Steamer Erastus Corning Sinks Off New Haven
The steamer Erastus Corning bound from New York to New Haven sank in five minutes after a collision in thick weather near South Norwalk. Thirty passengers and crew escaped in a small boat or by jumping, with many lacking outer clothing. Several women were among the passengers and some men remained aboard as the vessel foundered, while others rowed to safety and trains continued to New York.
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Erastus Corning
New York
Airk
Fort Slile
Ariel
Erie
Meimber
Coede
Governor Malley Plans Topeka Trip From Talleyville Farm
Unclear transcript describes Governor Malley in poor health and departing from his Talleyville farm this morning with aides. The note mentions concerns about the trip and possible political fallout.
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Malley
Topeka
Talleyville
Foretold Death and Train Tragedy in Port
A fragmentary report describes the death of a man named Turner Wan Muiered and references a collision near Port lope rl. The account mentions Brantndber, a collier, and a failed rescue before Turner was fatally struck by a train. Witnesses recall a heavy milk ram and a frantic struggle preceding the fatal moment.
Woman Fleeing With Case Ends In Arrest In City
A woman fled with a case carrying money from a seller after a dispute led to a pursuit. Police arrested her hours later and brought her to the city. her husband, in Minnesota, later claimed the incident and marital tensions. Officials noted a contested suit and accusations related to the missing funds. Panama affair also mentioned with diplomatic notes.
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Fankion
Drs
Firat Natinnit
Keke
Minnegpolia
Donfar
Eveurn Boeim
Lawyers Association Talks of Future Leaders and Meetings
Long report from the State Bar association secretary Dr A Valentine outlines a possible candidate for the U S presidency, the forthcoming annual meeting in the state supreme court room, and a program featuring county attorneys judges and a ban quet at the Copeland hotel. The notice highlights committees, a national congress in St Louis, and the value of bar affiliation for lawyers in Kansas.
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Bar Association
A. Valentine
State Bar Association
Iowa
United States
Valentine
Towa
State
Valenting
Supreme Court
State House
Fajartine Fuirns
Jower
West
Tno
Gapatrick
Judie Graves
Clark A. Smith
District Courta
Raine
Copeland Hotel
Congress of Lawyers
St Louis
United Stats
Wecolation
L. H Perkins
Lawrence
John F Switzer
Topeka
Liws
J. E
Bravely
Lynden
Leid Education
Kansas
Acroreate Court
Li IL
Perkins
Tan
Grattan
McPherson
Teelelarke
Geotge A. Virndeveer
Heno
Comassturtorat
T. Moeets Wyandotte County
W. E
Ing
Law Instructura
Topeka Backs Move for Missouri Valley Baseball Team
At a meeting of Topeka lodge members in the Hike lodge room plans were laid to form a stock company and support a professional baseball club in the Missouri Valley League. About $140 has been raised toward a $500 goal by May. additional funds from ticket sales and a park agreement are sought. A mass meeting will form the stock company. organizers emphasize prudent management and securing a home park within city limits.
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Topeka
Missouri Valley League
Elks
T. L. Sheard
W. L. Taylor
A. G. Goodwin
D. M. Shively
Toren
Hopelay
League
God Toontion Wad Hass
Chanute
Parsons
Wnder
Friends of Baseball
Walt
Shively
Tinasnrer FG
Kelly
Ringfeld
Joplin
Sedalia Jevada
Ate Sane Spore Scott
Pla’ Anid Leavenworth
Blkw
Mulvane Lands In Western Ranges Show Large Dams Planned
The Syracuse Journal reports D A Mulvane paid taxes on about 150 quarter sections in the county. His ranch foreman Cooper says about 29 acres have been planted this year with more to come next spring as work on the Carter draw dam proceeds. The structure is over 200 feet long, 11 feet wide at the base, 12 feet high, and will hold water to a depth of about six feet across 3 acres. Hogbin and Belman oversaw construction. Mulvane plans a larger dam later. Separately, a fatal elevator accident at Seward injured Pat Hinson. no explosion occurred. The Glassblowers exhibit at 515 Kanron avenue drew large crowds with demonstrations by six experts creating glass objects, ships, and decorative pieces. doors opened 2–5 and 7–9 with visitors receiving a souvenir.
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Syracuse Journal
D. A. Mulvane
Cooper
Mulvane
Carter Drew
State Line
Hogbin
Peter Belman
Mulgane
Sosriw
Kanron Avenue
Annavorir
Hail Stationery Cn Telegram Sparks Stock Exchange Hype
The Gavitt stock scene reacts to a sensational telegram titled Fatal Telegram. Brokers ride wild ups and downs as chatter surrounds gifts for Christmas and bargain gas specials priced at thirty five cents.
