Japanese Invasion Plans Reach Mexico in Southern Colonization Scheme
A San Diego dispatch reports alleged Japanese intent to establish a large colony in Chiapas Mexico as part of a broader invasion plan. The article details claimed movements of ships and land acquisitions, with references to railroad termini and proposed routes to San Diego and Santa Cruz, amid speculation on future steamship operations.
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San Disk
Pel
Mexic
Chiapasouthern
Brexton
Janmiter
Asana
New York
Laos
Connie
Mel
Nemetu
Mexico
Hamoto
Santa Cruz
Tehauntenes
San Diego
In Alls Said Six Years Ago on Prize Fighting
The Globe quotes John J. Iranks at the Grand Pacific hotel in Chicago condemning prize fighting as barbarous and dangerous. He argues it brutalizes participants and spectators, likening it to ancient blood sports, and says disarmament will never come while prize fighting continues.
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the Globe
Amy
Grand Pacific Hotel
Chicago
John J. Iranks
Eaileeed
Prate
Omar
Dan
Uoe
Spain
Mexico
Ryan Stock Down and Bristow Tok Appointment Uncertain
Washington reports fourth assistant postmaster general Maxwell surveyed duties as Bristow retires. Confirmation expected today amid factional rivalries. Ryan’s camp remains hopeful but internal opposition and local fallout cloud the appointment. Also noted are Morritt’s departure and Indian affairs post speculation, with locals active at Norman die and mentions of wreck victims and Judge Richards's gradual improvement.
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Washington
Tbe
Bristow
Maxwell
Ryan
Kansas
Normandie
Stokers
Baltimor
Otto
Judge Richards
Republican ways and means plan tariff changes noted
Washington reports the Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee plan two tariff changes. The pineapple duty rises from 2 to 6 cents per pound, and duties on scientific apparatus remain to be adjusted for domestic edits.
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Washington
Ways and Meats
Violent Court Room Scene In Topeka With Kate Parish
In a Topeka police court a fierce altercation erupted when Kate Parish attacked witness Ada Limore, forcing officers to subdue her and lock her in a jail basement. Judge Atchison fined Jennie Brown twenty dollars, while Parish and Simon Jones faced contempt charges amid threats and chaotic clashes.
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Kate Parish
Ada Limore
Cora Brody
Atchison
Jennie Brown
Simon Jones
I¢s Limore
Kate
Sergeant Owen
Dagg
Chief Steele
Steele
Owen
Campbell
Day
Topeka
Oil trust will leave protest against tin plate tariff
A gathering of New York business leaders from varied trades formed to oppose the tin plate provisions of the Dingley tariff bill. Henry D. McCord chaired with Joseph Thayer as secretary. Resolutions protesting the export drawback ban were adopted unanimously, and J A Condit warned the Standard Oil move to England would throw American workers out of employment if the act passes. A committee was named to carry the resolutions forward.
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New York
Marcac
Henry D. McCord
Produce Exchange
Joseph Thayer
Armour Packing Company
3. A. Condit
Central Lord Company
Standard
Tte
England
Fine Duck Shooting on Lake View This Season
Report by Jesse Elliott, George B. Palmer and Frank Willard details a morning hunt at Lake View with abundant teals and canvasbacks. No mallards on the lake as they moved north. Teal and canvasback counts noted for Palmer, Pul ott, and Willard. Willard arrived later by the afternoon train.
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Jesse Elliott
George B. Palmer
Frank Willard
Lake View
Palmer
Pulott
Willard
Mr. Willard
Sco vel Gets Home After Cuban Imprisonment
New York dispatch reports Sylvester Scovel, jailed 31 days at Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, arrived aboard Seguranca from Havana in good health. He credits humane treatment and says Consul General Lee and Consul Madrigel pressed for release, which came by order of General Weyler.
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New York
Sylvester Scovel
Sancti Spiritus
Cuba
Ward Line
Seguranca
Havana
Scovel
Lee
Raphael Madrigel
Weyler
Niger rulees submit: Britain to govern new Niger colony
Brass dispatches report that British forces have left Horth City and that messengers announce a treaty placing administration under British control. The Niger Company plans free passages to Jebba and Lo Ka for a revived model farm, while Central Soudan emirs and sultan acknowledge the company’s authority.
