Alger Says Full Inquiry For Unwholesome Beef Suppplied
Secretary of War Alger states the War Department desires and expects a full investigation into unwholesome beef supplied under government contract. He says investigators have free hand and any improper sales will be uncovered. He notes no late Manila news and confirms General Alger’s confidence in the inquiry process and the current military situation.
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Wy York
Waralee
Gen. Alger
Board of
See Chariel
War Department
Velne
Benretary Alger
Muckers
Gale
Manila
Otte
Cockrell
Senate
Gen. Aleer
Crite
Porto Rico
Worl
Cuba
Husheich
Sentlako
Tarent West Pass
Trocke
Vorte Biro
Alrhich
EXTRA SESSION THREAT IN GOVERNMENT FINANCE DEBATE
The article discusses looming pressure for an extraordinary session on treasury and budget issues amid calls for action by the president and concern over pension and defense funding. It notes uncertain outcomes and warns that political maneuvering may affect the Treasury’s plans and relations with allied nations.
Tillman on pensions in Senate clash over soldiers' benefits
In Washington Senator Tillman mocked renewed pensions for soldiers and those disabled long ago. Senator Gallinger pressed to extend benefits, but Tillman questioned how veterans from a war 75 years past could serve in the Spanish War, prompting laughter in the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tittras
Seestor Gallinger
Mir. Tillman
Spalne
Senate
Gallinger
Investigate Tammany and Gov Roccervelt probe demand
New York residents press Governor Renee Foulding to launch an inquiry into Tammany misrule. Reports say inquiries would be eristic, with widespread calls to check or punish Purse of Purse Given 8356. Em mm Elkington earns reward for returning a purse. a nurse found and returned it. An Unity Valentine social is planned with Mrs J T Barkley on Barpson Street.
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Roccervelt
New York
Renee Foulding
Hase
Richard Croker
Procter
Kansas City
Emma L. Elkington
Mome
Unity Valentine
Srne
J. T. Barkley
Barpison Street
North Topeka society notes and local arrivals
Premium stumps sought at Costley and Mount for Mrs T B Reynolis who has been ill but is improving. James Ryder and AL Ryder visiting Lawrence. Infants buried. Mrs Clark of Thompsonville visiting relatives. Various residents moving, visiting or hosting events. marriages planned. Surprises and social gatherings noted among residents of North Topeka and nearby towns.
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Costley
T. B. Reynolis
Mee
AL Ryder
Lawrence
Mr. Spillman
Ulinois
al Spillman
Menuken
Mes
Frank Russell
Clark
Thompsonville
Mea. Hursh
Harrison Tee
P. Harkness
White City
Mon-roe Street
Rudy
Davenport
L.S. Irwin
Geneva
Kan
Henry Lafontain
Wanego
George Martin
Mire Courtney's
Alice Rudy
Thimbles
Monroe Street
Lyon
Hoover Farm
C. EB. Dennlson
Lynn
Kankas Avenue
Marsaret
McCarter
Iterrove
Eva Watts Tie
Teor
Biss Kora Ault
Meriden
J. M
Rid
FluHell
the Oater
Benjamin Smith
May Ward
Miss Ward
Mr Smith
Goffer- Ville Mercantile Co
George Saunders
Pole Street
Gertrude
Ina Gallaway
Grace Hunter
Harriet
Laure Morgan
May Tillinghast
Nellie Blostorm
Etelin Hackfort
Cively Johnson
Jessie
Anna Myers
Idan Waldman
Maud
Neala Chipman
Mera
Charles Strouse
Thomas
Art Owens
Harvey Hackford
Asher Hunter
Cornelius Convert
Fred Deape
Laurent Street
Manta
Jeffers
Manila
J. B Jeffers
Dewey
George Dewey
Explosion at Polk Street Home Injures Woman
A kitchen explosion at a Polk street residence caused severe injuries to Mrs Thompson and damaged the room. A nearby man was slightly injured, and a party in a neighboring home escaped harm as debris shattered door panels and a barrel of water near the scene. Authorities describe two similar incidents nearby with no injuries reported.
