Dramatic arts and theatre events headline at Crawford theater
The Crawford theater features the Creiter company with a musical drama and a comedy revue including Fannie Granger and Miss Heles Chandler as female baritones in a lively program. Other acts promise audiences a blend of song dance and witty dialogue, while additional reviews celebrate Darkest Houtin and Darkest Tiuesisa productions with strong ensemble performances.
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Greiter New York
Mértay
Calv
Johssor
Crawford Theater
Taeeday
Coen
Théen
Cramfurd
Grand Ostra Howe
Dlky
Russia
Murphy
Celested
Frank Breest
Oeales
Sarneed
Diack
Eneea
Railroad news to connect Frisco with Oklahoma City
Fort Worth civil engineers departed for Quanah to survey a line toward Oklahoma City to link with the Frisco and provide direct communication with St Louis. The Port Worth Denver City railway is reported to back the plan.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Denver and
Civil Engineers
Quanah
Oklahoma City
Frisco
St Louis
Port Worth
Sues for false arrest in Leeds train robbery case
Kansas City case against Missouri Pacific Atchison Topeka Santa Fe and other lines over Milton Ton Mil Ton Milton, arrested on suspicion of Leeds train robbery last October and held four days before release. He claims he was taken to No 4 police station in shirt sleeves and denied a coat while detectives from two railroad companies arrested him without evidence. The suit seeks $20,000 damages.
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Kansas City
Dec
Harry
Mil Ton
Leeds
Missouri Pacfic
Atchison, Topea & Banta Pe
Milton
No. 4
Ahrest
Athitun
Maple Leaf
Jaccard
Agatos Bron Topeka
1St IL Small
Chicago
Gertrude ‘Boughton
Lawrence
C. B. Samson
Arthur Turner
Parker
Avery Parner
EW. Stevens
Mire
William Stowe
Jane
Saughter
Genevieve
Cameron
Aes
Kanleen
Pilizabeth Davidson
Yates Center
Allan Phillips
HM. Phillips
Warren M. Crosby
Will Moore
Marion
Kathleen Moreland
V. Derreh
Robert
Topeka
George McCleland
N. Campbell
Adabelle Campbell
Edith Guibor
Leftie Trader
Ablens
Ae Ae Soe Emeres
Atchison
Dan Dan Binal
Beant Tidlery
Ikansas City
Mabel Krowlen
Weems
Moberly
Howard
Angel City
Carletman
Attie
Mes
J. J. Constant
Kansas
Henry Hull
Telegraphers Gratified by Satisfactory MK&T Agreement
Dec 24 St Louis telegraphers of North America end negotiations with Missouri Kansas & Texas Tallroad yield a new wage and hours agreement. Committee headed by F P Werner and Charles K Bruce returns to their states with a lasting settlement for about 400 operators on the Katy system under an indefinite term and 30 days notice to modify.
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St. Lule
Irlevance Committee
Order of Hallrosd ‘Telegraphers of
North America
St Louis
Haw
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Tallroid Company
Commmitteemen Wll
Charlee KE. Bruce
Pectin
Telereaphers’ Order
FP. S. Werner
Lockhart
Tex
Stillwell
Waoe
Pex
Datas
Clapper
Alvia
LD. McCoy
Selma
Kan
TE. Evans
Portland
Eevery Divighar
Missouri, Kansas & Os
Aynter
Allen
Nollie
Alde
Kansas Railroads Report Details Traffic and Labor Facts
The state board of railroad commissioners report shows Kansas railroads suffered 111 killed and 69 injured nationwide in accidents, with 130 workers among the dead and 2450 workers among the injured. It lists mileage at 2,?M miles, operating revenue and costs, and an income of about 10.5 million dollars. It notes 34,400 employees with average wages around 4?1 per day and totals for passenger and freight activity, including 4,919,890 passengers and 16,887,561 tons of freight. It also mentions locomotives and coal tonnage and miles operated.
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State Board of Railroad Commissariers
Kansas
Cunsay
Kaimeas
What Became of the Turkey Tale of Early Railroading in Kansas
An extracted reminiscence reveals a depot master and snuff user among workers during Santa Fe construction in Kansas. A depot official details injuries and shift to platform duty, while workers recall shared boxcar boarding houses and rough conditions on the evolving rail line.
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Kansas
Santa Fe
Christmas Turkeys and Whisky in a Barely Survived Night Tale
A vivid, humorous wartime reminiscence recalls a Christmas misadventure with a handcar trip to town for a turkey. Whisky flowed, the cook drank, and a sneezing turkey narrowly survived an attempted beheading as a crowd sloppy with drink misjudged the axe. The tale ends with the beheaded head allegedly stewed in a snuff box.
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Bobby Burnstand
Trishmenn
Turi
Seotehle
Scotchman
Bryan Reaches Home Receives Welcome by Woman's League
Lincoln December 24 Colonel W J Bryan returned to Lincoln and was tendered a reception at the Oliver Theater by the Woman's Bimetallic League. Governor Holcomb welcomed him home and praised his patriotism in leaving the army. Bryan defended his resignation, urged addressing key U S questions on gold standard trusts and imperialism, and urged Congress to consider army expansion. He argued the flag stands for union and that the Philippines question requires careful debate before policy.
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Tam
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Peghle
Cola
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Oreenvslon
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Weyler
Congress
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Philppine
Bryan
Philippine
Mr Kinsey
America
Chapustepec
Mexico
Lee
Cute
Philippines
A Call to Preserve the Flag and Union Ideals
In a speech at a reception Colonel Bryan pleads against faction and urges upholding the star spangled banner as the emblem of a united republic. He contrasts renewal through independence with reforming the flag’s meaning to fit diverse states and minor interests. The remarks underscore loyalty to Old Glory and national unity.
