Pool room operators face $1,000 bonds in St Louis case
In St Louis county, the wreck court set bonds of $1,000 against pool room operators including Charles Mason and others arrested near Williston. They were charged with operating pool rooms contrary to law and pleaded not guilty, claiming acts were telegraph relay operations under a different business name. A request for a trial was overruled, but a motion for an appeal was granted pending the appeal.
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St. Tuk
Feo
Ar Clayton
St. Louis County
Wreclh
Charles Mason
Hichard Burke
Edward Fitzzerni
Isaac Cohen
Juerph Cihen
Charie Brett
Fred Khehir
Lav
Aked
Dullar x
What One Farmer Did
A Kansas City era tale describes John Palmer showing off wealth on his farm by pulling gold coins from the ground and cash in a poker of greenbacks. He brandished a revolver and handed a peck of cold to the crowd before returning home. The text also mentions travel deals and a political convention pall opening with travel and return dates in February.
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Carter
Clinton
Bansas City
Santa Fe
Myraine
Sood
Bargain Grocery Ad Listings From The Star
A dense ad listing multiple grocery items with prices and quantities including California peaches at 10 cents a can, White House Flour sold in 50, 25 and 12.5 pound sacks, Armour's White Lard, sugar cured hams, dry salt bacon, canned goods, oats, cranberries, oranges, potatoes and buckwheat. It notes out of town orders filled from the list this week and promotes guaranteed meat purchases.
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Ats Armour
Bae
Deans
Sandard
Edstern
Cora
Puritan Fancy Maine
Ena
Minnesota
Loubet under fire as hostile crowds rally in Paris
A Paris dispatch notes intense demonstrations against President Loubet after his election, with hostile editorials and anti republican sentiment abroad. Despite pressure from nationalist and anti Semitic press, major papers defend Loubet and a broad majority of newspapers nationwide back the president.
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New York
Tribone
Paris
Loubet
Casimir Perier
Republican Party
M. Cornely
Fisaro
Royaalst
Bushas
de Roulodes
Millevuyes
Louber
Republic
Temps
Journal Des Debats
Liberte
Stroniy
Alr
Dreyfus
Cacinthr-Porter
Mierove
Pathe Brumont
Libre Parole
Metin de Parc
Eclair
Lowber
Luxembore
Seiuve
Monteiro
Marseilles
Eaxibet
Loubene
Lauber
Crosier
Jarre
Lyse
Lou
Europe
Elysee
Montelimur
Paul
Mitin
Thiers
France
Fe Matin
Ives
McKinley Promotes Generals as Otis Delayed
Washington dispatch reports President McKinley plans promotions for several generals in Cuba and the Philippine campaign. Brigadier General M. P. Miller retires March 16, Colonel K Summer to a regular brigadier general. Otis promotion blocked until after June 16, 1900 unless a new army bill passes, Merritt may elevate next. Whittmore expected as chief of ordnance. tourney tickets on sale February 21.
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New York
Herald
Washington
McKinley
M. P. Miller
K Summer
Volunteers
Otis
Wesley Merritt
Gus
D. W. Flagler
War Department
J. M. Whittmore
Ordnance
There 18 Trouble Ahead Scheme to Defeat Roundtree
A revolt among Topeka's colored voters supports Frank Brooks for mayor due to a plan to defeat Councilman Roundtree of the Fifth ward. Roundtree, respected for integrity and independence from the water company, is challenged by an opposing candidate reportedly named J. J Mills, whose candidacy was arranged without his knowledge.
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Roundtree
Topeka
Frank Brooks
Brooks
Fifth Ward
Republican City Central Committee
J. J Mills
Mills
Drew
Horntree
Mr. Drew
Cavendish Dies World Whist Authority Henry Jones dies
London reports the death of Henry Jones known as Cavendish the world’s leading whist expert born November 2 181 in London. His 1862 Laws and Principles of Whist popularized modern rules and he shaped whist’s development across the Atlantic. He attended the Chicago World’s Fair whist congress and the 1896 Manhattan Beach event.
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London
Henry Jones
Cavendish
Hess
Atlantic
Kenry Jones
New York
Manhattan Beach
North Topeka Notes and Local Notices
North Topeka items cover social visits major and Mrs Jenkins in Kansas City J B Mette back from Lawrence Wallace E Taggart of Meriden visits Ja mes Smith of Fairview improving Mrs Falls leaves for Town to be with ailing aunt Dr L A Hyder offers dental care Miss Bertha Rowley hosts Violet club at 929 Quincy street Infant child of Mr and Mrs Stark dies in their home remains sent to Perry for burial Christmas Endeavor prayer at Miss Muttle Sherburne’s home J Ed Williamson visits from Louisville Miss Margaret Casey visiting law studies Charles Schilling of Pine Bluff visits family L A Ald Society to meet at Mrs Jan Campbell’s home 4 year old son of Mr James Deveney dies funeral in Catholic cemetery Mrs Mitchell dies after hearty supper death noted Exalted Ritter J C Payne postpones Elks social in respect to Eugene Wailfe
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Union Pacific
R. W. Jenkins
Kansas City
J.B. Mette
Lawrence
Wallace E. Taggart
Meriden
Topeka
B. Lyon
Wrtcda
Kansas Avenue
I. E. Jones
Willard
Leander Jones
James Smith
Fairview
Violet Club
Bertha Rowley
Quincy Street
L. A. Hyder
Ladies of the Needle
C. B. Lyon
The
Christian Church
Muttle Sherburne
Polit
Monroe Streets
J. ED. Williamson
Louisville
Kan
Wiliam Finch
Monroe Street
Margaret Casey
Lawrence University
Charles Schilling
Pine Bluff
Ark
Union Paciar
Race for a Big Stake in Havana Tobacco Control
New York reports a race between American and European capitalists to dominate Cuban tobacco. An American syndicate aims to secure major factories such as Perico Marias Flor de Cals and Manuel Carria with vast land options, targeting three quarters of the crop. If formed, the venture could control Cuba’s tobacco for years, with projected 35 to 40 million dollars annual value and a multi‑million initial investment.
