Legislature Condemns Leavenworth Outrage in Strong Resolutions
Kansas lawmakers condemn the Leavenworth mob murder, adopting resolutions decrying the barbaric act. Senate and House penalties urged punishment of perpetrators, praise for Governor's swift action, and calls for immediate justice and unity among state citizens.
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Leavenworth
Leivenwirth
Obs
Chergell
Leavenwerth
Humanity
Senate
House of Hepmenvtaures
Cian
W. E. Siuntey
Mwon
State Supreme Court Jurisdiction and Local Levy Proposals
Fragmented OCR notes list cases and proposals touching Supreme Court jurisdiction, a special local levy in Cherokee county for debt, and various public official appointments and district reorganizations. Also mentions funding for an addictions building and transportation relat to schools in Georgia.
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Nottser
Sy Houssholder
Cohurebus
Ran
Talamasck
Cherokee County
Carpenter
Chan TL Featiah
Erdler
Tridustriel Bod
Quindara
McMillen
Ate
Ely Marahiat Unt
Nea Eed Ned
Oleity
Fullington
Jude
Industrial and Educational Institute of
By Pestena
Board of Managers
Conrad—Reuting
Eleventh Judicial District
First Bill Passed to Fill Vacancy in Wise Death
A bill rushed through the senate proposes an election in Reno county to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Wise. The measure reduces filing time to one day before the election and is the first bill approved this session.
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Wise
Senate
Brannie
Chia
Heranset
Renu
Se Wise
Wiesetthun
Committees Appointed in State and County Posts
John Francis heads Ways and Means as Barker announces committee appointments across several counties. Notables include Allen County’s Cotlawse Juba Francs and Morris County’s Gicester among many others in Geary, Shawnee, Sumner, and surrounding counties. The Elections panel names James Law as chairman with multiple county officials listed.
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Freaker Barker
Mranp
Cotlawse Juba Francs
Allen County
Remington
Miami County
Gicester
Logie
Bigham
Morris County
Ottawa
AL J
Giatahall
Spurlwek
Geary County
Yank ™ M Fanmons
Kitey County
John B. Sims
Shawenceeranys
E.R. Watkins
Heno County
Sehiger
Eihe
Committee On
Jones
Sumner County
Dooley
Montgomery County
W. C. Adlar
Barber County
Emil Grosser
Dickban
Alvin Laew
Sige
J. B. Betis
Laurin
Atchieon
Ne Green
Cowley County
House Passes 2 First Bills in Budget Session
The House approved two early measures including the appropriation for salaries as introduced by William Willis. The passage followed formal readings and committee endorsements, with the action recorded as part of the current legislature’s proceedings.
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bin Willtis
Paseed Cay
Mr. Whitts
Hardware NEN Adjourns Association Elects Officers
The Hardware Association of Ensuing Yeon Transas County, Kansas held its yearly meeting to elect officers for the new year. The slate announced included Gey F Anderson as president and treasurer with SEY behling named auditor. the exact roles for some offices were not listed in the readable text.
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Jas
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Mercies
Sey
Chloral Did It Deaths Confession in Bosschieter Case
In a Paterson New Jersey trial, McAllister Kerr and Cathpbetl are accused after Jennie Bosschieter was found dead from chloral hydrate. Key testimonies from Dr. Townsend analytical chemist Professor Witham and detective depictions of Deaths confession outline the alleged sequence, including spiked cocktails and a cover story. The defense argues the death was not murder, presenting alternate narratives and attempted resuscitation efforts.
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SN. J
Charles Townsend
McAlister
Kerr
Cathpbetl
Jemusie Bosshhieter
Denil Professor
Witham
New York
Meride
Jas
Judgee Scott
Memnery
Death
Scott
Fother
Titus
Billy
Argos
Becaten
Dexth
Dixon
Saymen
Tili
Aaid DyAsh
McAllister
Willam Perry
Eimety
Enlinse
Betualthorpe
Schulthorpe
Tel Thinn
Connie
Jennie Bosschieter
Dunn
Jen— x
Suarsa
Davie Hilsteart
Weith
Lin
Beatties Weal 38M shipbound for the United Kingdom
The Steamer Plated Up on Rocks near Townsesid harbor with Captain Shoemaker aboard from Okobarns. The vessel bound for Puetoedd and later for the United Kingdom, hit breakers two miles south of x an. Local aid dispatched and towed toward the straits.
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Okobarns
X An
Straits
United Kingdom
Fire Claims Swift & Co. Superintendent at Tenement
A deadly blaze at the A tenteen apartment building in Chicago on July 1 killed Frank Crowall, superintendent at Swift and Co, as he tried to rescue his bank book and insurance policies. About a dozen residents escaped, with roughly 12 families affected by the loss and $75,000 in insured goods and property.
