Wreck on Rock Island trains kills and injures many
At Willard Kansas a collision between the Rock Island California and Mexico express from Chicago and a cattle freight during the early hours left twenty dead and many injured. Rescue work, medical aid, and a dramatic survivor tale by reporter H. G. Parsons highlighted a disaster rich in detail and tragedy.
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Daven
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Republican state convention dates settled in overdue Kansas row
In Wichita on March 9 the state convention for selecting candidates and national delegates was set after a roll call gave Wichita 12 votes to Topeka 11. A Roosevelt endorsement was approved and Leavenworth soldiers home voting rights sparked a county battle over delegates. Anti administration Republicans gathered to back Hoch for governor and push Moeh toward a candidacy to secure Wichita nominations.
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High lands bank cashier arrested on forged notes
A Kansas cashier on an east bound Grand Island train is accused of forging notes totaling 430000, using the names of Williams and Lut Sheryo of Highlands. Bank and state bank commissioner alerted, bank affairs to be inspected. In Hayti, General Monplaster's revolt attempt during President Nord's absence ended with the death of the general's son and an accomplice.
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Telegraph Brevities Roundup From Various States
Judge Thomas Badge of Bacon township Missouri dies after short illness at seventy. Wichita Poultry and Pet Stock show opens with a thousand chickens in coops. Natick Mass craftsman scares birds. Missouri fair directors plan brick and steel barns and an added steel grandstand after last summer fire. John Schilling Jr opens skating rink at Armory in Hiawatha Kansas. Cuban house passes national lottery bill 261012, to go to President Palma. Rhode Island Governor Garvin inaugurated for second term urging funds for exposition representation. Charlottenberg socialist editor Nerreltsch imprisoned three months for insulting Emperor William over law signing. Uruguay revolution serious with telegraph cut and travel bans. government troops moved inland.
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Uruguay
No desire for war quoted by Russian official organ
Port Arthur dispatch quotes Viceroy Alexieffs organ saying Russia will not abandon rights in Manchuria or Korea while seeking reconciliation with Japan. It notes Russia does not fear war but does not desire it and aims to make war unlikely, dependent on ironclad strength at Port Arthur and troop levels in Manchuria.
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Escaped from Olathe Jail in January Breakout
Albert Straham Water Young and Arthur McCormick escaped from the Olathe jail last evening and remain at large. W Aughenhatter and Thomas Schuter briefly escaped but returned within an hour. Sheriff Hendrix was at district court all day. The prisoners had not been locked up for the writ. They picked a corridor lock, cut through brick under a window with iron bed pieces to escape.
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Willard
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Water Young
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W. Aughenhatter
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Postoffice Irregularities Probe Sent Back to Committee
In the Senate the Carmack resolution directing the postmaster general to transmit papers on post office irregularities and authorizing a senatorial investigation was moved by Lodge to the committee on post office and post roads. Clay voiced surprise at opposition and cited Bristow, Bonaparte, and Conrad, arguing Heath’s guilt and suggesting indictment if true.
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Senate
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Lodge
Committee On
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Bristow
Bonaparte
Conrad
Heath
Pensions Sought For Kansas Cavalry Veterans
Representative Curtis introduced a bill in Washington to extend the pension act to all persons who served in a battalion of the Eighteenth Kansas cavalry volunteers mustered July 13 1867 at Fort Harter Kansas and in the Nineteenth regiment Arkansas cavalry volunteers mustered October 2 1865 at Topeka. The act currently covers incapacitated soldiers and sailors widows minor children and dependent parents.
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Curtis
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Kan
Akansas Cavalry
Topeka
Cotton Mill Plan for Parsons in 75,000 Dollar Project
Parsons Kansas January 6 news that E H Thaw of New York and Dr Shipp of Charlotte NC have presented a plan to Commercial club to build a 75000 dollar cotton mill. A 120 acre tract adjoining the state hospital site was secured and platted with portions to be sold as lots each carrying a share of stock to raise part of the capital. The remainder will be used for the factory site.
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New York
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Charlotte
N. C
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State Hospital
Missouri Bribery Case Dismissed in Jefferson City
In Jefferson City on January 1 a case against Prosecuting Attorney K. P. Stone for allegedly accepting a bribe was dismissed by Prosecuting Attorney Probl'em drown after the key witness Lee Trueblood invoked his constitutional right and refused to testify. The indictment claimed Stone took 300 not to pursue the prosecution of P. F. Ellis.
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Jan. i
KP. Stone
Probl'em Drown
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P. F. Ellis
Grand Jury At Work In Kansas City Education Probe
Kansas City Kansas grand jury resumes the boodie investigation. Frank Campbell a member of the city board of education denies soliciting a bribe from Professor Sawtell or involvement in purchase of a patent value or school sites Sawtell was clearly mistaken in his testimony.
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Kansas City Board of Education
Sawtell
Now Taft is Accused in Parsons Postmaster Fight
Washington reports renewed conflict over Parsons Kansas post office. President Taft's nomination to succeed Postmaster Benz faces confirmation trouble amid charges questioning his moral character. Accusations allege Sparrow and Camp misused influence. Tate, railroad conductor, is named as suspected successor. Campbell declines comment.
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Kansas federation selects Topeka for January convention
Wichita Kansas January 6 The second annual convention of the state federation of commercial interests will be sent out in a few days The meeting is set for January 23 in Topeka The agenda includes railroad rate discrimination candidates for railroad commissionerships and cases Senator Frederick Dumont Smith will explain this tax bill which was rejected by the last legislature and may pass next session Judge S. B Ashbangh will discuss the issue at length
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Topeka
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Taft Granted Audience With Japanese Emperor and Empress
Tokyo January 6 Taft of the Philippine Islands and his wife were granted an audience by the emperor and empress. An informal discussion followed in which Taft expressed satisfaction with the friendly relations between America and Japan and said Japan is earnestly and patiently working to maintain peace.
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Togerner Taft
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Conferences Held In Tokio Amid Sealed Russian Reply
In Tokio it is believed Russia delivered a reply to the government, but its secrecy and content remain undisclosed. Foreign Minister Wares maru met with Russia's minister to Japan Ia ron de Stasen for an hour, then with Katsura in an extended conference, signaling possible further talks.
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Markets by Wire Live Stock and Commodities Jan 6
Kansas City markets show cattle at 4,000 head with slow demand and varied prices for steers cows and calves. Hog totals around 1,000 with light demand and price ranges. Chicago reports cattle and hog volumes with mixed movement for wheat corn oats and timothy prices and futures.
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