Worst Atlantic Storm Starts Sea Rescue Fears Rise
A violent Northeast gale with snow sweeps the Atlantic coast causing heavy shipping concerns. New York reports strong winds and drifting ice endangering vessels, with several liners anchored offshore and warning messages sent to rail and harbor stations. Local reports note widespread travel disruption and heightened weather alerts as the storm tracks northward.
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Joey
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Iren Dendee
Ahore
Lous Island
New Jersey
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Aneter
Imner Karemanta
Mediterranean
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Manitou
London
Auchor Tiger California
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Muxi Terraces
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Porta
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Toland
Weather Bureau
Wine Today
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Sia
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Rea
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Atte City
Plone
New York State
New England
Weather Fureau
St Lawrence Valley
New Feogland
Boston
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Lewes
Philadelphia
Capri
Snow Drift Halts Travel as Storm Rages
A snow storm began early this morning with strong winds causing drifting snow. Reports from Huston indicate drifting complicates travel as the storm shows no signs of abating. No further details on accumulations or depth are yet available.
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Phia
Rustin
Huston
Pet
BERTILLON EXPERT TO OVERSEE ATLANTA PRISON CIVIL RECORDS
Tauwenwnrth Kan February 17 W M McClaughry designated to move to Atlanta Ga to head the Bordellon system of records and oversee civil pardon at the new prison. retirement by Justice Department followed. He will supervise the record clerk and oversee system implementation for about two months. The Atlanta prison, capacity rising from 400 to about six hundred, with two new cell houses to be completed. opened February 2 under contract.
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Kan
W. M. McClaughry
Federal
Dusgore
Atlanta
McCloughry
Pescara
Tnis
Man Drops Dead on Way to Bath Room
A man collapsed and expired en route to the bathroom. The article notes he fell to the floor and died suddenly, details on identity or location not provided. Police investigation likely pending to determine cause.
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Bath Room
Topeka Clothier Jacob August Dies Suddenly at 76
Jacob August a longtime Topeka clothing store proprietor since 1859 died at his home 219 Weet Sixth Avenue Sunday morning from heart disease. Born July 11 1845 in Bavaria he came to America at 21 settling in Warrington New York before moving to Topeka after a stint in Clay Center. Survived by seven children and two sisters, funeral arrangements pending with Dr J K Roberts to conduct the service in Topeka before interment in New York City.
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Weet Sixth Avenue
Tnme
Mr. Agenst
Eens
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Mir
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America
Warington
Nyc
New York City
Chiy Center
Clay Center
Topeka
Mins Bertha Hpostela
Philadelphia
Josept
Mendelver
Phil Jacobs
Ki. Baer
J. August
Albert J. August
St. Joseph. Mo
David and
Abe August
Topeten
A. Woolf
Hrvan, Obin
Yetta Klots
Newark
Reeder Defends Postmaster Pick Amid City Debate
Wilfar Whitney of Gawker City counters Utes report and defends Reeder's selection of C Higiex for postmaster. Whitney notes Higiex’s strong backing from business leaders and old soldiers while asserting Reeder acted to meet patrons’ wishes and the community’s petition.
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Gawker City
G. KR
Utes
Confresimin Reeder
Nioself
Reeder
Cawker City
Hich
Higiey
K. Reeder
Millionaire Klondike venture returns to Toledo fortunes
Mrs. Charles Purdy arrives in Toledo with over 1 million dollars in gold dust earned during four years in the Klondike. She and her husband started the trip nearly ten years ago. he went to Tacoma, she to Alaska, prospering by buying and selling claims and operating a hotel while aiding destitute miners. One strike yielded 200000 dollars profit. She still holds interests in Klondike mines.
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Charles Purdy
Klondike
Klon- Wilke
Purdy
Vancouver
Tacoma
Alaska
Lance
Dewan
Taft Urges Gradual Philippine Self Rule Proposal
Washington February 17 Governor Taft told the senate committee on the Philippines a plan backed by the Philippine commission. He favors a qualified suffrage with growth in popular government, a two chamber social legislature within a short time, and two representatives to Washington. He warns against independence that would leave uneducated Filipinos enslaved.
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Washington
Taft
Senate
Philippines
Philippine Commission
Congress
Ielanda
Ehrer
Clovernor Taft
Funston
Unite States
United States
Elgil
Wheat condition sparks disagreement at state agriculture board
A secretary of the State Board of Agriculture faces criticism in assessing winter wheat health. One Ford County farmer reports severe losses with about 30 percent practically dead and reduced yields, while another farmer notes little snow and believes most wheat acres will fare well come spring.
