Lee Scolds Harrison in Hard War Time Narrative
Fragmented text describes a harsh political or war context. References to Major Buseelt Harrison, Lee and Sas, Fort Azares, and a tense period with pardons and reconcentration. Mentions of execution-like measures, Hope and Tellet distributors, and shifting power near Savannah with December dates.
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Heavyena
Dec. S
Buseelt Harrison
Tesday
Fort Azares
United
Mimics
Aeaoueilon
Havas
Ors Uni
Inter 7A 1
Tellet
Acad
Eine J
Serra Yesterdier
Suachie
Evan
Realig de Cane
Innow
Savannah
Eyl
Ieee
Reiay
Ellod
Spain
Jena Fesianias
Pension stopped for World War veteran in Chillicothe
John E Keely, a war veteran, had his pension of 13 dollars per month stopped due to disability. He initially offered to serve as a soldier but was rejected for disability, later finding work as a street car driver. The notice appeared from Chillicothe on December 22.
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Chillicothe
Tohn We Keely
Huresdt
Kelly
Don’t Be Penny Wise and Pound Foolish
A vintage advertisement extols Murrow's Kidney pills as the best kidney remedy. It claims to ease backache, sleep troubles, and nervousness, praising outside testimonials while urging local readers to trust Murrow’s Kid-ne-olds for kidney complaints. It notes ingredients, preparation, and nationwide reception.
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Murrow
Morrow
Kansas News Dispatch Delays Londonderry Steamer
Leavenworth dispatches report the transport Steaa te cannot sail from San Francisco before January 6 delaying the Twentieth regiment’s departure. The delay may push embarkation to January 2 allowing four days for movement to San Francisco and onto the transit.
Big Bond Case to Come Up in Barber County
Medicine Lodge December 22 Judge McKay of the Twenty fourth Judicial district of Kansas will convene this term at Medicine Lodge in a few days. Huntley S Hatfield of Wichita are preparing Yanoply ee Rita Zor a disa outlog of tid dijunction der thereto fore grunted in the Kiowa Tennahiy Broowht on the rotation of Judge ills county attorney of that Siunty against the county treasurer of Barber. Long Noble with Jude Bilis county attorney will appear for the township and for the county treasurer while Bentley Hatfield appears for the boarduhders. The suit involves issue of bonds for aiding the Missouri Pacific railway Kiowa branch from Wichita to Iowa. A year or two ago the township took coloniel and refused to pay interest on this scene of bonds and brought Injunction proceedings in its district court of Turner county restraining county treasurer from paying semi annual interest. This has been pending for some time. BUE counsel will now ask to have direction divinnsed and the order s abrogated. The case lntely pumped on by Judge McKay relating to Medicine Lodge township is deemed a precedent by compel for asking the alciaree of the Injunction I Uhe present case.
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Medicine Lodge
McKay
Twenty
Kaneas
Huntley S& Hatfield
Wichita
Rita Zor
Ills
Barber
Long & Noble
Jude Bilis
Bentley < Hatfield
Bordbuhders
Missouri Bacific Railway
Kiowa
Iiowa
Coloniel
Turner County
Stremeurer
Tne
BUE
Medicine Ledge
Two Young Girls Escape From Bescus Home in Wichita
On December 23 two sisters aged 16 and 6 escaped from the Resels Home in Wichita after riding a southbound train to Arkancas euty. They claimed parents in the strip and cousins of both girls. The younger Nye girl said relatives live near Stilwater, while Lettie Pierson had only one day at the home before fleeing. The reporter noted the girls appeared to be of a tougher streak and spoke freely in the waiting room.
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Arkancas
Lette Pierson
Gertie Nyé
Resels
Wichita
Gertle Nye
Lettie Pierson
Remya
Stilwater
Transports Planned for Twentieth Infantry to San Francisco
Leavenworth dispatch notes three passenger trains will be used to move the Twentieth Infantry to San Francisco, with five trains needed for freight, equipment, horses, and baggage. The unit numbers 1,350 men 43 officers present, and recruits have joined, while some companies remain stationed elsewhere, awaiting orders.
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Twentieth Infantry
San Francisco
Leavenworth
Ada
Sat Francisco
Om An
Philadelphione City
le Joueph de
Philippine Islands
Fourteenth
Alaska
Allege City Votes to Issue 10000 for High School Building
Dec 23 Rulina reports the proposition to raise 19000 to fund a high school building failed at the polls by a small margin. Total 460 votes cast with 7M in favor and 0 against. turnout was light as over half the eligible voters abstained.
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Bsalina
Rulina
Bunlding
Aod &F
Nike
Dianty
Thrown from a Train Stakes Fort Scott Brakeman
Louis and David Bray of Dade County Missouri assaulted brakeman Jack Harrid in Fort Scott after being put off a freight train. Harrid suffered serious stab wounds and was brought back to the city. The Bray brothers were chased by Agent Brace near Washburn Kansas and captured with a shotgun at hand.
