Market turmoil as steel and wire firms pause output
New York January review notes upheaval in iron and steel sectors. Consolidations and rumors shift power among American Steel and Wire of New Jersey and Mahoning valley pipe makers. Prices rise modestly for January wire shipments as mills curb activity and orders flood in, while consolidation efforts including Carter Coal and Tron Company gain momentum.
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New York
Irom
American Steel and Wire Company of
New Jersey
Planta Or
Tieorienoe
Mahoning Valley
Carter Coal and Tron Company
Wf Ip
Wiest
Norfolk and Western
Oliver
Turkish Troops Storm Insurgent Position Near Shanel
Turks stormed and captured the insurgent position at Shanel on November 2, killing or wounding about 240 fighters. The action led to about 6,000 men falling in the wider engagement as the Yamen division of Araiaa reported the day’s date.
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Gan
Araiaa
Shanel
State Hospital for Consumptives Recommended by New York Committee
Albany Jan 12 report of a special Senate committee on tuberculosis and public health urges creating a state hospital for consumptives and improving sanitary conditions. Dr Brown of Brooklyn writes the report concurred by Senator Davis, proposing relocation of facilities to the Adirondack mountains under a board to select and approve.
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New York Legislative Committee
Albany
N.Y
Sonsumptin
Brwoh
Brookirr
Sen @tor Davia
Budtale
Rilewia
Terest
Adiron- Ck Mountains
Une Tarest
State Auditor Defends Charter Law Changes
State officials publish reform provisions in the official paper and plan special blanks to enforce the reconstructed charter law. Charter applications will be held awaiting action by a three member charter board, delaying new charters for several days. Indianapolis report notes Beveridge nominated to succeed Turple as Indiana senator.
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Cots
State printer deal tied to Topeka Capital sale
A Topeka correspondent reports a statewide printer deal may shift ownership of the Topeka Daily Capital. The plan centers on Billy Morgan of Hutchinson becoming state printer with support from Major Hood and Mort Albaugh, who are linked to other Kansas political and banking interests.
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Kansse City
Mort Albaugh
Calvin Hood
Meet
Hood
Hmparia
Morgan
Topeka
LWO
Kansas
Congress
Bly Morsan
Copeland
Dave Mulvane
Stwyer
Billy Morgan
Mutchinson Daily News
Hutchinson
The
Emporial Gazette
Wiliam Allen White
Bitter dispatches from Manila and Far East turmoil
Washington reports Secretary of War pleased by dispatches noting improving conditions in Manila with natives returning to a quiet, active city. London sources quote grim views on American forces, insurgent resupply, and possible peace terms as global powers push disarmament talks and align with imperial leaders.
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Washington
Manila
Adiptant Geers
oTis
Aguinaldo
Tandon
Berlin
The
Standard
Pept. Bluentritt
Amuinalde
Uere
Asi
Iterty
Favorable Dreyfus note from Paris Liberte January remarks
A Paris Liberte report notes broad favorable sentiment regarding the Dreyfus affair. The piece mentions a trial revision and details about a schedule change for the Rock Island Colorado Flyer from Topeka, urging readers to note the new departure time.
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Dreyfus
Paris
Liberte
Rock Island
Colorado Flyer
Topeka
Fragmented decree hints at replacing statue for continued use
An official text notes the sergeant at arms should procure a new statue similar in beauty and proportion to maintain its use for royal and patriotic duties. The fragment implies continuation of a ceremonial object and its prominent role in public events.
Clem Fairchild Proposes Temporary End to Contests
Representative Clem Fairchild proposes suspending all contested seats to let those declared elected take seats. He argues the plan reduces hearings and costs and speeds work. The proposal would allow payment of bills from the special session and shifts railroad law decisions to courts. Republicans may seat Stu ard and Gill, while Marks and Elder of the Populists would be seated.
