Captain Shane claims shooting Ratherman was accidental
Captain J B Shane confessed to shooting Ed Ratherman in Lawrence last Tuesday saying he fired to scare jeering boys and had no motive. He described the incident as accidental and said Ratherman, 18, was unaware of the danger. Ratherman was a nephew of Mrs Jesse Stuer near Mont Ida.
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Topeka
Kans
Fran
J. B. Shane
Stree
Katherman
Jaissort
Fish
Ed Ratherman
Nim
Jesse Stucer
Mont Ida
Want Reunion Date Changed
TOPEKA March 1 Speen Department headquarters of the Kansis G A R is flooded with letters from old soldiers protesting the Fort Scott state encampment date set as April 29 to May 1. Veterans say they cannot attend unless after pension day. The administration council will consult Fort Scott residents and may change the date. Department Commander Remington will travel to Fort Scott Tuesday to discuss with the local committee.
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Topeka
Speen
Kansis G. A. R
Te State
Fort Scott
Council of Administration
Remington
Fort Scott Tuestay
Beers Have Heavy Losses In British Boer War Update
London reports heavy losses as Lord Kitchener mirrors Lord Roberts by timing a two day combined movement against Boer forces near Harrismith and Van Reenen. Boer casualties include 6.0 killed 91 enynng and 2,000 horses with 28,00 cattle fallen to British actions as Fagland rejoices.
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London
Fee
Lord Roberts
Cronje
Paardeeburg
Lod Kitchner
Harismith
van Reenen
Fagland
Faculty and staff inspect Kansas City medical class leaders
The visit to the Asylum in Osawatomie, led by Dr. John W. May and Dr. M. P. Sexton, aims to inspect the senior class focusing on physicians and surgeons training. The group, from Kansas City, Kansas, observes special provisions and examinations under the dean and professor of nerve and brain diseases.
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Ossawstomir
Kansas City
Kan
Qhawatomie
Missouri Povisie
Kansas
Iisae
John W. May
M. P. Sexton
Oyster Weather and Stew Hint at Hed List
Humble note mocks oyster weather and urges readers to head to the Hed List for a hot stew. Brief, quirky advisory hints at local quirks and a seasonal mood with a playful tone.
Cure Consumption at Fort Bayard Sanitary Park
Denver reports Major Appel chief surgeon at Fort Bayard says consumption can be treated in all stages. General Mace Arthur endorses the finding after reviewing the government soldiers' sanitarium work. Treatment features include outdoor living, strict diet, and rest for reduced patients in the elevated climate.
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Denver
Colo
Albuquique
N. M
Major Appel
Fort Bayard
Mace Arthur
Appel
Santa Fe Promotions reshuffle across divisions
J W Robbins named superintendent of the Gulf Colorado Santa Fe northern division with Topeka ties. E A Austin moves from Oklahoma to head the Topeka office, as Robbins replaces him on the eastern division. No Austin successor yet. Robbins well known in Topeka.
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Santa Fe Promotions
Topeka
J. W. Robbins
Santa Fe
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Galveston
E. A. Austin
Oklahoma
Robbins
Mr. Austin
Robbing
Four avalanches claim lives on Smuggler Mountain
The four avalanches on Smuggler Mountain yesterday killed fourteen known men and left 12 injured while several more are at home. The total death toll is estimated at 20 to 25 with additional bodies likely buried under snow until it melts.
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Trorme
Cole
Maret
Snow slide buries bunk house in Tultcorpe area
Death toll rises as a massive snow slide swept away the Liberty Bell mine buildings in Tultcorpe Colorado at 7 39 this morning. Reports indicate sixty to seventy men were in the bun khouse when the slide struck. Initial estimates name nine dead, making it the worst disaster in San Miguel county history.
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Tultcorpe
Colo
San Miguel County
State Sunday School convention set for Salina May 13 1045
ABILINE March 1 The State Sunday School association will hold its annual convention in Salina choosing Salina over Wichita. The date is May 13 1045 with several eastern Sanity school speakers expected to attend.
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Salina
Abiline
State Sunday School Association
Wichita
Eastern Sanity School
Kansas Hears From the Prince in Emport a Telegram
State Normal School Edward Elias head of the German department wired Prince Henry greetings. The prince replied with a telegram thanking them most heartily for the friendly greeting.
Caldwell Family Leaves for Tacoma Home Move
J. L. Caldwell his wife and daughter Frances Willard left today for Tacoma Washington where they will make their home Mr Caldwell will engage in business there They have resided in Anderson County for many years and leave behind a host of friends and best wishes
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J. L. Caldwell
Frances Willard
Tacoma
Washington
Mr. Caldwell
Mrs. Caldwell
Anderson County
Christ or Caesar War and Peace Advocate of Peace
A reflective pamphlet-like piece questions allegiance between moral ideals and power. It contrasts war and murder with divine law, urging readers to choose the higher path, Christ or Caesar, God or Mammon, and to stand under an advocate of peace.
