Inauguration Day Drizzle Delays Crowds at Ebbitt House
Washington March 4 crowds poured into the city for the inauguration week as a light drizzle dampened visitors. President-elect McKinley greeted Postmaster General and Alabama and Ohio delegates bearing fraternity badges, praising past service and promising to wear the badge at inauguration, with just enough time for a quick audience before more calls.
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Halina
Cline
Mickinsey
Hauke
Ceners
Wilson
John G. Cunors
Attorney General’s Office
William 8. Cupers
Virginia
Fevrentative Harrison
W. Db. Duntep
Alabama
Nathan Heard
Charles Huwner
Coll of
Claims Gench
AM. Austin
Ohio
Stemna Alhi
Wlista
House of Representatives
Bantty
Sliema Alpha Epsiion
Ghio
Lildigain
Inauguration Day News From Washington 1901
Postmaster General Wilson opens a delayed package with the president elect and the inaugural ceremony, touching greetings with Harmer of Pennsylvania. John J. Ingalls arrives and plans to write about the inauguration for the New York Journal at per impression. Ex Senator Ingalls becomes a Kansas journalist in Washington.
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Ger
Wilson
Harmer
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Porter
N. S. Journal
Washington, D. C
John J. Appalls
Statesman
Washington
Mite
Kansas
Iowa Journalis
Senate
McRivles
Wanton
New York Journal
Ingalls
McKinney
Special Session Likely Soon After McKinley Inauguration
Washington March 2 The Associated Press reports Congress will convene in a special session almost immediately after President McKinley assumes office with March 6 named as the date. The president will urge a general tariff revision and attention to government revenues.
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Washington
Associated Press
McKinley
Congress
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of State Printer Hudson
The Supreme Court today favored J. K. Hudson the state printer in the Snow vn Hudson case. The court refused to enjoin the state auditor and treasurer from paying Hudson and declined to advance the quo warranto action against Hudson. The case resumes with the regular district court hearing on April 1. Thousands of dollars owed to the state printer have been withheld pending the ruling.
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Supreme Court
J. K. Hudson
Cane of Snow
Clash at Polish Church Over Sheriff Seizure in Bay City
In Bay City Michigan a mob of about 600 at St Stanislaus Polish Catholic church refused to admit sheriff deputies ordered seized property. Deputies were assaulted and a deputy was badly clubbed as the mob resisted. The sheriff withdrew after belligerents vowed to hold the church until bishops and governor respond.
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Bay City
Mich
St. Stanislaus Polish Catholic Church
Judie Maxel
Belme
Wis
Maxwell
Sheriff
Public Building Amendment Clears House as Beacons Burn
Washington dispatch notes Curtis pushes public building amendment through the appropriation bill amid heavy wrangling in both chambers. Conference reports on civil reporting and a strained dispute over senate amendments dominated sessions. The House approved $102,000 for a building in To-Kon as a sugar bounty fight concluded with an 82 to 67 concurrence.
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Washington
Belttiaris
Suniing Civil
Ttema
Senate Mente
Milliken
Hep
Maine
Erie
To- Kon
Horrific Bull Fights Kill Four Men in Durango Arena
In Torreon yes terday Durango bull fights drew a huge crowd and after the event four men died from bull wounds. Two others were killed by bulls and four horses perished as the spectacle turned deadly with eight bulls killed or mortally wounded.
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Torreon
Mex
Durango
Mexico
Bliss Appointed Secretary of the Interior Choice
Cornelius Bliss of New York has accepted the post likely as secretary of the interior. He preferred the navy but cabinet arrangements favor interior, with his background in business and politics noted. The article outlines Bliss’s career, party activity, and the expected cabinet lineup under McKinley.
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Washington, March
Cornelius Bliss
New York
Bliss
Navy
Br. Bas
Arlington Hotel
Cornelius N. Blits
Fall River
Mass
New Orleans
Boston
John and Ebert Wright &Co
New York City
Buss, Fabyan & Co
Rms
New York Chamber of Commerce
Mins Plummer
Ira Davenport
Tim Ia
Republican
Republican National Committee
Commuitee
McKinley
Hansa
Wis
Bethen
Mas-sachusetts
St Leret
Interior Department
John Sherman
Treasury
Lyman J. Gage
1Ilinuls
Russell A. Alger
Michigan
Joseph McKenna
Californi
James A. Gary
Maryland
John D. Long
Massachusetts
James Wilson
Hiwa
Secretary of Interior Appointment Reported in Washington
A Washington race update notes Major McKinley telegraphing Governor Larue and Governor Jake among others about the interior secretary post. Cornelius N Hills has accepted the role with conditions that the appointment stands unless other arrangements are made. The report reflects ongoing cabinet speculation and political maneuvering.
