Prof Leroy to perform daring roof-top rocket feat in Minneapolis
Reported in Minneapolis that Prof Le May, brother of a famed tightrope walker, will attempt a Moon exhibition ride with a steel rocket cannister built by Georges W. Porter. The stunt involves a parachute, a 40 to 46 foot ascent, and a lake landing, with testing records cited and potential 20 pound payload estimates.
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Leroy
Minneapolis
Georges W. Porter
Thin City
le May
Kansas City
Porter
St. Louis
Hotel St. Louis
Lake Minnetonka
la Hoy
Wis
Forty Seventh Street
First Avenue
Diplomatic Corps to Honor Officials Wednesday
Washington reports the diplomatic corps will be received by the President at noon on Wednesday. They will pay respects to Secretary Bierman at the State Department and then march to the White House for the main ceremony.
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Diplomatic Corps
Washington
Bierman
State Department of St
Carnegie Still in Bed and Remedy Claims
Greenwich March 9 It is an rumor that Andrew Carnegie remains confined to the house with rheumatism for eleven days paying high doctor bills without relief. Mr Freak Dotson of Sault St Marie Mich reports cure from one bottle of Chamberlain s Pain Balm after which he has had no trouble with the complaint. For sale by druggists. We mend and sew on buttons free of charge. Pu erless Steam Laundry. California Limited schedule notes topeka and Sundays at 1:23 am. Route details 6 hours via California Express through Pullman sleepers and dining car. leaves daily at a designated time.
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Freak Dotson
Sault Sts. Marie
Mich
California
Chicaro
Greece
Arschsiux
Socrates
Bositin
Stapla
Mekiney
Riu
N Outlook
John Sherman
Chicago
Gage
Lone Fe
Harriet
Bliss
New York
Almer
McKenna
Tim
Gary
Wilson
Ciba
Uberty
Cleveland
Olney
Ingersoll for Greece on the Greek struggle and U S policy
The text presents James R. Ingersoll expressing fervent support for Greece against the Turks. He denounces Turkish rule, praises Greek civilization, and criticizes the metropolitan powers for self interest. He evaluates President McKinley’s cabinet and administration, endorsing a moderate, honest, sensible approach and opposing sympathy for tyrants.
Adopt Pingree's Plan Aids Philadelphia Poor
Philadelphia moves to expand charity through the Pingree plan the Midtriet potato patch project will lease city lands rent free for plowing planting and seed distribution to create paid work for the hungry The effort led by De Thomas Sir Marton has drawn broad support with many volunteers and hopes to deploy up to a thousand workers including men women and children in the early spring
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Philadelphia
Anid
de Thomas Sir
Marton
Big Bills Needed Move in Treasury Note Exchange
New York March 9 Several million Solara large-denomination treasury notes have been obtained by the United States subtreasury from local banks this week. Banks supplied large notes in exchange for smaller notes as the treasury’s stock of large denominations runs short. Sub-treasury officials say the supply of large notes is dwindling and the system may soon rely on small bills or other forms. The gold reserve stands at about 9 million dollars, with the total near 101 million.
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New York
Treasury
Auti
Instituton
Hawke
Hanks Hives
Tin Banka
Flu
Basie
Met
Reanton
Rail line abandoned after floods in Bedford Indiana
The Evansville Richmond Railway company abandons its entire line indefinitely due to washouts with losses estimated at $250000. The sheriff sale is set for March 23. Monon tracks between Bedford and Horseahee were destroyed and cannot be used. The B S W will delay trains to the city for a week. Also a local ad touts Bewitt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles and skin conditions.
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Bedford
Ind
Evansvile @ Titchmond
Sheriffs Sale
Horseahee
Southwestern
B.E. Turner
Compton
Bewitt
Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Railroad Bill Gives State Board Control Over Express Firms
Kansas Senate passes express company regulation bill placing them under the railroad commissioners. The measure declares express firms common carriers and requires shipment of dangerous goods with safety rules. It authorizes reports, audits, and writs, with penalties from 20 days to two years in jail and fines up to 200 dollars per offense. The vote stood 63 to 2.
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Ifa
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Senate approves charitable appropriations for state pens and asylums
Senate passed bills funding the state penitentiary at Lansing and the Winfield Imbecile Asylum for the two fiscal years ending June 30, 1938 and 1899. Penitentiary funds cover salaries, convict earnings, supplies, coal, contingent costs. asylum funds total 335,940 plus 25,000 for a cottage, 15,000 for boiler work, and additional water supply upgrades. House action on Hutchins reformatory appropriations followed amendments to increase cell building funds to 25,000 and add 5,000 for temporary cells. bill returns to the House.
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Senate
Lansing
Winfeld
House
Hutchin- Seri
Jaquins Insurance Bill Defeated in House Vote
The Jaquins Insurance bill was defeated in the house by a 56 to 55 vote. Several members were fined and ordered to buy a barrel of apples for leaving the chamber without leave. Sergeant-at-Arms Dunsmore was called before the bar for a rules violation during a call of the house.
