Cold Wave Grips Midwest With Fatal Cold in 20 Years
Missouri Kansas and territories face severe cold with trains late and stock losses. In Oklahoma and Indian Territory five deaths reported, including a Kansas City woman frozen in her home. Temperatures fall to 10 below in Oklahoma City and 22 below in Kansas City. many areas record record lows and widespread suffering among the poor and livestock. Telegraph lines fail and rail service struggles as cattle stampedes and frost bites mount.
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Missouri
Kansas
Territories
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Weather Bureau
Io Central
Western Kansas
Santa Fe
Missouri Pacfic
Rock Island
Union Pacific
Llodian
Chickasaw Nation
Trenton
Sedalia
Springfald
St. Louis
Salina
Ottawa
Topeka
Concordia
Lawrence
Dodge City
Wichiea
Severe cold wave spreads across eastern United States
Special weather forecast issued by the weather bureau warns of the severest cold wave of the season, with subzero temperatures reaching as far south as Virginia and freezing conditions spreading to central Florida.
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Washington
Fey
Weather Bureau
United States
Virginia
Florida Peninsula
Had a Urban Scheme in Albany Bank Scandal
Albany Feb 4 Attorney General Mayer released a report by Tracy C Hecker of Buffalo on the insolvency of the German bank of Rufalo. The report says Arthur E Appleyard of Boston acquired stock via Richard Emory, then used the bank to borrow and issue checks. Appleyard, linked to steam and electric lines around Wayton and Columbus, allegedly controlled banks in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and left the bank over 62 000 in debt after its December 1904 closure.
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Albany
N.Y
Mayer
Tracy C. Hecker
Buffalo
Bank of Rufalo
Becker
Arthur E Appleyard
Boston
Appleyard
Richard Emory
Wayton
Columbus
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Huttulo Institution
Vacious Street Railway
Not Enough Convicts for State Projects in Kansas
Leavenworth Feb 13 Kansas faces a tight convict labor supply with Lansing officials reporting no prisoners available for external refinery work or expansion of the binding vine plant. They could spare prison labor for a small refinery inside the penitentiary, but none exists to send for a branch penitentiary and refinery. Two contractor leases still run five more years, delaying expansion plans.
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Leavenworth
Kansas
Lansing
Governor Bailey Faces State Reimbursement Question
Topaka Feb 13 Politicians expect Governor Bailey to reimburse the state for his grocery bill after a supreme court decision. If not repaid, the attorney general would pursue recovery with State Treasurer Kelly bowing out of the matter. Kelly sought to establish that a governor cannot charge a grocery bill to the state. He has done so and is satisfied.
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Bailey
Supreme Court
Oui
Kelly
Octogenarian Heiress Freed From Platt Restraint
New York February 13. The appellate division of the supreme court freed Hannah Elias from a restraining order that tied up the fortune she received from John R. Platt the aged merchant. Platt had sought to recover more than 400000 from Elias claiming extortion.
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New York
Supreme Court
Hannah Elias
John R. Platt
Platt
Cars Leave Tracks Disrupt Rail Trip to St Louis
Missouri Pacific passenger train No 16 derailed in Knobposter yard with cars staying upright and no injuries reported. Many lawmakers traveling to Jefferson City for the senatorial contest could not reach the capital in time to vote. In Washington, Kean read a New York expert memorial against the Esch townsend railroad rate bill and Clapp a Minnesota memorial urging railroad rate regulation. Senator Bacon introduced a resolution citing a 1905 Dominican diplomacy agreement and seeking presidential information.
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St. Louis
Jefferson City
Washington
Senate
Kean
Expert Association of New York
Clapp
Minnesota
Missouri's Usual Vote in Senate Race Reported
Missouri's Usual Vote from Jefferson City on February 13 shows Cockrell 52 Niederigehaus 65 Karnes 11 Pattijohn 3 Flokelmborg 1 and L D Hicks 1 in the state senate tally with two absentees.
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sensational House discussion over Massachusetts member
In Washington on February 18 the House feuded as Sullivan of Massachusetts replied to claims about himself printed in the New York American. Hearst denied authoring the piece but admitted responsibility. The exchange grew heated with charges linking Sullivan to a Boston murder syndicate, provoking an uproar and procedural clashes.
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Hearst
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Marriage bill up in Topeka House amid low attendance
In Topeka Kansas the house considered Dr Allaman's measure banning interracial marriage. Seaver moved to strike the enacting clause and Alli man asked to lay the bill over for more members. Only fifty members were present, roll call avoided. Also Chanute reports money raised for a $100000 oil refinery with ground breaking planned after passage of an oil bill. The Alcuilolleyville Prairie company aims to buy 4000 barrels daily. Many others seek entry.
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Allaman
Seaver
Alliman
Chanute
Alcuolleyvilla the Prairie Company
Independent Refinery Operators Anxious to Come Here
Chanute February 13 three proposals have been received for embellishment of independent refineries by men with means and experience In the past attempts to interest eastern independent refiners in Pennsylvania failed Delegations have pledged production and lured offers but were refused Now with a chance for industry protection eastern independent refiners are mobilizing their friends to prepare for business
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Pennsylvania
East
Standard Oil in Talks to Buy Oil Reinforces Cautious Tone
Chanste, Feb 13 report says Standard Oil is discussing oil acquisition but not committing. The tone of the Standard crowd remains distinct yet no new actions are evident. no change in the overall situation regarding Standard thus far.
