The Chinese laundryman Kwong Wee shot in street attack
Kwong Wee a 20 year old Chinese laundryman at 111 East Fifth Street was shot by an unknown man after a confrontation over money from a drawer. The bullet passed through his right toe injuring ligaments and arteries. doctors fear possible leg amputation. Police report few details and suspect robbery but have not identified the shooter.
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Hwang Wee
East Pith Street
Moon Sunilaya
Tna
Kwok Wee
Kwong Wee
Wee
Ikwan But
Kwonk Wee
Kwong Wei
F . H. Martin
Yardile
Martin
Chintre
Kansas City
WII Securiy
Stevie
Aes
Sie
Cerne Street
Sixth Avenue Hotel
Kwong Wee Tsscermanad
Toneka
Best Pith
Kwong Hing
United States
Kansas Pacific deal denounced in senate broadcasts
Senator Harris of Kansas denounces administration actions on the Kansas Pacific deal alleging bad faith and deception to the senate. He questions postponement postures as not in good faith and cites a $7,000,000 reorganization funding as proof of manipulated policy. Senator Murray supports the view but notes no outrages in action.
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Washington, Co
Senate
Harris
Kansas
Withers
Congress
Enter
Anle
Hamas
Harrix
Department of Junstion
Griggs
Sextator Harris
Murrig
Gon Tiedas
Eananbates
Quote on largest steal since I have been in public
Senator Morean of Alabama denounces a massive alleged theft describing it as the biggest steal since his public service began. The remarks accompany coverage of a reorganiz ation committee advancing its plan and facing scrutiny.
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Morean
Alabama
Bryan Coming to Topeka Democratic Banquet
A Topeka Democratic event scheduled for February hosts William J. Bryan. Telegram from Lincoln confirms Bryan will attend the meeting and banquet. Johnson traveled from Topeka to Lincoln to invite Bryan personally. The state committee plans a conference in session at that time. Bryan will speak at the banquet. Milas Lou C. Jobnamever of Randomh arrived yesterday and will visit residents on Quincy Street.
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Willam J. Bryan
Topeka
Lincoln
Nab
T. Mack Lave
Democratic
Tiemas
Kunsts
William J. A LO
Evenue
Aft
TORN
Ational Comtmitteeman
Johnson
Ravan
Bryan
State Committee
Milas Lou C
Randomh
Mr. and
Mee Maser
Quincy Street
General strike urged for all New England cotton mills
Boston meeting of textile workers from New England urged a general strike if wage disputes with mill owners could not be settled. A four member committee was appointed to organize a mass gathering and consider aid for New Bedford strikers. If approved, about 147,000 operatives could cease work, halting cotton production across New England until demands are met.
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Boston
New England
New Athlett
Weis Memorial Hill
Avery Standpor
New Bedford
New Ertsland
Steike
New Seelana
Bryan Refuses A Toga in Nebraska Politics
Lincoln Neb Feb 14 extraordinary political situation in Nebraska hinges on William Jennings Bryan and silver forces. He urges caution to Congress and decline to influence Nebraska party offices, while silver advocates predict continued gains in the legislature and governor races.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Bryan
Beyan
Congress
Mr. Bryan
United Sttes
William Vincent Allen
Allier
Adams
W. J. Bryan
United States
Bryant
Allen
Firran
Gary
Holcomb
Mn Alfer
Sovernor
Pamullor Allen
Onder
Pitee
Holeornd
Boy Sent To Jail For Petty Larceny
Leavenworth Feb. Bert Tae of Hilgerton, 14 or 15, committed petty larceny in his home. His father, Her. CC Luce, had the boy arrested, bringing him to jail for ten days. The rests will keep him five or ten days more. As the boy is young and bright, the sheriff will allow him contact with harder prisoners as feasible.
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Leavenworth
Bert Tae
Hilgerton
Her
CC Luce
Old Soldiers Kick at Pension Plan Critique
Tenenspier Ogee Sempeeting Bat urtey night adopts resolution from Washington pension department criticizing President McKinley for neglect of soldiers in his final message. The resolution argues McKinley hindered the return to civilian life and shows regret over his apparent disregard of veterans' needs.
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Pension Department of Washington
McKiniey
Mfr
Mekinter
Unital
Lee May Go Dispatch on Cuba Letter Sparks Tension
New York February 14 A Havana dispatch says Spain sees Gen Fitzhugh Lee letter as crucial as De Lome while Spanish authorities reportedly tamper with mail to the Maine. Secretaries Long notes no proof of interference as Cushing sails to Havana and back to Key West on department duties.