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Christ
Caesar
Mars
Moloch
Peace
Brother
Thousands Cheer The Pope in Rome Jubilee Mass
Rome reports a vast St Peter’s crowd for the pope’s jubilee mass as 80,000 filled the piazza with 50,000 admitted inside. Swiss guards, royal spectators, and diplomats watched the ceremony while the pope blessed the throng amid candles and electric light. The event ended with strong shouts of long live the pope.
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Rome
St. Peter's
Grand Duchess of
Saxe-Weimar
Duchess of Trani
Leichtenstein
Pope Leo
Sistine Choir
St. Peter's Tomb
District Court Divorces Croner Couple Over Farm Home
In a district court session yesterday Ella Croner and D W Croner settled a high profile divorce. The petition was amended after withdrawal of the original. No defense was filed and a divorce was granted with about 15000 dollars involved. An equitable division was agreed outside the court. Plaintiff receives 6350 dollars and half the household goods. Each party pays own counsel. defendant covers court costs. Custody favors the mother for the daughter and the father for the son.
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Ella Croner
D. W. Croner
Tral
Bang
Westphalia
Alive Miner Rescued After Telluride Snow Slide
J D Cedarbury, listed among the dead in the Liberty Bell mine slide, survived after being trapped by an avalanche and digging free. Authorities halt risky hillside ventures and mines near Telluride remain deserted, with only Tomboy mine operating and 500 miners out of work.
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Trllurida
J. D. Cedarbury
Liberty Bell
Telluride
Salina Youth Killed by Accidental Gun Discharge
Salina Kansas report: 14 year old Os car Lindquist, son of John O Linguist, died after the gun he carried discharged while he stumbled going from his home to a field. The weapon knocked from his hands and exploded. The funeral will be held today.
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Salina, Kas
Oscar Lindquist
John O. Linguist
General Funston to Lead Western Military Department
War department announced Brigadier General Funston, just granted a southern extension of leave due to illness, would be assigned to command one of the United States military departments if health permits, likely the Dakota region.
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War Department
Funston
United States
Dakotas
General De Wet Wounded Near Harrismith and Van Reenen
Harrismith area reports General De Wet was shot in one arm during a break through attempt against New Zealanders. The dispatch from Harri Smith of the Orange River Colony notes the vicinity of Harrismith and Van Reenen.
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Loxton
Safe Blowers In Le Roy Bank Robbery Attempt
Unsuccessful attempt to rob the State bank at Le Roy Kansas occurred around o'clock this morning. One vault door was blown off and a stick of dynamite placed at the second door, but the burglars fled before detonation. Plate glass window also blown out.
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Leroy, Kas
State Bank
Death of Mrs. H. D. Niel at 43 in Garnett on Sixth Ave
After weeks of suffering, Mrs. H. D. Niel died at 8 30 this morning at the family home on Sixth avenue aged 43. She leaves a devoted husband two children Hallie and Hillman a sister in Oklahoma and a brother Solon Ellis. Funeral is set for 3 30 Wednesday afternoon with an autopsy confirming death from liver and kidney cancer with abdominal dropsy performed by Dr J W Cooper and Drs Geo Schoonager Kirkpatrick Craig Pilkington Milligan and Cunningham.
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H. D. Niel
Sixth Avenue
Hallie
Hillman
Nichols
Garnett
H. M. Ellis
Solon Ellis
Pearl Rice
Oklahoma
J. W. Cooper
Eudoria
Geo. Schoonager
Kirkpatric
Craig
Pilkington
Milligan
Cunningham
Mrs Hubbard Funeral Held at Third Avenue Home
Mrs E A Hubbard died recently and funeral services were held at her Third avenue home at 3 30 PM. Rev Metcalf of the Congregational church led the rites after which she was laid to rest at Garnett cemetery. She leaves three children Jennie and Fred both in Garnett and siblings Mrs Simmons Mrs Hutchison Mrs Hedges Theo VanVelson of this city and Mrs Jackson of Brooklyn extend community sympathy. Go to the Red Light for your Oysters.
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Mrs. Hubbard
E. A. Hubbard
Third Avenue
Metcalf
Congregational Church
Garnett Cemetery
Jennie
Fred
Garnett
D. M. Simmons
J. B. Hutchison
Hedges
Theo. VanVelson
Jackson
Brooklyn
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