Death of Fire Chief Jack O'Brien in California Limited crash
Jack O'Brien, chief of the Santa Fe Fire Department, was killed when California Limited No 3 struck him at Topeka yards. He crossed from the switch track to the main line, misjudging the switch. Fire officials and engines crew held responsible. He served 20 years, organized the Topeka fire department, and led water-supply efforts. He was 46, survived by widow and six children.
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Jack O'Brien
Santa Fe Fire Department
Santa Fe California
Topeka
Second Street
Emsine
Thealde
Obrivta
Ube
Dire
Mag Hayman
Jim
Rossiter
Herrick
Boxster
Knights
Nota We Fire Department
Omters
Geeroy Hack
O'Brem
Kansas
Denver
DW Briey
Radford
Chicago
Fire Department
Carlen
Lyekte
Mra_ O'Brien
William Haxtn
Sante Fe
Ix Menry
Verion
Dora
Tragic derailment near Tecumseh city scene claims four youths
A derailed train caused by a mistaken switch action near Tecumseh results in the instant death of Fireman Fred Haymain and injuries to others. O'Brien, blamed for the mishap, faced inspections when the fatal crash occurred as engineers attempted to avert disaster. The accident devastates several families including the Hanrahan and Hynes households, with a funeral planned for the affected miner families and a large community gathering anticipated.
Thompson, territorial treasurer, indicted for embezzlement
A grand jury indictment accuses Thompson, territorial treasurer, of diverting $84 in interest from a territorial school fund. The case alleges personal use of public funds and cites alleged administrative misconduct spanning several weeks.
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Grissie
Apella
Thompson
Yewef
Ttte
Thompein
Guth- Pituen Aerasurer
Roosevelt and reform clash in campus speech at Ann Arbor
Governor Roosevelt, before about 3000 at the University of Michigan, praised Col. Roosevelt’s regiment and warned students that they must solve social problems or risk being swept aside by demagogues. He contrasted machine politicians with reformers and urged duty in both leadership and public service.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Roosevelt
Angell
Cortese
Millen
Camron
Common Sen
Three Workmen Die In Harlem River Bridge Accident
New York April 11. Thirteen lives lost after 3 PM in a bridge accident across the Harlem River at 12th Street during construction. Three killed outright, ten drowned, one injured. All victims reported as workmen.
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New York
Harlem
Zinc Prices Jump in Joplin District Amid High Ore Values
Joplin Missouri April 11. Last week saw the highest general price for zinc ore in the district with smelters paying $4 per ton more for the product. Miners faced a production Cull while 37 cars of ore left the Mixequil and Kansas districts. Ore prices ranged up to 46 per ton for fine ore from the Leonard land and nearby mines. Lead ore prices declined from 25.40 to 25 per thousand pounds, ending near 21.50. Production increased slightly in some districts as Webb City and Joplin sent multiple cars at varying prices.
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Joplin
Smaellers
Wien
Hook
Leonard Land
Eagie
Bellville
Carthage
Webb City
Galena
Alba
Lehieh
Dronogo
Stott City
Peace Ratified as US and Spain Restore War End
Washington reports the complete restoration of peace between the United States and Spain after ratifications are exchanged. The president then issues a proclamation announcing peace and presents the American copy of the treaty to the French ambassador as Spain’s envoy signs.
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Washington
United States
Spain
Perior
At & Orcloth
M. Gambon
Tha Cave
Preg Dent
Mints of Royal Wedding Betrothal Report
London reports claim Princess Victoria daughter of the Prince of Wales has been betrothed to Prince George of Greece in Circles arranged arrangements. The claim is branded a sensational canard by exclusive circles and official quarters noting no known love between the pair and citing religious barriers as insurmountable.
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London
Prince of Wales
Prince George
Greece
T. PF. O'Connor
Trincerta
Victoria
Prince George of
Cirles
Princess Victoria
Police Station Closes Busy Day With Officers Sworn In
Officers conduct a tense turnover at noon with Chief J A Strauss and James Msey in briefing sessions. Ramsey visits the station and meets Chet Strauw during a half hour talk as a security sweep proceeds. Prisoners are described as being escorted for handling and the department emphasizes orderly management of the incident.
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J. A. Strauss
James Msey
Ols
Ramsey
Chet Strauw
Ciel Strate Fiten
Canton Murder Trial of Mrs George Ends in Drama
The April hearing into the Canton murder of George D Saxton resumes with witnesses detailing movements before the shooting and the victim’s troubled life. Medical experts corroborate wounds and timing while testimony links Mrs George to the crime scene and prior romantic entanglements.
Prominent Canton resident linked to Saxton Block estate
A prominent Canton figure, son of a political leader, connected by family ties to William McKinney and a future U S president. He owned the Saxton Block with business houses and tenements and created Canton’s most elaborate bachelor quarters. Described as robust and good humored, he drew both admiration and disdain from men and women alike.
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Canton
William McKinney
Ohio
United States
Saxton
Idle Hour Burned at Oakdale by Fire in Long Island
New York reports William K. Vanderbilt Jr and his bride were occupants of The Hour, a country house at Oakdale on Long Island, which burned from a cellar start around early morning. The mansion and its fittings were destroyed, 12 to 15 servants escaped, no injuries. loss estimated between 200000 and 320000 dollars.
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New York
William K. Vanderbit
Oakdale
Lot
W.k.vanderbilt Jr
Virginia Pair
Vanderbilt
Tong Island
William K. Vander
Bult
Wellington Rebels Resist State Grain Inspector Appointment
Wellington grain dealers oppose J O F Horne as deputy state grain inspector and appoint W F Thompson as private inspector. They refuse to let Horne inspect their grain, while Thompson claims prior appointment. Assistant AG says dealers may hire private inspectors but must permit the state inspector to perform required inspections and collect fees.
