Woman and Whisky: Cochran Hanged for 1897 Murder
The report from Bethany Missouri states Jose Freeman Cochran, who killed George Stanbrough in 1897, was hanged this morning after a breakfast speech about religion and liquor. The two farmers settled their quarrel with fists, shook hands, then Cochran shot Stanbrough in the back once, mortally wounding him. The piece also notes Frisco Line fruit farming booklet promotion and a Cable family wedding in Northampton.
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Bethany
Jose Freeman Cochran
George Stanbhrough
Fear
Cochran
Cochan
Stanbrough
Bere
Honor
Stanbrouch
Missouri
Arkansas
Kansas
Indiana
Brian Snyder
G. PA
Frisco Line
St. Louis
Grape-Nuts Praise From Grand Rapids Reader
A reader recalls trying Grape-Nuts and notes its crepe sugar content and nourishing quality. The writer discovers a small serving satisfies meals, finds it a novel cereal option, and commends Postum Cereal-Lim for the product’s framing and appeal.
Body of drowned boy found near Indian Creek
A decomposed body of a colored boy about 13 was found at the mouth of Indian Creek, lodged in willows and partly underwater. Henry DeMoss reported it. Shellabarger & Son transported the body to their undertaking rooms. Coroner Wesverfield held the inquest. the deceased is believed to be Gayden, missing since last Saturday after swimming. Identification is unlikely due to decomposition.
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Henry DeMoes
Indian Creek
DeMoss
Shellabarger & Son
Wesverfield
Gayden
Plague strikes Alexandria as Princess Chimay faces tragedy
Rigo the violinist dies as bubonic plague hits Alexandria. Princess Chimay had twins yesterday in a villa near the city. European and American visitors are alarmed as authorities quarantine the area and cremation follows. The Hungarian-royal couple hosted guests at their Alexandrian villa during their second Egyptian winter.
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Chimay
Alexandria
Rigo
Rixe
Treneth
Caliee
Plum
Ito
Alexandri Vila
Dividend and financial notice from Atchison directors
The report notes a semi annual dividend of 1.25 per share ordered for New York and June F. It confirms the payout schedule and reserves. It mentions a 2 1 2 percent per cent dividend on preferred stock payable July 6. It references surplus net earnings for the year ending June.
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New York
Atchison
Tseal
Conference Fails at Bloomfield as arbitration plan debated
Brussels reports from Pretoria confirm a failed conference between Kruger and Milner. The plan favored arbitration, but Britain counters with alternate terms. The dispatch notes Kruger proposing two year naturalization delay and franchise with qualifications, while Britain hints at military preparatives amid political anxiety. Grand nights advertise Burdock Blood Hitters.
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Krueger
Great Britain
Transvaal
Leyds
Wruber
Junie
Landis to Quit Penitentiary July 1 with Tomlinson as Warden
Governor Stanley announces that J. B. Tomlinson of Minneapolis will take charge as warden of the state penitentiary on July 1. Landis plans to vacate the post quietly on that date after resisting proposed political reshuffles and urging a peaceful transition.
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J. B. Tomlinson
Minneapolis
State
HS. Landis
Mr. Landis
Wuld
Landis
Jory
Tomlinson
Democrats Seek Fusion Ticket at Kansas Governor Contest
A Kansas Democratic meeting discussed forming a fusion ticket with the Populists to win the governorship next year. The plan would oppose the Republican slate, with leaders signaling a strategy to unite against the Democratic ticket and capture key offices.
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Kansas
Hebel Saway
Tat
Chmpa
Televen
Imatute
Mavic
Vail Sanp
Unclear charter awards to numerous entities in state list
A disjointed OCR fragment lists various chartered enterprises and organizations, including a cement company, a church, banks, benevolent society, and cemetery associations, with scattered place names and monetary figures. Details are garbled, making precise identification of each entity impossible.
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Thuicrori and Cement Company
Jol
Patel
Ba Ory
Moses Muniur Company
Carfey
Governor Stynney Seeks Cannon Amid War Debate
A distressed handwritten fragment reports Governor Stynney receiving a letter to Gaol Metcalf at Mattia in Whlen discussing war department aims. It mentions plans to capture or manufacture a cannon and references various military figures and local committees, with speculation on French and Spanish influences and potential supply routes.
