Boers No Peace Overture, Davis Reports
Webster Davis arrived in Washington on his way back to Kansas City from New York where he delivered a large petition to the Dutch consul general in support of the Boers. He says Boers authorized no peace overtures and that peace moves come from the British government. General Pearson, a Boer refugee, predicted such moves six weeks ago. Davis may call on the president.
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Washington, Ja
Webster Davis
Thisenty
Davis
Kansas City
New York
Pearson
Kruger
Kansas Bar Association Elects Officers In Topeka
The Kansas State Bar Association today addressed probate court matters with a paper by Sidney Hayden of Holtow. B. F. Milton of Dodge City was named president, J. G. Slonecker of Topeka vice-president, Del Valentine of Clay Center secretary, Howell Jones of Topeka treasurer, and an executive committee including Chas. Stith of Stockton Bennet Wheeler of Topeka J. B. Adams of Wichita and I. N Sedgwick of Parsons. A banquet followed at the Copeland tonight.
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Topeka
Kans
Kansas State Bar Association
Sidney Hayden
Holtow
B. F. Milton
Dodge City
J. G. Slonecker
del Valentine
Clay Center
Howell Jones
Chas. Stith
Stockton
Bennet Wheeler
J. B. Adams
Wichita
I. N Sedgwick
Parsons
The
Copeland Tonight
Wilhelmina Again Deserted by the Prince on Hunt
Rumors say Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry face renewed differences. Dower Emma seeks reconciliation but efforts fail. The prince has again journeyed to Mecklinburg on an indefinite hunting trip while Wilhelmina stays at the palace.
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Wilhelmina
Prince Henry
Emma
Mecklingburg
War Costs Ramp Up To 305 Million This Year
January 31 report shows Secretary Brodrick presenting a supplementary army estimate of 25 million pounds in the House of Commons. The total war cost for the year reaches 305 million with 237,800 British troops still in South America. Expenses have been reduced by about 22.5 million to date.
Stolen Mail Pouch Found Near Paola Kansas
A Government Mail Pouch reported stolen was located yesterday about three miles north of Paola near Frisco railroad tracks. The sack bore addresses from Hillsdale Kansas residents and was brought to Pasla and turned over to the postmaster.
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Paola
Kans
United States
Paoli
Frisco
Hillsdale
Kansas
Pasla
Election Law Again Attacked Amid War and County Clerk Debate
Jan 30 report from Torrea notes a quo warranto challenge in Chautauqua County to a biennial election law provision allowing county commissioners to appoint county clerks. The piece adds that Boers persist in fighting and their leaders vow to pursue indefinite war, refusing compromise and demanding total independence.
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Torrea
Board of County Commissioners
Chautauqua
Frosty levelling between Place of Walks and German Kaiser
The Liverpool Post notes ongoing frost between the Place of Walks and the German kaiser. The kaiser once called the prince silky churl and has never been for...
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Liverpool Post
Kaiser
Prince
Change makers and reformers in Jesus era and today
JO McDILL argues change comes from thinking men and reformers not rulers. He contrasts Jesus and early reformers with politicians and priests, praising statesmen who educate, expand liberty, and fight the causes of evil while condemning brute force and self serving power.
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Savanarola
Luther
Franklin
Lincoln
Satan
Hell
Heaven
Coke
Blackstone
Anniversary Observed For Christian Endeavor Societies
Last Sunday marked the twenty first birth anniversary of Christian Endeavor Societies with services in Garnett and nationwide as well. The movement began February 2 1881 in Maine led by Dr F E Clark and grew from 48 members to 61 427 societies and about 4 000 000 members by 1901 with annual conventions expanding from 200 attendees to 40 000 by 1900.
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Christian Endeavor
Garnett
United States
Chistian Endeavor Societies
First Christian Endeavor
F. E. Clark
Williston Church
Maine
Mizpath Lissionary Circle
Sistor
Portland
Canada
Auokland
Ireland
Scotland
Ono
Gas Well Fire Injures Three Men in Chanute Visit
In Chanute on February 4, W F McAdams Arizona miner G A Bayington Toronto hardware dealer and Councilman George Allcock were badly burned at No 18 gas well. The visitors were touring the site when McAdams lit a cigar igniting accumulated gas. The blaze was put out after some effort.
Look Before You Leap In Anderson County Farm Advice
A local editorial urges farmers not to abandon Anderson County amid a harsh year. It argues the area’s diverse soils, multiple crops, livestock and timber resources offer resilience, predicting land values recover and urging a long view before leaving. The piece cites past prosperity and warns against impulsive migration to other states.
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Anderson County
Kansas
Agai
Death of F. A. Schumacher in Bush City County
F A Schumacher living east of Bush City died at his home Sunday morning from pneumonia. Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery Tuesday afternoon. An old settler, he had resided in the county over 20 years and was highly esteemed. Fire department members plan a concert before the ball on February 20 with Graves' Orchestra engaged to play.
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F. A. Schumacher
Bush City
Oakwood Cemetery
Schumacher
Graves
Col Houston Sworn Deputy Sheriff of Anderson County
Col Houston was sworn in as deputy sheriff of Anderson County Saturday evening to replace H M Ellis who resigned from the post.
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Col. Houston
Anderson County
H. M. Ellis
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