Thrilling tale of buried alive escape told at meeting
John Clark a Dodge City soldier recounts a near burial as a corpse revived in its coffin. The tale, presented by Thos H Grisham, board president, was related to a Journal reporter. Attorney General Boyle attended and praised the dramatic account as largely true.
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John Clark
Dates City
Detne
Aman
Wils
Stat
Thos H Grisham
The
Fiestation
Air
Grizham
Tibn Clark
Prebert
Buil
Dodge Oty
Benycie
Nis
Grisham
Clark
Anginey
Me Grinhaw
Catia
Grishin
Boyle
Mr. Grisham
Sibtler Republic
Denison
Ouene Fron
Dodge City
Pigeoat
Mr. Grisnam
Bouquiet
Larendy Prion
Executive Council
Ft & Collection
Welt
Strance
Mies
Centennial Celebration Plans At Washington Capitol
A community committee discusses organizing a centennial celebration at Washington Capital to mark a major milestone. The group proposes a formal program with transportation, parade arrangements, and a commemorative event featuring invited dignitaries and veterans.
Snow Delays and Oath Delay in St Louis and Heabecippi
Since midnight several inches of snow have fallen in St Louis and vicinity causing obstructed travel. Reports indicate delays in oath taking and political proceedings as officials discuss next steps amid heavy snowfall.
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St Louis
St. Touts
St. Louisa
Monument to Kansas Fever Dead in Spanish War Proposed
Kansas volunteers propose a monument to regiments serving in the Spanish war. The Twenty first regiment leads, plans to erect on Topeka capital grounds. design to be set by public support. Col H C Lindsey and Major A M Harvey of the Twenty second back the project and pledge aid.
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Kansas
CIA
Cal
TG. Mich
Colwell
Cony C
W. Lo Brown
J. Wo “N
It. Vanway
Wettalion
A.C. Oliver
Itice
Rochester
Rinoy
Photoher
Topeka
H.C Lindsey
A. M. Harvey
Twenty-first Regiment
Twenty-second
Miles Heard By House Military Committee On Army Bill
Major General Miles testifies before the House Military Committee on the army bill urging a strong establishment for a national defense. He cites lessons from the war with Spain, noting needed fortifications and troops, and warns against frontier vulnerabilities to protect families and property.
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House Military Committee
Washington
Tse
Biles
House
Hawley
Cinatrauan
Miler
Himerlf
Hued
Spain
Miles
Yaris Points
Manin
Cubs
Porte Rito
Finis
Trinitor
Lioux
Ea Pemeres O Baneies
NEW COAST LINE OF STEAMSHIPS STARTED ON PACIFIC RIDE
San Francisco December reports from a recently returned steamer indicate new Central American routes planned. The line will run weekly service between Valparaiso, Panama, and Guanabara with ships departing soon. One vessel has left Arequipa and is due in Palma, while another sails via the Panama route to Central American ports.
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NEW Coast Line of
Starte
Monday Snowstorms Provide The City Rough Morning
An OCR fragment reports a new snow storm affecting the city Monday morning with variable snowfall amounts. Residents recall prior snows as the week begins, noting a few inches fell and lingered, while the forecast hints at continued unsettled weather into the week.
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Sanday
Mao
Minto
Ureiork
World's Theater to Open in St Louis as Largest City Stage
Alexander Comstock of New York signs contract with Exposition Building trustees to convert the vaudeville venue into a first class theater. He will open January 1 with top bookings and no Sunday shows. The new theater will seat 3,250 and be the largest in the world.
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St Louis
St. Lowis
Alexander Comstock
New York
Exion
Comstock
Academy of Music
Jersee
Nibio
Garde
Music Hall
Esigns His Church After 29 Years Of Pastorship
Dr Linus Blakesley, longtime pastor of First Congregational Church, resigned his post effective May 1 after 29 years. He announced from the pulpit during the closing hymn amid tears. Police kept back protesting members as M Millevoye urged restraint and cheered for the army.
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Linus Blakesley
First Congregational Church
Dr. Blakesley
Blakesley
Red Tape Protest Over Sanity of Kansan Vote
Ex State Superintendent HN Gaines and T J Bond of Salina appeared before the state board of canvassers to protest the final canvass of the Twenty third regiment vote and claim their ballot may not be counted due to a technicality.
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HN. Gaines
T. J. Bond
Sa— Lina
State Board of
Secretary of State
G. D. Olden
Morrin
Bond
Saline County
Blakesley to resign after twenty nine years as pastor
Dr Blakesley announced plans to resign as pastor of the Central Congregational Church on May 1 after 29 years in charge. He cited inertia in the church and a need for a younger leader, while denying personal enmity and expressing intent to prevent a church division. He recalled guiding the church from 190 members to about 150 and overseeing the 1880 new building project.
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Yodrigo
Seventh
Harrison Streets
Biakesles
Central Congregational Church
Blakesity
Runes Streets
Topeka
Blakes-ley
Congregational
Piqua
Ohio
Topaka
Washburn Colege
Congregational de Hendaation
Hinkestey
Hinkesley
Algiers Mayor Suspended Over Anti-Semitic Speech
Paris reports the Algiers prefect suspended the city mayor for a month for an anti-Semitic speech attacking the governor general. The interior minister extended the punishment to three months as a warning to Algerian anti Semites amid rising violence and unrest affecting Jews and business. Million Millevoye and Count De Ramel, deputies, led an anti-Dreyfus demonstration near Cherche Prison in the span.
