McKinley Urges Active Leadership in Office Fill
President McKinley faces pressure to fill offices amid clamor as he reviews nominations for pension agents and other posts. D A Janes of Michigan urged for Detroit pension office while various lawmakers and supporters push for choices like ex representatives and key aides amid cabinet discussions with Secretary Sherman.
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Washington
March
Teas
Oseear A. Janes
Michigan
Detroit
Meh
Récisi
Indiana
Wy 71
KML
Thdrena
Davis
Nelson
Keifer
Beinnesota
Town Party
Comber
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Brasil
Riopresentaives
Alsa
Sherivan Ureed
T. Kennedy
New Jersey
Une Polic Iy
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McKinley
Sherman
Mchoek
Eabinet
Sen- Bos
Mr. Sherman
Tom
Tore
Borther
Proctor
Vermont
Hurst
Frye
Alaine
X-Minietur Tisnas
Sweden
Berrows and
McMilan
Pickin
South Dakota
Washington D C White House talks on state secretary notes
President and Secretary of State topic of a Washington note day with conjecture about early state department work. Several callers included Senator Hale, W. W. Thomas, and Darrell Wright while the mansion job openings and ministerial appointments drew attention amid crowds and political maneuvering.
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Washington
State Department
Dewle
Brief Routh Dakota
Garry A. Fleagiir
West Vir
Rinks
Graece
Mckinsey
Hale
Frye
W. W. Thomas
Martin
Sweden
Corne- Te N Ilies
Nomamt
Ime
Winllan Brown
New York City
Seniirs Quay
Porno
Peonsylvania
Heffebbach
North Dakota
Darrell Wricht
Benjani Butterworth
Heatwole
Minnesota
Alaer
Hye
Dlcfile
Tnry Boyle
President to Host Private Reception Amid Crowds at White House
Washington March reports the White House preparing a 2 o'clock reception for President McKinley drawing large crowds. Visitors noted bystanders outside the residence and the President remained busy at his chambers as prominent men gathered, including John Hay awaiting a nomination to the court of St James.
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Washington
White House
Penere
Bespan
Mount Vernon
John Hay
Court of St James
Beecher Death Follows Anniversary Of Husband
Mrs Henry Ward Beecher dies at 53 in Stamford Conn on the tenth anniversary of her husband’s death after a period of declining health. Her son Beecher reached Stamford Saturday evening and remained in New York afterward. Born Miss Bullard in Sutton Massachusetts she married the controversial preacher in a romance noted for its fervor.
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Stamford
Cann
Henry Ward Tictcher
Mr. Fiecher
Wim Beecher
New York
Bunice Exewher
12Th Sat—ton
Mass
Bullard
Miss Bulland
Nanny Ward Beecher
Beecher
Lawratienbus
Miss Bullard
Suz
Beecher Marriage Quickened by Ordination Plan
A sensational account details the plan to wed immediately after ordination, with Jetter and Raucher pursuing Sutton’s quick marriage to Miss Bullard. Four days of preparations precede a stormy ceremony at a parlor, witnessed by a shocked crowd as the bride enters with her husband. The Beecher couple then head to Lawrenceburg amid personal strains and tragic ties to the captaincy of a steamboat.
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Beecher
Mr. Raucher
Sutton
Miss Bullard
Miss Bullart
Wallite
Hespher
Exinbow
Lawrenceburg
Beyener
S la Mertert Beecher
Port Townsend
Wael
Brooklyn
Tlh West
Heerhurg
Mob in Rio Report Triggers Widespread Unrest
A group associated with Vanatios, led by Consol Heirs, seized Col Moreira Ceussi, three officers, and 50 soldiers in Badia after arriving from Rio de Janeiro via Paris. In Rio de Janeiro anarchy papers Libertaire and Gazetta Datarde were pillaged and burned as crowds roamed the streets.
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Bonion
Sarce
Rio de Janeiro
Paris
Band of Vanatios
Consol Heirs
Moreira Ceussi
Badia
Lo Janeiro
Libertaire
Gazetta Datarde
Loud Family Row Ends With Police Interference
EP James Jones and his wife from Ninth and Brigham Streets sparked a domestic disturbance yesterday. Police intervened as Jones, claiming self defense, faced a disturbing the peace charge and a judge’s afternoon hearing awaited. Marie Van Zandt, an opera singer, has been nominated as a French Academy officer.
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EP. Jones
James
Ninth
Brigham Streets
Jate
Ace
White
Jones
Ben
Cuntice
French Academy
Paris
Marie van Zandt
Greece Answers: Keeps Troops in Crete Under Allied Oversight
London March 5 Greece replies to the powers noting withdrawal of troops from Crete cannot occur and suggests placing Greek forces under Allied control to restore order. It also proposes Crete choose its own government while foreign ambassadors visit the foreign office amid cautious optimism. Princess of Wales monitors developments as AP dispatches reach the royal circle.
