War uncertainty grows as Berlin reports tense Japan Russia stance
Official circles in Berlin say war feels likely as Japan delays reply to Russia notes. Reports from Port Arthur and Dalny indicate Japanese troops moving, while Russians expect Japan to strike first. Other dispatches note Aurora in Port Said and Hanna re elected U S senator in Ohio.
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Russia
Japan
Foreign Office
Berlin
Port Arthur
Dalny Cin Oneay
Mukpho
Sturope
Ibis
Sarbin
Port Said
Egypt
Aurora
Chinese ports opened trade treaty ratified
Washington reports the American Chinese commercial treaty exchange of ratifications occurred at the state department. Secretary Hay and Chinese minister Lang Chau sealed the agreement opening Mukden and Antung in Manchuria to world commerce.
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Washington
State Department
Hay
Lang Chau
Mukden
Antung
Manchuria
Topeka Gathering Aims at Batley Second Term Block
A group of state politicians meets in Topeka to organize a movement to defeat Governor Batley in a potential second term. W K Stubbs, chairing the conference, cites plans for a new dedication of independence and notes 75 of 105 counties will be represented, including a Lawrence delegation. Some attendees favor Bailey’s renomination.
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Topeka
Novernor Batley
W. KR. Stubbs
Lawrence
Stubbs
Bailey
Kansas Stock Breeders Hear Illinois Leaders At Topeka
In Topeka on January 13 a meeting of the improved Stock Breeders association featured remarks by T. H. W. Rankin secretary of the Illinois Live Stock association. Afternoon talks covered livestock work at the world’s fair by Pot Coburnt J. Maney of Fort Hays stations and Eugene Davenport of the Illinois college of agriculture.
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Topeka
Improved Stock Breeders’ Association
T. H W. Rankin
Illinois Live Stock Association
Coburn T
J. &. Maney
Fort Hayes
Eugene Davenport
Illinois College of Agriculture
Secretary's Report At Live Stock Convention
Portland Ore Jan 13 Secretary Charles F Martin delivered the annual report to the National Live Stock convention noting the association's prosperous condition and extensive work benefiting stock raisers. Speakers included H W McAfee of Kansas and Jerry Simpson. Daughter of John Brown Dying. Pasadena Calif Jan 13 Mrs Ruth Brown Thompson eldest daughter of John Brown of Harper's Ferry fame is near death at 75.
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Portland
Ore
Charles F. Martin
H.W. McAfee
Kansas
Jerry Simpson
Pasadena
Calif
Ruth ‘Brown Thompson
John Brown
Harper's Ferry
Big City
Conventions and Candidacies Across Kansas in January
The Kansas Commercial Interests Federation to hold its second annual meeting in Topeka on January 2 0. Delegates in Doniphan County endorse Theodore Roosevelt Bailey for governor and W S Stuart for congress. Primaries planned to elect delegates to state and congressional conventions with senatorial nominating meeting set for February 5. Coffeyville chosen as convention city for March 4. Charles K. Holiday, formerly a Democrat, announces Republican bid for Thirty-eighth district state representative.
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Topeka
Jac
Federation of Commercial Interests of
Kansas
Troy
Kan
Republican Central Committee
Doniphant County
Cyrus Leland
Theodore Moosevelt
W. J. Bailey
W. S. Stuart
Cherryvale
Asird
Coffyville
Charles KK. Holliday
Thirty-eichth
Spoke on Limited Suffrage and State Governance
Annapolis reports Edward Warfield suspended as governor and arguing that suffrage should be limited to citizens deemed most fit by intelligence heredity and stake in welfare. The piece recounts his address on who should exercise high citizenship duties.
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Annapolis
Edward Warfield
Warfield
Commonwealth
Treaty Reached Between Brazil and France on Trade Pact
Brazilian Foreign Minister Baron Della Hirano and French Minister Ware accept a commercial modus vivendi. The accord extends the pact to remain one year after revocation instead of six months, with revocation presented on January 15.
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Rio Janeiro
Baron del la Hirano
Ware
Jury verdict finds manslaughter in third degree
In Kansas City a jury convicts Peter Wimner aged 72 in the killing of Frank Slagel's year old son. The court will sentence Wimner soon due to his age.
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Kansas City
Jan
Speoal
Dartington
Peter Wimner
Frank Slagel
Osroudt
Topeka rumor on Beloit man for supreme court seat
Clark Smith of Beloit says he has received assurances that he will be a candidate for associate justice of the Kansas Supreme Court at the Republican state convention. He confirms strong support and plans to attend the event in Topeka.
