Legislative Sketches: George T. Beck Of Johnson County
George T. Beck, a Johnson County councilman, born in Lexington in June 1856, studied civil engineering at the Polytechnical Institute of Troy New York. He moved to Wyoming in 1879, settled near the Big Horns, engaged in farming and stock raising, built a flouring mill, aided Buffalo projects like the electric light plant and waterworks, and is identified as a Democrat closely tied to Kentucky traditions.
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George T. Beck
Johnson County
Lexington
Polytechnic Institute of Troy
New York
Wyoming
Washington, D.C
Kentucky
Mr. Beck
Big Horn Mountains
Beck
Buffalo
United States
Fire Department New Year Meeting Elections
The Alert Hose held New Year open house and elected officers including Foreman F A Roedel and first captain hose Wl. Tormamichael. Durant Hose elected H Dillman as Foreman with officers Frank Bon Snyder hose J E Johnson and others. Pioneer Hook and Ladder adjourned two weeks in memory of Mrs Brennan and did not elect officers.
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F. A. Roedel
Charles Thompson
FL. Pratt
Hose
Wl. Tormamichael
FP. 1. Cutter
Hydrant
Frank Dana
L. G. Jenks
John Chase
C. Boulter
J. L. Thomas
W. Richardson
J R. A. Ponds
L. Pratt
Durant Hose Company
Esprit du Corps
H. Dillman
Frank Bon
Snyder Hose
J. E. Johnson
Casement Hose
G. H. Swetzer
Stephen Bon, Jr
John Wild
Stewart
G. T. Cassup
W. R. Sehnitger
Fred
Obituary Baron Hans von Wedell Dies at 31 in Cheyenne
Baron Hans von Wedell, once a dashing cavalry officer in Germany, died yesterday at age 31 after years of illness. He came to the United States nine or ten years ago and worked in the surveyor general's office, a Cheyenne ranch, and later as an assistant to Engineer Mead at the capital. His German noble father resides near Koenigsberg.
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Hans von Wedell
Sun
Hilger
27Th
Bent Streets
Presbyterian Church
von Wedell
Germany
Surveyor General
Cheyenne
Engineer Mead
Koengsberg
Union Pacific Removes Trainmaster Parsons
The new management of the Union Pacific replaces L B Parsons with FL Corwin as trainmaster. Corwin brings long experience, having served as trainmaster of the eighth and ninth divisions for years. The Boomerang notes this as evidence of Brotherhood influence amid the wage dispute between trainmen and Parsons.
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Union Pacific
L. B. Parsons
FL. Corwin
Corwin
Loomerang
Tralnmien
Parsons
Dream of a Gray Champion On the Grand Circuit
A famed turf figure recalls two regrets including a 1885 Hartford trip fueled by a dream of a gray trotter. He describes the horse with white mane and tail he saw in three heats, winning in the end, yet failing to back the winner in reality, leaving him with a lifelong remorse.
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Hartford
Thal
Overford
Lakere Wis
Dreamland
Coontiennen
Sada
Cole
D Baekel
Davedi
Lewinston Journal
New Years Calling Then and Now in Puritan Style
A 19th or earlier voice contrasts old New Year gatherings led by Priscilla with modern fashion driven social calling. The piece notes warm welcomes, cider, and neighborly acts once common, then laments changing times as fashion and superficiality replace communal fellowship.
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Priscilla
Carling
Stylish Little Men Fauntleroy Suit Trends
The article details Fauntleroy and related boyswear for young lads, highlighting velvet jackets with white cambric waist, knee pants, and silk sashes. It describes kilted styles, two-piece outfits, and age-appropriate dress for occasions such as weddings, noting preferences for neater, tailored looks and the appeal of the Fauntleray suit for boys ten to twelve years old.
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America
Fragmentary OCR Notes on Display and Baskets at Doors
A garbled OCR fragment mentions display of baskets on doors and a reference to wetting tipay. The readable portion suggests a scene involving baskets and door displays with unclear context or names.
Surprised Buyer Buys Old Trade Book in Auction
A confused Augusta trader, long deceased in story terms, appears at a Boston book auction. Bidders note the sought title Shady Daterest as the buyer exclaims he has hundreds in interest and intends to pay. The tale centers on the unexpected reveal and market curiosity in a quirky historical snippet.
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Augusta
Boston
Bbs
China
Dalila Nomenclature Confusion Noted in Plant Tale
A garbled note suggests a plant named by Liamere relies on an incorrect pronunciation of a Latin term. The fragment mentions Dolboccotreet and a debated spelling, with no clear attribution or final conclusion.
Domestic Dispute Overshadows Grand Opera Rehearsal
A fussy husband and his wife clash during a pre curtain sequence at the Grand opera house. The argument centers on attire and control as onlookers witness a tense domestic scene between the couple, with the wife resisting humiliation and the husband pressing his authority. The incident interrupts the performance and draws attention from nearby spectators.
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Grand Opera
Bense
Saya
Young
Prema
Ile
Fanny
Warner
Piedesport
Isheili
MISSING LINKS and Vague Anecdotes Across Mayhem and Fame
A fractured collage of odd facts and names from early 20th century curiosities. Items mention Abwo Jee horse exhibition in New York, the Missouri River, a Cleveland man selling a damaged street car horse, prison robberies, Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Authors Club, Gabrielle Greeley, ancient Jupiter Egioebus, Lady Sandhorst’s Dublin honor, butter jar remains, and scattered notes on Empress Eugenie, Eliphalet Condor, and various international figures. The piece reads like a mosaic of sensational anecdotes with many garbled phrases and misspellings.
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New York
Missouri
Dakota
Cleveland
St. Louis
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Authors Club of New York
Weather
Maxwell Sonmeerville
Philadelphia
Lady Sandhorst
Dublin
Thomas Stevens
Farmingdale
Stevenses
Eugenie
Eliphalet Condor
Georgia
Eliphalet
Whildeen
Benson
Hell
Jerry Risk
Dows
Phra
Bligella
Dino Sew
Vawadey
Drest- Hief
Siam
Lenin
Alton
West Virginia
Teu Bers
Metley
Sabrina
Shiaelew
Horhond Wanert
Growing Plants for Low Light Windows and Decor
Reader advised to brighten a window with inexpensive greenery. Suggests placing a flowering or trailing plant on a bracket or mantel, using a hanging pot, and choosing varieties that tolerate winter without sun. Emphasizes patient care and minimal watering.
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