Protest program in Chitaem calls for US aid in Boer war
A large audience at the Auditorium theater heard W Bourke Cochran and others advocate a protest against British methods in the South African War. They demanded a committee to monitor the meeting’s actions and urged President Roosevelt to intervene to stop Britain’s conduct. The speech urged ultimate independence for the Boers and criticized the concentration camps while calling for peaceful pressure through US channels and demand for Washington to deny British use of American waters.
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Chitaem
Wwt
W. Bourke Cochran
Farnter Npeerhes
Altheust
Chireed
Tunis
ImAy
Cochran
Bndre
Engieh
Proveria i
Britain
United States
William McKinley
Manchester Guardian
Ufe
South African
American Congress
Washington
Shoots Again After Coffee Cost Him Sight
A Coloriso camp cook describes quitting his job after coffee dependency caused illness. He drank coffee to sustain strength and stomach troubles, then switched to Postum coffee substitute. Over months his health improved and his vision returned to near normal. He credits Portum with ending his ailments.
United States pledges to intensify postwar aims
The speaker vows to continue the predecessor’s policy to end warfare and wartime excesses, aiming for humane, equitable adjustment among contending parties. The statement emphasizes ending the horrors of concentration camps and restoring civilized conduct in victory.
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United States
Six Day Cycle Race Opens in Madison Square Garden
New York hosts the international six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden. Teams from France Germany Sweden Belgium England and North America compete for prize money totaling $7,800 with riders averaging twelve hours per day. Early laps show Gougelts Hart Fredericks Law and Newkirk leading the field as incidents cause several falls and repairs.
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New York
Bec
Madison Samine Garden
Midsight
Whittant Toth
Corbett
Ehirowd
Tsun
Pan-Amtricia
McParland
Freeman
California
King
Siusuel Utd
Moya
Wilson
Penneyivenia
Rabook
Enti
Hi Team
Bobby Waltheur
Archit McEnottern
Vrench
Mlougol
Stawir
Madison Square Garden
Biller
Wadler
Elune
McFarland
Airelay
Cies
Raven
Thies
Gougelts Hall
Chevalier
Muller
Fredericks
DeRenek
Karnstadt
Lawaot
Melean
Munro
Wualthwur
Tost
McEarhern
Newkirn
Bunnon
Newkirk
Hie
Wheal Ang Samitetson
Elock
Gougetts
Rimmer
Fisher and
Chaveilior
Tutsard McLean Uf Newkirs
Ant Munroe McEachern
Maye
W Fredericks
Janic
Lawron Amet Jules
King and Samuelson Pubcovk
Tueville Hall
Metin TePoure
Muller Kent Agd Deterck Karnstadt
Wranks
Z McFarland Od Freeman
Supreme Court ruling stirs trade curb debate with Philippines
The Treasury weighs applying secrecy tied to U S Supreme Court decisions on whether Philippine trade ships fall under American registry. Customs officials contest the legality of penalties for returning Philippine goods, while tensions over the Philippines and tariff policies challenge future trade rules. The issue may reach early guidance from authorities as political and economic interests clash.
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Washington
Dec
Philijuines
Ander
Supreme Court
Treasury Department
Philippines
Cole Eter
Supreme Court “Econ
Taylor
Ben Vlmco
Charles
Aureus
Scotten
Portland
Ore
Shawnee County
Japanese Christian daily paper in Japan seeks funds and editors
Rev U Kawai of Tokio in Topeka spoke at Central church as he raises 10000 dollars in America to launch a Tokyo daily paper to spread Christianity. A corps of about sixty writers is pledged to contribute, with Reuters and Associated Press dispatches to be used. Kawai plans to return to Japan with funds by spring and will stay in America until the goal is met.
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U. Kawai
Tokio
Toeko
Japan
Kawai
Arperica
Kawal
Topeka
Coberventional Dinnet
Christmns Daily
America
de Kawai
Topeke
Mr. Kawai
Liv
Tokyo
Reuter
Associated Press
Menapaper
Tony
Mr. Kawal
Central Church
Piriousa
Sheldon
Wd Stones
New
Serica
Charlie AL Sheldon
Mr. Kawa Suva
Valuable Package Vanishes in Racine Wisconsin
Thousands of dollars in notes mortgages and other papers disappeared from an American Express package sent from Mason City to Racine. The package was received stored or destroyed after delivery on November 12 and a driver dispute blocks explanation. The exact value will take two months to determine.
