Kansas City Banks End Clearing House Strain Reassures Traders
Kansas City banks report normal operations return after clearing house strain. Bank leaders describe relief from currency shortages and easing payments as trust restored, with higher daily clearings compared to last year and reduced burdens on depositors.
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First National Bank
Union National
Pioneer Trust Company
Alissour Savings Bank
Walton Holmes
Abel
Court Clerk Sentenced in Corruption Case
Columbus reports the Supreme Court sentenced former Clerk Lawson F. Emerson to ten days in jail. State Senator Austin of Toledo received ten days in jail and a $100 fine for securing the latter's certificate to practice law without proper examination.
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Columbus
Supreme Court
Lawson F. Emerson
Austin
Toledo
Governor Haskell Guest of Honor at Kansas City Dinner
Governor Haskell of Oklahoma arrived in Kansas City en route to Lincoln for the Bryan dinner. He will be the guest of honor at a formal dinner tonight at the Kansas City club hosted by local Democrats.
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Kansas City
Chaskell
Oklahoma
Tokay
Lincoln
Bryan
Loreal
Democrats
Presidents meet rail leaders over railway operations
President Roosevelt will meet in January with the operatives’ committee of leading railroads. The group includes New York Central, Pennsylvania, Burlington, North Western, Illinois Central and Frisco. They aim to press the president on matters affecting railway operations. Indiana Republicans in district conventions labeled Fairbanks for the presidential nomination and praised the Roosevelt administration.
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Washington
Rosevelt
Committee of Operativice
Warner
Missouri
St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Burlington
North-Western
Illinois Central
Frisco
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Fairbanks
Roosevelt
Hartington Pleads Guilty in Depot Robberies
Walter Hartington was fined 250 dollars and sentenced to four months in federal court for robbing depot and express offices in Joplin Missouri. The jail term was remitted. Bright spots in dull days include Black Seal gas globes at 3 for 25 cents from Fred W Fein. Mr and Mrs Bregart promote candy and butter scotch at Wiedemann's today and tomorrow.
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Joplin
Walter Hartington
Theater Fire in Boyertown Panics Crowd Killing Many
A Rhode's Opera House fire in Boyertown Pennsylvania caused a massive stampede during a moving picture scene. Exploding lamps and a faulty set led to a blaze, collapsing floors and trapping audience members. Estimated deaths range from 125 to 160 with dozens injured.
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Boyertown
Rhoade
Rhode
Opera House
Abe
Lost double barreled shotgun with German inlay
Muzzled loading shotgun described as a 14 or 16 gauge with wood trigger guard and strap loops. Marked F. Disehler in Muenchen between barrels. Reward offered. Contact F. Draper, 944 W N Y I Street. Baby Ribbon Cigars 5c made by Billie Williamson.
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F. Disehler
Muenchen
Draper
WN. Y.I Street
Zora Smith Bound Over and Fire Tragedy Recounted
The report recalls Zora Smith bound over on assault charges while a deadly theater explosion follows. Survivors describe a chaotic stampede as flames engulfed the building and many leaped from windows or stairs seeking escape amid wreckage and injuries.
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Othara
Zora
Smith
Que
Min
Lis Wits
Soo
Marketwire report includes grain and livestock prices
Kansas City and Chicago markets show wheat futures at May 1.00 to 1.04 with July around 1.00 to 1.03, oats near 49 to 50 cents for No 2 white and mixed. Cattle receipts total 16,000 with native steers about 4.10 to 9.50, cows and heifers around 2.00, stockers and feeders near 2.00 to 84. Bulls at 2.60 to 4.10. Chicago wheat May 1.04, July 0.99, Sept 0.95. Corn ranges include May 0.52 to 0.60, July 0.59, Sept 0.48 to 0.60. stock cattle receipts about 5,500 with beef steers and cows plus feeders.
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Kansas City
Abel SX
Simge
Aoice Timothy
Choice Prairie
Chicago Marzeta
First Official Functions Held for Visiting American Naval Officers
Rio de Janeiro on January 14 hosted the first in a series of formal events for the visiting American naval officers. They met with the Brazilian minister of marine, attended a reception by President Penna, and joined a banquet hosted by the American minister.
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Rio de Janeiro
Penna
Funston Missed Again as Hall Likely for Major General
Washington January 14 There will be a new major general vacancy next month when General Greeley retires Brigadier General Funston is next in line but Kansans in Congress expect another officer to be promoted instead They support Brigadier General Charles B Hall commander of the staff war college at Fort Leavenworth Hall a Civil War veteran will retire next fall due to age
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Charles B. Hall
Washington
Greeley
Funston
Congress
Staff War College
Fort Leavenworth
Hall
Unemployed Army Marches on City Hall in St Louis
A wealthy hobo led roughly 100 unemployed men through snow to City Hall St Louis on January 14 seeking Mayor Wells. The procession remained orderly as a philanthropy leader and a welfare society founder presented a request for employment aid. Mayor Wells pledged to do all he could to help.
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St. Louis
SWO
Wells
Ames
Maeyer
Ma Wells
Ohio troubles in Taft Foraker fight in Ohio
Secretary of State Thompson told Cleveland faction representatives that three groups will be recognized as the county committee of Cuyahoga in the Taft Foraker dispute. He indicated the matter may go to the Republican State Central Committee for legality, a plan favored by Tutt adherents but opposed by the Foraker faction.
