War to the Knife as U S Commander Denounces Delay
Advices from Caibe Jogan Samar report insurgent Gen Lukbin offering terms of surrender to Gen Spilth, denied by the American commander who says the time for quaution has passed. Deserters and recent actions across Samar and nearby coasts trigger evacuations, with U S Marines and Ninth Infantry pursuing rebels and guarding supplies.
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Mannia
Caibe- Jogan
Samar
Lukbitn
Smith
Tsi
Beirur
Mathologan
Compton
Einut
Lather Lett
Willian
Fletcher
Commaniines
Ralingiga
Spunar
Denert
Cavatrs
Wikelm
Low
Binith
Swetlick Heirs Lose Life Insurance Case At Court Of Appeals
The Swetlick heirs contesting John Q Meyers estate faced a ruling in the United States circuit court of appeals in St Louis over a life insurance claim of about $47,000 tied to Paul Swetlick who died near Topeka. The case centers on whether the insured answered truthfully questions on application and the policy's validity. The opinion foresees a broad impact on insurance disputes, with the court noting the necessity of accurate disclosure in applications.
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Ciee
John Qo Meyers
Palsl
Home Life Insurance Coopany
New York
United Staten Circuit Court of Appeals
St. Louis
Kanes
Juster
Imeurance Company
United Minutes Fault Court of Appeals Juden Kimer Ho Adams
Elvent Court
Swetlick
United States Circuit Court
Topela
Swetlak
Paul J. Swettick
Pottawatomi
Jackson County
Sutdiae
Nie Eadeth
Bishore
Hinhes
Cor Panies
Rossington, Laith & Hiet 24
Topeka
John Hi. Atwewod
Leavenworth
Court of Appenlx
Katherine Killsmire
Holton May
Roanoke Returns in Distress With Coal Cargo
The Roanoke, overdue and reported lost at sea, arrived in distress at Modults after 162 days at sea from Norfolk bound for San Francisco. The American steamship carries coal in freight and was linked to a long voyage via Honolulu and San Francisco.
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Roanoke
Modults
Associated Press
Honolulu
San Francisco
Norfolk
Ayers Pistol Figures In Kenmore Murder Trial
Westington December 2 The pistol used in the May Kenmore Hotel murder of Janes Seymour Ayers again appears in the Truncan Hubbard trial. Witnesses testified Ayers lent or loaned pistols, described the weapon, and noted blood stains on garments and a bloody curtain. Court observers expect the case to go to the jury Saturday.
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Santine
Ayers
Henine
Fred ©. Rutter
Pierce syndicate reshuffles lines in Mexican rail holds
South McAlester Dec 2 reliable authority reports the Pierce syndicate that owns major stakes in the St Louis & San Francisco Fort Worth & Rio Grasty Mexican Central and Monterey Misucan Gulf railways renegotiating with A B Botwell and associates for track and concessions in Mexico. The deal may abandon the Kansas City Mexico Orient segment while extending from Mason Texas to Sierra Mojada Chihuahua with connections to Mexican Northern and Mexican Central lines. The Chihuahua and Pacifica line from Chihuahua city toward the west has been purchased by the Pierce syndicate and will join the Frisco system as a division.
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South McAlester
We Pierce Syndicate
St Louis
Kansas City
Mexico & Orient
Texas
Une
Mason
Sierra Mojada
Chihua-ti
Mexico
Kecaion
Chihuahua
Pack
Lobdell Ready to Hear Cases in New Judicial District
Lobdell of Dighton reports to Topeka and says he will hold court regardless of Judge Andrews. likely legal wrangling will arise as sheriff and clerks at the district court handle prisoner transfers while prosecutors pursue appellate actions. Similar disputes may unfold in other districts over appointment status and jurisdiction.
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Andrews
FE. Lobdell
Dighton
Thirty- Third Judicial District
Buan
Jey
J. E Andrews
Topeka
Juige Andrews
Jdge Andrews
Wiloh
Metriet Court
Supreme Court
Funston's Return Believed Safe After Appendicitis Operation
A dispatch from Lieut. B. J. Mitchell to local parents reports General Funston still in the hospital after an appendicitis operation. He is out of danger but will not return home before spring due to fear the cold climate could be dangerous.
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B. J. Mitchell
General Funston
Uey
Teres
Snow Blankets Central Kansas Weather Report
Heavy snow falls across Horton county and Cheyenne county in northern Kansas. District suffers wheat and small grain moisture needs while forecasters predict showers and brisk northeasterly winds.
