Wonderful Electric Pills Offer Nervous Cure
Weak nerves and nervous exhaustion blamed on overwork worry or indulgence. Dr Hallock’s Wonderful Electric Pills claimed to cure nervy prostration, neuralgia, sciatica, and related ailments by restoring nerve centers and blood flow. Sold in stores or by mail from Boston and Topeka laboratories, with promised long-term tested efficacy and a public price.
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Nory
Gus Honduele
roRy Cherie
Dr. Haliodk
Hutlucks
Bewley & Snow
Karas Avenue
Topeka
Spectaliaa
Pree Historic Drug Co
Court St
Boston
Mass
Holen is Drafted in Kansas City
Kansas City January 2 The Kats City Baseball club president Manning announced that Bill Huser Blues shortstop has been drafted by Louisville. The report lists other names and places including Minneopolis and London with scattered details of the draft and related figures.
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Kansas City
Manning
Kats City Basehall Club
Bill Huser
Blues
Louleville
Cloak
Tor Iter Morvicen
Waldron
Blwaukees
Railroad News Details Santa Fe Operating Changes
Changes in the Santa Fe operating department are effective with J J Brey and U Mudes moving to the general manager’s office. C F Ressequle relocates to assume duties as Bir, with rearranged offices in the Santa Fe general office building. Ressequle will join the general superintendent area, while space changes affect the secret service and other departments.
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Sunta Fe
J.J. Brey
Pcer
Santa Fe
U. Mudes
C. F. Ressequle
Gul Coloriage & Sante Fe
Joyita
Bir
Wonerad Watt
Obe
Ressecule
Qeariioor
Santa Fe Generod
Ressegule
Sr Mudeo
Poone Bverlonkini
Ninih and
Jackson Streets
Avery
Secret Service Department
Mir
Heasecule
Topeka
Te Chicago Sieizion
Kansas in the Lead Report on Cattle Northward Movement
Kansas City dispatch details the annual livestock report by William Jordan, tracing 42,545 head of cattle moved north from the Texas quarantine area by rail and other routes. It lists destinations including Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma, and others, with counts by state and railway lines such as Fort Worth & Denver City and Chicago Rock Island & Pacific.
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Kansas City
William DB
Jordan
Bureau of Animal Industry
Quandh
Tex
Albert Deah Kere
United State
Texas
Tredinx
Ee Atchison
Hansa
Deuska
Towa
Wyoming
Indiana
Ilinoks
Colorado
Fort Worth
Denver City
South Dakota
Sonase
North Dakota
Kansas
Chicute Feck Island & Painte Railway
Shoahathe
Oklahoma
Ninos Rae
Missour
Tota
Missouri
Kansan
Catte
DiaRiane Ratt
Kainsua
Montane
Dolacato
Pension plan goes in at Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad adopts a pension system for long serving employees. About 650 workers, now retired from active duty, will receive pensions averaging roughly half their former wages. A potential extension to western sites requires a larger appropriation, and entry age rises to 65 for future coverage.
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Philadelperm
Pennsylvania Failway Company
Tittsbure
Perse
Army and Navy Rates for Officers and Disabled Veterans
Western roads grant special travel rates to commissioned officers and dependents traveling at their own expense, with half of the 30 day and 58 day limits applies west of Ogden. North of Portland rates reduced by one half, with additional considerations via Huntington and Beattie. Disabled veterans in National Soldiers Homes receive the same terms. Record year shows peak output by contracting car builders with 125,05 cars produced, exceeding prior years.
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Missouri River
Oedan
Buntington
Pacis Coast
Huntington
Portland
Beattie
Beattle City
United States
Duride
Sar Jeet
Railroad
Sorhpanien
Train Welcomed by Town as New Rail Link Opens
In Hill City on January 2, James J. Hill celebrated a first train into Perkins Perkina O T. The event featured a brass band and a reception for road officials. The Guthrie Malting company planned a house build with a promised $5 000 from the town if the line reached there by January 1. James J. Hill announced transfer of properties to Willmar & Sioux Falls Railway, with Vice President James Hines to operate the acquired line.
