Consul Wildman to Receive Man at Manila Amid Japan War News
Disjointed Hong Kong dispatch reports a Filipino mutiny plan and a shift toward mercy from the United States. The message mentions General Otis, American forces in Manila, and a stream of troop activity across the Pacific theater with details on units, officers, and movements as American responses loom.
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New York
Hong Kong
Sikhoa
Otis Tapest
Mintig
BiGad
Negernee
Thieavalis K. Josept
Maingsitd
Lings Sigbrs
Joni J Fatle
Etten
Aligit
Dennis Woodbak
Pilicht
Rufie A
Doveletin Bing
Marita
Wye- Wek
Sieht
Urting Deuk
Augush Retei
Artillary
Stunable Alii Wotion Wingaity
R. al( Wet
Charles Whites
Abdomen
Gente
Ly Soba Wits Arms
Savers
Iyssen A. Gray
Siliht
Action Sin
Shurli
Chaund
M. Munefeld
Savairy
Hinghen
Santa Barbara
Mihatues
Leland
Pansy
Hore
Trente
Pretoria
Ufelees
Garrisin
Durkan
Ryerss
Seitat
Glencoe
Wurkhers
Kimberley
Wiley
Vitesider
Materius
Crone
Vancouver excited by supposed capture of Filipino leader
A chaotic dispatch from Vancouver reports unverified rumors of capturing a Filipino leader. The shaky text suggests widespread public interest and possible political tensions tied to events in Asia and the Pacific, with unclear sources and dates.
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Vancouver
Ariuthean
Wien
Peace Effort Highlighted in Confusing Manila Exchange
Fragmentary text outlines a dispute and peace efforts involving unidentified parties in Manila. Mentions a woman and families, uncertain names, and scattered phrases about mediation or rhetoric. Source readability limits precise details or outcomes.
Harpers School Book Business Sold to New Firm
The American Book Company of New York and Chicago completed the transfer of Harpers school text books. The sale includes 40 works such as primers readers grammars and histories. The publishers plan to issue reprints and revised contracts from their presses by January.
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Harpers
the Tribune Today
New York
Chira&y
Herper Gros College
Ties
Aml
Leck
Januery
Charles J. Barnes
Chicury
Commercial Cable shareholders approve engine increase for Atlantic link
The Commercial Cable Company shareholders meeting approved raising engine funds to 18,400 for a project to lay new transatlantic cable. The plan includes routes and stations with the aim of improving communications across the Atlantic.
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New York
Atlantic
Declared Bankruptcy Relief Granted in Chicago Petition
In December a judge issued relief in bankruptcy petitions for several debtors. The relieved include real estate dealer BE. Stanlos with assets of 1,000 and debts. contractor Le Poditempond with 150,221 dollars owed. former pismo business player Wy Teecd with 367,600 debt. Charles W. Bald Sein once in Nashville business with 20,500 debt. C. F. Stuart of the hoardest trade with 52,000 debt. and film upsets totaling 6,000.
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Chicago
Juder Kolisnat Toa
Cass
Stanlos
Heliness
Nashville
C. FL Stuart
Senator Macweard Dead in Morning News
Nebraska City report states United States Senator Monroe confirms death of Senator Macweard in the morning hours at 6240. The ill news follows lingering health issues and impacts on pending legislative actions.
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Nebraska City
Netl
Dre
Macweard Ded
Thie Anorninir
United States
Monroe
Boers Thundering at Ladysmith Amid Prolonged Siege
Report from the front notes ongoing bombardment as Boers press Ladysmith while Mafeking remains under siege and Kimberley shows no change. London dispatches mention restoration of the Aden to Zanzibar cable aiding South Africa communications amid wartime strain.
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London
G—Altroush
Aden
Zanzibar
South Africa
Hayward's long career and national politics bid in Nebraska era
The obituary recalls Hoyward Hayward a veteran and former New York soldier who built wealth in Nebraska and Kansas. He ran for the United States Senate in a bitter campaign, led fusion efforts, and faced a gubernatorial defeat. His public life ended amid illness and political upheaval, with survivors including a widow and two daughters.
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Hoyward
Nebraska City
Professon
Nebraska
Kaneda
DF Pouinter
Hayward
United States
Surat
New York
Fitth Cayatts
Eam Pelton
Putnam Counts
Hayward's successor fate debated in Nebraska politics
In Omaha reports a public notice hints at a Hayward successor chosen by influential circles. G. M. Hachcock of the World-Herald is named as a likely appointee amid power struggles in the People party Populists and Democrats. The legislature will select, with Thurston's potential influence shaping the outcome.
