Tornado damages McPherson Kansas area
A severe tornado struck McPherson Kansas Sunday afternoon, demolishing residences and causing extensive damage to property north of town. Several homes were wrecked or damaged, with one young man killed and others injured while families escaped as the storm moved toward Salina and then toward Lindaburg, destroying farms and downing telegraph lines.
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McPherson
Kas
Here
W Refway
Fisher
Eack
Arehle
Peter Seliberes
Winoghter Howe
S&s G. Firants
Lindaburg
Salina
Persistent rumor of coming peace in Europe
London reports a widespread belief in mediating moves led by King Edward. Berlin and continental papers sense a shift toward cessation of hostilities, with King Edward’s influence seen as pivotal. Commentators note England may steer European diplomacy while Germany accepts a reduced role behind the scenes.
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London
Edward
Telegraph
Berlin
Europe
Perhiape
Byward
Couple Wins Record With Third Wedding in Shelby County
A record set in Pana Wisconsin shows Mr Martha Vincent and Mr L F Vincent of Shelby county wed a third time on Wednesday by the same minister. The unusual ceremony marks three marriages for the pair.
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Pana
Wis
Martha Vincent
L. F. Vincent
Shelby County
Wime
Topeka Kansas City Rail Line Incorporation Noted
In Topeka the Kansas City lathe Lawrence and Topeka Railway Company was incorporated Wednesday to build a trolley line between Topeka and Kansas City with capital stock of 1,000,000 dollars. The filing cites Topeka and Kansas City as key endpoints and marks a significant expansion in regional transport.
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Topeka-Kuansae City
Vtopeka
Kas
Kansas City
Lathe, Lawrence and
Topeka
Submarine Boat Sinks Japanese Transport Paria
A Kilvan submarine boat sinks a Japanese transport en route to Korea as Japanese forces damage a railway in Khodar. Japanese troops withdraw near the Yalu while cavalry actions echo across Manchuria and Korea. The Telegraph notes broader Pacific moves as Allied forces press operations along the coast.
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Paria
Bt Peersburg
Korea
St Petershire
Mistehenia
Conkack
Lyillawa
Mittehenigs
Song-Chow
Ani Nota
Springfield Fire Threat at Livery Stable Incident
A fire scare occurred Wednesday at a livery stable owned by J. Lite in Springfield's Hillside area. Fire damage was limited, with insurance coverage noted and additional losses estimated for stock. No injuries reported.
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Springfield Hall
Springihire
J. Lite
General Dickinson Dead in Washington Civil War Veteran
Brigadier General Jo gerh Dickinson, late adjutant general of the Army of the Potomac and chief of staff under Hooker and Meade, died Tuesday after a three month illness. He was 72. A mining accident near Cage Falls killed 43 men, trapping workers in a Robinson mining shaft. Three locals perished in the fall into a quagmire of human remnant.
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Dickinson
Washington
Jogerh Dickinson
Army of the Potomac
Hooker
Meade
Robinson Ming
Corlye
Repulse at Yalu Deflates Russian War Effort
Historic dispatches report Japanese and Russian forces clashing along the Yalu river with Japanese troops crossing the river and establishing pontoon bridges while Russian resistance weakens. Central notes cite an official Russian stance against mediation and potential Japanese advances on the Manchurian bank.
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Yalu
Samalinda
Mrs R L Taylor Awarded Divorce in Knoxville Court
Mrs RY Taylor was Thursday granted a divorce from her husband ex Gov J Taylor in chambers. She testified to unpleasantness after their marriage three years ago and described reconciliation attempts. The couple's children and alimony details were set for later court action. Separate note: the armored cruiser California was launched at Union Iron Works in San Francisco with ceremonies held and Miss Florence May Pardee christening the ship.
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Knoxville
Tennes
RY. Taylor
J. Taylor
Chambers
Taylor
Heva
Traylor
Tuaeasheen
Ald
Alabama
Hill
Towler
Gov. Taylor
Go Ph St John
Iil
Allmony
San Francisco
California
Union Iron Works
Thivelty
Mra. Walter &. Martin
Henry T. Beott
Florence May Pardee
Gov. Pardee
State of California
Crime tale claimed to coerce wife in Oklahoma case
Chiviga told police he confessed to murder in Liggett to frighten his wife into obedience. Houston denies the theft claim and says the admission was to intimidate his wife. He says his motive was revenge after her arrest for bigamy. The former Mrs. Houston, now Mrs. Frank Walcott, is under arrest with her new husband. they married less than a month ago.
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Kansas City
Mowes
Chiviga
Houston
Ligcett
Owl
Crinw
Saya
A& Ohare
Houston Io
Frank Walcott
Abe
Large Blissouri Woman Martha Jones Dies Sudden
Mrs Martha Jones wife of Lewis James died suddenly Tuesday morning at 55 years old. She was reputed to be the largest woman in the state, weighing 500 pounds at the time of death. Despite illness, she kept up housework until death. Mobile Alabama dispatch notes South Atlantic squadron ships including Brooklyn Atlanta and gunboat Cattle sailing from Pensacola to the West Indies and then to the Mediterranean under Rear Admiral Chadwick.
