Indignant Response to Maxi mum Freight Bill Vote
The piece reports a public meeting in Pawnee Rock in April 1068 where supporters call on the governor to ignore traitors claims and oppose a special session. It condemns legislators who backed a “Merrie bilander” and urges tax restraint, urging the governor to forward resolutions favoring free silver and oppose perceptions of wasted public funds.
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Pawnee Rock
Meet
Fife
Krai
Naic
Roverner
Fis
Wiese
Erion
F. T. Bel
Saline Populists Demand Reser Resign and Extra Session
Saline county populists urge Senator Reser to resign and demand an extra legislative session to enact relief from high freight, telephone, and telegraph rates, vowing continued pressure until their representatives honor pledges and face accountability. The call targets county committees and the governor, asserting the need to oust engaged lawmakers and secure prompt action.
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Reser
Treed by bloodhounds near Willians in Empire County
A story reports an event where a famous Emporia color figure was treed by bloodhounds along the Cottonwood river near Soden a farm in the Dey Creek area. The pack pursued the quarry to Dry Creek and along the Sots, the dogs bayed and back tracked, ending with a chase that drew local attention and a mention in The Emporia Republican.
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Williuns
Exporia
Cottummoad
Soden
Hissiun
Avouenin
Emporia Republican Suvery Arene
Censure Senator Helm in Russell county meeting
Russell County Populists condemn Helm’s appointment of Pilcher and oppose. They back Leedy veto on Fallverd bill and table an extra legislative session. The resolutions urge adherence to party principles and rail rate reform, signaling party unity on key issues.
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Pralian
de Alster J
Inuktuaien
Diehailon Messine
Lewitt
Anid
Cnr
Kansas
Biel
Thie
Whrene
Tylene
Saline County
Fiano
Helm
Russell County
Pilcher
Husson
Poons
Central Carmittes
Husel County
Russell
Biurday
Masinaim Rat Treteht
Fale
W. B. Helm
Leedy
Askhur
Kovernor Rot
Dr Pilcher
County Sells Building for 9500 in Elieworth County
April 4 Elieworth County reports sale of a county building for 9500 to William Way of Resiva after he offered 2200 and county accepted. Way pays county commissioners a fee for 20 years or 500 per year. County plans deed transfer upon fulfillment of conditions within fifty days and notes potential adjustments if terms differ.
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Eleworth
William Way
Resiva
Elixworth County
Way
Calderhead Busy in Marysville District Scrutiny
The article reports Calderhead receiving inquiries from supporters after returning from Washington. It notes he claims to treat each applicant fairly and mentions his health remains good. The piece lists newspapers and names involved, and states he will visit Chanute next week with W. E. Statth or for pension agency matters.
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Marysville
Rae
Washington
Cals
Goth
Calterhead
AM. Carrey
Times
Hettheton
T Ruskell Stendard
Chapmen
A. B. Kirbelt
Journal
Scandia
Simon 5
Kerwund
Greenteuts
A.B. Canpbel
Democrat
Hanover
Calderhead
Hie Ie
G. A
Kansas Towns General and Personal News Summary
From Linn to Topeka and Newton, scattered notes report a new Masonic hall in Linn with furniture costing 1500 dollars and grand officers named, a Newton death of Mosea Halesetine from heart trouble leaving 3000 dollars to his wife and child, a Wellington incident involving two girls linked to Argonia, and park and hall improvements in Emporia and Adelene. Reverend T C Fink, longtime Nebraska evangelist, has arrived to lead a church in Adelene.
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LINN
Masonic Hall
Mas
Willam Br
Topeka
Park
Thwalls
Dewsll City
Wit
Wellington
Rosy Willey
Hie
Siuilikin
Mulliiin
Argonia
Ant
Argenta
Fur Fur
Sifekeprine
United States
Micas
Emporta
AL White
Chas. Hyder
New Hall Park
Nebraska
Tw Walled Evangelical Church
Parish factions loom over revival group plan
In Leavenworth Catholic leaders convene to arrange a grand parade honoring Rt. Rev. L. M. Mink O S B as he is reinstituted as Bishop. Separate note: Oak Mill and Lincolnville congregations discuss uniting remnants of Evangelical association aligned with Bishop Dubb faction. Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 1 to meet midweek.
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Platte River
Tavok
Oak Mill
Lincolnville
Old Evangelical Association
Bers
Order of Hibernians
Founder of Hill City on Trial for Land Fraud Involving Forged Affidavits
William Hill founder of Hill City Graham County stands trial on charges of acquiring government lands by forged affidavits. Indicted after grand jury action in Wichita last September, case delayed by court adjournments. Prosecutors allege Hill used faulty affidavits and transfers to claim homestead rights with claims tied to soldiers widows and other beneficiaries. The trial follows investigations by a federal special agent and district officials, with multiple witnesses and related charges involving others and potential voter and beneficiary fraud.
