They Won't Tell. Hanna Election Probers Hear Witnesses
Columbus March 2 The senate committee investigating bribery in the late senatorial race questioned witnesses last night with no decisive revelations. Testimony covered attitudes of Hamilton county Representatives Droste and Luw toward the scn torship, alleged teleph1one conversations between hotel heads, and the Gibson house staff's records of exchanges.
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Columbus
Senate Committee of
Keshon
James A. Graff
Harrison
Hamilton County
Hugh Cavannaush
William F. Fox
James Faulkner
Cyeinnali
Droste
Luw
Jeptha Gerrard
Cincinnati
Hannaser Ross
Loca
Neil
Russell
Pryor
Gibson House
Heh
Enget
Major Dief
Allen
Meyers, Jr
Gthson
Court ruling sparks debate on government meeting system
Washington reports Attorney General Grin says to maintain the current government meeting system until full facts are presented, following Judge Bogers ruling in Kansas City. Grins argues indictments miss key details about cattle slaughter and interstate commerce aspects.
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Washington
United States
Bogers
Kansas City
Grins
J Cultural Department
Crinstt
Eras
Ogers
Chile bids for British brig Britannia amid warship push
A Buenos Aires dispatch says Chile offered 75 000 dollars for the British merchant steamer Britannia, Captain Arime. The Chilean government contemplates using the vessel as an armed transport if tensions with Argentina escalate.
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London
Buenos Ayres
Britannia
Araime
Argentna
Bromiley Brothers Carpet Company to Form National Trust
Statements from Boston indicate the Bromiley Brothers Carpet Company plans to unite all leather capes manufacturers under a national trust. The move aims to capitalize and stabilize the industry with a proposed ten million dollar capitalization.
GOLD MINERS STRIKE AT WEAVERVILLE LA GRANGE HYDRAULIC MINE
Forty miners at the La Grange Hydraulic Mining Company in Weaverville Trinity County California strike to reject wage cuts. They warn they will prevent replacements. Sheriff Burgess called to protect new workers as tensions rise near the plant managed by William H Radford.
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Redding
Cal
Uie la Grange Hydraulic Mining Company
Weaverville
Trinity County
California
Weaver Ville
Junction City
William H. Radford
Burgess
400 Gold Seekers Start for Copper River Steamer Valencia
Over 400 miners test for Copper River gold fields aboard the steamship Valencia. The vessel will stop at Seattle to take on more passengers on the voyage north. Many recruits hailed from eastern states.
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Copper River
Valencia
San Francisco
Seattle
Finishing the dome at the state house interior
H Greuber, the fresco artist on the state house dome, has nearly finished castings for ornamental frets and pendants. Four large pieces for the east, west, north and south sides are ready, depicting a farmer, pastoral scene, a miner, and a mechanic. The upper floor is a workshop for armament manufacture, with placement work to begin soon.
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H. Greuber
State House
Is & Soul Miner
Greuber
Federal Building
Capt Zeller's Command Forming War Company
Ex-detective Richard Zeller, a former police investigator and German count, organizes a fighting company for the Spanish American War. He claims 95 men are enlisted, all full size and ready, with officers and names to be revealed in time. He vows seriousness and readiness to deploy once war news stabilizes.
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Saya
Richard Zeller
Zeller
Capt. Zeller
Special train carries 529 reindeer to Seattle expedition
A Pennsylvania Railroad train moving in two sections carried 529 reindeer and attendants from Jersey City to Seattle for a proposed government relief expedition. The deck of 20 to 1 deer per car, three sleeping cars and two car houses allowed ample human space with provisions and cooking equipment. The five and a half day journey aims for few stops, relying on reindeer for land travel.
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New York
Mareh 2
Pennsylvania Rairoad
Jersey City
Seattle
Eich
Martin Monument Fund Reaches $300 With Governor Smith Donation
Atchison March 2 Andrew J. Smith governor of the Soldiers home at Santa Monica California sends ten dollars to add to the John A. Martin monument fund his substantial contribution increases the total raised to about three hundred dollars amid ongoing fundraising efforts.
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Smith
Atchison
Andrew J. Smith
Santa Monica
Cal
A. Martin
State May Act On Meat Inspection Law
J G Mecoy cattle inspector met Governor Leedy in Kansas City to urge a state meat inspection law after Judge Rogers ruling. He warns absence could depress cattle and hog prices as foreign markets use it to restrict American meat. Parking houses might be compelled to pay charges. extra sessions possible. New Cherokee State Bank charter filed in Crawford county with $5,000 capital. Directors named: George W. Rye A C Graves W E Tarkington S B Boyer W Kelso A B Cockerill Joseph noe. Sim Drug Co. ad. Kansas Ave.
