Shipload of Reindeer Heading to Alaska From Lapland
A wartime cablegram from Dr. Tyckson reports the Manitoban carrying 90 reindeer and 7 Lapland women arrives in New York en route to Alaska. The War Department plans transport by rail and sea to Seattle, while officials assess coastal availability and local fauna.
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Lapland
Washington
War Department
Tyckson
Alten
Norway
Manitoban
Every
New York
Alaskie
Seattle
Bureau of Education
Phein
Chileat
Hathes
Afr
W. W. Ware
Our Money Our Pocket Opposes Two Federal Districts in Kansas
The Wichita Eagle notes Topeka resists dividing Kansas into two federal judicial districts. Critics argue the split would aid Topeka politically, cost travel for residents, and place jobs for Cy Leland’s followers, while current federal court workload is shrinking and the state may not need two districts.
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Iton
Topeka
Wichita Eagle
Cy Leland
Kansas
Water christening bottle proposed for Miss Bradley
Lancaster Kentucky February report notes Miss Christine Bradley to christen the Kentucky with water instead of whisky. The W I of the county plans a presentation of a two bottle set with silver mountings for the ceremony. Miss Bradley is a member of the war Legion and temperance union children’s section.
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Bradley
Lancaster
Christine Bradley
Kentucky
W. I
W C T U Ladies Debate Coffee Versus Liquor At Home
A nervous woman argues that coffee shares blame with whisky and tobacco for crimes and health decline. She notes coffee’s caffeine tremors and nervous strain, urging consideration of Postum Food Coffee as a healthier alternative sold in groceries in 2 sizes.
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W. C. TU
America
20 Steamers Bound North Pass Skaguay
Vancouver report notes the steamship Coquitlam struck a rock and is returning from Skaguay with news of northern territory prospects. Prospector reports pay dirt on Henderson Creek above bedrock and rich gold strikes on several streams. Winter bullion may total around eighteen million. displacement around Skaguay continues.
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Skaguay
Vancouver
B.C
Coquitlan
Alaska
Minock River
United States
Coquitlen
Clara Barton to Aid Cuban Sick and Victims
New York February 5 Clara Barton will depart immediately to Cuba to minister to the starving and to victims of disease on the ravaged island. The Cuba relief committee announced the impending mission and the famous nurse will provide aid to those in need amid the crisis.
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Clara Barton
New York
Cuba Retief
Cuba
Mutual Life Leaves Kansas Over Commissioners Actions
The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York informs Kansas policy holders it will halt all business in the state after the license revocation linked to a Hillmon claim. It accuses Insurance Commissioner McNair of arbitrary questions and inconsistent management, demanding a change in leadership or vacating the office to resume operations.
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Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
Kansas
McNair
Hillmon
McNaill
Hhis
Omee
Work for Night Schools Aims to Open Evening Classes
Superintendent of Instruction Stryker promotes night schools in Kansas to extend free education to working youths. He envisions using existing school buildings after hours with teachers volunteering two extra hours or compensated pay, to provide working children access to schooling without significant state expense. He believes educational leaders support the plan.
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Emort
Karisa
Youncer
Battle Cry
Digg Schoolr
Ie Ie
Sunerisimiene
Masons Plan Washington Death Anniversary Observance
The Virginia grand lodge of Masons will oversee a Washington birthday meeting in Alexandria to honor the death of George Washington. The event recalls his 1793 capitol cornerstone ceremony and aims for a national Masonic participation near the family vault, with President McKinley invited to speak.
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Washington
Alexandria
Virginia Grand Lodge of Masons
Capitol
United States
Alexandria Lodge of Mason
Washington Monument
McKinley
Gen
Ice breaks drown three in Delaware sledding party
Three people die when the ice gives way on the Delaware River opposite Burlington New Jersey during a sledding party on February 5. The victims are Nellic Fields Richard Siverns and Mark Laumaster with Bertha Fields rescued after a perilous attempt. A local director named Smith dies suddenly in Washington.
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Delaware
Burlington
N. J
Delaware River
Nellic Fields
Richard Siverns
Mark Laumaster
Bertha Fields
Nelle
Washington Dinner Features Tropical Forest Decor
President McKinley and Mrs McKinley hosted a cabinet dinner in Arlington rooms recreated as a lush tropical forest. The 40 cover table resembled an upside down pyramid with maidenhair ferns yellow orchids and pink roses. Attendees included Vice President Hobart and many cabinet members plus dignitaries and guests.
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Washington
Aira
McKinley
Arlington
MetKintey
Hobert
Shermaan
Fairbanks
Hanna
Miles
Hitt
Foxne
Grain Exports Decline Amid Severe Winter Disruptions
Cradstreet's notes severe cold, high winds, and heavy snow hampering movement of staple goods. Wheat, corn, and flour prices dip while oats, pork, and coffee rise. cereals export totals fall week by week. Iron and steel activity steady with delayed steel rail deliveries until July 1.