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J. O. F. Horne
Wellington
W. F. Thompson
Leedy
Horne
Thompson
Clesely
West
Uney
Captain Christy Returns Aboard Morgan City in San Francisco
The United States transport Morgan City arrived in San Francisco from Manila after a 28 day voyage. Captain Christy of the Twentieth Kansas volunteered and eight discharged soldiers came ashore with the ship. The Morgan City also brought the bodies of Lieutenants D. S. Halford James Mitchell and Isd win A Harting.
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San Francisco
Morgan City
United States
Manila
Christy
Twentieth
Kansas Volunteers
D. S. Halford
James Mitchell
Isdwin A. Harting
Sprinkling Streets Debate In Topeka City Meeting
Citizens urge city to begin sprinkling paved streets this spring and summer. The call points to delays by Kaeczynski and Kuczynski while the capital city of the state debates dust control and street maintenance.
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Kaeczynski
Kuczynski
Prisco Railroad Push Near Arkans City
April 11 reports arrival of twenty scrapers bundles of tents and one wagon for the Oklahoma Construction company meant to prep an energetic push of the Frisco railroad from Arkans City to Blackwell and the southwest.
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Arkaness City
Frisco
Oklahoma Construction
Prisco
Blackwell
Topeka approves bids for city hall site and sale of building
City council introduces two measures by Councilman Warner. One directs the city clerk to advertise 11 days for bids on lots 217 and 219 on Katwas avenue with improvements, the other seeks proposals for a suitable site for a new city hall. The mayor and council reserve the right to reject any bids or proposals.
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Old City Coune
Tospeka Mn
Warner
Ate
City of
Topeka
Katwas Avenue
Counell
Cornel
Battle at Night in Manila and Rail Line Attacked
At midnight near Manila troops cut telegraph lines between here and Santa Ana as enemy rockets lit the foothills. An engagement injured and killed soldiers from multiple units, with American casualties reported among advancing forces. Insurgents driven back along the railroad, which was damaged but repairs were soon begun.
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Manila
Oregon
Murilau
Mba
Wyoming County Fee Battle in U.S. Draft Court
The Wyandotte County case before Judge Judien Hook involves an $80,000 attorney fee amid a dispute over 10 percent of savings cited as excessive. McGrew Watton & Watson sued the county commissioners after defending a board in a road certicate matter.
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Wyandotte County
Judien Hook
United States Draft Court
State of
Kansas
McGrew, Watton & Watson
Area& Law Firm of
Cliz Wo
Stan & Road
Judge Hook's Work Brings Kansas Bankrupt Petitions
Judge John Philips, confined at home, leaves for Colorado Springs to seek health. He plans to go to New Mexico but follows physician advice. He will meet Judge Hook of Kansas next Friday at Canine to dispose of matters including discharge petitions from several bankruptcies.
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Kansas
John
Philips
Colorado Springs
Sunny
New Mexico
Jiice Philipe
Hook
Ransall
Death of Mrs. Griswold at Fourth and Topelik Avenue
Mrs. Latin Griswold wife of Z F Griswold of the milling firm Sieihitarner de Griswold died Sunday at home after a long illness. She was well known in the Cedar Rapids community for beauty and charity. Survivors include her husband two sons Jehu and Charles Garrett of Cedar Rapids and Sefton Min of Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will be held at the residence with Rev J F Maason officiating.
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Latin Grinwold
Z. F. Grisswold
Sieihitarner de Grinwold
Min Sefton
Cedar Rapids
Devethers
Jehu
Charles Garrett
Alge Pinko Shitiem
Gerik Bienes
Allernoon
Tey. J
Maaisom
EYLER'S JOB. STRATE CITY PITCHER SIGNS CONTRACT
Strong City pitcher signs a 3126 contract with Grand Rapids. The brief notice mentions the ball player to join the team, with the grand city context and the date April 1. Other items reference KU commencement speaker Chas. Henry Bartlett from Indiana and Dr W W Boyd delivering sermons in June, plus Emporia waterworks bonds sold by Farson Leach Co and Spitzer & On. Weather indicates Kansas generally fair tonight and cooler Wednesday with northwest winds.
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Grand Rapids Strate City
Candi Tomes
Jina
Emporia Waterworks
Emporia
City Waters Works
Bon Houses
Farson, Leach & Co
Chixcago
Spitzer & On
Toledo
Chicago
Kansas
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Flosie
Joba
Cally
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Knights of Pythias
Union Casualty ‘Company
Inights of Pythias
Tower River
Tecumseh
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Orylen
Palace Clothing Company
The
Oklahoma
New Harlem Bridge
Chief Ramsey
George D. Saxton
Anton
Frank M. Wyant
Wrought Iron Bridge Company
George
James Shetler
Haslett Avenue
Lincoln Avenue
John A. Shanafelt
Canton Steel Rooting Company
St Aakinabs
Dirk
Diack
William Coffin
Grand Opera House
Saxton Block
Roxton
Samuel Howenstein
McCarthy
Fures
Hogan
Nobie
Inite
Fen
George Saxton
Allie Shaffer
Mary
William R. Day
Paris Peace Commission
Alice Shaffer
Sexton
Carlew
Allie Shofter
Allie Shoffor
Louis Shoffor
George Sexton
Allie Shoffer
Ste Allie Shoffer
Louis Shefter
Akron
Alle Shofter
Mary Shoffer
Ida Saxton
McKinley
Judge Day
Major McKinley
Bin
Buxton
Tibertinkem
Massiton
Steah Paget
Wm. K. Vanderbilt
L. I
Wm. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Christy Back
Arkansas City
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Judge Hook
Kansas City
Eyler
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