Shorey News Reports Fire and Social Notes
The Pri day crowd heard of a ship fire caused by chimney sparks at Shorey fire department, with damage described as extensive though not detailed. Local events include visits by Haruo Hancock to western Kansas, Mrs Purdam and Herold Jaye arriving from wishote to spend summer with W T Purdam, and a pleasant society gathering hosted by Holmes. Frank Gardner plans travel to Newkirk and Okin to visit his sister. A medical note mentions a case of stomach trouble and jaundice linked to gall stones, with Electric Hitiore used for relief. Abbe, Munderhit Fusard, Tver and Cares Dive are listed in passing, as is AL Waggoner the druggist on Kansas avenue.
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Shorey
Priday
Bart
Manhattan
Haruo Hancock
Kansas
A. M. Purdam
Herold Jaye
wTiahote
W. T. Purdam
Holmes
Genine Society
Frank Gardner
Newkirk
Okin
Prcee
L B. Hurt
Dime Ridge
Tver
Cares
Kansas Avenue
Change of Venue For Mason Lawrence Kas May 1
In Daliging county district court the movement for a change of venue in the case of RD Mason the Lawrence merchant who failed and was charged forgery was heard. The judge granted the motion and ordered the case tried in Franklin September term. Three years ago my wife had a stroke of rheumatism confining her to bed. Chamberlain's Pain Balm was purchased and used for relief. A similar attack followed for ACB Parsons. For sale by all druggists.
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Mason, Lawrence
Kas
Daliging
Mason
Lawrence
Franklin
Chamberiai
Haim
Ruther
Abe
Acb Parsons
Wheat harvest reports in McPherson County windom farm
Report notes Kinney brought a fine wheat sample from his Windom farm. The stalks stood 39 inches long with a strong stem and good stand. The wheat showed no danger from pests, though eastern county residents spoke of bugs and small concerns.
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McPherson County
Kinney
Windom
Buss
Saffron Sage Series recalled from Meraid store sale
A garbled notice references a recalled item labeled 5 Sage Series sold at a Missouri or Indiana store, with vague claims about a purchased product and its use. It mentions a public sale by all druggists and a location near Andersastville. The readable details are limited and inconsistently transcribed.
Death by self harm shocks Santa Fe district
A report from Santa Fe describes a man found dead by suicide at an estate in Geant Anes Sime ten Sanaa near Hine County. Police and coroner investigations begin as relatives and local residents react to the tragedy. A separate notice mentions tickets on sale May 12 to May 15 for a local event or sale.
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Lakin
Kas
Martin Barses
Geant Anes
Sime
Santa Fe plans big grade reductions to cut freight costs
Railroad officials under J M Barr expect to spend several million dollars to lower grades between Chicago and the coast. Barr says Santa Fe transports freight at higher cost per mile than other transcontinentals, and grade reductions would permanently cut operating expenses, with costs reimbursed by yearly savings.
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J. M. Barr
Santa Fe
Chicago
Barr
Thein
A A Robinsons Report On Mexican Central Equipment
President A A Hopingon reports the Mexican Central authorized in 1836 purchase of 45 locomotives and various cars costing about 1 000 000. The plan to capitalize in 1900 by new bonds none delivered. equipment built but not listed. December 31 206 locomotives and 206 freight cars show increases since 18% with capacity up 19 percent and 10 730 tons shifted from older car types to 30 ton types.
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A. A. Hopingon
The
Mexican Central
Iets
Mudge's Private Car 216 Rebuilt at Santa Fe Shops
Private car 216 of the Santa Fe underwent a complete overhaul in the shops yesterday. The 62 foot car now features Pullman Crown color, olive interior, marble water connections, hot and cold water, ornate gold and black detailing, new upholstery, and southern railway equipment for crane and waveing tie use. It is intended for General Manager H. Mudge and regarded as the line's best private car.
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Santa Fe
Soudern Tachinery
Ste
The
Santa Pe
HU. Mudge
Peculiar Cattle Case Filed for 15000 Damages
Texas stockman W Q Richards sues Missouri Pacific for 15000 alleging negligence damaged a herd of 1700 cattle during transit from Texas to Reece Kansas. Bridge burned after stock was received and the company refused to unload for feed and water while repairs continued.
