Frisco Flyer Wrecked Near Fort Scott Triggers Toll
A derailed passenger train near Fort Scott caused ten deaths and numerous serious injuries after a mismanaged switch left the Frisco line off the rails. The crash destroyed the engine and multiple cars, with the sleeper remaining upright and the crew among the injured. Identified dead include conductor George Hoyt and engineer A Dewems, among others. investigation cites failure to close a switch as the cause.
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George Hoyt
Sumitos
Ea G& A
Dewems
Scott
Theodore Hishard
Ry Score
James Ht Twinwam
Abel Vieming
Kat
Aba Moreland
Lenexa
Kan
Lon Corbin
Henrie
Ota
Joe Corbin
Theetie
4Ghn Brubaker
Kansas City
Sheriden Kansax
Hoopertown
Ukle
Garroway
Janeshor Ark
Mire
Call
Hobart
Ofin
Henry McKinley
Snyder
Thames Kent
Mountain View
Okt
W. Guitt
Ai Waiter Gatehy
Kanman City
Jobm Tell
Express
Lillis
Fan Francisno Calles
Watt
Kankan
Linke
Uhiwity
St Wissade
Saivker
Nanell
Dewees
Fort Bent
Sketor Hoyt
Sapuith
Piremutn Tishord
Fort Scutt
Idlio
Sxprere
Hell
Hanns City
Alma Avery
Ain
Jald
Thi
Nritkeman Vetig
Weather Forecast From The Government Thermometer
The government thermometer records a high of 45 degrees expected Sunday with generally fair conditions tonight. Forecaster notes colder trends by Tuesday with colder tonight and a large part of Thursday. Northwest wind around 15 miles per hour today and low temperatures near freezing tonight.
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Geereratar
Thermnaiotar
Tolek
Getorke
Remains of Priderich H. Coudert Return to New York
The body of Priderich H. Coudert the New York lawyer was returned to the city. Mrs Benedict of New York and Mrs Halts of this city accompanied the party along with Miss Consart of Ula city as the funeral cortege.
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SiAnnington
Dec. S
Priderich HK
Coudert
Rice
New York
Preterik Benedict
Mra
Consart
Ula City
Boty
Cleveland Tragedy Endures as Derby Slays Family Then Himself
Rosens W. Derby a Cleveland machinist killed his wife Delia and four children Harold, Regis, Alice, and Thomas in their home early Sunday, then killed himself beside his wife. Police found a note he wrote to a friend and an empty house with no survivors. The killings appeared driven by despondency over poverty and nearing Christmas.
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Cleveland
Hosaoe W. Derby
Delia
Harold
Sea Regis
Thomas
Eelock
Ian
Derby
Alice
Ederolalir
Dean Cominitet
Bebaa
Tulél
Threats Halt Futtelt Express. Guards Deployed
A World Dispatch from New Haven reports New York New Haven and Hartford railroad officials halted the fultelt express from Newark to Moston after a heavy armed demand for 35,000 was received. The letter warned of destruction if funds were not paid. President Mellin says it may be the act of a fool, and guards have been placed. No further word from the writer has emerged.
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New York
New Haven
Conn
Mellin
Hungate Inquisition Falters Amid Witness Delays
County attorney Hungate resumed liquor inquisition with about fifty witnesses remaining on the list. Mayor Bergund contends progress is slow and authorities have secured many witnesses focusing on security rather than identifying the mayor. No testimony thus far has been strong enough to warrant charging cases.
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Agungate
Bergundi
Securite
Japan and Russia Near Break in Far East Talks
Reports from Paris and London describe a serious but not yet warlike stance in the Russo Japanese crisis. Japan urges Russia to reconsider key points while Bar on de Rosenberg resumes negotiations. Market impact shows stock declines and insurance costs rise amid war risk fears.
