Fragmented historical notes and curious anecdotes from a late 19th century issue
A collage of stray items mentions an Aberdeen literary echo, a Scottish school favor, and two books backed by Idaeson. It recalls General Sir Henry Have Jock Allen, a shyber pass scene with a naked hermit, and a presidential doll diplomatic gag. Governors hint at Bob Taylor for vice president as economy. Washington clerks fear alarm clocks in departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Have Jock-Allen
Shyber Pass
Safeguards urged for postal savings banks amid bank wreckings
An unsigned 1597 era lament argues for postal savings banks to protect depositors. It cites embezzlement records by state officials and banks, with totals by region and month, and notes losses from various sources. The piece also references figures about Rockefeller charity, society notes, and figures from the era's personalities.
Ram Horn Trumps and Moral Parables in Ram’s Horn
A Ram’s Horn column offers aphorisms on humility, justice, salvation, and character. It critiques preachers for pay, notes forgiveness versus hardness of heart, and cautions against political impressions. It questions civil service debates and public interest in unresolved issues.
Queen's Yacht to Cost 21 Million, England Build
Navy officials report a London ceremony will lay the cornerstone for a royal yacht, intended to cost 21 million dollars. The vessel will surpass Victoria in size and luxury, rivaling the Russian emperor’s yacht in tonnage while promising high speed and prestige.
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Floating Palace
England
Washington
Navy
London
William Jae Th
Shadow of Herself A Complete Cure Effected by Hood's Sarsaparilla
A testimonial from Mary Mascantu of Trouton Obieis details a mother cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla after years of indigestion headaches and weakness. Four bottles and Hood's Pills restored appetite weight and health with digestion now strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Mary Mascantu
Trouton
Obie- Hood
C. J. Boas & Co
Lowell
Mass
Topeka Cash Clearing Sale and Local News Blitz
The ad lists a Topeka clearing sale offering heavy 114 wool blankets at 2 dollars and sells embroidery fabrics and white goods cheap as next week. it also reports medical notes on a child with Reynaud's disease and mentions Mrs Armenia New and George H Dobbs found guilty of second degree murder in Eureka plus multiple small town notices from Clay Center Coffeyville Salina Lynden and Park activity statements.
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Wellworth
Sligher
Usc
Ted
Saxony
Walt
TJ. Banks
Golden Belt Medical Society
Salina
Reynaud
Peculiarly Sad Tragedy in the Passing of C. RB. Sipes
A Kansas item reports the death of C. RB. Sipes in a peculiarly sad tragedy. Details are scarce in the available text.
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C. RB. Sipes
Death of C. R. Sipes Ends Prominent Arkansas City Romance
Arkansas City reports the death of C. R. Sipes, wealthy hardware dealer, from heart disease after a long illness. Found in bed Sunday morning, he had retired Saturday night after feeling unwell. His wife, previously a divorced plaintiff, was involved in a recent court case. The Sipes family, early settlers and prominent citizens, faced a costly divorce fight and financial troubles. A concert opening at the Chicago Auditorium featured Mrs. C. G. Dunlap and other performers, with organ donations funding the project. In Blue Rapids, farmer Rice reports a mysterious cattle disease affecting his herd, prompting state veterinary inquiry and possible quarantine measures.
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Arkansas City
C. KR. Sipes
C. BR. Sipex
Sipes
Niebt Tie
VRE
Ara
Kansas
Mrs. Lines
Bach
du Bois
Clarence Eddy
Chicago Auditorium
Pryor
Oratorio Society
Ty God
Mendelssohn
Elijah
C. G. Dunlap
Barney Stevens
Geo. D. Rodgers
Marvin
Hopkins
la Beling
Blue Rapids
Rice
Colorado
Tice
Govenor Taedy
Chix
Marshall County
S A Pipe Organ Grand Concerts Set At Dedication
Lawrence Jan 10 The new electric pipe organ at Kansas University is complete with two planned grand concerts for dedication. It cost about 26000 and features an adjustable pedal system with switch pins to lock combinations. The instrument stands 25 feet tall and 81 note keyboards fill its console. The console connects by a 50 foot electric cable to the organ. Protest Penny is listed as involved in the concert.
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Lawrence
Kansas University Ax
Beenagenl
Train Kills Three Near Atchison In Fatal Crossing Crash
In Atchison County a eastbound A. P. & S. train struck a spring wagon at the Omaha crossing near the yard Lines, instantly killing farmer Judd, 50, and his two daughters aged 18 and 14. The wagon was hurled from the crossing, with the two women crushed and the younger girl fatally run over. Judd’s widow and two children survive.
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Atchison
Jennings D. Judah
Cummings
Thio County
Judd
Sid
Omaha
A. P&s. F. Puasenger
Eplintern
Judih
Melesa
Judah
Abilene Medical Mystery Baffles Doctors Since Year Ago
Abilene January 19 news reports that about a year ago the medical fraternity and others were mystified by a perplexing case. Authorities and physicians labor to identify unusual symptoms and assess potential causes as investigations continue.
