Stabbing Wounds Threaten Life of Alexander Thompson
Alexander Thompson remains critical after a stabbing by John O'Brien at Ft. Paul’s hospital. Doctors removed 16 inches of severely injured intestine in an emergency operation but Thompson has not yet rallied. O'Briens family, shocked by the incident, faces bond for the accused as Thompson's condition grips the household.
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Alexander Thompson
John O'Brien
Thompson
O'Brien
O'Bren
Messrs
Mullins
Brian
Ft. Paul's Hospital
Hazing discussed as cadet trials and reforms
Testimony from cadets and officers details hazing practices at the academy, with praise for improved camp conduct and calls for discipline. Accounts include fights, medical neglect concerns, and resistance to hazing among some first classmen, amid debates over treatment of plebes and religious tolerance.
Sheridan Defends Against Hazing In Civil War Era Dialog
Cadet Philip A. Sheridan disputes hazing claims noting he was hazed and quoting a statement attributed to his father. General Dick questions leadership and recalls that the elder Sheridan condemned hazing as a barbaric custom long eradicated by civilization.
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Lynch
United States
France
Henry M. Myer, Jr
Arkansas
Vernon
Myers
Jim Jeffries
Louis Hrinton, Jr
Pennsylvania
Brinton
Mr. Wanger
Philip A. Sheridan
Sheridan
Corbett KO Wins Late Seven Round Bout in Denver
Young Corbett of Denver stopped Joe Bernstein of New York in the seventh round by a left hook after a fight intended for ten rounds. Bernstein protested but was ruled defeated as Corbett pressed the action with heavier blows. Preliminary bouts saw Buddy King defeat Kid Butler in one round and Jack Lavelle beat Sailor Thomas in two rounds.
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Denver
Col
Young Corbett
Joe Bernstein
New York
Colorado Athletics Association
Bernstein
Corbett
Joe
Buddy King
Kid Butler
Jack Lavelle
Butte
Thomas
Kitchener Reports Nz Bushmen Rout Boers Near Ventersburg
From Pretoria General Kitchener says Colonel Gray with New Zealanders and bushmen attacked eight miles west of Ventersburg and routed about 800 Boers. He notes Colvill's column repelled near Standerton on Jan 17 with 15 wounded and one killed.
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London
Kitchener
Pretoria
Gray
Ventersburg
Colvill
Standerton
Legislature Adopts Humane Bill and Names Local Agent
The Humane society approved a draft bill to fund county agents through fines from cruelty cases. The plan creates a "protection to animals fund" with up to $100 monthly to the local agent, to be turned into the public school fund if unspent. William Bray, deputy sheriff, was named agent at $100 monthly, reporting daily in the Hennessy building to handle complaints and patrol for cruelty.
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The
Humane Society
Hennessy
Protection To
Rosenzweig
Helena
Silver Bow
William Bray
Reynold
Bray
Hennessy Building
Mr. Bray
Hotel Man Goes Broke In Bankruptcy Filing
P G Sullivan proprietor of the Florence hotel in Butte was adjudged bankrupt in U S court. Liabilities total 20729 50 assets 11600 with creditors including Hennessy Mercantile Pat Mullins H L Frank Centennial Brewing and employees. Exempt assets amount to 5400 including insurance and household furniture. Case referred to Referee Thompson Campbell. first meeting of creditors set for January 31.
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Standard
Helena
P. G. Sullivan
Florence
Butte
United States
Hennessy Mercantile Company
Pat Mullins
H. L. Frank
Centennial Brewing Company
President Takes Drive After Rest at White House
The president felt better this afternoon and took a drive with his new team. He signed mail in the office and will not receive visitors before next Wednesday. The usual Friday cabinet meeting has been dispensed with.
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Washington
Butte Briefer Visitors Arrive From Multiple Cities
George Bellew of Missoula and R. P. Barden of Helena are in Butte. C. H. Arthur of Helena visits today, as does FE H. McDonald of Anaconda. H. H. Sappington of Sappington and F. W. Cowan of Missoula are in town on business. Thomas White Fisher and F. P. Barnes with wife visit from Helena and Missoula respectively. H. Crooks Park county surveyor arrives from Livingston.
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George Bellew
Missoula
Butte
R. P. Barden
Helena
The
City
C. H. Arthur
FE. H. McDonald
Anaconde
H. H. Sappington
Sappington
F. W. Cowan
Thomas White Fisher
F. P. Barnes
H. Crooks
Park County
Livingson
Chinese plenipotentiaries sign and deliver protocol
Washington dispatch reports from Pekin that Chinese plenipotentiaries have signed and delivered the protocol. The Spanish minister as dean of the corps would not accept it without all seals and signatures, confirming full force of the agreement.
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Washington
Conger
Pekin
Topeka Judge Contest Filed Over Shawnee County Election
Judge H. Martin files a contest with the secretary of the senate against Z. T. Hazen republican declared winner as Shawnee county district court judge by 377 votes. The petition cites use of money whiskey beer and cigars in Topeka wards one and two as basis for the contest.
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Topeka
Kan
H. Martin
The
Senate
Z. T. Hazen
Shawnee County
Castro Quelled Roups Mutiny
Washington reports that orders for the Scorpion to move to Guanico from La Guayra were countermanded and the ship will remain at La Guayra. Minister Loomis protests censorship of his official messages and the situation in Venezuela remains unsettled with reports of a Caracas mutiny. Admiral Farquhar will keep North Atlantic squadron in touch with the navy department as events unfold.
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Washington
Guanico
la Guayra
State Department
Loomis
Venezuela
Caracas
Department of State
Castro
Hartford
Port-of-Spain
Barbadoes
Port-of- Spain
Cape Verde Islands
Farquahar
North Atlantic
Navy Department
Florida
Medals made from captured Manila cannon awarded in Topeka
Shawnee county members of the 20th Kansas received medals tonight crafted from a Spanish cannon captured at Manila. The project was directed by the G. A. R. Speakers included Major William Warner, Commander-in-Chief Rassieur, and Colonel F. E. C. Little.
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Topeka
Kan
20Th Kansas
Manila
William Warner
Kansas City
Rassieur
FE. C. Little
Traveling Salesman Takes Morphine in Paducah
Paducah Kentucky January 18 R K Gaudlit a traveling salesman from Cincinnati died by his own action today taking morphine a note found on his table asked that friends be notified reading Good bye darling You did not come
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Paducah, Ky
R. K. Gaudlit
Cincinnati
Venezuela Establishes Censorship of U S Dispatches
New York reports that Venezuela now imposes censorship on all dispatches to and from the United States. The measure began December 9 and has been enforced strictly since.
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New York
Venezuela
United States
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Says Prevent Pneumonia
The ad claims pneumonia can be prevented by using Chamberlains Cough Remedy during colds or grip. It cites past La Grippe epidemics and asserts no pneumonia cases occurred when used. It promotes relief of throat and lung irritation and lists Standard Drug Store and other local suppliers.
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Standard Drug Store
Smith Drug Store
Martin Drug Store
Kansas Senate Condemns Hazing at West Point Academy
A concurrent resolution passed by the senate condemns hazing at the West Point academy. It directs the Kansas delegation in Congress to pursue measures to suppress such practices.
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Topeka
Kan
Thesenate
West Point Academy
Kansas
Congress
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Francis W. Clark
Butte Briefs
Sik
Bute
Selecion
Burt & Packard
Korreec
Russia
Symons Frice
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Oxford Mellon
Symons Col Mist
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