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United Uses
William 4. Hill
Hill City
Graham County
Hill
Wichita
Tis
Karras City
Washington
Borestens
Wiis
Waxanis Ares
Yyskal
Geniellent
Haiadly
Winil
HIL
Crabos Ranniy
Lvestica
Adil
Oakes
Greek insurgents seize Batting and drive Turks from Crania
Fragmentary dispatch reports Ethnike Hetairia forces advancing from the Pindus toward Grevens, breaking Turkish lines between Macedonia and Epirus. Greek volunteers, priests leading banners, push toward Thessaly as interchanges between divisions threaten to cripple Turkish communications. Authorities indicate plans for countermeasures and a possible broader war in the region.
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Arti M
Macedonia
Batting
Crania
Pindus
Grevens
Macedonis
Cyprus
Tnqat
Aljbenis
Epirus
Tet Uiteniing
B. M. Skataen
Furtier “Trereitiar
M. Dollar
Greece
Tin
Cor
Janina
Regio
Metairin
Remy
Eferfere
Galena
Cin
Elassona
Elssona
Ube
Etat Dinate Ucn
Bkithet
Aenava
Maule
Tolan
Hall
Ayers Sarsapartita
You Don’t Know Where You Got That Cold
An urging note promotes Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral as a cure for coughs and colds, claiming every drug store stocks it and asking readers if they know where to obtain the remedy.
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Ayer
Railroad News Predicts No Freight Rate Break After Supreme Court Ruling
The article reports that railroads expect no reduction in freight rates following the Supreme Court decision on Sherman antitrust laws. It notes railroads anticipate cooperation or further talks among lines, and mentions Santa Fe and other companies assessing impacts on business, with bets on continued freight demand as spring shipments rise.
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Denver
Poo
Gus
Sant Iy
Cincer
Spoglie Ak
Bravery Palace
Guy
Chiphzo
Supreme
Supreme Court
Ratitamle
Osethier Agaih
Genéral Railfosit Busideus
Sant
Santa Fe
Central Branch Notes and Local Railroad Changes
Central Branch notes report plans for a conductor excursion to Salt Lake and California points, water in Stockton yard, and a new Missouri Pacific home at Gaylord. J J Kelley saw an airship near Brockton. Frank Hammond named assistant general manager of the Iranets Chiy. Track work and staffing rise between Atchison and Prosswort Neb, with 25 miles of heavy steel rail discussed. Cremeries along Central French provide solid business, with separating stations in Concordia Standia and Scottsville.
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Pacific
Stockton
Frank Logan
Wee Utleys
Mo Drake
Central Branch
Salt Lake
California
Miscouri Pactic
J.J. Kelley
Brockton
Iranets Chiy
Mhumbure & Gulf
At Niven
Whiting
Atchisen
Proswor
Yailes
Jametown
Viele
Jamestown
Byram
Sedulla
Prankfort
Linn
Palmer
Civds
Beloit
Cuwier City
Porthis
Osborne City
Concordia
Standia
Scottsville
Leavenworth Benefit Ties to Santa Fe Trains Route
A Santa Fe management plan aims to benefit Leavenworth by adjusting train connections and freight shipments. The move would affect morning departures, new car cards, and correspondence with Western trains, with a focus on early market shipments and local workers.
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Santa Fe
Leavenworth
Leavenwanit
Diys Bisinake
Lhaverwert
Stort
Naw
Thicoo
Iaseas Cup
Lo Oriock
Walter
Leavine Hothtey
Low opposed to Mexican cattle import duty clause
A. Low, general attorney for the Rock Inland road, opposes a deterring clause in the Dineley bill concerning Mexican cattle imports. He argues for a duty of 32 per head with an additional annual ad valorem rate after entry, reflecting his stance amid related railroad references to Santa Fe lines.
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A. Low
Washington
Washington, D.C
The
Rock Inland Road
Normardie Hotel
Fisk & Sox Return From Globe Mining District
H Fisk & Sox of New York return from Globe Arizona where they plan to back a Phoenix & Globe railway. Route surveyed through Tempe and Mesa, about 110 miles long with grades not exceeding 150 feet per mile. Meanwhile Jansen to leave Topeka Wednesday to join President Ripley as private secretary. Santa Fe force short. firemen Woodbury Durant and others reassigned. New Santa Fe sand house being built in Arkansas City to handle all trains.