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Stynney
Watt
Perntiren
Bere
First Steamers Sail for St Michael in Spring Rush
Prospectors crowd the Homer and the Scheurer Salvador as they depart for St Michael in a crowded spring rush. The vessels carry cabins and cargo filled with eager travelers seeking Klondike mobilization, many already booked aboard the steamer Charles amid limited space and high excitement.
Blame the President Arraignment At Lynch Meeting
Chicago colored people denounce President McKinley at a Bethel AME meeting over the Sam Hose and Elijah Strickland lynchings. Detective LeVin's report cites Georgia whites debating the killings. pamphlets planned for distribution. speakers defend negro rights amid sharp criticism of the administration.
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Chicago
McBisley
William McKinley
McKinley
Georgia
Sam Hose
J. ¥. Thomas
Olivette Baptist Church
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Thirtieth
Dearborn
Polevin
Elijah Strickland
Thomas
LeVin
Ida Wells Barnett
Mr. LeVin
Hos
Samuel Wilkes
Alfred Cranford
Agsanii
Crawford
Barnett
Dr.Thomas
Ransom
Thart
Hen Tithman
Senate
United States
Mark Hanna
Our Church
Congress
North
Bandits Escape From Nighttime Train Robbery Pursuit
A Cheyenne to Bee report says three outlaws led by Bob Taylor fled after a bold train robbery near Hole-in-the-Wall. Sixty-five U S marshals pursued from Casper and Cheyenne at night, pursuing across the lines as darkness aided the escape. The trio includes a Mexican outlaw and a Casper resident named Cavilugh.
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Omaha
Neb
Cheyenne
Wyo
Casper
Unite States
Hadeell
Dreyfus Joyful On Arrival At Devil's Island Shore
From the island of Martinique on June 7 the officials sent to notify Dreyfus of the trial revision arrived at Devil's Island. Dreyfus awaited on the shore and received the official intelligence with radiant joy despite efforts to maintain composure.
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Fr. de France
Martinique
Beat Coland
Marine Artilters
Dreyfus
Cayenne
Devil's Island
Missing Butler Physician Found Safe in Chicago
Dr. E A Russell of Butler Pennsylvania, reported missing for two months amid family fears of foul play, turned up in Chicago on May 4 when his brother A E Russell located him attending a lecture after a large cash sum had been received days before disappearance.
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Pennsylvania
Chicago
E. A. Russell
Butler
A. E. Russell
Russell
Wille
A. BE
New Civil Steps in Samoa and U.S. Trust Ruling
A Herald Dispatch reports from Aji Samoa that Mataafa and Tanu will be disarmed as the new civil government begins operations while the kingship remains undecided. In Indianapolis the Supreme Court held a public corporation liable to forfeit its franchise for join ing with others to fix prices, in the Portland Gas case.
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New York
Aji
Sarnet
Auckland
Whewsont
Bader
Malle
Tanu
Mataafa and
Indianapolis
Ind
Indian Supreme Emure
Publ
Portland National Gas and Oi Company
Sloan Wins Soodatone High Weight Welling Handicap
London June 7 Sloan won the Soodatone high weight welling handicap at Lingfield Park in the spring meeting on A J Schwab's four year old chestnut Azaliel. Goma was second Earl King third. Fifteen horses started. The betting was 5 to against Azuliel.
Gold Shipment From National City Bank in New York
The National City Bank will ship 590 dollars in gold by steamer St Paul from New York today. The financial move underscores a routine bullion transfer as the vessel departs with the contraband.
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New York
National City Bank
St. Paul
Curtis Urges Early Congress Session On Currency Reform
Representative Curtis of Kansas advocates an extra session to pass the financial measure before the regular session. Supported by Wisconsin Republican Babcock, they urged President to call congress no later than October. The president has the matter under review and plans to defer final decision until after his summer vacation. Curtis may travel to New York for a Senate finance committee conference, returning to Kansas next week.
