Head of the Army Leedy Appoints Allen Adjutant General
Governor Leedy announced the appointment of Capt Hiram Allen of Franklin County as adjutant general after a day of political maneuvering. H Tayd editor of Belleville Freeman was named assistant adjutant general, Joseph Riges of Lawrence as state accountant, and Harry S. Landis nominated as warden of the penitentiary after confirmation talks.
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Gov
Teedy
Allen
Franklin County
Les
Leedy
Hiram Allen
Willamnabung
H. Tayd
Bellevitle Freeman
Aver
Farros
Fle
Union Symy Ms
Indiana
Ipld
Tuyid Thateo
Sewath Tilpels
Warernor Alee
Jone Kiege
Lawrenet
Scountuet
John England Chalincr
We & Brother
Frank Gable
Leavenworth
Tony
Mujor
Harry 5. Landis
Yarden
Panel Made State Printer in Joint Convention
In a session that followed formal caucus rules, a representative joined the joint convention to ratify nomination for state printer. Parks of Appleton Daily led Populists, while Hud son and Bert faced walkouts and absences from Republicans. Eli Wittane shifted to the Populist side, and Williams initially supported ministerial policy but stayed with Populists.
Will Caucus Tonight to Choose Senator Candidate
Populist members of the legislature plan a caucus tonight in the satin chamber to nominate a United States senator. Chairman C. Weep leads the party as candidates shuffle for early selection amid anticipated sharp debate and possible bitter contention.
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Legislatate
Satin
United States
Cauvur
Varioux
Axrefd
Josaire
Jung
Burton Endorsement Bid Fails as Republican Caucus Adjourns
The Republican caucus adjourned until Friday without endorsing any candidate. Rumors swirl over chairs and endorsements as officials name appointments and board members shift. Governor Leady announced slate changes while several county figures retain or lose posts amid ongoing political maneuvering.
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Adj
Fred
Severmont
Queuo
Tink
Te Lambert
W. J. Fiizeprald
Marter
Burton
Leady
Hoan al Be
Rank Winespark
Popyitat
Kinenan
Vincent
Epi. Can
Hurrhining
Curiliney
Dominiee Bion
Tavior Kiddy
Pan
Marlon
John 1
Frown
Ottawa County
J. W W. Johnston
State Board of Pardons
W. W. Wells
C Caldwell Tipeka
Mayo Thomason
Havant
J. Ho White
Kingman
J. V. Randolph
Charles Smith
Washington
Retains Jurisdiction In Braman Santa Fe Case Ruling
A court ruling preserves jurisdiction in the Braman Santa Fe case, with judge Poster Eseps overruling prior motions and directing further proceedings. The action involves reorganization related to the Santa Fe road project and a dispute over a $10,000,000 bond or debt issue. The record mentions Joseph Bratan and the Santa Fe authorities in connection with the case.
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Cours
Joseph Bratan
Proclaimed Spanish Pardons for Cuban Rebels Reported
A Washington dispatch claims Spain will issue an honesty proclamation on Saint Day January 23 granting full pardons to Cuban rebel prisoners including Captain Alfredo Laborde, William Gidea, Maye John Melton, Dr Etus Todi, and Teodore Mato. Also implicated are Julio Sanguidy, Henry Delgado’s correspondent, and Dr Betancourt among others, with many Americans hoped freed.
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New York
Washington
Iis
Alfredo Laborde
William Gidea
Maye John Melton
Etus Todi
Teodore Mato
Julio Sanguidy
Apr Henry Delgado
Betancourt
Akfanso
Bad Man Conductor Threatens Texas Rider on Train
A disruptive passenger aboard a western train refused to pay for his ticket claiming to be from Tens and announced he would ride Tree. He brandished a stove pipe and lunged with it as the conductor Charlie Charles drew a revolver. a scuffle followed with the Texas man producing his own weapon.
