Newtowns zoological garden proposal and Millbrook history
The report outlines Newton establishing a zoological garden with G A R committee plans to obtain animals from South America and Philadelphia, including two early alligators and possibly an anaconda. It also covers Graham county’s Millbrook farm purchase by King, its rise and decline as former county seat, and an injunction move in Dickinson County courts along with various local notices and minor civic updates.
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Acmerk
O. W. King
Millbrook
Graham County
Milbresk
Graham Country
Graham
Dolin
Milbrook
Wae
Abilene
Kenens
Kansas
Sud
Chiy Daonine
Prairin
Yaill
Mulbrook
Mr. King W U Scolpy
Wicked old millionaire charged in murder of young woman
Samuel P. Langdon a wealthy coal operator was arrested on suspicion of involvement in the death of Angie McGrath found dead in a Girard Avenue house. The couple had lived as husband and wife under different names. Post mortem results were not disclosed. Langdon, 55, was reported to be among the state's wealthiest operators and connected to several interests.
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Prinapenrita
Samuel P. Langidon
Angie McGrath
Girard Avenue
Langdon
Mcurath
McDonald
Riolemee
Mise McGrath
Langdes
Cos
Sout
Naval Appropriation Increases for Wears and Repairs
Washington March 24 The Navy appropriation bill for the next fiscal year was completed by the Lowes committee on naval affairs and may be taken up by the house this week The total amount carried is 5100 million with 1277012 increase for the navy Four new battleships and fifteen torpedo boats are funded under the navy expansion The bureau of construction and repair gets 1250000 for vessel construction and urgent repairs plus 250000 for immediate work on several ships including the Mastonco man Baltimore Petré Mohican Ranger Atlanta Vesuvia and two tugs Fortene and Standish with the Pensacola and Swatara to be sold An additional 7500 is authorized for model tank work and for testing vessel models at the old naval observatory grounds in Washington for private shipbuilder experiments.
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Washington
Lowes Committee On
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Wock
Mlastocoman
Siggtos
Baltimore
Petré
Mohican
Ranger
Atlanta
Vesuvis
Fortene
Standish
Pensacola
Swatara
Naval Observatory
Hill the Cotton King views of Dixie's industry
Jerome Hill a leading southern cotton dealer is in New York city. He owns plantations and studies cotton life. He predicts a crop near 6,000,000 bales with average conditions, notes New York could rival Liverpool as the world cotton market, and discusses round bale advances and price effects. The war department will issue its annual report on military progress and organization. No independent candidate will oppose councilman Brepbeosa in the Second ward with A Oswald entering the race.
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Dixie
New Yous
Jerome Hill
Legis
South
Cotum Life
Mississippi
Bly
United States
New York
Liverpool
New Orleans
Wasntseron
War Department
Military Information Division
A. Oswald
Mrn
Lurkhard
American players to tour England in Wimbledon event
New York report says W A Larned A E Foote and likely Malcolm Chase will represent the United States at the English championship at Wimbledon next July. Larned will sail in May, the others in June after the college term ends, with plans to bicycle tour the country afterward.
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New York
W. A. Larned
A. E. Foote
Malcolm Chase
America
Wimbledon
Larged
Chase
Campbell
Lareed
Longwood Cricket Club
Sleo
Wreno
4S. U. Football Plans for Next Fall Season
The 4S. U. football program shows a strong return of veterans led by Sel Walker and Shorty Hamill with Nate Foster and others, aiming for a stiff schedule including Missouri Nebraska Kansas with possible games against Denver Minnesota Ann Arbor and Chicago. New talent includes center Avis and ends Hess Philips Hocken Smith and others as Hector Cowan returns as head coach with assist from Williamson and Matteson.
