Kansas Sheriff Exiles Suspect in Lynching Threats
Fort Scott Kansas August 24 Jasper Booth a Kansas City man arrested for assaulting Mrs W H Taylor confessed last night. Sheriff Brooks ordered the suspect hidden and taken toward Girard as a mob protests mounted. Mrs Taylor lies seriously injured with internal wounds after the assault and robbery of $140 from her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Scott
Kan
Jasper Boott
Kansas City
W. H. ‘Taylor
Scout Avenue
Sheriff Brooks
Scott
Taylor
Sherif Brooks
Brooks
Ute Frisco
Chamob
Ie Junction
Girard
Fight Over the Dead In Wyandotte County Courts
A pending feud erupts over custody of railroad crash victims in Wyandotte County. Deputy Coroner Owens issued replevin papers forcing Undertaker W S Twist to surrender bodies of Noland and Cravens to Billype Daniels for burial in Kansas City after Twist had prepared them. Daniels had previously refused a remittance offer, leading to repeated replevin actions and a bond posting as the case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hed Ad
Twist
Daniels
Gray
Tracy
Daniel
Owens
Tust
Canta
Train Derailment Near Edwards Junction Investigated
Fort Sprott reports a heavy southbound Frisco Southern United train derailed at Edwards Junction while at a standstill. The engineer and fireman were injured. passengers unharmed. Detectives probing the sabotage claim. Nearby Bonner Springs reports the drowning of Vey J. Baker, a local figure, in the Kaw river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sprott
Frisco Southern United
Edwards Junction
Bonner Springs
Bonter Springs
Kan
Vey J. Baker
Uwe
Kaw River
Topeka Friend’s Advice On Kidney Relief Promotes Dodn’s Pills
A reader from Topeka testifies that eight to ten years of back pain and frequent kidney discomfort improved after using Dean’s Kidney Pills from Rowley and Snow, Sixth and Avenue, Buffalo New York, with a note that Dodn’s is the remembered name and no substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Dean
Rowley & Snow
Sixth and
Avenue
Postera Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. F
Dodn
Aiks
Fisherman Drowns After Sudden River Current
Unclear OCR text describes a river incident where a man was swept from the bank by a strong current. Several bystanders attempted rescue, including a large man named James Terrell, but the swimmer sank despite efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Terrell
Mr Baker
Dunn-Wise trial at El Dorado courts in murder case
Aug 2 El Dorado Kansas preliminary hearing for Clarence Wise charged with the murder of Birney Dunn last Sunday. Witnesses include Claude Pierce who saw Wise with a Winchester rifle and stop Dunn's horses, and Deputy Couch who recovered weapons. Dunn’s mother fainted during proceedings as postmortem evidence was shown. Wise bound over to district court. Also brief notes from Perry and Chetopa reports on local cases and death of Robert E White in Chetopa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Dorado, Kae
Clarence Wise
Birney Dunn
Douglas
Claude
Dunn
Wise
Mia
Perry
Kany
Justice of the Peace
Oliver
Colley
F. P. Simmons
Sie
Simmons
Oscar Talnes
Jefferson County
John H. Atwood
Leavenworth
Horace Schaeffer
Oskaloosa
Funeral for Lieut Ralph McDowell in Manhattan
The body of Lieut Ralph McDowell drowned at Fort Clark Texas last Saturday arrived in Manhattan Aug 23. Services were held Friday at First Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev B J Phipps of Hebron Neb. Masons and company I N G escorted the remains to the cemetery where they were laid to rest with military honors. McDowell was a son of Gen J M McDowell of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Kes
Ralph McDowell
Fort Clark
Tex
First Presbyterian Church
B. J. Phipps
Hebron
Neb
Masons and Company I. K. N. G
McDowell
J. 3. McDowell
Prolific Apple Yield Forecast From Local Grower J H Furman
J H Furman, a leading fruit grower in the area, reports a prolific yield from his LOM apple trees. He has sold about $150 worth of raspberries from a two acre patch this year and plans to harvest apples from a 16 acre orchard, hindered by a shortage of harvest help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Furman
Osage Republican
Oldest Lyon county settler Charles Swarts dies in Emporia
Emporia Kans August 21 Charles Swarts, among Lyon county's oldest settlers, died. He farmed since 1859 after claiming government land near Emporia. He was born in 184? and came to America at age 20. He leaves a wife and four grown children. Bands Rossa at Ottawa plans two-day visit with insured costs of $1000. Contract signed for September 9 and 10. Afternoon and evening concerts slated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Kas
Aux
Lyon County
Charles Swarts
Ottawa
Topeka Sketches On Safety And Home Remedies
Fragmentary note describes an incident in Topeka with a man stepping on a snake and warnings about safety. Mentions Chamberlain's Cotic and tones of street and dwelling repairs. Further readable bits reference a cellar construction and a bottle of remedy.