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Kens City
Horton County
Kansas
Chayenne
Congress Hears Roosevelt Message Shaping New Session
In Washington the House and Senate greeted the new president's first message with keen interest. The House adopted a resolution honoring McKinley and pledged to express national sympathy. In the Senate, members gathered despite rain to hear the message read aloud, with many following along from printed copies.
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Washington
Der
Rouse
Henderson
Cooper
Tex
Wood
Cal
Ube
Payne
House
Sparker
Committee On Rules
Ir. Henderson
Laws
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Air
Grosvenor
Gbto
Richardson
Tennessee
Me Underwood
Alabama
Underwood
Mtr. Bailey
Texas
Senate
Hingham
Art
Iru
United States
Congress
Lettle
Congress of the
Vnter
Wmn. Mckinsey
Roosevelt
Xalievies
Hale
Morgan
Committee of the House
Congres
O. L. Pruden
Henry Mose
McKintey
Secretary Wilson Addresses National Livestock Association
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson spoke on Mixed Livestock Husbandry at the National Livestock Association convention in Chicago. He urged crop rotation to sustain soil fertility, reduce pests, and argued for diverse crops and fertilizers, including sugar beets, cabbage, potatoes, and rutabaga turnips, to feed farm animals and improve soil health.
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Wilson
National Livestock Association
Chicago
National Tavestock Association
Brude— Bakery
Meaoly
Springer. Hey
Burn
Yates
Howard Talor
Harrison
Delogates
H. 5 Cowan
Texaa
Auui
Seo
Department of Agriculture
United States
Department of Fediouttars
Wheveruver v. Whither
Lt le
Work of Kansans in Congress Draws Seats and Bills
Washington dispatch notes Kansas members shaping the session with a public building bill for Hutchinson and wells and reservoirs funding for irrigation across western Kansas western Nebraska and eastern Colorado. Long Calderhead and Reeder secure favorable seats as the Kansas delegation is spread across the chamber with assignments including Reeder as mileage committee chairman.
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Washington
Curtis
Kansas
United Sates
Long
Hutchinson
Reeder
Nebraska
Colorado
Calderhead
Mtr. Long
Thoman H. Reed
President's Message Honors McKinley in Long Eulogy
The first section of the presidential message offers an extensive eulogy for William McKinley, detailing his leadership, policies, and impact. It reflects national mourning and solidifies his legacy while outlining posthumous priorities for the administration.
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McKinley
Roosevelt’s Congress Message on McKinley Assassination
The president’s message to Congress denounces the Buffalo assassination as an act by anarchists and links it to threats against republics. It praises McKinley’s character, argues anarchists threaten liberty, and calls for firm action against violent extremism and its advocates.
Big Storm Prompts Warnings Across Mid Atlantic
Weather bureau warns mid Atlantic and New England coasts and lower lakes of a central South Atlantic storm moving northeast. Signals hoisted in advance. mariners warned of danger similar to the November 23 event. All shipping urged to seek port. expect high northwest winds on the lakes.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Middle Atlantic
Suchend
Atantic
Ausdenspot River
Druggists Report Record Sales Led by November Totals
The November report to Probate Judge Pagan shows 6 315 druggist sales the largest since 1892 with October and September sales 5880 and 4601 respectively. Druggists pay one and a half cents per sale with November proceeds 8220 turned over to the county treasurer. The Tutuila naval court has acquitted Captain Benjamin F Tilley and Commander Urial Stree succeeds him as naval governor.
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Pagan
Fagan
Tilley
Auckland
N. Z
United States Naval Court
Tutuila
Lemoa
Benjamin F. Tilley
Tutuite
Uriel Stbree
Totuila
Federal Courts Jurisdiction in Anarchy War Debates
Fragmented OCR styled essay argues federal courts should handle treason and presidential security crises. Discusses illegal violence, international law, and the need for strong central power to prevent mob rule. Warns against harsh crackdowns that fuel further disorder. The piece condemns anarchist violence and defends orderly constitutional succession.
Industrial age social ills and thrift in a nation’s creed
A reflective piece argues that welfare must rest on individual thrift and intelligent governance. It contrasts rapid industrial growth with growing social problems, noting old laws fail to regulate wealth distribution as cities expand. It warns against unfettered corporate fortunes and stresses honest administration and prudent legislation.
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Fim
Promeet
Eredd
Alwaya & Houroe
Businiens
Jose
Loxea
Couhet
Bern
Captains of Industry and Their Credit in Development
The piece honors the captains of industry who built railways and commerce, crediting them with continental growth. It argues their leadership enabled nationwide progress and prosperity, stressing that future policy must preserve this growth while balancing public good with private strength.
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Lobdell
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Frank Gould
Newark
Frank Jay Gould
Jay Gould
Helen ‘Kelly
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Garfield
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Mex Kinley
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