Vanderbilt Deal Reported to Move Chicago Alton Purchase
New York dispatch says the Vanderbilt family is near completing a plan to buy the Chicago and Alton railroad. W. K. Vanderbilt tours the west to finalize details as the line links Chicago with Kansas City and connects with the Vanderbilt system. The Alton stock holders favored Vanderbilt, while Stilwell pursued control for a competing plan.
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New York
Wall Street
Vanderbilts
Chicago
Arthurd Stilwell
Kanaan City
Pittsburg & Gulf
Stilwell
Wickham Commissing Co
Finn Street
Mipmea
Bali
Bovelota
Omaha
Wlewbe
Ecigia Metaliie
Kanaas City
Orbuta
Yerterder
Eyivanle
Agio Mail
Atoo
Dusky Maidens Rescued in Fraser River Incident
British and French warships pursued activity near the Hebrides area as a number of maidens were seized and carried away during a patrol clash. The crew recovered several of the women, while others remained unaccounted for amid the chaotic events involving the Mildura and allied vessels.
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Vancouver
Hebridex
Coun
Frans
Bute
Ex-Arkansans Club Formed in Kansas City Social Group
Former Jayhawkers in Kansas City organize a social club named the Ex-Kanans Club. Officers include Nubie Tr., president Jou tary, treasurer TH. Medien, sergeant at arms Hami es W. Benning, and secretary Biggine. A cited executive committee lists J. T. McCur, Ford, Dr. Fit ben W. Hagen, and others.
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Kansas City
Jonh Sane Club
Phair
Adieu
Adaptine Nyiswe
Nubie Tr
Sw. Prently
Jou Tary
Biggine
ex-Kanaans' Club
Migsouri
TH. Medien
Thosenam
Hamies W. Benning
J. T. McCur
Ford
Fit Ben W. P. Hagen
Rans
Ralph Angels
J.M. Shafer
Anti Saloon League Officers and State Returns
The conference of state superintendents of the anti saloon league closed with permanent organization. Officers elected include President Howard Burrell of Delaware and Secretary EC Dinwid Sit of Pennsylvania. Final official return notes Miami county results with Frank Nelson receiving the greatest plurality and A A Gellerd the smallest. Comptroller issues a call for condition of national banks as of December 1.
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Anti-Saloon League
Delaware
Freaident
Hes
Howard Burrell
Ter
A. D. Grazetetd
New Jersey
Dinwid Sit
Penieylvania
Hey, We Ca
Holt
Indician
Miami
Comptroller
Washington
Tmo
Topeka Elks Honor Dead Amid Memorial Services
Readings and procession mark the annual Topeka Elks memorial service at Hamilton Hall. The event honors deceased members with a solemn program, reflecting on brotherly love and charity as leaders list names, past officers, and the lodge’s long history in the city.
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Tomorrw
Hamilton
Topeka Lodge of Elks
Sone and Culoey
Topeka Order
Er Lodge
Fike
EL P.O
United States
Tosmorrow
Politicians converge on Wichita to greet Governor elect Stanley
A large crowd of politicians and reporters flocked to Wichita to meet Governor elect Stanley. George W. Martin of the Kansas City Gazelle discussed Has ke ll’s bid for state grain inspector, while Captain W. H. Walker, Dan Frown, and others jockey for patronage posts. Begg’s German Salve is advertised as a remedy for cuts and skin ailments.
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Wichita
Dec. X
Eleet Stanley
Court House
Marty Amore
George W. Martin
Kansas City, Kansas
Gazelle
Stanley
W. W. Haskell
Haskell
Humphrey
Tiaskell
Kansas City Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Haxkel
W. H. Walker
McPherson
Dodges City
Dan Frown
Harper
State Penitentlary
Kansas A One-Term State Says Ex Governor Lewelling
Ex Governor Lewelling asserts Kansas will keep a one term pattern. He says Republicans would have won this year regardless of Populist leadership and cites war and public sentiment as key factors. He predicts Governor Leedy and Populists face defeat in two years, framing the state as fate bound to one term.
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Lewelling
Stanley
Wichita
Kansas
State Central Committee
Riddie
Leedy
Maine
Germany After Them Part 1 Dec 8
The peace commission did not hold a joint session today after a three hour meeting in Berlin. Reports say Germany is negotiating to sell the Caroline islands, a claim partially confirmed by several sources. Count von Afaster-Ledenburg denies knowledge of the matter.
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Peace Commission
Berlin
Germany
Caroline Islands
Count von Afmster-Ledenburg
Associated Press
Rekord
Third Time a Charm Trial Convicts Ex Assistant City Attorney
Pittsburg December 3 ex assistant city attorney W C House found guilty of aiding Major Moreland in embezzling 26000 city funds and sentenced to one year ten months in county workhouse plus a 1000 dollar fine This is his third trial Major Moreland previously sentenced to years in Western penitentiary and recently pardoned after eighteen months The notice also includes an advertisement for Beggs Hair Receover and Union Pacific travel services with local agents listed.