Railroad News Central Forced to Build 450 Miles of New Line
Central authorities order expansion of rail capacity with 450 miles of new track to improve connections and freight movement. Government agencies coordinate with operating companies to finance and supervise construction across multiple regions. Industry analysts note potential shifts in regional trade and transportation patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Harriman Drives Mexican Rail Expansion Rumors
A Nation wide rail realignment is urged as the Mexican National widens its gauge, prompting the Mexican Central to build a 450 mile shortcut between San Antonio and the City of Mexico. The Mexican International passes into Harriman ownership, shifting traffic to Monterey and boosting gains for Mexican Central with New York financiers predicting large future value. Oil power promises major fuel savings for 1900 onward, cutting annual fuel costs by around 1.6 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexican National Railway Company
Mexican Central
United States
Mexican National
Rio Grande
Sam Antonio
Tex
San Antonio
Fuo Grande
San Pedro
City of Mexico
Parédon
Porfirio Diu
Eagle Pass
Durenco
Mexico
Torreon
Monterey
Reate
Harriman
Republic of Mexico
Beaumont
Power testimony in Northern Securities suit sparks inquiry
Peter Powers testifies he received 10 shares of stock as payment for his name, corroborates links between Cockran and Weidenfeld in the case, and recalls service doubts on subpoenas. He recounts meeting Lamb in 1900, starting law status in Lamb's office, and pressures to testify. Hearing resumes next Tuesday as Lamb seeks remittance of Power's 3 days for contempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Power
Northern Securities Company
Power
New York City
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Kellogg
Auditorium Hotel
Chicago
Lamb
Fower
Examiner
Iter
Calumet Club
Mr. Weidenfeld
Oyster Hay
Weidenfeld
Europe
Rourke Cockrar
Chandler
Lacombe
Hurley’s Advancement Tells Santa Fe Career Story
The Wichita Eagle profiles J. Hurley, Santa Fe’s eastern grand division general superintendent, tracing a rapid ascent from track splices to depot and express agent roles. It credits his hard work, energy, and loyalty to Santa Fe for his rise, noting he is not yet forty three.
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Hurley
Wichita Eagle
Santa Fe
J. & Hurley
Wichita
Chicago
Purcell
Mudge
Snd
Lise Mudge
Semvce
Ge. Mn
Banta Fe
Express
el Dorado
Augusta
Wellington
Arkcaneea City
Scrip books ease mileage payments west of Missouri
The new interchanseable mileage system with scrip books gains popularity among traveling men and railroads in the western territory. It lowers net mileage costs, sometimes by half a cent, covers excess baggage charges with a 20 percent refund, and eliminates mileage and baggage tickets. One book allows travel on twenty five roads across a wide area.
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Missouri River
Edwards fixes time for Orient trains to Wichita by year’s end
Wichita Kansas August 23 work on the Kansas City Mexico Orient railroad between Wichita and Anthony is being rushed. W E Edwards said here last night the road would reach Wichita before January 1. He added the company will appeal condemnation decisions but does not expect delays in building the railroad.
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Wichita, Kas
Kansas City
Mexico
Orient Rairoad
Here
Anthony
W. E. Edwards
Ime
Bourda
Stilwell Coming Home Extension Work Progress
A. E Stilwell, president of the Kansas Mexico and Orient railroad, announces the extension from Sapulpa to Denison is under way. Construction begins with the first dirt carried toward the new line, targeting completion by December. The project plans a roughly 1 1/2 mile segment as the initial phase.
