Passenger Suits Santa Fe After Being Ejected From Train
Albuquerque reports a passenger, AL Bi Laird of Silver City, was ejected from the westbound Santa Fe Pacific near Isteta for offering mileage not honored by the line. Laird sues for heavy damages, arguing mileage was advertised as valid to all New Mexico points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
N. B
AL Bi Laird
Silver City
Sherriff
Grant County
Isteta
Gallup
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Santa Fe Pacific
Laird
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Winer
PROM WELLINGTON FIRE CREW AND LOCAL NOTABLES
Fireman George Morris returns to Arkansas City. J L Kise travels to Mbegins Texas for repairs while Conductor Nelson leaves. Supt FT Dolan visits. Shriver of Rock Island in town. J N Heatzer back to duty after illness. Roy Clements buys two Crescent bicycles from Curtis Mercantile for wife and kids. Bridges repairs begin between Pan Pande Texamt Washburn. Rock Island Flyer departures from Topeka nightly at 5 for Colorado Springs via Denver. Rubber Tired Buggies advertised at Warner’s and Livery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Morris
Arkansas City
Tineman J. L. Kise
Mbegins
Texas
Nelson
FT. Dolan
Mondas
L.A. Shriver
Rock Islard
J. N. dHeatzer
Roy Clements
Crescent
Curtis Mercantile Co
Santa Fe Brilip
Floyd Faancock
Pan- Pande
Texamt
Hayti in trouble over treaty with United States
Port au Prince April 2 The Haytien government fears that fulfilling article 12 may invite a Spanish attack and seeks neutrality. United States Minister Powell assures America will enforce treaty obligations and forbid privateers shelter. Spain lacks equal privileges, implying possible mis friendly action and European intervention may be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Port Au Prince
Huaytien
Powell
America
Spain
Bowell
Red States
Havana Land Siege Plan Outlined For War Effort
Washington reports outline of joint US Cuban strategy to attack Havana. Gen Miles and Cuban authorities discuss covert cooperation including landings at Santiago and Saxon ports. Garcia and Gomez could muster 25,000 men aided by quinine, arms, and medical supplies for a land siege.
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Washington
Gen. Miles
United States
Senor Truesiade
Wartakres
Brisg
Nunez
Arti
Artiago
Geo. Nunez
Cuba
Rowan
Santiago
Breyt Rowan
Santiaco
Saxon
Gomez
Gen. Garcia
Saeua
Garcia
Havana
Sulphur trade cited by Italian under secretary in Rome
In the chamber of deputies Comte Domin Lemearg said Spain seeks to ban sulphur exports amid war. Italy warns against public declarations while noting the sulphur trade’s importance to Italy and the United States. No official confirmation on sulfur enrollments for U.S. service. Wheat import duties extended to August.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Adatre
Comte Domin Lemearg
United States
Gbearvaney
Neural
Tine
St James Gazette mocks US power stance amid war talk
The St James Gazette prints hostile editorials against the United States and predicts quick war with a seventh rate power. It notes Spain and America are not yet ready for conflict and mocks delays in mobilization while praising naval buildup and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St James Gecette
Tandon
St. James
The
St James Gazette
United States
Lord Salisbury
Cleveland
Telegraphic fragments mix in Kingston news item
A garbled Kingston Jamaica item reports a Stapisn steamer Tel extura arrival from Galveston to Liverpool, chased by a small warship thought to be American, plus unrelated notes on Ed Little potential Kansas regiment colonel and various transit and laundry advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Jamaica
Telextura
Ehle
Galvestemn
Liverpool
Yursrap Shoals
Fleimg
Caytein
Telestora
Intervala
Kansas Senator Harris Sons Enlists in US Army
