Dewey and Navy Award Compare with Prize Money
The Topeka State Journal reviews naval prize distributions from the Spanish American War. It notes Dewey's decisive Manila victory earned far less than Sampson and Chadwick, who had no combat, while many captains received modest sums for service in American waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguinside
Sampson
Schiey-Sancpesa
Henly
le Pot
Topeka
Washington
Victorius
Manila
Santiago
Dewey
Philippine
Hong Kong
Spain
Simpst
Manila Bay
Chadwick
Schrey
Watson
Cook
Clark
Philip
Evans
Taylor
Wainwright
New York
Bar Harbor
Congress to scrap the service funding dispute demand
The speaker group states Sampson and Chadwick received their pay while captain figures who did the work wait. They urge Congress to tear up the current arrangement and establish a plain honest administration before any funds are allocated for maintenance of the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson
Chadwick
Congress
Blaze of electricity lights Topeka exposition plan
The auditorium will glow like the Pan American displays with Edison Illuminating Company wiring. Incandescent globes outline the building every six inches, gables and roof lines aglow, and the phrase Kansas Midwinter Exposition marked under the balcony. Manager S Brigham promises the display will be the most gorgeous Topeka has seen. Workers near the Willard Rossville bridge uncover an ancient log canoe buried in Kansas river sand, a 122 foot hollowed log found while preparing a pier site near Uniontown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison Electric Wluminating Company
Topeka
Brigham
Kansas
Willard-Ross- Ville
Kansas River
Uniontown
Fire at Denlinger Bros refinery roars into Pittsburgh scene
Fire swept through the Denlinger Bros refinery on Smallman Street around 1:30 PM. Flammable fumes spread quickly as barrels and tanks heated and exploded, sending flames toward Allegheny Valley railroad tracks and Jellys foundry while investigators pursued the cause amid active work in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Denlinger Bros
Smallman Street
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Piso
Jelly’s
Fremen
Brigham Young III Ill in Farmington New Mexico
A Herald Farmington dispatch reports Brigham Young III elder son of the Mormon church president is critically ill with a complication. The news notes his status as apostle and eldest living son, with Salt Lake City reporting on the condition as of December 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Utah
Farmington, N. M
Brigham Young
Quorum of Twelve
Mormon Church
Mormon Apostle Near Farmington Ends Mexico Winter Stop
Apostle Young, 65, departed Salt Lake City for winter in Mexico, halting in Fruitland for several days. The report notes stomach and nervous troubles and mentions a Mormon settlement near Farmington where he resided previously.
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Island
Farmington
Apostle Young
Salt
Mexico
Fruitland
No Place for Coburn Cabinet Meeting in Holiday Break
Washington December 27 cabinet met as usual but no business was transacted. The day was spent exchanging holiday reminiscences. Positive denials were issued about F D Coburn Kansas state board of agriculture to succeed Secretary Wilson. The president wishes Wilson to stay and Wilson has told the president he will be glad to remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
F. D. Coburn
State Board of Agriculture of
Kansas
Wilson
Shaw
Secretey Wilson
White House
Ill Minneapolis grain man Peavy in serious condition
Chicago December 27 Frank H Peavy a Minneapolis grain man was reported by his physician to be seriously ill with pneumonia. The doctor predicted the crisis would come Sunday or Monday indicating a dangerous illness ahead.
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Chicago
Frank H. Peavy
Minneapolis
Lou Arnold Pays in Disorderly House Case
Lou Arnold keeper of the ice house on West Sixth Avenue faced charges for keeping a disorderly house. Arrested by Burl Cook on a county warrant, with County Attorney Niches pursuing the case. Fine and costs paid by D G Cooley in a related action. other defendants in the group faced pending cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Arnold
Patie
Sete
Sixth Avenue
Buerlf Cook
Csarrant Tsmied
Nich
Koaene
Ty Others
Arnold
Ksas City
D. G. Cooley
Vestar
Exposition attractions and police notices in Topeka
SECURES BELL RINGERS at the Midwinter Exposition with the Imperial Hand set. the act uses 110 bells and features orchestral music plus strings. Postmaster Guthrie and A P Rodgers hear publishers over Advocate mail exclusion as second class. investigation to Washington. Cropsey girl body found at Elizabeth City. Glennon convicted for neglect leading to a disorderly house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thor Ieang
Kania
Ftoxtayel
Marshall
Tull
Topeka
Joan Guthrie
A. K. Rodgers
The
Advocate
Washington
Battle of Trenton celebrated in Trenton New Jersey
The one hundred twenty fifth anniversary parade and sham battle drew crowds as National Guard units and civic groups marched through Trenton. Governor Voorhees reviewed the parade at the state house while Professor Woodrow Wilson spoke on the Battle of Trenton. An indoor celebration followed at the opera house. Sleeping Car Burned in Trinidad wreck. several passengers injured but rescued as cars burned after a rail break.
