Japan's New Cruiser Final Tests Seen This Week
A San Francisco report notes the Japanese cruiser Chitone will undergo a final test if weather allows on Saturday. Preliminary runs are planned Friday, followed by a six hour high speed trial, with delivery to the Japanese government possible February 20 or 21. A separate Guatemala government decree offers land to rubber growers meeting a 90,000 tree target. A Texas publisher touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for la grippe, claiming a quicker, milder second attack with treatment.
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Japan
San Francisco
Chitone
Union Iron Works Company
Jas. A. Jones
Teener
Media
Texas
Chamberlain
Frank J Brown Discusses Prohibition and Reform
Franklin J Brown, Republican central committee secretary, argues resubmitting prohibition to voters would keep current status. He cites rural majorities, weak enforcement, lenient juries, and past reform removing corrupt police boards. He praises Governor Cullom Sully and Republican governance as progress.
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Washington
Thedickeney
Polotees
Sull— Uy
Republican Party
Reception to Congress Honor by President and Mrs McKinley
Washington reports a large snowy night reception for Congress hosted by President and Mrs McKinley. Cabinet members and spouses attended with a small diplomatic, military, and public turnout. Marine Band and Fourth Artillery provided music from the conservatory.
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Congress
McKinley
Washington
Diplomatic Corps
Army
Congressional Mte
United States Marine Bad
Fourth Artillery
Cabinet
Ganera
Mia
Milez
Corbin
Insurance tax receipts boost state treasury
Superintendent McNall reports payments from Continental Fire Insurance and other firms totaling over 16,000 in three weeks under the new insurance tax law. The latest $2,012.55 from Continental Fire Insurance Co of New York brings in additional revenue as the law funds the pension costs. The list includes multiple insurers such as American Central, Glass, Mutual Life, Philadelphia Plate Glass, and Continental, with total payments around 1,500,000? (text garbled) indicating broad compliance and prompt reporting of tax by insurers.
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Fst
McNall
Mc McNall
Amerigan Central Ins Co
St. Leoulsee Ee
Amercan Central
Aeseropot
New Ac
Oasis
Phoenix
Hartford
Milwawked Mechanics
Northwestern National
MiWauler Mutual Life
Reese
Corcorella
Milwaukee
New Jersey Plate Glass
St Louis
Pia
New York Plate
Giasy
New York
Western Assurance Ay Fireman's
San
BTGAS
Hartford Steam
Covenant Mutual Lite
St. Hows
Dankers’ Life Association
Des Moines
Continental
Frozen on Pike's Peak Ends of a Veteran Prospector
In Colorado Springs on February 3, the frozen body of veteran prospector J. M. Holmes was found near Pike's Peak after a trip from Cripple Creek. Holmes built a cabin between Lake Moraine and the peak's summit in 1897 and was last seen with N. S. Thange five days earlier, near the Power House Electric Heights area.
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Colorado Springs
Ferene
Durfee
George W
Guyern
Strickler
Peiver Botany
Pike's Peak
Unr
J. M. Bolmes
Tepe
Alicead
Holmes
Lake Moraine
Mabeve
Cripple Creek
N.S Thange
Warney
Advance in wages at American Steel and Wire
Chicago February reports an imminent wage hike across American Steel and Wire. Effective March 1, raises range from 10 to 16 percent for various daily pay bands. About 36,000 employees nationwide to gain. tonnage workers receive proportional increases. Projected annual impact between 370,000 and 5,000,000 dollars.
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Chicago
Freshdent Lambert
American Steel and Wire Company
Cisely
1Linets
Obie
Indiana
Penmsylvania
Lambert
Anti Quay Mass Meeting in Philadelphia
Citizens at the Academy of Music gather February 9 to oppose Quay’s renomination. Major B A Buncock presides. anti Quay legislators from Har ribur g attend. ex Postmaster General Wanamaker attends without speaking. Speakers include Senator Flynn Congressman Dalzell Senator Henry Ame Wellar and Representative Koontz. In Washington the senate committee issues a favorable report on Warren’s river and harbor amendment for storage reservoirs on the South Platte in Colorado and Pine Creek in Wyoming.