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New York
Cradstreet's
Cabon
Middle States
Central West
Chicago
Northwest
South
Pacific
California
Isi
Taree
Progress Report On Transmississippi Omaha Exposition Exhibits
Mr E S Tucker commercial agent for Kanass arrives in the city after a Kansas river valley trip. He reports favorable prospects for county exhibits and immediate action to organize local committees to prepare for the Transmississippi and International Exposition. Business leaders pledge active support and public meetings to secure expressions of public interest and form working committees.
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E. S. Tucker
Kanass
Omaha
Kansas River Valley
Tharce
Let Them Get Apart And Permit The Public To Forget The Woe
The famous Raper divorce case, two years ago in Topeka, returns for another trial in district court. William Raper sought a divorce from his wife and Mrs. Raper also petitioned. Judge pro tem Charles F. Spencer refused both requests. Raper then left Topeka amid claims of false accusations.
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Raper
Wm. Raper
Dole Visits the Quakers in Philadelphia Trip
President Dole left Washington at 7 o clock with Major Helsland to Philadelphia for personal business and will return this evening. The journey follows a brief stop in the capital during February. A petroleum field fire in Baku reported widespread damage with casualties.
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Hawaii
Philadelphia
Washington
Dole - Nawal
Helsland
Army
Dole
Greatest Libel Suit Ends With Acquittal in Minnesota
The Minneapolis Times faced a criminal libel case brought by the Minneapolis Trust Company concerning editorials about the trust and West Pullman bonds. After a two month trial and a 34 hour deliberation, the jury found not guilty on charges against editor W. B. Haskell and editor John Blupchard, with the suit tied to bond dispositions and a perceived overclaim of $40.00 on the West Pullman property.
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Minnesota
Minneapolis
Abel Wuh
At Nogpails Trist
Mgiinet
Minneapolis ‘Times
W. B. Haskell
Ite
John Blupchard
Aid
Wis
Belie
Flukell
The
Times
Minneapolis ‘Trust Company
Gunrarity Ut Company
Ilinois
Mulme
Pullaan
Sixteen Fishermen Survive 36 Hours Adrift on Ice Floe
In Trinity Bay, St Johns, Newfoundland, sixteen fishermen drifted for 36 hours on an ice floe after their boats were carried ten miles by the sea. They endured extreme cold with no fire or adequate clothing, landed exhausted and frost bitten. six men are in serious condition.
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St. John
N. F
Trinity Bay
Cutting Ice F. Kansas City Scene of Unusual Nativity
Emissaries of Swift's and Arours circulated above inhabitants seeking workers for the picking house. A man was coerced into service and subjected to torture devices. The route led toward St. Joseph as the lake surface seemed to vanish into the depths while workers claimed to cut tea at high daily outputs.
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Kansas City
Armountale
Swift
Arours
Beon Ike
St. Joseph
Forkite
St Dean
Poisoned Dates Terrify Upton Family Scion in Lonisville
A Louisville report recounts a near fatal date poisoning in Upton involving Miss Lela Pritchard and three siblings plus a fourth recovering in hospital. Five dates from a box carried a concealed strychnine poison. chemistry tests confirmed three chains of strychnine in five dates. The incident, linked to a jealous admirer, prompted forensic analysis and a citywide警察 inquiry.
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Louisville
W. Pritchard
Pritchard
Upton
Lela Pritchard
J. W. Pritchard
W.G Handley
Miss Pritchard
Misa Pritchard
Lounisville
G. A. Hendon
Hall
Talmage Denounces Brown and Affirms Pastoral Duty
In Chicago on Feb 6 Rev. Frank De Witt Talmage denounced Rev. C O Brown for months of immorality and perjury. He warned Christian workers against lone visits, urged wife presence, and said Brown’s future sermons would lack value. He contrasted Brown with Ingersoll, claiming Brown’s sins cannot be erased. Also notes Cross' Jewelry moved from 429 to 315 Kansas Ave Topeka.
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Chicaso
Frank de Witt Talmage
Jefferson Park Presbyterian Church
Brown
Talmage Sai
C. O& Brown
Dr. Brown
C. Brown
Robert G. Ingersoll
Cross’ Jewelry Store
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Tramp Repairs St Palimanens Clock After Fourteen Years
A Miami tramp repaired the stopped steeple clock at St. Palimanens church after it lay idle for fourteen years. He used a monkey wrench and pliers, worked two days, restarted the clock, and brought relief to the neighborhood. The tale ends with an odd moral about remedies and rewards.
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Cinginnati
St. Palimaens
Hemedius
Jon
Miami
Father Kennedy
Hobe
Anor
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Prairie Creek
Frontenac
OSAGE
Southwestern Fuel Co
Moreland
W.C.T. U
RED Cross
Supt
Stryker
Smith
Xwashington
Fol. Gate
Joseph Pymith
Ite Sek Sk
Bureau of Ammer and Republics
Fis
Aus Torning
Boare Failure
Mrs. Bliss
Mrs. McKinley
Mr. Tucker
Omaha Exposition
Quakers
Baku
Russian Capessus
Porrsa
Ste
Olof Ekberg
Whitmore Bros
Barber
Kan
Viber
Goyal
Swift and Armour
Bean Lake
Talmage
Liebig Company
Justus von Liebig
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