Eggs for White House Contract Described in Farm Tale
A Virginia farmer Sir Harrison Borden claims a White House egg contract after eight years of effort. The piece details his breeding method, vinegar baths for crates, and a distant dream of a yearly Easter lawn area on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Virginia
Harrison Borren
White House
Mr. Berden
Hans
Levis
Collins
Borden Furs
Swell London Bouquets From The London Standard
A London Standard piece notes the latest high end bouquet trends from West End florists. It describes ultralight bud arrangements using Cattleya and Vanda orchids, feathery asparagus, and wired stems, with prices from a guinea to several guineas for elaborate designs.
Housekeeping in Manila Amidst Home Invasion Tale
An American woman in Manila describes a Saturday break‑in at her home during dinner hours. Intruders entered through a window, escaping with a revolver, knives, forks, spoons, socks, fabric, and a powder box among other items. She laments the loss and worries for safety, noting she is the only American woman out in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Matt and Express
Philippines
Islands
Lieut. c. & Nosjar
Kevin
Manila
Eddie
A Dreadful Place for a Cook Stove Fails Travelers Tale
A narrator depicts a harsh setting where stores lack cook stoves and rely on fireplaces. He notes few steel ranges exist, priced around $125, while offering $25 for a No. 6 stove, but none are available. The natives laugh at the speaker as he surveys the scene.
Polish Jesus Drive Through Poland Stirs Fearful Tale
From the Women’s Home Companion a vivid account recalls a high risk ride in Poland. Four Russian horses powered a cobblestone sprint, its pace wild and perilous, with iron-front wheels dropping into burrows. The narrator warns an American rider to hold on tight and bite tongue to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Jehu
Torgen
Moxia
Poland
First Reception in Harem in Cairo by Princess Nazir Hanum
In Cairo the influence of modern Ife is visible as Princess Nazir Hanum, daughter of Prince Mustapha Faxil, hosts a grand reception. A Moslem princess, she has met emperors and kings, including Napoleon III and the czar, with a harem filled with notable guests from Europe and the East. The scene blends Mozartean music, luminous lighting, and rich attire in an Oriental dream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Herald
East
Cairo
Egypt
Orient
Europe
Mfdatmmedan
Nazir Hanum
Mustapha Faxil
Ismail Pasha
Constantinople
Halil Sherut Pasha
Napoleon III
Czar
Russia
Emperor
Austria
Prince of Wales
Bismarck
Gottcake
Duke of Connaught
Mozart
Princess Nazil
Countess of Mountjole
Methodists at Eldorado Annual Session Opens in Kansas
The Southwest Kansas Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church began in Eldorado Kansas with Bishop Fitzgerald presiding. Delegates and ministers arrived as sessions open and candidates for local preachers orders began examinations. The Southwest Kansas college trustees met and Dr. Jesse Bowman Young lectured at the Methodist church after arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Banans Conference
Ti Dorado
Kan
Nual Bowthwest Sensus
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fitegerald
Lottie
Board of Trustees
The
Southwest Kansas College
Win Leid
Jesse Bowman Young
Central Christian Advouate of
St. Louis
Methodist Church
Beiua
Northern Pacific considers ultra low Western rail fares
Chicago to Kansas City would cost five dollars and Chicago to Denver fifteen dollars under proposed Western rates. Western passenger men meet to decide on the plan with a goal of cheaper travel in the West, while current Chicago to Colorado points stands at twenty three dollars. Existing Montana routes show a sixty nine dollar third class fare from Chicago to Montana points, with St Paul to Montana rates at one dollar and fifty cents.
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Chicago
West
Missouri River
Colorado Pointe
Utah
Montana
Colorado
Colorado Ponts
Ogden
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Miraouri River
Wrecked Train at Leavenworth Spreads Rails
Burlington passenger train from Kansas City wrecked at East Leavenworth when rails spread. H L Harmon, minor head bruises. A T Krause Halstead and R E Crow Kansas City injured. G W Summers brakeman hand crushed. Rev John Watson Gan MacLaren uninjured. Bulletin cites wheel slip on 1 1/2 percent grade and discharging a brakeman for improper action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Road
Leavenworth
Kan
Burlington
Kansas City
East Leavenworth
H. L. Harmon
General Southwestern
T. Krause
Halstead, Ken
R. E. Crow
G. W. Summers
John Watson Gan MacLaren
Kansas Railroad Notes and Personnel Movements Across Divisions
The La Junta yards now use only Ure switch engines with one pulled this week. Many section men between La Junta and Dodge City laid off due to lack of work. Firemen seniority list posted on the western Santa Fe division shows 85 on the rolls. Wells Fargo Express to take Colorado and Southern freight on May 1, expanding to 33,000 miles total. Santa Fe continues coal shipments to Mexico, four to five full loads daily. Passenger Engineer Dave Souller of Las Vegas on 60 days leave. Engineer Preston Montgomery plans California trip. Engine 959 praised, 987 testing against it. improvements could make Player class best road engine. Julie Mendoza sues AT&SF for 15,000 in injuries to son in 1886. White Oaks road to add two extra freight trains. three freight and one passenger daily. C. C. Butler leaves Albuquerque shops for Denver & Rio Grande at Salt Lake City. G. J. Nelson moving to Topeka. Fireman Kearns resigns to return to Kansas. Santa Fe issues new US map in bright red. track north of new bridge raised. 20 cars gravel used. Through Santa Fe, Helena via $24.85 fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ures
la Junta
Murphy
Dodge City
Basta Fe
Wells Fargo Express Company
Colorado and Southern Railway
Wells Fargo Company
Santa Fe
Dave Souller
Las Vegas
Eixty
California
Sandwich Islands
Preston Montgomery
Ty Ko
Ower
Optic
Julie Mendosa
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company
Valiente Mendoza
el Paso Herald
White Oaks
C.C. Butler
Albuquerque
Denver & Fo Grande
Salt Lake City
Utah
Charley
G. J. Nelson
Topeka
Kan
el Paso
Prices This Week for Ladies and Children's Gloves
Prices for this week list Ladies' Kid gloves in 3-clasp black and cold at 1.00 and 2-clasp black and cold at 1.08 for 89e Children’s Kid Gloves offered. White Chamois priced at 1.00. Excellent values shown in Black Cotton and Lisle Gloves for children and ladies.
