Freshmen Banquet Interruption by Sophomores
Freshmen were abducted from the annual banquet at the university by Sophomores to prevent attendance. Chancellor MacLean of the law department is reported to offer a set number of hours for the return of the hidden students under threat of suspension.
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Town City
Henry MacLean
MacLean
Law Department
Cine Frestman
Tucker
Weald Chencellor Mackean
Siinperimion
Trust Wages Higher Controversy at Mill Workers Row
Mundie of the National Association of Find Mill Workers writes a statement amid a dispute over wage increases and posted notices. He claims workers demanded concessions before notices were issued and asserts the union’s stance on wages remains firm amid financial pressures.
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Cleveland
Jun
Mundie
National Association of Find Mill Workers
Brest
Sean Danay
Amestean
Sieetie
Serence Eile
Wwe
Seven States Show At Fanciers Poultry Event
Kansas City hosts the Seven State Show with about 2000 entries at the convention hall. Domestic fowl varieties, 48 pet animals, and five classes of prizes will be awarded. Judges include Feich of Natick and Heimlich of Jacksonville among others.
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Kattsas City
Convention Hall
Ags
HX Feich
Natit
Mass
DT. Heimlich
Jacksonville
Wichita May Be Without Lights After February First
Wichita officials report Wishita-Wicotric Light Co seeks to raise monthly rates from 36 to 1 dollar, claiming plant operation at a loss. City council committee opposes the increase and might discontinue service, risking citywide darkness after February 1. Lighting runs on monthly contracts.
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Wichita
Wishita Wicotric ‘Light Company
Ueht
Disappearance of Alderman Trimble Shocks Rushville
Alderman J W Trimble disappears after a month away on a business trip. Creditors attach about 500 of his property as his indebtedness nears 12 000. He had borrowed from local financiers and banks, sold real estate in Oscesin and two farms nearby, with lawsuits expected over transfers. He left a wife and two daughters.
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W. Trimble
Dabis
Rushville
Ind
J. W. Trimble
Trimble
State Bank of
Heardstown
State Savings, Loan and Trust Company of
Quincy
Oscesin
Trimbie
Crediuors
Bho
DIES FOR HER CLUB IN A Toledo Hovel Mystery
A Toledo girl Hattie Thetford died in a shanty ten miles from town after joining a "degradation club" of ten young women. A letter found among her effects describes a cruel pledge to leave home, become degraded, and reveals involvement of a voodoo doctor and a man named Kales. County officials investigate as suspects Kaltes and the doctor face inquiry.
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Toledo
Thetford
Mwe
Hravel
Kales
Kaltes
Missionary Union Meeting at First Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Missionary Union will gather at the First Presbyterian Church on Friday January 19 at 10 a m. The program includes devotions, minutes and business, a session on why we need it and how to increase usefulness, greetings, a countermin e, music by Mrs Whitton and Mountaineers, and Outlook on Southern Kansas with Mrs Adams. Secretary F J Brown signs off.
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Missionary Union
Presbyterian Missionary Union
First Presbyterian
Postum Coffee Versus Coffee Health Experiment Persuades
A persuasive ad encourages readers to test coffee avoidance for two weeks while switching to Postum Cereal Food Coffee. It claims coffee harms health by disturbing nerves and promotes Postum as restoring balance and vitality, detailing preparation and urging immediate adoption for wealth, peace, and happiness.
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Ious
Polson
Geri
Hancock's Work at Santa Fe Engine Shops
George H. Hancock has supervised locomotive building at Santa Fe central shops for three years, directing detailed work on engine performance. He began as assistant superintendent of machinery in February 1897 and will be superseded February 1 by H. P. C. Sanderson of the Norfolk and Western.
