Salvation Army Adjutant Plans Workingman's Hotel
Adjutant J. T. Speake arrives from Kansas City to back a workingman's hotel project. Plans call for beds at ten cents per night and weekly rents of one dollar for permanent residents. The venture mirrors a Kansas City model praised as a success, with emphasis on cleanliness and sanitation and a store for clothing donations. Speake, English-born and versed in Booth and Salvation Army methods, aims to aid needy locals through shelter and support services.
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J.T. Speake
Salvation Army
Kansas City
Soren
England
Bogais
Destruction of Hugoton Church Tied to Stevens County War
The Methodist church in Hugoton Stevens county once linked to the Sam Wood murder ten years ago is being torn down. Built as a historic south western landmark it has been unused for years with broken windows. Locals consider the building cursed after the tragedy and several strikes by Mehming are noted. A. A. Palmer bought the church and is dismantling it for other uses while in Topeka for a Populist state conference.
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Hugoton
Stevens County
Sam Wood
James Brennan
Mehming
A. A. Palmer
Topeka
Hermit Buys Obsolution Box for Night Sleep
Lawrence World reports Kansas recluse Hugh Cameron bought an oblong tin box, feet wide 8 feet long and feet high, to sleep in outside his west Lawrence home. He says sleeping indoors makes him hoarse and the box cover should protect him, even possibly serving as a coffin. Also noted is a Feb 21 dispatch that the transport McClellan carried 38 women teachers to Manila to establish schools in the Philippines.
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Lawrence
Hugh Cameron
Kansas Berm
W.C. Peachard
Cameron
Philippines
New York
McClellan
Manila
Washington News Highlights and Local Happenings
A jumble of notes details events from Topeka and nearby towns. Mentions candidates S. Haynes and county seats, a Washton’s birthday observance, and a planned speech by Rev J. T. McFarland. Reports on river dredging, a concert by Jost Hoffman in Kansas City, and barbers pushing for longer hours. Rural route pay, a court case over a railroad accident, and Topeka’s interest in relocation are included.
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National Hotel
Comer
Washington
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Kelly
Austins Tex
Jost Hoffman
Karas City
Kaw
Topekin le
T. McFarland
First Methodist Church
Eitecature
Trhood
BU Paul
W. H. Stilwell
Nock Taland
Bavenaetes
Topeka
Narbers
Rock Inland Railroad
Sieoppan
Beets and Kansas Sugar Debate Motions
A Washington correspondent quotes government experts to claim Kansas beets cannot be successfully grown. He argues Kansas soils and climate support higher sugar content and yields than Germany, noting the Arkansas Valley as proof of strong beet potential.
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United States Department
Kansas
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Seo Amet Corotles Engelvere
Tie Uaema
Arkansas Valley
United States
Germany
Rotary Coburn
Depia
First mortgage deed of trust filed for bonds
A first mortgage deed of trust securing bonds of about 13 million dollars was filed in the recorder's office of Clayton St Louis County. Trustees named include Old Colony Trust Company of Boston Bass and John F Shepiey. The mortgage covers property of the Southern Missouri and Arkansas Railway and related Frisco system entities now owned by the Frisco.
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First Mortenge
St Louis, Memphis & Southern Railway Company
Recorder
Clyton
St Louis
Old Colony Trust Company
Boston, Bass
John F. Shepiey
Southern Missouri and Arkansas Tallway Company
Hoxie Pocashientas and
Northern Railwaycom
St. Louis
Great Rock Island Sale Promises Daily Tickets
fragmented notice advertises a daily sale from March 1 to April 30 at Great Rock Island. It mentions tickets for points at a location in Utah and references Pelats 3224 and a batterymation bee haat, with unclear details on event timing or organizers.
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Weill
Utah
Pelats
Sein Batermation
Moatans
Novel card satire and political notes from Topeka and Peoria
A string of items including a hotel card parody from Topeka by P. M. Reinheimer detailing a $0.25 rate and blunt claims, followed by editorial touches on Unionists and Liberal stances with coverage of the Globe Pall Mall Gazette Westminster debate. Also news that Judge Grosscup will replace Hanna at a Peoria banquet due to tariff votes, plus a brief homeopathics ad.
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Hanna
Peoria
Pater
Grosscup
Chicago
Marcus A. Hanna
Crewe Coeur Club
Senate
Rosebery Severs Ties with Campbell-Bannerman Liberal Split
London reports Lord Rosebery announces separation from Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman's Liberal faction. The Times editorial hints at a possible coalition and urges a shift to capable leaders who can push imperial policy, suggesting a near-term change in opposition dynamics.
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Duke of Devonshire
Lord Rosebery
Times
Globe
Pall Mall Gazette
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Westminster Gazette
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman
London
Liberal Party
Great Britain
Toasted Flakes Health cereal linked to Buttle Creek Sanitarium
Partly garbled ad copy promotes Wheat Flakes as a healthful breakfast with Malt Honey flavor. Claims of digestion benefits accompany claims of taste and satisfaction. Imitations warned against, and genuine packages reportedly show the Buttle Creek Sanitarium emblem.
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Buttle Creek Sanitarium
Bargain Grocery List Shows Bulk Staples and Fresh Produce
A reading of a vintage clerk’s price sheet reveals quantities for two dozen naval oranges seven pounds of navy beans eight pounds bulk oats two crates table peaches two twenty one pounds sugar one dollar high patent flour per sack one dollar ten pounds hominy and other pantry items including broom posts large posts and can sizes. Also listed are maple syrup pure buckwheat dried peaches and home made bread promotions.
Pilfering an Estate in New York Court Ruling
New York judge dismissed a bid to appoint a committee to take testimony from Irish residents on a supposed relationship to A. T. Stewart. The action resembled ejectment and was deemed speculative and vexatious, signaling a halt to further pursuit in the Stewart estate case.
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New York
Stewart
A. T. Stewart
Scott
Supreme Court
John Stewart
Ireland
Tme
Birthday tribute and farewell from Fond du Lac railroad men
Fond du Lac Wisconsin February 21 General mB sole remaining commander of caron brigade Rap Just celebrated his 7th birthday. Comrades sent felicitations from the army of Northern Virginia at the Iron Bridge Gettysburg. Fond Du Lac Har association led a greeting procession to his residence. Tickets on sale March 1 to April av via Great Rock Inland Short Line Union Pacific BR R 525 Kansas Ave.
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Rap
W. H
Burgreon
Fata
Eho
Army of Northern Virgin
Iron Bridge
Gettyebure
Wieconwin
Congress
Xepera
California
Great Rock Inland
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