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Way
Banking House
H. Fisk & Sox
New York
Globe
Arizona
Aeil
T Rip
Phoenix & Globe Railway
Santa Fe
Enterprise
Fisk &C
Tempe
Mesa
Mr. Jansen
Willa B. Jansen
J. J. Frey
K.P. Ripley
Topeka
Jansen
Sante Fe
Newton
Woodbury
Durday
Nickerson
Wen
Watkins
Arkansas City
Dunlap
Ousrke
Apell
The
Santa Fes
Ingleside Charity Report Details 1894 Annual Summary
Ingleside's report notes SOS meals served at the corner of Hunton and Tyler streets with 18 residents and several pensioners. It lists garments donated, cash receipts, and expenses, including debts and salaries. The annual meeting elected officers led by President J Thomas and includes new directors and officers.
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Hammon
Ingreddie Encoclation
Hunton Ori Tyler
Butta
Baldece
Hanon Vineet
IRLBO
LochpiaUt
Ingientito Association
Mir J.thomas
Mie
Jvah Siulyane
PG Novi
Treas- Urar
Geo
M. Noble
Imasare
N. F Handy
M. G. Hamett
Mira
Sradder
Panme
Mfr
Devilsh
D. Hie
Hammet
Mysterious West Light Seen By Local Resident
Mr Clemens recounts a sight last night of a bobbing electric light moving like a kite tail. He and neighbors watched about ten minutes before it disappeared, noting cloud cover rules out a star and offering no firm explanation for the strange phenomenon.
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Ch Clements
Bert
Chicago
Murderer Confessed to Bomb Making in Utah
Deseret News reports a claimed confession by J. W. Retzer, arrested near Witten and linked to plans for dynamite bombs. He faces charges of murder and swindling and may plead not guilty to a death sentence. Investigations note up to fifteen other involved individuals, with connections to Washington DC.
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Sar Lake
Teh
Avril
Deseret News
Senne
J. WW. Retzer
Witten
Siehota
Washimtot
D.C
Thieves Are Numerous In The City As Burglary Reported
Police today arrested Louis Bradstay on burglary charges stemming from thefts including lap robes from Dr C A Magutte’s buggy and a West Sixth street grocery break in. Officers recovered two pitchforks and a bitchstra with Bradshaw, a suspect who pleaded guilty weeks ago. No arrests announced yet for further burglaries on Sixth Street and at Kious Monroe, with flour and tobacco stolen.
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Louis Brad
Bradshaw
C. A. Magutte
West Sixth
Superintendent seeks details from life insurers on death losses
Topeka April 13 1857 Superintendent McNall demands from New York Life Insurance a full report on death loss reserves and disputed claims. He asks for names, addresses, claim amounts, and reasons for each disputed policy, plus expenditure vouchers and totals, noting Kansas policyholders are affected. Similar request sent to Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York cites a statute figure of 3371,483.
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Topeka
Aililtion
Clatead
Polinien
Kaneas
Henry
Bern
Mutual Life Tuskance Company of
New York
Avenue Uh
Galveston Leaders Push Freight Rate Reform and Ports Aid
Galveston officials press for reduced freight rates and direct action by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Legislators discuss Alaskan and Chicago connections, seeking favorable tariffs and improved access for Texas commerce. The meeting covers lumber costs, rail charges, and potential federal action to aid Galveston trade.
Clara Morris to star in Camille in vaudeville return
Clara Morris, famed actress, has received 24 offers from New York managers to appear in vaudeville as Camille A Girl Beater. Probate Judge Delman handled a guardianship case involving Mrs Williams, alleged to have abused her step-daughter. details from affidavits filed in probate court. Jones, white wife of a colored man, disputes the district court authority. he was bound over on $50 after an intoxicated appearance, with divorce proceedings ongoing.
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Clara Morris
Reech
New York
Herrintt
Sigs Big
Mme. Prwtne
Camille
Delman
Helle Willieme
Shores
Iminelle
Delma
Sirs Williams
Labaringa
Aigu
Williams
Jones
District Court
Broucke
Jude
Bazen
Hazen
Ehndel Mortzsee
Milton H Martie Runaway Missing Farmer
Milton H Martin a Silver Lake farmer, wanted for trial on criminal assault, is missing. Deputies learned a new warrant existed and searched Silver Lake area after reports he had not been seen since January. Authorities seek his arrest as the district court term proceeds.
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Milton H Martie
Milton H_ Martin
Silver Lake
Sondasi
Muarlis
Tsurt
Jet- More
Martin
Suny Kerr
Hilver Lake
Hit
Tin
E G Logans Grain Letter Report On Wheat Corn And Hogs
Grain letter notes strong wheat prices with limited declines and export inquiry. Reports 290,000 of something at Dias and 1046 cars in the northwest, with mixed receipts and weak cinema market signals. Corn and oats show fair to light trade. cash business subdued. Hog futures pressured by liquidation and nervousness ahead of tomorrow’s trading.
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Fury Lawer
Posity
Pere Joe Ever Ghent
Molin Yester
Dias Ue
Atloheapolix
Brecsttvet
Deucrog
Monk Tor
France
St. Leones
Amy
Seine
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