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Gavitt
Stock Exchange
Chrixteras
Christmas Eve notes and local notices in Topeka days
Local items report council meeting set for January 4 and Christmas observances across Topeka. Includes church services, turkey distributions, dinners, and holiday greetings from U. S. and county officials. Mentions court rooms in Kansas City, bridge construction concerns, and several marriage licenses issued by Probate Judge Hayden.
Senator Hanna Leaves Hotel After Cold in New York
Washington dispatch notes Hanna, confined at Waldorf Astoria, has recovered enough to depart for Washington. Dent to yield to Dietrich plan. Tanner to succeed Dent as pensions chief. McGleland, McAdoo cited for police and accounts posts. Armory accident in Brooklyn kills one, injures seven. Havana report on signatures and resignations in graft probe. Public criticism mounts against Justice Mura amid ongoing industry fallout.
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New York
Hanna
Waldorf-Astoria
Washington
Louis Dent
Dietrick Ot
Es Tanner
Pansions
Dent
Women in Advertising Power and Progress in New York
A New York Sun piece profiles a multilingual Englishwoman who rose from secretary and governess to advertising manager at a kitchenware firm. It notes her catchphrase success, rapid advances by women in ads, and the shift from fashion imagery to practical year round campaigns.
Laughing When Killed At Rail Crossing
New York December 14 A 35 year old Bayonne New Jersey man John Sullivan chased his cap a gust of wind blew to the tracks and he was killed by coal cars while Jeremiah McCarthy watched and laughed A separate item from Chester Pennsylvania December 24 reports a burglar stole a family Bible from Mrs M M Turner at No 9 Central Avenue while she slept leaving only a window open.
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New York
John Sullivan
Linnet Street
Bayonne
N. J
Family Bible
Chester, Ps
M. M. ‘Turner
No. 9
Central Avenue
Featatory
Who Travels in Tourist Sleepers across the Continent
The article describes diverse travelers in tourist sleepers and second class, noting fares and savings. It highlights trips via Mock Island to El Paro and via Colorado three times weekly, with a call to request a folder titled Across the Continent In a Tourist Sleeping Car from the Oceanere division passenger agent in To ne.
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el Paro
Colorado
Asx
Ocenere
California
Rock Island
el Paso
New Mexico
Arizona
Utah
Hines
Golden State Limited
Los Angeles
Pasadena
Santa Barbara
San Francisco
Mystic Cure touted to cure rheumatism in 24 hours
T J Blackmore of Haller and Blackmore claims a bottle of Mystic Cure relieved his rheumatism in a day after nine months of pain and five doctors yielding little relief. He praises the medicine and recommends it to others. Sold by Howley and Snow druggists with broad claims of rapid cure.
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T. J. Blackmore
Haller & Blackmore
Pilsharg
Pasaya
Erey
Howley & Snow
Sirtm
Kansas
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Mather
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Price Canina Poweer
Mulvane Lands
Hutchinson
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Seward
Stafford County
Pat Hinson
A. L. McMillan
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Oe Elty Council
F.C. Bowen
Thomas BE. de Pul
West Eushth Street
Sherif Lucas
Wells Fargo Express Company
U. & Marshall
W. H. Mackey
Kansas City
Webb McNair
Gavitt's Stock Exchange
Hall's
Epree
B. Snyder
Washburn College
Steget
St.Marys
Squires
Telehone
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RL. Baker
Grantville
Stella A. Hatcher
Crankie
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E Floree
Rebecca Barber
Richard Lyon
Springfield, Til
Mattie Willard
Manhattan
D. R. Mosher
Guthrie, Okla
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Oscar Peterson
Mary Sexger
Willers
Anna C. Engle
Frank Hell
Mary Sims
Herryton
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Asatte
William McAdoo
Maurice Featherstone
John C. Tertie
William Harmon Blick
Wrooklyn
Toll
Havana
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Ee Court
Auho
Justice Mura
K. C
Women IN Advertising
America
Young Women's Christian Association
Barbera
New
Whiten
Nassau Street
Ayoung
Worl
Chicago
Cooper Institute
Unis
Yeat
Ber
Geaigner
Wika
Font
New York Sun
Newark
Descris
Mutual Life Insurance Company OF
Richard A. McCurdy
World
Elon S. Clark
Rock Island System
A. M. Fuller
Santa Fe
VIA
T.L. King
Cp&t.a. Topeka
A. E. Cooper
Topeka, Kans
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Topeka Independent
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