Munyon's Challenge to test rheumatic cure in capital newspaper
Letter from James M Munyon proposes distributing 200 trial bottles of a claimed rheumatism remedy via the Daily Capital to prove efficacy. The Topeka Daily Capitol agrees to test distribution, offering 40 bottles and scheduling a Friday test, inviting all affected to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munyon
Topeka Daily Capital
Mary
Tipwha
Dirk
Teng Baely
James M. Munton
Jenks MM
Minyan
Srechlent Munven
Topeka
Daily Capital
Excitement Over Corn Juice Auction and Local Court Actions
A Kansas roundup notes an Excitement-305 gallons of corn juice to be auctioned, with local figures reporting civic shifts. It also mentions Judge Ellis purchasing a 240 acre farm near Detolt, while district officials discuss the Simons case and anticipated court actions in Denep.
Ancient Musket Found at Glen Elder Along Limestone Creek
A aged musket with a silver inlay was found by Limestone Creek near Glen Elder, near the Solomon River. The piece carried a one ounce ball and a tarnished silver inscription. fragments and a human tooth were reported nearby, with early Limestone Valley settlers noting Indian activity in the area.
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Glen Elder
Limestone Creek
Solomon River
WO Rey
Lew Lam
Glin Ewier
Gethi
Man Returns From Central America Disgusted By Climate And Labor
Jake Midget, returning from Amapala, Central America, criticizes the year round heat and poor agriculture. He notes locals’ work ethic and compares conditions to the United States, mentioning quartz specimens valued up to seventy dollars and vague references to labor struggles.
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Kacsas
Central America
Minneapolis
Shy
Jake Midget
Amapala
Booth
Lewis
Klondanpe
Midgler
Aimee Curners
Yente
Politics in the Sixth Wakeeney and Colby September
A report from Wakeeney and Colby notes a receiver appointment to take effect in September. The piece mentions the path from Washington and references post offices and district officials, with several local figures named and a discussion of September events in the sixth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakeeney and
Colby
Central Branch sale ordered by bondholders
Bondholders plan to dispose of the road within three months or four months. In 15 percent the bondholders began foreclosure and sought a receiver. The judge denied the receiver request, noting an alternate remedy to appoint GH & Pearce to advertise and sell the property within three months, a move likely to be followed by bondholder bids to reestablish the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
GH & Pearce
Teilever
Judge Ellis to Farm 240 Acres Near Scottsville
Beloit lawyer Studge A Ellis acquires 240 acres once owned by Horace Snesils near Scottsville, Mitchell County. He expects crops this year but warns timely rains are needed to avoid losses as spring planting proceeds with high hopes for the lands poaching quality.
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Scottsville
Studge
A. H. Ellis
Beloit
Mitchell County
Horace Snesils
Fossils for Yale New York Man Plans Kansas Search
Lawrence will host a New York explorer Tomor row who will outfit a fossil edition of western Kansas for the American Museum of Natural History. The effort supports paleontology under Professor Osborn of Columbia University as curator.
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New York
Western
Kansas
Lawrence
Fender Atartin
American Museum of Natural
Osborn
Columbla
Maria
State University At Law Tanee
Yale
Arraignment in Wichita for murder of I. J. White
In Wichita district court Art Ingram and Mas Iferem were arraigned on murder charges in the death of I. J. White on March 1. H. Bentley represented the defendants. Both Ingrams pleaded guilty. Art Ingram’s trial is set for May. Each will have separate trials. White was a Garfield Post veteran.
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Wichite
Art Ingram
Mas Iferem
White
H. Bentley
Ingrams
Att Ingram
Garfield Post
Scottsville and Nearby: Miners Move West and Postmaster Change
Glidden family and W F Lipke plan leaving Scottsville for Guffey Colorado to engage in extensive mining interests. E T Wilson, Scottsville postmaster, will relocate to California with his family. Also notes Atchison finances and city salaries pending, eastern Colorado and western Kansas cattle markets at high demand, and various civic and business updates across multiple Kansas towns.