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Chicago
Frank Crowall
Swift & Co
Tbss
McKinley to Hold Cabinet Meeting During Convalescence
President McKinley sent notices to cabinet members for a regular session at 10 o clock this morning in the private cabinet room. The convalescence progresses as rapidly as could be expected, and all signs point to a speedy and complete recovery.
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Washington
McKinley
EVERHARDY DEFENSE ON ALEXANDER BURNING AT LEVENWORTH
Leavenworth January 16 Sheriff Everhardy and Warden Watlington defended their actions after Fred Alexander, a Black man, was burned at the stake. They asserted the man’s guilt in the assault and murder last November and defended their handling amid crowd pressure and calls for militia. The sheriff denied ordering violence and insisted he did his duty to protect the county while acknowledging the strong opposition and risks.
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Leavenworth
Fred Alexander
Pearl Porches
Lansing
Sherif Evertardy
Alexander
Og Hamann
Fyer- Aardy
Fred Alcider
Lanning
Bingglee
Undereherit Myers
Tom Brown
Blerh Mey
Guy Jailwan
Fourth
Olige
Cineman
Paliee
Porse
Myers
Brown
Eie
Dallater
William Forbes
Gir
Ain
Sheriff Everhardy
Jeurra Fai
Jese Tian Te Minuis
McRoay
Paulie Ie
Mr Fores
Tanuries
Aden Muds
Peter
Samat
Deadlock in Delaware Senate Runoff Vote
Dover Delaware January 11 in a joint session the General Assembly elected two United States senators one for the full term and one for the unexpired four year term The vote mirrored yesterday with Republicans split on party lines The full term winner was Kerny Dem with 25 Addicks Union Rep 1 Dupont Rep 8 while the short term result showed Salisbury Dem 83 Ridgitt Linton Rep 16 and others scattered Forecasts from Chicago indicate Kansas weather with strong winds and rough conditions ahead.
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Del
Aassembly
United States
Gerinnit
Hepublicans Agein
Bats
Ising
Tullewst Kerny
Dem
Union
Dupont
Salisbury
Linton
Mob Takes Over Jail In Fiery Lynch Mob Incident
A mob attacked a jail cell dragging a Black man from his confinement. They tied him to an iron rail and doused him with coal oil igniting a deadly blaze. The incident involved thousands of bystanders and led to calls for justice amid charged rhetoric about crimes attributed to the suspect.
Protests Innocence as Mob Executed Fred Alexander
A mob in Leavenworth Kansas hanged Fred Alexander, an accused attacker and alleged murderer, after a chaotic siege of the jail. Witnesses testified to identifications by three white women and the crowd overpowered guards and the penitentiary escort to seize and burn him, while Alexander proclaimed his innocence throughout.
Epidemic Death Toll Surges in City
City reports a severe stip epidemic with one tenth of residents affected and many grip cases. Officials warn the outbreak could worsen, with rising fatalities and high infection rates.
Bank teller in jail sparks midtown crime scare
New York judge Prevost Mason, a bank teller, was jailed after a late night arrest on charges of peculation involving about 40 dollars. He allegedly misused funds, living with his wife and two children at 081 Washington Avenue. Authorities say the case stems from entries connected to Fidelicy and a local bank, with ongoing proceedings since Sunday.
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Jus
M.J. Prevost Masons
Jennett
Seeung
Fidelicy Aid
Asabe Alty Company
Shieh
Madina’ Benc
Teanten
Washington Avenue
Quay Commission in Harrisburg Eyes Senate Seats
Quay and colleagues travel to Washington to discuss certification of yesterday's Senate vote. Senate and House meet to verify the result as Governor Geblin faces the issue. Authorities expect a formal seating plan and joint sessions to finalize the composition of the next legislature.
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Hartsburg
Jon
Wigar Cerilg
Chevernice Brong
Washington
Benator
Quay
Senate
House
Senatur
Geblin Trtmally
Mr. Quay
Oahesee
Eire Gmral
Fomasenna
Exeatte
Toei
Alvord Sentenced in New York Defalcation Case
Corneline Li ale vard Jr. was sentenced in New York on January 16 for defalcation. The defaulting note writer faced legal action and the court imposed a penalty reflecting the alleged financial misappropriation.
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New York
Corneline Li Alevard, Jr
The Lions Share Tumult of Mutual Life of New York
An 19th century Mutual Life Insurance Company notice outlines business transacted in New York and across Canada. It notes annuities, intersets, and reserve requirements, with emphasis on security of accumulations and funds, including payments to widows and orphans while highlighting that some plans are not accepted and that certain assets exceed required levels.
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Tumenae
Mutual Life of
New York
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
United
Canada
Ace
Patterson Declared Elected in Denver Amid City News
A garbled Denver report notes Patterson declared elected to a regional senate seat as noon events unfold. The fragmentary text references Harrisburg, Washington, and various names without clear context, leaving key facts uncertain.
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Denver
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