War clouds and trade treaties loom in 1900s era reports
The article cites a telegraphic report from the Associated Press on political shifts and looming war in the Far East. It notes speech by Bryan and Hearst fears among Democratic reorganizers, the Isthmian canal, railroad progress, and a treaty landscape opening trade with Korea and China while warning of complex income tax and trust issues. James L. Bins is described as a deceased former World’s Fair official.
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James L. Bins
Mfe
Korea and United States trade with Korea in 1908 figures
The report discusses US Korea trade dynamics in 1908, noting that while direct US exports to Korea were modest, overall shipments to treaty ports rose with petroleum products and machinery. It highlights the role of intermediaries via Japan and China, and cites specific values for exports and imports, including petroleum and machinery, with commentary on mining operations in Korea.
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Jagan
Huesie
Ile
Yemen
Korea
United States
Kersa
United Binter
Japan
China
Elh
Milchinery
Gillesman
Horpa
Druin
Mould Him At Will A Political Power Play Unfolds
A fragmentary report describes Mr Hoch and Mr Burton influenced by factional managers in a Kansas campaign. The text portrays candidates, movement leaders, and internal wires guiding strategy with claims of manipulation and shifting loyalty.
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Hoch
Burton
Hoeh
Kansas
Ncie
Heepee
Hoek da
Russian Double Dealing and the Manchurian Crisis
An analysis of imperial maneuvers in East Asia from 1853 to 1890s, detailing Russia’s territorial ambitions in Manchuria and Korea, the 1860 Pekin crisis, the Cassini convention, and subsequent delays on evacuating Manchuria while fortifications continued. The piece argues the current crisis centers on Korea and the port of Yozampho amid broader Russian designs in Asia.
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Japan
Gome
China
Rusti
He Frontier
Amur
Pekin
Husnia
Desert River
Ocean
Russia
Siberian
Biinchuria
Germany
France
Port Arthur
Pentamia
Shimonosek
Russa
Peninsula
Ching
Ruesia
Mancheria
Corma
Asia
al- Uyeth
DeLn
Manechi
Mancheria Ia
Pierestob
Manchuria
Ie ‘Coren
Corean
Yorzampho
War Crisis And Markets
War fears and market turmoil dominate the early discussion as analysts weigh the likelihood of a global clash between Russia and Japan over Manchuria and Korea. The piece outlines naval and economic leverage, French and British lending interest, and the risk of extended conflict impacting Wall Street sentiment.
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Wall Street
Financial Review
Russia
Hussia
Japan
France
Rus
Mustain Bomuk
Anere
England
Rusia
Orsel
London
Tdtneretien
Fursin
Twoderste
St. Petersburg
To- Kio
Manchuria
Gores
Huwih
Kunela
Pena
Benes
Russia Japan Strain Over Manchuria And Trade Routes
The article notes tensions over Russian expansion into Manchuria and a possible loss of open doors for China through new sovereignty shifts. It references railway links in Korea, an American built line from Chemuipo to Seoul, and an American led electric railway near Seoul. It highlights Japan's concern over autocratic proximity and potential shifts in treaty status, with Korea showing modernization like telegraphs and postal systems.
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Iran
United Eastes
China
Trussia
Russia
Japan
Korea
Chemuipo
Seoul
Seoul Etnetic Company
Avia
United States
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Contested County Notes Mix Local Oddities and Politics
A scrambled digest of regional gossip and political hints touches on Hinwathy citizens aging, a Gberlin creamery incident, Salvation Army activity, a Valley phone trek, a Muscotin birth, Pr aires movement near Barber county, an Otuuwe county minister, a Bow mt boat find, a Sttrenapelis festival memory, and upcoming Kansas City Jackson county contests. Gov Halley’s to Missouri Capers influence and a Missouri- Kansas convention crowd are noted with travel and hotel needs.
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Hinwathy
Gberlin Creamery
Sent Society
Tao
Dodge City
Salvation Army
Satan
Bennington
Valley
Paren
Muscotin
Bro. Stubbs
Barber County
Heown
Otuuwe
Bow
Uene
Sttrenapelis
Fen
Jackson County
Topeka
Jonith
Glorified Glance at The Globe’s Humorous Bits
The Atchison Globe column riffs on marriage and money with quirky aphorisms about promises in weddings and the wisdom or folly of savings. It playfully contrasts pre and post marriage behavior, noting changing attitudes and social expectations in a lighthearted, old newspaper voice.
Quaker Reflections and Satirical Snippets
The piece offers fragmentary quips on manners, money, and theater. It tilts with social slyness and wary wit, mentioning a grill and a widow, while noting a prosecuting attorney and evasive witness in a courtroom scene.
