Fragmented 19th Century News Fragments Distill Kansas Mail
Readable scraps from a wire service report and Kansas local items describe rail policy, public ownership debate, and railroad power. Mentions Murrayville WFC, Grasshoppers in Garden City, Wood of Laston fame, rusting corn fields, and local farm anecdotes. Includes Wheat thresher records from Challey Cline and others.
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Murrayville
WFC
Bbe
Aichass
Attacfc
Pianey County
Garden City
Gxelord Herald
Wood
Laston
Kansas
Arkansas
Stafford County
Sara
Morrie County
Bam
Topeka
Ditties
Fredonia Family Benitiekt
Skye
Bury
Caueing & Gector
Minneapolis
State Journal
Ottawa County
Challey Cline
Cline
Home Newspaper Subscriptions Offer Easy Mail to Any Address
Readers away for summer can have the State Journal mailed daily for thirty cents a month with flexible address changes. The mixed news items note political debates, crop forecasts, and local anecdotes from Topeka and Pierce City, highlighting shifting party dynamics and agricultural projections.
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State Journal
Tarify troubles ahead on coffee tariffs and island protection
The article argues Porto Rico should be treated like a new U S territory with coffee production facing competition from Mexico and Brazil. It warns a tariff favoring Porto Ricans could spark duties on bananas and West Indies or Philippine production, tied to broader centralization in U S rail and investment patterns and dividend trends in the stock market.
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Coffer
United States
Porto Rico
Mexico
Brasil
Farand
Unies
Enuat
Philippines
Glose Sights From The Atcitizen Globe
Fragmented column notes social quirks and public behavior critique. It lampoons manners, etiquette and the idea of respectability in a bustling town, highlighting public drunkenness, clothing, and civic tensions without naming specific people or events.
Misery and honesty mingle in a Chicago opinion piece
From the Chicago News a column of pointed paragraphs jokes on trust, gender, and stage vanity. It muses that honesty may be best policy yet policy often breeds dishonesty while noting men as angels and amateurs fooling friends, ending with a wry line on broken hearts and undertaker profits.
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Chicago News
Trevela
Angels
Undertakers
Fragmented Quote Portraits in a Wandering Text
A jumble of phrases and misspelled lines references hunger, glasses, clocks, credit, milkmen, stock markets, Grass widows, fever, and a failed song writer. The piece reads like fragmented dialogue or notes with many nonsensical or garbled lines and no clear narrative.
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Terony
Bret
Gunn
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A fragmentary review explores social norms on marriage and female behavior with satirical tone. It cites early sexual awakening myths and parental control, noting conflicting beliefs about propriety and temptations in youth. The excerpt hints at moral judgments from a prejudiced speaker, reflecting era attitudes.
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New York Press
The Panther's Revenge Tale of Myers vs Panther
In Illinois the hunter Myers and his party confront a fierce panther guarding a quarry near a river crossing. Myers shoots but is bested, defends himself with a knife, and kills the beast after a brutal struggle. The triumph is observed by Native allies who retreat, then return to bury the head as a trophy and name Myers guardian of the region.
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Tlinois
Hoan
Myers Uravd
Indiasu
Moewise
Inez Myers
Dutta
Myers
Jim
Myer
Ayers
Wiz Kid
Sabin
Petern
Feariuas
Tan Midat
Sijgu
Chia
Lucy
Tromnt
Viclney
Rose in Topeka Young Man Arrested for Extortion
Elmdale Kansas resident M Rose was arrested by Deputy Marshal EL Cartel of Wichita on charges of attempting to extort money from Elmer Akers, postmistress at Bimdale. A trap involved placing $50 in a cemetery and threats to abduct a child. An eight month sentence was mentioned for the offender.
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M. Rose
Elmdale
Kansas
EL Cartel
Wichite
United States
Topeka
Huse
Elmer Akers
Bimdale
Fix
Akers
Aitken
Akern
Fowler
Sanitary Committee Battles Council Over Meeting Rights
A dispute at a city council meeting centers on whether the sanitary committee may participate in council meetings. Councilmen Nichola and Geiley, representing the sanitary committee, clashed with board members as Dr Jedd Devin attended. The session paused when a key member was unexpectedly called away, risking a loss of quorum.