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Jaquins Insurance Bil
Ata
Demon Brown
Pratt
Fairchild
Newt Wry
Bill Lets W R C Control Ellsworth Reunion Grounds
The W R C gains control of Ellsworth reunion grounds turning over to the state hospital project. Legislation appropriated four thousand seven dollars for repairs and furnishing while a prior twenty six thousand dollars was reappropriated to the W C T for improvements. The W R C plans immediate work unless the governor vetoes, with Julia Chase leading the drive.
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Cal
Julia Chase
Wa i. C
Ellsworth
Senate Finishes Apportionment Bills Quickly
The Senate disposed of three apportionment bills for state redistricting in under two hours yesterday afternoon. The senatorial apportionment was killed and a substitute proposed little change from the current districts.
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Senate
Apportionment Changes Pass House Debate on Counties
The congressional apportionment bill amends Jefferson and Washington counties with shifts in district counts. Washington gains a second district while Jefferson loses one, provoking opposition from Senator Johnson and prompting a conference committee move. The Senate and House positions diverge as lawmakers debate final alignment and future effects.
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House
Morton
Washington County
Jefferson County
Johnson
Ward
Feirchild
Marks
Senate
Lupier and
Hattey
Morrow
Pillas Decauser
Clay County
Douglas County
Jeffrson County
Farrell
Shawnee County
Pottawatomie County
Text Book and Banking Bills in the Governor's Hands
Two major bills, the text book bill and the new banking law, sit with the governor. Amendments passed by the house were approved by the senate yesterday afternoon. The conference report on county fees and salaries was also concurred in, with minor exceptions.
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Benate Concours
House
Senate
Iso
Abolish Two State Boards Gains Senate Approval
Unanimous senate votes move bills to abolish the State Board of Health and the State Board of Public Works. If enacted and signed, the reform would save about $12,000 yearly. Ex Governor Lewelling says county health officers could absorb health duties and that charities and penal institutions already handle related improvements. The executive council could assume capitol tasks.
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Senate
State Board of Health
Atate Board of Public Works
Lewelling
Committee On
Ways Aid
Foxard
Board of Public Works
State Board of Charities
Boards of Managers
Executive Council
Ninety Six New Laws Signed by Governor Leedy
Governor Leedy has signed ninety six new laws from the current legislature. Key provisions include empowering city clerks in close cities to administer oaths, deficiency appropriations for an agricultural college, funding for a bridge across the Kansas River at Lecompton, requiring railroad companies to provide transportation to stock shippers, and measures preventing discrimination by corporations against labor unions.
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Leedy
Agricultural College
Kansas River
Lecompton
Legislative bills list for state reform and local projects
A compilation of proposed laws and public works items including abolishing the Peabody silk station and jury commissioners, licensing ex-soldiers to sell goods, restoring Buchanan street, funding electric lights at reform school, taxing mineral reserves, preventing hog dockage, condemning land for a public park, funding the Olathe deaf and dumb school, protecting the old state road near Topeka, securing wages in lawful money, recording mortgages, the stock yards bill, statutes publication, contempt proceedings, prohibiting trusts, motorist protection with streetcar vestibules, reciprocal tax awards for non resident insurers, geological survey funding, a marble bust for the university chapel, prisoner conveyance to the penitentiary, new ward at Topeka asylum, and Topeka asylum current expenses. most remaining bills are local in nature.
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Peabody
Buchanan Street
Steele
Par Sons
Olathe Deaf and Dumb School
Shawnee County
Topeka
Stock Yards
W. C. Webb
Geological Survey
Charles Robinson
Ucl~veruity Chapel
Topeka Asylum
Measure to elect railroad commissioners passes senate
The senate approves a bill to elect the railroad commissioners of the state by popular vote. It passed 31 to 1 with Senator Reser of Saline voting no. Originally districts were planned, but the bill now sets election by the people and leaves existing commissioners in place until January 12, 1890. J Dill was sent to the house after passage.
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Senate
Uris
Reser
Saline County
Hanna
Lamb
House
Bridenthal to Resign as Populist Chairman in Contest
Bridenthal plans to resign as Populist state central committee chairman with a vote soon. Harrington leads the field with support from young party factions, while Taylor and Allen vie for the post. Campaigns heat up in the First district as the legislature adjourns.
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Sonn Wocvidenthal
Grant W. Marrixton
Dae Watha
Harrington
Taylor Iiddle
Marwa Aler
Dons JM Allen
Drle
Chrie
Iola
Nile
Alien
Ull
Horticultural Society Budget Approved in State Legislature
The state horticultural society received a total appropriation of 4950 for the years ending June 30, 1893 and June 30, 1898, covering secretary salary, executive office expenses, traveling costs, postage and freight, books, and incidental expenses. The measure passed the Senate 26 to 6 before final approval, and goes to the governor. A separate Senate vote restricted floor access to members, ex members, employees, and newspaper men for the remainder of the session, effective this morning.