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Scottsville
Glidden
W. F. Lipke
Guffey
Col
E. 7. Wilson
California
Coolidge
Colorado
Kansas
Snow and mild weather forecast for Topeka area
A weather note reports light snow showers in Topeka and surrounding areas tonight and tomorrow with temperatures rising to a more pleasant level afterward. A meter reading this afternoon showed about 30 degrees in the weather house atop the Columbian building, despite pavement heat on Kansas Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Jennines
Lebo
Kansas Avenue
Topeka Woman Elected President of State Federation
Aurohinson announced on May 3 at 3 p m that McChlintave of Topeka was elected president of the State Federation of Women's clubs this afternoon. See Jones for lee, phone 430.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurohinson
O. McChlintave
Topeka
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Jones
Lee
Charter Filed For Denver Bound Railroad From Cripple Creek
Denver May 6 Missouri Pacific seeks Denver entry by September 1 with a new line by Cripple Park Cripple Creek Canon City Pueblo and Denver chartered as Denver Cripple Creek Canon City Pueblo and Denver railroad with 1 000 000 capital The incorporators include Charles T Case George D Freeman and others and officers named for construction and operation. A raid on a Kan sas avenue saloon led to Julius Antone’s arrest on intoxicating liquor charges with a $100 cash bond posted and the place closed for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Missouri Pacific
Denver, Crippit Park & Southern Railroad Company
Park
Fremont
Cripple Park
Park County
Charles
Jullis Antone Wak
A Pastor's Appeal to Topeka Christians
Pastor D D Boyle of the First Christian Church urges Topeka’s Christian community to act. He condemns moral decay and calls residents to rally at Hamilton Hall to support lawful officials and curb saloon influence amid rising danger to the city’s moral and civic order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Boyle
Topeka
D. D. Royte
First Christian Church
Union
Commonwealth
Crimlina
Ehelstian
Hamilton Hall
Ike
Sills
Texas
Citlone
D. Boyle
Central Branch News Highlights Railroad Lodge Activities
Mayflower lodge members initiate new candidates in the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen as the Central Branch divides joins Kansas trips. Ed Fowler sprains his ankle switching on the Atchison–Greenleaf freight. Conductor Joan Hanson tours Kansas with the state railroad assessors. Longtime station agent J. W. Loomis and veteran conductors noted for service. A Concordia wedding unites Minnie Reda and Chas Marshall amid annual circle reports.
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Greenieaf
Atuyfower Lodge
BORP
Greenieal
Stonmage
Joan Hanson
Central Branch
Kansas
State Board of Railroad Assessors
Ed Fowler
Atchison and
Greenes
Wmn. Pogsley
Chicas
J. C Brous
Armstrong
Greenleaf
Chicago
Atchiaan
J. C. Hrowse
Wilddie Division
Green
Leaf
Alfalfa Pelt
Ames
T. J. Scott
Horn
Stockton
Downs
Lenora
Mayflower Lodge
B. BR. 3
Toronto
Canada
Muscotan
Whiting
Wetmore
Centralia
Waterville
Greeniaf
Concordia
Belair
Sorty
South Solomon
W. Bartlett
Atchison
Istrand
Chas. V. Fincher
Hannibal Road
M. J. Mitchell
Geo. Moore
Proseet
Missouri Pacific
Kansas City
Minnie Reda
J. W. Hartlety
Wnd
Chas, Mershall
I H. Luke
Stranger
Mr. Luke
Callum Bros. Circus
Luke
Stramcer
Tax complaint highlights Missouri Pacific impact in Colorado
Denver May 6 Mr J S Highlyman representing Missouri Pacific opened the day before the State Board of Equalization with a plea that the road harmed Colorado business. He argued the railroad prevented significant local activity as 16 of 25 Colorado stations lacked agents and remained unoccupied, accelerating decline.
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Denver
J. S. Highlyman
Missouri Pacific
Colorado
Kiowa County School Tax Tales Spark County Road Debate
Attorney General Carr notes Kiowa county has bizarre tax setup for a distant school district. One district reportedly taxless in Pueblo county while a road fund sustains schools elsewhere. A dugout family and a lone treasurer illustrate the unusual funding through the road’s taxes and aid promises beyond local control.
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Kinwa
Denver
Pueblo
Pueblo County
Missouri
Kansas
Carr
Kiowa
Highlyman
Turner Appointed General Passenger Agent for Texas and Pacific
Dallas May 11 1897 circular from the Texas and Pacific Railway announces E P Turner as the new general passenger and ticket agent with Dallas headquarters replacing Gaston Meslier. Turner has 18 years in the Texas and Pacific service and departs for St Louis. Meslier is restored to position.
