Youngster Clarence Sterne commits suicide in Topeka
A Topeka report details Clarence Sterne, 24, youngest brother of United States Marshal Sterne, shooting himself in the forehead with a 38 calibre revolver. He had been ill with grip and general poor health, recently experiencing despondency about life. The incident occurred at his sister Mrs. J. C. Fulton’s home on North Quincy street shortly after 1 a.m. Doctors arrived too late. Sterne died within minutes. The marshal was notified but did not arrive before the death.
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Clarence Sterns
United Stars
Marshal Sterne
J.C. Fulton
North
Quincey Street
Artie
Clarence Steroe
Fulton
Wee
Antintave
Felpers
Puttin
Pulfor
United States
Sterne Wan
Feders’ Balidini
SweMe
Sterne
Heine
Ship Direy
Cal
Latarn
Topeka
Combus
Clar- Soc
Quincy Street
Parsuts
Wither
United State
California
Weather Outlook For Kansas Turns Colder Soon
The Kansas forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions tonight and Tuesday with a low around the freezing mark. Winds are light from the northwest as a cold wave moves eastward, following a temperature drop about 19 degrees below normal in nearby Washington. Temperatures in Kansas may rise slightly when the front passes, but cold air is expected to persist across the region.
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Kansas
Tonteht
Tureday
Washington
Started Without Rations in Detroit Inn Mission Train Mixup
Fragmentary Detroit desk item reports Company A Seventh infantry left Fort Wayne for Walker Station but a misdirection caused the wagon to miss the train before departure. Paymaster reached Detroit that night. meal details unclear. Also notes a local boodle investigation ordered by Judge Munson into a city contract rumor. Obituary mentions Priscilla Bruner, 76, of Jefferson Street. Funeral at 3 from her home with surviving children Lillian Snow, Laure Thorpe, and John Bruner.
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Detroit
Inn
Fort Waynesday
Walker Take
Mini
Hayine
Zamaaville
D. Jan
Munson
Common Pleas Court
Sh ‘Tits City
Ise
Priscilla Bruner
Jefferson Wtreet
Zwerrow
Shalvaver
Lillian J. Snow
Laure S. Thorpe
Thin City
Johnn P. Bruner
Ft. Madison
Inauguration Day: Governor Stanley Receives Congratulators
The ceremony named W. S. Stanley as governor with Justice W. St. Smith and Secretary of State George A. Clark among officials. Musicians, crowds, and reporters filled the hall as Stanley greeted supporters, then traveled to his Copeland party after a long handshaking session with family and friends.
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W. St. Smith
George A. Clark
George E. Cele
Wate
Botsrimex
A. A. Godard
Frank Noleon
Marshall
Stanley
Clon
Roverdors
Bee Allen
el A Lenin
Copeland
Speech by Mr Troutman at Kansas inaugural ceremony
James A. Troutman presiding at the inauguration quotes the ballot as the crown of the state and salutes the transfer of power. He urges public servants to uphold duty, unity, and constitutional oath while Kansas moves toward growth, stability, and renewed trust.
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James A. Troutman
Hints Blakesley
Tim
Drvine
Kansas
Solemon
Leedy
Commonwealth of Urs
Prnco
Omics
de Tin
Kansas Welcomes New Century In Unified Speech
Governor Stanley declares the nation joining world in peace and disarmament. He praises universal brotherhood, humanity’s hymn, and Kansas as aligned with hope, urging a cheerful welcome to the 20th century. He stresses steady leadership and public service over pomp.
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Stanley
Galilee
Judea
Sons of Men
Kansas
Te Bench
Harman
Fragmented Ideals of Unity and Reform in Turbulent Era
The text envisions conservatism guiding foundation and reform toward a united nation. It stresses friendship to bridge divides, public servants serving all, and a strong citizenship across colors tongues and trades. The message compares politics to geometry, praising the straight path and urging support for the incoming administration.
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Mike Wa
Kansas
Thors
Attorney General Godard Takes Oath of Office Saturday
Attorney General Godard became the first state officer of the new administration to take an oath on Saturday evening. He noted the oath today had no extra significance, as he also signed a second oath with other officers during the day.
