Missouri Superintendent Responds to New York Life Petition
State Superintendent W D Vandiver in Jefferson City files a reply to the New York Life petition seeking to overturn his order revoking the Miscourt Neensa. He accuses Provident McCall and Park ing of debauching morals and mismanaging funds, and asserts the department’s right to demand proper management and new officers. The response denies the allegations and a hearing is set for December 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
W.D. Vandiver
Lindley
F. W.lehman
John M. Wood
United States
Ciicuit
New York Life Insurance Company
New York Life Insurances Company
Tte
Vandivar
Provide
Vandiser
New York Life Company
Record price in ores and lead ore market rise
The Missouri Kansas zinc and lead ore market shows a price rise with lead ore fixed at 47 a ton. The last month saw a weekly advance and the basis price for 90 percent ore set at 830. A 5000 ton jet sold on a basis nets 853 a ton for the mining company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alena
Kan
Dee
Unisaloo
Arkansas City Attorneys Fight Pardon For Labor Organizer
In Arkansas City on December 2 the state prosecutors prepared to oppose granting Arthur Leeland an organizer for the Amalgamated Federation of Labor a pardon. Creamer, county attorney, and J E Torrence, Willield assistant, traveled to Topeka to file protests against the pardon. In New York three laborers were killed and four injured when struck by a train in an Erie tunnel near Jersey City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas City
Gevergar Mach
Arthur LE. Ereland
Amareatt Federation of Labor
Patton
Creammer
Bf This Phige
J. E. Torreece
Willield
Topaka
New York
Dee
Erie
Jersey City
Police report condemns St Louis police as demoralized
A state grand jury report says the St Louis police department is demoralized and disorganized. It accuses officers of endorsing perjury and false testimony while witnesses fear retaliation and intimidation.
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Lous
Winfield Waterworks Bond Fight Ends as City Vows Increases
In Wichita federal court the injunction dissolves allowing the city of Winfield to proceed with bonds for a municipal waterworks project valued at 9,000 dollars. Separately in Winfield escaping natural gas causes the death of James Brown’s 3-year-old son with the remaining residents in critical condition.
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Winfield
Wichita
Sssutog
Dola
James Brown
Brown
Mitchell Is Better and Other Brief News
Mitchell remains in care but on the mend after illness, with return to duties possible in a week or more. Charles Gyer, Kansas soldier, shot himself twice in the mouth at Venelatu while serving with the Eleventh Kansas Cavalry. The Russian cruiser Lena, interned at Mare Island during the Russo Japanese War, sailed today for Viadivostok.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springvalley
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
Leavenworth
Kan
Charles Gyer
Kansas
Euleldar
Kansas Cialry
Venelatu
Hawaii
Lena
Mare Island
San Francisco Bay
Viadivostok
Kansas nominations eyed for federal posts
Washington December 2 and Albans Nebraska report that the president will likely send to the Senate nominations for district attorney and collector of internal revenues for Kansas on Tuesday or Wednesday. A rumor of Chauncey M. Depen resigning the U S Senate was denied by Governor Higging. Members from Kansas headed to Washington include Representatives Victor Murdocock D E Borne and A Miletta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Kansas
Victor Murdcock
Wichita
D. E. Borne
A. Miletta
Pittaburg
Williams Chosen Speaker and Church Pulpit Notes
Washington dispatch reports Williams chosen amid a larger discussion on state rail rent and Democratic support for a new speaker. The Chelster house will feature F. A. Wilbur and John Sharp Williams in related political context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillag
Washington
John Sharp Williawa
F. A. Wilbur
Westmin- Missinaipoi
Chelster House
First Presbyterian Church of
Iola
Leeds Man Improves After Paralysis Attack
Fred W. Fein of Rock Island reports that Massachusetts Street victim, previously president of the fixtures firm, is improving after an attack of paralysis. The note mentions electric fans and recent developments in New York.
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New York
Leeds
The
Fistures
Fred W. Fein
Rock Island
Massachusetts
Corean Emperor Pressured Into Accord By Bayonet
Reports from Chefoo and Peking indicate the Corean emperor was effectively compelled to sign an agreement with Japan under duress. London reports the death of Sir Clifton Bawford Dawkles of J P Morgan & Co after a brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chefoo
China
Korea
Peking
London
Clifton Baward Dawkles
J. §. Morgan & Co
Suit Dismissed in Life Policy Case of Missing Man
The suit to recover a $25,000 life policy on Georges Kimmel, missing Ark City tanker, will be dismissed. The policy was held by New York Life and the bank receiver paid premiums. dismissal hints the missing man may be the asylum inmate. In a separate incident Fort Scott reports Mrs Elmer Reid died after a gas fire and clothing ignition.