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Mre F
Thom
Polk Street
Thompein
Thompeon
Ringe Ami
Thompson
Ae Chen
Ares
A. S
Senate
Weetern Avenue
Bom
Courtroom Heats Struggle as Overcoats Rule Trial
In a district court session the room ran frigid at about 50 degrees forcing judge Hagen and jurors to wear heavy overcoats while trying to focus on the evidence. Stenographer Ralph Gaw, also bundled, asked to pause proceedings to warm up. The judge urged warmer court house conditions and criticized economy measures blamed for the cold. A local resident complained about the building’s heating and comfort.
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Tiler Hagen
Ralph Gaw
Hagen
Strela
Ennie Hlant
Record of unprecedented cold wave hits Atlanta region
The city endures a brutal deep freeze with 10 to 12 below zero and 15 mph winds. Police distribute coal and provisions to hundreds, Grady Hospital treats frostbite victims, and streetcar service remains halted. Telecommunication lines suffer widespread outages as storms disrupt connections from Mobile to New Orleans. Temperatures across the South dip below zero in cities from Nashville to Birmingham and Columbus, with Mobile near one degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Rollet
Atlantia Journal and Athunts Constitution Company
Grady Hospital
Shaw
Stephens
Western
Uaion Telegraph Company
Mobile
Ala
Montsomers
Ali
Storm Paralyzes Washington As Blizzard Hits The Capital
A severe snowstorm blankets Washington and surrounding areas with 27 inches of accumulation. Traffic halts, rail service declines, and many departments suspend work as a cold front from Cape Henry intensifies. Potomac frozen, river traffic stopped, and Alexandria isolated as weather worsens into the day.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Meun
Ballmore Potomac
Potomac
Bax
Alexandria
Norfolk @ Western
Norfolk
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Cape Henry
Atlantic
Gulf
New York
New England
Storm Paralyzes New York Transit With Heavy Snow
A fierce storm plagues New York with driving snow and ice. Surface cars stall, elevated trains run erratically, ferries make few trips, and bay waters freeze. City streets are nearly deserted as steam railroads delay four to five hours and suburban residents struggle to reach the city.
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New York
New Yorke
Mills Kept Running To Prevent Freezing River Craft
Pittsburgh February 1 The temperature dipped to six degrees below and today stands one degree below zero. Last night many large mills operated to prevent men from freezing. River navigation remains stagnant with no further damage to boats reported though ice covers the ghly and upper rivers. Rivers are still falling and experts fear damage when break up begins.
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Pitteburg
Ghly
Maryland Held Fast in Snowbound Baltimore Weather
Snow has fallen with no let up since Saturday night in Baltimore. Winds from the northwest hinder streetcar lines and steamboat routes into the city, leaving all transit at a standstill. Reports from across the state describe worsening travel conditions along the coast.
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Baltimore
Tie Northwest
Train collision and delays reported near Baltimore
Fragmentary report describes suffering among farmers and the poor as a Baltimore and Ohio engine 18 on train 11 from Washington backs train 106. A Pullman car corner damaged and repairs underway with a 42 degree incident note.
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Aritis
Baltimore& Ohio
Washington
Animax
Reed Sends Word to Adjourn After the Storm
Washington February 13 Speaker Reed was not at the telegraph office and sent word to a lieutenant that it would be advisable to adjourn due to the storm. Fewer than a hundred members were in attendance yet those who braved the weather refused to adjourn and proceeded with the sundry civil appropriation bill.
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Washington
Reed
Silver Plume Doom Forecast After Alpine Slide
Denver report from Silver Plume describes a massive slide on the divide that broke away in part while two thirds remain, threatening the town. If the remaining snow gives way the town could be swept away with terrible loss of life.
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Denver
Times
Silver Plume
Terrific gales sweep British coasts across ports
Terrific gales prevail on the coasts of the British isles. Many ports suffer damage as ships are battered and wrecks are reported with loss of life.
