Farmer killed in windmill accident near Concordia
Pins Bean. a 65 year old farmer and prominent citizen living two miles west of Concordia, died when his clothing was sucked into an enclosed windmill shaft while oiling it. Neighbors freed him after twenty minutes. funeral planned for next Tuesday with M E church and IOOF involvement. Mrs. Ervine of Marshall, Mo., to attend.
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Concordia
Pins Bean
Mr. Bean
M. E. Church
O. O. F. Lode
Ervine
Marshall
Central and South American immigration charter in Kansas
The Central-and-South American Immigration association and Equal Rights League filed its charter in Topeka, with a $2,000,000 capital. John M. Brown leads the directors. Kansas is set to receive $98,204.90 under militia arming laws. Phillip Webber near Holton died by self inflicted gunshot in a love tragedy. Bellevue hosts Northern Kansas Real Estate association formation with railroads pledging support. Hoyt of Olathe, 59, dies of heart paralysis. he fought in the Mexican War and helped early Californa settlements. The Lawrence Je Temson club plans Washington’s birthday celebrations.
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Central-and-South American Immigration Association and
Equal Rights League of the United States of America
Topeka
John M. Brown
Mississippi
Nncoutale
Central and South American
Northern Kansas Real Estate Association
Bellevue
Northern
California
Olathe
Price
Porter
Lawrence, Je
Atchison Organizes Humane Association Branch and Crime Notes
Mrs Nora E T Gauze and Mrs C A Meiser of Chicago organize an Atchison branch of the American Humane Association. A Dodge City G A R camp fire drew a large crowd, with General F H Reward of Winfield addressing attendees. Reports describe a lethal shooting at the Iron Clad in Wickits and a fatal outcome for Black Jack after a barroom exchange. Lillie D Pritchard, Kansas journalist, committed suicide in Millbrook. The governor receives seed-for-spring requests. Santa Fe and Rock Island lines discuss aid plans. A Scott City machinist Marion Cunningham attempted self harm during heavy rain. The Rock Island RR plans a major depot and facilities expansion at Horton.
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Nora E. T. Gauze
Cora
A. Meiser
Chicago
American‘Humane ‘Association
Society
Atchison
Dodge City
Lewis Post
Topeka
F. H. Reward
Winfield
Joe Williams
Pawnee Rock
Tgen
Iron Clad
Thav City
Will Sparr
Black Jack
Link Mills
George T. Anthony
The
Ottawa Republican
Ll Ktave
Editforine
Ifie
Santa Fe
Chicago, Kansas & Nebraska
Rock Island
Clei
Revolutionary dynamite shells tested at Sandy Hook spark warfare reform debate
A Washington report details a December Sandy Hook demonstration of dynamite shells in a seven inch Ames gun. The board of ordnance officers led by Lieut Colonel Mordecai and Maj Farley notes complete penetration of front plates and wreckage of a two ton turret component, signaling potential shifts in modern warfare and plans for further trials with larger guns and revolvers.
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Washington
War Department
Sandy Hook
Army
Navy
Board of Ordnance
Mordecai
Farley
Greer
Ames
Steele
J. W. Graydon
Indianapolis
Crean. Sheridan
San Praicisco
San Frencisco
O.O. Howard
San Francisco
Sands-Hook
Graydon
Golden Gate
Howard
Hon
Borrd
Jessen
Lieut
Gray- Can Eee
Chargius Slylis
National Bank Frauds Prompt Calls for Reform
Washington dispatch notes concern over Metropolitan National Bank of Cincinnati failing public trust and lax bank examination. Lawmakers blame inadequate reporting and call for congressional action to curb abuses, warning of more failures and depositor losses. Cyrus W Field referenced as historical note.
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Washington
Metropolitan National Bank of Cipicinnati
Honse
Congress
Channeey Depew
Willad
Union League of Chicago
Cyrus‘w. Field
A.T. Stewart
Washington House Passes Bill on Bills of Lading
A Washington bill passed today makes bills of lading conclusive proof that goods were received by railways. It shifts liability for damages to the carrier when shipments fail to arrive at the stated destination, altering previous court interpretations.
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Washington
Renue
Frightful Wife Murder in Chicago Saloon
Chicago dispatch reports Mrs. Mathias Busch was stabbed to death at home by her husband, a saloonkeeper, in the presence of their child and the victim’s aunt. Busch was arrested with the knife in hand as the blood spurted from the body. The motive cited is Busch’s attempt to claim $10,000 real estate left to his wife by her father.
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St. Joseph
John Stephenson
Mound City
Stevenson
Grundy County
Robert Patterson
Patterson
John Stevenson
Chicago
Mathias Busch
Busch
Government Directors Urge Settlement of Union Pacific Debt
The annual report to the Interior Secretary states the government directors favor refunding and extending the subsidy debt. They endorse Pacific Railroad Commission plans including bond security and government remedies, aiming to end strained relations and ensure full debt payment with stronger safeguards.
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Union Pacific
Washington Dispatch
Union Pacific Railroad
Secretary of the’ Interior
Pacific Railroad Commission
Pacific Commission
Mortenze
United States
Commission
Morteace
Union - Pacific
Resenius
Congress
Water Works Test in Hiawatha Falls Short
The new Hiawatha water works test proved unsatisfactory as a burst damaged the line and only eighty pound pressure was achieved, though 125 pounds per square inch can be supplied. Water was thrown up over three story buildings with jets reaching 109 to 140 feet in some city sections.
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Hiawatha
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Kansas County
Popeka
Dixon
Eustis
Goodland
Sherman County
Armen
Oberlin
Fiustif Uy
Natis Ss. MU
Lillie D. Pritchard
Millbrook
Miss Pritchard
Grisham County
DeKalb County
George F. Harris
Jones
Peace Walker
Parrett
Bates Cone
Hislowell
Metropolitan Police
Oficer Green
Liqter ‘New
Martin
Marion Cunningham
Machman
Scott City
Dibble
Chicago, Kansas & Nebrisks Railway
Oeean
Horton
Beguyes
Hey Lve
Missouri River
Onilons
New York
Rhe Ponrkk
Avase
St. l. Ouls
Roy Haas
Ed Paukin Geese
CarsLu—Feagers
Kays
Wittat
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