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Clem Fairchild
Stanley
Stuart
Gi Jell
Marks and Elder
Senator Titus Proposes Rail Bill and More Legislation
A fragmentary 19th century report describes Senator Titus proposing a railroad bill banning pastes or free carriage except for train operation staff and setting passenger rates of two cents per mile for over 12 and one cent for under 12. It mentions monthly payroll publications and local appropriations, and notes other senate actions and appointments.
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Titus
Senate
Gillalae
Burts for Fun Senator Lamp Aimed at Special Session Pay
A bill titled for Fun Senator Lamp seeks to pay Senator Tom Anderson for services during the special session, with part of his pay held up by the state auditor. Ex-Representative Buetl of St. Marys eyed for state grain inspector. Thirty-five bills introduced. eighteen new bills in the Senate this morning, total proposed new laws at thirty-two.
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Leavenworgn
Senate
Stune
Leavenworth
Jackson
Jefferson
Leaven Worth
Stone
Jackson and Jefferson
Lamp
Tom Anderson
Tecold
Buetl
St. Marys
Local Events And Notices From Town Friday
Local items describe the Baston Star event at 911 West Wreith street Friday afternoon and a Tables' Union meeting at Central Congregational church Friday evening. Bishop Millspaush invited to deliver the Grace Cathedral high school baccalaureate next Monday, while Miss Emm Kelly lectured in Lawrence Thursday night about her gold territory experiences to support the state university pipe organ fund. Albany reports Governor Roosevelt nominating Colonel John N. Partridge of Brooklyn as state superintendent of public works.
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Baston Star Sockal
Bb. W. Poindester
West Wreith Street
Central Congregational Ehurch
Millspaush
Grace Cathedral
Emm Kelly
Toneka
Kiondike
Lawrence
Kelly
Gold Territory
Pipe Organ Fund
The
State University
Unity Club
Mra
F. H. Foster
Jorden
E. B. Foulks
Fran
Lamb
Geo. Worcester
Roosevelt
Partridge
Albany
Rameevelt
Senate
John N. Partridge
Tirvoklyn
Hanna Seating Confirmed by Senate Vote 26 to 6
The Kansas Senate ruled Senator George W Hanna’s resignation not voluntary and binding, seating him after a 26 to 6 vote. Crossan led caucus action, with Farrerrly Cros san Young Titus and Jumper reporting the resolution. Votes against Hanna came from Caldwell Campbell Fisk Jumper Lupier. absent or not voting listed.
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Senate
George Hanna
Hanna
Ambrews
Anderson
Armstrong
Battry
Braddock
Coleman
Cooke
Crossan
Farrelly
Fulton
Hart Heim
Hel Takk
Householder
Johnson
Lamb
Matthews
Murraw
Pritchard
Ryan
Shaffer
Stocks
Stone
Ward
Young
Zimmer
Caldwell
Campbell
Fisk
Jumper
Lupier
Sonatura
Benson
Forney
Hoesin
King
Lewelling
Reser
Sheldon
Farrerly
Titus
Kansas
Mesanga
George W. Manma
George W. Hanna
George W. Haga
Piel
Hanne
Milk illness alarm at state agricultural meeting
Dr M Stalker of the Town State Agricultural college warned farmers at the State Agricultural association meeting that 125 000 people contract consumption via milk each year. He cited tuberculous cows in Iowa and urged compulsory cow testing for dairy stock. He demonstrated a simple test farmers can perform without vets and urged stocking owners to study diseases and treat stock without external help. The program also featured talks on sheep raising and remarks by George Hanna and Frances Sherman.
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Town State Agricultural College
State Agricultural Association
Iowa
Stalker
T ‘Stalker
J. N. Gray
Mitchell County
Joan A. Craig
Iowa State Agricultural College
Kansas
Geo. W. Hanna
Clay Center
Francen M. Sherman
Kansas City
G. EB. Morrow
Oklahoma Agricultural College
Burglars Blow Safe At Iowa State University
In Iowa City at the university main building early this morning burglars dynamited the safe and looted it before escaping. The amount taken is not yet known.