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London
British Isles
Rail delays mount as snow disrupts eastern routes
The Mockad ed condition of the railroads worsens with the day as the Pennsylvania Railroad struggles to move passenger trains, only about half of the regular service reaching their destinations. Western trains run five to eight hours late, and schedules on the Baltimore and Ohio and other roads are severely curtailed.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Phe
Western
Baltimore & Ohio
Casualties Reported From Philippine Engagements
Adjutant General receives from Gen Otis Manila casualties dated Feb 11. Wounded Capt Charles M Christy of Co EB and Privates James Kershmyr Charles Bennett of Co A from Twentyeth Kansas. Also Wounded Sergeant George W Lowman and Private Adolph Charette of Montana. Additional list shows wounded from trenches night of 12 and morning of 13 including several other names with units. California and other Kansas soldiers listed as wounded. All slight. OTIS
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Philippines
Washington
Adjutant General
Otis
Manila
Caloocan
Iwentieth
Kansas
Charles M. Christy
James Kershnyr
Charles Bennett
Montana
Seret
George W. Lowman
Adolph Charette
Steve Stevens
Charles Brittan
Josph Callenen
Artilley
Seeimia
George A. Seaman
Twentieth Kansas
Dra Pagns
Prisr California
Edward O'Neil
Murespberg
Twentiath Kansas
Morse
Distress at Sea and Ship Notes From Coastal Waters
The Sterling is signaling distress while dragging anchor near Lewes breakwater, with no help possible due to drift. A large liner sighted off Swampscott, possibly in trouble, while Bulgaria’s status is clarified as safe though damaged. Governor Stanley remains ill and confined to bed, delaying official duties.
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Lewes
Del
United States
Sterling
Swampscott
Mass
Credie Ledge
Swampscott Bay
Incomplete Kansas volunteer roll sparks protest over publication
Kansas friends protest a printed roll of the Twentieth Regiment fighters at Manila noting it omits 300 postSan Francisco recruits. They argue a true record should include all 900 Kansas volunteers, and call for withholding publication until the complete list is ready, despite a $150 cost to compile.
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Kansas Volunteers
Senate
Kansas
Samia
San Francisco
Fle
Adjutant General's Office
Adjutant General
Roff
Washington
Manila
Resruue
Mme
Baltimore Brooklyn Seal Historic Baseball Deal
The final conference between Baltimore and Brooklyn magnates completed the biggest deal in years. Duplicate Byrne stock will be issued and loaned to F. A. Abell for 10000 dollars with bond required to guard against future outsider stock. Charles Hebbitts named president. Abell vice president and treasurer. Van Der Horst secretary. Hanlon manager. Hanlon, Baltimore manager, may retire soon and head south to arrange training for the Grooms and Orioles.
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New York
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Byrne
BA. Abell
Harles Hebbitts
F. A. Abell
Harry van der Horst
Edward Hanlon
Hanlon
Grooms and
Orioles
Charity Gifts Flow to Police Station for Needy Aid
Donations have arrived steadily over three days at the police station helping the poor. James W. O’Neil sent 100 sacks of flour from Topeka Water Co. and Rev G D Olden gave Mrs Thorpe a $15 check from First African Baptist Church.
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James W. O'Neil
Topeka Water Company
G. D. Olden
Thorpe
First African Baptist Church
Wome
Senatorial Balloting and Absentees Across States
Feb 11 reports show heavy absenteeism in Nebraska Lincoln and Utah Salt Lake with a single vote cast for Hether Jansen amid images of general confusion. Names Nebeker Cuno and others appear in fragmented form amid the terse tally.
Fire Destroys Rantoul Hotel and Post Office
A February 12 blaze in Rantoul, cause unknown, destroyed the Commercial hotel, post office, express office, and several buildings. Champagne and Paxton fire departments helped. Also February 12 a New Holland Illinois fire razed half a block of businesses and left families homeless. Senate passes Admiral bill to create office of Admiral of the Navy with Rear Admiral Dewey expected as appointee.