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Topeka
Clark Smith
Beloit
Supreme Court
Smith
Twain kin widow of Mark Twain’s brother dies soon
Keokuk Iowa January 13 Mrs Orin Clemens widow of Mark Twain’s brother is dying of heart disease in a hospital bed.
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Keokuk, Downs
Orin Clemens
Mark Twain
Thieves Oliver George O'Conner Arrested for Stolen Rocketbook
Two very young boys were arrested on charges of stealing a rocketbook from a buggy along Massachusetts Street. They confessed and were jailed awaiting a probate court hearing with possible transfer to the state reform school.
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Oliver George O’conner
Massachusetts ‘Street
State Reform School
Annual Ball by Buchs Band and Ruel’s Military Band
Ruel’s Military Band and Buchs Band announce their annual ball on February 10 at Everett’s hall with high hopes for a top social event. A benefit concert is set for next Monday at First Baptist church featuring local musicians and a full house expected. Tickets cost 25 cents and attendees may see the new electric lights. Arthur Steinberg of St. Louis visits Zcity.
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Ruel
Everett
Firat
Baptist Church
Evidence in Machen Case Testimony Details Clerks Actions
Washington January 13 The cross examination of John J Howey chief clerk in the office of the first assistant postmaster general continued in the Machen case He said Machens stenographer had for several years placed Machens name and initials by subordinates He knew of this practice three years before becoming clerk He did not inform his chief to avoid interfering with Machens division affairs He could not recall any talk with Wynne about expenditures in his office
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Washington
John J. Howey
August W. Machen
Machen
Wynne
Run on Wisconsin Bank Resumes in Superior
The First National Bank of Superior Wisconsin resumed operations this morning after a run that began yesterday. Cashier Henson announced deposits were nearly cleared with the bank paid out the last customer in line. The bank expected $150,000 in currency from St Paul overnight and $200,000 from Chicago to arrive.
Senate Busy as Labor, Panama, and Post Office Probed
Washington and Springfield dispatches report a Colorado Federation of Labor petition urging a Senate investigation of the strike, with Patterson noting mine owners influenced Colorado Governor Peabody. A resolution for post office affairs was laid over, boll weevil eradication passed in the House, and Panama-Colombia disputes discussed. Missouri Federation of Labor backs Patterson's plan for a full Senate inquiry. The House moved toward the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill in committee.
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Washington
Senate
Patterson
Colorado
Federation of Labor of Colorado
Denver
Senate Committee On Judiciary
A Colorado Mineowners Association
Peabody
Committee On Judiciary
Post Office Department
House
Ifale
Self
Nueon
Panama
Colombia
Republic of Panama
Republic of Colombia
Republic of Columbia
Springfield
Missouri Federation of Labor
United States Senate
Unable to Endure in Uruguay as Talks Fail
From Montevideo and Santa Ana, reports say government and revolutionists have not reached an agreement. A sharp clash occurred between government troops under General Muniz and rebels, with heavy losses expected before any decisive action. Openings Egypt ian tombs.
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Monteviedo
Uruguay
Santa Anida
Prehistoric Cemeteries Revealed Wealth and Secrets
The London Antiquary notes excavation near the Nile uncovered thousands of prehistoric tombs with inscriptions few decipherable. Skeletons lay on their sides facing east, many with intact skulls. ornate clay ware and a solid gold cylinder emerged. A papyrus resembling part of the Book of the Dead was found beside a tomb. Boxes containing complete adult skeletons, tightly packed in small spaces, puzzled researchers.
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John Ward
S. A
Writton
London Antiquary
Nile
Saya Mr. Ward
Iowa Interest in Isle of Pines Treaty and Colonies
Iowa settlers from Spencer, Fairfield, Ottumwa, Creston and elsewhere form colonies on the Isle of Pines. Reports note about 200 Iowa residents there with multiple towns and plantations developed by a Fairfield company. Americans own significant land, houses, orchards, and hotels, with investments by New Jersey and others totaling large sums. General Wood is linked to Apostales in the colonia. Omaha dispatch.
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Hawkeye
Republic of Cuba
Union
Iowa
Washington
Cuba
Isle of Pines
Spencer
Fairfield
Ottumwa
Creston
Lewans
Almacizes Springs
Colombia
United States
New Jersey
Apostales
Accerican
General Wood
Omaha
Neb
Kee
Monterey steel plant seeks Mexican import tariff aid
Vicente Ferrari, president of the Monterey iron and steel company, in Mexico City to lobby officials for a prohibitive tariff on steel imports. The Monterey plant, built at 310 million, aims to offset losses from higher U S and European competition by raising prices in Mexico.