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Pittsburg
W. C. House
Woc. Moreland
Youse
Major Moreland
Westers
Beggs Little Giant Pills Promote Digestive Health
Claim of Beggs Little Giant Pills as a superior medicine for weak stomach digestion liver headaches constipation and female ailments. Advertises availability at all druggists with request for Beggs brand and warns against substitutes.
Grainy fragment hints at music group and names
The text delivers a fragmented reference to Fun with rankem and Grand Voices, mentioning music and a string of unclear proper nouns such as Qi Scammon, Doe Fargas, Dey Motines, and Niant, with no coherent event or outcome evident.
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Rankem
Seed
Qi Scammon
Niant
Whisky and beer favored in Honduras imports report
The Honduras annual report from Consul Johnston at Villa reveals American whisky and beer are preferred over all others in Honduras. Despite the US supplying the majority of imports, English goods still dominate some lines such as thread and lace. Cotton goods show strong American presence, with top-grade textiles and mall ticking mostly supplied by the United States.
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United States
Honduras
Washington
Johnston
Villla
State Department
Leavenworth Seeks Political Jobs in Stanley Appointments
December reports show citizens vying for posts under Stanley. Thomas Fenlon seeks the Democratic appointer role on the board of road commissioners. W B Townsend aims for inspector, claiming the negro vote shapes administration. Fouls Latta and David Mundy seek oil inspector deputy posts. Fred Willard vies for state penitentiary board membership. A Hook and George Holybree push for deputy warden positions.
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Leavenworth
Stanley
Thomas Fenlon
All Road Commissioners
W. B. Townsend
Townson
Fouls Latta
Leavenworth Tribune
Repub- Hewin
David Mundy
Delaware
Fred Willard
Atate
A. Hook
George Holybree
Gunning for Engineer Sparks Fear in Atchison
In Atchison yesterday J 2 Simmons, an engineer on Rock Island freight, learned a man named Thomas of Dearborn planned to shoot him as he passed through from St Joseph. Simmons left his engine to a fireman before danger, and later a rider was seen near the river, prompting warnings. The deputy sheriff at East Atchison was placed on bridge watch as the case unsettles locals. The daughter of Thomas sent Simmons a ticket to Atchison and worked in his family, with Thomas alleging Simmons’ involvement.
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Atchison
Simmons
Rock Island Freight
Thomas
Dearborn
Atc
Winchester
St. Joseph
East Atchison
Briflee
Kyle Joins the Kickers Discusses Philippines Policy
Secretary Kyle of South Dakota criticizes treaty ratification by the present senate. He argues the United States should not pay 20 million to Spain and questions colonial ambitions in the Philippines. He warns that acquiring islands would undermine the Monroe Doctrine and complicate U.S. policy in the hemisphere.
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Chicango
McKindey
Senate
Parle
United States
Spain
Kyle
South Dakota
Wishington
Philippines
Manila Post Office Work Forces Cited in Philippine Transfer
The Manila post office, now under American control, adopted cheap island labor. Six San Francisco staff went to Manila, joined by 14 locals. two of whom are U S soldiers and 12 Spanish employees kept for language and routing knowledge. Wages ranged from 150 to 200 Mexican silver per year, about 75 in U S coin. The office operated on alternating days, with daily work via the 12 retained Spaniards at 150 to 200 per year, and workers reportedly doing the effort of about 20 Americans.
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Manila
San Francisco
Cail
U. S
Postal Service
Bpantamds
Wliver
Philippines
Gas expert captured after Monday disappearance in Garnett
Fort scot mec ra metool, a natural gas expert who vanished after a warrant issued for his arrest on a complaint by Miss Stalker, a laundry girl, was traced to Garnett Ran and brought back. He is jailed. McCool holds valuable gas leases at Iola and local creditors vow strict action against him and Miss Stalker’s agents.
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Fort Scot
Mec
Ra Metool
Mise Lingle Stalker
Garnett
Ail
McCool
Iola
Miss Stalker
Investment security and the Moss Folate in 1900s text
A fragmented passage discusses safe forms of security and investment returns, mentioning shares of two entities and a large sum tied to a Savings and Loan in Kansas. It reads as a garbled analysis of risk versus reward and the practicality of securing funds through trusted instruments. The visible names suggest entities and a context of financial oversight.
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Che Aidencey
Acselm
Savings and Loan
Kansas
Wares Too Good Cheap for Guatemala Trade Report
Mr. Jewapre, Guatemala's consul general, reports to the state department that Guatemala controls most foreign trade with the United States, with German goods dominating due to low prices. He notes U S goods are too costly for Guatemala, while German and other imports flood the market, and prices and market conditions fluctuate amid broader stock movements and speculative sentiment.
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Washington
Jewapre
Leonsul
Guatemala
State Department
Great Britain
Germany
Peerless Sinem Laundry
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Bank of Mutunvate
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Btate University
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Church of Leavenworth
Chicago & Great Western Railway
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Davies & Nicholson
Denver
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Portland
Union Pacific
F. A. Lewis
3. C. Fulton
Ever Popu
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Srawford Theater
James T. Kelly
Obama
Gunning
Engineer
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Kickers
Fort Scott
the Lion Shoe Store
East Sixth St
Leader Shoe Store
Kansas Avenue
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