Fragmentary items on land orders and forest reserves stir confusion
A garbled OCR narrative describes a government order affecting over four million acres in a county west of a river, creating the Kontenul forest reserve in Idaho and Montana. It mentions land withdrawals, surveying, and future designation, while mixing in unrelated medical and promotional phrases.
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Bnd
Stilemantia
iKootroal
Ovel
Ren Tim
Kontenul
Idahy
Montana
Topeka Man Forges Non Collision Safety Patent
Topeka inventor F P Scraper unveils a non collision safety device using automatic torpedoes at intervals along the rail line to prevent rear end and head on crashes. L Blackmun finances the project, with J Blackman backing funding and claims the system will replace current blocks. details describe torpedo stations and wire-driven actuation along a mile of track.
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F. P. Scraper
Topeka
Washington
Fetter
J. Blackman
Scraper
Seraper
Iise
Scraper Seit
Lang
Iackton
Screper
Deesent
Topeka Spring Mattress and Bedding
Rage Pourth Street
Reas
Purdy Says Good By and Rock Island Depot Move
Purdy, ex-president of the Rock Island system, reflects on the 1871 fire and the ongoing relocation of offices. Officers and staff move from Gale Shore and Rock Island to Grand Central Waco area as maintenance and depot changes proceed, with the new depot expected to be ready next Monday.
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Jie
Chicago
WG. Purdy
Rock
Hock Island
Mepot
Das
Tal
Grand Central Waco
Firth Avens Ae Harrison Wheel
Lake Shorw
Purdy to Rest After Forty-Two Years with Rock Island
President Purdy of the Rock Island announces a retirement vacation after forty-two years with the railroad. He recalls the great fire vault and his bronzed safe weight, describes moving offices to Grand Central station, and notes successor Leeds may also reside in Chicago amid ongoing railroad operations by Moore brothers and Mr Reid. Through trains from Lake Shore, Rock Island and Nickel Plate will use Grand Central after the move, expected by week’s end.
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Omaha
Pardy
Rock Island
Purdy
Chicago
Leeds
Moore Brothers
Reid
Grand Central Station
Lake Shore
Nickel Plite
Santa Fe Rejects Rock Island El Paso Line Profit Hope
Santa Fe officials forecast the Rock Island extension to El Paso will cost about 7 million dollars, averaging 15 000 per mile. They claim the route is 222 miles shorter but expect years before it becomes a paying investment. Santa Fe notes El Paso traffic earns under 1 million yearly and questions Mexican Central prospects.
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Santa Fe
Rock Island
el Paso
Ross
Northwestern
Thinois Central
Wabash
Great Northern
Passes and depot news along with rail plans
Passes are being returned by New York Central and Pennsylvania lines amid disputes with western railroads over antipasstax agreements. Lecompton Kansas reports a new depot ready for public use with upgraded facilities and brick walk improvements. A trolley plan to connect New York to St Louis is rumored, potentially rivaling the Everett Howe syndicate. Rail workers note several lay offs and returns to service as the year ends.
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Vec
New York Central
Pennsylvania Railroad
Western Railroads
Pennsyton
Nia
Lecompton
Kan
Bast
Halderman Street
Atchison, To~ Peka & Santa Fe Company
New York
St.Louis
Hugh J McGown
Indianapolis Street Railway
St Lous
Everett Howe
Great Lakes
Hopeful View on Consumptives Recoveries and Scott's Emulsion
The article argues that annual cure rates for consumptives are rising and cites Scott's Emulsion as a trusted medicine. It praises the product's tolerance and sustained use, claiming a long-standing benefit for patients as long as medicine is used.
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Scott
Railway Work and Local Notables Highlight Cold Week
A turbulent week unfolds with engineers and workers in motion. mess of names details a limited train run, overhauls near the office door, and bids open for Strang City branch traffic. Local figures Hobere Cur King and John McGregor figure in holiday observations as Typhoid recovery and station duties unfold amid railroad developments.
