Yukon Gold Rush Arrivals Bring Dust and Drafts for Million
A Dewson City bound party of twenty two arrives aboard the Chrona with a small gold dust cache and drafts on major mining companies. Notable sums include 13,00000 and 100,000 paid by several men as evidence of booming Klondike prospects. Reports describe river ice, high banks, and the Yukon district seen as permanent due to new discoveries.
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Beatie Wn
Dewson Chy
Tmn
Chrona
North American ‘Trading and Trepspertauin Company
Alexka Commercial Company
Claltis
Dawa City
Chilesut
Er Corona
Welch
Cofin
Burt
Powder Creek
Saene
Quarts Cruck
Cour
Henderson
Dominion
Ke Iie Bal
Stewart
Witter
Joe Campbell
Minn
Canavy
Muret Anderson
St Louis
Alaska travel demand nears 100000 passenger estimate
Western lines revise Alaska bound passenger forecast to about 100000 tickets. Agencies report initial movement beginning, though some estimates previously doubled this figure. Chicago Tan 18. Roads gather data to refine spring travel projections for Alaska service.
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Western Lines
Chicago
Tan
Alaska
Ceneral Perenneer
Applause for Dole at Baldwin Theater in San Francisco
President Dole and party attended the Baldwin theater in San Francisco this evening. They sat in the boxes decorated with American and Hawaiian flags. Upon entering the president was greeted with applause from all parts of the house and he bowed in acknowledgment.
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San Francisco
Dole
Baldwin Uwater
Col Hay Heads to Egypt on Diplomatic Mission
London Jan 18 The United States ambassador Col John Hay and his private secretary Maj Spencer Eddy left London today bound for Egypt as part of a diplomatic mission.
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London
United States
Col
John Hay
Maj
Spencer Eddy
Egypt
Mustered Out for Inefficiency by Military Board
The astute military board has mustered out the K. N. G. companies at Buringame Walleville and Junction City for inefficiency.
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Buringame
Walleville
Junction City
Cy's Man Friday Charged in Court
An informant reports that a man named Merry faces court on charges connected to a conspiracy. Voters allegedly coerced at Doniphan County and pressured to support a candidate in a local political action. The document notes changes in authority and court practices related to the case.
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A. T. Perio
Alice
Donighwin
Doniphan
Chineittos
Merry
Olso
Donlian
Seery
Doniphin
Jolgtien
Tetund
Leland
Haneas
Supreme Court Rules Heirs Cannot Claim Life Policy In Suicide Case
The U S Supreme Court, by Justice Harlan, held that heirs cannot recover a life insurance policy when the insured dies by his own hand. The case, involving A Howard Ritter executor for William Hankye of Philadelphia, concerned a $600,000 total policy with Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York. The court ruled that suicide by a sound-minded insured is not covered, upholding public policy and contract terms.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Harlan
Dows
A. Howard Ritter
Wm. Hunk
Mutual Life Insurance Compar
New York
Hank
Philadelphia
Tess Tin
New York Company
Unk
Sune
Hite
Werthimer Glove Co Faces Large Reported Assets
Glovemakers assign debtors Mer Herman Steinberger and Jacob Stantorser run Werthimer & Co in Johnstown New York. Werthimer Glove Manufactur firm allegedly designed to Bruno Ritcher without preferences. Reported liabilities and assets near three hundred thousand dollars.
Joliet Grants Franchise for Rail Company
Joliet votes approval for the Jefe Railway to operate for 58 years with several miles of streets. The company has 500,000 invested and expects 500,000 more this winter. This marks the first franchise under the Allen law passed at the last legislative session. Public sentiment generally favors the grant.
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Joliet, Ui
Jan. i
Cornel
Jefe Railway Company
DRE
Inez
Secretary Alger Opens Eyes Sits Up in Early Improvement
Washington, Jan. 18 Secretary Alger is able to sit up for a short time and is described as improved in condition. The report notes no further complications and that his strength is returning slowly under careful care.