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Fort Scott
Louis
David Bray
Dade County
Missouri
Brakerman
Jack Harrid
Memphis
Agent Brace
Washburn
Kan
Prisoners confess assault and defend actions in city battle
A fragment from a war report notes that a special unit from a city, bearing a unique trait, was derived and brought back to the city. Prisoners claim the attackers are local country boys and admit to assault. they say they would have killed Agent Brace without reinforcement.
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Gilmern
Werived
Jell
Tier
Brace
Renter in Trouble Seeks Help Over Cattle Dispute
A constable pursued two men accused of stealing cattle from Sarah E Nelson, wife of David Nelson, near Grove last night. One suspect fled on horseback, a deputy was mounted to assist, and the stock was recovered near Nelson’s place as tensions over a longstanding dispute escalate.
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Sarah E. Nelson
David Nelson
Starr
Stare Nentiin
Shenebegt
Miteris & Tenier
Nelson
Smallpox at Seneca Affected Man A Seventh California Volunteer
A well developed smallpox case was found in Seneca County. Sint Manuel of Adams township is the victim, a member of the Seventh California volunteers who returned about two weeks ago. Dr. Trighton examined the case, which is described as genuine and severe. Abilene reports wheat thefts harming farmers across Dickinson with many bushels waiting for weather to harvest. Smoky River rising in Salina with all small streams and Dry Creek overflowing. Coffeyville reports striking a strong gas well at 500 feet after difficulty controlling it. Herington notes 100 head of cattle owned by G G Gillett sold at auction by G A Rogers for winter feed.
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Sint Manuel
Adams Township
Seventh
California Volunteers
Trighton
Esaudne
Herington
G. G. Gillett
Celver G. A. Rogers
Kansas City
Fayne Moore Testifies in Her Own Defense in Robbery Trial
In New York on December 28, Fayne Moore testified at her robbery trial before Recorder Goff. Witnesses for the defense including Annie Fitzgerald and Rev. Oeden Hamas testified as did Mrs. Johnson who cried when recounting Moore’s statements. Moore described her background, marriage to William A. Moore, and alleged Motive to avoid turning state's evidence. Further testimony covered past meetings with Martin Mahon and a supper at the Metropole. The defense rested with questions about extortion schemes. a Christmas program notice at First Church was also noted.
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Speheli
New York
Payne Strahan Moore
Goff
Alartin Mahon
Prinie EB. Johnson
Uvea
West 57Th Street
Maton Tecok Atrs. Moore
Mahon
William A. 2
Moore
Fayne Moore
Johnson
Hon
Levy
Annie Fitegerald
Fitzgerald
Oeden Hamas
St. Matthew's Protestant Episcopal Church
West Eighty-fourth Street
Europe
Amsterdam Hotel
Mathon
Gramercy Park
Tan Bue
Atlanta
Metropole
the Grenelle
Wey
Mahone
Cuff
McNauebt
Mr. Hill
Ril
Deense
Railroad News Discontinues Topeka Burlingame Service
Reports indicate trains on the Burlingame and Northwestern between Topeka and Burlingame may cease. The line, now merged with Manhattan Alma Burlingame, will be operated to Alma and connected with Santa Fe Nos. 5 and 6 at Burlingame, with expected future merger into a Santa Fe line.
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Burlingame & Northwestern
Topeka
Burlingame
Alma
Manhattan
Santa Fe
Burlingers
Alma & Burlingame
Rio Grande Statement Directors Order Purchase of Cars
The Denver and Rio Grande directs purchase of 1000 passenger and freight cars for the six months ending December 30. Surplus funds, after deducting 105.00 for locomotives, remain for dividends and renewals. Directors authorize mileage improvements from La Vesta to Alamosa, upgrading standard gauge tracks and curves at the cost of a future renewal.
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New York
Denver and
Rio Grande
BIO
Canton
Beatae Ae
Wuthoriaed
Crelade
la Vesta
Alamosa
San He
Engineers and Firemen to Undergo Hearing Examinations
Albuquerque dispatch states G W Smith announces medical tests for all Santa Fe Pacific engineers and firemen to check hearing and vision. Dr W W Murphy will conduct examinations at designated locations after January 1 to ensure operators can communicate in a moderate tone for safety.
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Santa Fe Pacific
Albuquerque
G. W. Smith
Santa Fa
Ystietie
Arangementa
W. W. Sinphy
Tos Anacles
Meer
Murphy
Barstow
Needles
Seligtsan
Willams, Winslow, Gulinp
Albugterfuel
Man with a Remarkable Memory on Missouri Pacific Line
Coffeyville values a local worker, G. W. Chadburne, a trader and extra conductor, who can recall hundreds of car numbers and road initials for trains on the Missouri Pacific. He can identify each car and its line from a single day's run, a feat tested under casual observation. A Santa Fe veteran engineer, Morris Waite, received a handwritten autograph from Lieutenant Hobson, praising the engineer who guided him safely in Chicago to Kansas City.