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Iowa State Institution
Iowa City
Iowa State University
Death of David Thompson Wes in Topeka Hotel
Topeka plumber David Thompson died by his own action at the Pacific House in Kansas City after checking in Sunday night He left word not to be called Monday and was found dead Monday night with a half filled morphine bottle nearby The coroner removed the body and it is believed financial distress from a wife’s unemployment letter prompted the suicide
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David Thompson
Topeka
Kansas City
Pacific House
Thompson
Lester
Thorspson
Second annual occupe of Kansas Grain Dealers association
The second annual gathering adjourned after electing officers for the coming year: LL Cortelyon of Muscotah as president, 5B Carter of Wellington as vice president, E. J. Smiley of Concordia as secretary, M H Roker of Circleville as treasurer, Sherman of Topeka as attorney, H. S worn of Ellsworth and George Hunter of Wellington as directors. Also noted: New York involvement and a directors’ meeting. Northern Pacific directors declare a quarterly dividend on preferred stock, payable March 3.
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Kansas Grain Dealers’ Association
LL Cortelyon
Muscotah
Carter
Wellington
E. J. Smiley
Concordia
M H Roker
Circleville
Sherman
Topeka
H. S Worn
Ellsworth
George Hunter
Sc Hiatt
Wills
New York
The
Northern Pacific
Affair of Dishonor at Koster and Bial’s Fencing Scene
New York reports arrests after a fencing scene at Koster and Bial’s sparked a moral uproar. Police detained two women, Jeannette Peric and May Wheeler, following a backstage confrontation as managers and actors clashed over the performance.
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New York
Koster & Hiers
Alan Dale
Mishonor
Price
Pitzpatrick
West Thirtieth Street
Music Hall
Justin Huntly McCarthy
Cissie Loftus
McCarthy
Clasie Loftus
Koster & Bilal
Emanuel Friend
Qwest
Aarons
Jeannette Peric
May Wheeler
Miss Peric
Miss Wheeler
Emanuel
Koster & Bial
Aspens
Hook Seen as Next Federal Judge for Kansas
Reported plan favors W. Hook of Leavenworth as McKinley’s choice to appoint the next federal judge to supersede Judge Foster. Hook would move to Topeka, with chambers remaining in Leavenworth. Foster’s retirement likely March 1 or mid June as term begins. Contenders include Horton and Peters, with Baker and Leland backing Hook and widespread expectation of federal vacancy fulfillment within three months.
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Leavenworth
Kanna
Hook
Topeka
McKinley
Foster
Judee Poster
Aviecessor
Bis
Presi
Baker
Leland
Det Tae
State Central Committee
Forster
Horton
Mamakeilty
Peters
Newton
Voster
Poser van
Senator Baker
Hi ‘Perennal
Nen Simmarita
Ator Baker
Four held crooks dynamite Columbus jail in failed escape
Four desperadoes held in Columbus Nebraska for shooting an officer and robberies dynamited the jail last night. The attempt to gain liberty failed with two thugs seriously injured and Waters said to lose his eyesight. The jail building is heavily damaged and it is believed part of the criminals supplied the explosives.
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Columbus
Neb
Joth
Craoks
Sale of the Carolinea in London report
Madrid Daily Mail correspondent says Senor Sugasta denies negotiations for sale of the Car Lines. He notes a previous lansent would be necessary and warns against assuming any intention. Premier intends to push cartes once the United States senate approves the peace weary.
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London
Madrid
The
Daily Mail
Senor Sugasta
Corres
United States Senate
Senate Honors Clara Barton With Red Cross Resolution
Washington January 12 The senate reported the Indian appropriation bill and planned to call it up tomorrow. A joint resolution tendering thanks to Clara Barton and Red Cross officers for humane services to Armenians and both sides in the Hispano American War was paused after debate on floor privileges. The senate later passed 16 private pension bills and moved into executive session following a motion by Mr. Davis.