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Juliag Gibvens
Dleanur
Gabon
Siro
Isd
Lesh
Tenatea Fe
Ofice
W. B and T
Williammith
Taka Fwnien
Ash
Asi
Topeka
Arthur Vas Cleave
Wiliam Mecambrides
San Bernardino
Morehouse
Perkins
John McGregor
Janeus City
Wilder T
Tast
Phil Williamson
Emporis
Abe
Uni
Strang City
Faward Remy
Newton
Rosdmnater T
Cafferty
Easteen
Ww. Stones General
Stailway Supply Company
Chicago
Cafferty-Knox
Five Hurt as MKT Train Hits Burned Bridge South of Dallas
Five persons were injured when the northbound M K and T train struck a burning bridge five miles south of Dallas. Engineer J S Clark of Denison, and fireman William Kearney, also of Denison, were among the injured. Several cars were destroyed, but five cars survived, and the Pullman was saved. Passengers escaped by jumping a twelve foot embankment. The baggage car and engine derailed and turned over into a ditch. contents of mail and baggage cars were saved.
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MM. &T
Dallas
Tex
Los of
Ife
J. 8
Clark
Denison
William Kearney
Dennison
Joel Henry
Ttere
Waco
Five Mile Creek
Thia
Nation at St Joseph as Carrie Nation preaches at crowd
Carrie Nation arrived from Lincoln to lecture at Sixth and Messanie streets in St Joseph inviting crusaders to join in saloon wrecking. Officers accompanied her to prevent property damage as about 300 listened. Nation denounced reform opponents and urged prohibition while attacking drumshops and drinkers.
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Barangueaa
St. Joseph
Carrie Nation
Lincoln
Neb
Carrie
Nmapathizers
Vertebrae
Sixth
Messanie
Hell
Brigan
Poisoned by Army Beef in Cheyenne Breakfast
Eighty soldiers of company F Eighteenth Infantry collapsed after breakfast in Cheyenne Wyoming. The post surgeon applied an antidote and forty who eaten first were in bad shape but improved. One elder man remained critically ill as investigators inspected the beef suspected as the cause.
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Denver
Cole
Der
Cheyenne
Wyo
Eighteenth Infantry
Real Estate Transfers In Throop Area And Walnut Grove
James McCabe transfers to Lily McCabe property on Hud Clay Street Throop's Fourth Addition. P TL Bonsbrake executor sells Lots Biksii Clay Street Throop's Fourth Atlas for 300. HL Bayard Hatch sells Lot 108 and South Fall 704 Turrison Street Walnut Grove subdivision for 400. J E Torrington and wife transfer Tl South Halk 708 Harrison Street Walnut Grove subdivision.
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James McCabe
Lily M. McCabe
Clay Street
Throop
P. TL Bonsbrake
J. McCabe
Bayard
Hatch
South Fall
Turrison Street
Walnut Grove
J. E
Torrington
Hateh
South Halk Lof
Harrison Street
Wailnut Grove
Convicted of Cattle Stealing in Crow Reservation Case
Helena Mont Dec 26 The jury in the United States court found Robert E Lee and Samuel Garvin guilty of stealing seven hundred cattle from the Crow reservation after a two week trial. A motion for a new trial was noted.
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Helena
Mont
Unitd States
Robert E. Lee
Samuel Garvin
Lrdians
Col G M Taylor Dies in Vincennes Home
Col G M Taylor, traveling passenger agent for the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern, is dead at his Vincennes home after suffering a blood infection. The news notes his service and career, with details unclear due to fragmentary OCR.
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G. M. Taylor
Vincennes
Ind
G. x. ‘Taylor
Beltimore
Ohio Southwestern
Col Taylor
Young Corbett Feeds Newsies in Christmas Outing
Denver dispatch reports former boxer Young Corbett dining with newsboys during a Christmas greeting. The event lasted about an hour and featured a restaurant meal for the crowd. Holiday rail rates via the Santa Fe offered one third off round trips within 200 miles, with tickets sold Dec 24 25 and final return limits set for early January.
