Terrific discharge reveals gas find in abandoned well
Kansas City reports a 26 year old abandoned well tapped for natural gas with sufficient quantity to supply Ravens City and neighboring towns. A Kansas City company formed to rework the old Fourteenth Street well by Henry Me Grow J C Clark and Stephen Sbary aims to bring gas to profitable depth amid geological optimism.
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Kani City
Run
Ravens City
Kan
Bie
Saneas
Kansas City
Henry Me
Grew
J. C Clark
Stephen Sbary
McAlipine Company
Fourteenth Street
Ohio Avenue
Kanana City
Zeadtiel
Bern
Fai
Kansan
Lus Enterprise
Aymour
Hackney Block Reconstruction Nears Completion
March 10 notice states the Hackney Block will be rebuilt as weather allows. New rooms will be added with care to cost and safety. Work has begun with property owners urged to proceed with sale plans once ready.
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Winfeld
Hacknig Hinok
Nce
Man Suspected in Farm Theft and Death Case
A farmer named Selarte is linked to a theft and a man is found dead after an absence. Investigators note a 21500 sale involving Kurteahn and the suspect’s nephew Tutt, with Coroner Grendart ordering an inquest. The deceased man was living with Cirmer Beharde Teppethua at the time.
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Yalen Center
Gotlieb
Ume
Dr. Betandws
Fred
Enrampa
Kurteahn
Fephew
Ieee
Cirmer
Grendart
Mr. Runyaln
Two men escape in mud near town after rough drive
March 1 report from Aichitue states two men known as Denty Leohind and Beaty Enulan fled a drowse near the sledgh south of town. They drove to an island opposite the soldier’s home and attempted to cross the river where the shore is 109 feet wide before the boat broke away.
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Aichitue
Denty
Leohind
Beaty
Enulan
Drowsnay
Orppana
Fco
Runaway Wichita Wife Hid in Car Spouse Rides On
Mrs Giorge Howell, wife of Frisco foreman, vanished from Wichita two months earlier. She reappeared later traveling separately toward Kansas City, staying unseen in coaches, while her husband chased clues across Missouri and Colorado. After a zigzag search, she was found in Denver then St. Louis, securing a job in a restaurant. renewed courting failed, and she planned to return to settle a home in Wichita despite his efforts.
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Wichita
Giorge Howell
Frisco
Kansas City
Tie
Missouri Pacific
Hier
Emporia
Howell
Kansas
Flowell
Abe
de Fett
Socialist Colony North of Fort Scott Grows Quick
A new socialist labor exchange colony near Fort Scott aims to house several families from multiple states. Notable backers include Frank Cotton, editor of the Progressive Arbor, with plans to move his paper. The colony operates on exchange scrip, financing homes and materials through posted labor values and ongoing industrial additions.
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Fort Scott
Port Scott
Socialist of Labor Exchange
Nere
Frank Cotton
ARS Inbersxehonse
Bt Gibbe
Joan Mr. Cotton
Khatte
Inter Lines
Tse
Tim
Lost Cape Nome Fever Triggers Wellington Ticket Rush
Five of fifteen Wellington men telegraphed to Boilie for Cape Nome tickets. Three of five have paid, two still owe substantial sums toward the fare and passage. Tickets cover passage with balance due on arrival, totaling $272 in purchase terms.
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Wellington
Cape
Boilie
Fort Scott to Build Hall for Populist Democratic Conventions
Fort Scott plans the largest convention hall in the state to host the Populist and Democratic state conventions in July. The venue will seat about 5000, effectively 2500 if needed, with rapid construction cited and wealthiest Commercial Club members backing the stock company plan.
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Fort Scott
Port Scott
Wil H
Strike For Your Altars and Your Fires
Patriotism and strength are urged as essential for life’s battles. An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and tonic for both sexes and all ages, citing Josie Eaton of Stafford Springs, Connecticut, as an example of improved fatigue and nerve vitality.
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Hood
Josie Eaton
Stafford Springs
Unpaid tax case heads to Supreme Court in Winfield
In Winfield a district court jury found Judee Strother guilty over a dog dispute. An appeal advances to the state Supreme Court. Meanwhile Ex-Congressman John Davis, a noted Populist, is described as a leading figure and writer in Kanes papers. Ottawa reports a German farmer, George Kapp, shot himself after a long illness and despondency following his wife’s death four years prior.
