Aged Woman Frozen Death at Leavenworth
In Leavenworth the body of Mrs. Margaret Morris was found in a frame house alley on Saturday afternoon. She had lived alone for about two years. The scene showed signs of struggle and the room was in disarray. Police investigated the death, noting broken items and signs of a forced entry. This is a local crime report from the Kansas section.
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Leavenworth
Comener Moselwey
Broadway
Metropolitan Avenue
Margaret Morris
Cinstryre
Wren
Nfl
Fort Scott Populists Protest Police Board Action
In Fort Scott a faction of Populists expresses strong dissatisfaction with the new police board. The piece details protests, political tensions, and calls for policy changes amid local governance debates and party dynamics.
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Fort Scort
Naw Police Board
War Letters From Cuba and Spanish Columns Clash
Fragmented OCR text discusses Cuban war letters, Spanish troops, and combat scenes. Mentions Iola Register reader opinions, Cuba’s path to independence, and October 5 skirmishes near San Miguel with Cuban forces observing Spanish columns. Notes horse casualty during drills and the general war climate.
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Kam
Suote
Iola Registe
Sears Ransan
Cuba
Mallrest
Tilisua
Hieron Atenbes
Letnsad
Garelsil
Wivers
Culaoe
San Miguel
Ender
Siletwe
Veterans recall a hard fought siege and homeward hopes
A wartime letter details Major Osseed of the University of Pennsylvania killed during a fort assault. Commanders Gomes and Guervin led artillery and infantry to capture the fort, seize supplies, and take prisoners. The writer, now promoted, laments health and longing for home while noting a hopeful spring end to the conflict.
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Gomes
Guervin
Osseed
University of Pennsylvania
Rand
Tcen
Kansas
Spain
Washinebey
Kecsas
Fragmented War Veterans Home Report
A garbled report from Minnempens Kansas discusses a missing veteran from the Home at Leavenworth. It mentions a return to the Eogari task, searches, a watch and ring delivered, and pension details. The text references government aid and officials directing care and keeping others away from certain areas.
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Minnempens
Kan
Tien A. Barer
Thas
Leavunecsethweiles
Baster
Vierkes
Orient
Femiore
Rome
Lear
Boise
Ayvernment
Cere Walhite
Aukbers
Warp Gil Gme Comrad
Fragmented OCR text about odd rabbit scene and mud ball
A garbled passage describes rabbits in damp weather with magnesia on whiskers and a muddy ball. The text blends surreal phrases and misread terms, mentioning a transform of mud into a ball and references to a quirky scene without clear events or identities.
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Eemeien
Petrithss
Salina Council Refuses to Pay Bonds Amid Funding Debate
The Salina Republican reports the council intends to issue funding bonds while opposing repayment. The article questions the council’s ability to honor obligations, noting legal challenges and potential effects on innocent parties. The piece highlights a heated dispute over repudiation and funding status.
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Salina
Latter Day Saints Uniting Efforts Reported
In Atchison Joseph Smith, head of the Latter Day Saints educh, moves to unite followers across the States. Reports note efforts to gather disparate groups under common leadership amid broader religious activity. Ottawa notes Cha Lamb and another figure in local events.
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Joseph Smith
Smith
Braham Fring Einsley
Dantow
Beast of
Satanisy
Cedarholm team to join Co operative Commonwealth at Harmons City
A group led by Cedarholm plans overland move to Harmons City in southern Kansas to join a cooperative company that claims 3000 acres near Port Arthur. They will be paid 2 dollars per day with one third in checks and two thirds in other forms.
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Teras
Harmons City
Manhattan
George Richards
Portswatomier County
Ots
Richants
Kansas
Sphearville
Spearville
700 Railroad Men Meet in City to Discuss Car Dockplers
A group of 700 railroad workers met to discuss national labor issues and politics, including the car code and federal judges, with delegates from New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. They endorsed the Britman arbitration concept, debated restrictions on contempt during trials, and noted the death of Sir Gav S Roberts of Pennsylvania amid talks on impending car and pier legislation advancing from Congress.
