Crusade to Palestine Ends in Turmoil and Exile
Report details a doomed American mission to establish a Zionist colony near Jerusalem. Leaders James Word of Christy and associates allegedly coerced families, seized assets worth over ten thousand dollars, and forced celibacy and moral strictures. The group split from Smith County participants. some seek U.S. consular aid and return home while awaiting travel to Jeruslam for residence.
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John Aati
Armes
Lokee
Echemblori Po Rexeni
Bronx
Palestine
Jerusalem
Christ
David Yantis
Ree
Amith County
Neigt
Bors
Pavel Yortin
Ir. Theode
Ratigton
James
Loware
Jerekwlesn
Ford
Spofford
New York
Chicago
Jer- Ganlem
Jesa
Smith County
Grealy
Telicious
Nmis
Belleview
Heyde
Yanuis Baw
United States
Yortis
Higyde
May
Kuneie
Ashington
Yautis
Jorisatem
INTERREGNUM IN KANSAS WITHOUT A U S MARSHAL
A scrambled review of a Kansas political interim noting the absence of a United States marshal as of today. The piece references commission issues, potential successors, and local reactions, with assorted quoted lines about governance and public figures. It echoes a press collage of political quips and stray anecdotes from multiple papers.
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Kansas
United States
Dr Stroup Acquitted In Insanity Case At Probate Court
Mrs Margaretta Stroup was discharged to go home after a Kansas probate court trial on insanity. Judge Dolman and Dr Rastman heard testimony. three jurors found her not insane leading to custody dismissal. Stroup, 55, testified she had moved to Kansas in 1831 and claimed medical training. witnesses described her talking to herself and conspicuously opening windows, prompting the sheriff to transport her home.
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A Margaretta Stroup
B.D. East
Kansas
St. Louis Medical College
Dr. Hastman
Daniel
From Ocean to Ocean Vanderbilt Rail Line Is Assured
In a historic railroad development backed by the Vanderbilts a through transcontinental line from the Atlantic to the Pacific is now an assured fact. The Oregon Short Line and Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company are under control of the Union Pacific via a reorganization, linking New York Central with Lake Shore Chicago and Northwestern to Omaha and Portland through Vanderbilt routes totaling 12 420 miles.
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New York
Jan
Atlantic
Pacific
Claus
Vanderbilts
Weoman Pacific
Oregon
Oregon Hailroad and Navigation Company
Grain Dealers to Sue Elevator Over Grain Weight Discrepancies
Acting on Governor Leedy’s suggestion the Kansas Grain Dealers association will likely initiate proceedings against the Maple Leaf elevator in Kansas City. The case tests the right to recoup from men who allegedly “deck” each car by 190 pounds for sweepings and shipment at actual weight. Adrian Sherman, the association’s newly appointed attorney, will handle the matter as leaders push for rail orderes to curb irresponsible track buyers.
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Leedy
Kansas Grain Dealers’ Association
Kansas City
Kansan City
Adrian Sherman
Association
Committee On Transportation
Grace Anson Weds Walter H Clough in Chicago
Grace Anson daughter of Capt Anson of the Chicago baseball nine wed Walter H Clough of Kansas City in a ceremony at the Queen of her Parents in Chicago. Rev Dr Henson performed the rite. Adele Anson attended the bride, Prink Clough the groom. The couple left for the country and planned a four week return.
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Walter H. Clough
Chicago
Grace Anson
Capit Anson
Thrnefty
Henson
Adele Anson
Prink Clough
Kansas City
Clough
Biss
Nellie Clough
Thin City
George T. Sharitt
California Limited Sets Five Minute Transit Record
The California Limited, led by Tecumseh on tour, burst through Topeka in five minutes, eight minutes ahead of schedule. The on board crew reported a flawless run with extra Pullman and car additions, while passengers noted a quicker departure from Kansas City and an unusually swift arrival into the depot.
