Congress Meets in extraordinary session under McKinley call
Washington reports the Fifty Fifth Congress convened in an extraordinary session. Reforms and seating were discussed as Reed was elected clerk, McDowell named sergeant at arms, and the House and Senate organized amid crowds. The president's message was sent to the Senate as both chambers opened the new administration.
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Yening
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Italie
Newlands
Newy
Reed
Alex McDowell
Pennsylvana
Sereeaat At-Arms
Benjamin F. Hus
Bell Gt Mindat
Wm. J. Glenn
J. C. Memtroy
Ohio
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Drunken man arrested after assault on horse in public view
Humane Officer Dan Wosath arrested Harry Streeter Saturday for belaboring a horse that had fallen near Rubey Street between Fourth and Mitts. Streeter was to be brought before police, with a surgeon to examine the animal’s condition. The case will be tried in Poles court this afternoon as authorities pledge to set an example regarding new bridge funding.
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Harry Streeter
Phares
Aruekenems
M. Streeter
Rubey
Mitts
Skoraet
Tara
Mar Telatear
Wyatt Beard
Jadi Streeter
Ascompan
Wyatt
Streeter
Parrolzrnl
Poles Court
Weatt
Pickler Pursues Assistant Interior Secretary Post
Former South Dakota Representative Pickler seeks the fourth assistant secretary of the interior role after losing in the pension commissioner race. He edged aside Ryan of Kansas and notes the president urged him to accept another post before naming a replacement amid party talks with Bristow of Kansas and Treloar of Missouri.
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Muron
Pickler
South Dakota
Abe
Fins
Thor Ryan
Kansas
Ryan
Pieter
Pengians
Otter
Plac
Interior Department
Joe Bristow
Eatsas
Treloar
Missouri
Hanzi
Wreck near Hiawatha claims several lives and injuries
A Missouri Pacific passenger train northbound from Kansas City struck a herd near Wolf Creek Kansas just east of Hiawatha at midnight. Engineer Ed Nye and fireman were killed. conductor John Myers and several passengers were injured, some seriously. The train carried engine baggage car sleeper and two more cars. aid was delayed.
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Missouri Pacific
Northboutt
Wolf Creek
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Hiawaths
Freman
Exbra
Ed Nye
Len Ren
Patrick Connor
John H. Myers
Brunerr Nye
Hiawatha
Tneer Nye
Aéryite
Piper
Kantas Olis
Bon
M. Austerland
Oklahorma
Whisky busting moonshiners jailed in Junction City
United States Marshals arrested J M Sim Men and Aca Sim Menak, moonshiners linked to a wholy whisky operation in Wyoming. The men were brought to Junction City jail after a preliminary hearing. Evidence included stills and wagon loads of liquor. They await transfer to Cheyenne for further proceedings.
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J. 2
Aca Sim- Mena
ReWwit
United States
di Robb
Intersal Revenue
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Wichita
Disappointment at Fight Draws Sparse Eastbound Attendance
Carson City reports discouraged outlook for attendance from east of the Mississippi for the Corbett and Flimuimmons fight. Fewer than 360 visitors expected from that region, with most crowd from San Francisco, Denver, Salt Lake City and other western towns. Promoters hope Reno and Nevada towns boost turnout as weather improves and trains bring more visitors.
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Dan Stuart
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Carton
Corbett
Flimuimmons
San Francisco
Denver
Salt Lake
Rockies
Ager J
Fano
Virginia City
Nevada
Reno
Lyst
Reto
Carson
Three Prisoners Escape From Sheriff Kepley’s Jail
Three inmates broke from the county jail yard by tearing a brick wall at midafternoon on Fin street. One was captured after a chase. two remain at large. Suspects include George Vrain alias Donver id and John Lawson, both colored, and George Keck, white, with prior theft and assault records.
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Donver Ijd
John Fawson
George Keck
Breen
Keck
Gaya Mote
Lawson Tras
Jal
Harvey Elitn
Icere World
Burst of Water Swamps Nodeme Levee in Arkansas
A flood from the SS Francis levee at Nodema Arkansas sent water twenty five feet high over the levee and into low lands behind it. The rush formed a solid wall of water as authorities warned of a rapid rise. The city of Osceola aided residents swept from their homes by the overflowing river.