Easter Hosiery Specials at The New York Mercantile Co
Easter and Spring hosiery values for this week feature Dragon Brand Bik and Tan in multiple price points for ladies and children, plus a bulk sale on black hose and socks. The ad promises millinery newness with trimmed hats, untrimmed hats, and flowers, urging readers to visit Kansas Avenue East Sixth Street location.
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Kansas Avenue
East Sixth Street
New. York
Democrats Control Delegates At Alabama Constitutional Convention
Montgomery dispatch reports the Alabama Democrats gained a clear majority of delegates to the upcoming constitutional convention. They plan to submit a constitution for ratification while offering illiterate white farmers a voting route through tax and property thresholds, potentially expanding white voting rights and limiting black voters. Populists, led by W C Denson and Dr G B Crow, anticipate aggressive efforts in Alabama and neighboring states with Wharton Barker and Ignatius Donnelly as ticket leaders. A state convention is planned to formalize these aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Als
Alabama
Populis
W. C. Denson
G. B. Crow
Georgia
Mississippi
Tennessee
Cincinnati
Wharton Tiarker
Ignatius Donnelly
Troops in Plenty No Enlistment Planned for Volunteers
Washington reports no move to muster 35 000 volunteers as part of a three militant army reorganization bill. Acting Secretary Merklejohn and Adjutant General Corbin say the president has not been asked, and Otis in Manila already has sufficient forces to achieve Philippine goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Merklejohn
Corbin
Manila
Thither
Otis
Philippines
Immense Seal Catch Reported From St Johns Fleet
Immense catch of seals reported as the steamers Leopard Vanguard and Nep Tune arrive at St Johns Newfoundland with 12 600 seals 25 000 seals and 32 000 seals respectively The northern fleet is nearly loaded with walrus and expected to secure a full cargo The fishery likely to prove the most successful on record
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
N. F
Leopard
Vanguard
Miner brings news of four dead in Salmon River tragedy
Lewiston reports James McCaffery, a miner, arrived in Grangville with word that his partners A T Shorthill Mike O'Brien and Jeff Turple drowned when their boat capsized in rough conditions on Salmon River four miles above Old Wire bridge. McCaffery was the sole survivor reaching shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
James McCaffery
Grangeville
A T. Shorthill
Mike O'Brien
Jeff Turple
Salmon River
Old Wire Bridge
Mallick
Buffalo Hump
McCaffery
Federal Court Jurors Drawn for Topeka Term
A Topeka federal court term opens Monday April 10 under Judge Hook. The list of petit and grand jurors includes Walter Elliott of Delphos, John Gricht of Topeka, J. Randolph of Clyde, Thomas Hayes of Kansas City, J. Hand of Emporia, J. Kurth of Atchison, and many others from Topeka to Leavenworth and Clifton. Grand jurors include John Meek of Thana, Lester Heaton of Concordia, George Holybee of Leavenworth, L. Brown of Topeka, J. Scott of Fortia, and more from across Kansas.
