Turkeys appoint Dr Cabell Whitehens to oversee Turkish industries
Warrington March 8 Dr Cabell Whitehens of the United States mint has been tendered and assigned as director general of industries in Constantinople. The Turkish minister vis to bring American methods and products, with Whitehens directing new manufacturing establishments and fire department management. Whitehens, born Lynchburg Virginia 1863, is a Lehigh and Columbia graduate.
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Warrington
Cabell Whitehens
Wesayve
United States
Constantinople
Berrvaclves
America
Ferrouzh Thy
Turkey
Pullt
Xenei
Sir Whitehead
Whiteheedt
Lynchburg
Lehigh
Columbia Universities
Atlantic hazards and ships stranded in severe ice barrier
Reports describe derelicts near the Atlantic barrier with four steamers delayed for Europe and heavy losses feared among crews. Captains Crowley and Yell flag extreme northern passage dangers as ice limits the route and ships face treacherous seas and reported bomb blows.
The Warning Voice of Disease and Nervous Strain
A fragmented archaic essay warns of dangers in neglecting health and nourishment. It links anxiety and illness to natural forces, urging caution against neglect and urging remedies like Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It frames disease as a moral warning and speaks in a florid period voice.
Kansas Man Claims Control by Two Women Hypnosis Suspected
William Mack of Winfield says spirits of two women govern his actions, guiding him since a Wichita shooting years ago. He describes in probate court how a Portland woman and another unnamed elderly woman exerted hypnotic power, influencing his every move as he traveled through towns and returned to drinking after Keeley treatment failed.
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Winfield
Wichita
William Mack
Pete Pluley
Mack
Munner
Laslepee
Protate
Txeir
Hady
Portland
Oregon
P Roy
Abe
Strat Dess
Crield
Toole
Wichite
Mulvane
Oklahoma
Mr. Munck
M Weyrmeker
Udell
Seal City
Corn stalk factory eyed for Kansas City market
Kansas City March 9—plans for a corn stalk factory to be built east of the Mississippi and supplying shipyards on the Atlantic coast are under discussion. Promoters aim to locate in Kansas City to leverage the agricultural region. Machinery costs exceed 25,000 dollars, employing about 190 workers and processing daily raw material from cornstalks into stock feed and other products, with farmers benefiting from ready markets.
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Kansas City
City
Kansas
Owenstore
Kyami
Rowkford
Ailnaitie
Naval Constructors
San Francisco
Portland
Itta
Mercantile Club
Kan
Battle confession from a soldier in muddy outpost
A fragmentary reminiscence quotes a soldier disputing myths about a battle. He dismisses sensational tales, insists the fight was a minor skirmish, and describes the brutal, mud filled outpost duty that kept troops in wet conditions for hours.
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Philippines
Wellington Streets To Be Improved With Brick Sidewalks
Wellington March 9 This city plans miles of new sidewalks in brick or cement. An ordinance approved at the last council meeting sets Washington avenue walks 12 feet wide from the Davis House to the wigwam and 10 feet from the wigwam to Eleventh street. Walks on Washington avenue from the Santa Fe tracks to the Davis house will be 8 feet wide. Harvey avenue between street and Jefferson avenue gets 11 feet, and between Jefferson and Heck Island tracks 6 feet wide.
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Wellington
Washington Avenue
Eleventh Street
Santa Fe Tmcks
Harvey Avenue
Street
Jefferson Avenue
Harvey
Jfferson
Heck Island
Eye Lost In Well Digger Accident Near Broderick
John Lenhart suffered a severe eye injury when dynamite split rock, tearing one eye from its socket. A piece of rock struck him as a crowbar was removed from the well. Doctors Cave and Wilave treat him. other injuries are not believed serious. Children nearby narrowly escaped harm.
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Weetoforeland
March
John Lenhart
Toreday
Henry Ferguson
Broderick
Wages Dispute: St Louis Millinery Firm Sued Over Army Service
W P Sanders of Chifton sues J B Rosenthal Millinery Co of St Louis for 187 salary and damages after enlisting in the Twenty second Kansas volunteers. The firm had announced it would retain positions and pay employees serving in the army, with wages sent to wives or fathers. Sanders won in a local justice court and an appeal to the efpcult court is pending. Sanders has joined the regular army and heads to Matila. Also reported are pensions in Washington and a Beloit note: Rev R H Barnes declines an England transfer to stay in Beloit.
