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Wheels That Turn Backwards in New England Mills
A 19th century analysis notes a strike threat among 48,000 cotton mill workers in New England if wages are cut by four percent. The piece argues prosperity tied to broad national growth, condemns single-industry boosts, and questions reliance on Dingley tariffs to revive the economy, warning of widespread disruption if wares demand falls.
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A Wonder of Activity On Hoegister
Charles Scott editor describes Whee tofieh and Bram, noting he believed he could elude as much as Abybotty. Six weeks with Chancel Brew drove out his energy, catching about 400 fish while walking ten to twenty miles daily, climbing boulders, wading icy streams, and braving storms. He did it for diversion, chopped wood, taught his daughters to bake, ran errands, entertained, and delivered an occasional lecture.
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Chicago News Proverbs and the Paths of People
A garbled prose segment presents a miscellany of sayings about age, time, sidewalks, and human behavior. It references lessons on wealth, friendship, and appearance, though many phrases are distorted, yielding an abstract glimpse of urban wit and social mores. The piece hints at evaluating character through conduct and currency in daily life.
Reflections of a Bachelor in a New York Press fragment
A fragment from a New York Press section titled Reflections of a Bachelor shows a wistful tone about a man and a girl. It hints at social expectations and romantic ideals with scattershot reflections and stray lines about a "homellow girl" and a man wrapping a belt as a private farewell ritual.
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Fragments Reflect Harsh Wisdom on Respect and Death
An older man stresses proper respect over compliments, while a family contemplates hardship crossing the Chilkoot Pass in winter. A young man faces possible death and a coffin, and a five year old boy shocks parents by announcing a lawyer to file for divorce.
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Tr Is Still Brooklyn Postal Plan To Avoid Confusion
New York reports plan to realign mail routes under Greater New York consolidation. Brooklyn will remain Brooklyn for postal purposes, with Brooklyn and surrounding boroughs treated as before consolidation. Mail to Long Island City will go to New York proper, avoiding route changes until Congress acts.
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Fitz in a Row in Sheboygan Barroom Brawl
In Sheboygan Wisconsin January 4 a barroom fight left attorney Martin Hughes in precarious condition after a punch by Edward B. McDaniels, with involvement by Bob Pirmint and Charins Seaman and a theatrical company member. The confrontation ended with Hughes bleeding and reportedly weakened with unclear recovery prospects.
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State House Events and Various Appointments
The state auditor registers bonds issued by Wichita to pay for a park purchase. The governor appoints William Pancoast probate judge of Pratt county to fill a vacancy caused by the retirement of A T Simpson due to insufficient remuneration. W A Mosher notes his father Senator W A Mosher is gravely ill in California. Attorney General Boyle files quo warranto against the New York Mutual Life for operating without a license. State Insurance earnings are listed for 1896 with funds allocated to schools, crime statements, taxes, licenses, and firemen. Counties delay tax payments, treasury near $100,000 on hand, with deficit projections and upcoming fund calls. Also reports medical advertisement and consumer health claims for consumption cures and remedies from New King Discosery.
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Kansas News Points a Supposed Empty Revolver and Triggers Shot
A Kansas report describes a purportedly unloaded revolver that was fired by a person, prompting investigation into how the weapon discharged. Local authorities examine the incident amid ongoing safety inquiries and possible legal action.
Fatal shooting ends career of Lawrence boy near Powell
Lawrence man reports the sudden disappearance of Ralph Wile a 15 year old farmer's son from Miami County at Buzzard Keest school house near Powell While rehearsing a dialogue with Marvin Hale the pair borrowed two pistols both empty Hale procured another gun and fired it striking Wilson in the temple The shot was instantaneous Hale unaware the revolver discharged edited not arrested Frenk Wilsons youngest brother is nearly prostrated by the tragedy
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Russell County Germans Not Croats Says Local Writer
J O Rupenthal argues in a Kansas community piece that Russell County hosts few Croats and many Russian Germans from Teutonic roots. He refutes a prior Journal claim of 1400 Croatians and notes no major bank failures locally since early boom days, stressing trust in county banks.
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Depopulated Districts Reported In Russell Area
A historical note cites depopulation in western school districts near Russell. A Dane family moved away, leaving a young woman teacher with one pupil in district No 57 around 1895 96. The district closed after low enrollment, with districts 28 and 7 also reporting no school last year and only one or two pupils in some districts.
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Woman Mayor Curtis Drives Cimarron Debt Cleanup
Cimarron January 4 Mrs Curtis mayor and noted businesswoman works to reduce municipal indebtedness. Despite initial skepticism over her election she earns respect as Cimarrons best municipal manager guiding bondholder and taxpayer interests amid county seat debt.
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Canton Mortuary Coincidence Ends Two Women’s Lives
A peculiar death coincidence grips Canton residents as two elderly sisters die within minutes of each other. Susan Coykendail, 73, of Canton, Illinois, and another aged woman in Kansas both pass away recently. The event shocks the community and prompts local interest in the double burial arrangement.
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Died in Peoria and Glatt City double funeral held
Two sisters died within minutes of each other one in Peoria at five o'clock Thursday morning and the elder sister Mrs Kagel Cathermina aged 70 years died at her home in Glatt City Kan The sisters bodies were taken to Cuba near this city for a New Year's Day double funeral service.
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Formerly of Kansas reunion held with two hundred attendees
A reunion of former Kansas citizens was held last Saturday with about 200 names registered and an equal number attending the bountiful dinner. Officers including Luther Melton as president and Mrs Sorat Martin as vice president led the gathering, with Mrs Andis S. Burr among the organizers, adopting the Kansas Historical and Social Society as the new name.
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Old Santa Fe Trail Noted Crossing in County
The Inman review notes the Old Santa Fe Trail crosses McPherson County northern area near the city. It passes Sheriff Zimmerman’s farm and J. A. McConnell’s ranch near Little River, 12 miles northwest. An old fort at the crossing was removed by lynetitors. Yours and a company of United States.
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McPherson County
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Little River
J. A. McConnell
Lynetitors
United States
Indians Defeated at Tin Crossing in 19th Century Skirmish
The encounter at Tin Crossing resulted in several soldiers killed while Indian forces were driven south. A remaining breastwork marks the site and a stone guide post notes the memorial. Remains were moved to Fort Leavenworth. Coffeyville Mill work begins with J F Ellsworth overseeing machinery purchases. Scarlet fever reports rise in McPherson County with multiple deaths, notably in Inman and Marquette.
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Author of Ben Bolt and Other Mindies in New York
A note from New York dated January reports Dr Thomas Dunn Englah sot down on a street curb to avoid a tramcar in Eros Street. He suffered only a frightful jolt to his feelings but rose and moved on. The piece identifies Ben Bolt as the author and notes the author is over 90 years old.
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Sallie Drexel to wed again in Philadelphia
Sallie Drexel plans a second marriage to a New Yorker. The Philadelphia wedding will be private and followed by a voyage on her yacht, a grand welcome reception unlikely. The groom Alexander Vorfens is a noted figure from the Knickerbocker circle, described as handsome and dapper.
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Unclear product claims for remedies and hair tonic
Ad claims Bupeien Arnica Salve for cuts, sores, ulcers, and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Also mentions Hall's Hair Renewer as a hair color tonic and hair stimulant, promoting perfect satisfaction or refunds.
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