Kansas City Journal notes snow and war news in uneven times
A squib of mixed items discusses the Kansas snow record, Cronje’s surrender, Majuba Hill anniversary, and criticism of English victory rhetoric. The piece mocks morning papers lag, praises Klondike suppression, and highlights Dawes and Governor Stasley’s actions amid national debates.
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Cronje
Majuba Hill
Great Britain
England
Peri
Mr. Dawes
Goovoroor Stanley
Topeka
Klondike
Stasley
Kansas
Turbulent Kansas Politics and Industrial Hopes Parade
Anomalous editorial fragments discuss Kansas political feuds led by Cybeland and Leland, alleging plots to control party machinery and national committees. The piece critiques editors, cites to Topeka power rings, and laments campaign tactics amid broader economic notes on stoves and regional industry.
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Wichita Eagle
Lel
Ons
Topeka
Murdock
Kansas
Curtis
Leland
Cybeland
Republican Party
United States
Rea
Burdock
Terraces and Destruction at Taupo Roaring Eruption
The article recounts a dramatic volcanic event near Tarawera and Rotomahana. It describes white and pink terraces formed by mineral deposits, the eruption's onset on a warm dawn, ash clouds and freezing air, destruction of Wairon Maori village, and vast lava flows transforming the landscape within hours. References include government geologists and Winsor Magazine observations.
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Rotomabana
New Zealand
Paleoner
Ife
Tarawera
Tere
Mot Lake District
Taragera
Rotommbirs
Loo'eleel
Salem
Une
Tauranga
Wairon
Ho Lakes
Avatare
Jake
North Island
Liva
Winsor Magazine
Madman Holds Kentucky Officials on Train
Eyewitness reports Colonel Thompson and Colonel Chinn held at gunpoint by Sheriff Fields of Boyd county for about thirty minutes aboard a Chesapeake and Ohio train near Midway. Fields, initially calm, threatened to shoot. the trio avoided disaster as bystanders intervened when the train stopped at Lexington. Thompson praised Chinn’s bravery and noted Fields' sudden mind collapse under stress.
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Washington
Kentucky
Phil Thompson
Congress
Jack Ciuun
Washington Times
Frankfort
Thompson
Colonel Chinn
Goebel
Uurrodsburg
Lexington
Colonel Thompson
Chinn
Sheriff Fields
Boyd County
Fields
Ghinu
John Morgan
Boyd County Shiif
Cam
Felis
Jack Ching
Ferroughs Life in Washington Described by Korim Hulex
Turko ottoman minister Ali Ferrough returns to Washington with his wife a 24 year old Moslem lady and her sister Mme Hanim after a long leave of absence. He plans strict Quraniay life, separate entrances, and limited public contact including no calls from gentlemen. He hopes she may meet Mrs McKinley while maintaining decorum.
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England
Lord Roberts
Earth
Ateas
Invita
Tove
Olsted
Lawrence
Kansas City
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
North Pole
Furkiah
Washington
Korim Hulex
al Ferrough Bey
Ali Ferrougt
Constantinople
Wasiington
Mme
Hanim
Ali Ferrough
Ferrough
New York
United States
Consimatinopte
Indy Vietors
MaKinley
Ita Ac
Ufe
Tanim
Experiments in Starlight Photography at Harvard Observatory
Experiments at the Harvard Observatory in Cambridge test using starlight as a standard of light for photography. A simple apparatus passes starlight through a lens to amplify brightness and compare the relative luminance of stars and planets for a potential new benchmark in photographic art.
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Harvard Observatory
Cambridge
New York Sun
Sby
Trephining on an Infant Survives Remarkable Operation
A dramatic 22 hour old infant in Ottumwa Iowa underwent trephination performed by Dr M H Sprague. A skull defect above the forehead caused near-immediate relief after removing a skull piece, with the baby reported bright and healthy after the procedure. Twins born nearby also noted.
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Altdmws
M. H. Sprague
Ottumwa
Douglass Mearty
Mies
Chicago
Secretary Hoot Ezplane pleads for army efficiency bill
Washington reports Ezplane testifies before the Senate committee on military pay and promotions. He urges support for a bill to streamline structure, vacancies, and appointments, stressing reform to prevent gaps in leadership and ensure steadier command.
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Betat
Washington
Raat
Eamsnintae
Che
Smnd Eoband
Sefee Rion
Benvinie
Persia
Lee Mane
Derbies
Laahy Teaver
Hegarty
Pete Veal
Lee
Strikes in Puerto Rico and Labor Demands Reach News
In San Juan Puerto Rico 400 workers began a strike at dawn demanding a raise to five cents an hour from the current three cents. They formed a committee to negotiate with authorities as marchers waved flags and declared labor rights. The article also notes a medical ad about Dr. Bulls Syrup for croup priced at 25 cents.
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San Juan
Puerto Rigo
Pelt
Philippine Problem and Puerto Rican Debates Stir Congress
The article reports a heated congressional scene with senators from New York and Texas debating Philippine policy and Puerto Rico funding. It notes tense galleries, closing arguments by Dolliver and Haines, and strong public interest as the chamber weighs the agendas and speaker performances.
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Washington
Polo
Depew
New York
Senate
Dietian
Philippines
Stern
Trey Aid Eng Tibert
Spooner
Willy Ae
Peh
General Debane
Puerto Bican Rariit Bf
Blize
Gions
Ciampiona
Dolliver
Lowa
Hailes
Texas
Ballex
Clayton Tend
AL Seine Kleber
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Lawrence, Kan
Mr. Bryan
Licyaa
Kansas City Journal
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Yellow Dog
John D. Rockefeller
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