Assassination Report Out of Finland Proves True
A Helsingfors dispatch confirms the assassination of Senator Projeurator Johnson. An officer in uniform entered his house and fired several shots, killing Johnson instantly as his son was struck by a bullet. Other items note Russian operations around Chang Tan Tzu and labor unrest in St. Petersburg and Lodz with workers returning gradually to factories.
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London
Helsingfora
Finland
Johnson
Johodson
Plans of Senate Set Weekwise Action on Statehood Bill
The senate outlines an extended week with statehood bill votes on Tuesday and Wednesday. Today will delay the statehood bill to allow Swayne impeachment proceedings to proceed, while appropriation bills occupy the remainder of the week. The pure food bill becomes unfinished business after statehood, and agricultural and district appropriation measures trend toward early completion. The statehood vote and amendments may stretch into the night.
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Washington
Senate
House of Representatives
Swayne
Hals of Representatives
Republican
Cotulla
Wreck at Gila River Bridge Delays Maricopa & Phoenix Rail
All wires down at the Gila river bridge and rumors say 100 feet of cribbing used in repairs has washed away. The Santa Fe train arrived late, with no departure until this morning. Cave Creek Hood has subsided. capital standing in a mud sea.
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Phoenix
A. T
Gila River
Maricopa & Phoenix
Santa Fe
Cave Creek Hood
Heavy rain cripples Southern Pacific and Santa Fe lines
Another heavy rainfall across southern California and Arizona disrupts rail service. The Hoods At area near Loma Alta reports damaged tracks on Southern Pacific lines, with service tied up after prior destruction. Santa Fe lines at Kingman Canyon and other points suffer washouts and further washouts along the route.
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Los Angeles
Cali
California
Arizona
Loma Alta
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Kingman Canyon
Bear Kingman
Ariz
Powder in tube links Hoch case investigation
Detectives reported a six inch glass tube found last week in a room once occupied by Hoch in New York containing four white powder believed poisonous. The tube ends were covered by a runner bulb used to inject the substance. A separate memorial from Missouri lawmakers urged the Senate to act on enlarging powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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New York
Hoch
Railroad Rate Bill Up In House Rules Committee
Washington Feb 6 The house committee on rules acting on caucus instructions agreed to a rule for consideration of a railroad rate bill. Oberlin Ohio Feb 6 Banker C T Beckwith president of Citizens Bank died after operations connected to Mrs Chadwick. St Joseph Missouri Feb 6 Archaeologist John T Mitcho a noted scholar died at his home aged 54. W H Band for hacking telephone 284 Math.
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Washington
House Committee On Rules
Oberlin
C. T. Beckwith
Citizens Bank
St. Joseph
John T. Mitcho
Narrow Escape at Harbor of Refuge Breakwater
Lekes Delaware February six thirty men escaped drowning in harbor waters when ice blocked the river and bay. Rescue came from two tug crews who ferried them ashore on foot over the icy debris. Captain Jacobs and a crew of twenty nine aboard Philadelphia city sea boat No. 3 attempted to create a channel for ice bound vessels.
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Lekes
Del
Harbor of Refuge
Delaware
Tees
Jacobs
Philadelphia City
Philadelphia
Electric line deals eyed by Canadian and New York interests
William McKenzie of Toronto and associates plan to purchase the Monterey electric car lines and convert them into a single electric system. They also seek to acquire W S Stayden of New York’s streetcar system. A Rock Island train wreck near Cameron injures no one. Dr. Tom Baxter, a prominent Ottawa veterinarian, dies after found paralyzed and immobile near the Duggy. See Watkins' new Valentine line.
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Mexico City
William McKenzie
Toronto
Canada
Monterey
W. S. Stayden
New York
Cas
Weather Holds Cold Span Across Nation With Snow Storm
The Weather Bureau reports continued cold in a large part of the United States with no near term change. Snow and sleet storms move northeast from the lower Mississippi Valley toward New England while Valentine Nebraska records 32 below zero. In New York City a heavy sleet rain mix coats streets and rails as snow banks remain high, adding to hardships from recent storms.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
United States
Oklahoma
Dakotas
Valentine
Neb
Mississippi Valley
New England
Maritime
New York
Manhattan Island
Brooklyn
Lave
Bagan
Wm. II
Bat) Masterson
Dodge City
Kangas
Sleet crippled southern telegraph and rail service
A sweeping sleet storm hit the central and deep south from Georgia to Texas, crippling telegraph and telephone lines and delaying rail service for days. Louisville reports widespread disruption with Columbus Georgia spared on wires. New Orleans also suffers communication outages as crews work to restore lines and restore normal service.
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Tennessee
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Mississippi
Alabama
Louisiana
Georgia
Memphis
Nashville
Chattanooga
Birmingham
South
Texas
Ohio River
Columbus
New Orleans
Education by drill and nursing for Indians proposed
Washington February 6 Francia E Leapp Indian Commissioner advocates a bold plan to educate Indian youth as soldiers and nurses. He would convert a major school such as Carlisle, Pennsylvania, into a military area and believes nursing is a strong fit for Indian girls based on physician reports. In other news a Rock Island train wreck near Lebanon, Kansas injures twelve mildly as the engine derails and one car overturns. Warsaw reports a serious strike situation with continued clashes and casualties. A new moon Saturday may aid weather influence efforts.
