Labor Federation Opposes Expansion in Unanimous Stance
At the Kansas City convention, the American Federation of Labor voted almost unanimously against expansion and a standing army. The debate lasted five hours with speakers from Samuel Gompers to Henry Lloyd urging various views. A resolution called for opposing imperial policy and for sending a government representative to the peace congress.
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Kansas
American Federatote of Labor
United States
Ferge
Delcompers
Mitch Me
Henry Lloyd
Boston
Ghalrivan
Spain
Samuel &. Deonelly
New York
American Typographical Union
Great Britain
California
Empers
Sdeme Agiinet
Atimula aNdrees
McNeil
Maxwachunetts
Union
Federation
Pene
Congress of Nations
Exir
Russia
Congress
Gompers
Executive Council
Cattle On The Track Wreck Delays Florida Passenger Train
A Florida Central and Peninsular passenger train collided with cattle on the track near Madison. The impact caused fatalities among crew and passengers, including engineer and fireman, with several named African American workers and local officials identified in the report. The wreck halted service while investigators and responders handled the scene.
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Causo
Florida
Jacksonville
Fln
Florida Central and Peninsular
Madison
Clttle
Ca Heer
Sizverane
Ae Fotlows
Ivan
Coleslan
Brice's Great Scheme Foreseen Delayed by Death
Dec 16 Pittsburg dies ex Senator Brice, delaying plans for a vast east west trunk line in rivalry with the Pennsylvania company. He aimed to connect with the Allegheny & Western extension and the Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburg route, potentially reshaping railroad alliances and contracts.
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Pittsburg
Brice
Freiett
Penneyylvania Company
Titixburg and Western Railway
Nowesstic
Allegheny & Western
Rochester & Pitehurs
Pillsbure & Western
Baltimore & Obin
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsboro
Mood Ubat Thetter
Lake Erie & Western Railroad S 4 Corporation
Dewey Faces Insurgent Calm as Monitors Arrive in Manila
Manila dispatch reports Admiral Dewey expressing cautious optimism about insurgent loyalties, noting monitors’ arrival stabilizes the situation. He doubts immediate rebellion, cites friendly insurgents and recent naval visits as evidence, and warns against German land grabs while stressing need to manage unrest carefully.
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Manila
Philippine Islands
Dewey
Associant
Piney
Benin
Aguidildo
Admiral Dewey
Dur Grol
Ratte
Ruentzneer
Bueileh
Asia
Gremans
Kent
Ibert
Textbook Law Extends Textbook Commission Powers
Superintendent Stryker urges lawmakers to extend the Textbook Commission to cover high school books and school apparatus. He notes the existing law has been satisfactory and upheld by the supreme court and fears overreach in an extended session, while stressing potential large savings from broader coverage.
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Stryker
Oper
Alice
Ninc
Oeer
Fox
Cause of Brice death in New York near pneumonia
Calvin S Brice former United States Senator died at his residence in New York at 3 45 yesterday afternoon after a severe cold and developing pneumonia. Mrs Brice Captain Stuart M Brier John Francie Grice Miss Helen Brice and Mike Kate Brice were at the bedside. Another son W W Brice was en route from China. Brice had been delirious for about a day before death.
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New York
United States
Calvin & Brice
Pritus
Mr. Brice
Mrs Brice
Stuart M. Brier
John Francie Grice
Helen ‘Erie
Mike Kate Brice
W. W. Brice
China
Mr. Briee
Topeka Gamblers Move to Cuba After Arrests
Two Topeka sportsmen leave for Cuba after police confiscate and destroy gambling paraphernalia at 714 Kansas Avenue. William Brott and Wood Fowler, arrested a week ago for running the Bachir club, decide to abandon Topeka gambling. They plan to start a new operation in Cabo with Bert Aman in charge of rooms.
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Cabo
Bert Aman
Reformatory Inmate Escape Details Unclear
Inmate escape reported from a reformatory facility. Names and details are garbled, but source indicates a long-term inmate with prior grand larceny at Gelens was involved and had been confined for several months. Further readable facts are limited due to damaged text.
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Hutchinson
Der
Jack Teed
Erade
Gelens
Resubmission criticism sparks saloon clash in Fort Scott
Bourkes county attorney Jake Sheppard denounces Fort Scott leaders for not enforcing prohibition. He accuses elites of tolerating open saloons and calls the prohibition law flawed. Saloons have been open two weeks despite fears of penalties and a local city council tax to fund lighting.
