Big Car Ferries Leave Milwaukee Amid Blizzard Threats
Fears for a midwinter lake disaster as two Milwaukee bound ferries Shenan ge Mee 2eft Milwaukee Wednesday morning and steamer Qectorn Thursday morning. Neither has reached Muskegon on the opposite shore. Osceola last reported leaving Milwaukee with Merchandise at 12 45 Wednesday night and is believed stuck in ice on the east shore. Captain McLeod led the vessel and local agent Pd Klein said the boat is likely entangled in ice.
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Mestegon
Shenange
Osceola
Milwaukee
Muskeson
Capt. McLeod
Pd Klein
Muwaubes
Helmss
Jail Breaker Surrenders to Fort Scott Sheriff by Phone
An inmate known as the jail breaker surrendered to Fort Scott Sheriff by telephone. The report references an escape attempt and subsequent surrender, noting authorities and surrounding details without graphic or sensational language. Further specifics are unclear due to fragmented text.
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Fort Scott
Murder Confession In Ontario Farm Slaying
In Bestin Ontario this morning James Allison confessed to killing Mire Anthony Cir nvar Galt with an axe on a farm. He described hiding the body in a colm patch to later move it to a neighboring swamp. The motive cited was revenge for an improper relation, though Allison stoutly denies involvement.
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Bestin
James Allison
Anthony Cir Nvar Galt
Allison
Gally
Atliaon
Mra Allison
Orr
Tettiens
Alison
Beadio
Grables Credit Looked Good Despite Heavy Debts
New York reports say Grable was a regular customer at Chemical National Bank in good standing. Jon S. Silver disputes claims he owed large sums, while Williams of the bank says Grable’s obligations extended over years and totalled about $291,000, with other figures cited as debts and defaults in multiple deals.
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The
Chemical
New York
Jon S. Silver
Direntir
Cushtey Quinlan
Oime
Wiliams
Chemical National Pack
St Lewis
Grilie
Williams
Nevirak Yeas
Frimetis
Nattenath Bank
Grable
Wiliaina
Chomlesdatonal
Svinte
Pythy Khowledes
Byrth
Judes Bml
Hamer
Mearney
Neb
Mn Crables
Rat Grable
Meares
Eanouin
Suse Mater
Head in Putty Chaser Tragedy at Local Paint Works
St Louis February 4 Daniel McCrott and another worker at George B Metphan & Wein paint works died by self harm today. The putty chaser machine trapped the man between the dangerous wheels and the post, crushing him severely. Death appeared instantaneous.
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St. Louis
Oaniel McCrott
George B. Metphan & Wein
Wien
Mbh
Japan Policy Notes From Tokio Marquis Seeks Navy Rise
A Feral dispatch from Tokyo quotes Marquis Ile at the official residence. He states Japan will safeguard interests by any means, notes shifts since the late government, and hints at a navy increase to 400 ships though costly and to take years. He envisages tightening control and expanding resources across the island chain.
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New York
Tokioanga
Marquis Ile
Ihlw
Iie
Japan
Death of Gov Osborn in Meadville After Sudden Illness
Gov Thomas A Osborn died this afternoon at Meadville Pa from a hemorrhage of the stomach. He was Hosbprn’s old home. death occurred about 3 PM after a brief illness. The information came to Bonebrake who was an intimate friend.
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Thomas A. Osborn
Meadville
Gov. Osborn
Senator Platt Opposes Free Seed Distribution Bill
In Washington the Senate debated the agricultural appropriation for free seed purchase and distribution. Senator Platt of Connecticut criticized the plan, arguing seeds distributed by the department were often not valuable or useful to farmers and suggested reform in seed sourcing from reputable growers.
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Platt
Connecticut
Washington
Senate
Read
Ritter
Allen
Mir Piatt
Colorado plants invest $1 million in Pueblo upgrades
Colorado Fuel and Iron and Phile delphi Smelting and Refining works near Pueblo invest about one million dollars in improvements to be finished before autumn. The projects aim to boost Pueblo as a major smelting hub, possibly the continent's second largest, with other industries seeking regional control of western metals and defense production.
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Pueblo
Col
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Philedelphi Smelting and Refining Company
Celorads
Thy
Misulestors
Stoyl Cumming
Cariveiss
Pittelurs
Deadly rail disaster near Troon shocks Glasgow
A mail train and a freight train collided on the Glasgow and Southwestern line near Troon. Fireman and engine crew perished, while six percent of the passengers were killed and several injured, with four reported injured in the wreck.
