Congress Opens With Ceremony Amid Senate Remembrance
Congress convened in Washington with brief sessions as the 59th Congress opened. Senate members took oaths, paid respects to late Senators Platt and Bate, and welcomed new figures while the House organized with Speaker Cannon and rapid seating restrictions.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Bate
Platt
Connecticut
House
Panama Canal
Philippines
Santo
ACN
Eel
Elas
Santa Fe Wreck Near La Junta Injures Two Passengers
Train number nine on the Santa FeCalifornia line derailed near Timpass Colorado about 18 miles south of La Junta. Two passengers Mrs Coulter en route to Los Angeles and Mr Axlerod suffered serious injuries. Two mail clerks were lightly hurt. Other riders escaped with less harm. Bristow leaves for Washington to testify in Crawford case. Cotton crop estimate placed at over 10 million bales with acreage down. Shenandoah blaze destroys five blocks of Reading Co. houses in Yatesville.
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Topeka
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
California
Timpass
Colorado
la Junta
Coulter
Los Angeles
Fraud charges loom over Edward Letson in land scheme
Edward Letson son of Horton mayor W M Letson was arrested in Topeka on charges tied to alleged fraudulent land schemes in Nebraska and western Kansas. affidavits claim he directed widows of veterans to homestead government lands then sold to the Maragraves brothers who controlled about 200000 acres. Officials say start of Interior Department probe uncovers perjury and subornation tied to Nebraska land frauds.
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Kan
Edward Letson
W. W. Letson
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Kansas
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Aidavits
Maragraves Brothers
Nebraska
United States
W. H. Mackey
Letson
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Washington
Interior Department
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Offinia
Tae Hort
Bristol
Portier
Olbatit
Oregon
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Heney
Seccessiatta
Ford Gud Casey
Portland
Sueh
Rorelie
Hitch
Oremon
Nevada
Sentara Td
Japanese General Kuroki Leaves Port Dalny for Home
General Baron Kuroki, who led the Japanese right army in Manchuria, will depart Port Dalny for Japan. The estimated balance in favor of Japan for prisoners expenses stands at 25 million dollars, expected to fund development in the interior provinces.
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Baron Kuroki
Manchuria
Port Dalny
Japan
Interpate
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Left His Body to a College in Death Note
The body of a man who gave the name Rev. Gustavo Howe, M. D., was found at a boarding house with a note stating he had committed death by his own action and that his body may be sent to a medical college. He was born in Germany, naturalized in California, and had lived in Ohio and Pennsylvania. The body was taken to the morgue.
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Baltimore
Gustavo Howe
Germany
California
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Bucklens Arnica Salve Praised for Fast Healing
Norfolk Virginia resident Rivenbark Jr reports severe knee burn blistered badly but Bucklen's Arnica Salve halted pain and prevented scarring. The testimonial also claims successful healing of wounds and sores. Frank T. Clays, druggist, lists product availability.
Rules For New Prison Guards In Jefferson City
Prison board issues standards for penitentiary guards including age between 25 and 50, height at least nine inches, weight under 170 pounds, and required medical and academic examinations. Warden Hall announces the new requirements as part of recent management orders.
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Jefferson City
Prison Board
Fraud Exposed Imitations of Dr King’s Remedies Warns Public
Fraudulent imitators copy Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and Bucklen’s remedies to deceive buyers. The notice urges buyers to look for the genuine name on wrappers, warning that counterfeit products have harmed the public for 35 years. H. E. Bucklen & Co., Chicago and Windsor Canada.
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Dr. King
Bucklen
H. E. Bucklen & CO
Chicago
Ill
Windsor
Canada
Train Stalled Three Days Delays Minnesota Route
Train No. 18 on the Minneapolis St Paul Sault Ste Marie line arrived three days late after being stalled on the Dakota prairies in a blizzard. Temperatures reached 26 below zero. Passengers remained warm and were cared for with food from the nearest station, as they endured the delay.
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Minneapolis
Minneapolis, St. Paul
Sault Ste
Tragic daily toll from consumption and pneumonia noted
A bleak summary notes that death claims many in homes daily from consumption and pneumonia. It laments the impact of illness while urging proper treatment of colds and related ailments to curb loss of life.
Wisconsin Wisconsin hunting season claims twenty six lives
Twenty six hunters were killed and fifty five wounded as closing night miscounts led to confusion between game and casualties. The Chicago dispatch notes that this season’s toll surpasses all prior records and raises fears many wounded may not survive.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Upper Michigan
Has Stood The Test 25 Years Grove's Taste Less Chill Tonic
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming 25 years of proven use. It emphasizes iron content and tasteless formula with no cure and a 50 cent price. It targets consumers seeking a simple tonics option.
Woman Burned to Death in Fort Scott Explosion
Fort Scott Kansas December 4 Mrs Elmer Reid was burned to death when a gas stove exploded as she tried to light it after a leak Her husband attempted to save her and suffered severe burns in the incident.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Elmer Reid
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