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Philadelphia
Fragmented Voice Passages Reflect On Desire And Patience
A clipped excerpt presents a dialogue about eye contact and perception. The text juxtaposes warnings and social dynamics, noting how desire and restraint shape interactions. The fragment hints at gendered perspectives and the expectation to listen before speaking.
Dance Spread of Smallpox Hits Linwood Kansas City
A Linwood Kansas smallpox case at a dance in January led to several infections among attendees including a Kansas City man. Quarantine followed with two houses under strict isolation and families at Mall Leaf placed under containment. Health officials and the sheriffs enforced quarantine rules to prevent further spread.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Linwood
Kansas City
HuUreing
la- Wood
Lnwood
Mall Leaf
Myers
Edmwood
Fall Leaf
Langworthy
Wiemberktt
Democratic Senators Debate Panama Situation in Washington
Washington report states a two hour Democratic Senate conference on the Panama issue with wide participation. Senators pressed for full information on alleged U S official involvement in the Isthmian revolution. It was said Republican senators hold crucial facts not shared with Democrats. Despite unanimity, ratification of the convention is viewed as likely due to regional and commercial pressures.
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Washington
Panama
United States
Senate
Convention resumes review of St Louis funding dispute
Cincinnati January 1 The convention of the Boot and Shoe Workers International union today resumed consideration of the St Louis controversy. Secretary Treasurer J Hain of Boston presented a statement to disprove charges by Pint, Lawrence and Mot tan about misuse of funds and book inaccuracies. Auditors reports and committee findings were cited as correct. Delegates noted Lawrence had withdrawn his charges before leaving St Louis and the discussion ended without further scandal.
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Cincinnati
Boot and Shoe Workers
St. Louis
Bec— Tetary
Hain
Boston
Mate
Messrs
Pints
Lawrence
Mottan
Messe
Pinta
St. Touis
St.Louis
Kish School Photographs Prompt Morning Group Shots
Local Kish School classes gathered for group photos this morning while community notices note upcoming talks by Mrs. Lucy Thurman on colored people work at St Johns AM. A Wednesday tree entertainment at Knights of Pythias is postponed and a message thanks supporters for comfort during illness and loss.
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Kish
Lucy Thurman
St John’s AM
B.rchardh
Knights of Pythias
KG of S
Nemaha County Republicans dispute Kansas papers report
A signed Nemaha county Republican statement refutes Kansas City Journal and Topeka Capital accounts of the county contract committee meeting held Saturday. The letter, dated Jan 18, names attendees, proxies, and motions, notes Governor Bailey’s presence, and argues the papers published an untrue account. It lists signers including DM Collins, W B Young, W H Jordan, A J Domer, Geo W Johnson, Van B Fisher, and others from Seneca Kansas.
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Nemaha County
Kansas City Journal
Topeka Capital
County Contract Committee
Tt County
Nemaha County Republican Central Committee
J.P. Stevenson
Emery
Curtis
George W. Hobb
Wiliam Baird
C. C. Robbing
Ny Waspiso
Haird
Eli Cox
Tobbins
Cox
Baird
Hook
Robbins
Tker
Jthin
Win
George P. Hayden
Vornz
Hemitoriel
Belns
Bailey
Elite Alleys Sold in Local Business Move
Dwight Harris son of E P Harris buys Elite bowling alleys from Ernest I Hoenshell who leaves Crane & Co and heads to Old Mexico to work for the Orient railroad. Harris will run Hike alleys on the same basis as before with continued management.
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Dwight Harris
E. P. Harris
Ernest I Hoenshell
Crane &Co
Old Mexico
Orient Railroad
Mr. Harris
Ghout
Deaths and Funerals in Local Notices
Miss Murenret Hailey aged 62 died at 12 20 this morning at her sister Miss Jamies Booty s home 42 Elmwood Street Arrangements for the funeral not yet made Mrs M J Doyle aged 4 died at 10 15 p m Monday at her Polk Street home She leaves children Sadie Doyle Alma Doyle Edward Doyle of San Bernardino William Doyle of Trinkiad Arthur Doyle of Topeka The funeral will be held from the home at 2 30 p m Friday.
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Murenret Hailey
M. J. Doyle
Polk Street
Doyle
F. C. Brooks
Sadie Doyle
Misa Atina Doyle
Edward Doyle
San Bernardino
William Doyle
Trinkiad
Arthur Doyle
Topekx
State Bar Association Meet Draws Large Kansas Attendance
Secretary Valentine notes very large turnout for the State Bar association annual gathering set for Wednesday and Thursday next week. Railroads offer a special one fare plus 69 cents from Kansas towns for travel January 7 to February 6. The Midwinter fair runs concurrent with the Kansas Day banquet, likely boosting attendance as telephone men also meet then.
