Deliberations of the Visiting Body Largely Routine
Grange meeting close to routine sessions with Worthy Master Black presiding. Insurance report from Lt. Hibbard highlights a profitable yet contested department based at Olathe. The committee urges continued economy and cautious expansion, noting insurance attracts members but draws opposition. Educational report praises state agricultural outreach and school work, urging monthly farm topic meetings and broader youth education across Granges.
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Brate Grange
Siu
Black
Insi- S
Hibbard
Olathe
Isiurane
Lighthanes
Lodge
Insurance Department
Grange
Order
Orange
iThose
Hfe
Tominlees
Democrats Confer On Convention Site Amid Money Woes
The Democratic National Committee met at noon to decide on the venue for the national convention as Denver and Louisville push for selection while Chicago is feared. Funds are tight across cities with only about 25 000 raised in Chicago yet. Roosevelt’s stance against a new nomination is seen by some as boosting anti Bryan sentiment and Eastern hopes.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Denver
Louisville
Chicago
Cleveland
Johnson
Treat Committee
Galess Sullivan
Ilinois
Perry Bemont
National
Roosevelt
Taft
Senator Long
Kansas
White House
Taggart
Chanter
New York
Douglas
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Johison
Chanier
W. B. Hunter
Bryan Democratic League of
New York State
Bryan
Arkansas
California
Maine
Montana
North Dakota
Texas
Oklahoma
Territory of
Hawaii
Chaotic Democratic Party Faces Southern Candidacy Question
Gov Hoke Smith of Georgia urged fair treatment for Southern Democrats at a Peabody fund meeting in New York noting the party chaos. He argued Southerners should be judged by individual merit, not regional loyalty, and doubted any Southern candidate would seek the presidential nomination this year.
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New York
Hoke Smith
Georgia
The
Peabody Fund
Democratic Party
Examiner Ridgely Arrives to Assist Bank Official
Edward W. Ridgely of New York, examiner and brother of Comptroller Ridgely, arrived in Kansas City to aid R Beasley of the closed National Bank of Commerce in meeting a condition of the institution.
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Kansas City
Edward W. Ridgely
New York
Ridgely
R Beasley
National Bank of Commerce
Souvenir from Philadelphia of Penn Cornell Thanksgiving Game
The Journal received a handsome souvenir book from C hord Peuberton Jr of Philadelphia about the annual Penn Cornell football game on Franklin field Thanksgiving day. It contains brief college histories and views of buildings plus a photo of Billy Bailey son of Prof and Mrs EH S Bailey as a Penn team member 07.
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Chord Peuberton, Jr
Philadelphia
Penn
Cornell
Franklin Field
Billy
Bailey
University of Pennsylvania
Wyarnastic
Vaudeville acts headline Shubert circuit wonder shows
Kansas City week of December 15 features Louis Simon Grace Gardner in The new Coachman back from Europe and Edith Helent with a three octave range. The four Bards arrive from Berlin with athletic routines. other acts include Duffn Redeag company and Mile Emmy trained fox terriers while local notices report Missouri politicians and grain inspection debates in Topeka and Platte City.
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Shubert Theater
Louis Simon
Grace Gardner
Europe
Miss Gardner
Mr. Simon
Edith Helent
Winter Garden
Berlin
Bissett & Scott
Dave Lewis
Trarvey and Company
Duffn-Redeag — Company
Mile Emmy
Senate to Discipline Cabinet Members Over Bill Offers
In Washington on December 12 the Senate moves to curb cabinet officers from offering bills to Congress. Senator Aldrich leads, citing Garfield Oliver and Wilson as repeated offenders. The proposed rule would bar cabinet members from direct legislative proposals except through the president, with two exceptions for treasury reports and official communications.
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Washington
United States Senate
Roosevelt
Nelson W
Aldrich
Dusy
Senate
Garfield
Interior
Wilson
Agriculture
Oliver
Ray Lill
War Department
Garfiedd
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
Jeff Davis
Arkansas
Hiv
Secretary of the Treasury and Communications
The Tub Cure Craze Captivates Blase Society
An exchange reports a fad known as the tub cure. A person soaks linen in hot soapy water then rubs each article on a washboard until hands glow pink. Laundered items are aired on a ring outdoors while participants time each other via telephones for a prize.
Orchard on the Stand in Pettibone Trial
Illinois Central stock vote on the Pettibone injunction faces debate as Harry Orchard resumes direct testimony. He recounts travel to San Francisco to kill Fred Bradley and notes payments received from Pettibone. Mrs Torbert’s barn and local notices are touched on amid court actions.