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Fort Scott
Aleg
Felers
W.Q Richards
Stockman of
Texas
Missouri Panttic Rallymy
East Spring
Reece
Kas
Miccouri
Tston
Baers c
Purify and invigorate the blood with Stomach Bitters
An old health ad promises to correct sluggish blood and digestion across indigestion constipation and nervousness. It touts improved circulation and health, claiming malaria prevention and stomach ailment cures, with a private revenue stamp on the bottle neck.
Cattle Loss and Delays Highlight Negotiation Case
A legal dispute details 150 head cattle and calves damaged during shipment after delays in unloading and handling. The plaintiff alleges negligence for failing to unload and text animals when delivery extended beyond a reasonable time. The issue centers on liability and railroad practices.
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Vane
Rates to Philadelphia for June 13 to 15 limited
The Passenger association urges defeat of the rate for the June 13 to 15 period. Dates of sale in Utah are to be settled by the officer. The final return on June 9 sets ticket limitations for passage in both directions.
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Nag
Utah
Santa Fe Changes and Promotions Across Divisions
May 12 report from Santa Fe notes J N Griswold promoted to division freight agent with Dallas HQ, moving with J B Rector to Caliss as chief, plus plans for ice use this season and several personnel shifts including Henry Mavernes, A G Werries, and Harry Fenn. From Dodge City, routine layovers, train movements, and depot work update as crews adjust to new schedules and a proposed line survey proceeds toward stockholder approval.
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J. N. Griswold
Santa Fe
Dallas
Griswold
J. B Rector
Str. Griswold
Caliss
Pallas
Houston
Rector
County Jail Inmates Face Fine Or Road Work Policy
Salina man seen in Niles. Winfield forms Anti Thief Association. Leavenworth notes May 13 rule requiring jail inmates to work off fines if not paid. Sheriff to supply shackles for supervised labor on streets and grounds. Board aims to recover costs by using inmate labor rather than feeding them at county expense. 21 to 80 inmates with sentences from 19 to 90 days.
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Leavenworth
Board of Commissioners
Court House
Onder
On a Mule Ship An Interesting Letter From Dr Crosby
An April letter from John T Crosby, written aboard the steamship Sahara while en route to Africa, describes leaving New Orleans at Easter, stopping at St Lucia for water, then heading to Cape Town for orders. Crosby notes three men and many mules to care for, ventilation poor, weather hot, and suggests the voyage is no soft snap. The writer warns of rough conditions and hard work aboard the cattle transport bound for South Africa.
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Dr. Crosby
Africa
Arkansas City
John T. Crosby
South Africa
Sahara
New Orleans
Pice Pasence
St Lucia
Cape Town
Dartan
Jack Williams Seen Near Niles in ,
May 12 report places Jack Williams about 5 p.m. a mile west of Niles as a man on horseback was spotted. J C Sanders, who was returning toward Niles, saw a rider call out Collie and Williams replied to explain he would reveal himself. Sanders identified Williams and noted a gun in the rider’s lap. Williams remains out on a $5000 bond.
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Jack Williams
J.C. Sanders
Emi Piven
Ats. c
Sanders
Niles Network
Niles
Jet & Bamber
Cas
Jack Willams
Williams
Nepilode Sksen
Winfield Forms Anti-Horsethief Group Next Tuesday
Winfield plans a local anti horsethief organization to curb thefts with an initial fifty members. W F Ward and John Moore will serve as secretary and treasurer of the Arkansas City branch. The group aims to aid owners and bicycle owners alike, not just horse owners.
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Winfield
W. F. Ward
John Moore
Arkansas City
Meade County Case of George Wiley Embezzlement
The case of George W. Wiley charged with embezzling county funds in Meade Searmate county treasurer was stalled for acquittal and moved toward conviction on one count. The defense introduced no evidence and rested on the state’s case. Local tensions rose amid political frictions over county funds.
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Geo. Wiley
Meade County
Meads Center
George W. Wiley
Meade Sear Mate
de Terise
Unclear OCR text fragment from advertisement page
Fragmentary listing mentions vegetables organs and a liver disease product per box sales through RAD WAT & CO. The legible items include vague brand fragments and pricing notes, with unreadable names and locations.
