Fort Scott Judges Diverge in Coupon Case Ruling
In Fort Scott March 1 a federal court dispute between Judge John A Williams and Judge Philips centers on whether coupons are interest or separate notes. The ruling affects transfers from state to federal court and mentions cases including Hackett versus Willings Ruth and First National Bank, Humboldt, Kansas.
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Fort Scott
United State
John A Williams
Federal Court
United States Judes Phils
Raneas City
Erouier Egal
Tullnie
Amon
Eee
Uae
Jom Hackett
Willings Ruth
Reeceiver
First National Bank
Flumboldt
Kaz
Wisted
Destitution Case Shocks Lyon County Emporia Court
A Lyon County case near Emporia reveals extreme destitution with a woman and her mistreatment of a household of animals. The jury found her insane and ordered confinement in a hospital or asylum. Neighbors feared reporting abuse, and the home showed severe neglect including starving animals and no water or heat.
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Lyon County
Emporia
Crady
Hyas
Neues
Fuaporta
Five Topeka Boys Rescue During Long Journey
Five Topeka youths, aged 15 to 16, were found from Topeka toward the southern border after a forced trek. They had started for Texas days earlier, were separated during a railroad stop, and later reunited at a Santa Fe depot. Their leader remained missing for a time before rejoining the group.
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Wichita
Omber Rox
Topeka
Texse
Jemmien
Bowie
CallWell
Perth
Ovjcer Fox
Santa Fe
Teck Island
Furendem
Veranda House: Old Posey County Frame Reaches White Cloud
A historic tale from White Cloud recounts a house framed in Posey County Indiana that was shipped southward to be erected there. Barter, a Posey County settler, secured land and planned to build but later sold the property to J C Price, who completed a house dubbed the Veranda House due to its full front veranda.
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White Cloud
Indiana
Posey County
Barter
Bulldine
Wilte Cloud
Blutt
Squire Tay
Kanes
J.C. Price
Howe fish culture in Great Bend area discussed
A fragmentary report from Great Bend describes local fish culture efforts led by a resident, with mentions of pond management, carp cultivation, and wildlife law enforcement. The piece references manmade ponds, feeding practices, and periodic concerns about stock health and regulations affecting the operation.
Odd Pond Fish Pods Draw Barton County Interest
In Barton County farmers experiment with pond pods to breed fish. A local system uses windfed ponds and rotating pens to supply ponds at town sites. The unusual method aims to boost local food production and create work for laborers during seasonal floods.
Airship seen at night spottings across Nebraska towns
Reports from Atchison and Falls City describe a bright airborne object moving westward at about 49 miles per hour. Sightings traced along the Missouri Pacific and H and M lines include Bearrie Hastings and Hartwell, with lines reporting a glowing lamplike ember in the sky.
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Atchison, Maren
E- Denk
Jeans
San
Sourbens
Nebraska
Robinson
Missouri Pacific
Atchiso
Cardsey
Falls City
Walter
Stella
Missouri Prestic
Denver
Bearrie
Wymere
Hasting
Mienesaw
Hartwell
Sibraska
Bronson's Bloodhound Tests Criminal Tracking Ability
A Sunday experiment to show a bloodhounds tracking skill involved two men and a mock fugitive. The hound followed the trail from foot to horse and back toward the city, leaping fences and racing to Bronson, where the scent led to the man and horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronson
Gas for Chanute City Opens Forest Oleom Gas Stock
Chanute reports plans for Forest Oleom to supply city gas at set rates. Home company to be incorporated with $1 per share subscription. Initial offering aims for $4000, with partial already subscribed. Gas service to start once town installs distribution and price set.
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Chanute
Forest Oleom- Baby
Forest Lil Corpus
Iolas Brick Plant to Erect New Factory
Iola’s brick plant plans a new factory with capacity for 50 000 daily. The facility will be a dig plant using vitrified brick and dry press brick tiling processes. Dr. Hudson, Santa Fe freight agent, met there to discuss concessions and business ties.
