Governor Bailey Names Harry Bone Private Secretary
Governor Bailey offers Harry Bone the private secretary post and vows to keep him sober. The Eldorado Republican endorses W. J. Bailey for U.S. senator, a move praised by supporters. Congressmen Long and Curtis return from Washington to weigh in on the race. Bailey cites a record governor margin while Humphrey’s lead remains cited.
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Baily
Harry Bone
Bailey
Eldorado
United States
Long
Curtis
Washington
Beaumont oil heir donates to Baylor University science building
A Beaumont Texas figure named George W Carroll has given 60000 to Baylor University in Waco Texas to aid the erection of a science building and vows more funds if the initial gift proves adequate.
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George W
Carroll
German Emperor Sets 100000 Mark Fund for Boys Education
The German Emperor designates a fund of 100000 marks gathered by Hast Prussian at Prussia’s bicentennial to support education for boys no longer under parental care. The fund aims to provide schooling and care for these youths.
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Kingdom of Prussia
Shallow logic in Pringle speakership controversy
The Topeka Topeka Herald quotes Henry Allen denouncing Pringle’s bid as unprecedented and party harmful. It accuses a five member officeholder clique of forcing Pringle as Speaker without consultation, predicting corruption and defeat if such dictatorial methods continue.
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Henry Allen
Ottawa’ Herald
Pringle
Topeka
Herald
Stanley
Allen
House
Kansas
Bunco Game
Popeka
White
Emporia. Gazette
Leland Long
Iti
Topeka Herald
For Her Sake at Belleville Opera House December 12
A Russo-Siberian play titled For Her Sake centers on a prince and a serf girl raised in the prince’s mother’s home. Their bond enrages the mother who tries to keep them apart. She has both sentenced to Siberian mines with help from a zar’s secret police. Ticket prices are 25 and 50 cents.
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Belleville Opera
Zar
Death of Governor Bailey's Father
The lingering illness of Monroe Bailey, father of the Governor elect, ended yesterday. Governor Bailey paused his campaign to care for his father and was praised for filial devotion. The people of Kansas extend sympathy as the senior Bailey passed before his son assumed high office. Topeka Herald reports.
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Monroe Bailey
Bailey
Topeka Herald
Pioneer Salmon Packer Joseph Hume Dies in Berkeley
Joseph Hume a pioneer salmon packer of the Pacific coast died in Berkeley California after a Civil War service with a Maine regiment in which he received a bullet wound in the leg. He was born in Augusta Maine and was a descendant of the Earl of Marchmont in England. He contracted a disease in the army that terminated his life.
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Joseph Hume
Berkeley
Cal
Pacific Coast
Augusta
Earl of Marchmont
England
Maine
Rock Island Holiday Fare Offers Round Trip Deals
The Rock Island System announces Christmas and New Year rates with one fare round trip within 200 miles and a minimum 50 cent fare. Sale dates December 24 25 and 31 with return by January 2 1903. Next excursion to Oklahoma Texas December 16 at one fare plus two dollars round trip valid 21 days. One way rate for same territory two dollars higher than half the standard one way. P D Senorieno agent.
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Rock Island
Oklahoma
Texas
P. D. Senorieno
Belleville Kansas Meeting Highlights at Court House
The record outlines a Saturday December 13 1902 morning session at the Court House with addresses by J M Doyle Wm Moore and Prof Albert Dickens from Kansas State Agricultural College. Afternoon program includes crop rotation talks by Hugos J Fulcomer and Prof A M TenEyck with general discussions on skim milk and grass adaptation to northern Kansas. Election of officers closes the session.
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J.M. Doyle
Wm. Moore
Albert Dickens Kans
Sagt Ale College
Reynolds Miller
Braden
Hugos
J. Fulcomer
A. M. TenEyck
Kansas State Agricultural College
Kansas
B. F
New York Chamber Hosts Cuban Delegates Reception
J Edward Simons presided at a New York Chamber of Commerce reception for Cuban delegates. In his welcome he expressed hope that New York merchants would soon welcome the republic of Cuba into the sisterhood of nations, a remark that was loudly cheered.
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Cuba
J. Edward Simons
New York
Chicago Trolley Cars Cited For Dog Safety
In Chicago a court ruled that motormen must strive to avoid hitting dogs and not rely solely on the dogs to dodge danger. The decision emphasizes safer operating practices on trolley lines to protect animals and passengers.
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Chicago
Heaviest Man in America Lee Trickey Spotlight
Lee Trickey of Glenwood Wisconsin is described as the heaviest man in America weighing 560 pounds. He notes a prior weight around 710 pounds before shedding significant weight.
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America
Lee Trickey
Glenwood
Wis
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