Charles Kratz Arrest Sparks Mexico Extradition Debate
Charles Kratz faces extradition under Mexican law after his arrest in Guddalajara. The case hinges on whether he will be tried for receiving a tribe, with legal avenues including Presidential review and possible Supreme Court appeal. Mexican and U.S. officials weigh nonretroactive law and treaty implications amid unclear proceedings.
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Charles Carroll
Civen
St Louk
Krave
Ahwaluio
Kratzel
Mexica
Krate
Tia cHee
Geo Che
Diaz
Supreme Court
Mexico
United States
Ao Yaramine
Kratx
Colombia Panama Nicaragua to be arbitrated by Diaz
Reports say differences among Colombia Panama and Nicaragua arising from aid revolution are to be settled by President Diaz of Mexico through arbitration after recent rebellions.
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Panama
Colombia
Nicaragua
Coun
Vial
Diaz
Mexico
Leopold Stern Released on Bond in Postal Fraud Case
Washington reports Leopold J Stern of Walliere who was indicted for complicity in postal frauds was released on bond Wednesday. The bond was furnished by a guaranty company in the amount of 5009 dollars.
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Washington
Leopold J Stern
Walliere
Guaranty Company
Hamlin addresses Grant regiment survivors at Arcola reunion
Attorney General Hamlin spoke to survivors of Grant's regiment in Arcola on Wednesday. The reunion concluded with a large meeting and plans for the next gathering at Bethany.
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Arcola
Hamlin
Grant
Bethany
Paris NL Reunion of Illinois Ex Prisoners of War
Paris NL reports the Illinois ex prisoners of war reunion closed at Kansas on Thursday with officers elected. President is Col. John B. Rel of Greenville, secretary and treasurer Dr. John Little of Bloomington, as the meeting selected new leadership.
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Paris
Kansas
Ocera
John B. Rel
Greenville
John Little
Bloomington
Marion County Farmers Institute Opens In Salem
Salem Alabama reports the Marion County Farmers Institute opened with a fine display of fat stock and farm and dairy products. Generous premiums are offered for various exhibits.
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Salem
Marion County Farmers’ Institution
Russia Orders Japanese Away Amid War Tensions
Reports relay that Hiraia has ordered Japanese workers at Port Arthur evacuated and preparations are under way to dispatch a force to Petersburg to resist concessions in the negotiations. Amid signals of war, Japan’s occupation of parts of Korea’s Marampo province is noted, with Chinese officials warning the action is beyond acceptable bounds. Earlier, Prime Minister Ching discussed the abrogation of the Mun Chuvian treaty, while officials fear war between Japan and Russia but hope for a peaceful outcome.
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Hiraia
Port Arthur
Alextotles
BL Petersburg
Japan
Japanocae
Marampho
Korea
Prince Ching
Heand
Fareten
Ryeala
Reveela
United Staten Legation Wriday
Paris
Aida
Toki Japa
Russia
Quarterly report of Kandas Penitentiary warden
Guthrie Oklahoma reports the quarterly figures for Kandas Penitentiary ending September 30. At quarter start 426 territorial prisoners remained. four were received, total confined 430. Thirty four discharged. two died. one escaped, leaving 400 in confinement. Estimated daily costs, clothing and commissary charges total 11 022.40.
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Guthrie
Quaterly
Bodie Oot
Kandas
Baxter
Mine Owners Voc to Suspend Ore in Galena District
The Mine Owners Association meeting in Joplin voted to shut down mines in Galena Joplin district cutting ore supply to operators who formed a price-cutting combine. Producers say total mine shutdown is the practical way to hold ore prices. Promoters include Ping of Galena and C C Walcott of New York, supported by all operators.
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Galena
Kan
Kanane Mine Owners Association
Joplin
Galena Joplin
Ameliere
St. Louie
New York
Ping
C. C. Walcott
Washington Post Office official resigns amid investigation
William H. Landvoight chief of the classification division of the Post Office Department submitted his resignation to Postmaster General Payne on Thursday. The move followed Payne's request after Inspectors investigated the employment of Landvoight's son with the General Manifesting Company of Franklin Pennsylvania, which held a contract for the registry books used by the department.
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Washington
William H. Landvoight
Post Office Department
Payne
New Haven Probate Court Examines Hidden Will Letter
In New Haven on Wednesday, Probate Court testimony revealed a sealed letter in the late Philo S and Bennett will. William J. Bryan described a request to accept 40000 dollars, with 10000 to Bryan and 390000 to be invested for three children who would receive 7000 each when deemed wise. The court opened the letter but did not read it aloud.
