Rumor claims Kipling wrote David Harum prompt in Kansas
A Kansas newspaper item sparked a literary controversy by claiming Rudyard Kipling authored the humorous novel David Harum under a pseudonym. The tale, spread via East Coast papers, led to waves of speculation about authorship with wagers and counterclaims involving editors and publishers, though the truth remained contested.
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Kansas
LA Kansan
Mudy
Rudyard Kipling
Bas
Kipling
Norray
Ginith Cesar
Murbpizy
Ganna Ethene Pal Haram
R. Kipling
Emporis
Winters
Jervey
Alr
New York
Alesander
Privete
Chicago
Emporia
Mr. Hipling
Mrs Pinkham Advised Women To Seek Experience Based Knowledge
A fragment discusses Mrs Pinkham and urges women to seek advice from experienced women. It claims experience builds knowledge and promotes free guidance, naming Mrs Pinkham and suggesting a line about Lyan Masse.
Newspaper Jokers and a Rumor About Mr Bok
A rough recounting of rumor and misprint involving Mr Bok and a Chicago paper. The piece describes how a joke story about Mr Bok spread, how it reached New York, and how a wager linked to sensational advertising claims could have influenced the print.
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Bok
New York
Mr. Bok
Howton
Hin
Dol Sad
Tere
Chi
Fieide
Eva
Atety
New
Mn Feld
Mr Witte
White
Garret
Mr. White
Colorado Editorials Denounce Paper Trust at Annual Meet
The Colorado Editorial Association in Denver adopted strong resolutions denouncing the paper trust and urging congressional interference. Introduced by K. G. Cooper, the measures call for immediate tariff repeal on paper and its components and threaten opposition to any member supporting the trust. The resolutions passed by a large margin, condemning the trust as an enemy to town papers and good government.
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Denver
Col
Colorado
Esewetation
Bere
K. G. Cooper
Denver Henuliioun
Congress
Ronster
Fray factions clash at papal reception in Philippines
In a January reception in the Philippines bishops and laymen sought to conciliate rising church factions. Archbishop Nostrada and friars were jeered as供 Cahtalle cleric Chapelle urged tolerance and a peaceful settlement. Redspapers were accused of meddling and distorted coverage.
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Inalla
Papal Gelsgate
Philippines
Cr. Chapelle
Gepute
Hanna preparing quarters for campaign workers
Senator Hanna readies the Perry-Payne building on Supering Street for campaign staff. The entire alfth floor has been cleared of tenants, with access restricted to a new corridor. Officials anticipate Perry-Payry structure becoming the likely Republican headquarters for the national convention period.
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Cleveland
Tus
Bbs Perry-Payne
Supering Street
Hannas
Jependesa
Joes
Jong Dis
Mmo
Kintey
Repubcan
Kimbentter
Becomes of thoughts on China and prisons in a noisy report
A garbled OCR style passage discusses China, urged reforms, and mentions prison space and public health concerns. It references various places and names in a chaotic stream, with multiple fragmented phrases about governance, outbreaks, and military discipline.
Narrow Gauge Engine Will Be Placed In Service
The Santa Fe yards in Topeka will soon add a likely the smallest switch engine for daily switching on a standard gauge railroad. The midget engine, once No 266 on the Silver City Deming line, will be rebuilt in Topeka with a 26 inch driving wheel, three small pairs of drivers, compressed air power, and a compact reservoir. It will replace the present dummy engine in shop yards and move engines, tanks, boilers, and cars between shops.
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Santa Fe
Topeka
Silver City & Deming Railroad
Mirrow Gaber
Was & Mountain Inc
Silver City
Deming
Millette Hulvers
Wabash Trouble Serious Not Uslikely
Wage dispute on the Wabash system nears a crisis as trainmen threaten a nationwide strike within two weeks if President Ashley does not grant a hearing. Executive officers of the trainmen’s organizations appealed by wire, and a strike could halt all traffic except mail trains.
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Chicago
Ashley
Joveph Asinsey, Jr
Miniuger
Tonnage Results Prompt Santa Fe Force Cut in Argentina
Argentine rail workers face layoffs as the Santa Fe railroad trims staff after months of heavy activity. The carrier reduced crews at multiple division points in Argentina with more cuts anticipated as traffic fluctuates. Some workers reassigned to other posts while demand recovers.
