Political fallout from Cardwell depositions summarized
The Cardwell hearings trigger a partisan push by Republicans to link Democratic state groups to corruption. Key figures cited include Secretary of State Cook and William H. Phelps, with allegations about Judge Priest and large campaign subscriptions. The Kansas City World notes the case harmed Democrats while highlighting shifting public and political reaction and efforts to halt further exposes. A prominent Democrat says the case evolved from targeting W. J. Stone and James A. Reed to broader political maneuvering.
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Cardwell
Cook
William H. Phelps
State Committee
Judge Priest
Brewer
Repubikan
Missouri
W. J. Stone
James A. Reed
Jefferson City
Dockery
Mr. Walsh
Kansas City
Sam Cook
The
Republic
Anit
Frank Walsh
Allen's Lumen Phalsim Promoted for Sore Throat
A short ad style note touts Allen's Lume Phalsim as a cure for sore throat and chest discomfort. It claims fast relief from rawness and tenderness spreading through the throat and lungs, referencing prior sufferers of the cold who found benefit.
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Allen
Maj T W Park Eyes Railroad Commissioner Bid
Major T Wat Park of Platte County endorses a campaign for Railroad and Wirehouse commissioner ahead of the state convention. The seasoned candidate bets on a fall term race, with speculation about a short term to fill. Supporters point to business credentials and broad popularity as making him formidable statewide.
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T. Wat Park
Platte Courty
Max Park
Tomas
Itie Ciny
Missouri
Durrant Witness Killed in Dupont Street Shooting
A man named Adolph Oppentreiner, a principal witness against Theodore Durrant, was shot dead in a Dupont street shooting gallery. Robbery was the motive, a box containing 7.90 taken. The killer is unknown. the body was found by Oppentreiner’s son. Blame tied to a smoky case and a mystery shooter.
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Francie
Val. Dee
Adolph Oppentreiner
Theodore Durrant
Moreno
Blanche Lamont
Wreel
Dupont Street
Lone Robber Steals $7000 From Springfield Bank
Dec 19 Fayetteville Ark A lone bandit robbed the Springfield bank ten miles north at noon. He entered the vault with help from a coerced assistant cashier and seized about $7,000 while a bystander was forced to help. The robber dropped $1,000 on the way as he fled by buggy toward the north, pursued by officers and bloodhounds.
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Fayetteville Ark
Springfield
Here
Storm signals and bogus cures haunt old ads
The narrative recalls sensational advert lines touting warnings of storms and opium free remedies like Allen's Long Dal sam to soothe throat and mucus. A tragic note follows: Lottie Valance, a Clinton resident, attempted suicide Sunday after a family dispute, firing a pistol. she survived with a bullet lodged near her shoulder and doctors hold cautious hope.
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Allen
The
Clinton Democrat
Lottie Vallance
Kansas City
Premature blast kills miner at Joplin drill site
At 4 AM in Joplin Avery Breeden aged 25 was killed instantly Dick Brombeck lost a hand and part of an arm while two other miners were tamping a squib shot in a steam drill hole. The blast occurred as the men tamped it. The other two workers were unhurt. Breeden had come from Claremore Oklahoma.
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Joplin
Avery Breeden
Dick Brombeck
Breeden
Claremore
De Cathartic and Cold Cure Advertisements
An old issue notes Cascards cure constipation with a druggist refund and an 1'6.00 tall. Dr Harry Allen returns from the Philippines after years away, while cold weather keeps him indoors. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim a one day cold cure with no cure, no pay for 25 cents.
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Harry Allen
Philippines
Cuba
Hich Hill Review
The American Railroad Hog and a Lady’s Plight
An 1870s style anecdote on a poor widow and a self centered traveler on a Jersey City to Patterson train. A crowd of passengers, led by a reform-minded narrator, share mercy as the “railroad hog” is shamed into giving up seats and money. The piece ends with a moral about gentility and charity. Also brief ad for Herbine patent tonics and A. L. Tucker’s sale.
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Jersey City
Patterson
Travels in a Box Shipments and Hunger Escape
John Beck, a Hungarian house painter, survived fifteen days sealed in a packing box as freight aboard the Hamburg American Palatine. He rationed condensed milk and chocolate, endured hunger and fear, and was found near the Hoboken pier in a nearly dire state. Real estate owner Newton Bennington touted interest in providing work once recovered.
