War clouds over Japan Russia crisis looms in Asia
Reports out of Tokyo say Japan awaits Russia's reply to its latest note and expects a Monday decision. The Japanese government contemplates funding bonds to back an emergency loan as bankers and ministers discuss the financial plan while the emperor may pledge personal support if bonds are issued. Meanwhile, U S and British envoys report rising war talk, with no mediation expected as powers urge private diplomatic pressure to avert conflict.
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The Judge’s Toothache on the Prairie Showdown
A ranch judge awakes with a savage toothache and a long ride to a dentist. A cowboy proposes removing the tooth with brutal force but ends up provoking a chase across the plains as gunfire erupts. The tale ends with a blast of thunder and the judge cursing the stubborn tooth.
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Noth
Agalher
Texas
Tia
Oman
Fred
The Squatter’s Muzzling and the Graveyard Mews Tale
The Ar kies Squatter recalls a strange venture into animal control with a mule, describing a crude experiment to silence a noisy beast by attaching a brick to its tail. The tale ends with the mule dead in a shed and the narrator reflecting on the bizarre method and its consequences.
Denial of Brown illness rumor at Blkh school
Whittemore, principal of Otey high school, denied a circulating report that a student named Brown at Blkh school had fallen ill with mongrin and was absent. He stated no such student existed and that there was no foundation to the rumor.
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LG PD
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Tony
Whittitemore
Kansas Midwinter Exposition Draws Four Thousand Paid
Attendance at the Kansas Midwinter Exposition in Topeka reached about four thousand on Wednesday, with total attendance near six thousand to date. Marshall's band provided the music as Hewitts and their trained dog delivered a vaudeville act praised by the audience. Crosby Bros. showcased an elaborate furniture display, depicting a home interior to inspire visitors' ideas for arrangements.
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Exposition Displays Crosby Home and Creamery Equipment
The Crosby exhibit features a mahogany bed room parlor and dining room in gold oak with leather sofa and library, showcasing a rich home interior. The John Deere Pilow company presents Sharples creamery separator and related advertising, with Curtis demonstrating its efficiency and local agents Peter Hett & Son.
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Palace Car brand coffee exhibit attracts visitors
Tun Ja brand uses top Java and Mocha coffees in a wide display by Mistler Meisier Wholesale Gro company as agents for many brands. Samples of Palace Car canned goods receive favorable comment. Mr Nichols and assistants receive thanks for courtesy and help with the exhibit.
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Roosevelt Backed by Missouri Fifth District Delegates
Kansas City delegates Joseph Harris and Wallace Love were elected to the national convention with alternates William Waggoner and Joseph P. tion. Major William Warner of Kansas City presided. Homer Mann chaired the resolutions committee and backed Roosevelt, with the body endorsing his administration by a large, unanimous vote.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Cyrus P. Walbridge
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Wallace Love
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Richard C.kerens
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Resolutions’ Committee
Writ Refused In Mullins Malfeasance Case At Butte
The Montana supreme court refused to issue an order directing Judge Harney to show cause why a prohibitive writ against the Butte aldermen should not be annulled. Bernard Noon, blocked by Mayor Mullins from election confirmation, challenged the delay and claimed Harney interfered, alleging Mullins accepted funds from gamblers.
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Vegetables Rise in Price in New York Markets
New York residents face a lean produce season as cold weather keeps vegetables scarce. Prices for greens are sharply higher with canned goods filling gaps. Spinach commands about the same price as mushrooms, and lettuce costs 15 cents.
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New York
Market Shortages Describe Harsh Sheriff Tolls
In a troubled market, basic foods like head lettuce celery peas beans and strawberries fetch high prices while many items are scarce. Delinquents struggle to buy, as eggs and fresh staples run low. sellers quote six to six and a half cents per dozen for eggs and claim buyers lack cash to pay. The sheriff enforces payments with little mercy, leaving fresh supplies hard to obtain.
Automatic Sprinkler System Tested in Chicago
A Chicago plumber devised an electrically controlled automatic sprinkler. Heat expands a metal strip to close a circuit, energizing an electric magnet that pulls a plunger to open the valve and release water. When the strip cools the circuit opens and the valve closes.
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Chicago
County Poor Fund Merged Into General Revenue
Shawnee County commissioners ordered the $12 280 50 poor fund folded into the general revenue fund. The move pools resources so funds from the poor fund may be used for general expenses including the poor farm and care of destitute residents.
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Board of County Commissioners
Shawnee County
General Revenue Fund
Sheriff Lucas Records Excuses From Delinquent Tax Payers
Sheriff Lucas notes excuses from delinquent taxpayers summoned to pay personal property tax for 1003. Some claim assets are undervalued or miscounted by assessors while others insist neighbors were overassessed. The record reflects common protests against property valuations.
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A Curious Tourists Tale Across a Village Shop
A wandering traveler recounts being asked quirky questions by locals in a village shop after returning from Europe. The scene features a witty exchange about teeth on cows and wagon wheels, ending with the tourist being teased for not staying in Europe and a return to the doorway. Strong quotes from Philadelphia Ledger and Chicago Post appear as part of a collage.
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