Leavenworth Lawrence & Galveston Railroad Bonds
Allen county voters supported a rail line to southern county lines with Joy of Detroit to secure bonds. County Commissioners approved stock transfer to Joy's railroad company for one dollar, aiming to build Iola Humboldt route by January 1871, signaling strong support for county improvement.
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Toast Webb
Iyi Halloch
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Kalloch
Riggs
Joy
Allen County
Stoel
Mr. Ao
Leavenworth Lawrence
Galveston
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Humboldt
James F. Joy
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Board of County Commissioners
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County of
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Detroit
Leavenworth, Lawrence & Galveston
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Allon
Wefrene
Tola
Naking
Kalloob
James F. Jor
Mail Mishap Sparks Iola Postal Protest
An Iola post office mail mix up last week left residents without letters until the next day. The piece notes heavy postal activity in Iola and urges authorities to curb similar errors, urging accountability from contractors and stage operators. A county meeting later discussed railroad plans with James F. Joy proposing rapid completion of the Leavenworth Lawrence and Galveston line through Allen County.
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Lola
P. M
Ottawa
Iola
United States
P.M
Vision of a railroad brightens Allen county gloom
The piece portrays Allen county residents wandering in darkness seeking a railroad’s promise. It frames prior doubts about progress and wealth as the gloom lifts, noting a generation of disillusionment transformed as a hopeful shift toward orderly daylight and renewed prospects in Detroit writer James F.
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Allen County
James F
Detroit
Sunday School Union Report Highlights Attendance And Readings
The Deer Creek U B S S and Deer Creek M B S S present year totals: chapters read 16 664 verses 5 504 with top readers Nettie Wanzer Aggie Strickler and Emma Chase. Valley Union S S reports 41 attendees, library books and religious papers distributed. Carlyle Union S S shows 409 books read and 160 books in library, with no school on four Sabbaths. A concluding address by Rev Graves and music by Carlyle S S mark an orderly, hopeful county event.
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M Gray
Geneva
Carlyle
Deer Creek U
C. A. Cozine
Janie Stevenson
Elijah Lowe
Agnes Strickler
Mia Ella Power
Nettie Wanter
Deer Creek M. B
Nettie Wanzer
Aggie Strickler
Chapstera
Emma Chase
Misa Ella Power
Misa Nettie Wanzer
L.A. Eastwood
Valley Union S. S
Carlyle Union S. 8
Smith
Angelo Scott
al Hamilton
Thomas Vesic
Graves
Hamden
Kansas
Floods and a hospitable Kansas farmer
The writer details a flood filled journey through Kansas, crossing Potawatomi and Deer Creek, and visiting Dr. Scott near Garnett. Amid wrecked crops on bottom lands and heavy water, Scott’s farm stands as a center of education with Prof. Smith and Miss McClaren teaching, while Scott’s 125 head herd awaits sale.
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Creps
Cattie
Kansas
Garnett
Dead Sea
Lindsay
Cesar
Banka of the Rubicon
Anderson County
Tipton
Maler
Deer Creek
Potawotamie
John W. Scott
Ozark Ridge
Tola
David Smith
M’claren
Angi
Dr. Scott
Vannuys
Alorg
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Railroads and land policy stir Neutral Lands dispute
The document from M To aes and advocates for fair treatment of settlers on Neutral Lands clashes with railroad plans. It warns the company may delay titles and favors, asserting a broader aim to open land for development, roads, and growth, while stressing duty to the neutral counties and skepticism toward obstructive critics. Colfax clarifies no friendly ties with the President and denies letters about administration dissatisfaction.
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Gard
Jane
Theteadlatenen
Joy
Kansa
Miagouri
Nde
Lawrence
Neosho
Labette
Missouri
Crawford
Gnefokee
Aouth
Daily Rep. Journal
Governor endorses use of troops on Neutral Lands
The Topeka Commonwealth reports that officials favor federal troops to quell disturbances on the Neutral Lands. The Governor sought force to preserve peace after local authorities reported law enforcement impediments by a powerful organization. Generals Sheridan and Schofield approved. President ordered troops to the area. Congressman Clarke plans visit to Cherokee country to ease tensions.
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Cherokee
Crawford Counties
Sheridan
Sthofield
Thei B
Tribune
Clarke
Schofield
Sepapa
Topeka
Hovey and Stevens Offer Closeout at Ten Percent Above Cost
The merchants Hovey and Stevens announce a complete stock clearance with prices set at ten percent above cost on all items. This closeout covers every line of merchandise as they liquidate their inventory.
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Hovay & Stevens
Hovey& Stevens
British cousin reports Cuban revolt front line moves
The Sun quotes Charles Docor ta, cousin of a Matanzas official, saying Adjutant Gordon reached Premto Principe on the 27th alt. on Cuban cause business and plans to return to the front within a week. He says a large force of ex Confederates captured Matanzas and will invest Santiago. Black flags rise on both sides as insurgents push inland amid cholera and yellow fever cases. A 1100-man expedition allied with a late Confederate general joined the insurgents five weeks ago. A Nassau built brig Galyvark was captured. crew freed after Nassau government contact. A British blockade runner is being outfitted at Nassau to run the blockade via Nassau.
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the Sun
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Premto Principe
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Santiago
Galyvark
Nassau
Key Weat
Train Crash near Annapolis Junction Hurts President Party
A Washington train last night collided with a cow near Annapolis Junction, derailing ten cars including the President’s car. One man, Wild of Atlanta, was badly wounded. several others injured. Passengers found the President calm on the platform, unaware of the disaster as night darkness hindered visibility.
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