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Boise
Idaho
Harry Orchard
Pettibone
Orchard
San Francisco
Fred Bradley
San Praneitea
New Chicago
Pat
Illini
Ois
Anntel
Fanes
Tries
S. Paci
Superior Court
T. E. Griest
Ell
District Court Hears Peskrs v Stough Over Commission
In district court the case Peskrs v Stough regarding a commission dispute filled the morning and into the afternoon. Judgment was for the plaintiff. The docket also included Filkin v Beck with proceedings noted.
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Peskrs v. Stough
Filkin Va. Beck
The Big Day Rare. New York, Dec. 12.
The fragmentary OCR item mentions a date in New York on December 12 with unclear context and no discernible event or participants.
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New York
Roosevelt says no third term despite Republican call
President Roosevelt reiterates he will not seek a third term. He cites the two term tradition and states he remains committed to the 1903 declination. Widespread reaction includes comments from W J Bryan, who agrees with the stance.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Thas
Fairbanks
Taft
Cannon
Knox
Foraker
Longworth Daughter Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery
Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, daughter of the president, was operated on for appendicitis this morning at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Finney led the procedure with Dr. Sophie Nordhoff-Jung assisting. An hour later Dr. Rixey announced a successful operation with the patient in no danger. The president remained at the scene until completion and then returned to his office.
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Washington
Nicholas Longworth
Finney
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Sophie Nordhoff-Jung
Rixey
New York
Night Riders Guard Hopkinsville as Sheriff Swears In Citizens
In Hopkinsville Kentucky 12 to 20 citizens were sworn in by the sheriff to guard the town after reports that night riders were mobilized ten miles away and planned to return to burn factories and avenge a member's death believed to be by a sheriff's posse. Governor Wilson dispatched the Earlington guards and extra troops to ease tension.
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Hopkinsville
Dee
Bur
Wilson
Earlington
Democratic Key Note Dinner Honoring Bryan Set for Jan 15
Lincoln Nebraska December 12 T S Allen chairman of the Democratic States Central committee announced a dollar dinner in honor of Bryan will be held January 15. It is expected Bryan will outline his position on several issues and guests from many states are invited.
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St. Joseph
Thomas W. Park
Missouri
Mr. Radford
Illinois
Radford
Kansas City
Lincoln
Ned
Roosevelt
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Neb
T. S. Aljlen
Democratic States Central Committee
Noted Paducah Pilot Captain Louis D Pell Dies
Paducah Kentucky December 12 Captain Louis D Pell aged 82 a famous river man and member of the Pell family of pilots and commanders died last night of heart disease after a long career on the river authorities said he had been in declining health.
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Paducah, Ky
Louis, D. Pell
Pell
Lord Kelvin Ill With Grave Anxiety In London
From London December 12 grave anxiety is felt over the condition of Lord Kelvin the famed scientist who has been ill for some time according to reports from the capital.
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London
Lord Kelvin
Bargain Sale of Large Two Story Frame House
For sale at a bargain a large two story frame house on the southwest corner of Pennsylvania and fate two lots. Readable details describe an affordable urban property ready for immediate purchase. Verbal ad notes location and parcel size with urgency for buyers.
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Pennsylvania
False Entries Highlight Bank Entry Confusion
San Francisco reports reference to false entries tied to bank deposits and a California bank commission inquiry. The piece hints at improprieties and a probe into entries connected with bank capital surplus and ministerial oversight.
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San Francisco
Dalzell Brown
California
Bank Commission
Rie
Contessium
Brown
New York
Miners Labor in New Field At Work
Report from Goll field notes workers at the mill and mixing area with mentions of union pickets and local landmarks. Includes sales pitch for household items and cigars by Boener Bros. Mfg as a side note.
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Goll Field
New
Qees
Tt Union
Boener Bros. Mfg
Wanted girl to join in binders work at Journal
Help wanted notice seeking a girl to assist with binder work at the Journal office. Also quick ads for sale and rent including a stone horse, furnished front room to rent, and salesmen position offering monthly pay plus commission with experience preferred.
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Jlo
Journal Nt
Massachusetts Street
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Hawkes
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Ecke's Economy Store
G._A. Hamman
Dick Drug Store
Wiedemann's
the Grange
Federal Grain Inspection
Kansas Bureau
Wiedemann’s
Ewing
Chasten
Illinois Central Pight
W. C. Abbott
Georges
Roberts
District Court
Nay, Pauline
Republ
Lican
Prexident
Kentucky
Watkins National Bank
Co, Theker
JR Watkins
Syvebdesis
Mareren J. Moores
Ombell
Nevilla’s
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Oshiappelenter
Ruyniher
Congany BK
Chillyen
Ron Connate
North
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Lawrence
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I Marka
Hosford Investment
Merchanta Nations Bank
Wanes
Erikson’s
Smith's News Depot
Seth Thomas
Gustafson
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