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Philadelphia
Academy of Munte
B.A. Buncock
Harriburg
Jour Wanamaker
Flynn
Dalzell
Pittsburs
Henry
Ame Wellar
Cambria
Koontz
Somerset
Washington
Senate
Irlegation Hut
Senator Warren
South Platte River
Colorado
Piny Creek
Wyomsing
Japan's Troops Beaten In Formosa Encounter
Reports from Gent sister describe a January battle at Fu between Chinese rebels and Japanese forces in Formosa. Rebels reportedly used bold tactics to reach close quarters, fighting for hours and inflicting heavy casualties, with Japanese forces retreating after losing many men and rebels advancing to Tsu Lar. Villagers fled toward Amoya as rebel activity intensified.
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Japan
Formosa
Victoria
Annie
Haviny
Tsu Lar
Abet
Amoya
Iron trade outlook links consolidation to steel plant moves
The Iron Trade Review notes a rising iron trade, nearing critical levels as consolidation of Bessemer and open hearth steel plants in the central west nears completion. The National Steel Company plans 50 million dollars of preferred and common stock, with demand outpacing supply. Bridge and shipyard work remains vast, with structurals in better delivery position. Western cast iron pipe and leading car works consolidation are wrapping up.
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Cleveland, Fen
The
Iron Trade Review
Bessemer
Central West
National Steel Company
Million Dollar Fire Ravages Five-Story Brick Factory District
A massive blaze in New York began at Walter & Bell's five story factory at Front and First streets. The fire spread rapidly to adjacent warehouses and hotels, endangering a large city block. Firefighters battled frigid conditions as several buildings burned including No 1 Front, No 28 Moore Street, and nearby stores. A firefighter fell from a ladder, suffering a fractured skull, as crews contained the inferno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Walter & Bell
Front Street
Hag Teetury
South Street
Meyer & Cou
Front
Miéore
White Hall
Crimbau & Ramee
Bernard C. Bhir
Robert A. van Wyck
Peter Hartman
Waite Hall
Earthquake Shocks Shake New Mexico Town
In a New Mexico community Beles. G. M. reports a series of earthquake shocks that have left residents alarmed and led many to prayer and fasting as they cope with the tremors.
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New Mexico
Beles. G. M
A Place for Gomez and Other Notes
A fragment mentions Governor Ganapal Brooks weighing an appointment or pension for General Marximo Gomez amid uncertain prospects. The piece notes possible Cuban links and a Havana setting, with speculation on a future leadership role. Also, a separate dispatch reports a $25,000 fire loss from an Atlas oil refinery still in Buffalo. Governor McLaurin of Mississippi is stated to be critically ill with pneumonia in Jackson.
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Vavana
Gonvernor Ganapal Brooks
Dund
Marximo Gomez
Om Wen
India
Porere
Ana
M. Casanova
Shido
Hicarie Sanchez
Gelnte Brison
Gomer
Buffalo
Atlas Oil
Fragmented 19th century Home News snippets spark notes
A collage of local notes mentions Topeka churches and denominations, a Republican Flambeau meeting, a Kansas City firm travel note, new insurance bulletins, and a rally at the commercial club. It cites La Grippe warnings and promotes One Minute Cough Cure with publisher endorsements from Agri cultural Journal and Advertiser of Kid en, Missouri.
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Topexa
A. K. Rodgers
Diewel
Ropelin
Caloscan
Kansis Mt
Promanel
A. J. Shepherd
Agricultural Journal and Advertiser
Kiden
Geo. W. Stansfield
W. H. Wilson
A. J. Arnold & Son
A. J. Kane &Coe Gromgists
Temperance Union adjourns after adopting anti liquor resolutions
The State Temperance Union meeting adjourned after passing numerous resolutions read by Prof. Carruth. The resolutions affirm the prohibition as the legitimate means to curb liquor, praise gubernatorial prospects for temperance, urge enforcement, support for county attorneys to gather evidence, oppose resubmission of the prohibitory amendment, and advocate funding shifts for police and fire departments. Officers and delegates from Topeka and many counties were elected to executive and congressional committees.