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New Haven
Cono
William J. Bryan
Philo S&s. Bennett
New York
Bryan
Hardest Blow Imperial Tie Has Received
Bitter Canadian resentment follows the Alaskan Boundary Commission decision in favor of the United States on key points. Canadian commissioners Aylenworth and Jette issued a lengthy statement arguing the Portland Canal ruling was not judicial. They suggested the award weakens Canadian sovereignty and damages British-Canadian ties, signaling a perceived parting of ways with England.
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London
Alaskan Boundary Commission
Lord Alverstone
Koniand
United States
Aylenworth
Jette
Chow
Portland Canal
Canada
Alverstone
Partionnatio
Associated Press
Dominion
England
Pritha
Hrittoh
Trother
Triondahion
Cann
Runaway Trolley Wrecks Building in Joliet Illinois
A runaway electric trolley on the Joliet line plunged down a hill killing a man and wrecking a house. Motorman Bouray fainted, passenger Miss Anna Westberg escaped by jumping free. Peter Sharp and Charles Hounstine suffered injuries as the car crashed into a dwelling, leaving debris and a damaged structure.
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Joliett
Hleage
Joliet
Bouray
Anna Westberg
Peter Sharp
Young Sharp
Charles Houstine
Relics of Mound Builders Found in Montgomery County
J Lee Allen and Winton Utterbeck report extensive excavations in Montgomery County yielding relics of an extinct mound building culture. They unearthed axes celts pestles arrowheads and other utensils and sent the collection to State Geologist Mintchley who praises its quality and significance. The finds come from Junius H Ajilon's farm with years of toil by the collectors.
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Richmond
Tod
Montgomery County
J. Lee Allen
Winton Utterbeck
Mlntchley
Allen and Utterbeck
Junius H. Ajilon
Yeore
Z. L. Allen and
Utterbeek
Tie
Ministers Questioned by County Grand Jury in City Crime Probe
Rev T W White of the First Baptist Church and several other ministers were summoned before the Vanderburg County Grand Jury Friday to report on lawlessness and crime in the area. Since the July riot some ministers have criticized city leadership over alleged lax enforcement of laws. The Grand Jury will conduct a full investigation of the charges.
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Evaneville
T. W. White
Vanderburg County
Grand Jury
Eatly
Regular Traffic Begins on Guthrie-Chandier Route
Regular traffic starts on the Frisco line between Guthrie and Chandier built as Choctaw. The 48 mile route was recently placed under Frisco control after a period of transition, marking a new phase in regional rail service.
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Guthrie
Oklo
Frisco
Here
Chandier
Fire destroys Paris Cotton Oil plant. worker found dead
In Paris Texas a cottonseed hull house belonging to the Paris Cotton Oil Company burned Sunday morning. The corpse of a man was found burned beyond recognition among the debris.
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Paris
Tex
Paris Cotton Oil Company
Corpae
Hampton Beach Fire Destroys Hotel and Shops
A Sunday blaze at the Washington house near Hampton Beach N H destroyed the hotel a summer boarding house and a combination studio cafe and two small stores Estimated losses total around 15000 dollars investigators and local fire crews were credited with preventing further damage to nearby structures.
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Hampton Beach
N. H
Washington House
Durand Approves Mortimer Appointment as Ambassador
Durand approves Sir Henry Mortimer to succeed the late Sir Michael Merborn as Brithhin ambassador to the United States. High officials noted Mortimer’s experience and diplomatic skill in the posting, with tenure expected to strengthen bilateral ties during the interim period.
Decision Against Canada In Lake Erie Boundary Case
The Canadian government loses again as the Admiralty Court orders the kit ty schooner returned to Dunkirk after Judge Wodginn rules the vessel sailed on the boundary line in Lake Erie. The ruling fuels potential damages suits against Canada. Fever conditions in Laredo improve with 12 new cases and one death, bringing totals to 534 cases and 44 deaths.
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Torono
Ontario
Dominion
Petrel
Kitty
Lake Erie
Wodginn
Admiralty Court
Dunkirk
Laredo
Tex
State Health Department
Split Against J. J. Ryan in Cincinnati Court
Jon J. Ryan, noted turf plunger and key witness in the Johns Miller conspiracy case, faced Squire Wirrkier for two money claims before Friday. The St Louis Brewing Association sues Ryan over due payments of 144.65 dollars and 261.25 dollars allegedly owed after he ran a saloon in Mound City.
