Death in a Hotel Fire Claims Several, Missing
A hotel blaze at the Gifford House began at midnight. Forty five guests were in the three story wooden building when flames trapped them. Firefighters arrived early but could not save those inside. Names of the dead and missing include Hech Clate Duniphap Sto Khrecca Owens Poplar Bluff and others. The inferno forced many to escape via windows as thick smoke and heat drove occupants to leap or endure burns. The exact death toll remained uncertain as authorities combed the ruins.
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Poplar Bint
Bulldine
Signe Tailor
Danny Saree Oerir
Warklowss
Taraey Penwud
de Soto
Paul Face
Charles Stradley
Poplar Blum
Mire Fondamisslelby
Ie Bintt
Pink Barry
Elmer Prestiear
James Upcharsh
Poplar
perias @ueke
Hames
Chueke
Cine
Benjamin Shelby
Shelby
Gifford Henar
Wreck Near Pueblo Injures Train Crew and Passengers
A Missouri Pacific passenger train collided with a freight caboose near Pueblo. Several crewmen and passengers sustained injuries including cuts, splinters, burns, and shock. Fireman James Nelson and others were scalded or head injuries. responders rushed the wounded to a local hospital for treatment.
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Susur Chenllehant
Truello
Marshall
James Nelson
Sertoun
W. A. Kentail
Enki
W. Lemon
General Butler Arrives in London for War Office Report
London dispatch reports General Butler arriving with wife and daughter to the war office, amid crowds in Pall Mall. Copenhagen note mentions a syndicate of Danish and Swedish bankers negotiating with American bankers for a 1.15 million loan to Copenhagen municipality. Weather forecast mentions Kan Kansas Tuesday outlook.
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CARTERS ASSOCIATES AND THE SAVANNAH CONTRACT CASE
The testimony centers on Captain Jim M. Carter and the firm Carter’s Associates tied to Gaynor and the Reid & stock brokers. Westcott’s examination reveals alleged falsified bids and forged contracts in Savannah harbor work. Contractor Sanford of Newark claims familiarity with Carter and notes postwar contrast works.Rosald recalls bidding on a contested project in 1584 and other contracts tied to the Gaynor companies amid accusations of collusion with Williams.
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Braten Shinde
Reid & Stock
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Witnasa
Westcott
Sanford
Newark
Parver
Savannah
Rosald
Jet
Gaynor Companis
Fimme
Fide
Iere
Wiliam
Juin
Bryan Preacher Rumor Sparks Presbyterian Plan
Chicago dispatch reports William Jennings Bryan may enter the ministry, a claim circulated by a close religiously active friend. The rumor cites Bryan’s deep faith and past political stances, noting a Texas colonel’s remark that Bryan could pursue ministry if defeated in campaigns.
McKinley Re-election Congratulated by Loubet
Washington reports the French government under President Loubet and Foreign Minister Delcasse sent cordial congratulations to President McKinley on his re election. Secretary Hay acknowledged the message and conveyed gratitude from McKinley and himself.
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M. Thiebaut
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Hay
Ath
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Meeve
Chief Devery's Case Before Recorder Over Dismissal Motion
Deputy State's Attorney General Job S. Hedges asked Recorder Goff to dismiss the indictment against Chief of Police William S. Devery for alleged election law violations. Devery's counsel joined. The Recorder reserved decision after taking the paper.
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Cabinet Ministers Kiss Hands in London Transfer
English cabinet officials including Lord Salisbury and the Marquis of Lansdowne arrived at Windsor to seal retirements and exchange compliments. After sanctioning the change the ministers lunch and return to London by special train. Reports from Bombay mention Lady Curzon and her husband, noting she is enjoying the best of status.
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Daly Dies After Long Illness in New York Hotel
Marcus Daly of Montana, longtime mining magnate and bitter foe of Senator W. A. Clark, died at the Albany Hotel in New York after a prolonged battle with Brights disease and heart weakness. His death ends a feud that shaped Montana politics, including Daly’s pivotal role in defeating Clark for the Senate in past contests. Daly’s family and the Neth erland hotel circle attended his passing, with funeral plans to be announced.
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Anaconda, Mont
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W. Clark's Bitter Opponent ‘the Differences Between Mr. Daly and W. A. Clarke
Butte
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Thomas C. Power
W. P. Sanders
Martin Maginnis
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Helene
Two Millionaires Clash In Alleged Bribery Contest
Contention between Daly and Clark over election validity began last January as Clark presented credentials to the U S senate after allegations of bribery surfaced. Both sides acknowledged money spent, claiming it funded legitimate expenses, while the race for the senate seat faced renewed assurances of the January return.
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California
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Geden
Better Look Out Washington Morocco declines indemnity
The Moroccan government again refuses to pay indemnity demanded by the United States for the killing of Marcus Essagin, a naturalized American. The State Department plans to back up the consul with a U S warship in Moroccan waters to press the case and a vessel will be chosen by the Navy Department for the mission.
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Morocco
United States
Marcus Essagin
Guunmere
Coand
State Department
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pAsHenEur
Navy Department
Albaugh Likely To Be State Bank Commissioner
Political observers agree Morton Albaugh may assume the office if he desires it. Albaugh led the Republican state ticket to victory in two campaigns and his supporters say the chairman can have the post if his business interests allow him to take it. No candidates were set for John Breidenthal's job, with an understanding it will go to Albaugh if feasible.