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New York
the Herald
Havana
Ume
Cal
Bos
Hugo G. A. von Reizenstein
Cuba
Perico Marias
Flor de Cals
Manuel Carria
Tobarco
Morgue Overflowing With Unclaimed Dead On Columbia
New York reports 161 unclaimed corpses aboard the steamship Columbia for six hours as black ice blocks Hart Island approaches. The vessel cannot reach Hart Island burial ground and returns to the pier. Bodies on board are a two week accumulation, with 110 more at the morgue.
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New York
Bloe
Ughter Columbia
Hart Island
Hart's Island
Bonds and Cuban bond plan discussed in Washington
United States officials consider sanctioning municipal bonds to fund Cuban troops while balancing payments with US aid. Cuban leaders push for a $5,106,000 bond issue, with customs receipts pledged and US backing viewed as key. McKinley congratulates French President Loubet on rising to power in Paris. Ottawa state oratorical contest and Santa Fe rail fare details noted. Peerless Laundry ad promotes shirt washing and free mending.
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United States
Washington
Pet
Shane
Raye
Gores
Brooks
Havana
Gomes
Matangas
Caiterites
Caban Assembly
McKinley
Loubet
Paris
Loubét
Congress of the D A R Opens in Washington
The eighth continental congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution opens at Grand Opera House with large attendance. Mrs. Daniel Manning, president general, delivers an annual address praising DAR aid to Spanish American War service, noting one thousand trained nurses and more than $300,000 in money and supplies provided.
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Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Washington
Eighth Continental Congress
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Grand Opera House
United States
Opera House
Daniel Manning
Spain
Redmond suspect held for burglary in Quincy
Kansas City February 20 a man described as Jim Redmond wanted for Emma Schumacher murder in Kansas City is under arrest in Quincy Illinois for burglary per Chicago detectives. Schumacher was shot during a grocery story robbery. Johan Kennedy now in custody in Epemneticid. Redmond and Kennedy had prior allegations linked to a hold up in Macomb Missouri where Redmond and Hedmond were indicted. Redmond served with the Rough Riders and later fled before being located in the east.
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Kansas City
Jim” Redmond
Emma Schumacher
Quincy
Chicago
Hayes
Hedmond
Redmond
Santiago Campulon
Rough Riders
Garland Kansas dissolves city government in quo warranto ruling
Fort Scott Feb 20 The district court judge ousted every Garland city officer from mayor to marshal declaring Garland illegally incorporated as a third class city. Officers removed include Mayor E E Anderson Police Judge W A Anderson and several councilmen. The action ends the town’s municipal government after a 1396 boom and legal contests.
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Fort Scott
Garland
Simmons
District Court
Ilegally
E. E. Anderson
W. A. Anderson
A. J. Ogle
George Million
A. Hanm
J. F. Million
J. W
Simons
Myron Reed Memorial Building Planned in Denver
The Denver Trades and Labor assembly and the Colorado Art club unite to erect a large memorial building in Denver. The project plans include a sizable structure showcasing art and labor unity, with details yet to be announced.
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Hov
Myron W. Reed
Labor Agentatione
Cammittes Sp
Denver
Denver Trades and Labor Assembly
Colorado Art Club
All Volunteers Discharged by Latest War Department Order
Washington February 2 War department issued a statement discharging volunteers in several regiments including Third Georgia Batteries A B C D Maine artillery and numerous New York Michigan Ohio and Rhode Island units. Also noted are other vessels disabled and towed, with navigation updates in Atlantic routes from Liverpool to Boston and current harbor status.
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United States
Washington
War Department
Savannah
Georgia
Maine Artillery
New York
Augusta
Greenville
Alabama
Connecticut
Malachunatts
Michigan
New Jersey
Ohio
Rhode Island
Virginia
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Wyckoff
Seamans & Benedict
Broadway
W. 9Th St
Vers
Topeke
Kansas
J. S. Sprout
East 6Th St
White House
Senses City
Beil
Sale
North Topeka
Ritter J.C Payne
Santa Clara
Ottawa
West Eighth Street
Embra
Asc
Shoe Department
the People’s Store
the New Model Supply Store
Sixth and
Kemper & Paxtons
People’s Store
Jem Redmond
Schumacher
Garland, Kan
Myron Reed
Pevonis
Dangen Ponta del Gado
Axore Lalande
Weather Bay
Ealas
Cunard Line
Pavonia
Liverpool
Boston
Waw
St. Michasle
Wolvirton
Manger
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