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Arkansas City
C. L Brown
New York Life Insurance Company
Georges Kimmel
Arkansan City
First National Bank of
Kimmel
Mattewan Asylum
New York
Kimmer
Fort Scott
Elmer Reid
Army Ivy Grid Clash Draws Big Princeton Crowd
Princeton dec 2 thousands of fans packed the town for the Army versus Navy football game as President Roosevelt and family attended. Secret Service and local police boosted the guard to maintain order. West Point led early after a 15 minute drive with Weeks kicking an extra point. Army 6 Navy 0.
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Princeton
Hydha
Roosevelt
Secratare
Root
Taft
New York
Jersey City
West Point
Weeks
Enay
Thaseare
Army
Pasy
Protest Against High Prices for Intercollegiate Football
Representatives of the Big Nine athletic conference meeting in Chicago protest the high admission prices for intercollegiate football games. They pass a resolution declaring admission should not exceed a specified maximum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiago
Ble Niia Athletic Conferenc
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Chicago
Michian
Iowa
Indiana
Purdue
Luagis
Intercollegiata
Russia Cut Off From Outside World In Telegraph Isolation
The Great Northern Telegraph line to St Petersburg is severed isolating the city. Reports state only Klei is accessible by wire, with Copenhagen route disrupted. Other notes reference legal proceedings in St Louis and a railway incident in Pittsburg area.
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London
Eng
St. Petersburg
Great Northern Telegraph Company
Berlin
Imperial Telegraph Department
Klei
Copenhagen
Eydtkuhlen
Eighteen Men Die in Mine Explosion at Diamondville
Salt Lake City reports list eighteen men killed in a blast at Mina No. 1 in Diamondville last night. Early details indicate a blown shot caused the disaster.
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Salt Lake City
Mina No. 1
Miamondville
Rosebery as a Man of Letters in Scottish Discourse
The piece lauds Lord Rosebery’s talent beyond politics, noting his eloquent Burns address at Dumfries and a strong speech at the Scottish Festival Society meeting. It questions how well an English educated peer grasps Scots language once spoken by Scotland’s nobility a century ago.
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Lord Roseberry
St. Helena
Lospices
Dumfries
Burns
Lord of
Tunnel Scheme Revived After Maritime Disaster
The article reports revived plans for a Dover to Calais tunnel following a steamer disaster with heavy loss of life. It notes growing confidence in tunnel progress such as New York river crossings, dismisses old vetoes by Lord Worsley, and argues the tunnel would not become a military route for wartime incursions.
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Lua
Dover
Caius
New York
Lord Worsley
England
Tavastone
Tasmanian Catholic Archbishop Daniel Murphy Dies
The article recounts Archbishop Daniel Murphy of Tasmania celebrating a birthday and jubilees before a farewell audience with the late Pope. It notes a prophecy about papal infallibility and Murphy’s later address to Pope Leo XIII, highlighting humor and humility in a religious exchange.
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Daniel Murphy
Tasmania
Outa
Papa Luo
Thea Pone
Murphy
Agan
Hta
Pope Leo
Prize essays on Moral Training for Public Schools
Public notice outlines a Californian publisher offering two prizes of 8500 and 300 dollars for essays on Moral Training for Public Schools. Essays must be 6000 to 12000 words, typewritten, and submitted by June 1, 1906. Gortec prices on all kinds of pearl. Phone 63 Busseil Bparks Co.
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Gortec
Busseil Bparks Co
Railway employee held on embezzlement charge
C D Jones former ticket agent for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railway was arrested in Atchison on December 2 for embezzlement. He is accused of being about 200 short in accounts and tickets worth 3000 missing. Bond set at 1000 as officials claim tickets were taken to force a settlement. President Roosevelt left Washington to attend the Navy versus Army game at Princeton. Turkish proposals rejected by powers with renewed naval demonstrations planned for Turkish waters Monday.
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Atchison
C. D. Jones
Chicago, Burtington & Quarcy
Hare
Jones
Paris
Seltan
Ritter Sleeps on the Floor Like Persian Shah
A historical note describes the Shah of Persia avoiding beds, sleeping on cushions or a floor mat with a small table behind his head. Five portraits sit on the table including himself, King Edward, Queen Alexandra, and the Russian emperor and empress, watching over him as he rests in his realm.
