Sea Otter Fur Trade Described By Alaska Hunters
From the Chamber’s Journal an account details sea otter skin values and hunting methods. It notes skins selling up to 50 dollars, seals and other furs varie, and portrays Aleut hunts using surrounds and clubbing near Belichovsky’s Aleutian waters. The text describes the geography, dangers, and the hunter’s skill in pursuing the elusive otter.
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London
Bose
Rome
Russia
Alasha
Alaska Peninsula
Aleutian Islands
Belicovsky
Chernabour Island
Baanak Island
Ike
Etowt
Agein
Jongtt
Firat
Official Court Bulletin Bill Faces Death in Legislature
The proposal to create an official court paper for Shawnee and Wyandotte counties aims to publish local notices as a daily court bulletin. Critics argue it would strip general newspapers of notices, misinform the public, and reduce circulation, making vital foreclosures and probate notices less visible. The bill's fate hinges on legislative opposition.
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Shawnee
Wyandetus
Bath Houses
Wyandotte
Topeka
Mortese
Ebertt
Passenger troubles in Western railroads seek unified association
Chicago report on Western Passenger Association talks notes progress toward a new union of western roads. Key lines for Union Pacific and Santa Fe fuel debate. Lo max absent morning session but seen later. Aim is a single cover-all territory with possible compromises west of Missouri, likely to take three to four days to decide.
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Chicago
Western Roads
Western Passenger Association
Lomax
Union Partie
St. Louie
St. Paul
Rok Mountains
Union Pacific
Missouri
Senta Fe
Colorado
Uhlon Pacific
Ran
Missonet River
Kansas Man Appoints City Site Appraiser Creates Sensation
In Ardmore Kansas town site appraiser SB Johnson, joined by West Burney Chickasaw appraiser, created a sensation amid a strong fight. Curtin of Kansas accused of misleading, while wealthy Parmer drops dead in Caney attorney’s office during mortgage discussions. A coroner’s inquest found bronchitis as the cause.
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Parmer
Wichita
Kan
Lewis Trexist
Caney
Trexler
Open a Market to Furnish a City's Food
Health board debates a plan by Dr. Bosse of the Medora Meat and Provision Co to slaughter only well conditioned horses for public sale. Stores would target ethnic neighborhoods while advertising horse meat as a nourishing alternative.
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Ff Basse Af
Mendora
Apatody
Bogszard
Health Board
Bosse
Medora Mest and Provision Company
Murphy
Te Health Board
Montana
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Indii Industry
Germany
Italy
Reaves Sherman and Berlin Drop to Gravesend Bay Before Sail
New York on February 3 reports the Reaves Sherman bound for Manila and the Berlin for San Juan anchored at Gravesend Bay. The Sherman, formerly the passenger liner McBile, carries 184 men to reinforce Gen Otis with one battalion from the Seventeenth and Third regular infantry, plus three full care cargo including ammunition. The Berlin joins the regular transport service with mails and general cargo, carrying passengers Majs Woodbury Teiges Lieurs and others, along with sixty five non commissioned officers and privates.
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Reaves Sherman
Manila
Berlin
San Juan
Ponte
Santiago
Gravesend Bay
Sherman
Mcbile
Atlantic ‘Transport Line
Otis
Seventeenth Regular Infantry
Pase
Transport Service
Cola
W. P. Hall
EB Nye
L. Woodbury
D. Teiges
W. Cox
Cromwell Stacey
Jeff Case
Out of Office Ex-Sheriff Charlee Callahoa Dies In Suicide
The former Ma hosh ing county sheriff Charlee Callahoa killed himself today by shooting his temple after placing a mirror before his face. He had just retired after two terms, was a former Tod Post No. 23 GAB commander, and well known in Ohio politics. The report notes unclear motive and recognizes his prior public service and local influence.
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Youngstown
Charlee Callahoa
Ma Hosing County
Tod Post No. 23
Gab
Ohio
Escaped Prisoners Retaken in Kansas
Wichita reports that Albert Adams and Jim Robinson, government prisoner and outlaw, who fled the county jail during the Bil Tackett breakout, have been captured and returned. Adams was nabbed in Augusta and Robinson in Newton, both in Kansas.
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Wichita
Kan
Albert Adams
Jim Robinson Outlaw
Adams
Augusta
Robinsoan
Newton
MOTOCYCLES SAVE MONEY Says Chicago Merchant Figures
A Chicago merchant claims electric vehicles cut expenses by about 31258 yearly and add a runabout for family use. He details three delivery horses costing around 1 per day each, noting feed and ordinary upkeep as main costs before switching to motors. He cites overall savings and practical value of electric delivery tools.
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Chicago
Charlies
Deliveries by Horse and Motor Wagon Costs
A man compares expenses for delivering by horse and by motor wagon. He details shoeing at 230 yearly per horse, barn care, and manage costs, plus one crew for a small operation. Motor wagon costs include vehicle 540, driver 400 yearly, electric power, and upkeep, with yearly totals around 90 after depreciation. He notes ongoing horse costs regardless of vehicle use and stresses weather affects weekly cycles.
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Sisay
Ami TI
Wild Opening In Colorado Springs Mining Market
Wild day in Colorado Springs as mining shares surged with heavy buying and scarce selling. Jabella opened at 1.60, lingered near 1.50 to 1.60, while Monroe rose to 40 on strike news. Other issues like Portland 1.55, Elkton 1.05, Union 25, Work 24, Golf Coin 1.62, Jack Pot 0.45 and T and M 0.56 also showed gains amid crowded trading and unfilled orders.