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Kansas State University
No Wooser
Sesson
Missouri
Agaia
Nebraske
Jans
Kansas
Denver
University of Minnesota
Kansas City
Ann Arbor
University of Chicago
Giants Tolerate Bill Clark After Drink Incident
Jacksonville March 24 Another change was made allowing Bill Clark to remain with the Giants team until it returns to New York. The players praised the decision and said Clark was deeply sorry for the affair. He vows not to drink again while with the club, admitting he overindulged after hunger at supper. The team had a rough day with a small hurricane-like wind disrupting practice and scattering sand as they wrapped up a gym mile run and headed home.
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Jacksonville
Chanes Bss
Bil Clark
New York
Bill
Clark
Western Pigeon Review Promises World Pigeon Trade Insight
The Western Pigeon Review announces its second journal release from Yopeks and features two extracts. It notes prize winners including a grand white fan shipment westward and a 1695 black carrier hen. Named individuals include Charles Hensoholle Joseph Missouri Jun Haman Topeka and W H Abbot Galveston Texas.
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Western Pigeon Review
Yopeks
Charles Hensoholle
Bt. Joseph
Jun Haman
Ou Bert
Baltimors ci
M. FP. Hankin
Hi. W. Abbot
Galveston
Texas
Priza Wincern
John Ramsbarger
Topeka
Kan
W. H. Abbot
The Champions Lose Narrowly in Close Tourney Game
In a tight tournament night, the Athletics held a late edge after three games, overcoming a strong but short night effort by The Champions. The matchup left the former ahead by a few pins, sealing a four point margin.
Turbulent Fight Over Boxing Partner Sparks Fallout
Bob Fitzsimmons and Jim Daly nearly fought last night in a tense scene at the Tiff house, Daly and friends allegedly plotted to "do him up" after not securing a chance to part with Daly this week. Manager Mark Julian confirmed the feud, saying the dispute stemmed from Daly's crowd seeking advantage and Daly missing a hoped-for split with Fitzsimmons.
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Trentece
Corbett
Bervano
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jim Daly
Corbet
Fitzsimmons
City waterworks case carried to April term
The Topeka Water Supply Company dispute with the city over its franchise was postponed from today in Judge William Thompsan’s court due to prosecutorial errors. The city attorney was granted leave to refile after notification issues, and the court gave the water company 20 days to answer, delaying the matter to the April term.
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Old City Waterworks
William Thompsan
Hazen
Topeks Water Supply Company
Thompson
Bird
Inetanter
Thompson Thes
Water Company
Judge Thompson to Sit in District Court Tomorrow
Judge William Thompson of Burlingame will begin sitting as judge pro tem in the district court tomorrow morning in several cases. Judge Hazen will read law on advised questions during Thompson's assignment. Earlier, Gaines motion was to be decided, and Frank Nevels’s new trial motion could not be heard due to his absence. Nearby notes mention Eli Larimore and marriage details, with other local notices about appointments, meetings, and upcoming events.
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Sharses
Awhils
William Thompson
Burlingame
Hazen
Thompson
Gaines
Frank Nevels
Matson
New York Republicans Meet In St. Valentines Convention
New York Republicans convened in Albany to elect temporary officers and set rules. Senator Parsons chaired briefly. Samuel Platt Lauterbach, Lt Governor Saxton, and others received cheers. The session lasted 53 minutes with adjournment to 7:30 pm for permanent organization. a motion to drop Platt and Lauterbach failed.
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Stants
New Yoars
Hackett
State Committee
Pratt
David J. Burrell
Ayor
Lauterbach
Plan
Saxton
Cornelius R. ‘Parsons
Rochester
Gov
Morton
State Assembly
John Balnes
Ceual
Clarence Lexow
Cears
Greater New York
Kings County
Senator Brackett
G. W. Aldridge
Fred W. Gibbs
Southwick
McKinley
Erie County
Platt
Samuel Thomas
New York
Jewett
Buffalo
Yellow Jack Quarantine Stir in Cuban Waters
News from Waeruseron March 24 reports a strict yellow fever quarantine at Nassau due to Cuba outbreaks and diplomatic exchanges between Secretary Olney and Sir Julian Poincare?fote. The Nassau governing body cites winter disease persistence, limited quarantine capacity, and economic reasons for maintaining travel restrictions while promoting Bahamas tourism. Local items note a theft arrest, jail conditions, and regional ads for hardware, seeds, and farm supplies.
