Inaugural Oath for Cabinet Opens McKinley Era
Cabinet members swore the oath at the White House with Chief Justice Fuller presiding All but Mr Gage approved the oath and prepared to assume duties Monday McKinley greeted dignitaries and prepared commissions while a steady stream of public figures visited the executive mansion for welcome calls General Alger and other cabinet members received oaths and introductions confirming the new administration's early steps
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Washington
Mr. Gage
Presliynt McKiciey
Sherman
Wotomac
Chive
Jnathen Faller
Atpretty Coun
Guthis Werte
Lewin
Sheridan
Etaticsout
Thete Funk
Justles Gray
Massechusetts
Joan D. Love
Chi Huy
Biehigan
Alger
State Department
Lage
Congress
Certiste
Bir
Gage
van Senden
van Fercnty
Katherine
Puller
Mckenty
McKinley
Srea
Wilson
Secretary of Agriculture
Beneter Proctor
Vernynt
Quar
Davie and
Minnesota
Hemator Spooter
Safenator
Wincanain
Brown
Utah
Hopkins, Reeves and Murphy
Uilnol
Iowa
Ericil
Fitiewath Ward Republicin Cig
Philadelphia
Global greetings as new US president sworn in
A flood of congratulatory messages from around the world pours in for the new US president. Emissaries from Chile Syria and New York relay best wishes while urging continued amicable ties and stable governance as the administration begins.
Fragmented legislative roster item from Baltimore era
A garbled OCR style list mentions Indiana House of Representatives President A. E. Orr and a chamber of commerce figure, secretary of a gardening and trade association, a Methodist church presiding official, and various lawmakers from Reeves, California, and Chevelan. The text is incomplete and reads like a mixed roster of officials and roles from multiple regions and groups.
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Kobineat
Chicero
Perul
Indiana Hous
Prrocensives
A. E. Orr
Oy Haris Chamber
Cotamaeroe
Biceetary Smith
Amatiesie Morebart Siarine Association
Metholist
es-Gardinlocke Precisent
Malluiled
Mechod Ferrice
Altimore
Reeves Ones
Californie
Lion
Dagger
Hadlan
Naor Haggard
Chevelan
Sale Ordered for Topeka Capital Plant in Federal Decree
A United States circuit court decree orders the sale of the Topeka Capital plant to settle receivership matters. John R. Mulvane is the largest creditor with an $82.07 unpaid claim, to be satisfied before any remaining funds. The plant is expected to be sold to Mulvane. the action aims to prevent creditor disruption and address a fraudulent transfer ruling regarding the Topeka Capital company.
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Capital
United States
Topeka
B. Dillon
Martengea
John R. Mulvane
Baker
Mulvane
J. &. Hudson
Judice Wifeiams
Topeka Capital Company
Turkeys urged to withdraw troops from Crete unrest grows
Constantinople March 6 The am Dimkadors of the powers presented a second note urging Turkey to pull troops from Crete interior and keep them in towns With autonomy talks triggering insurgent expectations and Greek irritation The Greek fleet sailed to unknown destination and 508 foreigners landed at Sellia New York March 6 Vienna dispatch says European commentary remains cautious and Greece may face pressure over Crete while Britain and Italy are cited as decisive factors in future alignments
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Constantinopte
Am- Dimkadors
Yertierdas
Porte
Crete
Ismail Mey
Capea
Sellia
Greece
New York
Herald
Vienna
Count Golichowski
Lord Salisbury
England
Rusa
Salinbury
Gresee
Trmmanding
Derdanettes
Vere Kaypt
Pelicy
Avelloh
Gibraltar
Risin
Hones
Missle
Turkey
Bulgaria
Vnhiu Selereien
Athens
Queen Cannot Walk As Jubilee Plans Continue
Reports from medical papers claim the queen is in poor health for her age, though declarations of perfect health persist. She can barely walk a few feet with support and must be carried between rooms, prompting the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Connaught to bear extra duties during jubilee celebrations.