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Healt
Sanitary Committee
Nichola
Joseph Geiley
C BE. Jedd
Suneiimien Nichole
Griley
Gist
Sumpmaster Wee Jackeon
Statis
Ander Gunediun Joba Peta Toute
Taday Watts
Man Pouearnan
Zale Wan
Not a Negro in Town Springfield Riot Rumors
Springfield Mo August 21 reports say Pierce City porter Joe Larky was arrested here amid a tense scene with possible mob action. Larky claims innocence and vows to explain Sunday. A warrant charges him with cutting Ada Wilde's throat. fear of a mob prompts calls to transfer him to St Louis or Memphis, and notices in the Negro settlement order departures by Saturday night.
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Springfield
Pierce City
Alljet
Joe Larky
Frisco Porter
Piercu City
Tork Ie
Wohlte
Lark
Springfeld Rertoen
St. Louis
Macken Cuy
Memphis
Aiea Wilde
Jaker
Pierce Cin
Springfivid
Marionville
Nations Invited to Leviathan Purchase Exposition
Washington August 2 The state department issues a proclamation signed by President McKinley inviting nations to participate in the Leviathan Purchase Exposition to be held in St Louis. The document urges nations to showcase their resources and industries and to send their representatives to the exposition.
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Washington
Promident McKines
Hose Aly Wa
Uhr Industries
Weather Report Shows Mostly Fair Conditions Tonight
Forecast indicates generally fair weather tonight and Thursday with light southeast winds around six miles per hour. No official rain notices despite some dark clouds. temperatures read around seven and eight degrees at observation times, with unclear hour markers in the record.
Kansas Fruit Outlook From State Horticulture Board
Secretary W H Barnes presents the state horticulture board report noting a very large apple crop with percentages from 53 to 300. The forecast also anticipates sizable yields of peaches pears plums and grapes across Kansas.
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W. H. Barnes
State Board of Horticultnre
Dea
Kansas
Deaths and funerals of Crawford and badge theft incident
The obituary notes the death of Mrs Crawford, wife of a noted jeweler, with funeral arrangements at a local cemetery. A separate incident reports a theft at Horace Steere's Jewelry Store where a tray of diamonds valued at 5000 was grabbed by a man who fled before being captured. suspect Charles Myers allegedly arrived from St Louis and provided inconsistent details. An unrelated maritime update references a Colombian gunboat event and repairs costing 2500 at Colon.
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Mich
Horace Steere
M Alamonde
Charles Myers
St Louis
Two burglars freed by commutation from governor’s office
Governor Stanley toay commutes sentences for Matt Alley of Kansas Ebetoken and Lee, both convicted of burglary, with two year terms and an incurable illness cited. Commutation takes effect next Sunday, altering their prison status and prompting petitions claiming mercy not crime.
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Stanley Toilay
Matt Alley
Kansas
Ebetoken
Wy Afiep
Lee
Temperance Union to Add Ten Field Workers
The State Temperance Union executive committee met at Judge Gurver's office and decided to add ten field workers, each part time, including Rev. A B Bentwood of Bend and Rev. James Kerr of Scandia, to extend outreach during fall and winter. The group discussed hiring a secretary, with no appointment yet made, and will report back at the next meeting.
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The
State Temperance Union
Judge T. £. Gurvers
Colmmbin Tunlding
Garver
Wilcox
J. B Larimer
A .Thurston
Ah, Vince
EE Cowgill
Chase M. Sheldon
D. Coburn
A. B. Bentwood
Bend
J. D. M. Buckner
Olines
Paola
Wilasan da
Wreck Near Prentice Claims Train Crew
George J. Chariton of the Alton Railway reports a collision at Prentice near Jacksonville caused by a trelight engine on a side track moving onto the main line after standing two hours. The engineer and fireman of the passenger train were killed, four tramps who rode the train perished, and other crew members were injured.
Boy Preacher From Independence Draws Attention
A 13 year old boy evangelist from Independence Missouri began a series of meetings at the tavern? on Dawrenioe Street between the street and Sixth gvenne Lust evens ng. He will continue to preach each evening next week. The youth, converted less than three months ago, preaches a remarkable sermon for one so young and has sparked much interest. The table OH Lawrynith qiciet follows as Sv.T. Coy conducts Sunday school work, alongside Rev. Chas. Pasham's Bible school.
