Hanna boom in campaign roars through Washington chatter
Washington whispers swirl around Selator Hanna of Ohio as a possible presidential nominee with Governor Shaw of Iowa favored for a cabinet post. The informal pledge at a northwest residence signals a buoyant bid, while Roosevelt-era politics stir talk of a 1900s party convention and McKinley-era support networks.
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Washington
A Hanna
Ohio
Leslie M. Shaw
Manila
Teodore Hensevelt
Hanna
Shaw
Fows
Roosevelt
Jts
Hanna Fe
Fauke Bian
Banne
Senaiir Hunna
Pateeriat Federi
McKiniey
Topeka Girl's Success As Artist Noted In Chicago Show
A Topeka girl has attracted favorable attention in Chicago as an artist, with Miss Lee Haynes guiding her access. The Arche Club of Chicago featured her work, praising likenesses and anticipating further recognition for Gorge Hinman’s Inter-Ovens editorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Haynes
Topeka
Chicago
Arche Club
China
MW. Hinman
Inter-Ovens
Ils
Valise Full of Dimks Report Suggests Arrest
A fragmentary note hints at a theft investigation ending with the arrest of the suspect. The illegible wording implies a bag or case carried away valuables and led to police action. No names or places are readable in the surviving text indicating the key event is the arrest itself.
Wood Returns Discusses Hotel Association Growth
ME. WOOD RETURNS. He returns from St. Louis after a week to speak on growth of the Kansas and Missouri Hotel Men's association. A meeting is set for Kansas City on January 1 with an officers election. Prominent St Louis hotel men are expected to attend. membership has expanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wood
St. Louis
Kansas and Missouri Hotel Men's Association
Kansas City
St Louis
Bandra
Salley Doubts Governor Candidacy Amid Oil Venture
W J Hatley, away near Beaumont, Texas, heads oil venture while questions rise on his governor bid. Hatley gives vague answer about Republican nomination timing. John Gillexple of Nemaha County says Bailey plans to run, with delegation backing Bailey for governor at the Kansas district event in January.
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W. J. Hatley
Beaumont
Tex
Mr. Hatley
Repubican
John Glilespla
Nemaha County
Gillexple
Bailes
Peterine
Kansas
Topike
unclear content from damaged OCR page in Oakland
Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals in Oakland California with references to death and travel. Core facts are obscured. no clear events, dates, or named organizations emerge.
Money Flowing In The State Budget Report
The garbled dispatch hints at rising funds flowing into state accounts and a sense of urgency among officials. Mentions of western regions, attendance, and rates suggest economic activity and fiscal concerns.
Rourke defiant as court threat roils Omaha baseball talks
In Omaha today W A Rourke, holder of Western League and American Association franchises, sent a reply to President Hickey denying a $60 debt and threatening court action. The meeting behind closed doors approved a new constitution similar to the old Western League and set a uniform admission price. The American Association claimed three year leaves on parks in represented cities, with further moves expected involving Kansas City and Western ties.
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Omaha
Kansas City
W. A. Rourke
American Association
Hickey
Hourke
Rourke
Western League
Cf Leen
MSEC
Chicago
Fitckey
Sitterioun Seston
Building for Herington Road Construction Plan
A fragmented note details meetings in Herington related to a building project with the Kew involvement and the Rock Island and Pacific railway. It mentions assistance in construction and references to an association and archival notes. The text is garbled but indicates plans tied to a regional road or building effort and local organizational ties.
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Herington
Kew
Young Ben's Christien Association
Tulidinge Fock Island & Pacific
Ite
Death of Chicago grain baron Frank H. Peavey at 61
Chicago mourns Frank H. Peavey a leading grain elevator owner after a pneumonia death at 61. Relatives gathered at his bedside as he lapsed into unconsciousness and died at 2:30 am. Survived by his wife and several children, he planned a Minneapolis burial with funeral arrangements to be announced. Peavey long controlled vast grain interests across the Midwest and West rail lines, with immense terminal and elevator holdings, his estate valued at about 12.776 million dollars.