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Senate
Benson
Frisco Trip Rate Talk Draws Christian Endeavor Plans
Weastern roads reach agreement on handling Christian Endeavor business to San Francisco next July. The round trip rate is 361 dollars, far below the one way fare. Return tickets from Chicago to Frisco priced at 51, but the proposal aims to keep costs low for the event.
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Frisco
Chicago
Weastern Roads
Christian Endeavor
San Francisco
Americans Must Have Passports in Turkey Warns Minister
Washington reports a note verbal from the Turkish foreign minister, via United States Minister Terrill in Constantinople, urging Americans traveling in Turkey to carry valid passports and be ready for verification.
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Washington
United States
Terrill
State Department
Constantinople
Prairie Fire Tax Passes House and Senate
A bill imposing two mills on the dollar for prairie fire protection cleared the house and senate and now goes to the governor amid amendatory language. The measure updates Chapter 125 of the session laws. Meanwhile a Ladies Society event at the First Methodist church promises a social evening with a detailed program. Card of Thanks extends gratitude for support during the Alsens and the death of a beloved wife.
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House
Senate
Wallace
Ladies' Society of the First M. E. Church
William Beals
Spain Faces Massive Bond Payments and Debt Surge
Washington reports Senor Que sada of the Cuban legation warns Spain is near collapse as colonial bonds totaling 2,300,000 francs go on sale to cover looming interest and notes. With April to July due sums and an overall deficit of about 150,000,000 francs plus 72,000,000 in floating debt, Spain's finances appear dire.
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Washington
Senor Quesada
Legation
Geining
Spain
Weyter i
France
Figmren
Interior Secretary Bliss Charts Civil Service Policy
Secretary Bliss outlines a selective reform plan to retain competent current staff and make changes only when necessary. He meets with personal friends and receives congratulations while Senators Wilson Shoup and Kine visit, with West Virginia’s Kin e accompanied by his former law partner Catron in a closed-door conference.
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Washington
Bliss
Bilas
Wilson
Shoup
Idaky
Kine
West Virginia
Delewere Catron
Texas Cattlemen Meet Resolve Against Chicago Stock Yards
San Antonio reports the annual Texas Eve Stock association session drew about 3000 stockmen and brokers. They adopted a resolution demanding Chicago stock yards end $2 per car terminal charges and threaten to shift patronage to other markets. Colonel J H Black urged a federal bureau on animal industry and a law from Congress. The event concluded last night. St Patrick's Day events in the city feature AOA entertainment with Father Dalton from Kansas City delivering a lecture and a program of Ireland and America music.
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San Antonio
Tex
Texas Eve Stock Association
Chicago
Acatee Vlomirgsrine
J. H. Black
Milt Congress
Association
St Patrick’s Day
Order of Hibernians
Hamilton Halimon
Father Dalton
Kansas City
Ireland
America
St. Patrick’s Day
Blandford Appointed to Attorney General Staff
Washington reports I. W. Blandford, longtime private secretary to Secretary Olney, has been selected to serve in a similar capacity to Attorney General McKenna. Blandford is a familiar figure to Fulton and other California Republicans and well known to the attorney general.
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I. W. Blandford
Washington, March
J. Walter Blandford
Olney
McKenna
Blanford
Fulton
Calgoria
Woman's Work Target Berkeley Lyceum Sale
The Berkeley Lyceum at 19 West Forty-fourth Street is slated to transfer to the New York Exchange for Woman's Work. The building includes a theater gymnasium bath and restrooms with annual maintenance funded by the association. President William G Choate says the exchange aims to complete the purchase by May 19. Choate has secured 320 shares of Berkeley.
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New York Exchange
Berkeley Lyceum
New York
Berkeley Association
West Forty-fourth Street
Woman'’s Work
Willim G. Choate
William G. Chomty
Berkeley
Exchange
Mere Choate Ban
Berkeley Corporation
Adulterated Sugar Probe Traces to Germany
A local business man disclosed receiving a new adulterated sugar said to be shipped into Chico from Germany. The substance reportedly contains ultramarine or prosate acid and is hard to mix with quality sugar. In Washington Captain Theodore A. Bingham, a corps of engineers officer, is named superintendent of Public Buildings and Grounds, linking closely with the president. Bingham, a Cincinnati native and 1889 academy graduate, previously served as U.S. military attache to Berlin and Rome.
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Younsstown
State Food Commisssioner
Chico
Germany
Washington
Theodore A. Bingham
Engs
Wilson
Enetece Corp
Bingham
Cincinneti
United States
Ber- UN
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