Kansas man says he conversed with presumed dead St John
An Illinois man claims to have met and spoken with Harry St. John, long presumed dead in Kansas during the late 1800s. The account describes Canty’s memory of meeting St John near the Colorado line and recounts a burial claim, with pursuit and questioning by investigators. Additional brief notes cover mixed local items in Kingman Manhattan Atchison and Fort Scott areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry St. John
Faringfield
Tit
William Canty
Flint
John
Okdahurm
Mputttan
Bt John
Tls Cits
John Dee
Nis
Entity Chinn
Statin
St John
Walith
Atraniars
Chen Hie
Washington
Jeter
Arco
Alton Degat
Garris
Tg Rat
Ures
Canty
St. John
Wellington Tramps Build Cabin for Undisturbed Dwellings
The Wellington tramp colony seeks a secluded cabin near the Rock Island yards and Santa Fe junction for nightly gatherings and shared travel tales. Fraternity members assemble at their green space after dark, singing, telling stories, and exchanging experiences as they live a transient, communal life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Med
Rock Island
Sae
Crete
Santa Fe
Laree
Alu
Pensioner Dies After Midnight in Odd Circumstance
The Mevidon Tribune reports a pensioner died Thursday morning after midnight in a strange sequence of events. The deceased was a government peneliner with ongoing pay and has twins entitled to her last pension. The article notes a brief interval around ten minutes late at night before death and a pension-related issue at twelve o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mevidon Tribune
Town Without an Attorney in Scranton Seeks Lawyer
Beranton Wil will have a lawyer for the first time in years amid rumors of a local attorney from Overbrook. The Scranton Guardian notes the town has gone several years without legal counsel, a situation not unique to Scranton.
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Beranton
Itr Teok
Overbrook
Wiil Hocatl
Drooksu Mewyer
Smity
Scranton
Kansas towns report bond events and mining news
In Salina a grand land lode exhibition will open from the 15th to the 1th of February with high delegate attendance. The Carrondal district boasts seven loads of ore sent from here to Topeka last Monday despite a harsh winter and rough roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bsalina
Kansas
Carrondalbix
Topeka
Dauntless Stop Sparks Unclear Pursuit on River
The Dauntless prepared for a possible Silateriog expedition from Jacksonville Pennsylvania as the revenue cutter pursues. Captain Meyers failed to explain the boat movements. Captain Gilgere seized papers. W A Bisbee protests and vows action. two crewmen fired upon the Dauntless at the wharf.
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Jacksonville
Pla
Pen
Dann
Jonge Port
Ciillain
Byut- Well
Butis
Kellorv
Meyers
Dauntless
Gilgere
W. A. Bisbee
Diauntines
Veptain Gigore
Washington
Arrest Bank President for Embezzling Eighty Thousand Dollars
Ocala Florida February report states President Ross McConnell of Merchants National Bank arrested on charges of embezzling funds, with $50,060 seized. McConnell reportedly in critical condition at home, connected to alleged heavy investments in North Dakota. Deputy Sheriff scene details include a suspect with a revolver incident and a local arrest record. Also notes judicial action and concerns over Mecca pilgrimage port debacle and a sick surgeon in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocala
Fla
Ross McConnell
Merchants' National
Bank of the Prisec
Faldl
WiEbot Geralty
McVonnell
McConnell
North Dakota
Jones
Tape
Adletors Homw
Lewconworth
Mick
Fits Room
National Hotel
Jonen
Jase
Topeka
Notable Gathering Highlights Railroad Moral Drive
Prominent railroad presidents and managers met at a Chicago Auditorium dinner to support the Young Men's Christian Association rail department. Cyrus J. McCormick led remarks on the railroad map showing reading rooms and clubhouses from Maine to Idaho, with joint financing from lines and staff. He urged greater corporate backing for ongoing supervision and welfare programs benefiting both capital and labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Young Men's Christian Association
Cyrus J. McCormick
Maine
Idaho
New England
St. Paul
Atlanta
Railroad Committee
Railraad
KP. Ripley
R. BR. Cable
B. Thomas
M. FE
Ingalls
KR. Alastic
George M. Fullmann
Truesdale
C. M. H. Kinsin
H. G. Burt
W.C. Brown
We Hi. Canniff
Cleveland
J. J. Frey
Topeka
A. A. Sprague
Cyran J. McCormick
PW. Armour
J. V. Farwell
Dr. L. %. Leiter
J. J. Mutouk
New York
Tax Warrant On Kansas Central Rail for $900
Sheriff Hartman holds a tax warrant against the Kansas Central railroad for about $900 the tax assessed by Atchison county for 1596. He planned to seize a train to force payment but found only one daily train and feared fines for interfering with mail. Traffic manager Kale promoted to Southwestern Traffic Association board, Kale to leave Frisco freight department. James Saunders, engineer, unlikely to work again. Central Branch reports record freight on Atchison to Greenleaf with Ed Werrick as conductor as crews expand.
