Santa Fe Colonization Agent Tours East for Colorado Plan
Seagraves a Santa Fe traveling passenger agent reports on efforts to recruit farmers to move to Colorado for colonization in the Arkansas River valley. State agents named include M Gilbert of Johnsville Ohio for Maryland M Bish of Westminster Iowa and other appointees forthcoming. He describes aims for immigration rather than a mass movement, seeking willing farmers to own and work farms in Colorado while noting religious groups target and that movement will continue with surveys and temporary assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charten L. Seagraves
Santa Fe
Festerdky
Olio
Maryland
Menrivsites
Seleaisation
Dayton
Sante Pr
Colonizstipi
Kak
Mor W. Gilbert
Johnsvile
Ohio
Marytend
M .Bish
Westminnster
Colorado
Cyorada
Seagraves
Inet
Soma
Prople
Uhel
Proepercus
Coloraua
Jowa
Antil Pe
Eust
Arkansas Miners and Missouri Pacific Bonded in Open Labor Plan
A garbled report suggests Arkansas Minerals and Missouri Pacific discuss a joint project or labor arrangement. The text references a mine or smelter context, labor force, and a large group of men, with unclear specifics about location or dates and several distorted names.
Fragmentary note on event timing at three oclock
A partial OCR fragment mentions a meeting or event at three oclock and references an individual or group, with further details obscured by garbled text.
Earnings rise for Bente Yo’s year ahead of peers
The report notes Bente Yo’s earnings compare favorably with Ronés peers as the year advances. It highlights overall gains after taxes and voluntary deductions and mentions a notable rise in value, with referenced figures suggesting a substantial increase over the prior period.
Telephonic Telegraphy Tests By Sholes And Jones
This afternoon CG Sholes, superintendent of telegraphy for the Gunta Pe, and assistant LM Jatien, will conduct further tests of wireless sounding over wires. They will split tests between Spencer and Levempte using a double wire metallic electronic system and special instruments from Topeka. Sholes says the use of test wires for telephone communication is not an experiment. the project aims to master single wire use and obtain proper instruments and material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. Sholes
Gunta Pe
Aautstant
LM. Jatien
Spencer
Levempte
Sholts
Topeka
Sholes Tole
Combined Depot Planned for South St Joseph Rail Lines
Bur ington Santa Fe and Rock Island railroads will construct a modern union depot in South St Joseph with adjacent gates and packing houses. The project aims to improve storage and handling for stockyard shippers and patrons. In Fort Scott, officials announce a Wichita Division passenger train between Var es Center and Lidh H. will run daily, morning out and afternoon return, starting when equipment arrives due to Colorado and eastern demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Burington, Santa Fe
Bock Island
Ann Burden Union
South St Joseph
Wrock Gates
Evary
Mane Werthin
Fucc
Mie
Wichita
Fort Scott
Reshell Hardin
Aftesaur Pacific Railroad
Vares Center
Lidh H
Robbery at Las Vegas Ticket Office Amid Nightwatch
A late night robbery occurred at the Las Vegas ticket office when a suspect forced entry through a window and robbed the money drawer of about tea dollars. Several arrests have been made but insufficient evidence prevents charging anyone yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vegas
Las Vegas
Santa Fe
Workmen notes and rail line updates in Topeka area
A Topeka railroad community news brief reports on staff changes, sickness, and daily duties. It mentions A. A. Hope, John James, and Charles Askiey among workers, alongside engine and car shop notes. The piece highlights Hartman’s connection to Western Pac, Mexican Central talks, and local maintenance actions in Albuquerque and Chicago areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wichita
Exican Central
Chihuahua
Southern Pac
Houston
Thin
Mr. Hartman
Mexican Central
Tiffany
Emporia
A. A. Hope
Water Service
John James
Charles Askiey
Robert Stuaser
Edward Kirwick
Boen
Philip Hingler
Arthur Jelip
Leavenworth-Falliday Tranch
Charlen Kaiser
Emmett Wool
Ibnick
Richard Ford
Birt
Wiliam Busch
Louis Deutscher
Hessle
Isabel Crandell
William Crandell
Fort Worth
Texas
Mark Miller
C. C. Thompson
Newton
Sebert Peer
John Lynn
Scranton
Los Angeles
T. B. Penley
Rock Island
Goteso
George Klussman
Manhattan
Hie
Topeka
Hugh Montgomery
Lena Wear
Addison
Seepacker
Green Mountain Falls
Cole
Princie
Local notes from Sanses City and nearby towns
News in brief items recount travel updates for McArthur and Raub families, hospital and work reports for William Creamer and Alvin Deige, Reid and Clark returns from Oklahoma and Chester visits, weather and plant season observations in Kansas. Details include a tragedy letter about Corporal Baird, troop correspondence from Topeka and Col. cloudburst disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Sanses City
