Russians Present Reply to Japan Cables from Berlin
Berlin circles incline to pessimism over Russia Japan clash as Baron De Rosen allegedly presented Russia’s reply to Japan’s cabinet. News from the east is sparse with reports of Russian ships in motion and marines reaching Seoul by land from Chemulpo. Coroner’s inquest opens on Iroquois Theatre fire with witnesses, arrests, and safety-vent questions.
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Kansas City Teacher Testifies About Board Solicitation
Before the grand jury Prof Geo E Rose principal of Rosedale school testified that a board member solicited 150 through his brother L H Rose for re appointment as a public teacher. The money was refused and Rose did not get the appointment.
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Geo. E. Rose
Rosedale School
Board of Education
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Rose
Union Pacific picks Harriman as president in 1907
Bloomington reports the state board of arbitration failed to resolve the railway strike as the company claimed nothing to arbitrate. A bullet was fired during minor disorder on a street car, no injuries occurred. Harriman is chosen president of the Union Pacific railway.
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State Board of Arbitration
New York
Jan
Farmer Joseph Segraves Suicide After Flood Loss in Kansas
In Edwardsville Kansas Jap 7 Joseph Segraves about 50 a farmer near Edwardsville ended his life by shooting himself in the heart with a shotgun in the basement kitchen of his home. His wife heard the shot and found him dead. Despondency over flood damage in Kaw valley in June is given as the likely cause.
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Edwardsville
Kay
Joseph Segraves
Kaw Valley
Rabbit Hunt Sparks Rivalry Between Districts
Livet and Harber districts southwest of town held a general rabbit hunt between Sigel and Baaber. Sigel won with 5 rabbits to 274 for Baaber. This morning 44 rabbits were brought to Lawrence and sold to Mr Pendleton. Saturday night an oyster supper at Barber school house to honor the winner. Sigel captain A. E. Petefish. Barber captain M. B. Ray.
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Harber
Sigel
Baaber
Lawrence
Pendleton
Barber School
A. E. Petefish
Barber
M. B. Ray
Mission Steamer Lapstri Wrecked on Congo River
Antwerp January reports a mission steamer Lapstri capsized near Kwamouth on the Congo River after faulty navigation. Twenty three natives drown and a missionary voyage from the upper Congo to Leopardsville to pick up four more missionaries ends in catastrophe. the vessel likely total loss.
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Lapstri
Kwamouth
Congo River
Upper Congo
Leopardsville
Senator Dietrich Bribery Case Opens in Omaha Court
The Dietrich bribery case drew a crowded U S circuit court room in Omaha on January 7. Spectators included state officials water carriers lawyers judges and Gertrude Dietrich daughter of the senator. The defense aimed to secure a jury while the district attorney asserted the defendant agreed to receive money property and other valuables from Jacob Fisher for helping Fisher obtain the Hastings postmaster position.
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Charles ST. Dietrich
United States Circuit Court
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Dietrich
Congress
Jacob Fisher
Proparty
Fisher
Hastings
Heath officials served with subpoena in government case
Subpoenas were served on Heath and former government officials as part of a federal case. The U S Marshal delivered papers in Denver after Heath learned of the report and he planned to testify in Washington tonight.
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Supecintenichant
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Eruption at Mount Colima Alarms Residents of Guadalajara
Violent eruptions of Mount Colima prompt nearby inhabitants to flee for safety as earthquake shocks lash the region. Seismic disturbances are unusually strong but no serious structural damage is noted at present. Meanwhile reports from Sydney confirm 43 deaths and injuries from the British cruiser Wallaroo boiler explosion.
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Mes
Mount Colima
Appoints Receiver for International Fire Engine Co
Vice Chancellor Emery selects receivers for the 40,000,000 corporation with plants in New York Baltimore Chicago Cleveland St Paul and other locations. The nobility figures and other terms are cited in the order though figures appear garbled.
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Dispatcher warned Topeka of Willard wreck before collision
Coroner's jury reports a Topeka train dispatcher knew eight minutes before the west bound Rock Island express wreck at Willard that a collision would occur. Seventeen killed and thirty injured in the Jan 7 crash as witnesses from Maple Hill and Willard corroborate the warning and delay in the jury session.
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Unidentified Child Among Rock Island Wreck Victims
Topeka January 7 reports the body of a one year old boy killed in the Rock Island express wreck at Willard remains unidentified at the morgue. Injured at Use hospitals are improving and none are believed to die. The coroner's inquest was postponed as several trainmen witnesses could not be present.
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Injured in Wreck at Willard Kan
Frank Hell, cited by Topeka dispatches for saving many in the Rock Island wreck at Willard, Kan, last year, has injuries that crippled him in a railroad wrecking months ago. visiting his mother in New York city he seeks specialist treatment. Hell, an expert electrician and inventor, has studied hospital work as a pastime. native of Alabama.
