Convict Discovers Gold At New Leavenworth Prison Site
Feb 27 Leavenworth Kansas report describes Willem Wilton discovering a white metal coin and a clay-filled cavity while excavating near the modern penitentiary site. The coin bears year 1547 with other relics including an iron cannonball and bone fragments from an old soldier. Officials plan to hand the find to General agent of the department of famties, with the finder to receive a reward.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Referm
Emiuwid
Willem Wilton
Federal Penitentiary
Migmasi
Cliy
Department of Famties
First Presbyterian Church Notes Admonish Sabbath Services
Church notes describe First Presbyterian worship with sermons on the Soul and a quarterly conference. Names include Rev. W. Cran, Rev. Matthew Prah, and organist Lewis. services at 10:30 am with midweek meetings. Additional notices mention Holy Week, evangelistic events, and reduced Southwest rail fares.
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First Presbyterian Phurch
Huck
Cee
W. Torkhurst
Thaycher
Jamie Moore
Gon
Tomne
Feo
Florenes
HL &Printie
James Stoone
EC. Lewis
Topeka Boy Relates Japanese Navy Incident aboard Hyades
Hugo Hanson, living at MM Spring Street, reports that the United States merchantman Hyades has been missing in Japanese waters for a month. The ship was chased by warships at Port Arthur over rumors of Japanese soldiers aboard. Hanson describes damaged notes dated December 31 and January 5, recounting a 3 day sighting gap and a long voyage across the 1lth meridian. Blanton notes Christmas was celebrated early due to time zone differences. The crew plans calls for calls at Foko hams Kobe Miru Port Arthur Daly Week in Miji Kobe Yokohama, aiming to return to Tacoma around February 4, with some delay anticipated.
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Hugo Hanson
MM Spring Street
United States
Hyades
Port Arthur
Hanson
Vayousbons
Aitaeanie
Blanton
London
Tepekmars
Tacoma
Japan
Fokohams
Kobe
Miri
Daly
Miji
Yokohama
Governor honors Colorado request for suspect in horse theft
Governor Bailey acted on a Colorado requisition for E. F. White, held at Lyons in Rice County, wanted in Montrose County for horse stealing. White allegedly recruited two men to herd branded horses and forged bills before moving the herd to Grand Junction and then to St Louis for sale. Colorado authorities had been pursuing White and located him in Lyons.
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Bailey
Peabory
Colorado
E. F. White
Lyons
Rice County
Montrose County
Colo
Dim
White
Grand Junction
St Louis
Stath Ward Sewer Talk Sparks Primary Debate in Topeka
A Stath ward meeting Friday night debated the sewer issue ahead of the March 1 city primaries. Most opponents argued against the newer plan while supporters claimed it would prove beneficial. J W Jowell and W A Myers discussed the contest with expectations Myers will win, while A C Sherman was appointed to a new post. State Oil Inspector M. notified Jewell about a long-standing demand for Sherman’s appointment. Street’s letter praised James’s Bar. J W Owell of the water company said he will arrive in Topeka Monday morning after delays in Chicago.
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Stath
W. A. Myers
Myers
Brea Jowell
Mr. Street
J. W. Owell
Eel Water Company
Toting
Topeka
Fin
Chicago
Atchison Bonds Registered by State Auditor Office
The state auditor registers bonds for Atchison at a total amount of $7259. In one year the bonds bear 514 percent interest. The property site is purchased by a Toledo Ohio firm named Yuledo.
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Atchison
State Auditor's
Atcon
Yuledo
Ohio
Is this a House for Troops on Isthmus report
In Washington February 37 the article notes naval leadership and a planned deployment related to a new policy line. It mentions hundreds of personnel assigned for a quarter and references infantry to proceed, set against Isthmus events and strategic timing.
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Isthmus
Washington
Isthenia
Mrs George W Cable Dies in German Hospital
The widow of novelist George W Cable dies in a German hospital after a medical condition led to her admission. The report notes her illness and passing, with references to her family and previous public life.
