L A W MEETS Presidency Promised to Be Spirited
Delegates to the League of American Wheelmen gather at the Southern Hotel in St Louis for an experience meeting. They discuss election prospects for President Porter and the party ticket, hear from road advocates, and plan sessions on improving highways and Sunday racing rules. The assembly allocates Thursday for officer elections and topical discussions.
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Louis
National Assembly of League of American Wheelmen
Porter
Alr
Old Roads
Hochs Plan for Fair Primary Conventions Sparks GOP Debate
Editor Hoch advocates holding all county nominating conventions on the same day to reduce manipulation and preserve party merit. He argues state conventions should follow suit to boost trust, criticizing county favored schemes and urging uniform, transparent scheduling across districts. The piece references Stansfield and Topeka in addressing campaign venues.
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Cauntice
Boc
Marion Rec Grrl
Sevie
Sturt
Minst
Free Medical Treatments Offer From American Doctors
Free treatment for new patients announced by the American Doctors valid until February 15. Patients calling in person or by mail before that date may receive medical care at little cost, medicines excluded. The offer aims to cure chronic ailments including tumors and nerve disorders, with claims of extensive prior success in Topeka.
Whitelaw Reid Dance Delights New York Society
Two distinctive features marked the Whitelaw Reid dance at 451 Madison Avenue. Mrs Ogden Mill led the cotillion, and the favors surpassed previous halls with fine jewelry and elegant gifts. The Morel decorations, tropical flowers, and palm-adorned stairs set a lavish scene as Landers’ orchestra played. Dancing lasted past midnight, followed by a supper.
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New York
Feb
Whitelaw Reta
Madison Avenue
Ogden Mill
Reid
Sicard Sickness Triggers Temporary North Atlantic Command Change
Rear Admiral Sicard is ill with malaria fever and relieved temporarily. Captain William T. Sampson will command the North Atlantic squadron from Town, with the secretary approving Tampa leave for Sicard to recuperate. Captain Dicketti notes the change alters planned exercises in the Tortugas area.
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Washington
Stuart
North Atlantic
William T. Sampson
Long
Admiral Sicard
Key West
Sicard
Tampa
Sampson
Midalty
Tortuxas
Three Woodchoppers End in Brutal Ax Duel
Three Vineland men in New Jersey fought a deadly axe duel in a dark pine forest after consuming applejack. York, 15, crawled into town with his scalp severed and clothes torn, while Shelton and Mall were missing for a time. Doctors said York suffered severe scalp and muscle wounds, but survived the brutal encounter.
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New York
Vineland
N. J
Prim Sll
Roberts
William
York
Joseph Sheltas
Charles Mall
Guetard
al Bour
Tork
Tien
Hail
Shelton
Woman's Hotel Project Aims at Self Supported Housing
New York plans to bar certain hotels for self supporting women. The Women’s Hotel Company opened subscription books at Charlen TR Kellogg’s office to raise 100000 capital. Half the stock triggers incorporation, with 875 to 7000 guests proposed and projected annual income around 6200 after expenses. Rooms priced 2 to 8 a week with dining music rooms and laundry revenue anticipated. Two servants cost about 344 per year each plus 25 cents meals per guest daily.
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New York
Veh. v
Women's Hotel Company
Charlen TR Kellogg's
East Twenty-second Street
Whanes
Senator Hayes of Massachusetts Dies After Ice Fall
Boston February 9 Senator James Hayes of Charleston died after a fall on ice while en route to the city hospital. He suffered abdominal trouble and slipped on the ice last Thursday evening at a public place. The incident ends the life of the longtime senator known for decades of service.
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Senator Hayes
Massachusetts
Boston
James Hayes
Charleston
Tintas
4000 Made Homeless By Asia Minor Quakes
Earthquake shocks in Asia Minor have left thousands homeless in Constantinople Balikesir and surrounding districts. Relief agencies report 120 fatalities and widespread damage as tremors continue to rattle the region. Local authorities appeal for aid and shelter for displaced families amid ongoing aftershocks.
Devastation in the Region After Major Destruction
Rough toll shows about 4 000 people homeless following widespread damage. Authorities report around 2 600 houses laid waste along with 33 mosques and several khans damaged. At least one person killed or injured amid the disaster.