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Washington
Francia E Leapp
Tie
Carlisle
Zinc Ore Prices Fall Slowly In Joplin District
Joplin Missouri reports the top price for zinc ore at 58 per ton from Glendale on the Continental tract and Power mine on Empire land. Lead at 55 per ton. Weather and frozen ore hinder shipments and mining, with many mines shut or limited. outlook hints at price cuts when thawing returns, but not below 35 dollars per ton.
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Joplin
Glendale
Continental Tract
Power Company
Empire Zinc Company
Ora Ag
Supreme Court voids Colorado capital punishment law
Deavar Feb. 6 The Colorado Supreme Court ruled the capital punishment statute unconstitutional causing four murderers with postponed executions to be freed. The dispatch notes other items from New York and Washington including a police official appointment and impeachment developments, alongside a furniture sale listing at 906 Onto Street.
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Deavar
Supreme Court of Colorado
Illinois Lawmakers Facing Heated Hearing On Corruption Charges
Springfield reports that a legislative investigation session broke into a fierce dispute after Representative Frank J. Comerford attempted to read a detailed bill of particulars alleging corruption. The committee refused to hear the document, promising a full, thorough investigation of all topics raised.
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Springfield
Frank JD. Comerford
Comerford
University of Kansas Dance at LO 0F balk Night
The Steel club held a dance at the LO 0. F. hall Saturday night with twenty couples dancing to the Newhouse orchestra. Out of town guests included Messrs Brown and Street of Kansas City. Mrs Means lectured on The Modern Renaissance of Mural Decorations in Blake Hall. Professors Abbott and Lunlap were not in class due to stress. Prof A M Wolcox returns after illness. The Athenian literary society met and formed its constitution. The W CG A committee named officers for the year, with May Pickles as President and Ola Zingler as Vice President. Election set for February. The natural history department expects a carload of museum bases from the world’s fair brought by the Royal British commission for use in the new museum.
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Steel Club
Newhouse
Messrs Brown
Street
Kansas City
W. Cg, A
May Pickles
Ola Zingler
Inez Kilgore
Ellen Hoyle
Royal British Commisson
Winter Cold Lowers Attendance in State Schools
Extreme cold last week cut attendance by about 50 percent at many schools. Sickness from influenza and diphtheria struck pupils, with several teachers and janitors out sick. One teacher and another injured, while repairs and delayed start limited class disruption in some areas.
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Obolera
Rip
Koehring
New York
Musgrove
Sauney
Milton Sims
Central School
Hock McWilliams
Kansas City
Cipro
Company H Reunion Reflects Veteran Bonds in Lawrence
The Twentieth Kansas Company H held its annual reunion in Lawrence on a Saturday evening to mark the start of the Philippine conflict. Attendance was strong though not as large as some years. Officers were reinstalled, recalling service stories from the Far East, with a hearty banquet and happy farewells. The board of directors remained Metcalf, Courtney, Orlas, Siler, and Krause.
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Kansas
Lawrence Thia
Philippines
Far East
F L Courtney
D M Horkmans
C E Rice
J W Ozias
J W
Marrow
J M Painter
C O Brownlea
N Reno
W S Reydt
WS Metcalf
Metcalf
Courtney
Z W Orlas
Siler
A H Krause
Personal and Social Notes from Kansas City to Topeka
A flurry of social updates from Kansas City and surrounding towns details visits and travel. Notable entries include Mr Lena Terrio in Kansas City and various friends gathering in Lawrence, Oskaloosa, Marion, Topeka, and Ottawa. The piece also notes invitations for a wedding, upcoming travel plans, club meetings, and a piano recital at Branson. Market notices and horse and cattle prices are listed, along with several short notices on daily errands and local events.
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Lena Terrio
Kansas City
Lawrence
Misa Telen Schaeffer
Oskaloosa
Emogens Dean
Marion
Kansas
Charles F. Prentice
Mr.Prentice
Continental Creamery Company
Great Wend
Alice Sinclair
Maria Lawrence
Denver
Ottawa
Bella Sinclair
A. Young
Obe Young
Wesday
Galveston
Webster Cosley
Frank Cosley
Carl Greneber
A. Henson
Topeka
Ddis North
McEibeny
Edwanda Club
Meena
Karl Langhead
End Poria
Hacney Rauch
Talquan
Okio
Mis
Naomi Curry
Waldo Burr
Eudora
Edith Wienman
St. Touts
Mes
Alexander
Sundins
Salins City
BL Eiall
Mbute Thall
Runaway Street Car Kills One and Injures Ten in Portland
A street car went out of control on a grade in Portland, killing an unknown man and injuring ten others. Rescuers worked to remove victims as the car was nearly torn apart. In Topeka and other cities, legislative and social notices follow, including a failed quorum and various obituaries and funeral details.
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Topeka
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