Cabinet Names for Confirmation by Senate
President McKinley sends to the Senate the names of his official family for confirmation. Mark Hanna is sworn in as senator from Ohio. The list includes John Sherman, Lyman Gage, Russell Alger, Joseph McKenna, James Gary, John Long, Cornelius N. Tilton, James Wilson, and others. The nominations are referred to proper committees for action.
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Mark Hanna
Ohio
Washington
John Sherman Otta
Treasury
Lyman Gage
Ilinois
Russell A. Alger
Michigan
Joseph Mckenna
California
Pettiester
James A. Gary
Maryland
Navy
John D. Long
Massicchusets
Interior
Cornelius N. , Tiltae
New York
Agriculture
James Whson
Ewan
Phy
Sherman
Sir Gage
Biles
Alger
Air MeReopa
Jutigiarys
Mu Gray
Posiuilioe
Powt Raade
Tonk
Naval Ni
Zisma
Cullom Leads First Congressional Visit to President
Washington March 3 President McKinley greeted the White House guests at breakfast with his wife mother and relatives Then Congressmen began calls Gen Cowles of North Carolina led a first group while Cullom of Illinois the first member of either house to see the president spent ten minutes in the private office New York representatives followed as cabinet officials including Secretary Porter and Secretary Olney called in a courteous session The president aimed to resume public business after the reception and the day closed with continued formal calls from lawmakers and officials.
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Congress
Washington
McKinley
Presi~dents
Executive Mansion
Wmis
Gen
Cowles
North Carolina
Cullom
Umnela
New York
Porter
Cox
Hermann
Oregon
Offler
IO Wildek
Cléveland
Carlisle
Lamont
Wilson Herbert
Harman
Frasers
Morton
Ki Iney
Tiny
Catinet Wehen
Sit Reen
Olney
Rnn
Republicans to rally on Reed renomination bid
Washington March 5 Republicans in the House plan a bold move on Reed's renomination. Representative Corvenor of Ole issued the call for a March debate and caucus, with Speaker likely to be dwelled upon and little opposition anticipated.
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Washington
Constess
Bat- Ardas
Buirete
Corvenor
Ole
Charian
Sprakersti
Me Reed
Tate
Silver Men Object to Gage Treasury Nomination
Silver senators in Washington opposed the Gage nomination for the Treasury, criticizing his stance on the final coinage question while signaling caution about metalism policies of the new administration. Other nominations proceeded with no debate, as Senator Sherman debated readiness to assume the role of secretary of state.
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Washington
Gage
Senate
River
Thery Wee Phedewa
Wmetaliism
MR. Gage
Secretary of the Treasury
Katy Mine Blows Up Killing and Injuring Dozens
Huntington Ark March 5 A mine explosion at the Kansas and Texan Coal company shaft killed and seriously burned many workers. The official death toll includes Hud Hanley and at least several injured, with reports of burnt men and women, some critically. Superintendent Wall coordinated rescue as investigators consider powder explosion or shot firing as causes.
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Huntington
Ark
Kansas and Texan Coal Company
Hud Hanley
Sre
Jon Hubbard
Ee W. DM
Morris
Welr City
Kan
Scarlett
John Maxwell
Gardenhire
Fhoeneck
Tar
Wall
Kansans and
Texas Coal Company
Vail
Stats
McMullen
Doubtleas
Greeks Defy Allies in War Declaration Against Turkey
War certainty declared as Greece vows to fight for liberty rather than witness Armenians massacres by bloodthirsty Turks. Ancient valor still shown amid modern conflict as Europe braces for new hostilities with Turkey.
Hundred Members Send Encouragement to the Greeks
A hundred liberal and Irish members of the House of Commons in London send a sympathetic pledge to King George of Greece over Crete. The message urges Greece to resist coercion while warning Britain against joining punitive measures. The note coincides with fears of war between Greece and Turkey as tensions rise in Athens and Constantinople.
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London
Greece
Turkey
England
House of Commons
Crete
Great Britain
Gladstone
Daily Chronicle
Armenia
Macedonia
Constantinople
Steadty
Topeka Auditorium Bill Advances In Senate Debate
The Topeka auditorium bill, already passed by the house, was read in the senate for the first time. Senator Sterne will push the oil section to third reading, with likely passage and little opposition if the provision affects change.
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Topeka Auditorium
House
Senate
Distillers Hold Meeting in Touleville Ky to Discuss Combine
The Kentucky distillers met in Touleville with 81 in attendance. Eastern reps J T M Cardega of Philadelphia and Nathan Jor of New York attended. A plan to form a combine to aid valuation of Varivit plants was debated and a Kentucky committee will confer with eastern representatives in days to come to secure capital for the venture.