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Glasgow
Giweson & Southwestern
Troon
United States Ships Move in Caribbean Waters
In Cuban waters the cruiser Montgomery arrived at Mattress New York and the armored cruiser Broglie left the navy yard to begin a West Indies cruise. The brigantine Heckler goes to Newport News for cash supplies while a medical preparation named Aversa Cherry Peruiral is touted as a cure for feathery ailments.
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Havana
Montgomery
Mattness
New York
Navy Yard
West Indies
Newport News
Great Northern stock rise linked to unconfirmed merger rumors
New York on February 4 reports Great Northern Railway shares showing unusual strength with a 12 point gain for preferred stock amid rumors of possible boardroom changes and a Union Pacific reorganization. Bank official Henry W Cannon dismisses any imminent plan while noting speculative factors and Hill’s favorable condition of the property.
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New York
the Tribune
Great Northern Railroad
James J. Hill
Great Northern
Jacob J. Schiff
Wil Pacific Reorganization Committee
Bottlee
Henry W. Cannon
Chase National Bank
Mr. Cannon
Cannon
Wall Street
Avunion
Union Pacific
Manhattan and Topeka Boards Face Mandamus Action Over Textbook Contracts
The attorney general seeks a writ of mandamus to compel the Manhattan board of education to use state approved textbooks, mirroring the effort against Topeka. The case hinges on contract details shared between boards and could trigger cancellations across other districts if successful. Book companies may join to aid the AG in this statewide move.
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Manhattan
Topeka Board of Education
Bogle
Supreme Court
Manhattan Board of Education
Topeka Board
Topeka
Boards of Education
Tt_s
Topeka and
Relics of Babylon Discoveries by Dr Hilprecht in Turkey
Philadelphia scholar Dr Herman Hilprecht reports after months in Constantinople he examined 150 sarcophagi pottery and tablets. Findings include cuneiform texts dates and names linking to Bible figures. The work aims to illuminate Daniel Ezra Nehemiah and ancient Near East history. Washington action on New Mexico capital site at Santa Fe reported.
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Philadelphia
Herman ¥. Hilprecht
University of Pennsylvenia
On- Stantinople
Babylonia
Traperial Museum
Turkey
Darius
Nebuchadnezzar
Nippur
Ilorecht
Bars
Nehemiah
Sats Fo Ie
Washington
Senate Committee On Territories Today
House Bu
Territory of
New Mexico
Satta Fe
Senator Lindsay Answers Resignation Request From Kentucky
Senator Lindsay declares he stands firm on his silver policy and Kentucky mandate, defending independence from the Kentucky legislature. He says his duties are to the United States and Kentucky, not to legislative pressure, and asserts he remains loyal to constituents and national interests.
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Washington
Lindsay
Kentucky
Hestupia
Min
America
Chicago
Congress
Mison
Pan
General Assembly
ISM
Kentuck
United States
Battle in Montana as cowboys pursue thieves near Glasgow
In Montana near Glasgow a violent encounter erupted between cowboys and cattle thieves after thieves crossed into Dakota with 20 head of stock. One thief is reported dead and a running gun battle lasted about an hour as stockmen back the cowboys in a pursuit through winter losses from thefts across the Dakota line.
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Great Falls
Moont
Glasgow
Dakota Line
Ganz
Dakota
Germans Sail for Klondike in Bold Arctic Parade
A party of 48 German mechanics and tradesmen from New York and nearby towns departed for Seattle by special car to reach the Klondike. Organized by Peter Schammen, each man paid 3200 in cash for passage and nine months provisions. Spectators filled the streets as three wagons carried an immense banner inscribed Auf Noch Klondike while the group sang Fatherland songs and displayed rifles and revolvers. The ages ranged from 26 to 40, and their robust arrival drew large cheers amid celebration.
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New York
Brooklyn
Newark
Paterson
Hoboken
Seattle
Klondike
Peter Schammen
Cincje City
Gaid
Batoon
STREAM OF GOLD HUNTERS OVERLAND TO KLONDIKE
St Paul reports crowded transcontinental trains carrying Klondike pilgrims. Wisconsin and Minnesota groups rush to Seattle for sled expeditions with eight sleds. Inspecting outfits, several parties from Buffalo Chicago Ontario and Illinois travel toward Skaguay with dogs, supplies, and mixed forecasts.
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St Paul
Klondike Pilgrima
St. Paul
Chicago
Washburn
Great Northern
Wisconsin
Seattle
B. Robbins
Northern Pacific
Mr. Stobbins
Dubuque
Alor
Button
Fenski
Buffalo
Ontario
Indianapolis
Skasusy
Snow
Preeport
Minnesota
High School Building Burns in Carbondale Blaze
Fire struck the Carbondale public school at 4 50 this morning destroying the $10 000 building. Cause is unknown and insurance coverage was $5 000. The blaze left the school site in ruins with the structure total loss.
