Unclear local crime and international tensions flash into view
Fragmentary OCR cites a deputy sheriff incident in a Kansas jail and mentions an unknown figure connected to a deputy. The text then shifts to a chaotic note about President Castro refusing to resume diplomatic talks with Colombia, warning of a worsening South American crisis that could spark a war between Colombia and Venezuela.
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Mar
Castro
Aga
Colombia
Auidinso
Fert
Columbua
Venecueta
Prairie Fire in Wallace County Burns Hay and Homes
A prairie fire roared through the south half of Wallace county Kansas with a heavy northwest wind hampering efforts to halt its advance. A. Clark suffered the loss of several hundred tons of hay and many farm and ranch houses were set ablaze. In Galena, Kansas, miner Charles Starx was killed in a runaway accident yesterday.
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Sharon Springs
Kans
Mar
Wallace County
A. Clark
Charles Starx
Galena
Kan
Moving Again Japanese Push Strikes Near Siping
Reports from Gunsha Pass indicate renewed Japanese movement as Russian rear guard falls back from thirteen miles north of Siping to Kaumiaodsi forty miles below Gunsha Pass. Russians sacrificed commissariat stores and army corps supplies at Mukden. investigation ordered to establish responsibility.
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Gunsha Pass
Manehuria
Sipinghai
Tie Passi
Kaumiaodsi
Gunshy Pass
Mukden
Europe
Ruropatkin
Japanese forces strengthen front amid Russia conflict report
The Associated Press dispatch notes Japan shifts focus to Vladivostok theater as they reinforce positions along the Stewed front in the Russian war, with Japanese commanders seeking the initiative. The report highlights Fujita forces and Marchera units rebuffing Russian advances while the Japanese claim strategic gains in the Midwest sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pt. Vetersturg Marts
Impresso
Mt Mitehama
Vladinetok
Associated Press
Ste Wediate
Japan
Macehura
Japanese Missing Scouts Report From Pacific Front
A fragmented wartime bulletin notes Japanese missing, Russian scouts unable to locate enemy positions near the Austra, with lines about patrols and newly observed activity. Mentions Chinese bandits described as various groups and Muslims.
Clearing the Field in Japan War Zone
Japanese forces pace through the field in March as they secure and clear routes. They repair a bridge across the Hun river damaged earlier, while shops and materials are seized or moved for military use. Russian actions had previously damaged the crossing.
Census Bureau Crop Report Highlights March Outlook
The document outlines crop projections and drought conditions for the current season. It notes adjustments to anticipated yields and regional variations, with commentary from agricultural analysts. Improved weather forecasts are expected to influence planting decisions and crop stability in several states.
Destination Unknowns Tamataye Madagascar Report
Unclear text notes movements near Tamataye Madagascar with references to a Vaeitye squadron and a passian destruction event. Details are fragmentary and leave the exact actions and dates uncertain. Further readable facts point to water operations and potential military activity in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamataye
Madagascar
Nurse Receives Settlement From State Hospital Case
Nurse Fared Wesl Middietowo in New York receives $10,000 from the estate of a patient at the State Hospital for alleged medical services provided. Alida Jf. Gray is noted as employed at the hospital. The record outlines the financial recovery in a civil matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middietowo
Marc
Stewart
Alida Jf. Gray
Women Denied Right to Hold Public Office
In Christiantaerway on March 2, a government bill granting women equal rights to hold public office was rejected by a vote of 45 to 33. Separately, W. Rt. Law rence, G. H. F.., Thomas Mollingsworth, LE McMivan and Ross Itollingsworth had their application to organize the City National Bank of Madill, L. T., approved by the comptroller of the currency. The bank will have a capital of 850,000.
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Mar
Tower House
W. Rt. Lawrence
G. H. Fuck
Thomas Mollingsworth
LE McMivan
Ross Itol-lingsworth
Vity National Bank of
Madill
L.T
More Farmers Enjoined In Kaw Valley Track Case
Judge Pollock issues another injunction against Kaw valley farmers opposing the Union Pacific double track project between Cupeka and Kansas City. Marshals serve seventeen restraining orders bringing the total to forty four. The Union Pacific has posted bonds and the cases set for May 1 as the railroad seeks to secure right of way.
