Prisoner Robbery Case and Local Mission Notes
Ohio report covers James B. Robb a convict serving a forgery sentence with disputed evidence and juror remarks while also detailing a Woman.s Missionary Society December meeting at the First Presbyterian Church with devotional and study topics led by Mrs Townsend and other participants.
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Womans Missionary Society
Miret Preatyterton Ehurch
Lender
J. M. Townsend
Jeeters
Sika
Maitia
Syria
Phos
Mr. C
Ome
JW. F. Hurden
Per. Paver
Berain
Flor
Mill
Stedicul
Foley Gives Up Bid for Be Appointed Postmaster
Parsons Kansas postmaster Peter Foley will not press his reappointment for President Roosevelt. Foley, appointed during McKinley recess, faced charges and stood before Postmaster General Smith and the president for some time. He leaves for home saying he has abandoned hope of Roosevelt’s appointment and expects a successor soon after Congress reconvenes.
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Washington
Peter Foley
Parsons
Kaw
Hoosevelt
Foley
Congress
McKinney
Smith
Roosevelt
The Play Last Night at the Grand Theatre
An excerpt from a period review praises last night’s performance describing the stage as premier and the cast delivering a first class show. The scene centers on a swimming or boating sequence and a striking finale with refined dialogue and musical interludes.
Holiday Gifts Honor Topeka Telephone Operators
Christmas gifts poured into the Topeka Bell exchange as appreciation for operators. The Southwestern Fuel Company led generosity with many Tomb firms also sending tokens, while some workers received personal notes and calls. Some delays in service occurred as staff shared meals and adjusted shifts.
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Topeka
Bell Company
Southwestern Fuel Company
Sis
St Sindy
Farmer Hallenback fatally shot at home near Bolumbia
Eleven shots were fired that night at farmer Dean-Peter A. Hallenback near Bolumbia county. Hallenback died at his home as two alleged assailants escaped toward Catnietil Station. Police arrested three suspects, all around 30 years old, on suspicion of murder.
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Wasa
Dean
Peter A. Hallenback
Bolumbia
County
Catnietil
Hallenback
Hook
Sumptoton
Gry ‘Mane
Haus von Vonnes
Willis
Omega Oil Promises Relief for Aged Bodies
An advertisement-style message argues that after age 50 natural decline occurs and people should rub Omega Oil on the body to stop pain and rejuvenate the system. It claims benefits for rheumatism gout lumbago back pain and nerve soothing with a price of soc a bottle.
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Nature
Topeka Notes of Busy Day and Local Events
Topeka doctors are busy today with varied repairs and duties as the city notes a dozen small happenings. Residents report musical events, school activities, and social gatherings with many area names such as Valley Falls, Topeka Choral Society, and the State Teachers Association contributing to a bustling urban snapshot.
Another Death From Fire in West Philadelphia Home
In West Philadelphia James H Connelly residence another death from last night fire occurs as Mary Connelly dies in hospital from injuries after leaping from a second story window. Infant Harry Connelly two months old was fatally injured and dies. two other family members were badly burned but expected to recover.
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Philadelphia
Dee
James H. Connelly
Mary Connelly
Harry Connelly
Duel near Coxville leaves Lon Baker dead and Jim Caffey wounded
Reports from Lockhart Texas describe a fatal duel near Coxville with Lon Baker killed and Jim Caffey wounded. Alger and others are mentioned in scattered notes, with improve in progress at Bichbee Alabama and references to Texan currency given to participants.
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Lockhart
Tex
Dye
Coxville
Lon Baker
Jim Caffey
Caffey
McKinley Memorial Association Issues Public Warning
Cleveland December 26 The McKinley Memorial Association warns against ventures attempting to profit from public affection for Mr McKinley The trustees urge that contributions be free will offerings and discourage any scheme to raise funds for the memorial The association says it has no ties to other groups or special enterprises and urges the public to ignore such propositions
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McKinley Memorial Association
Cleveland
Wr. McKinney
Wm. R. Dey
Fight In Skil Country Church Ends In Six Deaths
In Piketon last night a deadly brawl broke out during a series of religious meetings. Charles and Orrin Day arrived intoxicated and threatened the Leggs family. A general fight ensued with revolvers and knives, causing panic as worshippers fled through windows. Six men were fatally wounded: Charles and Orrin Day, Wesley Lega, Joseph Williams, John Durrant, and Lebanon Williams, with many others slightly injured.
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Piketon
Siikll Couintry
Pike Post Office
Charles
Orrin Day
Leggs
Mr. Dowe
Wesley Lega
Joseph Williams
John Durrant
Lebanon Wiliams
Idaho
Jared
Bradford partner reveals vast ore-smelting fortune plan
New York dispatch recounts Alfred C. Purdy stating Edward Taylor Bradford died rich after selling a patent smelter stake and negotiating mine deals. Purdy says Bradford’s smelter cut ore reduction costs by two thirds, with plants in Utah and Washington and a Alaska mine sale in progress. Bradford leaves a Denver home wife and two daughters.
