Lawrence Daily Journal election notes and Kansas politics
The Lawrence Daily Journal surveys Kansas politics with references to Roosevelt’s rumored nomination in 1904, county results, legislative pay changes, and penalties. It notes shifts in party strength, discusses figures like Zeigler and Baldwin, and reports on local crime, penitentiary funding, and the influence of the canal/twine plant. The piece blends broader national angles with Topeka and Copeland county chatter and local sentiment on election outcomes.
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Fecro Identified as Newsboy in Murder Case
Boston reports a defense produced statement claiming a Negro newsboy identified Alan Mason as the man who supplied watches pawned from murdered women Miss Clara Morton and Miss Agnes McPhee. Perry, jailed in East Cambridge, named Mason. Mason denies recognition. Police pursue leads as Perry faces new charges and a past assault case surfaces.
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Clara A. Morton
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East Cambridge
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Tedas
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Lyman School
Alan
Camebridge
Ellen Murphy
Big Boiler Bursts Kill Two at New York Water Plant
In Queensboro, two men died when one of two large boilers powering city water pumps exploded. Victims William Tithey, plant engineer, and James Nelson, fireman, were killed as bricks flew 1000 feet and the boiler was pitched 200 feet from its bed. The other boiler, unused, was lifted 100 feet in the opposite direction. The engineer’s body was found about 150 feet from the suspected standing spot. Investigators suspect boiler scaling caused the blast.
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New York
Queensborough
William Tithey
James Nelson
Classified column offers and sale notices from Ohio and Connecticut street listings
A fragmented page shows ads for a general helper position at 745 Ohio Street, a Jersey cow for sale, a buggy top in good order, rental and sale offers on 1333 Connecticut Street, typewriter sales and trade-ins, and an eight room rental request. Also listed are school trade ads, barber college inquiries, and miscellaneous notices about room for rent and furnished front room rentals.
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Hammond
J. A. Keeler
Meno
Toole
Moler Basber College
St. Louis
Silver strike ignites mining boom in Cal region
A reported big silver strike near Crete California draws investors and workers. ore samples yield high silver content with potential per-ton value cited. Meanwhile legal notices from Carthage County include suits against 44 corporations for failure to file annual reports. separate injuries reported in Beantin and Lexington. Anthony Fiala touted as heading next expedition.
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Mitec Arvin Milver
Puello
Bern
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Pilgrimage clashes as Doukhobors are moved to Yorkton
Winnipeg dispatch reports violence as Doukhobors, transported by special train from Minnedosa to Yorkton, faced massed police. Leaders resisted arrest. several injuries occurred including a digger being bitten and an ankle broken. Conflicts required multiple officers and farmers to separate and load detainees into wagons.
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Man
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Minnedossa
Yorks
Yorkton
Minnemossa
Seikroff
Spears
Ciizens
Ongoing Witchcraft Atrocity Alleges In Juneau Region
In Indian village near Juneau a man believed possessed by the devil was subjected to brutal rites as villagers attempted to exorcise him. His ears were cut, body hacked, and he was buried alive in a tragic act marked by fear and superstition. Survivors arrived from Juneau aboard a special steamer to witness details of the atrocity.
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Kansas Prison Population Lists American Born Prisoners
The Lansing Kansas penitentiary holds 1059 inmates with 1017 American born and 72 foreign born. The report shows 171 native Kansans behind bars, 229 farmers and 179 laborers among the convicts, with 104 occupations represented. There are six preachers, two job printers, 766 white males, 275 black males, 24 black females, and 5 Toilians plus 1 Mexican. Average age 29. ages range from 22 to 75. Prisoner ages and offenses detailed, including theft, burglary, larceny, assault, murder, and other crimes. habits indicate 424 temperate, 87 moderate, together with 89 having multiple terms. Eight counties have no prisoners. Wyandotte leads with 61, Shawnee 50. Oklahoma has 254 prisoners. Daily cost per inmate for confinement approximately 11 cents.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas Penitentiary
Lansing
Board of Managers
Stanley
Kanesag
Cheyenne
Decatur
Finney
Gray
Kies
Iawlins
Shevidan
Stafford
Wyandotte
Shawnee
Oklahama
Senators to Tour Territories Investigate Claim
A Senate subcommittee will visit the territories including New Mexico and Arizona to investigate a claim. Senators from Indiana Minnesota Vermont Tennessee and Idaho lead the delegation with Hearst involved as the panel maps out coverage of major cities across three territories.
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Chicago
Nev
Toveridge
Indiana
Nelson
Hearst
Water Cure and Cholera Chronicle From Manila Archipelago
Fragmentary notes report intermittent cholera across the Philippine archipelago with 105 000 cases and 67 000 deaths recorded, with cases likely 20 percent higher. A separate item notes George Wagner finding a pearl in raw oysters in Parola Kansas.
