Capture of Stronghold and Prisoner Fire at Insurgent Stronghold
Manila reports Captain Conkauper with three companies captured Commanche on Mount Arnyal yesterday. Three Americans were killed, two wounded, and others are recovering. Captain Gilmour set fire to barracks and tunnels. prisoners were paroled to Dagupan by ship.
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Manila
Jane
Qinhauser
Gilmore
Wantington
Jat
War Department
Mantia
Capra
Victoria
Tistuiah
Tinkely
Hockhfeller Waahtneien
Jun
Admiral Waten
Prinoniis
Jan
Vigan
Gilmure
Vigan Watson
Alijateho
Ameren Prievdern
Infio
Pris Vera
Ncme
Tim Pstmalow
Charlee
Tocketalfer
Dagupan
Defalcation at Fidelity Trust Revealed by Newton Theft
A securities defalcation case emerges from Buffalo with Fred E Newton, a trusted employee, defrauding cash near 34000? and causing a 38000 loss after a bond payout. The Surety covered 10000 of the bond. examiner notes Newton fled town and later confessed to guilt. The incident prompts scrutiny of the Fidelity Trust & Guarantee company and its bank examiner.
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Buffalo
N. T
FLA
Newton
Fidelity Trust &Iaranty Company
Cin Peenetert
Fred E. Newton
Man
Bomaver
Voluntarty
Newton Teft
Mattis
Wad
Kansas Binding Twine Promises Superior Quality
A state review notes samples of binding twine meet high standards in texture and strength. Officials say the material shows excellent quality and is suitable for primary uses in agricultural and industrial applications.
Death investigation after hospital quarantine calls City action
A chaotic report cites J. Ae Zirkte's death as under investigation. Officials, led by Mayor Drew, consider hospital relocation to curb infection risk amid suspected chickenpox exposure at the Salvation Army hospital. Contention arises over quarantine enforcement and public safety measures.
Nieces Of Gen Wheeler Allege Damages In Suit
Joe Wheeler's niece Miss Etta Thomas sues William F. Fahrney in superior court claiming 100000 dollars damages for breach of promise to marry. Fahrney, treasurer of a patent medicine firm, allegedly broke off the engagement after a long ailment of family objections. Thomas, connected to Gen Wheeler, asserts a lengthy engagement and cites Fahrney's finances and social ties in Peru, Illinois.
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Chicago
Jan
Misa Etta ‘Thomas
Gen “Jie
Cansult
Wm. FH
Pibrney
Fahrney
Alisa Thomas
Thomas
L Aid
Contimines
Peru
Educational Day plan endorsed by state assemblies
State officers from three organizations back a plan to create an Educational Day. Kansas assemblies in Ottawa Winfield Wa three act. Wathena led by Augusta to host. The program aims to provide educational activities. educators of the regulatory system will supply the content.
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Arr
Nelm
Etter
Kansas
Uttawa
Winfield
Wathree
Wat
Teachers Paid Fights Over Board of Education Policies
The article outlines disputes among Keneus school teachers and the state education board about focal boards and education during contagious disease periods. It notes state superintendent and others closing sessions, and an attorney general statement regarding contract duties amid health concerns.
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Keneus School
Coreae
May Try Insanity Plea in Julia Morrison Murder Case
In Chattanooga Tennessee on January 6 Julia Morrison, an actress, faces a murder charge and plans to enter an insanity plea. About twenty five physicians are prepared to testify on her mental state, asserting diminished capacity if evidence fails to support self defense.
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Laat
Julia Morricon
Chattanooga
Tenn
Jan
Julia Moermon
Ingratated
Otter
Abe Ufa
Mise Morrison
Fox Hall Kesbe Hurt While Hunting Petees
London records a brief item noting American sprinter Fox Hell Kesbe broke his collar bone during a hunting outing with Peetes and sustained an internal injury. Details are sparse and initial fears persist about his condition.
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Foohall Keane
London
Jan
Fox Hell Kesbe
Sparteman
Peetes
British Press Riffs On War Office Debates In 1900
London reports a surge of tentativeness over war office leadership and leadership debates as General French, Col. Picher, and the Duke of Connaught shape expectations for Ireland and South Africa. The Times notes U S reactions to English insurance rates while royalties and racing interests draw attention to a rising Duke of Westminster. Confusion over naval attaches and Lord Brassay’s Victoria governorship also surfaces amid stalled theater and publishing trades due to war pressures.