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IOLA
Inia
Osee
Hla
Hudson
Santa Fe
Independence Murder Case Moves Toward Federal Jurisdiction
In Kansas towns Independence and nearby areas report that Clem Rogers and Jasper Rogers, both colored, along with Huston and Mar Yocum, are in Montgomery county jail with Perry stating federal jurisdiction applies as they are Cherokee citizens. Bonner Springs notes Greenwald killed a rattler on his ranch after thaw. a four foot reptile on display. Russell reports a swine disease spreading along Paradise creek from Natoma to Osborne county, hitting many pigs and losses. Iola prepares for new school buildings by purchasing land in east town.
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Independence
Huston
Clem
Jasper Rogers
Mar Yocum
Montgomery County
United, States District
Perry
United States Court
Cas
Clistokee
Bonner Springs
Paul Greenwald, & Stockmanling
Bonner Sprite
Theenake
Greenwald
Bonner
Russell
Paradise Creek
Natoma
Osborne County
A. J Dwindle
Stephen Andrews
Thomas Gruyer
Local notices mix of civic updates and personal stories
Consolidation of organization procedures in Blue Rapids includes adopted constitution and bylaws and a $00 appropriation for apparatus. Royal Neighbors of America institute a 23 member camp led by Mrs Horton. Elnora Gitsor Crack and Ella Heathman noted. Irving teen LeRoy Walker edits a Populist paper in Sweetwater and serves as territorial legislature clerk. Blue Rapids city council inks five year water contract with Missouri Pacific at 8 cents per thousand gallons. 2000 gallon tank planned. Mrs Rose Bradiey returns to asylum in AIMLENE after epilepsy‑related dementia at age 29. Leavenworth prisoners escape from guardhouse. one long sentence, one short, traced briefly. New amusements hall at Soldiers Home accepted. cost 430 from post fund.
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Blue Rapids
Royal Neighbors of America
Horton
Clyde
Elnora Gitsor Crack
Ella Heathman
Irving
LeRoy Walker
Sweetwater
Territorial Legislaure
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Leavenworth
Prt
Bryans Demand Justice After Murder Case Escalates
In Greencastle Indiana the Bryan family presses for forceful justice in the murder of Yvett Bryer. Clergy from Covington Kansas and shoe dealer D Pocock visited Indianapolis under assumed names seeking clemency for the death sentence. The family remains steadfast against any commutation as efforts to intervene with Governor Bradley fail.
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Greencastle
Ind
Scott Jackson
Yvett Bryer
Ad. Les
Covington
Adeiser
Gar. Bradley
Lee
Bryan
Mike
Anti secret society meeting planned at Willmar Seminary hall
A reader sends a clipping reporting Willmar Minnesota on February 4 hosting an anti secret society gathering. Lutherans and Scandinavian ministers expected to denounce the goat and its mysteries at a large assembly, framed by a biblical header and verse.
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Te State Journal
Willmar
Wheinley's Private Car Decorated With Flowers
Pittshore Pa March 1 William Piunilon Pittsburg superintendent of Alleghany parks has contract to decorate President McKinfee's private car with choice cut flowers. President elect Willayel from Canton to Ward Ineteg Mr Hamilton leaves for Centenninas today. Cut powers to be used and any viewer wishes will secure a place on the car. Donations should attach cards for the donor's knowledge. Hamilton sent to New York for 1000 dollars worth of rare flowers not found in Pittsburgh hothouse.
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Pittshore
William Piunilon
Pittsburg
Alleghany Parks
McKinfee
Willayel
Canton
Ward- Ineteg
Hamilton
Centenninas
Ar. Hamilton
New York
Pittebure
Catastrophic mine fire kills 175 near Zacatecas
A terrible mining disaster at two Zavateras mines in the Sombrerte region near Zacatecas, Mexico, left 175 miners working at the time presumed dead. Efforts to rescue men included forced air ventilation and water flooding the shaft, with only two bodies recovered. Superintendent Hayster almost perished amid the smoke while aiding victims. The city mourns as miner families gather at the mine mouths awaiting word.
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City of
Mexico
Zavateras
We Company
Hayster
Bei
Zacatecas
General Hugh Cameron Arrives in St Louis Walking From Topeka
March 1 report from St Louis notes General Hugh Cameron, known as the Hermit of Kansan, arriving tired in the city. He travels the country as a drifter figure who purportedly equalizes pressure and moves toward the national capital via the Central Branch. The Missouri Pacific railroad at Central Branch is expanding crews at Atchison due to heavy grain and cattle shipments, with four extra gangs on duty.