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Mofison
Ram
Alarples
Manila
Valozbia
Parola
Kan
George Wagener
C. E. Wagner
LaCreche
Fragmentary 19th Century Text With Messy Place Names
The paragraph contains scattered phrases about plague, religious groups, and chemicals, with references to Hindoos, Palestine Jews, and Valentine Jews. It appears as garbled OCR from historical notes, mixing chemical preparation steps with ethnographic mentions and dubious health claims. Strong entities include Gueeth Anne ap English, Halite, alum, and Palestine Jews.
Admiral Gratford protests naval yard pennywise plans
Washington November 10. In his annual report Admiral Gratford chief of the bureau of equipment renews opposition to subsidizing a baral constructor for a dine of river shipbidding works and criticizes plans for wireless telegraphy and coal procurement. He urges two large steam colliers of 10000 tons carrying capacity and 1000 tons in bunkers with naval personnel accommodations and ample stores.
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Washington
Admiral Gratford
Department
Radford
Government moves to suppress lawless bands in Cavite area
Manila reports the government plans vigorous action to suppress larcenous bands across Cavite Rival and Gulia, a zone around Manila. Armed groups, sometimes 200 strong, operate in the mountains, commit depredations, and seek refuge there. The plan includes military help, possible modified martial law, and suspension of habeas corpus in Cavite.
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Manila
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Gulia
Jadrones
Strikers Enjoined by Judge in Union Pacific Case
Judge Monger grants permanent injunction against most Union Pacific strikers, solidifying an earlier restraining order. Thomas Wilson and about 200 others are excluded, with the court finding no evidence they were ever in the company’s employ. The remaining defendants are enjoined to refrain from interfering with company rights and employee rights as U.S. citizens.
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Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific
United States District Court
Thomas Wilson
Machinists’ Union
The
United States
Supreme Court upholds tax collection on life policy premiums
Nov 12 Topeka Kansas report states the Supreme Court reversed the Metropolitan Life suit against Welch McNall ex superintendent of insurance. The court found it proper to tax the two percent levy on February premiums as a tax on doing business in 1899 and affirmed McNall's advance collection based on the 1899 business.
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Kansasity
John McAtee
Elwe
Kansas City Southern Railway
Smith & Wesson
Felow
Frank H. Lane
McAfee
Endorse Roosevelt as Logical 1904 Republican Candidate
Washington November 1 declares Republicans in favor of Theodore Roosevelt for the 1904 Republican nomination. The piece argues Roosevelt’s strength stems from cross‑sectional Western support and his proven leadership, anticipating a campaign shaped by his policies and party unity.
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Roosevelt
Aseradt
Eleyene
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Rooseseti
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Siler
Tod
Kanes
van Toe Perpetert
Bern Henan
Pressebaale
Darby
Payty
Brieles
Ronsevelt
Accident on the Missouri Pacific lines disrupts passenger service
A Missouri Pacific train collided with a White engine yesterday afternoon in a Missouri yard. Six people were injured, two seriously, including P. Griffins, C. Diets, and several dining car staff. Local surgeons treated the wounded before they were moved to Lou fie 2 MC. Week of Prayer observed by Kansas City YMCAL. Keystone Drill plant in Beaver Falls destroyed by fire causing significant losses and unemployment. Ireland crisis noted with economic strains and damages.
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Missouri Pacific
Persis
BP. Grilins
C. T. Diets
Cisergeas Atlman
St. Louis
Emery Wrench
Gliss
Best Remedy for Croup from Atchison Daily Globe
A prominent advice notice promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best croup cure for children. It claims quick relief by easing the cough and expelling phlegm, touting safety and pleasant taste. Barber Bros. sells the remedy.
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Secretary Hay Criticised for Roumanian Jew Note
Rabbi Joseph Kranskopf of Congregation Beneath Israel in Philadelphia condemned Secretary Hay’s note to European powers on Romanian Jews. He argued the note was self protective and failed to urge Romania to halt persecutions, undermining American moral leadership and refugee help.
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East
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United States
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Gary
GEN WOOD RETURNS FROM EUROPE TOUR
General Leonard Wood arrived aboard the steamship St Louis after visiting Germany and England with Generals Haeink and Corbin. He described friendly receptions and praised military canteen work, noting Funston's support and plans to report to Washington. He traveled with his family and plans to study canteen operations for U.S. adoption.
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Leonard Wool
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Greepin
Washington
Street Car Collision and Fire Grim News Across Nebraska
A chaotic report blends a street car collision near Jeter corner, rough local chaos, and a northern blizzard omen. Snow blankets Seaver City foreshadowing harsh weather. In Kansas City a man is shot over a woman, Carl Glover 27 fatally wounded by Mont Johnson. Armour packing house worker among casualties. Fire at Jonesboro box factory causes heavy damage. loss estimated at 150,000.
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Carl Glover
Armour
Bellevue Avenue
Mont Johnson
The Turn of a Valve Description, A Fire Meter Metaphor
An excerpt explains adjusting a valve to vary fire intensity from a tiny flare to a moderate blaze. Turning slightly yields small heat, a bit further doubles to a moderate fire, and full on becomes a quick blaze with outcomes left unstated.
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