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New York
Onis
Columbee
Sone
Ads S Himwich
President Cleveland Vetoes Immigration Bill Strong Message
Washington February 1 The president determined to veto the immigration bill passed by Congress. He seeks to expose alleged eccentricities of the bill and will accompany the veto with a strong message. The White House says Senator Palmer’s intentions are clear. The president also sent to the Senate a list of appointments including Martin A. Knapp of New York and Frederick W. Rickbusch of Wisconsin as consuls.
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Washington
Wovelal
Cleveland
Congress
Palmer
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District of
Jordan Held on Requisition for Extradition
Governor Tanner issued a requisition to Texas seeking the extradition of Martin L. Jordan, who was arrested at an unspecified location. The case awaits formal action by Texas authorities to transfer custody.
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Tanner Rodug
Texas
Martin L. Jordan
Ernest Loyd Fisx Dies in Seemingly Quiet Passing
Ernest Loyd Fisx died after a moment of ancient rites observed by roving Ithemis who anointed his burial. Funeral private. Also note Spanish lessons promoted at 62 Harrison St with Charles Ernst, and the Topeka Camera Club exhibition reopening today and tomorrow with morning and evening hours.
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Sondas
Gt Thires
Ithemis
Harrison Sr
Charles Ernst
Topeka Camera Club
Pure Food Show Ends Amid Streetstand Deluge of Tastings
The sample spree continues beyond the Pure Food auditorium as vendors across the street offer Pure Pure Food products and a range of breakfast items despite the show’s end. Names include West's O, Berd, Otto Kuhhne and Silver Leaf brands with pancake flour and biscuits among the notable items.
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Otto Kuhhne
Palston
Pure Food Auditorium
New Santa Fe Train to Link Chanute Pittsburg and Winfield
Santa Fe adds No 42 Chanute to Pittsburg service with through passenger No 209 to Winfield. Freight timing shifts on Chanute division with Nu 119 Seattle freight arriving 5:45 am and leaving 4:30 am, Cedarvale Branch. Extra No SS through to Wellington. 7 30 freight to Loreton instead of Windleid, and changes in through routing.
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Towal Freicht
Kansas City
Cedarvale
Pittsburg
SS Passenter
Windeid
Moline
Chanute Evers
Araise
Loreton
Windleid
Wew
Southern Kansas
Tims
Wellegton
Windeld
Postal Clerks Convention Details in San Francisco
The twenty second convention of the Bab Ser Mall Service Benesolent association will be held in San Francisco the week of March 15 with all sites notified. Delegates will depart to various routes including Santa Fe via Montague and Portland, with a special train to reach San Francisco. events include excursions to Monterey, Santa Cruz, Haywards, and Golden Gate Park. Entertainment plans feature theater outings and civic tours, with visits to Sacramento Capitol and Mount Lowe or Catalina islands on select itineraries.
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Bab Ser Mall Service
Benesolent Association
Bfarch
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Cap. Troy
Ghicags Divinen
Fania
Alburgerque
Jonterey
Santa Cruz
Golden Gate
Haywards
Yening Entertainments
Sacramense
Elegans
Citeens Attr
Cspitol
Budi
Los Aftelet
Mount Lowe
Catalina Islands
Reestablished libraries eyed by railroad leaders
Kansas City officials and railway executives J Z Roraback and C T McClelland visited Argentine yesterday on an inspection tour. They discussed restoring Santa Fe reading rooms at major divisions, once abolished, with plans to reestablish most if not all at former locations.
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Kansas City
Feo
HL OU. Mudge
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Avery Turner
Eastien
C. T. McClelland
Wiliam Morrisy
Eastern
JZ Roraback
IncMenty
Santa Be
Atchison Forms New Company Amid Political Seekers
Atchison February 1 Captain Grega of the Flambeau rule leads effort to form a national company. A petition to the governor seeks appointment to fill three state vacancies as citizens support the move across parties. The commission will include PF Greenp tap Frank Packner EL Boyd lieut and ser and other noncommissioned officers.