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Hoston
Mareni
Washington
Major McKinley
Larue
Rome
Stants
Jake
Cornelius N. Hills
Interior
McKinley Visits Cleveland in Quiet White House Trip
President elect McKinley arrives at the White House for an official visit amid a crowded hotel entrance and police lines at F Street. A large Ohio Republican club group approaches Fourteenth Street, but the president elect slips away quietly.
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Washington
McKinley
Cleveland
White House
F Street
Charles I. Kurtz Club
Republican Leagues
Ohio
Fourteenth Street
Cleveland's Return Visit Short and Formal Call
President Cleveland's visit to President McKinley was brief and formal as he entered the executive mansion in a cloth slipper due to foot pain. He was assisted by Mr. Thurber, entered the carriage at the north hotel entrance, and was quickly driven to the Ebbit House where he met McKinley briefly before returning to the White House.
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McKinley
Porter
Bell
Cleveland
Thurber
Congress
Weip
Chief Moore
Usmorrow
Br. McKinley
Ebbitt
Tharter
Washington
Executive Mansion
Major McKinley
Ebbitt House
Mr. McKinley
White House
Immigration bill passes over veto in narrow vote
Washington reports the house approved the measure 199 to 7, overriding the president's veto. The president also signed a bill permitting bottling of spirits in bond and an international conference bill, pleasing distillers and officials.
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Washington
House
Insane Man Healy Denies Insanity in Court
Joseph Healy told a probate court jury he is sane while tears and emotion marked his testimony. Sheriff, officials, and Lincoln county attorney noted unbalanced behavior dating weeks. Healy claimed newspapers biased the public and sought governor Leedy’s protection before stormy exchanges and a rambling recounting led the jury to declare him insane.
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Joseph Healy
Tapelat
Leady
Healey
A. Howver
F. I. Dunham
Lincoln County
Healy
Mealy
Dunham
Mbel
Tan
Mr. Flehart
Steele
Webb McNall Bans Major Insurers From Kansas Licenses
Kansas state superintendent Webb McNall refuses licenses for the Connecticut Mutual New York Life and New York Mutual Life to do business in the state for the year starting March 1 1897 citing unfair handling of the Hillmon case. The decision is final with no appeal and letters were sent to the three companies’ principal officers detailing the basis. The ruling cites the supremacy of the superintendent in granting revoking or denying licenses and references a Supreme Court mandamus decision supporting his discretion.
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Webb McNall
Todimy
Connecticut Mutual
New York Life
New York Mutual Life
Kansas
Tiga
McNall
Green
Nrtford
Conn
Salty
Dwelling House Insurance Company
Wester Home Insurance Company
Supreme Court
Westy Wilder
Reid Examinations
Johnston Lena
John i
Topeka
New York Mu
Wo Scudder
Leaverworth
Beneral Agnt
New Yorke Life
Hi. Richter
Cousell Grove
If. Graves
Wichita
Ravenscroft Explains Reconsideration of Oleomargarine Bill
In a heated session Representative Ravenscroft Clark explains his reconsideration vote against the oleomargarine bill. He cites alleged discussions about bribery and recounts a Senate inquiry while asserting he will not table the measure. The motion to table was carried, ending any immediate chance of the anti oleomargarine legislation this session.
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Wyion &Otlon
Brooke
Shawnee
Cubbisen
Wyandette
Ravenscraft of
Clark
Senate
Helm
Hanna
Cassin
Ravenscroft
Jaquins Bill Passes Regulating Yarding Charges
In a Senate session yesterday afternoon the King stock yards commission bill progressed, with Senator King moving to adopt a sub. The action signals movement on regulation of yarding charges as part of the broader act.
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King Stock Yards Commission
Senate
King
Jaquins bill advances in senate amid amendments
The Jaquins bill passed the senate with minor technical changes after a special order session. It now awaits the governor's signature as the King bill and its companion move toward passage in the house. The session also notes reduced charges for stock guarding and weighing. Postal and insurance inquiries address National Church Mutual Fire Insurance Association of Lisbon, claimed to operate without authority, prompting department guidance.
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Senate
House
National Church Mutual Fire Insuringe Association of
Lisbon
Bill to separate Armourdale from Kansas City defeated in senate
After lengthy debate the Kansas senate killed Senator Zimmer's bill to divorce Armourdale from Kansas City Kansas and annex it to a second class city. The measure failed 27 to 0 amid an objectionable amendment that would have allowed Kansas City Kansas residents to vote on severance at a city election. Senator Zimmer opposed the amendment and voted against the final passage.