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Chiieathe
Martha Jones
Lewis Jiames
Mobile
Ala
South Atlantic Squadron
Brooklyn
Atlanta
Penancola Phare
French E. Chadwick
West Indies
Mediterranean
Bartholdt Resolution Aims At International Arbitration Talks
Washington Missouri representative Bartholdt introduced a concurrent resolution seeking a conference with civilized nations to nominate representatives for arbitration treaty negotiations and to discuss gradual military armament reductions. In St Petersburg engineer Brousweff reports no trace of the Toll polar expedition found.
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Washington
Tithe
Arkitione Modi
Kittie Baw
Senate
Bartholdt
Missouri
Explorer Toll
St. Petersburg
Brousweff
Baron Toll
Toll
Fails to Confirm Mills Promotion in Senate Session
Washington reports the nomination of Col. Albert L. Mille to brigadier general was not acted on in the executive session of the Senate on Thursday, delaying the promotion unless a recess appointment is issued.
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Mills
Washington
Col
Albert L. Mille
Senate
Panama Sees Chinese Labor Limit in Canal Work
Panama newspapers reflect mixed views on Chinese workers for the canal project. A law bars Chinese immigration and those entering Panamanian territory must register within a limited time, shaping labor discussions and policy.
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Panama
Panama Canal
Republic
Mrs Coffey Exonerated in Homicide Verdict
The jury found Mrs H J Coffey not guilty of the shooting death of Fred Morris at her home in Litchfield. The verdict of justifiable homicide was returned Tuesday night, and the woman was released after the decision was announced Wednesday afternoon.
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Litchfield
Lik
Woroner
H. J. Coffey
Fred Morris
Canal Commission Members Return From Isthmus Tour
Canal Commission members returned from inspecting the revenue acquired canal property on the isthmus and will meet in Washington next week to discuss findings and next steps.
Mexican Convicts Escape Penitentiary in Monterey
Twenty eight prisoners confined in the summary department of Monterey state penitentiary escaped Monday. Among the escapees were all inmates charged with homicide. Authorities launched a manhunt and questioned workers for clues.
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Monterey
Mex
This Ciy
Cossacks to menace Japanese flank in Manchuria
Chinese and Japanese forces maneuver in Manchuria as General Kuropatkin contemplates a combined strategy. Cossack troops under Rennenkampf threaten the Japanese right flank on the Yalu while other forces push toward Seoul, aiming to disrupt Japanese lines and force strategic withdrawals.
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Yalu
Plage Yang
Pakiron
Rib Song
Ke-San
Chong Jadit Pot
Cassaels
Kuropatkin
Ronnenkampff
Tnouye
Mrennenkampff
Seoul
Sacha
Manchuria
Kuropathia
Far East
Alexios
Alexie
Shrydio
Aria
Eir Crced
Skydlof
Kureparkin
Fuetl
Wal
Wrens
Navy
Skrylliott
Hava
Genral Karopainin
Japanese troop barge sunk by field guns in river skirmish
Official dispatches from St. Petersburg report a Japanese troop barge sunk by field guns during a clash on the Ponntina river. Russian detachment losses include three killed and two wounded. thirteen men were captured or missing. Further details describe artillery exchanges near Kojran, with a monitor from Warees Met engaged by Japanese forces.
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Ponntina
Smetein
Liottonimt Puobhinsas
Havesaul Bonede de Jagan Oy
Valu
de Kiesian
Aent
Voluiteen
Hewsa
Japitios
Grontoois
Cloee
Kension General Staff
Japanese March Into Manchuria Reported by Telegraph
Telegram from General Karapathin notes Japanese pontoon material and oats collected for tides near Witt and Sikon. A small detachments crossed the Yaltrion mile below Slatpoussikhe on April 24, with reinforcements to the front lines and enemy troops seen preparing to cross. Stated also that Japanese troop ships were sunk in the vicinity. The St Petersburg correspondent reports a source claiming the Viaiwat tok squadron sunk four Japanese transports carrying 4900 men on Monday.
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Ht. Petersburgs
Emy
Karapathin
Cea
Witt
Sikon
Slatpoussikhe
Bt. Petersburg
Matin
Viaiwat Tok
Tate Trial Begins in Indiana Shooting Case
Howard Tate faces trial in Petersboro Indiana for the killing of John Hodges in Huntingbury on Christmas Day. The case stems from a quarrel over a woman with Evanoville resident Tad Evanoville listed among those implicated.
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Howard Tate
Evanoville
Tad
Johen Hodges
Huntingbure
Ind
Christmans
Petersbore
Tornadoes sweep over more towns in Oklahoma and Texas
A destructive tornado struck Pawhuska, capital of the Osage nation, destroying the Catholic Indian school of Mother Katherine Drexel and outbuildings. Reports from Ananlahe, Lone Oak, Atlanta, and other areas describe damaged homes, injured residents, and scattered property across Oklahoma and Texas, with churches and farms affected in Dana county.
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Ananlahe
Ferry
Mother Jones Escapes Utah Quarantine
Maother Jones, recently forced into quarantine after visiting a miner affected with atonlipos, broke out with two sympathizers and fifteen to twenty Italian women and children. They walked through Helper toward the temple, as arrest records indicate. Containment measures and health officer actions are noted as the outbreak response.
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Price Clai
Maother"Jones
Star Health
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