Charles Kratz Back in St Louis for Bond Hearing
Former city councilman Charles Kratz appeared in Judge Daniel G. Taylor's court in St Louis facing bribery charges related to the Suburban railway deal. Bond set at $40,000 with seven bondsmen totaling $512,500. Kratz prepared to hire counsel and await trial, with a February 2 peremptory hearing planned.
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St. Louis
Charles Krats
Labgetment
Subu
Daniel G. Taylor
Henry Ziegenhein
James J. McDermott
John F. MeDermott
Gottlieb Eyermann, Jr
William Voelpel
Adolph Gutagesell
Alegenhein
Mr Byermann
John F. McDermott
Mr. Gutgesell
Willan Voelpel
Adolph Voelpel
Taylor
Honda
Thomas Rowe
Charles Kratz
Folk
Kratz
Polk
Howe
Krata
Tim
Juge Taylor
Krate
O& Bond
Taylor Sal
Kratys
Conmet
Kroes
Jidee Taylor
Jide Taylor
Thant Thie
Bridge Opening Recommendation In Jefferson City
Judge Hazell of this circuit recommended opening the Boonville bridge over the Missouri river to regular passenger traffic for foot and wagon. The bridge is currently run by Missouri Kangie and Texan Railway Co with tolls for passengers and freight. The railway company may file exceptions by March first.
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Jefferson City
Mac
Hazell
Boonvville
Missouri River
Supreme Court
Missouri Kangie and Texan Railway Company
Thridge
Rullway Company
Juror Keating Recovered Enables Ellen Bribery Trial Start
Grand Rapids juror Keating has recovered enough to allow the trial of ex-Alderman Jacob Ellen on bribery charges connected to the Lake Michigan water deal to begin in the superior court. Prosecuting Attorney Ward opened with the People's Case to the jury.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Keating
Jacob Ellen
Lake Michigan
Superior Court
Ward
Investigating Town Site Deal in Clinton Oklahoma
Guthrie Oklahoma reports Thos Downs a special representative of the interior department investigates how Clinton town site was secured from Cheyenne Indian owners. The Chicago livery drivers strike ends with a closed shop agreement and wage arbitration Friday.
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Guthrie
Okla
Thos, Downs
Interior Department
Clinton
Chicago
Perryville woman named city music director
Virginia announces Miss Helen Mason of Perryville Ohio has been employed by the Board of Education as music director for the city schools. She began her duties Friday.
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Virginia
Board of Educaion
Helen Mason
Perryville
Corner stone laid for Edmond normal building in Oklahoma
Guthrie Oklahoma report notes the corner stone was laid at Edmond on Wednesday for a new forty thousand dollar State normal building. The ceremony was under Masons auspices with Gov Ferguson Territorial Superintendent Baxter Representative Fred Wagoner and President Aicholts F giving addresses.
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Guthrie, Okla
Edmond
Okla
State Normal Building
Masons
Gov. Ferguson
Territorial
Baxter
Fred Wagoner
Aicholts F. Normal
Aged Woman Burned to Death in Decatur Ohio
Mrs. Martin McCann a 75 year old resident of Decatur Ohio was burned to death on Friday after her clothing caught fire from a tape she had been smoking. The tragedy occurred in her home leaving investigators to determine the exact sequence of events leading to the fatal blaze.
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Decatur, Oh
Martin McCann
Vandalia Man Killed by Train in Morning Collision
Nathaniel M. Fickes, driving a team of horses, was struck by a Vandalia train this morning and killed instantly. This marks the third fatality reported this week in Mosroa county, according to local officials.
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Nathaniel M. Fickes
Russia should annex Manchuria as solution
St Petersburg reports the United States trade with China prompts officials to fear Eastern tensions. Gazette de St. Petersburg hints China may risk awkward consequences and suggests formal annexation of Manchuria to safeguard Russian interests without rupturing ties with the United States.
