Atchison Woman’s Klondike Tale of Gold Fever in Dawson
Minnie Murray of Dawson City, Alaska, born in Atchison, left eight years ago with her husband. She arrived with $1.75, worked as a restaurant waitress at $25 weekly, staked three claims, sold two for $10,000, and later married a steamboat captain. She visits Atchison briefly, recounting harsh Klondike life and survival.
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Atchison
Klondike
Minnie Murray
Dawson City
Alaska
E'S. Starr
Parallel Street
Mia Murray
Jones
Beattin
Pl Werman
Dawson
An & Ateambast
Stanks
Aersy
Murray
Umake
Will Fymaln
Mrs Murray
Wil
Kiondike
Klondike return brings surprised cousin home
Dr Henry Bowers Eaturns full handed after three years in the Klondike. Cousin Dr. Rowerd arrives from Louisville, returning with a modest stake. They recall the voyage aboard the Elias Arn as the ship faced near sinking with crew speculating on worst outcomes.
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Henry Bowers
Winteld
Chas
Holme
Rowerd
Klondike
Louteville
Elias Arn
Emporia School Levy Sets Record Low for Era
Emporia school board sets annual levy for 100L at Thrive mills plus bonds, marking the lowest rate in years. The district, carrying a nearly 96000 balance after past funding, notes prior levies and bond none for the new building, with historical rates listed from 1890s to 1900s.
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Emporia
Sta Yrure
Iward
Stratiy
Becem- Wollowing
Kansac in Luzon: native sergeant’s wartime tale
A Kansas sergeant from the Twentieth Kansas shares experiences in Luzon during the war ending with Spain. He enlisted for two years, served eighteen months, then rejoined civilian life in a general merchandise venture with John Lynch after military service.
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Ballipones
Kansas
Aubry Ft
Spain
Rea
Chartermasters
John Lynch
Filipinos Misconceptions and Marital Trends Sighted
In remarks about Filipinos, a speaker argues many are not cowards and could become soldiers with proper leadership. He describes Filipinos as smooth and childish looking, notes wealth among many, and claims soldiers often marry local women, typically half-breeds called Mesquites, for dowry benefits. Stores are noted at Dagaupan, San Fermands, Angeles, and Cariac.
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Dagaupan
San Fermands
Angeles
Cariac
Aubrey
Stich
Old Citizen D Levan Dies in Coffeyville
D Levan wealthy Coffeyville businessman dies at his residence after a four year decline marked by three strokes. Born Milton Pa May 5 18xx he built success in mercantile and banking firms, later active in social and political circles. father of H M Levan district clerk and state central committee member.
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D. Levan
Coffeyville
Sir Levan
Coffeyuile
H. M. Levan
Kansas
Jn Geilaisteier
Lovan
Milton
Flo
Mt. Pieaemat
Tao
Shelbyville
Fort Scott Council Holds Five For Five Against Light Plan
Fort Scott city council votes six to five on a proposed municipal light and water project. The measure would issue about 15 100 to fund construction and improvements. Mayor Gondlandner supports the plan, arguing municipal ownership is for the public good.
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Fort Scott
Kas, As
Pitta
Log Rolling At Winfield Modern Woodmen Meet Aug 21
Winfield hosts the first annual log rolling event by the Modern Woodmen of Southern Kansas on August 21. Prizes total 20 dollars. Bands, teams, and spectators are already entering with interest from Fort Becht and Toeka.
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Kan
Winfield
Tins
Kansas
Win- Aum Priges
Toeka
Old Settlers’ Reunion in Marshall County
Pioneer retirees from Marshall County plan the eleventh annual Old Settlers Reunion at Marysville from September 5 to 8. The event will unite veterans, veterans of the county’s early days, and Civil War era volunteers in a community gathering with parades and speeches, honoring regional pioneers and their legacy.
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Marshall County
Moo
Titve Rapits
Kas
Marshall Ewanty
Settlers
Marysville
Sertakonn
Yerriltery
Republican Contest for State Senator Stocks in Marshall Co
Marshall County Republicans hold county convention in Margerilie August 2. J. B. Fulton files to run against State Senator Fred Stocks, with local changes expected in county offices. Stocks faces a friendly yet challenging primary, but supporters expect his record as state senator to win endorsement.
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Fred Stocks
J. B. Fulton
Blue Rapids Eas. Ave
I County
Margerilie
Stocks
J. Hulton
Marynville
Ben Tatchdaus
Ponyrar
Emporia College Free At Last Raises Funds
Emporia Kansas reports the College of Emporia pledged five thousand dollars toward debt clearance and Carnegie library work. The total needed remained twelve thousand dollars to be raised by the Presbyterian Synod of Kansas, with gifts from local citizens to support the effort.
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Carnegie Fund
Emporia
Kas
College of Emporia
Carnegie Brary
Kansan
Shipments from Barnes Stockmen to Liverpool and Paris Visit
Stockmen of Barnes prepare a noted shipment to Liverpool with sixteen young men from the area traveling to Paris exposition. They will travel to Liverpool and return, with transport to Chicago only for frozen goods. Also, Clay County awards county courthouse contract to Ziegler and Alden of Junction City for 23,770 with work starting this fall.
