President Roosevelt Defends Brownsville Dismissals
The president sent to the Senate a special message with evidence from Purdy and Major Blackson on the Brownsville affair. He argues troops of the Twenty-fifth Infantry loyal to the fort initiated the August 14 attacks, cites shells and bullets as proof, revokes the civil employment ban, and asserts constitutional power to discipline soldiers while keeping the court martial underway.
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Roosevelt
Senate
Brownsville
Purdy
Blackson
Texas
Fort Brown
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Yatt
United States
Secretary of War
Aluyur Blugksuin
Callumina
Macklin
McClusky
Department of Texas
Lary
Washington, D.C
Hlecksum
Beewusville
Wre
Frank Natus
Domineguez
Hale Odin and Son
Preciado
Springfeld
Krag Jorgensen
Shea Trial Opens as Holt Attacks Union Leader
In Topeka on January 14 arguments began in the Shea trial. Assistant State's Attorney Holt denounced President Shea of the Tramsters' Union as a leader of a disreputable labor element. Edward W. Hoch and other state officers were inaugurated at Representative Hall at noon in a simple ceremony marking Hoch's second term.
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Chicard
Shea
Assisant
Holt
Tramsters’ Union
Topeka
Edward W. Hoch
Representative Hall
Hoah
Wreck of Passenger Train 10 Near Monticello
An eastbound passenger train No. 10 on the Southern Pacific was wrecked fifteen miles near Monticello. Engineer Frank Nesley was killed and several passengers were injured as seven of eight cars derailed. details are scarce.
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Ugieu
Link
Pueitic
Monticello
Frank Nesley
Pacific Mail Steamer Huracata Ashore at Corinto
At next high tide in San Francisco on January 14 the Pacific mail steamship Huracata was reported ashore at Corinto Nicaragua. A portion of the cargo is being unloaded by lighters and officials expect the ship to be floated at the next high tide.
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San Francisco
Merchante” Exchange
Corinto
Nicaragua
Three Women Frozen Reported in Minot Deception
Senator Hansbrough at the White House said a friend near Minot North Carolina reports three women were found frozen to death and that the facts had been kept from newspapers. He linked the claim to hardships from fuel shortages.
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Washington
Senator Hansbrough
White House
Minot
N. C
Nonpartisan city leadership urged for Lawrence
The piece argues that politics have no place in governing Lawrence and calls for strong, capable officers chosen by fitness rather than party. It urges drafting men with courage and business ability, regardless of political beliefs, as Lawrence enters a hopeful new era.
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Lawrence
Engineer killed in Baltimore and Ohio collision near Alison Mark
The Chicago express eastbound on the Baltimore and Ohio collided with a switch engine near Alison Mark this morning. Engine engineer Owurs was killed. Fireman Lt. G. Lawis was fatally hurt. Several passengers suffered minor cuts from broken glass.
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Fittsburg
Chicago Express
Baltimore & Objw
Alison Mark
Owurs
G. Lawis
Train Collision Injures Seven Passengers in Chicago
Early today a Monon outbound train collided with a Wabash sleeper at Litth Street Chicago injuring seven passengers all on the Wabash car. None are reported dying. The crash was blamed on a fox causing the outward bound rain to derail the rear sleeper.
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Chicago
Litth Street
Dyer Pioneered Stenography in U S Senate
Oliver Dyer, credited with introducing stenography to the United States, and the first shorthand reporter in the Senate, died yesterday at the age of 70 in Boston.
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Oliver Dyer
Senate
Islaad
Boston
United States Senate
Attorney General Moves for Bail in Lynching Case
Washington January 14 Attorney General Bonaparte asks the U S Supreme Court to require Sheriff Shipp of Hatilyun county Tennessee and twenty six others charged with contempt of court for the Chattanooga lynching of Ed Johnson to appear and give bail.
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Washington
Bonaparte
Supreme Court of the United States
Sherif Shipp
Hatilyun County
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Johnson
Mining Land Trouble In U S Supreme Court Ruling
The case of the St. Louis Mining company against the Montana Mining company over lands tied to the Drumsummon Lode in Montana was decided by the U S Supreme Court, reversing the circuit of appeals decision.
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Washington
St. Louis Mining Company
Montana Mining Company
Drumsummon Lode
Montana
Supreme Court of the United States
Circuit of Appeals
Missouri Pacific Testifies at Rate Hearing
The maximum freight rate hearing resumed today before Special Commissioner Schofield. Missouri Pacific and its officers and employees presented testimony while Attorney General Udall led the state's case.
