Wichita Women Aid the Children of Poor Parents
The Cooking School reports19 pupils, including 17 girls and two boys, learning culinary arts in Wichita. Merchants donate supplies and room rent. Mrs BR Ho Compbent directs instruction. The event featured a demonstration of apple pudding and tomato soup with detailed prep steps, followed by questions. The program plans modest charges to support the class, aided by local donors and a public spirit evident in the community effort.
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Wichita
Jonto
BR. Ho
Iecline
Madstone Cure Shown at Cottonwood Falls Case
A historic report describes a treatment using madstone for hydropubia at Cottonwood Falls. The narrative covers a patient named Mrs. Trewer Sutored, with details about application timing and observed recovery after repetitive use, including an account of the disease’s progression and the community response.
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Cottonwood Falls
Senators Oppose Curtis Bill On Mexican Cattle Duty
Leavenworth report cites Senator Helm opposing a proposed duty on Mexican cattle. Assembly members debate the bill amid arguments about price impacts on farmers and cattle movement. The article notes tensions over trade, enforcement, and fiscal aims behind the Curtis measure.
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Senator Helm
Coffey County Enjoined Over Tax Collection Suit
The Katy brings suit to stop Coffey County from collecting taxes. The case centers on whether the state board of equalization properly increased the assessed valuation, affecting county, school, and tax rates. The county and school officials seek to tax on the original valuation, while the state board’s revisions are contested.
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Katy
Turlington
T. Yoilwey
Coffer
Coffey County
TATE
State Board of Equilization
Western County bill eyed for passage at Fort Scott
Fort Scott report says Representative arrived from Papeka and was interviewed. Prospects for consolidation noted, with Western County representatives aiming to settle the measure this session. Sources indicate cautious optimism though exact fate remains uncertain.
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Port Scott
Fort Scott
Papeka
Cin Itanres
Fenlon Heads to Fort Grant for Health in Arizona
Leavenworth attorney Thomas P. Fenlon left Leavenworth yesterday for Fort Grant Arizona to remain indefinitely for health reasons. He is accompanied by his daughter Mrs Nicholson wife of Captain Nicholson stationed at Fort Grant. Fenlon's condition has steadily improved but requires rest and a warmer climate.
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Leavenworth
Fort Great
Leavenworth, Jan. W
Thomas P. Fenlon
Kaneag
Fort Grant, Arim
Nicholson
Fort Grant
Air
Penton
Prohibited From Riding on Freights at M K T Railroad
Jan 1 passengers banned from riding freight trains on the M K T railroad except for designated passenger and freight terminals. The practice of permissive riding on freight trains has been discontinued. E S U invites Bryan. Jan 16 the senior class of Texas University law school reviewed a decision regarding Wm J Fryan of Nebraska to serve the earmancumentaires ten fore the Class next June. A majority of the class members are Populists with others in the ACME group.
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Parsons
E.S. U
Bryan
Jeanrenes Jan IK
Tansy University Law School
Wm J. Fryan
Nebranica
Earmancumentaires
Clas
Acre
Ex Chief Justice Martin to Teach at Lawrence
Ex chief justice Martin will teach at Lawrence beginning January 1, delivering lectures at the Public Library in Hutchinson and appearing on ALGUL WO Weeks. A flood of local notices then follow, including a water rate raise, a court-ordered payment, a rabbits shipment, and Newton waterworks bond election details.
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Martin
Lawrence
Ote
Keaton Universite Fas
Jude David Martin
Kreneee
Thy Ist
Weturers
Jigen Humphrey
Jonge Martin
Hutchinson
Mitchinton
Jatt
Chargy
Mileynsville
Unclear Streets List In Topeka Area
Fragmented OCR lists numerous Topeka streets and intersections including Kansas Avenue ratified with several street names. The readable items mention Fire Station numbers and cross streets, but lack coherent narrative or events.