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Denver
Cot
Peinta Wittin
Santa Fe
Topeka
Modern Country Life in Kansas Telephoned Links
Washington Post excerpt recounts Rep Calderhead praising rural modernity in Kansas and nearby towns Bre men Concordia and Concordia, noting free delivery, telephones, and cattle prices. German families, farmers clubs, and a German boy profiting on Chicago corn markets illustrate changes. Henry Smith of Michigan comments on progress.
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Ngressman Calderhead
Kanens
Wunhington Post
Farmers Club
Kansas City
Bremen
Chicago
Chicago Exchange
National House
Concordia
Henry C. Smith
Michigan
Teachers and students miss the political pun at debate
Governor Stanley welcomed by Prof C A Strong who joked about teachers provoking trouble as a performance backfires. The crowd in Topeka listens but the pun lands poorly and fails to land, leaving teachers seemingly unaware of city politics.
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Stanley
C. A. Strong
Elils
Strong
Hyebes
Jake
American billiard tables gain popularity in Denmark
Copenhagen reports large U S import volumes over the past years. Among items finding favor is billiard tables. Prof Tingelstadt, recently named professor at the University of North Dakota, travels to Copenhagen to study old Norse and other linguistic topics for his university work.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
United States
Denmark
Daan
Tingelstadt
University of North Dakota
University of Copenhagen
Taming of the Shrew at Crawford with Hanford company
Shakespeare fans anticipate Charles Hanford's revival of The Taming of the Shrew at Crawford Theatre led by Helen Grantly. Hartford's strong company features Melbourne MacDowell and Florence Stone with striking Russian set pieces and vibrant costumes. MacDowell resumes touring to Topeka with a Tosca note, while Miss Stone and Miss Stance MacDowell are highlighted for key roles.
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Shakespeare
Charles 3
Hanford
Crawford Tankehtrom
Mr. Hanford
Mr. Hartford
Helen Grantly
Petruchio
Katherine
Melbourne
MacDowell
Crawfors
la Tosca
Florence Stone
Alice
MacDoweell
Topeka
Fanny Davenport
Stance MacDowell
A Poor Relation at Crawford Saturday Matinee Show
The Crawford presents A Poor Relation with a Saturday matinee and evening performance. Local theatergoers can expect two showtimes as the play runs on the weekend.
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Crawford
Steeple Jack Lawler Dies After Notable Feats
New York City honors Steeple Joe Lawler known as the famed steepleclimber. The fire department veteran, admired for scaling towers and performing perilous feats, died after years of dangerous service. His career included demonstrative climbs and public stunts across the country.
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Diana
Madison Square Garden
New York
Joe" Lawler
Tawler
Fire Department
Lawler
San Lrayciano
Cro Lavine
Can't Hear Well No More Catarrh Tablets Claim Cure
Impairment of hearing robs joys of life and leads to distressing head noises. The article argues most deafness comes from catarrh of the middle ear and Eustachian tubes and promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a cure. Anecdotal testimonies claim restored hearing and silence, urging readers to obtain the tablets from dealers or the M A Stuart Co in Marshall Michigan.
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G. D
Ceuten
Yremid Drug Co
Marshall, Mich
Sanger
Tloth
Sewer Pipe Makers Plot National Trade Control
Pittsburgh December 3. Manufacturers of sewer pipe have agreed a nationwide arrangement to place the trade in the hands of a few dealers who will manufacture or sell stock. Plans include a January meeting to settle the pieces and define the new system. Walter Morosco and Theo. are noted among attendees amid a broader industrial shift.
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Pittaburg
United States
Jni
Tg News
England
Newe York
Etnerus Ameodathus
Bewell Is Weaker in Camden District Report
Camden dispatch reports the paysteu scene weakening as United States Senator BeWell facing a decline since his return from abroad, with local reactions sharp and uncertain regarding his upcoming political standing.
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Bewell
Camden
N. J
Paysteu
United States
Nat Ee Ker
Asherilla
N. Cy
Mrs M Kinley Alone At Home For Christmas
Canton report describes Mrs M Kinley spending Christmas in solitary at her residence without any visitors amid an atmosphere of quiet widowhood. The narrative notes her preference for a modest holiday, reflecting on social expectations and personal resolve during the festive season.
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