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Columbus
Jan
Thompson Tole Beard
Cleveland
Taft-Foraker
Cuyahoga County
Thompsins
Republican State Central Committee
Foraker
Balloting Begins for United States Senate in Frankfort
In Frankfort Kentucky on January 14 ballots started for the U S Senate with separate votes by two houses. In the senate Beekham received 18 votes, Bradley 16, Wheeler 1, St Johns 1, Dodd 1, and Smith 1 as other ballots tallied. The house vote showed Beckham leading with 48 to 45 for Bradley and single votes for Kehoe and Gaird.
Cabinet Crisis Shakes Tokyo as Ministers Resign
Japan fears a cabinet crisis as Finance Minister Yoshiro Sakatani and Communications Minister Isaburo Yanagata resign. Prime Minister Marquis Saionji also resigns, though not accepted. Disputes over the budget are said to be irreconcilable.
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Tokio
Japan
Yoshiro Sakatani
Isaburo Yanagata
Marquis Saionji
Commercial Banquet Speaking Program
The banquet program lists speakers with roles including Toastmaster J L Brady City Government by Mayor Geo Barker University Chancellor Frank Strong The Wholesaler F H Smith myer The Future C H Tucker and Lawrence in General J D Bowersock.
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J. L. Brady
Geo. J. Barker
University
Frank Strong
F. H. Smithmyer
C. H. Tucker
Boni de Castellane and Castellane in Paris Court
Count Boni de Castellane and his brother Count Jean de Castellane faced assault charges brought by their cousin Prince. Boni admitted spitting in the cousin’s face after provocation, with further hearing postponed to February 4 due to absent attorney.
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Paris
Boni de Castellane
Anna Gould
Jean de Castellane
Prince de Af
Boni
Turn Cuba Back by February 1909 Announcement
Washing ton reports President Mageon states that by February 1, 1909 the island of Cuba will be turned over to a Cuban president and congress elected next December by the Cuban people. He pledges the handover will be scrupulously observed.
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Pr Ner Mageon
Cuba
Congress
Schmitz Denied Bail After Reversal Of Conviction
San Francisco January 14 Superior Judge Frank H Dunne refused to admit former Mayor Eugene E Schmitz to bail after the appellate court reversed his extortion conviction The judge held Schmitz remained in the same position as at sentencing pending remittitur and noted other methods were planned to secure bail once finality is reached.
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San Francisco
Frank H. Dunne
Eugene E. Schmitz
Dunne
Schmitz
F.C. Drew
Locke Brothers Injured in Haskell Avenue Car Crash
Henry Locke and Dunkel White Steamer co rider were hurt when a tire burst in the 1800 block of Haskell Avenue. Henry Locke suffered a broken leg and Dunkel White received a scalp wound. Both men were taken to Simmons Hospital for treatment. The Lockes show company is performing a three night engagement nearby.
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Sninkel
Henry W. Locke
Haskell Institute
Haskell Avenue
Henry Locke
Dunkel
Simmons’ Hospital
Lockes’ Show Company
Polar Bear nickname used for big Atchison youth
The Atchison Globe notes a large fellow nicknamed the Polar Bear for clumsy behavior and describes social dead beats among girls who skip parties yet attend and arrive first. It also mentions Atchison girls with fur muff quirks and a pug-nosed girl teased with a clothes pin. In Kentucky, armed guards deter night raiders. Raymond’s Hand warmers and pocket stoves are advertised locally.
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Atchison
Atchison Globe
Lawrence
Man recalls daring escape and rescuing son during blaze
A grieving father recounts a deadly house fire in which he protected his young son by throwing him from a window to safety. He separately searched for his wife Esther amid the flames, fearing she did not escape and noting four of his five children were left at home.
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George
Esther
The Thaw Trial Defense Opens With Mental Competence Claim
The New York case against Harry K. Thaw shifts to the defense as physicians testify about Thaw’s mental state after the Stanford White shooting. Court actions limit some testimony citing doctor patient confidentiality. A former Wooster Union teacher recalls Thaw’s irrational behavior dating from his youth.
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New York
State of
Agsnst Harey KK
Thaw
Stanford White
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Jerome
Dut T. Deemar
Doetor
Wooster Union
New Labor Leader Chosen In Mine Workers Vote
From Wheeling West Virginia a private telegram from Indianapolis claims T L Lewis of Bridgeport Ohio was elected president of the United Mine Workers of America over W B Wilson by about 60 000 in a 300 000 vote tally.
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Wheeling
W.va
Jain
Indianapolis
T. L. Lewis
Bridgeport
Oho
United Mine Workers of America
Wilson
Panama Canal Progress Report From Isthmian Commission
In Washington on January 14 the house committee on interstate and foreign commerce heard Col. Goethals provide information on the Panama canal construction. He stated the work is progressing more satisfactorily than expected and outlined organization and rate of progress.
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Panama Canal
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Colonel Goethals
Isthmian Canal Commission
Goethals
Weary Blame of Roosevelt Ties To World Finances
Berlin parliamentary debate links high imperial bank discount rates to global financial strain. Count Von Wanitze faults President Roosevelt and his "threats against the trusts" for the crisis. Separately an advertisement lists vanilla ice cream flavors and a linen writing paper sale at Eaton-Hurlbut's Highland Linen paper, 30 cents per box.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Imperial Bank
Count von Wanitze
Roosevelt
Eaton-Hurlbut
Highland
Boughton’s
Mass
Wanted. Places for atudents to work for board
Lawrence Business College advertises student work for room and board along with a stop at Seewir's 917 Mass. St. to view feather postcards and a full line of local photographic views of Lawrence and vicinity.
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Lawrence Business College
J A Negerase Pha
Seewir’s
Mass. St
Lawrence and
Vicinity
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Chicago
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Flemington
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Sweeney
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Pune
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