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al Santa Fe
George H. Hancock
The
Santa Fe
H. P. C. Sanderson
Norfolk & Western Road
Santa Fé Gentral
Sike
Hancock
Februaary
John Player
Boston Sympathy Meeting in Faneuil Hall Supports South Africa
A large mass meeting in Faneuil Hall Boston praised the South Africa Republics against England. George F Hollis and George Pred Williams spoke, with letters from Hoar and Abeinkon. The resolutions condemn British actions, call for neutrality enforcement, and urge strong U S support for the South Africa republics.
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Boston
Jan. A
Faneuil Hall
George F. Hollis
United States
Pretoria
Unt
George Pred Williams
George FF. Hoar
Thomas Wentworth Abeinkon
Hoar
Washington
Pawell Hall
Republc
Leonidas
McKinney
Kruger
Steyn
Leyds
Joseph Chamberlain
Massachusetts
England
McKinley
South Africa
VESSELS WILL CALL DURING PLAGUE CRISIS HONG KONG
A transport to Honolulu reports a voyage halted by health fears as authorities order quarantine measures. Ships bound for Honolulu face delays while island officials seek to contain a suspected plague. Citizens are urged to expect restricted movement and health inspections amid the crisis.
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Feage
F. W. MacFaslane
Honolulu
Mont
Honolwu
Rev Etnicn
Sasi OO Vadis
Dorle
Itonollin
Teasartigna
Elenaium
Berks
Bryan Accepts Dinner Invite From Gotham Democratic Club
William J. Bryan accepts a dinner invitation from the Pim Democratic club in New York during his city visit. The event at the club house will occur on a Tuesday with informal reception periods before and after. no speech is expected. The dinner date remains unconfirmed, but planned for Tuesday evening. Meanwhile, the California Prune Growers' Association reorganizes to form a cooperative, aiming to control the prune crop from harvest to sale and stabilize prices.
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Gotham Democratic Club
New York
William J. Bryan
Frankfort
John W. Keller
Pimocratic Club
Keller
Bryan
Iron trade steadiness amid thin raw material links
The Iron Trade Review reports pig iron prices hold firm with December levels despite tight raw material supplies and thin furnace connections to inputs. Signs of firmness appear in finished materials like plates and sheets while coke supply remains tight and new furnaces loom. The outlook is uncertain but production and stock changes show no clear weakness.
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Cleveland, O
Sands
The
Iron Trade Review
Bessemer Pistron
Sheango Valley Steel
Mahoning Valley Steel Works
Put and Call Ended at Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago January report shows agitation as Warren directory acted against the put and call business. Directors instructed Secretary Stone to read a resolution to members prompting cheers from some traders and defiance from others. Millers' Exchange reorganized to handle sessions with no grain out of call.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago
Board of Trade
Warren Directory
Directory
Stone
Atin Epechilly
Sherman Street
Millers’ Exchange
Millere* Exchange
Th Wa
Alliers
Irede
Warren
Senate Act Recalled Samoan Treaty Debate
In Washington on January 18 the Senate considered Senator Jones of Arkansas move to reconsider ratification of the Samoan treaty. He cited a press report about an American flag on Tutulia, but Senator Frye said the report was unfounded. No action was taken on the motion, though the treaty will be recalled from the president with favorable Senate action previously.
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Washington
Jan
Seesson
Ute
Senate
Jones
Ark
Tutulia
Frye
Robbera Ella Barkeover Robbery at Golob's Saloon
In Leadville Colorado on January 18 shortly after 1 in the morning two men held up Golob's saloon on Harrison Avenue. One assailant demanded money while the other attempted to restrain patrons. Jerry Ryan, identified as a bartender, resisted and the robbers fled without obtaining cash. Local authorities launched a search for the suspects.
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Ella Barkeover
Leadville
Col
Orelock
Golob
Harrison Ave
Jerry Ryan
G Rantanties
Petoe
Stanly
Woman farmer sets example for census statements
Washington reports Gov Merriam urges farmers to prepare 1899 operation statements so enumerators can gather accurate replies. A Pennsylvania woman leads with a detailed paper listing acreage crops livestock and miscellaneous goods, signaling how full census results could reflect U S productive strength.