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Bertin
Dee
Far East
Japan
Russia
Great Britain
Dnancial
Tageblatt
Germany
Foreign Office
Berlin
Joan
Rusein
United States
France
Tokio
Husaia
Baron de Rosen
Peres Pores Aenura
Baron de Rosente
Korea
Havas
Seoul
Iityxi
Chesulpe
Masampho
Rothschild
Tandon
Lord Hothnchild
Associated Press
America
Manchuria
Eneilah
Tokin
St. Petersburg
London
Tec
Stock Exchange
St. Kurs
Rio Times
Governor Bailey letter to Odd Fellows over home dispute
Governor Bailey writes to Grand Master Gomer Davies approving the Odd Fellows request to appoint B. E. Waggener of Atchison to aid the state in the Franklin county suit over the Independent Home and Industrial School for orphans. He notes the case should proceed to a thorough trial with justice for the state's interests. The article also reports naval movements near Colon and notes a broader Isthmian situation amid looming war.
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Bailey
Gomer Davies
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge
Bayles
E. Waggener
Atchison
Oddows
de Hoissiere
Troutman & Stone
Warpeast
Owever
Davies
Peiley
Odd Fellows
BP. Wargener
Franklin County
Walter Pleasant
Said County
Odd Fellows’ Orphans” Home and Industrial School
Mr. Pleasant
Pranktinu
Hired an Ambulance Interferes with Wedding Scene
Chicago witnesses a dramatic ambulance ride to the chapel as striking livery drivers clash with pickets. Antonio Locasco, a commission official, ordered the vehicle to transport the bride and bridal party through a protective path, brushing aside demonstrators. Union officials accuse undertakers of diverting public sympathy while wage and hour accords are signed by twelve independent underbeaters.
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Chicago
Antonio Locasco
Anton
Wolow
Union
Offtelia
Oakland Seeks Third Class City Status
Oakland residents petition county commissioners to reclassify the area as a city of the third class. The board refused to grant the request without clearer proof of majority support from electors and taxpayers. The petition lists Oakland and surrounding additions as included in the proposed territory. The board delayed action and warned of possible counter petitions.
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Oakland
Oaksind Center
Wentworth Place
Wright
Milliran
John Norton
Brigham & Fire
Jenkis
W. Morris
Mad Whitmers
Taft Coming Home From Tokyo Visit
Governor W. Taft will depart the city Wednesday the 28th for the United States. He plans to visit Tokio en route to meet the demand of the latter. A reception will be tendered upon his arrival at Honold.
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Mt, Dee
W. BL .Taft
United Eistes
Tokio
Reopen Ziegler Case At Governor Odell's Request
Washington December 21 Governor Odell agrees to reopen the extradition case of William Ziegler after President's urging with Missouri officials alleging new evidence in baking powder frauds. Odell had previously refused surrender but promised to review any newly discovered information.
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Washington
Odell
William Zieeler
Missouri
Vanniver
Bim
New York
Bir
Zlesler
White Honse
Ziegler
Hanna Has Grip Plea Updates Gulf Car Line Leadership
A report from Guinevvile Texas notes Charkem A Salveion, foreman for the Santa Fe, appointed to lead the Shape of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Pearl funeral petition. Headquarters are in Ghivextoe with plans to move south.
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Charkem
Santa Fe
Guinevvile, Tex
Gulf, Colorado
Santa Peral
Steel Trade Outlook Cited as Renewal Looms in 1900s
New York December 1 Clews & Co. Financial Review notes stocks faced a pause this week from rapid selling and unsettled steel trade conditions but maintains the undertone is improving. Iron and steel remain the key business barometer with growth seen in transportation projects and major works like new rail lines and canals. Demand for steel products persists as prices settle toward a normal level, signaling a revival in activity without the prior abnormal price spikes.
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Fts
Stock Exchange
New York
Clews & Cos Financial Review
Inet
United States Steel
Iron and Steel Expan
New Yad City
Canada
Panama
Ene
Normit
Lkely
Ready for sea torpedo destroyers at Mare Island Yard
San Francisco December 21 reports torpedo bait destroyers You 3 space and Preble lying at Mare Island Navy Yard coated and ready for fod. Ddivers head to the yard and will sail next Wednesday for Panama aboard the Paul Jones. A crew from Botenia sees Independence placed on the Paul Jones with officers aboard.
