Letter From a Soldier Missing in War with Family Hope
Myron in 33 years ago battlefield letter tells of a Union soldier buried in an unmarked grave near Camp near Fairfax Station Va. The writer recounts march days, cold weather, rations, and a surprise parade of cannon fire as he and his unit move through Virginia toward a current position. The note captures long absence, uncertainty, and a soldier’s last-ditch attempt to reach kin as time drags on.
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Myron
Teiban
Caliaeus
Iran
Pairtax Stabhoo
Jes
Huriers Ferry
Tecamtyr
Eure
Weis
Picie
M Ranade
Hank Ani
John T. Morrison
Widow of Dead Governor Defends Monument Atgrave
Mrs Martin, widow of John A. Martin, explains why a monument to the late governor’s grave remains unerected. She notes a prior failed effort at Topeka and claims inaccuracy in a Scottville paper showing the grave as obscure.
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John A. Martin
Joh A. Marti
Martin
Maclin
Topeka
Mim
Waltlus
Blakin
Globe
Torsies
Scotteville
Colonel Martin
Ayer's Cathartic Pills Promote Restful Sleep
Before retiring, take Ayer's Pills to sleep better and wake refreshed for work. They claim to relieve constipation biliousness sick headache and liver troubles with pleasant sugar coating and careful preparation. Ask your druggist for Ayer's Cathartic Pills when other pills fail.
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Ayer
Monuments of Love Enshrined in Hearts Remain
A heartfelt note recalls seven years since a husband’s death. The writer speaks of enduring care for a cherished partner, weekly visits to the place of memory, and finds solace that true love needs no monument.
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Regent
Williams Case Continued in Shawnee Court
In Olathe on January 14 the preliminary hearing for Mrs. Jane Mayexiat Topeka on a murder charge in the Shawnee county case involving an 11 year old child was continued. Al B. Williams and Al 8. Wilkins as an accessory faced hearings. over twenty witnesses remained for the defense and were present, many from Topeka.
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Olathe
Jane Mayexiat
Topeka
al B. Williams
Shawnee County
Caress
Al 8
Wilkins
Bob Kenley
Charley McCabe
Safford
A. Jd. Smalth
Popelea Medical Retieee
LL. Irene
State Journal
Clemens Says He Prefers A Lowly Seat In Public Matters
Congressional delegations back silver and tariff policy. Senator Campbell, Populist, Labette county, presents a resolution guiding Kansas senators and representatives toward free coinage of silver and not opposing tariff legislation while opposing the national debt. Barkley of Elk introduces bill No 12 to amend a local judicial district provision. bill advanced amid clamor for recognition.
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Campbell
Labette County
Senate
Kansas
Missouri Tigers Accused in Mexico Trip Controversy
Collegiate charges claim Missouri football players joined the team on a Mexico trip without faculty approval. Texas Alcalde cites two nonstudents as part of the squad, with assertions of paid play and amateur status questioned. Missouri fans express indignation as pundits debate sportsmanship and purpose of competition.
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Columbia
Missouri
Old Mexico
University of Texas
Buater
Missourt
University of Missouri
Tearm
Aleam
Buckholix Sas
Kanaan City Medical School
Lewis
Missouri State University
Sinc
Tucker
Sedalia
Mlavouls Rh
Azumatus
Ut Missouri
Ond
Victor Fyth
Amasteu
Mitsouri State University
Allétour
Western Union Taxes Atchison Case In Tax Dispute
In Atchison dated January 14 Western Union Telegraph faces tax action over $175 assessed by Atchison County. The claim centers on Western Union property, except lines from railroad offices to Weather Union city offices, being railroad right of way. The board of railroad assessors rules against this classification and Western Union wires were returned as part of the disputed property.
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Atchison
Waexener
Horton
Atchison County
Western Cnion Telegraph Company
Western Union
Weather Union
Board of
Railr
Wal Nusescors
Fair Grounds Sold Under Sheriff Sale at Winfield
The Winfield fair ground was sold Monday at sheriff sale to Laura C. Moore mortgage holder for 2108 dollars leaving a 360% debt against stockholders of the association. An arrangement gave J. J. Gommow of Oxford a thirty day option on the ground for 7000 dollars and Mr. Cnodnow expects to dispose of it to others if the deal closes. The association would be practically out of debt.
