Foraker Named in Senate and House Vote Details
In Cotmwens on January 14 2 the Senate voted Foraker 29 and Brice 9 with 37 in the House. Democrats in both houses supported Brice while a Populist member cast one vote. The body includes 30 Republicans and six Democrats supported Brice. George A Groot (Populist) and Porter were noted. Porter was absent due to family illness.
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Cotmwens
Porsker
Senate
U.S
Brice
George A. Groot
Porter
Santa Fe California Limited trains speed up Kansas run
Santa Fe California Limited train No 4 operated Friday from Dodge City to Emporia in 5 hours for 240 miles, averaging 48 to 50 mph with regular stops for water and fuel. The piece notes this pace surpasses eastern lines like St Louis to Indianapolis, implying eastern limited trains may soon need to raise speeds.
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Kansas
California
Dodge City
Emporia
Ces
St Louis
Indianapolis
Vandalia
Santa Fe
Won't Charge $164 Day, St. Louis Motel Men Say They Will Not
Downtown hotel managers in St. Louis denounce proposed daily rates as excessive and pledge not to raise charges to such levels, signaling a defused dispute over hotel pricing.
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St. Bonis
Ss. Louis
Ohio legislature vote tally and party lines described
The report notes Foraker's 81 to 21 vote for Brice with Republicans dominant and Democrats in the minority, naming lawmakers like John J. Yaltivan and Adolph Guemner. It mentions Governor Bushnell and ex-Governor McKisley present, and says the two houses will vote in joint ballot tomorrow. It also discusses hotel room pricing and capacity in an offhand example of a four-person room at $4 daily per person.
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Conley
Mercer
Groot
Ohio
Bushnell
McKisley
Foraker
John J. Yaltivan
Trumbull
Adolph Guemner
Spring
Bald
Mr. Gage
Judge Blandin
Clevsland
Lawrence T. Neal
Faraker
Wwe
Topeka Firm Secures Large Roadcase Victory
The law firm Greed Ware Gleed won a major Topeka victory in a road case involving Melace road assets. Receivers took control of the road, with Beaumont and Harper branches at stake. A fee of 325000 was discussed, with rumors a 25000 sea might be involved, though details vary. J W Gleed led the defense for the roadholders in St. Louis.
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Topeka
Greed, Ware & Glee’ Hur
Elagis Foo
Melace Road
Beaumont and Harper
Gined, Ware & Gleed
St Louie Sed
J. W. Gleed
Boodholders
Moose
Julia Marlowe Suit Against Frack Howe Over Contract
A Philadelphia legal notice reports Julia Marlowe filing suit against Frack Howe Jr at Walnut Street Theatre for money alleged due under a contract for four weeks starting March 4, 1905. Howe claims Marlowe-Tabor mismanaged terms, seeking a share of gross receipts not exceeding $2,000 weekly.
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Muwe
Pattavruruia
Besa
Frack Howe, Jr
Walnut Street Theater
Julian Marlowe Tubsr
Morey
Philadelphia
Gut Street Thester
Howe
Julia B Marlowe
Marsh
Julie Mahiowe
Favorable Report on Flyon Olin Home Bill
In Wasmoxoros Jan 14 the public lands committee approved a favorable report for Delegate Flyon’s home bill. Chas M Sheldes of Burlingame, visiting town, weighs candidacy for relection at the Fourth district convention.
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Wasmixoros
Public Lands Committee
Flyon
Chas. M. Sheldes
Burlingame
Anyohw
Tolk
Puvarsitly
State Journal
Wasurscrox
Caroline Parker
Weverly
Kansas
Representative Curtis
Committee On Pensions
Lawrence
Ontiet
Kyle's will leaves clerks, stocks, and $12,000 to bequestees
In probate court, J C Kyle's will bequeaths to four clerks amounts totaling $110 plus a gold watch and a diamond pin. Beneficiaries include J J O Connor $10, James Hinderdson $100, Alfred Olander, Bertha Jotn toy, YM CA lot on Kansas Avenue, Charles Sf Weller Fort Bragg Calif, 10 Merchants National shares and 90 Pirat National stock, with $12,000 in cash. Curial hospital remains about $25,000. Major William Sims named executor.