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Jake Sheppard
Bourkes County
Fort Scott
Journal
Mr. Sheppard
Samata Lees
Kansas
cMoere
Motepee
Cowarlly
Wort Scott
Sheppard
Sty Council
Conscimas Arch Davenport
Judge Wells to resign from board of pardons
Judge MLW Wells, head of the state Board of Pardons, declares he will resign rather than wait for Governor Stanley to fire him. He asserts the governor has power to dismiss the board and plans to step aside when the current session ends, urging Stanley to fill the vacancy.
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Stanley
Mlw. Wells
Nardims
Suse
Board of
Pardems
Fordns
Wall
Par Dons
Jonge Wells
Govermbe Stanley
Stanity
State Grain Inspector Race Draws Southern Kansas Interest
The Southern Kansas Grain Dealers Association met in Wellston to discuss applicants for Kansas state grain inspector under Governor Stanley. J D Richmond of Anthony seeks the post, backed by local support, while El D Morgan of Coffeyville challenges him. Local associations aim to influence deputy appointments and support stronger Kansas grain dealer control over inspections amid historic battles with elevator owners.
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Wellnston
Southern Kansas Grain Dealers’ Association
Kansas
Stanley
Southern Kansas Association
Kansas Grain Dealers’ Association
Katnins
J.D. Richmond
Anthony
Jehmond
el. DD. Morgan
Coffeyville
Osnocta- von Wil
Eesanigarions
Finte
Havas City
Kansas Crain
Grein
Mobile's First Trip Satisfactory to War Department
The War Department reports the first voyage of the transport ship Mobile from Savannah to Mavana was entirely satisfactory. This voyage marks the maiden run of the Mobile under the new transport regulations. The ship completed its trip successfully early yesterday, proving the new rules effective.
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War Department
Washington
Mobile
Savannah
Mavana
Surrender Tree at Santiago de Cuba Described
A garbled dispatch notes General Wood protesting surrender terms near Santiago de Cuba. The fragment mentions capitulation, a wine fence, and suspected muting or suppression of a person named Em oe Lie, with emphasis on the tree and protest aspects of the surrender scenario.
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Santiago de Cuba
General Wood
Banting
Tago
Uise
Sale of Boys and Mens Wear Deep Discounts
A long sale notice advertises extensive reductions on boys suits from age four up and men’s pants and suits. Deals include $5 suits, former prices $6 to $30 now $3 to $11, Cheviot and other fabrics, and closeout prices on shirts, underwear, knitwear, suspenders, coats, neckwear, hats, and caps. Numerous fabric types, sizes, and accessories are listed with emphasis on deep discounts, urging shoppers to visit for guaranteed bargains.
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Lonsdale
Incoherent 19th Century Dispatches and Arrests Report
Fragmented report notes injuries at a hunting or hunting related incident and mentions strife among editors Renor Tratio and Faitor Comms. It references city fire department restrictions, attempted dueling prevention by General Achod, and a tense exchange with Senor Stook.
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Orster Lita
Bhuceo
Renor Tratio
To Parvenir
Xis
Faitor Comms
Epba Tabre
Tom
Achod
Senor Stook
Anonymous $1000 Temperance Subscription Noted
The Kansas State Temperance Union records its largest single gift of one thousand dollars, from a Topeka attorney who refused to reveal his name. A letter accompanying the gift urges stronger enforcement of prohibition, wider education, and a nationwide extension of temperance work. The writer praises Kansas as a model for sobriety and calls for renewed support from churches and schools.
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Kaneak State Temperance Union
T. & Stephens
Topeka
Tollowa
Mer
United States
Kansas
Kateos
Kanaan
State Temperance Union
Temperance pledge and accident report from Michigan
An 1880s style pledge shows support for temperance causes and union leadership, pledging annual contribution to the Brion fund and urging competent management. A rail accident near Oxford, Michigan, caused a sleigh car to detach, injuring five aboard including Thomas Port and John Yerkes, with three passengers wounded and the driver unhurt.
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Mich
Pennee
Oxford & Railroad
Seine
Homas
Walter
Heer
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Santiago
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