Nansen Reaches North Pole in Polar Breakthrough News
A telegram from Irkutsk reports Dr. Fridtjof Nansen has reached the North Pole after years of effort and planted the Norwegian flag. Siberian trader Kouchareff, as his agent, relays the confirmation while Nansen proceeds toward civilization with his Fram crew.
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Fridtjof Nansen
Dr. Nansen
Kouchareff
North Pole
Norway
St. Pevanenono
Irkutsk
Siberis Bayebat
Houchfarrell
Pride Jet Nauses
Figero
Paris
Nansen
Monoluma
London
Angmagenlik
Grenbland
Christians
University of Christians
Denmark
Pirsita
Greenland
Neasen
Hereen
Oscar
Lanewix
Christiens
Kusen
Oasis
Trath
Losnon
New Siberia
Arctic
Kouchuareff
Irkutek
Liveria
Via
Sc Peteraburg
English Vessel to Orinces Takes Soundings at Orinoco
From Caracas comes word that an English vessel is taking soundings at the mouth of the Orinoco river. The Venezuelan government plans to connect the river, incurring the cost. Senor De La Concha, wounded in the recent panic, is worse, with reports of medical captations and another man said to lose an eye. Local papers omit details of the incident.
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Orinces
Caracas
Venezuela
Oringce
Rineco
Senor de la Concha
Maher Fitzsimmons Fight Postponed Over Eye Injury
In El Paso on February 18 reports say the Maher Fitzsimmons bout will be delayed two or three days. Maher's seconds cite eye trouble from sand in Maher's syns during a walk, making him practically sightless. The postponement is expected to be granted.
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En Paso
Maher-Fitzsimmons
Conoally
Maher
Brain photographed by Dr Cameron Simon in New York
Simon of New York claims to have acceded to a method that photographs the brain. He describes using continuous and interrupted currents to illuminate brain tissue and compares the process to lightning images revealing the eye, noting he has worked nearly three years and has not yet perfected the instrument.
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Simon
New York
New Yeas
Cameron Simon
Niagara Falls Goes Dry At Waterfall During 1860s Style Event
Niagara Falls runs nearly dry as a temporary dam diverts water to the Canadian side. Reported at Nusgasta Falls on February 18, the altered flow allows a man with a plank to traverse across the river from Schlossers dark to Goat Island and even step across to Goat island from Prospect Point.
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Nusgasta Falls
Schlossers
Gost
Goatsland
Prospect Point
Goat Island
Indicted in Kentucky murder case at Newport
Grand jury in Campbell county Kentucky indicts Scott Jackson and Alonzo M Walling for the murder of Pearl Bryan. William F Wood bonds forfeited and later held without bond. Crowd besieges courthouse as prisoners are processed. Sheriff to seek governor’s requisition. Queensland disaster follows a capsized Brisbane river steamer with about 80 aboard. 40 rescued.
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Murderara Jackson Wui Wallise
Jackson
Sycamore Street
Walling
Delag
Sheriff Plummer
Newport
Ing Ware
Queensland
Buisnanx
Brisbane
Abe
Big Mexican soil fight draws anxious El Paso crowd
El Paso reports intense betting and travel disruption as boxing promoters move the planned fight toward Mexican soil. Rangers guard trains while plans shift across the border. More than 1,500 visitors crowd El Paso with 2,000 expected ringside. fighters Hall Connelly Maber Stuart prepare for dawn departure and border crossing amid weathered Rio Grande odds.
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el Paso
Tex
Mabry
Rangers
Stuart Bet
Texas
Southern Pacific
Hughes
State Line
Rio Grande
Battle Ground
Jim Hall
Buck Connelly
Peter Maber
Las Cruces
Nvon
Maber
Dan Stuart
Craim
Mornlog
Money Gives Standing In Modern Church, Clergy Debate
A St Louis Methodist meeting this afternoon sparked a controversy as Rev Dr Frank Yreil argued money buys status in Christian life. He attacked fashionable church members who feign faith to gain wealth and criticized how financial schemes manipulate others for money. He claimed most business activity in church circles resembles gambling.
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St. Louis
Sy. Lor
Prank ‘Yreil
Prohibition League Plans Statewide Arm In War on Bars
A Georgia prohibition meeting set for March 20 in this city outlines a campaign to press anti barroom legislation. Speakers include Rev Sam P Jones Dr J B Gambrell and De J J Gibson. The resolution pledges to back the anti barroom bill and push temperance across all counties, from Nickajack to Tybee.
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Georsia Prohibition League
Arvranta
Georgia
Sam P. Jones
J.B. Gambrell
J.J. Gibson
Myera
Burnevill
Nickajack
Tybee
Belmonts oppose only alimony condition on marriage
A family friend explains Perry and August Belmont objected not to the marriage of Oliver H. Belmont and Miss W. Vanderbilt but to the insistence that she relinquish alimony from her former husband. The elder Belmons’ absence at the wedding had sparked rumors of disfavor, which are now said to be due to that financial condition rather than the union itself. The notice also lists Wichita to Santa Fe Route trip details with February ticket sales and return validity.