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Ark
Memphis
Nodema
Oseowla
Ebevasce
Governor Leidy signs public and utility bills amid objections
Governor Leidy signed the public utilities bill and related appropriation measures this afternoon. He defended reductions in state employee salaries and said the legislation targets corporations without blocking needed reform, noting reliance on lawful condemnation of municipal lighting and water plants.
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Leidy
Intra
Etkte House
Hanna
Postmaster General endores four year tenure policy
Washington March 1 Postmaster General Gary announced to the Associated Press that the administration will adhere to a four year tenure of office policy for all postmasters except in cases of removal for cause such as delinquency incompetence or other unsatisfactory administration.
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Maren
Gary
Associated Press
Sells His Home In Potwin For 7000 To Willard Hall
B Hamilton of 117 Greenwood avenue Potwin sold his residence to Willard Hall of Hall Lator graphing company for 7000. Hall will occupy the Cave as a residence. The sale is cited among other real estate transfers including mortgages foreclosures and sheriff sales in Highland Park addition and Curtis addition with amounts ranging from 1419 to 1713 and a 710 mortgage payoff.
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Potwin
Willard Harl
Greenwood Avenue
WON
Hall
Hall Lator Graphing Company
Highland Park
Hudson
Morteaige
Sherif
Charles H. Nutt
Flisa Rhall
Ann E. Ward
Kansas Avenue
Entebie
Lizzie J
Henry C. Eakins
W. Angie
Melving Angle
Tylor Street
Curtis’ Addition
C. L. Heywood
Flood Crest Hits Memphis and Arkansas Lowlands
March 15 dispatch reports historically high water levels and continued rise across Memphis and Arkansas flood plains. Rescue work proceeds as residents evacuate homes and stock. a Citizens relief committee organizes funds and aid. St. Francis levee breaches near Ramphis, while other rivers including the Missouri and Cumberland rise or fall with shifting conditions. The steamer Harbin delivers evacuees and silt from President Island as towns like Marion face near-total submersion.
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Weather Bureau
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Mississippi
Hermann
Nashville
Tenn
Cumberland
Marion
Crittenden County
Kansas City
Fort Scott
Mound City
Atyrion
Tae
Harbin
President Island
Governor Leedy Heads to Texas for Extended Legislature Tour
Governor Leedy plans a Texas trip with Lieutenant Governor Starger accompanying. The excursion includes a large legislative group traveling by car and rail to canvass support for the development program. stops in Kansas City and Port Arthur are noted with return to Parsons.
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Ooleck
Morninc Manor
Jaredy
Anil
Tikthe
Kanvas
Mole Ravay
Port Arthur
Texas
W. C Eiwarile
Stargey
Mier Eelna Steele
Parsons
Woversar
Wenny Ipfi
Ciera Weharty
Mies Agegusta Mayet
Dr. Kaster Takes Post as Santa Fe Chief Surgeon
Dr J P Kaster arrived from Albuquerque New Mexico yesterday to assume charge as chief surgeon of the Santa Fe railway. He has headed the Atlantic and Pacific railroad medical staff for nine years and says there will be no immediate changes in the Santa Fe medical staff.
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J. P. Kaster
The
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Ely
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Yraterday
Atlantic & Pacific Railroad
Kayser
Mudge and Turner Attend Santa Fe Superintendents Meet
Messrs Mudge and Turner of the Santa Fe travel to Chicago for the regular monthly meeting of the superintendents association. The gathering opens tomorrow morning and is expected to run for two days. A farewell concert by WH Lele at Library Hall is announced for Wednesday evening March 28.
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Turner
Fendent
Avery Er
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Chicago
Superintendents’ Association
Lele
Library Hall
President Warns Congress of Revenue Shortfalls and Debt Rise
The president sent a message to Congress warning that current expenditures exceed revenues for years, urging prompt revenue legislation. He cites rising debt from bond sales, dwindling gold reserves, and deficits through 1898, urging duties to protect the domestic market and fund pensions and debt payments.