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Touleville
Kentucky
JT. M. Cardega
Philadelphia
Nathan [i
New York
Wesnrs
Cardoza
Bifour
Ir de
Wind At So Miles Sweeps Over Cairo Ill Doings Great Damage
A heavy thunderstorm struck Cairo Illinois at 5 30 am causing severe damage to homes and property. Roofs were torn off plate glass shattered and a frame under construction collapsed. One person was killed and burned in the ruins. Wind velocity reported between 60 and 86 miles per hour.
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Cairo
Ill
Richt
Peru Refuses Settlement For McCord Arrest Claim
A Panama Herald dispatch reports Peru will not pay for Victor H McCord an American jailed for allegedly false arrest. The U S claim for 2000 was demanded by Secretary Dines in July seeking settlement. Prices 19 20 and 90 cents and Indies admitted free tonight at the Crawford.
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New Turk
The
Herald
Panama
Colombia
Lima
Peru
Victor Hi. McCord
Dines
Indies
Crawford
Greece defies powers as war talk rises in Crete crisis
Greek leaders pledge resistance to coercive measures as Thessalian mobilization and new army calls unfold. Crowds urge war at the palace while King Constantine and Prime Minister Delyannis address calm resolve. Royalist demonstrations grow amid tensions with Turkey and the powers.
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Athens
Spevia
Psara
Official
Constantine
Canea
Saliman Bey
Constantinople
Italan
Dardanelles
Althowgh
Crete
Hhe
Delyannis
Menti Ings
Turkey
Thessalia
G Nan
New York
Maretis
Royal Palace
Herald
Corfu
Arta
Thessaly
Gage Faces Straining Days In Washington Dormant Deal
A Washington dispatch notes Lyman J. Gage appears fatigued and nervous at the Ebbitt House. He will reside at Mary T. Aldis’s Dupont Circle home for the next two months with servants, while neighbors include Levi Letter, Thomas Pare Nelson, Senator Stewart of Nevada, and George P. Wenthinghouse.
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Chicago
Washington
The
Chronicle
Lyman J. Gage
Gage
Ebbitt
Virginia
Mary T. Aldis
Dupont Circle
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Actin
Gage Sahar
Levi
Thomas Pare Nelson
Stewart
Nevada
George FP
Wentinghouse
Harris Bill Faces Sign or Veto Action Tomorrow
Governor Leedy will decide tomorrow on the Harris railroad bill after a protest from thirteen Populist senators who oppose the measure as not delivering promised relief. The sena tor Householder led the protest asserting the bill misrepresents public wishes and could be weaker than current law. If Leedy vetoes, supporters plan to push a maximum rate bill in the final days.
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Leedy
Harris
Householder
Senate
Bee
House
M. A. Householder
Titus
Anson
Cooke
A. Forney
Cald
W. A. Mosher
Dan Hart
J.T. Braddock
W. F. Benson
LW. Young
Levi Pritchard
P. King
A. H. Lupfer
Proxy Attempt in House Sparks Historic Question
A Jackson Rep. GatestRep was ill and sent a note asking that J. W. Buffon be admitted to take his seat to conduct his business. The sergeant at arms denied recognition, noting Kansas does not recognize proxies in the legislature. This marks a first in the state’s history.
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GatestRep
Jackson
Representative Hall
J. W. Buffon
Jackson County
J. M. Dunsmore
Buffon
Kansas
Sac Iogiantore
Senate Passes General Fee and Salary Bill With Amendments
After long debate the senate approved the house general fee and salary measure by 2 to 12 votes amid extensive discussion. Changes include reduced salaries for county officers and new fee caps for justices of the peace, with Shawnee and other 40,000-population counties affected. bill now moves to the house to finalize action.
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Senate
House
Wileh
Jumper
KHL
Hesaim
Shawnee County
Board of County Commissioners
Shaw—hee
Senate amendments prompt conference committee action
W S Butterbaugh of Ontario Kan asks Judiciary Chair Hackney when the committee will take up the bill to legalize ten commandments. Barber Act vote not reconsidered as Pairchild pressed for delay. Johnson of Bet county mourns illness. Congress apportionment orders a house session at 6 p.m.
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W. S. Butterbaugh
Ontario
Kan
Hackney
Judiciary Committee
Pairchild
Fire Irregulars Destroy City Block In Worcenter Mass
A major fire in Worcenter Massachusetts engulfed a brick block at 306 to 312 Main Street. Flames reached 75 feet high forcing evacuations and causing multiple injuries among firefighters. two dead and property losses estimated between 200000 and 1000000 dollars.
