LITTLE WAIFS SIX CHILDREN HOMELESS IN SALINA
David Mosher pleaded guilty to extortion and was sent to jail. His wife faces a 350 hang up for drunk and disturbing the peace. His children, including a three year old, face starvation and neglect as the family plans live together. The case highlights issues at the Soldiers Home and broad departmental justice challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallia
Jan
David Mosher
Mauer
Department of Justice
Thiktly
Mosherte
Lhe
Bat
Jemves
Masher Haa
Soliiers
Doda City
Cua
Masher Rimsi
Rinker Arrested in Nebraska for Shooting Incident
A report from Holdrege Nebraska states Reuben Rinker of Hertland Nebraska was arrested after a shooting through a window injured a man near Blakeman and Oxford on December 21 22 1856. The inquiry linked Rinker to the crime while he traveled from Bertrand to Oxford with a horse, as investigators traced tracks in mud and tied him to the residence of C W Gulbur in Blakeman Kansas for preliminary hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Rinker
Nebraska
Jrmaha
Holdrege
Nebsaga
C. Wo Giltmore
Blakeman
Kun
Tate
Hertland
Neb
Rounty
Kansas
A. Garrett
Judes
Rikker
Eelie
Bertrand
Oxford
Ian
Kuz
Gulbur
Rveegranat Atord Fiier
Tne
Xen Rinker
Omford
Berteand
Stete
Ati Aleverent
Stoped Preaching at Presbyterian Service in Jaxy Sablath Morning
The Independence Reporter notes a sudden collapse of plaster from a chandelier during a morning sermon at the Presbyterian church. Rev Bo Co McQuerten of Humibelt was unharmed. several congregants received injuries including Balcom, Chandler, Starfing, and Mrs J G Vreeman. No further services were held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Meedaudee Chandler
Star— Fing
Balcom
J. G. Vreeman
Cob Pipe Factory Expansion In Ottawa Fan
The cob pipe factory increased employment and boosted production capacity. The plant now operates at full force with about ten thousand pipes daily and a workforce near one thousand, reflecting a significant expansion in output and jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Fan. C
Bern
Jetries
Inyweiead
Eminloyen
Miss Eva Beem Arrested On Theft Charge
Hutchinson Kansas Jan 50 Miss Eva Beem arrested by Deputy United States Marshal F W Jolttson for alleged theft of funds totaling 1805.04 from the revention agency and 401 from the rating department of PLuteh AnRYN HOHLOlMee. She was taken to Wichita and arraigned before Commissioner Sheaeain. Bond set at ES Handy sng Mr Fr Lew Beck. Hearing January 2 in Wichita. Atchison Toids Close. Atchison Kansas Jan 9 Jointists closed Opel doors facing fines and a possible new police board. If board allows joints they may reopen. Bierman Trial Postponed. Lawrence Kansas Jan 20 Mrs August Bierman murder trial postponed to January 23 due to judge Norton. Sensational developments anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Eva Beem
Daguty
F. W. Jolttson
Tomika
Inepeeter Cochran
Rating Department
Pluteh- Anryn Hohlolmee
Wichita
Handy
Lew Beck
Bohemia
Wietite
Atchison Toids
Atchison, Ki
Atchison
Board of Police Commissioners
Bierman
Tlawrines
Sfrs
August Bierman
Hay
Judie J. Q. A. Norton
The Pages Mountford Version on a Friday Night
A fragment notes a new edition of The Pages on Mountford presented Friday night. Li is mentioned among participants, with unclear roles and place of event. Further readable detail is sparse, but indicates a literary or cultural gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountford
The Abandoned Laramie Paper That Declined Or Failed
A Chicago Times-Herald reminiscence recounts Bill Nye’s brief stay in Laramie Wyoming and a newspaper venture doomed by speculative folly. Nye describes a town of cowboys and rustlers, a mock legal hanging used as advertisement, and a crashed enterprise that spawned sensational engravings and a fragile readership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wyoming
Laramie
el Dorado
Thorn
Bern
Amiter
Ther
Clut
Tne
America
Avery Ap
Baldwin Locomotive Works Refutes Foreign Employment Myths