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Santa Fe
Argentine
Doubleheader Lobby Seeks Ban on Rail Practice in Texas
Texas railroad conductors met in Austin on January 24 and formed a three man committee to remain through the legislative session to back a bill prohibiting double headers on Texas rails. The governor is to recommend action after the tax bill is disposed of. Curtis, a railroad conductor, declares his candidacy against Storey for railroad commissioner this year.
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Austin
Tex
Lolby
Texas
Mlp
Curtis
Fairroad
Storey
Cortex
Washington
JS Uruaes
Fudd
Las Viteke
Denver
Jim Cochran
Las Veens
Wn Eliott
San Ber
Powell Appeals Head O R T Asks Public Boycott
fragmentary OCR text indicates a call for public boycott related to railroad workers or unions, with references to orders and strikes. The readable portions hint at organizational names and a political or labor action, but details are seriously garbled in the source.
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O. R T
Galorado & Southern
Fea Real Omdrmans
Order of Natirandeboars
Ctr
Goles
Be & Southers
Twotranhers
Telegrapher wage comparison and railway labor hints
A fragment discusses telegraphers employed on lines including Colorado and Missouri Pacific. It notes pay levels are 35 to 30 percent lower than connecting and competing lines, and mentions railways such as Denver Rio Grande and Santa Fe along with unions. It hints at favorable treatment influencing labor relations and a referenced advertisement read by telegraphers.
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Denver & Tue Ge
Union Pa
Colorade & Omn Railway
Sinieerinn
Rise of a General Man From the Ranks
The article chronicles the career climb of E. Siene y from telegraph operator to general superintendent of the St. Paul system. Born July 14, 149, he began in Prairie du Chien division and advanced through Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Hastings, and Duluth routes to headquarter duties in Chicago, praised as a diligent worker.
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Sieney. E. Earee
Mann
Chicago
Milmaukes
Paul Thea
Yutbarna
Palmyra
St. Paul
Rand Wee
Prairie du Chien
Reeser Ter
Hastings
Dakota
Own
Minnesota
Iowa and
Minne
Kansas City Mision
Minneapolis
Northern
Willams
Argentine Ball Promises Great Exhibition Tonight
The Argentine lodge of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen plans a grand ball in Argentina. Firemen and trainmen from along the railroad network show strong interest, with many from Topeka and neighboring points signifying attendance. The Santa Fe line aided transport arrangements, and local efforts are described as thorough and costly.
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Brotherhood of the Locomotive Firemen
Argentina
Apa
Topeka
Santa Fe
Comprehensive exhibit outlines first year earnings for railroads
The Chronicle presents a detailed display of 163000 miles of road with total revenues near 114.5 million dollars, a 45 percent rise since 1888, including some Mexican and Canadian routes and about 191000 false figures in the United States. The overall countrywide gross revenue gain for the 12 months is estimated at 150 million dollars, with Denison Texas noting a Missouri Kansas and Texas Railroad appointment and new division chiefs.
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Iancial Chronicle
Flaacclon
United Star
Santa Fe Locals Report Freight Runs From Topeka
In Topeka round house two extra Santa Fe freight locomotives 903 and 524 along with others arrived and will be placed on the Topeka Marseille runs after shop cleaning. Rev T P Broad spoke, and Baldwin locomotives are being repaired in the shops.
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Topeka
Santa Fe
Turstay
Geo. Breninall
Topeka Round House
T. P. Broad
P. Hose
Jonnsen
Emporia
Hospital escape and varied local notes fade into memory
Reader recalls a mix of hospital visits, job updates, and social notes. Peter Lindberg returns to Bigine No. 60, Hogincer Beeler to break it today, while Joe Byers recovers from rheumatism. Charles Washburn entertains the Democratic Flambeas club with selections before an encore. Wm Greer suffers an injury from a moving saw, and Washington’s birthday figures in local chatter amid employment shifts and yard activity.
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Peter Lindberg
Hogincer Beeler
Joe Byers
Banta Bs
Charles Washburn
Democratic Flambeas Club
Wm. Greer
Tank Carpenter Department
Bisingers
Emporia Rails See Reassignments in Local Run
Emporia engineer Farley resumes duties at the Emporia pool after heading a switch engine at Strong City. Conductor Stivers will shift to a local between Dodge City and Great Bend as through trains to Newton and Hutchinson split. Jackson to depart Argentine for a local between Emporia and Newton. other division engines have left and crews await replacements.
