Fire at Expository Hotel destroys building and hurts many
In Binghamton a blaze at the Expository Hotel left 25 people in the building, four fatally injured. Harry Bevers on, SID Holland, Tom Cook and a boy were among the victims. Many escaped through windows as flames consumed the structure and contents. Body of Severson was found on a window ledge after firefighters battled the fire.
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Binghamton
Expositice
Bnehinely
Hay
Arad
Harry Beverson
Sid Iolland
Tom Cook
Mamiex
Firecnen
Severson
Tribute to Cronje in Russian testimonial scene
Seventy thousand Russians unite in a strifing testimonial for Cronje in Petersburg on January 3. The event honors the fallen general, with ambassadors present and a ceremonial display featuring silver and ceramic expositions. The pageant includes figures from Chechnya and drifting references to the Paris exhibit, marking a grand homage amid diplomatic strands.
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Petersburg
Praia
Alestricus
United States
Akan
Peter Joan
Viete Ie
Chearnoctet Caer Seine
Paris
Aleed
Repanse
Stroganoff Maraion
Cloee
Eaere
Marie Feoduronns
Fort Scott town market report amid foggy weather
Fragmented OCR text mentions Fort Scott and markets with eleventh hour figures. References to sales by farmers and a philosopher tone. Names and places are obscured by garbled text, but imply a local trade note and social reflection.
Hunting New Officers at State Temperance Union Meeting
Executive Committee of State Temperance Union plans to meet to discuss accusations against officers. The proceedings reference Prof. Kirkpatrick and Mr Rankin amid criticism of language used. Officials hope the matter will be investigated and resolved without further delay.
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State Temparance Union
Wehien
Renee
Kirkpatrick
Edina Mery
Rankin
Jean Unituly
Sten
Endre
Lutein Returns From Texas as Fuel Contingent Update
Lutein, a Sebondach company figure, returned from Fort Beast, Texas, with tests showing the eliar pot could be retired without left to tasks. Freight costs and related factors influence the today’s financial stance, affecting Pennsylvania prospects.
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Lutein
Tne Seosdach ci
Ronfidan
Une Beastmont
Tex
Pennsylvania
Lord Clonmel's Horses Purchase Remain in Country
Trish nobleman Lord Clonmel, visiting New York, plans to keep three to four-year-old racing horses in the country for the season. He says he bought the horses for a friend and will not remove them until they earn their keep, with training assigned to Charles F. H. at the park.
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Trish
New York
Pet
Prankfort Harti- Rure
Lon Clonmel
Chiate
Pana
Island
Ghoute
Belmont
Nolta
Charles F. H
Ee Park
Denver Water Bond Declared Illegal by Federal Court
In Denver a federal judge voided the 700,000 water bond approved two years ago. The decision, in a suit brought by Fanny Joecabine Grint, enjoins the city from issuing or resourcing the bonds. The court found the bond election improper for running afoul of a special election, and because two items were voted on when only one was permissible.
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Denver
Cola
United States District Court
Judes Hiner
Ilegal
Fanny Joecabine Grint
Wirst
Sundry Civil Appropriation Notice in Chicago
Fragmentary OCR shows a sundry civil appropriation item with references to cities, counties, and officials. The text includes names and vague actions, mentioning a move by W. T. U. and a Chicago date of February 6 with an official note dated February 7.
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Pete Wecens
Down Comes Hatchet Crusade Ends Public stir
A wartime era scene details a transfer station scene where a crowd gathers after a public event. The article notes a parent discussing duties and a Goodwin home at 1200 Clay Street as reference. The mood is calm with little public demonstration after the transfer.
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Goodwin Home At 1200 Clay Mieeh
Eaeck
Nation Biographers Describe Ottawa Attack Incident
Correspondent Mire Mary Michelson reports on an incident involving Mrs Nation amid a crowd, noting a man who attempted to restrain her and a fall that left her dazed briefly. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic with onlookers laughing as she revived with help.
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Mary Michelson
Philadelphia
Ace
Officer Graham Arrested Mrs Nation In Polite Manner
Police report describes Officer C Z Graham at 204 Klein Street on the night beat between Third and Fifth Street. The account claims Mrs Nation was injured in a wreck and commended the officer for his conduct after directing bystanders and guiding her to the station.
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Mrs. Nation
Graham
Offer C. Z. Graham
Klein Street
Third
Fifth Street
Slaeshing
Stahl vows prosecution amid spree of joint smashing
Police chief Stahl pledges to prosecute Bays wife Mrs Watson who is accused of repeatedly smashing joints. He asserts such acts constitute a crime and urges arrest of any offender, including Mrs Naziqa if proven. The statement frames joint smashing as a serious offense and commit to enforcement.