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London
Brass
Culump
Horth
Messen
Niger
Imi
Tlerin
Jebba
Rida
Soudan
Socialists Split as Unions Break Ranks
In New York 1900 socialist members rebel against constituting authorities. Four unions The Children's Jacket Makers' Shirt Makers' Knee Pants and passe s enterie makers leave the Socialist Trade and Labor Alliance, totaling over 6 090 members. They accuse machine bosses of political manipulation and say they will join the non partisan American Federation of Labor while retaining socialist principles.
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New York
the World
Socialist Labor Party
Socialist Trade and Labor Alliance
Children’s Jacket Makers’ Union
Shirt Makers’ Union
Knee Pants
Passes Enterie Makers
Sach
American Federation of Laver
Yellow mud must go as state house grounds get asphalt
The Executive Council plans to replace gravel walks and drives at the state house with asphalt after determining the gravel foundation is soft and muddy. Investigations will compare American and Trinidad asphalt, with a ten year guarantee offered for the American product. Planting and beautification efforts proceed as spring nears.
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State House
Morris
Bush
Heflebower
Se~dala
Trinidad
Topeka
Capitol
Dave Naytor
Farmers Moving Out as Flood Threatens Missouri and Mississippi Rivers
Descriptions from Louie to Keokuk reveal rising water levels along the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. Farmers relocate families and belongings as dykes near Pekin and other towns face potential breaches. Illinois and backwater from the Des Moines contribute to surges, with towns like Alton and Quincy reporting significant rises.
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Quincy
Keokuk
Minamatup
Des Moines
Burglary confession ends in small fine for pie theft
Ea Buring a boy from Louiss Ky pleaded guilty to petty larceny after breaking into a lower Kan gas avenue restaurant and stealing pies. Justice Guy fined him one dollar plus about twenty dollars costs for the minor offense and he was released from reform school earlier. In another note, New Canal coal operators plan to hire one thousand miners at Greary Creek beginning April first.
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Ea Buring
Lower
Kangas Avenue
Justice Guy
County Rock Pile
Gurley
Reform School
Louiss
Cannel
Greary Creek
Ten Hen for Lansing Prisoners to Be Taken to Penitentiary
Ten offenders booked for transfer to the Lanai penitentiary by Sheriff Kepley. Names include Pat Palmer burglary one year, Dan Osborne forgery one year, Jim Richardson grand late? grand larceny four years, Dick Justis murder seven years, Harrison Wheat grand lar cans ten years, Fred Ellis bishway robbery two years six months, Carl Shultz larceny two years, Edward Abbot burglary and larceny two years, David Harrington burglary and larceny two years, Ben P Hayes burglary and larceny six years. Additional possible arrivals and plea considerations noted. Judge Hazen’s decision could affect Rich ard Quarrels case and jail-break suspects Geo. Keck and Geo. Brown.
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Kepley
Shawnee
Lanai
Smoor End
Shee Trebley
Short Wry Sheehan
Hazen
Richard
North Topeka
Geo. Keck
Geo. Brown
Stone Yard
Inn
Pat Palmer
Dan Osborne
Dan Fullerlove
Jim Richardson
Dick Justis
Harrison Wheat
Fred Ellis
Bishway Rubbery
Carl Shultz
Edward Abbot
David Harrington
Ben P. Hayes
Ex-Congressman Dick Blue Signals Return Run
Kansas City dispatch reports Colonel Dick Blue in town on March 4 saying he plans another run for Congress. He dismisses talk of a political comeback as patronage play and asserts confidence in winning the Second District seat, predicting a Republican victory despite past electoral misses.