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San Francisco
Cal
You
Preble
Mare Island Navy
Ie Navy Yard
Mesay
Panama
Botenia
Independence
Paul Jones
Explanation of Senator Dietrichs Plea Explanation
Omaha December 21 General John Cowin counsel for Senator Dettrich explains that the senator did not refuse to plead to the indictments rather he declined to plead to the conspiracy indictment because Fisher demurs. The matter will be fully aired in the trial of the indictment charging him with receiving money to secure an appointment.
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Dietrich
Omaha
John Cowin
Dettrich
Beeves
Dettrish
Jacob Fisher
Hastings
Pettrich
Fisher
Dutteickh
Collins Not in IP as Nemaha Man Denies Run
Ira F. Colling of Nemaha county visits Topeka governor Talley and denies a boom for state senator from the Nemaha Pottawatomie district. He says he has no idea of running and will not be a candidate. George Hayden, Nemaha’s longtime state representative, is expected to run for senator if Nemaha gets the seat this term.
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Ira F. Colling
Nemaha County
Topeka
Talley
Newma
Nemaha
Treaty Effectivity Notice Amid Cuba Reciprocity Move
The Treasury issued a circular to customs officers and others about the Teciprocity treaty with Cuba approved December 1 and made effective by Congress and the president December 27. The circular states the treaty becomes operative at midnight December 27.
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Washington
Treasury
Customs Service
Teciprocity
Cuba
Congress
Plead Not Guilty In Grand Rapids Superior Court
A convoluted defense enters a plea of not guilty in the Grand Rapids superior court related to a conspiracy case. The proceedings reference wary confessions and unnamed entities tied to the alleged crime. Further details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
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Grand Rapids
Enis
Skinner Meets King Menelik in Abyssinia Reception
American Consul General Skinner and staff entered the Abyssinian capital amid a brilliant welcome by Emperor Menelik. The emperor personally received Skinner and later hosted a formal audience and conference at the palace, inviting the emperor to visit the exposition.
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Adie Abeba
Abyssinia
J3ibuti
French Somaliland
Emperor Meneux
Bkinner
Pimaresque
Emparor Menolfe
Mr. Skinner
Tap- Star
Skinner Remded
Fmperor
Bas Georges
Skhiner
Turning to Kansas Inquiries on Western Lands
State Department of Agriculture notes growing interest in western Kansas lands as a boost to crops and prosperity. Requests from estate dealers in Groten and others seek main products yields rainfall inhabitants and land values of improved and unimproved acreage near Gove and surrounding areas.
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State Department of Agriculture
Kansas
K. McKennie
Groeten
Kanses
Gove
President Roosevelt Begins Contemplated Holiday Recess
Washington December 21 President Roosevelt began observing the Christmas recess with only routine callers. He will likely spend most of the holiday in Washington though he may go to his home in春 after Christmas. House Speaker Cannon and Senators Lodge and Fuller called but he did not see them.
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Washington
Spetker Cannan
Lore
Kas
Fuller
Ore
Dha Hotwee
Mpopkar
Wanhington
Timals
Eterikn
Governor Bailey to Name Supreme Court Judge Before New Year
Governor Bailey stated he expects to appoint a Supreme Court justice to succeed Judge Pollock before the New Year but does not anticipate the action for several days. No new delegations are arriving, and only occasional endorsements reach his office as he plans a brief trip to Baileyville for farm matters before Christmas.
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Bailey Baye
Bailey
Justine
Pollock
Balley
Baileyville
Topeka
Hold Up Report In Iola Details Robbery Attempt
An unknown man robbed an individual near Iola Kansas and escaped. Forty armed men formed to search the area as authorities, during the night, investigated the incident and later moved the investigation toward Humboldt.
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Iola
Kan
Eord ‘Oganor
San Wilson
Wilson Wan
Panne
Susan Hacer
Humboldt
Forged Name Fraud at Ulamperl Store
A bogus check for $23 drawn on the Ulam department store was passed Saturday with the name A. Oem. Proprinter EB Ulam said the check bore no account and was discovered to be forged. The incident involves Williams and a forged signature, while Wilson faces unresolved consequences. A separate report notes a postal service superintendent in New York killed himself, with weeks until a trial, and Flo revealing no hint to his family.
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E. Ulamperl
Ulamperl
Ulam Department Store
Met Ce
Wien
Wilson
New York
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