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J. J. Ryan
Cincinnati
Jon J. Ryan
Johns-Miller
Squire Wirrkier
St. Lows Brewing Association
Ryan
Mound City
Appeals for Funds to Lift the Pole Expedition
Robert K Perry urged National Geographic Society members to back a polar expedition to reach the North Pole. He proposed a $150,000 plan funded by wealthy citizens, a single powerful ship, and a syndicate to advance geography and science with national prestige. He compared costs of other modern ventures to show feasibility and urged support from private donors.
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Washington
Robert K Perry
National Georgraphic Society
North Pole
Graat Land
Congress Weighs Extra Session On Cuba Policy
Washington reports a formal call for an extra session to appoint committees and consider a legislative agenda. Lawmakers debate Cuba reciprocity treaty and President McKinley’s policy, with supporters urging action aligned to the administration’s plan despite private views.
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Washington
Congress
Cuba
McKinley
Rebellion in Aweir Province Amid Rejected Reinforcements
The Military Governor of the Province of Aweir Loufil Pasha faced repeated reinforcement refusals from the Constantinople Government. A general uprising erupted in Agie resulting in the governor’s death as troops move to Azer to dispatch reinforcements.
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Loufil Pasha
Aweir
Yemen
Constantinople
Agie
Azer
State Annexation Meeting of Anti Horse Thieves Delegates
Kirkeville Missouri reports the initial session of the State Annexation of Anti Horse Thieves held in the courthouse. About fifty delegates attended the meeting called by president Praw Pho Cox of Cities. The convention continued through Thursday with plans to view the State Normal on Wednesday and Tuesday.
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Kirkeville
Mas
I Praw Pho Cox
Cities
Memorial ceremonies honor Shabbons and Gen Pike graves
A granite monument to Shabbons, leader of the Pollawatiomion, was dedicated at Morrie Pri day with speeches by PL A. Armstrong Thomas J. Henderson and Charles Gunther. Sunday services paid tribute at Gen Albert Pike’s grave with remarks from Jameon D. Richardson and other Masons and generals.
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Blowmington
Til
Shabbons
Morrie Priday
PL A. Armstrong
Shabbona Memorial Association
Thomas J. Henderson
Princeton
Charles Gunther
Chicago
Washington
Albert Pike
Jameon D. Richardson
Supreme Council
Scottiah Alle Masons
Robert W. Hall
BH Hie Hey
Galesburg Leader Evelyn Strong Dies After Long Service
Evelyn Strong, longtime president of the Galesburg kindergarten normal, died Sunday after twenty five years of dedicated leadership. Her tenure shaped teacher training and early childhood education in the region. The community mourns the loss of a pioneer in local education.
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Galesburg, I
Ming
Evelyn Strong
Galesburg
Hilnels Steel Plant to Resume Operations in Joliet
Officials at Hilnels Steel Company ordered the Joliet plant to restart next Monday in all departments, restoring work for 2,000 men after a two week shutdown under a general order for an indefinite period.
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Joliet, WL
Hilnels Steel Company
Quay's Son Appointed Deputy Naval Officer
Washington reports that A. G. C. Quay, son of Senator Quay of Pennsylvania, has been named Deputy Naval Officer at the port of Philadelphia, reflecting political ties and naval administration locally.
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Washington
A. G. C. Quay
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Clarence Barnes Acquitted in Missouri Killing Trial
Troy Elation as Clarence A. Barnes is acquitted for the July 10 1902 killing of Rhodes Clay at Mexico Missouri. Jury verdict finds the defendant not guilty after closing arguments and a long trial with defense and prosecution speeches.
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Clarence A. Barnes
Rhodes Clay
Mexico
Shelton
Edgar Bo Woolfoli
Jeane
Orlando Hite
Jewee
Ed K. Water
Mr. Hitt
Richard H. Norton
I. H. Cullen
Mr. Norton
T. J. Baskett Agut M.N. Netcot
Sherif
Andrain County
Weddoelock
Jide Shelton
Mire
Harnew
Clarence Barnes
Mletours
Marriage announcement from Decatur and Chanticleer church
The notice reports the marriage at Decatur of Mr and Mrs Oglesby of Chanute planned for Friday at the Episcopal Church in Chanticleer. The couple, formerly of Lincoln and Chanute, depart for Santa Fe, where they will reside. Both are well known in Central Kansas.
