Political Gossip Arises Over Charges Against Close
The article outlines allegations that Colonel Fred J. Close, a candidate for lieutenant governor, improperly collected county fees while district clerk in Doniphan County. It cites county records showing shortages, a 10 year delay before discovery, and a compromise payment of 126 dollars, with editorials calling for Close to answer voters. It also covers reactions from Cloud and Ellsworth counties, urging voters to heed the records over denials and noting related campaign dynamics across Kansas.
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Thomas T. Kelly
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Mr Close
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DP Delaney
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Roosevelt Visits Wheeling During Busy Arrival Tour
President Roosevelt arrived by Baltimore and Ohio at 8 10 a m to a large welcome in Wheeling West Virginia. He appeared with a swollen cheek and discolored eye but smiled at the crowd and spoke from the McClure house balcony extending thanks to Mayor Aweeney Senator Scott and local leaders. He addressed a vast audience praising national prosperity while urging cautious reform of trusts and emphasizing evolution over revolution as appropriate for self government. The procession along the city streets featured a military band and continued to the southern part of town before resuming travel.
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Stose Fill Claims Marcus Island After Japanese Meeting
Acting Secretary Adee reports Captain Stose Fill arrived at Marcus Island on July 30 and was met by a Japanese warship which delivered the state department letters advising against forcible actions. He left the island about a week later and retains potential rights to pursue claims through diplomatic channels. Secretary Hedges says the St Louis Americans will announce player moves as the season ends.
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Southern League Pitcher Rebounds From Slump Selling Two in Twenty
A Southern League pitcher, after 20 starts with only two wins, shows a marked improvement. He was once hailed as phenomenal and performed against France in several quick, light appearances. Now, in better condition, he returns to form and is ready for a stronger run.
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Albany’s Reluctant Draft to German Duty at Coburg
A garbled 19th century dialogue fragment depicts Albany resisting involvement with the Coburg and Gotha duchy. The exchange hints at British royal figures and a looming assignment in Germany, with banter about schoolyard threats and social pressure.
Mr Ware Arrives From Washington For Pension Visit
Eugene F. Ware United States pension commissioner arrived from Washington this afternoon. He appeared well and drove to his home. He will return to Washington next week with his family accompanying him.
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Wife seeks habeas corpus to free from Wyandotte jail
Margaret Lewis of Wyandotte county petitions the supreme court for a writ of habeas corpus to release her from Wyandotte county jail. Judge Fischer cited her for contempt in the Frohwerk v Lewin case, where she allegedly refused to surrender 270 she possessed, claiming the funds were her own and not connected to the suit or her husband.
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Supreme Court
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Frohwerk
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Miner Conference Fails Strike Likely in Missouri and Kansas
In Kansas City Missouri a miners conference adjourned without agreement signaling a near general strike in district No 5b covering Leavenworth Kansas and most of Missouri except Barton Bates and Putnam counties A final vacamon was planned to issue the strike order after the meeting adjourned amid expectations of a nationwide coal miners walkout
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Mackay estate cited in San Francisco will filing
A petition for letters of administration with will annexed on Jong W. Mackay’s estate names Mrs. Marie Louise Mackay and Clarence H. Mackay as successors. California holdings include half interests in property at Seventh and Townend streets valued at 40400, Coleman tract in San Rafael 95000, Oakland property 50000, and 2200 acres in Mendocino County 15000, totaling about 180000. The men described involved face a separate French fraud case involving Draurenac and a woman named Miiga, with recent movements toward Brazil.
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California
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San Rafael
Turner Signed by Toledo Team for Local Clit
Detroit, according to manager Dinger, signed First Turner of the Toledo team for the local game in 1802. Detroits plans for Turner remain unclear as the trade details and knee injury concerns were not fully resolved.
