Ex-Governor Leedy Poised for New Wealth Venture
Reports from Topeka say former governor John W Leedy is nearing wealth through mining interests in the Galena district. An admirer notes Leedy may earn income beyond his former salary once three former state executives are involved, with funds tied to mining properties.
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John W. Leedy
Wenorthy
Willison Biepp
Clalfain
Erk
Sup
Topeka
Leedy
Supplys
Ows ii
Galena
Sap
Galena Democrat
Clalr
Leety
After Loubet Parit Affair Ends in Fatal Shooting
A wealthy rentier named Tourret was shot dead yesterday evening on the Pole de Boulogne by a fan who mistook him for President Loubet. The killer, M4 Ozout, 28, is believed to be insane. The incident occurred amid heightened security around Loubet, with investigators treating it as a case of mistaken identity.
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Parit
Tourret
Pole de Boulogne
Loubet
M4 Ozout
LEWELLING PICKS SIMPSON AS POPULIST GOVERNOR CANDIDATE
Ex Governor L. Lewelling backs Jerry Simpson for governor and says he would win overVincent and Webber McNeil. Lewelling spoke after the Democratic banquet in Clay Center, praising Simpson as a stronger state leader. The piece also notes a transportation fare listing and agent contacts for Union Pacific and Santa Fe routes.
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L. 2
Saewelling
Jerry Simpson
Vincent
Webby McNall
Simpson
Webbs McNeil
Sidney Cooke Heads East for Soldiers' Home Board Meeting
Sidney Cooke of Herington aboard to Pek: as he travels to Hol Posie Comfort, Va. for a board reception. The April 5 call and multi day session are noted. Work on the new Books building at the Tongenworth home funded by Congress with 20000 and a new theater with war funds is planned. The theater should cost about 2586 and include storerooms and a restaurant. An effort to obtain 100000 more from the next Congress to double Leavenworth home capacity is discussed. Over 600 admission applications exist, with the barracks reducing the number by about 30. Admissions are rising.
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Herington
the National Soldiers’ Fiomvs
Hol Posie Comfort
Cooke
Bbks
Tongenworth Home
Congress
War Fund
Leavenworth
Lafayette Dollar Plans Revealed For Independence Commemoration
A Washington dispatch reports Charles F. Harber, Philadelphia mint engraver, designs a Lafayette commemoration dollar. One side may show Washington Lafayette Lincoln Jefferson Grant, other a Lafayette prayer. signatures unlikely. Monument outline dropped. unveiling planned in Paris on July 4 with silver bullion funds from Congress for 50,000 dollar coins.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Charles F. Harber
Philadelphia ‘Mint
United States
Lafayette
Mint
Hua
Robert J. Thompson
Lafayette Monument Commission
Lincoln
Josehintey
Grant
Lafayette Monument
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Ching Ling Foo to be sent back to China tonight
Ching Ling Foo the Chinese magician performing at a Chicago theater will return to China tonight after his current United States stay. He came to America by special imperial permission to appear at the Omaha exposition and will be escorted by Chinese and U S officials to San Francisco for delivery to a Chinese government agent. The move follows a Washington request to repatriate him. Treasury Secretary Gage notified Chinese inspector Charles A. Stone to accompany Foo and his party.
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Chicago
Ching Ling Foo
China
United States
Ching
America
Omaha
Washington
Secetary
Treasury
Gage
Charles A. Stone
One-Cent Yard and Discounted Goods Sale List
A fragmented advertisement enumerates discounted fabrics and dry goods with itemized prices such as two yards of flannels, towels, cheese cloth, and prints at one cent per yard, along with assorted sale items like paintings, shirts, baby cloaks, dresses, jackets, caps, hammocks, pots, paper, syringes, soaps, towels, tablecloths, oilcloth, cards, and patent medicines all priced locally. The note mentions some damaged labels on medicines.
List of Casualties in Fighting For the Last Two Days
A garbled casualty list from Otis Washington covers April 1 and March dates. It itemizes killed and wounded across Nebraska and other units, naming Private EN. Lawton and multiple soldiers by company, arm, and injury, with severe injuries noted for several. The fragment also includes a London messenger note and a weekly bank statement, plus Baroness Hirsch’s death in Paris.
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Otis Washington
Otts
Nebraske
Gusford S. Blakely
Frank G. Armstrong
L. Wetty Barnes
Gi. Alvey
Ernest BE
Kever
Emil Krehn
Hubert Kistler
Charles C. de Bart
Nebraska
James J, Corgrave
Juin Westover
Wm. le Whitcomb
Albert Hikey
Walter P. Stockton
John M. Everson
Bert S Donaldson
South Dakota
Wagoner Joseph C. Waugh
Corporal L
Richmond
Wm Gumily
Herman Kroger
First
Colorado—Company
Charles Hutchins
Ustith
John Dennis
Henry BE. Redmond
Jho
T Oenorkia
Yukon Breaks Up and Klondike News From Skaguay
Seattle April 1 Jack Carr Alaskan mail carrier reports Yukon ice breakup early this year. Dawson water fountain vacated by order of Commissioner Ogilvie. Jon Beckman of Pullman died of exposure after reaching Skaguay. Recorder Padgett of Bear Creek district jailed for salting quartz claims and swindling a Saint Marie company. to be sent to Sitka for trial.