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Farley
Emporia Pool
Strong City
Frank Stivers
West End
Sneal
Dodge City
Great
Newton
Thutchinson
Hutch
Ingon
Jackson
Fig
Argentine
Emporia
In His Own Defense Brigham Roberts Case Debated
Washington lawmakers clash over Brigham H. Roberts Utah's Mormon representative debate sways between seating and expulsion. Mr Littlefield's defense shines, predicting majority resolutions may fail. Roberts cites polygamy ethics and biblical precedent as he argues for constitutional rights. His daughter attends the gallery as the session nears Thursday close.
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Washington
Brigham H. Roberts
Utah
Roberts
Littlefield
Dingley
Tetore
Lacey Gowahaw
Hobarts
Mias Roberts
Brr
House of Representatives
Monee
Israel
Martin Luther
Europe
America
Polygamy, Mormonism, and the Utah controversy in debate
A speaker argues on constitutional grounds about polygamy and the Mormon church in Utah. He recalls Luther’s toleration, notes the 1876 legal test case, and cites federal pressure, court reversals, and Utah’s eventual submission. The crowd reacts with applause and cheers, while dissenting hisses arise during the speech.
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Pouch
Carlstadt
Phillip, Landsraave
Hesse
Phillip
Moses
Luther
UN. Teny
United States
Utah
Mr. Roberts
Andy
Mormon Church
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the
House of Representatives
Roberts
Patyeamy
Mor
Hberts
Robtryin
Unclear Fragments From An Old Notice
Fragmentary OCR text with garbled phrases about people and places. No clear event date or identifiable organizations. The readable bits hint at a street scene or local names but lack coherent facts to summarize a distinct news item.
Troubles of a Boy at Grant School Causes Gossip
Mrs Mary Shorey, a North Topeka widow, complains that Grant School girls write notes to her son Charlie Shorey causing distraction and worry. She presents a sample note from a youth group and says the communications distract the boy from studies and upset her. The school principal has reportedly commented on the girls’ relationship.
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Mra
Mary Shorey
North Topeka
Charlie Shorey
Charlie
Grant School
Mra Shorey
State Journal
Lacien
Adele Anne
Cherie
Honor For King In Republican Machine Tale
A contested incident in Fransua Cty and the Republican machine is described with figures like Geor Peck and ex-Kansas officials noted. The text hints at political maneuvering, a stolidity of party power, and a controversial appointment connected to a King anniversary event in Alrabas.
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Erea
Fransua
Thiam
Geor Peck
Seopa
Alrabas
Col Binton's Lecture and Saturday Night Club Event
Colonel Richard J. Hinton is set to speak Wednesday night at the FH school assembly. The Saturday Night Club will host a reminiscence treat featuring Zen friends and guests, with plans under club auspices and notable attendees including Gaye and Friend of Reale.
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Richard J. Hinton
Fhachoel Assembly
Jectar
Bill
Miptod
Correnmondest
Fan Ducing
Theesary Gaye
Aes
Reale
Frigtaal
Pia
Ferhera
Helote
Havin
Pornn
Sringe
Puhitel
Help for Grinstead and the Paol Gein stead case
A disorderly district court record notes Grinstead facing issues related to a conviction for an idea visitor John Fulton. The document mentions Spa oe in Tapane couk mel and Conty tidlting sinecetern tee Grinstead's Progress among the The 'per wan dived for several by Gribesend' while he was contned the county jail.
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Paol Geinstead
District Court
Dantrhan Ceanty
Idea
Miller Located In New York Fraud Case Summary
Williams F. Ailtir led investigation into A20 per cent Frenik and Miller case. Miller won a bet on November 24 amid allegations of fraud and misrepresentation. Authorities report results and ongoing probes in New York.
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Miller
New York
Williams F. Ailtir
Burilogtas Route Rest Linn West Travel Outline
Route guide shows Kansas City to Nebraska Denver Utah Pacific Coast options. Notes 7400 miles of standard railroad with chair cars and sleepers. Mentions weekly California excursions and Northwest connections via Chicago and St Paul. Key agents listed: I. W. Wakeley and Bramhall at 833 Main St. Kansas City Mo.
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St. J
Nebraska
Denver
Utah
Pacific Coast
California
Northwest
Flack Fils
Montana
Warhington
Puget Sound
Hillings Raute
Sheepere
Kansas
Bt. Joseph
Sealtie Ane
Chicago
Lentis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Reunion
Bussington
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