Waller Imprisoned The Colored Politician of Kansas
John L. Waller once U S consul at Madagascar was tried by a French court martial for correspondence with the Hovas and sentenced to twenty years imprisonment. The case centers on his Madagascar rubber concession and tensions between French authorities and American interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keench
Mir Waller
Tamattyo
Madagascar
India
Amon
Lelan
France
Mudageecar
Great Britain
Raice
Tumative
Waller
Fort Dauphin
Orever
New York City
Scientific American
The
Electrical Review
Antananarivo
New York World
Antamanerivu
Underwood Harvey
Madeguiwar News
World
Culrares
Pees
Ate L. Waller
Enane
Ieee
Waller Involved in French Madagascar Dispute
United States citizen ex-Consul Waller faces a French court martial in Madagascar charged with corresponding with the Hoyas. Officials say he should receive a fair civil trial and the Castine sails to Madagascar to protect American interests amid protests from Washington.
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Ament
Wasuixeron
State Department
Madagascar
United States
Connal Waller
Hoyas
Waller
Castine
Madigascar
Ismaii
Suez Canal
Reichstag Rejects Birthday Congratulation to Bismarck
Exurix March 23. The Reichstag, by 163 to 146, rejected a proposal by President von Levetrow to congratulate Prince Bismarck on his birthday. Following the vote, von Levetrow cheered by opponents, resigned the presidency amid tumult.
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Reichstag
Exurix
Her von Levetrow
Prince Bismarck
Yon Levetrow
Prem Ie
Marriage Naturalizes A Foreign Woman Through An American Husband
In Cleveland on March 23 Judge Augus tus Hicks ruled that Minnie K Whitehead qualifies for U S citizenship by marriage to Thomas B Whitehead. The decision states Mr Whitehead's citizenship is transmitted through the marriage, requiring a certificate of naturalization from his court or another authority, with Judge Hammond concurring.
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Creveland
Augustus Hicks
United States Circuit Court
Minnie K Whitehead
United States of America
Whitehead
Thomas B. Whitehead
United States
Ricks
Session clash in Missouri house ends near brawl
A March 21 report from Jefferson City describes a heated near fight between Spencer of Si Jquis and Davidson of Marion over an adjournment resolution. Spencer accuses Davidson of lying while Davidson denounces Spencer, as the sergeant at arms and several members intervene to prevent a clash.
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Rassius Cory
The
Star
Jefferson City
House
Spencer
Si Jquis
Davidson
Marion
Inspector to Investigate Pleuro Pneumonia in Kansas Counties
Governor Morrill was notified that U S authorities will monitor pleuro pneumonia reports in Morrill and Geary counties. A Washington telegram directs Dr Deros to Topeka to consult with Gov Morrill on the outbreak, with Dr Samo titled Chief of Bureau.
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Morris
Geary
Morrill
United States
Washington
Topeka
Kas
Deros
Kansas
E. Samo
Bureau
Will Take Oath Again For Oklahoma Judge Post
Ex Representative Springer of Illinois, named a district judge in Oklahoma, and U S Marshal Rutherford were at the department of justice. Springer, who already took the oath, will recite it again upon arrival to Oklahoma, and departs soon. Also, whisky trust receivers reduce to a single appointee, General McNulta, by Judge Grosscup.
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Springer
Wasatscam
Illinois
Oklahoma
Rutherford
United States
Department of Justice
Carcase
The
Whisky Trust
Grosscup
General McNulta
Snider Resigns as State Insurance Superintendent
Judge H L Snider surprised Gov Morrill by resigning as state insurance superintendent to take effect April 15 1895. Gov Morrill plans to appoint George T Anthony to fill the vacancy with a $2000 salary. Breidenthal will be the only Populist left in the state house after Snider exits.
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EL Snider
Morrill
George T. Anthony
Insurance
Snider
Torexka
Kan
KN. Merrill
Geo. T. Anthony
Dudge Snider
Solder
Breidenthal
State House
Sullivan in Improve After Critical Pneumonia Report
Ex champion John L. Sullivan, once reported critically ill with pneumonia at his sister's Boston home, shows marked improvement today. Doctors foresee no serious outcome and Sullivan is described as practically without funds amid the recovery.
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Boston
John L. Sullivan
Eight-Hour Day Victory by Iron League Firms
The Iron League, comprising leading architectural iron manufacturers in New York Brooklyn and Jersey City, has voluntarily cut building working hours to eight. Wages remain the same as for nine hours. The rule takes effect May 1.
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New York
The
Iron League
Brooklyn
Jersey City
Weather shifts as cold front moves eastward
Mr Jennings predicts cooler conditions tomorrow with fair skies after a warm spell across the Gulf to Manitoba. Temperatures are falling in the Rocky Mountain states as the low moves eastward, bringing generally clear weather.
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Jennings
Gulf
Manitoba
Rocky Mountain States
United Workmen Debates Certificate Change and Meetings
The order’s journals push $1 060 benefit certificates toward $1 000, with Overseer predicting a change at the next supreme lodge session. Massachusetts reports 25 000 new members in five years and a potential relocation of supreme lodge meetings to St Paul. Oregon grand lodge recently arrested a man posing as dead, with $2 000 paid to a supposed widow and only $550 recovered. W M Seckett elected secretary of the fraternal congress at the last session. Subscribe for the Joumxan.