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Bo Dunatue
Sarita Fe Ee
Kansay Chty
Aundaetur
Pawengure
Qin
Chsralie
Conductoe
Texas
Oatitomia
Leedy Announces Kansas City Board Members
Gov Leedy appoints CP McCambridge Dem OW Jenking Horton Rep to Kansas City board of assess and seraces. McCambridge linked to packing house. Horton nephew of Leedy named secretary. Reporters question reform stance while faction alignment hints at police chief return under new board.
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Leedy
CP. McCambridge
OW. Jenking Dem
Johny H. Horton
Aller
Seraces
Kansas City
McCambridge
Horton
Todasz
Morten
Morten is = silver Republein
Berten
McKinley
Wm. Quarles
Lewellings
Leedy Keene
Dealers Meet 500 in Convention at Kansas City Kansas
Five hundred members and nearly 500 visitors gathered for the Western time payment Dealers association convention in Kansas City Kansas. President C C Curtis of Wellington opened the session with remarks on the Fort Worth station, then delivered an annual address. Secretary Herbert J Mod of Abilene reported. The program outlined important topics and the convention planned to stay in session until Thursday.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Wats
C. C. Curtis
Wellington
Curtis
Herbert J. Mod
Abibene
Wanerman
Dark Horse Forney Eyes Senate Bid in 19th District
A spoofed draft noting A G Forney, a Populist figure, writes to party leaders about a possible deadline and a contested path to renomination. The fragment hints at internal party maneuvers and a potential candidate who could be favored, with a closing line on the party’s work and submission plan.
Ned Henderson Buys Kelvim Book and Stationery
Ned Henderson purchases the Kelvim Book and Stationery Company near Fifth and Vernon avenues. Edward Munderann, former cashier of First National, takes a stake and will oversee the store. Partners Shiner and Alexander Will Fetal their interest. purchase price tied to an inventory of goods and trade. Investors include Dirs T. J. Kellam.
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Kelvim Book and Statonery Company
Igenam Hook and Stationery Company
Fifth and
Vsrene
Edward Munderann
Flrat Noilwoot Toy
Hetderenn Tage
Nia Pasitian
Wil
Bll. Shiner
Will Mexindor
Par
Fairbanks Seeks Succeeding Voorhees In Senate Race
Indianapolis January 19. Channes War Fem Paritanics elected United States Senator to succeed Daniel W Voorhees by the legislature at noon today. Senator Hawkine gave the nominating speech and Francis T Roots placed Fairbanks in nomination by the house. Several seconding speeches followed as John Ro Gost supported Voorhees’ candidate.
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Indianapolis
Fem Paritanics
United States
Daniel W. Voorhers
Sunate
Hawkine
Francis T. Roots
Fairbanks
House
Thire
John Ro Gost
Ma Vcourbres
Vale OF the
Altgeld Praised as Democratic Senate Candidate in Springfield
At Springfield on January 19 the Joint Assembly hall was packed as Visloie delivered a speech nominating ex governor John Altgeld for United States senator. Representative ODaniel of Bloomington backed the nomination amid applause and both sides cheered. Mood, a Populist, seconded the nomination. Republicans offered no speeches and cast one vote for each Republican candidate. Altgeld received the full unanimous vote. no quorum existed and the houses adjourned until tomorrow.
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Springfield
Galeries
Visloie
Moor
O'Daniel
Bloomington
John Altgeld
O'Donnells
Atteeld
Teller Re-Elected by Unanimous Colorado Legislature
T M Teller wins re election as United States Senator today by an almost unanimous vote of the Colorado legislature. Populists Democrats silver Republicans and national silverites unite behind him. Senator Curley, chosen for the honor, delivers the principal nominating speech in the senate with several supportive remarks from members of various parties praising Teller’s independent course and advocacy for free silver.
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Denver
Colo
T. M. Teller
United States
Colorado
Curhey
Pop
Senate
Jenkins
Célier Renuex
Vest Wins U.S. Senate Seat in State Legislature
The January legislative balloting in Tefferson City Me shows Georgy G Vest elected to the United States Senate. House vote 86 for Vest 14 for Kerens ), Senate Vest 19 Kerens 14. A canvass in jub session tomorrow will confirm the result.