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Perkins Perkina O. T
Townolte Company
Guthrie Malting Company
Guthrie
Hill
Bloor City
James J. HI
Fine City & Marthern
Sioux City & Wester Railways
Willmar
Sioux Falls Railway Company
James 3. Hi
Hau
Hines
Santa Fe Locals Lay Offs Blink as Sickness Cuts Crew
Santa Fe railroad page reports multiple lay offs and reassignment due to illness. Engineers Neaugabauer Tans 16 and 17 EC Webb John Tallyte Barstow and Silliman are noted off or on duty. Firemen Shannon Meckensia Jeffries Bonte Burns Sutton Evans move or return from other divisions as crews shuffle through Topeka Fort Madison and Junta.
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Page
Dan Shannon
Andy Neaugabauer
EC Webb
John Tallyte
Harry Silliman
Elremhn Oscar Jones le
Junta
Nm Kelly
Ristoan Meckensia
Barstow
Walt Laws
Topeka
Will Breen
Harry Jones
Jones
Jeffries
Sedalia
Missouri Pacific
Peter Bonte
Toneka Stal
Pete
Sutton
Evans
Fort Madison
Iowa
Cottonwood
Rural Delivery Pass Shows Strong Mission Route Lead
The Mission township rural delivery route in Shawnee County Kansas posts the earliest, strongest uptake. Carrier Mr. Comstock moved 13,638 pieces in October, 17,057 in November, and 16,060 in December, outpacing many county seats and underscoring the route’s efficiency and farmers’ acceptance despite two offices awaiting abolition.
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Shawnee County
Mission Township
Kansas
Comstock
Kan~mas
Wanamaker
Antitrust Plans Push Government Rail Control Idea
Chicago January 2 ex ecutive committee of the National Antitrust conference met at Sherman house. M J Lockwood of Pennsylvania said the growing antitrust sentiment seeks action to curb special privileges and railway favoritism. He added the aim is to organize trusts interests across counties to unite in a concerted effort for reform.
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Chicago
Muyasseral
Sherman ‘Oie
M. J. Lockwood
Pennsylvania
Fragmentary note on names and a local notion
A garbled OCR fragment mentions individuals Turner of Dempeertown Pennsylvania and a vague Extely vegetable reference. It lacks clear events or dates but hints at a local community or trove of notes.
Food for All at Divine Healing Mission Banquet
About 300 people filled the Divine Healing Mission at Fourth and Jackson for a two oclock meal described as “food for all.” Men women and children lined up for a hearty variety including soup potatoes beans corn cabbage cheese and bread. Rev Parham led prayers as diners expressed gratitude and the event highlighted charitable aid funded by offerings rather than plate prices.
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Waldorf-As- Lorik
Divine Healing Mission
Fourth and
Jackson Streets
Eiria
Hey ©. Parham
Pathsan
Armen
Parham
Thorpe
Hale
New Year Gift to University of Chicago Reported
Chicago reports a New Year’s gift of 3,520,000 to the University of Chicago. President Harper will announce the donation at the quarterly convocation in Studebaker Hall. The plan includes additional pledges and matching funds from local business men, with various conditions and time frames attached.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Harper
Studebaker Hall
Gaverereay
Sorliwetchier
Emilee
Itnrper
False Wolfsohn Heirs In Fraud Claim Over Insurance Benign
In New York City an estate case involving false Wolfsohn heirs seeks to verify a claim on life insurance from New York Life. Attorneys Oswald and others contest the legitimacy as a Chicago impostor allegedly forged relations. Mr Bamberger vows to use personal funds to uncover the truth while others deny involvement.
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Aan
Os 0
Wolfsohn
New York
Miu
Magsie G'Neil
O'Brien
Cnm
San di
Ees
Whitman in Harness as Troop Lieutenant Returns
First Lieutenant Frank H. Whitman of the Second Infantry joined his company at Ft Thomas yesterday after an absence of over a year. He brings extensive experience from the Philippine war and resumes duties with his unit amid notable excitement and value from his service.