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Topeks
Mar
Pollock
Federal Court
Kaw Valley
Union Pactfice
Cupeka
Kansas City
Union Bacite Company
Hay
Bend
United States
Krughes Civieles Sandberg
Mmee
Proudy
Lob
Kindred
le Kindred
Knight
Jestes Haney
Charles Tayier
de H. Marples
Water Melanield
John Alesier
QP Bauer
Paul Caukum
George Vai J. Wosmith
James Trot
M. Maxwell
A. A. Bowen
Charles lBerpman
A. Rhea
W. Rhea
Aldridge
Jelm Isurts
Friedburyg
J. 2
Kees
C.F. Backer
Youd Warren
L. x. Bowers
Bni the
Rai
T2ad
Oecuny
Pruter
L. Or. Taylor
Iivasien
Patel
dJudee Asher
Lirener
Tapters
Union Macite Eaimna
Leavenworth, bawiBee & Western
Congress
Dreawtte
Leavenworth-Docglis
Woman Killed Her Children in Pudusan Kentucky
Marecus Mrs Mart Hrotkael confessed to poisoning her three children aged 4 and 3 last Saturday. She claimed George Alberton promised to marry her if she freed him of the children, and she said she acted to fulfill that promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pudusan
Marecus
Mart Hrotkael
Ted
Dun
George Alberton
Postal inspector tracks Sicilian chief stenographer's escape to Europe
Philadelphia report says a postal inspector pursuing Sophia Beckallaa Collins, chief stenographer of the Story Cottco company, learned she sailed for Liverpool from New York with securities valued at 2,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Sophia Beckallaa Collins
Cottco Company
Liverpool
New York
Peace talks hinted as Russia seeks Delcasse aid
A London telegram reports Russia asked French Foreign Minister Delcasse to mediate peace negotiations with Japan with Lansdowne’s cooperation seen as essential. Separately US figures, including Washington attorney Washington and agents, are returning to Portland for hearings on jail frauds as investigations widen.
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London
Mar
Russia
Delcasse
Aml
Japan
Deucis
Lansdowre
Washington
Marsivase
United States
Greyen
Tuspeetos Burts
United States Secret Service
Portland
Ore
Grank
Interior Department
Lee
Aterton
Mitchel
Tia Poreed
Vhsfer
Congress
Fests Ra Srites
Frank J
Automobile Crash claims life in city street
A fatal auto collision occurred in the city when a speeding car struck a tram or electric line, killing one person instantly and seriously injuring another. Mrs. Sherman Dease died at the scene. a man and a woman were injured, with authorities continuing a formal investigation.
Saloon Suit Alleges Drunken Death linked to Saloon Keeper
Sprinsfeld doctor Mar. Mas Winans sues Mike Noosa saloon keeper and Retseh Bres owner over a death blamed on liquor service. Plaintiffs claim defendants caused husband’s death by causing him to become drunk and fall down stairs.
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Sprinsfeld
Mar
Mas Winans
Mike Noosa
Ivera
Retseh Bres
Se Burding
Orate
SLO Ak
Mire Wians
Death of K N G Officer in Wiawatha March 2
Terrible incident at George W. Coleman residence in Selbeth described as a self-inflicted act. The homeowner reportedly tried to stab Coleman then cut himself multiple times. Emergency responders and local nurses intervened to stop further blood loss and control the scene.
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George W. Coleman
Sabeth
Miter
Various Early 20th Century Notices and Deaths
Reports from New York and Chicago include Nan Patterson murder trial set for early April. Thomas H. Wyetes, VP of the Pullman Palace Car Co, has died. Tennessee Governor Frazier vetoes a bill raising the governor’s salary from 4,000 to 5,000 per year, citing constitutional conflict.
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New York
Nan Patterson
Caesar Young
Goll
Chicago
Lila
Thomas H. Wyetes
Pullman Palace Car Company
Frazier
Tennessee
Mystery of Frank Rogers Disappearance Explained
Chicago reports a father’s account of the Frank Ely Rogers disappearance with Miss Florence Ely. They left for Buffalo and later split. Frank returned home years later claiming work in New York restaurants and a Chicago freight yard visit. Miss Ely, a Vassar alumna and music teacher, had secretly received support from a relative.