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St. Louis
Jad
Schofield
Missouri Pacific
Uadley
Family Perishes From Gas Escape in Brooklyn Tenement
A heating stove leak killed Meyer Rubin his wife and their two children in a Brooklyn tenement today. The incident followed an escaped gas from the stove. The tragedy highlights danger in crowded urban housing.
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New York
Uas
Meyer Rubin
Brooklyn
Boundary dispute between Bolivia and Paraguay sent to Argentine president
Buenos Aires January 14 reports that the Bolivia Paraguay boundary dispute has been submitted to the president of Argentina for arbitration.
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Buenos Aires
Bolivia
Paraguay
Maggiolo Dies in Paris Commandant of Artillery Dead
Paris January 14 General Maggiolo commander of the artillery has died. The report notes his death in Paris with no further details. The piece ends by asking why Gustafson undertakes extensive repairs.
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Paris
Mine Gas Explosion Claims Four Young Lives in Clinton
Four minors were killed in a gas explosion at a Clinton coal mine on January 14. Authorities fear six or seven more may be found dead while six injured have been recovered. Separate ad notes promote a Griffin's coal wagon and Wolf's Beek chews bathroom items.
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Clinton
Ind
Held Responsible In Vol land Train Wreck
Alma Kansas January 14 a coroner jury finished the wreck inquiry into the Vol land collision of January 7 that killed 32. J H Shoe of Rock Island dispatcher Topeka and John Lynea opera tor Volland are held to share responsibility though likely no prosecutions follow Lynea remains under arrest.
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Alma
Kans
J. H Shoemakes
Rock Island
Topeka
John Lynea
Volland
Lynea
Bailot Boxes in Custody After City Election Victory
Bailot boxes from the 1905 mayoral election in New York were ordered by Justice Leventritt to be placed in the custody of the New York City board of elections. The order reverses a prior custody grant to the Attorney General Jackson. A separate note mentions a poker outing.
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New York
Justice Leventritt
New York City
New Douglas County Officials Sit With Steady Hands
Old incumbents dominate the lineup as Henry Asher becomes the new county clerk and J. C. Walton repeats as commissioner. Sheriff Woodward and other veterans win reappointment while several key posts see routine transitions and continued stable administration.
Washington Scandal Hit In Hearing On Fur Seal Bill
Sensational charge against Herbert D. H. Pierce former United States minister to Norway and ex third assistant secretary of state arises before the Ways and Means Committee during discussion of fur seal protection. Professor H. W. Elliott of Cleveland adduces testimony as part of the hearing. Chas. Pilla of Enders and Dr. Carl Phillips filed bonds as coroner candidates this morning.
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Washiszieon
Herbert D. H. Pierce
United Sites
Norway
House
H. W. Elliott
Cleveland
Ohio
Social Dance at Woodman Hall Thursday Night
A social dance will be held in Woodman hall over People's Bank on Thursday night January 17. The six piece Adutingion Boe orchestra will play with ice refreshments available by Wiedeman. Contact Wiedeman for details at 182.
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Woodman Hall
Township Trustees Discuss Road Improvements in Douglas County
Douglas County township trustees met in the court room to discuss road upkeep using a drag for grading. W E Stone of Big Springs was elected chair and a full discussion supported drag use, noting lighter weights and two or three horses for best results.
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Douglas County
W. E. Stone
Big Springs
Tuts
Uae
Seusber Benct
National Convention Extends Foreign Commerce Talks
Delegates from over a hundred associations arrive as New York bills pass to extend trade discussions. President VanCleve of the Manufacturers Association presides. Governors receive updates on the national effort to extend foreign commerce.