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Christ's Hospital
J. C. Kyle
J. J. O'Connor
James Hinderdson
Alfred Olander
Mra Bertha Jotntoy
Kansas Avenus
Second
Shest
Charles Sf. Weller
Fort Bragg
Callifornis
Merchants National
Piret National Bank
Curiat Boapitel
William Sims
Pension bill sparks senate debate over widow of brigadier general
The senate debated a bill granting $75 monthly to the widow of Brigadier General Miles, with Mr. Hill and Mr. Mills opposing perceived rank-based discrimination. Mr. Alles argued against distinctions between widows of soldiers of differing ranks, asserting the plain private fought the war. Also noted were arrests: Andy Redmund, drunk, fined $5, and J. Mose fined $5 for intoxication and behavior. Coal ad urges best Osage City shale from Southwestern Fuel Co.
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Wesainotes
Uoggswell
Congress
Massachusetts
Senate
Hill
Mills
Alles
Poliier
Cnd
Miles
Behamander
Mr. Allen
Reed for president and Mitchell for VP in Kanes delegation
Washington dispatch reports Kanes delegation supports Reed of Maine for president and Senator Mitchell of Oregon for vice president. Broderick unexpectedly backs Reed, saying he would unify the Republican party, while some Kansas figures seek other nominees and discuss pensions, library posts, and salt duties amid ongoing political maneuvering.
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State Journal
Washington
Kanes
Jourwal
Broderick
Mr. Long
Reed
Atlantic
Pacific
T. T Reed
Maine
Mitchell
Oregon
St Leuis
Union
Mr. Reed
California
Burning of Glanmire destroys home of Cornings near Topeka
Fire gutted Glanmire the Corning residence three miles south of town discovered by Miss Sallie Corning around 10 am. Within forty minutes the upper floors were in flames. Mr and Mrs Corning their son George and daughter Sallie and Mrs Corning's parents were inside. Mr Scott invalid removed safely. Most furniture and valuables ruined no insurance on contents. house insured for 1500. Family plans to move to Topeka for the winter and may relocate to Chicago or St Louis in spring.
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Cornings
Glanmire
G C. Corning
Sallie Corning
Mera Corning
George
Sallie
Mra Corning
Mra Scott
Scott
Sam Scott
Corning
Stoels
Queens
Denver
Murderer Unknown in Burned Child Case Verdict
Jury finds fourteen month old Charles Daas died from a burn inflicted by unknown person. Father Charles Daas recounts trouble with colored preacher Ingraham and the Huggins girl. Ingraham’s mother Mrs Healy says her son lay in bed the morning of the fire. Doctor Jambos testifies cloth could scorch while wet, leaving questions about how the burn occurred.
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Chita
Charles Daas
Charles Daan
Ingraham
Healy
Jambos
Weather forecast for Kansas turns cooler and cloudy
The forecast says warm weather promised for Kansas today is delayed with widespread cloudiness and cool conditions. Rain is expected tonight and warmer weather is predicted to return tomorrow. Winds are light and variable across Kansas with similar conditions in Texas New Mexico and Colorado.
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Kansas
Santa Fo
Heck Island
Texas
New Mexico
Colorado
Mighty ships in the harbor parade at Portsmouth
Crowds line the docks as first class battleships Revenge and Royal Oak, cruiser Gibraltar, torpedo catchers Huntly Harland and Havoc and other squadron vessels are commissioned. Officers and men, in white uniforms, march, with salutes and music, amid expectations of long absence and possible world tour.