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New York
Havana
Lee
Spain
de Lome
Cannejas
United States
Tee
Dips
Sagana
Maine
Washington
Key West
Cushing
Long
Sigebee
Department
Montgomery
Santiago de Cuba
Matanzas
Tugs Busy in Long Island Sound Patrol
New London Conn Feb 14 two customs officials from Huntreport arrived at 2 40 this morning and boarded one of Captain Scotts tugs. The tug steamed down the sound as officials began patrols to intercept a suspected filibustering expedition at the eastern end of Long Island sound.
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New London
Conn
Huntreport
Scott
Long Island Sound
Trying to Pick a Quarrel Says St James Gazette
The St James Gazette comments on the De Lome incident and claims President McKinley is escalating the matter with Spain. It argues an apology and disavowal are demanded, suggesting the United States could intervene in Cuba and warning of war parallels with Napoleons era.
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St. James
London
de Lome
McKinley
de Lomes
Spain
Cuba
Napoleon IL
Wi Ham
Praguia
Senate invites House to join in recognizing belligerency
Washington Feb 4 Senator Morgan Jeas from the foreign relations committee reported Senator Allen of Nebraska amendment recognizing the belligerency of Calm. The report opposed making it part of the diplomatic appropriation bill, but noted the Senate had already acted on the matter and would welcome cooperation to secure recognition of belligerency.
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Washington
Morgan Jeas
Allen
Nebraska
Senate
Spain protests de Lome incident and seeks assurances
The dispatch to censure De Lome seeks amende honorable and reiterates Spain and the United States aim to preserve friendly relations. It notes Spain has not disavowed De Lome's utterances and does not regard any disclaimer of his conduct as necessary, while affirming commerce interests and a new envoy to Washington.
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Spain
de Lomea
Dupus de Lome
United States
Nefoto
Spans
Washington
Senor de Lome
Peter
U. S. Marines Drown Near Colombo
Mail advices from Colombo report two U. S. Marines of the Raleigh drowned during a nighttime attempt to swim ashore near the breakwater. Barnes and King were among crew headed to China when they vanished after signaling for help as boats approached. Lowry and McCartney of the Raleigh dove after Barnes but could not reach him in time.
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London
Colombo
Ceylon
Barnes
King
United States
Raleigh
China
Ing
Kansas Bank Salaries Report Shows Modest Pay Across State Banks
Commissioner Breidenthal’s report on Kansas bank salaries shows most bank officials earn modest pay. Fewer than 25 presidents receive salaries, cashiers average about $1,000 yearly, with many clerks earning around $480. One large bank's expenses reach $13,040 with president at $3,000 and cashier at $2,500.
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Breidenthal
Kansas Bank
Kansas
Sears
Western Kansas
Wwe
Beast
Ships From West Bring 2 Million Bushels Grain to Philadelphia
Fifteen steamers lie in port or wait to load as grain from the west floods Philadelphia. The fleet, with capacity over 2,000,000 bushels, overloads grain elevators at Port Richmond, Washington Avenue, and Girard Point. Ships include Anne Moore, Hiiar dene, Cyril, Cyrus, Cape Camarin, Strathgarry, Vizcania, Bjargvin, Langhan, Florence, Aurelia, Barely, Victoria, Glenarchy, and Ovidia. Chartering from sea routes boosts corn, wheat, and oats shipments amid a bright outlook.
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Philadelphia
Port Landing
Port Richmond
Washington Avenue
Girard Point
Anne Moore
Hiiar~dene
Cyril
Cyrus
Cape Camarin
Strathgarry
Vizcania
Bjargvin
Langhan
Florence
Aurelia
Barely
Victoria
Glenarchy
Ovidia
Joa Grain
Trimpton
Knife 12 Inch Highbinder Used to Kill Chinese Girl
San Francisco on February 14 a Chinese girl named Sing was found murdered at her home near Bartlett alley and Pacific street. Charles Dean a mixed race man disguised as a Negro attacked her at the door with a long highbinder knife and fled before later surrendering to police.
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Highbinder
San Francisco
Mrs Tuck Gardner Breaks Leg in Boston Society Circles
Boston on February 4 reports Mrs Tuck Gardner fractured a leg in an accident. The break is described as serious and she remains confined to a couch with attendants. All social engagements for the promoter are canceled while she recovers, though she plans to attend a concert at Music Hall next Friday afternoon. An appearance will require assistance to reach her seat.
