Santa Fe gains new general solicitor in Houston Brooks
E D Kenna, general solicitor, moves to appoint J D Hisington from Houston Brooks as chief counsel for the Santa Fe. He will handle railroad cases nationwide, focusing on western and southern concerns while the firm adds strength to its rail operations and legal staff.
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Cal
Rome
J.D. Hisinton
Avichna Law Firm
Houston & Brooke
Jaautry
Houston
Ed, Kenns
Sante Fe
Brad
Rantvor
Tish
Ruthie
Wichita
Santa Fe
Hisueun
Hinesttrset
Fanta Fe
Indigestion Cure Promoted by Evans Byam Tablets
A health column extols Evans Byam Tablets as a universal cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims the tablets aid digestion by natural means, working with pre-digested foods rather than altering appetite, and recommends a dose after meals for stomach trouble.
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Jenkson
Blunne
Ordinacy
Stuart
Pieper
Great Britain
California Limited to Start Service December 1
The booklet highlights H. G. Biaratta sketches with delicate tints and fidelity to native scenes. It notes equipment of the superb train and picturesque Fortie views along the line. The westbound California Limited will pass Topeka every morning at 2 40 and depart Chicago. Rock Island agent ALM. Futter returned from a pleasure trip. Mr. Buller visited Chicago and Kansas City during travel.
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H. G. Biaratta
Santéme Partenger Department
California Limited
Topeka
Chicago
Alm
Futter
Rock Island
Mr. Buller
Sony
Minors
Kansas City
Threw Away His Gold In Crowded City Street
A mid- to late 19th century scene in New York reports a crowd of about 60 people who mobbed a man named Conrad Andermen as he discarded small gold pieces from a bag. Police detained him at the Clifton Avenue station after witnesses described him as evasive and possibly intent on travel to Germany. The incident drew attention and confusion as spectators Grabbed and searched the scattered coins and a bag of valuables, with some claiming a savings bond and a Hamburg-bound steamer ticket among the finds.
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New York
Niehi
Williamsburg
Wis
Conrad Andermen
Gydford Avenue
Fiat
Mira
Germany
Murmow
Matey
Yitelig
Himauit
Tex Gromined
Yemen
Ofineg
Searle
Hamburg
Jewelry recovered in Ohio theft case linked to Dayton
Officers recovered stolen jewelry and letters tied to a large Adama Express robbery. A package of letters from Aure Wood pointed to a suspect, with three diamond and ruby rings recovered along with other pieces. Investigations traced shipments and a Dayton family connection involving Hoffman and others.
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Tima
Ohi
Dee
Adama Expres Company
Geyeland
Dusidson
Jef’ Haring
Recoe
Hoffman
Pipudephia
Moffain
Pittsbore
Toare Davatson
Hefmants
Dayton Ohler
Taline Mood
Pritmie Diehn
Dayton
Foreign Woman Receives Legion of Honor in Paris
A Paris dispatch reports Madame Becorthers, wife of the Austrian chargé d affaires in Pekin, decorated with the Legion of Honor for heroism and aid to the French during an expedition. It notes Marie Schellenck, a Berlin native, who disguising her sex joined Napoleon's army and earned decoration after 17 years and twelve campaigns.
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Legion of Honor
New Yorks
Jimbal Ant
Paris
Madame Becothers
Muflaive
Pekin
Torer
Ras Deenthie
Marie Schellenck
Napoleon
ANY
Sargeant
Mae
Beeosthorn
Mintzer Plehon
Burglary Rumors Tie to Santa Imposter in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg Pa December 17 a sneaky thief posed as a family friend to gain access to upper floors while W De Wees Wood’s family dined. Three year old Marie Wood saw Aman in her grandmother’s room and the intruder claimed to be Santa Claus as he fled via a porch roof. He stole about 108 dollars in cash and jewelry before disappearing.
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Pittsburg
W. de Wees Wood
Marie Wood
Aman
Ranma
Santa Claus
Londer Sun Debuts With Pulpits and Protests
London debut of the Londer Sun under Dr Joseph Parker features a provocative Latest News column titled The Wages of Sin is Death and strong anti gambling rhetoric. The paper promises usual ads and news but presents an East End tragedy note and Parker urges magistrates to enforce harsh penalties. Paris Salon dates for 1900 are announced with May to June exhibition, space limits, and entry rules.