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Persia
Royal Palace
Vanter
Edward
Alexandra
Willie
Russia
McClures Magazine December issue features London White Baker and more
McClure's December issue presents Jack London’s Love of Life a stark tale of man and wolf with other stories by William Allen White Ray Stannard Baker and Rev Charles Williams. Also includes Irish folk tale Dabry O Gil and courtship tale The Weepwater Debate plus editorial sketches and essays on Christianity and insurance.
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McClure
Jack London
William Allen White
Ray Stannard Baker
Charles
Stannard Baker
Charles D. Williams
A Black Forest Picture From the Christmas Metropolitan Magazine
A vignette describes Schwarzwald farming life with ox teams and horse absence on fields. Women load hay, children ride, and villagers greet visitors with Dag and Bon jour amid red bodices and folk scenes. The tone recalls Karneval and festive rural scenes.
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Schwarzwald
Ohe
Christmas Metropolitan Magazine
Not Guilty for Dr Percy McLeod in Suitcase Tragedy Case
Boston reports a not guilty verdict for Dr Percy D. McLeod found not guilty of being an accessory after the fact in the suitcase death case. Two co-defendants were sentenced to prison terms between six and seven years. The verdict caused a stir in the courtroom.
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Dr. SirLeod
Boston
Mass
Percy D. McLeod
Sussana Geary
Huot
Louis WV. Crawford
Rusty
Belmy
McLeod
Governor Hoch in Kansas Morning Visit and Train Mixup
Governor Hoch visited Lawrence for breakfast after addressing a teachers meeting in Junction City. On the train home he spoke with Bishop Johnny Vincent, missed Topeka, and later resumed travel after breakfast at the Eldridge house.
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E. W. Hoch
Lawrence
Junction City
Johny H. Vincent
Kalawin
Topeka
Bishop Weert
Boul
Eldridge House
Hoch
Havannah Figgins Dies in California Hospital
Havannah Figgins, long time resident with Mr and Mrs Tracy Learnard at the Learnard ranch in ta fornia died at a Galrery California hospital this morning from typhoid fever. She had recently visited Lawrence and became ill after returning to California. She was faithful and hard working and had many friends here.
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Flasauozh Figgins
Tracy Learnard
Learnard
Tafornia
Galrery
California
Lawrence
Song
Shy
Afternoon barn fire and city notices in Lawrence area
A barn fire reported on Indiana Street at about 3 o clock was extinguished before the fire department arrived. Local residents including the Switch family moved in recently while county treasurer security work proceeds with iron bars installed. several named residents and visitors attended business at the Cavalry treasurer area. District court braces defenses next week. Carnival of Nations slated for Eldridge hall December 6 7 8 9 with money back guarantee. local notices mention Salvation Army visit and other community events.
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Indiana Street
District Court
Sgsin
Eldridge Hall
Riund
John L. Kilworth
Massa- Glin
Bessia Wheeler
Neas City
Land Men
W. W. Wheeler
Micy Rachel Watson
Pote Kan
Marning
Georg Rising
Sola
Retta Robergs
John Selover
Topeka
Selover
Thdy
CL Y Gyesverior
Igauvanor
E. d. Dalton
Bald, Ok
Me. Dilton
Ens Ducer
Denver, Bald & Gulf
Fouled
C. G. Banlap
He'en Metesho
Mra
A. W. Met. Beals
Tepeka
Harriet Ceriest
Treingadu
St. Louis
Lawrence
John Nace
Kans Clty
Jan Peterson
En Terprise
BP. J. Paterson
Pettrson
WM. i Moore
Miyelo
Chicago
Pelo
University
Charlotta Morton
Manhattan
Jelen Morton
Ernest Havens
Thanksgiving visitors and travel notes in Topeka
Mr and Mrs Fuonell visit Topeka relatives while Miss Helen Morton of Wash buro faculty assists sister Misa Katherine Merton at university. Numerous Topeka residents travel, guests arrive, and local events include meetings, school visits, and preparations for Thanksgiving week.
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E. Fuonell
Robert D Garver
Topeka
George Parkhurst Garver
Garver
Charlotte Farkhurtst
Topaka
Carl Rankie
Crow Agency
Montana
Maskell Institute
Percy Steks
Charles Strong
Mel Rigman
Richard J. Rabbie
Henry Pretty
Markets by Wire and Local Notices Mixed
Live stock and grain results from Chicago and Kansas City along with a string of society notes and local visits. Markets show cattle, wheat, corn, oats and pork futures, while a camera club meet and several residents travel or host guests are reported.
