Through freight car contains a bizarre armament in transit
A damaged fragment notes a freight car carrying a large improvised war device described with vague measurements and origins from Bethlehem to San Diego and Cuba. The garbled text mentions a ten inch breech, a heavy weight, and a claim to “What Cuba Needs” amid unclear context.
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Albanareque
Uncle Sunim Isteet
San Diego
Cal
Bethlehem
Freuerree
Cuba
Theater Usher Fires Bullet Over Unrequited Love
New York dispatch reports Ray Worden an usher at the Auditoriin theater shot himself in the temple after a dramatic scene in The Ladder of Life. He was 20 years old and infatuated with actress Fannie Donzales, who had a minor role in the play. He died shortly after the incident.
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Usher
New York
Conn
The
Herald
Auditoriin
Ray Wordin
Wandin Cannt
Fannie Donzales
Austria Debates U S Fruit Imports in Vienna Tower Meeting
In a Vienna assembly today, the major group discusses a bill to prohibit the import of American fruit. The interpellation addresses safety concerns raised by the Ban Joee louder, signaling a possible regulatory move against US produce.
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Vienna
Nietina
Roasted a hotel keeper by masked burglars in Ashland
Six masked raiders burst into Charles Biltman’s Talloryville hotel before 1 am on February 15, overpowering proprietor Billman who tried to use a shotgun. They bound him and looted the till and cash box as they fled, leaving the innkeeper shaken and injured.
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Ashland
Charles Biltman
Talloryville
Billman
Leford
Magica
Ground Caved Under Him at Beach Tragedy
Samust Blige, famed lawyer of Bante Barbara county, died at Piamo Beach when a cave-in toppled the bark he stood on. He fell to jagged rocks as family watched, unable to reach him. His wife, mother, and sister witnessed the accident from the shore.
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Blade
Santa Mari
Cat
Asamust Blige
Bante Barbara County
Piamo Beach
Resort Improvement Society Formed in Manitou
Colomide Springs February 38 The Resort Improvement Society of Manitou completed organization with Chas as president CV Flow as president H Feepp as treasurer and a general committee elected. The group was formed to direct the society and oversee improvements and improvements to beautify the area.
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Resort Improvement Society
Colomide Springs
Resort Improvement Society of
Manitou
Chas
CV Flow
H Feepp
Doe
Dhares
We Society
Arcana A
Makibe
Dr Wurth Endorses Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets for Digestion
Dr. Wurth discusses gastric health noting indigestion seeds serious illnesses and endorses Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets and related products as a safe digestion aid. He claims the stomach is central to health and urges use of digestives like Pepsin and Golden Fleece products sold by Stuart Co. through doctors and druggists.
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Wurth
Ab- Bork
Stuart
Stuart Co
Briarsheti
Afich
Coburn Declines Kansas Governor Run Amid Political Pressure
In state politics the Coburn boom in Kansas faces opposition as backers and rivals maneuver. F D Coburn, linked to Concordia, rejects governor candidacy amid claims of politicians dictating course. Supporters and detractors clash as Coburn vows independence and refuses to be an emissary for party bosses.
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F. D. Coburn
Kansas
Coburn
Nat Barnes
Katmas City
Kansan Politician Ambitions Roil Sixth District Races
An itemized preview notes multiple Kansan figures weighing runs for Congress and state offices in the Sixth and Fifth districts. Names include F A Sturges Cordia judge potential Supreme Court associate justice, A H McGee for state auditor, Tom Kelly receiver bank, AF Ham candidate Sixth district, Charlie Groves Emporia for justice, Ole Le Atherton treasurer, J H Reesler Hays City eyeing Congress, with others wavering amid a crowded field.
