Whisky pardon stirs protests over 510 day sentence
An 1895 case notes Eph Hane, alias Bane, held 510 days in jail and a 1700 dollar fine for liquor violations, with governor Morrill granting a pardon under seal. Protests mounted from residents and W C T U groups, while supporters argued sympathy for the elderly former soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horcarseox
Morrill Bes
Trane
Bane
Oas
Tower Court
Hane
Gusibe
Vane Cate
Morrill
Friends of Reno
W. GT. U
Snow in Africa and a Missionary Controversy
A letter from Port Durban dated November 1935 criticizes Transvaal missions in Africa. The writer claims missionaries are frauds, schools fail, and education is misused while pledging to expose these practices in U.S. newspapers. He notes unexpected September snow and describes Africa’s climate as cold nights and hot days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tella
Mision
R P_ Smith
C. A. White
Transvaal
Port Durban
South Africa
Smith
Africa
United States
Iam Tully
Thioge
America
Kidnaper Father Takes Three Year Old Girl for Candy
Three year old daughter of Mrs. Moore was kidnapped yesterday afternoon by her father after a dispute with his wife Mrs. Moore over living arrangements. The mother searched for the child and found the father’s clothes hidden under the clothing of Jeanie Clark, suggesting concealment and a changed outfit for the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Restaurent
Smooth Stranger Baits Abilene Masons
A mysterious traveler claiming to be from the Argentine Republic allegedly swindled members of the Toval Masonic lodge in Abilene, presenting credentials and receipts to extract funds. He stated urgency for his family and claimed a land journey with four mules from Polo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene Anmesk
Toval Masonic Lodge
C. H. Tovis
Polo
Argentine Republic
Slao
Jscal
Ile
Stillwater
Kansas Women Press Meet to Gather in Leavenworth
Leavenworth Jan 31 The sixth annual Kansas Woman's Press association meeting will convene February 13 at the Chickering ball with Mrs Sarah Lynch welcoming attendees and Mrs Emma B Alrich delivering the response. Officers to be elected and reports given. sessions include talks by Mra Lucile Baker and others. the event promises banquets and likely future state association hosting. Also notes Meriden Creamery reports 412 per cow monthly patrons up to 175 and 4,503,000 pounds of milk handled since March 1893 with profits of 508. A horse theft case from Sherman City ends with a suspect captured in Caney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kavsas Woman's Press Association
Chickering Ball
Sarah Lynch
Leavenworth Standard
Emma B. Alrich
Cawker City
Oficora
Prinsig Cerns Mina Matti E
Meriden Creamery
Fears of a Conspiracy at Treasury Bond Bids
Treasury officials report many bids received for a small bond issue and plan to open them next Wednesday. Observers fear a possible coordinated move to push rates uniformly low, which could lead Secretary Carlisle to reject bids below acceptable levels for the government and buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Carlisle
Weather Summary Shows Damp Conditions Across Regions
The report notes cloudy damp conditions and fog today with lighter rain in some areas. Tomorrow expected to bring sunshine and colder weather along with continued clouds from South Pass to eastern Kansas. Snow possible in Colorado and New Mexico with light rain in parts of Texas and Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kunnas
Nickerson
Pointe
Colorado
Haton
New Mexico
Las Vegue
Texas
Lake rafts too big for Great Lakes waterways
A large delegation from the shipping interests appeared before the house committee on rivers and harbors to seek legislation limiting raft sizes on rivers feeding the Great Lakes. They argued that large rafts block channels and cause collisions, hindering navigation. General Alger, a timber magnate with Michigan ties, attended and cross examined witnesses, noting rafting on the St Marys and St. Clair rivers. Lincoln’s name is invoked in a separate note about Mayor Davis speaking at the Ohio Republican League banquet in Columbus on Lincoln’s birthday. Daily Strate Journal item notices rail connections and ticket options for travel between Denver and Chicago via Kansas City. Ten cents per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen
Alger
Wasurseton
Great Lakes
Stexmera
General Alger
Michigan Peninsula
St Cai
St Marie
Abraham Lincoln
Palmer Dixon Draw At Madison Square Garden
About 7 000 to 8 000 spectators saw English bantam champion Palmer and world featherweight champ Dixon fight at Madison Square Garden. Palmer, clever and landing many lefts to Dixons face, earned praise, while the referee ruled a draw amid some crowd sentiment for Palmer to have won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Square Garden
Peddler Palmer
Billy Flimmar
London
George Dixon
Plimmer
Dixon
Garden
Steve O' Donnell
Palmer
Alf Snelling
Londos
Paddy Gorman
Australia
Tara O'Rourke
Hound
Sddiley
Sal Palmer
Palmer Land
George
Eams
Lava
Arat Palmer
Poidta
Hugh Dempsey Pardoned by State Board
Jan 20 reports great labor leader joy over the pardon recommendation for Hugh Dempsey ex district master workman of the Knights of Labor. He was imprisoned seven years for felonious assault and battery related to poisonings at the Homestead mill of Carnegie Steel after the 1892 strike. Beatty and Gallagher remain incarcerated for complicity. A celebration demonstration by labor is anticipated. Also, Rough Ready Strikes Charles Marvin in the Face With a Deer Bottle during a dispute at the People?s hotel in North Topeka. Marvin, injured, was hospitalized. Ready faces assault with intent to kill charges after arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prrisseng
Lad
Hugh Dempser
Keights of Labor
Riverside
Carnegie Steal Company
Beatty & Gallagher
Dempsey
