Czar's Address Praises Port Arthur Defenders
Emperor Nicholas IIs message to the army and navy lauds Port Arthur defenders as they fought a lengthy siege 7000 miles from home. He urges pride, patience, and continued strength, promising God will grant power to Russia to break the enemy.
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Petersburg
Empeorr Nicholas
Bort Arthur
Russia
Fou Musslang
Port Arthur
Rusala
Ita
Rusia
Nicholas
Stoessel Arrives in Nagasaki After Kamakura Voyage
General Stoessel and his party landed at Nagasaki aboard the Kamakura from Port Dalney on January 11. Authorities greeted them at the landing, with police and gendarmes present. Stoessel wore a military overcoat with sword as Russian officers saluted the returning commander at a bungalow quarters. The scene evoked sadness among onlookers.
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Nagashi
Kamakura
Port Dalney
Stoessel
Madame Stoessel
Iaanches
Jia
Japanese naval incident and other early 20th century items
Reports from San Francisco note Surgeon Von Wedekind’s evidence of vigilante actions by Japanese officers after a torpedo boat destroyer chased the Cincinnati. Washington reports 40 smallpox cases near Horton Kansas with vaccination orders for the Kickapoo reservation. New York covers a push to block Senator Platt from seating, while Washington notes delays on a joint statehood vote. Cannes reports the Earl of Catimes dead from heart disease, once defendant in a breach of promise case. Ithden Tau records a missing New York freshman David W Neving as search efforts begin.
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San Francisco
CL. L. von Wedekind
United States
Washington
Horton
Kan
Kickapoo Training School
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Indian Office
Cannes
Earl of Catimes
Migs Fortescue
Ithden
Tau
David W. Neving
New York
Pension Commissioner Named and Bank Actions Transpire
Washington January 4 — Pension Commissioner designate Vespasian Warner, formerly Illinois congressman, named to head the federal agency. Topeka January 14 — W H Albright issues call for statements on state and private bank conditions. Broken Arrow Oklahoma City area sees Valley National Bank organizers approved with 26000 capital. Theo Maxfeld as president and Jervics as cashier named of First National Bank Batonville Arkansas receives organizing permission with 950000 capital.
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Topeka
Albright
Charles Walters
Lamar
Missouri
A. B. Fareworth
Chicago
Immigration Department
Chicago, Rock Island & Fabnce Railroad
Kansas City
el Paso
Texais
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Valley National Bank of Broken
J. T
Guy Bowman
French Criticised Over Russian Navy Stay at Madagascar
Toklo Japan January 14 reports French policy allowing the Russian second Pacific squadron to remain at Madagascar draws sharp criticism. A paper calls prolonged neutrality breach and says further temporizing to aid Russian vessels is a serious breach of neutrality.
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Toklo
Japan
Madagascar
Hottman Found Guilty in Kansas City Murder Trial
Frank Hottman was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the May 1, 1904 killing of Clarence Meer. The trial, brief for the defense, featured tense testimony and a six-minute jury deliberation after a day of courtroom drama. The verdict came despite defense claims of police coercion and repeated references to past confessions.
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Kansas City
Frank Hottman
Clarence Meer
Hattman
Kimball
Wolford
Alther
Hortman
Pisapar
Flottman
Myers
Hack
Kimbrell
Kelly
Taylor
Mottman
Watford
Hortmann
Criminal Court
Urfar Hoteman
LHS
Thme
Nils
Urfer
Dafyige
Ile
Harman
Walla Walla
Wash
Kanyay
Jis
Niedringhaus Dates 25000 Campaign Guarantee Details
St Louis Jan 4 The senatorial investigation climaxed as Thomas K Niedringhaus Republican nominee outlined a 25000 guarantee tied to a 621000 campaign fund. He described a dinner at Adolphus Bosch and a speech by Fairbanks, with Otto Stifel and Busch as guarantors. He denied a direct contribution, claiming protection against personal losses. The committee resumes hearings with witnesses Busch and Stifel.
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St. Louis
Thomas K. Niedringhaus
Republican Caucus
Francis M. Cockrell
House of Representatives
Niedringhaus
Adolphus Bosch
Fairbanks
South St. Louts
Niedringlaus
Otto Stifel
Busch Chalf
Niedringhans
House Committee
National Committee
Busch
Stifel
Shareman Cortelyon
Rsa
Hrewers Busch
Oud Stifel
Highest price ever paid for zinc ore reported in Joplin district
Joplin Missouri January 14 The highest price ever paid for zinc ore was recorded in the Joplin district this week with ore selling at 9 per ton The zinc market is booming and there is a possibility that as high as 8 will be paid for top writes The storm has shut down many mines and outputs this week fell The ore will be scarce during the next week or ten days
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Joplin
Mon
Grand jury concludes in Wichita with indictments returned
Wichita date January fourth reports the grand jury finishing its session. Several indictments were returned, one believed to be of importance. No public excitement followed. Objects of the movement were not charged. All indictments were based on information supplied by County Attorney Ekstein.