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St. Petersburg
China
Foreign Office
United States
An Hoynhee
Gasette de
Musala
Manohuria
Rusela
France
Chinese Treaty Now An Accomplished Fact
Washington reports that ratifications of the American Chinese commercial treaty were exchanged on Wednesday between the State Department and Sir Chentung Liang Cheng the Chinese Minister. The pact opens Mukden and Antung ports in Manchuria to world trade and assigns consuls to prepare swift implementation. The administration plans to establish Manchurian rights before any potential conflict alters sovereignty.
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Washington
Jay
Chentung Liang Cheng
Mukden Op Antung
Moaneharta
Mukien Amt Anting
Feld
Senate
Congress
Manchuria
General Gordon Laid To Rest In Atlanta
General John C. Gordon soldier statesman and Civil War figure was buried in Quakland cemetery Atlanta after a military honors procession. A battalion of the Sixteenth Infantry escorted the body led by Colonel Butler D. Price then stationed at Fort McPherson. The long line of troops and cottages marked a scene of high historical interest from church to Oaklond cemetery.
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Atlanta
Louthland
John C. Gordon
South
Quakland Cemetery
Sixteenth Infantry
Butler D. Price
Fort McPherson
Frankfort bill aims to fund new capitol building
In Frankfort the committee in charge of the L F Johnson bill met and reported unanimously for passage. The measure authorizes $100000 for erection on the present site and names the Board of Sinking Fund Commissioners as Statehouse Commissioners to oversee construction with $250000 per year for four years allocated. Supporters say it will pass.
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Frankfort
L. F. Johnson
Capitol
Board of Sinking Fund Commissioners
Statehouse Commissioners
Friends of
Porters Elevator Association Organized in Mattoon Illinois
At Magnet Thursday the Porters Elevator Association was organized with J. C. Colling elected president. The group already counts over ninety branches across the state and numerous local farmers have joined, signaling broad regional support.
Chilcago Orders Closure of More Churches
Commissioner Williams issued orders Friday afternoon to close all additional churches for failure to comply with the building ordinance.
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Chilcago
Williams
Justice approves site for 976000 public building
Congressman W A McLean telegraphed Natchez Democrat that the department of justice approved the site for a 976000 public building in Natchez Mississippi.
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Natchez, Misa
W. A. McLean
Natchez
Russia Will Keep Wiju Port Closed Says Minister
London dispatch quotes Russian minister M Pavloff asserting Russia will refuse to open the Korean port of Wiju to maintain peace and sovereignty. He warns Japan cannot dominate Korea and threatens Russian resistance if Tokyo sends troops. Berlin confirms Russia seeks Turkish fleet passage, while Britain aligns with Japan. U.S. backing Japan shapes decisions.
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M. Pavloff
Russia
Wiju
London
Daily Mail
Svout
M. Paviloff
Japan
Korea
Fabian
Korees
Riiesla
Driggs Is Given One Day In Jail In Post Office Scandal
Former Brooklyn representative Edmund H W Deiges was fined 19000 and sentenced to one day in Raymond Street Jail for complicity in the post office scandals. The misdemeanor conviction bars him from future federal office but does not strip his citizenship. He was taken to the marshal’s office after sentencing and kept out of view behind a desk.
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Atralia
Great Britain
Japan
Russia
United States
China
St. Petersburg
Oxar
Foreign Office
London
Siani Moane
Brent
Agatnat Rosalie
Foreley
Cvar
Bern
New York
Edmund HW. Deiges
Brooklyn
Edward B. Thomas
Raymond Street
Driggs
United States Marshall’s
Supreme Court reverses Wabash case on curios damages
The Supreme Court on Monday reversed the Missouri Court of Appeals ruling in the Wabash Railroad Company v Pearce case and remanded for no new trial. The dispute concerned damages claimed for curios collected by the late Major Pearce during a around the world trip in 1801.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Wabash Railroad Company
William Pearce
Missouri Court of Appeals
Major Pearce
White ribbon badges appear in Bloomington for striking railway workers
In Bloomington Illinois the new white ribbon badges are worn by union men and sympathizers in support of the strike by street railway employees. The badges carry the slogan I walk, signaling solidarity and participation in the labor action.