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Comnfey
Free
Bryan
Snapshot of Christmas season tensions in state capital
Fragmentary notes describe tax concerns, turkey prices rising, public enjoyments, and political maneuvers. Mentions Major Anderson, Governor-elect Lamb, Roy Titchie, and local officials adjusting to holiday pressures, with passings and social details peppered through the chaotic page.
Social and Personal Year-Opening Receiving Parties Noted
Large year opening social scene described with multiple receiving parties hosted by Mrs. W. A. Johnston and many others. Escorts include Mrs. Y Honebrake, Mrs. Albert Latham, and numerous local ladies. Evening dances at Judge Horton’s and Bishop’s House noted with extensive guest lists and bachelor girl events.
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W. A. Johnston
Y . Honebrake
Albert Latham
Jok. Hudson
Dirs. Alien
Mia Has
Ae Bugere Fo Ware
C. Baker
J. L
Shetlabarger
W.H. Johnston
Charles Holliday
Herrick
Sra
W. Doolittle
W. W. Manspeaker
Edith ‘Guibor
Myrtie Jetmore
A. Zanner
W. H. Eastman
Mee
PP. MacLennan
A. Marbure
Misa Keim
Johnstown
Penn
Miss Dennis
Bessie West
J. K. Mantis
Fr. Shubert
Ewing
Gushor
Stiles Jue Bergen
West
Philadelphia to Borrow Millions in City Improvement Plan
Philadelphia officials dismiss an equity suit against Parr and Yocum over the $12.2 million loan for city improvements. The plan funds a new water supply and a public library, with the loan deemed legal and to be negotiated immediately.
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Philadelphia
Tudeey Suleberger
Pennypacker
Messrs. Parr
Yocum
Iauk
Rheumatism Cure Offered With Refund Guarantee
A promotional note claims Regan’s Rheumatism Remedy cures rheumatism and offers a refund if not satisfied. The claim asserts relief and refunds for buyers, indicating a guaranteed effectiveness and easy return policy.
Nautilus Club Holds Pleas ant Christmas Meeting
The Nautilus Club met Tuesday at Mrs. Eshop’s home for a Christmas program with readings on the holiday in several countries and an art paper by I D Whittemore. A New Year’s Eve party is planned at Mrs. Wilson’s Dillon street home, with invited members and husbands only.
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Nautilus Club
Resigned in Time to Have Governor Appoint a Populist
Governor Leedy appointed George AM Bradley to succeed W. B. Dontin who plans to leave the county. Both are Populists. The move follows a resignation that enables a populist to take the vacant post, with future farm plans and relocation noted.
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Leedy
George AM. Bradley
Yerift
Bhermars
W. B. Dontin
Patien
Typeku
Bern Na
Insurance Firms Enter State Despite Webb McNall Rulings
State insurance officials report continued arrival of insurers despite rulings by McNall. Requests from Rockford Fire Insurance of Rockford and Wasmie Tagunence of Fort Wayne await admission after regulatory steps and court clearance.
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Webb McNall
McNall
Bocktnrnt Fire Insurance Company
Rockford
Wasmie Tagunence
Hundreds Frozen to Death in Montenegrin Snow
London dispatch reports several hundred Montenegrin soldiers were overtaken by a snow storm in the Lana pass. The rescue expedition found deep snowdrifts and concluded they could not be saved.
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London
Vienna
The
Daily Telegraph
Lana Pass
Nicaragua Canal Earthwork Estimates Reach Enormous Scale
The preliminary report outlines a vast dig across the Isthmus under congressional review. It details cubic yards of excavation, river and harbor works, embankments, and dredging costs, with figures suggesting billions in value and multiple sections under Adm. Walkerton and associates.
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Dee. M
Nicaragua
Renee
Congress
Devin
Juneié
San Franck
Florida
Oehon
Caribbean Sea
Ada
Santa
Sus
Tate
Feres
Te San Juss
Ochoa
San Carino
Directa
Admiral Walkerton
W. WG
Walker
Ubey Veill
Treaty Arrives as Peace Delegation Returns to New York
New York reports the peace mission led by JK Davis and Geo Srtay Benatar has arrived aboard the steamship Beard of Molding. The party found the treaty files still unsettled and did not discuss progress with local officials in Levkt Molding, while transport to Washington carried the document and key officers including J. Haseett Musee and Arthur W. Ferguson.
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New York
Judice Willan Day
CK. Davis
Geo Sruy Benatar
Fryeaml Whitesdee Tield
United States
Tomuninsenane
Spale
Beard
Levkt
Fures
Purl
Washington
Pomee
J. Haseett
Martin End Arthur W. Ferguson
Treogiasor
Commireoners
Incident at Stockhouse School Sparks Fight and Injury
An unruly crowd of students attacked a boy at the Stockhouse School amid a chaotic scene. Authorities report injuries from the melee and an aggressive intervention by staff and police, with investigations ongoing and no confirmed motive disclosed.
Hill Says It’s Depew Ruffila SY Dev 2
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled lines mentioning a Christmas dinner and various names. Core readable items reference Depew and individuals like Ruffila and Dev, but concrete events, dates, or outcomes are unclear. Summary preserves the uncertain nature and fragmented context without adding details.
Bege's German Salve Promoted In 19th Century Ad
An old advertisement touts Bege's German Salve as useful for cuts burns bruises scalday hana sore nipples sore Up Gleers chrom ic sores and other salp related dist. The ad notes a sales rate of color and mentions multiple names and a West Fighth street location.
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