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Washington
Alger
Poaching on Rockefeller Estate Sparks Arrests in Sleepy Hollow
In Sleepy Hollow three men WIlliar Kreamer August Wyland and William Henryth were caught by watchers for William Rockefeller while hunting on the Standard Oil magnate estate. They had killed a rabbit used dogs and guns. Rockefeller owns nearly [number redacted] acres of woodland and offered a watch kept which led to arrest. The trespassers face full punishment under law as the manager refuses to tolerate hunters invading his state.
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Tarrytown
N.Y
Wwilliar Kreamer
August Wyland
William Henryth
Willian Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Sleepy Hollow
Rockefeller
Sir
Harris Inquiry Seeks Treasury Interest Details
Kansas Senator Harrin Rag introduced a Senate resolution asking the secretary of the treasury to explain who authorizes a specific item in the annual treasury report. The focus is on accrued interest due the United States from Pacific railroads which has been omitted since a prior report showed totals of 11,005,004 dollars.
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Kansas
Treasury
Washington
Harrin Rag
Sen
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
The
Paris Strife as Anti-Dreyfus Rally Turns Violent
A large anti-Dreyfus rally at Tivoli Vauxhall in Paris degenerated into mob violence as anarchists and students clashed with police and troops. Banners read Death to the Jews. injuries occurred among officials and demonstrators, and fighting spread from the hall to the streets with arrests and later releases. Telegrams from other towns report Jewish shop windows damaged and attacks on shops and synagogues.
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Paris
M. Guerin
M. Rochefort
M. Drumont
Eryme
wVive Jarmy
Itie
Tribune
M. Curtolee
Rochefort
Dresfus
Republican Guarde
Ali O
Avesnue de Lopera
Place de la Republique
Tose
Cutee
Place de Fopern
Marseilles
Nanter
Zola Arrests Complications Stir French War Office
Paris reports the war minister and justice minister filed formal complaints against Emile Zola and the Aurore manager. The action follows the newspaper’s open letter accusing court martial irregularities and officials of conniving, perjury, and illegality in Esterhazy related matters.
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Paris
Gen. Lillett
Darian
M. Amile Zola
Aurore
The
M. Emile Zola
Faure
Count Esterhazy
Secusine
Billet Mercier
Raymry
Paty DeClan
Penitentiary Fire Threatens Buildin gs Smoke and Smoke
Fire broke out in the penitentiary laundry on Monday night and for a time threatened the principal buildings. Hard work subdued the flames with little damage. Prisoners feared an uprising, with some calling a fire a providential act if it had destroyed the penitentiary.
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State Penitentiary
Fie
State Warrants Paid Then Deficit Totals Reported
The treasurer paid $1000 of outstanding warrants due to lack of funds. About $17,000 remains. Bank of Topeka and First National received small payments. Interest on the Bank of Topeka and outstanding amount totals about $6.41 plus an estimated $6.41 more, bringing deficit interest near $1,000.
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Etete
Bank of
First National
Bank of Topeka
State House Events Highlight Law and Bank Actions
Sheriff Forsyth sails for Killeen to seize Frank Harris on criminal assault charges. State Bank Commissioner Weldenthal heads to Baxter Springs to join case against Col. Alexander Warner over insolvent deposits. Military board may recognize the Signal Bicycle Corps as state guard. Auditor Morris demands Kelley’s financial report from three months, Kelley cites travel. Stout’s discharge at Olathe triggers furnace chaos. board fills chief engineer and staff positions. Haddam plans a new state bank. New York Life under probe in Anderson County. Annie Diggs arrives to modernize state house library with iron shelves. Ford County attorney vows to prosecute New York Life for law violations.
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State Bank
John Wreldenthal
Baxter Springs
Alexander Warner
State Military Board
Supeke Bicycle Corpa
WS. Eberle
Military Department
Boyle
Signal Corps
Tee
Baby Bell Incident Stirs Prescott Saloon Crowd
In Prescott on January 15 a crowd gathered as Mrs Hell entered the Cab inet saloon with a babe and set the child on the bar before departing amid farewells. Spectators pressured for a welfare inquiry while a probable judge was summoned to settle the dispute and has assumed custody of the infant.
