Fragmented notes touch politics and oddities of the time
Disjointed items discuss Cuban beer quality, California senatorial race with Youns V grant favored, Honolulu merchants missing profit from Hobern, Vermont governor facing senator shortages, and Kansas politicians amid unemployment. Mentions Rome tomb discovery and an Aztec city at El Paso. General Miles objection to whisker color cited. Question raised about costly Philippine payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romulus
Rome
el Paso
San Trusts Be Prevented
Essay on the persistence of trusts and trade combinations in the United States, noting repeated legal attacks fail to curb concentration. Discusses Ohio efforts against Standard Oil style trusts and the drift toward broad public control and eventual legislative action. Mentions Chicago News perspective on anti trust battles and manufacturing concentration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trpste
Cormibines
Fema
Ohio
Am Maing
Chicago News
United States
Outdated Views on Women Skew Public Opinion in Atchison
The article critiques gender roles, claiming women excel only as nurses and teachers while men rule as cooks and housekeepers. It argues legal and professional ambitions for women are futile, asserting women should stay in domestic paths and abandon political or legal careers. It presents a dated, prejudiced stance with examples and anecdotes from the community.
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A quirky miscellany on marriage, virtue, and gender roles. The piece quips about fatness dulling sentiment, contrasts dreams and reality, and notes stubborn bias in finance and romance with sharp, satirical observations.
Noted Figures and Social Gossip Across the Atlantic
A collage of anecdotes about Johann Strauss Mrs Russell Sage and Mrs Elizabeth Grant plus Harcourt Morley Roosevelt and Spencer including remarks on Beavel and a Carolina race riot note. The piece sketches literary and social circles with varied names and casual incidents from Europe and America.
Ministers and saloonkeepers near deal on closing saloons
Abilene ministers and saloonmen met but kept details secret. They discussed limiting liquor sales and suggested quiet operation to avoid public notice. Business leaders indicated they rely on saloon revenue for city expenses and may cooperatively ease pressure on closing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
G. W. C. Rohrer
Healthcox
Crawford, Parker, Hartman and Scholes
Ministerial Association
Messrs
Geo. Rotrer
A. K. Vanderbilt
Geo. W. Shook
E. Marr
Brutal Incident Reported From Honottiu Troop Camp
A Twentieth Kansas soldier recounts Major Whitman cruelty after a man got drunk on “swipes” from a vile Chinese source. The drunken soldier was stripped chained and subjected to saltwater showers aboard the deck until sobering. The account ends with fear of desertion at the first opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitman
Clare Cue
Honottiu
Honsiuld
Maser Whitman
Sealed Verdict Heard In Inquest On Charles Kingston
Galena Jan 12 Coroners jury finished an inquest into the death of Charles Kingston shot by Otis Gaede. The jury returned four sealed verdicts. Gaede faces a manslaughter charge with preliminary trial set for tomorrow. Kingston died within thirty minutes after the shooting. Gaede claimed accidental discharge and friendship. testimony notes intoxicated condition and a trip between Joplin and Fort Scott. James Regan, missing two years, returns home to a frightened wife after being presumed dead. He spent time in Joplin and Arkansas before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Jan
Charles Kingston
Otis Gaede
Gaede Hai
Joplin
Prisco Trai
Banks Hotel
Diock
Bin
Gaede
Kingston
Kineton
Otis
Eason Tees de
Fort Scott
James Regan
Atchigon
Todiy
Regan
Arkansas
A Woman After Joints Ming Elia Smith Seeks Saloon Arrests
In Coffeyville Justice Mathews court, warrants issued for J P Athey and Willam Cox on charges of selling liquor to a minor last Sunday. Miss Elia Stith alleges the drinks were sold to her brother Harry Smith. Athey and Cox posted $300 bonds each for Friday’s preliminary hearing. Penalty for selling to a minor ranges from 100 to 1000 dollars and four to twelve months imprisonment or both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ming Elia Smith
Coffeyville
Jen
Justice Mathew
J. P Athey
Willam Cox
Lguer
Minum
Elia Stith
Iquor
Harry Smith
Mesera
Athey
Cox
IsA FISH STORY Twenty Pound Buffalo Stops Work
A fragment from Burlington on January 1 reports a disruption at the Burlington Mille water mills. The buffalo event halted work and interrupted daily operations at the mill site. The note preserves a curious local incident without full detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Mille
Burlington
Ixcelsior
Peculiar Bannerfish Tale Ends in Scales
A bizarre Monday afternoon incident describes a fish caught in a water wheel. The head remained lodged as the wheel spun, the fish was weighed at twenty pounds without its head, which was severed during the process.
