FAKIRS AT WORK Plans To Defraud Veterans In Kansas
A wave of imposters targets Civil War homestead rights of veterans in Kansas. Local officials warn of schemes offering rights to additional land, often for a nominal fee, and urge soldiers and widows to guard against fraudulent claims while awaiting fair compensation.
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Sallorat
Kansas
Wate
United States Land Office
United States District Atformer
Eastman
Pastman
Warsink
United States
Washington, D. C
Solller
LAUDS CAPT ELLIOTT AS DEAD VETERAN MEMORIAL
Departwrst Commander Eastman writes of Capt J J Elliott Coffeyville killed at Manila. He praises Elliott as a loyal comrade and eloquent advocate for Grand Army interests. Eastman recounts his devotion to liberty and constitutional government as the nation’s protector. Encampment plans note Hutchinson hosts April encampment with hospitality remarks and credentials committee.
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Eastman
Kansas G. A. K
James A Sexton
J. & Elliott
Coffeyville
Manila
Eliott
Cornendes
Kansas Department
Grand Army
Wichita
Falthni Frien
Uberty
United States
Orient
Bethe Hutchiness
Fastimar
Titus
Topeka
A. Stahl
Trouble for Gov Stanley May appoint four judges opposed
Opposition to Postlethwaite's appointment grows as the governor must name three judges for the visitation by April 3. Despite promises to include JC Postlethwaite of Jewel county, strong opposition develops and affects Gov. Stanley's plans.
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Postlethwaite
Stanley
JC. Postlethwaite
Jewel County
Bas
Intriguing Kansas Appointment Scramble at State House
Local reports detail a tense scramble over appointing Postlethwaite as penitentiary warden and a third judge in Topeka. Jewell County factions of Republicans and Populists clash with allied figures, while McPherson’s Simpson emerges as a likely judge pick amid factional maneuvering and political endorsements.
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J. MM. Simpson
McPherson
Simpeon
Leland
Topeka
Yestentay
Blossom House
Kansas City
Shupeon
Kansas
Cram
T. Foley
Oswego
Parsons
Euyhim
Kansas Legislature Sets New School Laws Public Pamphlet
State Superintendent Nelson recalls teechers and school workers as lawmakers pass new Kansas school laws. He plans a public pamphlet with explanations and copies of the laws for teachers, aiming for late month distribution.
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Nelson
Kansas
Netsim
Alaskan prospectors report hardships and deaths in Kuyukuk district
Reports from Kuyukuk Alaska villagers Nord wig of Portland and Wilson of Browning describe a violent journey to Rampart City and Kayakuk. They recount dog meat sustenance for twenty one days, a possible death risk, and several men missing or dead near Arc Ue City while a prospector freezing on the Alaska river. Population figures for towns along the Koyukuk are listed, and the North American Transportation and Trading Company plans moving its headquarters as rich prospects attract activity. One man reportedly earned 1 009 last Tajl, the largest known sum.
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Seattle
Warn
F. O. Nordwig
Portland
Ore
C.H. Wilson
Browning
Kuyukuk
Alaska
Mack Pilger
Rampart City
Ragipart City
Poiger
Peavey
Nordvis and Wilson
Alaska Union Party of Chicago
Tales City
Aluntana
Arc Ue City
Mr. Wilson
Koyukuk
Jimtows
Burgman City
Arcete
W. Peavy
Union City
New Milwaukee Line Aims From St Paul to Duluth
The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway plans a direct St Paul to Duluth line to serve the North wheat belt. Civil engineer Charles W. Sheldon leads a survey party from Rosd to map the preliminary route. The goal is a shorter cheaper path for Minnesota and Dakota wheat to Duluth and eastern markets, challenging Great Northern and Northern Pacific freight.
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Rosd
St Paul
Duluth
Milwaukee
The
Daily News
Chicago
St. Paul
Ratirad
Charles W. Sheldon
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Minnesota
First Train Reaches Coma Colorado After February Gap
A Denver to Como special reports the first train from Denver since February, comprising the rotary and four engines, reaching Como at 4 PM after a weeklong run from Grant. Rail officials foresee the rotary initiating the high line tomorrow and expect Breckenridge in about ten days and Leadville in four to five weeks. Fairplay and Alma are newly opened.