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John Beck
Buda Lesth
Hungary
Beck
New York City
Germany
America
Hamburg
Carter
Hoboken
Newton Bennington
Representative Introduces Extradition Measures for Ex-Gov Taylor
Washington December 13 representative Robinson Indiana introduced two measures to force extradition of ex Governor Taylor from Indiana to Kentucky over the Goebel tragedy. One measure probes when a governor may refuse to recognize another state's extradition papers. The other enables a U S marshal to execute papers if recognition is refused. Hundreds of cattle die in Northwest Missouri stalk fields as stock eat corn with normal fodder, says state vet E J Netherton.
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Washington
Robinson
Ind
Taylor
Kentucky
Indiana
Missouri
E. J. Netherton
Norma
Lifeboat from Chicago Reaches Port Without Incident
Captain St D Mayo and three companions sailed from Chicago in the Mayo lifeboat at four in the afternoon. They landed at ten the next morning after a calm voyage with no water shipped. The Alice Stafford towed them after departing Chicago at eight. Seas remained steady despite heavy winds and rolling waves.
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St. D. Mayo
Mayo
Chicago
Jando
Grand Maven
Mien
Alice Stafford
Larson
Rural Kansas to Topeka and Beyond in Early Telephony and Odd Auto
Northern Kansas farmers gain long distance talk via rural telephone lines linking rural towns to Kansas City and beyond. A new ten wire long distance system aims to connect northwestern Kansas to major hubs. Meanwhile Mitchell funds a $25,500 automated housecar named Quo Vadis, 60 feet long with living quarters, speed 12 mph, fuel by petroleum, touring Paris Marseilles and then Algeria.
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Kansas
Topeka
Korgi
St. Joseph
Vieits
Downs
Luray
Jewell City
Kansa City
Topeha
Frederick Mitchell
Paris
Mitchell
Marseilles
Algeria
Western Woman Graduates Beaux Arts Paris
A San Francisco girl becomes the first woman graduate of the Beaux Arts school in Paris. The Chicago Record-Herald notes she keeps advancing with determination, sometimes facing large obstacles, to reach her goals.
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San Francisco
Beaux Arte of
Paris
Chicago Record-Herald
Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic Praise Appears in Missouri Notes
A 1900 Missouri clipping records William Tichenor's Antiseptic praised in multiple reader notices. Testimonials from Sullivan and Hickory Barren claim cuts burns wounds and ulcers heal without inflammation and general stomach and bowel relief from the remedy. Some misspellings and datelines appear in the supplied excerpt.
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Hickory
William McKinley Life and Work book offer
The notice promotes a tribute book to William McKinley detailing his life and death with eulogies from governors and senators. It urges rapid sales of 100,000 copies, promises proceeds to a McKinley Monument Fund, and offers exclusive state control for agents. Prospective buyers are asked to send stamps for a prospectus from TE Continental Assembly in Washington D C.
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Congress
House of Representatives
National
Canton
McKinley
McKinley Monument Fund
Continental Assembly
Corcoran
U. S. Treasury
Washington, D, C
Notice of Final Settlement in Bates County Probate Court
Emanuel rode as executor of Nestisrode estate will present final settlement in Bates County Probate Court Missouri on the 10th of Fa ven MANUS. Notice is hereby given to all creditors and interested parties for safety and settlement of the estate.
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State OF Missouri
Bates
Circuit Court
Bates County
Mollie H. Lewis
James Lewis
W. C. Jackson
State of
Missouri
Collerkin
Nee
Lowa
Thia
Pias
James Lowin
Min Tse
Gun and
Holden
Butler
Aid
Anil
Tax Botlaw Weekly Times
Baws County
A. I
Ludwick
Aeac
A.B
Cirreuit
Luther L. Judy
M. Gly
Recorder
Lyland
Hates
Nestisrode
Emanuel Rode
Io County
Fragmentary item suggests local notice format
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions debts or notices with unclear names and figures. The readable bits reference a local entity and possible instructions or actions but lack concrete dates or complete details to determine specifics.
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Kansas City World
Maj. T. W. Park
Railroad Commis
Sioner
Durrant
E. W. Grove
Gailsburg
Lls
Evening Mail
Bartlett & Kling
Keara
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Haley Te Ihorn
Ritter
A. L. Tucker
Vinny
Sorthern Mart
Kansans
Dennis Thrall
DR. Tichenor
Bigelow
Green Ridge
J A Trimble
Sherrouse Medicine Co
New Orleans
Oklahoma Colony Company
St. Louis
Chestnut Street
L. J. Bowman
Conrad Bowman
Emma Morgan
Viola Gates
G Gates
Frank Homan
Cald
Jeto
Intereata
Hates County
Ld. Bowman
Wall Land
Borien
William M’kiney
Charles H. Grosvensor
Edi
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