Shaft No. 5 coal development and veteran poorhouse story
The article details Shaft No. 7 at Chicopee and the Santa Fe coal unit in Kansas, describing sinking progress, machinery, and facilities, with notes on delays for railroad rights of way and ventillation systems. It also recounts Theodore Belden, once a millionaire, becoming a Kansas poorhouse resident after Civil War service and hardship.
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Pittsburg Tribune
Chiesper
Bante Fes
Sanitate Coal Company
Promirty
Mte Carmel Cost Company
C. J. Devin
Topele
Weite
Phant Hee
Aflakouri Pueitie
Chicopee
Kansas
Sante Fr Railroad
Belse
Powier House
Ube
Wesley
Linn County
Fort Scott
Theodore Bolden
Einn County
Port Sumter
Theodore Belden
Leutenant Calomél
Vickxburg
Belden
Himelf
Forelein
Herpes
Judge Millers Bill for Public Building Reported Favorable
The House committee on public buildings and grounds favorably reports Judge Miller's proposal for a public hall in Kansas City Kansas. It recommends a 358,000 appropriation for site and wiring funding and notes city revenue growth. The panel justifies a minimum 250,000 grant and argues a similar sum supports future expansion. The report shows net revenue of 22,208.53 for the office in 1996, up from the prior year by 5,000.
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Kansas City
Kan
Washington
Jad
House Committee On
Juded Miter
Ottawa Man Cuts Throat In Desperate Self Harm Attempt
Bivens of Col Ohy tried multiple times to kill himself yesterday. He slashed his throat with a razor, with a wound from ear to ear that was frightening but not fatal as neither jugular nor windpipe was severed. Doctors treated him, stitched the wound, and kept him under care as he reopened it and tore the sutures again.
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Ottawa
Une
J. D. Bivens
Col Ohy
Stielde Menger
Bivens
Fort Scott Lawyer McDonald Missing Amid Embezzlement Charge
Fort Scott reports Judge Mobonaia charging Jan. McDonald a prominent attorney and Populist figure with embezzling five to seven thousand dollars from Pittsboro Coal and Mining. The case ties to damage claims and settlements in Crawford County. a manhunt description was issued, with authorities seeking his arrest.
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Fort Scott
Jan
Sadee
Jonn F. McDonald
Lewelling
J.D. Hill
McDonald
Pittsbore Coal and Mining Company
McDonald Lan
J.D Medeverty
Crawsford County
Donald Mas Bien
Federal Penison Plans at Leavenworth to Hold 3500 Convicts
A telegram from Attorney General Harman to Washington requests the presence of Architect Emmes Major Sivorg and other Justice Department representatives to inspect federal penitentiaries in multiple states. They will view the Leavenworth site to discuss plans for a new federal penitentiary to house 3500 inmates and begin work within thirty days. The delegation also reviews sites in Pennsylvania New York Michigan Ohio and Illinois.
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Leavenworth
Wanten
W. French
United States
Mary Kate
Suturias Hehe
Attoney
Harmen
Fim
Washington
Heetaen
Emmes
Sivorg
Dn Parment of Justice
Armourdale Seeks Self Rule Against City Consolidation
Armourdale residents met to oppose Kansas City Kansas consolidation. They urged maintaining a separate Armourdale ward under the third-class city law, arguing the area has improved streets and local needs require independent governance despite state proposals.
Alma's Mill Sold at Mortgage Sale of Farm and Mill
Alma's mill and an 800 acre farm in the county were sold under mortgage for 18 546 44. Special master Topeka judge Forest Jetmore presided as sale agent. The buyer was St Mitchell of Milveaniue, routed through Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, which held the mortgage. The Nest In the county farm includes 400 acres and the old mill with machinery. separation of mill card requested but opposed.
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Alma
Jan. A
DsForest Jetmore
Topeka
Bi Town Pier
Pauly
St. Mitchel
Milveaniue
Novthwestern Mutual Lite Tnsurarie Company
Matgiee
AL BL Dotmore
Yuna
Wyandotte County Jail to get new cells
Wyandotte county selects Pauley Jail and Manufacturing to build four new cells in the county jail. The total project cost 10 5000? 10,200? 10 5000? continues. Work to start in St Louis then moved to Kansas City with immediate placement on arrival. Walld? shipment of walls expected around April 2.