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Kansas Central
Hartman
Kansas Central Railroad
Atchison County
Kansan Central
Kale
St. Louis
George W. Kale
Central Branch
Atchison
Greenleaf
Ed Werrick
Miller Repaired the Engine atchison Feb 9
Miller, a master mechanic at the B and M round house, repaired a crippled Kansas City plug engine in 34 hours, avoiding shop repairs in St Joseph. Separate item notes Frisco Branch work between South Haven and Arkannan City with telegraph line repairs and crews at Ashton keeping the road ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Atchison
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Will Miller
B. & M. Round House
Frisco
South Haven
Here
Arkannan City
Partiad
Ashton
Power Hour at Nickerson Shops Notice
Bulletin posted in Nickerson shops on February 9 announces shop hours from morning to evening with five days per week, reducing total weekly time by 14 hours. Engine 407 tires and driving wheels removed for replacement. work previously done at Topeka now performed at Nickerson shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickerson
Topeka
Nickerson Shup
Slattery Again Attacked After Lecture in Philadelphia
The Slattery and his wife faced a crowd of several thousand after a lecture at Industrial Hall on Broad Street. Mrs Slattery was struck in the head with a weapon and a policeman named Dorris was killed by a shot as the mob threatened to force doors open. Forty policemen were deployed to control the crowd.
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Tarn Sheehan
Kepley
Willow
yostenIay Dawk
Ian
East Panrth
Urrytne
Larry
Sherif
Philadelphia
Fen
Slattery
Clements
Dorris
Ted
Demandro for Cars in Troy Banked by Grand Railroad
Fev. Grand bdand railroad is conducting heavy freight operations across the eastern division between St. Joseph and Hanover. All locomotives, cabooses, and freight cars belong to Lig company, running continuously with trains to haul corn. Train No. 28 pauses at the station each evening, delivering cargo as a daily routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Kan
Fev
Wark
St. Joseph
Hanover
Telongiak
Lig Company
Pony Express
Chance to quit prompts stern warning to gamblers
A tense note reports authorities sending two men to warn gamblers that the previous lax policy ends. The speaker vows swift action if illicit betting resumes, asserting vigilance and readiness to punish. The message mentions integrity, expected obedience, and potential trouble for offenders.
Developments in X High School Lecture on Electricity
A report notes a forthcoming high school event titled X Hays illustrated at the High School Tomorrow Night Merchants, lawyers, ministers, teachers and students attend to learn about electricity. Prof. Leute Favour, a past grand master of explanation, will discuss principles and applications, carrying 34,000 dollars worth of apparatus for demonstration on stage using Crookes tube and Faraday concepts.
