Subscriptions and War Reports From The Times
Reading through a fragmented TOPEKA State Journal entry, the piece blends ads and dispatches. It notes a London office at 32 Fleet Street and references gunfire related to the Modder River campaign alongside commentary on General Cronje and public sentiment about currency reform, robus politics, and banking policy with mentions of Mr Hanna and Mr Frick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cee Rene
Wren Et Enienen Ee
Bizener
London
Mes Lon Court
Fleet Street
Pasnans de Depariere’ Tour
Growth of Railroad Activity In Early 1900s
The Gazette reports a steady rise in railroad construction and improvements across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. By midyear, about 1,250 miles of new lines and extensions were proposed or underway, with 295 miles in enterprises in the United States, 34 for Canadian concerns, and 131 in Mexico. The era shows a dramatic increase in mileage and expansion activity, led by lines reaching toward Chicago and the Midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porras
Cangua
Hba
Butte Tne
Humber
Peter Fo
Fo Panhtlin Enterprises
SK Kuchie
Conea Staten
Canada
Te Metlon
United States
Uxt
Mistranscribed Opinion on National Debt and Extension
Fragmentary text from the Buffalo Express fragment discusses a writer from New York and a prophecy about national debt. It mentions a debt figure around 870 dollars and a plan to extend the debt by 30 years. The readable content is unclear and lacks coherent context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Express
Mathew Marahqih
New York
Fas
Globe Lights and the Daintier Worries of Women
A long letter discusses female concerns and social mores, noting fashion, envy, and the pressures of domestic life. It cites examples from a society page column, comments on flirtations, dress, marriage, and the role of wives, with a nod to the Ladies’ Home Journal.
Fragmented Prose Reflects Odd Wit and Wisdom
A jumble of pointed paragraphs offers satirical snippets on human behavior and social quirks. It threads observations from loves and honesty to cleverness and fear while mixing aphorisms with distracted, humorous asides. The piece references domestic life, marriage anniversaries, and gendered insights in a quirky, newspaper-card style.
HER GREAT POWER As Well as Her Close Relations With China
Advices from Honolulu to January 21 report a grand scale naval maneuver in preparation. The piece notes Japan’s display of increased naval power, a surge in war spirit, and strong interest in emigration to the Hawaiian Islands amid lax immigration enforcement. It mentions court intrigues in China, the Papuness government, and the dowager empress, with observers calling for calm despite tensions. It also notes the demolition of Tokyo castle gates as a relic of feudal days attracting visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frantisco
Japan
Tate
Hawaiian Islands
Jey
Uae
Havwatien
Honolulu
China
Papuness
Cinpreas
Tokyo
Justice Piggott's Night of Testimony in Senate Hearing
Washington February 16 Senate committee on privileged and elections heard Justice Wire Tigm Piggott of Montana supreme court. He described a tense interview with Frank Corbett of Butte alleging a bribery bid to influence the court. Piggott detailed threats and a plan to kill a man who was allegedly aiding the bribe. He testified about a warning from Mr Nell of Helena and a scheme to use a special train to influence the court, with Piggott stating he would expose any such efforts even at risk to his life.
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Washington
Senate Committee On
Justice Wire Tigm
Piggott
Montana Supreme Court
Senator Chander
Clark
Sean Remy
Mtr. Corbett
Helena
Tie
Car
Corbett
Afr
Neill
Deel
Butte
Pig- Mt
Tte Witchee
Mr. Neltt
Supreme Court
Mtr
Nell
Trim Butte
Connor
Justion Pigott
Garbett
Justics Pigkott
Hiaaf Aid Corbkett
Jerson
Hunt
Fragmentary court interview narrative from 19th century sources
A disjointed excerpt recounts an alleged plan involving Sir Corbett and Dr to attack a court in Sault span with a $100,000 stake. Justice Hunt is mentioned as possibly revealing details, while Mr Corbett is said to have anticipated such disclosure. The speaker declines to confirm deceit but seeks permission to present the facts directly.