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Washington
Curtis
Kansas
Caucus Committee On
Congress
Babcock
Wisconsin
Republican Congressional Committee
Finance
New York
Senate Finance Committee
Mines Closing Down In San Juan County Colorado
Mines including the Darsago smelter affected with a strike cause layoff of 500 men and a forecast that all San Juan mines may halt within a week. Wedge mine in Ouray also stopped over wage hour disputes ahead of the eight hour law.
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Silverton
Con
Stelke
Darsago
Towa
Tiger
Silver Lake
San Juan
Wedge
Ouray
Today s Market Report Wheat and Corn Mixed on Weather Signals
Wheat showed a partial recovery but faced selling pressure amid northwest rain and reports of heavy deliveries. Corn was dull and lower early, then steadied as wet weather persisted westward. Provisions were quiet but steady with hogs and cattle receipts and prices mixed, while sheep and lamb markets showed strength.
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Ser
Ptetraliog
Stremath
Liverpool
Malis
Odessie
Hussia
Duluth
Chicago
Diirec
Oleu
Aye
Owleis
Jiaty Yeees
Sacant
Aisart
Miby Land
Apend
Wold
Bear Foren Bande Spr
Suul
Siac
Timothe
Kansas City Livestock Market CATTLE and Sugar Market Notes
Summary of livestock receipts and market steadiness at Kansas City with cattle, heifers, and stockers listed amid scattered price cues. Also includes Sugar Market updates from New York with raw sugar futures nearing steady to firm while molasses sugar remains strong. Mention of wheat, money markets, and bond activity in brief market wrap.
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New York
Carl
Tate
Market Gossip. Grain Receipts and Prices Drift Lower
Market gossip notes Kansas City receipts at 18000 and 260 minus. Paris prices quoted lower by a few points. The weekly crop bulletin shows bearish tone from the northwest with little change from winter wheat. Chicago cables not fully reflecting the decline as markets ease overall. Lower Liverpool wheat and slight shifts in other grains are indicated.
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Ynings Commission
East Fifth
St. Topeka
Kan
Kansas City
Paris
Liverpool
Wea
Chicago
Currency and Wheat Market Reflections Across Global Trade
The report outlines mixed grain futures and cash markets with wheat firming in Chicago and St. Louis while Antwerp prices slip. It notes foreign buyers, United States weather hints, and noted stock and dividend chatter, including P Morgan’s anticipated U.S. arrival.
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Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Go
Topeka
Csase Freeman Cochran
Geo. W. Cable
Northampton
Mass
Mary Wourdman Cable
George W. Cable
Alfred St Dennis
Edwards Congregational Church
Mr. Goossen
Princess Chimay
Santa FE
England
Brussels
Doctor Leyds
Trans- Vaal
Pretoria
Kroeger
Erith Bish
Alfred Milner
Bloomfind
Hutterine
Ile
old ieeeeD all_tojlow
Harry Landis
Stanley
Democrats
Hass
State Charter Board
Colonel Metcalf
Twentieth
Titus
Law
A. J
Artieny
St. Michael
Manila
Nelson
Samoa
Callan
San Juan County
Colo
Columbus
Gambier
Bloomington
Mil
Jane
Nennie Paul
Stanford
County
Miler Park
Bank of Stanford
Dr. Thornes
Wever
Pyramids
the Grand
Today's Market Report
Associated Press
The
State Journal
Chieamn
Chicago Livestock Market
Seton Bose
Texas
Femders
Orman
Kansas City Livestock Market
Erie
Salen
Wed
Ark i Leeks
Eal
SLSR
Yorke
Esaic
Billa We
Aio
Steise Sinatt
Enn
Russia
London
Console
Monson
P. Morgan
Southweat
Antwerp
Moumatia
Linh
Orr
Counselman & D
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Spangel
Putubes
Louis
EEL
Arauth
Er Aes
Barrett
Roumania
Suiar
Symipal Hs
Atchinens Sxsw
Upr East
Aijnneapolis
Indiana Supreme Court
A. Arthch
Joseph
Ain
S.C
Tantom Merchant
Berl Pe
Ty Federal Steel
Zee Ee
Istana Iis
Hole
Paul Atenison
Union Mo
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