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Leute Favour
Himealf
Tube
Kansas Central Engines on Narrow Gauge Boxcars Move in Leavenworth
In Leavenworth on September 9 the Kansas Central railroad sale sparks a lively scene. Two narrow gauge engines and a pair of loaded boxcars arrived, with one car used to transport a part of a locomotive, and residents speculate on the sale and its impact on service along the line.
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Leavenworth
Pet
Kansas Central Railroad
Ballroand
Death notices and medical ad copy from local paper
Whitlam Hunter of 112 Menroe street died at 11 this morning aged 61 funeral at the residence Thursday Mrs Mophia Khim died yesterday at 12 Jefferson street federal services to be held at 10 o'clock at the house Bucktien's Arnica Salve advertised for cats and skin ailments claims guaranteed satisfaction or money back 25 cents per box sold by J Jones at Puth and Kansas Ave One Minute Cough Cure advertised by G W Stansfield 622 Kansas venue and a note about Peerless Steam Laundry US and 14 W Sth containing garbled text
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Whitlam Hunter
Menroe Street
Mophia Khim
Jefferson Street
Bucktien
J. *. Jones
Puth
Kansas
Big Four Pulls Out of Eastbound Traffic Association
The Big Four line Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis has notified withdrawal from the St Louis Eastbound Traffic Association. A February 16 meeting of general managers will hear reasons for the move and discuss conditions at the gateway, with President F Tugalis of Cincinnati conveying the action.
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Traffic Association
St Louis
Louis
Desirnre
St. Louis
THESE ARE NOT THE MEN Says Congressman Hill
Washington February 9 The house coinage committee debated an internal monetary conference with Representative Hill denouncing Senate attempts to trap Republicans He argued for consulting gold Democrats and preferred diplomatic negotiations with Great Britain over another conference noting St Louis and Chicago platform changes and opposing a sign off by a Democratic president
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Hill
Washington
Congress
House Committee On Coinage
Mslan
Committee On
Bank and Currency
Representative Hill
Senate
Republican Party
Hill
St. Louie
Cuba
St. Louis
Chicago
Hartman
Montana
Towne
Minnesota
Great Pritais
Peters to be seated as Kansas second district congressman
The Harris Peters contest in Kansas City was dismissed by Harris counsel. Mason S. Peters, the fusion candidate, will occupy the seat after a canvass showed Peters defeated Harris by 382 votes. Official notice to Peters and his counsel to be served.
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Kansas City
Harris
Wyandotte
Lee's Letter and Political Patrons Spark Debate
A Kansas reader lauds G G Lee for backing lower law while complaining party workers gain patronage. Lee says his stance was misquoted and he would back police reform, noting he only seeks alignment with others. Also reports Lodge's bill advancing in Congress and a Pittsburgh court ruling on a newspaper case.
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State Journal
G. G. Lee
Seely
Taun
Joeph
Kansas
G. A. Leb
Fragmented 19th century clipped dialogue and notices
A garbled mix of quotes and junk text includes lines about drowning etiquette, a railroad collision reference, a tunnel kiss gag, scattered newspaper names, an auction notice, and an ad urging subscriptions to The State Journal. Entities are unclear and few concrete facts remain readable.
Queen Natalie's Neck Sparks European Beauty Debate
The article extols Queen Natalie of Servia as Europe’s most beautiful, praising her neck shaped by daily pitcher balance on her head. It admires her figure, voice, and regal poise while noting her widow’s status and her husband’s pension, contrasting her disciplined neck care with his reckless lifestyle. It also mentions beauty trends like jeweled umbrella handles and a method to color lace with tea.
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Europe
Natalie
Servia
Ife
Belgrade
Damw D'Honneur
Venus of Milo
Rachel
Jacob
Greece
Italy
Sumpesta
New York Journal
Serrin
Pingree's Plan to Move State Capital to Detroit
At a meeting of about forty residents of Governor Pingree's area a plan emerged to relocate the state capital from Sansiria to Detroit. The city would bear grounds and grounds upkeep if the legislature submits the issue to a public vote and the people approve. A state park on the Detroit riverfront would be created and the capitol rebuilt Linreon.