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Sanders
Adolph Rosenthal
Kansas
Efpcult Court
Matila
Republicans Nominate Donald and Casey for Atchison Mayor and Judge
Atchison March 9 The Republicans have named W T F Donald for mayor and W D Casey for judge of the new city court. Democrats will nominate J W Orr for mayor and J W Waskener for judge. A lively campaign and wransting in city affairs promise a spirited election.
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Atchison
W.tf. Donald
W. D. Casey
J. W. Orr
J. W. Waskener
Santa Fe to Enter San Francisco Over Its Own Track
Railroad news notes Santa Fe plans to run trains into San Francisco by mid July or early August at latest. Three new overland through services from Chicago to the coast will be added with the California line opening. New equipment built in the city will be ready by July to support the opening traffic.
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Santa Fe
San Francisco
California
Trafic
California Line
Tuiffic
Omiat
Chicago
Irving
Thy
Hoge
Cement works at White Cliff Arkansas Impressing Prospects
J A Hanley Kansas City railroad manager reports a booming southern prospect after a ten day tour. He notes thriving towns and industries along the line and highlights the cement works at White Cliff Ark as a world class plant. A recent shipment of twenty five cars shipped from the works, now 2000 barrels awaiting orders, with demand rising for high quality cement.
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Consignees
Jude
Rio Grande Railway Proposes $10 Million Bond Issue
George Foster Peabody, first vice president of Rio Grande Western Railway, issues a circular to stockholders explaining need for more equipment after higher tonnage. Since 1898 about $200,000 in equipment ordered, with at least as much more urged. Proposes $10,000,000 in 4 percent consolidated bonds to swap for mortgages and finance twenty five miles of new branches and future upgrades. Directors already authorized $1,500,000 to discharge car trusts and fund construction.
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George Foster Peabody
Rio Grande Western Railway Company
Tony
Enyine
Healay
Proup River
Pleasant Valley
Bel
Titmh Central Benche
Carlisle City Cargo Plans For Orient Trade From Los Angeles
The Carlisle City sailing from Los Angeles carries about 3 000 tons of freight with 400 tons bound for Los Angeles and San Diego 1 200 tons for San Francisco and 1 400 tons for the east On the return voyage a full cargo is expected Twelve thousand sacks of Omn Hower arrived via the Santa Hoes A sample car of beer a car of soap hay and other products will be sent to the Orient via the Carlisle City Ten cars of four mill machinery from Milwaukee are being shipped to San Diego and then to Shanghai where it will join the Carlisle City cargo There are about 300 tons of machinery in the shipment Mr Kirkpatrick of the company is at San Diego preparing to travel to the Orient to promote shipments.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Marone
Bante Fe
California and Oriental
Hne
Be & Muiicems
Cartisie
Orient
San Diego
San Praecisco
East
China
Japan
Carlisle
Santa Hoes
Kansas City
Carlisie
Kirkpatrick
Milwaukee
Santa Fe
Carlisle City
Bhanghai
Big Loss of Catrina in County Stock Decline
Reports estimate heavy cattle losses in Pratt county during the cold spell with figures suggesting fewer cattle survived than in counties to the west. Local observers say the downturn is among the worst in recent memory, comparing statewide weather impacts on livestock.
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Catrina
Pratt
March
Hers
McPherson County Mortgage Recants and Releases
In McPherson County during the past year the total mortgages recanted amounted to 535,024 while the total releases totaled 42,485 dollars.
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McPherson County
McPherson
March
Manila volunteer’s harsh note on wild jungle life
A Junction City volunteer writer returning from Manila delivers a vivid, brutal description of a new setting calling it a harsh land. He complains of starvation, dangerous wildlife, snakes and insects, and a hostile climate as he portrays the place as deadly yet alluring to aid workers seeking a cure.
Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites Advised
A newspaper notice extols Scott’s Emulsion as a remedy to strengthen the weak and emaciated. It claims the product enriches blood, invigorates nerves, and fights disorders, urging timely use and citing Scott & Bowne in Cork.
