Senators Lewelling Jumper Clash Over Normal Schools
Kansas Senate fights over a proposed normal school measure with Sen. Lewelling and Sen. Jumper exchanging sharp remarks. A special order process and amendments fail, defeating the resolution to establish one or more normal schools in the state. The vote signals no immediate appropriation and ends the push for new teacher training institutions this session.
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Senate
Ligon White
Lewellinc
Lewelling
Hart
Ano
Tsim
Polley
Exaporta i Ube
Jumper
Wichita
Dumper
Kat
United States
Thie
Csage
Pater
The Silver Question Debate In Kansas Senate
A debate over instructing Kansas delegates in Congress to oppose silver standard measures leads to a partyline vote. Senator Lamb argues against instructing representatives, while Senator Harris supports limiting instructive language, and the original resolution passes 26 to 9.
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Enete
Kansas
Congress
Lani
Hep
Senate
Lam
Malas
Innocent Autheuriunm
Unis
PEEL
Harris
Lamb
Isi
Nearly Through One More House Committee Named
Speaker Street announces four standin committees bringing total to 49. Education committee remains to be named and likely announced tomorrow. Lists four appoints including Hygiens and public health and Legislative apportionment with chairmen and members. Also notes a bill to make grave robbing unnecessary by distributing bodies from state facilities to medical colleges for study.
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House
Speaker Street
Hygiens
M. P. Marks
Harvey
Smith
Sherman
Johnson
Chase, Russell
Hollembeak
Gray
Stuart
J. B. Ward
Crosby
Gillespie
Clark
Rutledge
Carr
Goodno
Williams
McCarthy
Reed
Longley
Brows
Greeley
J. J. Marty
Welles
Epperson
Cassin
Simmons
Graves
Cubbison
Fitzgerald
Fouts
Polson
Legislative notes and house actions in Kansas politics
The house judiciary committee rejects Representative Keefer's bill to bar inmates of soldiers' homes from voting, while Mrs. Rose Bransfield is named clerk of the tele graph and telephones committee. Lawmakers travel with passes for homeward rides as sessions wind down. Judge A. M. Jackson attends the floor, and early bills set court times in his district. W P Heywood introduces a premium tax on out of state insurers and foreign companies. Senator Matthews's mortgaged property bill advances, prescribing grand larceny for selling or destroying mortgaged property, with petty larceny penalties for smaller liens. Another bill fixes tail money in the lion of and collected by any company on the maturing date of March.
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House Judiciary Committee
Keefer
A. M. Jackson
Howard
Furion
Matthews
Senate
Sleet and Cold Snap Across Galveston and New Orleans
Weather notes recount Galveston Bay freezing in 1886 with record lows and widespread disruptions. Articles describe sleet and near zero winds, school dismissals, burst pipes, and sleighing in New Orleans with a 25 degree morning and continued sleet. Farmers welcome the freeze to curb premature berry ripening.
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New Orleans
Orleans
St. Tharkes Street
Hammond
Century Prison Term for a string of burglaries
Chicago judge Jndee Ewing imposed a rare sentence on Thomas Jackson for five burglary charges. Each sentence carries 19 years, with the combined total awaiting punishment. Jackson's December 22 break-ins included assaults on a 9 year old girl and Mia Suhr, who suffered a severely damaged finger in the struggle.
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Chicago
Jndee Ewing
Thomas Jackson
Criminal Court
Jackson
Juder Ewing
C. Cheistinngen
Lena
Herman Suhr
Mia Suhr
Rothschilds Buy Tomboy Mine in Colorado For 1 500
New York reports the Rothschilds of London formally bought the Tomboy mine in Colorado yesterday through the Exploration Company of London. The price was 1500 dollars with the buyer investing about 150 million dollars in American mining within two years. A notable deal was the Anaconda mine with the first quarter at 7500 dollars and the total reaching 24 million dollars.
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New York
Van
Asne
Colorado
Boweht
Rothschilds of
London
Exploration Company of London
Hothschilds Investment Bureau
Anaconda
Suffragists Close Celebration Honors Idaho Victory
Des Moines reports the women's suffrage convention concluding last evening with a victory celebration for Idaho. Speakers included Mrs. Colby of Wyoming, Mrs. Braiford of Colorado, and Mrs. Woods of Idaho. The gathering urged continued efforts to add states to the four already full suffrage states and adopted resolutions outlining a nonpartisan plan of work.
