Worst Snowstorm Disrupts Rail Traffic Across North
March 17 reports from St Paul Aberdeen and Winnipeg describe a severe winter blizzard paralyzing rail service. North Dakota Minnesota and Canadian Northwest lines halted after days of heavy snow and high winds. Trains stranded passengers housed at large stations as drifts reach mountain sizes and temperatures plummet to below zero.
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St. Paul
Mare 17
North Dakota
Canadian Northwest
Northert
Pacifi
Great Northern
Paul
Jertbers Pacific
Ts Westboant
Ted UN
Buren
Tuitions
Fimiena
Fort
Winnipeg
Grand Forks
Wilts
Fargo
Carrollton
N. T
Pendon
Tribates
Winnipes
Winnipee
Canaitian Pacific
Tran
Belrur
Hici Winda
Anwas
Basel
AN Rigi
Talninture
Aberdeen
Yasaensees
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Mich
Western Michigan
Lake Shore
Funston Visit Sparks Hysterics of Female Clerks at War Dept
Washington reports describe General Funston's arrival at the War Department where numerous clerks mobbed him. They gushed over his stature and autograph, while Adjutant General Corbin’s office drew the crowd. Charley, a quick-witted messsenger, guarded the autograph as bids rose and then stored it in his jacket.
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Washington
Coury Lecrease
Root
Eecretary
Fainton
Corbin
St Crar
General Corbin
Wto
Guneral
Charley
General Funston
Funston
Havin
Bert Charley
Prince Henry Greets German Attache Aboard Deutschland
Prince Henry Watched harbor arrival as he waved to German naval attache Captain keeper and friends. He dined with passengers, spoke warmly of the crew, and expressed eagerness to see his family and the emperor. Weather notes follow with city temperatures and forecasts for Chicago and other locales.
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Plrmouth
Eng
Prince Henry Wasco
Keeper
Enna Ereg Lim
Prince Henry
Herr Fox
Cage
Wilma Frinos
Henry
United States
von Seckendorf
McFarland resigns from ministerial union amid Fisk Countermine clash
Dr J T McFarland pastor of the First Methodist church resigns from the Topeka Ministerial Union over the Fisk Countermine controversy. A postponement motion passed as a counter-resolution urged acceptance, while a separate measure urged cessation of Thursday entertainment to honor weekly prayer meetings.
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J. T. McFarland
First Methodive Church
Topeke Ministerial Union
Ministerial Union
J. T. M'Farland
M. Fisk
First Congregational Church
Feld
Washburn Cottage
Hev. McFarland
Mcfarland
Fisk
Hey
Stf. Mckirmhan
J.D. Countermine
Countermine
Kingdom of Christ
Emer Son
Psk
D.D
Washturn Lage
Frank Hayes
Uat
Dr. McFarland
Toreka Church
Mr. Heyes
Marlin
Two fires claim two young lives in Empire City
In Galens Kansas Empire City fires killed two children. A 9 to 10 room home of John Allen burned with two kids inside. Two hours later another blaze at Frank Weatherby’s residence left a six month old dead. Parents unnamed.
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Galens
Kas
Empire City Teday
John Allen
Prank Weatherby
Simple Ceremonies at Ex-Governor Inaugural Event
A short report notes ceremonies honoring the ex governor with relatives present. The scene includes modest displays and limited public attention, focusing on the attendees and the hopeful tone of the occasion.
Severe Cold Wave Sweeps Northwest With Record Drops
Weather bureau reports a 24 degree fall from 3 PM Sunday to 7 AM Monday as cold front moves across the region. Observer Jennings notes the chill is typical for March in Kansas with oats and barley sown late February. fruit crops face damage to blossoms, peaches and nectarines at risk, while cattle need shelter and water.