Weel T. Raub
Muenetter
Denver
Salina
Birs. Raub
Colorado
Wiliam Creamer
Abe Aes Jonday
Creamer
Alvin Deige
Christopher Reid
Water Service
Oklahoma
Reid
Allen Clark
Roach
Dave
Chester
Manhattan
Ean
Clark
Senale
Kansas
Giorietta
N. ML
Lamy
Col
Sauts Fe Uf
Rescogale
Storey
Tomving ‘Fopeks
Harry Dustin
Ono
Dustin
Lawless
Water Service Department
Llauwhess
Corporal Baird
Gifford Baird
Collina
Collins
Capuiln Graves
Pomtade
Otto Fulus
Topeka
Baird
Mayor Gathers to End San Francisco Labor Tie Up
San Francisco August 6. Negotiations for a labor dispute settlement have failed with both sides fixed. Mayor Peters serves as mediator but both employers and unionists refuse key demands. City operations face disruption as sand teamsters strike. Governor Gage arrives to observe and possibly mediate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Ptelan
Ciis Services
San Francises Inber
Andrew Puruseth
Sailors’ Union of the Pacific
Wessels
Gage Tn
Ishor Waders
Sen Franvisen
Sreine
Upd
Hassarising
City Front Federation
Labor Council
Employers’ Association
Kansas Represented On Montana Botanical Expedition
A Chicago led botanical and geological research expedition under Dr Henry C Cowles of the University of Chicago departed Chicago via the Milwaukee St Paul railway for exploration in the mountains of Montana and Washington Territory. The party includes Prof F F Grover Daggett College J M Vasigate Agricultural College Chicago Institute Pallem Armour Institute H Ni university and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry C Cowles
University of Chicago
Milwaukee & St Paul
Montana
Wasanssington
Grover
Dbellin College
J. M. Vasigate Agricultural Colleryers
Chicago Institute
Pallem
Armour Institute
H. Ni Whiniversity
Kansas Wheat Output Surges Across State in 1901
Kansas farmers report record winter and spring wheat acreage with Sumner county leading at 309,61 acres and several counties posting large gains. The state expects higher yields amid improved seed, rotation, and plowing practices. Minnesota cited as global rival. Kansas remains premier wheat producer with rising demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aes Wells
Michkan
Call- Santity
Westess
Kansas
Yale
Minnesota
United States Department of Agriculture
Clay
Dickincon
Montgomry
Rane
Sedgwick
State Board of Aggriculture
Pratt County
Allen
Couners
Grant
Sumner
Hansen
Lee
Barton
Pétres
McPherson
Rush
Rice
Bilis
Barber
Republic
Wallace
Decattie
Kansas Wheat Harvest Booms Across 30 Counties
Kansas leads in wheat production with 20 counties producing the bulk of the harvest. Summer wheat dominates, aided by fertile soil and favorable acreage. projected yields surpass initial estimates as rain supports stacking and processing. Major counties include Sumner, Dashall, Barton, Rice, and McPherson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dashell
Barton
Rice
McPuurson
Russell
Schtnd
Elite
Sedewick
Stafford
Ellsworth
Hush
Reno
Pawner
Harper
Blurion
Kansas
Kumsin
Nebraska
Mera
Kansas City
Missouri
Luck Indian town honors Miss Beals in Lawton election
Fort Sill August 6 Miss Muttle Beals was elected marshal of Lawton a purely honorary title with county officials holding actual control. She may use a shortcut to obtain a deed to her claim by applying to have it set aside as an addition to Lawton and paying $80 per acre, then plat and sell. If she delays, she cannot sell under contract and must prove up within 14 months to avoid homestead issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sill
Ole
Lawton
Hobart
Anadarko
Miss Muttle Beals
Miss Beals
Lawtur
Interior Department
Mack Pomovsky
Turbulent Land Grants Stir Lawton Region
A poorly legible account describes a settler’s wealth rise and the difficulty of selling property due to a treaty. It notes the allotment near Lawton and a plan to relocate or expand as the town grows, with emphasis on legal and territorial constraints affecting ownership and development.
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Gilbert
Bish
Arkansas Minerals
Missouri Pacifia
Boe Hiller
Sonsruetion
Pydittic Fotwil Ac
Fuarevilin
Matin
Cateretoa Pie Starr Co
Bowater
Monke
Paul
Rook Island Earnings
Jane
Gusaenger
Celene Maruings
Mutser
Sholes
I. M Jones
Combination Depot
Burlington
St Joseph
Lake Shore
Hock Island
Nickel Piste
Grand Centeay Siancee
Harrison Streat
Japus Arene
Studiot
Charien Burley
The
Raton
JSON
Mayor
Mr. Phelan
Prok Westgate
Kansas Wheat
Castoria
Ceenuine Castoria
Lucky Indian
Gibraltar Drug Co
Kansas Ave
Demoss & Penwell
Quincy St
Kam Telephour
Alfalfa
Telephone
Kaczynski & CO
Esate
Ots Capitol
Pas
Me Woot
Mills Beale
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