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State Temperance Union
Carruth
Kansas
State Senate
Senate
Elles
Fer
Aretens J. We Glee
Topekat
A.W. Dennison
P. E. “Biephens
Cook
Chetopa
Pearth
Dude
Cunningham
Mporta
Mittl
J. Ie Killett
Manhattan
Suns
Marion
C.F. Scott
Lola
Fier
W. L. Garges
Newton
Torace Hubley
Joneston City
Armin Ly Diggs
Perrys
J. W. Parker
Olathe
John W Roberto Hutchinson
C.A. Place
Winnell
L. J, Thompson
Norton
Grant W. Harrington
Hiawatha
W. E. Woodward
Hutchinson
Snow's Record Confirms Unusual Cold Spell Since 1886
Chancellor F H Snow of the state university reports Kansas weather authority that the recent cold spell is extraordinary. He cites thirty-two years of observations showing averages from Jan 23 to Feb 7 far above zero in multiple years and notes the January 1686 period as a point of comparison.
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F. H. Snow
The
State University
Kansas
Notable Cold Spells Mark Historic Midwest Winters
The record lists extreme low temperatures from 1586 to 1595 and references several historic cold snaps. It notes the present winter’s lowest point as 7 degrees below zero and compares averages for two winter periods, sixteen and eleven days, with temperatures 5.15 and 2.30 degrees above zero respectively.
Topeka Insane Asylum Names Dr. Brestman Candidate
Documentation notes Dr. D. Brestman as a candidate for superintendent of the Topeka insane asylum. He led the institution for years before removal by the prior administration for political reasons and has a decade of experience since 1879. The piece advocates civil service standards and questions political influence in such appointments.
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D. Brestman
Topeka Insane Asylum
Topeka
Kansas
Eastman
Hoffman House Suit Moves to Receiver and Injunction
In New York City today Justice Beekman heard a motion for appointment of a receiver and an injunction restraining Hoffman House from disposing of stock pending the original sale. Filed by Ladenburg Thalmann & Co and others, the suit centers on shares tied to Daniel J. Teery and Fort Wayne interests. Plaintiffs allege misstatements of debt and asset values, while defendants claim the company is in sound condition and seek trial on the merits.
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New York
Supreme Court
Polley
Charles Planter
Hoffman House
Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co
Roland T. McDonald
Fort Wayne
Ladenbore
Trevionsn A Co
Eotl
McDonald
Pt Aes
Stoker Snana
Boundary dispute near Skaguay over cross-border liquor convoys
United States customs officers M Hoyt and Hector Mac Lean were stopped at Lee Cabin while transporting liquor into British Columbia. They were detained for 24 hours and freed after Captain Cartwright warned U S officers that crossing the boundary was a violation of Canadian law. Canadian authorities plan to move American officials from Log Cabin, hindering duties collection. C F Andrews and Boole indicate liquors will be held and convoys barred until a clear boundary is decided.
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Skaguay
Sia Victoria
F.C. Pep
United States
M. Hoyt
Hector MacLean
Craig Cabin
Lee Cabin
British Columbia
Cartwment
Tisogistente
Tog
Cartwricht
Thin
C.fat Drews
Skarpayins
Boole
Hue
Washington
Sitka
Varnish Trust Formed in United States Varnish Co
The United States Varnish company is being organized under New Jersey law with capital of 18 million dollars preferred stock and 15.104 million common stock The venture aims to consolidate varnish manufacturing interests nationwide News from New York Feb 9 and a Dallas Texas field report notes related charter and railway matter developments In St Louis.