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Trenton
N. J
National Guard
Washington
Sullivan
Sham Butte
Battle Monument
Warren
Gilmore
Lis
East State Street
South Broad Street
New Jersey National Guard
Cooper
State House
Voorhees
Opera House
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
Batte
Cone
Monument Parl
Trinidad
Barela
Corrado Southern Railroad
Cafe Cat
Deaths and Funerals Notice for Magnise Boubh
Magnise Boubh aged 68 died at his residence on Taylor street last night at 10:30. A member of lodge No 3 of the AOUW. Funeral set for 2:30 pm tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnise Boubh
Ens Taylor Street
Huhm
Lodge No. 3
The
A. OU. W
Local notices mix union, lectures and court news
The Machinists union plans a meeting at Lincoln Post Hall tomorrow night. Carrie Nation lectured in Burlington today. Nicholas Lauterbach of the Santa Fe paint shop becomes foreman in the Argentine shops after Adam McGee's death. Hugenia L Clark wins a divorce from Robusto Clark in district court, gaining custody of three children. Avis Stanley, teacher from Axtell, attends a convention with relatives at 1264 Lincoln. State Teachers association enrollment hits about 900 as of 2 pm, with many not paying fees. After Post No 11 meeting, Corps No W collects jug contributions for the year. the largest collection wins both jars. Sugar prices rise. American Sugar Refining, Arbuckle Bros., and WF Howell rise all refined grades 30 points.
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Machinists" Union
Liscoln Post Hall
Carrie Nation
Burtington
Nicholas Lauterbach
Santa Fe
Adam McGee
Hugenia L. Clark
Marshal
Clark
Mis Avis EB Stanley
Axtell
Avis P. Stanley
Frank J. Stanley
Lincoln Street
Post
Corps
Heery Elected President of Flambeau Democratic Club
At the Flambeau Club meeting last night in club rooms Mike Heery was elected president. Other officers were Shreve as captain and J J Dupin as first and second lieutenant. Outgoing president John Schmidt praised the harmony and urged Democrats to unite for the 1902 campaign.
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Democratic Flambeau Club
Mike Heery
PF. Shreve
A. P. Shreve
J. J. Dupin
Fealing
John Schmidt
Do You Owe County Personal Property Tax Before Jan 14
The county treasurer may place warrants for unpaid personal property tax with the sheriff before January 14. A 30 cent penalty per warrant and a 2 percent charge on the amount will apply once in force. Delinquents are not notified until the penalty starts. Pay now to avoid penalties. the sheriff gets 40 cents per warrant plus 2 percent of the amount, and the treasurer 10 cents for preparing the warrant.
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Sher
Taking Temple Bonds For Scottish Rite Members
The books for subscription to a Masonic temple bonds were opened for Scottish Rite members. Two bonds were subscribed by out of town members before the close of subscriptions. Subscriptions by out of town members were made by letter and received before distribution. Some subscribers had signaled willingness weeks ago. The temple committee feels encouraged by the age and out of town list already received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Masonic Temple
Steeple Worker Falls 150 Feet in Chicago
John Kelly, a worker atop a 150 foot church steeple, slipped and fell to a ledge. Rescuers pulled him to safety as he lay unconscious for several minutes. He suffered serious internal injuries but is expected to recover.
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Chicago
John Kelly
Merandace
Jon
Hale Sees Fewer Calls as Weather Moderates Needs
The season’s mild spell reduces requests at the relief office with far fewer calls for fuel and food assistance. Officials note only the usual summer level of need as more people manage to maintain better health and stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wong
Kinley Plans Factory Expansion and Display Room
Kinley announces a major expansion with a new display room to accompany his factory. The project will connect to the brick street building at 6 Jackson Street and extend toward West Fifth Street. Details describe interior layouts and anticipated improvements.
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Kinley
Hetuing
Walang
Blackeinath
Taoes
Jackson Street
Aimpias
Noor
Eto Ae
West Fifth Street
Mansey
Stockholders approve per cent rise in common stock
Dec 27 the board of directors of the company met today and approved a per cent increase on the common stock. The decision follows an earlier report of a fire incident that caused fatalities.
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Antlagel Nin
the Fittany Handle
Syotatn
Met
Bere
Hall Company Quits Amid Colorado Troubles
The Farmers’ Mutual Hall Inadvance company, once headquartered in Topeka, is facing trouble in Colorado. It is now incorporated there but conducts business from City. Officials blame storms and crop damage across four to five counties. The company faces investigation and potential actions by local authorities as rains have damaged crops and pressured operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Hall
Topeka
Colorado
Tts
Col
Bouth
Three Men Shot in Passaic Streets by Bederick
New York dispatch reports Steve Bederick shot three men in Passaic New Jersey. A first shot hit Anton Stull in the chest while a second wounded a man named Layell in the arm. After a chase, Bederick was captured and severely beaten before rescuers could reach him. Stondt’s wounds were reported dangerous.
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New York
Steve Bederick
Passaic
N. J
M Woul Bred
Anton Stull
Layell
al the
Chambbers
Mederi
Stondt
Metcalf Visit and State Journal Meeting Noted
Apparent notes describe General Metcalf's movements and a State Journal reference. Mentions pension, Leland, and a horticultural society meeting in Lawrence with anticipated travel by train. Details are fragmentary but indicate a civic or military context.
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Cory
Lider
Metcalf
Rus Leland
State Horticultural Sietentt
Lawrence
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American Sugar Refining Company
Arbuckle Bros
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Hale
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