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Coma
Colo Denver
Colo
Como
Denver
Grant
Breckentidee
Leadville
Fairplay
Alma Gmiaien
Stock Drops Signal Potential Receiver for Kansas City Line
Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf stock fell seven points amid market drama. Officials denied an imminent receiver order, citing an impending reorganization plan and bondholder deposits by April 11. In Newton, a Santa Fe dispute over the Clark hotel nears settlement with Horan likely to vacate by April 1 and Arcade hotel rebuilding plans moving forward.
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Kansas City
Pittsburg & Guistock
Phila Gelphia
Noe Teanin
Newton
BE. Horan
Santa Fe Railroad
Clark Hotel
Horan
Santa Fe
BJ. Parker
Arcade Hotel
Arcade
Railroad
Clark House
Fred Harvey
Awards Of The Santa Fe Agents Cash Prizes
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe announced on May 12 1898 plans to resume cash prizes for agents securing freight traffic. Awards list includes C A Walker 719 at McPherson Kansas C H Hobart 290 Redlands California W B Slack 150 Weatherford Texas W H McCune 125 Fort Madison Iowa J B Rhine 100 Farmersville Texas O H Burke 75 Geneath prize 90 Chanute Kansas W W Arnold 40 Sterling Kansas.
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Atchison. Topeka & Santa
C. A. Walker
McPherson
Ken
C. H. Hobart
Redlands
W. B Slack
Weatherford
Tex
W. H. McCune
Fort Madison
J. B. Rhine
Norway Flouts Swedish Regent Over Union Strains
Sixty leftist Norwegian legislators refuse to dine with Regent Gustaf amid rising anti Sweden sentiment. Oslo protests Sweden’s union policy, flag dispute, and commercial frictions as military buildup and calls for rethinking the 1905 union grow.
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Christiania
Legislative Assembly of
Norway
Gustaf
Sweden
Oscar II
France
Stockholm
Norregian
Storthing
Iowa Wonder Dead at Lehigh Town of Dan iels
Alfred Daniels aged Iowa’s largest man died near Lehigh yesterday. He stood about 5 feet 9 inches and weighed just over 6 pounds, a body deemed extraordinary. A special coffin was built for burial after the body was carried outside since it could not be brought indoors. He left a widow and two children, owned a 200 acre farm, and had refused circus offers except two years with Adam Forepaugh shows. Medical writers studied his abnormal development. Interment will be at Webster City.
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Fort Dodge
Alfred Daniels
Iowa
Northwest
Lehigh
Daniels
Adam
Webster City
Wages Rise at Frankstown Rolling Mill
Pittebure March 17 The OW Well Supply company running the Frankstown rolling mill raised puddlers pay by 25 cents per ton and all other workers by 5 percent. The puddlers gain exceeds the amalgamated scale by 25 cents per ton. About 1,000 men will be benefited.
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Pittebure
OW Well Supply Company
Frankstown
Cupid's Rapid Transit in Kansas City Marriage Tale
William M Crayne aged 20 and Ethel McPherson aged 16 married after brief courtship and parental consent hurdles. The couple met in Kansas City on March 16 and wed at the Crayne home with Rev W J Coleman officiating. The tale highlights swift romance and a mother's pragmatic blessing.
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Kansas City
the World
William M. Crayne
Ethel McPherson
Crayne
Harbor Street
Isaac McPherson
Dodson
Miss McPherson
Third
Missouri Volunteers
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Elliott
Hutchinson
Cole
GOV. Stanley
Klondike
Nat Oe
Railroad News
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Agents of Line
Kansas Railroad
Tiggett
Purley
Inman
Follett
Pallett
Med
Scranton
Smolt
Ton
Tuestar
Pietor Hilton
Sapteme
EO Snider
Snyder
Santa Fe Hospital
Orth Trtawa
Chieses
Rock Island
Peterson
J. Hiroy
Selina
Junction City
Ennis Upd
Souchwen Rn
Joan “Carrinies
Elite Ta Chevenne
Plainville
Soke
Rte Eee
In- Senemdroce
Montgome
J. Say James Gray
Samare Pacific
la Aoe
Ges i Rigeak
Tlancock
Speeeke
Prince Gustaf
Pather
Mahoney
Ethel M'Pherson
Brida
WM. Ot Cratne
the Ardent Wooer
Eighth
Washington Streets
Court House
Mr. Mahoney
County Citadel
Appleant
Jim
Benedict
Crarne
Palmer McPherson
W. J. Coleman
Sumit Street
Wm. M. Crayne
Ethel
Will
Mrs. Crayne
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