Man confesses to murders of wife and four children
John Gilbert, in Emporia Kansas, admits killing his wife and all four children at Kutergirige after claiming financial distress and mounting nerves. He describes striking the infant and later the mother with a hammer, and says the confession came after religious persuasion and fear of lynching.
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Filipinos repulsed in Manila water works assault
Dispatch from Manila reports a Filipino attempt to seize the Manila water works six miles from the city was repulsed with seventeen rebels killed and many wounded. Second Oregon and Wirat Nybranka regiments engaged. two Americans wounded. Other items note deaths in Kansas regiments and plans for the campaign in the Philippines.
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Howard A. Olds
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Senate and House in Budget Feud Over 13000
Topeka reports ongoing deadlock between Senate and House over a 13000 legislative item. Governor discusses removing Webb McNall, insurance chief, after adjournment amid an unyielding executive and judicial appropriation dispute. Adjournment expected tomorrow.
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Court of Inquiry Brief Session on Through with Work
The Court of Inquiry held a very brief session in Washington as it prepares to head west to inspect packing plants in Chicago Omaha and Kansas City. Lieutenant Mugson of the Ninth Infantry cites general complaints of meat illness among troops after the Santiago surrender.
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Floods and Snow Strain Towns Across the Plains and Valleys
Chronicling floods in Charleston West Virginia as Kanawha River overruns the valley and the capital city drowns under four feet of water. Relief stations open while coal property suffers damage and utilities fail. Separately Cheyenne and northern Wyoming faces six days of snowbound passengers on a derelict train. a relief train is sent. Kansas reports a statewide snowstorm with winds and heavy drifts. Pennsylvania sees the Susquehanna flood WilkesBarre and Plymouth lowlands submerged. Ohio towns endure high water, business disruption, and residents flee to higher ground.
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Frey to Assume Kansas City Barge Presidency
Reports from Kansas City indicate Frey will take the presidency of the Kansas City Barge & Gall on March 1. Meanwhile Stillwell denies being named president and is reported in New York.
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John Collins Murder Case Overruled for New Trial
In Topeka Kansas Judge Haven overruled a motion for a new trial in the John Collins murder case. The proceedings reflect a morning session ruling significant to the case. Washington news notes the president appointed Frederick Wlves as assistant census director. A local report mentions a Creek Nation chief with capital Olanul wee amid uncertain details about smallpox concerns.
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Kipling's Child Dead and Family Grief Amid Tragedy
The eldest Kipling child Josephine died this morning of pneumonia at Mrs De Forest's home in New York. Rudyard Kipling, recovering from illness, shows improvement after a fitful night. The report describes a grim scene and mentions other family deaths and distant relatives affected by violence and misfortune.
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Joe Lowes Career and Legend on the Western Frontier
A compact sketch of Joe Lowe a famed frontier figure with a violent past. Born in Missouri after the Civil War he allegedly killed four men in Texas and earned notoriety in Hinckley era towns. He ran dance halls from Wichita to Elsworth and was said to have seven wives with a mixed reputation. His Denver death followed a summer 1870s feud that left one man fatally wounded. He later avoided a deadly confrontation with Jim Moon who befriended him for life.
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Markets by Wire and Wichita Markets Roundup
Kansas City live stock receipts on March 6 show cattle and hog markets with mixed to steady demand. Hogs steady to higher, receipts around 3,000. cattle receipts around 13,000 with varied classes including steers heifers and cows. sheep and lambs slower. Grain and futures prices at Kansas City and Omaha reflect softer wheat and mixed corn futures with nearby contracts fluctuating through the session.
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