New York Jan 20 Railway Age reports Baldwin Locomotive Works states there are no job opportunities abroad for American railway workers. Wages abroad are often lower in value due to depreciated currencies, with limited chances in Mexico and South America. Japan has largely ceased employing foreigners on railways, and China has only begun railway construction with one English-run line existing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Railway Ten
South America
Africa
China
Japan
Russia
Railway Age
Baldwin Locomitive Works
Raliveayimen
Wheinsera
Niemen
Foreles
United States
Mexico
Central America
South American
Uruguay
Upwn
Hs Railways
Evia
Trevithick
Kobe
Singie
Clover Leaf Employees Fight Lower Fares Plan
Clover Leaf railway workers oppose proposed legislation to raise passenger rates in Indiana. They warn that past fare reductions always cut wages and harm workers, and pledge to resist any wage impacts from new policies. The dispute centers on balancing fares with wage protections for the shop and train crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Line
Frankfort
Ind
Clover Leaf Railway
S Holt
Christian Endeavor Rates Set for Transcontinental Trip
A meeting in Chicago on January 20 discussed Christian Endeavor travel to San Prason. Railroads favored a single round trip fare plus $2, with the new rate likely to take effect soon. Frisco and Chicago routes expected to be included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
Chicago
San Prason
Squire's Surprise In Legislature Ballot
Olympia report notes first ballot in race for U S senator to replace Son C Squire yields no decision as many candidates vie in both houses. Tur ner of Spokane gains attention while Barie shows limited support and Populists spread votes. Also brief notes on Denny and Melba's improved condition.
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Olympia
Wash
Jan
United States
Watson C. Squire
Barie
Senate
A. A. Denny
Seathe
California Dream Express Takes Westbound Route
Sante Fe Houte California Limited departs Chicago at 4 20 PM Wednesdays and Saturdays reaching Kansas City 9 50, Topeka 1 24 AM, and Denver hours later. Thursday and Sunday connections extend to Los Angeles and San Francisco via Mojave with overnight sleepers. Return trips depart California Mondays and Thursdays. Furnished Pullman palace sleepers and dining car promise luxury service. Topeka depot and Cromwell Jefferson offices listed for details. Topeka Mineral Water advertises westward refreshment.
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Sante Fe Houte—California Limited
Chicago
Kenses City
Topeka
Denver
Los Angilen i
San Filero
San Francisco
Mojave
California
Possisc
Chicego
Kansas City
Fifth Street
Cromwell & Jeffers
Post Office
North Topeka
W. C. Garvey
Wi. Black, AG
Topek
Princess de Chimay Seeks FiveYear Convent Return
In the Chimay divorce case the princess proposed a five year stay in a Carmelite convent to return purified to the home. The prince responded from Paris that he would go to Chimay and did not want to see her counsel. Court arguments touched on alleged notoriety and accusations of abandoning the children.
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Princess de Chimay
Charterot
Chimay
Parix
Rigo
Chantin
Gil Blas
Paris
Princess de Chlimay
Maitre Allain
Morgan to Buy U P New York Railroad by Forced Sale
New York reports J Pierpont Morgan and the Vanderbilt interests backing a government foreclosure plan for the Union Pacific. The reorganization committee guarantees a 45 million asset net and a 50 million estate, with a 10 percent deposit, while the government would incur a large loss but Morgan would gain influence and reputation.
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New York
EFP
Fitegerald
Union Pacific Railroad
J. Pierpont Morgan
Vanderbilts
Harmon
Union Pacific
Ft Aerregatte
Oakeh
Ile Ottera
Bey
Sulis
Hinrpont Sorienn
Joan
Morgan
Chicago Historical Society to honor Lincoln spot in memoirs
A Chicago Historical Society project will erect a marker at the old Lincoln nomination site. FE G Masuts, president, announced plans at the quarterly meeting and noted upcoming Fort Dearborn discussions and letters about the 1871 fire massacre.
