Frontiersman Majors Recounts Bear Kill Near Coates House
Alexander Majors, veteran frontiersman, visits with Major Henry Timan in the city. They reminisce about days as leaders of freighters west from Westport, from 75 years ago, when Kansas City was a timbered landscape rich with game. Majors recalls killing a bear near the Coates House site and notes his strict discipline and Bible gift to hires.
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Inman
Alexander Majors
Henry Timan
Mr Majors Ia
Jackson County
Millsouri
Karsas City
Gsages
Sir Majora
Freithters
Westport
Majors, Hotels & Waddies
Utah
New Mexico
Simpoon
Kentucky
Kansas City
America
Real estate transfers filed for record in county office
Real estate transfers list names and parcels including Nelle and W D Volk to Lacey A Buck on Lincoln Street Horne’s addition Merriam to John Frenzise South quarter of 27 North half of 27 on Clay Street Martin Dennis addition Julia Ann Dice to Mrs J H Hunt 3500 SHUN quarter of 3 township HA range 17 Wm Curry and wife to Jos Curry south 2 acres northwest fraction 1% township 12 range 2 Reco and wife to Frank Sillz Warren’s addition Deer Park Christina Trulur to Henry C Lovet 25 tote Sti and north half of lot 63 Lane Street Wilke Mijon’s addition J M Hunt et ux to David J Robinson lots 3 and TW fifteenth street Ridgeway’s with Vinbith George P Brick and wife to First National Bank of Mount Pleasant 56 lots 2A SBM SH TSBW HS HH W Jackson Street PF Updecrat and Mary Updegramt to same 116 06 same property
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Aeelster of
Deede
Nelle
W. D. Volk
Lacey A. Buck
Lincoln Street
Horne
Merriam and Wits
John Frezise
Clayetrest
Martin & Dennis
Julia-Ann Dice
Morth Nair
Lane Street
Wilke
Mijon
David J Robinson
Fifteenth Street
Ridgeway
George P. Brick
First National Bank of Mount Pleasant
Jackson Street
Mary
Same
Federation Tickets On Sale At Rowley and Boon Drug Store
Federation tickets including member tickets go on sale at Rowley and Boon drug store corner Kansas avenue Saturday morning. Members must provide name and club, be an individual member, and may reserve seats. Tickets priced 7 1/2 cents lower balcony 50 cents, reduced rate tickets may be moved with regular tickets. See advertisement for details.
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Federation
Rowley & Boon
Kansas Avenue
Clits
Raphaels
Murillos
Rem- Drandis
Tunnel Fire Delays East Bound Train Through Arizona
Passengers on the eastbound train describe a tunnel blaze near Williams Arizona that trapped two trains and halted service for hours. The Fairview tunnel burned fiercely, a cave-in followed, and several workers were injured or killed while crews battled the blaze. Passengers moved around the mountain via a snow trail and awaited a temporary track to permit continued travel.
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Topeka
Fairview Tunnel
Williams
Arizona
Los Angeles
No. 1
Gay Conegee Company
Herr
Coney Island
Matthews
Parker
Lyons
Boe
Albuquerque
Henry Klein
Frontier
California
Mountai
Daggese
Mall
Imestone
Johnson
Ttea
Phoenix
el Pass
North and South Railroad Convention and Senate Seat
A report from Lebotte county notes George Casopbel chairman of the Guilt and Titer state railroad committee plans a North and South pole railroad committee in Winfield on January 2 to consider hosting a state convention next summer. The informal party discusses possible venues and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoma
George Casopbel
Lebotte County
Winfield
Unio
Governor Leedy Mission to Texas Cited by Legislature
Governor Leedy traveled to Texas last winter as part of a committee appointed by the governor under the authority of a resolution adopted by the legislature. The record notes the formal appointment and official backing for the mission.
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Leedy
Texas
Ander
Rock Island Agents Announce Appointments and Changes
Rock Island superintendent Abbott of the southern division issues a circular listing appointments and transfers. W. J. Donellson moves to Ark on, Kan. G. W. Sever transfers to Marlow. E. B. Allison named joint agent at Wichita stockyards after A. St Nichols resignation.