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Government Weather Bureau
Mercury Red
Cox
Government Weather Byreau
Chicago
Telegraph
Jennings
Weather Bureau
Kansas
Priday
Cider Smith
Kasas
Calgary
Edmonton
Lander
Williston
Prince Alber
Bismarck
Dodge City
Hurson
North Malle
Oamabe
Rapid City
Valentine
Mammck
Cheyenne
Winnipes
Tere
South Dakota
Canada
Topeki
New Candidate Emerges in Riley County Race
Manhattan Kansas March 17 A A Edgerton school superintendent announces candidacy for state office and seeks the Riley county Republican delegation. He denies charges linking his bid to Mr Dayhoof of Hutchinson and rejects alleged endorsements of Edgerton candidacy. Elsewhere a major horse sale closes in St Joseph with 1200 horses under contract at 900 each for 12 months and related terms.
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Manhattan
Kas
A. A. Edgerton
Riley County
Nitie
Edgerton
Dayhoof
Hutchinson
Joseph
Dodenh
Montin
Inci Rusieries
Enright Denies Link to Wobbly Group Boldly
E A Enright publicly disavows any association with the Wobblies movement, declaring no connection to the labor group. The statement follows rumors linking Enright to the organization.
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E. A. Enright
Bailey Wins In Marshall County Primary
The Fifth district contest centers on Bailey versus tide of the Burton machine. Enright denies any syndicate ties and claims he runs himself, while district leaders push unit action to lock in Bailey votes. Marshall county delegates promise to weigh heavy as county conventions proceed and primary results hint at district-wide momentum toward Bailey.
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Burton
Bailey
BA Huright
United States
Enright
Wyandotte
Mr. Enright
Pirth
The
State Journal
Firth
Pigih
Countiex
Halley
Abilene
Dickinson County
Richter
Pitth
Ese
Wiso
Clay County
C. G. Coleman
Marshall County
Batley Oc Jett
Marysville
State Journal Today
Washington
Riley
Geary
Saline
Ottawa
Republic
Cloud County
J. ©. Morrow
Washington County
Marshall
Haley
Vitle
Batley
Charles Lullig
Sedgwick County
Wate
Order of Nominatins
Fve
Supreme Bench
Congress
Uchet
Negaya Ieouilt
Enright campaign plans emerge in Kansas meeting
A three member committee was formed to oversee Enright’s gubernatorial bid. A second committee arranged special trains to transport supporters to the Wichita convention. An estimated 400 supporters were expected. Reeder county results favored Enright, with chatter about contesting the associate justice term and debates over a two year versus four year term.
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Silt
Enricht
Enright
Wichita
Harry Mason Mae
State Journal
Justice Canninham
Marah T Cunningher
Topeka Joints Closed Amid Police Dilemma
Mayor Parker orders joints closed as Chief Donovan weighs risk of enforcing Hurrel ordinances. City Attorney Spencer backs enforcement while higher court concerns loom. Donovan fears personal liability if the Supreme Court later nullifies the law. he may resign rather than risk his $1,000 annual salary.
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Topeka
Parker
Donovan
Ponpt
Spencer
Timothy Donavan
Tim Waethers
Tlk
Tim Donovan
Clef Donovan
Supreme Court
T. Hazen
District Court
Tim
Donovar
Lone
Shold
Funston to Be Heard Before Senate Philippines Committee
Washington March 17 Major General S O08 U S A former military governor of the Philippines will be before the Philippines committee of the Senate to hear testimony. The hearing is set for tomorrow. It was stated that Foneton will be examined immediately after General.
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Washington
U.S. A
Philippines
The
Philippines Committee
Senate
Tomorro
Ran Away With Sister and Left Wife in Anguish
Bretton Hodges, a Grantville farmer, disappeared with his sister Mrs. J Hendrickson taking money from the farm sale and sending drafts to his wife and her father. Hodges left Topeka without explanation, returning only a note saying he did not intend to return to Grantville.
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Bretton Hodges
Grantville
J. Hendrickson
North Monc
Roe Street
Palmer
Hodgen
Hendrickson
Tempeka
Kansas City
Denver
Ter
Hosen
George Haening, Jr
Meade
Hodges
Topeke
Mrs. Hodges
Topeka
Mr. Hodges
Union Pacific
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Paowe
Henry Allen
Tom
Phillips County
Reeder
Kansan
Mrs. L. Hendrickson
Mes. Hendrickson
Bretton
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