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Coffeyville
Missouri Pacific Railway
G. W. Chadburne
Conway Springs
Hobson
Morris Waite
Epp
Waite
Robson
Chicago
Kansas City
Union Depot
Jim Coicage
Raxi “Erichmond
Hanson
Railroad and bridge work disrupts Santa Fe line operations
Rail crews move from Chanute toward construction across Deep Creek as delays mount on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe. Engineers and supervisors from Leavenworth to Winslow relocate to supervise the summit extension with contractors, while worsening overloading and engine shortages affect service.
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Santa Fe
Mienourt
Pacitte
Saas
Walker
Earn
Beidewaia
G. Piepch
Winslow
Tern Aries
Retom
Mona ‘al Or Sumner
Male
Thantay
Train and shopmen details amid Midland routes report
Nonth. notes show train mileage at four miles and a request for pay remained. The Katy shopmen will work eight hours daily until orders. Platform crew under J Froese finished a new platform at Emporia after two months. The Middie division forecast a large collection, Bradie to Emporia, expecting further work across the district. Cotton transport this year exceeds last by about one thousand bales with southwest traffic stable.
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Crates Delong
Bucky Bird Associa
Platform Gang
J. Froese
Emporia
Ielatform
Esnpe
Folio Reyalty
Ord. Sectae
HW. Hedgecock
V. Yaughin
de Ke
Bradie
Middie
Topeka Snapshots Show Busy Holiday Scene And Local Gossip
Curio about Cullins case fades as Topeka residents hear of Santa plans ice contracts from Councilman Skinner and the TAA workers turkey gifts. Local merchants note mild weather affecting Christmas shopping while rail and express firms bolster holiday service. News items include layoffs, marriages before Christmas, probate notes, and a parade of colorful Topeka characters amid season’s bustle.
War ships cannot exit New York harbor at ebb tide
Washington reports naval authorities unable to move large battleships from New York harbor during extra low water without grounding. A cost survey shows Massachusetts could not clear Diamond reef and nearby channels when tide is ebb and wind strong, requiring special maneuvering and possibly removal of the reef. Congress to be asked to act on Diamond reef removal.
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New York Harbor
Washington
Ike
Oregon
Massachusetts
Diamond Reef
New York
Navy Department
Naval Offiers
Brooklyn
Coenties Reef
Congress
Travel fares and schedules to New York Washington 1598
Announcement lists same fare to New York or Washington with Christmas timing and a ten day stopover at Washington. Describes Vandalia Pennsylvania system for Philadelphia and New York direct tickets. Features short dining trains from St. Louis Union Station with daily departures at 5:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Fall information available from See & GP. Lauts
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Washington, D
Vandalia
Pentsylvania System
Philadelphia
New York
Vandalia-Pennsylaia
Washington
St. Louis Union Station
Sita
Cambon oe and Berlin transfer likely to Berlin
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Cambon oe and Berlin involving Paris Derules Cambon and a French publisher or pubensador. Mention of United States transfer to Berlin and Gibraltar Drug Co with Christmas Cigars in a box. Details unclear due to garbled text.
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Cambon Oe
Berlin
Paris
Derules
Cambon
Pubensador
United States
Gibraltar Drug Co
Britain to Abrogate Clayton-Bulwer Pact Over Nicaragua Canal
Washington reports that Britain will abandon the Clayton-Bulwer treaty and enter talks with Secretary Hay to draft a new accord guaranteeing canal neutrality. Sir Julian Pauncefote expected to receive instructions, with Lord Salisbury likely to seek concessions in exchange for relinquishing British rights. Details await full instructions to be communicated to the U S secretary of state.
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Nicaragua Canal
New York
Herald
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Julian Pauncefote
Hay
Lord Salisbury
Henry White
London
Great Gas Light and Heating Companies Unite in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on December 1 a vast consolidation of gas, electric, and heating firms was completed. The combined capital exceeds $21 million with broad powers to raise or lower consumer prices. The trust includes noted figures such as Westinghouse and Brown Brothers, acting under "The Pittsburgh Company" charter, with plans to operate broadly within the charter’s concessions. Details remain unsettled as to leadership and precise scope.
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Pittsburg
Alleghany
Pittsbore
Guy
Cammany
Amawee
Wigan
J. 3. Reed
John Re Meine
George Westinghinse
Brown Brothers
New York
Teiy
FOR RENT Furnished room and led wear Sixth
Classified rough text lists multiple rental ad fragments and legal notices. The readable portion mentions a furnished room and wear Sixth, contact 107 Topeka Ave, Kansas. Other garbled lines reference probate court petitions and various sale notices.
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Brent
Tyler
Topeka Ave
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