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Racine
Wis
Dec
American Express
Mason City
3. L Case Thrusting Machine Company
Express Company
Entitled to Money But Will He Get It Now
City council faces a clash over paying Hergundthal for services securing Alies from the Santa Fe shop tract. A Kansas statute could bar payments to officials with pecuniary interest, risking fines or imprisonment. city attorney argues he may still receive $608 if no prior interest existed. The claims committee plans a special meeting to decide the case.
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Speen
Santa Be
Hergundthal
Berzandthal
Santa Fe
Commercial Club
Hersundthal
Council
Bergundthal
Kansas
Coupelman
Wlty
Wilich
Bersunithil
Spencer
Burgundthus
Committee On Claims and Accounts
Pounding on the Sand Off Aberdeen Coast
A large four mast ship, damaged and stranded north of Gray's Harbor entrance, has attracted divers onlookers. Sightings began Friday night with the vessel drifting for days. A search continues as authorities weigh risks and weather conditions for rescue efforts.
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Aberdeen
Wash
Gray's Harbor
Sophia Tos
McDonald Seeks Parole For Death In Dance Hall Fight
I M McDonald requests parole from Johnson County for a five year penitentiary term after fatally wounding William Nelson in a dance hall fight in 1899. Backing comes from Judge Burris and County Attorney Hamilton. Nelson died after two weeks from a wound, McDonald claims self defense, and he suppresses links to his wife and former girlfriend in Adrian Michigan.
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I. M. McDonald
Johnson County
Stanley
Jedgy J.T. Burris
Cass
FP. N. Hamilton
McDonald
William Nelson
Nelson
Kansas City
Stanley McDonald
Adrian, Mich
Cold snap hits region with 23 degree low in Strawberry Gulch fight theft
A cold morning left the thermometer at 23 in Strawberry Gulch while a 34 high and 26 low marked Sunday. The incident report details a robbery at Edward Wood estate in Galina and a pursuit by Deadwood officers Deputy Patterson and Sheri Daten, with a fight in Strawberry Gulch and one robber killed.
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Strawberry Gulch
Edward Wood
Galina
Sheri Daten
Deadwood
Patrick Patterson
Cap
Leland Speaks on Hickey and Pension Agency Turmoil
A lengthy testimony details Hickey, former clerk at the Topeka pension agency, and Leland’s accusations of favoritism and salary issues. Leland defends civil service compliance, lists reinstated soldiers, and asserts Hickey’s unfitness while affirming a more efficient current staff and higher clerk salaries.
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Hickey
Peka Pention
Cyrus Diana Wich
Leland
Leland Save
Pension 1
Glick
P. Hi. Murphy
Cleri
Pension
Kelly
Bony
P. Hickey
Mr. Hickey
Civil Service
Civil Service Imax
Charles 5. Martin
Treasury Department
Pension Agency
Topeka
H. J. Millard
Post- Office Department
Charles W. Campbell
Morris D. Butley
Mark P. Miller
James P. Wilson
John S. Morris
Samuel C. Garrard
Samuel S McMadden
Rufus G. Kessler
Samuel M. Lanham
Mr. Glick
Ireland
United States
Night Watch
Clare
Finley
Washburn College
Ely
Pension Office
Hickox
United Statea
Washburn Players Targeted by KU for Mehl Cave and Cunningham
Report states Rennie Owen will coach Kauss university football next season and attempt to bring Cave Cunningham and others to Lawrence. Owen plans to sign Washburn players during a Topeka visit to secure eligibility for the next year’s team at the university.