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St. Louis
Hugh Cameron
Kansan
J. N
Cameron
Kan
Blut Rapids
Central Branch
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Atchison
Atchleen
Marth L
Tme
Creenleaf & Baker
Missouri Pavitt
Nished To & Chambertin
Yale
Western Union
Pac
Pacitte
Texarkana Railroad Link Opens Unbroken Kansas City to Manny
Texarkana Arkansas March 1 Officials announced the last six miles of track on the Texarkana & Fort Smith railway between Mena and Horath Arkansas will be completed Tuesday creating an unbroken line from Kansas City to Manny Louisiana seven miles south of Shreveport. The first through passenger train is planned for March 1. The completion promises access to the best portions of Arkansas and potential development of mineral wealth in the region between Texarkana and Port Smith.
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Texarkana
Ark
Fort Smith
Mena
Horath
Arkwil
Kansas City
Manny
Shreveport
Arkansas
Here
Port Smith
Transsiberian Railway Project Attracts Global Attention
Washington March 1 News outlines the gigantic Transsiberian railway venture from Onan station to Staro-Zurnkhait in Manchuria. The line will span about 1,000 miles with 675 in Chinese territory, cross the Sunsari valley, and connect with the South Ussuri rail. Construction proceeds with 0 miles laid and aims to reach Japan Sea by July. Travel times promise substantial reductions from London to the Japan Sea, with sea and land routes offering faster options for many travelers.
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Washington
Taiirsud
Onan
Transbaikal
Staro-Zurnkhait
Manchuria
Chtkar
Teitsikac
Kab-lan-chin
Meotuand
Nikolsk
Ussuri
Mites
Sunsari
Amgor Resian
Manshutte
Janan Sea
Isu Tn
Swertan
Amoor
Fresent
Chaborovka
Siberian
Nishivostock
London
Japan Sea
Ristine Flees to Federal Court in Rail Work Suit
Groves W. Ristine, receiver of the Colorado Midland railroad, is described as one of the nerviest officers in rail management. A laborer sued him for 69 dollars for work on the railroad. Ristine fled Mantou to seek relief from a writ of certiorari to the U S district court, which was denied. He appealed to the U S circuit court of appeals. The plaintiff, Anacone, is a poor Italian but will receive fair treatment from the judges.
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Groves W. Ristine
Colorado Midland Railroad
Ds Charec
Manttou
Cot
Justwee
Histine
United States District Court of Colorado
Ristine
United States Circuit Court of Appedia
Santa Fe Improvements and Rail Plans
Arkansas City March 1 The Santa Fe adds gravel to its roadbed toward Purcell and prepares to lay five miles of six pound step rails between Ker t and Purcell. A rock crusher will be placed south of town to finish covering the roadbed. News from Guthrie reports a Santa Fe agent promoted to Wichita with A J Corkins succeeding.
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Arkansas City
Santa Fe
Walnut
Here
Purcell
Kert
Guthrie
L. B De+anney
Santa Fe Railway
Wichita
Kan
A. J. Corkins
Dan Stuart Allows Ladies at Amphitheater Fight in Carson
Carson Nev March 1 Dan Stuart announced after study and counsel that ladies may view the contest under proper escort. A dedicated section will provide privacy and comfort with special fare and tight policing to ensure safety and decorum. State, county, and municipal authorities support these measures to curb rowdyism and uphold the event’s credibility amid controversy.
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Piny House
Nevada
America
Raid for Gold in Wichita Mountains Threatens Conflict
A report from Perry Oklahoma says U S troops and Indian police drive gold hunters from the Wichita Mountains reservation. Prospectors flood the area, many hiding by day and panning at night. Troops struggle to keep them out amid rising tension and expected large new arrivals.
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Perry, OT
Maron
United States
Wichita Mountains
Wichita Indian Reservation
Iowa Elections Today Feature City Races
Marshalltown reports a record city officer vote as Pierce appears likely for mayor amid a heated Cedar Rapids ballot on city finances. Council Bluffs sees a tight alderman race. Sioux City voters head to polls with five seats open amid divided tickets. weather drizzles as elections progress quietly.