Barry Hudgens Goes Missing After Move to Girard
For over four weeks sensational reports describe the disappearance of Art Hudgens. He sold his place west of town with his wife, moved to Girard, bought a home, left $200 for his wife, and wrote a farewell letter before vanishing. Mrs Hudgens is sister to State Auditor Geo E Cole and is said to be handsome and accomplished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentine
Arty Hudgens
Here
Girard
Through Bridge Mishap Near Winfeld Injures Two
Jan 12 near Leon Waite’s home nine miles northwest of town. Sert Ment h and Wesley Judd escaped after a traction engine pulling a separator fell eight feet through a bridge collapse. Ment h suffered back injuries. Judd had crushed heel, mangled arm and leg, required distinct extraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfeld
Judd
Pratt Couple Elopes Amid Secret Wedding Plan
Pratt January 12 Lyle Crow a pharmacy student at the University of Lawrence eloped with Miss Tot Me Murry. The couple, both 18, left Pratt to wed in Lawrence after the minister refused to solemnize a secret ceremony. They are now visiting relatives in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt
Lyle Crow
Lawrence
Tot MeMurry
Lyle
Chicago
Reception to Stanley Draws 2000 in Wichita
In Wichita on January 12 a large informal reception packed the first Methodist church as 2000 people, friends and members of Governor and Mrs. Stanley, moved along the aisle to shake Governor Stanley’s hand. A man visited Stanley’s office requesting 25 railroad passes to Topeka for inaugural ceremonies, with nine parties to discuss chartering a car to Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
First Methodist
Stanley
Nley
Topeks
Topeka
Falls 100 Feet In Abandoned Mine
In Galena Mrs. Fred Binger, reportedly demented, wandered from home and was found clinging to rotten cribbing in an abandoned mine shaft after a 100 foot fall. She suffered only a shock, regaining memory. Also note: Atchison second baseman Harry Howe is working on a farm near Parnell earning 10 dollars monthly, likely rejoining his club when reorganized for 1889. Saline County reports horses on a Clark ranch near Kipp affected by a form of the grip, an epidemic developing locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Fred Binger
Blome
Atchison
Harry Howe
Atchison Baseball Club
John Reisner
Parnell
Reisner
Howe
Borses
Salina
Jon
Kentucky
Saline County
Clark Ranch
Kipp
Lesome
Gaines Paper Sold in Local Newspaper Change
Abilene Reflector reports Henry Litte has bought the Monitors from H N Gaines and plans to merge it with the Democrat. The move could affect local parties as Populists may lose an organ. J C Gault stays on as editor. Also notes St Benedicts Church in Atchison will install plaster paris stations costing about 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaines
Abilene
Henry Litte
H. N. Gaines
Democrat
J. C. Gault
St Benedict's Church
Atchison
St. Benedict's Church
Paris
Vitrified Brick Company Formed in Montgomery County
The vitrified brick interests of Montgomery county consolidate into the Coffeyville Vitrified Brick and Tile company with $20,000 fully paid capital. The Coffeyville Cherryvale and local plant will be owned and operated by the same firm, uniting operations across sites. Martindale resigns from Burlington bank leadership following financial turmoil and bank failure prior to his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Coffeyville
Cherryvale
Thayer to Vote on Gay Bonds for City Gas Plant
Thayer Kansas voters will decide February 4 on issuing up to $3,000 in city bonds to fund a natural gas plant to be owned and operated by the city. The town lies between Cherryvale and Chanute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thayer
Chanute
Kan
Cherryvale
Irresistible Commission Debate Sparks New Orleans Session
New Orleans hosts a commission meeting as Hilshaensen Dawouker denounces irresponsible commission chants. Chicago delegates defend efforts to curb such merchants, claiming Chicago is no worse and is actively working to drive them out. A telegram from San Antonio requests the next convention be held there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Hilshiensen Dwauker
Chicago
Busia Ness
San Antonio
Manila Honey Bees Reach for American Citizenship