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New York
United States Varnish Company
New Jersey
Katy
St. Louis
Reublic
Dallas
Tex
Missouri, Kanene and Texas Railway Company
Sage We. J. & Smith
Ex-US Attorney Henry Rhodes Dies by Self Inflicted Wounds
Henry P Rhodes former assistant United States district attorney died today in Denver at age 31 from wounds inflicted by a razor. Authorities said his motive for the self inflicted death is unknown.
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Denver
Col
Henry P.rhodes
United States District Attorney
Forestport Burned in Village Fire
Utica dispatch reports Forestport in Forest County destroyed by morning fire. Telegraph and telephone offices burned. A local writer touts Beggs' German Salve as a universal remedy for piles cuts bruises and skin diseases, claiming wide fame and peer recs. Sold by all druggists.
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Utica
Forestport
Kansas Editors Association Meeting Topeka February Program
Kansas Editors association gathers in Topeka on February 21 with President H. Dodge presiding. The program lists speakers on newspapers as national factor, duties of publishers, and a dinner plus a band concert. members must prearrange attendance and transport, with details on meals, lodging, and tickets.
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Kansas Editorial Association
Topeka
T P. Mw
H. Dodge
Daly
Toi Daily ‘Register
Cou
Frank W. Eliat
Roberts
Oskaloosa
Hichardoun
Howe
Hen T. Maker
Smitten- Epestine
Man
Brady
Bawrencs World
Tary
Murphy
Kansas
Aad Association
Actnorninae
Tie Commerciad
Sousa Band
Aipie
Kansas City
Tr Transportation
Kannas
Muust
Fide
Darmel
Askreiaston
Tnere City
Beet Sugar Plant to Reopen at Fort Scott
At Fort Scott Kansas on February 9 a plan emerged from the Bueer Refining Company to convert the old Parkinson sorghum sugar factory into a beet sugar facility. The proposal requires Parkinson county farmers to plant 2,000 acres of beets and guarantees a steady water supply and daily shipments.
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Ft Scott
Port Scott
Kon
Ultrate Bueer Refining Company
Mekir
Iit
Parkinson
Tila Cy
Death of Empire Wilkes and horse riding news in Kentucky
Lexington reports Warren Stoner bought ferns and praised the late Culom tower and the horse McDawilt with a price advance. Empire Wilkes, a 17 year old stallion by George abrine Patchen, died at a Kentucky farm. Also noted is a local laundry ad and Hotel Oxford manager Frank Long.
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Lexington
Warren Stoner
Culom
Moisseylibe
Stoune
Empire Wilkes
Texinston
Empire
George abrine-Patchen
Morgan
Pverseas Steam Laundry
Frank Long
Oxford End
Baby cured after six years itching by Cuticura
A Lonox resident recalls a six year itch relief after using Cuticura remedies. The child suffered widespread scalp and body irritation before supportive care and patience helped restore sleep and health. The account credits Cuticura products for the eventual improvement and cure.
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Topeka Gash
Topeka Cash Dry Goods CO
Kansas Avenue
P. S.—Valentines
NEW Crawford Theater
Luke
Auguste
Gay Coney Island
Ehruebar
Blanche Walsh
Gon la Tosca
Oane Pines
Lewis Lindsay Dychean
Greenland
Arctic
Alaska
North America
Sivueba
Elbourne Macdowell
Ener
Fedora
Pd Sie
Roe Snats
Dean le Bar
Ius
College of Philadelphia
Grand Opera House
Sain
Sim
DE Lae the
Colorado Flyer
Guatemala
Frank Brown
Makesenn
J. M. Holmes
Steel Trust
Boston
Mare Gibbs
Newport News
Para
Brazil
Horace R. Coombs
Hrunswick
Rufus Lawrence
Portland
Ore
One
Gomez
Brooke
Bostow
McLaurin
St. Jackson, Miss
Snow
Page
Kolkus
Swatseen
Parsons
Aiton
Kingman
Wranie
Beltion
Orage
Tide
Minneapoln
Atnex
Leavenworth
C.F. J. Belton
Kansan City
Barney Clap
W. M. Nichell
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