Washington April reports that Craig Harris son of Senator Harry Harris Kansas has enlisted in the District of Columbia National Guard He left to meet army requirements then returned home to inform his father The senator says he is glad despite initial objections and notes his son is healthy and physically fit He mentions potential transfer if needed and hopes for front line action within a short time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Craig Harris
Harry
Kansas
United States Army
Natonal Guard
District of Columbia
Harris
Senate
Fifth Battery
District of Columbia National Board
Ragand
Fox Crults
Hurgis
Tennrsese
Morris
Reighe
Welens
Coffeyville Citizens Force Out Tramps in City Patrol
Late Monday about twenty five citizens armed with clubs and whips began a patrol to run out tramps and outlaws from Coffeyville. They visited a straw stack on Squire Davis place and the white schoolhouse near the Iron Mountain line where vagrants were found sleeping before fleeing. The group vowed to continue nightly hunts until nuisance is abated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeyville
Coffeyville Journal
Squire Davis
Utue
Iron Mountain
Funston at Work Enlists Volunteers in Kansas City
Fred Funston colonel of the volunteers and commandant of the First regiment of Kansas volunteers opened a recruiting station in Kansas City Kansas to enroll about 100 men for service in the war. After filing the enlistment roll for Wrandette county he will go to Lawrence Leavenworth and other places designated by Governor Leedy until the regiment is filled and mustered into government service. William A Deford Ottawa adjutant of the First regiment arrived at the Midland last night and Funston came down from Topeka on the last mail. The troops to be mustered in this morning at Kansas City will be the first of the Kansas volunteers.
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Kansas City
Kan
Fred Funston
Volunteers
Kansas Volunteers
Wrandette County
Lawrence
Leavenworth
Leedy
William A. Deford
Ottawa
Midland
Col. Funston
Topeka
Kun
Foster
Fort Scott
Pred Funston
Annie L. Diges
Topeka High School
Frank Durein
van Buren Street
Polk Street
C. S. Hood
Dan Wyatt
Turner Hall
Dolman
Metropolitan Hall
H. Z. Gill
Terrence Ewart
David Overmyer
Don Sebastian
Chicago
John Sebastian
Williams
G. G. Clemens
Topeka Avenue
Wiliam Campbell
Ninth and
Kansas Avenue
Walt Richards
Frank Sherman
George Sharitt
Wichita
Twelfth and
Western Avenue
John J. Ingelis
St. John Street
Pree Silver Republican League
Atchison
John ShadWit
Shadbalt
Bob Ransom
Stone Pile
Roberts
J. W. King
W. Wilson
Bkancas City
Deserter Surrenders at Leavenworth for Pardon
A deserter from the Fifth Infantry, Chase Went, turned himself in at Leavenworth, claiming a forthcoming pardon and readmission to duty. Major Augur confined him at the guard house while Washington verifies the details with the deserter board. If confirmed, he will be released with a deserter’s discharge.
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Leavenworth
Chase
Port Leavenworth
Augur
Reguise
Aiajor Augur
Euard House
Washington
Garden City Ready Company K Signs for the War
Garden City on April 2 saw Company K of the Second Regiment I N G ordered to report at 7:30 pm. The armory was filled with patriotic citizens as Capt. W McD Rowan urged enlistment with rapid sign or refuse to sign. Every man stepped forward, cheers for Company K followed, and Garden City lauds Captain Rowan and the company as well drilled and ready for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City
W. McD
Rowan
Company K
Marysville Patriots Forming Volunteer Company
A company of patriotic citizens is being raised in Marysville to aid Uncle Sam, marking the formation of a local volunteer unit on April 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Marysville
Wheat buyouts and town notes in Kansas brief
Sedan Times-Star reports a major wheat purchase by McGrew Milling of Coffeyville via Rory Vaughn, buying 3,500 to 4,000 bushels locally at 78 to 90 cents. Coffeyville also hosts U W meeting May 3 with speakers J G Tate and J K Crider. New Coffeyville roller mills building announced. Circus season opens at Concordia with big tents and 5,900 seats. Numerous local items include court, school, and police notes.