A Chicago Tribune excerpt notes the giant East Indian honey bee could be introduced to the United States to aid skilled labor capacity. Secretary Wilson mentions plans to seek tidal appropriation in a forthcoming report to Congress for the potential importation and acclimation of Philippine honeybees, aiming to bring a swarm to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribone
Philippines
United States
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Congress
America
Anon
Radical Policy Shifts at American Sugar Refining Meet
The annual meeting in Jersey City announced radical changes in company policy with full board approval. No year report or business condition was disclosed. Directors elected include Lowell H Palmer to replace John B E Searles, John Mayer for William Dick, and John E Parsone to continue. Frederick Heicke elected secretary pro tem. Accumulated profits up to January 3 are to be reserved as working capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Sugar Refining Company
Jersey City
Havemeyer
Lowell H. Palmer
John BE. Searles
John Mayer
William Dick
John E Parsone
Frederick Heicke
Currency Bill Action by House Banking Committee
The banking and currency committee unanimously directs withdrawal of the banking and currency revision bill. Representative Mitchell of New York signals a Wednesday committee move to re report the bill to the house while Mr Van Vorhis of Ohio plans to move substituting the president's recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Banking and Currency Committee
House
Mitchell
New York
van Vorhis
Ohio
United States Navy Inquiry and Albany Launch Noted
Kingston reports the US steamer Ray City carrying the US commission crew to Jamaica to observe British troop health measures with General Wood expected to return for closure of the inquiry. Senator Braddock introduces a bill setting Kansas legal interest at 7 percent replacing the current 6 percent. A pneumonia prevention note cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. London announces the USS Albany will be launched at Newcastle with ceremony led by Mrs Colwell and sails to the US in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Jamaica
Ray City
United States Commission
Reitley
T Ebiet
Weston
Havana
Braddock
Greenwood County
Senate
Kansas
London
Albany
Spain
Newcastle
Henry White
United States
Warlakes
Colwell
Will Sall
Wagnerian festival lead role for Marie Barnard in Beyruth
Marie Barnard, American prima donna and daughter of the late Judge Edward M. Barnard of California, sails on the St Paul and will star in the Wagnerian festival at Beyruth next August. A separate item notes a fatal quarrel at Weir City involving Tommy Quinn, the Larkeeper, and Edward Caldwell, with Quinn claiming self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marie Bernard
St Paul
Edward M. Barnard
California Supreme Court
Bas Ai
Alermony
Weir City
Kelley
Tommy Quinn
Edward Caldwell
Quinn
Veterans of three wars reception at War Secretary's home
Washington January secretaries and generals hosted a lavish social for army officers and families. Marines played in the hall while 69 elegant guests including Major General Leonard Wood attended, with Vice President Hobart and Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn among the invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alger
Army
Marine Band
Hage
Aler
Perrin
Hobart
Meiklejohn
Shatter
Leonard Wood
Cubs
Milex
Corbin
Gunther
Gilmore
Bingham
Wilson
Vincent
Sheridan
Miners Conventio n Records Vandalized in Pittsburg
At the United Mine Workers convention in Pittsburg an overnight vandal damaged the crime scene. Eighteen pages torn from the ledger and many pages blurred. Officials suspect the act aimed at destroying records or forcing retrieval of cash books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
United Mine Workers’ Convention
St. Charles
Vultige Cnti
Minnois
Dely- Estes
Committee On
Fainting Incident In Dome Involves 16 Year Old
Willie Tustifer, 16, of 725 Van Buren, fainted on stairs inside the dome. He was carried to the governor's office, regained consciousness after a moment, and walked home before an ambulance arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Tustifer
van Buren
Resolution Calls Recall of Colonel Stotzenberg