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George W. Cable
New York
100 Doses For One Dollar Economy in Medicine
The text argues that medicine value is judged by cost and effect not cost alone, claiming the best medicine both cures quickly and permanently at the least expense. It labels the ideal as the one that does the most for the money.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Claims Blood Purification
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as purifying and enriching the blood, curing pimples eczema and eruptions while restoring appetite and energy. It claims reliable results and permanent improvement, with testimonial language and a reference to a Washington DC address.
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Hood
S. Way
Washlantes, D.C
Inblan Brave and Indian Traditions Forgotten
An observer recalls a Nebraska town vignette of an old Indian and his two horse wagon at a dry goods store. He describes tribal life, medicine men, religion, gambling, potlatches, wealth missteps, and language barriers with whites as generations shift from warlike fame to modern survival.
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Nebraska
M Mack
Ron
Kim
Anne
Tatian
Debi Bilan
Ana
Rumors Tie Grand Duke Michael to English Princess
Reports in high court circles link Grand Duke Michael of Russia to England's Princess Margaret of Connaught. The heir to the czar throne is described as a strong suitor, with speculation the couple may alter royal plans and potentially seat a future ruler of Ftunata.
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Margaret
Connaught
England
Germany
Michael
Russia
Cxars
May Thi
Plant and Cerri Company Incorporation Noted
A fragment notes the incorporation of the Plant and Cerri Company with a 1,000,000 value referenced, dated February 2 and linked to Gapttal Bretton. Details are incomplete but indicate legal formation on a set date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bretton
Cerri Company
Senne
Three Damages Suits Filed Over Leavenworth Carnival
In Leavenworth Kansas on February 27 three damage suits totaling 14000 were filed in district court by Willam Van Camp William A Henson and FLW Graham alleging injury during the grandstand ruling on the Leavenworth Citizens' Celebration and Carnival committee parade and a sham military exhibition on the Fort Leavenworth reservation during September 7 8 and 9 1903 The defendants include K A Kelly W H Pond George Heavey C M Tarr Ike Hart Harry Rabinovitz J C Petherbridge and N B Perry all alleged to have organized the committee and related parade and exhibition actions
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Leavenworth
Kits
Ieen
Willam van Camp
Willam A. Henson
Flw. Graham
K. A. Kelly
W. H. Pond
George Heavey
C. M. Tarr
Ike Hart
Harry Rabinovitz
J. C. Petherbridge
XN. B. Perry
Leaverworth
United States
Fort Leavenworth
Kas
Little Boy Killed on Rock Island Track in Topeka
A deaf child's family in poor circumstances mourns after a six year old was killed near the Rock Island line in North Topeka. The boy reportedly stepped onto the tracks and was struck by an engine, his body badly mutilated.
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Rock Island
North Topeka
Seana Tie
I. J
Tun Sowa
Tye
City Council Committee Delays Damages Claims Over Street Grading
A Friday meeting of the ne stiwiciary committee reviewed claims by Parkdale residents alleging water damage from improper street grading. City attorney presented his opinion privately, but no action was taken pending more details on claim nature, grade levels, and self-protective measures by residents. Claimants listed include G. M. Jamieson 600 dollars Laura D. Root 5000 D. M. Swearingen 1000 Fred Beeler 1000 T. F. Dinbrow 800.
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Parkdale
G. M. Jamieson
Laura D. Root
D. M. Swearingen
Fred Beeler
T. F. Dinbrow
Harrod to Join Isthmian Canal Commission in US Appointment
Washington Feb 27 The president named Benjamin A Harrod of New Orleans to the Isthmian canal commission completing the board. The announcement states the full slate of members now stands as approved and Harrod will serve as a member.
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Washington
Benjamin A .Marrod
New Orienna
Isthmian Canal Commission
Harrod
Deaths and Funerals Reported in Local Notices
Multiple death notices list Erick J. Erickson of 307 Adams Street aged 73 with funeral from home at 20 a m Sunday. John Wee of 1818 Van Buren Street died yesterday after stomach illness. funeral at 10 a m. A private in Company A Third Colorado Cavalry is named in the death notice for service. Mrs Elfen Switzer’s funeral planned from T J Anderson residence at Clay Street 2 p m Sunday. Also noted are other local informants and a brief on White House stables and related repairs in Washington.