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Wiswagton
Dun
Revenge
Huetee
United Bimes
New York Board
Hotrade Aid Lransporkagen
VanCleve
Dent
Aswehelian
Social Notes Highlight Topeka Visitors And Local Events
Chas Richards of Endura was in the city today Mr ieo Mart of Topeka spent Saturday with his mother Mrs Beth Benedict leaves tomorrow to accompany her husband on a business trip Mr and Mrs A E Worley returned to their home in Kansas City last night Mrs Scott Lloyd of DeSoto visiting in Baldwin spent the day here Mrs Martha Criley of Chicago visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert Morrow Vogler from the south end rerner of Douglas county in city visiting L L Riling Mrs Nellie Danning of Concordia spending several days at the home of CL Haveli en route to St Louis Phi Gamma Delta fraternity entertained their girl friends with a tap at their chapter house Saturday evening The Fox club held a dance in IO O F Hall Saturday night About twenty five couples enjoyed dancing Mrs A W Armstreng and Mrs Qo R E Chirke will return from Endura this evening Miss Mary Eberhardt returned to Kansas City after several weeks visit with her parents The Kansas Association of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority met Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs James Means 603 Tennessee street There were thirty one present and it was an swathissistic meeting
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Be EL Benedict
A. E. Worley
Kansas City
Scott Lloyd
DeSoto
Baldwin
Martha Criley
Chicago
Robert Morrow
Tete Vogler
Ne Rerner
Douglis County
L. L. Riling
Nellie Danning
Concordia
CL Haveli
St. Louis
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
Fox Club
A. W. Armstremg
Qo RE. Chirke
Eadura
Mary Eberhardt
Andrew Eberhardt
Kansas Association of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority
James Means
Tennessee Street
Bert Williams
Ottawa
C. J. Erichsen
Chicagu
Carl Fischer
Emporia
Emma Gehring
Toeka
Herb Stanford
K. Adams
Jafferson City
Lucien Huffine
Eudora
Nora Belden
Chas. Pearson
Jantzen
Brooklyn
Gus Nor- W
Lee
Ed. Esterly
Topeka
George Esterly
Frank Bangs
Ater
L. A. McCormick
Wichita
Grant
G. K. Fagen
Lathrop, Mu
Will
J. ¥. Henderson
L. M. Gleeson
T. #. Henderson
Lathrop
Ellis Richardson
Kunsley
Mira
Mary Tolbert
St Lunia
Arthur D. Weaver
Homa
Slutehings
Kappa Alpha Theta
Georgia
Lola Smart
Ultuna
A. Kutsup
Lucy March
Eugene Hogan
Lenox
Lawrence
F. BE. Doubleday
ML AL Gorrill
J. T. Shanklin
G. J. Barker
H.C. Johnston
W. H. Johnson
L. C. Wilson
Presbyterian Church
Morris Mossler
I. L. Mossler
Ford
Geo. O. Foster
San Francisco
Cal
Prof. Haworth
Young and
Kay
Pearl B. Lewis
Lecompton
Alice Hyatt
Stella Cressman
Kanwaka
Minnie Wilbur
Julia B. Miller
Grace Creel
Jouise Leonhard
Kans
Katherine Leonhard
Rose Barker
Alma Reed
Court House
F. H. Glney
Ad. Manter
Elizabeth Reynolds
Mize Buniea Manter
Yostens
Mle
Telephone wiring for campus exchange at University
The Missouri and Kansas Telephone Company will wire University buildings for a new campus telephone exchange to be located in the registrar's office. About 100 phones will be installed across buildings with a central switch at the registrar’s office. Other items include Wiedemann’s shipment of seal oysters and piano tuning by an experienced man. Paul Luckan lists 306 New Hampshire street and 1996 phones. Dress making and party gowns offered at 903 Mass street. De band seruba for Seat Raymond's Drugators.
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Missouri & Kansas Telephone, Company
Alice
Paul Luckan
New Hampshire Street
Sunday Activity and Travel Notes across Kansas towns
Local society column records Sunday movements of residents and visitors to Ottawa Eudora De Soto Topeka and Kansas City. People named include Miss Emma Gehring Carl Fischer Bert Williams and many others with remarks on visits and travel to various towns.
Investigation Demand Shifts Senate Bailey Vote to Come
Austin Jan D ccess reports the rallying lines for and against the Bailey investigation as the air is filled with talk of a high street vote. Both sides push for a verdict from the jury before the final roll call tomorrow.
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Austin, Tes
Jan
Bailey
Comer Inaugurated Amid Unclear Arrangements
In Montgomery on January 14, Comer, a former figure, was inaugurated witnessed by a crew. The record notes an estimated 241,000 in attendance or value, but many details remain uncertain in the text.
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Montgomery
Als
Comer
Vediy Trectivila
Alabama
The Annual Feed Ends With Hungry Delays
At 2 o'clock county officers attended their annual feed. Some guests had per ished with hunger before that time, leaving the attendants shy of the usual mark. Still, they enjoyed their usual good time.
Card of Thanks and Local Notices
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of Mrs Keefer Mrs M Newmark and family Gustafson promotes honesty in repairs and selling practices pledging replacements or refunds for misrepresented items The note also mentions Straffon a Mentholis and a Pura Food and Drug Act claim about ingredients with hernias ore.
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Keefer
M. Newmark
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Nenner
Lewland Ree Estate
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Carl Phillips
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Hoth
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Endura
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AOL
J.B. Watkins
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J. House
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J. 4. Moore
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Peoples State Bank
W. Bromellick
Fras
Swamnet
Yies Pree
BJ. Mulkry
Cashlee
W. OR. Stubbs
W. J. Bouldingey
Transeets A General Ganking Business
C. EL Hosfibe
Elvestmente
Real State
Jose Merchants National Bark Suilting Kawrench
Kanrar
I J
Whitman
Wagstat
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