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Godard
Goda
Leedy Signs Fairchild Bill on Livestock in Transit
Governor Leedy signed Representative Clem Fairchilds measure restricting railroads when livestock suffer injury or death in transit. The act presumes negligence by railroads if transport fails and allows reasonable attorney fees to the prosecuting attorney. It marks Leedys final official act.
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Leedy
Clem Fairchild
Fairchild
CIO
Carpet laying breaks record in Crosby Hall repapering
The new carpet in representative hall was laid yesterday in a record breaking effort. Superintendent R H Eady started at 9 Saturday evening and nine men worked through the night to complete the job. Crosby Bros carpet men George Kelly and W Connors supervised cutting and fitting by diagram, finishing by last night. The moquette Persian pattern carpet, valued at £15 per yard, greatly enhances the hall’s appearance.
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Representative Hall
R. H. Eady
George Kelly
W. Connors
Crosby Bros
The New Speaker from Salina
Steve Osborne known as Hon. J. Osborey is elected to the Sixty-seventh district with a 78 vote majority, overturning a 436 Populist lead. Born in Ohio in November 1844, he has a long Kansas career including attorney in Trego, judge of the Twenty-third district, and Saline law partner with T. L. Fond after Garver’s departure.
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Steve Osborne
J. Osborey
Salina
Ohio
Iowa Wesleyan University
Mount Pleasant
Lews
Forty-fifth Town Infantry
Harf
Atchison County
Kansas
Ness City
Wakeenay
Trego County
Besislature
Iskhwa
IASG
Twenty-third
John A. Martin
Saline
T. L. Fond
Garver
Topeka
Harvey Retires As Senate Presiding Officer In Gracious Ceremony
Harvey presents successor HEL Richter with the ceremonial gavel crafted by Mrs Harvey from wood found on a southern battlefield. A bouquet of red carnations and pink roses accompanies the gift as Harvey departs with a record praised as exemplary for any young man.
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Harvey
Hel Richter
Once a Foreman in Topeka
On the Garfield assassination morning in 1881 the Commonwealth printed an extra edition in a brick Topeka building opposite the Catholic school on Jackson street. George A. Clark then foreman of the composing room later became secretary of state, and Marion Watson, later Hutchinson Bar editor, was a printer in the office.
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James A. Garfield
the Commonwealth
Topeka
Jackson Street
George A. Clark
Marion Watson
Hutchinson
Georgia Campmeeting Inaugural Opens With Camp Meeting Tune
Inaugural ceremonies began with the popular Coon melody Georgia Campmeeting. The event marked the opening of a series of gatherings amid ceremonial proceedings and community song.
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Georgia
Ex-Governors at Inauguration Spark Rumor Line
The scene features the popular two step drexyed by bands with Marshall's band leading the crowd. Governor Leedy keeps time to a dirge as ex-governors Morrill and Lewelling attend the inauguration, with Morrill noting more ex-governors expected shortly.
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Marshall
Givernor Leedy
Lappine
ER. N. Morrill
L. D. Lewelling
Stanley
Br. Leedy
Judge Oat
the Journal
Mr. Morrill
Worry at Washington on Philippine Situation and Policy
The War Department withholds details on Moro insurgent communications while General Otis plans a cautious campaign to extend control with minimal bloodshed. A Guimaras camp may serve as a base if fighting begins. Orders to General Miller at Tollu aim to establish communication with insurgent leaders before any hostilities. President Meiny and Secretary Alger shaped the peaceful approach.
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Washington
Jam. U
War Department
Troilo
Otis
Department
Milter
Philippines
Panky
Pling
Guismaras
Thelin
War Shire
Miller
Tollu
United States
Mein~ley
Alger
White House
Republican caucus stirs speculation on future House leadership
An informal Republican caucus convened at 2 PM in the Copeland Westing room with no business discussed. Rumors center on A Dardan’s bid and potential votes surpassing rivals, while Speaker Osborn considers Henley as Ways and Means chair and Seaton for Railroads. Cincinnati area figures Remington and Brooke are named for possible caucus chair roles.
