State Meeting Here Next Week Promises Excellent Program
Read like a historical notes card, this item touts a Topeka event by the Kaneas Society for the Friendless with Governor Bailey delivering the welcome. Judge Ben Lindsey of Denver and Rev. Edward A. Predenhagen are listed among speakers, detailing sessions on prison reform, penal conditions, and jail evangelism across Kansas cities.
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State Board of
Sore
Sminneform
Fan Bea
Edward, A. Predenhagen
Kaneksait
Rasees Society
Red Society
State ‘Conference of Charities
Senate
Agarnat
W. I. Boreclaest
Eldress
TF. Gar
Labrador Expedition Mystery Ends in Starvation Report
Quebec reports that an Labrador exploration party led by Hubbard, including Dilton Wallace and two Cree Indians, faced extreme destitution. The expedition aimed to reach the Settement of Nascauppes, with the remains expected to be sent to Quebec. Hubbard’s wife awaits news as distress grows in Labrador.
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Quebec
lQmbee
Gittet Bay
Stareh
New York
Labrador
Dilton Wallace
Rignietta
Hubbard
Hellard
ST Rporta
Hublard
Hublwed
Hess
Dodge City Tansista It’s Ol Dodgy City Digging Water Vein
A farmer W. P. Suggs bored for artesian water 38 miles south of here and struck a rich vein at a depth of Bs feet. The find interrupted work as locals noted the discovery amid the scene. Shea Goes to St Louis in signing to play next season for the St Louis Nationa League club.
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Dodge City
Sanat
W. P. Suggs
Shea
St Louis St. Louis
Dan Shea
Aenattoan
Ringe Bs Soave Coekiten Saniiaon
Sare
Geisel
St. Louis Sanionat
Haro Inday
Lincoln Appears Indifferent in Western League Talks
Lincoln delegates received notice from President Sexton about a directors meeting of the Western league to be held in Chico on November 25. City representatives were urged to attend. The outcome of the meeting remains unclear as changes were noted.
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Lincoln
Lancoln
Alan
Sexton
Western League
Chico
Thin City
Tascal
Court blocks apnpnentine as Lincoln eye renewal plan
A court prevents the appointive move that would allow Lincoln to renew the appropriation and seek membership in Teague or dispatch a representative to Chicago. The action suggests Lincoln aims to restore ties and reengage with Teague through formal channels.
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Lincoln
Teague
Chi
Up to Date Primer of a Gow and the Bear
A playful dated style describes a Gow ending with ribs and browned potatoes. A Polar Bear is noted to be cool because he sleeps with an ine-bee. The piece hints at a mystery ingredient and a curious scene with a hen and a man.
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Dag
Cold Pole Hunter
Murder Trial in Columbus Narrowly Reaches Verdict
The Columbus Kansas murder case against Al Lowe for the death of James Murphy proceeds in district court. After days of hearings the jury deadlocked in October. retrial hinges on whether Baxter Springs reunion events or self defense apply. In Wichita, the state rested its case, the defense began presenting witnesses, arguing the shooting was in self defense.
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Columbus
Kan
al Lowe
James Murphy
Baxter Springs
Amy Tendaye
Wichita
Piya
Bain
Fisnn
Otis
New Kansas Postmasters Confirmations Reported in Washington
Washington January 2 The executive announced the confirmation of several postmasters including Beard Til Bur mer Sax Frank W Carrol and Torente in various counties This midwinter advisory lists nominees from Territory Oehelutm Cherokee patron and Ken ny Wi iT amid resignations and appointments across Kansas and nearby regions with dated notes of January events.
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Kansas
Washington
Territory Oehelutm
Thomas J. Bilis
Vier J. OM Renier
Kenny
Wilthas
T Vantrey
Kannan
Wasate Jn
Mseién
Beard Til
Burmer Sax
Frank W. Carrol
Torente
Railroads face costs over flood damage ruling
Arbitration committee of the American Railway Association held that lines using foreign rolling stock must pay for cars lost or damaged in floods, rejecting act-of-God defenses. Santa Fe Rock Island Union Pacific may bear losses on shipments to and through Kansas City, with several pending lawsuits and tests to determine liability under reasonable diligence standards.
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The
American Railway Association
Kansas City
Sante Fe
Rock Island
Union Paelle
Yetman Typewriting Telegraph Creates Wichita Buzz
In Wichita Kansas on January 21 Ed Donnelly at Santa Fe Ubgraph offices received a Yetman typewriting and transmitting machine the first seen in the city. The device can type write and connect to telegraph lines sending messages by keying, with practice enabling fast transmission. Officials say it offers speed gains for skilled telegraphers and could reduce reliance on traditional operators.
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Sacts Fe
Wichita
Kan
Ubgraph
Santa Fe
Ed Donnelly
Tne
Donnelly
Loree Moves Headquarters to Chicago for Ro rk Island
President Loree and Vice President Winchell announce the Ro rk Island system will relocate its executive headquarters to Chicago. Loree says the business is too large and too close to the Midwest hub, prompting the decision after a trip to the east.
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Loree
Chicago
Jan
L. Loree
BL. Winchell
The
Hook Island
Rork Ts— Land System
Winchell
Fragments Hint at Potent Cures and Draft Offer
Fragmentary note claims certain polieemons acids absorb in the system and cure ailments throughout the body. It mentions sending drafts on approval and refers to a “Magic Font Draft Cov” with a contact toward May and a boy. The readable text is garbled and lacks clear names or dates.
Southern Pacific to offer scenic stopovers on Sunset Limited
Houston Texas January 2 Sunset Limited travelers on trains 5 west and 1 eastbound will pause briefly at Paras where the viaduct spans 221 feet over Devil's River. The stopover aims to showcase the scenic locale while preserving regular schedule. trainmen to ensure timely operation.
