Mormon Elders Hold Big Meeting at Attica Rumor
About fifty Mormon elders invaded Attica inviting settlement and a temple. They came from distant areas and gathered around the bank and nearby properties, with talk of moving headquarters to a new site amid unsettled town reactions.
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Attica
Tite
Mormon Temple
Mormture
St. John
Atti
Te Darth
Prince Albert
Attica Bank
Bokere
Wetern
Cross Failure Suit Details Involving Banks and Attorneys
The civil suit names principal defendants as Blartinigte and Ma reiniatiate with Nations Dark and party members including W. J. Busts and Eric Cole. Attorneys Graves & Kelioer and Frank Hugermin represent Blartinigte, Lambert Wester for date, and Wels Bt as expert for Ma reiniatiate. Case covers bank transaction disputes totaling 37000 stockholders claims and alleged wilful settlement with Saluis Gas and successors.
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Emporii
Willer
Marvindaly
Reed Meir
Eric Cole
Ghoat Bena
W. J. Busts
Wrkndotie County
Graves & Kelioer
Doe
Pemiias
Assaults an Officer at Leavenworth Deepens Prison Tension
Convict Mulligan McNulty attacked Deputy Warden Willie A. Thompanson at breakfast, stabbing him in the face and neck. The deputy was wounded seriously, hospitalized after the assault by McNulty, a four term convict with no prior noted violence against staff.
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McNulty
Thiniabo
Menuiey
Marion Wits
Howes
Mosulty
Tran
Prohibition Probe Moves Forward in Newton
In Newton on the 19th a Justice of the Peace heard two complaints alleging violation of the inhibitors law. County Attorney Yet to be consulted. attorney W Allen and other prohibition figures dispute the process and claim no input from the county attorney.
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Newton
Fie
Ua Muses
Medthorine Mongilun
W. Allen
Caner
Butreth
County Attarner
Emulsion Claim Aids Children’s Growth and Health
Old children with thin faces and sober manners are described as looking too old for their years. The ad promises Scott’s Emulsion will fill hollow places, increase weight, and restore healthy color, noting improvements continue after use.
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Scott's
Scott & Bowne
Chamtes
New York
Doctors Turned Down In Oswego Smallpox Case
Oswego December 18 The health board issued an order to vaccinate school children amid a smallpox scare. Two county physicians billed for vaccinating 176 and 193 children respectively at 25 cents each totaling 19 and PEG dollars, yet the commissioners rejected the charges as the county would cover paupers’ feeding costs but not settle these accounts.
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Oswego
Bealth Board
P W. Barhe
de J.B. Hi
Little Gets A Farm Near Town On New Purchase
Mr and Mrs Little have returned from Whitline trip and bought a farm three miles north of town. He plans to devote his personal attention to it as the household settles. The article also notes Burton’s residence and a family connection to Wast Gigton, with various local notes and academic debates and exam schedules at the college.
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F.C. Kitte
Hia Uilde
Littie
Milne
Mr. Little
FE Burton
Burton
Wast Gigton
Burglary At General Merchandise Lifts Loot In Jewell City
In Jewell City on December 19 the General Merchandise store of Jotn Shafer was burglarized for the third time in three months. About 110 dollars worth of food and 15 dollars in cash were taken. no clues to the culprits. A Jewell County revival reports additions and services shift to the opera hall to accommodate crowds. In Pratt, December 1 the Reese Construction Co. reports all phone poles up and wires being attached with central office overseen by Mr. Watson and located near Hoppe Hardware doors.
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Stora Independénes
Jotn Shafer
Dk City
Here
Jewell County
Jewell City
Christ In Church
Topeka Evanelist
Clara Ho Horemeg
Jeb M. Hutchison
Wresclerasich
Pratt
Reese Construction Company
Ander
Holiday R rates offer Santa Fe rail fare deals
The Santa Fe announces holiday rail fare windows for round trips west of the Missouri River to points east of it within 200 miles. One fare for the round trip is valid December 24 and January 1 2, with add-ons for additional segments. Fares apply to tickets from western origins to eastern local points within the distance limit.
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Missouri River
Santa Ps
Spartabil Bot
Railroads Pay Bulk Taxes in Shawnee County
Shawnee County tax rolls show railroads and rail-related entities paying over 40 000 to county and city coffers. Major lines including Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Kansas City Topeka Western report combined county valuation around 1 297 025 with varied city tax allocations, school taxes, and local township levies. Other carriers and the Pullman Palace Car company are listed with detailed city and county assessments, totaling about 9 008 00 in state and local taxes.
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To- Deks
Pullman Palace Car Company
Shawnee County
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Kansas City, Topeke & Western
le Gereral
Topict Atone
Tix
Topeka
Kansas City
J Westere
Pecumsco
Union Pacific
Soldier
Mengken
Silver Lake
Rossville
Rousville
Missouri Pacific
Williamsport
Monmouth
Santa
Western Union Telegraph
Portal Telegraph
Telegraph Company
Dyspepsia Cure Promises Relief With Hyomel
Advise to dyspeptics touts a single germicide approach claiming all forms of indigestion stem from stomach and bowel germs. It promotes Hyomel as a universal cure, offering immediate relief and a full guarantee or refund, sold by druggists or mail order.
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Haelfer
County taxes and telephone tax rates questioned
In Shawnee county the total taxes amount to 4573 dollars based on property values and high rates. The Missouri & Knees Telephone company is assessed 8720 in the city and 63 in the county with city general tax 255.40 and county general tax 224.77. School taxes are listed but some figures are incomplete.