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Peres
August Belmont
H. P. Belmont
Mee
W. K. Vanderblit
Perry
August Belmo
O. BH. P. Belmont
Wichita
Return
Santa Fe
Nickeys
Jadine
Evid Vonjurer
Tle Golek
Tipperary
Bridge Plans For Kaw River Span Bid Set At 135000
Plans for a new Kaw River bridge were filed with the county commissioners. Advertisement for bids will follow, with Keepers & Thacher of Melan Bridge Co. likely to bid no more than 135000 to cover construction and removal of the old iron structure. Work may start around April, pending reports from Prof. Burr and local officials.
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He Brun
Kaw Bridge
Kanaus
Board of B
Panty Commissioners
County Commissioners
Keepers & Thacher
Melan Bridge Company
W. Hf
Burr
Columbia College
Keepers
TupeSi
Wiliam Tweeddale
Ala Jan Company
PLC
County Cierl
Senate debate over Pacific railroads inquiry broadens
Senator Allen pressed for full information on Union Pacific Kansas Pacific and related lines. Debate focused on scope and powers of the Pacific railroads committee including authority to compel witnesses and administer oaths. The Dawson discussion noted patrons of the road had not been examined and urged broader inquiry beyond stock brokers.
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Allen
Congress
Senate
Secretary of the Interior
Union Pacific
Kansas
Walcott
Pacific Roads
Wilcott
Morgan
Dom
Ala
Dwelling Destroyed on East Thirteenth Street Fire
A large frame one story dwelling at 830 East Thirteenth Street burned down just before anun todi. The fire originated unknown with 11 15 alarm. Firemen lacked water but saved the neighboring home of F. Poppleton at 523 East Thirteenth. The burned house valued about 500 dollars.
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East Thirteenth Street
Anun Todi Tt
F. Poppleton
S23
East Thirteenth
Gold Standard Debate Defeats Silver Bond Substitution
Kansas Congressman backs gold while the House defeats the amendment for free silver coinage. Amid debris of debates on the bond bill, a Senate substitute to the bond bill and several amendments are considered with votes showing 41 for free coinage versus 118 against. Policymakers debate seigniorage retention and American product coinage during the lengthy session.
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State Journal
Waswinerox
Blue
Kansas
Senate
Weane & Dollac
Wasatroros
House
Messrs Grout
McCall
Tenn
Hadley
Willsop
Dell
Dingley
Maine
Crixp
Chap
Johnson
Rep
Cal
Brumm
Blite BS
Corliss
Mich
A Hint of Spring Across Regions
The article notes today’s weather contrasting with Kansas yesterday as sunshine and spring replace clouds and rain. Forecasts expect fair weather today and tomorrow, with no temperature details given. Santa Fe and Rock Island lines report generally fair winds, while Colorado and Texas have clear cool conditions and New Mexico remains pleasant. Ten inches of snow fell yesterday in Illinois.
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Kansas
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Kaneas
Colorado
Texas
New Mexico
Ilimots
Rockefeller Drinks Tea at Brown Alumni Meeting Night
Brown University alumni gathered in New York at the Studenta club on Lexington Avenue for a February 13 meeting. Notables Charlies Colby and E Hughes spoke on religious topics. Mrs Charles Lincoln Watherbes provided the Sunday tea, and in the evening alumni attended services at the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church where Rev. Dr W H P Faunce preached a special sermon to college men and friends.
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Brown University
New York
John D. Hockefeller
Studenta ® Club
Lexington Avenue
Charlies C. Colby
E. Hughes
Charles Lincoln Watherbes
Brown
Fifth Avenue
W. H. P. Faunce
Thieves Captured Hiding in Schoolhouse Wrapped in Flag
In Garespona Illinois on February 13 three Chicago thieves Frank Deeger Martin Miller and Wm Mubar were found asleep in a schoolhouse east of town wrapped in the American flag. Farmers armed with rifles hunted them as they were bound over to the grand jury.
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Garespona
Ill
Frank Deeger
Martin Miller
Wm. Mubar
Chicago
Moralog
Grand Jury
Tramp Reveals Hidden Train Robbery Treasure
John P. Haraous, an 80 year old tramp, claims he recovered over 20,000 dollars hidden by train robbers near Supra Mentro and San Francisco. He says accomplice Larmens confessed, yielding about 4,000, with more believed buried. money traced to Well Fargo and other thieves. Larmens jailed in San Francisco and brought to the county.
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Sackamanto
Cal
John P. Haraous
San Francisco
Jack Brady
Supramento
Well, Fargo & Company
Baremel
Brady
Munby
Larmens
Ily
Ike
Lmuelt
New York
Conjurer’s stage trick stuns Washburn audience
A chaotic magic show at Washburn Friday night ends with the conjurer threatening a dramatic act to obtain a final prop. The crowd, engaged by a fast sequence of mysterious feats, watches as the performer pushes for the last prop and a promised display. Tickets cost 25 cents at Bollem’s and the college library.
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the Garman
Washburn
Bollem
Acd College
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