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Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
Chicago Historical Society
Belaliy
FE. G. Masuts
Ite
Maron
Fort Dearborn
Te Xr
California
Towa
Shnon Poksques
Mob Hangs Accomplice in Front of Church for Cotton Family Murders
A New Orleans dispatch reports a mob executed John Johnston and Arch Joiner, two Black men, by hanging and burning near Amite City after confessing to the deaths of five Cotton family members. A third accused, Gus Williams, was reportedly taken toward Tickiwah as the mob roared toward lynching.
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New Orleans
John Johnston
Amite City
Arch Joiner
Gus Whtams
Johnson
Joiner
Botton
Willams
Little Zion Church
Tickiaw
Johnnson
Foler
Tate
Corwhin
Howse
Jownzen
Wee
Hudd McKnight
Maud Miller
Cotton
McKnight
Merven Stevens
Anna Stevens
Ahite
John Ben
Ex Justice Martin to Read Paper at Bar Meeting
Kansas State Bar Association opens its first public session in the supreme court room this evening with ex Chief Justice David Martin of Atehiron delivering an address on the proposed International Court. Judge Abraham Bergen of Topeka will speak on Abraham Lincoln as a Lawyer with reminiscences of Lincoln. Tomorrow features a schedule of addresses by F D Mills, WW Guthrie, J W Gleed, and FP L Martin, followed by general discussion and miscellaneous items leading to officer elections.
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International Court
Kansas State Bar Association
Supreme Court
David Martin
Atehiron
Abraham Bergen
Topeka
Abraham Lincoln
Bergen
Lincoln
F.D. Mills
Kansas City
WW. Guthrie
Atehicon, Allmess
University Law School
J. W. Gleed
L. Martin, Hutehinesa
A Message for Wolcott and Political Moves
Cleveland January 22 reports say W J Hilands, co proprietor of Mahoning Coat, left for New York on an Europe mission from Chairman Hanna to Senator Wolcott. Hanna refuses comment and Hilands, before departing east, refused to reveal the nature of his mission. Platt named US senator to succeed Hilborn. Census bill and local items noted. Special fundraising sale for Salvation Army hospital planned with ten percent profits. Heatt’s Digestive Compound advertised.
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Cleveland
Hmands
Mahoning Coat Company
New York
Whi
Europe
Hanna
Walecolt
Hilands
East
Hina
Ealc
Delgado Is Dead Report From Havana Mystery Informs AP
Dr Borges reports from Havana that Henry Sores, a Mail Express NY correspondent, died last month while Gen Leé had interested him. Sores was captured by the forces and treated in a provincial insurgent hospital before being moved to San Am Lrosin Hospital for political prisoners.
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Havana
Jan .C
Borges
Menry Sores
Mail Express
New York
Lée
Delzade
Epan
Tiiars
Puar Gel Rio
San Am
Lrosin
Democrats to invite National Democrats back, Alabama
The Democratic state executive committee meets in Montgomery and will decide to invite the National Democrats back into full fellowship. Palmer Buckner factions demand the silver wing join them, making the outcome highly anticipated.
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Montgomery
Ala
Democratic Tate
National Democrats
Palmer
Baldwin Is Still Lucky in Breach Suit
San Francisco court rules against Lillian Ashley in a breach of promise case seeking one hundred thousand dollars from Ed. Baldwin the turfman ranchman and hotel owner. Judge Stuck delivered the decision, upholding Baldwin’s favor in the seduction dispute.
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San Francisco
Lillian Ashley
Bucky") Baldwin
ranDenatre
About Mrs McKinley Mistress of the White House
Abner McKinley outlines Mrs McKinley status and duties as wife of the president with health, charity, church work, and social presence. She attends Fort Methodist in Canton and will guide White House life, keeping a horse ready for Mrs McKinley’s use and supporting women’s and charitable causes. Washington naturalization bill note follows, altering context.