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Winter Quarters Pennsylvania Militia On Duty In Strike Region
The Pennsylvania militia prepares for a long stay in the Panther Creek valley as deputies are housed in winter quarters with blankets and heavy clothing. Patrols are active to block nonunion workers from approaching collieries amid ongoing coal strike tensions. President Roosevelt comments on the wage dispute in Pennsylvania and urges a peaceful resolution, hoping leaders in the Republican party will guide an amicable settlement.
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Chicago real estate value tops one billion in county report
Chicago real estate dominates county totals with a city valuation of 106,192,945 and county wide value at 253,255,508. The figures show a year over year increase of 17,255,177, highlighting overall growth in Cook County property worth.
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Rain Deluge Marks a Wet Afternoon Across Regions
A heavy rain event disrupted the afternoon with widespread wet conditions. Observers noted temperature shifts from 4 to 18 degrees across districts, with the eastern half receiving the greatest rainfall and north winds gusting at higher speeds.
Coxey Goes Broke in Mt Vernon Firms Fall to Receiver
Mt Vernon Ohio September 6 Coxey steel plant and Coxey Silica Band company both owned and run by General J and Coxey of Mt Vernon passed into receivership on the Fourth National Bank of Cadits suit alleging a judgment for 5011.60 in 1902. Judge Cowner and James Isred appointed receiver of 100000. General Coxey has spent 200000 on the plant but failed to complete it. He led the Commonweal Army to Washington years ago and has been a resident of the city for two years.
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Coal miners strike nears end in Kanawha region
The Kanawha and River fields strike involving about 1600 miners since June 7 is nearly finished. Towns are ordered to return to work as soon as possible without record of action by other locals. Major operators in the New River area have reached terms and will resume. Most strikers were protesting and will likely return at the same pace as before.
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Neely Seeks Vindication Plans After Cuban Case
Charles F. Neely former director general of the Cuban postal service says he plans to seek vindication after embezzlement convictions. He arrived from Hoffmanland quarantined on Morro Castle with other passengers. He will consult lawyer John D. Lindsay before deciding next moves, depending on congressional and diplomatic inquiries into his civil actions with Rathbone and Cuba’s stance on responsibility. He may stay briefly in Havana and then head to Washington.
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John D. Lindsay
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Fire destroys 80 cars in Durand blaze
A large fire swept the Durand area in mid September burning about eighty railroad freight cars and merchandise. Witnesses reported a lighted match igniting the Goar of a car as smoke and embers spread, with authorities investigating the incident.
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Eagle denies it amid wild tale of gold brick story
The Eagle refutes a so called gold brick story tracing it to the imagination of Al Baskin. Rankin was said to be in Chicago but the paper insists he was elsewhere that week and contends the tale was a pure fabrication aimed at causing trouble.
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Idaho Democrats Adopt Platform Endorsing Kansas City Plan
Pocatelin Idaho Sept 6 The Democratic state convention adopts a platform endorsing the Kansas City platform and William J Bryan deplores the assassination of President McKinley condemns Republicans for failure to enforce federal and trust laws opposes the Taft Party and other policy stances amid quotes of weather warnings.
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Wiliam J. Bryan
Out of the Frying Pan With the Boers Thejealousies Rise
London reports a colonial office meeting between Chamberlain and Botha to resolve disagreements over territories and the new regime. Loyalists fear provoking a storm as Milner contemplates Cape Colony and Natal. Chamberlain shows strength with Afrikaner loyalists while opposition grows among government supporters.
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Sum Woeds Reelected. London Sept
Fragmented OCR text reports reelection context and labor federation mentions. It references The American Federation of Labor and sympathy for workers. Weather lines list temperatures for major cities including New York Philadelphia Washington and Minneapolis with partial figures.
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Mills Store News: Silk Sale and Special Reductions
Mills' store announces a silk sale featuring 8,000 yards of fabrics from French makers, with a limited number of garments. C. J. Donast & Co. claims unmatched quality. A special sale begins Monday with prices to be shown Wednesday evening. We are tope ta Aguats for Bennet Sits.
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