Gagens Christmas Gift From Mackay to Kansas Farmer
Patrick Gagen, longtime Leavenworth farmer, paid off a mortgage on his comrade’s farm after a chance meeting in New York. The gift came from John W. Mackay, famed bonanza king and head of the Mackay-Bennett Telegraph Company, who recalled their California mining camp days and sent $1.40 as a Christmas present.
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Leavenwerts
Gan
Kaunchs
Patrick Gags
Ted Uy
Jobe W. Mackay
Markiy-Bonsitt Telegraph Company
Sears Geo
Patrick Gagen
California
Volvo
Siunner
Joan W. Mackey
Joan Mackay
Peter Tigen
Abe Kole Keown
Kansas
Imar
Leavenworth
Finn Oyer
New York
Binekey
Mackay-Rennert Edeipany Srk
Mackay
Lurnie
A Dugout Message Evidence of Outlaw Taylor Near Seneca
Nearby Seneca, evidence suggests outlaw Taylor paused December 8 near Tennessee Creek. A cave dugout along the stream shows a recent human visit with a makeshift fire, food remnants, and bones, indicating a lone banquet and temperance era context.
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Outlaw Taylor
Seneca
Jail Escape Notice From Cerroliteh
A damaged notice reads that George Taylor escaped from the jail at Cerroliteh. He spent the night of December 5th in trby price and rompete will be southwest. The board may be seen at this office.
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George Taylor
Cerroliteh
Trby Price
Rompete
Artz Buys Drill for Smoky Hill Mineral Lands
General Artz and company plan prospecting work in Hays City area with two air drills expected to reach 1,000 feet. A masseur will test every three feet as holes are drilled across mineralized valleys along the Smoky River southwest of Ells.
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Smoky Hill
Hays City
General Artz and I Company
Phir
Asi Sin
Smoky River
Ells
Attorney Under a Cloud in Frankfort Arrest
Attorney G Mitchell of Prankfort is arrested on charge of illegality involving a cash transfer to a widow, Con Cote, in Marshall county. Preliminary hearing set before J M Shymate in the city. case pending, details blurred.
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U.S
Iki City
Lawrence Student Missing Believed Gone to Cuba
A Lawrence student, A. S. OConnor, reportedly left town around December 20 and was last heard from his boarding place in Lawrence. His parents have received letters but no trace of him since. authorities were contacted after searches yielded no results.
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Lawrence
Cuba
A. S. O'Connor
T Lawrence
O'Con
Heraflich
Tmenky
Jeavine
CHAS CURTIS INQUIRY REPORTS PROPAGANDA OVER REPARATIONS
Washington notes detail a broad inquiry by Congressman Curtis into U S policy on reparations, oil supply, and agricultural trade with Britain. Letters and memos from the State Department and Agriculture outline restrictions, negotiations, and the push to modify policy as American interests urge restraint on famine and shipping controls.
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Washington
Dan
Mr. Corte
Kensasak
Hon Hill
Oliey
Congress
State Department
Thar
Reskins
Ofews
Department OF
Arricultare
Arricultare, That Department Wier Cohen
Nanellary
Becciary
Eiate
Lin
Binion
United States
London
Lincoln
Tara Ballahury
Beerstories
John W. Fouter
Morton An Olney
Hovanvelt
White
Bank Statement and Medicine Ad in New York News
Weekly bank report shows reserve and deposits rises while circulation falls, with excess reserves listed. An advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for bilious fevers and digestive complaints, praising its health benefits and listing local drugstores.
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New York
Roth's Ride Sets 14008 Miles in 340 Days Record
Chicago January 9 E N Roth of Clarendon Wheelmen rode 14008 miles in 340 days averaging over 101 miles daily. He started January 25 and finished December 31 at midnight riding through rain and good weather across multiple states with one broken rim and two tire sets. He achieved 146 centuries including 32 double centuries, and claimed mileage medals and records for several states and events.
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Chicago
E. N. Roth
Clarendon
Tor
Roth
Century Road Club
America
Express
Loni
Hansen
Minneapolia
Texas
Colorado
Il Unois
Miles Standish Signs With New York Club Pitcher Profile
The New York club adds Miles Standish a Vermont native with a mixed Mets history who impressed early at the Polo Grounds before moving through Toronto and Fall River. Standish posted a 425 batting average in nine New England games and helped Fall River to a 9 3 pennant victory.