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Tefferson City
Georgy G. Vest
United States
Senate
House
Veet
Dem
Kerens
Jones
Vest
Canv
Albany Legislature Votes For United States Senator
In Albany the state legislature voted separately for the U S senator. The senate tally shows Platt 33 HIM 1 George 2 while the assembly lists Platt 62 AM 41 George 2. Senator Guy delivered a brief eulogy praising Henry George for the Democratic ticket at Chicago. The two houses plan a joint convention tomorrow.
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Albany
United States
Senate
Platt
Him
George
Guy
Henry George
Addices Hangs On Despite Senate Selections
Dover Delaware January 19 The regular Democratic house and senate met in separate sessions today selecting Richard Kea as candidate for United States senator. The joint session then ratified their choice, with J Edward Addicts noted for United States Senate. Concord New Hampshire January 14 Jared Gallinger Senator from New Hampshire was unanimously nominated and re elected by the state legislators. H W Parker of Claremont received votes from Democratic members.
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Delaware
Dover
Del
Wenate
Richardh Kea
Mt Lat
Row
Peet Kenny
Rancus Cheice
J. Edward Addicts
United States
Gallinger
Concord
Jared
New Hampshire
H. W. Parker
Claremint
Democraic
Lindenmyst case ends with judge's discharge ruling
Judge Hazen discharged Lindenmyst who faced trial after threats of wrecking a train and extorting money. The court noted extenuating factors and questioned criminal liability for the alleged threat while acknowledging possible legal remedies for such intimidation.
Burglary Suspect Arrested in Topeka Shoe Store Theft
Carl Schulte is jailed on a burglary charge after Davidson Bros. store at 0 Hast Fourth Street was robbed of 20 pairs of fine shoes. Deputy Sheriff Larry Sheehan arrested him at a Jefferson and Fourth Street residence. Schulte, who recently faced vagrancy charges, claimed innocence while suspects questioned. He faces county court for the break in and sale of stolen goods.
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Davidson Bros
Fourth
Ton Olstotk
Sheri Larry Sheehan
Jefferson and
Fourth Streets
Carl Schulte
Schultz
Patrick Bean
The
Santa Fe
Fiyan
Schulte
Scbultz
Topeka
Ingalls Surprised by Sherman Treasury Secret Talk
Atlanta Jan. 12 ex Senator John J. Ingalls of Kansas talks with a reporter on recent politics. He is surprised Major McKinley selected Senator Sherman for secretary of state and says a treasury post could go to Sherman. He notes the Atlanta lecture association’s value to culture and urges broader membership to support another year of twenty entertainments by noted exponents of literature science and music.
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Hoe
Sherman
Avlanta
Atlanta
John J. Ingalls
Kaners
Major Mckinles
Sherman Tur
Obie Politioa
Orangalis
Treasury
Towa
Paiges Play to a Crowded Crawford Theater Last Night
The Paiges, a popular price company, played to a crowded Crawford theater last night with an old English comedy drama Harvest. The cast included Lilton Paige, Ret Haky, Harry English, Harry Paige, Edna Pals and Frances Florida. Performances, singing and dancing were first class and, though minor faults noted, overall the show drew strong praise with good advance sales for Romance of Paris tonight.
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Paiges
Crawford
Price
Crawford Theater
Topeka
M Lilttin Paige
Ret Haky
Harry English
Harry Paice
Edna Pals
Frances Florida
STEAMERS COLLIDE AT SEA HARBOR JUNCTION
A collision at the Gedney and Swash channels between the Wilson Line steamers Britian Queen and Rivera Alvena left the Alvena heavily damaged with its stern under water while passengers were evacuated. The Britian Queen sustained no injuries and proceeded to New York, while an ordnance steamer and lifeboat aid the Alvena.