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Scott
Work for 3 000 Men Cut-offs On Union Pacific
Contracts awarded to Kil Barrick Bros & Collins of Newcastle for three Union Pacific cut-offs between Laramie and Rawlins. Over 2,000 workers to be employed. work to start when weather allows. Sections include Howell to Cooper west of Laramie shortening 18 1 2 to 15 3 4 miles and easing grade. The second cut-off runs between Harpers and Medicine Bow stations covering 85 miles.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Starch
Union Pacific
Laramie
Rawlins
Barrick, Bros & Collins
Newcastle, Co
Howell
Cooper
Harpers
Medicine Bow
Santa Fe Plan Seeks Cutoff To Save Rail Distance
The Santa Fe plans a main line change near Burlingame to avoid a hill and curve. Civil engineers survey from Topeka to consider a new cutoff from Lawrence to Omaha or a short spur from Fosteria to the Dragoon bridge to speed fast trains and support coal traffic in the Burkvile district.
Rock Island Flags Revised Rates and Local Rail News
Low Rock Island rates join Northern Pacific and Great Northern by March 7 and 21 with a fare plus 2 dollars round trip and half rate plus 8 cents for Colorado Utah and Oregon Short Line points. Santa Fe abandons two stations at Saratoga and Cullsta. Firemen Keller Hayes Rugerley and Playford arrive from Emporia to Newton. Frisco adds trains between Girard and Pittsburg. Conductor Minturn reinstated on Santa Fe. Tower at Emporia junction connected to Topeka and Kansas City offices. Rock Island builds new overhead bridge near Steele place on Junction Road west of Troy. Santa Fe shipped 950 coal cars to Mexican Central from Cerillos. Minturn reinstated after Horners wreck. Brakeman G. H. Searles to Hutchinson reformatory job. $1,000 pay. Missouri Pacific depot inspector notes depots to be rebuilt or remodeled between Downs and Lenora. New Central Branch passenger train runs Downs to Lenora. schedule details and connections. J. W. Hall now Frisco agent at Pittsburg. Cal Claiborne to Oklahoma City. Two engineers named Moore, one called Fac and the other “Sand Crane,” notable for size and height. Wichita politics: Populists nominate Tupp for mayor. Amos McClain for clerk. A. E. Helm for city attorney. C. T. Kirk for city judge. Republican slate lists Finlay Ross for mayor and other city posts. January 21 1888 note from Sisters of Saint Francis Clinton Town endorsing Egan’s Rheumatism Remedy. $1 per bottle. Blackleg vaccination in Dorado by Dr. Saunders for Charles Girod. Disease spreading. high losses reported.
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Santa Fe
Saratoga
Cullsta
Kelller
Hayes
Rugegleby
Playford
Newton
Emporia
Frisco
Girand
Pittsburg
Minturn
Emporia Junction
Eco
Topeka
Kansasity
Rock Island Company
Mexican Central
Chas. Minturn
Horners
G. H. Searles
Wellington
Hutchinson
Reformatory
Missouri Pacific
Downs
Lenora
Central Branch
Kill
Stockton
Atchison
J. W. Hall
Frisco Railroad
Cal Claiborne
Oklahoma City
Colcomla
Moore
Fac
Talks With Women Of Middle Age Promote Change Of Life Aid
A reader letter campaign touts Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for uterine and hormonal change issues. Personal testimonials claim relief from fatigue weakness and urinary discomfort after using the remedy with professed confidence in Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.
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Thad
Lydia E. Pinkham
Otis Reinforcements Bring Krag Jorgensen Rifles to Manila
Washington reports that regulars reinforcing Gen Otts in the Philippines will be armed with the Krag Jorgensen rifle, improving firepower against Filipino Mauser sharpshooters. The change follows prior shortages and limited ammunition for volunteers, with 20 caliber Krags now arriving and 6,000 more awaiting orders. Additionally discussion mentions smokeless powder tests and Springfield rifles.
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Otis
Washington
Gen. Ors
Philippines
War Department
Manila
Otts
Bentela
Srananee Bureau
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Railroad Notes
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A. E. Helm
C. T. Kirk
Finlay Ross
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H.T. Kramer
George T. Chhhan
Bruce J. Keenen
Henry Schad
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W. A. Bettis
Sisters of Saint Francie
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Iegan
Swift & Holliday Drug Co
W. Wilson
Arnold Drug Co
Dorado
Saunders
Blackleg
Charles Girod
Palrview
DE Moss
L. M. Penwell
Odd Fellows’ Building
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Undertakers
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Alijerag Jorgensens
Kaneas
New York and Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad
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Seebeage
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O. T. Marck
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Attar
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Brett Hutte
Musten
New York
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