Kansas Debt and Public Works Debate in Inaugural Address
In Kansas public finances the speaker touts a pay-as-you-go ethos and outlines total state and local building expenditures. He asserts strong credit despite past debts, notes over a million in future building needs for the state house, and calls for repudiation to end to revive private credit while praising the state’s property wealth and school fund stability. General Hugh Cameron, a 75-year-old figure with famed whiskers, appears at the inaugural events, carrying symbols of patriotism. The governor announces pardons and discusses inaugural preparations as old soldiers gather for the G A R events and a coming ball.
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Henry Ward Beecher
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Wichita
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Gov. Lewelling
Judge Ricks Case Sparks House Judiciary Meeting
Halley of Texas voices belief that Judge Ricks is guilty of grave misconduct and possible malfeasance. At a Cleveland inquiry, Rep Bailey reports that the sub committee finds charges serious and progress suggests no early conclusion. Bailey asserts fees were received after elevation to the bench, claimed earned beforehand.
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Texas
Hin Ss
House Judiciary Committee
Ricks
Cleveland
Representative Bailey
Jgdge Ricks
Pioneer merchant D S Skinner dies at 72 in Topeka
D S Skinner aged 72, a Topeka boot and shoe merchant for twenty years, died at his residence 700 Madison Street Sunday afternoon after a two week illness from inflammatory rheumatism. Funeral from ME church tomorrow at 2 oclock with Mason participation. life insurance valued at $2,300.
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Topeka
Skinner
Madison Street
Welock
Senators Jones and Teller Clash Over Silver Bill Outline
In Wasumetos Jan 14 Senator Jones submitted a bill outline to Teller. They conferred with other silver men as they deemed the carnage of the American product unsatisfactory. A later long conference in Jones’s committee room aimed to resolve differences and reconcile allies of silver with administration policies.
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Wasumetos
Jones
Teller
Friends of Silver
Judge Williams Conducts Equity Sessions in Topeka
Judge Williams of the US District Court presides in Topeka today after completing Fort Scott hearings and before returning to Arkansas. He attends a reception for Justice Brewer. the Hillman case is adjourned to Wednesday. A fire at 408 Locust Street, a one story dwelling, caused by a defective flue, damages estimated at $100.
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United States District
Williams
District Court
Topeka
Fort Scott
Arkansas
Williama
Justice Brewer
Hillman
Thomas
United States Circuit Court
Locust Street
Andrew Ablstrow
Currency Question Moved to Senate Center of Capitol Interest
The prevailing sentiment holds the currency issue shifted to the Senate making it the focal point at the capitol. Galleries filled as speeches loomed with Senator Stewart of Nevada resuming a critique of bank influence over Congress and politics. He argued banks maintain a constant lobby and dominate nominations and conventions, alleging twenty years of bank rule in administration.
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Stewart
Nevada
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Debs Case in Washington Writ of Error and Habeas Corpus Sought
Darrow, counsel for E V Debs and co defendants, urged the Supreme Court to issue a writ of error and a supersedeas and filed a habeas corpus petition. Assistant Attorney General Whitney represented the United States. The court set the writ of error for argument Wednesday.
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Darrow
E.V. Debs
McHenry County
Llinoia
United States Supreme Court
Whitney
United States
Topeka Pastors Attack Burton as Senatorial Candidate
Rev. Mr. Byers of North Topeka Congregational Church urged that only men of moral character should hold high office during a sermon on the senatorial situation. Though no names were spoken, it was believed he referred to J. R Barton. Rev. Charles M. Sheldon planned a protest sermon but did not preach due to a cool church.
Campbell Elected Chairman of New County Board
The old board adjourned sine die at 10:40 am. A resolution thanked Capt J Lee Knight for fairness. T P Rodgers was installed as new member. the board organized with J L Campbell as chairman. Lee Keight retires after a long career as city or county official since 1878.
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J. Lee Knight
T. P. Rodgers
Wase
A. K. Rodgers
George W. Veale
J. L. Campbell
Lee Keight
Latin motto for court entrance prompts English demand
Before adjourning, the board of commissioners adopted the motto Justitiae Dedicate to be carved above the Van Buren street entrance to the new courthouse. They interpret it as Dedicated to Justice. Miss May Jurrens died at her parents home on Monroe Street at 16, a recent convert and active church helper. Remains will be sent to Carl.
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United States
Miss May Jurrens
Monroe Street
Madison Street
Bomb explosion rocks Paris street near Rue Monceau
A midnight blast outside 65 Rue Monceau damaged the building formerly linked to Prince Victor Napoleon. Police suspect anarchist anger at magistrate M. Alhalin, with shattered glass, paving stones, and crowds gathering as officers cordon the area.
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Dover National Bank Suspends as Defalcation Reported
Dover New Brunswick January 14 Bank examiner Dorr is reviewing Dover National Bank books amid reports of a defalcation estimated at sixty to seventy thousand dollars. The bank has suspended and is under custodian examination. Issac R Abbott serves as cashier and no arrests have been made. Football origins traced to China and Japan via early drawing and study by Stewart Culin of the University of Pennsylvania.
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Senate to probe 1904 railroad tax reduction
A senatorial investigative committee will examine the 1904 railroad assessment that lowered Santa Fe taxes by 1 790 000. The panel includes Populists and two Republicans led by Senator A W Dennison with Senator Edwin Taylor urging thorough scrutiny and denouncing the board’s conduct.
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Shearer
Cooke
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Reilly
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