General Shafter and others in a mixed political jumble
A garbled compendium of notes mentions General Shafter's forthcoming birthday and retirement, Alaska licensing aims, Boss Croker’s stance, railway deal troubles, Admiral Schley visiting Chicago, and hints of local opinions on corn meal, Cuban statehood terms for entry to the Union, and various political and social vignettes without a unified narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Schley
Cage
Minzlea
Thers
Steve
Fragmented Globe Sights and Local Health Musings
Glove like missives discuss Atchison residents, a feverish illness confounding doctors, and a plea for teachers to guide fools to sense. No one in Atchison reportedly received duplicate Christmas whist sets, and parents are urged to curb indulgent chicken dishes amid uncertain times.
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Atchison Oc
Kansas Robberies Shake Solomon and Fort Scott
Police identify a crew linked to eleven hotel robberies and the kidnaping of Policeman Jones. Four local youths Ed Benedict Less Benedict Bert Soulres and Ed Soulres are jailed on suspicion of aiding the planned assaults while investigators pursue two other principals. An overturned wagon incident injured a bound officer near Solomon Hill.
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Fort Scott
Policeman Jones
Meade
Indian Ghost Dance On Near Horton Reservation
A historic account of the Indian ghost dance practiced near Horton on the reservation. The piece explains its religious significance to the Sioux, the ritual acts led by a war chief, and the somber tone of communal penance amid ongoing conflict with pale faces.
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Horton
Jen
Arisa
Urey
Orelook
Saddler Targets Coffeyville Joints in War on Liquor Trade
From Independence, W C Saddler arrives in Coffeyville claiming to have evidence to convict the city’s liquor joints and to compel the county attorney to act. He vows bond to cover all costs if evidence is lacking, citing past roles and insider knowledge. Local citizens fear the scale of the business may disgrace the town. County Attorney Callahan plans to travel to Coffeyville to investigate.
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Independence Reporter
W. C. Saddler
Coffeyville
Saddier
Bond
Coffayville
Coffeyvile
Fate of Galena cow solved after twenty years
A Galena man recalls a cow with a peculiar bell bought twenty years ago that vanished soon after. Attempts to locate it failed until recent mine cleaning uncovered the bell bone and the missing cow’s fate was revealed nearly a quarter century later.
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Galens
Jan. l
Galena
Jensen Creamery Co winds up historic dairy business
Manu Beloit Jan. A rne Jensen Creamery Co. of Beloit winds up the notable dairy operation. Their system serves five counties including Mitchell Osborne Rooks Lincoln Hepaltic. In 1848 the firm received 1,444,000 pounds of milk producing 8,224,000 pounds of butter and 5,400 pounds of cheese.
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Beloit
Jan
Jensen Creamery Co
Selth
Scottaville
Norway
Asherville
Greeh Mound
Walnut Grove
Saitville
Sunflower
Denmark
Grea Hider
Towns
Portis
Osborne
Stockton
Victor
Mitchell
Rooks
Lincoln
Hepaltic
Stone Quarries in Marshall County Secure Large Contract
Irving Jan 11 Florena stone quarries south of Irving Marshall county show rising activity. J Johnson says demand since opening eleven months ago has surged with contracts spanning surrounding states. Thirty five men employed and a major order calls for 250 cars of stone to Councy Bluffs within sixty days.
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Marshall County
Irving
Florena
J. Johnson
Johnson
Councy Bluffs
Wolf bounty dispute halts pay in Indeperdence
Two men presented eighteen wolf scalps to county commissioners seeking the $1,509 bounty each. They claimed to trap across various counties near Castle and the Wilson county line, but the scalps looked old and no proof of recent kills in the county was provided, so the commission refused to pay.
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Casillo
Wilson County
Beloit Gazette Expands Newspaper Family Line
Beloit Gazette owner H. Dodge transfers a half interest to his son George Dodge as the paper upgrades its office and adds a new press to handle rising business. George has long served as an assistant in publication.
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Beloit Gazette
Hiah
George Beloit
Belo Gases
H. Doage
George Dodge
Gazette
Oswego Stranger Dies By Morphine Overdose
Oinema Jan 11. William Martin R Evans died Monday night from morphine overdose. He had been in Oswego five to six weeks, directing city musical talent and preparing a cantata. A stranger to many locals, his relatives’ whereabouts are unclear. He registered at the Oswego house from Topeka, with a wife in San Diego separated, a son in the Philippine islands, and a brother in Ottawa, Kansas.
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Oinema
Martin R. Evans
Evans
Our City
Oswego
Topeka
San Diego
Cal
Philippine Islands
Ottawa
Kan
Auditor Cole Withholds Warrants Pending Opinion
State Auditor George E. Cole has halted all warrants for expenses of the special session awaiting a legal opinion from Mr. Godard on the session's validity. No warrants have been paid since he assumed office, and he vows to withhold until clearance is received. Local note from Morehead Kansas reports two hogs weighing 250 pounds roam the streets, to be sold by the mayor to fund the public well. Pension notices list various Kansas beneficiaries with original and increased amounts and widows' benefits.
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Stanley
Leedy
Kansas
Post-Dispatch
George E. Cole
Mr. Cole
Tle
Godard
Morehead
Kan
W. W. Foster
J. Landis
Accident near Solomon leaves one dead and one injured
Jan 11 report from Solomon notes a wagon accident four miles west of town. A youth named Griffith and Cal Dreer were returning home when the wagon upset. Bever was thrown into a shallow pond and drowned before help arrived. Griffith sustained serious injuries. Parents were immediately notified.
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Solomon
Griffith
Cal Dreer
Apert
Bever
Attempted Jail Delivery Reported Near Independence
Independence January 11 Bert Armore living east of the city was arrested by Sheriff Bray of Wilwen County and jailed. It is believed he smuggled tools to friends who were recently confined in jail.
