Works Severs Merchants With Bogus Drafts
Arkansas City reports a young man posing as Santa Fe worker cashed drafts at Farmers Bank getting $5 to $20 from merchants. Drafts dated April 4, 1894, payable to W. E. Johnson and to J. W. Johnson, were returned by the victims after protest fees. Names include Gilgis Paircio, Chas Eaton, Al Horn, A. H. Fitch, G. D. Mounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas City
Farmers’ State Bank
W. EL Johnson
J. W. Johnson
Henderson
Severs
Bamk
St. Charles
The
Santa Fe
City
Gilgis & Paircio
Chas. Eaton
al Horn
A. H. Fitch
G. D. Mounts
Two Murphys Libel Suit Sparks Fort Scott Arrest Demand
Fort Scott on April 2 a warrant will be issued for Joseph Burton editor of the Fort Scott Lantern charging libel over an article targeting Adeline Murphy a local chicken dealer. Burton, once a normal college professor, alleged a thief called Chick Enthief Murphy but initials led to misinterpretation. County attorney gave Burton chance to retract. he refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Scott
Joseph Burton
Fref
Murphy
T. Alurpbhy
Burton
T. Murphy
Standard Oil Man Resigns From Winfield City Council
S J Hepler of Standard Oil unexpectedly resigns from the Winfield city council where he had just been elected. He claims the move is voluntary after mature deliberation and says company pressure did not force the decision, though he notes a Wichita official had suggested resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield
S. J. Hepler
Standard Oil Company
Wichita
Atchison Couple sue street railway for damages
Mrs Mollie Davis, an Atchison Black woman, sues the Atchison Electric Street Railway for 20000 damages after injury while alighting a street car. Her husband seeks 5000 for the same incident. Lights failed, an electrician began repairs, a short circuit caused a flash, and Davis jumped off in fright. Lawyer involvement noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Mollie Davis
Atchison Electric Street Railway
The
Minty
Davis
Wo W. Guthrie
B. P. Waggener
Guthrie
Miami County Cattleman Returns To Settle Debts
Paola April 22 Dick Johnson a Railand township cattleman who vanished last fall returned and announced his plan to settle debts. He had bought cattle in western Kansas paid with a bank check, sent cattle to Kansas City to sell, then disappeared with the check unpaid. He was believed to have gone to Old Mexico Texas or Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami County
Paola
Dick Johnson
Railand Township
Johnson
Kansas
Kansas City
Ashland
Jottheen
Old Mexico
Texas
Colorade
Lieutenant Colonel Little Commands First Battalion Since March
Abilene reports Lieutenant Colonel Little has led the First Battalion in the field since March 19, having completely recovered from his wound. Atchison notes John W. Spalding, once an advertising solicitor and reporter, was declared insane in district court, with a history of moving between Atchison and Kansas City.
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Abilene
Manila
Little
Atchison
John W. Spalding
Atchison County
Arkl W Spalding
John Spalding
Kansan
The
Star
Ellinwood Roller Mills Burned Down in County Hit
Great Bend April 22 Ellinwood roller mills at Ellinwood in the eastern part of the county were totally destroyed by an early Thursday evening fire from an unknown cause. The mill had a capacity of 125 barrels and was insured by the Citizens State Bank of Anweed, formerly ...
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Ellinwood
Great Bend
Citizens State Bank of
Anweed
Coffeyville News: Graduation, Organizing Carriers, Elevator
April reports from Coffeyville note the ninth commencement at Coffeyville High School with Professor Guy P Benton delivering an address on Samuel Adams. Also, letter carriers in Kansas plan a Decoration Day meeting to form a state organization with delegates from multiple cities. A Phoenix Elevator company is organized with $30,000 capital to build a 100000 bushel elevator, adding to Coffeyville’s existing five elevators.
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Coffeyville
Eines
Coffeyville High School
Christina Church
Guy P. Benton
Baker University
Samuel Aams
Uise
Ett
Herbert Manimah F. Stage
Fred A. Gnith
Lelia Mt Bradshaw
Mayme E. Boothby
Bessie M. Lape
Louise M. Trier
James H. Jones
Wichita
Letter Carriers of
Kansas
Topeka
Kansas City
Kaw
Fort Scott
Phoenix Mil and Hievator Company
Cofferville
Dr Philip Krohn in need near Candor New York
Dr Philip Krohn once Kansas Avenue M E Church pastor in Atchison is now in Candor New York suffering paralysis. He has not spoken or walked for over a year and hears poorly. He is in poor financial condition and seeks help from the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Krohn
Atchison
Kansas Avenue
M. EK
Kansas
Candor
N. Y
BINDER MEN CALLED IN FOR WHEAT CONDITIONS
North Topeka farmer John Metucas returns from the south contrapa area where he was negotiating to sell self binders. The wheat outlook across Blurvey county is mixed with some areas fair and others near complete failure. Farmers have plowed under much wheat acreage and only two machines sold, both conditional. If remaining wheat fares well prices may rise, and machine firms may redeploy crews by May first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Metucas
North Topeka
Jom
Blurvey County
McLacas
Newton
Somme
Winfield Sayinir
Scan Sens
Both Confess in Murder Plot in Pana Illinois
Henry Brunot and Frederick Sibley confessed to Chief Kiety about killing Brunot’s aunt Miss Jane Brunot on April 10. They described planning, shooting, dragging the body to a well, and burying it to steal money. Brunot and Sibley admit details while denying other murders. Brunot’s mother released, both men remanded without bail.
