Proselyte for Kansas Tour Through Illinois Towns
Secretary of State Edwards leads a Kansan advertising tour through Illinois next week to promote Kansas. Chicago meetings sparked this effort with addresses planned at Lincoln and Mt Pulaski, followed by stops in Streator and other towns. Also noted is a Kansas-related controversy over Warden Lynch’s claimed prison clothing and money disbursements, investigated by federal authorities.
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Kansas
Edwards
Ilinois
Mt Pulisk
BE. H Moses
Great Bendis
Dad
Itawe Jenuary
Streator
Funer
Millice Club
Bruce Lynch
State Penitentiary
Lynch
United States
Lioch
Department of Justice
Spector
Aek
State of
Leavenworth
Wamego's J C Rogers plans big Kansas City project
Wamego Kansas millionaire J C Rogers reports a new five story brick building named The Wamego to rise near Santa Fe street and Union avenue with 190 foot frontage and 68 foot wall distance from the corner. He aims to invest over 60 000 in the first phase and nearly half a million in property in the coming year. An ice plant and electric light facility are planned for the basement and corner utilities. The project draws on materials from notable World’s Fair buildings and includes stained glass and decorative elements from Indiana and Victoria.
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Kansas City
Bassas Crix
J. C Rogers
Wamigo
Kansas
Wisconsin Club
Seventh Street
Grand Avenue
West Bottoms
Rogers
Santa Fe Street
Union Avenue
Rogai
Indiana
Victoria
Rogare
Tom Story
Decline in Liquor Sales Reported for December
December liquor sales totaled 5,241 by druggists, down from 5,640 in November and 6,870 last December. The list of contributing druggists and their sales is provided, totaling 6,241. The De Laval Separator Co. won a notable patent ruling from the US circuit court, with implications for cream separation.
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Draggista
L. D. Mckenlay
A. H. Merrell
G. W. Stansfield
BB Walker
Rowley Bros
A. J. Arnold & Son
Lea Jones
ET. Sim
Swift & Holliday
L. S. Woolverton
A. G Klingaman
A. Barrets
F. B Wallace
i _ presihures
de Laval Separator Company
New York
United States Circuit Court
Ceaentat
Te Laval
Jocanara Ae Sre
Tiger Bill Not Afraid And Dance Sfill and Saleos Prop
A garbled front page portrait of Tiger Bill, former Wichita official, depicted as feared in Wichita's saloon era. It describes his lawman past, daring threats toward whisky interests, clashes with Marsh Murdock, and bravado about facing enemies in border towns. The piece references Topeka, Governor Morrill, and the Daily State Journal.
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Wichita
Morrill
Tiger Bill
Sauny
Noone
Kangar
Indian Territory
Dodges City
Bum
Marsh Murdock
Marah
Marsh
Hill
Bill
Governor'’S
Serco
Weos
Rosro
Lion
Peerairies
Douglass Arange
Pepsiese
Wich
Daily State Joomman
Have to Sleep on Steel at County Jail
A visitor reports reforms needed at the county jail. Cells have broken wire beds and prisoners sleep on hard steel. Faulty repairs leave torn papers scattered, authorities provide food but neglect cleanliness and general cell upkeep. Other issues include unaddressed repairs and poor conditions observed by the visitor.
Mistaken Identity at Montezuma Jail Plot Toasted as Jokes
A depot conversation in Montezuma features a colored man mistaken for a jail inmate by a colonel. The exchange centers on rumors of theft and hog stealing, with the man denying crimes and explaining a cotton seed meal mix up. The tale ends with a humorous social plug for headache tablets and a local elgar ad.
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Montezuma
Werro
Perry
Kurnel
Pusson
de Pusson
Smooth Shaven Burton Sparks New Facial Hair Debate
J R Burton was seen in town with an unshaven face at a Chicago Million club meeting. Friends say he may start a new moustache to gain a strong start before any shaved period, reflecting ongoing campaign theatrics amid a noisy public
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J. R. Burton
United States
Mr. Burton
Chicago
Barnardo
Princess of Wales Keeps Bonnets On A Journey
The Princess of Wales endures travel in a stiff posture, never loosening her bonnet or lying down. She explains the habit stems from a strict upbringing forbidding daytime naps to stay tidy, a rule she still follows on journeys.
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Princess of Wales
A Foreible Whirlwind Strikes Peak's Island Fishermen
On one of the calm forenoons last week two Peak's Island fishermen were startled by a sudden descent while in White Head passage a whirlwind lifted the bow of their boat out of the water. The event lasted barely half a minute.
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Peak’s Island
White Head Passage
Grocery List From Market In New Orleans
A dense inventory of staples including Navy beans Lima beans oats corn meal rye flour and buckwheat flour. Stock lists several canned fruits vegetables and dried goods with brands like Arbuckle's Lion Scotchs and Maple Syrup. Also noted are meats lard soap and various grocery staples with unit weights and bundle counts.
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Arbuckle’s
Lion
New Orleans
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