Subscriptions Terms and Miscellany in a British Gazette
A chaotic OCR fragment lists subscription terms in multiple currencies, mentions Topeka and Kansas towns, and notes various local business items. It references President Faure, Dreyfus, and Admiral Cervera in disjointed fashion, with political chatter about senators, reform, and press sentiment across nations. It also touches on English prescription language rules, a New York religious prophecy, and a sad note on a celebrity’s aging appearance.
Wisconsin Legislature considers easy divorce bill endorsement
A proposal in Wisconsin would grant divorce by mutual declaration when spouses agree to separate and settle property and children. Oshkosh Northwestern endorses the idea, arguing current divorces cost time and money to both sides, with judges and lawyers taking fees while outcomes hinge on legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Notable Figures Ahead in Ledger and Lecture Halls
A collage of brief notes quotes W. Gilbert as a soldierlike figure with white hair. Mentions include a British regiment at Aldershot for a year long drill and military study. Tesla comments on wakeful hours determining life length. Rochester University figures like Major General Otis and several professors and clergymen are named.
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Gilbert
Sisim
Aldershot
Y Tesla
National Observatory
Washington
Drek L. Morehouse
Home Mission Society
Cephas
Crane
Adelphia
Jacob
Gubrimu Hochester Eben Senel
Almond
Becone
Sunday Musical Teas Social Novelty in New York
New York society anticipates a Sunday pastime termed Musical Teas to be held February 19 and 20 in the Waldorf-Astoria ballroom with Mme Frances Havilie of the Metropolitan Opera House singing and a double quartet from the Women’s String Orchestra providing music. Admission by subscription offers exclusive ballroom and palm garden access, tea at 5, and conversation in a refined social setting guided by Mrs. Hamilton Fish and other prominent women.
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New York
Robert Qebern
Vmatir
Waldorf-Astoria
Palm Garden
Rock
Mme
Frances Havilie
Metro
Pelican Opera Flouse Company
New Mexico Mining Deal in San Pedro District
Albuquerque reports the Santa Fe Gold and Copper Mining Company forms with 2.5 million capital to begin operations in San Pedro district. Lewleoha Bros of New York are principal stockholders. Graphite Kimbher mine at Magdalena reports a rich strike by AG Pitch, revealing a 17 inch vein of lead carbon ore.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Santa Fe Gold and Copper Mining Company
San Pedro
Lewleoha Bros
New York
United States
New Compass
Brhees
AG. Pitch
Magdalena
Two Bills Introduced To Pay Spain Under Paris Treaty
Washington in February reports two bills introduced to pay Spain 24 million dollars from the Paris treaty funds. One bill mirrors the eliminated sundry civil provisions and the other by Gillette adds a second section tied to the McAuley resolution, with a third mirroring the defeated Moknety measure. The Iowa crew hosts and the battleship Miners officers were entertained by Mayor Phelan in San Francisco, while Vienna debates Prof Schanck’s discovery claim before the medical council.
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Washington
Spain
Gillette
Mage
McAabey
Senate
Iowa
San Francisco
Battleship Miners
Phelan
Orphum Theater
Phehin Hate
Tawa
Dr. Schanck
Vienna
Vienna Medical Council
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Rheumatism Relief
A Kansas reader reports chronic rheumatism and grip improving after using Hood's Sarsaparilla. He gained weight, felt stronger, and his rheumatism eased after several bottles. The ad touts Hood's as the best blood purifier and lists price and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Witt Catseen
Peabody
Kansas
Susie Moore Arrested in Kansas Skull Fracture Fight
Hutchinson February report shows John Gallup and Charles Cook rivaling for Susie Moore. Susie allegedly present at the fight, arrested as accessory. Gallup’s condition improves, memory limited, three fractures noted. Officer evidence gathered. defense claim of self defense by Cook remains.
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Hutchinson
John Gallup
Charles Cook
Susie Moore
Gallup
Susie
Hod
Jack Gallup
Cass
Tris
Through the Ice Twenty-Six Gillett Cattle Die in Ohio
From the Nace County Leader twenty six head of the Gillett cattle owned by the Barse Commission Company of Kansas City drowned in the Cononwood river near Mnornlie last Thursday morning. The herd crossed a 12 inch thick ice by a fence breach causing a bank collapse and the rest followed, plunging 30 more into the water where they could not be saved.
