Van Sant Fires His Heavy Guns On the Northern Securities
Paul February 5. Governor Van Sant urges immediate action against the Northern Securities merger as a threat to state sovereignty. He details California and Minnesota cases, cites statutes authorizing suppression of the company, and notes a nationwide conference of governors and attorneys general. The suit aims to force a Supreme Court ruling and preserve state taxation and antitrust powers.
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Bt Paul
Enschmient
Vamsi
Bink Atunr
Abe
Cmimiaien
Socafes Railroad
Minnesota
Northern Securities Company of
New Jersey
Minorsota
Creat Northern
Pacife
Sowadnae
Phat
Northern Securities Company
Surthers Securities Company
Spbeg
Milp
Great Northern and
Northern Pacific Railway
Puntie Oiky
Helena
Mont
Antime
South Dakota
Idaho
Washington
McBride
Gad
Ani
Biliddtion Iestows Ete Tatee
Rae Ee Rota
Minnesuia
New Attorney General Commends Law Deductions and Session Preparations
A court scene notes counsel and judges with praise for Attorney General Dougins. The speaker says enactments are ample and no new regulations needed now. If further registration arises, the fact will be communicated. Acknowledges tax case attention and suggests funds for assistant counsel to assist property disputes and related costs.
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Wattle
Dougins
Keke Gray
THE LAST GUN
Dispatch from Pretoria reports British General De Wet’s burghers repulsed by Long March near Lubenburgwiet. Lord Kitchener notes Byng’s column clashing with De Wet’s command, seizing a 15 pounder gun, a pompom, wagons, and 150 horses. Boer casualties include five killed and six wounded. three captured. Prisoners taken include Captain Muller.
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de Wet
Lord Kiteheser
Pretoria
Byngs
Lubenburgwiet
Pearek
Weeels
Firmun
Silyhn
National Scouts
Middleburg
Pigmer
Wikt
Fire at Seneca destroys Mercantile building and more
A fire in Seneca at 2:30 AM damaged the mercantile house of Kennard Vickers & Co, with J H Hatch property valued at 10 000 and stock 5 000 both insured. The blaze spread to destroy other buildings including stores of Simon and Derca and a legal firm graded as having a premier library in the state.
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St Joseph
Daily News
Seneca
Kun
Mercantie House
Kennard, Vickers & Co
J. H. Hatch
Hatch
Simon and
Derca
Etocers
Ei Grtadics
Wella & Wells
State Treasurer Grimes Faces Warrants Pay Issue
Grimes begins paying warrants stamped not paid for want of funds starting February 4 amid criticism for delay. Officials note large funds have flowed to the state treasury since early year. Warrants carry interest and the push to begin payment aims to avert further losses as money rolls in.
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Grimes
Ume
Kylie
Prisoner in Court with Ball and Chain
Hays Kansas February 5 district court hears Charles Kerfuswin brought in with a two pound ball and chain to plead to seven indictments of crookedness and plead not guilty. Also fire kills mother and two children in Waterloo and other children injured. Sixth District Committee to Meet in Colby February. Temperatures forecast for Chicago and Kansas with unsettled storms and warnings.
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Hays
Kan
District Court
Charles Kerfuswin
Tariff Revision Debated Amid Party Caucus Tensions
A fragmentary report discusses tariff revision proposals from Rep Babcock and minority amendments. Hills notes the war years show a Republican majority resistant to excessive special rules. The canvass hints at caucus sentiment favoring revenue reduction measures and possible party division over amendments.
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Babcock
Hills
Wach
Coffelt Held For Trial In Santa Fe Detective Murder
Winfield Kansas February 6 the preliminary examination of O W Coffelt charged with the murder of Santa Fe Detective George C Montgomery ended after twelve witnesses with the prisoner held for the April term of the district court under a 35000 bond The case features circumstantial evidence including tracks near the Montgomery home with testimonies from Ed Donnelly and others who linked Coffelt to the scene Coffelt a former ranch 101 employee attended the hearing nervously as prosecutors seek to connect him with the crime
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Justice Webb
Torrance
C. W. Roberts
Hackney & Lafferty
Coffelt
The
Flute
Colonel Ferguson
Montgomery
Ed Donnelly
Santa Me
Hackney
Winfield
Cotalt
PF. Quatat
St Gelek
Ba “Guewood
S J. West
Tisdale
Ponca Chy
Shri’ Foster
Noble County
O.T
Lelug
Ponca City
George W. Miller
Ranch 101
Firemen Die Over Fire Within Damaged Chestnut Street Building
A blaze at 312 and S14 Chestnut Street, home to the American Tent and Awning Co, killed six firemen when the upper floors collapsed. Chief Swingley led rescue efforts as crews pulled to save others, with several injured and at least four bodies recovered by dawn. The loss estimate reaches $75,000, largely insured, as authorities battled falling walls and lingering flames.
