Fort Riley as Great Artillery and Cavalry Post
Fort Riley is described as the greatest artillery and cavalry post, founded in 1852 and set to become a premier military center. The article details central location, improvements, officer quarters, troop facilities, and the post’s historic evolution from stockades to a modern compound with brick roads and extensive drill grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Riley
Toseka
Port Riley
Pett Fe
Kansas River
Tiley
Minnsters
Neppen
Kanks
Pawnee City
Fort Filey
Menestone
Offters
Forsythe Mace
Kereral Whoso Jong
Sheridan Averiue
Sid de
Quirtera
Republican River
Revereestar
News of the Week Telegraphic Summary
A garbled telegraphic summary notes several disasters and incidents. It mentions deaths from a gas disaster, a lake or waterworks scare, a ship sinking after striking an iceberg, and a dynamite explosion. Also referenced are political changes and public health concerns including yellow fever cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jew
France
de Forrest
Eit Alton
Tid
Cleveland
Piteston
Auber
Herkimer No
Bulltire
Ialuuer
Abikan
Afonilun Hovel
Ecumeaiga Council
Charles M. Hays
Southern Pacific Railroad
Havank
Youngstown
Sant Stacarthur
Francisco
Srn Marie Galante
Golcondap
Pear Crowell
Landi Ie
Seranes
United States Steel Ou
Ag Styrmers
Hay View
Wis
Steel Works
Jniletinite
Dias Firhuce
Newweigh
Cattas Staten
Sues
Peete Farlliee
Mies
Kinny
Colombo
Ecuador
Monument and memories of Port Riley and the Seventh Cavalry
A fragmentary reminiscence fills pages about Port Riley home to the Seventh Cavalry, Custis, and a famed painting “Custis Last Fight.” It mentions Major Ogden, the post’s location, and a monument to a fallen Brevet Major. The piece recalls Indian conflicts, imperial troops, and the cholera era, ending with scattered notes on other distant events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie
Tim
Ad Valley
Port Riley
Seventh Cavalry
Custis Ol Vaimest
Qe Mesa
Custies
Senee
E A. Caren
Port Leavenworth
War Department
Smoky Mill
Republican
Boeteert
Ogder
Kenees
St. Peterstiune
Ogden
AL Breve
U. S. Army
Pt. Riey
Princess Namesake Yolanda and Comic Bar Lemonade Tale
A fragmented news page mentions a possible link to the Spanish American War era, a road paving project on Hu slnsien street, and local legal notices. It also recounts playful anecdotes about Yolanda of France and a comic bar lemonade episode in Topeka with Williebelle and friends, plus various local incidents and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colombia
Woukaeela
Nicandal i
New York
Spanish American War Association
Quirinad
Yolanda
House of Savoy
France
Savoy
Pope Felix
Louis IX
Endie
Lewis
Leter
Plessie Les Tours
Duke of Burgundy
Louis
Simon
Topeka
Colorado
Pueblo
Brith
Amit
Kang
Denver
Williebelle Jones
Williebelle
Whiebelle
Peanute
Willebelle
Willietelle
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Maj-Ogden
News OF the
Stration Building
Hall
M. Hill
Telephone
West Seventh St
Allin Sells
Lindsay P. Hovey
Parkdale
Low Wyman
Lawton
Holliday
Bargiare
Spencer Thantises
Tayor
Umttog
Kieuer
Jai
Princess
Rascal
Willlebelle
Baltimore
Banda Rossa
Italy
Auditorium Pipe Organ Fund
Washburn College
Kansas
Washburnn College
Kansas State Agricultural College
Parsons Ater
Ahmed Benoo
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