Queen Victoria Praises Choate Attending Windsor Castle
Salisbury reports amid the ambassador Choate ceremony at Windsor Castle. Royal observers note comments by Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales during the presentation. American press coverage includes Kipling critiques and political notes on Peruvian oil debates influencing Europe. The piece also covers King Alfred anniversary plans and Telegraph Sunday edition news.
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Associated Press
Lebdos
Marquis of Ballstory
Avindeer
Cecil
Choate
Aira
Quest
Prine
Walee
Lauterson
Tauck Aldnger
Ostend
Stra
Riviere Srasim
Finke
Alfred Paris
Chesuam Street
Palcheter
Freeman Schulge
Philadelphia
London
George
Kipling
Rudyant Kiptine
Tomer Atkins
Eppy
Thomas
Haruld
James Necker
Lincolnshire
Cummins
Weitition
Scien Petroleum
Bert
Eneikm
Ulegear Trust
Atlantic
Hull
Tiverpool
Princes Crater
Liverpool
Alfred
John Your Moore
Daily Telegraph
New York Herald
Dalls Telegraph
Lyndon
Potter
Drevent
Charles Hawtrey
Brown Potter
Henry A Jones
Beerbohm Tree
Korie Bellew
Ap Flo
Henry Irving
Eisster War
Peni Demins
Vienna
Elauvette
Royal party sails toward Paris for Mediterranean cruise
A royal cortege travels via Tarver and Calais toward Paris for two days, then proceeds to Manseilus before boarding the royal yacht for a Mediterranean cruise. The line notes Torie of Wales and Princess Charles of Denmark accompanying Briand on the journey.
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Torie
Wales
Princess Charles
Denmark
Ahso Teftt Briand
Tarver
Calais
Paris
Manseillus
Imbark
Tke Rusal
Terrific storm hits Kansas City causing heavy damage
A gale from the southwest swept Kansas City for half an hour. Rain fell in sheets, nearly 100 buildings were burned down or damaged, stock winds and smokestacks collapsed, and several plant fronts were smashed. Estimated damage around 50,000 with no fatalities.
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Kansas City
Gliehoma City
Touches Live Wire in Wichita Tragedy Injures Worker
In Wichita on March 1, Mr. Russell attempted to steady a crosswired electric pole staying at the base of a large new shade, and touched a 2750 volt live line. A quick jerk by coworker Dwellett freed him, but his hands burned and he collapsed. He cannot resume work for weeks due to injuries to his nervous system.
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Wichita
Maren 1
sHane
Kussel
Russell
Burelle
Emericinos
Hurninst
Tesh
Judge Sluss Named
Washington March 21 The president today made nominations for federal posts including Justice and special agents. Jose B Reid of Town named to be Chief Justice for court of private land claims. Wilburn Stone of Columbus Henry C Sluss of Kansas W R Murray of Tennessee Thomas C Puller of North Carolina Erastus W Harper of Akron Ohio named as special agents to allot lands in severalty to Indians.
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Washington
Ehbef Justler
Court of Priland Claims
Jose
B. Reid
Town
Jas Claims
Wilburn Stone
Columwin
Henry C. Sluss
Kansas
Wr. W. Murray
Tennessee
Thomas C Puller
North Carolina
Erastus W. Harper
Akron O
Topeka Theater Offers Bisney's New Vaudeville Pieces
The Crawford Theater presented Charles E. Bisney's end of two new pieces rebuilt for vaudeville with A Boy Wanted in the cast. Louis Martinetti displayed acrobatic prowess while Knox Wien, Fred Wills, and Jeanne Ardefie supplied musical specialties. The audience filled the house and praised the varied entertainment.
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Charles E. Bisney
Topeka
Crawford Theater
Bisney
Rhiney
Sauehter
Louis Martinetti
Knox Wien
Fred Wills
Jeanne Ardefie
Considera de Wren
Carl Schurz's Career From New York Sun Sketch
A fragmented portrait traces Carl Schurz from his early life in Ishi to Philadelphia and Wisconsin politics. It chronicles war service, journalism, German papers, and senate service in Missouri, with shifting party alignments and cabinet roles. The piece notes later work in New York journalism and business and hints at future political stances.
