Death inquest rules Miss Belle Mitch's death a poisoning
Coroner J M Westerfeld presided an inquest into the death of Belle Mitch recording accident or suicide as the cause. The verdict stated she died from poison after taking a dose of sulphur and cramps. Funeral services with Catholic rites to be held at 9 o clock. Interment planned at Calvary cemetery west of town.
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J. M. Westerfeld
Belle Miltch
Eee
Incin
Fred Zakd
Ter
Miss. Miteh
Henry oMgikung
Bont Calvary Cemetery
Dittie Tot Gets Flowers From First Lady at Theater
Washington February 11 Mrs McKinley attended an amateur performance at the Columbia theater in a fashionable box. The wife of the president sat on the right and was accompanied by Mrs Paymaster General Hand and others. A piano and flowers were presented as the audience watched the baby of Commander and Governor’s family. The president’s wife received the bears of bouquets as the child’s visitors beamed in the box.
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Washington
McKinley
St Rose's
Columbia Theater
Aay
Payrmaster
Dainag Lerin Mail
Giover
Fragmented speech on national assembly agenda discussed
A garbled report notes a national assembly debate on a proposed measure with references to a focal option and expected votes. The text suggests a rapid jam of opinion, professional foreseeing, and predictions of outcomes tied to a September 9 vote.
Canada to interexchange imperial troops for artillery corps
Ottawa reports at the Domition Artillery association meeting that start of exchange between Imperial Halifax troops and Canadian forces is planned. Artillerymen and infantry from the Canadian corps may be posted to Halifax Aldershot or other British sites as authorities decide on the best weapon systems and rearming plans. The move aims to supply the Canadian artillery with the latest gear and training.
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Ottawa
Domition Artillery Association
Jene
Halifax
Cinnalan Corps
Risa
Aldershot
Great Brern
Canada
Gold on American Side in Alaska Prospecting Report
Acting secretary of war approves a supplementary report by Wells on Alaska gold prospects. He notes rich deposits along the Tanana basin, gold-bearing sands along Birch, Miller, Forty Mile, Sixty Mile and Seventy Mile creeks, and promising prospects near Copper and Sushuma rivers. Yukon valley remains strong for placer mining. Great Tanana valley likely top mining region.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Tasard Wells
War Department
Rey
Wells
Alaska
British Northwest Territory
Tanana
San Francisco
Birch Creek
Miller Creek
Forty-mile Creek
Sixty Mile Creek
Seventy Mile Creek
Tanana River
Cook's Inlet
Yukon Valley
Great
Tanano Valley
Politician laments vacant post at Dodge City Soldier Home
The board of managers at the Soldier Home in Dodge City seeks a physician in charge after Dr. Schinck resigns citing insufficient pay. Available salary of about 40 dollars triggers concerns that no candidate can meet the needs of elderly soldiers, as several applicants prove unsuitable.
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Dodge City
Schinck
Board of
Marncers
Sildier
Han
Steska
Rane
Bédcon
Start a Capital War in Oklahoma Guthrie Fight for Capital
Oklahoma moves toward locating the capital at Guthrie with Guthrie men lobbying in Washington while Oklahoma City and other towns contest the choice. The heated struggle aims to decide the territory capital as no public buildings stand yet in Guthrie. The piece also promotes Grain-O and various remedies with local business notes from Perry and Wichita area names.
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Oklahoma
Perry
Guthrie
Ashington
Congress
Oklahoma City
Washington
Kingfisher
Bleny
Bern
Illinois Central Expands Reach Into Birmingham Region
Rumors say Illinois Central seeks control of stock in the Kansas City Memphis and Birmingham railroad, linking Birmingham to Memphis and crossing Illinois Central lines at Amary Mississippi. Executive visits in Birmingham suggest plans to extend into coal mine surveys near Winfield Alabama.