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Omaha
Bee
White
Tren
Haywards
G. M. Hachcuck
Omaha World-Herald
Tisward
Miléet
Mil
Varuney
People’ Party
Eeseriors
Hisichovek
Bat
Allen Ras Fui
Bitchesek
Popudiet
Eupreme
Har
Eamecsiie
Alee
Thurston
Allenik
Dem— Petal -Yetem
A Mexican Tragedy at the Al Camar Theater
San Francisco stages a new dramatic production titled A Mexican Tragedy by Francie Power. The piece, described as a sweep of scenes and music, plays through a series of acts with dramatic lighting and tableau. Spectators recall intense performances and the production’s somber mood.
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San Franciscs
Mmetican
Alcamar
Message of thanks from Associated Press telegraphers
The text recounts congratulatory messages to telegraph operators who handled the presidential message wire. It notes the rapid transmission from Sunday noon to Monday morning and credits AP telegraph staff, including W. Garrite of the State Journal and Gee W. Hart of the Capitol, for superb telegraphic work.
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Associated Press
Topeka
West
Han- Bhecan
Sanin
Tan Denver
Associated Prose
Leno
State Journal
Ustal
Ches Er
Unclear Text: High School Debate and Major Armstrong Death
Fragmented OCR reports a county meeting with lawyers and debates over a local high school issue. It then notes the death of Major Armstrong, surgeon of the Second Infantry, in Manila, with a war department notice dated December 5. The overall readability is poor and names are partially garbled.
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Armstrong
Washington
War Department
Prank C. Armstrong
Manila
Kansas Editors and Bensas Cry At Meeting
The executive committee discussed rising costs and labor conditions at a recent gathering. Members urged immediate action to address industrial price pressures and the impact on salaries and benefits, with emphasis on coordinating with state organizations for a larger, unified response.
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Bensas
Isinses Faliturkal Wesvplaten
Hessen House
Hain
Grizette
Stowe
Perkne
Alan
Fallin Saronic
Mib
Oreteher
Contagram
W. AS Stongal
Cottomwoed
Filie
J. Lewiaube
Molton Tribaner
Emigemer
Industriad
Bal
West Cistinn
Danters
Hye Anwetlnie Westerdog
Fort Sewek Tuguors
Ind
Matias
Niet
Miller in Montreal chase ends with conflicting reports
Dispatches from Chicago and Montreal reveal Miller location uncertain as detectives chase him across the border. Early wire reports claimed Miller captured behind bars, later updates denied arrest, with authorities in Montreal denying any arrest and pondering extradition.
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Chicago
Dec
Harry
Suthudeni
Miller Hirt
Montesul
Cortline
Mille
Brooki
Pothwreadt
Montreal
New York
Cortoborien
Brown
Surferlagt
Windsor Hotel
Montreat
Milter
Mr. Brows
Little For Senator Plays In Abilene Spotlight
Populists back EG Bute of Abilene for U.S. Senate seat as the 20th century Kansas race unfolds. Colonel Little maintains cautious stance on Kansas politics while gaining perceived strength. Campaigns loom with Little seen as a rival to other candidates amid party maneuvering.
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Bute
Abilene
United States
Colonel Little
Kansas
Joien
Little
Seume
Lin
Coronel Line
Bible Truce Discussed in Phoentevilin Pa
A cryptic report notes a truce discussion for a Bible project under scrutiny in Phoentevilin Pennsylvania. References include figures named Scot Hae, Captain fabere Careith, and Phe Tilble. The item hints at legal or access issues and mentions a person aged 58 in context of the dispute.
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Phoentevilin
Seare
Fabere
Wiley Piree
Wai
Fragmentary Archival Note on Armenian Kurdish Conflict
A garbled archival text discusses Armenian and Kurdish history, referencing Constantinople and Turkish Armenia. The fragment hints at ethnic tensions and population issues but is incomprehensible in places, leaving core claims and dates unclear.
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Constantinople
Deri
Lees
Pemirt
Euscian
Turkish
Armenia
All Eyes on Roberts in Congress Debates and Readings
Washington December 5 crowds in the galleries focus on the Roberts case as the president's message is read to both houses. Roberts attends, debates loom over eligibility and polygamy. Senate mourning Hayward as message is opened and read. Roberts papers questioned. finance bill gains GOP support.