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Bloomington
Atree Railway
Bank Robbery At Goffs Hits State Bank
Bank at Goffs Nomaha county Kansas was robbed Tuesday night. The safe was blown and between 8000 and 4000 dollars stolen. Robbers escaped on a handcar leaving no immediate clue.
Bristol War Hero Col McCillan Dies at Home
Col. George R. McCillan a renowned Civil War era officer and the last serving field officer from the war with Mexico died at his Bristol home Tuesday night in his 80th year.
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Bristol
Tenn
George R. McCillan
Mexico
John Young Brown Dies in Henderson
Henderson newspaper notices the death of John Young Brown a former governor and noted statesman and soldier. The article recalls his 1870s congressional denunciation of General Butler and his later stance on railroad mergers while listing surviving relatives in St Louis Memphis and Louisville.
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John Young Brown
Henderson
City Hospital of
St. Louis
Joby Rodman
Memphis
Edeward Humphry
Louiswilla
Nevada Post Office Controversy Draws Inspectors Visit
Nevada Missouri hosts UMlow inspectors W J Reid and A H Bunser from St Louis who arrived Tuesday and Wednesday to investigate the post office deal. They declined to comment but met with local citizens and reviewed newspaper files. Dissatisfaction grows over C L Blanton chosen location. Dr J B Vernon checked in July 17, twelve days before Blanton’s arrival.
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Nevada
W. J. Reid
A. H. Bunser
St. Louis
C. L. Blanton
J. B. Vernon
Blanton
Former Congressman Driggs Completes Jail Term
In Brooklyn at Raymond Street Jail, Driggs finished a one day sentence and paid a $10,000 fine for accepting compensation to procure a government contract and has been released.
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New York
Raymond Satroot
Brooklyn
Driggs
Treasury receives San Francisco postmarked contribution
Washington reports a $100 conscience contribution received in an envelope postmarked San Francisco by the Secretary of the Treasury. Mount Vernon IL sees its large brick mill and elevator damaged by a blaze at an early hour Monday, with losses estimated at $18,416,000 to insure.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
San Francisco
Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Milling Company
Aood
Heath Testifies In Machen Trial
Washington reports Heath testifies in the Machen conspiracy case as defense argues lack of documentary proof linking Groff brothers and Lorens to schemes. Former Post Office official Perry Meath testifies about office practices and rubber-stamped orders, with cross examination probing signatures and procurement methods.
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Washington
W. Machen
Groff Brothers
Mra. Loreng
Douglas
Justice Pritchard
Wynne
Post Office Department
Balitimores
Gil
Wytine
Perry
Meath
Salt Lake City
Manel
Mathew
Heath
Munchen
Machete
Toldlal
GLOVERS AGAIN UNDER ARREST
Cripple Creek Colorado a former congressman from Missouri John Mililover was arrested Friday by a military squad and jailed on an order from Commander Verdeckberg for sending a threatening letter. He did not resist and faces no charge yet. He plans to sue Governor Peabody and military authorities under the civil rights act, claiming conspiracy to deprive him of federal rights.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
John Mililover
Missour
Glover
Verdeckberg
United States Circuit Court
Peabody
Japanese Try to Buy Flour in Atchison Kas
millers report communications from Japanese merchants seeking prices on flour and saying large quantities may be needed in Japan. the millers refuse to sell unless paid in US money and insured by war risk insurers.
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Atchison, Kas
Japan
Spon
Unite States
Obituary: Keokuk Woman Dies Widow of Nevada Territory Governor
Keokuk, LA. Mia Clemens died Friday. She was the widow of the acting Governor of Nevada Territory during the Civil War. She survived by family and was linked to Orson Clemens, a brother of Mark Twain.
