Remarkable Mummy-Like Remains Unearthed After 45 Years
The Lexington Intelligencer reports the disinterment of Mrs. Henry Curtis who died at 33 and was buried with two children on the Alexander place south of Higginsville. Mrs. Curtis remains were nearly perfectly preserved in a metallic coffin with a glass front, though the face later darkened as air entered. Only bones and teeth of the children were found in wooden coffins. A Vermifuge advertisement closes the item, noting price and seller H. L. Tucker.
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Lexington Intelligencer
Henry Curtis
Alexander Place
Higginsville
Lexington
Machpelah Come
Curtis
Nodaway Forum Favors Stone in Senate Race
The Nodaway Forum predicts William J. Stone will lead the Missouri Senate race. It notes Phelps, a Missouri Pacific attorney, as Stone’s main obstacle and calls him a crafty defender of corporate interests in Jefferson City.
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Nodaway Forum
Nodaway
William J. Stone
Senate
Ardenp
Wittens Sstone
Wm. d. Stone
United States Senate
Clark
William Phelps
Phelps
Snow Liniment for sale by H. L. Tucker
Ballard's Snow Liniment offered for family use in two price points 25 and 50 cents sold by H. L. Tucker with emphasis on its usefulness and value.
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Ballard
H. L. Tucker
Admiral Schley declines public subscriptions for inquiry costs
Following word that a court of inquiry would cost Admiral Schley 20000, the Knoxville Sentinel asked for public subscriptions to cover the cost. On the 20th, Schley replied he cannot accept the offer, calling the cost report a mistake and saying the matter is too delicate to discuss. He asks friends to respect his position.
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Court of Inquiry
Admiral Schley
Knoxville (Tenn
Sentinel
Of An Old Settler Obituary From Bates County
Mrs Ester Combs died at her home Tuesday morning at age 70 years nine months She was born February 14 1831 in Ohio and was a Cumberland Presbyterian Church member Her husband Bob Combs died three years ago leaving her to face life She leaves 12 grown children and other relatives She was beloved by her children Susie Monniwer Russel and Chas Comba of Warsaw Ettie Corphey of Kansas City Elin Vickers Clara Corphey Mary Hoot Allie Combs Hattie Altman Elin W C John Comba and George Combs Also two sisters Polly Vanhoy of Bates county and Nancy Brownlee of Warsaw The family resided in our midst briefly and made many friends Tabler a Buckeye Pile Ointment advertised by H L Tucker.
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Bates County
John L Ladwick
Ester Combs
Warsaw
Ohio
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Bob Combs
Susie Monniwer
Russel
Chas, Comba
Warauw
Ettie Corphey
Kansas City
Elin Vickers
Clara Corphey
Mary Hoot
Mias
Allie Combs
This City
Hattie Altman
Thomas
Elin
W. C
John Comba
Victor
Cole
Philippine Outlook and DeArmonds Critique
The piece questions Judge DeArmonds interview and Missouri congressmans stance on the Philippines, warning of a likely enduring military colonial rule and insurgent resistance under American control. It also notes Ex Governor Lon V Stephene's blunt call to abolish or reform the Railroad Commissioner office as wasteful and overpaid.
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DeArmond
Republic
San Francisco
Missouri
United States
Judge DeArmond
Missourian
Judge DeAr
Lon V. Stephene
State of
Jack Rabbit Tracks Train To Safety Near Loveland
Bob Branson reports a remarkable incident on a Colorado railroad south of Loveland where a large jack rabbit stood on the track as a mail and express train approached. The rabbit darted ahead, tossing ballast and breaking the locomotive headlight before a nearby section crew switched the track, diverting the train and preventing a serious wreck.
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Bob Branson
Loveland
Pot
Ibisa
Gutierrez Major in Philippine Insurgent Court Martial
The war department reports Julien M. Gutierrez a major in the insurgent army was tried and convicted by court martial for killing two American prisoners. He ordered a lieutenant to kill the captives to prevent their disclosure of insurgent recesses as his forces retreated. He was sentenced to be hanged and General Chaffee approved.
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Washington
War Department
Philippines
Julien M. Gutierres
Gutierrez
John Husketh
George Sullivan
Chaffee
Proposes a tax on all immigration in Senate
Senator Pen rose of Pennsylvania today introduced a bill for regulating immigration proposing a general revision of laws. It imposes a $3 per head duty on all foreign entrants except U S citizens and those of Canada or Mexico, funding regulatory expenses. Excludes idiots paupers and those liable to become charges and the sexually diseased. The bill outlines passage procedures and imposes heavy penalties for importing women for immoral purposes, with strict penalties from advertising for foreign business.