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Helen
Cacses
Waeurseron
Naessad
Cuba
Sentiago
Haa
Olney
Julian Puuncefote
State Department
New York
Au- Alles
Bahamas
Nassau
W. F. Haynes Smith
Sir Julien
Washington
United States
Suntiago
Santiago
Cube
Florida
Palm Besch
Fiu
Congress
Cubs
Council
Truant Legislators Discuss Death Penalty Bill
A crowded House left for home during pending business as a bill to abolish the death penalty in certain federal offenses and allow juries to return a verdict without capital punishment saw debate. The measure passed 170 to 60, amid other committee actions on foreign affairs and naval appropriations.
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Wrabingt
Hitt
Senate
Boutelle
Naval Committee
Maybrick case draws international attention at meeting
Dr Helen Densmore, president of the Women’s International Maybrick Association, travels from California to England and urges action in the Maybrick case. She cites historic pardons and Gail Hamilton’s defense to argue for Mrs Maybrick’s innocence amid calls for reconsideration of her conviction.
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Mire
Maybrick
Helen Denemore
Women's International Maybrick Association
Auditorium Enroute
California
England
Inter
Densmore
John Bright
Gail Hamilton
Mra. Maybrick
Sbe
Loss of 20000 in securities on Baltimore and Ohio train
H R Rendall of J P Morgan & Co reports leaving a satchel with 20000 in securities on a B&O train between Washington and Camden. He woke to find it stolen from the rack. Baltimore authorities notified. Morgan firm denies any loss or knowledge of the incident. Kendall is named in the dispatch but denied by the bank.
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B. Kena Valiso
Wanuabie Security Barriors
H. R. Rendall
J. P. Morgan & Co
New York Bankers
Camden Station
Here
Washington
Rendall
Cincinnati
Baltimore & Olio
New York
Frm
Tt. Kendall
Baltimore
Train Robber Leader Slashes Throat in Jail
Visalia Calif March 24 Lovers the leader of the gang that attempted to hold up a train last week cut his throat in jail and will probably die emergency treatment is being given authorities report this morning
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Jouer Sadler
California
Visauis
Cal
Charters Filed for Convent at Parsons and Hutchison Trust
A charter was filed today for the Sisters of St. Joseph convent at Parsons, with a 900 year life, incorporators five Catholic sisters from Abilene. The Winsie Mortgage Trust Co of Hutchinson filed its charter with capital stock of 100000 led by Second Winery partners. Ayer's Pill is advertised as a safe herbal tonic.
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Sisters of St. Joseph
Parsons
Abilene
Winue Mortage Trust Company of Hutchison
Ayer's Pill
Market Report Shows Mixed Wheat Decline and Cattle Steady
Wheat prices fall on weaker receipts and favorable weather. European markets lower. Corn and hogs weaken with slight declines in pork and lard. Receipts and shipments for cattle and sheep show mixed totals as market remains dull and uncertain.
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Associated Press
The
State Journal
Cmicaco
Cauies
Cora
Texas
Market Report and Commodity Prices Dated 1878
Official shipments and receipts show hogs cattle and sheep activity with receipts near 9,700 hogs and 9,709 sheep. Prices for cattle and hogs soften with mixed notes on pork and beef markets and widespread national price movements across Chicago New York and London, signaling cautious demand and anticipated further declines.
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Sancee Oy Marte Bares Crri
Merch
Mur
Welewer
Teras
Tecas
Bept Siosis
Smzer
Resing on Popular Booke Clasus Tale Atchison Mapha
Fragmentary text describes a historical tale about a popular book and a class event. Mentions locations including Atchison and Maphattus with dates and items listed. Details are unreadable. core idea hints at a local or school literary celebration.
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Sresing
At ‘Atchison
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