Railroad Changes At Santa Fe Aimed To Improve Machinery
George W. Smith, currently master mechanic in the eastern division, is slated to become assistant superintendent of machinery at the new Topeka office. Geoffrey Hancock may move to St Louis & Farman Gleger railroad as superintendent of machinery, with James Collingan succeeding him at Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe. Thomas Paxton to Nickerson, Gavitt at Newton, and ongoing shifts leave Santa Fe shops in Topeka awaiting a new master mechanic. A separate committee report discusses Gulf port trade shares vs New York, noting deepening harbors and rail networks favor southern ports, while urging patience pending Interstate Commerce Commission evidence. A hunting expedition by Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe officials near Corpus Christi precedes a planned Topeka visit.
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George W. Smith
Santa Ie
Seom
Topeka
Smith
George Hancock
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Nickerson
Foraman Gavitt
Newton
Paxton
Mr. Smith
Santa Fe
Idle City
New York
Galveston
Grub Dexiers
Gulf
North Atlantic
Trahk
Interstate Commerce Commission
Santa Fe bondholders map to buy Atlantic and Pacific railway
A New York press wire reports a 4 o’clock special meeting of Santa Fe railway board directors in New York City next Thursday to discuss purchasing the Atlantic and Pacific railway. Insiders claim bondholders plan to seize control, with engineers' report noting the A and P is in fault condition but suggesting no attempt to seize the line would be wise amid opposition from Santa Fe bondholders.
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Charien
New York
Citx
Santa Fe Rathway
Atlantic & Pacific Railway
Santa Fe
Lewia Kingman
A. F. Trobinson
Ripley
Atlantic & Pacific
Fe Boncholders
Railway robbers caught after year of UP depredations
A gang that terrorized Union Pacific in Kansas has been captured. George Gordon alias John Crawford J A Katelle alias RH Howe James Adams and Richard Lowery are jailed in Topeka awaiting trial at the next U S court term. Authorities found stolen property at the group’s Topeka headquarters north of Holivar en.
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Union Pacific
Kansas
Chie Canais
Talon Pacific Mw Cent
Met Woking
Miesouri Pacific
Topeka
United States
Santa Fe Officials Hunt After Texas Game
Santa Fe officials led by Third View President Paul Morton pursue the Texas game inquiry. The group includes Passenger Traffic Manager W. White and Freight Traffic Manager W. Frey, with others Morton mentions as part of the committee.
Alleged Wreck Attempt On Santa Fe Train Near Palmer Lake
William Kennard, long known to locals, was arraigned before Justice Walker in Colorado Springs for allegedly pinning obstructions on a Santa Fe track near Palmer Lake in an early case. A 10 year old witness, Jesse Charles, testified as the principal state witness while train crew described the slow run and near catastrophe. Kennard, once a section hand, faced $1,000 bond for district court.
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Colorado Springs
Konrand
Justicey Walker
Senge
Santa Fe
Palmer Lake
Jesse Charles
Kennead
Agent Watson
Banta Fe
Reduced corn rate irks Chicago New York lines
Chicago January 14. Lines between Chicago and New York oppose the Joint Traffic Association board reducing the corn rate to five cents. They say the cut will cut into revenue without boosting business. East of Chicago roads wanted ten cents to raise traffic but doubt the cut will help.
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Chicago
New York
Joint Trafic Association
Chica
Jote ‘Rate Association
Notes Prom Om Nickerson Fireman Return From Trip
Prom Our Street Doty prece Fireman John K Harry has returned from a visit of thirty days with friends and relatives in Topeka and Chicago. Cimude V. Harry stemkeeper and Stengrapher at Rinporik has accepted a position as atenographer in the office of Superintendent Parker at Newton. Frank EH Miller spent Sunday with relatives in St. John. Engineer Charles F. Brant accompanied by his family as a gin e for a visit with friends at San Antonio Texas. Albert Mife left Friday for thirty days in California. Train Caller Charl en M Tridden has been tying off for the past centage on account of sickness. Engineer Eugene A Deverraux is recovering from a severe sick spell contracted while bucking snow during the regent storm. Engine 617 has been shopped for general repairs. Brooks engines St and 810 recently out of Topeka shop have been sent to Newton and will be used in passenger service between that point and Dodge City under the charge of Engineers Johnston and Comro. Eoxide 102 has been shopped for flues and light repairs. Boilermaker William Sievert has returned to work after a severe sick spell.