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Carbondale
Leedy Denies Kansas City Attacks by Henderson and Dougherty
Governor Leedy refutes charges from Ben Henderson and Rev. George P. Dougherty of Kansas City Kansas saying he would not engage with undeserving opponents. He asserts state finances show funds not used as campaign money and notes Morrill commission losses and repayments, defending administration.
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Ben Henderson
Geo. P. Dougherty
Kansas City
Leedy
Henderson
State Temperance Union
Herderson
Mts. Dougherty
Kan
Morrill
Uniform High School Course To Be Discussed
A state appointed committee will meet in this city tomorrow to review a proposed uniform high school course prepared by Superintendent Stryker. The plan includes stenography typing commercial arithmetic and advanced bookkeeping to standardize business training for students and reduce dependence on separate business colleges.
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State Teachers’ Association
Stryker
Washington reports German fruit decree targets American exports
Ambassa dor White informs Washington that Berlin has issued a decree excluding American fruit, possibly covering Canadian shipments as well. Official reaction condemns lack of warning and immediate effect, argues the policy harms shippers and fails to discriminate by origin or fruit condition, urging revocation or revision.
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Washington
White
Germany
Berlin
America
State Department
Germany Relents Modifies American Fruit Import Ban
Berlin reports the bundestrath approved a proposal to issue a decree banning live plants and associated packaging from America. The measure, less strict than Dr. Miquel’s earlier ban, targets fresh fruit inspection on arrival, with prohibited packing materials and plant contents. Hamburg authorities allowed apple unloading under Berlin instructions amid protests by the U S ambassador.
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Bundrsrath
Ths
America
Miquel
Hundesrath
Associated Press
United States
White
Deeres
London
The
Times
Ammerech
Prussia
Hamburg
Hamture Senate
England
Germany
Covitain
Kansas Names Curtis as Its Member of Republican Committee
Washington Feb 4 Republican caucus nearly finished organizing for the campaign. About 70 senators and representatives attended as state delegations announced their picks for committee seats. Curtis of Kansas named to the Republican Congressional Committee with others like Platt of Idaho and Sherman of New York among the listed members.
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Republican Congressional Committee
Washington
Congress
Isa
Foto Colorato
E. 0. Wolcott
Connecticut
O. H. Platt
Idaho
George L. Shon
Tllinois
John Go Cannon
Ann
Jesse Oversteoot
the Hall
Kansas
Charles Curtin
Massachusetts
John Simpking
Michigan
Guerse Spaliling
Minnesota
James T. McCleary
Charles E. Pearce
Montani
Thomas H. Ca. Netraslka
David H. Mercer
New Hampshire
Jacob
Wisconsin
Joseph Habcock
Wyoming
Francis J Warren
Babcock
Senatar Mercer
Simp Kips
Chat Quan
Apeles
Grescensi
Emucus
Wreck in Snow Injures Multiple on South Haven Line
A snowbound wreck near Lawrence Michigan involving a snowplow and two engines injures at least two dozen people. General Manager Meredith and Chief Engineer G Drew suffer facial burns and leg injuries. One engine destroyed, others damaged as passengers suffer varying wounds.
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Lawrence
Mich
South Haven
Hastern
Barketyan Lew Herhans
G. Drew
V. Bargs
Lake Core
Charies Mil Paw Pat
Tex
Damon Separates Them in Legal Tug of War
Louie Charowbas, owner of a Kansas Avenue fruit and candy store, accuses his brother George Charowbaz of owing $106. The case, heard in Justice Chesney's court, may continue as arguments and bond rulings unfold.
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Louie Charowbas
Kansas Avenue
George Charowbaz
Misty Kinsas Avenue
Tim
Chesney
Comann Tur
Jondas
Jondas, Dme Will Probably Be Continued Six Years Fgy Georie Chanorhae
Exim Avenue
Lowe Furni
Geuree Charon
George Sella Fiska
Yas Mest
George Charunhas
Bechie
Tenia
Lino
Charowhas
Unclear text on Santa Fe Cu and Omahe Dever dining event
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Santa Fe Cu Omahe Dever and a dinew prompt, plus references to a Burlington and Lies Pat with a $4 amount and passenger experiments. Details are obscured, making the exact event, place, and date unclear.
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Santa Fe
Omahe-Dever
Santa Aria
Burlington
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