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Gillett
Ohio
Barse Commission Company
Kansas City
Cononwoot
One House of Worship in Paradise Progresses
Paradise, Feb 1. In Salina & Colby branch of the Union Pacific, Paradise residents from a dozen denominations jointly built Union Church. The plan lets each denomination preach on scheduled Sundays, reducing rival small churches and vacancies. The basement serves as a reading room and public library, with the church open to all evenings.
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Paradiae
Paradise
Salina & Colby
Union Pacific
Christians United
Union Church
Vandalism Shatters Tenth Street Baptist Church Organ
In Wichita on February 13 the sexton found the Tenth Street Baptist church sanctuary flooded after vandals pulled pipes from the organ, smashed the keyboard, toppled pews, tore wiring, ripped carpets, and flooded the baptismal pool. No suspects have been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Tenth Street Baptist Church
Neeloe
Watermelon Growers Association Forming Near Coffeyville
An association to grow watermelons is being organized 12 miles northwest of Coffeyville at Jefferson. The plan calls for 20 members and 200 acres to raise millions on a cooperative basis with profits shared at season end. Eighty three acres and part of the land are secured. another meeting Monday night will finalize the organization led by a former member of the Hocky Ford Cantaloup Growers of Colorado.
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Jefferson
Coffeyville
Fev
Hocky Ford Cantaloup Growers Association of Colorado
Old Sedgwick County resident killed by electric car
Wichita February 18 Mike Stanton a wealthy farmer and longtime Sedgwick county settler was killed last night when an electric car ran him down. His horse bolted causing the bogey to overturn and hurl Stanton across the track severing his head from his body. He leaves several sons in the city. Printing Beats Soldiering The South Kansas Tribune prints Emil G Etzold letter from Be Saya next week I am a
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Sedgwick County
Wichita
Mike Stanton
Stanton
The
South Kansas Tribune
Emil G. Etzold
Be Saya
Orders for Trees and Local Notices from Dodge City
Quick fore man reports four work days and one guard day with pay at three dollars daily, plans to work continuously after next Monday using a cylinder press. Kansas forestry station aims to supply 250000 trees, highlighting demand for black locust. Iola Register notes eggs sold at 13 cents a dozen with sizable profits. Cherryvale reports Edgar Smelter to open a company store after workers’ cottages finish. Wichita records the death of Robert Fayne, dramatist, after long illness. Burrton native leaves wife and daughter. Burlington reports the sudden death of Rev Father J H Schulze, noted local priest who conducted services recently.
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Government
Empirel
Dodge City
State Forestry
Robert Fayne
Wichita
Frank Fayne
New York City
Burrton
Kan
Aingering
Kansas
Father Shulze
Burlington
Father J. H. Schulze
Father Schulze
From Far Off Pitcairn One of the First Families Visiting This Country
The British ship General Robert arrived from Newcastle N S W via Pitcairn island. Three Pitcairn Islanders, Thomas Christian and Henry Christian and wife, traveled on the Robert to visit the country. They are descendants of Master Mate Christian who led the Bounty mutineers. Islanders report progress on the island.
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Pitcairn
San Francisco
Robert
Newcastle
N.S. W
Australia
Pitcairn Island
Ife
Thamas Christian
Henry Christian
Christian
Bounty
Lock Jaw from the Cold in Philadelphia Death
George Heidner, 23, of 432 Dudley Street, died from tetanus believed linked to extreme cold. Coroner's investigation supported that facial muscles froze, causing locking of the jaws after exposure to frigid temperatures. Deputy Coroner Dugan notes such cases occur in very cold regions, with high tetanus death rates in northern winters.