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Colorado Springs
Jabella
Manroe
Portland
Elkton
Union
Golf Coin
Independent
Eggs yield big profits despite lower top prices
Chicago traders report strong earnings from egg trades this winter while wholesale prices for strictly fresh eggs sit about 12 cents below peak. A handful of deals favored by market conditions, but most gains are paper profits as overstocking or delayed sales trimmed real returns.
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Chicago Tribune
Eges
Chicezo
Missouri
Kansas
Kentucky
Tennessee
Jose
Irving's Agent in Coming to America Tour
New York Feb 2 The Herald reports negotiations for Sir Henry Irvine's American tour to begin next October. The planned engagement lasts about twenty weeks.
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Irving
New York
the Herald
Sir Henry Irvine
Besim
Sir Henry
Santa Fe Route Excursion Tickets On Sale February 7
Home seekers can buy tickets to Arizona Arkansas Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas for one fare plus 200 round trip. For information call a Santa Fe agent. Also advertised are free mending and button sewing services at Peerless Steam Laundry on West Eighth Street with shirt laundering and color fastness promised.
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Santa Fe
Arizona
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Otto Eubhne & Co
Russia Rejects Offers to Help Starving Citizens
Washington reports a British press story on Russia declining foreign aid for severe crop failures across seven eastern and two central provinces. The Red Cross has allocated funds for relief, with homes built and work offered to peasants, while officials debate external aid and public sympathy.
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Russia
Washington
Hitch
Reece
America
Pela
Sadersie
South
Moravief
Ibe
Phil Greg
Muoravietf
Cinetbo
Revision of statutes debated in house to appoint commission
The house discussed revising statutes and appointing a commission to prepare a revised code to present in two years. Fairchild favored a single lawyer for the job, Harris of Lyon and Mason of Pinney supported the resolution, and the measure was referred to the judiciary committee.
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Harris
Lyon and
Mason
Pinney
Judiciary
A Rare Plant From Guadeloupe Described To State Dept
Washington reports from Guadeloupe describe a peculiar wild plant that grows from a leaf when pinned in a warm room. Each undulation leaf angle sprouts white roots, then a plant appears in two to three weeks and reaches two inches or more in height. When leaves shrivel after six weeks to three months, young plants can be cut and planted, growing to four feet with red and yellow flowers. a potential hot house or garden tower. The consul submitted specimens to the agricultural department.
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Washington
Jonsul Ayme
Guadeloupe
State Department
Agricultural Department
Retiring Hawaiian Silver and Certificates Debate
The House committee on coinage considered retiring Hawaiian silver coins and silver certificates. Rep Hitt of Illinois and Judge Fread Hawaii explained the need, noting about $1,000,000 in Hawaiian silver and $272,000 in silver certificates. A numbered certificate matched a numbered coin in the Hawaiian treasury. Only gold coin was full legal tender. Hawaiian and American silver were limited to $1. The bill was sent to a subcommittee for further inquiry.
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Rev. S
House Committee On Coinage
Hitt Ofllinois
Fread
Hawaii
United States
Spelter Output Rises in Kansas and Midwest Plants
A report from the special agent shows a big rise in spelter output in Kansas Illinois and Indiana with a shift of old plants and new works in the Kansas gas belt. Exports for the first eleven months include ore 10254 gross tons and spelter 9595 net tons valued at 937591. Output totals in 1898 rise by 15413 short tons from 1897 with regional distribution charted across states.
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Feo
Kansas
Illinois
Indiana
Rirehof
Kansas Gas Belt
Missour
State Labor Convention to Meet in Topeka Next Monday
State labor convention set for Topeka next Monday and Tuesday with sessions in Library hall and Representative hall. Gov Stanley to give welcome address, Labor Commissioner Johnson to respond, and Profs. Tiemeis and Herron to speak. About 75 delegates have sent credentials and routine business plus new labor law will be discussed.
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Topeka
Library Hall
Stanley
Johnson
Representative Hall
Tiemis
State Agricultural College
Herron
Ions College
Five Days In Car Of Ore Collapse At Leadville
Argentine, Feb. 1 The crew of a San ts Pe switch engine and several smelting works employees in Argentine were shocked by a tramp fastened in a car for five days. One or two Negroes were affected.
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Sants Pe
Argentine
Bargains for Friday and Saturday Storewide Reductions
A local ad promotes Friday and Saturday bargains comparing store prices with regular dealer costs, boasting savings from one fourth to one third on all items. It lists meat, flour, sugar, lard, crackers, coffee, dried fruits, canned goods, and household items with prominent discounts throughout the sale.
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Stewarts
Levering’s
Arbuckle
Sanborn
Seal
California
Japan
Home Seekers Excursion To Santa Fe Route Announcement
One way fare plus two dollars for round trip sale February. Information via Silver Leaf Mince Meat for Dest pies. Otto Eubhne & Co. Manufacturera. Beare the Ried You tsw Always Beugy Py SIL Laas.
State Journal Expands With New Press and Offices
The State Journal proclaims its large circulation, requiring 44 carriers and exclusive area routes. It notes a modern permanent home in Topeka with a prominent Topeka avenue site and Eighth street address, featuring four Linotypes visible behind glass and a large business-office glass wall.
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