Wasteful Grand Jury In Shawnes County Indicts Small Crimes
A local opinion piece questions the value and cost of eleven days of grand jury work in Shawnes County. It estimates expenses around 1 000 dollars plus jury and witness fees, noting indictments mostly target minor offenses and lamenting the lack of notable grave robber or major crime results. The column previews upcoming county elections and mentions candidates for the district clerk and sheriff.
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Ben
Topeka
Grand Jury
Shawnes County
Ben Jomdan
John Bious
Vuey
IV County Commissioners
Ovn
District Court
Charles Bebo
Jastice Furry
Letters From Liberty: A History of a Star Crossed Love
Excerpts from letters between a man and Louise reveal a dramatic, era-spanning romance with jealousy, devotion, and longing. The dated notes from 1804 to 1895 show affection, fear of separation, and social constraints as they discuss travel, marriage, and trust amid changing times. The correspondence intertwines personal longing with cultural expectations across decades.
Political reshuffle sparks Second district bid for congress
Ottawa's J N Harelson says Franklin county Republicans discuss nominating Dick Blaine for congress in the Second district. Miller’s retirement opens path. Troutman and others rumored as possible candidates for at large. Miller confirms non candidacy in a letter to Nathaniel Barnes.
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Kansan
J. N. Harelson
Ottawa
Topeke
State Journal
Franklin County
Dick Blae
Congress
Bigs
Dick Biae
Morrill
James A Troutman
Troutman
United States
Bia
Charles E Lobdell
Lane County
House
JV. Heckman
Arkansas City
Rucs
O. J. Miller
Ian G. L. Miller
Barnes
Kansas City
Kas
Nathaniel Barnes
Ueeas
Longevity as a factor in brain discipline and health
The London Speaker argues that people trained to constant mental activity build nerve power and resist early decay, delaying health risks from modern stresses. He notes disciplined intellect supports disease resistance, longer life, and quicker recovery, contrasting with those leading less intellectual lives.
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London
Antesa
Mike I
Public School Design Lets Additions Be Built Over Time
A 1906 plan by George Palliser outlines site criteria for a public school housing 1,000 scholars. Emphasizes a two-street frontage, future expansion via center additions, and modular rear growth. Details on stair layouts, window ratios, wall materials, and soapstone exteriors accompany a $56,000 total cost and 3 percent fee for working plans.
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George Palliser
Stupie
Uroom
Park Place
New York
Gage Office Block Proposal on Fifth Street
Rumor says G G Gage may begin spring erection of a bardrome office block at the southeast corner of Fifth and Jackson, filling a scarce demand for lawyers near the new courthouse and potentially making Fifth Street a major thoroughfare. Gage has not decided yet.
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Fifth Street
G. G. Gage
Bardrome
Fifth and
Jackson Streets
Court House
Gage
East Orange High Ball-Throwing Fears War Hype
Fifty East Orange high school boys admit to snowballing acts and self-imposed punishment after a noon attack during a snow day. The incident involved a large group pelting students returning from lunch, sparking fears of broader unrest and school disruption.
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Papile
East Orange
N J
Snuadhson
Woodpeckers Outwit Ground Owl in Oak Hollow
A Portland Press tale describes a ground owl forcing its way into a woodpecker’s hollow near a camp on a ridge between Ojal and Santa Clara valleys. The woodpeckers seal the hollow with an oak ball, trapping the intruder and reclaiming their home while the camp moves on toward San Buenaventure.
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Portland Press
Ojal
Santa Clara Valley
San Buenaventure
Clerk Told He Is Dead In Own Business Tale
From a business journal story a German proprietor hires John S as head clerk after years of service. John demands a 10 per month raise, arguing he is indispensable. The old merchant finally tells him to consider himself dead, implying he could carry on without him.
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Bim
Alf
Business Journal
John S
John
Mr. L
Johny
Grocery List From Pettijohns and More
Fragmented OCR item list showing Pettijohns Breakfast Food Vermicelli Macaroni and various canned and dried goods. Includes tobacco, peas, salmon, sardines, Boston baked beans, hominy, flour, syrup, raisins, currants, prunes, apples, grapes and evaporated fruits with scattered quantities and brands.
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Pettijohn
N.Y
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