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London
the Londer Sun
The
Hey
Joseph Parker
Cy ‘Temple
Parker
East End
German Editor Oswald Ottendorfer Dies in New York
The Staats Zeitung editor Oswald Ottendorfer died in New York on December 17. Obsequies set for Tuesday at 1 PM in the German Saal with Staats Zeitung staff, Isabella Home Society, and Liederkranz Arion groups providing music. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery. speakers include Otto Hubach and Geerose Von Skal.
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Oswald Ottendorfer
Staats Zeitung
New York
Oswald Otterdorfer
Silderkranz
Palr
Staats Zelturg
Isabella Home Society
Bier Frank
Liederkrans
Arion
Geerose von Skal
Staats Zeiturg
John Dewitt Warner
Ottenderter
Greenwood Cemetery
Otto Hubach
Oswald Ottendorffer
Zewittan
Austria
University of Vienna
Obscure early 19th century political exile and editor
A fragmented account traces a European refugee who fled Schleswig Holstein opposition, joined a revolutionary group, studied in Saxony, emigrated to the United States, naturalized, aligned with the Democratic party, and held editor roles at Lie Staats Zeitung before opposing Tamany and Tweed. The narrative ends with a municipal mayoral nomination being altered in 3872 but declined.
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Schleswig-Holstein
Bratun Re
Wisver
Torvesn Vien Bs
Vityama
Saxony
University of Lelpel
Austria
United States
Eitheen
Rochester
Convicted by a Dog Lynched in Rockport Mob Executes Murderers
A mob of about 1,400 residents broke into the jail and hanged two Black men, Jim Henderson and Bud Rowlands, accused murderers of Hollie Simons, a white barber. The crowd shattered the jail, dragged suspects to a tree, and shot or hanged them, while a deputy force failed to protect the prisoners. A third man, Stierlit Clemens, arrived with a hound and witnessed the mob’s actions. The incident followed a graphic spree of violence with the barber’s death sparking citywide fury.
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Rockport
Jim Henderson
Bud, Rowlands
Hollie Simons
Yail
Stierlit Clemens
Whinnenanty
Koutwiks
Wientin Ani Wus
Mardin
Newro
Sahndersen
We Mob
Rowland
Thin Court Yard
Joe
Rowlands Aunett
Menderson
Fred Jon
Comtesdon
Hearn
Fenier
Simors
MISS SARTORIS TO WED GRANDDAUGHTER OF GENERAL GRANT
Washington December 17 An engagement widely acknowledged by both families links Miss Vivian Sartoris to Timothy Nichols of New York City Miss Sartoris is the elder daughter in the Grant Sartoris line and a Washington social figure Nichols son of Mr and Mrs Gilman Nichols is a popular clubman in Washington The couple met two years ago at international yacht races and plan to wed once a date is fixed The engagement reflects strong family approval especially from Mrs Gret grandmother of Miss Sartoris and from Nichols circle in the capital
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Grant
Washington
Vivian Sartoria
Timothy Nichols
New York City
Baptorie
Nellie Grant Sartoris
Nichols
Gilman Nichols
Siumae
Sartorie
Wrunéire
Grant Femirs
London
Mra G'S. Gret
Depews Niece to Wed and Other 1890s Notices
Washington society notes report Miss Paulding, niece of Senator Depew, engaged to Mr. John Die. Edie, son of the late John T. Edie, naval academy graduate, mentioned in a separate item. Also notes a Chicago clothing firm facing receivership with major creditors from Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York.
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Washington
Chicago
Sol Wolfe
Ate
Suicho: Savers
Henry J. Wilson
Heep
Philadelphia
New York
Decides Between Citizens Trust and Strangers
An Iowa gardener John A. Thomas of 218 Ash Street testifies to kidney and bladder troubles for ten years. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills with relieving pain and normalizing excretions after using two boxes. The ad claims quick relief and urges readers to buy from Rowley Snow drugstore with Foster Milburn Co as U.S. agents.
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John A. Thomas
Ash Street
Dean
Rowley & Snow
Foster-Milburn Cs
Buttala
N. C
Topeka Wins in Local Golf Match Thrilling Showing
Lawrence golfers Buzz Saturday with Topeka rivals as Merriam and Lawrence sides claim honors in a cold day match. Lakin and Care staged a fierce duel, while Morgan and Merriam split rounds for Topeka. An unofficial account notes a lively nine hole event at the club with betting and quirky play described in colorful local terms.