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Monterey
Mexico
Vicente Ferrari
Monterey Iron and Ster
Stual
United States
Apple shipment from Oregon to New York earns high prices
A 200 box Jonathans shipment from Eggert’s Hood River Valley farm to New York sold at premium prices. The six year old orchard sprayed seven times yielded only one worm defect, with apples priced up to 4.00 per box for large sizes and 2.75 to 2.50 for others. Eggert plans larger carload shipments of varied varieties once possible.
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Eggermont
F. Eggert
Hood River Valley
Oregon
New York
Eyuvert
Jonathans
Eggert
Odd Items Highlight Global and Domestic Plans
A miscellany notes scarce Lake Erie fish, Mexico reaches out to China, an Arizona farm grows only cacti, ammonal is a new aluminum explosive, New York weighs trading stamp legislation, Russia sits low in book publishing, and advocates urge New York to spend 26 million on highways.
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Mexico
Arizona
New York
Russia
New York State
Panama episode recalls Civil War officer’s Panama recollections
Capt J G Febiger of the New Orleans Naval brigade recounts a 1873 Panama crisis during a revolu tion, detailing a cutter mission, cannon fire, and a dramatic flag display as marines landed after a near hit and run. He notes U S vessels at the isthmus and hostile gunfire across the water.
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Republic of Panama
J. G. Febiger
New Orleans
Callag
Panatoi
United States
Panamia
Itis
Sis
Eversting
Wesaliett
Markets by Wire Live Stock and Commodities
Kansas City cattle market shows 6 000 head with native steers 3.40 to 4.65, cows 2.25 to 3.60, stockers 3.75 to 4.00, calves 2.50 to 4.00. hogs mixed with heavy at 4.70 to 4.95 and higher Packers 4.63 to 4.85. Chicago reports 17 000 cattle and 30 000 hogs with steers 3.50 to 4.75 and tops for chattel 5.15. Wheat and corn prices move firm to ready. oats weak. hay and butter and eggs listed. local notes mention Mrs. Marks and Mr. Hogan traveling for business.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Sol Marks
St. Louia
Glasier
Aly
Local Officials Named in City Observance Notes
A list of city officers and clerks appears in the article segment. Names include the City Clerk and Police, with mentions of cemetery overseers and the city engineer among several municipal posts. No further context or dates are provided in the readable text.
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D. Pickers Paul
Carrey Sexton O. H.temerry
RSM
Parlard Sexton M.G. Cermitery
Weightr
Meng
Feit
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Soar E. Learnard, Je
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Ene Sattodat Bank Building
Eldridge Bauss
D* Keith
Nagutand
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Henry Ebreet
Ithode Island Street
Foodward's Drug Store
G.W. Jones
Stover
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Pmecetet Masa
St. Telephone
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Palllies
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Meckenulbark
Connecticut
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Blacksitith
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R.C. Lenty
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Hanna
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Macehy
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Georgia
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Albert Cashman
Stahl
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South Congregational Church
Drexel Boulevard
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Cooper
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China
Board of Pharmacy of
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Onaga, Kan
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Rocky Mountain
Arthur Steinberg
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Wisconsin Bank
Congress
Federation of Labor
Atorial Inquiry
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Republic
Tarifi
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the Stars and Stripes
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India
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Olathe
Business Today
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Jade
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Depuy County
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Larmard, Jr
Myer
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M.A. Gorrni
JH Miten
K -G & Flory
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W.ganes
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Carl Phillips
G.Q. Bowman Lioyé Danes
W. R Green
Hoskinson
de C. Ware
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Hill
View
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Eb, Hagen
CH. Tucker
Cushier
W. Pet Hazen
Savings Department Deposter
Beever
Exc World
Hob Moore
Ta. Hatley
Wiliam
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Tuwennock
J.D Tawersoeig
Vaal Ke
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Browtteut
A.E Benson
Vive
Dre
Reich
Merchants National Bank
A. Moor
Freailent
Cusdiere Capital
Mourne
Nuwingre
al. Newmark
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A. Wood
Ava't Caahler
Grovenor
Manley W
Marer
A Marks
Ken Bardwle
Alfred Whitman
Jenin & Whitan, Real Estate
Wm. T. Sinclair
Massachuestss
Insurance Agency
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Money
Alasgma Band
Mortgage Louna
Umice Tel
Wat
Hess
Jerry Ewars
Rirat
Lawreces Daily Journal
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Auld
Acti Iifstea Guelon Crovesor
Uganda
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