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Philadelphia
George Heidner
Dudley Street
Board of Health
J. J. McLaughlin
South Fifth Street
Heldner
Dugan
Russia
Woman Weds Clerk Then Plans German Honeymoon
Chicago reports 60 year old widow Annie N Carter with $100000 estate marries 24 year old flower shop clerk Alexander Engs berg after he courted her, forsaking fiancé Mary Lofgren. The couple now heads to Germany for a wedding trip amid Rheumatism remedy ads from local drug firms.
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Chicago
Til
Alexander Engsberg
Annie N. Carter
Engbers
Mary Lofgren
Oakdsle Avenue
Carter
Germany
Food Energy And Cod Liver Oil In Fortifying Health
The article explains that foods supply body energy like coal for an engine. Professor Frankland’s experiments show cod liver oil yields two and a half times more energy than starches or sweets. It promotes fat, strength, blood enrichment, nerves, and tissue repair.
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Frankland
London
Scott
Santa Fe to Allow Mixed Carloads to New Mexico on March 1
Rail and packing interests gain when the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe adopts the transmissible mixed carload rule. Fresh meat beef mutton and hogs and packing-house products will carry a minimum 24000 pounds and be priced at the dressed beef rate if lower. Applies to Santa Fe system points in New Mexico and territories under the Transmissur Freight Association. In Chicago, Rock Island plans a new top executive with four candidates in consideration led by J M Johnson J Sepaslians W I Allen and A J Hitt.
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Kansas City
New Mexico
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Transmisseur Freight Association
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
Pacific & Deming
Deming
Silver City
Chicago
Purdy
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
W. H.truesdale
J. M. Johnson
John Sepaslian
W. I. Allen
A. J. Hitt
Americans Amaze Santiago With Bold City Sights
Santiago residents marvel at American visitors as they stray from formal customs. An American woman in a red gauze gown and another on a bicycle draw unprecedented crowds and gossip. Local women, always in black, witness the unusual fashion and daring stunts with quiet astonishment.
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Santiago Cor
Chicago
Santiago
Plaza de Arma Et “la Tar
Santines
Sue
Santi Reo
Amerteen Steam Laundry
Praise for Mr. Drew by Mr. McMaster in Republican defense
Mr. R. B. McMaster, a prominent First ward businessman, denounces a Capital attack on Charles Drew. He defends Drew as a forty year Republican veteran who stood for Republican principles and nominees long before the Capital's editor, urging Republicans to unitedly rebuke the unfair slur and rally to Drew’s candidacy.
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McMaster
R. B. McMaster
First Ward
Capital
Drew
Brooks
Arkansas man’s marriage license ruse ends in hotel champagne
In Ark yesterday a man named Eugene Peters and a woman, Clara Louise Mackay, attempted to obtain a marriage license in the county clerk’s office. The clerk rejected the license and Peters left after showing money, then returned with a companion woman demanding a genuine license. After failed attempts the pair visited Malvert, wed, and later hosted a champagne supper before leaving for New Orleans. Peters had earlier registered with his supposed bride as man and wife, and was said to be a high roller who spent lavishly at gambling houses, reportedly giving away $5,000 to needy gamblers.
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Ark
Hawaii
Arlington Hotel
Eugene Peters
Washington, D
Clara Louise Mackay
Peters
Miss Mackay
Malvert
New Orleans
Irving Gives Up Lyceum Theatre Ownership
London February 18 The Lyceum theatre has passed out of Sir Henry Irving's hands The new company's prospectus will be sold next week Wm Greet lessee of the Garrick and Comedy theatres joins on the board with Comyns Carr Drying will appear again April 4 in Robespierre Wilson Barrett will act at the Lyceum from September 1 to year end A 100 performance period will be reserved for living during the early part of each year.
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London
Lyceum Theater
Sir Henry Irving
Comyns Carr
Wm. Greet
Garrick
Comedy Theaters
Robespierre
Wilson Barrett
Lyceum
Real estate transfers and town lot deals listed
Real estate transfers show numerous purchases including George B. Phelps Jr and M. Wolf with parcels on Jackson Street and Mose Street Linwood Heights. Other deeds include Mary Ernul, Frank S. Adams, Jerome Stahl, and Mina Reece with various lots in Clay Street Youngs addition and Bradford Miller's addition. Also notes on rail line and trust company transfers.