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Abbott
Rock Island
W. JH. Donellson
Arkaion
Kan
G. W. Sever
Marlow
Ltt
EB. Allison
Wichita Stockyards
A. St Nichols
Towns Afire in Ionia and Spencer Banked by Fire and Disruption
A disastrous blaze in Ionia Michigan gutting the Webber block and several stores including Webber hardware Van Alleens drug Gardells clothing and Bradley Co furniture as electric lights fail and theBell Telephone exchange is engulfed A loss projected at 75000 as spreading east toward Bailey nose Complicating reports from Spencer Indiana say long distance lines down hindering facts with partial details of damage and street names while the fire rages across a new, finest block of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Tribune
Ionia
Webber Brown
Webber's Hardware
van Alleen
Gardell
Crit
van Houten
Bradley & Co
Bell Telephone Exchange
Bailey Nose
Indianapolis
Janeras
Conti
Spencer
Ind
Owen County
Viccennes
C. B. A. Hedrick
Sadier Brothers
Hardin's
McKinley to Speak at U S Manufacturers Banquet
New York January 26 President McKinley is expected to speak at the national association of manufacturers banquet at the Waldorf Astoria marking the end of the third year of the group. Cabinet members likely accompany the president from Washington. A special train will carry the party on January 27 with rooms arranged at the Waldorf. Other honored guests include Senator Frye of Maine former Mayor Strong Alexander Orr Joseph H Choate and several officials. The convention convenes at Masonic Hall on January 25.
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New York
National Association of Manufacturers of the
Mayor Strong
Alexander Orr
Joseph H. Choate
Robert PB. Porter
Abner McKinley
Governor Biack
Warner Shiiler
Charles Emory Smith
EL AL
Richard Butler
Association
Masonic Hall
Disorder grows as mobs seize grain in Italian towns
Rome January 20 reports say renewed disorders erupt in Ancona’s poor quarter with anarchist influence as crowds of men and women attempt barricades. Troops search for suspicious bands while relief protests spread to nearby towns. In Macerata and Latorreta cavalry aids in restoring order after crowds, including many women, seize grain from warehouses.
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Rome
Ancona
Thor
Ruspoli
Macerata
Latorreta
Riots in Algiers and Paris Over Zola Cause Arrests
Rioting students in Algiers tried to burn Zola effigies but police intervened, with several injured and 27 arrests after clashes. In Paris, a 30 student march was dispersed, while a thousand protested near the Pantheon. Zola and Dreyfus remain targets as authorities ban Sunday demonstration and prepare for the Zola trial starting February 7.
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Algiers
M. Zola
Paris
Boulevard Des Capucines
Pantheon
Zola
Latin Quarter
Matthew Dreyfus
Emile Zola
Law School
Marseilles
M. Barthou
Assize Court
Bryan Agitates Draper Murder Trial Audience
William Jennings Bryan testified in the Draper murder trial, appearing with phrases of agitation among spectators. The presence of Bryan and General Palmer drew loud demonstrations, with counsel asking the court to curb the disruption. Bryan said he once shared an office with Draper and vouched for Draper’s honesty, though he conceded Draper could become provoked by a violent temper.
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Jacksonville
William Jennings Bryan
Draper
Mr. Bryan
Omer
General Palmer
Gryan
Br. Bryan
Priest linked to Flint man's death found in river
Jan 20 Louis and Jan report a man named William Tour tenvach a Catholic priest from Flint Missouri was found dead in the river. He wore a black jacket. Police suspect he was either thrown into the river or took his own life.
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Louis
Jan
Er William Tourtenvach
Flint Mo
Fatal Accident At Santa Fe Hot Water Tank Site
Gob Hamilton, a Santa Fe bridge and building department employee, fell into a large hot well behind the round house in Newton after slipping on stringers. He suffered a broken hip and a fractured skull, with doctors fearing poor chances of recovery. The incident occurred about 6:45 PM as the night watchman heard groans and found him unconscious at the bottom. Hamilton had been assisting in the well’s construction and left home earlier that evening.