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Chicago
Frank H. Peavey
Ued
Mr. Peavey
Minneapolis
I Hi. Peavey
George W. Peavey
H. B Wells
FT. Heffelfinger
A. D. Peavey
JM. Cleland
F. F. Peavey
New York
Sioux City
Cleland
Peavey
Bett
Unes
Shiicom
Belme
Imavy
Trade Cage & Northwestern
Minne~apolle
Aera Eners
Topeka Birds Win In Intercity Cockfights
Topeka and Springfield betting bouts held near Leavenworth in December featured 15 birds per side with stakes of 25 a side and 400 on the main. Ed Weeks and Otto Lippmas led the Topeka and Springfield teams respectively as birds from Kansas City Leavenworth Topeka and St Louis clashed. Topeka claimed victory in nine of ten battles, with Springfield winning one in the third round as fights stretched across minutes per bout.
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Leavenworth
the Chronicle
Topeka
Springfield
North Aide
Liberty
Batte
Ed Weeks
Otto Lippmas
Topeke
Kansas City
St Louis
Bette
Mintee Topeka
Dominick Gray
Bristow May Quit Rumor Sweeps Washington
In Washington the prevailing view is that the assistant postmaster general may resign with Postmaster General Smith. The piece notes past cabinet resignations prompting assistants to consider leaving, but says no intimation to resign has been received and no invitation from President Roosevelt issued. Conrad, chief clerk, says the post office has not observed the usual rule of resignations when a chief retires.
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Washington
Dec
Smith
Roosevelt
Conrad
Post Office
Fitzhugh Lee to Lecture in Topeka Auditorium
General Fitzhugh Lee will lecture under Spanish American War Veterans auspices in Topeka. The subject is Preece and War in the United States and Cuba. The lecture tour begins February 3 with 25 to 50 talks planned across February March April July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzhugh Lee
Topeka
Roseeral Lee
United States
Cuba
New Dairy Inspector Office Formed by Board of Health
The board of health creates a dairy inspector position with blank forms for Dairy inspector’s He yor. Food inspector J W Farnsworth is said to be slated for the job, though no extra salary is noted. He may be required to inspect dairies and supervise sanitary duties, despite Farnsworth’s past reluctance to take orders from the board. The form lists topics like water supply utensils collection of milk cattle manure distribution and milk examination.
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Board of Health
Heyor
J. W. Farnsworth
Farnsworth
Widow Wins Land Battle Over Higgins Heirs
Judge Hazen ruled in favor of Mrs Anns M. Higgins to quiet title to property valued near 40 000, denying claims of Herman Higgins children Ida M. Doran of Denver and Kelley S. Higgins of Topeka. Property included lots on Polk Street plus land near Washburn College. Children receive no portion under the consigned agreement with Higgins.
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Herman Higgins
Hazen
Anns M. Higgins
Biggins
From Higgins
Polk Street
Kansas Avenue
Seventh
Eighth
Washburn College
Hitem Higaing
Sait
Tite
Ida M. Doran
Denver
Kelley
E Higgins
Topeks
Weather and Portela interview facts mixed report
The bulletin notes balmy conditions with a forecast of pale tonight and Tuesday and a moderate temperature. Sunday reached a high of 42 and a low of 26 with variable winds. Portela declares in a New York interview that previous withdrawal rumors are false and returns home with family as Blanca acts in interim.
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Portela
New York
el Mercurio
Senor Portela
Valparaio
Chili
Herald
Alberto Blancas
Duffuires
Rains Cause Flood Damage Across Alabama Georgia
Heavy rains sent rivers rising and caused extensive damage in West Point, Columbus, and Rome. The Chattahoochee reached 33 feet at Columbus while the Tennessee River stood at 245 feet above low water with a forecast to reach 20 feet higher. Washouts disrupted rail service on the L&N and Southern lines.