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California
Tecumseh
Topeka
Jim Ned
Kansas City
Beck
Carria
Cosgins
Jen ‘Tecumseh
Tecummeh Wan
Coig
Real estate transfers filed at register of deeds
Transactions recorded include W C Shepard and wife to Benativs Poteyn for 2.70 covering south 8 acres of the southwest quarter section 77 township 20 range 16. John Bealesta 8 M Famtsor to lot 18 First avenue east for 30. Margaret A Bell to Nancy A McGrath for half of northwest quarter section 31 township 12 January 15. Finance association to L L Nelson lots at Land 35 on Redden avenue Guild Park addition. James Bureess and wife P Rhoades for 00 west Holt and southeast quarter of northeast quarter section 9 township 12 range 16. Henry Bennett by Kepley to George M Noble for 2.50 lots 27 219 and on Taylor street. Mildred Callett by Kepley to F G Thomas for 210 tract in Ritchie's addition. Robert Whitill by Kepley to George Mafable for 80 lots and Ui Corrah's aub davisiesrs. Alien M Coville et al by Keptey to Hewn dteniicks for 4090 part of section %, township Irance 15.
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Nave Deen
Office of the Register of Deeds
W. C. Shepard
Benativs Poteyn
John Bealesta
M. Famtsor
First Avenue
Margaret A. Bell
Nancy A. McGrath
Secion SL
Finance Association
L. L. Nelson
Redden Avenue
Guild Park
James Bureess
P. Rhoades
West Holt
Henry Bennett
Kepley
George ME Noble
Taylor Street
Mildred Callett
F. G.thomas
Kansas Cadet Falls in West Point Admission List
Jan 4 report from NW on West Point cadet results after the semi annual exam. The academic board found several cadets with deficiencies and others failing and to be reassigned, with names and origins including Peyton, Baird, Calton, Davis, Downts, Frost, Glynn, Hunter, Joseph, Simmons, Vanderveer, Wilson, and Beyer among those listed.
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HeBell
West Point
Uwo
E. F, Peyton
New York
W. P. Simmons
Kentucky
W. Tidtall
Virginia
Vanderveer
Ohio
A Wilson
Pennsylvania
Bourth
H. Bel. Kanen BE. Beyer
D. Bond
Tennessee
J. E Breth
Tomrth Cies
Spirits Ordered It Novel Defense of Merry Murder Case
Chicago Jan. 1 The defense of Chris Merry charged with his wife’s murder will advance a novel strategy. His counsel will argue he is not fully responsible, claiming continual communication with his wife’s spirit and that she does not reproach him. Spirit mediums may testify, with experts in seismology, climates, and heredity also to be called. The defense reportedly plans to admit the killing while denying the act was his sole responsibility.
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Merry
Chicago
Chris Merry
Cath
Hindoo Prince in Beluchistan War Path News
Kaun of Kelat sparks fresh Indian frontier conflict as British survey parties clash with local guards in Beluchistan. Captain Burn and Lieutenants Surnos report heavy disruption in Key valley. Nasiraba Fort Paani and Ormera threatened. Gwadur to be reinforced with three infantry companies and two guns.
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Rom Metrum
Beluchistan
Captain Burn
Lieutenane Surnos
Royal Engineers
Muexta
Tijekie
Priaty
Fiturmoil
Kelut
Nasiraba
India
Almore
Paani
Ormera
Gwadur
Promised Frohman Attraction Cancelled at Crawford Theater
The Girl I Left Behind Me' cancelled its Topeka date after a change in route. Manager Crawford faces a void in attractions until Walker Waite rides in January 2, with Katie Emmett in The Walls of New York tonight.
