Frightful wreck and deadly train crash shocks town
Connellsville Pa December 24 The Tuquesne limited on the Baltimore and Ohio wrecked near Dawson killing about sixty with many more feared dead as bodies fill temporary morgues. Foreigner victims are among the unidentified while several wounded are reported to die. Rescue efforts feature heroism as sleeping cars and crews endure horrific scenes.
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Connellsville
Tuquesne Limited
Baltimore & Ohio
Dawson
Sims
Pittsburg
Porter Hills
Benjamin Nichols
Nichols
Dow Nichols
Killing of William Jones shocks Butler county town
Sheriff Young hunted for clues in Wichita into the murder of William Jones a well known young farmer found dead with a bullet wound under the eye in the road to his home Charles Wright found the body and Leon accompanied by Harry Henderson night before Henderson held in El Dorado denies knowledge Jones had 213 70 in his pockets no sign of robbery and his overcoat was buttoned Henderson claims he walked home Monday morning and slept in a grove until four in the afternoon. He lives near the Jones farm and has a good local reputation.
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Wichita
Dec
Sheriff Young
Butler County
William Jones
Charles Wright
Jones
Leon
Harry Denderson
Henderson
el Dorado
Enderson
Jones Farm
Beaupre Leaves Bogota for Coast Under Escort
Cable reports from Colombia say United States Minister Beaupre, en route home, left Honda on a Magdalena steamer with artillery escort. Soldiers accompany him at his request amid feared hostilities at river ports. he is due at Cartaxenia Sunday.
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New York
Interior of
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United States
Beaupre
Bogota
Honda
Magdalena
Cartaxenia
Russia to give in to Japan demands Berlin report
Berlin officials signaled Russia will concede Japan's requests and a peaceful outcome is highly probable. Britain has represented that Japan's demands are just and expects Russia to grant them, while Britain’s ambassador indicated Japan may fight if Russia resists the recent note. The Russian ambassador has been gauging diplomatic opinions.
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Russia
Japan
Associated Press
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Ieczor
Great Britain
Paris
Vienna
RIEGER TO START ANEW IN KANSAS CITY
Jaferson City dispatch reports D. Vertiezer former president of the Missouri National Bank at Kansas City has been pardoned by the president and left the penitentiary with his wife. They plan to start life anew in Kansas City as Vertiezer said he would.
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Jaferson City
D. Vertiezer
Mesouri National Bank
Kansas City
Washington
Rieger
Second defeat forces Jiminez forces into retreat at Puerto Plata
A Herald dispatch from Puerto Plata reports General Morale's troops inflict another defeat on Jiminez forces, now in full retreat. Nine drowned attempting to ford the Gangrejon river as bombardment from the gun boat Presidente begins after a fort fires on it. A surrender demand by 4 pm Thursday yields only shots in reply.
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Topeka Granted Franchise in Valley Baseball League
Topeka will join the Missouri Valley Baseball league next season. President Shiveley witnessed the closing of the deal. A necessity guarantee was provided and cash backed it. The Topeka team will be backed by the Street railway, local business men, and the Elks.
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Topeka
Dec
Missouri Valley Baseball League
Shiveley
Street Railway
Business Men
The
Elks
Riot at Duplane Sink mill strike in Mazleton
In Mazleton Pennsylvania on December 21 a strike of 300 Duplane Sink mill workers led to a riot as 200 strikers attacked 16 escorted strike breakers near the city hall. Sheriff Jacobs and seven deputies faced the mob but could not prevent the disorder which lasted hours before dispersal.
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Mazleton
Jacobs
Struck Rock in Fog Off Copps Island
In thick fog the steamer Erastus Corning bound from New Haven to New York struck rocks near Copps Island outside Norwalk harbor. A two foot hole opened in the hull and the ship sank within minutes. six passengers fled in a small boat and are missing while others were rescued by a tug.
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South Norwalk
Conn
Erastus Corning
New Haven
New York
Copps Island
Norwalk Harbor
Former consul Burroughe dies after brief illness
Ixanass City, December — Phillip E. Burroughe, a plain commission merchant and former British vice-consul at Kansas City, died suddenly at his home after a brief illness. He was prominent in business affairs. Mrs. Burroughe was killed here a year ago in a rapacious accident. Burroughe died of blood poisoning from a spider bite.
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Ixanass City
Dec
Phillip E. Burroughe
Plain Commission
Kansas City
Burroughe
World’s Fair roundup and Indiana Mississippi days marked
Colorado day September 14 at the world’s fair. South Dakota building begun December 7 with bond paving for decorator readiness by January 1. Indiana exhibit includes a Chin photo of Mrs. McKinley. rugs by Indiana women featured. Mississippi day July 7 marks 1817 convention origin for statehood.
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South Dakota
McKinley
Indiana
Otto Punsch
Richmond
Mississippi
St. Louis
Government
United States
Kimberly
Columbia
Governor Confined With Severe Cold In Topeka
Topeka Kansas December 24 Governor is confined to his home with a severe cold and physicians say it may develop into pneumonia. He caught cold while in Nebraska inspecting his ranch.