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Winfield
Fair Ground
Munday
Sheriffs Sale
Laura C. Moore
J. J. Gommow
Oxford
Cnodnow
Ag Me
Rabbits Shipped In Bulk From Lamed Carload Fourth This Season
A Brown and Ainsworth & Co. report shipping another carload of jack rabbits from Lamed yesterday. This marks the fourth carload, with total shipments estimated between 25,000 and 30,000 rabbits. Farmers hunt rabbits full time as merchants pay 5 cents per rabbit. Rabbits are packed in barrels with bones, then sent to a New York wholesale commission house.
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A. Brown and Ainsworth & Co
Commission
New York Wholesale Commission
Forney Prolific as Senator Proposes Salary Cuts and Probes
Senator Forney, a Populist, introduces a sweeping salary bill fixing state officer pay from Governor to state treasurer and lawmakers while proposing travel allowances and per diem rates. The piece also notes missing Senate furniture two years after purchase and a unanimous resolution to authorize a search for missing state property.
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Senate
Forney
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Pnember
House
Uso
Ora Ter
Wenate Xball
State House
Senate Chamber
Tie State
Fk Hin
Alont
Tie Rergeant-at-arms
Second Normal School Proposed for Tortcott State
A Senate bill by Senator Shaffer proposes a second state normal school in Tortcott. It recommends purchasing the Scansnational college property already set for the purpose and provides $20,000 for site costs and $10,000 annually for maintenance through 1899.
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Tortcott
Senate
Shaffer
Scansnational College
Santa Fe Commissioner to Visit Abilene for Storage Plant Plan
Abilene hosts the first move by Santa Fe Industrial Commissioner James A. Davis who is arriving to interview local business leaders about town needs and attracting outside capital. Local merchants in the produce trade support a cold storage plant and expect a formal agreement soon.
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Abilene
James A. Davis
Santa Fe
Ourcees
Governor Renfrow Proposes Oklahoma Reforms
Governor Renfrow’s message to the territorial legislature urges separation of auditor and superintendent offices, requires railways to fence their lines, and bans railroad passes to officials. His financials show Oklahoma’s government cost about half that of other territories, with two-year revenue exceeding expenses by 3,385 and a bonded debt of 48,000.
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Guthrie
O. T
Rentfrow
Auditor
Fis
Fire Ravages Kingfisher Market Area in Okla Blaze
Reported by WA from Wichita Kah details a destructive fire in Kingfisher Oklahoma causing losses between 20000 and 40000 dollars with nine billion worth of damage, affecting the main market area. The city lacks water supply and volunteers struggle to combat flames amid suspicions of arson linked to a series of fires. An American mission near Chow Foo China is cited in authorities’ statements with no insurance claims.
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St Louis
Jan
Spector
Wichita
Kah
Tvs
Kingfisher
A. Mocawits
Thaln DextneRs
Homeseekers Excursion via Santa Fe Route Schedule
HomeRoad specials run February 2 to May 4 offering round trip tickets at two dollars to palms in Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas. Tickets valid fifteen trips, returnable on Tuesdays or Fridays within twenty one days. For details call at Topeka passenger depot Fifth Street or post office Topeka telephone 84. W Garvet Agent. The King of Pils Beeenams-TM
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Santa Pe
Santa F
Palms
Arkansas
Arizona
Indian Territory
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Apomwell & Jer Fark
Postolliog
Topeka
John L Sullivan Tells Court He Is Dead Broke
Boston report on John L Sullivan appearing in municipal court seeking to take the poor debtor's oath after debts outstanding to Galvin Bros totaling $500. He is released on bail as the case is postponed to Friday. He claims decades of earnings and misapplied family funds, insisting he will not starve.
