Massive Kansas district fight over post office picks
Kansas City is the storm center as factional battles swirl over postmaster appointments in the Congress runoff. Bowersock, Holt, Barnes and Hult figure in a tangled scramble amid Wyandotte and Garnett factions, with Topeka pressures and gains for Allen or Barneys.
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Kansas City
Barnes
Ee Hult
Blin
Halt
Holt
Court of Common Pleas
Nidotte
Btnnney
Frank Hutchin
Stanley
Luckan
Hoag
Harnes
Houg
Bowerrock
Washington
Wyandotte
Ryanty
Holt Wyandotte
Burhan
Wrandotte County
Mr. Howersuck
Johneon County
Gatrome
Rer Fort
Allen
Nell
Judes
Kansas
Waert
Coit Safer
Fstucressional
Eorantik
Portoflice fight ends with patchwork agreement near Fort Scott
A fractured struggle between Burton and Base factions in Fort Scott edges toward a compromise. Elden Lowe, favored by anti Barton forces, is to remain as postmaster for two years before Cheney succeeds him. Grant Morrastay and J Richards lead factions amid a bitter, race-dividing contest over local power and appointments.
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Barton
O. A
Cheney
Netty
Conran Bowersook
Burton
J. Richards
Missouri Pacific
Grant Morrastay
Fort Scott
Republican
Lowe
Judie Cheney
Funston Homecoming Delights Oakland Family Scene
General Frederick Funston returns to his East Oakland home at 116 Tenth Avenue after two years abroad. His wife and mother in law greet him with a kiss for his newborn son three weeks old, as the general speaks modestly of his sweet homecoming and health of his wife. He remarks he did not know Oakland well after the long absence and that he was not lost, only unsure where to park.
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General Funston
San Francisco Bulletin
Frederick Funston
Aguinaldo
Tenth Avenue
East
Oakland
San Franciew
Staat
Terees Blankett
Senate
Puntton
San Francisco
Joye
Trun
Ankart Reardener
McCumber Views Morality Charges In Senate Row
Washington January 15. General Moraif nominated pension agent at Topska faces serious charges. Senators debate investigation depth and Metcalf’s role. A Manila witness claims shooting while later saying he was drunk. Metcalf may be summoned to Washington as subcommittees pursue facts. Metcalf signals possible arrival and testifies he expects right to prevail.
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Washington
General Moraif
Topska
Metcalf
Metosif
Manila
Senate
Kes
Burton
Tikrit
Their Own Successors Republicans Nominate Dolliver for Senate
The Republican and publican senatorial caucuses chose Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver for a sixth consecutive term. The nomination signals continued leadership in the party and a vote of confidence in Dolliver’s United States Senate tenure.
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Republican Caucus
Publican
United States
Jonathan P. Dollilver
Riniwett
NEW CANAL ROUTE FOR SENATE REVIEW IN JANUARY
Plans for a new Isthmus Canal route from the San Blas Gulf to the Pacific behind the Pearl Islands will be presented January 15 before the senate canals committee by Gen. Edward W. Serrell for the American Isthmus Canal Company and Bott corporations of New Jersey. The Mandigo route is claimed to be under 20 miles, with no tunnels, a 200 foot high and 180 foot wide passage, and government use guaranteed free of charge. The scheme faces skepticism from critics including the late KF Rothwell.
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New York
Senate Committee On Canals
Edward W. Serrell
American Isthmus Canal Company
Isthmus Company
Bott Corporatinns
New Jersey
Gulf of San Blas
Pacific Ocean
Pearl Islands
M&ndigo
United States
Sppriathe
Abinm
Serreil
Funan
KF Rothwell
Society of Mining Engineers
Mining Journal
Quit Booth for Dowie
London January 15 The Central News reports grave doctrinal differences within the movement. General Booths son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Tooth eiece and aetas Clibbern have withdrawn from the Salvation Army and the Church of Dotin. Dr Jnd Mes Booth Cl b urn received communications from Jans Alexander Dawe while in Longland. They demanded the right to preach the Dow ie.