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Funston
Ft Thomas
Cincinnati
Frank H. Whitman
Ft. Thomas
Philippines
Whitman
Goebel Serves Notice in Kentucky Election Contest
In Frankfort on January 2 attorneys for Goebel and other Democratic candidates served notices on Republican opponents. The documents seek to use the notices as evidence in pending contest cases and name several witnesses from both parties and related committees.
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Goebel
Frankfort
Witnersia
Sosepee Seraneys
Explosion Destroys New Church in Stromsberg Neb
A Baptist church in Stromsberg Nebraska was destroyed by an acetylene gas explosion in the basement. The blast damaged the building as the generator and furnace located below ruptured, injuring Mrs J Lyiekoeen and her daughter Pearl, who were seriously hurt.
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NEW Church
Stromsberg
Neb
J. Ly Iekoeen
Pearl
National Christian politics group calls for general assembly
The National Committee of the Christian Politics Union outlines a plan for a national assembly of representatives to form a new party. Delegates from multiple states will convene in Louisville in May to elect officers and set aims, stressing justice, peace, and Christlike governance without church-state fusion.
Croker's leg broken in horse incident near Wan tage
A London Wan tage Berks county special reports Rich ard Croker slipped mounting a horse at a country house, breaking his sex. Dr. Emerson reduced the fracture and Croker rests easy. The accident occurred Monday morning. Western Scholars Organize in Isansan City Missouri. The West Philosophical Society elected officers Frank Thily Missouri University president Olin D. Teroplin Kansas University vice president A. 2. Hill Nebraska University secretary treasurer v.T. Patrick Iowa University I Crettind B. Meare Park College executive committee. The society aims to stimulate interest in philosophy and original research. A philosophical magazine may be founded. International Furniture Trust Detroit Free Press Jan A three days convention of the Canadian Furniture Association leads to formation of the British American Furniture Company with $2,000,000 capitalization. A charter issued. Wisconsin Nearly Completed San Posacideo January 2 Work on the US battleship Wisconsin nears completion with trials expected within two weeks. The Ter mass battery of four 8-inch guns to be the strongest ever tested by the sea service.
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London
Wantage
Berks
Richard Croker
Isansan City
Westi Philosophical Society
Ormere
Presient
Frank Thily
Miswouri University
Olin D. Teroplin
Kansas University
A. 2. Hill
Nebraska
V.t. Patrick
Iowa University
I Crettind B. Meare
Park College
International Furniture Trust
Detrott, Mich
Jan
Tronto, Gars
Canadian Furniture Association
British American Furniture Company
Wisconsin
San Posacideo
United States
Ter
Ants
Frank Noyes' Sister Dies Suddenly in New York
The obituary notes the sudden death of Frank Noyes' sister due to heart disease. It mentions her as a prominent social figure in New York society and references her sudden collapse while on the street.
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Frank Noyes
Mmra
Frederick
Cereshes
New
Venre
Hertainer
CBN
Eect
Washingtom Dd
Rovers! Wokmna Oh
Lions Rampage injure keeper at Vienna zoo now
A keeper at the Vienna zoo entered a lion cage in bravado and was mauled by six lions. Attendants tried to ward off the beasts with torches and water streams. Nearby Holton man William F. Oden suffered near asphyxiation in a Holton hotel.
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Holton
St. Josph
Masan
William F. Oden
Kan
Chicago report details planned oatmeat trust by Schumachers
A Chicago based report cites Hugo Schimacher and Ferdinand Schumacher organizing a large company linked to the oatmeat trust. J A Seinmacher is named in the effort.
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Saya
Chicags
Akron
Hugo Schimacher
Ferdinand Schumace
Serznces
Gentes
Chica
Ferdinand
J. A. Seinmacher
Oatmeat Trust
Rbheurmation Cure Promises Fast Relief
An optimistic terse ad claims a mystic remedy cures rheumatism and neuralgia within 1 to 3 days. It touts rapid action on the system and lists pricing and a vendor at 523 Kanses Avenue, the Swift 1 Holiday druggist.
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Kanses Avenue
Diaz Wins Easily In Plebiscite At City Of Mexico
A large turnout approved a term start with little campaigning or influence reported. Country towns showed keen interest while no disorder occurred at polling places. Thanksgiving events in New York honored Vice President Hobart with proceeds aiding the American hospital.
