Harvest and town news across Kansas and nearby states
A wide survey of early 1900s notes reports harvests in southern Kansas with Kruger promising to end ye in Holland, new bridges in Gonzales Texas, a Paris Kentucky bank opening July 1, and notable deaths and civic events from Ark to Indiana. Mentions include Louisville conference, Mayo star, and a tobacco yield near Yatan Kansas.
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Kangan
Kruger
Holland
Victoria
Co A
Arl
Chelsea
Olla
Gonzales
Tex
National Bank
Guadalupe
Axandria
Ind
Knights of Pythias
King Edward Illness Reported After Cold Night at Aldershot
A dispatch from Aldershot says King Edward suffered a chill from cold and damp after the torch light tattoo. He was briefly in pain from lumbago and given laudanum to ease it. Queen Alexandra stayed nearby as doctors monitor his condition amid coronation preparations.
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London
Edward
Iumbago
Aldershot
Exchange Telegraph Company
Alexandra
King Edward
Brigade Recreation
Francis Knollys
Windsor
U S Steel Trust Appeals Ruling on Preferred Stock
Vice Chancellor Emery in Newark grants a temporary injunction made permanent, blocking United States Steel from retiring 200 million dollars of preferred stock and issuing 250 million in bonds. R V Lindaburg, for US Steel, notes appeal. Court finds preferred stock holders have property rights that cannot be impaired without consent.
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Newark
N. J
Emery
Miriam Berger
Sullivan County
United States Steel Corporation
R. V. Lindaburg
Vics
Land sale talks roll on friar lands in Philippines
In Rome a four fifths majority of the cardinals favor Taft’s plan on friar land in the Philippines. Cardinal Setinhuber backs the proposal. A dispute looms over how the United States funds should be allocated, with Vatican preference toward the Propaganda Fide. A separate note from Cleveland mentions a record steam ferry to Traverse Bay.
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Islands
The
Philippines
Rome
Taft
Vatican
Setinhuber
United States
Society of Cardinals
Cleveland
Pbe
Sixth Week of Coal Strike Costs Mount
Wilkesbarre Pa June 17 The coal strike in Pennsylvania has reached five weeks with cash losses near 30 million and an expected daily average around 1 million. An official synopsis from SM Sexton notes 147,900 miners out in the anthracite district with 55 percent of engineers and firemen idle. in Virginia 28,000 miners idle 25,000 gain daily. Michigan reports all mine workers idle with no settlement in sight. A miner policeman, Charles Robinson, was wounded at the Olyphant colliery. guards faced attacks as crowds gathered. a $1,000 reward offered for shooters. Rain kept over 150,000 idle indoors. the Kanawha field stir intensifies in Charleston W Va. three Kanawha and Hocking mines accept concessions. glove makers in Chicago strike over wages.
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Wilkesbarre
Pennsylvania
Sm, Sexton
United Mine Workers
the Journal
Virginias
Michigan
Charles Robinson
Olyphant
Delawary & Hudson Corl Company
Lackawanna Hospital
Robinson
Mincr
Mitchell
Delegates Fail to Appear in Illinois Mine Dispute
Springfield June 17 delegates from the local mine unions of Thayer Virgen and Divernon did not show up for a planned settlement with operators and mine owners over the machine scale. Secretary Ryan of the United Mine Workers of Illinois and John Reese led officials who departed without action after the no-show.
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Springfield
Thayer, Virgen
Divernon
Ryan
United Mine Workers of
Ilinois
John Reese
Town
Expelled 60 000 Workmen Return Hazy Amid Russian Tension
In St Petersburg on June 17 a list of expelled workers from cities during the last years of interior minister M Siplaguine, assassinated April 15, is being used to consider allowing exiles to return. Plehwe aims to ease penalties while reactionists led by Count Sheremetteff press the czar for stricter action.
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St. Petersburg
M. Siplaguine
Mayon Plehwt
M. Siplaguins
H. Plehwe
Mulder
Count Sheremetteff
Czar
Stuyvesant and Comtesse Wed Quietly in London
Rutherford Stuyvesant of New York, a brother of Mrs. Henry White, wed London society figure the Comtesse D. Wessemer at St George's chapel Albemarle Street. Ambassador Choate and Mrs Choate attended along with embassy staff and relatives. The bride is the widow of a Dutch count.