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Pana
Henry Brunot
Frederick Sibley
Brunot
Jane Brunot
Kiety
Monnday
Sibley
Pena
Jane
Sibley der
Carrob
Brunet
McIntyre
Fiat Ham
Schley to Visit Mandersons in Omaha in May
Omaha April 22 Admiral Schley to visit Omaha in May as guest of ex Senator Manderson. He comes for a dinner and a reception at the Omaha club and will attend no public functions. The party will be accompanied by his wife and General Manderson for a westward journey after the visit.
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Mandersons
Omaha
Neb
Admiral Schley
Manderson
Omaha Club
Odimira
General
Mandersdr
West
Emulsified Cod Liver Oil Makes Health Pleasant
The palate is tickled by Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver oil though the stomach remains unfazed. It strengthens the body, improves cheek color, and smooths wrinkles, masking the oil's taste while delivering warmth and invigoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scorr
Sweet Lee New Verte
Santa Fe to Relaid With New Steel Rails This Year
Santa Fe railroad plans over 250 miles of track work and a total expenditure near one million dollars. The project relays main line from Chicago to Albuquerque with 105 miles of new steel in the New Mexico division and extensive upgrading across Emporia, Lamar and other branches. Grading for new lines is underway, with track laying to begin soon and full relaying by year end.
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Santa Fe
Chicago
Albuquerque
Caney
Indian Territory
Emporia
Florence
Olinwaest
Lathe
Emporia Junction
Carbondale
Scranton
Strong City
Neva
Newton
Halstead
Lamar
Col
New Mexico
la Junta
Fintenve
Ottawa East
Two New Depots Erected by Santa Fe At Olathe and Trinidad
Handsome brick depots will be erected by the Santa Fe company at Olathe Kansas and Trinidad Colorado during the coming summer. Plans are completed and contracts will be let soon. Trinidad depot will cost 10000 dollars and Olathe 7000 dollars. Both will be similar in construction with two waiting rooms a baggage room and a ticket office in each.
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Santa Fe Company
Olathe
Kan
Trinidad
Cot
New Fire Chief for Santa Fe Succeeds John O'Brien
Joseph Beyer named chief of the Santa Fe fire department at Topeka replacing the late John O'Brien. Born in Germany 49 years ago, he immigrated in 1880 and joined Santa Fe service, rising from captain to chief, with plans to raise standards. Rock Island may acquire Texas Western assets, enabling new Houston connections.
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Joseph Beyer
John O'Brien
Santa Fe
The
Topeke
Beyer
Germany
America
Santa Fe Fire Department
Rock Island
Houston
Tex
Stock Island
Texas Western
Sealy
Missouri
Kalsas
Texas
New Road For Omaha and Santa Fe Compromise
Announced on good authority that Minneapolis & St Louis will run trains into Omaha via Illinois Central once track is completed. Minnesota line aims to connect with the Central this season, though the Groaha extension will wait another year. Humbert v Santa Fe ends with a 375 settlement plus costs after suit over cattle killed by a train.
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Omaha
Neb
Minneapolis & St Louie
Iillinois Central
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Road
Central
Groaha
Senta Fe
Winteld
W. J. Humbert
Santa Fe
J. Torrance
Humberts
Railroad crew shifts and injuries reported at Goodland shop
Damaged text indicates changes in assignments at the Goodland repair station. Brakeman J E Read sprained his ankle, while Veena from Saginaw Michigan arrived for work. Conductor A M Graham moves to Pike's Peak cog road. Fireman Peter Mistler heads to the mountain line. Dave Pringle returns from Roswell after spinal trouble. Conductor G Sopany relocates his family to Goodland as crew reshuffles proceed.
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Damon
J. E
Veena
Goodland Pures
Rockelann
Saginaw
Rockel
Water Service
Fort Rice
Gottinge
Pe Innitol
Pike's Peak
Horton Shops
Goodland
G. Sopany
Phillipsburg
Hugh Robertson
Tiepaige Sa Ea Miley
Ee Os
Wits
Denver
Albuquerque Tradesmen and Railway News Drift in 1900s
George Fraser, foreman in Albuquerque shops, visits Topeka. tradesmen shift roles as Milier quits to open a North Topeka grocery. New furnace for brass foundry, Rock Island builds 60,000 pound freight cars, and Santa Fe follows with major expansions. Railway staff changes include Gerberick’s parents visiting from Topeka, Bord suing for injuries, and several crews reassigned or promoted across Wellington, Topeka, and Las Vegas.