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Repubicans of
Kansas
F. A. Sturges
Concordia
Distriot Court
Dadge Sturges
Bax Bey
Tom Kelly
Pacts
Kansan
Harry . Pestana
Russell
Econgress
Ole le Atherton
Charles T. McCabe
Topeka
Saving Mother From Bull Attack in Withamport
A sixteen year old daughter helped rescue a mother from a bull attack in Withamport Pennsylvania. The incident occurred as the woman drew water from a well in the yard when a bull charged. The daughter intervened with a pitchfork to fend off the animal, saving her mother from serious injury or death. Local authorities reported no further harm to the girl.
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Withamaport
Mont+ comery
Myre
Readjusted Orders For Steel Projectiles At Plant
Reading Feb 18 The Carpenter Steel Works of this city received from the party department an order for BA steel projectiles ranging in size from 490 to 900 pounds each. This will keep the large plant running at a high rate of duty. Inspectors from government and Oklahoma State parishioners examined the items for quality and readiness.
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Reading
Carpenter Steel Works
Paty Department
BA Steel
Colorado man driven insane by sudden wealth rush
Richard B. Moore of Denver Cal vanished with his wife after a heart disease diagnosis. He seized her in a buggy, leading to an eight hour chase and rescue. Moore spent 11000 in a week on seeds, advertised for agents, planned a grand business, and claimed future riches. His family history includes relatives in asylums. County doctors say the derangement is temporary.
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Denver
Cal
Richard B. Moore
Barbeet Eer
Boore
Muiv
Busleas
Toledo
St. Joseph's Hospital
Sheriifa
Rene
Topeka May House Permanent Masonic Grand Lodge
Edwin W. Wellington proposes a three to four story Topeka building to house the Masonic Grand Lodge of Kansas with a large lodge room and offices. Rental income would fund the Wichita Masonic home, potentially lowering future meeting costs. the Grand Lodge may meet in Topeka next year if endorsed.
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Kansas Masonic Grand Lodge
Topeka
Masonic Grand Lodge of Kansas
Edwin W. Wellington
Elsworth
Quance Committee
Grand Lodge
Wichita
A. K. Wilson
Kansas
New York
New York City
Magorne
Old Lawrence
Maplewood
Kansas Pacific sale debate moves to Senate action
Washington discussion centers on Turple resolution opposing confirmation of the Kansas Pacific sale. Thurston argues the Union Pacific debt totals about 71 million dollars and that the sale would net the government roughly 45 million, while redeeming first mortgage bonds could cost seven million more. Purchasers rush to confirm the sale, with lawmakers divided on the resolution and Corbett case laid aside as Turple’s motion proceeds.
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Ren
Turple
Kansas Pacific
Senate
Thurston
Union Pacific Railway
United States
Kanana
Harris
Ikan
Tooika
Kan
St. Louis
Sanborn
Hisala
Rawlins
Asabi
Gear
Iowa
Warren Cwye
Gorman
Corbett
Kansas
Vote on Hale motion and resolution in divided chamber
The vote on Mr Hale's motion to refer the resolution to committee failed 31 to 95. The resolution was then adopted 4 to 29 with the detained vote listed: Yeus Allen Baker… and Nays Carter Chandler Clark Deboo Hikina Fairbanks Boraker Frye Gal linger Gear Gray Hanna Hansbrough Hoar Lindsky Lodge Merride McMillan Mason Morrill Platt and others.
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Yeus—Allen
Baker
Bate
Berry
Cannon
Chilton
Clay
Davis
Gormar Harris
Hertford
Janet
Ace
Henny
Mallory
Mantle
Martin
Mills
Mitchell
Money
Morgan
Nestad
Kink
Pettigrew
Pettus
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Rolc Teller
Tillman
Turley
Turney
Turpie
Vent
Carter
Chandler
Clark
Deboo
Hikina
Fairbanks
Boraker
Frye
Gallinger
Gear
Gray
Hanna Hansbrough
Hoar
Lindsky
Lodge
Merride
McMillan
Mason
Morrill
Platt
Rachor
How the House of Commons Elects the Prime Minister
A long letter explains that the House of Commons does not nominate a prime minister by ballot. The queen calls a dominant party leader to form a cabinet, then Parliament votes on measures. If the house opposes, the ministry falls and a new election ensues, with the leader chosen to form the ministry.