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Meslier Reaiges
E. P. Turner
Dallas
Tex
Texas & Parifid Railway Company
Deltas
Je. E . Turner
Texas & Pacific Railway
Gaston Messier
L. & Thorne
Mester
St. Louis
Santa Fe Answers ICC Suit Over Interstate Commerce Probe
The Santa Fe Railway company responds to the Interstate Commerce Commission suit in a Mall case, detailing its position and defenses as part of the agency’s investigation into railroad practices. The document outlines legal arguments and requests for dismissal or favoring the railway’s stance in the ongoing matter.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Santa Fe Railway Company
Howe Case Sued Over Santa Fe Exports Handling
A suit filed in the U S district court seeks to require the Santa Fe to report exports by districts with a commission rather than the entire system. Santa Fe argues district tallies would cost substantial sums to compile and notes a yearly system wide report exists. the answer asks the case be quashed.
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Howe Exp
United States Credit Court
Santa Fe
Commission
Cass
CHANGES ON THE MEMPHIS AT FORT SCOTT AND NEW MEXICAN CENTRAL OFFICERS
Dispatcher A. J. Sama is appointed to succeed Rowwell as general agent at Weir City Kan earning about 160 dollars monthly. W. E. Chester promoted to train dispatcher in Clinton division at 110 dollars monthly. Mexican Central Railroad band of directors elect officers including A. A. Robinson president and W. A. Front auditor.
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Fort Scott
A. J. Sama
Clinton
Memphis Road
Rowwell
Weir City
Kan
Memphis
W. E. Chester
Sams
New Mexican Central
Boston
May
The
Mexican Central Railroad Company
A. A. Robinson
Robert R. Symon
BE. Rollins Morse
C. A. Browns
Trea Rer
H. R. Nickersom
W. A. Front
J. A. Hendry
Baldwin Branch Business Rises as Extra Trains Run
Ottawa May reports business on the Baldwin branch is picking up with extra Freights now running regularly alongside the regular trains. Stock movements are up, with an extra stock train from Burling and Baldwin branch yesterday bound for Kansan City. Six new jam brakes for locomotive driving wheels have arrived at the round house and will be installed immediately. Santa Fe to fit air engines with the brakes.
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St. Louis
Ely & Walker Dry Goods Co
Baldwin
Ottawa, May
Burling- You
Kansan
Wellington
Round House
Santa Fe
Market report shows mixed futures and cattle demand
Wheat opened quiet and rallied with heavy buying from houses as weather favored growth. Corn and oats slipped on good weather with light receipts. hogs and cattle saw strong bids. Texas cattle prices ranged with steers at about 100 to 135, cows near 60 to 80, and feeders around 75 to 90.
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Meage
Sige Elling
Fhe Qhening
Aly
Teacirs
Forever Houses
Liverpool
Mrorpla
Ndh
Sturdo
Texas
Semana Ssn
E. Umees
Texas cattle and grain market notes summary
Market notes report mixed cattle and hog activity with prices for bulls cows and steers. Mentioned a 2.50 price point for lambs, a Kansas city produce market, and assorted grain bids and futures with notes on wheat corn and sugar coffee trends. Local brokers provide market gossip and selling pressure from Chicago and other markets.
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W. A. Michasl. Commission Co
Gerais
Bietier
Pau
Ohio
Chicago
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Burchell
Hue
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Vaninetue
Othan
Politics
Folt
Washington
Lisieeors
Ian Sinan
Central Branch Sale
Miller
Ayer
Lt. White
Wichita
General Revenue Fund
Donald
Emporia
Jacob Buck
Osage City
Emporia Canning Factory
He T
Dick Chase
Penitentiary
Alari
John Seaton
Atchison Theater
Filey
Toots’s Theater
St Joe the Tru
Newton
HV. Hinckler
J. B. Rodgers
Iron Chappell
Newton Mill & Elevator Company
Emporta
Grant Chapter of
Order of the Kartere Star
Masai Semple
City Normal Schol
Tonlent
Mary BE. Lease
Pepperell
Democratic State Committee
W. H. L. Pepperell
Lkely
Bnt
Clelands
Efert
Kura Democrats
Palmer and
Bupkher
Railroad News
LAW IS Mighty
Charter
Cripple Creek
Canon City, Pueblo
Central Branch News
BEBT
T.&p
Santa FE Answers
Ho .E.siath ST
Today's Market Report
Associated Press
State Journal
Kansas City Livestock Market
Parc Yi Saeed
Kaosas
Ewan Rae Jp
Psvrine Aikte
Willie
Dali
Pacar
Cy Pire
Bu P
Fox Wester Adien
W. A. Michael
Sixth Avenue
W. Wickham
Monaster
Principal Exchange
Yntral National Bank
al Ca
Ee Aos Union National Hare
Kanows City
Eanase
Roar Ho Hanee
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