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John K. Harry
Topeka
Chicago
Cimude V. Harry
Rinporik
Parker
Newton
Miller
St. John
Charles Ft. Brant
Jas Gine
San Antonio
Tex
Dodee City
Johnston
Comro Eoxine
William Sievert
SANTA FE CATTLE RUSH DRIVES TRAINS NORTH
Cattle rush from Texas overwhelms Santa Fe traffic with hundreds of cars headed north. The railroad reads to receive about 200 cattle cars by Wednesday morning and additional 400 car loads for Chicago market. Trains move continuously day and night as cattle cars are filled and redirected.
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Santa FE
Texas
Arkansas
Santa Pi le
Big Railwazt Bortgage In Virginia Counties
A deed of trust mortgage by Norfolk and Western Railway to Mercantile Trust Co of New York was recorded in Hastings court. The mortgage covers all property of the railway in Virginia counties, bearing 4 percent interest, dated October 5, 1868. Engineer Wagner reinstated on Santa Fe after a wreck, resuming run 725. Wilder bridge contract awarded to Rettiger & Norton of Strang City across the Kansas River. Arcanic salve ad claims cure for various skin ailments at 25 cents per box. Peerless Steam Laundry advertisement notes service and contact details.
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Norfolk & ‘Western
Virginia
Petersurg
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Mercantile ‘Trust Company
New York
Hristinegs
Welch
Cone
Sald Trust Company
Stoure
Wilder
Rettiger & Norton
Strang City
Kansas River
Wider
J Rds Firth
Kansas Ave
What's the Matter With Kansas editor speaks on stars and roasts
Chicago Evening Post interview with W A White editor of the Emporia Gazette covers his fame from the Kansas editorial, the heated roasts on letters from Populists, and his views on Kansas boom towns. He recalls Jerry Simpson’s campaign, the Medicine Lodge powwow, and depictions of Western Kansas life and politics.
Personal notes from city papers ignite quirky requests
A compilation of quirky personal ads from urban papers features a modest brunette poet seeks a kind editor, a young man wanting to meet a boy who sprinkled tacks, and notes about ring pawning, imitation leather covers, and a missing body. Names like Burd, Paneturo, Osean, and Rob rd H rd jog Deyn appear in humorous, rambling requests and poor spelling.
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Paneturo
Montmerenci
Tockny Kongo
Ambretla
Dogan
Dewberry Avenue
Osean
Mike Muldoos
Waycut Avenue
The
Widder
Coréapond
Porcopa
Jimery
Fontery
Rosebud
Harper's Weekly Forty Years of Public Service and Progress
Harper’s Weekly marks forty years of editorial advocacy in science arts and letters aiming to inform educate and elevate public discourse. The piece previews ongoing and future content including cartoons serial stories departments and fresh literary work while noting distribution terms and address details.
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Me. W. Clapp
Fletcher
Mix
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Arizona
Atsh
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Samuel Wrest
Arch- Inn County
Clit
Gillie
Athen County
Kansas Colony
Arkansas City
Jol
Phenix
Artz
Slaney
Chactauqua County
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Garnett
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Chosan
Washington
Kansas City
Will Alway
Reperia
Kam
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J. G. Wintosa
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Lee
Berek Eorce
Ullk
Jim
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Sereneman Curtin
Kanean
Mexicco
Karin Fue
Freseghat
Caille
Ury
Penlon
Enterprise Water Bate
Ablens
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Stuggi Hare
J. U. Ehrsam Maching Company
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Kat
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Newton Waterworks
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New York Committee
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Preicht
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J. J. Frey
Corpus Christi
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A &P
U. P
William Kennard
Falmer Lake
Prom OM Nickerson
Kansas Railway
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Will Wagner
Santa Pe
Waener
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Tan
Chicago Evening Post
W. A. White
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Kan
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Jerry Simpson
Evening Post
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Styx
Ty Stridlen
Kendrick Haren
Peter Newell
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Msg Wit Era
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Sarge
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