Retirement and inquiry in Wiley fire case fades into court terms
Fragmentary notes show Mr Wiley retires from fire service as an investigation is ordered to review the books. The state alleges funds misdrawn by Stage, while Wiley’s friends deny involvement. Wiley is named Sah cotmiselinet by Gov Stanley. A special venire of 159 jurors was drawn for the October district court term.
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Wiley
Stage
Medan
Stanley
Surura
Sire Beers
State Democratic Editorial Association Meeting at Emporia
The Kansas Democratic Editorial Association held its annual gathering at the Whitley hotel in Emporia on Friday. Officers were elected: President B Gerochers, Vice President S. F. Bucher, Secretary W. Parsons, Treasurer J. B. Fugate. A banquet followed with William Allen White delivering a notable address. Many editors from Sterling, Bennington, Mound City, Journal, and other papers attended.
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State Association
Emporia
Kansas Democratic Editorial Association
Whitley Hotel
Pextining Stocklock
J. B. Fugate
Newton
Sunes Siepe
Borie
Eneral
Selewmae
William Allen White
Emporis Gazette
Leavenworth Remains Move To Kansas From New York
May 12 report states the remains of General Henry Leavenworth, namesake of the fort and county, will be moved from Delhi New York to a Kansas National Cemetery. The Commercial Club requests permission for the removal and urges Kansas senators and representatives to support the town’s effort.
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Kansas Fort
Kansas
New York
Leavenworth
Henry Leavenworth
Delhi
N.Y
Rein~ National Cemetery
the Peete
Tas Bel
Kansas Senators
Worth
Hambley
NEW York Story
United States
Canada
NEW York Monthly
Tea Nol Cela
Sean Joar Saewer
North
New York Bank Seeks Possession of Cattle in Kansas Suit
First National Bank of Cobleskill New York files action in U S court at Kingman county Kansas against Sheriff S C Davis for recovery of 217 head of cattle once owned by Clem W Fairchild a Kingsmats official. Suit based on mortgage to Zeb Crider Commission. cattle later transferred amid feed bill disputes.
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Wichita, Fas
United States
First National Bank of
Cobleskit
N.Y
Amainet
S.C. Davis
Kingman County
Clem W. Fairchild
Kingsmats County
Zeb Crider Commission
F. B. Byte
Karma Chy
Eau Aney
Iola firm plans Cape Home Loeste gold claim visit
An Iola company intends to send a representative to Loeste gold claims to stake out sites and share profits. The plan requires eight additional investors contributing small amounts to fund a yearlong operation with the main organizer Dr Bart Chastain. A young man named C Montague is noted as the likely trip participant.
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Cape Home
Iola
Loeste
Bart Chastain
C. Montague
Newspaper in Newton Suspends Press After Texas Visit
The Newton paper suspended operations after a Texas visit. Wallace from Scammon and Atchison’s May 12 report note editors left staff. Demers, who held the plant, is said to be absent two weeks. Preece, with 3730 in the plant, received a letter stating the court will stop the paper. Warrener had previously taken charge under mortimer and locked the office.
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Atchieon
Atchison
Aes
Texas
Preece
Warrener
Mortimer
Wheat yields and farming notes in Ged City Republican column
G M Hoover reports 148 acres of wheat at twenty inches height with fields near forty to fifty inches high. Seasons favor growth. potential per acre figures discussed as cultivation continues.
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G. M. Hoover
Dedee City
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Railroad News
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Robinson
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Hostetter
Prohibition Party
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Gulf
Henry Mavernes
Chico
A. G. Werries
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Snyder
Dick Jett
Kansas City
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Willie Ray
Missouri Pacific
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Southern
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Pacific
Kansas News
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Radwat & Co
Soo North
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WAT & CO
Critical Times
J. M. Riggs
Carterville, Mo
Josie Goring
Dr. Williams
Carterville
Everefore
Larie Mus
J. M. Hicas
William Wolcott
Notary P
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Medicine Company
Schevectady
the Democratic Editors
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Fairchild
New York Bank
Henry Mayview
Jebd Maries
St. John
Dod Bundy
Harclay
Charles Betot Newton
William Hale
Leroy
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Cave
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