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Chanute
Wells
Ogleyby
Tuala
Mississippi Valley Medical Association opposes toy pistols sales
Dr Henry E Tule secretary of the Mississippi Valley Medical Association Friday issued public resolutions at the Memphis convention denouncing toy pistol sales. They urged a national law near toy manufacture and endorsing open treatment of all wounds, regardless of insignificance.
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Louleville
Henry E. Tule
Mississippi Valley Medical Association
Memphis
Jailer Closes Lockport Bank Wreaks Depositor Alarm
The Fixchange Bank in Lockport shuttered its doors causing townwide turmoil among small depositors. The bank's capital stood at $26,000 with deposits around $87,000 and loans and discounts near $22,000 while cash held was about $5,109. Dan Patch Sets Trotting Mile Record at Mem Obie Track.
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Dan Patch
Memphis
Tonn
Mem Obie Trotting Association
Hehind
Prince Alert
Aiteh Pan
Washington inquiry report on postclasties aides
The fourth assistant postclastes general Bri tow on the investigation of the past sea wall haw been completed and handed to Mr Payne. The Tulloch charges are overarped and Machen’s cme recommended to be abolished. Merritt iy to be naked to resign and attender Heath’s administration are criticised. Society Girl Goes to New Mexico. Virginia Miss Reese Henders on a society girl from Ashland Indiana has gone to the Navajo Indian Reservation New Mexico to accept a Government appointment as matron in ar Todian school.
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Washington
Assintan
Britow Oon
New Mexico
Virginia
Reese Henderson
Ashland, I
Ar Todian School
Constantinople unrest prompts troop rush to embassies
In Constantinople the discovery of a plot to assassinate M. Bolaiet triggers a government mobilization. Russian troops are rushed from Kopruly and Persepa to Usekub to safeguard the area as the crisis unfolds. Depositors in Chatsworth face partial recovery from the failure of J. E. Brown & Co. with initial payouts around a portion of their deposits.
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M. Bolaiet
Usekub
Kopruly
Persepa
Pontiac, Hil
J. E. Brown & Co
Chatsworth
Fret
Teen bride wed twice in single hour in Terre Haute
Terre Haute Indiana reports that Mrs Otto Brevens aged 16 obtained a divorce from her husband on Wednesday and immediately after the decree was entered she married Joseph Goillino a railroad man.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Otto Brevens
Wednesday
Joseph Goi Iino
Accidental shooting during family dispute in May fold
Paducah Kentucky reports a fatal incident as a 16 year old brother shot and killed his older wife George Stanley while handling an unknown firearm during a domestic moment on a Wednesday in May fold.
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Paducah, Kyy
George Stanley
Mayfold
Queer Facts About Rain and Running in a Downpour
An elder explains why running through rain can make a person damper than walking. He cites irregular rainfall, sheets of water, and perpendicular drop spacing that cause more water to hit clothing when sprinting a block, countering the common belief that running saves you from rain.
Shave Line Brings Coughing Tale From Colorado
A comic scene unfolds as a barber rebukes a cougher with a tale of consumptives in Colorado. The patient, bragging of shaving crews and dangers of coughing, jokes about nerve tonics and the persistent threat of a throat tickle during shaves in Colorado Springs and beyond.
Growing Old In Godfrey Saxe's Verse Fragment
A fragmentary poem by Godfrey Saxe expresses growing old and fading faculties with vivid, archaic phrasing. The speaker details loss of vigor and changing tastes while affirming inner wisdom, memory, and a plea to be kept young in spirit.
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Godfrey Saxe
Odd London Street Names and Notable Nouns
A historical note catalogs quirky street names in England and beyond. Pickled Egg Walk in Clerkenwell recalls the Pickled Egg tavern famous for pickled eyes, Hanging Sword Alley is linked to Dickens, Pickieherring Street appears in Leicester, The Holy Bones and Gallows Gate exist, Hull’s The Land of Green Ginger stands out, and Pump Pall in Corydon recalls Peter Pottle the furniture dealer.
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Clerkenwell
England
London
Letceuter
Jersey Jesuit Move Sparks Clever Janitor Quip
A Jersey suburb tale recalls Jesuit fathers relocating from Frederick Maryland to the Hudson near Poughkeepsie. A hotel janitor aiding the move, while aboard a train, revealed the initials G. J. on a luggage grip and quipped that it stands for domination in Jersey. The anecdote, attributed to Lippincott's, captures the humor of the misinterpretation.
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Jeraey
Frederick
Hudson
Poughkeepsie
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