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Westing Room
Copeland
Dardan
Thompson
Osborn
Representative Henley
Lawrence
House
Ways and Means
John Seaton
Atehtnon
H. F. Mason
Garden Cty
J. B. Remington
Miami
A. L. Brooke
Shawnes
Ube
Mine Workers Meet In Largest Gathering Yet
Pittsburg January delegates arrive for the tenth annual United Mine Workers convention at Old City hall. About 500 delegates from 13 states, plus 100 expected, fill the hall as National President Ratchford raps for order. A dispute over credentials committee selection delays business and no officers have been ballot- ed as the session adjourns.
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Pittsburg
United Mine Workers of America
Old City Hall
Ratchford
Mine Workers Organization
Batchford
Dolan
Rock Island limited mail train beats rival on time
Omaha reports the Rock Island limited mail passenger train arriving at 1 36 this morning seven minutes ahead of schedule, setting a fast running time record. The Exke Shore limited mail from Seattle arrived earlier, with both services meeting the Southwest and full rain conditions. A battalion from the 02nd New York regiment will rejoin the main unit at Guanalay Thursday, replaced here by the First regulars. General Davis and staff have moved into the palaces at the health resort.
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Omaha
Rock Islana
Chicre
Tss
Bin
Pinar Ver
Yan.zine Oattalion
New York Regiment
Guanalay
Davis
Poultry Show Opens At State Exhibition Attendance Grows
The tenth annual State Poultry association exhibition opened this morning with displays of chickens ducks and geese. Judges like Charles Hithodes will assess merits of the birds while prizes include cash and ribbons blue for first red for second and yellow for third. Notable exhibitors include Andrew Petzel Tom Coddington and Constant of Belle Plain with pedigreed fowls from Topeka Taunton Mass Brockton Mass and New York noted. The show runs until Saturday with invited legislators to view Kansas bred stock.
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State Poultry Association
Hatmditens Adlee
Acon
Charles Hi
Ana
Tes Watt
Andrew Petzel
Topeka
Schuelen Broingere
Burt Dirlen Stein
Taunton Mass
Bosch Poultry
New York
Tom Coddington
Constant of
Helle Plain
Golden Beachright Bantam
Hrockton
Mass
Wise
Harry T. Forbes
Kansas
Police and Sheriff Pursue Stowell Boy Treasure Lead
Chief Strauss and Sheriff Cook returned from Gallatin Mo where they hunted for the Missouri Pacific train robbery booty. They believe Stowell knows the treasure’s location though a chart may mislead them and plan to take him to Hutchinson for confirmation as digging continues with many onlookers and county oversight.
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Strauss
Cook
Sheff
W. H. Willams
Gallatin
Missouri Pacific
Stowell
Hutchinson
Young Stowell
Chinf
Police
Izzard
Alaska Governor urges Carter Bill aid for territory
Governor Brady of Alaska arrived to press for territorial funding and legislation. He backs the Carter Bill now in committee to create three judicial districts and seeks higher appropriations for administration and schools. He cites marshal transportation limits on islands and calls for broader Alaska finances as people leave the Klondike region due to high taxes.
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Washington
Brady
Alaska
Senate
House
Klondike
Odd Fellows Prepare Public Installation Programme
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodges plan a public officers installation at Grand Opera House tomorrow night. The program includes opening music and odes, prayers by Rev K A Wagoner, installations for subordinate and Rebekah lodges, addresses by Grand Master J A Colaw and Mrs Evalyn Bradford, and music by Misses Martha and Olive Knox. Mr and Mrs Walter T Noble announce the birth of a son named Walter T.
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Odd Fellows
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Grand Opera House
W. T. Taylor
Duilie Tilford
Planiet
K. A. Wagoner
Hughes and Suns
Rebeked
M. C A. Glen Club
J. A. Colaw
Martha
Olive Knox
Florence Knox
Evalyn Bradford
Hebekah Assembly of Kansas
Dollie ‘Tilford
Bro
E A Wagoner
Walter T. Noble
Walter T
Sharks and McCoy Set for Athletic Club Battle
New York crowds arrive from major cities to watch the big fight between Tom Sharkey and Kid McCoy at the Lenox Athletic Club on Tuesday. McCoy remains the favorite at 100 to 90, with Corbett expected in attendance. Sharkey appears in peak form, likely lighter than for previous bouts, while McCoy aims for 158 pounds as advance ticket sales surge.