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Stilwell
A. E Stilwell
Kanausas
Mexico & Orient Railroad
Nail Tetera
Reptember Ste "Stitwell
Will Ember
Aus
Saptlpa
J. F
Denison
Rail Road News From Topeka Factory Areas
Fragmented report notes Mrs Jane Guy wife of Ce overeat Guy Chickasaw nation. Henry Morris acting auditor Chip Rock Island and Pacific. F E Mitchell chief treasurer Fort Worth Texas. Locomotive 072 trip updates. several workers absent for short periods due to sickness travel or personal matters. Mentions Topeka shippers, Westport and Chicago trips, and various shop employees including Otto Wright and Clyde Scheatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Guy
Ce Overeat Guy
Rock Island Appointments
Chicago
Henry Morris
The
Chip Rock Island and Pacific
F. E. ‘Mitchell Ae
Tressurer
Fort Worth
Tex
Robert Holmes
Denver
Eril Quednow
Water Service
Clyde Scheatter
Hammerhoy
Anith
Ottawa
A. Neely
Charlie Mies Hing
Topeka
George Oppenheimer
Bischsmithing Department
Madison
Mra
A.W. Jihnaon
TIS Laws
Aireet
Otto Wright
Ouls Wright
Walter Trige Tie
Minnie Corbin
Samuel Welkley
Chandler
C. T
Frank Bovey
Jamen DeBarr
Thachine
Fred Short
Samuel Short
A. Robinson
Robinson
Ame Caye
Tore
Promien
M.C. A. Erick Walgren
Charles Johnson
Parcel
J.D. Dahoney
Leavenworth
Peter Domme
Fremont
San Bernardino
Cala
Charles Bincman
Seward Avenue
Lyon
Eprakeiees
Gan
Miller
Pattern Department
Charles Wallace
Jacobexler
Black Smith Chop
San Bersaraino
Bieler East
Fred Fast
New York
John McK. Miller
Stewart
Dubuque
John Wetterlund
Hee
Murtey
Petuzaings
Hurtey
Changes in shop operations and personnel shifts at Santa Fe rail line
The text details factory and shop transitions including transfer of work to a new smith shop, furloughs for an agent, and climate changes affecting duties. It notes Conductor Oscar Foote’s return to Argentine, promotions in the boilerhouse, a machinist’s accident, planned pipe and water service moves, and upcoming engineer and fireman hiring due to workload. Specific names mentioned include Steplen, Oscar Foote, Jobe W. Jenkins, Clarence Hopkins, and references to Topeka, Las Vegas, Harrisburg, and Washington activities.
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Topeka
Dave
Force
Steplen
Santa Fe
Las Vegas
Nme
Oscar Foote
Argentine
Foote
Kansia
Deme Dixon
Foreman Partt
Colorado Anit Uthern
Jobe W. Jenkins
Roundhouse
Ais Gillicence
Ing
Weberto sAvance Lin Seem
Gi & Water Service
Piper
Harrisburg
Sen
Catey
Washington
Gregory
Clarence Hopkins
Jenks
Expenses Begin. A Satire From The New York Commercial Advertiser
A fragment recounts a visitor at 2:30 p m who jokes about expenses and staying awake. The host answers with a drawling boast about preferring to pay but saving money, then hints at starting a frugal habit. The piece references a humorous exchange from an old New York newspaper.
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Walder
New York
Commercal Advertiser
No clear title from fragmented text
Fragmentary advertisement style copy talks of summer health effects and a medicine named Gerinin. Mentions tonic benefits, digestion, appetite, sleep and vitality claims. Endorses use by readers and sale through drugstores.
Santa Fe Visitors Excursion Tickets Sold At Points
An OCR fragment notes a Santa Fe excursion with tickets at six designated points, but details are incomplete. The readable text hints at organized travel access and point locations though specifics remain unclear.
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Kansas News
Frisco
Dunn-Wise
Chetopa
Robert E. White
Mr. White
Massachusetts
White & Bates
Electric
Independent Telephone Company
Kansas
White
Teylorville
Lieutenant McDowell
Bradstrest
Bank
Inn
Boston
Baltimore
Richmond
EIB Ro
Toledo
Sipung
Portland
Mermohie
Hietford
Tacoma
Kane LaLee
Railroad News
Mexican Republic
Peter Powers Testis
Fostetters
Edwards
Orient
Oxford
Kansas Avenue
Frank Long
E. W. Thompson
T. A
Kans
Fayeenser
Qerinin
Toro
v_bend
Mer Ee Eat Company
Fifth Ave
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