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French
Picher
Bur
Duke of Connaught
Ireland
Lord Welkeley
Lord Roberts
South Africa
Gen. Buller
Pear
Colenso
Roberts
Duke of Connaughs
War Office
Lord Lanediwne
Lord Wolseley
Lansdowne Relene
Eeitheien
Petrick
the Times
America
Great Britain
Toronto
United States
Leeadence
Jon
Viswer
Duke of Westminster
Ben
Wich
Edward Corrigan
Bess
Tolent
Colwell
the . S
F. Clover
Washington
Admiralty
Clover
Cotwell
Claver
Melbourne
Lord Brassay
Ofice
Victoria
Lord Bras Ser
Sunbeam
London
Freeman style star Freear to appear in New York stage tour
A fragmentary notice recalls Freear as a short but severe actress in a “Freear a Puck” role and notes Mary Jane Top Note creator behind a 20m show. It mentions The Man In the Moon at New York New York and Charles Frohman engaging Charles Hawtrey for a U S tour in 1400.
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London
Politio
St. Paul
de Wolt Hopper
Executors Earn Record Fees In Pullman Estate Case
Chicago probate court awarded Chicago, Jan. and T. Lincoln and Norman Ream $405 for services in the estate of George M. Pullman, the largest executor fees here. Mrs Pullman and heirs sought a widow’s award of $90 to fund a monument at Graceland cemetery, with daughters Florence Lowden and Harriet Carolan joining in the request. The estate’s value, once about $2,000,000, was projected to reach nearly $14,000,000 after final settlement next week.
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Chicago
Jan
T. Lincoln
Norman Ream
George M. Pullman
Batten
Ranet Sanger Puflman
Frank O
Graceland Cemetery
Pullman
One Term Completed Hazen Sets January Docket
The September district court term under Judge Hazen closed at noon Friday after 42 jury trials and 163 court cases, plus 106 raves dismissed and 812 total dispositions. The judge notes 353 wetlogs and demurrers resolved. The January term opens Monday with a full trial docket. attorneys must attend and report the status of their cases. The early docket will then move to the new motion docket, the lightest in recent years, with about 250 cases remaining in the docket.
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Todge Hazen
Hazen
J Hazen
Demurrera
FIGHT FOR THEIR LIVES IN EL PASO EXECUTIONS
Geronimo Porta and Antonio Flores were executed in El Paso for murder. During the attempt to escape their cell doors were opened, they rushed the crowd with homemade dirks, a guard was wounded, and Flores and Parra were both killed at the scaffold. The scene was chaotic as rangers restrained them and moved them to the gallows.
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Denver
Jani
el Paso
Tex
Geronimo Porta
Antonio Flores
Flores
Parra
Ed Bryant
SONS ARE THRIFTY Enterprising Clover Family Involved
The Clover family of ex congressman Penjafalts Clover faced scrutiny over finances and care of their farms. Winfield H Clover and brothers helped their father after his farm sale, using funds from the estate to advance farm prices. Local memory hints at unsettled accounts and family aid amid a contentious period.
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Ben Clover
Winfield
H. Clover
Wilis Himeek
Hits
Thane
Entistartey Erariged
Nusa Wuncordinig
Witches of
Judge’s Sentence For Janitor in Sabetha School Case
Judge W T Stuart yesterday sentenced G Whitehead, janitor for Sabetha public schools, to two years in the penitentiary after firing at a pupil with a shot, injuring them severely over a trifling offense. Dr William A Hammond, former Army surgeon general, died last night after years running a sanitarium and a checkered career.
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Stuart
Babetha
Eybeths
W. T. Stuart
G. Whitehead
Sabetha
Whitehead
Hammond
Washington
Jan
William A. Hammond
Army
Appellate Ruling Forces City to Pay Witness Fees
The Kansas City Topeka Court of Appeals holds first class cities must pay witness fees in police and district court cases, affecting payments for up to three years. The decision in B B Good v City of Topeka, written by Judge Mahan, affirms that cities are liable for reasonable witness compensation, changing prior practice and increasing potential costs for municipalities.
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Court of Appeals
Topeka
B. B. Good
Mr. Good
Haven
Good
Hazen
Mahan
I Ka
Cty
Withesada
Wells
Haren
Court’ of Appeals
Topska Mounted Troop Elects Officers and Plans Uniforms
The Topska City Troop elected officers for the year and voted to adopt regular army style uniforms. The unit plans to grow to 40 members, holds a gala Washington's Birthday grand ball, and will meet on the first Friday of each month with a special session on January 19 to finalize ball plans.