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Keokuk
Mia
Orson Clemens
Nevada Territory
Mork Twain
Battle Rages Between Government Forces and Insurgents
In Montevideo Uruguay reports say a strong clash occurred with government troops engaging insurgents and the latter suffering heavy losses in the fighting.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Pasadena Woman Lies At Point Of Death At 75
Mrs Ruth Brown Thompson of Pasadena aged 75, eldest daughter of John Brown of Harper's Ferry fame, lies at death's door with la grippe and complications at her home in this city.
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Pasadena
Cali
Ruth Brown Thompson
John Brown
Harper's Ferry
Washington hosts Democratic national convention in July
The Democratic national committee met in St. Louis approving July 6 as the convention date and confirming the venue in the city. The plan sets the timeline for the party’s national gathering with officials detailing preparations and schedule.
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Washington
St. Louis
Democratic National Committee
Japan Rejects Russian Zone Proposal Over Korea
Washington reports indicate Japan will fight for its claims in Manchuria and Korea unless Russia shifts position. Tokyo conveyed its stand to Secretary Hay, rejecting concessions and insisting on Korea's territorial integrity while recognizing Manchuria.
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Washington
State Department
Japan
Manchuria
Korea
Austin
England
France
Germany
Mr. Yakahira
Hay
Rose
Yakahira
May
Nay
Ruan
China
Hiuwein
Rusein
Fonite
Metoraturg
Atate
Thureday
Paris
Berlin
Hineala
Russia
Ex-Gov Bushnell Dies in Columbus Ohio
Columbus Ohio former governor Ava Smith Mushnell born Rome New York September 14 1894 moved to Cincinnati 1845 resided Springfield since 1852 commanded a company in the 12th Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War and later chaired the Ohio Republican State Executive Committee in 1885 while serving two terms as governor.
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Columbus
Ohio
Miushnell
Bushnell
Phrahelam
Ava Smith Mushnell
Rome
Cincinnaia
Springfeld
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Ohio Republican State Executive Committee
Striking Bloomington Group Heads to Chicago for Cars
A Bloomington street railway strike committee left Thursday for Chicago to finalize purchase of twelve automobiles to rival the local system. Settlement hopes are abandoned as the strikers in a body called at the company office, returned badges and other property. One striker defected to rejoin the company, the first break, with other returns anticipated.
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Bloomington
Chicago
Thuraday
Whitaker Wright Trial Opens in London Court
In London the trial of Whitaker Wright, the Landop and Globe Corporation promoter, began Monday on charges of making and circulating account statements while a director. The crowded court noted his thinner, grayer look and a trimmed beard nearing white. The hearing is expected to last a week or more.
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London
Whitaker Wright
Landop and Globe Corporation
Secretary Hay Returns to State Department After Illness
Washington dispatch notes Secretary Hay appeared at the State Department on Monday after weeks confined to the house. He looked well but remained somewhat weak.
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Washington
Hay
State Department
Seccretary
Government Orders Meade to Be Made Sea Ready
San Francisco reports the government has ordered the transport Meade, idle for a year, to be prepared for sea. It will take some time before she can be commissioned.
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San Francisco
Cal
Meade
Washington The Renato in ox ay ee a
Washington report appears garbled with scattered phrases and unclear references. No coherent names dates or events are readable to form a factual summary.
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Washington
Renato
Hannibal approves major bond plan in Monday vote
In Hannibal, residents backed a $700,000 bond measure to build a new hub and plant. The proposal passed amid strong support from local business leaders and homeowners, signaling a sharp win for the initiative.
Fire, trials, and trials across fronts in 1910s era news
A sweeping digest of disparate events including a Topeka Poultry Show opening with 2,900 exhibitors, a Renata investigation into alleged post office fraud, and a charity fund decision for a battleship. Also notes tragedies from Missouri and Mexico, political shifts, labor strikes, and transport disasters with multiple named places and figures.
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Plymouth
Mans
General Chaffey
General Young
Topeka
Renata
Mre
Jean
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