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Hell
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Rock Island Limited Wreck Causes Fatalities and Injuries
Reports from multiple cities describe a Rock Island Limited derailment near Revuel. Three trainmen killed in a Brooklyn elevated crash. In Des Moines Major Hoyt Sherman, brother of General Sherman, is very ill with pneumonia.
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Baumhoff Named Superintendent for Rock Island Railroad
In St Louis on January 7 former postmaster F W Baumhoff was appointed male superiorendnant for the Rock Island railroad, signaling a key leadership move within the line’s administration.
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F. W. Baumhoff
Rock Laland
Good Roads Discussed at Douglas County Farmers Institute
The January meeting at the courthouse, presided by E. C. Cowles, focused on county road improvements. Papers on road laws, current methods, macadam costs, and maintenance were presented, followed by discussions and resolutions urging townships to levy road taxes and fund a stone crusher for permanent road work.
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Inythan Vie
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Board of County Commissioners
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Acquittal Directed in Jefferson City Case
After evidence was presented, Prosecuting Attorney FP Stone was directed to a not guilty verdict on accepting an illegal fee. Judge Longan ruled the evidence did not warrant the case. Two minor charges remain to be tried February 14.
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Schwab Testifies in Battle Over Bethlehem Steel Sale
Charles M. Schwab former United States Steel president testified in New York to discuss his role in the sale of Bethlehem Steel to the shipyards group and the push for a permanent receivership at the United States Shipbuilding company.
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Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
United States Shipbuilding Company
Bethlehem Steel Company
Ship Yards
Post office network updates across Kansas and Oklahoma
Grace in Sherman county gains a postmaster William Farrall. Arthur P. Mazeltan becomes rural carrier and Walker E. Hamilton serves as substitute at Darby. First National Bank of Poteau Oklahoma approved with 25000 dollars capital by organizers James M. Myers et al. Several post offices are discontinued in Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma with mail redirected to nearby towns.
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Arthur P. Mazeltan
Walker E. Hamilton
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First National Bank
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W. G. Groves
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Oklahoma
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Colombian envoy receives U.S. answer on Panama issue
Washington reports Gen. Rafal Reyes, Colombia’s special envoy, has received the U S reply to a note accusing the United States of violating the 1846 treaty. Secretary Hay prepared the diplomatic reply which refuses to reopen the Panama question. The envoy had asked that the correspondence be sent to the Senate. it will not be made public while awaiting an answer.
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Rafal Reyes
United States
Hay
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Bank cashier collapses after bond release at Highland
Mare Coll collapsed in Troy Kansas after being released on 230000 bonds on charges of uttering forged 30000 and causing the Highland bank to close its doors yesterday.
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Kan
BE. Marecoll
Bank of Highland
Hanna to Make Race for Presidency Announcement
Kansas City Jan. 7 The State will say today that Senator Hat in a will announce his candidacy for the presidency on Tuesday west An official says the information was given to Richard Kerens St Louis national committeeman for Missouri in a long telephone talk yesterday.
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Hatina
Richard Kerens
St. Louis
Missouri
Kerens
Ruth Cleveland Dies at Fifteen in Princeton
Ruth Cleveland eldest child of ex president Cleveland died in Princeton after a four day illness from heart weakness during a diphtheria attack. She was 15. In Des Moines an electrical worker Frzen was blamed for a $250000 state capital fire but will not be prosecuted. Augusta reports two brick blocks burned with a loss around 210,1000.
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Ruth Cleveland
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Des Moines
Frazen
Relative of Dan Hanns Dead in Saranac Lake Shooting
A man, brother-in-law of Daniel Hanna of Cleveland, Ohio, accidentally shot and killed himself in Saranac Lake last night. The incident involves Carl Ardon, identified as the husband of Dan Hanns’ sister. Police are investigating the accidental death.
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Wealthy shoe maker Kendall dies in Kansas City
Kansas City reports the death of William W. Kendall a wealthy shoe manufacturer from pneumonia. The note section highlights Y W C A Kansas City Kan activities and talks focusing on education and faith with remarks from Mrs. Freeman and a visiting alumna Mrs. Shively. An educational column compares outcomes of education levels on a child’s progress.
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Wm. W. Kendall
Lawrence businessmen oppose second telephone system
A survey shows local business leaders oppose adding a second phone system, citing doubled expenses with little return. The piece notes varied civic notices, funeral details, school moves, and local council meetings amid a period of community updates.
Markets by Wire Live Stock and Grain Updates
Kansas City stockers and feeders trade 3.25 to 3.75 with steers 3.40 to 4.75, cows 4% to 4.50. Chicago reports cattle and hog totals with steer 3.70 to 3.10 and hogs around 4.60 to 4.80. Wheat futures slip May 72% and July 703%, corn steady May July 40 to 40. Hay values firm. oats mixed. butter higher.
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