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Erick J. Erickson
Adams Street
John Wee
Frank Efineham
van Buren Street
P. T
Third
Colorado Cavalry
Mra. Elfen Switzer
T. J. Anderson
Clay Street
Fire and oats avert disaster in Chicago ammo blast
Chief Wilmarth presents a theory that rolled oats stacked with ammunition in the Parkhurst-Davis building slowed explosions. He notes heat broke south and east windows, draft moved fumes, and that upper floors collapsed onto cases, smothering detonations. Officials weigh implications for storage practices and safety reforms.
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Parkhurst-Davis
Chicago
Wilmarth
Musham
Chicago Department
George Wyndham Seen as Ireland's Hero for Lands Bill
George Wyndham the Chief Secretary of Ireland is hailed as Ireland's hero for his lands bill work. The measure is described as the most significant land legislation in years, marking a pivotal moment in Irish policy.
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Ireland
Auceptae Wyndham
Banana Myths About Growth and Ripening Debunked
A writer explains widespread misconceptions about bananas in the tropics and the origin of bananas in markets. He notes that fresh fruit ripened on the plant is unsuitable and that US bananas ripened after long travel remain equal in quality to tropical fruit, contrasting with other exports.
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Darmnan
United States
Raid Tongano Xle Joints Bar Fixtures Caught
Leavenworth Kan report says Bherit Moyera and County Attorney Wendort raided four alleged joints in Tonganoxie. Eight arrested and thirty witnesses examined. Fixtures and gin cases confiscated. no liquor found.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Bherit Moyera
Wendort
Tonganoxle
Ugues
Vodka Fueling Marbin's Growth and Drink Habits
In Marbin the center of Pusvien Industrial and commercial development, vodka is widely consumed with about 40,000 drinkers among 46,000 residents. Daily use is around 3,000 gallons, equating to roughly five drams per man, with vodka strength near 145 proof and each 100 gallons containing 73 gallons of pure alcohol.
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Ated Khe
Marhin
Pusvien
Mulleturis
Marbin
Gil
Somaparteoes
New York Press
Local Government Club Meeting Noted in Osawatomie Area
The Good Government club plans a 4 PM meeting with Mr J D McFarland. Sheriff Lacan will escort Mrs Sorth, declared insane in probate court, to Osawatomie asylum. Fox County Attorney Nichola arrived in Topeka to participate in the hearings. Mr and Mrs Frank P MacLennan returned to New York from the Americas Newspaper Pubes.
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Good Government Club
J.D. McFarland
Sherif Lacan
Sorth
Propare Court
Osawatomie Asylum
Fox County
Nichola
Topeka
Arles
Prank P. MacLennan
New York
Americas
Pubes
An Mshers’ Association
Mr Bubre Seeks Divorce in District Court Suit
In a divorce action filed today in District Court, Mr. Bubre seeks dissolution of marriage from Mary Bubre. The complaint outlines the couple's separation and requests legal divorce along with ancillary relief as applicable.
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Bubre
Dintetonaees
Mind Court
Mary Bubre
Railpass fares to western states via Rock Island line
Tickets on sale March 1 to April 30 offer 25.00 to California 22.50 to Oregon and Washington 20.00 to Montana Utah and Virginia. Includes reclining chair cars and liberal privileges. Travel agents listed for booking in Rock Island system.
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Oregon
Washington
Montana
Uta
Rock Island
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Brady
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Waco
B. F. White
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Hidie Weallug
Sarcaparilla
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New Tork
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Sontefbababe
General War Fund
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Inblan Brave
Huis
Wilco Urokwata
Case
Bette
Harten
Buck
Nez Perces
Portland
Ad Nes Perce
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Hont-e-t
Washington Ra
Grand Duke
SUE Carnal Committee
I. J. Shaffer
U. K
Bon
Sre
George Layne
Lafayette Street
Bandas
White House
Feb. T
Marta Sian
ASA
Apa
Ain Bears
Sainte Attorney
Ww. B. Cowles
Taw & Carbidate
Nomi Ira
Uh Sapiens
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Munator
CUD
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Drimarion
JRF
George Wyndham
California
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