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Standard Oil Company
Thas
Standard Crowd
la Standard
W A White of Em poria Gazette Seriously Ill
W A White of the Emporia Gazette is reported seriously ill with erysipelas at Mallee Colorado. A special to the State Journal from Malleu Colorado provides the update. Lawrence Gas Co.
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State Journal
Malleu
Colorado
W. A. White
Emporia Gazette
Roosevelt rejects amended arbitration treaties
Washington March 13 Roosevelt will not present the arbitration treaties as amended by the senate to the negotiating nations. Secretary Hay said the president regards the senate action as closing the matter and cannot present the altered form. He notes the amendments reverse progress and render the treaties unsuitable for submission.
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Roosevelt
Hay
Senate
Fire Destroys Kansas City Home In Severe Winter Fire
In seven degree below zero weather, residents fled a burning home jumping from a second story window into the snow. Charles M. Sheldon broker owner, Bartha Mooney servant, Nelle Roberts servant, Wheeler Sheldon two, Charles Sheldon ten, survived. Sheldon and Miss Mooney sprained ankles. G A Taylor father in law Mrs Taylor and Margaret Sheldon eight were helped down by a fireman.
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Kansas City
Rap
Charles M. Sheldon
Bartha Mooney
Nelle Roberts
Wheeler Sheldon
Charles Sheldon
Wife Demands Money Back From Hoch in Chicago
Mrs Emilia Fisher Hoch, Johann Hoch's latest wife, confronted him in Chicago on February 13, demanding the return of her money. She pleaded, "You have my money, I want it," while Hoch dismissed her concerns and urged patience claiming the money would be returned with interest if she behaves.
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Mers
Emilia Fisher Hoch
Johann Hoch
Johann
Hoch
Valuable Evidence in Mitchell Tanner Partnership Letter
Portland February report reveals a letter from Senator Mitchell to Judge Albert H. Tanner about their law partnership terms. Robertson surrendered it to the U S attorney, cited as key to Mitchel’s testim ony strategy before the grand jury. Mitchell sought all partnership records and bank books to review personally.
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Ore
Mitchell
Harry C. Robertson
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Senator Mitchall
Albert H. Tanner
Robertson
United States
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Mitchel
Tanner
Afitchell
Emperors Endorse Zemsky Zabor Revival News Pleased
In St Peters burg the endorsement of the zemsky zabor revival scheme sparks wide liberal enthusiasm. A train wreck near Creston injures several, killing one, while social rounds note a Progressive Whist event hosted by Mrs. Jackson and prize wins by Miss Davis and J. W. Keyser. Bell Brothers report steady piano sales in Topeka across recent years.
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Nicholas
Birdie Greenough
Francis Brockway
Jackson
Kansas
Miss Davis
J. W. Keyser
Fox
Chambers
Pipney
Ruby Jackson
Addie Jackson
Davis
Mesars Topham
Work
Rostar
Zeyser
Royer
Thompson
Hoffman
Hull
Moore
Plans for Lawrence gas and dam power controversy
A long overview details disputes over bringing natural gas to Lawrence and tying it to dam and electric power plans. F. L. Sharpe seeks city franchise for dam expansion, gas distribution, and a large power development. Competing interests, stockholder votes, and transfers between Lawrence gas firms drive a tense public debate about control, funding, and timing of the project.
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McSharpe
Voustas County Gas & Oil Company
Jim
Compas Solehr
Felm
Ua Degli County Company
Dutylan County Gas & Ol Company
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Sharpa
Lawrence Water Power Promoter Seeks City Industry Growth
The article covers Lawrence power development plans and promoters led by Mr Sharpe and Mr Lewis to attract manufacturing to the city, with ties to Beookiva Rapids transit and various trusts. It notes potential impacts on local power and the fate of competing electric ventures, amid political and legal pressures. Lincoln’s Birthday observances and local civic notices follow, including a New Court House post event invitation and social gatherings.
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Tle
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Petition for reopen case of Samuel Greason
In Philadelphia on February 1 a petition was filed with the supreme court seeking to reopen the murder case of Samuel Greason and Mrs Kate Edwards. Edwards provided a supplementary confession stating she killed her husband with a hammer after inciting the victim to drink. Her daughter Diary witnessed the events.
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Supreme Court
Supreme Court Refuses to Reopen Greason Case
Philadelphia reports the Supreme Court declined to reopen the Samuel Greason case. In related items, Mrs Edwards and Gresop face execution on Tuesday for crimes linked to the case. A child was taken from its mother by a charity sister and will be placed in care. The camera club banquet is set for tomorrow at 6:30 PM with guests Heath of Kansas Farmer Staff and Mrs Graham arriving from Topeka for the Lawrence event.
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Lawrence Camera Club
KC Market Report Signals Mixed Cattle and Hogs
Kansas City market data shows cattle around 2,000 head with varying classes steady to mixed gains and hogs around 6,000 head with heavy offerings. Chicago bids reflect reef steers at 3.10 to 8.45 dollars, stockers and feeders 62.30 to 64.40, and hogs trading up to about 65.10 for a heavy cut, with bulk near 58.00 to 85.00.
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