Burns Resigns as Indispensable Riogrande Official
In Pueblo Colorado January the Rio Grande chief of divisions Superintendent and head at Pueblo resigns after a long rail career noted as one of the West’s best. His tendered resignation takes effect Saturday. Successor not yet ordered. He has prior service with Pennsylvania and Union Pacific, including clerical and dispatch roles.
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Rio Grande
AEP
Pueblo
Colo, Jan
Bua
Denver
Rie Grande
Toad
Pennsylvania
Altoone
I Unionic
Lenmdent
Phc
Ircles
Aimong
Kansas Masonic Home pamphlet showcased in Topeka
Judge J C Postlethwaite of Jewell City attended state Masonic association events in Topeka this week. He helped reveal a printed historical report on the Kansas Masonic Home at Wichita, noting a pamphlet printed on calendared paper. The pamphlet, distributed statewide, highlights Masonry principles of brotherly love relief and growth of enthusiasm among members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Postlethwaite
Jewell City
Topeka
Har Association
Kansas Masonic Home
Wichita
Postiegut
Masonry charity in aid of widows and orphans in need
The text speaks of Masonry as a charitable force born from burdened hearts for widows and orphans, the aged, infirm, and distressed. It describes a burning desire to help the needy and relieve distress, forming a Nome dedicated to these aims and the effort to perfect the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masony
Sanjams
Levett
Denver Welcomes Funston And MacArthur In Joint Reception
patriotic citizens wired General Funston an invitation to a Denver reception with General MacArthur. Funston replied he would be glad to attend on his return from the east in about three weeks. the event, a joint reception and banquet, will be held at the Brown Palace hotel under the auspices of the Philippine Island commission and chamber of commerce. Irvine Hale will preside and deliver the welcome. speakers include President Charles Fr Governor James B. Orman and Mayor Robert Wright Jr.
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Denver
Cole
Funston
MacArthur
Frederick Funston
Arthur MacArthur
Department of the Golarids
Willeach
Frown Palace
Ehuppines and Chamber of Commerce
Eral Irvine Hale
Charles
James B. Orman
Robert Wright, Jr
Kansas congressman floors rail merger bill
Washington January 31 Representative Curtis of Kansas introduced a bill authorizing the Santa Fe Pacific Railroad to sell its road and franchises to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company.
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Washington
Curtis
Kansas
Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company
Former Gotham shoe clerk Harry Lewis flees debts
San Francisco dated Jan 21 reports the rise and sudden fall of Harry Lewis a former New York shoe clerk. He left for Chicago after promising bets and unpaid debts totaling about 3000. He pawned jewelry and tricked lenders then vanished leaving creditors and companions puzzled.
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San Francisco
Harry Lewis
Chieago
Lewis
Lass of
Santa Fe Overland
Chicago
Heever
New York
Napoleon
Mackay's Strong List for Turf Honors This Season
New York January 31 Clarence Mackay the young millionaire plans a strong bid for turf honors this season. He holds 15 horses in winter quarters near Eatontown New Jersey at Monmouth Park. Mackay aims to defeat champions owned by Whitney Keene and Binggin in a lively race for turf supremacy among wealthy owners. He purchased Hanaster for 710 000 late in 1900 and colt Gaal won the Metropolitan Handicap the spring prior, signals a triumphant year.
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New York
Clarence Mackay
Monmouth Park
Eatontown
N. J
W. C. Whitney
James R. Keene
J.binggin
Mackay
Hanaster
Hila Judemeit
Tus
Mmnimy
Chicago White Stockings Finalize Roster and Infield
Chicago White Stockings complete for season with 12 players. Infield listed as Esbell Dalyi ng and Davie with Mertes Green and Jones as pitchers. President Johnson traveled to St Louis with James McAleer. transfer details to be completed on return.
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Chicago White
Conisker
Esbell Dalying
Davie
Entehegs
MoMshanda Sullivan
Mertes Green
Jones
Grits
Callahan
Patterson
Kutoll
Garvin
St. Louis
May Admit Boston Women to Inter City Matches
Representatives of clubs allied with the Women’s Metropolis association met in New York to decide on admitting a Boston team to inter city matches for the Grivcom cup. The body favored three city matches and a meeting with New York to determine the eventual winner. The Metropolis association now includes four clubs with five new members added in the past year and plans to keep Nassau scoring in team events if more teams enter.