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Paris
Algiers
Interior
Srriilies
Algeria
M. Millevoye
Conte de Ramel
Chamber of Deputies
Hraded
Dreyfus
Cherche
Wiwsw Col
Postoffice back pay to Topeka carriers to be settled
About $2,000 in back pay will be paid to former Topeka post office carriers in the coming months as inspectors review claims for extra time worked. Special commissioner Judge Henry L Lorena and attorney William E Harvey, among others, examine office books to determine amounts due beyond earlier payments. Several named carriers and a widow are among those with filed or pending claims for time after May 20 1Att.
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Topeka
Henry L. Lorena
United States Court of Olainis
Wiliam E. Harvey
George A
Will B. King
National Rriers’ Association
Tofay
Cleveland
Washington
D. J. Cardenj
J.curry
George Cage
A. I. Drummond
Isaac B Groome
Inc
A. Henter
Witnesses Describe John Collins Family Ties and Motives
In a Toledo court transcript, witnesses recount John Collins and family relations, noting affectionate bonds with his mother and sister. They detail Collins's guarded behavior, a heavy leather cane for protection, and discussions of business deals. Newspapers note a tense atmosphere around Collins amid late 1880s events.
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W. F. Ryns
Kittie Garrison
John Collins
Collins
Lakeview
Cochrane
Tryus
Miss Wyatt
John
Sisten
Mr. Collins
Joan Collins
Hackney Retained In Magowan Kidnapping Case
In Cleveland on December 12 ex mayor Frank Magowan and his wife did not appear in criminal court as their case for child stealing was called. Attorney W P Hackney read a telegram from Mrs Magowan's Toronto physician saying she was too ill to travel and Magowan could not attend due to his wife’s illness. The hearing moved forward with abatement discussions.
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Cleveland
Frank Magowan
W. P. Hackney
Magowans
City Engineer Barnesto Suffers Bad Ankle Injury
Local notes report City Engineer W J Barnesto injured his ankle at a Lawrence sidewalk accident during a state sanitary convention. He endured the injury without aid and faces weeks of limited mobility. Also listed are church, court, and county updates including Miss Loin McMahon, Ethel Cockrel, and Dr Minney addressing various local civic roles and appointments amid scattered public notices.
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W. J. Barnesto
Lawrence
W. Ll. de Graff
Peaces Ot Bunday
Govurtain
Hind
Lata
Dibbieds Ivag
Loin McMahon
Ethel Cockrel
Cetke
Souris
Curtis
Topeka
Minney
Lake steamer sinks with lime cargo in Menominee
In Menominee Michigan on December 22 a lake steamer sank after taking water and capsizing with its lower deck flooded. The vessel carried lime and general merchandise bound for Green Bay city, and authorities described efforts to salvage the wreck.
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Menominee, Mich
Des
Green Ixy
Botkin Case Begins in San Francisco Murder Trial
Evidence started in the Botkin murder trial of Marx Cordelia Botkin before Judge Carrel Cook. Harry C. Pennington testified about receiving and delivering the poisoned candy to Mrs. John P. Dunning, the porch gathering, and the fatal illnesses of Mrs. Dunning and Mrs. Deane. Next witnesses include John B. Pennington and Joshua Deane, with expected lengthy testimony.
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San Francisco
Marx Cordelia Botkin
Bra
John P Bunning
Carrell Cook
Harry C. Pennington
John P. Dunning
Joshua Deane
Dover Post Office
Pennington
Land office decision sets Mission, small island in bay as public domain
Ringer Hermann, commissioner of the general land office, rules Mission land and a nearby small island southeast of it in San Francisco bay belong to the public domain. President McKinley will issue an executive order reserving Both Islands as a navy coaling station.
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Gosling Station
Washington
Ringer Hermann
General Land Office
Mission Land
San Francisco Bay
McKinley
Wheat and corn market movements fade as Russian sales shift
The Chicago market opened firm on wheat with small trading and mixed signals from Russia and Argentine crops. Corn held steady after firm opening, while provisions remained active with strong hog receipts and bullish packer demand. Money markets stayed easy as settlements loom.
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Associated Press
State Journal
Chicago
Liverpool
Ley
Ghae
Shigeska
Sorant
New York
State Journal Adopts Modern Topeka News Plant
The State Journal, a full day leased-wire Associated Press member, boasts the largest Kansas daily circulation. It requires 44 carriers to distribute in Topeka and suburbs and recently erected a permanent home at a southeast corner site of Avenue and Eighth Street featuring a four Linotype setup, a Web Perfecting Press, and a prominent glass-front design.
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The
State Journal
American Ovesse Publishers’ Association
Great State of
Kansas
Topeka
Cena
Avenue and
Eighth St
Sas Avenue
Feet
Market Notes and Receipts From New York and Chicago
A fragmented market summary notes wheat and sugar prices, receipts, and shipments with references to New York market movements and Chicago stock activity. The report lists receipts, prices, and trends for wheat corn and hogs, highlighting declines in some futures and calls attention to mixed farm commodity activity.
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Gosniy
Wickham Commieslom Co
East Fishe Ieee
Leenists Clovis
New York
Hoyer
Sleanye Giaakia Ae
Ein
Chicago
Ville Reat
Wueransy Toldat
Minneapolia
Barts
Wanted Classifieds Mix with Frank Notes
Fragmented OCR lists various classified ad fragments seeking furnished rooms, farm goods, horses, cattle, and general dunework near Linden Way and Quincy streets. Phrases mention furniture sales and job wants with unclear contact details.
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Goma
Andress
Crosby
Mahl Sereek
Janet Journal
Ale West Ie Furnie
Piri
Aleene
Eneral
Wibenay Caehee Pm
Quincy Ste
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