Kansas Notes Chronicle From The State
Kansas notes report diverse local items including a court action granting twenty five divorces in Wyandotte, a Winfield divorce suit, a San Antonio style candle of life, and a 240 dollar reward in Wellington for gamblers. It mentions university challenges, an old Atchison log schoolhouse, a new Mt St Scholastica convent, and civic projects in Abilene Wichita and Dodge City, with various odd ball anecdotes and incidents across towns.
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Cy Leland
Quality Hill
Kingman
Aldan
Wyandotte
Funston
Philippines
Winfield
Jason Brown
John Brown
Eirenmstavices
California
Severy
Wellington
Wu Wort Scott
Missouri
Abilene
Globe
Atchison
Arkansas City
Wallington
Matthew Seattle
Seattle
Wash
Law School
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University
Parsons
Wichita
Seneca Tribune
Kansas
Death Claims Hobart Ends His Vice Presidency Era
Garrett T Hobart vice president of the United States died at his Patterson New Jersey home after a long illness heart failure was listed as the cause of death born June 3 1844 in Monmouth County New Jersey Hobart's career included law practice state legislature service delegate to national republican conventions and roles in the Senate and party leadership his impartial record and political tact were noted by contemporaries with McKinely notified of his death and funeral arrangements not yet set
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Hobart
Patterson N. ‘J
McKiffey
Garrett T. Hobart
United States
Monmouth County
N. J
Ike
New Jersey
Mis Adylee
Alger
Senate
Aly
Campaign of Hardships Reported From Cabanatuan
Manila dispatch describes General Lawton's force arriving at Cabantuan as facing extreme hardships. Troops fall ill, suffer from scarce supplies, and trek on rough roads with torn clothing. Horses die and many soldiers go barefoot as bread and local meats sustain them. Lawton aimed to end the war quickly and cheaply through this campaign.
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Cabanetuan
Lawton
Manila
Home in New Hands as Dewey Heir Takes Estate
George Goodwin Dewey, son of Admiral Dewey, becomes owner of the residence presented to the admiral by the American people. Papers signed Tuesday show Dewey transfers all rights to Mrs Mildred McLean and she had earlier transferred to Dewey. The move followed public indignation over the admiral’s action and widespread protests.
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George Goodwin Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Mildred McLean
Dewey
Sliding scale wage proposal reached after conference
Representatives of Fall River and Maui cotton manufacturers with operatives formed five member committees from each group. After four hours of talks an agreement was presented as a sliding scale of wages tied to the margin between raw cotton and cloth prices. Wages to be readjusted every six months.
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Fall River
Maui
Manufacturers’ Association
Textile Council
Aguinaldo Escapes as Rebels Move Toward Bayambang
A Manila telegram dated November 24 reports Emilio Aguinaldo escaping between Generals Young and Wheaton. General Young advances toward Bayambang as tensions rise. In Illinois, George Warren fatally stabbed his brother-in-law Thomas Todd near Lovington. The U S gunboat Helena arrives at Cavite with the wrecked cruiser Charleston's crew. Controversy grows over alleged cruelty by Kansas volunteers and Col Metcalf, with no action by the war department. The fall report from the Philippine commission is expected within the month.
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Manila
Aguinaldo
Young
Wheaton
Bayambang
Koth
Lovington
Moultrie County
Ilinois
George Warren
Thomas Todd
Petarmer
Warren
I'sold
Charleston
United States
Helena
Cavite
Luzon
Alb
Kansas
Col i Metcalf
St Ia v
War Department
Department
Heavy fighting reports at Lor dysmith unconfirmed
News from Estcourt says there was only desultory cannonade on Wednesday and no large engagement. Boers continue to reinforce and supply, with 1,300 at Golesberg and airdropped reports of British losses at Lady Grey and Aliwal North. Major Haldrane and others cited among British prisoners.
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Lordysmith
Estcourt
Cape Colony
Golesberg
London
Lady Grey
Aliwal
Spey
Pretoria
Haldrane
Brochie
Uallwey
Rustenburg
Mafeking
Delagoa
Haye
Ransvaal
Hayward Not Rallying After Brain Lesion
A Nebraska City special reports Senator Hayward’s right arm paralysis recurs. His physician notes no serious danger, but mental state is not improving and his brain lesion may not be absorbing. He rests well with little pain and shows slow progress.
