Contempt ruling in Coal Company case amid crossfires over dissolution
Unclear court action centers on a coal company dispute with Port Scott links and a federal contempt order. President Mitchell and other figures discuss serving papers and possible dissolution steps while threatening to take the matter to the United States Supreme Court if needed.
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Ole Oriker
Stumbaugh Estate Probate Fight Opens in Court
Probate proceedings confront questions over the will of Mrs Sturm Hunt and the status of Stumbaugh’s estate. Attorneys argue over the will’s validity while the district court considers actions begun after the late Mrs Sturm Hunt’s death amid contested claims and objections by interested parties.
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Beasts and Beholders in Waded Pipe Robbery Case
A damaged local report describes a peculiar crime scene involving a Wad pipe and brass hleres tied to a separate exrnet of Toothavence and Lape street. Police notes mention a 39 year old and a 34 year old suspect linked to a theft. witnesses observed a woman at the scene and a creature tied to plundered items. The owner is listed as W. 2 Hazen.
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W. 2 Hazen
Fort Sent Kan Judge Eases Inquisition for Prisoners
In Topeka Fort Sent Kan November 33 Judge Williams of the Funeral court leniently extends inquiry limits to ease confinement for federal prisoners. An executive board of Workers of Anterie Heine Dio supports a plan to allow inmates more freedom, hoping to improve morale and prospects for release.
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Duryea Motor Co Charter Filed in New York
Duryea Motor Co capitalized at 10,000,009 files a charter in Pennsylvanian records. The article notes the company proposes a venture with preferred stock and notes the planned establishment of a new manufacturing facility in the city, with a May erection timeline and the involvement of local executives.
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Funeral notices from a regional newspaper fragment
The fragment reports the funeral of Allie Bein aged 39 who died Monday near Dever. It mentions a veteran oddities and insurance company involvement with unclear details and several garbled names and places. The passage is incomplete and difficult to interpret.
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Jet Wome
Dever
Wes Belli
Afernoats
One Pistol For Both Shootings In Mississippi
A Mississippi town reports a prominent citizen Samuel Cond shot and killed by a resident. The same pistol was used in both shootings, and authorities suspect personal troubles triggered the violence.
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St. Louis
Pfyst-Dispatch
Murphyaver
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Bie Wits
Istic
Congressman Bowersock Arrives Washington in 28th Term
Congressman J D Homersock and his wife and daughters from Lawrence Kansas arrived in Washington for the winter. They will reside at the Hamilton where Maine Senators and other House members are known to stay.
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Washington
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Gunmen Robbery at Hartshorne Postoffice
Reported robberies at Hartshorne involve a post office safe containing about $9.00 and a white defendant shot and instantly killed. Deputy Marshal Henry Preken was killed. bloodhounds have been sent to trail the robbers.
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Hartshorne
United Tee
Henry Prekend
Turbulent Times Mark Topeka Streets In Paper Fragments
Fragmented OCR notes sketch a bustling Topeka scene with references to courts, politics, rail routes, street life, and various local figures. Items include court deadlines, public notices, arrests, church events, and community reminders, all described in a jumbled, period newspaper voice.
Mourful Thanksgiving on the Road Near Payson
In a grim scene near Payson a grieving family moved a dying mother to a wagon and to an undertaker after her death. A misread, fragmentary report notes a burial and the exhumation of remains, with the family recounting hardship and the dire condition of the household prior to the burial.
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Payson
A. Wowup
New York speculation on presidential candidate for vice president
Senator Addison G. Foster of Washington says New York will name a vice presidential candidate at the national convention with Governor Roosevelt possibly acceptable but unlikely to accept. Discussion mentions Secretary Kitchener as alternative and McKinley likely to keep his present post. War in the Philippines cited as nearly finished with expected capture or arrival of ships. Democrats may withdraw from certain factions. Republ can ticket likely next year.
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Washington
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Cabinet Meeting Focuses on President's Health Policy Debates
The cabinet met in Washington in November to discuss the president's health and plan. Members approved the broad policy direction but delayed any formal decision on Cuba establishing a government. Secretary Hoot Nile highlighted the topic and warned of potential tensions with Cuba.
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Ule Cabitel
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Gourdain Arrested In New York On Fraud Linked Case
Gourdain, a notorious lottery figure with a New Orleans background, was arrested in New York on an order from Police Chief Deverey. He faces charges tied to a Franklin syndicate and a prior federal fraud sentence related to mail scams. He is to be held pending arraignment. relatives and southern connections unsuccessfully lobbied for release.
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Double divorce case from Osborne County district court
Mrs Murray seeks to annul her husband Jobe Murray’s divorce claiming fraud and that they married in 1853 in Osborne County. They have one son, and she alleges abandonment and nonresidency in Kansas. With no defense, the divorce was granted by default and she now asks to set aside that decree and obtain alimony. Gran teer and Oberley.
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Annae Murray
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Mer
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Mire Murray
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Kunsay
All for Bryan Silver Republicans Meet in Omaha
Delegates including Dr Lawrence of Kansas Dr Buck of Oklahoma Chairman Towne and others met this afternoon to discuss aligning with the Democratic national convention and endorsing its nominees. The group favored joining the 1896 platform and adopting the Chicago platform while opposing certain Democratic plank provisions on injunctions and income tax. An official statement outlining policy for the coming campaign was expected.
