Cadet Bittman Found Dead After Letter Evidence
The body of Alpert Bittman a West Point cadet was found in Wamego Kansas with three letters in his pockets indicating he took his own life. One note was to the finder another to his father and a third to a young woman in Manhattan. He had recently resigned from cadetship after suffering in discipline and illness. He formerly lived in Louisy and Leavenworth relative G M Bittman. He came to Wamego by Union Pacific train and wandered overnight before dying by suicide.
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Br. Till
United Press
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Empire State Express Thwarts World Speed Record Claim
The Empire State Express ran New York to Buffalo today in 444 miles, slipping 25 minutes due to a water scoop obstacle near Churchill. New York Central decided to deduct 25 minutes from running time to claim the fastest regular train, while England touts faster London to Edinburgh runs.
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Sensation in New York court over Langerman rape sentence
In General Sessions Langerman, found guilty of rape in the first degree, faced an unexpected delay as Walter Lanzerman was called to the bar for sentence. The proceedings included questioning about additional charges and a proposed ceremony, with the judge stalling the final disposition.
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Paghe Young to the Arctic Bathe Yours and More
An unclear fragment mentions Paghe Young and Arctic travel under unspecified auspices with stray words about bathing and a Pey. The readable text is fragmented and offers no verifiable names, dates, or organizations to confirm a full item.
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Pole Expedition Plans After Flood Aid Shortfall
The professor explains previous failures were due to flood supply insufficiency and promises a successful North Pole attempt with ample food. His strategy is to skirt Greenland’s west coast and strike for the pole by sledge or boat, aiming for a quicker feat than prior efforts.
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Papal Consistory Procession At Rome
Dispatch from Rome reports crowds at the Papal consistory in Vatican City. The nine o'clock procession began with the Swiss Guard and noble guards, the pope in the Sedia gestoria, then cardinals and bishops. Newly elevated cardinals kissed the font and pope's hand before receiving the red hat and retirement.
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Senate in Session Opens 54th Congress with Large Attendance
Washington Dec 2 The 54th Senate convened with unusually large attendance. Absentees listed include HIL of New York LIN DSAY of Kentucky WOLCOTT of Colorado and Louisiana senators. Palmer of Illinois and Jones of Arkansas arrived in time for adjournment as new members were sworn in. The day closed as the chamber adjourned pending the Presidents message to be delivered at noon tomorrow.
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Colorado
Louisiana
Palmer
Nois
Jones
Arkansas
Treaty Act No Longer In Force In Oiana Ont
Proclamation announced that the Washington Treaty Act of 94 of the United States concerning certain privileges in waters is no longer in force. The treaty was negotiated in Washington and formally repealed after measures passed in the state. The act remains inactive until further state action.
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Washington
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Mary
Wardarson Telegram Mention In New Orleans Case
An official telegram notes Wardarson in transit through New Orleans under police scrutiny. The message references a nine track delay and mentions a state case underway. No further details are clear from the legible OCR text.
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Lavigne Defeats Walcott In Tenacious Lightweight Bout
George Lavinge known as the Saginaw Kid defeats Joe Walcott in a 15 round decision at Empire Athletic Club Maspeth in a bout billed as a near championship contest. Walcott showed early prowess but faded by the final round as Lavinge landed decisive blows to claim the victory amid a cheering crowd.
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Jerry Marshall
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Casper Leon
New York
Joe Eims
Boston
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Tim Hurst
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Youngs Grifon
Young Girl Dies After Rat Poison Incident at Butler
In Butler Missouri on December 2 Fannie daughter of Judge J C Phillips living five miles east of town took rat poison Sunday evening and died next morning She was eighteen and opposed to an arranged marriage She reportedly would rather die than marry the suitor Her parents sought medical help but she died despite efforts The account notes the family reaction and the physician’s involvement in her final hours.
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Sengtar Hill Speschices at Chicago Auditorium Hotel
In Chicago at the Auditorium Hotel Sengtar Hill is listed with a special event and a delay noted for departures. The text mentions a night schedule and train relays with departure deferred to tomorrow morning.
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David Bowyer
Lus Seerstare
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Tease Chie
Denver Brokers Rally As Mining Stocks Reach Peak
Denver observers report two hundred brokers from Colorado Springs attended the first call of mining stocks on the real estate exchange. Trading showed excitement, with sales only at higher bids and prices rising on cheaper and medium class stocks. High priced stocks did not sell, brokers say demand exceeds supply, and no stocks are listed yet on the exchange pending scrutiny and company statements before admission.
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Ex-Governor Campbell Comments on Cleveland and 1854 Nomination
Former Ohio governor Campbell arrived for the St Andrews society event and stated that Grover Cleveland would not accept a presidential nomination. He predicted a united Democratic front in 1854, with no landslide and McKinley unable to carry the delegation. Morton, the agriculture secretary, and the governor were hosted at the Touquois club for dinner.
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Wiliam McKinles
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League selects Chicago for next meeting on first Friday in April
The sub executive committee of the National Republican College League named Chicago as the meeting site over Minneapolis. The session is set for the first Friday in April, with Chicago hosting the league gathering.
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National Republican College League
Chicago
Minneapolis
Contested memorial plans and creditors seek recovery
Major General Herran to receive a medallion on the soldiers monument while supporters press for an equestrian statue and legislative action. Smediy Manufacturing of Duburue fled a 16720 mortgage to First National Bank of Duburue. other creditors file claims totaling an estimated 5101,060 with assets of 685,060. Keokuk's Col. Dick Root to be appointed sergeant-at-arms in Westingies. A tangle of names and unclear lines follows, including references to Orgies M. Hebin sop and unrelated firms, with no coherent final outcome.
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Did Not Fire On the Steamer Report Rumor
London November 20 A Paris despatch states a British warship may have passed a fortifications area and been freed by forts. The Observer reports no verified firing or action by Turkish authorities and calls the claim highly improbable. The notice emphasizes rumor and lack of confirmed detail.
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Eldridge correspondence on farming, wedding tour, and show
Letters from Eldridge note Dr Schroeder recovering from illness and a large barley shipment. Knouse of Nebraska visits relatives as farmers await corn husking. Joe Quinn and wife of Aurora tour for their wedding. Umatilla Indian show draws crowds. Indians described as curiosities. Clyde A Scandrett of Pleasant Valley born Iowa, died near Davenport aged 35 with survivors. Funeral held Tuesday with Rev. Deward Lee officiating.
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Pleasant Valles
Clyde A. Scandrett
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Scott County
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Fawn Soldiers Home Report Summary
A garbled financial and enrollment report discusses Treva Say Ajegg Gov Jackson and Governor At the Soldiers Home. It notes average enrollment around 1516 with pension or discharge details and references a 404 4835 figure and a pay sort.
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Barshalibeown Nasteen
Governaer Tackson
Maiterewn Steels
Ayrtame
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