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Geo. B. Phelps, Jr
Gackson Street
M. Wolf
Mose Street
Kansas City, Topeka & Western Railroad Co
F. Hallway Co
Jos. L
Dr Potts Last Lecture At Crawford Theater On Maternity
Dr Lingshore Potts closed her lecture series at Crawford theater Pridey afternoon with a talk on Maternity. She argued women largely shape national growth through motherhood and moral influence. Her illustrated talk drew keen interest and practical lessons for all listeners. Dr Potts will speak at Throop hotel work next, Wednesday, then proceed to St Joseph Mo.
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Chile
Brent
Patte
St. Joseph
Go by Aguinaldo Agents Reported Traveling Through Chicago
Travelers from the Philippine Islands intending to support the Aguinaldo insurgent cause in Europe and other countries were seen passing through Chicago. E R de Lowalot M Rivera, who came to fill Agoncilo at Washington, accompanied the group and stated plans to continue the trip to further the insurgent effort.
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Aguineldo
Washington
Chicago
Pet
E. R. de Lowalot
M. Rivera
Philippine Islands
Agoncilo
Tor Muntry
Louisiana Plan Aimed at Suffrage Reform Advances
Raleigh Feb 18 The amended North Carolina constitution limiting suffrage passed the House 51 to 47 and the Senate 42 to 6. It would be put to a August 1401 vote alongside state officers. The clause targets educational poverty and poll tax eligibility, restricting white votes by lineage or prior entitlement, as of January 1 18th.
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Raleigh
N. C
North 1
Geterd Assembly
White Pole
Promising 2 Year Old Yellow Tail Sold for 10000
San Francisco telegrams report Fred Poster paid Byrne & Waterhouse ten thousand dollars for Yellow Tail a chestnut two year old by Ling with Water cress dam Imp Paloma dam of Miss Rowena. Also notes Captain J H Starke a veteran legal newspaper and army figure dies of cancer aged 11 in New York. Additional items cover railway subsidies pending in parliament and dispatches from Charleston Savannah Vancouver and Denver on various topics.
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San Francisco
Fred Poster
Byrne & Waterhouse
Ling. Watercress
J. H. Starke
Pacific Coast
New York State
New York
San Jose Mercury
Calluf Nhs Iy
Arrested for Horse Stealing in Kansas City
A man named George Jacoba te was arrested by the police after being found with horses that he claimed were strangers. The report mentions habeas writ and names offic ers Crook, Wright, and Drew in a confusion of garbled text about charges and custody.
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George Jacoba Te
Kansan
Crook
Grok
Wright
Drew
Crook Wright
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Topeka State Journal
Avilversity Varcier
Hicharason
Gfeice
Lephones
Ofte “Bel ‘Phone Repairers’ Room
Faure
Soone
Dreyfus
Casey
Perhappe
Cervera
Almira
Sampson
Bryan
Doubliess
Nelbbor's
Tnilianapollo Sentinel
Philippines
Dewep
Joe Wheeler Baring
Yesheleht
Reessell
Moreland Pian Desler
Gen. Exgan
Paris
Patt
Roussel Sage
Biren
Muan
Kansas News
Ooo
the Baptist Edifice
Hon. Wells Bros
Iola Register
Cherryvale
Edgar
Coal Company
Pitts Ure
Swift & Holliday Drug Co
W. ‘Wilson, and Arnold Drug Co
Peter Heil
Phlox Drummondii
Rer
Ame
Railroad News
Transmissouri
Newton
W. H. Truesdale
Truesdale
MR. Drew
Irving
MM. de Roulede
Dro- Sounkaadconte Party
Sithoritins
Mabtain
Emma
Ferdinand
Louisiana
Vieiia. KC
Parlwment Wit
Charleston
Baratoka
Havana
Thin’ Volunteer Engineers
Cubs
Savannah
Chester
United States Volunteer Infantry
McCoy
Los Angeles
Meocoy
Joe Poco
Vancouver
2. C
Marks
Duson
Yiin
Cook & Sears
Denver
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