Poley Seeks Railroad Commission Seat in Labetto County
Policy candidate Poley seeks the railroad commissionership with backing from the M. K. and T. in Labetto. Foley of Parsons runs as a rival in Parsons Independents and county connections. Foley’s political shift and printing office ties are cited as influences in the Southeast region.
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Bis
Labetto
Bb. T. Foley
Parsons
Board of Rail
Poley
M. K. & T. Fullroad
Foley
Fieuren
Litbette
Talufnt
eMobar
Mysterious Oven Incident Reported in Local Town
A garbled account describes a supposed oven incident involving multiple names and a possible murder scene. The text references a baker, a deacon, and witnesses, but the details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Flying Machines in War Surfaces at War Board Meeting
Warlitgten November 11 report states an investigation into the pass facilities of fifth machines for reconnoitering and contraction in war. At yesterday's board meeting $21,000 of the Purdie fund was set aside to support the department’s work. Authorities are impressed by the potential advantages of deploying such machines in warfare, a topic Secretary Tong and Alger had a committee study, with Prof Langley of the Smithsonian involved.
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Hee
Tong and
Alger
Langley
Investor backs aeroplane experimentation before board
The investor presented expert support for aerial experimentation. After review by Dearing, Prof. Tingley and the commission, the board voted to spend 25,000 on developing an aerial device for recompense. General Greely to direct the experiment at the signal corps with Prof. Lanelty’s advice offered without perpetuation.
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Tingley
General Greely
Stenar Corps
Lanelty
Spanish onions signal improving trade in eastern Spain
Washington reports from Consular Agent Mertens in Graco indicate rising business activity and restored confidence in eastern Spain. The Spanish war tax on exports has been abolished, boosting export potential, with heavy shipments of Spanish onions, including 40 000 crates, directed to the American market despite higher transshipment costs via England. Opportunities for American shipments of tobacco petroleum and starches are noted.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Mertens
Graco
Spain
England Trust
Rock Island to upgrade Rock Inland line cars to fifty foot
The Rock Island will replace ordinary cars with new fifty foot cars on the Rock Inland route between Kansas City and Calt Well. The change comes as business has increased and necessitated facility improvements.
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New Rock
Kansas City
Calt
Rock Island
President McKinley proposes 31 million for Philippines
New York dispatch notes McKinley plans to reimburse Spain only about 1 million for public improvements while denying the higher indemnity. The cabinet responds to rising anti indemnity sentiment and contemplates a limited repayment and military actions if Spain resists. A Topeka production note follows.
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Philippines
New York
Herald
Washington
Spain
United States
McKinley
Philippine
Friends of
Dinematte Corps
Paria
Canary Islands
Far East
Old Man Tortured for Mythical Treasure Mystery
An elderly resident of a Washington shanty near the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western tracks was murdered after attackers bound him, torched his feet, and sought a rumored hidden fortune. A 44 caliber pistol bullet killed him, with evidence suggesting multiple assailants and a hurried escape. Police found a purse, bills, and valuables later. The case centers on possible robbery tied to rumors of a treasure.
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New York
Oldvand
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railway
Williams Shields
Washinton
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Ele
Stowwall
William Wright
Ervin Place
Wright
Eins
Ervin
Treory
Tobacco Trust To Meet To Weigh Contingencies
The American Tobacco company led by James B. Duke will meet in Newark New Jersey on December 8 to decide on ratifying or rejecting a plan to consolidate the Continental Tobacco company to be incorporated with capital of 75,000 400. The meeting will consider by laws prohibiting any director from engaging in related business without two thirds director consent. Penalties include vacating office and a fine of 20 dollars plus prosecution for damages if violated.
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New York
American Tobacco Company
James B. Duke
Newark
N. J
Continental Tobacco Company
New Jersey
Plug Tobacco
American
Ita
Gfficsr
Amer
Viat
All Will Kiss Him Greeting For Returning Hobson Crew Member
Des Moines on November 11 reports Ossborn W. Dignan Iowa boy from the Merrimac with Hobson at Santiago will reach Stuart, the mother’s home, today. The town plans a large lineup and a depot kiss as the citizens prepare a Saturday reception. In Cincinnati the Royal limited train of the Baltimore and Ohio railway was shown at Union Depot with hundreds admiring its quality before service begins on November 20. The train arrived overnight and departed toward Parkerburgh.
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Hobson
Des Moines
Osborn W. Dignan
Iowa
Merrimac
Santiago
Stuart
Cincinnati
Baltimore &Hig Railway
Union Depot
Pullmans
To. Tumtus
Parkereburgh
Lawrence rally to back Bowereck ally for Congress
Congressman Charlie Curtis plans to travel to Lawrice Monday night to assist Bowereck's ally in the Lawrence race. A mass demonstration is slated with speakers Mr Bowersock, Mr Curtis, and J Cubinson of Kansas City set to entertain the crowd.