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Topska Mounted
Topska City
Petro Yemen
Broddont
EW. Matec
Omareae i. HB. van Vechten
C. §. Samson
Washington
Representative Hall
Aea Non
Knight Modestly Cites Demands Over Crennan Death
The Standard OK local manager J. F. Crennan was killed by a switch engine in the yard. Undertaker J. M. Kulsht awaits an injunction hearing in district court Monday. Knight seeks 909 for a zinc coffin and body handling for shipment to Ohio, based on EW Mayer’s arrival to oversee the remains.
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J. F. Crennan
Win
Santy Pe
Yaris
J. M. Kulsht
Ohio
Knight
EW. Mayer
Standard Ob Company
Kansas City
Library Hall No More Turned Into Reading Room
Topeka city library board votes to convert the elaborately used Library Hall into a reading room. The change, effective immediately, frees space for additional shelving and reading facilities with the west end small room reserved for juvenile works.
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Library Hall
Topeka
Board of Directors
City Lbrary
Devoted to Soldiers Historical Society Session
The State Historical Society plans its annual meeting in January in this city. It will feature Thrust 49 during the afternoon in honor of Kansas Spanish War soldiers and an evening program focused on the plain people. Both sessions are open to the public.
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The
State Historical Society
Connesion
Kansas
Southern Kansas Mutual Reports Yearly Insurance in Kansas
The state law requires tram insurance companies to file an annual statement for the year ending December 11. The first company to meet the requirements this year is the Southern Kansas Mutual of Wellington, Kansas. Its president is A. J. McManus and secretary W. J. Newbold, both of Wellington, and the statement has been on file for several days.
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Kansas
Southern Kansas Mutual
Wellington
Kansas Corporation
A. J. McManun
W. J. Newbold
Narrow Escape At Fleming Shaft No 3
Archie Craiz, superintendent of Western Coal Mining properties, narrowly escaped death at Fleming shaft No 3 in Pittsburg Kan. The fall of his overcoat trapped the engine wheel, whirling him about. after about three revolutions he was hurled about 20 feet, left bruised but not seriously injured.
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Pitteburg
Kan
Archie Craiz
Fleming Shaft
Construction contract bid for Neosho mental facility
The Neosho County board awarded a contract for a mental facility construction to a local firm in St Paul for under 34,500. The low bid won as voters approved funding in 1908. Weather outlook for Kansas shows generally mild tonight and Sunday with moderate temperatures and southerly to westerly winds.
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Neosho County
St Paul
Kaw
Jan
Board of County Commissioners
Kansas
Belief of Mafeking relief grows amid siege moves
London dispatch reports Col Plumer with about 2000 men may lift the Mafeking siege. Generals French and Colesburg actions dominate Tugela theater as Dor entrenchments suffer bombardment. News notes Condor voyage to Durban and rail extension plans around Boer positions.
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London
Tugela
Col. Plumer
Merohudi
Fort Tull
Plurnae
Masoline
Colesburg
Helmiontaay
Col. Milahers
Cape
Cape Town
Rota
Transvaal
Charles Howard Vincent
South Afric
Sithoume
London Volunteers
Vincent
Culesburg
A. J. Newton
Aeris
Aldermet
Mindar
Twirense
Cape Tows
Geethuen
Magerdfontein
State Horticultural Society in dispute over stenographer bill
A dispute with the state auditor over a $34 extra service charge for stenographic reporting at a recent society meeting has alarmed officials. The auditor refused the account, saying only department employed stenographers may be used. Officials allege the auditor aims to undermine the society.
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W Will Orysentndy
Philadelphia
R. Whale
Rogulerte
Webster Davis Bound for Pretoria Amid Health Threats
A London dispatch reports Webster Davis plans to travel to Pretoria despite health concerns, signaling strong intent to proceed regardless of personal inconvenience. The U S interior secretary comments on the matter, indicating no change in resolve.
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Webster Davis
Pretoria
London
Chresiel Irou Sunuary
Department of the Interior
Washington
Troubles of Emma Lindley and the Houma Lindsey Case
A damaged text fragment describes Emma Lindley and Miss Houma Lindsey in a legal matter. It references a notary public and an attorney general decision. An incomplete letter mentions marriage, maiden and married names, and alleged actions by officials without full clarity.
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Emma Lindley
Houma Lindsey
Galene Mineley Ie
Generel
Gem
Nares
Broom Prices Advance In United States Association Action
Chicago January 6 The Broom Manufacturers Association of the United States and Canada held a meeting and agreed to raise all broom grades. They set higher prices for the manufactured product and adjusted raw material costs to support the new price levels.
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Chicago
At & Searuim
Broom Manufactirars Association
United States
Casada Tebey Ik Ane
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