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Wichita
Kron
Ekstein
Resolution on political activity by letter carriers approved
In Washington on January 1 the House took up a resolution by Gillett of Massachusetts asking the President and Postmaster General for information on political activity by letter carriers. The resolution was agreed to after debate.
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Washington
House
Gillett
Massachusetts
Thearst
Senate considers polygamy ban in statehood bill
Washington. January 14. Senator Dubois introduced an amendment to the joint statehood bill to prohibit the practice or encouragement of polygamy in the proposed states of Oklahoma and Arizona. Cold weather continues.
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Washington
Jan
Senate
Dubois
Oklahoma
Arizona
Weather records show extreme cold across Kansas and nearby
The weather bureau reports subzero readings in Kansas and neighboring states with Kansas City at 5 below and Salina at 20 below. Other towns range from 0 to 20 below, with Oklahoma City and Amarillo near zero or above. Predictions call for moderating temperatures.
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Hoya
Boicourt Cycle Co
Mass
Kansas City
Jan
Weather Bureau
Marshall
Salina
Kan
Concordia
Wichita
Arkansas City
Dodge City
Oklahoma City
Amarillo
Tex
Salita
Priests of Kansas City Episcopal Diocese Sign Statement
In Kansas City on January 14 the clergy of the Episcopal diocese signed a declaration refusing to solemnize marriages in which either party has a living spouse or has been divorced after marriage, citing the divorce evil.
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Kansas City Episcopal Diocese
Kansas City
Episcopal Diocess of
Irving
Confession in Iowa case follows acquittal
In Town City Iowa on January 14 Ellen Gallagher widow of James Gallagher once linked to a murdered plot with her lover Charles Holada who now serves a life term confesses completely exonerating the woman. Across the world dates note extreme cold in Chicago and cabinet crisis in Paris with ministers likely to retire.
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Town City
Ellen Gallagher
James Gallagher
Charles Holada
Therime
Fire at Royal Victoria Hospital causes $150000 damage
Fire at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montress did about 150000 dollars in damage. No patients were harmed according to Judge D W Summer aged 81 who had lived in Aul and rural routes. James O Rugh and George M Aulsobatl were named in the report with delivery carrier Pisno Texas.
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Montress
Royal Victoria Toopital
D. W. Summer
James O. Rugh
Old
Aul
Regular
George M. Aulsobatl
Drala County
Tate
Japanese Casualties in Busian Raid Reported
Tokyo reports Japanese casualties from the New Chwang fighting and related Busgian raids as one killed and fourteen wounded all non-commissioned officers or privates. Russian losses are estimated at over 300. Japanese say munitions at New Chwang and Miuchlatum were intact.
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Tokio
Japan
New Chwang
Child Dies After Scalding Incident Near Emporia
Emporia report says Clementing, two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Wrecker, died from scalding after she fell into a bucket of hot water left on the floor by her father. The incident occurred six miles east of the town. The article notes the Court will not unite divorcees.
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Emporia
Clementing
George Wrecker
Here
Japanese Navy Praised for Bravery and Silk Industry Note
Toklo dispatch reports Lieutenant General Waldeo, a Russian officer paroled, praising Japanese bravery as beyond comparison. He notes Japanese achievements are unparalleled and remarks on the silk industry, stating 2,300 silkworms are needed to produce one pound of silk.
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Toklo
Genwal Naldeo
Thalr
Pavel
Smoot Affair Hearings Hear from Lynch and Dougall
James E Lynch of Salt Lake a Democrat and neo Mormon testified in the Smoot investigation saying young Mormons want polygamy ended but he heard no protests to church leaders. Hugh M Dougall Springville Utah postmaster said he was tired of the Mormon church and noted no new polygamous marriages since 1890. He described his expulsion as not affecting his business, pledged partial oath details, and recalled a severe penalty for disclosure. Brewers Busch and Stifel reported similar guarantees to cover deficits, as Niedringhaus spoke to the committee and Kerens and Thompson offered to cover state expenses.