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Birmiam
Ala
Feb
Tlingis Central
Birmingham
Tlingia Central
Kansas City
Memphis and Birminghen
Memphis
T-inois Central
Amary
Miss
Ex- Peets
Illinois Central
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Memphis and
Birmingham Inc
Winfeld
Alo
Postal clerks strike: Guthrie orders action over drunkenness
The report details a Postal Service disruption after Matthew Jade of the night mail clerks faced a discharge recommendation for drunkenness. Assistant Postmaster A. K. Rodgers found Pryor intoxicated, ordered him home, and distributed work among others. Judge Guthrie refused to tolerate drunkenness and joked about drinking for the office. Pryor has three years in the post office and is a noted district mail distributor.
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etDa
Guthrie
Pryor
CLEAR TRACK FOR STANLEY Wichita Candidate Loyally Supported
A.M. Denny of the County Clerks association in Kattsam notes Wichita shows loyalty to gubernatorial candidate W. E. Stables. He says Wichita would be pleased to have him nominated and that Stanley remains in the race with strong local backing and plans for no rival bid.
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A.M. Denny
Wienrs
County Clerks’ Association of
Kattsam
Om Fsanas
Wichita
W. E. Stables
Stanley
Private Car Robbed in Tenn Feb 1
A private car detouring near Tucks Tennessee was robbed last night during telegraphy work with a purse and other items taken from Mrs Baker wife of Postal Feiiumph company president. Four tramps who had trespassed in the area were arrested and jailed after evidence and the mealekin wgratie macovered.
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Tenn
Hingis
Minois
Baker
Postal
Feiiumph Company
Privon
Texas Storm Tragedy Hits Freight Scene
Brenham Texas February 11 A Santa Fe freight hit a blown flat car. Engineer McCormick lost an eye and was burned and buried. Fireman Lon Smith badly burned. fire suit burned. Brakeman T Young bruised. worst burned and may die. Engine wrecked and many cars damaged. Houston February 14 Foxe near Garrison Texas reports Joe Richardson and Joe Hates killed by a lumber kiln collapse. Three others injured.
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Brenham
Tex
Santa Fe
McCormick
Lon Smith
Hrukeman
T. Young
Fess
Houston
Foxe
Garrison
Joe Richardson
Joe Hates
Secretary Alger to Fortress Monroe on Saturday trip
Washington February 11 arrangements made to convey Secretary Alger to Fortress Monroe on Saturday in a special car. He will travel with Mrs Alger his physician an attendant and a nurse.
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Washington
Secretary Alger
Fortress Monroe
Saturnv
Mia
Miss Alger
Dr Countermine to Close Lecture on Holy Spirit Tonight
Dr Countermine will close with a talk on the Holy Spirit this evening at the YMCA rooms in WB Shepherd, assistant engineer at the state house, says he is not responsible for water entering the conl bunkers. Endorsing arches leak, water runs in. E T Sim, a druggist at Fifth Kansas avenue, notes the building town occupied by Charles S Euete’s cigar store and factory, and expects to move his store there soon after March 1.
Company E in Debt Over Armory Rent Dispute
The Kansas National Guards unit Company E at Junction City faces possible criminal action by Attorney General Boyer over misused state funds. If seven months of armory rent remains unpaid, steps will be taken to compel payment as disbursements were not approved and the company may be disbanded after an accounting review.
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Boyie
Kansas National Guards
Junction City
Allereve
Allen
Accvant
Contempt citation in Cowley County court case over water debt
Mack Love, attorney for the tax payers, and about 25 Arkansas City residents were cited to appear in district court on contempt charges connected to a $20,000 water company judgment. The suit stems from a tax levy injunction to block payment and calls to account Judge Williams and city officials.
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Mack Love
Caiman
Democratic State Central Committee
Arkansas City
Mossington, Smith & Dallas
Jinois Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago
Williams
Cronkhite
Mack Love i
District Court
Cowley County
Dap
Plague Spreads Alarm in Punjab as Rains Improve Crops
Reports from Calcutta on February 11 note excellent rains in northern and central India boosting spring crops while the plague spreads rapidly in the Punjab causing alarm.
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Punjab
Calcutta
India
Spain Urges Rapid Ship Building Push
London Feb 11 dispatch says Spain has asked Clyde Bank Ship Building to accelerate orders. The firm has sent a high speed passport for Spanish crews to complete ships, including two torpedo destroyers nearing completion with Spanish crews in Glasgow.