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Des Moines, Inc
Jat
Idaho
Colby
Wyoming
Braiford
Colorado
Woods
Lnha
A CUT IN GRAIN RATES AND MARKET REPORT
St Louis news notes a 6 cent per 109 pounds cut on form and cuts from St Louis to southeastern interior points and a 4 cent per 100 pounds cut to the coast by the Mobile and Ohio Railroad effective February 4. Rival lines will likely match the reduction as competition heats. Also reported are an arrest for non support of family and a hotel porter case. General consumer notices and an advertisement for health salve and discount books conclude.
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St. Louis
Mobile
Ohio
Tuleasd
Memphis
Birmingham
Hatel Porter
Sohn W. Bland
Crane Street
Willams
iMand
National Hotel
Justice Farry
Bland
Snapshot of Topeka News Highlights in 1900s Era
A patchwork of local notes. Police changes and new appointees loom as commissioners shift control. a Romsville farm sale is noted amid federal posts and state officials. Berryton farmers’ meeting set for February, plus births, church service tweaks, and court motions hint at routine civic rhythms.
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Tye
Dougherty
Cara
Romsville
Soperane
Thorns A. Oebern
Washington
Hela
Berryton
Mire H. Waitlow
Daugh
Ralston Health Club
Piystoal Culturs
Sinhl Nas
Tn Masonie Lodge
Auburn
Thomas FR
Mexico
Movers
Marshalls
Jove Mathis
John Matwasefe
Horace Ureeiey
Othe
Duvet
Rita Fen Jim Pinney
Willi Green
Guite
Mr Green
Jon King
James Skilmore
Joe
Vasraney
Harvey
Talon
Deeiam Rey Musor Sime
Fiext Na
Hocal Bank
Arsert
Dolman
Rumingnto
Best & Lemodoo
Firet Christian Church
C. A
Elevety
Hi. W. Worth
Leon Elpciel
New York Military Academy
Jerry Bizipeon
Sinc
University
Sttéshow
Adams
Uje Conttrultee
Tom Wikerson
Topeke
Datler Albert Hopkins
Pol
Omniunis
Orion
Richand
Hartes Ross
Riachew County
Metium
Efit
Bow Silte
Roosevelt's New Role in Labor Strife Visit
New York Police Commissioner Roosevelt attended Clarendon hall last evening meeting with JaWer teachers and striking cab drivers. He heard complaints about police interference and pledged to pursue a reasonable understanding on police action in strikes and support for labor law reforms.
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New York
Roosevelt
JaWer
Clarendon Hall
Flim
Activ i
Cleveland Attends White House Amid Health Concerns
Mra Cleveland's mother remains at the White House until the president's engagements end. She has developed symptoms of grip, prompting caution as public appearances continue.
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Mra
Cleveland
White House
Carmen at the Grand Delights a Small Audience
Hosabel Morrison stars in Carmen with weak supporting cast, outshining Marguerite in Faust. A staged bullfight using instantaneous photographs via electricity impresses unseen attendees. Next season includes Under Twines and Carmen, with plans for a six to seven production repertoire. Ellin Beach Yaw and Maximilian Dick perform a Grand concert, amid sensational news of Yaw's death dispatches. Newell twins headline Crawford Opera House week with Operator and other titles, offering free women’s night and special promos for papal audience.
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Hosabel Morrison
Carmen
Miss Morrison
Ellin Beach Yaw
Maximilian Dick
Mise Georgetta Lay
Mies Yau
Mins Yaw
Teasun Bf Pees
Iowa
Ie Stan
Florense Foberts
Marguerite
Me White Whittelsey
Faust
Lewis Morrison
Grand
Morrison
Crawford ‘Opera House
Illard
William Newell
Wih
Orsican
Lyons
Clemenceau
Mahler
Matherback
Sopring
Tyrdlran Godler
Newell Teathers
Skasn
President Burns Fired Amid Strike Tensions
In Piltsbirg workers threaten a citywide walkout over wage and certification issues. President Burns was reportedly removed from Mr. McKere's enterprise after a dispute over demands. The conflict centers on a one percent share and refusals seen as violations, with calls for a broader general strike if unmet. Widespread backing from supporters across the county underlines the protest’s scale and the demand to preserve dignity in the administration.