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K U
Mehl
Cave
Cunningham
Rennie Owen
Kauss University
Curningharm
Lawrence
Causine
Rennie Owein
Yeho
Conehel Washburn
Coweh Yost
Michigan
Uy Topeka
Satur
Ariaraces Sty
Topeka
Topeka Ranked Third in State Manufacturing Share
Washington reports a census bulletin on Kansas manufacturing showing Topeka in third place behind Kansas City and Argentine with 5.8 and 1.3 respectively of total state value. Kansas City leads at 48.1 while Wichita and Leavenworth tie for fourth at 27. The decade brings mixed changes with Topeka wage gains and Wichita showing unusual shifts in employment and investment as Wichita values decline 6.9 percent in product value.
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Washington
Kanas
Topeka
Kansas City
Wichita
Leavenworth
Ivested
City Clerk Receives Polk Street Paving Petition
A petition for paving Polk Street between Fourth and Fifth with Fort Scott sandstone cutting was filed with City Clerk Squires. It marks the first paving petition since a city rule requiring an affidayit of ownership and no cement company compensation. Capt Curtis is expected to sign the affidavit before council presentation.
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Squires
Fort Scott
Polk Street
Capt Curtis
County Safe Robbed In Meridian Mississippi
Decatur county officials report a nighttime robbery of the county safe in Meridian. The loss includes pension warrants valued at 34000, $4000 in pension funds, $2250 in checks and money orders, post office funds, stamps, and over 3900 in cash, with teachers warrants among the items seized.
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Meridian
Miss
Decatur
Wheat Market Roars Then Reverses as May Prices Surge
In a volatile Chicago session, wheat moved from early weakness to a vigorous late rally. May futures spiked to a high near 83 1/2 cents, closing above previous levels as traders adjusted to oversold conditions amid broad market disorder. Corn eased after a weak open, while oats and other grains showed mixed strength as the day ended.
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Chicago
Saul
la Salle Atremy
Busine
May
Deaths and Funerals Items From Local Notices
Deaths reported for Mrs Emma McCowan of 10s Quincy Street with funeral at 2 PM at CM 1 Church at Thirteenth and Van Buren. Mrs S W Love died Saturday afternoon at home of daughter Mrs Georg Graves on Lincoln Street. remains to be sent to Buttato for interment. W Merrearth, colored, died at 1A West Street Saturday evening with funeral to be held this afternoon.
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Emma McCowan
Quincy
CM. 1
Thirteenth
van Buren Streets
S. W. Love
Georg J. Graves
Lincoln Street
Buttato
W. Merrearth
West Street
Daily Market Report Mixed Wheat Corn and Oats Decline
Chicago markets show wheats flat to lower with selling pressure and profit taking, while corn and oats slip on weak bids. Reports note strong rains aiding winter crops, steady to higher hog and cattle receipts, and ongoing volatility as traders cover short positions and respond to Northwest receipts.
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Chicago
Der
Laverpool
Mt Tully
Inghen
Hee Tower
Saeeae
Duc
Prichi
Min- Heapons
Duluth
Vascare
Raphi
Jowel
Erin
Stic
Miyotac
Wellers
May
Nister
SPC
Sigmathy
Sy Lo
Topeka Market Notes Amid Confused Local Fragments
Disjointed OCR scraps reference Topeka markets and events, listing spots like Green Market and Sugar products. Mentions of Topeka Dee Market, government tones, and scattered names hint at local economy and notices, but readable facts are fragmented and unclear.
Market Turbulence Hits New York Stocks and Bonds
Chaos in midtown trading as buyers retreat and sellers press during a broad market slide. Traders report mixed results across sectors with heavy turnover and sharp moves in loading stocks, copper, and regional shares. Concerns over futures, margins, and external factors weigh on sentiment as prices drift and volumes surge.
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New York
Cathy
Toawes
Mindies of Business
Ieee
Manhattan
Belarer
Ras
Ray i Avila
Market Gossip Receipts and Stock Price Range Noted
Market notes report Hoge at 62000 and Hows at 2000 with stray figures for others. Mention of wheat prices, declines in stock ranges, commissions, and weather effects on market sentiment. Names and terms are distorted but suggest a bustling exchange with fluctuating values and uncertainties.
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Cattie
Rhenipia
Gueneath
Tak Pondehe
Cheistiy Rain
Noek Ae Ty
Mod Sen
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