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Kansas City
Jan
Pauley
Wyamdatte County
Han Neen
St Louis
Kanana Cis
Walla
Dawes Future Plans Mention Retirement Move to Leavenworth
Leavenworth expected to gain Dawes after retirement as he settles estates. Correspondent Bentlemin relays Dawes plans, noting his long residence in Clay Center and weekly trips to Leavenworth. Extrication papers and theft cases in Fort Scott Joplin area.
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Leavenworth, Jantt
J. Bawes
Leavenworth
As Bentlemin
Dawes
Clay Center
Depidion Urcote
Leavenworth Homes
Fitzis Confident Corbett Is Heavier But Fitz Is Stronger
Dan Stuart states the match will not be a baby fight and will not be in Mexico. Robert Fitzsimmons visited Newark to consult about his injured hand and spoke on the weighing difference with Corbett, asserting he will not back down if Corbett outweighs him by twelve pounds.
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Corbett
Fitz
Dan Stuart
Mexico
Newark
N. J. Tan
Robert Firesimmons
Goldsby's Golden Giants topeka move in baseball circles
Topeka base ball circles anticipate Walter H. Goldsby taking charge of the Topeka Bell Company contingent. Goldsby, once manager of Topeka's best team, is said to be returning from Memphis via rail line service to organize an interstate league. A January 20 meeting in Topeka will form a league including Leavenworth, Junction City, Morton, Ottawa and others with plans to invite Nebraska clubs as well. Corbett and Fitzsimmons are mentioned in interviews related to the talks, while Mexico is ruled out as a site for any forthcoming event.
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Topeka
Walter H. Goldsby
Manumer Kul
Goldsby
Goldaby
Memphis
Tuff
Atehiven
Leavenworth Sport
Junotian Clix
Morton
Fransax City
Kan
Lavwte Bid Boutrice
Neb
Clale
Wisconsin
Commonwealth
Northwest Territory
Milwaukee
Barger
Atlanta
Wseans
Milwauke
Oream City
Becaues
Arite
Milwaukeenns
Kansas Senate Drafts Apportionment Bill Amid Turmoil
A disjointed OCR reads of a Kansas legislature draft proposes to amend section three of chapter four to apportion state senatorial and representative districts. Bourbon County would gain a seventy five subdistrict, with the twentieth district redefined. A current county member may sit during the bill’s pendency but not vote. The act takes effect after publication in the Daily State Journal.
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Aysuias
Newton Gry
Fort Scott
Weweainen
Countie
Karwas
Kansas
Bourbon
Stace Journal
Jones Plans New Medicine Industry Venture
Report indicates J. K. Jones will launch a new medicine manufacturing firm. He reportedly sold his Dre Wear operation and, with Shin brothers and a partner named Bin, plans to begin pharmaceutical production. Friends say Jones intends to establish a medicine-making business in PoPokie with backing from local supporters.
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J. EK. Jones
JK. Jones
PEP
Kaonane
Shin Brothers
Sin
Jones
Fire alarm addresses in Topeka and nearby streets
A long list of Topeka and adjacent street locations appears, including fire stations at multiple intersections and cross streets. The text catalogs numerous street corners such as Morse and Jackson, Kangre Avenue, Railroad Street, Taylor Street, Laurent and Harrison, Grant Street, A Street, Kansan Avenue, Fourth Street, Keansas Avenue, Second Street, Pire Station, Eyrearine Avenue, Garnela Avenues, Hasse and Tenth Avenues, Thirteenth Road, Crane via Adams Street, Lake Street, Beat Sixth Aves, Fourth and Branner Streets, Seventh and Holliday Streets, Madison Street, Temh Avenue, Sacand Ox Road, Monroe Street, Zt Kinth and Topeks Ave, Clay Street, Mire Station, Western Avenue, Ninth Street, Tenth and Papers Avenues, Fourth and Tyke Streets, Fire Station No. 4 at Twelfth and Taylor, Van Buren and Eleventh Streets, Van Auren and Twelfth Streets, Beel Avenue and Buchanan Street, Thirteenth and Lane Streets, Eleventh Street and Morrie Avenue, event aril Lane Streets, Topeka Avenue and Third Street, Quincy Street north of Crate Street, Blevesth and Monroe Streets, Tenth Avenue and Lawretes Street, Fourth and Lafayette Streets, Resemue ate eet Sixie, Das Bare, Fuchid and College Aven e, Boxes north of river, and references to a Kansas City view collection. The note ends with a publisher listing for Adidsens, E Lockwoop, Kansas City, Mo.