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Morton Albaugh
Albaugh
John Breidenthal
Larger Army Needed to Meet Security Demands
Washington Nov 12 Senate Military Affairs Chair Proctor and Adjutant General Corbin met with the president to discuss legislation for expanding the regular army. Current strength 6,000 regulars and 35,010 volunteers would drop to 27,000 on July 1, unless reorganized. Proctor suggested a regular force of 60,000 to 100,000 with presidential discretion, and anticipated action at the coming session.
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Delago Bay Award Finally Settled in London
London authorities announced the Delago Bay railroad award was finally settled today after days of debate. The ruling settles the long running dispute over compensation and reflects new terms proposed by the involved parties.
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London
Déiegon Bay Railroad
Tapps Talk On Party Lines and US Senate Vote
James W. Tapp, Sedgwick County representative and Salvation Army member, announces he will abandon party lines and vote for the old soldiers choice for U S senator, opposed to J R Burton, pledging to represent constituents and Wichita first, with pensions for veterans and independence from partisan caucus paths. He notes his likely instruction to back Senator Baker if Sedgwick county supports him.
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Sedgwick
Salvation Army
United States
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J. R. Burton
Bia
J. #. Burton
United States Senate
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Tupp
Mckinley
Soperrelt Olots
Wichita
Sedgewick County
Baker
Russia Denies Annexation Claims and War With China
New York dispatch cites Yalta correspondent denying General Linevitch notified consuls of any land annexation opposite British and German concessions. Russian troops reportedly not at war with China. no annexation. Railroads damaged then repaired. English alleged to have aided in renting and holdings at the British embassy. Regulars head to Manila. units move from Columbus via New York to transport Kilpatrick.
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Yalta
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Linevitch
Tien Tain
Rusele
China
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Manila
Columbus
Fourth Cavalry
Overdue British Ship Angiey Arrives After Long Voyage
The overdue British ship Angiey reached San Francisco after 165 days from Swannes with 20 percent insurance paid. It departed alongside Habana but suffered damage. Heavy seas were reported and a seaman named Edward Mooney disappeared overboard during the voyage.
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Treasury Report Reveals Record Year for U S Revenues
Washington reports released show the United States Treasury posting the largest net ordinary revenues in its history aside from 1886, totaling 607,200,002 dollars. The annual surplus reached 378,027,060 after a 80 million deficit turned to surplus. July shows a rare deficiency, while February and July record notable daily receipts and expenditures.
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United States
Elia H. Roberts
Treasury
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Roberts
Augusta
Chinese protest over executions amid Pekin peace talks
Washington reports that Chinese authorities in Pekin voiced surprise and regret that officials were executed during ongoing peace negotiations. The act of removing the acting Viceroy of Chih Li, while serving in Kin Yamen during Li Hongzhang's mission, drew strong condemnation as undermining efforts to maintain peace and harmony between allied powers and Chinese authorities.
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Kin Yamen
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Hin
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Fey
Hela
Yemen
Hay
Elie Sie Sack Vaile
War on Boxers Report From Field Marshal von Waldersee
Berlin reports dated November describe Major Graham with two East Asiatic Infantry companies and cavalry, moving from Tian Tein toward Tung Pa after a SUENE encounter with mounted boxers. Ruvajan troops claim success north of Shin Hai Kuen with casualties. British columns have retreated from Paoting Fo to Pekin and Tian Tein, with destruction of several boxer companies.
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East Asiatic Infantry
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Pekin
Shin Hai Kuen
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FOR GOOD ROADS Kansas association to meet frame proposed new law
The Kansas association plans a meeting to discuss a proposed new road law. Officials from Junction City and nearby counties will address the change as part of a statewide effort to improve highway construction and maintenance.
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Owens
Try
Daeciiont
Rusbert Scie
Toven
Hanna Talks Nicaragua Canal Bill and Subsidies
Senator Hanna returns to Cleveland saying Congress will face major duties this session. He stresses his interest in the Nicaragua canal bill, the army bill, and the ship subsidy, noting he will consider measures on the tariff and securing funding, with all bills requiring careful handling.
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Tenne
Congress
Hanna Palit
Nicaragua
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War Department sees Filipino volunteers aiding Philippines campaign
A Washington dispatch to the Herald says high officials expect Filipino volunteers to support U S forces in the Philippines and to weaken insurgent morale. They fear possible guerrilla warfare and note American troops could be withdrawn after January 1 when volunteer detachments depart.
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Herald
Washington
War Department
United Braves
Philippines
Election results show broad support for judiciary amendment
Reported tallies indicate a large vote on increasing the supreme court and related proposals. Early figures from Leavenworth county list Henry Sadorities and Shawnert as leading candidates, with anti property amendments drawing about 7 percent support in a total of roughly 125 400 ballots cast.
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Boo Feniers
Henry
Bame
Leavenworth
Tyne
Crawford Next Sunday Court Hearing Noted
A garbled Chicago district hearing notice mentions Judge Ewing and Christian Solence. The fragment references a theatrical venue and a legal proceeding tied to the Martians, with unclear names and details.
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Solence
Judge Ewing
Chicago
the Crawford
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