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Rantoul
Kankakee
Champagne and
Paxton
New Holland
Lincoln
Til
Senate
Bill Washington
Adiral of
Navy
Dewey
Rehearsal Notice for Romeo and Juliet and Stainer’s Crucifixion
The Bike requests all cast members for Romeo and Juliet to attend rehearsal tomorrow Tuesday evening for costume orders and measurements. Grace Cathedral choir will render Stainer's Crucifixion next Sunday evening. Two more rehearsals scheduled for Friday and another evening.
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Grace Cathedral
SIG CATFISH IN THE HOSE
Fire crews at Alton battled a blaze on Fourth and Market streets when a hose nozzle froze and water stopped. A 14 inch three pound catfish was expelled from the hose, shocking the firefighters who saved the fish and joked about breakfast.
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St. Louis
Peb
Alton
Fourth
Market Streets
Chitkoot Pass
Porter Sails for England With Brief Visit Claim
New York on February 1 passengers list shows Robert PL Porter sailing to England aboard the St Louis with wife and daughter. He says he carries a mission for President McKinley but refuses to reveal details, promising a six week return and hints of London and Berin talks on commercial matters. He cautions reporters a fuller tale will come in weeks.
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New York
England
St. Louis
Robert PL Porter
McKiney
Porter
Kam
London
Bertin
Five rescued from ice near Calvary cemetery in Chicago
Chicago February 18 five of the men feared lost after skating on a cracked ice edge near Calvary cemetery were rescued by morning. Elmer D. Brothers 4851 North Ashland avenue Orel Manney and Chauncey Manney of the same address, George Malloy 18 Lake Forest J W Carpus 18 Lake Arthur Fletcher Ravenswood Park reported missing was found at home. Fletcher twice entered the water in the dark but reached shore with both feet frozen.
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Chicago
Elmer D. Brothers
Ashland Avenue
Orel Manney
Chauncey Manney
Seine
George Malloy
Lake Forest
J. W. Carpus
Arthur Fletcher
Ravenswood Park
Fletcher
Calvary Cemetery
Brothers
Lce
Piaces
Beattie Balestier Sues Kipling Over Malicious Prosecution
Brattleboro Vermont February 13. Beattie Balestier brother of Mrs Rudyard Kipling sails to New York to file suit against his brother-in-law alleging 350000 damages for malicious prosecution and fake arrest in 1896. Balestier claims he had no chance to tell his side and seeks justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Beattie Balestier
Rudyard Kipling
New York
Balestier
Kipling
Telegraph Route Pact Ties Congo Free State Cape Colony
Brussels February 12 The sole public result of Cecil Rhodes interview with King Leopold is Congo Free State and Cape Colony agreeing on a route for a proposed telegraph linking Cape Town to Cairo. A northern line reaches Fort Salisbury and Cairo to Sudan, with Congo Free State permission to run a wire near Lake Tanganyika shore, enabling British connectivity.
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Congo Free State
Cape Colony
Brussels
Cecil Rhodes
Leopold
Cape Town
Cairo
Fort Salisbury
Sudan
Lake Tanganyika
Mary Leiter Heads to Calcutta as Wife of Indian Viceory
In New York Fev, L. Z. Leiter and two daughters Nancy and Daisy Leiter sail for Europe aboard the Lucania bound for Calcutta where Mary Leiter is to be honored as the Wife of the Viceregal consort of India Mr Lester will remain in the U S and intends to return before the hot season The girls are expected to stay in Calcutta Kilied For Liquor Bill in Cleveland Slav John Visocke shot dead in a saloon over a liquor bill, saloon keeper John Skintick fled but was captured today Your patronage to Marshall's Band Annual Concert on February 5 and 16 Furman's offers warn lined shoes
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New York
Fev
Ales
L. Z. Tieter
Curzon
Nancy
Daisy Leiter
Europe
Lucania
Calcutta
Mary Leiter
India
Lester
Kilied
Cleveland
John Visocke
Éimont
Bill and Grose Streets
John Skintick
Visocke
Skintick
Political Turmoil Spreads in Kansas Republican Ranks
Sam Benedict of Wilson County, a key Republican ally nicknamed the watchdog of the state treasury, clashes with Governor Stanley over access to the governor and demands changes to leadership. Palmer Smith of McPherson mobilizes against Stanley’s renomination, seeking to unseat him. Benedict’s actions signal a factional struggle within the party as he warns he will live without Stanley and aligns with Smith’s reconcentrades.