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Btate
Ford County
Ufard
Sabine
Government to Hold Four Examinations in March in Topeka
Government job openings to be filled across two states with exam dates in March at Topeka post office. Civil service positions include electrical or drafting roles, forest bureau computer work, and related civil service openings, with salaries around 1400 annually and further vacancies as exams yield certified eligibles. Applications must be submitted with appropriate credentials and by specified deadlines.
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Topeka
Jon al
Bureau of Forestry
Department of Agriculture
Tory
Laktoy Powell
Suit Filed for 134000 Against Railroad in Topeka Court
McCarty and Reichart sue the St. Louis Kansas City and Colorado railroad in the district court for 134000 on a contract. The road is being built from St. Louis and McCarty and Reichart are the contractors, filing the suit in Topeka due to the road’s status.
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McCarty
Reichart
St. Louis, Kansas City & Colorado Railroad
St. Los
Topeka
No Law Against Death by Own Action Court Decides
In Philander Feb and Herbert Wright case, Wright arraigned on charging attempted death by own action. Judge Arnold questioned whether such an offense exists, noting older theories that a man may control his fate and challenging the notion that attempting suicide is illegal.
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Philander
Herbert Wright
Johan Arnot
Tnkdine Iandanum
Arnold
Khis
Bimeelf
Officers Chosen By National American Woman Suffrage Association
Washington February 17 The National American Woman Suffrage Association elected officers for the year led by President Carrie Chapman Catt of New York Honorary presidents Elizabeth Cady Stanton Susan B Anthony view president at large Reverend Anna Shaw Kate M Gordon corresponding secretary Alice S Blackwell Recording secretary Harriet Taylor Upton Treasurer Harriet Taylor UptonAuditors Laura Clay Des Moines Town district Mary J Gogshull Exton declined second auditor De Cora Smith Exton retained as auditor Blair ex U S Senator gave a brief address during ballots tabulation
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National American Woman Suffrage Association
Tollowns
Carrie Chapman Catt
New York
Elzabeth Cady Stanton
Susan B. Anthony
Rochester
N.Y
Anpa
Shaw
Philadelphia
Kate M. Gordon
Alice S. Blackwell
Boston
Harriet Taylor Upton
Warren
Ohio
Laura Clay
Lexington
Mary J. Gogshull
Des Moines
de Cora Smith Exton
U. S
H. W. Blair
Murder in a New York hotel ends with death and arrest
In New York at Glen Island Hotel West and Cortlandt streets Walker S Troaks 4 years commission r perhaps died after being found unconscious in a room. Florence Burns a young woman allied with Brooks was arrested. Brooks and Burns had checked in under aliases, a bullet wound was found, and Dr Sieeney treated Troaks before his death. Police and family members are involved in the case.
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New York
Walker S. Troaks
Glen Island
West and Cortlandt Streets
Florence Iurns
Bros
Neste Bell
Marine
Brooks
Miss Burns
Brooklyn
J. Wilson
Timas
Tirosks
Sieeney
Counnel
Frederick Hurns
Weather notes from Chicago and other cities
Readable fragment reports temperatures for cities including Chicago Washington and St. Louis with scattered figures. Mentions forecast themes of threatening weather and Tuesday with variable winds indicated.
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Chicago
Howton
Palins Delphin i
Washington
Atlaneapolin
Cincinneti
St. Louis
Horses Bring Good Prices at Harness Sale
Chicago racing market recap notes 300 harness horses sold at average near 200 dollars at Union Stock Yards. Governor Beck sold for 1300 dollars to McKinney in Kansas City. Pugilist Jeffries II touted as a future 4:19 trotter. New York report says James J. Jeffries, heavyweight champ, in notably improved condition after hotel stay in the city.
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Chicago
Ue Union Stock Yards
Bex
McKinney
Kansas City
Jeffries II
New York
James J. Jeffries
Erinpe
Ely
Feta Belaz
Dee Cian
Unanimous House Move To Pass War Revenue Repeal
In Washington on February 17 the House voted 278 to 0 to repeal war revenue taxes with unanimous consent to avoid debate. Representative Richardson pressed for passage at once, and the chamber applauded as the clerk began reading the bill after the motion to recommit was rejected. The rule allowing swift passage followed a tense debate over taxation and tariff policy. Senate action on a Danish treaty ratification also noted.