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Supreme Lodge
Massachusetts
Atlanta
St Paul
Grand Lodge of
Oregon
Banker
W. M. Seckett
Supreme Recorder
Mayoral Canvass Endorses Fellows Amid Irregularities
The Republican city central committee reports a thorough canvass of the mayoral primary and voter lists. Irregularities are claimed but not proven, with evidence suggesting some Democrats voted but not at bulk fraud levels. Journal favors Fellows as nominee and future council harmony. Also notes state printing rates cut after discovering ancient law, with the Advocate challenging the change.
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C. A. Fellows
Republican City Central Committee
Candor
Belisf
fourNal
Topeka
Fellows
Reblican
Journal
Harrison
Jobes Arrives In Topeka As New Bank Commissioner
Jobes the newly appointed bank commissioner visited Topeka today and conferred with Governor Morrill. He said he only learned of his appointment yesterday and had not yet decided on steps regarding the past commissioner Breidenthal. He returned to Attica this afternoon and will go back to Topeka early next week to file his bond for executive council approval. The report also notes a Havana dispatch about the Spanish cruiser Conde de Venandito and the Alliance affair.
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Abe
Jobes
Topeka
Morrill
Saponee
Breidenthal
Attica
Executive Council
New York
Havana
Conde de Venandito
Hillmon Jury Hung After 77 Day Trial Standoff
The Hillmon case jury dispersed after failing to reach a verdict with 11 to 1 in favor of Mrs Hillmon and Joseph Young of Marion holding out. A volatile room scene followed with threats and alleged bribery claims toward Young. The trial spans multiple venues since 1882, with costs near $10,000 and the controversy totaling over $511,000.
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Hillmon
Thomas
Mia Hillmon
Imaurance Companion
Joseph Young
Marion
Hillman
Young
Jim
Anden
Ile
Medicine Lodge
Conacientioua
Gen Dryer
Grainfield
W. W. Wells
Belleville
J. W
Leavenworth
Topeks
Hillon
Supreme Court
Memphis racing notes hint at Tennessee derby favorites
In March reports from Tennessee, G. B. Morris likely to post as favorite in the Tennessee derby after a half mile in 0.5 percent. Leo Lake, an Arkansas derby candidate, breezed a half. Kansas league plans emerge with H. T. Mote promoting a possible regional circuit including Topeka and other towns. Kansas baseball park leasing moves ahead east of Potwin with grandstand facing east, and fence advertising space eyed for revenue. Lyman hack paddles a wrestling clash with Oma ka Kid Gardner. Johnny Walker posts $25 deposit to challenge. Opening University of Kansas baseball games set for April 11 at Mt. Cockfield, with Kansas City April 25 return. New Haven hosts Yale track after Mickel breaks intercollegiate shot put record though weights are off. Alisa wins a yacht race over British challenger. Gus Mackey and Topekaers eye play ball. Ralph Wilkes dies near Boston. St Joe to stage Ladies Day. Topeka club adds members and plans another bowling alley.
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Memphis
Tenn
BK Morris
Leo Lake
Pacer
Kansas
Topeka
Leavenworth
Emporia
Abilene
Salina
Lawrence
Kansas City
St Jon
H. T. Mote
Mote
Lase Batlises
Potwin
Topeka Street Railway Company
Ita
Lyman
St. Joe
Lake View
Topeka Athletic Club
Ed Johnson
Spain Sends Troops Reinforcements Across Controlling The War
A Cuanta namo to Havana dispatch reports Perez with his band attacking a Hermitano coffee plantation near Tateray and being repulsed by volunteers. The steamers Santo Domingo and Alfonso XIII with Spanish troops reached San Domingo and Porto Rico respectively. W K Carlisle boarded the Parie at Southampton, met by the Hutson cutter on arrival in New York. Formuca dispatch notes a Japanese landing attempt at the Pescadore islands was repulsed with light losses.
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New Yeas
Cuantanamo
Havana
Perez
Hermitano
Tateray
Santo Domingo
San Domingo
Alfonso XIII
Antonio Lopes
Cuba
Porto Rico
Ie Heturne
New York
W.K. Carlisle
Parie
Southampton
Mr. Carlisle
Hutson
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U. S
Dublin
Wetter
Tamative
Hars
Gove
Bismarck
Missouri
Inspector Coming
Gov. Morrill
Briedenthal
Capitol
Sullivan
United Workmen
Stover
Dawes
Advocate
Advoveste
Breeze
Hillmon Jury
Mrs. Hillmon
J. W. McGee
Mra Hillaion
Dr. Price
Ron
Cratician
Late Sporting News
Tophka
Omahe
Johnny Walker
Marty Lyman
West
Osexe Gardner
Gardner
Omaha
Hola
Walker
Ram
Sporting Notes
Gus Mackey
Topeke
Albert Parker
America
Ralph Wilkes
John E. Thayer
Spain
Suancuat
Formuca
Pescadore Islands
Wright
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