State Convention of Kansas Grain Dealers Meets Here
The Kansas Grain Dealers Association will hold a state convention at the National hotel in Topeka on Wednesday afternoon. About 100 members gather to discuss securing margins on shipped grain, undue shortages in transit and at terminal markets, and the weighing and inspection process.
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Topeka
Grain Dealers” Association
State of Kansas
National Hotel
Two Large Failures Shake Coal and Timber Firms
New York reports failed coal dealer partnership assignation to Elihu B. Frost with no preference. The sum involved exceeds 108000 dollars. The firm had operated 22 years. In Huntington, Judge Wingon appointed receiver for A. B. Buskirk, timber merchant of Logan. Assets about 12,000 with unknown liabilities, linked to the Luger Lumber and Manufacturing Company collapse.
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Crook and Barham
Elihu B. Frost
Huntington
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T. Wingon
A. B. Buskirk
Logan
Luger Lumber and Manufacturing Company
Blockade Ordered by Admirals Amid Greek Crisis
Across St Petersburg and Vienna reports indicate allied admirals order immediate blockade of principal Greek ports led by Piraeus Syra and Volo. Crete occupation plans debated. 230000 men proposed but declined, Crete to be governed autonomously with a French governor candidate. War preparations, troop movements, and refugee relief under way.
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Heraklion
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France
Italy
Germany
Austria
Nicholas
War Office
Gold Man or Bust in Oregon Senator Fight
The Oregonian reports that Oregon Republicans backed Senator Mitchell against a rival slate. Washington claims Mitchell’s friends offered to nominate George Williams or other Republicans, but the plan was denied. Twenty GOP senators signed agreements, then the Mitchell camp rejected a conference, demanding that Mitchell remain the candidate.
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Oregon
Maume
Mitchell
Judge David Martin Says People Write Letters Atchison IA
Justice David Martin of Atchison says the public writes letters about the work of the signature veto, noting he has not expressed opinions on merits or dismerits. He stresses he is not guided by politics or Washington officials and maintains judicial independence amid public influence concerns.
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Atchison
Ieety
Washington
Xtranse
Governor Leedy Delays School Book Commission Appointments
Governor Leedy said he has not appointed the new school book commission and will not do so before leaving the city. He will consider applications on the way south, wire the names to Mr Pleharty, who will prepare the commission and send it to the senate for confirmation in the morning.
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Leedy
New School Book Commission
Walter Mansfield Sets Fly Casting World Record
Walter Mansfield broke the world fly casting record yesterday at the San Francisco Fly Casting Club tournament. He cast from the wharf into the waters of Stow Lake, nine ounce rod ten feet long, achieving a dramatic 108 percent sweep.
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San Francisco
Walter Mansfield
Fair of the Clubs Plan for Garfield Park Auditorium Fund
Mr Green wald outlines a detailed plan for a Fair of the Clubs at Garfield Park next June with a midways, booths for sale items, and band concerts and fireworks to attract daily crowds. Each club to provide a feature and a booth for selling articles, creating a lively community fundraising event.
Fair plan to raise funds for city auditorium
The Journal proposes a spring fair to raise about $10,000 to $15,000 for an auditorium fund. Clubs would host booths with exhibitions and color tableaux, charging small admissions while aiming to attract 40,000 attendees. A victory trophy would reward the club raising the most money, with proceeds supporting a new park auditorium in Topeka.
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Greenwald
Garfield Park
Fred
Journal
Pip
Bob
Bac Ft
Topeka
Fulton for Live Stock Inspector Candidate Fulton seeks Kansas City post
Senator John T. Fulton of Brown county seeks the government live stock inspector position in Kansas City. He carries backing from Cy Leland and shows promise of securing the job, currently held by Albert Dean. A notable bill Fulton advocated would end fees tied to the state oil inspector office. Rev W Dalton of Kansas City lectures on Ireland at Hamilton hall Wednesday. he is praised as a strong speaker.
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John T. Fulton
Brown County
Kansas City
Cy Leland
Alert Dean
Senate
W. Dalton
Ireland
Hamilton Hall
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