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Onden
Maron
Scythe
Han Brome
Sueh
Mem
Prince of Wiles
Duke of Connaught
Three cheers for McKinley and prosperity wave
March 6 report from a Republican meeting praises McKinley with three cheers, as a Plymouth Democrat supports the wave of prosperity. The scene shows enthusiastic applause and a patriotic tone.
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Iowa
Dex Moines
Himse Yestern
McKinley
Ate
Arthur
Surlington
Georgia
Manahah
Plymouth
Elven
Elfert
Murder in Richland Farmer Killings Panic in Roadside Row
Thomas Wilson, a farmer four tiles north of Richland, killed fellow farmer FAM in the road today amid an axe confrontation. Wilson claimed self defense and surrendered to Sheriff Kepley later this afternoon at three o clock.
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Thomas Wilson
Thos Wilson
Fam
Wilson
bin Attuck
Kepley
Ottumwa Bank Closes With Assets Exceeding Liabilities
Ottumwa private institution shuts down as assets exceed liabilities. Depositors will be paid in full under the closing action.
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Ottumwa
Sout Ot- AinWe Bank
Ux Dobre Todas
Aten SH
Chicago Building Trades Strike Threat Over Wage Cuts
Chicago faces a potential general strike as 25 000 skilled workers in the building trades threaten action at 6 p.m. unless wage reductions are dropped. Hodcarriers and plasterers plan to walk out, with 100 jobs tied up and construction halted on about 25 large Chicago buildings. President Carro of the Building Council signals support for the action while opposing strikes in general.
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Chicago
March
Upton
Hadcarters
Buildin Trades
Goodlanding
Chicago Plasterers” Association
Hodéarriers Union
Chitazo Plasterers’ Ansociation of
Hodcarriers
Oscar Remn
Hodecarriers’ Union
Washington Street
Herman Dillon
Louis Segeharth
Plasterers’ Association
Award Carrot
Bultarides Council
Council
Fintet
4000 Cloakmakers Strike Over Hours and Wages
New York March. Four thousand clot hmakers and shirtmakers men women boys and girls have struck from work. They protest long hours and low pay not a general strike yet but independent shop votes show discontent. Contractors say wage raises are impossible as they have been cut to the bone by manufacturers. The movement among workers is spreading and could involve more than 30,000 in days ahead.
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New York
Manyehopa
Ormanizarian
Spire Falls as Windstorm Hits Nashville City
A brief but severe windstorm swept over Nashville with heavy rain yesterday. The spire of the M E church toppled after damaging several buildings. Officials estimate a large visiting crowd for the inaugural event, around seventy thousand.
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Neshville
Tent
M. E
Appropriations Debate on State Educational Funding
The article argues for careful handling of appropriations for state institutions and criticizes hasty cuts. It notes federal grants to Kansas colleges amounting to about $63,000 annually for salaries and opposes reductions below federal levels. It urges committees to hear regents and faculty to avoid unnecessary salary cuts and preserve essential positions.
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Senate
State Agricultural College
UK College
Kansas
Homie Communiter
University and Normal School
Sgricultural
Faron
Lecorme
Greeks Called Home War Call To Greek Reserves In U S
New York March 6 King George of the Hellenes issues a cable through acting Greek minister D N Boates calling out Greek reserves in the United States to return and aid their homeland. The message warns that war is imminent and stresses the need for soldiers from the 1860s and later. About 20 000 Greeks live in this country with roughly 5 000 in army reserve.
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George
America
New York
Alexander G. Skuuzen
Fordlen Afeire
Gouge
Hellenes
United States
D. N. Boates
Mlso Coast General
Greece
TL Am
Associated Press
Crem
Philanthropic plan eyed to aid jobless in Topeka
Local citizens discuss creating a city bureau of employment to match unemployed men with work. Initiatives inspired by a San Francisco model aim to establish a public headquarters where men can seek jobs and trades can be listed, with parsons urged to cooperate. Clarence B. Skinner notes initial steps include finding suitable quarters and organizing volunteers to staff the rooms.