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London
Standard
Glasgow
Clyde Bank Ship Guilding Company
Wits
Spain
Glasnw
Mingle With the Angels Murderer Hanged for Infant Briscoe
James Mangie hanged in Springfield for murdering infant Dollie Briscoe and attempting to kill the mother. From the scaffold he proclaimed a journey to Heaven and reunion with his child, saying his wife would join him soon as she faces her own death. The drop broke his neck.
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Springfield
Fen
James Minje
Doille
Briscoe
Mangie
Hearst Yacht Buccaneer Under Senate Inquiry
Washington February 11 Senator Allen Nebraska introduced a resolution directing the foreign relations committee to probe whether the yacht Buccaneer, owned by William Randolph Hearst, was seized and used by the Spanish government. The measure passed. Brooks Must Have a Depot. The St Louis and San Francisco Rail Road must build and maintain a depot at Brooks station Wilson County per a state board order. A Newark township complaint prompted the hearing at Neodesha last month. The board requires the depot facilities by May 1.
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Washington
Senate
Allen
Neb
Committee On Foreign Relations
Buccaneer
Ft. Hearst
Brooks
St. Louis & San Francisco Rail Fuad Company
Wilson County
Board of All Road Commissioners
Newark Township
Neodesha
Today’s Market Report Wheat and corn rally amid tight supplies
Geney Feb 1 market notes wheat open higher with May contracts around 6 1/2 cents. Reports say large holders contracted for heavy shipments as South American arrivals thin. Corn active with steady demand and higher prices. Provisions show gains as bean markets rise and pork and lard follow the trend.
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Geney
Wlontog Prines
Giagitec
Titer
Ageis
de Bullantive
Contrate
Liverpool
Sik Dare
Huston
New Spring Ladies Footwear Arrives In Multiple Shades
In brown tan and grey the latest spring footwear patterns debut. A dozen new designs go on sale today with styles labeled Victoria among them and priced around 4.50.
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Rico Ly Aics Peat
Lee North
Valentines on sale quick cheap picks at great prices
Penny Valentines offered at 3 for ? and 4 for a small amount, 2 cents each, with 5 cent and 10 to 15 cent varieties. Other deals include 15 cents, 25 cents, and larger Valentines priced up to 2.50 and 1.50 dollars, showing a range of affordable options.
Grand Vans Cloaks Sale Slashes Prices This Season
Bargains on jackets drop from $3.75 to $5 values to as low as $1.98 while stock lasts. The sale includes children and misses garments with marked reductions on the 2.50 to 5 ranges. Some lines will be closed Saturday night as remaining stock is cleared.
Ribbon department sale on decorative trims and fabrics
Ribbon department offers Ladies ties in Roman stripe patterns with fringed ends for 60 cents each. Bayaderes with fringed ends priced at 1 dollar. Roman stripes and plaids available at 10 cents per yard with 15 cent and 13 cent options.
Gent's Furnishings Offers 50 Cent Shirts and 25 Cent Neckties
The ad boasts men and boys colored laundry shirts at 50c each and neckwear at 25c, claiming better quality and fit than competitors. It touts new styles for Saturday at 25c and a $1.00 quality underwear now 69c, urging shoppers to buy locally for value.
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Pines
Saturday bargains on gloves and accessories at Gerster store
Gloves include Gerster kid love formerly $1.50 now $1.00 a pair for Saturday. Handkerchiefs 25 dozen ladies 10c embroidered or 5c each. Umbrellas at $1.00. Mittens and hosiery priced low with extra Saturday specials. Underwear offers claim half savings for ladies and children.
Combs Advertise Rubber and Aluminum Styles
Ad lists 8 inch rubber dressing combs white shell or amber at 10c to 15c values. Aluminum combs touted as sturdy and tarnish resistant at 25c. Pocket combs in cases offered at 5c in a compact display.
Market Report From Western Produce Exchange
The report notes mixed commodity prices with cattle and lamb receipts steady, hogs and beef terms, and grains showing varied quotes. It cites Barley and Corn activity, Spot prices around 5.10 to 5.2255 for some items, and mentions market moves in Northwestern markets and Liverpool cables.
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