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Stahl
Bays
Why Porter Ran Away During the Night Attack
Mrs Madeline M Southard recounted a violent early morning assault in which Porter, after entering the room, grabbed her hatchet from Mrs Wytleny and struck her on the head, then fired a revolver as bystanders fled. The attackers smashed bar mirrors, damaged slot machines, and seized cash before fleeing.
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Madeline M. Southard
Pire
Nmulen
Detective seeks job as special investigator for Nation family
A letter from University Place signed by an unnamed man offers detective services to Mrs Nation at two dollars per day. He claims experience in detective work and reliability, promising to secure evidence and exposure in the case.
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Charles F. Evans
Scene at the jail women in the crowd after melee outside city jail
Reporters describe Mrs Nation amid a crowd outside the city jail after a melee on Hast Sixth Avenue. A bonneted woman stands near barred windows as a mob presses the building while authorities and jailer Billers contend with the scene.
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Voile
Sixth Avenue
Trylie
Nation
Leeimen
Biller
Old Grandmathis and the Smashing of the Joint
A fragmented report recalls a disturbance at a local joint. Police arrive as Jalier and Miller confront questions about disturbance of the peace. Mrs Nation and Mrs Witte support the attempted action while others claim sympathy with the joint.
Nation of reformer Mrs Nation arrives in Topeka
Crowds welcome Susan B. Nation as she arrives on a reform mission in Topeka. She collapses crying, speaks of hunger, prays with followers, and orders a warrant for a hatchet thief. Visitors relay telegrams from Buffalo and Ottawa while the crowd hears gospel hymns and questions local officials.
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Ues
New Nation
Bis
Nation
Topeka
Mr. Nation
Salis
Ottawa
Eyen
Jesus
Gare Erate Maar
Women of McCune Smash Two Joints in City Raid
A Kansas small town McCune reported a raid by attacking women after a parley at a local site. A fight followed with fines imposed and several joints and valuables damaged. Damages estimated around $600 as authorities prepared further action.
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Women of
McCune Smash
Eunaas
Pittaburi
Kansare
Sora
McCune
Defended Mes Nation Incident Sparks Office Altercation
In a confrontation at the State Journal office this morning Hadley Stracx assistant physical director struck a Black man after rumors about Mrs Nation circulated. The fight spilled from the room to the gym area. both men were arrested with quiet, tense charges.
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A. Hadley
Hadley le
Tax Bill Amendments Reported From Senate Committees
Washington med 5 Senator Pratt of Connverscul reported from the committees two amendments to war revenue reduction bill One affects cigars and cigarettes with new tax rates effective July 1 1t Cigars not over three pounds per thousand taxed 18 cents per pound Cigarettes not over three pounds per thousand taxed 12 cents per pound and over two dollars wholesale value per thousand taxed 3 5 cents per pound The second amendment adds a provision to schedule A prohibiting sales memos or agreements of sale unless accompanied by a bill of lading or vouchers showing goods are in transit as specified
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Senate
Washington
Med
Senator Pratt
Connverscul
Washington senator and Arkansas invite president to Little Rock
Washington February reports Senator aoe and Arkansas Republican leaders delivering a formal invitation to the president from the state delegation to visit Little Rock during his May Pacific coast trip. Congressman Loud of California also presented an invitation for a stop in San Jose on the western tour, with plans for a possible acceptance.
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Washington
Aoe
Arkansan
Mereret
Wate Ce Tral
Arkamas
Texmature
Gia
Little Rock
Pacific Coast
Loud
California
San Jose
Gad
Coldest Night Records Set Amid Snow Tonight
A harsh cold snap drops to three below zero with a new low record. North winds gust to around four miles per hour as the mercury struggles to eight above in milder patches, with reports of continued snow tonight and into Wednesday.
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Noos
Minstral King Leads Parade on Kansas Avenue Morning
Minstral King A G Fela and his minstrels held a parade on Kansas avenue this morning led by Mr Field in a sleigh with two white horses followed by a group in uniforms and twelve performers in star suits. The company appeared at the Grand tonkebt.
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Minstral King
A. G. Fela
Kansas Avenue
Mr. Field
Grand Tonkebt
Warner and Potter Sell Maple Hill Business to Taylor Bros
Warner and Potter dispose of their hardware and implement business at Maple Hill. The sale transfers to Taylor Brothers. Original owners J. B. Farmer and A. G. Potter of the city, with G. P. Sturgid as longtime manager. Sturgid shifts to top deputy role in the new sales department.