Competition Proof Cleveland Insurance Trust Faces Invalidation
In Cleveland today a senate trust investigating committee focused on the Cleveland board of underwriters. Secretary A L Truesdell testified that all 121 members deposited $50 with the secretary. fines for rate cutting were deducted from deposits and must be replenished to $30 within 36 days. He stated that all currently organized companies are secure and that competition could destroy any of them.
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Cleveland
Senate Trust
Cleveland Board of Underwriters
Insurance Trust
A. L. Truesdell
Leiter Moves West to Build World’s Largest Elevator
Kansas City will host the world's largest elevator by Joseph Leiter, the Chicago wheat king, as part of a vast investment expected to reshape the city’s grain trade. The plan includes multiple new elevators, expanded capacity, and strengthened ties with the Pittsburg & Gulf line, signaling a transformative era for Kansas City’s export operations.
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Kansas City
Kensan City
Joseph Leiter
Chicago
Leiter
GF. Orthweln & Sonn
St. Louis
D. F. Francia & Co
Orthweins
Chicago Great Western’ Railway
Moor Grain and Hievator Company
International Export Grain and Oli Company
Armour Packie Company
Ths
F. Orthwein & Sons
Centropelis
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf
Gulf Road
Gore
C. F. Orthwein & Sons
Pittsburg & Gulf
Pittsborg & Gulf
D. R. Francis & Co
Pittsboro & Gulf
Francis
Trafic
Evan
Senate adopts committee to reply to Lindsay speech
Frankfort NY reports the state senate adopted a resolution to form a committee that will craft an address in reply to Senator Lindsay's Washington speech last Friday. The panel will present reasons for the original resolution urging Lindsay to resign over his financial views and then respond to his remarks.
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Frankfort
State
Senate
Lindsay
Washington
Grable speaks on finances after Omaha visit
Francis C. Grable, promoter, arrived in Omaha and spoke from his local representative Mr. Parrotte s home. He defended his enterprises against press misrepresentation, claimed large Eastern capital backing, and cited bank actions by President Williams and Cashier Quinlan as unfair. He asserted substantial recoveries and described the Edgemont townsite and related companies as interconnected, noting the crash halted progress.
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Omaha
Francis C. Grable
Parrotte
Grable
Williams
Chemical National Bank of New York
Quinlan
Wolntan
Hind
Wheemont
Willhome
Myer
Edgemont Enterprises
Western Developing
Edgemont
Atvidende
Iadgemont
Edgemont Trrigation Company
Edgemont Stone Company
Union Hut Minine and Smelting Company
Boat goes over falls in Oregon City drowning four men
A boat carrying Hive men capsized at the falls near Oregon City on a February day. George Freeman, his sons George and James, and L. J. Shannon were drowned, while Harry Freeman clung to the boat and reached shore. High water may prevent recovery of the bodies.
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Oregon City
Ore
George Freeman
George
James
L. J. Shannon
Harry Freeman
Rothschilds Party Returns From South Seas Expedition
A San Francisco based party of naturalists returns from an eight month voyage to the Galapagos Islands with thousands of specimens of birds, animals, and reptiles. The expedition, funded by Baron Rothschild and organized through Frank Blike Webster Co, aimed to enlarge his famed collection.
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San Francisco
Fol
Meiers
M. Harns
G. B. Hulk
Dreune
Hyde Park
Mass
RH. Geck
Thin State
South Seas
Blike Webster Company
Hyde, Vark
Baron Hothschild
Hoston
Galapagos
Eeuadne
Baron Rothschild
Glaring Frauds in House Election Fight in Alabama
The House Elections Committee moved to unseat Democrat Plowman and seat Aldrich amid alegations of conspiracy and fraud in Alabama's Fourth District. Debate featured Republicans and Democrats arguing over election law, with charges that illiteracy and ticket manipulation undermined the will of voters.
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Washington
House
Aldrich-Plowman
Alabama
Republcan
Plowman
Aldrich
Mestre
Taylor
Ohio
Mann
Messrs
Fox
Mise
Settle
Hesila
Congress
United States Legislature
Tre
Lo Vute
Miss Barton at Tampa Arrives to Start Cuba Work
Clara Barton, president of the Red Cross Society, left for Havana to oversee relief efforts. She told a correspondent her mission serves humanity and she hopes Spaniards and Cubans both benefit from aid. Barton, in good health, enters a new field full of hope and vigor.