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Grega
Flambeau
Gren
Tes
Ciy
Sovernor
Frank Packner
Leutenant EL Boyd Ser
Lieucenant
Tieard Billey
Orst
H Lamme
Sumutiesary Setjeant
Unclear historical railway notes drift through St Louis region
Fragmentary entries mention Butler Ina Calvis S Brice and Lake Shore Michigan lines. References to Fayette Grosvenor Michigan and Bad River railroad between Detriot and St Louis appear, with mentions of Waban Tem and Stan Louie air routes. Content is garbled and lacks coherent events or dates.
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Butler
Calvis
Brice
Lake Shere
Fayette
Grosvenor
Waban
St Louie
Alrius
Detrett
St. Dale
Conductor Towne's Dog on the Express Car Mystery
An incident aboard a passenger train involves Conductor Towne and a dog seen by crew and riders. The scene includes references to Conway Springs and Winnita, with officers or crew noting the animal and duties aboard the late train. The account suggests an unusual or comic episode during the journey.
Railway Brotherhoods In Arbitration Hearings
National railway unions including Locomotive Engineers Conductors Firemen and Telegraphers held a meeting to discuss industry concerns. Officials debated arbitration terms and potential contempt actions related to a pending bill affecting railway employees.
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Eltete
Orion
Heallen
Railroad workers seek wage protection amid talks and notices
Reports from Wellington and surrounding areas describe railway union and labor representatives pressing for measures to protect wage scales while opposing earnings curtailments. Time-card changes across divisions affect connections, and contracts for cars, sleepers, and infrastructure reflect ongoing industry activity.
Cuban Insurgents Ravage Cuban Towns in Havana Reports
Reports from Havana and Santiago de Cuba describe Cuban insurgents attacking Palmas Altas and other towns. Fire, looting, and forced evictions accompany ongoing fighting as residents seek subsistence and relief amid widespread disruption and smallpox deaths in Havana.
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Key West
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Manzanille
Sargents
Palmas Altes
Manzanillo
Su Dolaz
San Juan
Ise Dee
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Bate
Tuna
Ohio Tax Cases Favor State in Express Company Suit
The United States Supreme Court delivered opinions upholding Ohio tax statutes on express, telegraph, and telephone firms. Chief Justice Fuller wrote for the majority as dissents from Berlan, Smen, and White. Ten cases were involved, detailing assessments for 1852 to 1904 and agreements with Adams Express and American Express for 1904 and 1905. The decision noted earlier suits were favorable to the state and voided related tax claims in Indiana and Illinois.
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States Supréme Court
Ohio
Chef Justice Fuller
Berlan Smen
White
Adams American
States Express Companies
United States Express Company
American Express Company
Oto
Western Union Telegraph Company
Indiana
Wwestiacs
Rail rate debate cited by Iowa official on railroad regulation
A H Sharum and W L Brown publish a long argument defending railroad regulation in Iowa. They quote the state transportation report, contrast 1939 to present rates, and claim reduced rates boosted town business, mining, mills, and consumer prices. They compare freight and passenger rates to Kansas and Iowa, noting employment, earnings, and production shifts.
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W. L. Brown
Pratt
Bouse Committee
Regimads
Railrad
Iewa
Towa
Mr. Brown
Eean
Ttes
Tes
Ute Rouis
Chicago
Tair Rays
Brown
Tedess
Ranme City
Raneas Coy i & Vents
Kansas
Civie
Iowa
McKinley Residence Visits And Private Business In Canton
Report notes people calling at the McKinley home for private business with attorney Mr Riterts of Minneapolis seeking a possible appointment. Giz Roberts seeks a position, and Mrs McKinley is mentioned with pride. A Canton scene references cabinet claims from other states as well. Captain and Mrs HS Hetsteldete plan Sunday travel to Columbus for two days before escorting Mr McKinney back from Chicago.
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McKinley
Wee P. Riterts
Minneapolis
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Hetsteldete
Columbu
McKinney Beck
Canion Cron Chicago
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