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State Journal
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Minitery
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Tiihese Unu
Ite
Hours of Commons
House of Commana
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Cpm
Variour
Ahner
Goo
Lawser
Tony
Crs
Lawrence
Kan
By sea to Atlantic City from New York
New York capitalists form a company to run a passenger steamship line between New York and Lewes Delaware with stops at Cape May and an excursion service to Atlantic City. Landing planned at Capt Youngs pier with daily cheap trips between the listed points.
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Atlantic City
New York
the Great Resort
Adelantic City
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Lewes
Del
Thie Ply
Cape May
Yoong
Debates on bankruptcy bill overshadowed by Maine issue
Washington February 1 The house debate on the bankruptcy bill dragged on amid sparse attendance as Maine crisis draws attention. Supporters Moody Rep Museo Alexander Rep N Y Broderick Kane McCall Rep Blass Rex Rep Mass Crumpacker Rep Ta Belliver Rep Ta vote for it. Opponents Settle Dem Ky Smith Dem Fla Maddox Dem Ga Sparkman Dem Ga Bartlett Dem Ga. Go to Furmans for shoe bargains.
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Maine Uisanter
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Moody
Museo
Alexander
N.Y
Broderick Ep. Kane
McCail
Blass
Rex
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Crumpicker
Ind
Belliver
Settle
Dem
Smith
Maddox
Sparkmag
Bartlett
Furman’s
LaGrippes Legacy Nervine Advertisement Claims
An early 20th century promotional piece extols Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as the cure for La Grippe and nervous disorders. It quotes testimonials from F Baro of Reeseville New York praising improved sleep, reduced nervousness, and renewed health after using Nervine, and asserts a money back guarantee via local druggists.
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Miles
F. Baro
Reeseville
New York
Wild West party tragedy at Valparaiso college
Valparaiso Indiana February 18 a wild West scene at a college party ended in tragedy when Frank Rosenberger loaded a revolver after removing cartridges and fired striking Hays Smart in the brain. Smart aged 22 from Detroit lay unconscious. Rosenberger, 28, Petersburg resident, was placed under arrest as the group awaited verdict.
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Ind
Normal School
Collins’ Drug
College Mi
Hays
T. Smart
Frank Rosenberger
Smarta
Jeanes Rosenberger
Smart
Sinare
Aculiarium
Detroit
Tilmburger
Petersburg
Rosenbetcer
Rote
Spain Names New Spanish Minister to United States
Washington February 18 dispatch says the queen regent has signed a decree appointing Senor Palo De Bernabe as minister from Spain to the United States. He is the son of Admiral Palo and has served in the Spanish state department and as secretary of legation in Washington. He speaks English and knows commercial affairs. WOODFORD.
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Washington
Spain
State Department
Sherman
Décres
Senor Palo de Bernabe
United States
Admiral Palo
Spanish State Department
Legation
Woodford
Mule's death in Paris linked to brain disease and mold
Nat Rogers near Paris reports a mule died by its own action under strange circumstances. The animal suffered brain trouble despite veterinary care from Dr. John Jameson. Postmortem found a mouse had crawled into the mule’s nose and eaten into its brain, causing convulsions before it drowned in a pond.
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Paris
Nat Rogers
John Jameson
Walnut tree sold to German syndicate for six hundred dollars
Shelbyville reporter notes a rare Dirdeye walnut tree sold by Tom Middleton to a German syndicate for 600 dollars. The tree will be shipped to Germany for royal furniture, the highest price ever paid for a tree in Shelby county. Also covered are cattlemen organizing with a March 10 Abilene convention, and an excursion rail offer via Union Pacific with low round trips starting January through March. Whitmore Bros. barber shop listed.
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Shelbyville
Momeseekers
Union ‘Pacific
Missouri
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Texas
Lou Arizona
New Mexico
Pla Lewis
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