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Frohman
Charlies Prohman
Crawford
Poanule
Topeka
Akring
Mater
Katie Emmett
New York
Walker Waiteride
Fortuna
Kansas Photographic Association Executive Committee Meeting
The executive committee met at Copeland on Wednesday. Members include H. T. Stevenson president Leavenworth C. J. Snyder first vice president Topeka F A Loomis second vice president Emport well Junction City secretary Miller Arkansas City treasurer. They plan the 1st annual convention in summer and promise the finest Kansas photo exhibit yet. Also, the Taxpayers League of Topeka and other taxpayers meet at Hamilton hall tonight to discuss the new water rate. Judge Hazen county attorney Detmore and city attorney Bird will speak. A committee will be formed to urge city council in Monday meeting for further rate reductions. The session starts at 7:50 PM.
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The
Photographic Association of Kansas
H. T. Stevenson
Leavenworth
Oc. J. Snyder
Topeki
F_A_ Loomis
Emportwell
Junction City
Miller
Arkansas City
Kansas
Taxpayers’ League of
Topeka
Hamilton Hall
T. Hazen
A. B. Detmore
W. A
Bird
Cleveland Intercedes for Walter Warder in Railroad Case
In Sacramento on January 11 President Cleveland made a second appeal to Governor Budd for clemency in the case of Walter Warder, sentenced for participation in a Brest railroad wreck in 1854. The plea centers on wartime guilt and potential mercy.
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Budd
Walter D. Wortten
Sacramento
Cal
Cleveland
Clonwhes
Walter di Warder
Airo Wer
Populists Fail to Assemble in St Louis Conference
In St Louis on January 12 the Populist conference drew only two exceptions from twenty states. George Washburn of Boston and Héitor Farrish of JoHet were listed as exceptions to the mid-road wing. Chairman Butler faced non recognition from the convention and Park warned of independent action. Washburn joined the resolutions committee, with a slate of party notables, as the all night session produced a report for an address to Populists nationwide.
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St. Louis
Jan
Nehville
George F. Washburn
Boston
Héitor Farrish
Jo- Het
Marion Butler
North Carolina
Betler
Butler
Park
Haley
Washburn
Peoples Party
Prink Burkett
Mississippi
John A. Za
Michigan
J. J. Dixon
Miksouri
W. J. Peck
Georgia
George F. Washbure
Massachusetts
W. & Morgan
Arkansas
Harry ‘Trivy
Texda
Dn DB
Teynotha
Jacob
State Fair Revival Talks By Breeders And Board
Stock Breeders association and the state board of agriculture plan to revive the Kaneas state fair. If the board stalls the breeders will act alone and decide tonight. A committee appointed to investigate the revival met today and was named to confer with the state board and gauge its stance. The plan requests a small legislative appropriation and treats the fair as a state level event of interest. The subject will be settled at tonight's adjourned committee meeting.
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Agricultural Board
Kaneas
Improved Stock Breeders’ Association
State Board of Agriculture
Breeders’ Association
State Board of
Market Report Shows Wheat Decline and Mixed Grain Moves
The daily market report notes a drop in wheat futures at opening, with short covering and later recovery as bullish buyers returned. Corn and oats moved modestly with quiet trading, while provisions stayed slow and easy amid smallhog activity and English selling. Barley cash prices listed, flax and timothy futures cited with regional cash and May values.
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Argentina
Chicago
May
May Park
Taschose
Maynard
No. & State
Ryk
Aitte
Northwestern
Slbetimothy
Chicago Market Report From Analee And Nearby Markets
Receipts and market activity show hogs and cattle movement with notable figures. Hog receipts around 3 048 with shipments. cattle receipts near 9 458 with shipments. sheep receipts 12 814 with 246 shipments. Wheat and corn bids weaken with hard wheat selling slowly and mixed grain prices in Kansas City trading.
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Eaness City
Kansas City
Cohn
Commodities Mixed as Market Reports Drift Across Sectors
Market summaries show butter steady amid light receipts and ice storage notes. Cattle receipts around 300 with Texas steers and native stockers, hogs higher at 9.90 to 12.05 dollars, beef and sheep markets noted as firm or improving. Sugar and coffee in New York steady. cotton spot quiet but near unchanged. grain and wheat activity described in London, Chicago, and Minneapolis reports with mixed movements and export interest.
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Nda
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