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Shawnee County
Railroads plan large freight rate increases east of Chicago
Chicago reports radical railway rate changes to take effect June 1, raising charges on many staple goods coast to coast. Shippers warn of higher costs for coal, cattle, pork, and farm implements, with classifications shifting from common to loaded rates. The move aims to cover rising costs, drawing opposition from merchants and manufacturers who fear inflation and broader price hikes.
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Chicago
Culiagy
Chiiaen
Gelern
Growth of Railroads Shows Vast Expansion and Decline
The article notes rail networks doubling in extent and traffic while car and locomotive counts rise dramatically. It cites shifts in mileage, steel rails replacing iron, and vast improvements in American railways driven by industry and demand, with multiple figures illustrating growth and impending modernization.
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Toll
Tao
Raitway
Teachy
Renee
Steel Falls
Iron Falls
Bightern Saute
Reed Dead A former railroad general agent dies in Kueaco
Coronella S Tisai announces the death of OoL J A Reed at his home in Kueaco. Reed served as general agent for the Hannibal and St Joe road and later led the Burlineton system and the Union Marific for seven years. He owned the Brown pacer Ubertiy and reportedly held a New York horse show record.
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Kueaco
Coronella S. Tisai
Lehigh Valles Railroad Company
Coronel Reed
Hannibal and
St Joe
Martinsten
Burlineton
Union Marific
Htsed
Pacer Ubertiy
Omaha Wage Rise Talks Open With Engine Room Crew
The Omaha street railway employes union holds a conference with General Manager Dinkinson to seek wage increases for enginemen and firemen. The talks, likely two weeks to finish by the 17th, hinge on newer larger locomotives and added labor. The engineers argue larger locomotives raise labor demands and wage scales.
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Omraha
New
Vec
Uning Pasite
Dinkinson
No danger to stock says Santa Fe agent
Denver Cal Dec 19 W P Anderson traveling live stock agent for the Santa Fe says after reviewing weather reports and official advice to Dan ver and Poetio rally officials, cattle owners telegrams and past work, there is no reason to alarm for the annual livestock alarm bell. West cat tle growers along the Santa Fe line report six to eight more wrecks in 1893 and other regions fare better, with no unfavorable conditions on winter ranges.
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Denver
Cal
W. FP. Anderson
Santa Fe
Danver
Poetio
Catrie
Santa Fe Local Official Notice Promotes New Appointee
A Santa Fe local notice reports the appointment of Juha For as head of a municipal office with preparatory steps described. The document notes the posting of the appointment, related procedures, and upcoming setup and testing phases. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
Santa Fe Fire and Police Personnel Report Work Return
A garbled OCR item mentions injuries and hospital visits involving Santa Fe firefighters and police. It notes Tom Herrick, a fireman, and Ed Powell returning to work, with Dick Lene and others connected to Santa Fe offices reporting for duty. The passage references December and a yard incident but lacks clear sequence.
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Sam
HLS Hospital
Railroad Notes and Crew Changes Shuffle Through Region
Charles Hansford, once a road actor from Raton, arrives in Las Vegas to join Superintendent Hurley’s office. Section crews recount rail replacements between here and Salina with 23 rail loads replaced by new steel. rail traffic hits a record month as 15,000 freight cars move through Newton and Cent. Firemen and engineers swap posts across towns including Manchester and Wichita as divisions report elections and new hires.
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Raton
la Junta
Las Vegas
Hurley
Union Pacific
Here
Salina
Raila
Abilene
B. of R. ‘T. Hel
W. S. McDaniel
HL EL Peters
W. G
Lou Mumford
Harry Elghmy
B. E. Church
W. McDaniel
Cal Simmons
Frank Ireland
Wellington
Junction City Union
Per
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Fesieuad
Harper
Denver
Ponza City
McGford
McDermott
Ibar
Charles Crawford
Manchester
Ole Jettison
Wichita
W. & Ramsey
Emporia
Saling
Uhere George Ramey
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Nilicera
J. W. Mahan
HO. Taylor
J.T. Wertweather
Colorado
Pueblo
Art Uiree
Will
Lucas
Geo. Bratton
Hay T
Pushia Lst
Carroll Lucas
Fragmentary local item names Pieasant and W. Squires
Readable text mentions Jacks and Gills journey down the hill for a drink of jer. A character named Jill takes a Little Giant Fil and Jer finds it not in it. Mentions an address 722 Kansas avenue associated with W. Squires.
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Jack
Gill
Jim
Jill
W. Squires
Kansas Avenue
Missouri Pacific Round Trip Fare Notice 1888 1900
The Missouri Pacific will sell tickets between stations within 200 miles at one fare round trip with a 50 cent minimum. Dates of sale include December 23 24 25 30 and 31 and January with return limited to January 4. Dewitt's Little Party notes price concentration and drugstore availability.
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Missouri Pacific
Dewitt
Holiday Rates Announce Rock Island Route Tickets
The Rock Island Route offers holiday excursions with round trip fares to Florida Georgia and other southeast destinations via Memphis Heute Holiday Excursions. Tickets go on sale December 2 and December 24 25 and January 1 with one fare basic limits and return by January 2.
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Fleal Hint Dasoary
Rock
Memphis
Kansas City
Fort Scott& Memphis Railroat Company
Polota
Florida
Georgia
Atatanas
Mississippi
Cargiinas
Southeast
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