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J. G. Mecoy
Kansas City
Leedy
Rogers
McCoy
Kansas
Cherokee State Bank of
Cherokee
Crawford County
George W. Rye
A.C. Graves
W. E. Tarkington
League Adopts Plan to Curb Rowdyism in National Ball
The National Ball League approved a four point program to curb obscene language and rowdy behavior on the field. A permanent board of discipline was created with members L C Krauthoff Louis Kramer and Frederick K Stearns to hear complaints. Penalties range from days to life depending on offense with life expulsion only by unanimous board vote after a personal trial. Charges may be filed by any umpire player manager or other person and served within 48 hours.
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Aft
Bord
Speculor
League
Lightning Rod Fraud Targets Perth Farmer
A farmer near Perth confronted lightning rod swindlers who pressured him into signing a costly contract. They claimed free extras, then billed 19 dollars for work and materials, with 130 dollars charged for materials. After a threatened confrontation, he paid two dollars to settle, while seeking legal advice about the check.
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Wellington
Perth
Taickity
Hutchinson’s Boom Brings Rail Line To Blackwell
A special train carried the Second Regiment band from Hutchinson to Blackwell O T to celebrate the Hutchinson and Southern railway entry. The new Medford to Blackwell track spans 26 miles with modern 60 pound steel rails. Mayor Blackwell welcomed the guests as officials, band, and townsfolk processed to town center. An on site feast followed with roasted oxen bread, pickles, and coffee. The road anticipates heavy freight, including hogs and cattle from the stockyards established just yesterday.
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Hutchinson
Blackwell
O. T
Hutchinson and Southern Railway
Medford
Kay County
Trim
W. A. Hradford
Frank 8. Whitelaw
Augusta State Bank receivership in dispute over authority
A district court in Butler county is set to hear a petition this week for the appointment of a receiver for the State Bank of Augusta. Assistant Attorney General George Snelling leads proceedings after revealing that the previous receiver, N A Yager, has acted without proper authority since an earlier dismissal for want of prosecution, prompting plans to reinstate him or pursue new legal steps to protect the bank.
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Augusta State Bank
District Court
Butler County
State Bank of
Augusta
George Snelling
N. A. Yager
Mr. Yager
Snelling
Acta
Cooke Declares for Leedy in Kansas Fusion Debate
Sidney G. Cooke, a middle of the road Democrat, announced support for Governor Leedy and his administration. He praised Leedy’s record, urged re election, and suggested Democrats could unite with Populists to achieve fusion. The governor appeared in good humor after the meeting.
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Democrat
Sidney G. Cooke
Nermetun
David Quermyvr
Leedy
Bir
Cooke
Kansas
Wisconsin's Menall in Insurance License Case
Milwaukee reports the Wisconsin supreme court upheld a lower ruling in a major insurance license dispute. The Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford must pay license fees after revoking its Wisconsin license following an inquiry. The decision could affect other life and accident insurers doing business in the state and may raise significant sums.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Madison
Supreme Court
Wisconsin
Traveloce’ Insurance Company
Hartford
Conm
Fricke
HSC
Abe
Wu Iremen
Ower
Seom Mack
Seom
Frank James Dying in St Louis From Pneumonia Illness
Noted ex bandit Frank James lies dangerously ill in St Louis with pneumonia at his home after contracting a cold while a doorman at the Standard theater. Doctors fear for his recovery though he faces death without fear. The notice ends with an unrelated advertisement for laxative tablets and a steam laundry.
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Lous
Frank James
Standard Theater
Record-Breaking February Clearings Across United States
February clearings in 77 cities set new highs, surpassing January and all previous February totals. The two month period reached about 11.27 billion, up from last year and led by Canada while overall national activity remained strong despite holiday effects.
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Maren Z—.seusscem
OFS
Bradstreet
Eeanenet
Becauve
United States
Arrest Report From Missouri Embarkers Ambush
A Missouri man named Jon Tvane was arrested at noon after a confrontation with Fort Boas police. Officers Chief Dearth and Officer Maw observed him in a crowded embankment area while holding $12 and a tense attitude. He reportedly refused warrants and claimed not to care about Kansas, with a prior mention of $14 in a local incident and a warning to catch the suspect.
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Fort Mooi
Jon Tvane
Tn Dartin
Tim
Mawol
Kansas
Jeremiem
Seire
Oil Takes Flight and Oil Prices Rise
Oil prices continue to rise with reports from Cleveland and several states noting a rapid surge toward the dollar mark within the month. Eastern markets show higher cents per barrel while Illinois and Indiana oil prices edge upward amid renewed market excitement.
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Cleveland
South
Lina
Indiana
Pennsylvania
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