Real People in Novels The Virginian Prototype Identified
New York critics trace real life sources for The Virginian in the Manhattan theater dramatization. Prof. F.E. Sigs of Wyoming notes Dr. Amos W. Barber of Cheyenne as a major teller of stories used by Owen Wister. The piece links events and places from Montana to California to the Wyoming frontier.
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New York
FE. E. Sigs
Son
University
Wyomingene
Manhattan
Wister
Slonson
Amos W. Barber
Cheyenne
Wyorlhe
Amery
Tharker
Sin
Montana
California
Judge Torrey
Bender
Bowler Range
Aw Creek
Sunk Creek
Ganse _ Bar ranch
Judge Carey
ESSX
Wyoming
Transfer of Affection Allegations Reported in Court
A fragment notes allegations of students’ affections misdirected by a teacher figure, mentioning shifts in personal loyalties away from pupils. The unavailable broader article context limits details, but implies court or disciplinary scrutiny over emotional boundaries and authority.
Crusher is OK Test Proves New Machine Satisfactory
The county purchased a stone crusher for 1055 dollars and tested it Wednesday. it meets specifications and can crush 120 cubic yards daily. County officials praise Martin's Hill gravel for West Sheth avenue road work, calling it the best in the county and plan to use it on all suitable macadam roads.
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County Mad O
Martin's Hill
Sheth Avenue
Conklin Injured In Olathe Railroad Accident
Santa Fe brakeman Dr H Conklin of Emporia is in precarious condition at Santa Fe Hospital in Bhlin City after a near Olathe wreck when pinched between two cars and feared to have internal injuries. Theodore Lewad, St Louis exposition commissioner, arrived in New York aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse from Bremen. Norway Pine Syrup marketed as a remedy for coughs and colds is noted.
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Santa Fe
Olathe
H. Conklin
Emporia
Bhin-City
New York
Theodore Lewad
Bremen
A Topeka Native Tops New York Police Ranks
Captain W H Hodgins of Topeka has cleaned the Eastman Gang from New York streets and earned rapid promotion. Lived on Blacksmith Creek Power township farm, in New York for 15 years, now a captain praised by the New York Daily News as a fighter who avoids quarrels and achieves civic aims through firmness and moral suasion.
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Topeka
Star Police
New York City
W. H. Hodgins
H. A
A. F
S. A. Hodgins
Hodgins
Blacksmith Creek
Power Township
New York
New York Daily News
Bob Evans
Deb
Grover Cleveland
Bill Hodgins
Bill
Caplin
William Hammersley Hoders
Federal Service
Captain Hodgins Charms Ireland and Policing Reform Notions
Captain Hodgins, a New York officer from Bronx and East Harlem roots, earns praise for tough but fair policing, praising orderly crowds in New York and recalling his Madison Street station cleanup that jailed over a hundred gang members. He embodies law and rights, balancing authority with restraint while serving in Westchester near home.
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America
Hodgins
Madison Street
Eastman
State Prison
Greane
Westchester
Ryer Avenue
Bronx
Bill Hodgins Irish Reform Advocate and Transit Captain
An Irish American story traces Bill Hodgins from evicted Irish tenants to a New York patrolman and later captain. Backed by bishops, priests, lawyers, and lawmakers, his career rose through Park Commission exams amid political praise and personal sacrifice, reflecting his immigrant ascent and public service.
Rayner Elected U S Senator by Maryland Democrats
Annapolis Md Feb 4 In the Maryland legislature Isadore Rayner of Baltimore who was nominated last night by the Democratic caucus received the unanimous vote of the Democratic majority and was elected United States senator to succeed Senator McComas The minutes voted unanimously for McComas
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Annapolla
Maryland
Isadore Rayner
Baltimore
United States
McComas
Minarks
McCots
PEST GRIPS A CITY IN BLOOMINGTON SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES SHUT
Bloomington reports a smallpox outbreak prompting the town council and school board to close all schools and churches indefinit ely. Four quarantine officers report rising cases with no deaths. Public gatherings on main streets will be banned and further precautions enforced.
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Bloomington
Honest Conductor Finds 60000 in St Louis Car
Conductor James F B Nolan of the Cherokee division of the St Louis Transit Co recovered a bundle of bank notes and indorsed checks totaling 60000 on a car floor. He turned the package over to the post office, and two hours later a young woman claimed it. Nolan received a 10 gold piece as a reward. The note carrier’s name was not disclosed.
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St. Louis
James FB. Nolan
Cherokee Division
St. Louis Transit Company
Fast Article
Nolan
El Paso Route Details From Hock Island System
Historical notes describe Hock Island System routes to El Paso via Colorado Springs or Denver with fall and spring service patterns. It mentions Golden State Limited and 2010 schedules including daily Sleeper and Diner cars, Chicago to San Francisco via Denver, and weekly Tourist sleepers for San Francisco and Los Angeles with ticket offices at Topeka and related offices.
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Hock Island
el Paso
Colorado Springs
Denver
Colorado
Golden State Limited
Sersie Dee
Paso
Express
Chicago
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Arine Afiee AM Puller
C. B.A
Topeka
Plan to Bring Light to County Treasurer’s Office
County commissioners will install prism glass in the windows to brighten the dark treasurer’s office. Large reflection glasses may be added to illuminate shadowed corners. The idea, still awaiting adoption, aims to cut lighting costs after yearlong usage.
Siblings Operated On For Appendicitis In Georgia
Three Lawrence sisters from Washington and Augu stee Ga were operated on for appendicitis and are recovering in hospital. Their father had also recently undergone appendix surgery. The sisters attended St Joseph Academy in Washington. The cases followed infections starting Saturday Sunday and Monday. In Bloomington Indiana a residence was wrecked by a hot water pipe explosion fatally injuring C G Brotherton.
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Auguste
Leorm
Katie
Frankie Lawrence
Bryan Lawrence
St. Joseph Academy
Washington
Bloomington
C. G. Brotherton
Guthrie
Brotherton
Topeka Druggists Compare Two Sorts in Town
A fragment notes two kinds of druggists in Topeka, describing differences between them. The passage emphasizes local variety and positions the speaker as a pharmacist identifying distinct approaches or styles among peers.
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Nervara
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Mr. Zanditon
Tpekas Pusiel
Ireland
BW Flodsins
County Tipperary
Grack
Parnell
Land League
Captain Hodgins
Old
Bill Hodzins
Kansas
John Hall
John D. Crimmins
Il Hodgins
Park Commissioners
Gallup
Dana
Bishop Potter
C Holt
Leontine
Catholic Nratectory
Louis Stern
Joseph J. O. Denohus
William M. K. Olcott
Crimmins
Louis Haffen
Emmin Roosevelt
Thomas Dare
Heaith Department
Supreme Court
James A. O'Gorman
Leonard A. Glegerich
James A. Blanchard
Willard P. Olmstead
Julius Mayer
Joseph M. Deuel
Peter B. Barlow
Robert C. Sorneil
Lorenz Zetler
Clarence Wmead
John ©. Mott
John B. Mayo
Joseph Poole
Charles A. Flammer
William Barclay Parsons
Appleton
Seventh Regiment
Brighman
B. Hodgina
Rayner
Schley
U. S
Pest
Bastoch
Poolesville
Chico
Aberlain
Gareland
Cjeumnor
Uspess
New Crawford Theater
Tut
Yon Yonson Nels Erickson
Kuttagunnuratop
Dave EL Lewis
Auf
Sweet Es Otis
Thayst
Ann Robo
Sisters
Georgia
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