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Mass
March
Main Street
FD. Buffington
Goulding Building
Bury Street
Goulding Block
F. O
Award Brady
George W. Clem
W. Waite
F. K. Berrett
Mather
Boles
Jumped Erie Canal Fire Ravages Rome Buildings
An early morning blaze in Rome New York spread from Bingham’s six story harness and carriage works to engulf adjacent shops. Firefighters from Rome Utica and Syracuse battled a wind driven blaze that damaged Bingham Harness Willoughby’s Burrill Cheese press Dietz’s Forest block and more. Losses exceed 300000 with insurance 15000. Fire under control by 2 this morning.
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Rome
Ipsyth
Bingham
Bingham Harness Company
Willoughby Carriage and Sleigh Works
Alliance
Willoughby
Rome Fire Department
Utlet
Paul Finster
Barness
Mohawk
Briggs
Oneida
Syracuse
Burrill Cheese Press & Supply
Ish
Erie Canal
Dietz
Forest Block
Frandolph
Gurney
Republican
Hvans' Nour
Feed Tore
Raab Brothers
Barber Stow
Miller
Clear
Big Elevator Burns in Peoria of Illinois
A Union elevator No 2 owned by the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad in Peoria Ill burned at 10 30 this morning destroying a 1 000 00 bushel capacity structure and nearly 900 000 bushels of grain. Estimated loss near 350 000 dollars with insurance details unavailable. Grain owners include TF A Greyer & Co as the heaviest traders.
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Peoria
Itt
Aleft Union
Burlington Tc Quincy Railroad
TF. A. Greyer & Co
Wreck on Midland Causes Unclear Casualties
Cincinnati dated dispatch reports a Midland train wreck near HMI station with the 7 30 arrival, officials silent on casualty figures while confirming lives were lost and details are not yet obtainable by railway officials.
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Cincinnati
Midland
Hmi Station
A Just Measure in policy loan privilege bill
The Kansas Mutuat Life Insurance seeks authority to loan money to its policy holders on policy security. Supporters say eastern companies have this right and it benefits policy owners by keeping policies in force and providing cash when needed. The bill, Senate 146, has passed the senate and may gain a unanimous vote. Sante Cristo by Monroe's New York Theater tonight at Crawford with pedgi scente and mechanical effects.
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Kansas Mutuat Life Insurance Company
Senate
Sante Cristo
Alexander Duma
Pedgi Scente
Crawford
Monroe
New York Theater Company
Cloud Burst Flood Threat Looms Over Cincinnati Area
Heavy rain flooded Cincinnati and surrounding areas, with river levels rising up to seven inches per hour. Trains on the Big Four delayed due to landslides and flooded tracks as Lockland and Anderson’s Ferry report inundation. Ohio River forecast to reach dangerous levels while northern tributaries rise rapidly. several rail lines and locations face closures and damage.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Mill Creek
Colbem Hill
Lockland
Curmingeville
Ohio River
Bassler
Missuued
Aleeheny
Tlnots
Toda
Ghia
Cinetnat
Cvsrr
Seon Amd
Beleitensa
Osle
Hodses
Cochran
Ind
Trains Delayed by Washouts Across Territory
Heavy rainfall delayed all incoming and outgoing trains around St Louis. Many services from New Haven Chamois Osage and Sedalia suffered long delays with some lines including the Mississippi Pacific and Santa Fe affected. Multiple trains arrived hours late or were held overnight and several routes faced washouts and detours along riverbank tracks in Illinois and Missouri.
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St. Louis St. Louis
Union Station
Tralia
Miscxurt Pacific
Tree Mountain
New Haven
Chamois
Osage
Ete
Memphis
Tron Mountain
Mobile
Ohio
Stogit
Illinois Central Fresent
Iown
Sabi Ae
Cairo
Wanted Ads Demonstrate Journal Circulation
United States District Judge Foster observed the State Journal’s reach as readers sought help classifieds. Applicants from varied local areas queued at the office, prompting the judge to order ad placements and consider service steps, highlighting the paper’s active community role.
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State Journal
Foster
Giese
Ian Tor
Prester Harel
Mythia Oor
Bath
Tieral Balding
Journal of Niow
Mime Eames is Better
New York reports Mme Eames, the prima donna, is rapidly recovering from illness. Her engagements are postponed until next May. Tonight at Crawford's, ladies attend free with a palio cent ticket, and Lakes admitted free for the event.
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Eames
New York
Mme. Eames
Azalnagid Opera
Crawford
Lakes
Crawford's
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