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Supreme Court Winfield
Juden
G. Strother
Judee
Strother
Fic Han Fied Morce
Supreme Court
Miss Helen Gould gifts 100 volumes to Hutchinson library
Hutchinson receives a hundred selected volumes as a gift from Miss Helen Gould via the Woman's club. The books arrive for the free circulating library and will be transferred once established. Also notes county events and local political items from Emporia and Abilene sections.
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Helen Gould
Hutchinson
Woman's Club
Freebrary
Burton At Home After Washington Visit
J Burton and wife return from Washington for an extended stay at home. They will spend the summer in Kansas as Mr Hurtot reports widespread demand for addresses. Fire destroys Atchison school contents totaling about 2000 with partial insurance coverage.
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Burton
Abilene
Washington
Kansas
E W Hughes Carpets and Furnishings Ad
Classified notice offers carpet making and repair services in a fratches style at low prices. Cash or payments accepted. Located at 425 Kan Ave. Also advertises curtains and upholstery services with bold claims of ready service on short notice.
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Kan
Ave
State Journal plans growth and sermons clash with Topeka Capital
The State Journal announces expanded Topeka circulation next week amid rivalry with the Topeka Capital. It defends advertising rates, promotes Mr Howe's upcoming sermon series, and praises Mr Sheldon while forecasting debate over his views. The piece notes broader eastern reach and reader engagement, with emphasis on responsible, temperate discourse.
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State Journal
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Ttme
Bholdoht
Howe
Beppy
Kanes
Kansas
Becase the Pap
Popenoe
Shelton
Popence
Post- Ofice
Eli
New York Herald
Prove All Things and Patience on London Bridge Wager
A bizarre tale recounts an English Marquis offering sovereigns for five enilings on London Bridge for an hour, but failing to find a buyer. The item then shifts to Doane Kidney Pills, claiming success for kidney trouble and back pain through testimonials from Doane Fridney and others in Topeka and Buffalo, urging readers to avoid substitutes.
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London Bridge
Topeka
Dean
VC. Hay
Locust St. San
Kitney Pilla
Lo Rowley
Snow
Bos
Miwartt Co
Queen Victoria's London Visit Ends in Gracious Farewell
Crowds cheered as Queen Victoria concluded her London visit before departing for Windsor. She inspected two guard battalions, spoke with officers’ families, and praised the soldiers’ appearance amid bright Maylike weather. The royal party included the Prince and Princess of Wales and other royals. crowds and guards displayed fervent support along the route to Paddington.
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Maren
Victoris
Windsor
Buckingham Palace
Hyde Park
Paddington
Palace
Ubett
South Africa
Prince
Princess of Wales
Duke and Duchess of York
Princess Christian
Schleswig-Holstein
Beatrice
Draye
Duke of Cambridge
Grenadiers
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Permanent Relief
An advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure as the only painless, permanent remedy for piles and rectal troubles. It touts no cocaine or poisonous ingredients, claims quick relief without surgery, and offers a free trial by mail from Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall Michigan.
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Marshall
Forgiveness Asked For Capt Bowman McCalla
Washington March 10 The secretary of the navy has recommended to the President executive clemency for Captain Bowman McCalla who was reduced years ago by court martial and restore him to his original place due to his meritorious Spanish War service and classmates' statements. The offense occurred about eight years ago when commanding the Enterprise he struck a mutinous sailor with the men.
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Capt. McCalla
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Uke
Bowman MM. McCalla
Navy
McCulla
McCalla
Enterprise
Stage Talk on Broadway Season Plans and Cast Rumors
A scrambled report outlines upcoming productions and stars for the season. Notes mention Barnum and Halley shows, Monte Cristo revival, and new works by various playwrights. Several actors including Homer, Nat Goodwin, Mary, and Kathryn Kidder are cited in possible roles, with industry speculation about casts and premieres across New York theaters.