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Sir. Curbett
Supreme Court
Justice Hunt
Harrisons Robbed in Paris Swindle Exposed
Questionable Paris visit details claim ex President Harrison and wife were swindled during last summer. A young Frenchman allegedly acted as valet and forged drafts to defraud Mrs Harrison. The ex President confirmed the episode and suspects hidden accomplices or oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thiianapolis
Harrison
Paris
Sherman s Spoker Game at West Point Story
A veteran recounts a Sherman anecdote from Civil War days involving a poker game played for large stakes. He recalls a North Carolina raid, piles of money, and a million-dollar pot, with soldiers betting chips and cash amid humorous bravado and grim war context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorke Sun
Gen. Sherman
West Point
Cliks
Niiker
North Carolina
Somme
United States
Buhl
Crostini
Sherman
Kame
Lear
Brief Telegrams From the War Desk Detailing Military Movements
Condensed dispatches report Lieutenant Thames St Andernoy and central Anderwon assignments, regimental movements to the Philippines, detachments in port Patina New York, and various Senate committee actions on war measures. Also notes about Merriam's arrival, a transport voyage, and tributes to fallen soldiers and district officers.
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Thames St Andernoy
Qéntral
Anderwon
Chico
The
Philippines
United
State Wataniry Ait KL Sa
New York
Manis
Portpatina
N.Y
Emporia Promoting Government Building Aims
A local committee led by Major Hood and Sir E Lambert is gathering data to secure a federal government building for Emporia. They report total public building value at 760000 with the State Normal school valued at 2000, enrollments near 1300, and tax receipts in Lyon County around 219600.
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Sanperia
Hood
E. Lambert
Emporia
Miller
State Normal School
America
College of Imports
T. L. Ryan
Lyon County
Kansas
Santa Fe
Mit
Itheir
Vince
Abe
Gompurigos
Honors for Prof Penny Aboard Orient Cruise
Prof G B Penny dean of the Kansas University school of fine arts sails from Boston on February 1 for a lecture study cruise to the Mediterranean and Orient. He will direct the Egyptian section on the 400 passenger tour planned by managers of a fine weeks cruise visiting Hesot Palestine Greece and Talas.
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Oriental Tourisma
Lawreace
G. B. Penny
School of Fine Arts
Kansas University
Boston
Mediterranean
Orient
New York
Massachusetts
Hesot
Palestine
Greece
Tals
Penny
Ottawa hosts Eighth district K of P convention
Ottawa prepares to welcome about 200 visiting K of P members for a Kansas district Lodge convention. A public meeting at 2 PM February 21 will feature Ben 1 Littard’s welcome address with responses from Grand Chancellor Jonny W. Alton and guests Gus J. Neubert and A. Tr. Riddle. A secret session follows on Thursday and night.
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Ottawa
Mwo Ays
Thin
Kansas
Jonny W. Alton
Kingman
Gus J. Neubert
Kansas City
A. Tr. Riddle
Minneapolis
Fort Smith Banquet Honors Captain Boltwood’s Daughter
Ottawa announces the marriage of Katherine Boltwood of Fort Smith to Hugh Dedien from Sundbury Ark. The bride, daughter of Kamund Boltwood, is noted as a former Fort Smith teacher and widow of a captain from the Twentieth. Dedien formerly worked in the Fort Smith newspaper office and is now studying for the priesthood.
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Fort Smith
Ottawa
Poe
Sundbure
Ark
Katherine Boltwood
Hugh Dedien
Fort Sith
Holtwood
Kamund Wood
Nese
Four Day Fast Endures Immense Suffering In Box Car
Kansas City laborer Joni Were endured four days packed in a refrigerator car with no water or proper shelter. Sacked in Bloomington, he was found nearly frozen and exhausted but survived, describing his journey as a brutal, thirst filled ordeal before he reached a comfortable passenger coach.
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Kansas City
Kan
Joni
Bloomington
Yesset
Ted
Hin Wien
Jira
Povaresti
Railroad Suit Settles For One Thousand Five Hundred
Newton Feb 16 The case of Lulu A administratrix versus the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railroad was settled in district court. The suit for 10 000 was compromised for 1 500 and costs. Streeter, a prominent citizen, was knocked or fed off a train in the Newton yards in 1898 while en route to Wichita.
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Newton
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Ve Railroad
Costa
Anti Streeter
Wichita
British Take Jacobsdal as French Advances on Kimberley
Cape Town dispatch reports Gen. French’s men capture Jacobsdal outside the Orange Free State after a mobile action. British patrols enter the town amid wounded and bombardment directs Boers to retreat. Coleshere guns shell a wagon convoy at Belt River, with reinforcements expected to secure the line toward Kimberley.
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London
Cape Town
French
Kimberley
Jacobsdal
Orange Free State
Ftenebere
Coleshere
Belt River
Modder
Kimbrley
McGraw Drops Out of New Baseball Association
Baltimore February 16 Manager John J. McGraw announced there will be no new baseball association and that it is all off. He said Philadelphia is out of the plan after failed attempts to secure grounds, and he blamed promoters for pushing a circuit of weak cities. He defended his actions and hinted he will seek positions only if right opportunities arise.