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White House
Cleet
New York Journal
Mr. McKinley
McKinley
Washington
Canton
Fort Methodist Church
Milane
Columbus
Caston
C&umbus
McKintoy
Poachers Fired First In Calumet Marsh Clash
Crown Point Ina Jan 20 Attorney Youchey Tolleston's Gun club lawyers prepared warrants for fourteen poachers who took part in yesterday's battle in the Calumet marsh. Frank Costick and Thundero Pratt were severely wounded with only a few shots left in Pratt. Game Keeper Barney Whitlock reported the poachers opened fire first, wounding John Blackburn in the forehead. Sheriff Hayes warned Chicken poller reservation may target Frank Whitlock who escaped. Allegations name a shooter as Frank Whitlock in the body with a rifle.
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Crown Point
Ina
Youchey
Barney Whitlock
Daar
John Plackburn
Fred
Sher Hayes
Frank Whitlock
Frank Costiel
Debs Advice Ignored in Leadville Strike Tale
In Leadville Colorado January, Debs’ call for arbitration between mine owners and workers is rejected. The miners refuse to be guided by the AR Man. Abe Boyle of the Western Primratigt of Minors is cited as a reference, with Debs noting the strikers erred in pursuing that path.
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Leadville
Col
Debs
Miners from Joplen Arrive to Refill Denver Strikes
About 100 miners arrived from Joplin to take positions at the Virginia mine and Revenue tunnel in Denver. The move follows weeks of labor unrest with around 198 of 914 men reported leaving, while plans to recruit up to 250 more proceed. The associated notice lists households and a charity sale unrelated to the mining action.
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Denver
Col
Virginie
Wernere I
Topeka Fire Alarm Key Locations Listed
A garbled Topeka city street list details fire alarm key sites across streets and avenues. The text includes numerous misread street names and numbers, referencing Topeka Fire Station numbers and multiple avenues, with scattered references to landmarks like Bus Barn Euclid and Lafayette Streets. The fragmentary OCR presents a map-like set of addresses and cross streets without coherent narrative.
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Keventeanth
Jefermon
Third
Monrse
Sixth
Topeka
Sixth Avenue
Clay Street
Western Avenue
Ninth Street
Twelfth
Taylor Streets
Svan Buren
Elventh
Haren
Euviid Aveoue
Buchan
Irene
Lafayette
Kietma
Euclid
Cetivee
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Kansas News
COB Pipe Factory
Prasent
Miss Beem
Bill Nye
Tepuld
Atdjalebough
La‘amie
Frank Pisley
Chicago Times-Herald
New York Sunday Journal
Brovalya Life
Railroad News
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Foster
Santa Fe
Christian Endeavor Rates
Squire
St. Petersburg
Prune
Alexander
Oldenburg
Iat
Marseilles
Roombay
Melba
Madam Melba
Phillips
Eighth Ave
OF Lincoln
Phe
Jude
Chicago Tribune
Mra. Brey
Aliss Spot
Bray
Mra Bray
K.lagnen
Char
Ls S
Sconetie
Satteractine Cellaran
Selta
AO. UW
Kamae Arenas
Louisiana
Martin
Wolcott
Mark Hanna
Piatt
Hill Alvany
Thomas
Platt
David B. Hil
House
Homer Georg
Bretes Unier
Carrait TD
Weight
Wurcan of
Reneosas
Sayers
Texas
Wellington
John Jewell
Ourside
Heatt
Delgado
The
N. ¥. Mail and Expres
Gold Democrate
Baldwin
William Mw’einley
St. Joseph
Leavenworth
ST. Louis
Chicaco
Omaha
Peoria
ST. Paramul
South
L. W. Wakeley
C. P. A. Howard Elm
Dutner
T.P.A
T+ JOSEPH
Ort
Crows Point
Joplen
Paiges
Patges
Clyven
Peer Laundry
West
Greg Sign Judeson
Kansan
Holiroad
Taylor Streees
Steest
Grant Street
Topeka Assnoe
Topekem
Goodwin & Chamibe Kere
Sucersmer
Brock
Pactne Pacific
Aryl A. Pac
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