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Lawrence
Charlie Curtis
Lawrice
Bowereck
Congress
Morster
Bowersock
Mr. Curtis
J. Cubinson
Kansas City
Union Pacific Western Route Travel Ad
The Direct Line to Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco and Portland is via the Union Pacific. The service includes sleepers tourist sleepers chair cars dining cars with meals a la carte. War time table and full information are available from F A Lewis City Ticket Agent Fulton Depot Agent.
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Denver
Salt Lake City
San Frantisco
Portland
Union Pacific
Western Pointe
F. A. Lewis
Fulton
New Law Promotes Local Industry Growth and Tax Relief
Mesivo City reports on a new Department bill easing capital and tax rules for emerging companies. The act allows five to ten year charters based on business importance and invested capital, replacing the older 50 400 capital requirement. United States Vice Consul Bennett remains denied entry to the American consulate amid ongoing trade discussions.
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Mesivo City
Nov
Department of Sera Ans
Apa
Ins
Nice
Texstion
Tfe
Privicewe
United States
Bennett Ie
Peters
Utd
J. Starr Hunt
Sam Amounts
Toe
Plumber W Bryan Files Voluntary Bankruptcy
New York notices W Bryan, a plumber, filed for voluntary bankruptcy with liabilities of 155000 dollars and no assets. The item contrasts the cost of services with quality, mentioning Freerless Steam Laundry and West Ltd as local businesses.
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New York
W. Bryan
Feerless Steam Laundry
I4 West Ltd
Nebraska Oklahoma Join in Arranging Inspections
Nebraska and Oklahoma grain groups join with Kansas City rivals to check weights at elevators. Over 1,000 shippers prepare to use a Kansas Grain Dealers bureau. Eleven Kansas directors and four checkmen will oversee the new system as intensified cooperation spans Nebraska Oklahoma and Kansas City markets.
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Nebraska
Oklahoma
Kansas City
Kansas Association
Kaness City
Kansas Grain Dealers’ Association
Kansia
Missouri and Lowa Grain Dealers’ Union
Missouri
Southweatbry Towa
Kansas City Board of Trade
Kansan City
EJ. Smiles
Concordia
Kansas Board
H. Rowsher
Medraska Association
W.R Brinkley
Oklahoma Association
Savoy Hotel
Kansas Towns
Ee Srey
Senate Secretaryship in Kansas City race continues
The article notes three active candidates and one receptive candidate for the Kansas Senate secretary position. Avowed candidates include Marion Watson of Hutchinson, J W Murphy of Tepea, and Grant Tincstringon editor of the Hiawatha Democrat. Van B Prather of Kansas City is the receptive candidate.
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Paputivis
State Senate
Senate
Wace
Marion Watson
Hutchinson
J. W. Murphy
Tepea
Grant Tincrington
Hiawatha Dermocrae
van B. Prather
Kansas City
Bull Fighters Plead McKinley Inaction on Tracts
New York dispatch reports a Washington meeting of professional bullfighters requesting that President McKinley refrain from preventive action at the start of American campaigns. They claim their livelihood depends on continuing as chosen performers and note former Governor Lee witnessed fights in Cuba, asserting supporters blessed the performances.
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McKinley
New York
Washington
Mevane
Gonersi Lee
Cuba
Wichita May Have Gas Franchise Sought
A proposed gas franchise aims to supply Wichita from Neodesha with natural gas. Details are unclear as the fragmented notice mentions a figure named Heery and a request for four first class carpenters, while other lines reference a woman joining something unspecified.
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Neodeshaa
E Hutehinesn Pt
Tranch
Newieana
Michari Heery
Szylum
Croker Denies Tammany Behind Roosevelt Gubernatorial Bid
New York November 11 Croker says Tammany Hall has nothing to do with any scheme to contest Roosevelt for governor. He asserts they found Dr Hoover elected and deny supporting any anonymous member’s plans. He pledges to stand for Hoover and the returns are trusted.
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New York
Croker
Romeonegan
Col
Roosevelt Ibility
Tammany Hall
Hoonevelt
Mame
Look Out for Meteors Likely to Appear Soon
New York November 11 Prof K Hees of Columbia University and other observers prepare for a meteor shower expected to fall between now and November 27. Institutions including Valu Princeton Harvard observe with devices. Yale plans to use a teoregraph to register meteors.
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New York
K. Hees
Columbia University
Dein
Valu
Princeton
Harvard
Bikite
Yale Observatory
Satronomiea Tahculation
Hees
North Topeka Morning Reports Mixed Activity
Distracted notes from North Topeka include moved venues on Van Buren street, mentions of Mr. Chiries Small and improving health, references to a hall performance at Seine, and a church event calendar with uncertain times and names. The garbled text shows local people, venues, and a vote or election result discussion amid routine daily notices.
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H. Laaty
Roschenverg
Hualnees
Ovalty
van Buren
Topeks
Chiries Small
Royel Neehbers
Seine
Sar Ue
W. TK
Wil Mont Fay
Noel Af
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