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Sam Benedict
Wilson County
Republican Party
Kansas
Stanley
Palmer Smith
McPherson
Benedict
Smith
Morrill
Ofice
Banks Love Easy Accounts and Officer Statements
The report notes officers of state and private banks misread their December quarter statements ending December 21. Only three showed paper signatures by Gillii. One bank cashier collapsed with 22,000 in cash and 13,000 realized, another had 500, and a third 1,500. The commissioner's inquiry seeks further details from private bankers about these cattle paper sales and salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breidenthal Cert
Biaphenliias
Satsena
Craze for the Stage Draws Irene Hur to Acting
London society figure Irene Hur, daughter of the Dowager Duchess of Sutherland, has joined a theatre company led by Walter Barrett at Bathorne for a stage career. The duchess opposed the move but relented, hoping stage life will steer Irene away from a wild, fashionable life.
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London
Atie Irene Hur
Dauhies
Sutherland
Wivion Barret
Baathourne
Irena
Salisbury a Cyclist Takes Up the Sport Amid Fashion Fade
London reports Lord Sellabury has learned cycling in a private school near his Hatfield residence and now rides a specially built bicycle on park paths. His weight of 240 pounds is noted while veteran government leader Arthur Filone reportedly cycles. whirling is described as no longer fashionable in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Sellabury
Hatfeld
Wright
Arthur Filfone
Deoese of Commons
Pullman Fare-Reduction Bill to Be Raised in Open Senate
The Pullman fares reduction bill for Kansas was officially acted on by the senate railroads committee. Senators voting to kill included Battey Marion Johnson Jefferson county Lewelling Stone Leavenworth county, while Jumper Cage King Cowley Cherokee Helmick Chautauque county supported the bill. Farrely was absent at the committee meeting. The killed measure will be brought into the open senate session led by author Senator Yeung. The committee’s unfavorable report may be replaced with a motion to place the bill on general orders for senate consideration.
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Senate
Kansas
Battey
Marion Omanty
Johnson
Jefferson County
Lewelling
Become
Stone
Leavenworth Couty
Jumper
Cage County
King
Cowley County
Cherokee County
Helmick
Chautacque County
Farrelly
Yeung
Oldest Bachelor Dead and Earthquake Shake Tennessee
A Ky. born man aged 92 died in Greenup after a long life as a bachelor. His ancestry traces to England as reported. An earthquake of Tennessee rattled Knoxville and nearby areas, causing no major damage and prompting talk of a pending divorce in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Greenup
Mncralt County
Ohio
Greegup
Greegup, and Ts Tiginess Had Been Loanline Money With Watteart Homie
Hint
Ber
Tennessis
Knoxville
Unis City
Chicago
Myenine
Post
Chicago Livestock Market Report Summary
Chicago area livestock market notes cattle, hogs, and calves with prices, weights, and receipts. Kansas City and Texas connections appear in listed consignments and futures. Slaughter animals include steers, heifers, cows, and feeders with varying bids and quantities noted for market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kage Ciey
Abs
Texas
Texan
Lost Book Aims to Find Its Verbal Owner
A disordered fragment notes a missing book with unclear catalog cues and a plea for identification. The brief hints at a landmark library or private shelf search, urging readers who recognize the title or author to return it.
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Beersuasy
Impl
Speier
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Trudge Haven
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Storm
MILLS
Pittaburg
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Denver & Filo Grande
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Leadville
Dilkin
Colorado Midland
Christy
U. S
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Bulgaria
Tonion
Hamburg- American Line Steamship Company
Ponta del Cuda
Azores
Werbanker
Ponte del Gada
Baltimore-Brooklyn
McKinley
Africa
Mary
I. Z Leiter
Marshall's
Warn
Furman's
Farmer Smith
Banks
Gillett
Duchess of Sutherland
Barratt
Salisbury
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