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New York
Miles Stantish
Vermont
Giants
Polo Grounds
Sandusky Thee
John Irwin
Arthur
Trwin
Montpelier
Fall River Club
Pall River
Standish
New England
Kansas Topeka club urged to form stock company and recruit talent
Barry Mote writes to the Sporting News proposing Topeka lead a Kansas stock company to build a strong team. He suggests visiting state towns, a central meeting, and aims to hire top local players like J C Elliott, K E Murphy, Ryder, and Patterson to boost the squad for a seven dollar season. President McKee has already secured Patterson, signaling a push to assemble a winning lineup across Emporia Leavenworth and Topeka.
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Ciy
Kansas
Topeka
Harts Mote
Sporting News
Xax Emporia
Emporia
Tansus Tat
Kansan
J.C Elliott
KE. D Murphy
Leavenworth
Chia
Patterson
Wind of Emporia
McKee
Sttilar
Fitzsimmons Hand Suffering From Repeated Blows
New York report details Fitzsimmons right hand swollen and weakened by multiple blows across his career. Knuckles of several fingers are damaged from past fights and a recent lancing revealed infection requiring bandaging and treatment.
Creedon Pursues South Africa Tour and Major League Moves
The article notes Dan Creedon planning a trip to South Africa after a match with Jim (Hames) is decided, with a $15,000 offer from a Johannesburg club. It covers other baseball rumors, player moves, and management assessments, including Frank Contin, Mike Scanlon, and Anson’s practice, plus prospects for Cleveland and Cincinnati.
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Creedon
South Africa
New York
Dan Creedon
Saya
Ji Wil- Hames
Kid Mettoy
Johannesburg
FARMERS BLOW UP A DAM AND FLOOD FARMS
On January 2 an armed mob attacked the Can workers’ Electric railway dam five miles north, using dynamite and causing damage. A company built a new dam power home at cost near one thousand dollars. Sixty armed farmers protected the structure as shootings occurred. no one was killed, but holes show a near miss. The unrest stems from flooded land and water disputes.
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Tampa
Canwumers’ Electricy
Ionig
Dlam
Here
Bn Oie
Gaz
Voline Burke
Catholic Made Chaplain Colorado Legislature Elects Him But He Declines
In the Colorado Legislature caucus the Catholic chaplaincy went to Papalets, then Rex Mutone. Rev. Myron W. Rent of Broadway temple, Congregational church, favored but declined. It marks a historic moment as a Catholic priest was offered the chaplaincy while other figures like Walher Malone and Rev. Read are noted among readers. The Denver council pushed projects for city improvement and labor in Denver.
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Colorado
Myron Reed
Denver
Col
Senat
Rex
Mutone
Colorado Catholic
Father Mulone
Myron W. Rent
Broadway Temple
Congregational Eharek
wither _home
Walher Malone
Read
Ile Laborurs
Fortune Left Him A Large Legacy In England Case
Joseph Willett a window dresser at Ettinson Woolfe Co is left a fortune between £50,000 and £60,000 by his English father Joseph Willetts who died last November. The estate will be divided in a year. The notice also mentions pigeon prize winnings by Clarence Mitenich and a Kansas City lecturer Rev John E Roberts speaking at Unity church.
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Leavenworth
Jan
Joseph Willett
Ettinson, Woolfe & Co
Joseph Willetts
England
Willetts
Clarence Mitenic Hax
John E. Roberts
Kansas City
Unity Church
Sheriff Kepleys Team Delays Court House Standoff
A lone buggy drawn by four horses stood at the south park near the courthouse until midnight. Deputy Larry Sheehan moved the team to the sheriff’s barn after Under Sheriff Bert Lucas asked a trip. the team was fed and kept warm. Larry vows no more drives for Lucas, who retaliates over a rubber snake prank involving Balt John Coyne.