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London
The
Central News
Salvation Army secession questioned after German split
A fragmentary report notes doctrinal disputes within the Salvation Army. General Hooth defeats a German claimant and sends a top lieutenant to Holland to win supporters back, while Booth and allies in London insist the secession will not fracture the Salvation Army as few followers align with Dowle.
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Salvation Army
Hooth
Holland
An Ra
Booth
London
Salvation’ Army
Dowlelam
Legal Battle Over Dienhial Election Law in Leavenworth
Leavenworth County court and lawyers clash over the biennial election law. The coroner Harry Kohler acts as sheriff as a vacancy may exist after Shineltt Wo 2 torn term limits. Attorneys from Leavenworth contest Wverhardy’s term and argue legal service papers. Gov Bratdes seeks appointments to fill sheriff roles in nearby counties as lawsuits threaten further delays.
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Leavenworth
IAW
Harry Kohler
Actioge
Jas
Romnee
Crisainnis
Sheriny
E Leavenworth
J. B Lambert
United States
Brapowes
Bratdes
Anaiere
Pratt
Montoory County
Charles & Rennes
Automobiles Move Across Arkansas City Territory
The Ranney-Davis Wholesale company of Arkansas City and the Brusich house of Topeka announce traveling representatives will cover territory in automobiles. The Topeka house will use St here for more machines, lines of machines are to be improved and sold by order. Orders will be accepted gradually to allow adoption of improvements.
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Ranney-Davis Wholesale Company
Arkansis City
Brusich
Farkhurst-Davis “Wholesale ‘Company
Topeka
Topekin Bourne
Pia
Raft Recovered Near Crescent City From Melville Disaster
Aberdeen Wash January 1 A raft from the Pieace case aboard the steamer Melville Dollar was picked up Sun 26 miles southwest of Crescent City and 75 miles north of the disaster site. Found on the raft were a coat jacket two life belts and a felt hat. Jacket pocket papers identify owner W J Sbid a waiter on the Walla Walla. Coat of late Melton material. pockets empty save for a Chinatown guide card.
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Aberdeen
Crescent City
W. J. Sbid
Walla Walla
Melton
Miss Josephine Harvey Trombone Girl Heads Midwinter Exposition
Vaudeville act featuring Josephine Harvey known as The Trombone Girl is booked for the Auditorium during the Midwinter Exposition. Her solo trombone performance is a key feature of the bill, drawing large crowds and praise in reports from Hearst’s Chicago American.
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Josephine Harvey
Trombone Girl
Hearst
Cuban Reciprocity Hearings Open Across Sugar Sectors
The Ways and Means Committee began Cuban reciprocity hearings in Washington with extensive representation from sugar and tobacco interests. Edwin F. Atkins spoke for Cuban planters noting world sugar overproduction, high Cuban production costs, and a push for substantial duty reductions while warning of labor disruption if reforms fail.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Peerenen
Messra
Place
Jos
Dumois Ax Francke
Cuba
Edwin F. Atkins
Sui
Iing
Hugh Kel
New York
John F. Crate
Delphia
William Hayne
Cawaiian
Payne
Cubs
Atkins
Mr. Atkins
Porto Rico
Louisiana
Mr. Payne
United States
At Kine
Fife to be Extradited for Missouri Murder Case
Tacoma dispatch notes Lyman Holcomb sheriff of Andrews county Missouri obtained a requisition from Governor McBride for the extradition of Stewart Fife now jailed in North Yakima Washington. Fife is charged with murdering his partner Richardson in Andrews county on Christmas Day 1900. Holmes will depart for North Yakima to bring Fife back.
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Tacoma
Olympia
Wit
Lyman Holcomb
Andrews County
Missouri
McBride
Stewart Fife
North Yakima
Fifes
Richardson
Sherif Holcomb
North Yakine
New Route to Salt Lake Railroad Planned for Colorado
The Republican reports a proposed line from Boulder to Salt Lake via Steamboat Springs and Middle Park, with Samuel E B Dick claiming he has raised 14 million dollars in Pennsylvania capital. Construction may start soon, and the route would run through Troutt County opening new rail access to northern Colorado.