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Oklahoma
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No Cuban Chickenpox in Topeka Report Says Doctor
Dr J Stone now in Topeka for Leach murder trial disputes existence of Cuban chickenpox The physician notes smallpox prevalent in Cuba and says Topeka cases resemble ordinary chickenpox or smallpox A city council meeting called to discuss strict quarantine and expert review of current cases is planned Superintendent Davidson cites limited school impact with few dozen cases among pupils
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Leach
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Santiago
Stone
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Evenine
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Eva Warde
Harding
Farting
Atchison
Falisbare
Charick Howe
Harling
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Dropped from the rolls over letters to officials
A clerk in the office of Ganeeat Miles at 25 Dawson street was dropped from the rolls for writing letters to government officials seeking reform of a green trading stamp matter. Grant & Obersey, Soa and Sd W, 10th, are listed with a contact phone number.
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E. Dawson
Ganeeat Miles
Grant & Obersey
Soa
Sd W
Thanksgiving Travel Prompted by City Depot Agent Notice
An old commuter notice encourages a Thanksgiving travel plan by Union Pacific from Saya m. The round trip costs 32.00 and includes a return on December 3. The message references the fast Fault train at 6:80 and home at 8:20. City Ticket Agent C. Falcon signs the notice.
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Fk. DeVis
C. Falton
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Pancake Flour Patent Clash Marred By Colorful Packages
In district court Judge Hazen's courtroom jurists view a display of colored pasteboard pancake flour packages in the Topeka Milling versus Ralston Yeast case over the word Halston on packaging. Affidavits from retailers and counter affidavits from Ralston support or oppose a temporary injunction to stop use of the word on Ralston’s packages.
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District Court
Topei Milling Company
Ralston Yeast Company
J. G. Sienecker
Platiist
Ralston
Girls Strike at Kansas City Garment Factory Over Wages
Kansas City workers, about 300 girls, walked off the job after a raise from 4 to 5 and 6 cents per dozen was rejected. They sat through long talks with manager J. Swofford, who offered 5 cents, while the union committee held firm at 4 1 2 cents. The stalemate left production halted as they waited for a settlement and possible return to work. Several strikers describe low weekly earnings and fear of starvation if work does not resume. The plant plans to move and install new machinery, favoring those on strike upon reopening.
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Warner
Navy Consider Cavite Naval Station Amid Philippine Talk
Admiral Dower met with Secretary Long to discuss establishing a Cavite station versus alternative sites in the Philippines. The debate covers harbor depth, water access, and strategic needs for warships, with Cavite favored by some for its seaward advantages.
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Navy Department
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Sprig of Myrtle Dances Second Series at K of P Ball
Invitations only admission announced for Sprig of Myrtle Dances Second Series on Wednesday November 29. Rural Free Delivery service to Marysville in Marshall County begins December 4 with one carrier on a 2 1/4 mile route serving a population of 760. Carriers listed Robert Smith and Ore A Smith as substitute.
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Saturday Night Lecture Club Secures Col Richard J Hinton
The Saturday Night club plans Col Richard J. Hinton to lecture in January under club auspices and at the State Historical Society meeting on The Nationalization of Freedom and the Place of Kansas In American Mystery The lecture will cover Richard Beatt or The Heroes of Harper's Ferry Admittance by invitation Hinton, longtime Brookl yn resident, wrote works on Kansas history including Poems by Richard Henri and Brown and His Men, a concise Osawatomie hero chronicle.
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Free State
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Charles Robinson
Richard Realt
John Brown
State Historical Society
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Harper's Ferry
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Richard Henri
Kanaar
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Appointment of New Finney County Sheriff
Governor Stanley names EB Weeks to fill the Finney county sheriff vacancy after AR Jessup resigns. Weeks will serve a short term to satisfy law restricting consecutive sheriff terms as Jessup seeks re election later. Noted Welch preacher H M Howell dies at 59 in Columbus Navy.
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Today’s Market Report Sparks Mixed Wheat but Steady Cattle
Chicago reports wheat opening steady with December futures nudging higher amid futures trading. receipts show mild gains and market rallies as shorts cover. Corn opens steady with slight firmness. oats hold near mid and May contracts show limited movement. Prices reflect supply signals from Livermore and Duluth, with December wheat near 64 and nearby futures mixed across grains.
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Dun Futu
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Grain and Livestock Markets Report From Chicago and Kansas City
Grain prices and futures drift in a volatile session with cash wheat quoted at a premium and December contracts easing slightly. Receipts at primary points rise while weather remains favorable for movement. oats hold steady and provisions show mixed demand as livestock futures react to market shifts. Kansas City reports steady to strong cattle demand with volume around 6,000 head, while hogs trend firmer and sheep demand remains limited amid thin feed markets.
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Ted Witter
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Peter
Rene Tehalerte
Dase
Market notes and prices from New York to Topeka
A jumble of financial data reports prices for money markets bonds butter corn wheat and cotton. The notes list New York money market steady at 6 percent prime mercantile rates and various bond terms while commodity markets show butter production figures, wheat and corn prices, and cotton futures.
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