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Boston
Mass
John L. Sullivan
Galvin Bros
Norists
Sullivan
Mal
New York
Louppoke
Farrely
General Sporting Notes From Fort Wayne Preview
President Myers of Fort Wayne plans Aug ing to be captain manager and pitcher this coming season. Ernest Hear signed as a pitcher by the New Yorks, Jockey Joe Scherrer may join M Daly, with the Cincinnati offer reportedly confidential and lucrative. Pitcher McFarlan signed by Rochester. Chicago cycle show to feature raw material and the French government will test chainiets bicycles. a new tire without an inner tube gains attention in Europe. Tommy Browne’s manager has eleven pitchers under contract at Holyoke. Ted Sullivan proposes an All American tour this fall. New York signs Pitcher Stangix, descendant of Mile Standish. Bobby Garthe is recovering from broken arm and will umpire in the Western Association next season. Corbett to finish his engagement after the lawsuit, then train in the south. his mornings remain active. One Minute Cough Cure advertised as rapid relief for croup and cough. G W W Stansfield, 23 Jan. Ave.
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President Myers
Fort Wayne
Ind
Marager
Ernest Hear
Philadelphia Baseball Club
Inst Sodana
New Yorks
Joe Scherrer
M. Daly
Copper King
Cincinnatic
Cats
Scherrer
McFarlan
Virginia Teague
Rochester
Chicago
Europe
Tommy
Holyoke
Pitiodelphit
Baltimoreinine
New York
Ted” Sullivan Ia
Senmn
Bexion
Stangix
Real Mile
Metropotitan
Bobby Cartthtra
Browns
Burlington
Bald
Corbett
Narrowed field for adjutant general race to three
The Populists report the adjutant general contest has narrowed to Hiram Hale of Franklin, Dr G Rohrer of Rice, and Dr N Boyd of Republic. Colonel A J Davis carries many endorsements but trails since Boyd nearly beat Bush for secretary of state. Bush supporters back Boyd. Appointment expected within days.
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Hiram Hale
Frankln
G Rohrer
Rice
N. Boyd
Republic County
A. J. Davis
Lewelling
Boyd
W. J. Bush
Penny Wise Policy Sparks Clerk Shortage Call
A penny wise policy faces a flaw in merate organization due to too few journal clerks. Three clerks now handle duties, but past storms show five or more clerks were needed. Ruling to gate bills to editors delays access for press, prompting demand for two additional workers to prevent overload.
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Tw Press
Clemens Seeks Supreme Court Reporting Post
In a surprising move, Clemens entered Mr Randolph's office and expressed interest in a supreme court reporting position. Randolph welcomed the inquiry and offered to provide any information needed as discussions began.
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G. & Clemens
Supreme Court
First wave assails police board system in class one cities
Hackbusch Republican of Leavenworth filed bill to repeal the present police commissioner system arguing cities should govern Bator business by the people. Senator Caldwell introduced a bill on yard stock care and feed at public stock yards in Kansas, citing Janman City yards and 24 cent prices with a wholesale price surge.
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Hackbusch
Leavenworth
Hackhusted
Caldwell
Kanwar
Janman City
Cresta Pond
Anson
Cooke
Kansas
Tiales
Senate
Tris
Kanes
Pops
Garnett
Anti-Prohibition Bills and Reforms Dominate Kansas Senate
The Kansas Senate and House see a flurry of measures from Seaton and Ur y proposing anti prohibition resolutions, to ponds tax credits for landowners, and Farrely’s debtor protection bill. Herrin’s broad corporate reform and Caldwell’s ex confederate disability removal spur major policy shifts. Forney and Cooke push school funding and economy as lawmakers plan future sessions.
Senate Proceedings and House Committees Postpone
The article outlines Senate and House activity with committee appointments delayed. Speaker Street delayed announcing House committees until tomorrow or Monday. A bill to establish public warehouses and change the board of railroad and warehouse commissioners is introduced, with rapid revision and multiple sponsors. The Senate passes a free homestead bill by 35 to 7.
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Speaker Street
Kings
Board of Rail Commissioners
Centleman
Senate
Washington
Delaware Steamer Delaware Seized Near Mayport
A Jan 1 dispatch from Tackvonville Florida reports that the Clyde steamer Delaware has been seized off Mayport by the United States war department authorities.