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United States District Court
Topeka
Judge Hook
District Court
Walter 5S
Elliott
Delaphos
Ed. Hargis
Holton
C. R. Toliver
Edmond
LA. Wood
Americus
L. G. Brown
A. D. Chambers
Hartford
P.P. Way
Talmo
G. Bowyer
Niles
Geo. B. Flanders
Henry Campbell
McCracken
L. C. Porter
Linn
H. Little
Junction City
J. FE. Guephart
Perrry
Winn
Pettijohn
Hoyt
Leonard Cline
Minneapolis
Bribery Attempts Highlight Harrisburg Hearing on McCartell Bill
Legislative committee probing bribery claims tied to the McCartell jury bill hearings reports of offers to state lawmakers. Rep Kendall testified a Herkford county resident promised $100 if he voted for Quay. Laubach cited Frank Jom of Philadelphia offering clerkship in exchange for support. Brown said offers rose to 900 and a switch to Quay was demanded. Brown declined to name the briber, later identifying ex-Congressman Monroe H. Kulp of Shamokin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Legislative Committee
House
McCartell
Kendall
Bomereet
Herdford County
Iis
Quay
United States
Laubach
Philadelphia
Frank Jom
Guay Nhecaubach
Mint
Casto House
Brown
Union
Stites
Guay
Monroe H. Kulp
Shamokin
Two Giant Galloway Steers Fairly Tower Over Herd
From Hutchinson Kansas City March 9 two remarkably tall steers arrived at the stock yards. They were grade Galloways from John Haas of Hutchinson and weighed about 2205 pounds each. The cattle looked down on the others as they stood over six feet tall. Also a sales pitch notes sewing machines at Babcock & Frost's offering for $25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
John Haas
Hutchinson
Kan
Siegel, Sanders & Co
Holton Protest Condemns Mob Lynching Of Henry Sanderson
Holton reports an inquest into Henry Sandersons lynching. Coroner McCandless and County Attorney H F Graham preside as jury members hear Sheriff Haas and others testimonies. The jury rules he died by hanging at unknown hands. A mass meeting at the courthouse denounces mob violence and disclaims participation.
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Houston
Henry Sanderson
Holton
Olney for President Movement Reported
A Boston letter to the Journal suggests ex Secretary of State Richard Olney is emerging as the Democratic presidential candidate for next year. The letter cites campaign support, notes Olney’s gold Democrat past, and outlines his anti annexation, pro commercial greatness stance and opposition to distant island territorial expansion.
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Milwaukee
One Journal Today
Richard Olney
Boston
General
Olney
O Iney
Cyclone Damages Towns Across Alabama and Georgia
A cyclone damaged Kiderville Alabama wrecking the Jackson Lumber company sawmill and store and demolishing several dwellings. A separate windstorm in Lexington Georgia leveled barns and unroofed stores with two church steeples blown down. In Opelika Alabama a severe storm killed Amy Huexuley, felled trees, and damaged the Minera Well hotel.
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Selma
Ala
Kiderville
Jackson Lumber Company
Lexington
Bird
Crawford
Opelika
Minera Well
Amy Huexuley
Postmaster Heath rules Sundays not for third and fourth class clerks
Washington March 73 A recent circular by Acting Postmaster General Heath says the Congress act designating Sundays and holidays as excluded from annual leave applies to first and second class post office clerks but not to third and fourth class clerks who are hired paid by postmasters nor to letter carriers whose hours per day are fixed by statute and cannot be reduced by department regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mareh
Heath
Act of Congress
Post Office Department
Doubles Its Stock New York at specs
A brief market item notes a company doubling its stock value in New York amid March trading, indicating investor interest and potential impact on shares. The report mentions heightened activity at specs, reflecting market buzz and financial maneuvering during the session.
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New York
Port Scott Police Court Crisis in Fort Scott Kansas
Fort Scott court turmoil stems from a disputed state bill creating a city court and police court debate. Governor Stanley appointments, misprinted wording, and questions about the court’s authority spark a standoff over judge and clerk roles and the court’s existence. Police Judge Slater argues the city court cannot oust his office while officials clash on jurisdiction and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Scott
Kan
Adirith
Jost Vegislature
Sly City
Guvermir
Nereby
Freubll
Cane
Stanley
Judee
Torneys
Judes
Tin
Slater Sun
The Frail Society Woman in a Pride of Era
A Philadelphia Times reflection contrasts modern women with mothers of heroes. It questions if today’s social life and athletic indulgence test endurance and vitality more than previous generations, arguing women’s strength and fortitude shape society while facing evolving standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Langemunda
Colonial Art Reflections on Historic Architecture
A discussion tracing colonial architecture from English origins through American borrowing. Clarence Blackall critiques good and bad colonial styles, noting English influence via Sir Christopher Wren and the reliance on limited Italian and English models. Emphasizes older examples for genuine study and cautions that modern buildings lack the distinct character of historic models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Phin
Clarence H. Blackall
Apen Ile
Marietopher Wren
Italy
France
America
Weekly Service to Havana Aids Quarantine Schedule Change
The March 28 notice from Jacksonville Florida announces an adjusted schedule due to a quarantine starting April 1. The weekly Havana service will begin a week earlier, replacing the May 1 plan, with steamers Olivette and Whitary to be used on the upgraded summer run.
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Havana
Jacksonville
Fia
Olivette and
Whitary
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Ealing
Scyhmway
Topeka Cash Dry Goods CO
London
London Standard
West End
Heart of Bouduet
Housekeeping
Jesus
Methodists
Eldorado
Railroad News
Denver
Banta Fe Bulletin
J. R Hurley
Kansas Railroad Notes
Helena
Mont
Kati Hida
Gilove
Dragon Brand
Donnelly
Kellams
Babcock & Frost's
Mee
Batiene
Dunkel
Jersey City
N. J
Pan
Tearles
Sanderson
Port Scott
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