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Morse
Jackson Streets
Kangre Avenue
Railroad Street
te.Gortion
Taylor Strewie
Laurent and
Harrison Street
Grant Street
Topeke Avenue
Kansan Avenue
Fourth Street
Keansas Avenue
Second Streek
Pire Station
Eyrearine Avenue
Garnela Anes
Gueriel
Hasse
Tenth Avenues
Tree Eos
Beventeenth
Jeferson
Syhint
Monroe
Topeks
Sixth Avenue
Clay Street
Weetern
Ninth
Tenth
Papehs
Tyke
Twelfth
Taylor
van Buren
Eleventh
van Auren
Beel Avenue
Buchanan Street
Thirteenth
Lane
Eleventh Street
Chilly for Wolcott in London visit
Senator Wolcott receives a cool reception from The Times ahead of his Campania voyage as British focus stays on ecclesiastical matters parliament finances and gold standard debates. His mission praised by some yet constrained by ministers treasury officials and continental leaders opposed to unilateral action. The only potential opening for discussing silver lies in India's worsening economic crisis and unsettled finances.
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Colorado
England
London
Wolcotz
Times
Campania
McKinley
Semitor Wolcott
Venezuela
Dimetallieta
Belfour
Colfemmues
Wolcott
Aluinet Ae Strong
Treasury
Senate
Walker
Treasury Departments
Etardard
Todia
Republican Caucus Debates Senate Nomination
Today the Republican caucus will discuss who to nominate for senator amid opposition to endorsing any candidate. J R Burton is favored by some, but Hulton supporters may withhold backing. Names mentioned include George Barker, Judge Sluss, M A Low, Chester Long, and Cy Leland Jr though Leland denies candidacy. The caucus may refrain from a formal nomination and let members vote freely.
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Wiierahke
J. R Burton
Hulton
George Barker
Lawrence
Judge Sluss
Wichita
M. A. Low
Miscity
Chester T Long
Cy Leland, Jr
Leland
Che
Debs Predicts Disaster in Maine City Sermon
Debs speaks to crowd in Saturtey Me addressing union labor, calling for support of socialist ideas and denouncing opposition to labor. He argues workers must vote right or be unable to fight, warning of a war between capital and labor and urging action at multiple local addresses.
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Hromiway
Myron W. Reed
Attemares
Addren
Mbut
Choked Off Altgeld at Springfield Inauguration Scene
Springfield January 11. A sensational scene marked the retirement of Governor John P Altgeld. His successor Governor John H Tanner faced a bid to honor Altgeld by a joint assembly motion that was blocked by Speaker. The assembly adjourned with Altgeld not recognized for a farewell speech. No tribute was planned at inauguration ceremonies.
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Springfield
Toltny
John P Altfeld
Altgeld
Jobn Ht
Tanner Bail Spelen
Mahoney
Chicame
Foint
Presvallot
Hove
Jolie
Dligeia
Weather and legal notices mix from Peoria era
Tomorrow will be fair with 2 Welvek afternoon readings and a southwest breeze. A million dollar lawsuit filed in Peoria against American Glucose and Peoria Crapo Sugar for patent infringements on starch and glucose processes. Death of Bre Irwin in Carbondale and funeral plans. Treasury condition report shows gold reserves and other details.
