Washerwoman Song Mystery Revealed by Eugene Ware
An interview with Eugene Ware recounts how he wrote The Washerwoman during a dull Fort Scott day. The Kansas poet narrates inspiration from a church bell and a vision of the washerwoman, the postmaster's praise, and a stranger’s $10 gift that sparked community debate and a banker loan to cover costs.
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David Leahy
Eugene Ware
Mr. Ware
Redkion
Kansas
Fort Scott
Ware
Ming
Spendiove
Kansas City
Tam
Eugene
Supreme Court Decisions From State High Court
Supreme Court announces decisions across counties including affirmations and reversals. Cases include Deere Plow Co. v. national bank and State v Calvin Hayes with reversals, plus several error from county and court of appeals affirmations. Names such as Richard A. Perk and J. A. Gilmore appear among the opinions.
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Yulsisteatora
Glimore
Miarm
Martha Harricon
Masonic Mutual Benet Socie
Gekueston
Sittis
Long
Jennie V. Andrews
Jas. A. Herron
Nemaha County
Janis
Supreme Court
Doster
Apple Harrison
Thomas Brophy
Franklin County
St. 1
FAR Co
Wim
Sherios
Wilson County
Ae Deere Plow Co
Fee Eae National Bank
aMimed
Richard A. Perk
Court of Appeals
W.D. Taylor
State
Sheridan County
Calvin Hayes
Wae
Marie Bicinouchel
Staly Va
Tai Einbuchel
Sedewick County
D. H Sowers
Albert Parker
Shawnee County
J. A. Gilmors
BE. Gilmore
Vanderbilt Frisky Cake Walk Champion At New York Party
New York reports W K Vanderbilt led a lively Society cake walk at a house party hosted by L Park aboard the Sultans. Guests danced after each course with new steps amid music and playful props. Vanderbilt hailed as cake walk champion. A Wichita challenger later issued a $50 side contest offer to Vanderbilt. Hall's Hair Renewer is advertised as a hair tonic.
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New York
W. K. Vanderbilt
L. Park
Mr. Venderbilt
Vanderbilt
Washington
Doc” Brown
Associated Press
William K. Vanderbilt
Wichita
Hall
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promised Cure Advert
An Indianapolis letter attests Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets cure nervous dyspepsia by strengthening digestion and sleep, noting gains in flesh and comfort. The claim covers sour stomach, gas, heartburn, palpitations, headaches, and improved appetite with no cancer exclusion, priced at 50 cents per package.
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Stuart
AL W. Per
Street, Indianapolis, Ltd
A.W. Suiarper
Prospect Street
Indianapolis
Starshall
Searshall
State House Events in Olathe and Winfield
Monthly tour of state institutions is under way after a report on the deaf and dumb boot issue in Olathe. Engineer Stout was discharged as his assistants resigned, with no explanation given. Inspector Wharton seeks a second attorney general opinion on monthly officer reports. Winfield residents complain of Sunflower Freight rates favoring Arkansas City, prompting railroad commissioner involvement and a pledged rate adjustment. Populist James Sutcliffe to receive election certificate to fill Gove County seat after Heckman’s removal, with returns to be canvassed.
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State Board of Charities
Stout
Stewart
Oki
Wharton
Winfield
Suna Pe
Agati
Winfeld
Arkansas City
Railroad Commissioners
Freight Trafi
W. B. Biddle
Board of Rail
Hss
James Sutclitte
Secretary of State
Gove County
John Heckman
Hush
Surcliffe
Long Voyage Planned for Revenue Cutter McCulloch
The United States revenue cutter McCulloch sails from Baltimore on a 74,000 mile cruise through Cape Horn to the Pacific. After circling via the Mediterranean and Suez canal she will call at Singapore Ceylon Honolulu and Yokohama before reaching San Francisco in mid May. The vessel is well provisioned and ready for the journey.
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United States
Stuarts
Baltimore
McCulloch
Suez Canal
Pacific Ocean
San Francisco
Cape Horn
Mediterranean Sea
Straits of Gibraltar
Indian Ocean
Singapore
Ceylon
Honolulu
Yokohama
Frisco
No Place for Durrant Body as Crematories Refuse
San Francisco dispatch says Theodore Durrant’s body has no resting place. Crematories refuse to handle the remains and no cemetery will accept them. The Durrant family contemplates shipping to Los Angeles for cremation or burial at sea.
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Chicago
The
Chronicle
San Francisco
Theodore Durrant
Durrant House
Durrant
Los Angeles
Esterhazy Surrenders for Dreyfus Court Martial Trial
Paris January 10 Comte Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazy, accused of drafting letters denigrating France and the army, surrendered last night at the Cherche-Midi prison for trial by court martial ordered by General Saussier, military governor. The news follows recent public agitation over the Dreyfus affair and related disclosures.
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Dreyfus
Paris
Caomte
Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazy
Fizare
France
Cherche-Mid
Saussier
Corbett Announces Sensational January Challenge
St Louis report says James J. Corbett, after meeting with his theatrical company, vows a final challenge to Fitzsimmons for January 17. He claims he can whip Fitzsimmons, warns of retirement if the challenge is rejected, and says he will pursue acting thereafter.
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St. Louis
James J. Corbett
Corbett
Associated Press
Titzsimmons
Peter Maher
Fitzsimmons
President backs international bimetallism stance
Washington January 10 Senator Chandler met with President McKinley and said the president remains firmly committed to international bimetallism as promised by the St Louis platform. Negotiations with European powers are paused due to Indian affairs and envoys will be sent again if conditions improve. Chandler added the president is as earnestly in favor of bimetallism as the senator himself.
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Washington
Chandler
McKinsey
St. Louis
India
Europe
Kandler
Alger Stricken By Typhoid Fever In Washington
A Washington dispatch reports Secretary Alger and his close circle are alarmed by his illness. Doctors now fear typhoid fever after weeks of misdiagnoses including grippe and malaria. The condition has caused rapid weight loss and bed confinement, with full development expected today if typhoid is confirmed.
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Chicago
The
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Alger
Fitzsimmons to Decide on Corbett Fight Offer
Dan Stuart met with Bob Fitzsimmons and manager Martin Julian after arriving from Chicago to discuss a possible bout with James J. Corbett. Julian said Fitzsimmons would fight only if Corbett accepts conditions including a Maher finish, with an August date proposed in the draft agreement.
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St. Paul
Mian
Dan Stuart
Bob Fitzsimmons
Martin Julian
Corbett
Maher
Fitzsimmons
Stuart
Chicago
Martin Tallan
Julian
August Wiss
Fitzsimmarik
Death claim denial shocks Klondike travelers
Vancouver report notes a case of interest to insurers and Klondike seekers. Ex Mayor Cope, before leaving for the Union, insured his life for 5000 with the London Accident and Guarantee company. He drowned on the Skaguay trail and affidavits from witnesses were offered, but the company refused payment to the widow.
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Vancouver
B. C
Cope
Union
London Accident and Guarantee Company
Skaguay
Shirtmakers Boost Wages and Seek Help in Trenton
Prosperity item reports Henry Roths Child & Co raising wages at their Trenton shirt factory by a per cent with the change to take effect Wednesday. The firm is also advertising for additional help.
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Trenton
N. J
Henry Rothschild & Co
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