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London
Greece
Athens
Crete
Associated Press
Thiedis
Marquis of Salisbury
Windsor
Foreign Office
Espns
Princess of Wales
King George
Sandringham
Greeks Rally 600 Greek Army Reserves in Chicago Church
In a Chicago Greek church on the North Side, about 600 Greek army reserve members pledged to answer King George’s call. They swore to defend their land, obey leaders, and be ready to embark for Piraeus once transports are available. Enrollment continued citywide under five Greek societies, with 10,000 to 40,000 expected soon.
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Chicago
Phiambos
Piraeus
George
Ameryt
Baseball Men Meet in Western League Schedule Session
Indianapolis refuses Sunday games upsetting western baseball league plans. Detroit reports attendance at the Russell House session as league leaders from Cincinnati Milwaukee Grand Rapids St. Paul Kansas City and other clubs discuss schedules railroad routes and changes with Indianapolis’ stance delaying final adoption until a late afternoon adjournment and a continuing committee review.
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Detroit
Kansas City
Carlos Comiskey
St. Paul
Charles Goodfellow
Fe Suutshateh
M. P Hayne
Atianeapolis
G. A. Vander- Heck
Chica
Sched— Ary
Messrs
Manning
Saolsfaueh
Vaederbeck
Inidianapolis
Address by J W Wood at Grace Cathedral Wednesday
J W Wood of New York City general secretary of the Brotherhood of St Andrew will speak at Grace Cathedral Wednesday evening at 7 30. After the service he will hold a conference with Brotherhood members and other interested men.
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Brotherhood of St Andrew
J. W. Wood
John W. Wood
New York City
The
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Grace Cathedral
Brotherhood
To Be Tried for Insanity in Topeka Woman Case
An affidavit filed in the probate court charges Saljie Radaford with insanity. The deformed elderly neighbor of Buchanan Street is reputed wealthy from hog feed money she saved in banks. Neighbors report she fears a would-be thief and has fired at a man she believes poisoned hogs, claiming her children seek her funds amid alleged hallucinations. Authorities have not yet arrested her.
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Saljie Radaford
Topeka
Buchanan Street
Twelfth
Hunteon
George W. Jackson
Radaford
W. B. Hamilton
Hamilton
Hankton
Ingersoll Thwarts Beggar Attack in Chicago
Colonel Robert J. Ingersoll, en route to the Columbia Theatre, was stopped by a beggar on Clark Street who demanded money. Ingersoll wrestled free, struck the assailant, who fell, and the orator continued toward the theater amid a crowd. witnesses said the attack warranted self defense.
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Chicago
Robert J. Ingersoll
Columbia Theater
Adams
Monroe
Clark
Intersoll
Thomas T. Cartwright
J. Waters
Phillips
New Yorker
Colonel Ingersoll
Great Northers Hotel
Sommers
Tager
Ama
Clark Street
Inger—soll
Chirk Street
Monnie
Alan
Ingersoll m
Mr. Ingersoll
Ingersoll
Tagyrsoll
Cartwright
Great Northern Hotel
The Story Is Denied By Ingersoll Manager Farrell
The manager Mr Farrell of Colonel Robert G Ingersoll denies a report of an encounter with a beggar Saturday night saying he was with Ingersoll at the theater and no one accosted them The only explanation is that someone impersonated the colonel The colonel is said to be generous and his health improving after treatment for obesity reducing his weight by about pounds
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Robert Ingersoll
Farrell
Chicago
Mateh
Robert G. Ingersoll
M. Farrell
Inversoll
Lamaur
Norling Shoots His Wife Then Kills Self in Leavenworth
In Leavenworth Kansas Gus A Norling a 58 year old stereotyper shot and fatally wounded his wife after threatening to shoot her then killed himself. He gave her 15 minutes to leave the house before firing. The wife formerly Stella Patterson of Leavenworth is about 32.
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Norling
Stella Patterson
Leavenworth
Kansas City
Gus A. Norling
Mra Norling
Lnter
Misa Stella Patterson
Leavenworth, Kan
Governor Delays Rail Bill Decision Amidst Haste to Return Home
Governor Leedy postponed action on the railroad bill, saying he needs more time to examine the measure containing a stringent anti-pass feature. He and his secretary spent yesterday reviewing questions, with a decision expected by tomorrow. Supporters hope for a veto or approval depending on contents, while opposition predicts passage with a decisive message. The legislature shows indifferent activity as members seek to depart town.
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Leedy
Mr. Little
House
Senate
Were the Members Aware of the Anti Pass Provision
The Harris railroad bill now before Governor Leedy includes a strict anti pass clause in the transportation section. The measure, strengthened in the house by Edwin Taylor, bans free transport except for employees and imposes a 1000 dollar penalty per violation. The title does not mention passes, prompting questions about enforceability and whether lawmakers fully grasped the provision.