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Senate
Washington
Sesson
Eleey Hayward
Westerasks
Hayswar Myr. Platt
Mr. Jones
Ark
Ming
Mies
Conerous
Iran
Re Torley
Penn
Prien
Pecrely
Toberte
Richardson
Iied
Eroberts
Roberts
Eoe
Noble
Lome
Overstreet
Gil
Michigan
Cable bill introduces Pacific link to Hawaii and Asia
In Washington on December 5 a cable bill was introduced to build a government run Pacific cable from Hawaii to the Philippines Japan and China with an initial cost cap of five million dollars. The plan places general route control under the postmaster general and the army signal chief while granting the committee privilege over affairs concerning territory acquired by treaty with Spain.
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Spain
Tutuitia Sama
Hawaii
Philippines
Japan
China
Ssimlan
Consolidation Unites Major New York Telephone Firms
The Peoples Telephone, Knickerbocker Telephone, and American Telephone Telegraph and Cable are merged into the Peoples Telephone Telegraph and Cable company for New York operations. The new firm will charge 100 a year for unlimited service and 20 for limited in New York City, with 7,000 city subscribers already connected. The Bell company previously charged 240 unlimited and 0 limited. Widespread wiring work and underground connections occurred as the consolidation moved forward, with substantial investment and labor noted during setup.
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New York
Peoples Telephone Corporation
Ue Knickerbocker Telephone Company
American Telephone, Telegraph and Cable Company
Peoples Telephone, Telegraph and Cable Company
New
New York City
New Yick ‘Telephone Company
The
Bell Company
Pen Vaptern
Lone Distance Telephone Company
Bell Corporation
New Telephone Company
Ory
Metromilitan Traeton Company
Tris
William Oc Whitnes
Camely
Whitfey-Widenen-Elkins
Smallpox Card Reports New Pleasant Plot In Topeka
A Topeka front porch shows a large red cordon marking New Pleasant Plot between Jefferson and Adams and Third and Fourth streets where smallpox is spreading. Dr.W L Righter ordered the barrier and the attending physician warned against allowing children to touch the afflicted house as a virulent form of smallpox is suspected. Cold weather appears to slow case reporting while a survey notes more cases than previously counted. North Topeka Avenue reports patrols and a lookout for further outbreaks.
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Topeka
Jefferson
Adams
Topekd
de WL Righter
Bishler
Laure Hee
Rnsns
Aedge Wis
Draughter of the American Revolution Holds State Meet
The Draughter of the American Revolution state conference gathers in Seston Topeta with Catherine Lewis and other officers elected. A separate meeting names Horton regent and Duriels as vice, Juhston secretary, Kiratusti treasurer as members of Suns of the American Revolution attend at Mrs Ware home. A cart accident near Sixth Street disrupts a muster event. Dr Misney Hurt of Kansas Medical College suffers a knee injury.
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Draughtere of
Sieston
Topeta
Wisties
Mornini Bre
Catherine
Lewis
Wlobiti
Sime MN
Handy Historias
Matioin Perietral
EF. Ware
Misney
Dk Minney
Kaneas Medical College
Asl
Jury Secured for Yeoman Murder Case Skirmishes Rise
In a tense court scene prosecutors and defense argue over drawing a jury. Attorneys insist on selecting jurors in the courtroom as the Yeoman murder case moves toward trial.
Trial Deliberations Deepen in Yotman Murder Case
In a tense court session a juror panel and special venire were used as prosecutors and defense sparred over a murder trial. Judge Hazen oversaw proceedings with a line of potential jurors and witnesses drawn from Topeka and surrounding counties as defense argues for extended voir dire amid emotional testimony and conflicting witness accounts.
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Faneen Hust
T. FB. Doran
Bie Lee
Desea
Doran
Suliee Razer
Elvck
Cerin
Hazen
Wiltinane
Joseph AL Marthe
Juiber
Eanye
McCatoelt
Mo Welder
Jackeot
Ab Sutton
I Hannes
Morgan
Mrs. Stileet
Marx HO Tankson
Apoe
Juan
Rhett
Hester
Wright
Erie Fir
Caarier i
Payne
Jota Mitta
I Hamilton
John Sutherin
Bueker
Yetmonvickyr
Meivik Sirsdan
A. J. Tiagy
McNabr
FL Radi
Te Aliciee
Premke Dart
Topekas
Hevetit
Madelon
Yoenen
Youndary
Sattdertenes
Doyle
Jackson
Hieber Pratt
Toseville
Elemarie
Nair
SteNair
Mr. Pinst
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M. L. Hayward
Hitchcock
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Mother Earth
Wellington
Okuely High School
Moneia
Miller
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Eile
HE Takes
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Robert Oust
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Ivesist
Alls Oseek
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Hoterta
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