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Bar Association
Valentine
State Bar Association
Kansas
Death and return to life of cigarmaker Roberts
Harrisburg observers recount Ulysses S. Roberts a cigarmaker and musician who died after a year with consumption. After twelve hours with the spirit gone he awoke on the cot smiling and spoke of Heaven and his father. He said he had seven days to repent and then died at the hour he predicted, returning to Heaven.
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Harrisburg
St. Jan
Ulysses S. Roberta
A. Maxey
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Marsh
Bany
Maxey
Heaven
Elven
M. Maxey
Jesus
Roberts
Clash of Courts Denver Golo Jan 1 Parker seeks writ
Judge Moses Hallett heard arguments in the habeas corpus petition of Sherman Parker held in Cripple Creek’s military camp. The state contends lack of federal jurisdiction, while Hallett disagreed and took the case under advisement with a decision possible tomorrow. A Cripple Creek dispatch reports Colonel Verdebeck announcing federal charges may be filed this afternoon.
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Denver
Golo
Moses Haliatt
U. S. District Court
Shermen Parker
Cripple Creek
Hallett
Verdebeck
Parker
Steal Girl by Hypnotism Abducts Ruby Brown in Champaign
Miss Ruby Brown, 16, of Champaign, was abducted Friday morning using hypnotism by two unknown men. She was taken to Peoria and later escaped in the Union Station baggage area after regaining consciousness. the girl, daughter of a Champaign team transport manager, was on her way to school when seized. Police were not notified until after the escape. conductors and witnesses supported her story.
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Ruby Brown
Champaign
Peoria
Union Station
Whim Perham
Prairier Avenue
Champifon
Jess
Scanlon
Miss Brown
Ghameaten
Beat Rent- Dence
Exhibits Coming in For St Louis Installations
Exhibit commission members report preparations for upcoming displays in St Louis. Benitor Simon says he and colleagues will oversee installation and setup, with many items already packed or in transit and more work ahead before the exhibition opens.
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St Toul
St. Louie
Agit Benitor Simon
Sind
Corre Spontianet Bose Ht
Crawford to Reopen Theater Night Plans Reported
John Mundin Perry Mundin and Claud Mundin were bound over in city court on a district court charge of stealing brass from rentsre shops. They were held in county jail and arrangements to reopen the Crawford theater on Friday night were noted, with ongoing local area activity completing the fragmented text.
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John Mundin
Perry Mundin
Claud Mundin
Fepalmn
Booth Preparations for Midwinter Exposition
In the Auditorium booths are taking shape with red bunting for Midwinter displays. Frame walls and a dressing room partition are in place, and a canvas facade will be stretched for decoration. Exits are marked clearly with signs to assure visitor safety and swift egress if needed.
Philips to Manage Caucus for Shawnee County Delegates
Philips as Shawnee county Republican central committee chairman plans to call ward and township caucuses to control delegates to the county convention and pack it with Hoch delegation supporters to Wichita. The move, tied to Mulvane forces, faces questions of legal authority and potential partisan use of county committee power. Primary elections for county convention delegates follow Crawford county rules.
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Stutvane
Shawne County
County Central Committee
Shawnee County
Wichita
HM. Philips
Republican — Central
M Exacis
Anhorney
Philips
Shawnee
Crawford
Dal Major
Nilips
Deer Overpopulation Forces Action at Buckwood Park
Stroudsburg Pennsylvania January 10 deer enclosures at Buckwood Park overflow as owner C Worthington of the New York mil enire seeks disposal. Fence stands only four feet high and deer routinely jump back in. Eighteen deer have been captured and shipped including two to Mauch Chunk for breeding and seven to New Jersey for stocking purposes.
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Stroudsburg
Buckwood Park
C. Worthington
New York
Mauch Chunk
Penn Potest
Ege Haorbot
N. J. Shee
Texans Urge Prompt Action On Poll Tax Amendment
A hurried call from Austin urges Texas lawmakers to return from Washington quickly to pass the poll tax constitutional amendment. It would require both voters and officeholders to pay the poll tax in person before voting or holding office, with no proxy payments.
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Austin
Tex
Washington
Texas
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Hearst
Rilene Toro
Vilizether
Far East
Isthtin Canal
Kores
Wilter
Great Britain
Chenmatpo
Fumo
Wunmin
Seuuli
Chinamao
Mokpuy
Songehin
Masenpy
Kunsan
Fa Muich Greave
Hrphany Cully
Henderson
Rose Dry Goods
North Topeka
Jayhaweel
GLOBE
Atchison Globe
Joneer
O. K
Sheemakere
Thompson
Mhs
Pamil
MR and
Mes . Evans
Scottish Society
Kas
Kanaus World's Fair Commission
Mundins
Hoch-Mulvans Caucus
Congress
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