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New York
Tackvonville, Fla
Delaware
Mayport
United States
St John Dropped From Two Bank Boards
Wm P St John banker long allied with Mercantile National and Second National banks is removed from both boards at annual meetings. J S Thomas becomes Mercantile director replacing him. Henry Carey of the New York Stock Exchange elected to the Second National Bank board.
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PreeSilver
New York
Wm. P. St. John
Mercantile National Bank
Mercuritile National Bank
St John
J. 8. Thomas
Heferaiiread
Second National Bank
Mr St. John
Henry Carey
New York Stock Exchange
Robbed Cathedral Crown Stolen in New Orleans
Thieves entered the Cathedral in New Orleans and stole a diamond studded crown from the Virgin statue valued at 3200. A line about a vow by a prom in Colton and a gendered reference to Velunhie appears garbled. the readable fact concerns the theft and value.
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New Orleans
Colton
MES Lease in New York Disrupted Lecture Silence
In New York Mrs. Mary Leane failed to deliver a lecture as expected last night at a Manhattan venue and was detained in Jersey, sending regrets. The session informally discussed state laws on marriage protection and tobacco sales to minors, with remarks by S. Waterbury of Sporin on populist themes and a district court outlook on related cases. The financial update notes a growing gold reserve and treasury balances, while Albany reports Cuban insurgent resolutions advancing to a recommitment stage next Monday.
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New York
Mary Leane
National ‘Christian League
No. & Kant Dwerth Street
Jasin
54 Hours to California Train Schedule and Fares
Chicago to California express trains depart Wednesdays and Saturdays with connections through Kansas City Topeka and Denver. Travel time to Los Angeles about 54 hours and San Diego 58 hours from Topeka. Includes palace cars smoking and dining. Contacts for more information listed in Topeka and Chicago depots. Also notices about lost child and home remedies and products from local vendors.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Topeka
Denver
Las Areeles
San Disko
San Francisco
Coplus
California Mare
Suseaya
Borgiatgern
Pullman Palace
Palase
Chica
Tapera
Kuanaas City
California
St Paseoner
Fifth Street
Cromwell d& Jeffers
North Topeka
Garvey
Black
AGP
AL Topeia
Note on Estra'lnepe Gelvaning (2) Fail
An unusual note records a phrase Estra'lnepe Gelvaning with the parenthetical (2) and the word Fail. The text then shifts to caution about not confounding our position with user trash and states a focus on heavy grates and ratinned work.
Coburn for secretary of agriculture urged by Troup board
The Troup County board of agriculture adopted a resolution endorsing F D Coburn for secretary of agriculture and urging President McKinley to appoint him. Coburn, longtime Kansas secretary, is praised for irrigation and alfalfa reports and national reputation. The vote and ensuing telegrams were noted for distribution. The Paiges Theatrical company praised after a strong local reception at Crapined's Opera House with prices 10, 30 and 20 cents.
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F. DP
Cubarn
Rec
McKinney
Coburn
Kaneas Board
Star Air
Fansas
Glea
Wiveston
Paiges
Paiges Theatrical Company
St. Sti
Mr. de Paine
Cometiah
Henry English
Lillian Paice
St. Mary's Journal
Jan
Paige
Howse
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Santa Fe Industrial Commission
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Lewiston
Chow Foo
China
Homeseekers’ Excursion
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General Sporting Notes
Croup
G. W W. Stansfield
Adjutant General
Clemens
Seaton
Ury
Ur, Ten
Bourbon
W. A Herrin
Wihicut
Snd
Fornez
Xald
Divas
Clerka
Stocks
Marshall County
Calswell
Dexen
Hiedock
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MES. Lease
Ft S. Waterbury
Sporin
Treasury
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Uieisl Constesa
Thesembly
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G. W. Sinneneld
Kan
Ayers
Herring
Sc. Thorson
Troup
Enterprise
Kansas Ave
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Uara
Windreek
Seeger Eee Cranbure
Inimetit
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Toyoka
Tay
BS &S
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