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Habcon
Crane
Nate Tr
Wyames Gasea
Wes Ames
Monte Cristo
Admiral Duchry Dewelt Tay
Roappene
Jewel
Bobby Gaylor
New York
Tim Murphy
Kit Carson
Ske
Nat Goodwin
Lamlan
Mime
Eee Frugton
Mary
Keee Pate Eal
Mary Cn Frawhey Company
San Francisco
Puritan
Joseph Holland
Winona
Shandow
We Coenselin
Jean
Lee
Blas
Stear
Fa “Special
Fe Lom
Clyde Fiteh
Kathryn Kidder
Charles B Hanford
Mraruel Aully
Peete
Leta
Mt. Arily
Ventas
Tle
Fort
Fontie Kiser
Gi Jmay
Spee
Hammerstein
James Young
Lord Byron
Charles Ie
Casatile Ty Arville
Grain in Farmers Hands
Wheat in farmers hands totals 368 700 000 dollars, about two percent of last year's crop, with comparisons to prior harvests and prospective market effects noted across Washington.
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Washington
Real Estate Transfers and Harbors News Mixed
Real estate transfers show multiple property deeds in Topeka and Garden Place additions, including sales to John De Chand and Rebecca B L Schley, with prices noted. Harbor clearing for Southern Ports article reports Hartman the Danish composer is dead. Also brief absurdist clippings from Detroit Journal and Washington Star.
Kennedy named grain banding superintendent by Lake Carriers
The Lake Carriers association selects Thurman W. Kennedy, superintendent of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company, for next season's grain handling. The plan promises $80,000 more in wages for workers if the pledge contract system is abolished, though President McMahon warns Kennedy may not be acceptable to the International Longshoremen's Union.
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Mare
Thurman W. Kennedy
Phildelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Lake Carriers” Association
Pndge
Siemaan
McMahon
Joint Union
Kennedy
International Longshoremen's Union
Effigy of the Queen Provokes Mennonite Tension in Winnipeg
In Winnipeg on March 10 a mob of Mennonites with Boer sympathies attempted to burn the queen’s effigy. Police and armed guards dispersed the crowd after threatening to fire on the disloyal group. Tensions rise as Alton Mennonites cause local unrest and threaten to expel English speakers.
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Winnipeg
Mon
Grima Mennonites
Queen's
Alton Mennonites
Ulna
Amalgamated Wood Workers set wage scales in city meeting
Grand Rapids March 10 convention of the Amalgamated Wood Workers of America approved a wage scale of 22 1/2 cents per hour for all union makers of office bant and saloon fixtures and 26 cents for sash doors blinds and interior finish. Nine hour day applies. Noncompliance bars use of union label.
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Grand Repids
Mich
Amalgamated Wood Workers of Americoday
Ube of Me
Anson Nominated for Chicago Alderman by Democrats
Chicago March 10 Adrian Di Annon former baseball player was nominated by Democratic leaders to seek the aldermanic seat from the Third ward Chicago March 10 confirms the ballplayer's political bid amid party backing.
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Imporia
Emporia
Repubean
Thorna
Dla. Dryer
C. Rhodes
W. S. Kretsinger
D. W. Goff
Aboot
Dr. Curries Gardner
T. P. Bruner
A. Dilley
Chicago Democrats
Chicago
Adrian di Annon
Gay
Anti-Cigarette Talk Slated By Chicago Leader
Lucy Page Gaeton general superintendent of the anti cigarette crusade in Chicago plans a Sunday talk at 3 am with arrangements for an address to mothers and boys set for Wednesday evening at the church.
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Lucy Page Gaeton
Appointed Chief Justice of Misalesippi Supreme Court
Jackson and Mixa announced the appointment of Hon. Exitoon of this city as chief justice to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Thomas H. in the Misalesippi supreme court today.
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Jackson
Mixa
Misalesippi Supreme Court
Thomas H
Fortieth Edition The Story of a Country Town reviewed
A compilation of quotes presents E. W. Howe's The Story of a Country Town as a landmark American work. Critics including Chas Dudley Warner W. B. Howells and Mark Twain praise its timely satire and enduring relevance. Reviews in Century Saturday Review and Edinburg Review highlight its vivid portrayal of Western civilization and social life.
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Ww. B. Howells
Century
Saturday Review
Mark Twain
Tread W. Cable
Edinburg Review
Ae Howe
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