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Florida
California
Aureau
Uename
Pouria
Fas
United States
Coure
Peoris
Chicago
American Glucose Company
Egies
Peoria Crapo Sugar Company
Frais
Bre Irwin
Wilam Irwin
Carbondale
War dangers loom as Nicaragua and Colombians clash
The Herald reports from Bluefields Nicaragua that fortifications on Corn Island are expanding with 100 men clearing space and 500 pounds of dynamite plus an electric battery located by ex US engineer Donaldson. Colombians vow to contest. The Lucy B steamer is chartered to carry troops amid tensions and uncertain collision risks.
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New York
the Herald
Blusfilds
Corn Island
Donaldson
United States Army
Manesoua
Colomnbians
Reyes
Comland
Lucy B
Herbert Y. Hingham
E.ciitish
Nicaragu
St Sass Juan del Norte Teytown
Bingham
Unprovoked Stabbing Near Topeka by Drunken Men
M F Kellams a farmer ten miles east of Topeka was attacked at 1245 by three drunken men on Quincy Street. Kellams and his brother in law James Able were assaulted. Kellams was struck on the head and face with blows and a knife. The assailants fled. constables are hunting for them with warrants.
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Kellams
Topeka
Jamen Able
Sam & Rhinner
Quincy Street
Farmer Kellam
Wim
Alla
Kellamm
Doegman Mires
Jung
Negroce
First Billy Ed Edwards Opens Business in Gow Kansas Avenue
W C Edwards opens an office at Gow Kansas avenue at 1 20 pm and before 2 pm has sold in thousand dollars worth of Port Arthur Presidential Nominations. Washington reports nominations from Navy and War departments with officers named. Fire at 7 06 pm damages heat shop of A Hannon. Incendiary suspected. The State Journal notes subscriptions and ads.
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W. C. Edwards
Busines
Gow Kansas Avenue
Port Arthur
Weat Shuh Street
A. Hannon
Valldink
Willem Crawford
Ehomien 2
Hawk and Ladder
Aterm
Fire at Alma Destroys Saloon and Two Buildings
A Sunday morning fire in Alma started about 2 o'clock in a saloon owned by John H McMahan, rapidly spreading to adjacent structures. The two story frame building owned by John Horne was destroyed, as was the two story stone building occupied by Jacob Horne. The restaurant run by Smith & Co. was damaged. No insurance covered the properties and total losses were around $8,000 with investigation costs. Fire origin was under inquiry.
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Alma, Jan. U
John H. McMahan
John Horne
Jacob Horne
Smith & Co
Isurance
Inqun Ince
Food show rate approved for open fare at one and third
Secretary Adams of the Western Passenger Association informed LY Caldwell that an open rate of fare and one third has been rated for the food show. The exact sale date and ticket limits are not fixed. An attempt to secure a lower rate failed and management remains with the one and a third rate.
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Adams
Wopen
Caldwell
Western Pasenger Association
Impatience in Spain and unrest in Cuba and Philippines
A Merac dispatch from Mauritanys reports growing anger at government mismanagement in Spain’s colonies. It notes Cuban hardships under Weyler and muttered calls for reform, while curbing speculation and praising self made men amid rising political distrust.
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Guba
Philippines
New York
Merac
Weyler
Milwaukee Plans Grand Lakeside Exposition for Wisconsin
Milwaukee advances a centennial lakeside expo on May 29 1890 marking Wisconsin’s 60th statehood with a $100000 stock drive. A grand lakefront complex on the bluff seeks diverse attractions a racecourse electric railway and a regatta to draw 10000 15000 visitors daily while Milwaukee brands as more than beer and showcases regional industry and conventions led by Alvin Klotzsch and local businessmen.
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Bootha
Offord
Glous
Milwaaukee
Milwaukee
Ubicaga
Aly
Iske
Alvin Klotzsch
Prieter
Kietvech
Wiewasin
Daxren
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E_Lockwoop
Kansas City, Mo
Republican Caucus
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Condition of the Treasury
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Meai
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Pasmed
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W. Highth Ave
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Chicago Times-Herald
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Topeka Steam Laundry
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