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Barnes
Paris
Atchison
Kas
Bares
Liverpool
William
Chicago
Clay County Court House
Clay Center
Alessrs. Ziegler & Alden
Junction City
Effective Remedies Boost Iron Industry Confidence
New York August reports show automatic remedies restoring the iron industry, with sharp cuts in pig iron production and a rising export drive. Furnaces are idled widely, stocks edge down, and central west owners refuse to bank stacks, signaling a market rebalancing and potential uptick in shipments abroad. Wanamaker and ambassador Tower are noted among notable travelers.
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New York
Central West
Railroads Store Coal Along Line for Winter Readiness
The Santa Fe stores thousands of tons of coal at multiple points to guard against snow blockages and shortages. Ten thousand tons to Chillicothe Fort Madison on the Chicago division. Ten thousand tons to Raton San Maretal on the New Mexico division. La Junta receives 18000 tons and Dodge City 12000. In Kansas ten thousand tons of Frontenac coal are stored at Topeka Newton Arkansas City North Ottawa and Edmund Oklahoma Territory.
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Santa Fe
Chicago
Chililcothe
Fort Madison
New Mexico
Raton
San Maretal
la Junta
Dodge City
Kansas
Frontenac
Topeka
Newton
Arkansas City
North Ostawa
Edmund
Oklahoma Territory
Grievance Men Meet at Union Pacific Sessions
Five chairmen of the Union Pacific grievance board from the engineers firemen conductors brakemen and telegraphers arrived in Omaha and began sessions at the Arcade to resume physical examinations and discuss a potential discharge pretext. The group plans to meet the road officials to determine next steps and review the watch order with the general manager.
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Union Pacific
Omaha
Union Pacific Grievance
Santa Fe Chairman Praises Kaysee Road Purchase
Aldace F. Walker of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe says the Kaysee purchase of the Gulf Beaumont and Kansas City road was a mighty good move for timber. Santa Fe will supply timber from Kaysee lands using bonds up to five million dollars annually.
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New York
Aldace F. Walker
Gulf, Beaumont & Kansas City
Santa Fe
Rockies
The
Santa Me
Western roads urged to give half fare to voters
Republican campaign managers urge western road officials west of Chicago to sell tickets at half rates for non resident government employees in Washington who may want to return home to vote in the national election. J W Babcock, chairman of the congressional committee, cites about 500 such workers in Washington from areas west of Chicago and St Louis, as the basis for the request.
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Chicago
Washington
J. W. Babcock
Congressional Committee
Gi. Babcock
St Louis
Republican
Western railroads weigh Washington ticket sale for voters
Western lines officers discuss placing sale points in Washington to allow government employees and voters to travel directly home. They note past presidential elections saw half-fare rates for government workers, with new Republican push for Washington redirection. The general passenger agent hints rate plans will aim to benefit all voters, not party pledged supporters, and mentions Mr. Babcock preparing to apply to roads with Washington terminals.
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Western Lines
Washington
St Louis
Chi- Eas
Railronds
Babcock
Presidents Pursue Trans Continental Railway Association
Chicago August meeting reports presidents still backing a transcontinental railway passenger association. General Sebastian was named earlier but failed. he now calls a Glenwood Springs meeting on August 30 to push organization despite expected opposition from Great Northern and Northern Pacific. Western lines from Chicago seek the revenue potential.
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Chicago
New York
Sebastian
Rock Island
Glenwood Springs
Cole
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Ripley Will Decide It On Santa Fe Pueblo Track Pact
President Ripley of the Santa Fe plans a Denver meeting with President Trumbull of the Colorado & Southern to review track interchange between Denver and Pueblo. They will study figures to confirm status and whether the old agreement remains in force until a new deal is signed. The current accord expired August 1 but trains continue under the old terms. The meeting is set for August 1.
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Denver
Ripley
The
Santa Fe
Trumbull
Colorado & Southern
Pueblo
Trurabull
Reception for Mr Coldwell Friends of the popular secretary are arranging an elaborate affair
The Raureaa af C. A. parlors are gayly decorated in national colors for a reception in honor of Secretary John Coldwell. Friends and those planning the event have prepared through the week. Coldwell leaves the secretary post on the 1th of this month. Thomas Prout of Argentine will assume duties the next morning.
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MR. Coldwell
Af. C. A
John Coldwell
Coldwell
Topeka
Thomas Prout
Argentine
Santa Fe Inspector Resseguie Heads West on Weeklong Trip
General Superintendent C F Resseguie of the Santa Fe began a private car inspection run covering Texas and New Mexico lasting most of the week. He will pause at Galveston, his former home, before returning.
Vacation booklet lists rates to major resorts nationwide
Free guide quotes rates to principal resorts in Colorado Utah Iowa Illinois Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan New York New England and Canada. Indispensable for those undecided about vacation plans. T. S. King agent Santa Fe Route Topeka Kan. Concert tonight at Garfield Park by Marshall's band.
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Colorado
Utah
Iowa
Illiois
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
New York
New England
Canada
T. S. King
Topeka
Kan
Two Letters Praising Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound
Readers share personal experiences with Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during the change of life. Women report relief from bladder and liver troubles, overall health boosts, and renewed strength after long suffering. Endorsers from Brooklyn, Bridgewater, Bradford and others urge use as a safe remedy.
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Prxzaram
Lydia B. Pinkhem
Guo
Jams
DeKalb Ave
Brooklyn
Dean Mas
Prennan
Lydia E Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dean
Pinkham
Coydon St
Bradford, Pa
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