Anti polygamy resolution divides Kansas House vote
The Kansas House debated an anti polygamy measure linked to seating Duttch polygamist Roberts. A heated roll call ended 41 to 54 with many members absent or voting present. Several speakers argued personal and constitutional grounds for their votes.
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Brook
All Going to Waste Four Chance to Save Goss Bird Collection
A resolution to preserve the Goss ornithological collection fails as lawmakers decide the state house will not retain the items. The effort centers on saving the collection from disposal and awaits further action.
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State House
Removal of Lyon collection sparks protest in state dispute
The Lyon collection faced removal to Emporia State Normal amid protests from the Academy of Somer ready. Mr. Brooke cited a will blocking the transfer, warning removal would abandon the collection to state ownership. Wright withdrew the resolution as the collection remains neglected and deteriorating.
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Lyon
Emporia State Normal
Academy of Somer
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Cot Gues
Senator Titus Thureday Presides All Afternoon
The Populist senators headed by Titus Thureday met at noon to discuss a bill on durable pass regulations. He stayed in the chair during committee of the whole, preventing participation in floor debates while critics viewed his actions as restraint on discussion.
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New Tenure of Office Bill A Step Toward Reform
Senate committee of the whole recommends passage of Senator Lawne’s bill on investigating office holders during a special session. Mr. Stone sought repeal of the appointment of legislative investigators but failed. A proposed salary bill in the Senate limits removal of city holders to cases of malfeasance proven in court. the original bill allowed no appeal.
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Lawne
Specia
Btone
State Dispensary Debate Signals Educational Aim
A fragmented report notes Senator Hart’s push for a state liquor policy centered on education. The temperance committee, chaired by Taumb, reportedly blocked Hart’s bill, which would prohibit manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors except for medical, mechanical, and scientific uses. It would create treasury fees, appoint a state liquor commissioner and officers, set duties and pay, and bar common carriers from transporting such liquors except for authorized purposes, funding a state liquor dispensary.
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Bernuae
Senate Committee On Temperance
Taumb
Eep
Ndhor
New Senate Bills
New bills introduced in the senate include a proposal to establish the state Horta school at Girard by Senator Ryan Por a bill defining ped a bill refining ped dits and licensing the same by another senator Campbell proposes tenure of office in appelitive offices and a field senator outlines definitions for ped credits and licensing requirements.
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Senate resolutions on American steamships and merchant marine
The Senate debated and adopted resolutions submitted by Senator Choke Whervas urging renewed government support for American steamships. The measure stresses past decline of the U S merchant marine amid foreign competition and calls for actions to ensure mail and merchandise travel in American ships, noting renewed interest and a beginning of development.
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Choke Whervas
United States
Alger Testifies Before War Investigating Commission
Secretary Alger appeared before the war investigating commission in Washington on January 27. He stated he had served at the War Department throughout the Spanish American War and that bureau chiefs were often appointed by seniority, though the president could override that rule. He brought memoranda detailing expenditures from the war fund for the commission’s review.
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Beaver
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Spain
Department of the War Fund
SOWING PASSES AND PULLMAN LOBBY BUYING VOTES
Representatives of the Pullman company work at the senate and house trying to defeat Senator Youngs bill by securing annual passes. They offer passes to senators who vote against the measure while denying money offers. Senate committee chair King and Senator Anderson comment on the pressure. Pullman attorneys plan to plead before the committee as lobbyists push to sway votes.
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Topeka Senate OKs bonds for city building project
The senate passed a bill authorizing Topeka to issue bonds for a new city hall and auditorium. Introduced by Senator Anderson, it passed unanimously in the morning. The measure has been sent to the house, where supporters are pushing for a favorable vote.
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House of Representatives
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Maid County
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Fraud Unearthed by St Louis Committee Hearings
A St. Louis committee resumed the boiler inspector investigation with many witnesses including licensed engineers who admit paying for exam coaching. Others report being approached by Nuttall offering “resistance for a cash equivalent.” Deputies served subpoenas overnight to ensure early witness appearance.
Mrs. George's Fight to Quash Murder Indictment
Canton Ohio June 27 a motion to quash the indictment against Mrs Ann George for murdering Mrs McKinley's brother George D Saxton was filed today It argues the grand jury was not proper or meeting the required 15 electors and if overruled a plea in abatement will be filed
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Munner
George D. Saxton
Deing
Denver Sees Cold Blast and Snow Drifts
Denver reports cold weather with a new snowstorm. Light conditions in the city contrast with severe snow in mountain portions. The past 34 hours have brought heavy drifting around Keedville, with inches of snow fattening in the region.