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Senate
Zimmer
Armourdale
Kansas City
Kan
Hessin
Armourdwe
Normal schools defeated in latest vote leaves Wichita as only measure pending
The House defeated the La Crosse Pittsburg and Fort Scott normal school measures. Rothweiler proposed placing the La Crosse bill on the calendar as Loomis of Crawford pushed amendments for Pittsburg and Fort Scott. The Pittsburg amendment passed 4 to 6, defeating both La Crosse and Pittsburg measures, leaving Wichita as the sole remaining normal school measure.
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la Crosse
Pittsburg
Fort Scott
Wichita
Terrific gales sweep England causing widespread damage
Terrific inland and coastal gales sweep England and surrounding seas. Property damage is extensive and wrecks are reported with many telegraph delays. No fire losses reported so far. Wires are down and communications with the continent are disrupted. Commercial Cable is the only line working.
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England
London
Commercial Cable Company
John Martin on Bench in Tax Case Proceedings
Ex senator John Martin presided briefly in district court over a tax title dispute involving FG Hewhts and others. Judge Hazen granted venue change. case to be tried by Judge Martin. The issue concerns a lot on Van Buren Street. Martin has been rarely seen since returning from the U S Senate.
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United States
John Mar UN
Supreme Court
District Court
FG. Hewhts
Hazen
Hentig
Judes Martin
van Buren
Strest
Martin
United States Senate
Violin Virtuoso Camilla Urso Schedules Kansas City Visit
The Kansas City Star lauds Madame Urso as a great violinist, delivering cultured enchantment to a receptive audience at the Auditorium last night. Accompanying her were Al Minnie Methot, Edwin Duggan, and George H. Wesley, with enthusiastic applause following each piece.
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Baturdey
Kansas City Star
Madame Ureo
Auditoriues
al Minnie Methot
T Famous Wachtel
Grand Oper
Edwin Duuglan
George H. Wesley
Envates
Gold Democrats Meet In State Convention In Michigan
Grand Rapids aud March 3 The state convention of Gold Democrats meets to nominate a supreme court fee and university regents. Michael Brennan of Detroit serves as temporary chairman. Attendance shows division on naming a spring election ticket as Brumm of Indiana presided and addressed the gathering.
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Grand Rapids. Aud
Supreme Cour
Ftetce
University Regents
Somion
Michael Brennan
Dwirott
Ie Tempoiriy
Brrum
Indiana
Equal Suffragists Meet For Ward Parlor Meetings
The joint committees of the Bonal Suffrage association will meet tomorrow at 3 p.m. at the Commercial club rooms to arrange parlor meetings in the various wards.
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Bonal Suffrage Association
Commercial Club
Kansas City to build public auditorium for 10000 crowd
A leading Kansas City resident Willan Askew donates land at Hew carh Street Lydia avenue and Grove Street for a new public building. Plans call for a 300 by 225 foot auditorium with a 10000 seating capacity to host national meetings expositions and entertainments. Estimated cost from 50000 to 250000 with overall project near a quarter of a million dollars and a 15 member trustees board to maintain control.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Primts of Paris
Askew
Priesia Et Pallay Organization
Rome
Watson
Conmerical Club
Askirn
Tra C
Sona
Clis
Swope Park
Calouet Nelson
Wallaing
Nelson
Lyman
Pallasia
Passes the House on Topeka Auditorium Bill
The Topeka auditorium bill passed the house yesterday afternoon at 4 50 by a vote of three to one. It authorizes cities of first class with over 30 000 population to appropriate up to 1000 from general revenue to buy or erect a building for city purposes if a majority vote approves it. The bill now awaits senate concurrence and governor approval before becoming law.
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Topeka
Ta L Falrechild
Kingman
Pup
Uit
Tdi
Aguin
Senate
Alfehel
Senate set to act on bill with likely house amendments
Senate expected to take up the bill tomorrow morning as amendments from the house face probable concurrence. Renate Stwene said this afternoon that he has no doubt the senate will approve the house changes without opposition, signaling smooth passage.
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Senate
Renate Stwene
May Change It Yet A Movement Today Form More Radical Railroad Site
A movement described as more radical within railroad policy is discussed. The Senate previously introduced a freight rate measure via House members Householder and Knight, with caucus involvement. Debate centers on substituting the Harris bill and a conference committee, with claims that the BAL will not exit the committee.
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Board of Railcard Commissioners
Senate
Householder
Knight
Hyume
Food Authority
Harris
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