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Tampa
Fin
Clara Barton
Red Crogs Society of America
Havana
Miss Barton
Red Cross Society
Cuba
Grain-O Drink Promises Coffee Substitute For All
Grain-O is presented as a generous appetizing nourishing drink to replace coffee. It claims to taste like the finest coffee without its harms and to aid digestion and strengthen nerves. Suitable for children and adults, it costs about the same as coffee and is sold by grocers and used by many. Also mentions Ely Brothers Cream Balm and White's Cream Vermicide with testimonials and local addresses.
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Costa
Tiy
ELY Bros
Warren St
Ely
Il—A
Clark
Shawmut Ave
Boston
Eureka Springs Campaign for Reduced Round Trip Tickets
Refrain from excessive words and garbled text. The notice advertises discounted round trip tickets across principal cities nationwide via the Prisco Line with mail pamphlets describing Eureka Springs. Applications should be sent to Geo T Nicholson, General Passenger Agent, Prisco Line, St Louis.
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AS & Simmer
Princi
Prisco
Eureka Springs
Geo T Nicholson
Fisco Line
St Louis
Bfo
Remarkable cure claim for Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
Dr Redwell recounts a long siege with dyspepsia and related symptoms in a male patient. After one 25 cent package of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets the patient improved, four boxes completed, with weight gain and relief from acidity and bloating. The ad asserts safety and suitability for children and invalids and lists indigestion biliousness and constipation as treatable. The pills are priced at fifty cents per full package and sold by druggists nationwide.
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Redwell
Stuart
As &O
Snap Shots at HomeneWs King In Chicago
A brisk column notes James I. King visiting Chicago while a Kansas avenue baker advertises onpie food. It mentions births, retirements, and local notes including civic plans, church revivals, and small town happenings with multiple named residents and places like Emporia Junction City Topeka and Eldorado March events and local businesses.
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James I. King
Chicago
A. Kansas Avenue
D. Colvin
D. Kenna
Federal Building
William Martindale
Emporia
Osborn
George A. Clark
Junction City
Frank P.prson
Baard of Education
Guthrie
John Seates
John T. Morton
Tyler Street
GB. Edward
Wesleyan Church
Third
Jefferson Streets
A. E. Avery
Eldorado
W. R. ci. Department of Kansas FE
T. Barker
Hoxsville
Great Bend
H. D. Kenna
Santa Pe
George R. Peck
Turner Garden
Marshall
Piay
Kepley
Bert Lucas
Pitt Street
Hamilton
W. Richardson
Omahi
Topeka
Kansas City
Desocration
George Shuritt
Federal Court
Durers
Temperance Committee
Third Christian Church
Senator Peffer
Temperance
Second and
Lake Streets
Love and Jealousy End in Tragic Tennessee Scene
In a Tennessee village a train arrival sparks a love triangle among Jack Holt Cecilia and McGavock. A heated confrontation ends with Jack mortally wounded and Cecilia grief stricken. Years later Wayne McGavock writes seeking forgiveness as Cecilia forgives in memory.
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L. A.W. Meets
National Assembly
Edltoor Hoch
Stansfield
MS Pharmausy
Sun
Whitelaw Reid
Woman’s Hotel Project
Hayes Hotel
Asia Minor
Constantinople
Balikesr
Asia
Spain
Cleveland Insurance Trust
K. C
Kentucky
Williama
Rothschilius Party
Caston IA
House Elections Committee
Santa Fe
Geo. W. Stannheld
Kansas Avenue
Miller's Pharmacy
Sixth
Topeka Avenues
Hureka Springs, Ark
Drobwiste
Castonria
Hartlard
W. Stansfield
Kan
Millers Pharmacy
Car
Topeka Ave
Peerless
Steem Laundry
West Sth
Topeka Transfer CO
Kansas Ave
FE. P. Bacon
Tennessee
Mars Jack
Ned
Appamntis
Jack
Frank Tilman
Mise Ovellin
McGavock
Tack
Cecilia
McGavonk
Ceciin
Frank Timan
Cecilla
Mars Warne McGarock
St. Cecilia
Rho
Abe
Jack Holt
Dean Jack
Misires
Honer
Jake
Tsun
Goecilia
Queilia
Wayne McGavock
ST Gbeh Dt
Bert Baek
Ie Fog
Jong Mienthd
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