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Washington
United States
Protest Notices On Nicaragua Canal Fortification
A Washington report states Great Britain and Germany have formally protested possible American fortification of the Nicaragua canal. Ambassadors Pauncefote and Van Holleben filed notices. more protests may follow from France, Russia, and others if the United States proceeds with canal construction as outlined by congressional committees.
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Chicago
Jan
Times-Herald
Washington
Great Britain
Germany
Nicaragua Canal
Pauncefote
van Holleven
France
Russia
United States
House
Senate
Elocutionists to Meet in Emporia This Spring
The first gathering of Kansas teachers focused on elocution and reading will be held in Emporia on April 27 and 28. The State Teachers Association organized this group with officers led by State Superintendent Frank Nelson as president and Miss Cora Marsland as vice president. A. H. Leach serves as secretary and Fuldwin as treasurer, with Netron set to complete the meeting program.
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Organization of Teachers of
Kansan
Emporia
State Teachers” Association
Frank Nelson
Cora Marsland
State Normal
A. H. Leach
Baker University
Fuldwin
H. College
Netron
Compee
Gibbs sues shingle trust for 61600 damages
Sues Gibbs of Tacoma a leading shingle dealer in United States court against the Washington Cedar Shingle Manufacturers association alleging violation of federal trust laws. He says the group controls nearly all shingle mills in the state and can fix prices and restrict production. A circular circulating damaged his business and he seeks treble damages totaling 616,600 including 15,000 for alleged defamatory circular.
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Tacoma
S. A. Gibbs
United States
Washington Rea Cedar
Crebs Alimony Decree and Maintenance Order
Juddie Gates orders Crebs to pay Mrs Laura A Grebo one hundred dollars monthly until further court orders. The separation and maintenance actions follow testimony of a marriage in 1888 and desertion. Crebs’ wealth, properties, and positions are summarized, including land in Adair county Missouri and Newton county Arkansas, cash holdings, and railroad roles.
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Adair County
Missouri
Nevada Co
Newton County
Arkansas
Midland, Tennessee , Alabama
Dividend Declared by Colorado Fuel and Iron Co
The directors of Colorado Fuel and Iron Co declare a dividend of eight percent on preferred stock for the year ending June 20, 18. The dividend is payable February 15 to stockholders of record January 28, 1200. Books close January 26 to February 1. Directors endorse continuing dividend declarations at intervals as earnings warrant and all arrears paid.
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New York
Te Colorado Fuel and Iran Company
Coun
Strike continues as Red Mill Men vow to fight
Cleveland Ohio June 18 The strike at the American Wire and Steel mill remains largely unchanged. A joint meeting of Cleveland lodges of the National Association of Red Mill Men heard a report from its special committee asking District Manager De Forest for a clear decision on wage scales. The committee called the conference a failure and Grand Secretary P J Mondie said the strike would continue with the same resolve.
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Cleveland, O
American Wire & Steel Company
Cleveland
National Association of Red Mill Men
de Forest
P J. Mondie
Poltava Ironclad Runs Aground Near Libed Baltic
Russian ironclad Poltava of 10 060 tons runs aground near Libed on the Baltic. Built in St. Petersburg, she measures 267 feet by 20 feet with a 26 foot draft. Indicated horsepower 11.05 percent. Armament includes four 12 inch guns twelve 58 inch quick fire guns 34 sailor guns and six torpedo tubes. Construction cost 4 500 000 dollars.
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St. Petersburg
Libed
Baltic
Nine Expert Doctors Offer Free Consultations in Topeka Institute
A new permanent British Medical Institute branch at 4 Topeka Avenue in Topeka offers free medical consults and services for three months through February 17 for all invalids who call. Dr S Edward McCully leads the team providing examinations, consultations, and operations, promising cure where possible and frank guidance if incurable.
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British Medical Institute
Topeka Avenue
Estitute
Topeka
No. 4
Edward McCully
Institute
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