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Newton
Gob Hamilton
Bridge and Building Department
The
Santa Fe
Round House
Hamilton
Santa Fe Night Watch
Hiamilton
Gladstone Health Rumors Stir London Inquiries
The Pall Mall Gazette report triggers inquiries at No 4 Whitehall Square about Mr Gladstone’s health. Henry Gladstone and friend George Armisted say information does not justify alarm. Reports from Cannes and Lennon indicate health is fairly satisfactory despite neuralgic pains and weather related discomfort.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
Gladstone
White Hall Square
Henry Gladstone
George Armisted
Cannes
Lennon
Munde Wells
Earl Stuart Kennel
Giadstone
Westminster Gazette
Mr. Gladstone
Old Reliable Railroad Conductors Life Insurance Association Elects Officers
At the annual convention in St Louis the Old Reliable Railroad Conductors Life Insurance Association elected officers. W O Beckley of St Louis was named president, Ward Nichols of New Haven first vice president, W C Chissett of Pittsburgh second vice president, W N Billings of Nashville third vice president, W King of St Louis fourth vice president, T E Haley of St Joseph grand secretary and treasurer. The group adjourned after a two day session and departed by special train via the Missouri Kansas Texas for a tour of Old Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Loui
San
Genentes
Hieland
Old Reliable Railroad Conductors Life Insurance Resociation
Walay
Missouri, Kanane & Texas
Old Mexico
W. O. Beckley
Bt Touts
Wabash
Ward Nichol
New Haven
Conn
New York
New Haven & Hartford
W. &. Chissett
Pittsburg
Penn
W. N. Billings
Nashville
Loulaville & Nashville
W. King
St. Louis
T. E. Haley
St. Joe
Chicago
Great Western
Morrill
Columbus
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Treas
Tramp Funeral Details Reach Paducah Crowd
Trainmen report ragged tramp camp inmates near the Illinois Central track plan to attend Berry's funeral as a body. Eight are chosen as panel bearers for the interment. Mrs. Sadie Miller Berry and her attorney F. G. Flood drive toward Mt. Vernon, Illinois, after Mrs. Berry leaves without viewing the body a second time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paducah
Ilinois
Berry
Sadie Miller Berry
F. G. Flood
Mt .Vernon
Ill
House votes to urge Hawaii annexation treaty
Des Moines Jan 20 The House passed a joint resolution urging Senators Allison and Gear to vote for the Hawaiian annexation treaty. The debate was spirited and the vote stood 82 to 4 with most Democrats and fusionists opposing the measure.
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House
Allison
Gear
Des Moines
House of Representatives
Vachtouten
Daylight Meteor Seen Over San Jose Observed by Coddington
A daylight meteor was observed in the west about 1 P M from Lick Observatory. E F Coddington reported the bright streak rising rapidly toward the north and increasing in brightness before vanishing in a clear sky without a sound.
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San Jose
Cal
Schaetberk
Lick Observatory
E. F. Coddington
International Thieves Strike Alliance Exposed
Reports reveal American and Mexican criminals forming an alliance in Mexico City, detailing a string of scams like the gold brick ruse and knockout drops. Victims, including Mr. Taylor, were drugged and robbed of diamonds and money. arrests are ongoing as authorities expand the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Mexico
Jah. M
Enng
Taylor
Fireman Injured at Minco Train Yard
Fireman Frank Gordon suffered a severe injury at Minco IT when he slipped from a locomotive trailer at about 4 oclock this morning. His left leg was severed at the ankle as he was moved out of the trailer in the accident near the Rock Stand offices in this city.
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Lock Island
Minco
Senshua
Rock Tstand
Frank Gordon
Attorney General Calls Probes of New York Life Agents
The attorney general seeks county attorney cooperation to prosecute New York Life representatives. Several county officials report no agents or recent business by the company. Some say solicitors may be active. others pledge to investigate further if business is detected.
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New York Life Insurance Company
L. H. Wilder
Norton County
B. F
Finney County
John Hartzier
Sherman County
Ron
H. T. Phinney
Jefferson County
S. F. Newton
Brown
E. A. Berry
Marshall County
Ford County
Havane Elects New Mayor and Autonomist Aldermen
Havane, Jan 9. The Marquis of Eelahan was sworn in as Havana mayor as twelve Conservative Reformist aldermen were replaced by twelve Autonomists. Omaha note Jan 20. George Mc Dill, chief clerk to Horace G Burt, intends to promote railroad work across the United States with the Young Men's Christian Association, guiding Unter Pacific railroad branches.