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Famigtea
Weather Bureau
Chattahoocchee
Point
Gia
Turtilant Chattahoochee
Thoms Russell
Atlante & Westpoint
Notasulga
Ala
Westpoint
Fort Tyler
Atlanta
Montgomery
West Point
Southern Railways
New York
New 2S Loans
Birmingham
Meriden
Asheville
Knoxville
Columbus
Chattahoochee
Rome
Tenn
Tennessee River
Upper East Pennessee
Miyako in danger in Tokyo assassination attempt
Vancouver reports describe an assassination attempt on the emperor by Thorson. An ex-Japanese member, Tanaka Sjoseo, and the would be applicant tried to present a document during opening of the diet. Thorson rushed the carriage with a pistol but was overpowered by guards. Thorson remains jailed, while the Japanese man was provisionally pardoned.
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Vancouver
B. C
Thorson
Tanaka Sjoseo
Wife of railroad agent attempts suicide in Topeka hotel
Marguerite Campbell Kensinger wife of Chicago Alton railroad contracting agent George A Kensinger attempted suicide by morphine in Kansas City lodging parlors. She was found and rushed to a drug store, later taken home after a night of uncertain recovery, with doctors using slaps to revive her. Her husband expressed shock and confusion over the act.
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Marguerite Campbell Kensinger
Kansas City
George A. Kensinger
Vinewood Park
Topeka
Copeland Hotel
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Mra Kensinger
Baltimore
Fifteenth Street
Grand Avenue
E. George Wirthman
Mr. Kensinger
Nipth
Main Streets
Campbell Street
Mis
Kensinger
Paola
Kgp
Gallatin Flats
Bouquets for Depews Delights Honeymoon Visit
New York dispatch reports Nice market women held a meeting to present two mammoth bouquets to Senator Depew and his bride. The resolution was carried to Beanli, marking a warm welcome during the senator and Mrs Depew honeymoon.
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New York
Journal and
American
Nice
France
Beanli
Depew
Call of the Century rally preview at First Presbyterian
The city hosts a makers rally by Christ Wenvorves as part of a provisional programme titled The Call of the Century. Jereeeees MOV and Frank Pax, state president, are noted for presenting the practical side with Comstock, superintendent, emphasizing duties to the juniors. Queen Alexandra reportedly recovered from illness and King Edward and the queen visited Sandringham amid large crowds.
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Jereeeees
Frank Pax
Comstock
Queen Alexandra
London
King Edward
Sandringham
Market Report Signals Mixed Grain and Livestock Action
The Barket shows weak wheat opening with limited early demand while corn holds steady amid mixed signals. Livestock prices edge higher with cattle and calves firm and hogs rising, reflecting cautious buyer sentiment in a volatile market.
New York Stocks Report Struggles and Mixed Results
The market page notes uneven trading with several prominent stocks weak or uncertain. Missouri sales figures and share activity appear unclear, while Amalgamated Company and related firms show declines amid a cautious session. Investors weigh broader economic signals as a valley of sentiment lowers morale.
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New York
Rocke Theopie Moe
Thanges
Miswouri
Vitis
Mucktt Valley
Market Report From New York and West Sugar and Cotton Movements
A chaotic commodity snapshot shows wheat and corn rallying alongside strength in cash markets. Sugar, cotton, and regional grains fluctuate as traders weigh post trading conditions and price signals from New York and Galveston reports.
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New York
Comton
Sting
Galveston
Dec
Quint
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Salley
Topeka Bar Association
John W. Day
Oakland
Cal
Sulsnes A
Shumnee Senate
Gotha
Os- Rabossa
Sam Mate Treasne
Serait
Tounge
Pasamantia
The
Snd
Topeka Birds
Tacoma
Wash
Gurte
Peel
Ecuador
Peru
Trefons
Bristow May
Union Pacific
A. Lewis
Fasnas Avenue
J.C. Fulton
Mrs. Kensinger
Market Women of
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Coun
Fae
Yalassio
Ara Speer
Mageoteo
Inter
Orthe
Dee
Market Steatts
A Siri
Rie
Bayhead
Aoluag
Inc
Texas
St. Toul
Fopeka Markets
Tockine Valley
Matey
Joauml
Tatow Western Union
Famnte South
St Louis Southwestern
Michigan
Beh
Ars
Liverpool Ning
Sd Kansan
Caires Marti
Bray
York Money Market
Sugar Market
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Broak
Patan
Steel
EL & TF
BE &O& Fe
Erie
A. G. Goodwin
Markes
City
St Laus
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