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Committee On Rules
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Committee On
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Hay
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Day Ratifies Danish Treaty in Unamended Form
The Danish treaty was ratified without amendments while Senator Bacon’s proposed amendment to grant Congress power over civil and political rights of inhabitants failed by voice vote. Ben Cullom explained the treaty provisions in detail as the Senate met in open session at 2:15 p.m. The ratification fee was adopted without division, and the census bureau was planned for permanent setup.
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Bacon
Congress
Ben Cullom
Aes Senate
Roosevelt Presses Cuba Concessions Amid Schley Figure Debate
Washington reports indicate Congress faced a White House briefing on Cuba relief with Roosevelt pressing for immediate action. He urged a special session to speed legislation while defending Admiral Schley’s conduct, noting Sampson’s supremacy over the fleet and criticizing delayed reform as war taxes linger.
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Congress
Cuba
Hoosevelt
Abe
Sehley
Fecha Otter
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Santi
Oenmure
Figne Saundrad
Hee
Samp
Schley
Topeka Pension Payment Records Shown in New Figures
A Topeka pension office reports a quarterly payout totaling 485 760.95 dollars to 16 20 recipients. The February disbursements show multiple payments with varied amounts, including February 4 and February 6 10 and 12 dates, reflecting the distribution by Wis.
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Topeka Pastaftion
Wis
Schwab Returns for Steel Trust Meeting in Hoboken
Charles M Schwab president of United States Steel arrives in New York aboard the St Paul after a two month Europe trip with wife and sister. He declines to discuss the voyage or the Steel annual meeting set for tomorrow in Hoboken.
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Steel Trust
New York
Chas. M. Schwab
Unted States Steel Corporason
Europe
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Engif
J. A. Schwab
Joseph Schwab
Sleet Corporation
Hoboken
Antarctic Explorer Reaches Record Southern Latitude
Charles E. Horch Grevink, Antarctic explorer, arrived in New York aboard the Etruria. In an interview he said his party reached a latitude of 50 minutes south, about 800 miles from the South Pole, the most southerly point yet attained by their group.
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New York
Charles E. Horchgrevink
Etruria
South Pole
Roosevelt cousin Cornelius Rooseveltt dies in New York
New York February 17 Cornelius Rooseveltt son of the late President Theodore Roosevelt and a cousin to President Roosevelt died of heart disease in New York. He was born in the city and educated at the Troy Polytechnic Institute. After completing his course he lived abroad, mainly in Paris.
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New York
Cornelius Rooseveltt
Intel
Welr Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Thin City
Troy Polytechain Institute
Paris
New Terror Strike At Transcaucasia Earthquake Toll
A massive earthquake in the Baku Transcaucasia region last week left about 2400 people dead or missing, with 4000 houses destroyed and 34 towns damaged. Lava flows and eruptions disturbed settlements as relief efforts, including Red Cross, mobilized detachments and tents to Shamaka to aid survivors.
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Transcaucasia
Balas
Shamuks
Marasy
Sharaitla
Shamaka
Ald
Findings On Kelly Case From Miami County Court
Sila county commissioners reviewed evidence Saturday about TT Kelly former Miami County clerk. Thomas alleges Kelly raised a voucher in favor of Crane Co and misrouted funds to Hamilton Printing Co. The board found discrepancies including a voucher raised from 3.66 to 6.66 and a 16 dollar mispayment. Hamilton Printing Co. received a $16 warrant later paid by the county treasurer. Proceedings note posturing for Crane Co. ledgers and entries to substantiate or refute Thomas claims.
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Paola
Kas
Sila
Kelly
A. L.thomas
Miami County
Oe Crane & "Co
Aer Inn
Tiamation Prin Ig Company
W. Crane
Merentty
Hamiltos Company
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Hamilton
Clark
Phos
Rms
T. Kelly
Uaid
Ieee
Ieee Euteace Aa
Fancae Wan County
Kenna
Ernie Aten Ohote
Siam County
Han
Funston Recovering, to Leave Hospital Tomorrow
General Frederick Funston has fully recovered from the recent operation and will be discharged from the hospital tomorrow. He will view the Third Regiment, Minnesota, at Convention Hall before leaving for Washington.
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Pet
Frederick Funston
NyPortel
Funston
M.N. Os
Convention Hall
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