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New York
Jan
Metropolitary
Gostation
Mie
Ruth Underhild
Boston
Nassau
Conti
Divid- Sa
Cine
McGovern to Fight Harris for Cincinnati Title Fight Spree
Harris plans to train McGovern in Cincinnati next Sunday ahead of a title bout. The pair feature in a complex scramble with references to Corbett and other contenders. Details mention surgery on Terry’s nods and the question of who will challenge for the championship.
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Cincinnati
Sam Hy
WsleGovern
Rich
Harris
Cigore
Dave Subivan
Sullivan Lasusvith
Eiarrin
McGovern
Hettier Facilites
Poole
Howe
Jel Rae
Cinginati
Sundem Accovilig
Corbett
Corbett Pu ‘Pinto
Terry
Ryan Knocks Out Green In Short Unscheduled Bout
Tommy Ryan, hailed as the world’s ship of the era, stopped George Green in the second round of a one round bout at the Third Regiment test armory in Kansas City. Ryan dominated from the start, landing a right hand chop to the jaw that ended Green’s challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Tommy Ryan
Ship of the World
George Green
Young Corbett
Knock Armory
Ryan
Grean
Gardner the Favorite in San Francisco bout
In San Francisco on January 31 Geo Gardner is pegged as the favorite in a forthcoming bout with rival root expected to be defeated by Gardner. Local sports writers weigh Gardner's chances and note potential strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Sports Think Root
San Francisco
Boxing Event Draws Eastern Backers to Louisville Bout
Promoters report strong eastern backing for a high stakes fight between Terry Mo joratn and Dave Sullivan at the Southern Athletic Club in Louisville. Bob Fitesim and Tom Sharkey prepare to travel, with Fitz indicating full commitment to covering the match.
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Louisville
San
Bob Fitesimmona
Terry Mojoratn
Dave Sullivan
Tom Sharkey
Sullivan
Michael Welch拒绝参与迈阿密赛事
费城地区一则体育简讯称 Michael Welch 包揽多项赛事传闻未成真。多地赛马新闻显示 Oakland 赛事波澜起伏，未有常胜马，总体冷门居多。若干球艺人士宣布转会或计划前往英伦赛事，消息透露包括拳击、棒球与赛马领域的若干动态。
Dead at Seneca Reporter and Editor Guy Peckham Dies
Guy Peckham, aged S1 years, died last evening at his parents’ home in Seneca. He served as a reporter and local editor on the Seneca Tribune for a number of years and was known as a clever writer.
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Seneca
Guy Peckham
Seneca Tribune
Food of the Canary Islanders and their famed gofio
The Canary Islanders are praised for health through gofio a meal of ground wheat or corn parched or dextrinised in iron kettles with water. It is presented as a remedy for chronic conditions including constipation and digestive issues and noted for its historical use in various treatments.
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Gofio
Halen
Battle Creek
Matt Heney
Murder Near Argentine Shocks Town Two Miles West
The body of Thomas Carroll, age 62, was found in his two room cottage two miles west of Argentine. Police believe robbery motive. He lived as a hermit and carried about $10,000 in wealth incl farm property. A brutal struggle with an ax left blood stains, clothes torn, and a large sum possibly missing from a trunk. The death is suspected to have occurred New Year’s or shortly after.
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Kam
Here
Thomas Carroll
Carroll
Aurea
Carrell
List State Bank
Charles Ollard
Corp
W. A. Drotlinger
Houss
FM. Tracy
Sherri Mendenhall
Argentine
Clinton Tirown
Willam Hornaman
Paine's Celery Compound Endorsed by Physicians
A historical ad touts Paine's Celery Compound as a universal remedy for nervous system disorders and related symptoms. It credits Prof Edward E Phelps and claims wide physician approval, noting success in dyspepsia billiousness neuralgia rheumatism and other impaired function ailments with repeated cures.
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Edward E Phelps
Paine
Hunt the Coyote Wolf Chase Near Parsons
Farmers in La Bette and Liberty townships plan a large wolf chase Saturday centered at the Souter farm three miles south of Parsons. The four square mile pursuit begins 3 AM with captains assistants and boys riding lines to relay progress. The event aims to reduce wolf trouble and offers Parsons hunters a chance to add trophies.
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Parsons
Labette Ad Liberty
Souter
Argentine and Rosedale to Be Made Sub Divisions of Kansas City
Kansas City, January 31 Under a Washington regulation the postoffice may convert Argentine and Rosedale post offices into sub stations of Kansas City with free mall delivery. Both towns lie within five miles of the Kansas City postoffice building, and residents have organized a petition to secure the change. If approved, the three cities with a population near 66 000 would share one postal system.