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Maple Hill
Taylor Bros
Warner & Co
HM Pie Mul
Tastor Bros
J. 3B
A. G. Potter
G. Pp. Sturgid
Hiks
Werner le
Boers threaten as British seek aid and Boer moves reach Cape Colony
London dispatches report Boer forces led by an old West Pointer are marching toward towns in the Cape Colony. Piet Betha and De Wet are anticipated to cross the Orange River with 2000 troops and seven guns, drawing expected British concentration and withdrawal of forces.
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Piet Betha
Cape Colony
de Wet
London
John Y. Filmore Blake
Transvaal
Blake
Cape Town
Orange River
Piet Bitha
Smithfield Hies
Dewet
Cape Coisage
Pretoria
Tts
Will of C. W. Jewell Divides Estate Among Heirs
The will bequeaths an annuity of 2.40 dollars to the widow Susan Jewell along with the home at Washburn College valued estate of 160 dollars to be split equally among the children. The executor is Jewell and Elden Lindman.
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Susan Jewell
Jewell
EL. Ilindman
Ann
Croske-Jack Prize Fight Called Off at Belvidere
In Belvidere the planned Croske-Jack prize fight was pulled off amid Gov. Yates's prohibition. The event, scheduled for February 6, was halted and did not take place as advertised.
Pugilist May Die After Fatal Blow in Boxing Match
Washington Feb 6 A colored prize fighter near death after a knockout blow from John Kraciter in Guatemala City boxing contest. The fall left him unconscious for about two hours before rescue. Authorities report possible temporary mental confusion preceding the fatal action. Everett, a former Massachusetts appointee to Batavia and Guatemala City consular service, is noted among the deceased’s relatives residing in Washington.
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Frank Hilson
John Kraciter
Hieon
Washington
Cabieg Colved
Colish
Stralaler
Guatemala City
Sir Everett
United States
Everett
Massachusetts
Ie Wis
Gage Letter Claims Exposition Firm Seek Aid
A letter from Washington alleges that the exposition company sought government aid of ten million dollars. The claim asserts the firm used misinformation and pressured officials to secure the grant, implicating the company in an improper effort to obtain public funds.
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Washington
Sececary
Maxes
Oletinan
Loultians
Exposition Company
Company Revives Plant After Six Months Idle
After an idle period of over six months the entire plant is now in operation at full capacity. The firm provides employment to 3,300 men as production resumes in full scale.
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Belne
Unclear Text About Derby Incident And Bridge Event
Fragmentary report describes a horse incident near a bridge and a derrick. It mentions a third horse that fell and involvement of a crew and a mounted event at an amusement site. Details are garbled and names are unreadable.
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Eason
Today’s Market Report Oddities and Market Variances
An unclear market report describes erratic pricing and unusual activity in today’s trading. The text mentions steadiness in some areas while other sectors show mixed signals and potential contributory factors affecting receipts and market sentiment.
Topeka Market Notes and Prices Amid Mixed Trade
A fragmented review of Topeka market activity covers butter sugar and feed prices, cattle and hog receipts, and report lines from Chicago and Kansas City markets. It notes steady markets, fluctuating demand, and currency movement with sparse specifics but includes figures like $3.00 and $1.19 for some items and mentions of February March and May periods.
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Fort Scott
Pen
John Kitty Garmariiide
Millon
Thin City
Firea
Buphal
Pio
Sara
Standard Man
Texas Oil
Lord Clonmel
Carrien
T. U. Move
Chicago
Miss Michelson
Mr. Nason
Porter
Elester
Omier McEvoy
John Barleycorn
Jalier
Miler
Sam
Crusader
Yemen
Thorpe
Jali
Staht
Mra Js Witte
Mra Nation
Ballard Roo
Lide Wala
Fansas Akehce
Orto Imoming
Siid
Wibat
Ane
Wits Rev. M. FP
McKirahan
Kirahan
Mkinley
San Joss
Warner & Potter Sell
Hurrie
Ube
Marghatt
Mary West
Wolt
Berontua
Falkiper
Payne
Tiradley and
Gillett
Rae
Jurmea and
Putnam
Keeler
Merrick
Troutman
Sibley
Storey
Hart
Neville
Lorenzo Marques
Portugal
England
C. W. Jewell
Washburn College
Ilinois
Gage
Today's Market Report
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Ats Ieee Iiariee
Variolm Amor
Bagi Aiyene
Uae
Kansas City
BU _ coesiacy
Daly
Aon
Thiago
Bottaeh
Ewe Kerk
York
Suuar
Rane
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