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Independence
Bert Armore
Sherrif Bray
Wilwen
Predinla Isst
Sven
Poultry Show Opens in Delphos With Birds From North State
Delphos Pet Stock and Poultry association held its first annual exhibit January 6 7 and 8 drawing participants from the northern part of the state. About 300 birds were on display including 28 pigeon coops by Burkley and Ayres of Salina.
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Delphos Delphos
Delphos Pet Stock and Poultry Association
Burkley A& Ayres
Salina
Horse Thief Escapes from Newton Jail
A horse thief captured in Newton Monday was jailed last night with two pairs of handcuffs on his wrists but escaped by digging his way out. A raid report notes the suspect engineered the break during the night.
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Bolomon
Newton
Ie Catesra
Lamps for Arc Lights in Jan 11 Update
Manager Tracy of Euple's Heat Light and Power states he will receive thirty five arc lamps next week and will install them upon arrival to bring arc lighting into service.
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Enoline
Tracy Ofeuple
Foraker Defends National Power In Philippine Question
Senator Foraker of Ohio spoke in the Senate defending federal power to acquire and govern territory, arguing that war and conquest powers are inherent to the nation. He contrasted West and Mason resolutions, cited Chief Justice Marshall and Justice Bradley to support presidential authority to govern acquired lands, and rebutted claims the United States lacks power to extend territory.
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Washington
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Senate
Philippines
Foraker
Allen
Congress
Hoar
Gray
Mr. Mason
Mason
Louisiana
Jefferson
United States
Great Britain
Mr. Foraker
Marshall
Justice Bradley
Utah
Republic
West
Missouri
Fora~kee
Governeur Morris
Livingston
North America
Fiield declines Senate appointment in Vermont
St Albans Vermont January 1 B F Fi eld of Montpelier notified Gov Smith he declines the U S senate appointment to succeed the late Senator Morrill private reasons. The appointment was offered to Jonathan Ross of St Johnsbury chief justice of Vermont Supreme Court.
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The
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Senator Quay
Ordieary Criminal Court
St Albans
B. F. Field
Montpelier
Smith
United States
Senator Morrill
Jonathan Ross
St. Johnabury
Supreme Court of Vermont
Tillman Questions Foraker On Territory Racial Policy
In Washington on January 11 Senator Tillman of South Carolina pressed Mr Foraker asking if any state would discriminate against a new territory based on the color of its inhabitants. Foraker replied the issue is not before them now and suggested a future trial when it arises.
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Washington
Senator
Starvation Wages in India Reported by Consul General Patterson
The Chicago Tribune cites Consul General Patterson in Calcutta noting Indian laborers pay for their own food. In Madras province an able bodied agricultural laborer earns 1.87 dollars per month, skilled cotton mill hands 4.00, servants 2.25, artisans 4.70, railroad workers 1.90, with mechanics even at 4.70 per month. Official reports to the state department are cited as supporting these figures.
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India
Chicago Tribune
Patterson
Calcutta
Madras
State Department
Paving Bill Proposed To Bypass Home Petition Threshold
Senator Anderson introduced a bill crafted by Aman tied to empower Topeka officials to order street paving without petitions from majority property holders. If enacted it would apply citywide allowing councils to pave any street regardless of residents signatures, shifting costs to nonresident taxpayers and local users.
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Hurd
T. J. Anderson
Topeka
Ana
Topeka Avenue
Harrison
Amierson
Churiell
They Saw Hobson Steamer Mariposa Arrives at San Francisco
The steamer Mariposa from Australia and Honolulu docked in San Francisco with a sick crew member aboard. Reports from Honolulu note a public reception for Metlia’aeee and a later party at the American station. The U S Department plans to abandon Independence Park hospital, moving patients to a new Buena Vista hospital. Sugar trade issues arise from annexation and navigation law changes, prompting distribution among agencies. The British ship Tartar carried Japanese immigrants while the Anambra faced distress at Montevideo after severe weather.
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San Francisco
Australia
Honolulu
Associated Press
Honbmasenda
Iientunant
Manila
Jonch
Mra. Sewall
FM. OC. A
Officina’ Club
Inlependence Park
United States
Dep Partment
Buena Visti
St. Fracis
Bunegck
Will
Winseld
Marench
America
Esterday
Yokohama
Anambra
Laverpool
Montevideo
Senate executive session on peace treaty secrecy vote
Washington on January 10 the senate moved to end the injunction of secrecy on the peace treaty. Senator Davis reported the treaty unamended and sought public release. The debate touched minimal points as the motion to remove secrecy prevailed without division. An entire Maryland regiment was arrested in Augusta for disobedience and poor sanitary conditions. General Young cited poor camp behavior. discipline followed. Street car etiquette flaws noted with women crowding seats. Senator Johnson proposed a state loan board to lend funds to banks with secure securities. A three foot vein of rock salt was found near Troy with mining planned. A note praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for preventing pneumonia from colds or flu. A. George Charanlas faced a court case for alleged theft. jury verdict stood undecided.
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Washington
Senate
Davis
Foreign Relations Committee
Senstom Davis
Peace Committee
Augusta
5. M. D. Young
Maryland
Young
Ench Motel
Chicago
St. Joseph
Indy
Lndies
Johnson
Atrey
van Nl
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Montgomery County
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Kansas City
Edward Hogan
Cheater Lewis
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Wetmore Doo-lttle
Elizabeth Schneider
Elmdale
Sarah A. Carter
Douglass
Fifield
Tillman
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Troy
James Gallagher
Chamberlain
Valde
George Charanhas
Justine Chesney
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