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Keedville
Railroad Rumor Denied by Chicago and Eastern Illinois Directors
New York January 27. Directors of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad denied rumors of a merger or unification with the Louisville and Nashville line. A director stated no such scheme has ever been considered and relations between the two companies remain harmonious.
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Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad Company
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Louisville and Nashville Railrai
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General Eagan Court Martial Hearings Reveal Mental Strain
In Washington the first witness David McKee portrayed General Eagan as careworn and possibly insane after Miles testimony. Secretary Alger recalled that Eagan wished to file charges against Miles but could not due to the president's immunity order. The testimony described Eagan's nervousness, disrupted sleep, and feelings of disgrace as his family and daughter spoke of his altered mental state and obsession with Miles.
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Miles
War Investigative Commission
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McKee
Gen. Kagan
War Investigating Commission
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Gen. Miles
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Alexander
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Clon
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Wartime testimony cited by Worthington in court reading record
The court met to hear updates on a father's condition while Mr. Worthington presented General Pagan's army record and a New York interview with General Miles. The defense rested after the war commission statement, and a recess was taken.
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Worthington
Pagan
Army Register
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New York
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Laken
Senate Ready to Vote on Resubmission Proposal
Senator Campbell announced 27 senators pledged to back resubmission and initiative measures. The resolution, now on the calendar, faces House caucus tests and a potential two thirds Senate vote with uncertain Republican House support. Campbell seeks cross party support to carry the measure.
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Woman declares she is Frances Willard reincarnated
Chicago woman Mrs. Hornbeck, claiming telepathic powers, announces in the Woman's Temple that she is the reincarnation of Frances E. Willard. She says a spirit told her last summer she bears Willard's spirit and must carry on her work, a claim met with skepticism by W C T members and others. She says she was born in Monon Indiana fifty one years ago and has lived with her son at 445 Park avenue Logansport.
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Mre
Ise Hornbeck
Frances E. Willard
Monon
Ind
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Logansporte
Rogers
Park Avenue
Hyde Park Methodist Church
Place for a San Juan Hero Appointment for Edward O Flanerty
Washington January 27 Edward O Flanerty formerly a non commissioned officer of the Sixteenth United States Infantry was severely wounded while leading a platoon in the charge of San Juan Hill on July 1 1408 After ten days he was reported dead and buried Today he was rewarded with an appointment as a clerk in the adjutant general s office
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Yale Promenade Deficit Leaves Social Week Short
Yale's promenade committee reports bills over $6,000 against receipts of $5,010 for the social week. Attendance fell due to grip and expenses for bringing guests. Three junior members cited as millionaires are expected to cover the shortfall by imposing a $3 assessment on each box holder.
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New Haven
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Anstead
Derey Avery Rockefeller
New York
William Rockefeller
Matthew Mills
Chicaze
M. F. Douglas
Albany
Trial opens in Santa Monica for Bailey shooter at soldiers home
In Los Angeles California on January 27 1900? the trial of A G Bailey inmate at the Santa Monica Soldiers Home began for shooting Governor Smith of the Home. Smith testified earlier and has since resigned and gone east. Bradley is described as a wreck and jail life is said to have doomed him. conviction appears certain.
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Mrs Luetgert Alive Claim Joins Chicago Mystery
Mrs Orma Clarke of Niles Michigan says Mrs Adolph Luetgert wife of the Chicago sausage maker jailed for life in Joliet is alive and well She claims knowledge of Mrs Luetgert and could help bring her to light but will not reveal her whereabouts Clarke who formerly lived in Owasso says she has searched for over a year and is among friends ready to aid when the time comes
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Adolph Luetgert
Joliet Penitentiary
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Luetgert
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Mrs. Luetgert
Harvard Student Sentenced Ten Days For Sign Theft
Cambridge January 27 Harvard University students shown respect for citizens rights as Judge Almy sentences Louis Anderson a Harvard student to ten days in jail for stealing a sign The judge admonishes him to protect people’s property Anderson appealed and gave a 1600 bond for superior court appearance
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Weather Indications for Kansas from Chicago bulletin
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday in Kansas with possible snow in the southern portion this afternoon or tonight. Warmer in the extreme north portion tonight. Northerly winds.
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Kansas
Elling by a Shrewd Rune Deceives Lawson
A report states Elling uses cunning to deceive Lawson fracturing his skull and taking his revolver in a violent incident. Law enforcement follows leads as investigators seek motive and weapon correlation in the case.
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Lawson
Shawnee County Jail Escape Test of Skill and Boldness
Desperate burglar F Eling, held two years for burglary, orchestrated a major escape at Shawnee County Jail. He fooled Jailer Carl Lawson with a dummy using a shirt and straw as a head, hid in the washroom, and leveraged the corridor lever to free inmates. The plan nearly succeeded, leaving Lawson wounded and fears of a fatal outcome.
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