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Abilene
Woman Suspect Arrested for $712 Bank Theft Case
Independence January 10 two women Starry Siegel and Grace Clark were brought to county jail by deputy W. O. McIntosh charged with robbing Dr. Campbell of Cherryvale of $712. Evidence pins the crime to the home where the couple hid money. $12 was later recovered, with part found in Springfield Miss. Clark awaited further arrest for the remaining sum.
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Dr. Campbell
Cherryvale
Independence
Starry Siegel
Grace Clark
W. OL McIntosh
Lr. Campbell
Mensar
Harry Siegel
Stollen
Gram Clark
Springfield
Thresher Boiler Explosion Harms Farmworkers in Ottawa
In Ottawa on a Saturday a threshing crew led by McGhee was operating a threshing machine when the boiler exploded due to a defective flue. The blast injured workers, including engineer S. W. Wickham, as steam and iron blasted the scene. Local reports confirm the incident and ongoing inquiries into the accident.
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Ottawa
Sportibie
Murder verdict in Fort Scott case shocks Missouri jurors
Fort Scott, Jan 10. After an hour in deliberation the jury found George W Finch guilty of murder in the first degree for killing Frank Swifford of Piedmont Missouri. He faces possible life imprisonment or death under state law. Separate notes mention pensions for Kansans and other local items.
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Fort Scott
George W. Finch
Frank Swifford
Piedmont
State
Kansas Bar Association Annual Meet Dates Delayed
The Kansas Bar Association lists the annual meeting dates as January 27 and 25 with unclear text. Addresses and speakers include Judge C.G. Foster Topeka and references to papers on jury system impeachment and law promotion. Birthday celebrations for poets Burns and Jane McLenane are noted with committees listed for Topeka events.
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Pengraenese
Bor
Ardoning Fawr
CG. Foster
Topeka
Papokr
Lis Promothit
Jaime BP
Grosscop
Chicus Saa
A ‘G. Fit
FD. Williams
Triversity Law Series
Charles
Janey McLenane
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Official City Paper Volume
Frank P. Mac Lennar
Fy Mall
Featur
France
Spain
Idaeson
Aberdeen University
Literary Echo
Inree
Soador
Pecta Ily
Aoea
Wes Nene
Puchin
Hoxe
Col
Bob Taylor
Tanlen Tormey
Rhode Ialand
Carolina
j/k
Cer Pipemiea
New Mexico
Oduhoms
Nmania Rebraska Minskx
Wtaho
North Carolina
Vermont
Rockefeller
Baldo
Holly
Standart
Globe Lights
Atehiaan Globe
Atechinon
Wien
Geneas Bote
Eee
Rutesell Toupe
Copas
Eatae
Kos
Dean Perrar
Emye
Dean Stanley
Oonovan Rossa
Fenfan
New York
O'Donovan
Mre
Teenlt Dudley
Pideytenant Jotun Vieng
Pierre Loti
Javeot Now & Eldasson
Jeve
Richard Croker
Politica
Bowmlar
Congress
Extray
Charles Loveland
Eskeridge
P&z
Creares
Jardinieres
Lonsdale
Green Ticket
Hope Brand
Sige. L. L
Wood’ S
Slater
Pepperell
Tc. Pepperell
Indian Mead
Sea Island
le & Curry
Highegrade Uyeralls
Jose
Eagle & Curry
Curry
McDonald’s
Bagi & Curry
McDonald
Eagle & Pata
Engine Curey
McDonald Sagueee
America
Marshall, Field & Co
The
Topeka Cash Dry Goods Company
Eureka
Amelia New
George Dobbs
Armelia New
George H. Dobbs
Mrs. New
Erin
Uriet
Messrs
Bi. Griffin
Allen
G. A R
Clay Center
Wichita
G. A. BR
Iss
John Jackson
Tom
Coffeyville
Jan
Salina Salting
Swithher
Normal
J. Hayes
W. Rt. C
Lyndon
Lynden
Clark
Oo - AK
Wasa
Kansas News
S. A. Pipe Organ
Train
Santa Fe
Abilens
Thresher
Fince
Baker Post
Girard
Christopher C. Clench
Straight Creek
Eawin W. Cunningham
Hinparia
Roland M. Bennett
Patrick Burkes
National Military Home
Leavenworth
Joseph E.i Duncan
Conway Sprines
Moratio Silver
Kansas City
Walter Smethers
Twin Falls
Increast
Bruce Donaker
Arlington
William Linsdail
Fintans
Davia
McFatl
Emporis
Doc Sengundoltar
Scott
James Henretty
Muscatine
Robert Burns
Topeka Senttiah Society
Its
Cormunitton Om Hall
Jak
Cuthbert
Johs Bussell
Eye
Apia Eee
Thomas Page
Atlan Mussie FM
May Montth
Peter Fisher
A. Allen Hardie
Receplan
Thoms Page
Reach
Steuthearn
John Lowrie
Jamee Cuthbert
A. Allan
Mra
Jas
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