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Boston
Tuck Gardner
Dack
Ax & Promoter
Yatare
Gapdier
Pagne
Music Hall
Ste Mil
Wichita Bank Payouts Set By Federal Comptroller
Washington reports the Comptroller of the Currency has declared final dividends for creditors of several insolvent national banks. Erie Pennsylvania's Keystone National Bank gets 15 percent, First National Bank Benton Harbor Michigan 20 percent, Humboldt National Bank Kansas 5 percent, and Wichita National Bank Kansas 60 percent. Also mentions Topeka delegates preparing transport to the A C U W Grand Lodge meeting in Wichita with Santa Fe chosen as the route.
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Washington
Keystone National Bank of
Erie
First National Bank of
Deathbed tale sparks hunt for buried loot near Garfield park
Carter Roe’s dying confession linked a 1895 train and Elmdale bank robbery to a buried money box near Skinner ice house in Garfield park. Ex Sheriff Wilkerson and Bedwell locate a three foot deep dug hole with a box missing, while Roe’s claims tie to Topeka gang crimes and a $4700 haul.
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Garfield Park
Topeka
Kansas City
Elmdale
Carter Roe
Hedwell
North Topeka
Bedwell
Mr. Bedwell
Asylum
North Peoraks
Redwell
Roe
Moses
K. Bedwell
Springfield
John Wilkerson
Joe
John SL. Wilkerson
Wilkerson
Ene
Marysville
Kun
Missouri
Rive
zBank
Wikerson
Rees
Hin
le Rupp
Heen
Sherif Wilkerson
Thomas
Confession tied to bank robberies at Bedwell asylum
During Carter Roe's confinement at Bedwell's asylum, Ralph Elerick learned from him about a hidden box of over $1,300 linked to the Blue Cat robbery and a broader claim of involvement in a failed Sunday bank raid. Roe, 25, died at the asylum on September 23 after revealing plans to move money to North Topeka.
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Carter Roe
Bedwell
Ralph Elerick
Elerick
Mrr
Hierick
North Teppler
Tuavetty
Mr. Elerick
Garfield Park
Roe
Kiradale
Icerick Wald
Asglur
North Topeka
Sundaly
John AM
Witherman
What Mr Skinner Says Treasure Trove Tale
Fragmented text recounts a man claiming a treasure trove near Santee. It mentions Skinner and a landlord dispute, a search of a property, and a fatal event after warnings about digging. The account is unclear, with many garbled phrases but centers on treasure, ownership, and conflict.
War Engines and British Policy Tethers
Fragmentary text references British government and war materials. It mentions "war engines" and control or limits on drivers, suggesting policy or defense measures. No clear events, dates, or named individuals are readable.
De Lome Letter Controversy Continues From Washington
A Washington dispatch reports the De Lome incident remains unsettled. Assistant Secretary Day relayed Woodford's cable to the Spanish minister, noting misgivings about Spain's sincerity. Further cables suggest Madrid accepted the resignation of De Lome and ministers, with no claimed changes in the record.
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New York
Herat
Washington
de Lome
Cipier
Woodford
Assistane
Day
Spain
Bene
Marital Pact Hinted Between Napoleons Queen Wuhelratue
Fragmentary text reports a betrothal link involving Queen Wuhelratue and Prince Louis Napoleon, described as a new tilt at alliance marriage. Details are sparse, but the item suggests a royal union or liaison in a Napoleonic era context.
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the Hagin
Febit
Sims Gale
Wuhelratue
Louis Naboleos
Mulunel
Hillmon Illness Likely Postpones Trial Hearing
Reported illness of Mes Hillmon prompts expected adjournment of the trial. Attorneys and officials anticipate a continuance as proceedings in the Bilimnon case proceed with available date.
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K. P. Deal
C. C. Luce
Edgerton
Topeks Post G. A
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee
de Lome’s
Gen. Lee
HOUSE
U. S
Europe
Gardner
Boston Society
Wichita Bank
Skinner
Bedwell’s
Mal
Bedell
Skinnver
MR. Skinner
Santee
Soci
Jana
England
Sayital
Raat Sree Maemermared Druivers
Napoleon
Queen of
Holland
Prince Louis
Mes. Hillmon
Willams
Hood
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