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New York
Gotham
San Francisco
New Orleans
Tom Sharkey
Kid McCoy
Se Athletic Club
Iy Town
McCoy
Lenox Athletic Club
James J. Corbett
Sharkey
Sailor White
Fuhlin
Corbett
Rubiin
Black Diamond Express Wreck Kills Ten in New Jersey
Dispatch reports two Lehigh Valley trains wrecked near Round Brook New Jersey with ten dead and more than twenty injured. One train identified as the Black Diamond express.
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New York
Round Brook
N. J
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Rock Island's Fast Passenger Train Sets Schedule Record
Omaha reports the Rock Island new passenger train W made its first trip January 9 with an 18 minute delay at Englewood, but recovered to arrive five minutes early at Union Depot. Officials call it the fastest west of Chicago carrying passengers and say it can be improved and meet regular on time runs except extreme weather.
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Chicago
Omaha
Rock Island
Englewood
Union Depot
City
Heirs Press Claim to Millions in Quincy Property
A Quincy dispatched report says an attorney for Thomas Baxter’s heirs is in town asserting their rights to property here worth millions. The land includes the post office, Dick Bros. brewery, Empire theater, Turner hall, Cullin plow works, a planing mill, two flour mills and several smaller facilities. No transfer of title appears on record, Baxter’s possession is supported by possession.
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St. Louis
Dispatch
Quincy
Thomas Baxter
Bazter
Dick Bros
Empire Theater
Turner Hall
Baxter
Mead of Peak Family Bell Ringer William Peak Dead at 94
New York news reports the death in Brooklyn of William Peak, famed bell ringer aged 94. Before the Civil War the Peak family of seven toured the United States performing in bells and entertainment of the era. Mr Peak led tours. family members arranged by height within the group.
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Mead OF
Peak Family
New York
Brooklyn
William Peak
Peal
United States
Pesk
Bounty on Exports Promoted by North Dakota Senator
The senator who backed the Hanna Payse subsidy amendment calls for an expert bounty per ton on agricultural products sent abroad yearly. He states exports total between sixteen and seventeen million tons, which would be subject to the bounty.
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Seneter Tansch
North Dakota
Scarlet Fever Closes Schools in Burrton Kansas
In Burrton Kansas three scarlet fever cases in the Hand family delayed the return to school after holidays. Quarantine kept only this family affected and no spread is expected. The ill children are recovering.
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Burrton
Kan
Samuel Hand
Todays Market Report from the Associated Press
Market report from Chicago dated January 2 notes bullish wheat sentiment due to near term crop damage signals and strong abroad markets. May futures rise on active buying while corn and oats show strength. pork prices edge up with steady demand and weekly receipts listed around 216 to 12S cars.
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Chicago
Sule
May
TMC
Ho Ie
Ewan
Nark
Tue Busnesn
Wye
Mary
Protita
Suess Joer
Zale Bae
Bess Reane
Bor
Eton
Timothy Dana
Texan givers and market notes in a fragmentary page
The readable fragments mention Texan givers, money market items, and receipts for hogs and cars. References include New York Money Market, Chicago receipts, Minneapolis data, and various unsettled lines on wages, coupons, and bonded goods. The text remains garbled and only hints at financial and agricultural reporting.
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York
New York
Jon
Ser
Tates
St. Neg
Wanted To Hire General Housework Help
Fragmented ad notices show a request for a girl to perform general housework. Names such as Tish Harrison appear in unclear context. The snippet references a West Tan area and a ticket office, with garbled lines suggesting a sale or buy request and other mixed notices.
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Tish Harrison
Tambrety Varved i
Rock Wulong
Faeyr Central Nan
Ottice
Nivert Devel
Pasi Raremay
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U. S
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Iis
Richter
George A Clark
Morrill
Philippine Islands
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Mawhinney
Tih
Hancock Street
Wcoy and Sharkey
Ight
Black Diamond Wreck
Lehigh Valley
Quincy, Til
Associated Press
State Journal
Chicago Livestock Market
Kansas City Livestock Market
Kassas City
Kansas City
Pda
Met
Arebiaan
Chicagos
Attaneapolis
Diahatty Gare
Minneapolis
Fexas
Ani
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Rockieland
Sabah Enlin Pavith
Pgr
Fee
Rpm
Repidenee Aa
Nie West
Bulidica
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