Funston disputes Philippine cruelty charges as unfounded
Washington reports General Funston denies reports of a water cure and cruelty to Philippine natives. He cites a letter from Marabebe Momit to support his denial, alongside department records and 44 officer memoranda, asserting no substantiation of abuse claims.
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Washington
Grarrat Funston
Sussten
Belosa
Gentral Funston
Edeutenantt Bateen
Senate
Secretary of War
Benat
Philippines
Sven Das Ates
White Ribbon Remedy Promoted as Alcohol Avoidance Aid
An advertisement touts White Ribbon Remedy as a cure for alcohol craving and a tool to assist temperance. It claims to aid abstinence in inebriates and sociable drinkers alike, listing endorsers and emphasizing ease of use in water tea or coffee without patient knowledge.
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Ghentien
Ripley to Spend Winter in California With Family
Bunia Barbara Cal February 20 E P Ripley president of the Santa Fe system is in Santa Barbara to spend the winter with his family. He denies any negotiations to purchase the Mexican Central road and says the Santa Fe plans to improve the road it already owns. He notes no immediate extensions toward Southern California are contemplated and clarifies no parallel plans to the Southern Pacific line.
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Bunia Barbara
Cal
E. P. Ripley
Santa Fe
Santa Barbara
Americas
Opera
United States
Bic
Southern Pacific
San Fratchco
Southern California
Who Is Responsible In Lizzie Hecker Investigation
The coroner's jury found Lizzie Hecker died of septic peritonitis due to a criminal operation performed by unknown parties. Dr D T Tong testified he treated the girl a day before death and was called again the night she died. Her sister in law and brother in law denied knowledge of the condition or any visit.
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Lizzie Heckert
D. T. Tong
R. Witcher
Funston Testimony on Santa Fe Limited Voyage
General Funston traveled via the Santa Fe 2 Limited from San Francisco to Kansas and documented his experience in the railroad log on January 27. The note emphasizes fair fare and orderly conduct aboard the limited train with praise for service and safety. The clipping also mentions a Baltimore banking syndicate purchase and bond sale details, plus a health ad for Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup.
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Santa Fe Limited
Fred Funston
Kansas
Santa Fe
San Francisco
Santa 2 Limited
Caston of Panengers
Santan Fe
Mayrvice
Rick Funston
Gen. Funston
Secret of McGraws Salaried All Star Team Revealed
The American league plans to move Baltimore to New York and relocate league headquarters to lower Broadway. Johnson and leaders aim to annex New York, deter Baltimore, and secure Manhattan Field lease from Andrew Freedman to push the circuit frontward.
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Baltimore
New York
American League
Broadway
Johnson
National League
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Ant
Freedman
Johnnson
McGiraw
Gotham
Cleveland
St. Louis
Detroit
March & AM
Johson
McGraw
Manhattan Pield
Cuu
Nas
Ball Park
Jones Gives His Story of Chicago Engagement
St Louis outfielder David Jones explains in an interview how he signed with Milwaukee for 63 and accepted a bonus before Milwaukee voided the deal. He says Chicago’s T A Hart urged him to sign with St Louis and that he agreed to move only if free to return to St Louis. He rejects the label contract jumper and asserts major league players guard each other’s contracts.
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David Jones
Stata
Jenna Elves
Miwaskee Slab
Iran
St Louis
A. Hart
Dixon, Ui
Fred
Att
Hart
Ule Condi
Sim
Jones
Boxing Exhibition Spotlight Between Bedi and Jettries
Brooklyn February entry reports a three round exhibition at Unique Weather with Jack Jettries as opponent. Witnesses praised Bedi and Jetries improving, noting Jetries’ superior footwork and punch timing. The piece highlights spectators and trainers remarking on the sparring session and potential gains since earlier training.
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Brookly
Monsaw Wim
Jeffriex
McGovern Sullivan Fight Hinted as Hartford Showdown
Louisville reports a boxing odds edge for McGovern at two to one over Sullivan in a McGovern vs Sullivan bout. The article recalls a heated sparring clash with Charley Seliger, notes Sullivan’s claim of improving nose defense, and mentions plans for a 126 pound Saturday weigh-in and 3 PM ring time.
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Sullivan
Charley Seliger
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Aethre
Selger
Dave
Terry
Dave Acros
Seliger
Armstrong
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Kodak
Laken
Decatur Names Fred Pfeffer As Manager In Three-I Loop
Chicago veteran Fred Pfeffer, formerly with the Chicago Nationals, has been offered the manager post of the Decatur team in the Three-I League for next season after initial mail negotiations. The Missouri Valley Baseball League announces a six-town circuit with May 10 opening and a 400 dollar salary cap, plus potential expansion to Webb City and Parsons at the April meeting. Racing and track notes from Memphis, New Orleans, and Frisco describe Lord Derby and The Abbot preparing for a tri‑cornered match, city railroad wins, and Oakland race results amid rainy weather.
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Sedalia
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Borsina
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C.K. G. Billings
Ed Geers
Thomas Lawson
New Orleans
Frank Rice
New Orleans City Railroad Company
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Silver Coin
Kansas Bankers Hold Annual Meeting in Concordia
The Kansas Bankers Association met in Concordia on February 20 with aCommercial club banquet the previous night. Speakers included Bank Commissioner Albaugh and G H Case recounting early banking in the Short Grass country. The program featured addresses by J J Burrow, James T Bradley, Geo H Case, J C Morrow, Wm C Henrich, Pate B Pulsifer, Join Kelly, and W W Watson, plus discussions on tax, negotiable instruments, bankruptcy law, and real estate lending. Evening session included a banquet and a address by Thornton Cooke and Scott Hopkins, reflecting on the association's past, present and future.
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Kan
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National Bank Act
W. W. Watson
National Bank of America
Salina
Commercial Club of Concordia
Thornton Cooke
Herington
Scott Hopkins
Horton
Married at 75 in Quaker Valley romance near Galena
Aged couple Stephen Lawrence and Mrs Jane Carter wed at the Quaker Valley meeting house near Galena Kansas on Wednesday both over 75. It is noted the bride has had four husbands and the groom his second wife. Neighbors for 35 years, they were part of the third generation in Quaker Valley.
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Kaz
Rouse
Stephen Lawrence
Elmer Lawrence
Quaker Valley
Jane Carter
Woman Creates Natural Remedy From Own Craft
A brief note reports a woman preparing a homemade medicinal remedy using natural ingredients she crafted herself, promoting safe, self-reliant health care. The item emphasizes personal initiative and traditional methods.
Farmer sells 450 acres and buys 960 in Oklahoma
A farmer sold his 450 acre farm and used the proceeds to buy a 960 acre farm in Oklahoma. Multiple public sales are noted daily. Miss Martha Johann Molt died Wednesday in Tan, where she worked as a hospital nurse, and will be brought home for burial.
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eScaren
Salina
Martha Johann
Uarinds
Tan
Electrician accuses battery device used in gambling plot
In Vincennes Indiana on February 20 the electrician W Roberts testified about a device claimed to cheat at gambling. He described a scene at a saloon where a battery was placed at midnight to affect Kelly and Daly in alleged unfair schemes. The State Journal reports the testimony.
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Ind
E. W. Roberts
Cure Cutt
Matthew Kelly
Dal Eeer
Kelly
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