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Chicago
Mar
Frank Ely Rogers
Florence Ely
Evanston
Associated Press
James C. Rogers
Rogers
Charlie Poss
Philadelphia
Krank
Asay
Buffalo
Frank Uteide
Frank
Miss Aly
Hiv
Ami
Evansyan
Miss Iy
Ropers
Cadow
New York
Restauria
Young Rogers
Mrs Chadwick Sentenced in Cleveland Court Case
Judge Fay overruled a new trial motion in Crate L Chadwick’s case and sentenced her to ten years in prison. The court’s action included possible reductions to eight years. Chadwick faced six counts with one year each. Separate note from Taft to Roosevelt announced Philippine islands election plans.
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Cleveland
Faylor
United States District Court
Crate L. Chadwich
Art
Guea
Whadwick
Carrviee
Pardr Dary
Aare Tealsti
Leany Adetion
Laker
Chadlades
Ganwlatert
Touces
Chueieaneh
Pan Tye
Mar
Taft
Roosevelt
Philippine Islands
Prppine Commission
Negro convicts escape stockade. pursuit widens in Texas
Nineteen twenty six negro convicts escape from Arcola stockade near Ruston Texas on March 28. Heavily armed men and dogs scour the countryside as guards tighten security with every farmhouse seen as a potential danger. In Missouri Hamp Woods, a stock dealer, was killed yesterday by a runaway team he tried to stop.
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Ruston
Tex
Arcola
Hamp Woods
Fayette, Mo
Ranaway
Bomb Plot Allegations Over Maine Ship Destruction
New York dispatch reports Rosseau, convicted yesterday of sending an explosive to Cunard Hoo pier, claims the Maine was destroyed by his bomb. He asserts two machines were built to aid Cuban revolutionaries and intended to target Spanish ships in Havana, with one box allegedly to be fastened to a vessel underwater.
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New York
N. Y
Resg
Rosseau
Cunard Hoo Pier
Maine
Resseau
Spain
Wosseau
Revolutionary Party
Heahu
Marie
Vny
Averi¢n
Coha
Alfonsa
President’s western trip details and press coverage
Washington March 2 The president plans a Minerary of los Western trip with attention to details. Changes by Mr Leech and others affect travel by train to Fort Worth and Colorado. Traveling party includes press reps but no guests. trip to San Antonio will be private for recreation.
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Washington
Mar
Los Western
Leech
Fort Worth
Lieb
Colorado
Acc
Hs Gien
Otderstand
San Antonio
Tex
Uwnat Polor
Mandate fate in Burton case lingers amid delays
The U S Supreme Court mandate in Senator Burton's bribery case remains unsettled as officials await a new order. Reports note diplomats in Europe, the empress and emperor met Ambassador McCormack in Brussels, and President Roosevelt plans a southwestern trip with a call for foreign nations to join the Jamestown exposition. A Kansas accident killed Avery Hill and a Wichita bankruptcy sale saw Coler D Sim purchase the Bridge and Iron Co assets for 15000.
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Tohaera
Russia
McCormack
Voth Lempressen
Roowgelt
Hampton Roads
Jamestown
Fitzhugh Lee
Exposition Company
Dante
Virginia
Avery Hii
Galena
Kansas
Williams & Wilson
Ottawa
C. C. Christopher
Coler D. Sim
Wichita, Kansas
Bridge and Iron J Company
Windstorm Injures Twelve in Ottawa and Vicinity
A fierce wind and heavy rain battered Ottawa Ohio and nearby areas injuring twelve, one seriously. Main street stores lost roofs, contents ruined, four northeast Ottawa homes demolished, and Bruner house shattered with Bruner and wife hurt. Country homes damaged, Forest Park hall of philosophy destroyed, and tents at pipe township campporth east of town carried away with ten slight injuries among workers.