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New York
Edward Taylor Bradford
Alfred C. Purdy
Utah
Washington
Alaska
Promgent
Bir
Bradfred
Waa
Denver
Beer on the River Drift Reels in Five Hundred Kegs
Philadelphia readers report five hundred kegs of Northampton beer expected by water today. Citizens along the riverfront collected, the Kean toppled into the river, scattering kegs. The brewery offered 18 cents per key for recovered vessels. many kegs said to be full with Santine or Joe aboard, and the delivery was hoped to arrive by noon.
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Philadelphia
Northampton
Santine
Joe Mic
Spanish squatters Ordered Off La Costa Island
Jacksonville Florida December 26 Spanish squatters on La Costa Island near Charlotte Harbor must leave under treasury department orders. Revenue cutter Hamilton and Lt F S Van Hasgerick delivered the ultimatum after a recent visit. The island has housed up to 40 people amid rumors of liquor smuggling and other illicit activity. If they do not depart within about 20 days troops from Key West will be sent to remove them.
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Jacksonville
Fla
la Costa
Charlotte Harbor
Treasury Department
Hamilton
F. 5
van Hasgerick
Beac
McLean
Florida
Key West
Beatrice Allis Shoots Frank Royal in Duck Hill House
In Duck Hill Mississippi on December 26 Frank Royal was shot and killed by Beatrice Allis a 14 year old girl and daughter of J S Mills the brother in law. The incident occurred as Royal and Mills returned home from town and Beatrice thinking danger aimed a shotgun at Royal as he opened the hall door. Royal and his wife had been planning to leave for town and the joke led to a fatal act.
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Duck Hil
Frank Royal
J. S. Mills
Mills
Royal
Atoyal
Mrs. Mills
Ian
Beatrice Allis
Pariff Makes Trouble in Canada Australia Tariff Debate
Victoria B C December 2 H W Montague former Canadian secretary of state arrived by steamer from Australia. He says the federation facing tariff changes will affect trade with Canada and the United States but a market exists for machinery wheat fabrics from this continent. Australians worry over tariff Labor and Kanaka immigration sugar industry Queensland. Federation eyes Pacific cable.
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Victoria
B. C
H. W. Montague
Canada
Australia
United States
Queensland
Australlane
Federation
Eighth Wonder of restoring Amsterdam palace on the Dam
A dispatch from The Hague to the Journal years ago notes the Dam palace as once the city’s main seat, a royal headquarters in early times, now seldom used by the queen. It reports Amsterdam being asked to fund a new town hall, while the old Hotel de Ville remains inadequate for administration.
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Amsterdam
Hague
Amster
Netherlands
White House Closed for New Year Week
Washington December 26 The White House will be closed until New Year’s Day with only urgent business visitors seen. President Roosevelt and the children with Dr Rixey sail today on the Dolphin down the Potomac for several days. They will spend time at a club house on a Quantico VA island with about 20 Washington families. The president remains at the White House when the family is away and will host luncheon and dinner for friends daily.
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Washington
White House
Texas Whitecaps shoot an aged man at his door
Paris Texas December 36 Rev J H Mc Clinton living near Deport was called to his door early this morning and shot to death by a crowd of men He claimed to have recognized some of them and gave their names to officers before dying Soldiers stabbed in saloon row San Francisco December 36 during a row in a saloon near the Presidio the Ross of the coast artillery was stabbed by an unknown soldier A riot followed. Fifty nine soldiers were put in the guardhouse and 15 others taken to the power station Fewer warships being built New York December 26 account to the Tayndon correspondent of the Hibone notes a good year for Great Britain but a noticeable decrease in foreign ship orders particularly for Japan with few large ships under construction.
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San Francisco
Presidio
Ross
Coast Artillery
Gotheres
Provo Guard
New York
Tayndon
Great Britain
Japan
Col Renfro of Texas Dead in Brownsville
Col R B Renfro a prominent Texas Republican and former collector of customs at Brownsville died at Corpus Christi last night. Born in Brownsville he was a leading figure in state politics and served during President Harrison's administration.
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Col. Renfro
Texas
San Antonio
Tex
Col
R. B. Renfro
Potton Off Mill Plant Burned and Fatal Shooting Reported
In Hot Springs Arkansas authorities report a mill plant fire near Potton and a fatal shooting incident. The fragments reference Mallory, a restaurant proprietor, and imply a self defense claim. Details are incomplete and dates unclear.
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Potton
Hot Springs
Ark
Dec
Mallory
Ing
Germany to act against Castro government in Venezuela
Port of Spain correspondent reports Germany plans vigorous action over Venezuela’s failure to pay interest on German bankers' debt for three years. A naval demonstration would have occurred if not for the Vineta needing repairs and heading to the United States for overhaul.
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New York
Port of
Christmas Shooting Fatalities in Texas Cause Deaths and Wounding
Christmas celebration in Nacogdoches leads to Mitch Bird's death after a stray bullet struck him. In the ensuing gunfire, Ed f. fieuben Chandler and Edgar Moore are seriously wounded. Father fires into crowd with shotgun amid chaotic scene.
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Texas
Nacogdoches
Tex
Mitch Bird
Thes
Ed F. Fieuben Chandler
Edgar Moore
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North Topeka
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Germany
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Burke
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