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Was
Jack Carr
Gail Carrier
Dawnot
Skaguay
Yukon
Ogilvie
Dawson
Jon A. Beckman
Pullman, T
Klondikce
Recorder Padgett
Uie
Sitka
Guatemala's New Ruler Estrada Cabrera Inaugurated
A Guatemala letter dated March 18 reports Manuel Estrada Cabrera’s inauguration as president with grand ceremonies. Public enthusiasm and hopes for six years of peace are expressed. Cabrera, about 40, a lawyer, served in Barrios cabinet and is the first non military ruler in years.
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San Francisco
Guatemala
Manuel Estrada Cabrera
Barrios
Estrada Cabrera
Police raid shuts Chinese gambling dens in Chinatown
San Francisco April 1 police under Lieut Escola raided an illegal gambling date in Chinatown breaking doors with axes at the Chinese Merchants' Exchange and United Oriental Local Club. Thirty two Chinese gamblers and 4000 dollars in cash were seized along with a complete fan tan layout. Chief Lees vows to close all Oriental gambling dens.
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Lieut
Escola
Chinatown
Eexchange
United Oriental
Lees
Arkansas Sues 126 Fire Insurance Firms Under Anti Trust Law
Attorney General Davis filed 126 suits against 63 fire insurance companies doing business in Arkansas, causing foreign firms to suspend operations. The action enforces a sweeping new anti trust law passed by the legislature. Health of veterans suffers from tropical diseases after service in Cuba. over 200 members of the Eighth Illinois colored volunteers plan to seek pensions for disabilities.
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Ars
Davis
Arkansas
Cuba
Chicago
Eighth Illinois Colored Volunteers
Ervice
Death of Chief Moses in Washington Territory
Seattle dispatch reports Chief Moses, a well known Indian leader, has died at his home on the Colville reservation. The notice appears in the final days of Creston reports. The rest of the dispatch mentions rheumatism cures and the Peerless Steam Laundry advertisements, reflecting typical newspaper mix of obituary, patent remedy pitches, and local services.
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Seattle
Wash
Post-Intelligencer
Creston
Sys
Colville Reservation
Swift & Holliday
Dresgists
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Peerless
Beck Furious Over Judge Appointment Dispute in Holton
M M Beck editor of the Holton Recorder denounces Governor Stanley for naming Charles F Johnson of Oskaloosa to the Jackson Jefferson county district seat. Beck rails against Broderick’s omission and mocks Republicans, warning of political misfortune and past misfortunes while predicting party consequences.
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M. M. Beck
Holton Record
Stanley
Case Broderick
Jackson-Jefferson County
C.F Johnson
Oskaloosa
Beck
Charles F Johnson
Jackson
Jefferson Counties
Jackson County
Jey
Samoa Matter Arranged for Joint High Commission
Berlin reports a semi official note states a high commission from Germany Britain and the United States is suitable to Samoa. President McKinley expressed grave regret over the Apia collision and instructed the American representative in Samoa to preserve the status quo and avoid further conflict.
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Berlin
Samoa
McKinley
Margaine
Apia
Uage
Butte Market Report Shares Wheat and Oats Movements
TODAY'S MARKET REPORT notes Chicago wheat gains on May opening despite overall weakness from south and west. Corn and oats show varied activity with cooler weather supporting oats while May pork prices ease amid mixed cattle and beef futures. Receipts and shipments remain steady as Northwestern prices hold around 1.23 percent cash and related Lax cash.
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Northwestern
Srwnete
Ilo
LAX
Rm Rectan
Ee Shay Timothy
Bupheld
Ses Bay
Uwe
Moms
Wwe
Ty Joca
Pattu
Selim
Corm Stowe
Harris
Wheat and Market Reports From Kansas City and Chicago
Kansas City market notes show cattle receipts 204 and 4,000. grain items include heavy mills and mixed oats with dull hay and strong silver markets. Chicago reports wheat selling near 1.10 with weather impacts, weak corn, and ongoing futures activity. notes on storage, exports, and market expectations through April.
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Arket
Salon
Sisou
Eingerrieg
SONY
Webia
Hay Simuy
Choice
Timothy
S—Wesk
Chiang
Shido
Atu
Cimuivas
Omie
Kotaas
Topeka
Lohreke
Coetl
Chicago
Batten
Howe
Ieee
Nen
Nork
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