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Harris Railroad
Leedy
Edwin Taylor
Wyandotte County
A. H. Horton
Wald
Governor Leedy Labels Penitentiary Coal Contract Flaws
Governor W. Leedy sends a message to the Kansas Senate urging action on the state penitentiary coal contract. He notes demurrage on cars, law constraints on selling coal, and alleged efforts to curb mine output that would cost the state at least $100,000 before the next session. He proposes repealing parts of the 1851 law to allow freer disposition and directs legislative action before adjournment.
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Leavenworth
Penitentiary
Senate
Leedy
State Penitentiary
Lansing
W. bEwby
Penitentiary Coal Sale Ban Advances in Legislature
The committee on mines moved to place the penitentiary coal disposal bill on third reading and pass it. The measure forbids contracts for coal sale after the current contract expires and directs all coal mined to be sold under the penitentiary board. The act takes effect from publication in the official state paper. The bill then heads to the House for passage before adjournment.
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Committee On Mines and Mining
Board of Directors
Kansas State Penitentiary
Topeka auditorium measure advances toward passage
A senate committee reported the Dill measure for passage this afternoon after being messaged by the house. Senator Sterne will seek final passage at the earliest opportunity, likely this afternoon or tonight, with little to no opposition anticipated.
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Senate
Topeka
House
Sterne
Strike in New York Shuts Buildings as 10000 Prepare
Aisles of labor dispute trigger a city wide strike as 5000 to 10000 building trades workers walk off. A committee of the board of walking defecates of the New Columbia College buildings orders more strikes at large structures in progress in units city. The clash stems from control over elevator work.
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Wenaves
Wareno
Sne
New Columbia
Isrew
Hultdinks
Unis City
Sewall's Son Appointment to Hawaii Reported
Washington reports President McKinley is understood to have checked to appoint Harold Sewall of Maine minister to Hawaii. Sewall, son of the Democratic vice presidential candidate, stumped states for McKinley and Hobart and formerly served as consul general at Apia, Samoa.
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Washington
March
McKinley
Tharold Sewall
Maine
Hawaiii
Sewall
McKit~ley
Hobart
Apia
Samoa
Waiting for new tariff causes Lowell carpet mills to shut
Lowell carpet mills, among the nation's largest, suspend production for one week due to slack demand and pending tariff legislation. Officials say storing carpets is unwise, affecting 22,509 workers while stabilizing the market. Also notes wage cuts at Woonsocket cotton mills and district redistricting progress in the Senate.
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Lowell
Mass
Lowell Carpet Mills
Fitzsimmons and Sullivan Headline Carson Spar Event
John L Sullivan will work at the ringside for an eastern paper to draw crowds as Fitzsimmons and Corbett train in heavy snow. Fitzsimmons is in high spirits, eager to fight for marbles if needed, while Corbett promises plain talk and readiness for the tenth bout.
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Carson, Nev
March
John L. Sullivant
Fitzsimmons
Tar
Sepen
Corbett
Tom
Ratody
Carlisle Named General Attorney for Pullman Company
Washington March 3 It is said Carlisle will be employed by the Pullman Company as general attorney at a salary of 25000 per year The announcement appears to be based on an apparently substantiated report detailing his role and compensation
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Pulitan Company
Washington
Carlisle
Pallmar
Kempton Makes Trouble At St Nicholas Hotel
A frightened woman entered the St Nicholas hotel seeking help to protect her from a man she said would kill her. Arthur Kempton, employed by the Topeka Transfer company, struck McKinney, then fled. Patrolman Pavey arrested Kempton after a brief struggle at Fourth street. Kempton refused to name himself. he was booked as John Doe and later released on bond with a court appearance scheduled for the afternoon.
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St. Nicholas Hotel
Clark
D. McKinney
Kapaa Avenue
McKinney
Arthur Kempion
Topeka Transfer Company
Bond
Topeka Joint establishments to be shut after warning
The Topeka board of commissioners ordered all joints to close with a midnight warning. Chief Steele will enforce the order and Sergeant Tim Donovan will visit venues to deliver it. Some licensees have already moved to others as police inspect locations.
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Topeka
Topeka Boardee
Chlef Steele
Toy
Peters Named Chief Clerk of Navy Department
Washington March report announces Benjamin Franklin Peters of Harrisburg Pa appointed chief clerk of the Navy Department replacing Benjamin Mivou who had held the post. Peters earlier served as Appointment Clerk and advanced through merit grades under Senator Cameron, reflecting a steady rise in a line of merit.
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Washington
March
Benjamin Franklin Peters
Harrisburg
Navy Department
Benjamin Mivou
Peters
Senator Cameron
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