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Iansan City
Dec
Chicago
Des
Judy
Eagh Zhard
Uord
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Auel Ess Directory
W B. Brownell
Taw
Ofice
Lawrence National Bank
Lo Yengen
Best Estate
Tix Massachusettes Street
Baskek & Means
Alina
C. A. Norton
Joseph E. Higgs
Maxsuchonette Street
Peea
Aliew
Uffce
O Journal Balding
B. Perkin
It Lew
Ottee
National Book Building
Notary Ublic
Witchell
Mussa Gmres & Bane & An
Aid Building
Keith
Woolward
W. Jones
Hume
Ty R
Simyons
F. A.A
Hesidence Views
Derzon
Bergeon
Offtes Spdi Realdente
Vermont
Tress Pelaghone
D* J
Bluhtel
Mediuim
Ufice
Iran
Kaiman
McCleanu
Abd Denitat
G. F
Poesners Y Bos
Livary
Lit Oat
Tripankei
Sin Jian
BMAX
Eldridge Houe
Mack Emily
EL Francisco
W. J. Francisco & Sons
Hassan
Vermonton Teleplu
Alfred Whitman
Osasun & Whitman, 2
Il Estate Loans Insurance
Lawresce Pantatorium
A. L.selig’s
Insurance Agency
Tormada
Accident Insurance
Willi Turolan
Tadiriduasts
Intaratraton
Executors
Cardiand
A.L Selig
State Superintendent of Insurance of
Missouri
Kanesas-Missouri
Mitchell
Vladivostok
Mr_ Leeds
Carnis of Nations
Epasopal Iadiea
Sandy
Starnberg
Towno
Vermont Street
Army and Navy
Edward Lewis
Woman's Magazine
Woman's Farm Journal
Peoples United States Bank
Frank J. Cabot
William E. Miller
Pittsburg
Sallie Harry
Farlington
Rosebery
Seo
Naval
Military
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Turkey
Ritter
Black Forest
Governor Hoch
Havannah Figgins
Cavery
Atea
J. Seherndel
Clearfield
Noah Hettrick
Lecompton
Fred Will
Vinland
A G. Enslex
Overbrook
Louis Moll
Nicholas Well
Wm. Nicholas
Eudora
Welsal
Lawrebes
Arora
Piercs City
Pollen
Menger
Harry Gregg
Salvation Army Hall
Massachusetts Street
Walliams
Ottawa Corps
Owen
White
Manter
Yhene
Ted
Ministers Alliance
Squires
Mass Street
Emna McCain
George Wats
Wiedemann's
J. Moore
Helveir
New Orleans
Smith
WY. Leotard
W. R. Stubs
Lenois Stubbs
Kangusnity
L. Wi. Ferkins
Independence
F. A. Salisbury
Hee
God
M. Conlin
Myrtle Long
Kansas City
Albert Worley
Oak Grove
M. E. V. Worley
Geneve Liehtenwalter
Lawrance
F.C. Bell
Palmyra
Fred Exgert
Chambers
Oklahoma
Mount Oread
Amanda Lobinger
Kern
Baldwin
Ly’ Tompton
C. L. Lindsey
Clark Keroy
Osawatomia
Newcompton
Mea
W. E. Spalding
Monahan
Baker University
Academy of Science
Biss Minole Graeber
Atkins Matiens Bank
Gaplta
Watkins
OLA
Housa
C. Moore
DE T.ver
Canileon
Ceenter
Oh, Tanker J Math Medal
W. J. Gasen
Lawrence National
Demoster
Moors
Pian
Ggrovenor
Baldwin i
Cea Ay
Urain Market
Camera Club
J. T. Moore
Tas
P.m
H. T. Jones
Esther Jane
Fred Penfield
Fred Morris
Genevieve
L. A. Burney
Dudley Haskell
Bartlaonville
J. GC. Haskell
R. W. Stubbs
Hostetter of
Mulvane, Kao
Lucy Lane
Chas. Young
Charles van Brent
Emporia
J.G. Brady
M.A. Gray
Belton
Raymore
Frank Shirar
Cawder City
Wil
Ard Clingman
Misa Ella Rappart
Warden
Tissot
M. B
Garrett
Teopemes Street
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