets
St Louis January 1 The Anchor Line operating between St Louis and southern ports has just made an assignment. Assets listed at 0 000. The statement outlines liabilities and assets. This city serves as the company’s headquarters.
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St. Louis
Edison claims new metal created in iron experiment
New York January 11 The Herald says Thomas A Edison has unexpectedly discovered a possible new metal while processing iron through a magnetic separating mill. The rolled iron pigs resisted breaking, prompting chemists to theory unknown substances in the iron indicate a new metal.
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New York
the Herald
Thomas A Evizon
Chemnnty
Set the Town Afire
Kansas City Mo Jan 11 A Shawnee Ok report says a firebug set a frame building on Maine and Broadway ablaze late at night. In about an hour 14 Broadway businesses were destroyed or badly damaged, total loss likely around 10000. Several families escaped via upper floors as the city lacks waterworks and fire protection.
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Kansas City
Shawnee
Saya
Maine
Broadway
Foreclose a Port Chalmette Port Receivership
New Orleans on January 21 reports the Chalmette port area and its cotton compresses have fallen under a receiver after failing to meet $100,000 in interest on bonds due January 1, 1888. Chalmette, opposed to New Orleans, was heavily invested in cotton handling facilities and remains an active business district with valuable contracts despite the court action. An order appointing Charles D. Van Noatrand of New York was issued by the State Trust Company of New York.
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New Orleans
Chalmette
Reg Rs Pirgee
State Trust Company of
New York
Charles D. van Noatrand
New
George Knowles Injured By Live Wire In Ohio
George Knowles son of C C Knowles of St Harrison Street was badly injured near Steubenville by contact with a live electrical wire while employed by an electrical construction company. His condition improved after ten days of critical danger, and his father awaits further word on his whereabouts and status. Services at Oakland Presbyterian Church include a song service at 7 30 and a sermon by Rev J Blammitn at 8 o'clock.
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George Knowles
Ohio
C. C. Knowles
St Harrison Street
Topeka
Steubenville
Knowles Hau
Oakland Presbyterian Church
His Ill Fate Losing an Ear and Part of a Great Toe
A report notes a grievous injury resulting in the loss of an ear and part of a great toe. The incident details include medical treatment and ongoing recovery, with emphasis on the severity and impact on the individual’s daily life.
Hundreds Leave Dawson for Fort Yukon by River Trade
A Dawson City to Fort Yukon letter dated December 9 reports many travelers, three hundred plus, stranded along the river due to thinning supplies and ice. Survivors pushed on with scarce sleds while others perished or were wounded, including Charles Annetwat, a 4 year old shot accidentally near Circle City. No dogs secured. treacherous journey with scarce grub and harsh conditions.
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Wathh
Dawson City
Cirie City
Weare
Bella
Simainee Wiccania
Dewan
Yukon
Fort Yukon
Dawe
Terry Wil
Dawsan City
Joaquin Miter
Dawsan Ente Circle City
Ui O'Ciope
Cirele City
Cirele
Yakon
Charles Annetwat
Hreoklyn
M. Y
Flood of Gold Seats in a Harsh Northwest Journey
A report from January describes a lengthy expedition by Toad trem Susan and companions traveling from Dawson toward the coast. They faced cold, delays, and hardship, with losses and a tentative estimate of gold output to follow in spring. The group endured boat shortages, built a makeshift camp for weeks, and faced severe weather and supply difficulties along the route to the coast.
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Jones
Port Tywmieni
Boldier
Nova Stata
Fc Ae Uprancisco
Btunaer
Contrary
Derease
Tacoma
Robert Takmane
rareThey
Cotsing
Frem Dawson
Sneldom
Transportation Corpantes Mati Gers
Alexander McDonald
Kignidiky
Martin
Berg
Bootalingie
Simon
Commercial Club to Elect Officers This Wednesday
The Topeka Commercial Club plans its annual meeting Wednesday evening at the club rooms. Officers will be elected for the coming year and a banquet will be served. The executive committee has weighed the matter and a large turnout is expected with Major Andersush’s potential role noted.
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Topeka
Ete Roums
Eheutme
Maser T J. Alderson
Willy He
Andersushe
Queen to reopen royal palace halls to public after restoration
London readers report the queen has ordered restoration of the art palace at Rew near Betunte gardens and the state rooms at Remington including the Camoua banquet hall. The historic rooms closed since 1760 will be opened to the public again.
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Rew
Betunte Gardens
Tanto & Pullic
Sean
Remington Ance
Camoua
Christopher Wrest
Burnt Indians Bodies Brought In By Officers
Kansas City report says officers returned with the charred remains of two Indians burned at the stake for the murder of Mr. Learnt. The mob, comprising farmers, is said to be under scrutiny and possible arrests. Remains lie in state awaiting formalities.
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Kansas City
Shivne
Indiana
Learnt
Wieda
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