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London
Curious visitors miss James farm as Mrs. Samuels evades watchers
Excelsior Springs Missouri June 16 curious travelers who tour the James farm this summer will not meet Zorelia Samuels mother of the James boys now living in a hotel in Kearney after quitting her vigil at Jesse's grave. The historic house stands altered as decades of interest fade and plans to move Jesse's body stir local talk.
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Excelsior Springs
James Farm
Zorelia Samuels
James Boys
Jeage
Jesse
Samuels
Dr. Samuels
St. Joseph
Hag
Kearney
Frank
MISS LEE RIDES IN NEGRO CAR
Richmond Virginia June 16 General Robert E Lee's daughter Mary Curtis Lee was arrested in Alexandria last evening for violating the Jim Crow law by riding in a car designated for negros on the Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon railroad She claimed she did not know the law and was released on her recognizance to appear in police court today but failed to appear and was fined five dollars
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Richmond
Robert BE. Lee
Mary Curtis Lee
Alexandria
Les
Washington-Alexandria
Mount Vernon
Simpson
Miss Lee
Drought To Be Broken In Atlantic States Weather Bulletin
Washington June 16 Special bulletin from the weather bureau says storms this morning over the east gulf will bring copious rains to the Atlantic states. Semi drought conditions likely to be broken in the south Atlantic today and in the middle Atlantic by Sunday. East to northeast winds increase with lower temperatures.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Toon
East Gulf
Atlantic States
South Atlantic
Middle Atlantic
Groom's Accidental Death In Chicago Hotel
George A. Fleck of Louisville Kentucky, 19, recently married, was accidentally killed at the Great Northern hotel in Chicago. While unpacking his bag, a revolver taken from it discharged, the bullet striking him in the mouth and causing almost instant death.
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Chicago
George A. Fleck
Loulaville
Great Northern
Fleck
Italian nobleman missing then found near railroad tracks
New York report says Italian known as Kalo Xe Cattapant Marquis de Cordevin vanished from a boarding house last Saturday. He reappeared at One Hundred Fifteenth Street near the North River claiming to seek papers proving a Spanish estate. He said he was drugged and kept in a cellar. doctors suspect poisoning. Police investigate as he is held as a suspicious person. Also fires at Standard Fire Brick works near Pueblo cause $160,000 in damages.
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New York
Kalo Xe Cattapant
Marquis de Cordevin
New York Central Railroad
One Hundred
Spain
Prohis
Cattapan
Cattapani
Col Lynch's Treason Trial Opens in Bow Street
London June 16 crowds fill Bow Street as Colonel Arthur Lynch ex-Boer army officer and Galway MP faces treason charges. Prosecution claims Lynch joined Transvaal forces, commanded a regiment, and opposed General Buller, while defense asserts open conduct and cooperation with inquiry ahead of a June 21 hearing.
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London
Bow Street
Transvaal
Sir Edward
South Africa
Lynch
Buller
Charles Russell
Buencamino Arrives in St Louis On American Tour
General Felipe Buencamino, ex secretary of agriculture under the Insurgent government, arrived in St Louis from Charleston, accompanied by Fr Joannini. He will tour Chicago Cleveland and Cincinnati and study the world’s fair operations for a report to Manila. The visit aims to gather details for the 1903 Manila exposition.
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St Louis
Felipe Buencamino
Charleston
D. C
Buencamino
Joannini
War Department
Chicago
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Middle West
St. Louis
Manila
Happy at not being hanged in Chicago
Louis J. Thoms, sentenced for the Carrie Larsen murder aboard the Peerless, smiled in his jail cell as a stay of execution until July 11 was granted by Governor Yates. He said he is the happiest man in Chicago and would testify on his own behalf if granted a new trial. Mrs. Thoms visits daily.
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Chicago
Louis J. Thoms
Carrie Larsen
Stoamer Peerleas
Yates
Thoms
Paris to honor Roosevelt with Rue de President Roosevelt
Paris plan to name a street Rue de President Roosevelt to mark US sympathy after the Martinique disaster. An engraving of Mrs Roosevelt by M Chartran will be included in an annual society album from the Societ Francisse Des Amies Des Arts.
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New York
Paris
Roosevelt
United States
Martinique
Societ Francisse Des Amies Des Arts
Jessie Morrison Trial Opens with Contempt Warrant Issued
In Eldora Kansas on June 18 Judge Altman ruled a contempt warrant against W H Cady editor of a local paper after Cady criticized the judge for overruling a motion for a change of venue. This marked the sensational start of the third trial for Jessie Morrison charged with the murder of Mrs Olin Castra.