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Congress
Kansas City
Dick Blue
City
Washington
Blue
Bias
Kensas
Kansas
McKinley
Cincinnati Conventions League Formed In Cincinnati
A convention league was organized in Cincinnati to attract and back conventions. Mayor John Caldwell was elected president and officers will be appointed by him. A liberal guarantee fund was subscribed to support promoting conventions in Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Iraine
Cincinnati Conventions League
John Caldwell
North Topeka society notes and events
Local notes from North Topeka record social visits births meetings and entertainments. Mentions includes Shanks visiting Brittsville and Mrs Playes returning from Manhattan. several lodge initiations and a benefit concert for Wilma Mills the blind pianist at Kansas Avenue church. Epworth League officers and W T K club meetings. a horse frightened a wagon causing window damage on Gordon street without injuries.
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Kimball Printing Co
Kansas Avenue
Thomas Shanks
Brittsville
Kaw
S.A. Playes
Manhattan
Rebekah Lodge
W. T. Willson
A. W. Parks
D. M. Boyer and Son
Hayes City
Ford
S14
Weet Gordon Street
Charles Kistler
Monroe Street
H. L. Cannedy
Winchester
C. Kaser
Ohio
Jesse Kistler
Ed Raub
Kansas Avenue Church
Wilma Mills
Kansas Avenue M. E
Ruth Collins
Epworth Tearue
Mary Brown
Sies Troutman
May Wiseman
A. C. Campbell
Marshal White
W. T._K. club
Russell Barber
W. T. Eckert
Mo ML Hale
Fister
Mra Manmick
Edgar A. Poe
Trheby Hros
Gordon Street
Blechelyn
Laurent Street
Thurston & Cashman Present Guilty Without Crime at Crawford Opera House
Thurston and Cashman bring the company to the Crawford Opera House for two nights, Wednesday and Thursday in March. Mile Crossing hosts the show with the latest songs and dances. Ticket prices 10, 90 and 50 cents with seats available now.
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Thurston & Cashman Company
Crawford Opera House
Blizzard at Chicago with heavy March snow and 52 mph wind
Chicago reports eight inches of snow in four hours the heaviest March fall. Wind reached 52 miles per hour, hindering pedestrians. Storm moved from Texas through Kentucky to Ohio Valley, affecting railroads and rivers. Rockford, Freeport, and Galva saw over six to fourteen inches. Des Plaines and Mississippi rivers rose, towns evacuated by boat, and Milwaukee and Elkton hit hard. Overall, limited property losses expected after prep.
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Chicago
Weather Bureau
Texas
Kentucky
Ohio Valley
Desplaines
Riverside
Mindly
Michigan
Bridgeport
Illinois
Towa
Summit
Lyon
Chicazo
Des- Chiinés
All Drift to Topeka in Insanity Case Letter
A letter from John T. Hastings of Wilson reports that Woodruff, brother-in-law of David Woodsay, has been viewed as sane by Wilson residents but is now sought in Topeka for work. Hastings notes an exchange of 25 dollars and mentions a rich aunt in Baltimore who would cover arrest costs.
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John T. Mastings
Wilson
David Woodsay
Aes
Upton Panne Park
Hastings
Maret 1
Topeka
Woodruff
Haltimory
Lim
Board of Trade Crusade Against Interstate Commerce Violators
The Chicago Board of Trade announces a crusade against violators of interstate commerce laws. It targets rate discrimination and those who accept discriminatory rates, authorizing prosecutors to pursue actions diligently. Separate item notes Theodore Durrant’s rehearing petition in California Supreme Court, with prosecutors predicting denial.
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Chicago Board
Chicago
ALA
Transportation
Durrant
Rohesrcg
San Francisco
Theodore Durrant
Supreme Court
Tor
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Turin
Senate
Eyewueield
St. Louis
Pura Linan
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Nottingham
Ingalls
Aittee
Tarif
Avera
Iver
OIL Trust
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Santa Fe
Total Agent
A J. Black
F. Ry
Stan
Middle Niger
Upper Mississippi
Lansing
Star Grocery
California
Kennedy
Baker's
Kirk
Peet Bros
Warren
White House
Golden
Java
Trong
Rio
Pininds
Boe
Arieties
J.S. Sprout
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