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Warebieten Pec
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Senate
Commissioner General of Immigration
United States
Canada
Mexico
Calistoria. 4 Va. Meu Calistoria Signatore
A fragment notes Calistoria in Virginia with a signature reference. Bears a partial name Signatore and mentions a ceremonial or formal note. The readable text is fragmented and reads like an archival snippet.
Pro Boer Proclamation Named Illinois Commission
Provisional proclamation calls on charitable citizens to donate money medicine food and clothing for destitute Boer women and children held in British camps in South Africa. Mayor Carter Harrison Judge Edward F Doone and Peter Van Viissengen named to receive and distribute contributions.
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Springfeld
Yates
Ilinois
South Africa
Carter Harrison
Chicago
Edward F. Doone
Peter van Viissengen
Armour Buys Land for Packing Plant in St Joseph
Armour of Chicago has purchased over 200 acres across the Missouri River in Elwood for packing house purposes and a new bridge to stock yards in South St. Joseph. Rock Island tracks completed a land deal adjoining the Armour tract, while Kansas City reps deny knowledge of any plans.
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St. Joseph
Armours of
Chicago
Missouri River
Elwood
Armours
South St. Joseph
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Armour
Kansas City
Russian Painter Plans Roosevelt at San Juan Canvas
Chicago December 6 Vassili Verestchagin the renowned Russian painter says he will spend the next year or two on a large canvas depicting Roosevelt at San Juan. The work aims to capture the figures and events of the Spanish American War era with dramatic emphasis.
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Chicago
Vassili Verestchagin
Roosevelt
San Juan
Missionary Stone Reportcheered as Well in Constantinople
Washington Dec. 6 Uonaul Eddy cables the state department that the special agent sent to investigate the report of Miss Stone's death has returned with information that the missionary is quite well.
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Washington
Uonaul Eddy
Constantinople
State Department
Miss Stone
Foreign office will not intervene in South Africa camps
The Hague Dec 6. The foreign office refused to interfere in South Africa camps, saying it cannot act on concentration camps except to relieve its own subjects and cannot initiate any appeal to the powers.
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the Hague
Foreign Office
South Africa
Chicago Debaters Stir North Side Crowd in Anarchist Clash
A large North Side Mueller’s Ball audience witnessed a heated clash between Abraham Sank, an anarchist, and A M Simons, an avcial int. The crowd roared as Simons shouted famous lines on McKinley’s assassination while Isaak retorted. Jeers and pandemonium followed with chants supporting Cadgosz. A gallery man boasted about civic virtue and frugality as a satirical dig at local manners.
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Chicago
Dee. G
Mueller
Abraham Sank
A. M. Simons
Avcial
Simonggy
McKinley
Isaak
Cadgosz
Mystery of Honest Men in Missouri Ends in Question
A local tale spreads about a young man asking a lawyer if a person can be perfectly honest in Missouri and still become a lawyer. The old attorney admits he has never seen such a case and is unsure if it has ever been tried.
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Missouri
Continental Tobacco Buys Moe Wetmore Tobacco Firm
Continental Tobacco has gained control of Moe Wetmore Tobacco and reports canceling all unfilled orders to be submitted to Continental. Wetmore Tobacco, founded by M. C. Wetmore once vice president at Liggett & Myers, is described as anti trust in political stance.
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Continental Tobacco Company
Moe Wetmore Tobacco Company
Wetmore Tobacco Company
M. C. Wetmore
Ligget & Meyers Tobacco Company
Transport Wrecks and a Fatal Kansas City Suit
Congressmen DeArmond and Weeks survived a typhoon and ship mishaps on the Manila to Kobe voyage, with multiple vessel problems delaying the travelers. A Kansas City Kan court heard Mrs. Annierdeffy sue Missouri Pacific after her 6 year old son was killed when dragged by freight cars, and Bohemian violinist Pananini’s $100,000 season contract highlighted the growing reach of American entertainment in a connected world.
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San Francisco
Cal
D. A. DeArmond
Missouri
Edgar Weeks
Michigan
Hanewk
Philippines
Manila
Sheridan
Nagasaki
Warren
Kobe
Fisherman's Rock
Hancock
DeArmond
Transport Service
United States
Common Pleas Court
Kansas City
Kan
Annierdeffy
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Mra.deffy
State Line Street
Kansas
Jackson County
Jan Kubelik
Bohemia
Pananini
Texas crude oil tested as engine fuel in New York
A successful demonstration at an ice plant in New York showed the economy and efficiency of Texas crude oil as a fuel. Attendees included members from the American Society of Market Engineers during its annual session in the city.
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New York
Texas
American Society of Market Engineers
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