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Clarence B. Skinner
O Diggest
San Francisco
Leblog
Bureau of
Lssue
Reed
Artisy
Topelen
Skinner
Howse
Topeka
A French View on McKinley Program in Figaro Note
Paris dispatch states the Figaro views President McKinley’s program as a near repudiation of the arms that brought him to power. The paper quotes the message as showing a calm deliberate judgment and a spirit of undeniable wisdom.
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Paris
Figaro
StcKinley
Bose
Kansas Legislature to End Session in Week
The Kansas senate unanimously adopted a concurrent resolution limiting legislative business after 12 o clock next Friday and sent it to the house. Prominent Populist members expect quick passage in the house, while critics denounce the do nothing stance as populist papers condemn the legislature.
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Kansas
Seasion
Forney
Senate
Tse Houve
House
Legisaimse
Burkholder Drifts to Sleep as House Laughs at Toy
The Marton Rep member Mr. Burkholder tried to amend the school Book bill but was repeatedly blocked by Populists. The chamber warmed, he fell asleep with his feet on the desk, a "To Rent" tag on his shoe, and a "Take One" card over his mouth, halting business briefly as members laughed.
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Burkholder
Marton Rep
Governor Leedy Deliberates On Railroad Bill
Governor Leedy has not decided on the railroad bill by press time. He has until Tuesday to act and will likely respond Monday after further review. Reporters quote him seeking to examine the measure and weighing pro and con before any signature or veto.
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Leedy
Gurcene Leedy
Todiy
Errar
Bern
Hpnrt
Grain Bill Passes in Senate Controls Grain Inspection
The grain inspection bill advancing to the governor places the weighing of grain at railroad terminals and public warehouses under the chief grain inspector and his aides and the city treasurer. Charles S. Wittet is praised as a capable treasurer eyeing renomination, having managed about $600 of public funds in the past year and perceived as one of the city’s most public-spirited officials.
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Boards of Trades
Senate
House
Gra
Charles S Witlett
Aity
Eliott
Jsoske
Brookes bill on state house improvements denied by committee
The Ways and Means Committee officially executed the bill carrying a 7500 dollar appropriation for state house improvements, despite prior prediction of its death in the Journal. Senate jurisdiction over the Smart Biggs election contest is established and a trial is set for Wednesday. The Johannesburg affair incurs a 250000 dollar cost to the Colonel as details emerge from parliamentary inquiries in London. Colonel Rhodes discusses German Transvaal relations with the committee, noting no revolutionary movement before informant failures. Rhodes personally paid fines for Johannesburg reform committee members, totaling 250,600 dollars.
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Topeka
Broo Brooke
Brooke
Ways and Means
Johonesburg
London
Transvaal
Tol
Ceci Rhodes
Germany
Johannesburg
South Africa
Col. Rhodes
Rhodes
Reform Committee of
Auditorium Bill Stalled by Populist Opposition
Debate over the auditorium bill faced disruption as Populist members crowded the measure, stopping Senator Sterne from calling it up in the senate yesterday. A morning motion provided that after the executive session this afternoon, ministers of a certain committee should consider the matter.
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Sterne
Senate
Talven Ph
Sheriff Attends a Show and Tries to Halt a Fight
Sheriff Kepley visits a theater for the first time in four years and, amid the Count of Monte Cristo adventures, stands to stop a staged duel. He is interrupted, recalls his surroundings, and returns to his seat without further incident.