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Washington
James E Lynch
Salt Lake
Hugh M. Dougall
Springville
Utah
Flo
Dougall
The
Mormon Church
Adolphus Busch
Otto F. Stifal
House Committee
Niedringhaus
Niedringhus
J. C. Kerens
Kerens
Willianf
Thompson
Neidringhaus
Keres
More Committees Named in State Officials List
Topeka January 14 state board of agriculture named committee chairs including Assessment and Taxation Haskell Congressional Apportionment Fitz Patrick Stinting Tucker Livestock Trughes Labor Martin of Woodson Mines and Mining Porter of Crawford Medical boards and registration Halfoan Engrossed bills Narrison Irrigation Huschop Roads and highways and bridges Sullings New Officers Chosen State board of agriculture elected J W Robinson president A L Spensler vice president Edwin Snyder treasurer 3.7 Treadway LaHarpe G W Glick Atchison Edwin Taylor Edwardsville Chas E Sutton Russell Geo W Hanna Clay Center all old directors State Printer Clark to not oppose printing bill for state printer election silence from Hoch action to defeat bill delayed by Governor Hoch
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Toyako
Dan
Hanna
Haskell
Fitzpatrick
Topeka
State Board ‘of L Agriculture
J. W. Robinson
Dorado
A. L. Spensler
Rotten Eggs for Food and Army Fortifications Statement
A German pietura defends Chinese cuisine by describing rotten eggs preserved in lime as a delicacy and noting they taste like lab water while praising Chinese cooks. Army officers in Seattle say the U S government will infect fortifications opposite Port Simpson, chosen as the Grand Trunk Pacific railway terminal.
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Seattle
United States
Port Simpson
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
Great Britain
Bristow Promoted To Special Panama Railroad Commissioner
Washington January 14 Joseph L Bristow fourth assistant postmaster general resigns to become special commissioner for a Panama railroad and related Atlantic Pacific freight rate study The move follows an executive order by President Roosevelt and a conference with Taft and Senator Long The change sharpens presidential control of the canal commission and Bristow aides in advising on Panama Railroad and sea traffic Treasure hunters clash on Cocos Island Costa Rica sends a gunboat to restore order after a fight between Fitzwilliam and Gray expeditions on the island
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Washington
Joseph L. Bristow
Hig
Postal Service
Roosevelt
Mr. Bristow
Atlantic
Pacifica
South America
United States
Europe
Panaos
Taft
Bristow
Senator Long
Kansas
Panama
Pacfic
Coats Rica
Cocos Island
Lord Fitzwillims
Harold W
Gray
Eirvwillams
Bee
Fitzwilliam
Fitzwilliac
Ambassadors to England Honor a Glorious Line
The article lauds American ambassadors to the court of St James for a storied run, noting five later presidents and many famed statesmen lawyers and writers including Washington Irving Maccroft Motley and Lower who added luster to national life.
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Rolla
Court of St. James
United States
Washington Irving
Maccroft
Motley
Black Diamonds and Japan's Fishing Industry Highlighted
Mrs Alfred Capin of New York is said to own the finest collection of black diamonds in the country most from Bahia Brazil. The stones are opaque and lack white diamond luster yet possess unique beauty and rarity. Black diamonds were first found in the San Jose river in 1854 a 10 000 carat stone later discarded. Japan now leads as a fishing nation with 30 million in fish products while the United States and Great Britain each produce about 5 million outside Alaska.
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Alfred Capin
New York
Japan
United States
Alaska
Great Britain
Fragmented Odds and Ends from a Dated Chronicle
A garbled clipping cites various figures: ocean usable miles, Cuban cattle purchases in Wane wala reaching 100000 head, Gibraltar docks sized for large vessels, and scattered World War era statistics. It mentions US bandy schools 136617, Spain output 176109 tons, and compares global production with Mexico and Australia in a disjointed summary.
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Wanewala
Gibraltar
United States
Spain
Mexico
Australis
Cattle and grain markets across Kansas City and Chicago
Market notes from Kansas City and Chicago on Jan 14 show cattle prices steady with hogs at varied gains and bulk lots for heavy cattle. Grain futures list wheat, corn, and oats with May and July contracts and mixed quality notes. Additional figures cover hay, butter, eggs, and dairy receipts, reflecting a broad commodities snapshot.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Titov. Hay
Timothy—Choite
Prairie Choice
Buttar—Creamery
Ocean Currents Drive Icebergs Toward Greenland and Newfoundland
Arctic freshes mingle with river inflows to create a vast cold current across the North and East of the New Siberian archipelago. The drift carries icebergs, ice fields, and barriers toward Cape Farewell, diverting portions toward Newfoundland and increasing currents in Hudson Strait.
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New Siberian Archipelago
Fce
Sastern
Greenland
Cape Farewell
Newfoundland
Balin Bay
Hudson
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