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New York
Wilson Line
Hrttisty Queen
Antwerp
Atlaste
Rivera
Dayton
Tas Alvena
Sandy Hook Bar
Sandy Hookk
Alvena
Sandy Hook
London Divorce Case Features Cowley and Charrington
In London on January 19 the Countess Violet Cowley sues Earl Cowley for divorce. The case names co respondent Mrs Charrington and the Earl’s answers challenge the allegations. The Earl, formerly Viscount Danagan, faced a breach of promise suit by actress Phillis Broughton, settled for 90 000 before. Ward wed Lady Violet Neville, daughter of the Marquis of Abergayny.
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London
Violet
Bart Cowley
Ualay
High Court of Justice
Charrington
Viscount Danagan
Phillis Broughton
Ward
Violet Neville
Landis Named Warden for Four Years in Kansas Penitentiary
Governor Leedy sent a message to the senate announcing the appointment of Marry Lands as warden. The term runs to April 1, 1897 for the unexpired period and then a four year regular term begins. The nomination, likely to be confirmed, places Lands as warden for four years. The bill was referred to the committee on penal institutions on a Deb Harper county motion.
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Leedy
Senate
Marry Lands
State Penitentiary
Uut Landisr
Dick Chase
Baimille
Menate
Bena Tur de Harper County
Committee On Penal Institutions
Secret divorce action against Princess de Chimay opened
In Charleroi on January 13 the divorce case against Princess de Chimay, who eloped with a gypsy last summer, opened with the hearing held in camera after the public prosecutor sought secrecy for public decency. The Prince's counsel said 22 acts justify the suit and could prove up to four times that number. The prince seeks divorce and access to the children with a monthly allowance of 75,000 francs.
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Consel
Henino
France
Atchison Forecloses On Atlantic Pacific Bonds Plan
Price of the A and P New York January term explains an Atchison plan to foreclose on 6 per cent bonds of the Atlantic and Pacific Rail Road with a partial reorganization. The purchaser will assume debts of about 1.2 million and will manage the Central and Western division bonds and equipment under the proposed settlement.
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New York
Jan
Nho
Central Division
At Sn
Volunteers Strength in Salvation Army Split
New York Jan 19 Heath Tucker commander of the Salvation Army in the United States and Mrs Booth Pucker will depart for Louisville. A Western shift is noted as Ballington Booth and the American Volunteers gain power in St Louis and other western cities. An officer cites a general Booth letter linking the departure to reduced contributions in the West and praising the Volunteers for their growth in four hundred chapters.
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New ‘York
Heath Tucker
Salvation Army
United Sates
Booth ‘Pucker
Louis
Barlington Howth
California
Weal Department
Eenporstine
Lotter
Booth
London
Puck Uratt
Viale
New York
Ballington Booth
American Volunteers
Euch
St. Louis
Chiles
Lauterbach Sees McKinley in Canton Conference
Ronald Lauterbach, New York Republican county chairman and associate of Thomas C. Pratt, met with Major McKinley in Canton. Abner McKinley and W. J. Arkell accompanied him along with Arthur Hamilton of Tudze. McKinley hosted several callers including Thomas McDougall of Cincinnati and J. Fleming of Columbus, assistant secretary of the Ohio State Agricultural Society.
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Canton
Dan
Ronard Lauterbach
Republican County Committee of New York
Thomas C. Pratt
Maj McKinley
Abner McKinley
W. J. Arkell
Artiur Hamilton
Tudze
Abner McKinsey
Mai
Elve
Thomas McDougell
Cincinnat
Ohio
Mos. McKinney
JW. Fleming
Columbus
Ohio State Agricultural Socket
Richards faces doubt in bid after city bulldice incident
Willis Richards of Retelch North Carolina faces uncertain prospects as no federal election today and rumors question his victory tomorrow. Roy Staken denies being coerced or punished in front of the city bulldice yesterday.