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Peter Oderman
Mr. Oderman
Fra Milier
North Topaka
Inon
Rock Island
Santa Fe
Gerberick
Topeka
Gerbrelek
Albuquerque Journal
New Oreonway Springs
Siece St Pearae Grest Northern Rail- Fuad
St. Paul
Minn
Frank W. Bord
Kimporia
Ion Casualty and
Saye Ts
Wellington
A. H. Maxwell
Newran
Ated Armirilo
Mas” Reed
Enzinotte Pryor
Carpenter
Securineer
Anderson
Welliteton
Arkansas City
Jack Landreth
Louie Brinkmeier
A. Dodson
Forest Park
Ottawa
Senta Fe Company
Park Purposer
Hansen
Linebarger
Wellington Journal
Addresor
San Bernardino
San Favinto
Lew
Archie Cowan
Duddieson
Cowan
Xita
Henry Wotan
Iremean
Henry Hotman
Ita Libiims
Rogers
Ark
Raton
W. F. Bendlee
Haugh Boyle
H. H. Ray
fEngineer Chas
Newcomb
Denver
Las Vegans
Ratay
Es Feman Morris
Las Esram
Las Fegee
Cook
Talbot
Garland
Las Vegas
Messrs
Heed and
Roberts
Real estate transfers filed for several city parcels
Transfers show Wm M Abernathy and wife to Wm H Reed for multiple lots on King’s addition and West Street. FA Coon to A J Palmer for Virginia avenue parcels. Danit H Forbes to Chas W Lyman for Fillmore street lot. Chas Younsteen to Clarence Hopkins for lots on Jefferson Street Crane’s addition.
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Wm. M. Abernathy
Wm. H. Reed
King's
Tenth Avenue
West Street
Willams &Dillon's
Coon
A. J. Palmer
Virginia Avenue
Crystal Springs
Danit H. Forbes
Chas. W. Lyman
Fillmore Street
Chas. Younsteen
Clarence KE. Hopkins
Jefferson Street
Crane's Addition
Third Time a Charm in Penny Texas Killing Deputy U.S. Marshal
John Stevenson, accused of killing Deputy U S Marshal Joseph Gaines at Pauls Valley, was acquitted in federal court this morning. Stevenson had previously been sentenced to death and later to the penitentiary for manslaughter, with both sentences reversed on appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penny
Tex
John Stevenson
United
Joseph Gaines
Pauls Valley
T.T
Stevenson
Clay City Burned
Fire swept Clay City Kentucky as addressed in a terse dispatch. The report notes a gas related blaze with casualties and property loss. precise figures and names are unreadable in the OCR fragment but indicate a serious local disaster with emergency response underway.
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Clay City
Backache relief credited to Lydia E Pinkham remedies
Mrs C Kimiwk of Wells Minnesota thanks Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for a complete recovery from long standing backache and nervous prostration. Another letter from Mrs E Furton of Meade Michigan says two years of backache and headache ended after taking the Medicine with a tumor expelled and full recovery. Multitudes of women report relief and credit Mrs Pinkham's guidance and products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Kimiwk
Wells, Minn
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
E. Furton
Meade, Mich
Bryan at Buffalo Music Hall Speech Attacks Territorial Expansion
Colonel W J Bryan spoke to about 3 000 at Music Hall Buffalo urging Democrats to oppose territorial expansion and defend government by the people. Justice Titus presided and praised Bryan while Belmont and party leaders watched as Bryan argued for bimetalism and fiscal restraints.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Music Hall
W. J. Bryan
Diehl
Connery
Diocese of
Bryan
Frank L. Bapiste
Cheirman
Democratic General Committee
Norman &. Mack
Supreme Court
Robert G. Titus
Oliver H. P. Belmont
Titus
Democratic Party
Belmont
Lam
Hutchinson and Return $4.65 Offer on Santa Fe Route
Tickets go on sale April 24 through 27 for a Hutchinson and Return trip priced at 4.65 via the Santa Fe. Limited to May 1, offers available through American Steam Laundry for tailoring and sewing on buttons. Telephonic inquiries accepted at 24.
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Hutchinson
Return
The
Santa Fe
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U.S
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Murphys
Standard Oil Man
Winflola
Bues
Chas. Grant
Saleamen
Schley
Railroad News
Olabe
T. HW. Wisen
Kansas Railroad Notes
George Fraser
Fraser
Deanna
Perry Belmont
New York
Colonel Bryan
Hit. Tilmonty
Mr. Bryan
Eli Thayer
Massachusetts
John Alden
Standish
John
Priscilla
New England
Worcester
Bit
State
Charles Robinson
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