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Chatham
Davenport
Admiral Cats Ia
Spithead
Berehaven
Ireland
England
FIGHTING FOR THEIR RIGHTS Utlanders in South Africa Oppressed by the Boers
New York Times correspondent discusses US Britain relations and the reaction to Rhodes and Jameson raid. He notes American sympathy for Boers, doubts about republican governance, and questions of civil rights for 70,000 newcomers and 14,000 old population within the Transvaal.
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South Africa
Loxpor
New York
Times
Great Britain
United States
Cecil Roodes
Americs
Jameson
Hissed Barnato Defends Rhodes Backer at Erin Bank Meeting
At a Barnato Bank meeting in Loxpox on January 14 Sir Barnato defended Cecil Rhodes and Dr Jameson regarding the Transvaal raid. He claimed the bank could declare a 20 percent dividend despite a severe securities depreciation. Shareholders hissed and some questioned him before he adjourned and left with directors amid looting.
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Loxpox
Barnato
Barney Barnato
Cecil Rhodes
Cape Colony
Jameson
Transvaal
South African Republic
Baroato
Auch
Barnato Bank
Campos Gone Crazy General Rumor Causes Alarm
A dispatch from Havana reports a Cuban tobacco dealer asserting that General Campos has become demented. The claim notes his campaign actions and private orders as evidence, reflecting rumors among both insurgents and Spaniards. Meanwhile front reports describe heavy artillery near Rincon and Bejucal with insurgents burning Salud and damaging Quiviesa near Havana.
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Cariaco
Busca
Sogrca
Havana
Yhers
Cempoa
Mayor Fellows Quarantined After Diphtheria Outbreak
The mayorary residence at 716 is quarantined as two children of Mayor Fellows contract diphtheria. The mayor, now confined indoors, was informed of the illness just before a council meeting and remains a prisoner to prevent spread. Meanwhile Arthur Capper buys the Saturday Lance from W L French and W K Adams. the Lance ceases, its subscription folded into the Topeka Mail.
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Mayor Fellows
Strest
Evilowe
Bla
Lance
Topeka
Arthur Capper
Saturday Lance
W. L French
W. K
Adams
The
Harry W. Frost
Topeke
French
Mail
Entre
Kansas
To Hunt Grime Its Main Business Is to Find Who Committed
A brief note describes a group or service focused on identifying the perpetrator behind a crime. The piece emphasizes investigative effort and aims to expose the responsible party through inquiry and evidence. The tone mirrors a mid century detective or civic-minded pursuit.
Grave Robberies Dominate First Day of District Court
The present term jury in Topeka began work with organization in the morning and moved to grave robbery investigations by 2 PM. Foreman J Marple led sworn jurors including Wermple and Nech, with bailiff Miller, amid aging panel and several withdrawals. Judge Hazen cautioned against bias and unsigned letters, while county attorney Safford oversight continued.
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Buslnee
Marple
North Side
Jasties of the Peace
Keapley
Milier
North Murlison
Lero
Imcae
Wermple
Waehburn College
W. P. Herrington
Silver Lake
W. F. Nech
Madison
Hle
George W. Porter
Baota Fe
Betwee Behsam Joneph
Topeka
Dover
Chin
Ned Cummins
As Plankard
Alvin Justin Cummian
Mr. Safford
Cummiss
Siawnee County
Mike Trahey
Charles Stevens
James Cook
Hormit
J. B. Moloney
M. Porter
Alien
Cousty
Blackman
Pete Ib
Wes Bélng
Safford
Stagg Sues City Over Expert Accountant Fees
W J Stagg sues the City of Topeka in Justice Guy's court for 120 dollars for 12 days of expert accounting services at 104 dollars daily. He alleges the city owed him for aiding tax allocation. council previously debated payments and later approved 17.50, leading to a dispute over the remaining 120. The case reflects council handling of professional services and disputed charges.
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Siz
Justice Guy's Court
Topeke
le Ways
Mesos
Tie Come Mivies
Stage
Stagg
Council
Bragg
Sming
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