Agreeable Partition Plan for Samoa Nears Signing
United States officials anticipate final disposal of the treaty partitioning Samoa with Ambassadors Choate having mailed the text of the agreement reached by Germany and Great Britain. When received, signing arrangements will be made and formal convention will be signed.
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Samoa
Haw
Choate
Germany
Great Britain
Savil
Upolu
Isaiah as the Hallelujah Chorus of prophecy
A sermon elevates Isaiah above other prophets as the full length portrait of Christ and urges seeking the Lord now. The speaker compares biblical trust to a banking letter, urges persistent prayer, and portrays prayer as a living, electric force drawing believers to God.
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Isaiah Standa
Christ
Isaiah
Edeklel
David
Solomon
Josephus
Philo
Sirgh
Paul
New York
St. Petersburg
Vendes
Rome
Melbourne
Calcutta
Albany
Grand Central
Heaven
Alsnes
Goa
Wheela
Power of Prayer and Bible Study Urged for Salvation
A preacher exhorts listeners to seek God through earnest prayer and Bible study. He argues the Bible is the living, current source of forgiveness and eternal life, urging personal effort, confession, and reliance on scripture over secular texts. He uses biblical imagery and historical references to stress immediacy and personal responsibility.
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Drayer
West
Christ
Matthew
Germany
Italy
Lord
Time to choose faith before eternal judgment
A passionate exhortation warns listeners that postponing religious decisions deepens the spiritual danger. The speaker argues mercy may depart and urges immediate surrender to Christ, contrasting beauty and salvation while praising Jesus as the chief among ten thousand.
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Heaven
Asia Law Courts
Cada 8
Aly
God
Christ
Calvary
Joseph
Fasting For Invalids And When To Fast
A magazine discussion argues abstinence can aid digestion by giving the digestive organs rest. It cites a case where six days of fasting relieved long standing dyspepsia after hunger returned, endorsing Dr Emmet Densmore’s guidance that longer fasts may be needed for severe cases and to trust nature before resuming nourishment.
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Emmet Densmore
Dickens’ son Ronard Bulwer Lytton Dickens named rabbit inspector
The London Chronicle notes a witty reversal praising Ronard Bulwer Lytton Dickens son of Charles Dickens recently appointed a rabbit inspector by the New South Wales governor While Dickens served in Sydney parliament for Wilcannia he shared the ticket with colleague Mr Willis a bold bushwhacker famed as a strong speaker whose exchange included a quip about his father and a pun on parking punctuation and speech amid campaign tours
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London Chronicle
Ronard Bulwer
Lytton Dickens
Charles Dickens
New South Wales
Dickens
Sydney
Wilcannia
Sociatastie Des Gut
Darling
Dickener
Willis
Warloug
Wis
Barkig
Willis Ig
Fragmentary Irony in Irish Clergy Tithes Tale
A fragment from Philadelphia Press recounts a bygone Ireland scene where Protestant ministers collected harvest tithes while a Catholic priest received stipends at Christmas. Father Howard and Reverend Montgomery ride together in a playful dialogue about their duties.
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Seis
Mac Manus
Fala Press
Irelad
Father Howard
Sandy’ Montgomery
Pete
Bacaah
Secret Service Busts Counterfeit Ring
The Secret Service uncovered a new band of counterfeiters who passed a quantity of fake bills. Authorities note the counterfeiters favored high value items and the case involves imitation of noted remedies such as Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
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Secret Service
Hostelter
Brakeman and Hagerty Rewarded for Split‑Second Actions
A Baltimore & Ohio brakeman saved a passenger train by using his quick thinking after two cars derailed, earning a $50 check and a public bulletin. Days later engineer John Hagerty, while oiling his engine at Connellsville, prevented a collision by acting decisively as another train approached, earning a gold watch.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
John Hagerty
Connellsville
Hagerty
Asa
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