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Ottawa
Eans
Frank Hruner
Bruner
Forest Park
Hall of Philosophy
Camporth
Tornado Strikes Town injuring several in Kansas
A Kansas town was struck by a tornado about 5 pm yesterday causing several injuries, three critically though none fatally. Property damage was extensive in the business district and nearby blocks, with shop fronts shattered and signs torn.
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Eidorida
Kao
Whamd
Cour
Fees House
Lightning Strikes Park College Clock Tower
At Park College last night students reported excitement as a lightning bolt struck the clock tower of the main college building. A large hole burned insulation from an electric wire while dormitory residents alerted others and efforts were made to extinguish the blaze with garb and improvised tools.
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Park College
Onain College
Allorts
Garley
Escaped From Reformatory Trio Recaptured Near Salt Plant
Hitchinson Kansas on March 24 seven inmates from the reform school escaped to an abandoned salt plant across the Arkansas river. Cleve Cuberson from Dickenson County and Ray Harver from Gray County were captured after ten minutes. Koonty faces two years at Lansing penitentiary while the others get six months in third grade and kitchen duties.
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Hitchinson
Kans
Recife
Wyandotte County
Grand Olarceny
Cleve Cublerson
Dickenson County
Ray Harver
Gray County
Santa
Reforma Tory Ata
Hi Arkinsay River
Koonty
Lansing
School House Destroyed in Severe Meadow Storm
A heavy storm swept through Meadison Nans Marus, destroying the tin series dowe and the home of Fhetcher, with much farm property damaged. Robert Thornton's terms were knocked from his hand as bay and farmyard lost.
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Meadison
Nans
Kimner
Robert Thornton O Termes
Iwad
Farally
Russia Japan talks reveal untold 1901 pledge on Manchuria
An old dispatch publishes Russia's February 3 position to Japan, detailing why Moscow could not agree to a treaty obliging respect for China's Manchuria. The document contrasts Russia's stance with its prior assurances to foreign cabinets, noting India China and other commercial powers.
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Vorts
France
Mar
Asso Etstad Press
Russia
Japan
Flussia
Jagan
China
Manchuria
Barn Stoosen
Manebutla
Pekin
Markets by Wire Live TM Stock in Kansas City
Markets by wire report shows cattle prices with native steers at 34. Uites 74, stockers and feeders 300 to 4.4, cows and feeders 220 to 510, calves 24.50 to Hogs 2000 heavy 45.20, bakers 815005 25, plyw and light 55 to 45.20, cattle 5,500 reef steers, stockers and feeders Todwo, bulk 85.30 to 0.4u.
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Kanana City
Mar
Bakers
Grain and Provision Grain Market Ledger Summary
Grain and provision items listed with mixed soy and corn futures. Entries include May, July, and Sept delivery months, cash and futures quotes, weights, and price points for corn, oats, wheat, pork, lard, eggs, and dairy products. The fragment appears to be a futures board from Chicago with multiple contract dates and price figures through late spring and summer.
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Kansas City
Mar
Optel.o
Lditos
Vo White Witely
Stestly
Timothy
Chicago
May Seeks Mediation in Far East War During Italy Trip
In Washington diplomats expect Secretary of State May to seek mediation possibilities to end the far eastern conflict during his Italy trip. The report notes ongoing festival plans and local building activity in Lawrence as the season advances.
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Washington
Mar
John May
Italy
Far East
Lawrence
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Sear Mukden
Parmonede Mills Ds
Omateria
Census Bureau Crop Report
Court
Union Pacific
Delecasse
WANT
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Sherman Dease
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Pullman
Steimer Pier
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United States Suprema Court
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Tornaug
Kitchen Detail
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Jaize Distros Cor Terk
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Depety
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Lindley MM
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Piskeng Pani
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MccFarland Nallle
G. Bediagfren
Maren
Dalton
JH. Menderon
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J UD. Lapen
Kile Pourth
Grima
I. Wilder Riek
Lawrence National Bank
Sore
R. A. Batley
Marteider
William Mw
Suarn Te Eestubha
J Ve Bowenver
Watkins Wetions
Tank
Hoan
Toucan Janatier
vGaatier
H.toceer Ledncket
Eben Baldwin
Lawrence Pantatorium
West
Warren Street
FA. A. Hall
Skilton
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