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Argentine
Rosedale
Kansas City
Kas
Washington
Nother City
Union Drive Sparks Disorder in Leavenworth Transit
Leavenworth Kansas January 31 report says motormen and conductors clash with electric railway officials as a union forms among rail employes. Two men W P Sullivan and Thomas Cookson were discharged amid claims of unsatisfactory work and union leadership. Previous failed effort faced company opposition. Local unions plan support for the street car workers.
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Leavenworth
Kaa
W. P. Sullivan
Thomas Cookson
Sullivan
Cookson
Carbondale Observes Kansas Day at Sutherland Hall
Carbondale Kansas observed Kansas Day with a literary and musical program by high school students and local talent in Sutherland hall. The event honored William McKinley and promoted Kansas merit while raising funds for a McKinley monument in a school collection and a Wednesday collection.
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Carbondale
Kas
Kansas
Sutherland Hall
Jmud
Merita of Kansas
Wiliam McKinley
Tin McKinley Monument Fund
Albin
Pensions For Kansans Reported From Washington
A brief state payroll item lists pensions granted today to Kansas residents. Names include Seth Gallen of Argentine with six dollars and Joe Beil of Leavenworth with thirty dollars. Other recipients are Wallace Critzer of Falls Caney and Richmond Wi receiving twelve dollars, and a widow, minor Clarence Beatty in Galena.
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Washington
Seth Gallen
Leavenworth
Joe Beil
Wallace
Critzer
Falls
Caney
Richmond Wi
Robert Jackson
Minora
Clarence Beatty
Galena
Shoot at Olathe State Tournament Dates Announced
Olathe Kansas January 31 President Frank Hodges of the Kansas State Sportsmen's Association says the Sunflower State association plans a four day state tournament from April 5 to 11 with three days of shooting targets and one day for live birds. Enthusiasm runs high as Olathe is chosen to host the event with details to follow after fundraising.
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Olathe
Kan
Frank Hodges
Kansas State Sportsmen's ‘Association
Lates
Sunflower State Association
Kanaan
Miscourt Val
An Old Stage Driver Dead in Kansas History
An aged stage driver named Teerettone Byron Wighite is recalled for his long career spanning more than forty years. He shifted westward with settlement before the railroads and was a familiar figure to public men in Kansas during those bygone days.
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Wighite
Nan
Byron
Teerettone
Kansas
Fener
Accident and death reports from early January events
In Hope and surrounding areas, notes describe a series of incidents. A man accidentally shot while handling a camera near a stove and a fatal fall from a moving train on the Missouri Pacific line near Cornell Grove are reported, with a brakeman deceased after falling from a train.
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Hope
H. A. Drake
Missouri Pacific
Cornell Grove
Relief in Six Hours and Lyces
Fragmentary notes report a sudden relief event described as occurring in six hours with references to individuals and locations lost in illegible text. The readable parts indicate a medical or rescue context but lack clear names or outcomes.
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Stansfield
Innes
Boyden
Alberti
Zerni
Kryl
Burns
Masonic Home
Judge Postlethwaite
Nature
Sporting News
Plunger Lewis
Gotham
Denver Ball Team
Young Millionaire
Chicago White Stockings
Fair Golfers
Terry Mgovern
Gardner
Inner
Fitz
Leaky
Bob
Michael
Mads
Archie McEachern
Philadaphe
Sipmy
Michal Tha Welch
Archie Steiorcheet
Metachern
Mickoel Willahli
Oakland
Jansi
Ponltion
Janice
Francble Widh
Rollick
Constella
Tor
Duckwy
Pee
W. McNemee
Jennings
Hot Springs
Turner
Jenking
England
McCoy
Jan. i
Hey
Benjamin FH
Benu
Renton
Madeira Islands
Marseilles
Monte Carlo
Charley Mitchell
Torx
Sulliven
Terry McGovern
Gaga
Sulvan
Manning
Weimer
Jane—Jimmile Manning
Jake Weimer
George ‘Tebeau
Welmer
Jake
Tebeau
James Whitfield
Packard
Denver Western League
Denver Hoa Signe
Park Wilson
Henry Schmit
Ani Popelar
Gus Dundon
Corrigan
London
Asianieapolie
Edward’ Corrigan
Teffries
Poe Maes Jan
James Jeffries
Tight
Ang
Brooklyn
Kansas News
Paine’s
Labette County
Sportsman's Sasociate Omaha
Pire
Abilene
Belles
Geauques
Roth Dien
Eigen Sen
Topeka Water Co
Quincy Street
Klauer
Centciga
Y.mc A
Association
Migthh Street
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