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Prescott
Ariz
Wis
Eborsy
Ohlid
What Did It Cost Congratulatory Telegram
A Washington telegram from Senator Chandler of New Hampshire to Mark Hanne congratulates him on victory for sound money. The message questions the cost of the sentiment and remains unreleased for publication. The fragment reflects political courtesy amid a Senate race context.
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Washington
Amoeng
Mark Hanne
Chandler
New Hampshire
Anti-Scalping Bill Reported by House Committee
Washington January 18 The House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce has reported the anti scalping bill with only two dissents in the committee. The measure aims to curb ticket scalping practices and regulate sales. The report signals progress toward potential floor action and further debate.
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Washington
House
Artist Leighton Dead in Boston at McLean Asylum
Boston news reports Scott Leighton, a renowned Boston artist famed for animal paintings, died today at the McLean Insane asylum in Waverly. Known works include Granite eee Metica and Ah Pagroah, obituary notes his artistic reputation and uncertain final years.
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Boston
Scott Leighton
McLean Ingane Asylum
Waverly
Leighton
Coronation of Gypsy Queen May 22 in Topeka
The largest Rom gypsy tribe will crown Queen Maria on May 22 in Topeka after a winter stay. An escort of 50 to 60 arrived, with 700 to 800 expected for a week of festivities. The queen, age 20, travels with two Stanleys and Gustave Louis, and plans include travel to Omaha for the Transmississippi Exposition.
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Topeka 14
Jackson and
Curtis Streets
Topeka
Reform School
North Topeka
Maria
Austria
Marla
United States
Guntuve
Stanley
Stackuvitch
Chicago
St. Louis
Egypt
Aurve
Omaha
Display Paid Mortgages In York County Exposition Plan
In York Neb Jan 18 citizens urge Trans Mississippi exposition to allocate space for mortgage displays. They propose using cancelled mortgages for walls noting fine lithograph work and varied colors to symbolize prosperity. About $120000 was paid in excess of mortgage values in York county alone.
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Omaha
Omake
Neb
York County
Thinnest Yet Lads Murder Conviction Sentenced Life
Joe Walker of Ford County, convicted of murder, sentenced to life in the penitentiary. The case involved a forbidden courtship with the daughter of neighbor William Kimbrel. An altercation led to Kimbrel’s death when Walker allegedly shot him after threats to shoot. Mrs. Kimbrel escaped as the man shot her husband. Walker’s motive tied to the forbidden relationship.
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Joe Walker
Ford County
Iate Board of Patrons
William Kimbrel
Walker
Anine
Hi Shawrhiter
Kianmin
Etn
Kimbeyre
Kimbrets
Tabrel
Herael
Halis
Rusty
Convention invites to Port Arthur trip by Stillwell
President Stillwell invites a large convention to Port Arthur to back the Nicaragua canal project. About 100 delegates, governors, mayors, and business leaders from the south and west attended. The convention, promoted by Kans City, Pittsburgh & Gulf railroad officials, agreed to a trip to Port Arthur at the company’s expense. delegates will likely depart Wednesday evening.
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Stillwell
Kanes City
Nicarazius
Othe
Kay
Katnas City, Pittabure & Gulf Railroad
J. N Smithes
Little Rock, Ark
De Koven Dying in Aiken After Illness
Telegraph from Mrs Reginald De Koven in Aiken South Carolina reports that Reginald De Koven lies at the point of death from a gastric fever. The composer and his wife left New York about a week ago seeking relief in the southern climate after a delicate operation and a period of debility.
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New York
Reginald de Koven
Aiken
5. C
DeKoven
Suit Against Lawrence Repudiates State University Bonds
The attorney general plans a suit in the eu rome court on Wednesday to recover 10 000 in bonds issued 30 aid in constructing the state university. Lawrence repudiated by the eit Maquetit interest totals Tid- The suit seeks both principal and interest, with 100 bonds and 12 coupons each a separate cause of action. The case will reveal a significant repudiation and allow discussion locally in Topeka.