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Piltsbirg
Early sugar arrives in Matanzas amid cane grinding
The report states Captain General Weyler arrived near Redas six miles from Crenfoegia in Santa Clara province and camped there. In Matanzas province cane grinding has begun on several plantations as the float sugar arrived yesterday at Matanzas.
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Havana
Weyler
Redas
Crenfoegia
Santa Clara
Matanzas
Topeka M. C. A Elects Officers for New Year
The Topeka M. C. A elected officers last night with B. G. Stewart as treasurer and Charles Titus as assistant secretary. Officers include president W. W. Mills and recording secretary C. W. Dongua. Scott's Carbo Digestive Compound advertised as indigestion cure.
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ML. C. A
Topeka
W. W. Mills
C. W. Dong Ua
H. HK. Hilton
Mreetorm
James P. Davin
Charles Alt
Wy. Goon
W. M. Crosby
Jesse Shaw P.O. Popenoe
Stewart
Going CH. Morrion
Diowmas
Rodgers Grovee
Wat Whens Fed
Charles G. Titus
Scott
Religious Services Across Town This Sunday
Multiple congregations list sermons and times across Topeka venues. Rev M F McKirahan preaches at United Presbyterian, Rev Abram Wyman at First Unitarian, and Rev J M Brown at Fourteenth and Van Buren. Other churches include First Church of Christ Scientist, Soul Culture Society, First Church of Spiritualism, and Epworth League observances.
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United Presbyterian
Eighth
Topeka
M. F. McKirahan
First Unitarian Societyétinity Church
Abram Wyman
First Church of Christ
Peter and John
West Sixth Street
H. H. Brain
Society of Spiritualism
Tincoin Pom Hall
Babes
Jesus
Fourteenth
van Buren Street
J. M. Brown
Third Presbyterian Church
Fourth
Hramer Streets
M. C. Long
Jefferson
Second Thurch
Huntoon
Polk
Littlejohn
Dekinad Presbyteriian
CBE
Christian Endeavor
Seabrook Congregational Church
Kirkpatrick
Charles Polk
First Baptist
Burch
L. 3. Ferry
Hdna Parkhurst
W. 1 Miller
Frank Poster
E. B
Governor says he followed will of the people in veto decision
In Carson Nevada on January 2 a governor stated he acted to reflect the majority desire as the Corbet Fire Simmons measure faced passage. He noted the public favored the merit of the argument and declined to veto after weighing the citizens' wishes. Watson and Heno claim to be favored locations.
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Nevada
Carson
Nev
Assembly
Homeseekers Excursion On Santa Fe Route Details
Home seekers excursion on the Santa Fe route offers round trip tickets at one fare plus 3200 to multiple states including Arkansas, Indian Territory, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Dates listed in February, March, April and May with final return within twenty one days. Information available at passenger depot on Firth street or Cromwell & Jeffers post office North Topeka. Garvey, Agent. A separate ad promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers bile tongue pills by G W Stransfield.
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Aname
Santa Fe
Arkansas
Atigma
Indian Territory
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Firth Street
Urom Cromwell & Jeffers
Postofice
North Topeka
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Uris
Itas
Topeka Steam Laundry
Norton County
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Benitor
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Weather Bureau
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Rothschilds Cash
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United States Circuit Court
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Player Valley Tetmore
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Church of All Rag
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Homeseekers” Excursion
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G. W.stransfield
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Pallieeeied
Adjaetel Jeeta
Waliem
Beet Bae Works
C. HL. Morrison
DeMoss
Odd Fellows’ Building
Quincy Street
Earth
L. M. Penwel
Undertakers
Gdr
DeMoss-Penwell
Quincy ST. Harrison
Bell Fons
Freminaton
Wyckoff
Sexmeane
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Newtek
Great Western Steam Dye & Cleaning Works
C. F. Rodiger
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