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Amhanteht
Sherif Kepley
Sheriffs
Larry Sheehan
Bert Lucas
Larry
Lucas
Balt
John Coyne
Inaugural Programme Arrangements for Governor's Salute
The notes confirm the inaugural program is arranged with each participant aware of time and place. The Governor's Battery IH salute should occur within ten minutes of the appointed time. Entertainment includes music with a Kimball piano secured by Mr. T. P. Cally, promising strong piano music and overall success.
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Ft. P Cally
Leaut
Billy and the Bean A Helpful Little Boy Fhilosopher
A whimsical New Hampshire tale follows Billy Blowgan as he helps his impoverished family by planting kidney beans and dreaming of becoming a bean merchant. The story humorously traces the bean’s progress from seed to harvest through a series of escalating adventures and a nephew’s surprising turn of events.
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New Hampshire
Billy Blowgan
Billy Browgan
Billy
Jase
Miatoma
Ietle Dean
Vince
Peffer (Not Responsible) and Scott Defend Against Criticism
A telegraphy style report notes that Senator Peffer was not responsible for a Kansas City stockyards write in the Advocate. M Scott says he prepared the piece without consulting anyone and it was not a paid advertisement. Also included are notices of Westfield Indiana women’s edition and a crowd on Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. A London dispatch reports a plan to create a supreme council to relieve the czar’s ruling.
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Peffer
M. Scott
Kansas City
Advocate
Senater
Scott
Westfield
Ind
Westfield News
Chamberlain
Drum’ Sista
Czar
London
Extra bridge work sparks county budget clash
Superintendent H V Hinckley presented a 12800 extra for the bridge raising total to 176452.01, 26443 over bonds. He cites foundation difficulties and need for extra piles and wing watts. County commissioners refused extras, saying contractors must bear the cost unless the bottom proved different.
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H. V. Hinckley
Hinckley
Board of County Commissioners
Sam
Hodzers
Pat Im
Relic of Overland Trade Held by State Historical Society
The State Historical Society adds a metal relic to its collections. A medal bears bands a pipe and tomahawk and the word Friendship on one side. The opposite side shows Missouri Outfitting Company and unreadable text. The piece was found at the Great Spirit spring near Cawker City Mitchell County. Secretary Adams cannot verify the Missouri Outfitting Company details after inquiry.
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State Historical Society
Mikeouri
Cawker City
Mitchell County
Mikecurl
Plains
Adanas
Wissouri Outfitting Company
Want Only Deserving Colored Men Appointed
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a colored league urging the legislature and administration to appoint only desiring and virtuous colored men to state offices. The text hints at a resolution petitioning lawmakers and officials to ensure qualified individuals receive posts amid party or factional distribution of seats.
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The
Colored Tree Silver League
Hel A
Oeet- We
Jneehie Wits
Anil Sadepeed
Incorsne
Market Report Highlights Mixed Wheat and Grain Activity
Chicago market notes show wheat opening strong with tentative gains on May futures, aided by firmer Liver market signals and holiday effect. Corn weak to steady, oats dull, and provisions firmer with May pork and ribs trading. Cattle receipts light, hogs balance tentative gains. Kansas City market lists active wheat and mixed corn, steady butter, unsettled eggs.
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Mitta
Te Haglieth
Duluth
May
Kansas City
Kansas City Market Report Hints at Steady Prices
Trade notes show brisk activity at the Kansas City market with cattle receipts modest and a general steadiness in prices. Packers report solid demand while dairy and meat products move slowly, with occasional price gaps noted amid mixed futures.
Stock Letter on Wheat Market and Speculation Trends
The Topeka Grain & Stock notes describe ongoing stock and grain speculation, citing traders, observers in Chicago and New York, and expectations for wheat demand and prices. It notes possible dividends, market sentiment shifts, and hints at managerial influence on futures and grain exports.
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Sporting News of Kansas Ball Prospects
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Frank Contin
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National Cycling Union of England
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Maltimores
Dick” Buckler
St. Louis
Winconsin
Clarence Ritchie
Eo Goods
Pascoeey
DeWitt
Geo. W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
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Atbrary Hall
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Billy and the Bean
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New York Sunday Journal
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Eaican Guincany
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Topeka Grain & Staek
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Radstreet
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A. G Goodwin
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Topeka Grain & Stock Exchange
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