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City
Mexico
Erainyne
Hobart
Dias
Winnebago Dances Impress Chicago Audience at White House
Winnebago Indians from Wisconsin performed war and tribal dances in Chicago at the residence of Thomas Roddy where White House Sechelt, 500 Winnebagots, was installed. Chief Roddy and his family led the event with a gray suit presenter chairing as dancers explained origins. Roddy to leave for reservation for final installation as tribe chief in mid January.
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Chicago
Jack River
Wis
Thomas Roddy
Eyee Innebagoes
Roddy
Hye
Boas
Tom Tom
Dan Cilet Howdy
Woodlawn
Bagte Eye
England's Deadliest Weapon: New British naval gun described
A Woolwich correspondent reports the British navy is strengthening with a twelve inch steel and wire gun, touted as superior to foreign weapons. The gun weighs forty one tons, fires at 2307 feet per second, with 82 pounds bursting charge, and 167% pounds cordite. The admiralty ordered 450 units at £10,000 each. ten finished, three hundred in contractor hands. Each ship would carry four such guns, with plans to mount them at sea fronts. The piece compares it to U S works and notes an effective range near 19,000 yards.
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England
London
Woolwich
Great Britain
Royal Navy
Admiralty
United States
Ite
Watervliet
Dover
France
Training Ship Adams to Be Ordered to Sea
Washington reports the United States training ship Adams will be sent to sea at week’s end with Captain Goodwin in command and a trained crew. The cruise is planned to extend to the Hawaiian Islands and possibly beyond after a thorough refit at Moore.
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Washins
United States
Adams
Goodwin
Hawaiian Islands
Mure Tel Haviziz
Coal strike averted as employers pledge union scale
Chicago January 2 All fear of a city coal famine from a strike by teamsters faded when a committee announced the coal team owners association would pay the union scale through January 1, 1901. Employers also agreed to hire only union men.
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Asien Reale
Chicago
Teamsters
Coal Team Owners Association
Moody seeks administration of Dwight L Moody estate
In Springfield on January 7 a petition was filed by R W Moody eldest son of the late evangelist Dwight L Moody seeking appointment as administrator of the estate. The court will act tomorrow. Moody left no will. Barnstable also reports Edwin Ray Snow charged with the Whittemore murder in Yarmouth last October arraigned before Judge Higgins. Snow retracted his prior guilty plea and faces sentencing.
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Barnstable
Mass
Edwin Ray Snow
James T. Whittemore
Yarmouth
Higgins
Siefen
Bisaded Iyana
Wages of 25,000 in Pittsburg advanced by 18 percent
Pittsburg workers totaling about 25,000 received wage increases yesterday. Ten thousand are employed by the Carnegie Steel Company, six thousand by Jones Ughtin’s, and about five thousand by other large concerns. The rise shifts from previous pay scales across several major mills and allied firms.
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Pittsburg
Carnie Steel Company
Jones Ughtin’s
Tre Sates
National Gisss Company
Meat Harvest Reaches Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Lakes
The text notes a harvest from lakes and rivers around Chicago in Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin. It says the harvest employs over seven thousand people in the meat trade, begins early each year, and is praised for quality and abundance despite fatty content.
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Chicago
San
Hllinois
Intiana
Wisconsin
Train of Failures Prompts GOP Nobilities at 500000
A chaotic report from Chicago outlines a record special that places GOP elites at a hefty sum of 500000. The piece references a sequel to the Kirkwood Miller Co. firm failure and hints at widespread panic and substitute remedies amid a broader financial tremor.
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Chicago
Kirkwood, Milter & Co
Peoria
Ae Pide
Iowa
Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promotes Free Sample
An old advertisement urges readers to test Swamp-Root kidneys with a morning urine check and send for a free sample by mail. It claims the vegetable remedy treats a range of urinary and vitality concerns and lists Dr. Kilmer & Co. and Topeka Daily State Journal. Prices are fifty cents and one dollar.
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Dr. Kitmer & Co
Topeka “Daily State Journal
Binshhamtin
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