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New York Sun
Sebare
Ishi
Philadelphia
Wisconsin
Weutenant
Horne Greeley
Ther
Hayes
Sasanl J. T. Gen
New York
Agarn
Sam Ler
The
Evening Post
Bowkin
Sabre
Enverprises
Bryae
British Seamen Scarce Urges Royal Commission Probe
Liverpool March 11 Thomas H Is of the White Star line warned a shipping meeting on the scarcity of British seamen urging immediate Royal Commission inquiry. He said the problem is too important for private effort and requires decisive action to protect British marine demand and national industry.
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Liverpool
Thomas H. Is
White Star Line
Governor removes Webb McNall as Kansas insurance chief
Governor Stanley signs order removing Webb McNall from the Kansas insurance department after a hearing where McNall did not appear. Arthur Capper filed charges. W. V. Church is named to succeed McNall for the unexpired term, with the election to full term pending. Church is to file his bond and be approved by the executive council.
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Stanley
Webb McNall
McNall
McNail
Arthur Capper
Sully
W. ¥. Charen
Bfarlon
Neo Tt
Mc~ Nail
Topeka
Qwieil Church
Tim
Staney
T c
Vehar
J. A. Troutman
Capper
Hhis
Executive Department of the State
State of
Kansas
Sopeka
Insurance
Topka
Kan
Imsurance
W. B. Stanley
Allen
Insurance Department
FL. Vandegrife
the Star
Mr. Caur
Anne
Acatha Arama Acters
Mr. Church
Mr. McNall
Mr. Stanley
Kansas Governor Removes Webb McNall as Insurance Commissioner
The 1899 proceedings recount Governor W B Stanley removing Webb McNall from the Kansas Insurance Commission, after Capper petitioned for removal. The inquiry found charges true, McNall declined to answer, and Stanley named a successor while McNall awaited service of the order.
Sharp 1899 Kansas insurance clash from Topeka letters
Governor W E Stanley demands truth of charges against Webb McNall in a disciplinary case. McNall replies, noting only the request to appear at 10 o'clock and to present a defense. The exchange centers on alleged insubstantial and substantive charges in the governor’s office.
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Topeka
Kan
Webb McNall
Arthur Capper
Horton
Hite
Yin
Sam
Tru
Tim
W. E_ STANLEY
McNall
Topeks
WE Stanley
Supreme Court backs Leedy special session call
The Oklahoma Supreme Court rules Governor Leedy correctly convened the legislature in a constitutional manner during a special session. Justice W R Smith writes a unanimous, 10,000 word opinion detailing the governor’s sole authority to convene and the discretionary nature of extraordinary occasions. The decision reviews the 1897 districting law and confirms terms start the second Tuesday after election.
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Supreme Court
Leedy
Opinioon
W. R. Smith
The
United States
Kansas
Wne
House of Representatives
Senate
Gilbert at Home in Clay County Murder Case
John KH Ghvert, a Clay county murderer, was moved to Clay Center by Sheriff Cooper. He remained in Shawnee county hall amid fears of violence, with Clay county officers believing the danger has passed. The suspect denies the killings, showing a weak, vacillating demeanor, and expressed a wish to return home to explain.
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John KH. Ghvert
Clay County
Clay Center
Cooper
Shawnee County
Gilbert
Topeka
Iis
Demand for Convivence and Removal Judgment Letter
A formal letter argues for action on charges against a governor and warns of resignation if no in person appearance occurs. The writer insists the resignation offer not be accepted hastily and requests the official to justify any removal with specific charges and evidence. The tone is confrontational and stakes a potential leadership change.
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Capper
Topeka Snaps and Small Town Quips Mix of Daily Life
A long list of bustling, humorous notes from Topeka and surrounding areas includes weather, trades, and local happenings. Mentions F Myers in Chicago, price drops on bananas, letter carriers, rail and fire department activity, hunting trips, and upcoming public gatherings. Also notes on local politicians, consolidation debates, road conditions, and a fire at Polk Street with minor damage.