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Havane
Havana
Marquis of Eelahan
R. B
Omaha
Neb
George McDill
Horace G. Burt
Unter Pacific
Young Men's Christian Association
Insurance agents deny Kansas business in state letters
Local and county officials report scattered letters and statements from agents of a company denying active business in Kansas. Some warn of enforcement and prosecutions, others claim no operations or moved agents, while a few say activity exists and may be pursued. The letters reference state insurance laws and possible legal action.
North Topeka Society Notes And Local Gossip
In North Topeka a rapid-fire column logs visits, shop notes, home bakers, and society updates. Local residents such as Mr Hamilton, Miss Lena Notmbaum, and Mrs J. E. Waits are noted with travel, sales, and community events. The piece mentions a third anniversary for Degree of Honor lodge No. 152, a two-step composition by Alice Safford, and social gatherings at the Kansas Avenue M. and E church with progressives and bachelor prizes.
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Kimball
Cos
Gem Bakery
Hamilton of
McPherson
George Miller
Lena Notmbaum
Cromwell & Jufrere
Hale, Cromwell & Jeffers
J. E. Waits
Holton
T. E. Chandler
Kan- Aun Avenue M
Jonas Lukent T
Kansas City
Es Association
Htea Lacey
Model Supply Store
Miss Cowdry
Model
Neveda
Ida Henry
Manhattan
H. H. Fowler
Ladies’ Society of the
Kansas Avenue M. & Church
Mire
Jamies Stansfield
Jackson Street
Bev
A Second Term for John Stenman in Lansing
John Stenman convicted of erand larceny in district court for stealing watches from a secondhand store last spring. Found guilty only of larceny, he faces five years in the penitentiary. Essex County Attorney notes ongoing legal troubles.
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John Stenman
Lansing
Mrveny
City Council Seeks Bids for Kasuas River Bridge Approach Work
The Topeka Kansas city council met January 19 1838 with six members present and discussed protecting the Kasnas river bridge approaches. The city engineer’s sworn estimate for pile driving and guard extension north bank near Kaneea Avenue was read approved and placed on file. The clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for labor and materials to cover the project and separate the bridge work into line items.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kalas River
C. A. Pelliws
Sea Marie
McPauden
City Clerte
Aty
Kasuas River
Kaneea Avenue
Burgess
Siren
Ser
Aye
Urkens
Drew
Marin
Ison
Tree
Stephensin
Age
Aivertiae
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Fraulein Stone
Lindsborg ¢ College Conservatory
Williams, Ariz
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M'Kinley
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Italy
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Floater
Father Kurtenbach
Missouri
Mexico
Great Tramp Funeral
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Mitneis Steel Company
South
Chicago' i
Msnwat Auction
the State Journal
Francis M. Brady
Labette
State of
Porter Craddock
Morton County
New York Life
W. T. Clark
Rush County
HH. S. Rogers
Pawnee County
J. F. Upson
B.G. Hurlburt
Wallace County
C.F. Diffenbacher
Barton County
Una County
Sinc
T. A. Scates
Seward
J. Guile
McPherson County
Chris S. Ritter
Allan County
John Marshall
el County
Cnable
Ie Company
Clark Richardson
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Klondike
Dray
Oregon
al Brazier
Henry Safford
Seattle
Urasier
Apah
W. D
W. AL Costing
Will Mala
Mise Annie Kaull
W_ i Bistler
A. M. Petro
G. G. Rowman
W. A. Gostles
J. F. Guthrie
H. C. Safford
A. W. Parks
Mise Dollie Curtis
Anne Kaul
Bert Grewn
Br. Edward Strong
Essex
Eeiden City
Fea
Dolly State Journal
Council Proceedings
Ener Chamber
Irbs
Kens
Morgan
Pattison
Rountree
Stephenson
Zaott
Nettels
Skinner
Wark Seceaia
C. A. Felisws
Prine
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