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Eurome
Lawrence
State University
Topeka
Pardon Request For Stoops Abduction Conviction
Harry Stoops a Chicago painter jailed in Topeka last fall for abducting Marjorie Wallace for immoral purposes seeks clemency. A petition signed by thirty citizens argues a great wrong was done and the couple should reunite. The plea is filed with the state board of pardons and cites coercion of Mrs Wallace Stoops.
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Harry Stoops
Chicago
Topeka
Marjorie Wallace
Aim
Board of Pardons
Stoops
Majotie Wallace Stoops
Wee
Sisners
Rolek Si L. Si
Samuel Feldner
Fred Hodging
Abe J. August
C. Jones
Harry Lindsay
H. B. Howe
W. Mckhiles
Wood Fowler
Wm. Brett
J. Blackman
F. H. Martin
A. Maesey
William Archer
George Wagner
Foun
C. Mo. Holt
He Johanson
P. Hel
T. ¥. Bushnell
Irving
W. Griffin
Jo. Nicely
Cc Lamb
P.M. Heathe
C. C. Price
Robert Knesla
Mrs. Lo Thorpe
Grand Gouge Intensifies by Van Wyck Tammany Crowd
A dramatic report accuses the Van Wyck Tammany crowd of an enormously increased gouge, detailing alleged overcharges and political influence in city affairs. The item underscores widespread public anger and calls for accountability amid the alleged price hikes.
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van Wyck Tammany
New York Budget Debate Bills Enormous Municipal Rise
New York board of estimate opens discussion on a nearly 100 million dollar city budget surge as mayor's office seeks increased clerical pay and patronage. Council salaries and aldermen pay rise, with borough presidents demanding higher clerks and branch offices across divisions and main department operations expanding.
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New York
Board of Estimate
Lele
van Week
Legislative Assembly
P. J. Goully
Aldermens Salarion
Bet City
Derongl
Clarion’ Oalechen
Gaxary
Devil sermon ends in church fire panic and stampede
A late 19th century report from Birben describes Reverend Akin delivering a fiery sermon on Satanic influence at Bethel church. The climax caused panic as attendees rushed for exits, a fire started in the packed hall, and several youths helped guide younger attendees to safety.
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Cicamd
Inn
Feratd
Birben
Hays
Akin
Bethel Church
Aumiag Sieht
Burke
George Aicdin
Hanna's Troubles Begin in House Committee Scuffle
Fragmented OCR recounts a tense House committee session with names such as Garratt, Myolimrer, Boxwett, Rankin, Kenny, Unger and others. Allegations surface about voting for McKiaron and pending Senate investigation. Subcommittee members await guidance as investigation proceeds.
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Columpus
Jan M—Opeeerr
Museo
House of Representatives
Sam Iy
le Lavist
Oniemape
Limba Fuet
Dtl
Oule
Hamilton Paity
Meecum A. Munna
Emintur
Chierastate
Heinen Talives
Garratt Covey
Myolimrer Ue Mamilion
Boxwett
Wacren
Rankin
Fay
Senate
Unclear text fragment hints at an event or notice
Fragmentary lines describe a brief morning session and references to individuals and actions lacking clear context. Several names and terms appear distorted, impeding a precise summary of event, date, or location. The readable bits imply a short proceeding or meeting with unspecified aims.
Hornless Reindeer to Cross Ocean to United States
Jan 28 in Wiekitwhen a war department telegraph notes Dr. Dicksen of Trondhjem Norway reports Kyierman lost stock bought with funds from interior and six other men. In Washington Jan 13 Leulk Bruele of Lawrence Kansas and Lew Barker of Manchester were admitted to practice before interior dept. Maud Ferrell of Kansas declines to serve as capyise in department office. Judge Powers Perry and Lambert from Kansas appeared before house scholars committee in support of a bill on judicial district division.
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United States
Wiekitwhen
War Department
Dicksen
Trondhjem
Sorway
Kyierman
Kansane
Waanitgto
Washington
House Scholars Committee
Adieiter
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