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St. Lenise
Chestnut Street
American Test and
Swingley
Sa'cnok
Dlarm
Warnine
Thieg'y
Hurdig
Dan Steele
Charles Krenning
Mike Kehoe
Krenning
Thierry
Frank McBride
Dundon
Wand
Suelich
Swigley
Tmwn
Wim. O'Donnell
Jon Purcell
Wm. O'Connell
Salvage Corps No. 1
Wm, Wanh
Engine Company No
Patrick F. McCarthy
Wm. Jeulich
Assis i
Jef Swingley
Otto Kurve
Welle
Tr Oclock
Permington
Wandsanoeen
Swingny
August Thieriy
Gret
Michael Kehoe
Danl W. Steele
En Dundon
Pipeman
Bart Ue Earn
Iga
Carthy
Monroe Moore
Wee Suelg
Fabery
Jobeas
Frank Lingo
Wa Dundon
Pipe Men
Company No. 1
Daniel W. Steele
Company No
Patrick D. Bergin
No 12
Brersin
William ‘Westenhor
Engine Company No. 12
Post-Dispatch
Merchants’ Exchange
Chas. Krenning
Hermann Ruppelt
Hhe Pristing
J. Blumenburg
Gusmiésa Tutsreste
Senate Approves Treaty to Acquire Danish West Indies
Washington February 1 Senate foreign relations committee reports a favorable fate for the Danish West Indies treaty. No amendments were added. In the Senate February 5 routine business resumes and def deficiency appropriation measures proceed. In the House February 5 Hemenway reports the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill and schedules it for tomorrow. Debate on the cleomargarine bill extends under two days plus five minute rule, with further arrangements noted. War revenue bill discussions center on a special rule to bring the measure to a vote without amendments amid party canvassing.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Danish West Indies
Senate
HOUSE
Fea
Hemenway
Ind
Committee of Appropriations
Henry
Cent
Henry Pens
Air. Willams
Mrs
Alien
Oty
Taft Explains Civil Military Authority in Philippines
Governor Taft told the senate committee on the Philippines that civil and military control originally rested with the military, noting discussions with General MacArthur and General Chaffee. He said habeas corpus provisions protected native officers, and that a compromise was reached after further conferences with General Charter.
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Washington
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Taft
Philippines
Taffaid
MacArthur
Commission
General
Cebu
Archduke Ferdinand Begins Visit to St Petersburg
Archduke Francis Ferdinand, presumptive heir to Austria and Hungary, started today for St Petersburg. His private train will meet him at the frontier. The journey is seen as highly significant politically.
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St Petersburg
Vienna
Francis Ferdinand
Austria
Hungary
St. Petersburg
KU Registration Record Exceeds Last Year Amid Exams
Lawrence Kansas February 5 heavy EK U registration at the University of Kansas hits a 1.20 mark today surpassing a similar date last year. Registrar reports term examinations show forty to fifty percent failing to pass and the average number indicates concern over academic performance.
Parade for Schley in Knoxville Highlights Admiral Visit
A grand parade led by the police marshal and aides opened Admiral Schley's visit in Knoxville at 1 pm. The procession included Knoxvilles Knights Templar, Spanish American War veterans, Governor Benton McMillin, Mayor J T McTeer, university bands, Daughters of the American Revolution, and many civic groups. Admiral and Mrs Schley reviewed the parade from the courthouse square before a public reception in the Woman's Building. A banquet and gift presentation followed, with plans for further events including a visit to Admiral Farragut's birthplace tomorrow.
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Dents
Admiral Schley
Knoxvills Knights Templar
Benton McMillin
J. T. McTeer
Chamber of Commerce
University of Tennessee
Schley
Daughters of the American Revolution
Daughters of the Confederacy
Woman's Relief Corps
J. Mitchell
Greenville
Gah
Veterans Confederate Vete
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Green Vile Military Band
Knox County
Fire Department
Court House Siunre
W. R. Lockett
Mere Schley
W. B Lockett
Woman's
President Lockett
Big Oil Sale Promotes Syndicate Stock Plan
A recent report outlines a Hoge Swayne syndicate proposing an English company yet to be formed. It details seven cash and £ in stock as part of the proposed capital stock for the ownership group led by Tess Hae and others.
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Hoge-Swayne Syndicate
Ranatyr
Fitz and Jeffries to Renew Bout Negotiations
An afternoon conference is planned in New York to resume talks between Fitz and Jeffries. Reported progress suggests major obstacles to a possible bout have been overcome and a settlement may be reached this session.
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New York
A Path of Blood Taken by Men Who Robbed the Clarksville Bank
A bank robbery in Clarksville Arkansas ended in bloodshed as the robbers seized cash then fled. Police followed leads and a pursuit ensued though the suspects remain at large with authorities vowing to capture them.
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Clarksville, Ark
Fort Smith Sheriff Fell Defending Law in Ark Robbery
A dramatic Fort Smith report says the sheriff died in defense of the law as robbers shot him and emptied two revolvers before escaping with about six thousand dollars. The bandits dynamited a Clarksville safe, killed Sheriff Powers, and fled as citizens arrived.
Warmer Weather Forecast Amid Snow Flurries Attention
The weather bureau forecasts warmer conditions with a chance of snow flurries tonight and Thursday. Observer Jennings notes moderation in temperatures, while Cider Smith and others report improved conditions. Hourly readings show rising temperatures through the day with a shift toward warmer air in Kansas.
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Weather Bureau
Smith
Jennings
Kansas
R Ecernment Therimarmeter
Snowstorm Blankets Texas As Snow Hits North South
Dallas reports a winter storm moving across Texas with heavy snow in the south and lighter flurries in northern areas. Santa Ana records a blizzard amounting to significant snowfall, disrupting travel and prompting weather advisories.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Santa Aviat
Early Primary Meeting Sets City Republican Nominees
Tonight the city central caucus will meet at the Armory to select the party slate for the Republican city primaries. The discussion focuses on reviewing candidates, party organization, and timing for a statewide ballot. Observers anticipate potential contests in various wards as the county political scene brews. Joe Sith ward.
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City Central
Republica City
Zhere Sre
Hkely
Cur
Joe Sith
City Engineer Estimates Piecemeal Pavement Plan
City engineer McCabe plans partial pavement work for spring, estimating 39 blocks of paving for the coming season. He says Eighth Avenue paving may be defeated if the council continues to resist marginal petitions.
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McCabe
Bic
McCaby
Eighth Avenue
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