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Lawrence
Obaeanian
Advanines
Ager
C. R. ‘Nitenees
Mterrings
Ewan
Rhermad
Metnighe Oy
Bois
Feaind Hutsaw
Lakin
Care
Tania Ron
Carr
Wf Lawrence
Merriam
Topeka
Bhaw of
Wrence
Morgan
Tom Mani
Teri
Gaul
Sterling
Sherman
Uny
Lawrence Aml Topeka Tran
Revon Ut
Gulf
Rolly-Tolly
Marid
Iknickarbockerh
Snihty
Joni
Indlepenwiide
Bayer
Baehall
Inga
Reaniding
Will Mike
Aryeh
Tits Kearney
German Frigate Gneisenau Sunk Near Malaga
A German training frigate the Gneisenau foundered off Malaga 66 miles northeast of Iberia harbor. Dispatches report about 40 drowned and many cadets clinging to rigging seen from shore. The total loss may exceed 100 with some bodies recovered and others unaccounted for amid the perilous alert.
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Madrid
Tec
Gneisran
Malaga
Ibraltar
Gneisnan
Alorra
FAVERSHAM RELAPSES. ACTOR IN CRITICAL CONDITION
New York report says actor William Faversham is in critical condition after a relapse. His attending surgeon Dr. J A Burky and Drs Charles Phelps and Edward J Janeway joined physicians in a consult at the actor's home last night to review the case and plan further treatment.
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New York
William Paversham
J. A. Burky
Charles Phelps
Edward J. Janeway
Colorado Flyer Dispatches Train Arrivals and Fares
Colorado flyer shows Great Rock Island service from Topeka with a $29 fare. Train leaves for Colorado Springs at 10:25, detailing arcving Calorado Sprenes and Gelock next mm.
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Great Rock Island
Topeka
Calorado
Diamond ring found in salmon can in Conshohocken
A Pennsylvania woman, Mrs Anna Stenner of Plymouth Township, found a diamond ring worth $300 inside a can of salmon opened for dinner. The stone was valued by a Norristown jeweler and the can indicated the salmon was packed in Alaska. Mrs Stenner plans to donate the ring to charity.
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Conshohocken
Anna Stenner
Plyswouth
Norristown
Philadelphis Grocer
Alaska
Mra Stonich
Belmont Nears a Crisis as Wealthy Benefactor Fears Rise
New York December 17 The condition of August Belmont who has been seriously ill at his country home for the past week grew worse today with fever and doctors fearing a critical turn. Dr Finn Belmont family physician said a speedy recovery is hoped but serious fears persisted.
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New Yorker
Dinosa
New York
August Belmont
Wis Benpetend
Gil
Finn
Belmont
Crosby heroism described by White Star official
New York reports the marine superintendent of the White Star line says Mr Crosby died helping move the White Star One steamer. He was a young officer in the Pacific service, previously serving on the Dorlé between San Francisco and Japan. The superintendent called Crosby very ambitious and noted few would have dared attempt what he did, implying his death came from his brave action.
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New York
White Star
Crosby
Queenstown
Oceanic Kreamship Company
Mail Record Shows Lucania Sails With 2019 Sacks
The steamship Lucania departed December 17 carrying 210 tons of mail water including 53 registered letters and packages. The voyage sets a record for mail on a transatlantic crossing and highlights the ship's heavy mail load.
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Lucania
Landa
Atlantic
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Railreada
Pasarreer Association
Grand Army
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Burlington Weould
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Tate
Tee Grand Arms of the Republic
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London Ventura
Grand Palais Des Beaux Arts
Maeiaeetenia Akon
Asa
Simons
Hisian
Ana Fuer
Bento
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Halle
Binyons
Winslow
Ind
Miss Sartoris
Depew
Filo Janetta
Trix
Tare
Miandos
Amazon
Boilyn
Republic of
Acre
Faversham
Colorado Flyer
Warren M.crosby & C
Mans.ave
Chris
Bos
Southwestern Fuel Company
Kanass Avenue
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Cincinnati
Gladys Earvond
Ernest
Union Pacific
Sempoe
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Topoke Bo
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Daly
Portland
North Pacific
Peiris
Sestia
Ala Corte
LEWIS
NEW Crawford Theater
Louis James
Kathryn Kidder
Balloes
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Wintecawaders
Clear Creek
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New York Oil
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