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Southern Pacific
Houston
Tex
America
Devil's River
Thereints
Anderson
van Leck
Forthcomes
Withoven
Last vestige of anti-pass pact finally ends
Chicago January 22 The last vestige of the eastern pass agreement was wiped out as passes arrived for formal officials from New York Central Pennsylvania and Lake Shore railroads. Lake Shore passes are valid on the Twentieth Century Limited. Free transportation returns to the pre pact basis as eastern roads follow suit and the entering wedge gains force.
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Chicago
Fomal
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Lake Shore
Vaudeville reception honors A B Stilwell in Kansas City
Railway men of Kansas City plan a reception in the Railway club rooms tonight for A B Stilwell after his successful European financial trip for the Orient railway. Invites go to Board of Trade Merchants and Manufacturers association and Millers association. Refreshments and performances by actors from nearby venues will entertain guests at Will Wood Orpheum Grand Century theaters.
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Kansas City
San
A. B. Stilwell
Europe
Orient Railway
Board of Trade, Merchants and Manufacturers’ ‘Association
Kansas City Millers' Association
Wills Wood
Orpheum
Grand
Century Theater
Not a Great Success for Chicago Homeseeker Excursions
Chicago, Jan 23. Homeseekers' excursions run last Tuesday by roads with lines to the south west were only moderately successful. Ticket sales at Chicgo offices were under 200, with total travelers under 500 at the low fares. Officials expect better turnout for February March and April runs.
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Chicago
Chicsco
Rock Island Buys 25000 Acres in Oklahoma for 75000
Guthrie January 22 Hen C. Cable and J. Ex acquire land adjoining the Woodson county military reservation near the Kansas state line. Purchase price is 75000 dollars. A Rock Island branch may extend to the locality. The reservation was given by Congress to Oklahoma for an insane asylum site, usable when a railroad reaches it.
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Guthrie
Hen C. Cable
J. Exland
Woodson County
Okla
Kansas State
Rock Island
Congress
Territory of
Santa Fe Plans Largest Depot at Las Vegas
The Las Vegas Optic reports Santa Fe plans a major upgrade with a larger depot. A second story addition to the present station would relocate the dispatcher and other officials, and the Castaneda building may be repurposed for hotel use.
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Las Vegas
Huila
Castaneda
Wichita Secures Lower Freight Rates on Lumber and Grain
Wichita Kansas reports that railroads sued by the city in grain and lumber cases have notified the Interstate Commerce Commission of a recommended slight reduction in rates to and from Wichita. The move, if adopted and compiled into provisions, aims to ease freight costs for lumber and grain shipments.
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Wichita
Kan
Jan
Fete
Interstate Commerce Commission
Dread Locomotor Ataxia Defeated by Pink Pills
Phebe Ett Enos of Oneonta describes six years of progressive numbness and pain from locomotor ataxia. After doctors warned it was incurable, she used Dr Williams Pink Pills, improving gradually and regaining ability to walk and work. The remedy is claimed to cure the nervous disease and related ailments.
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Valley of the Susquehanna
Oneonta
Eld
Enos
Stalra
Sgutn
William
Williams
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Disaster at China Basin Seawall Sinks under Bay
Santa Fe operations near China Basin in San Francisco Bay suffer a setback as 300 feet of seawall and part of the temporary road sink beneath water near the ferry slip. No injuries reported. Damaged works affect rail access to the bayfront.
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China Basin
Bay
Santa Fe
Ee Basin
San Francisco Bay
Sip
Who Is Wimsett in Topeka Alleged Swindle
A Topeka man Wimsett is accused of swindling in Albuquerque, leaving many unpaid creditors. The note says he hails from Topeka, held a freight position, and left abruptly. Also mentions new train service from Oklahoma City to Kansas City via Tulsa and Muskogee starting Sunday January 24 with daily passenger trains led by L. W. Welch.
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Eain
A. Fredenhucea
F. G. Brainerd
He Story
Charles M. Stel
Topeka
Albuquerque
Yourner
A. B. Wimectt
Wimectt
Toprks
Kan
Kansas City
Tulsa
J. T.jen
Missouri
Kansas & Texas Railroad
Oklahoma City
Muskogee
L. W. Welch
Parsons
Cleveland
Santa Fe rebuilding and service changes noted at Dodge City
Santa Fe work continues after storms with No. 17 track repairs and a special car prepared for inspection, BP Bibley to use car No. 2, while Solan West sees limited service. A yearly ship traffic table shows New York routes handling 758 796 passengers. Dodge City reports reduced Santa Fe business, some cars sidelined, fruit traffic strong, and veteran conductor Joan Hinkley back on duty amid Rock Island movements.
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Needles
Santa Fe
Galveston
Tex
Sturgis
Louis
BP Bibley
New York
P. Sylvester Savage
Dodge City
Fring
Almast
Coul
Joan Hinkley
Balcock
Wm. Ramsey
Rock Island
Texas
Hock Island
Buck
Nashville Stakes Attracts Golden Heels Or Brancas Hope
Secretary of grounds race track in Nashville attends the World’s Fair stake as Gold Heels, Brancas, Water Boy, Lenin Lad, African der, Hish Bali and Jerseys prepare for the re opening. The stake carries a guaranteed value of $50,000 with Hachmelater seeking entry.
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Gold House
Nashville
Tenn
Janet—John
Grounds Race Track
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Humphreys Med Co
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Los Angeles
Doom
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Miss Phere Ett Enoss
Wimsett
J. M. Mitchell
Nat Blick
St. Louis
W. J. Blick
Santa Fe Railroad
HU. Mudge
Theodors Brennamat
Santa Fe Ticket Auditing Department
Frank W. Stureis
W. J. Black
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