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Denver
The
Republican Today
Steamboat Springs
Middle Park
Colorado
Boulder
Salt Lake
Samuel EB Dick
Mesdville
Pennsylvania
Ider
Prank Miner Candidate For City Ballot
The cornetist Frank Miner, longtime member of Mi s band for 12 years and also with Stein orchestra, seeks a candidacy in the cornet field. He plans to call on friends from major musical organizations he belongs to while campaigning. Weather: Kansas forecast expects fair tonight and Thursday with moderate temperatures and westerly winds.
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Prank Miner
Frank Miner
Stein Orchestra
Friends
Chicago
Kansas
Exports Still Grow Despite 1900 Total Decline Mentioned
Trade figures show exports increasing overall while the 1900 total appears larger in one line. The report cites fluctuating values across categories, noting gains in some sectors and declines in others, with figures in dollars and percentages for exports and imports over the year.
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St.onixer
Hallucination Fells Engineer on Wabash Train at Attica
In Peru Indiana on January 16 J B Sibie an experienced Wabash engineer suffered fatal injuries after a hallucinatory scare aboard the Dig loco of the Limited near Attica The train slowed and stopped without danger then Sibie was found fatally hurt with a crushed skull a broken arm and other injuries He was hospitalized and told a distorted tale while the fireman Burt Frick escaped unharmed An investigation showed no real danger to the run and noted Sibie had been nervous since prior wrecks
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Peru
Ind
J. B. Sibie
Wabash Railroad
Sibie
Limited
Attica
Burt Frick
Burt
Frick
Invest
Sible
Pireman Frick
Lafayette
Warn
Auntrnee
Massive nitroglycerin explosion rocks Marion Indiana
Fifteen hundred quarts of nitroglycerine in two magazines near Marion exploded early today two miles southeast of the city. Buildings and business blocks rocked as if by an earthquake with a yawning ravine breach telling the tale. No injuries reported though inquiries say houses 50 miles away felt the shock.
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Marion
Ind
St. Marys
Marisigan Surrenders Filipino Insurgent Leaders at Taal
Manila reports the surrender of Colonel Marisigan with Major Cabrera and a renegade priest Castillo to General Bell on January 10. In Batangas province near Taal the insurgents handed over 319 rifles and one cannon, with three colonels, a major, five captains and twelve lieutenants among the surrendering officers. General Bell ordered their release and expects more surrenders, while the pact suspends eastern Batangas for the time being.
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Manila
Marisigan
Cabrera
Castillo
Bell
Batangas
Taal
Bringin
Murisigan
General Fell
Change of Firms at Barnext and Saddle Store
Mr James M French buys the Barnext and saddle store from Geo Klein Co and will run the business at the same location with plans to enlarge stock. Mr Klein remains at the old stand to serve customers and urges continued patronage. Temperatures and weather noted for Minneapolis and St Louis with a 1 northwest wind at 12 mph.
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James M- French
Geo, Klein and Co
Tis Kamas Beene
French
Kleas
Abilene Grand Army Post Demands Inquiry Over Drunken Installation
Abilene Kansas January 15 Grand Army of the Republic Post No 63 demanded a full investigation after commander Norton arrived intoxicated to install officers, was placed to bed at the hotel, and an improvised installation proceeded. Officials condemned the incident and called for a court martial inquiry.
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Abilene
Kan
Alsiene Pout
Mander Norton
Ads
Tim
Abbene
Department of Kurmas
Army of the Republic
Martin Norton
Department of
Marti Norton
Anid Corps
Masligh
Witticae
Samuel Kelfergaa
Norton
Mqnor
Grand Army
James Adama
Ble
Cigrare
Robert Kornnmayer
Judiciary levee at the White House in Washington reviewed
Washington January 15 The second evening levee of the season honoring the judiciary was hosted by President and Mrs Roosevelt last night. The reception allowed guests to mingle in public rooms while Mrs Roosevelt and Mrs Howard welcomed attendees aided by Mrs Charles Kory South and other dignitaries. Army and Marine officers were present along with Mrs Payne and family as musicians performed. Funston’s homecoming was also noted in Kansas.
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White House
Washington
Roosevelt
Mra. Howiavelt
Mra. Font
Charles Kory Suuth
Henry ©. Payne
Payne
Ar Ulery
Marine Banda
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