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Eldora
Kan
Jessie Morrison
Olin Castra
Altman
W. H. Cady
Cady
Howard County Delegates Named for Republican Convention
Cresco Jima 16 The Howard county delegates to the Republican state convention are H. C. Burgess W. L. Conover W. E. Hoyt H. H. Lane born W. Davis B. P. Farnsworth James Hendricks B. P. Norton The delegation to the Fourth district congressional convention is instructed for Congressman Haugen.
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Cresco
Jima
Howard County
H. C. Burgess
W. Ll. Convarse
W. E. Hoyt
H. H. Laneborn
W. ¥. Davis
B. P. Farnsworth
James Hendricks
B. P. Norton
Haugen
Burnett Sentenced Fifteen Years In Death Case
Judge Baker denied the motion for arrest or judgment in the case of Dr. Orville Burnett the dentist who earlier agreed with Mrs. Charlotte Nichol to commit suicide leading to a woman's death. The prisoner was sentenced to sixteen years in the penitentiary.
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Chicago
Baker Todey
Orville
Burnett
Charlotte
Nichol
Boers Surrender Amid War Weariness in Pretoria
By June 14, up to 10,225 Boers had surrendered, including many youths from 11 upward. Reports say surrendering burghers grow friendlier, blame France and Germany for prolonging the war, and some even hope to fight with the British later. General DeWet praises young fighters, while Orange River colonies report limited ammo use. General Hott assurances and King Edward’s telegrams trigger cheers for the king and Lord Kitchener.
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Pretoria
France
Germany
DeWet
Orange River Colony
Thalr
Kroonstadt
E.hott
Edward
Lord Kitchener
King Edward Receives Peace Addresses at Buckingham Palace
King Edward held a special court at Buckingham Palace to receive congratulatory addresses on the restoration of peace. He spoke at length on the Boers, praising their sterling qualities and urging continued appeasement efforts in South Africa.
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Edward
London
King Eaward
Buckingham Palace
South Africa
Rural Home Site Chosen Near St. Charles
Chicago June 14 The Rural Home and School for boys will locate two and a half miles northwest of St Charles on the Wilson Brooks and Bayless homesteads. Purchases total 200000 for initial buildings and trees will be used until new structures rise. Further improvements costing 300000 will follow to make the institution premier in America.
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Chicago
St. Charles
America
Smalinox Outbreak Reported in Council Bluffs City
Andy Row land of 1616 Fifth Avenue reported to be suffering from smallpox. He was quarantined at his residence. City records show 15 Smalinox cases in Council Bluffs with authorities enforcing isolation measures.
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Smalinox
Council Bluffs
Carnett Bluffs
Andy Rowland
Fifth Avenue
Market Reports Chicago Cattle and Hogs Prices Slip
Market report from Chicago shows cattle receipts around 18 000 today with trading slow and prices mostly 0 cents lower. Good to prime steers bring 7.40 to 8.00, calves 2.50 to 5.50, hogs about 7.10 to 7.75 with packers buying but pushing prices down amid a large supply.
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Chicago
Market Notes Chicago Grain: Dull Day for Wheat and Mixed Close
Chicago June 17 dull market with mixed closes across grains. Wheat opened lower then closed higher with July around 73, corn rose to 63, rye weak to 66 bid, 64 ask. flour and other grains showed varied receipts and shipments. Stronger early tones faded, while some futures closed up and others down.
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Chicago
Sotgenany
Seni Inwest
Alg
aHegaany
Aube
Stee
Chicago Produce Market Report June 17
Butter the market was steady. Cremerles at 186 cents. Dairies steady. Poultry market easy with turkeys and chickens trading around 10 to 9 cents. spring chickens about 19 to 22 cents.
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Chicago
Springs
St Louis Livestock Market Report From June Receipts
St Louis livestock market notes cattle receipts at 7,000 head with natives and Texans strong. Beef steers around 4507.75, stockers and feeders BA064.70, cows and heifers 225.00, Texas steers 3404.00. Hog receipts 3,000 with prices around 10 cents to any range, total 7067.18. Minneapolis grain report shows wheat market firm with July 74½, GoK 69, on track lots for various grades.
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St. Louis
Texas
Minneapolis
Atinneapolia
Minn
Northern
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U. S. Steel Trust Appeals
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