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Baltimore
Baseball Association
John J. McGraw
Philadelphia
Gilmore
Chicago Unt
McGraw
Arson
Worcester
Rochester
Newark
Chicago
Notable Local Lawyer Galen Nichols in County Proceedings
A fragmented report mentions Galen Nichols, a county attorney involved in legal action near Sidereble and North Tip, with references to court sessions, cave sites, and a gubernatorial context. The text names Jetmore and discusses early career, law practice, and possible government ties amid unclear details.
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Jetmore
Gondii
Sgro
Howe's Body Unclaimed in Nebraska Mystery
In Sinistn Nebraska on February 18 Arthur C Howe a former telegraph operator shot himself in the Western Water office. His body remains unclaimed as telegrams to his brother in Farmington Missouri reach no reply. Local operators refuse burial until relatives respond or decide the disposition.
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Sinistn
Neb
Arthur C Howe
Himeelf
Western Water
Sommer
Howe
Parmington
Uves
The Story of a Country Town by EW Howe
A collected note on the work The Story of a Country Town by EW Howe. The piece references Tam Torska State Journal and cites remarks from Chas Dudley Warner, William Dean Howells, Saturday Review, Mark Twain, and Edinburg Review praising the book and its portrayal of Western frontier life. It highlights cross opinions and notable acclaim.
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EW. Howe
Tam Torska State Journal
Edinburg Review
Edward Eggleston
E. A Howe
Savings on bonds and coupon refunds described
The document outlines bond refunding actions including seven refunding bonds and numerous bonds with attached coupons. It notes mismatches between interest amounts and coupon attachments, mentions court house bonds with specific interest rates, and lists coupons and bond totals in a fiscal context.
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Ciere
Fonds Hall
Court House
Bend
Sina
K. N
Dorinn Oa
McGraw to Manage Orioles This Season Reported
Details indicate John A Moran of the Association baseball team may lead Wittie in renegotiations as McGraw is set to manage the Orioles for the upcoming season. Players including Montreville Stanford Howell Keister and Holmes signed Baltimore contracts. McGinnity and Kitson reportedly seek higher salaries but are expected to stay with the club.
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McGraw
Orlotes
Hablon
de Montreville
Stte
Ford
Howell
Keister
Holmes
Haitimore
McGinnity
Kitson
Sal
Aries
Verris
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Topeka State Journal
Prank P. Maclennan
Gunere
Fe Modder
Comet Bryan
Hin
Hennovlaingwr
Fe@orman
Del
Jyhoe Pevaranime
Omerat Roberts
We War
Mikes
Gijovanne
General Cronje
Armertens
Gewne
Milwaukee
Akely
Philadelphay
Hanna
Chenegie
Frick
URAL
Breadatutts
Procivtere
Ceiton
Matthew
Millei Ermitaues
Senate
Fendivrs
Smt
Hanissa
Seo Athr Aldrich
Lee
Globe Lights
Weber
Oma Man
Helen Andrews
Txideon
Mass
Gany
Edwanl
Ladies’ Hom
United Sreves
Uniwagu Newey
Binnan
Enton
Enous
Alvar
Tyes
Mas
Tim Ques
Aocanti
Hawaii
Justice Piggott’s Way
Hood’s
Todd
All Medicine
Sharpers
Peb
Fes
A.C. Merriam
Milliars
Colamade
Tait
Enawer
AARC
Federal
Inia
Alene
Tolaabo Insterin
Surilago de Coba
Cultest
McPhereir
Tt Tolley
Gaede Frdarg
Ameritone
Twentieth
High
Lincoln
Flist
M. E. Church
MAND
James Manahan
Alice BM. Manahan
Emporla
Prof. Penny
P. Convention
Topeka Water Co
Quincy Street
Capt. Boltwood's
M’graw
New Ball Association
Galen Nichols
Fortisth Brit
Chas. Dudley Warner
Ge Amitican
D. Howells
Century
Saturday Review
Mark Twain
Geo. W. Cable
Kellam
State Journal
Mgraw
Orioles
Pal Antos
Pete
Meni Weheen
Manet
Nats Yard
Siro
Talana
George €. Helter
Wistonstas Sols
Union Tech vonerLn
Urrem Works
Ben Feaneleca
Wurith
Acura Fe
Epis
Walt Toy
Chas. Bennett
Optician
Kansas Avenue
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