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Marshalltown
Pierce
Bay
Cedar Repids
Council Bluffs
Listie
Munielper
Sioux City
Sa- Joon Heense
Sultana Yacht Safe After Mardi Gras Voyage
A New Orleans dispatch reports yacht Sultana with John E Drexel and companions, recently sailing from New York to Mardi Gras, passed the jetties and is due in today amid anxiety over its delay. The Cincinnati river flood shows 24 feet 6 inches at midnight, falling gradually. navigation expected to resume tonight.
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Drexels
Philadephia
New Orleans
John E Drexel
New York
Cincinnati
Hall
Market report shows mixed early week trading signals
A dull opening in Chicago trading. Prices eased on some reports but firm tone in provisions and grains appeared later. May and other futures opened higher or steady, with mixed volume in pork and other goods as receipts forecast rise.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Aulet Mit Orme
May
Ibo
Trtec
May Jork
Chicago Livestock Market Report and Receipts
Market notes show hog receipts today around 1300 with steady demand. Texas steers and stockers up to 11004, sheep and lambs rising. hogs tomorrow expected shipments and receipts uncertain.
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Ulgner
Tate
Este
Reeves
Texas
Streig
Newee
City
Bilo
WOGCS
Asec
Parker
Market Gossip and Grain Prices From Across Markets
The report shows corn steady to active, oats steady, hay steady with choice timothy noted, and butter weak despite liberal receipts. Chicago and New York commentary mentions wheat demand and small foreign buying signals, with projections of possible improvements but ongoing bear pressure in Kansas wheat and mixed shares in sugar and gas sectors.
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Kansas City
Goodwin & Chambertin
Topeka
Minneapolis
New York
Landen
St. Paul
Alengo
AaRine
Wilper
Holt Oresheard
Tres
Tris
United Kingdom
Chicago
Aldrich
Cowen
Epicarerics Commission
Duluth
Kansas
Wolf
Ty T. & Co
Joseph
Sttes & Capital
Exhi
Barrett
Ben
Pringie
St. Couls
Hooke
Lake Shore
Hicaco
Hicsco
New York: & Co
Manson
Russia
Tedar Rannas
Bartlett & Frasier
Liverpool
Altriot
Pacsie
Bertia
Galialh
Farmim
Bearkt
Western Avenue Grocery Ad Promises Savings for West Side
A Western Avenue grocery advertises savings for the west side and beyond on groceries meats flour and feed. It touts fresh butter eggs and chickens, claims better storage than larger firms, and lists prices for sugar coffee tea and baking powder in terse catalog style.
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West Side
Message to old friends about meeting and selling goods
I am here and will be glad to meet you and anyone else wishing to buy goods at reasonable prices.
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SHZ
Learve
Texes
Great Bend
Herlape
Eieniel Ah
Jrane Watson
Kateas
D. Fase
Savae
Baztay
Coop
Inaes Wa
Tnlizenois
EBON
Bess
Gresatte
Loose
Iit
Barton County
Beonson'’S Blood Hound
Gesersl
Hussell
Ioral_ mining company
Boyd
Dudee Fasti
J. J. Palmes
Thor Forks
J. C Preis
Alex SeKanna
Argentine
Cedar Creek
Burlington
Harpitan
Aimlene
Rose Bradiey
Serif? Jobeon
Bradiey
Bryans
The
State Journal
Bible
Wheinley
Loues
Railroad News
Fort Smith and
Louisiana
G. W. Ristine’s
Midland
J.J. Bill
Tacoma
Wash. Mareh
President Hi
Great Northern
Tacoma Land Company
B. Wriskt
Philadelphia
Hill
Tatoms
Fide Fats
Meth
Northern Pacific
Greer Northern
Peffer
Horecourt
Rass
Bark Paries
Fetter
Dan Stuart
Mads
Wichita Mountain Country
Iowa
Associated Press
Chicago Livestock Market
Aysr
Zosays
Nistad Goodwin Stock Exe
Java
Aiscaree
J. W. Tillman
Msgr. Cor. King and Western Ave
Goodwin & Chamberlin Brokers
Ftrain, Provisions & Stocks
Topeka Grain & Stock Exchange
Chica-go
Bank OF Tc
Chirazo Board of Trade
W. A. Michael Commission Co
Topeka, Ks
A.W. Wickham
Pecaleeiestrational
Baa
Union National Bank
Armies City
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