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Kansas
Sedan Times-Star
McGrew Milling Company
Coffeyville
Rory Vaughn
AO. U. W
Coffeyville Lodge
J. G. Tate
United States
J. K. Crider
Orkmen
Variety Store Prices Across Canned Goods and Staples
A long list of grocery prices appears for canned goods and dried foods. Items include eggs, sardines, coffee, hams, fruits, vegetables, crackers, oats, soaps, butter, sugars, and syrups with assorted weights and pack sizes. Prices vary by item and size, reflecting a broad general catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
White House
Chase and Sanborn
Goa
Boston
Land pirates sentenced for counterfeiting and theft
United States District Judge Foster sentenced four men Padgett Thompson Seery and Dramm to prison for counterfeiting and theft linked to boarding a freight car at Manhattan Weathered by a confiscated mold for counterfeit half dollars they operated in a staged theft scheme during the April term. Seery a young colored man received one year while Padgett Thompson and Dramm got three years each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Foster
MM. Rumm
J. W. Padgett
J. W. Thompson
L .F. Seery
Seery
Manhattan
Peterson
Union Pacific
Padgett
Dramm
Thompson
Fort Riley
Kansas Water Supply Report Highlights Hydrographic Work
F H Newell, hydrographic engineer from Washington DC, presented the ninth annual division of hydrography report for 1896. The volume covers irrigation survey origins, water power, municipal supplies, and sanitary water data, with substantial focus on Kansas water supply and statewide development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Newell
Washington, D. C
Topeka
Division of Hydrography
Kansas
Cy Leland Faces Backlash Within Kansas Republicans
W H Hornaday touring northern Kansas reports growing opposition to Cy Leland among leading Republicans. He says many insiders want Leland to retire and urge a governor candidate who can unite the party and draw 10 to 12 thousand cross-party votes, warning that rebels expect to reclaim control in the fall.
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Republican Party of
Kansas
W. H. Hornaday
Cy Leland
Leland
Léland
Cough mixture advertised as restoring diseased lungs
A vintage advertisement warns about a cough medicine claiming to restore diseased lungs to health using a nerve toning formula. It lists A J Arnson as wholesale agent in Topeka and markets the product through druggists.
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Amy Uhing
H. L. Larsh & Co
Kansas Ay
the Copeland
House
S.f
Offees
J. C Gordon
Frop
Prescott & CO
Klauer
Sib
Topeka Aves
John Dudley
Railroad News
Fort Sebtt
Willitzn Bogardus
Santa
J. GB. Alassey
MLK & T
Os— West
A. Turner
Central Branch
Elkhorn Missouri Valley Railroad
Omaha
Cave Landis
Wasteen
John Trimbie
J. Smith
James Sweeney
Raton
Albuquerqes
Langworthy
Sweeney
Alamogordo
George Owen
Las Vegas
Ed. Deluin
Poer Ten BS
Gulf Road
Kansas, Oklahoma & Southweat
Bartlesville
Newton
Enzineer Winans
Wetlingtoc
Beard
Roundhouse
Fawn Manning
Jert Mathews
Ts Beek
Spudig
Yondiya
H. Pendleton
Bhielia
Charles Norton
Oscar Hasland
Murphy
Kinney
PROM
Wellington
Rock Island Flyer
Warner Ters
Quincy Street
Watson's Livery
Buren
Hayti
Italy
Ed Little
Trion Parific
Iroin Jeransas City
Karnas City
Mt. Guty
Kansas News
Senator Harris
Funston
DERS
Marysville Patriots
Sam Foster
Snare
Helmering & Co
Concordia
CuMins Bros.a
TE Star Grocery
Er Imandes Wien Pal Coun
Excape
Maine
Iowa
Indiana
Massachusetts
Oregon
the Star Grocer
Telephone
Ace
King
Wilson
New York Exchange
Ietter
Town Tories
Fifth Avenue
New York
Sanat
Anthony
Tory
Yvan
Seabee
Janes
Wate Ter
Joseph James
W. Pearl St
Sewis
Ind
James
Drugeists
A. J. Arnson
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