Rough Ready
Charles Marwin
S Neer Bettie
W. E. Ready
Rooga
Charles Murnin
Murnin
Christ Hospital
People’s Hotel
North Topeka
Ready
Berry Elder
Berry
Venezuelan Commission Debates Controversy Merits At Session
The Venezuelan commission met with all members present to discuss the ongoing controversy, reviewing maps and related matters. No notice has been received from either the Huntiah or Venezuelan government about appearing before the commission, nor has a decision been made on sending funds to Europe to collect evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exosian Commission
Wasuryetox
Mapa
Hrntiah
Europe
First McKinley Club to Be Organized in Topeka Soon
The McKinley supporters in Topeka plan to organize a club to harness their enthusiasm for a presidential candidate. A meeting at the courthouse is to be announced within days for early next week to form the state’s direct McKinley club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
McKinley
Court House
Santa Fe Reductions Hit Road Clerical and Operating Staff
Santa Fe management announces reductions across the system including two superintendents and two general roadmasters abolished, a passenger train cut between Kansas City and Chicago, fewer roadmasters in Emporia, and widespread clerical and traffic department cutbacks. General Manager Frey denies a planned half-railroad workforce layoff, stating changes follow policy to employ only needed workers while maintaining service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Kanana City
Chicago
Emporia
Kansas
Euatero
Topeka
J. J. Fray
Sullivan Not Sick Despite Bed Rest and Hopeful Recovery
John Sullivan rested well with no fever and sat up in bed as doctors grow encouraged by progress. He hopes to join his unit within a week, though travel remains unlikely before then. A Washington Post note relates a humorous encounter with Senator Gorman in Baltimore, highlighting his plain appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pears
Eratarieno
Johnn Sullivan
Sullivan
Opinlos
Senator Gorman
Washington Post
Harnum
Baltimore
Gorman
Howard County
Mr. Gorman
Arthur Gorman
St Paul Steamer Stalled in Sand at Long Branch
At high tide with northeast wind eight miles per hour, workers attempted to move the steamship St Paul out of the sand at Long Branch. The great craft shifted only a few feet toward deeper water, hindering efforts to free it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Long Branch
Excelsion Coxe and Gas Co Names New Collector
By direction of the new owners of the Gas company all collections will here after be made only by Mr. J C Neely, our collector, or at the office of said company. Excelsion Coxe and Gas Co. By C Holliway, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsion Coxe and Gas Company
J.C. Neely
Times Sale Notice Opens Forced Auction in Kansas City
First legal notice of the forced sale of the Times announces an auction on February 20. Attorney Dantel H. Holmes, acting as special master, will sell the assets of the Kansas City Times Newspaper Company to satisfy a debt of nearly $42,000 under a deed of trust to Jarvis-Conklin Mortgage Trust Company. Items include the paper, subscription lists, machinery, papers, forms, tools, fixtures, and all related appliances and materials. Loud explosion at the rock crusher in Kansas City Kansas alarms residents but causes no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Times
Dantel H. Holmes
Will Ander
Slover
Bunsas Cry Times
Kansas City Times
Jarvis-Conklin Mortgage Trust Company
Market Report Depicts Early Wheat Rally and Mixed Livestock
The market notes heavy selling of long wheat and a quiet session due to private telegraph outages, with bullish cables and strong foreign demand. Livestock receipts show hogs, cattle, and lambs steady to firm amid improved pork demand and steady beef values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haness Cary
Bassas Crix
Jon
Carrie
Texas
Bard
Topeks Grails Amt Stock Exchange
Kana Arenas
Pacific Coast
Corn Trade News
America
United Kingdom
Uhren week market snapshot and import outlook
The report notes 14,720,000 bushels more foreign wheat absorbed than opening season estimates, signaling a year with high import needs near 408 million bushels and reliance on American and Canadian supplies. Corn and oats sold heavily, with provisions strong at opening and hog markets easing slightly amid expectations of future price moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Kassie
Liverpool Wheat Firms Lift Prices While Corn Steady
A chaotic market report notes strong Liverpool wheat demand and higher prices, with private Liverpool and Chicago activity showing gains and limited supply. Corn remains steady amid moderate demand. multiple futures and cables reflect worldwide grain movements and unsettled sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blarke
Goosip
Liverpool
California
Chicago
Berlin
New York
Washington
Icmmark Chicago
Ledvy
Champlin
San Francisco
New Orleans
Ballah
Also Mentioned on This Page
Totatco
Tobaco
Saturn
Bac
Oes
Tobacca
Cal
Cascarets
Grand Opera House
Alexander Salvini
Ut Piarers
Uuiler
Mats Suemeih
Hamlet
Arawford's Opera House
Craig
Eecneiies
Grimpatil
Aeae
E. B. Guild
Kansas Av
Peter Brower
Bell Tel
East Stauth St
el Paso
Aloc
Mexico
Peter Maherve
Bob Fitsany
George Dizonya
Jerry Marshall
Joe Walcert Ve. SE. Collins
Hutchinson
Solomon
Joe Arety Atames McCoxx
Sherman City
Caney
Pisco
Helsle
Davis
Ohio Republican League_ Kansas
Citv
Unio State League of Republican Clubs
Columbus
Abraham
Denver
Kaceas City
Coles Pacific
Chicago & Alton
Asian Pacific
Wear
E.J. Lowtax
Art. Omuaks
Oews
Kentss
Palmer-Dixon
Hugh Dempsey
First McKinley Club
Orry
Tweety-ninth
South West Bouleyard
Daily
Stave Journal
Associated Press
The
State Journal
Prey
Sagar
Marcel
B&q
Atchison
W. Uo
Gooown
Exupeka
Stock Exchange
Alcorn
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!