In Lincoln Nebraska the state senate introduced a resolution through Cros of Denver opposing Colonel Stotzenberg of the First Nebraska regiment now in Manila. The body adopted the measure under rules suspension, urging the War Department to recall him amid letters alleging tyranny and misconduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
State Senate
Cros of
Devenne
Cerses
Stotzenberg
Nebraska
Manila
War Department
Wogisteat
Bratt
Bennett Dismissed in Washington Controversy Over Consul General
The State Department resolves a dispute involving Andrew D. Barlow, consul general in Mexico City, and Joseph J. Bennett, former vice consul general. Provisional suspension of Hersett and appointment of a successor were ordered amid service interest conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of State
Andrew D. Barlow
United States
City of
Mexico
Joseph J. Bennett
Tariow
Hersett
Bennett
Deaths and Funerals Notice Streamlined
The notice reports the funeral of M. Sordstrom aged si at West Fourth Street and a second obituary for John T. Priester of The Pitt a. It notes services at a church and a family home, with times and locations in Eastern style. The fragmentary text mentions a Santa family member and local streets and churches in a Swedish Lutheran context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Sordstrom
West Fourth Street
Jovctonk
John T. Priester
the Pitta
Ivan
Charlotte Ercan
E. A. Santi Materi
Buchatran Street
Washington House Debates Diplomacy and Subversion
Washington January 12 The house promptly went into committees on diplomacy and consular appropriations with two and a half hours per side for general debate. Congressman Dinamore Ark. notes opposition only to no item but seeks opportunity to address broader topics. Carmarck Tenn. assails administration policy and accuses a crusade of conquest and crime in foreign affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dinamore
Dem. Ark
Porto Ricans Shave With Pool Water In Rustic Al Fresco Style
Porto Ricans in rugged mountain areas of Puerto Rico use natural pools as mirrors for shaving. A coconut shell cup and fishbone brush serve as tools while leaves, bulbs, and coconut oil supply soap-like lather. Residents scrub with glass splinters and stones to avoid cuts, a practice passed through generations in remote West Indian villages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Amina
Hoowe Windsor
Porto Rickns
Loweat
Dendina
Cocou
Patel
Fragmat
Porto Rico
Cuba
Jamaica
West India Islende
Porto Rino
Royal Yacht Victoria Secrecy Amid New Vessel Plans
From the Cabildo Record the Royal Navy prepares a new royal yacht likely named Prince Albert. The keel plate was laid December 23, 1407 at Pembroke Dockyard by Captain Burgess Watsons wife, amid guarded secrecy. Only dockyard officers and workers may view the project as Parliament funds the build.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabiugo
Queen Victoria
Royal Yacht
Prince Albert
Lans
Grek Yuri
Pembroke
Mex Wateun
Burgess Watson
Queen Victoris
Admiralty
Also Mentioned on This Page
Topeka State Journal
Frank P. Maclennan
Wolamt XXVI
Sam Be
Bighen
Pictureson
A. Frank Richardson
Don Ofetcr
Red Lion Court
Fleet Street
Ian ‘Bell
Nicboty
Youns
Grant
California
Honolula Martens
Hobern
Vermont
St. Lowns
Foraker
Globe Sicars
Rel
Ea Atchisnn
Jett
Christendom
Rive
Wall Street
Johann Strauss
Vienna
Russell Sage
Miss Moane
Syracuse
Miles
William Vernon Harcourt
Liberal Party
England
Viscount Bolingbroke
Alcibiades
Queen Anne
Joseph Jefferson
Virginia
William Black
John Morley
Isbel
Tle
Onte
Roosevelt Bux Atx
Fideat
Coldmel
Alice Lee
Ruston
Utes Beardaleys
Grace
Waplece
Fenntor Allison
Herbert Spencer
Ron Ferdinand de Rothechild
Wales
Sylvester Beavel
Alan General Shafter
Banticga
Ite
Havand
Toisebeth B. Grants
National Christian the Prectien of
South
Caroliza
Abs
Kansas News
Isa Fish Story
Barry Hudgens
Noon Dynert Auditor Cola
Cowley County
Wes
Bim
Failh
Martindale
William Martindale
Emporia
Hurlington Nasional Bank
D. O. Hoskins
First National Bank
Milwaukee
West Indian Health Board
A. J. Sheperd
Agricultural Journal
Aavertiner
Elden
Stansfield
W. H. Wilson
A. J. Arnold & Son
A. J. Kane & Co
Veterans OF
Given
Ganera
Mrs. Alger
Nebraska Senate
de Witt
W. BH
A.J. Kane & Co
Snatlingo
Yacht For
Victoria
Hays Pam Batt
Mab
Yale
Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Company
National Bank
Adirent J. P, Davis
Dr. Lyon
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