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Eyan~ Gellet
Dawrenioe
Foruinus
Ture
Independence
Sv.t. Coy
Reams
Chas
Pasham
Ban on certain co operatives hinted by bank commissioner
Bank Commissioner Atbaugh cites Home Cooperative of Kansas City Missouri and its Kansas branches in Coffeyville Wichita and Topeka as operating under lapse conditions and lacking clear authority to do business in Kansas while indicating partnership and contract issues render debts and insurer terms dubious and potentially invalid.
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Atbaugh
Home Co-operative Company of
Kansas City
Cofeyville
Wichita
Lubber Partners
Drenden
Godard Tae
Colored Lawyer Secures Not Guilty Verdict in City Court
William Anderson was acquitted in city court after his colored lawyer A. M. Thomas used a clever defense strategy. The trial hinged on witness identification by Humise Omier Kilmours Kme as the prosecution failed to prove Anderson’s involvement in a five head of care from E. 5. law. County Attorney McNery pressed the witness King to identify Anderson, but final verdict favored the defendant.
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William Anderson
Law
A. M. ‘Thomas
Aur _derson
Anderson
Humise Omier Kilmours Kme
Wien King
Y County
Atwrney
Sante Fe Installs Pump to Improve Office Building Water Pressure
An engine in the Santa Fe offices basement powers a temporary pump to lift city water to the third to fifth floors. The system, begun to address dry spell shortages, delivers a variable gush with each stroke affecting upper-floor supply.
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Sante Fe
Santa Fe
Méine
Ube
Ube City
Hoor Wil
MR KOPSECKER S LUCK FROM ARKANSAS CLAIMS
Fred Kopsecker of 9 Quincy Street returns from Arkansas with mineral specimens and plans to stake claims on mineral land near West Plains Yellville and the Hawkeye claim. He says an electricity project to Yellville will boost ore transport and expects development by September 1 with a seven chat prospect named Live Topeka.
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Fred Kopsecker
Quincy Street
Arkansas
Kopsecker
Missouri
Weet Plains
Yellville
Kopeckers
Local notices colorful and scattered in Topeka report
Local notices from Emporia to Topeka recounts include William Martindale of Emporia traveling to Topeka, John W. Wrist from Junction City visiting Hutchinson reunion, and Virginia Mart gravely ill on West Gordon Street Topeka. A marriage license issued for James P Bray and Mattie Carrier from Carbondele, a fire rescue at 206 Branner Street due to a gasoline stove, and various accidents in Wichita and nearby areas with injuries.
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William Martindale
Emporia
Topeka
Albert Dickens
Pon
Die City
John W. Wrist
Junction City
Copeland
Hutchinson
Virginia Mart
West Gordon Street
North Topeka
Uccuse
Jems P Bray
Matti
Carbondele
Tonirht
Clyde
J. E Larkein
Branner Street
Erink Grimes
Charles Bheldon
Grimes
Sheldon
Wichurtn
Santa Fe
Tim
Shreve
Hicharde
Fragmentary note hints at deaths and property closure
Readable fragments mention a sudden death related to illness and a possible property foreclosure in Lyon County. Names and details are garbled, but the terms morgue, veterinary, and foreclosure imply local records of deaths and legal notices. Further context is unreadable.
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Ftlle
Gonbt
Everly
Grange Judd
New York Journal of Commerce
Drovers Journal
Qarerto
Ettermiuriine
Cota
Porto
Erdersl
Henry Clews
Srom
Atcitizen Globe
Petie Mauer
Pete
Bayer
Stintiay
Ley
Sherbouwat
Hood
Sii Syecean
Ian Ex
Board of Health and Sanitary
Barnes
Crawford
Yenterday
Ehutaday
Ie Creciors
Sateeeshai
Don
Colimna
Galveston
Heer
Cartagena
Bert
Guns Club
Stanley
Matt Ailep
Lee Sinos
Alton
Boy Preacher
Co-Operative Savings Building Associations
Sangrady
Telephone
E. Montgomery
East Sixth Street
Durkey
B. Cam Pumpkin
van Dusen
Uneeda
Buffalo, N. Y
Toxis Court
Niagera Falls
Lake Shore
Michigan
Middle States
Beeutlud
Western Reserve
Lake Erin
Oler
Cleveland
Buffalo
Chautauqua
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway
MR. Kopsecker
Hase
Ardcaneas State Line
Kan
F A. Altman
Olpe Withie
Trou
Vic
Monty
Bryan Snyder
Saint Louis
Benpark Veterinary Eutecon
Ian Ever
Bertinr
Lyon County
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