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F_ Myers
Chicago
Beat
Arizona
Guy
W. S. Lindsay
U.S
Prescott
Ottawa
Emporia
Judge Hazen
Topeka
Parkhurst-Davis Mercentile
Topeka Commandery No. 5
Kairhis Templar
Red Cross
Topeka Paper Company
Topeka Lodge of Elks
Robins
J. W. F. Hughes
Potwin
Potwin City-Reuneil
Revi M. E. Harian
First Christian Church
White Cloud
Atchison
House
Senate
Fourth
Polk
Gilbert
Clay Center
Polk Street
Klein
Second Streets
Kansas
Manjis
Polk and
Sixth Avenue
W. J. Baldwin
West Sixth Street
Dick Turpin
Insurgents Caught Enfilading a Trench at Caloocan
Insurgents were caught enfilading a trench at Caloocan during intense action. Details are sparse in the fragment but indicate a coordinated defensive offensive in the battle area.
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Caloocan
Desultory shelling of lines as Spanish troops prepare to sail
Manila reports indicate extensive American force preparations with an imminent advance. At Caloocan insurgents were shelled at daylight while San Pedro Macati faced similar bombardment. The cruiser Charleston relieved most of the S85 men aboard the transport Buenos Ayres, with some in hospital.
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Manila
Caloocan
Diring
San Pedro Macatl
United States
Charleston
Buenos Ayres
Italian minister seeks four day reply on dispatch issue
Pekin March 11 The Italian minister Sigpar B Martine sent a note to the foreign office requesting the return of the Italian dispatch asicirus for nogacesmien and asking the foreign office to accept the demand He said he is willing to enter negotiations on details but must have an answer within four days The tone was courteous yet Chinese officials view it as an ultimatum and likely will respond cautiously
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Pekin
Sigpar B Martine
Foreign Office
Asicirus
Thimole
Massive City Fire Ravages Centre's Brick Buildings
A disastrous blaze in Mountain Grove, Missouri, wiped out the most of the central business block. Walter Loomis, editor of the Advertiser, fell from a two story structure while fighting the flames. Losses for Green & Hughes and Dadding goods total about 90,000 with partial insurance coverage.
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Kanes City
Star
Mountain Grove
Walter
Loomis
Advertiser
Les
Green & Hughes
General Mere Nime
Insurance Tax Measure Aims to Punish Policy Firms
The bill, pushed by Governor Stanley, imposes a 10 percent tax on all insurance contracts. It requires insurers to report policy details and location, with proceeds directed to county revenue. Violations are a Class A misdemeanor with penalties, and insurers must exhibit policies to officials.
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Ater Zimmer
Stanley Ap
Ath Corporation
Spariners
Uf Booker
Ceneral Revenue Fund
Saar
Sale of Sportsman's Park in St Louis Sheriff Sale
Sale of Sportsmen Park and club property to be held at the front door of the St Louis courthouse on Tuesday next. It is announced that all players of the Cleveland club have been ordered to report in St Louis.
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Sportsman's Park
St. Louis
Sportsmen
Sheriffs Sale
St. Louis Court House
Cleveland Club
Old Dr Rupin Clinic Remains at East Sixth
The well known homeopathic clinic stays at 106 East Sixth Avenue. Report notes Dr Rupin has been inactive for years and may be connected to veteran care status. Details are unclear due to fragmented text.
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East Sixth
Perest
Ents
Adam Rupin
Card of Thanks from Emmet Whipple and Family
Card of Thanks heartfelt appreciation to those who offered kindness after the bereavement. Special thanks to the members at the Eastern Star for assistance during the final campaign. Emmet Whipple and family.
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Emmet Whipple
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Windsor Castle
Queen Victoria
Prince of Wales
Oklahoma City
Lenat
Sluss
Associate Justice Court of Private Land Claims
Carl Schurz
M’nall
W. V. Church
State of Kansas
W. E. Stanley
Troutman
Commissioner of Insurance
Italy
China
Zimmer
Rupin
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