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Sheriff Kepley
Count of Monte Cristo
Kepley
Sala
Big Four train wreck blocks Shelbyville line
The Chicago express on the Big Four left the track near Brandywine River three miles above Shelbyville Indiana due to a washout. Passengers were moved to Indianapolis and trains to Cincinnati will be delayed until Sunday night or Monday morning. The train carried four sleepers three day coaches a baggage car and a small car. The engineer reversed the engine upon seeing the water but could not pass. One sleeper remained on the safe side while the rest slid down the bank but did not topple over. All passengers were safely removed.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Chicago Express
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Brandywine River
Swamp Creek
Dayton Flood Drowns Homes and Surges to 16 Feet 4 Inches
March 6 Dayton river hit 16 feet 4 inches at Tl & m the highest since 1865. Homes north of the city under water and in danger of floating away. Families rescued by patrol wagons and boats as flood waters drove them out. Damage reported across Terrecs north of the oly and North Dayton area.
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Daxton
Tl & m
Oly
Dayton
Alice
Lord Rosebery Exposed in Sensational Book
Miss Emily Soldene writes a provocativeVolume detailing the gilded youth linked to high society figures including Lord Rosebery and Lord Dunraven. The book, published five to six weeks ago, has drawn urgent attention as names like Marquis of Blenford and others are named among the Fermes of society.
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Emily Soldene
Lord Rosebery
Lord Dunraven
Lenton
Phorus
Marquis of Blenford
Mac Duff
Marquis of
Angiexea
Douglas Straight
Lord Dudley
Lord Lengesborough
George Woombell
James Farquharson
Alfred Paget
Embree to Remain Pastor at First Methodist One More Year
The Rev. A. S. Embree will lead the First Methodist Church of this city for another year as the current conference in Manhattan debates transfers. A five year limit governs ministerial assignments, and Embree has now approached that threshold with one year extending his tenure. A prominent church member expressed strong approval, saying the congregation is glad he can stay on.
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A.S. Embres
First Methodist
Manhattan
Methodist Church
A. S Embree
Prosperity as Creamery Hub and City Auditorium Plans
The Topeka Commercial Club promotes Prosperity as a future creamery industry center and announces plans to establish a large city auditorium. The project aims to attract business, boost development, and position Topeka as a regional hub.
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Topeka Commercial Club
Our City
Topeka Welcomes Atilene Creamery With New Plant
The Atilene Creamery company leases the Hoare Strong building at 625 Jackson street and plans to begin production April 1. J Nissley and J Cune move to Topeka with families. H Pittison predicts a 1,000,000 pound annual butter capacity and expansion to other facilities. The Topeka plant will process milk from local farmers and supply creamery products, with phased construction and employment opportunities as demand grows.
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The
Atilene Creamery Company
Hoare Strong
Topeka
Pattison
Journal
Claus’ Creamery
Beaides
Whiel
Topekm
Wiiestabiter
Wiiestabiter Ltteer Ata
Anand
F. Patticon
Topdéka
Let Be
Fae Gamer
oMcers
Noor
Asi Electic Meter
Stegi
Fr Thes
Creatmerinn
Kantax
Creaisery Company
Coimtmeral
Crowéra
Hes Ren
Frankfort March 6 Hanging Plan Sparks Sheriff Troop Request
Sheriff Mummer of Campbell County requests troops to guard an execution site where Alonzo Walling and others are to be hanged. Governor Bradley's stance and constitutional duty are cited as authorities. A crowd from Cincinnati reportedly threatens interference and removal of the enclosure.
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Frankfort
Sherrif Mummer
Campbell County
Tracl
Alonzo Walling
Bradley
Krommer
Mttery
SF Plummer
Cincinnati
Inv
Yeast Will Rise In Midwest Conference
The report notes a conference among state wholesalers and yeast manufacturers across Illinois Michigan Ohio Iowa and Wisconsin aiming to reach an agreement. It mentions Mr Cooper's funeral to be held at Mrs Haight's home 251 Clay Street at 3 pm Sunday with burial to follow in the city vault and later interment in Michigan.
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March
Illinois
Michigan
Ohio
Iowa
Wisconsin
Mr. Cooper
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