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Willis Richards
Retelch
N.C
United States
Richards
Roy Staken
Executive Council Gathers Over Railroad Commissioner Seats
The Executive Council meets tomorrow to hear twenty minute claims from each applicant for the state railroad commissioners. The board is expected to include two Populists with a third seat possibly filled by a Republican or Democrat. Names mentioned include Lewelling, Allen, Ryan, McNall, Dillard, and others from Wichita and surrounding counties as candidates discuss alliances and regional support.
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State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Webb McNall
W. P. Dillard
Fort Scott
Searke
Boyle
Stryker
Dillard
Sidewick County
Menora Campbell
Green
Sankey
Ayres
Lewelling
Wichita
Phace
J. M. Allen
Erie
W. H. Ryan
Crawford County
J. G. Lowe
W. D. McCreary
Concordia
Fort Seoul
W. L. Aaron
Democrat
Hays City
P. P. Elder
Ottawa
C. H. Lovett
Salina
Fred Clone
Topeka
J. M. Alien
Maxon
Emporia
D. J. Furbeck
Kansas
A STAB AT HUNTINGTON Government To Head Pacific Railroad Bill
Chicago dispatch reports government officials including Attorney General Harmon ex Governor Hoadley and Union Pacific figures strive to file papers in foreclosure suits to join the government as a party. A commission bill to settle Pacific roads’ indebtedness is expected from the House committee, though chances of passage seem remote.
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Chicago
The
Post
Washington
Union Pacific
House
Congress
Robbery on Rast Sixth Street Narrows to Suspect Pair
A. Johingson was robbed at noon on Rast Sixth Street by two colored youths who forcibly took a $5 bill from his pocket as he walked. One culprit fled. the other, who snatched the money, is known to police.
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A. Johingson
Tve Aor Save
Sixth Street
Sheth Street
Kansas Avenue
Kanais Avenue
Johnston
Mr. Johnston
No Trouble at Emporia Says Taxtor Denies War
President A R Taxtor of the state normal school at Emporia dismisses sensational dispatches claiming faculty and state practical association clash over a decision of judges in the recent oratorical contest. Jessor Daylor cites no feverish excitement and says the consociation will handle its own difficulties without faculty interference. Students are loyal. differences exist but two weeks have been among the most harmonious in school history with no insubordination or disorder.
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A. R. Taxtor
State Normal School
Emporia
Jessor Daylor
Washington considers death penalty for train wreckers
Washington notes to judiciary committee reveal train wrecking crime stats from six years with 153 holdups, 13 killed and 28 wounded. Representative Hubbard of Missouri pushes a bill to impose death or ten years imprisonment for holdups and wrecking attempts.
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Washington
Judiciary Committee of the House
Hubbard
Missouri
Hat Off Demonstration Shuts Down Women’s Hats Riot
Chicago audience erupts at Culuthia theater as hundreds of patrons remove hats in protest against women’s headwear during Bou sa's Capitan. Defiant woman keeps hers on while others shed hats, causing pandemonium before and after the curtain. Ushers later quiet the hall but anti hat sentiment appears widespread among attendees.
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Chicago
Culuthia
Bisson
Yelle
Bousa
Ana Ppet
Artaeieler
Thermev
Gare
Ana
Davia
The
Columbia
Husband Felon Faces Five Minute Divorce Judge Grants
In a swift session Judge Hasen granted a divorce to Mereringhem from her husband Hazen after her father testified to their status as husband and wife. The court noted Mereringhem had been brought from Topeka for alleged grand larceny, and the judge ruled the divorce was granted.
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Hasen
Judes Haeen
Yering Bom
Wi Hieminurnui
War
Wifn
Ouarney
Mireringhem
Toneka
Wrand Vlarcens
Jude Hazen
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Lawrence
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Eli Witttane
Stepherson County
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Sumner
A. G. Forney
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Daniel W. Voorhees
Altgeld
Teller
Hazen
Lindenmyst
Tineen
W. At. Linden
Ae Cain
Paci
State Journal
Sered Zee
Vari Peuuitz
Ingalls
Headon
Countess Cowley
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Prince de Chimay
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