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Topeka
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Nebraska
Case Broderick Announces Candidacy for Congress
The Recorder reports that Case Broderick of Felton Pec S24 officially announced his candidacy for Congress to challenge Charles Curtis this morning.
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Felton
Pec
Recorder
Case Broderick
Charles Curtis
Sugar famine in Wichita reported by telegraph brief
Telegraph briefs note a temporary sugar famine reported from Wichita Ranass. Winnipeg butchers J N Williams and Louis Zeno may plan a packing house in Winita T. Shawnee Oklahoma approves water works plan with 1250000 contract let December 30. Dr Josepha A Pinquard and wife of Vinita I T depart for the Philippines where he will serve two years. One wall of the Thirteenth street armory in Brooklyn collapsed killing two and injuring seven. White Star Line steamer Terrific reaches 2,853 sacks of mail for Great Britain. Mayor elect McClellan of New York names William McAdoo police commissioner Maurice Featherstone dock commissioner and John C Hertie and William Harmon Black as accounts commissioners.
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Ranass
J. N. Williams
Louis Zeno
Winita
Shawnee
Josepha A. Pinquard
Vinita
I. T
Great Britain
McClellan
New York
William McAdoo
Maurice Featherstone
John C. Hertie
William Harmon Black
Christmas Day Observed in Lawrence with Closings
Christmas day in Lawrence will be observed with public offices banks libraries and many businesses closed. The Be nevolent and Protective Order of Elks plans a 9 o'clock Christmas program and gift distribution for 260 children at New Eldridge hall, aiming for larger, more substantial festivities than last year.
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Lawrence
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
New Eldridge Hall
Christmas Trade Flourishes In Lawrence Streets
Country trade in Lawrence was heavy with crowds in stores this afternoon. Streets lined with teams and shoppers carrying bundles signal a bustling holiday season and a fitting close to a year of unprecedented prosperity for local merchants and their staff.
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Lawrence
George Davies Bankrupt. receiver appointed for estate
George Davies the tailor has entered voluntary bankruptcy with Ord Clingman named receiver. Liabilities are 2000 dollars and assets 1200 dollars. Several local families and professors are noted in social and holiday gatherings around Lawrence, with visits from Topeka and Kansas City residents. The Christmas exercises of the Congregational Church and various holiday visits are mentioned.
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George Davies
Rvountary Bankuptcy
Ord Clingman
Frank Wade
W. H. Carruth
A. 5. Qiin
W. C. Stevens
County Bonds Sold by County Commissioners
County commissioners closed the deal for sale of bonds issued for Bridge street fixwork and county refunding. Bonds were sold to John Naveen & Co. of Chicago. Board glad to have matter off its hands after trouble finding a market for small denomination bonds.
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Bridge Street
John Naveen & Co
Chicago
Peaks Day Case Concludes in District Court
In the district court the Peaks-Day case was argued and concluded after a trial yesterday afternoon. This afternoon the Barb Wire mill receivership matter was before the court with an adjournment anticipated to permit the court holiday recess.
Real Estate Transfers Reported for Vinland and Nearby
Real estate transfers list several parcels: Giff and wife to Fay E Williams parcel 32 Vinland for 8275. George S Eastman and wife to N J Smith partial nets of 19-12-20 section 8900.
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Giff
Fay E. Willams
Vinland
George S. Eastman
N J. Smith
Stove Explosion at Knox Home Sparks Fire Escape
A coal stove owned by Mrs. A. M. Knox on the Berkley and Vermont corner exploded this morning, burning curtains carpets and furniture. The blaze was stopped without fire company aid, causing no building damage but leaving Mrs. Knox badly burned from extinguishing the flames.
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Berkley
Vermont
Trunk Decor Sparks Attention As City Shops Clear Walks
A trunk decorated with old shoes white ribbons and verses drew attention at the Santa Fe report today. Many business houses have begun clearing a walk across the street in front of their buildings. The remains of Mrs Etta L Hicks arrived from Osawatomie and funeral plans set for Sunday. Ex-Governor James P Eagle of Arkansas elected president of the Baptist state convention in Little Rock. A sale notice for Watkins National bank stock appears. Excerpted miscellany includes notes on Calico from Calicut India and an upcoming Berlin statue of General von Moltke.
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James P. Eagle
Arkansas
Baptist State Convention
Little Rock
London
Colombia
United States
Infantry Board
Cavalry Board
Hoch Declines Run for Governor At State Convention
A Marion Kansas report says editor E. W. Hoch will not seek the Republican gubernatorial nomination at the state convention. Hoch will announce the decision in his Motion Record later today.
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Kansas
Topeka
State Journal
Marion
Kan
E. W. Hoch
Hoch
Motion Record
Markets by Wire Live Stock and Commodities
Kansas City reports cattle, hogs and grain prices with steady to higher moves. Cattle totals and price ranges shown for native steers, cows, heifers, stockers, and calves. hogs up 5 to 10 with heavy and packers prices listed. Chicago markets itemize cattle, hogs, wheat, corn, oats, hay and dairy quotes. notes on receipts and closing bids. Funeral notice updates place of service for Martin Adams. local ads for cameras, underwear, photo services, and chocolates.
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