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Detroit
Pingree
Sansiria
Detroit River
Washington bribery probe inaction report cited
The February Olympia inquiry found no link to the senator’s reelection and was discharged after presenting a report that outlined alleged attempts to form a coalition to block decisions. It noted Representative Warner’s approach to a list of members and discussed who sought influence, but found no discrediting actions toward any individual. No further steps were taken.
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Bilis
Greham County
Mount Pulaski
Manhattan
Atchison
Will Rigg
Australia
Texan
Mexico
California
Washington
Olympia
Wash
Cam
Mmnep
House
Warner
Savsres Iteresi
Sanire
Testo Fis
Navy Ships In Motion Raise Tension Across Oceans
Washington reports several large warships moving from Hampton Roads to New York and Boston with routes through Suez to New York. A Victoria class vessel is sent to assist in suppressing unrest, while a Detroit ship sails from Hong Kong toward New York. The dispatch highlights maritime activity and strategic positioning amid global tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Suez
Charles
Staak
Topeka Fire Alarm Key and Street Notices
Fragmented list of addresses and street names around Topeka mentioning fire alarm key points and station locations. Includes various avenues and streets such as Kansas Avenue Second Street Topeka Avenue and Ninth Street. Contains incomplete fragments and ad-like text about remedies and a local name G. W. Stansfield.
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Morse
Tuckson
Raneas Avenue
Trailroad
Cordon
Tarine
Lurent
Harrivon Strat
Granthers
Opeka Avenue
Vania
Kansas Avenue
Pari
Strent
Kansas
Foo
Aif Hanes
Grane
Adams Street
Keventh
Topeka
Bisth
Glenee
Topeth
Crone Strect
Lawrerse
Surth
Lafayette
Sale notice fragment with scattered details and prices
A broken advertisement fragment lists a sale entry near Kaw and Avo roads and Walkers Restaurant. It mentions a 1 acre offering, small capital needs, and contact details like Parga Journal and Mrs Lansdown. Locations include Topeka and Ingleside with references to addresses and a porch front.
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Kaw
Avo
Aestere
Walkers Restaurant
Otice
Parga
Journel Por Pegevar
Beneantee Price
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Kansas News
Colorado
Kingman
Amilene
Tibert Grubbs
Sand Springs
Fnally
Jesse Elston
I. Th. Cox
Hie Uauatter
Amy Mr. Cox
Hila Cox
John E. Watrous
Buslington
Fort Scott
Revi Hla
Jack Freeman
Wattrous
Albugterque
S_ MM
Pestra
Haskell
Bweet
Seldhr and
Peticipal
Hisskell
Dr. Heinemann
Indian School Service
Larned
Sumeday
Mae
A.A. Doerr
Doerr
Wrother Paper
Wellington Tramps
Madras
Bombay
Thdia
Mecca
Btaviras
Karachi
Poona
Railroad News
Cyrus H.mccormick
Hayy City
James Saunders
Second District
Wamexo
Kani
Alent
Grand Island
Henry Steele
Kansas Central Engines
Jack Harris
Mason S. Peters
MR. Lee
Lodge
Meye
C. Flinn
Magee
Pittaure
Wm. Pivin
J. Magte
Commercial Gazette
Alfred Hofteed
Putitioat
Feitur
Walter J. Cristy
E W_ dardett
Washington Stan
Teo
Boston Courier
Smythe
Broyne
Lanee
New York Ornes Journal
Edmonde
Lancos Avenue
Queen Natalie
Tadiy
Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co
Kansas Avo
Helbery
DeWitt
Harel
G. W. Stansfield
Marc Kiso
Harnoam
Anly
C.J. Hinchkman
Simer
Gord
Caan
Ad. Tamts
Tournil
Cor
Huntoon
John D, Knox
Cneap
Perth
Howee
Kansas Ave
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