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Washington
Senate
Allison Cowan
Hawley
Conn
Military Affairs Committee
Congress
Clara Barton
Red Cross Society
Hoar
Big May Arrested in Denver on Shoplifting Charges
Denver police say alias Big May Murray nicknamed Big May is wanted in Chicago and New York to answer shoplifting charges. In her rooms officers found 2500 dollars in foods including diamonds. Others with Nellie Dalton, including George Dalton and Frank Scherer, were also arrested. Nellie Dalton accused by George Roberts of stealing 200 dollars from him in a restaurant.
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Janie—wetheralton
May Murray
Big May
Chicago
New York
George Dalton
W. HH. Hall
Frank Scherer
Tom Cady
Rene Day
Nellie Dalton
George Roberts
Clark 18 Chosen Cheyenne Legislature Chooses Leaders
Cheyenne Wyoming January 12 Republicans organize the state senate with John McGill of Albany county as president and I R Davis of Weater county as speaker of the house Minor offices filled by caucus A senatorial caucus names D Clark United States senator to succeed himself The vote begins January 24 with Clark expected to receive all Republican votes for a six year term
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Senate
House of the
John McGill
Albany County
I. R. Davis
Weater County
House
D. Clark
United States
Clark
United States Senate
The Privonet of Zenda to Topeka Engagement Changes
The Privonet of Zenda will not visit Topeka as planned. The Alice Nelson Opera company XY Friend from India Blanche Walsh and Melbourne McDowell in Fanny Davenport repertoire affected Topeka bookings. Four Topeka performances shift to Thursday opening with Always on Time by Metropolitan Comedy at Crawford Theater at popular prices.
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Privonet
Zenda
Topeka
Crawford Theater
Alice Nelison Opera Company
India
Blanche Walah
Melvourne McDowell
Fanny Davenport
Mindefer
Blanche Walsh
Melbourne McDowell
Pedrotry
Metropolitan Comedy Company
Kansas railroad extension planned through Osage country
A Kansas City reader reports that the St. Louis Kansas and Southwestern railroad has secured a charter to extend from Arkansas City southwest through the Osage country into Indian Territory. The new owners have arranged funds and will begin work immediately.
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Kansas
Spector
Arkansas City
Kan
St. Louis,Kansas & Southwestern Railroad
Osage Country
Cos Felis
Indian Territory
Reform School Struggles Over Coal Supply
Severe cold halts heat at the state reform school as coal runs short from Leavenworth. Superintendent Hart arranges private coal purchases to keep fires burning while greenhouse vegetation suffers frost damage amid the cold spell. Albany reports Murphy for U S Senate race as Democrats remain in minority in legislature. Rock Island Colorado Plyer adjusts Topeka departure time from 290 to 420.
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Reform School
State
Hart
Rock Island
Colorado
Topeka
Daily Market Report Opens Mixed Wheat Rally
Wheat rose with May and contract receipts described as mixed amid heavy seaboard clearances and cautious buying. Corn and oats followed uneven trends as tradable futures faced selling pressure and shipping demand influenced the market.
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Aeetrche
Tegee
Wall Street
Liverpont
Tacintex
CATTLE REPAIR SALES REPORT AND RECEIPTS SUMMARY
Fragmented OCR notes show cattle sale items and receipts at an auction yard. Mentions include steers and cows, Native cattle, receipts with prices, and consignments from multiple lots. Details are unclear due to garbled text and missing dates or locations.
New York Money Market And Market Developments
The New York Money Market shows muted gains as money market rates and prime mercantile activity drift. Reports reference interbank calls, bonds, and commodity influences with cautious sentiment across sectors including wheat, corn, and cotton futures.
Wanted For Mandy or Exchange Second Stove For Sale
Classified fragment notes a rental listing with board and conveniences. Mentions 415 Ave and addresses in a late era style, asking exchange or sale terms. The text is garbled but centers on a housing or exchange offer with a stove request and rural vibe.
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Mandy
Ave
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