No Reforms for Her Empress Dowager Shapes China Policy
Washington reports on the Empress Dowager of China influencing government affairs and halting reformist measures of the young emperor. Her actions restore old rites and school controls, dissolve certain offices, and consolidate clerical power while maintaining traditional education and temple practices. The move prompts conservative support and potential friction with reformist factions.
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China
Washington
Empress of
An- Glen
Pexin
Giaces
Bern
Ari
Chia
Wells Wil Get Well
Norwich Connecticut November 4 David A Wells has recovered from serious illness after being locked with complications and will be restored to health once fully unlocked from the condition per medical advice.
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Wells
Norwich
Conn
David A. Wells
War Rink Rates Reported By Canadian Underwriters
Montreal November 4 Canadian underwriters today announced rates in French bonds and cargo cargoes with new terms. Market move touches tariff and financial instruments as insurers adjust risk and pricing amid ongoing conflict.
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Montreal
Surgeon Appell Says He Asked Red Cross Help
Extract from Major A H Appell report describes asking Miss Clara Barton for support for wounded aboard the State of Texas at Siboney during the Santiago campaign. He notes bloodied clothing, scarce medicine, and Red Cross assistance being limited to Cuban detainees, with a later tract provided by Barton and a milk reward offered. Removal notice closes with an address change for F. Removal.
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Appell
New York
A. H. Appell
United States Army
Olivette
Sternberg
Santiago
Army
Sitones
State of Doxax
Red Crom G
Clara Barton
Siboney
Tieutenant DC. Howard
Tarton
Elian
National
Wd Crone Society
Texas
Red Cross
State of
Miss Barton
Railroads to Combine and Build Over the Missouri
Iola to La Harpe daily rail service plus the Missouri Pacific plan to duplicate lines at a $400000 cost. Work begins immediately with coal sheds, a switch engine and crew stationed at Iola, three daily round trips, five cents fare, and trains to serve workers at smelters. Promotions, yard moves, and staff changes follow as engineers, conductors, and brakemen transfer to Kansas City and Hutchinson branches.
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Iola
Navy
Missouri Pacific Road
Tola
Iola Wuburtian
Lanyon
McCrae & Oaly
Lola
Wealth in Railroads Investments in U S Systems Reach 1.5 Billion
A Baltimore & Ohio Railroad release, compiled by Doane Doty, presents extensive figures on U S railroad investments totalling about 1.5 billion dollars. It notes U S mileage at 244,500 miles with 106,300 miles of road worth 109,000 each and argues the nation is early in its material development amid global population projections and expanding rail networks.
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Chicago
United States
Doane Doty
Pallman
Jace Car Company
Baltimore & Onio Railroad Company
Mir. Dotyee
Globe
Ogfpormuoar
Wealth and railroads facts from late 19th century data
Population stands at 73 million with total wealth around 584 billion dollars and per capita wealth near 308 in 180. Railroads employ about 9 million workers with average pay 565. 100,000 freight cars must be replaced yearly. 96,000 locomotives exist with 69,000 passengers per engine. Freight tonnage and mileage yield low costs. railroads move vast passenger and freight volumes with substantial net earnings.
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United States
Sear
Atchison Bridge Plan Sparks Rail And City Deal
Rumors and reports describe a potential new bridge over the Missouri River at Atchison with a $400,000 bond package guaranteed by the railroad, to be accepted by December 1. Talks include waiving tolls for wagons in exchange for city concessions and a charter long secured. In Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific officials praised widespread prosperity and strong traffic projections after recent inspections.
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Atchison, Moy
Tt Ia
Missouri River
Atchison
Missouri Valley
Leavenworth
Chicago and Eastern Bridge Company
Rock Island
Chicago
Purdy
Truesdale
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
No Delay for Involuntary Bankruptcy Rule Clash
The Department of Justice stated that the involuntary feature of the bankruptcy law can be enforced starting November 1 without awaiting Supreme Court rules. Officials said absence of these orders will not materially affect enforcement and that waiting on the court is unnecessary.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Department of Justice
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Rome Auceten
Fire devastates Sydney mills and speeds wheat shortage
Victoria reports a massive Sydney blaze October destroyed 20 large mills and caused heavy property losses while hot winds hinder Australian wheat. New Zealand observes Labour Day on October 12. Hankow conflagration reportedly destroys 10,000 homes and leaves thousands dead or burned. Canadian-Australia line subsidy reportedly withdrawn.
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Victoria
B.C
Australia
Honolulu
Sydney
Commissioner of Agriculture
New Zealand
Hankow
Ching
Fii
Diphtheria Pushes Wellington Schools Toward Closure
In Wellington the diphtheria outbreak prompts a push to close public schools until the epidemic subsides. Nine cases are known, with four deaths. The article lists affected addresses and notes mixed views on closing as a method to curb spread. Also reported is a forgery case involving four soldiers of the 22nd Kansas, accused of signing Captain J C McGinley’s name to a note.
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Wellington
W. ©. Anderson
Chas. Vieltt
North Blalne Street
W. J. Mumford
W. J. Mumford, In the Fourth Ward
M. BD. Williams
North F Street
Aubrey
Second
G Streets
W. M. Jackson
North Jefferson Ave
Nue
E. C. Windell
North C Street
Tom Jordan
Blaine and
Tenth Streets
Ripened Under Snow Strawberries From Leavenworth Field
Mrs. Anna Lebreton brings a box of strawberries harvested yesterday from a five acre field owned by Peter Feilman a mile west of Leavenworth. Vines are blossoming and berries turning red despite recent snows and frosts. The fruits are described as luscious and firm with white blossoms in the box. Two varieties are present including Craw.
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Leavenworth
Anna Lebreton
Peter Feilman
Ottaway Street
Vines Yield Big First Tea Crop in May Fruits
Lebreton reports the first crop ripened in the May week, producing a large yield of fine tea selling at $3 per crate. A second crop showed many berries ripe in November amid favorable weather and no fruit damage observed.
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Ford
Proiess Lebreton
Waanal
Crete
Death of a Pioneer in Fort Scott Capitalist J. S. McCord
Fort Scott November 4 At the Goodlander hotel J S McCord aged capitalist pioneer of Fort Scott died at 10 last night His death follows injuries from a July accident when he tried to restrain a runaway horse with his nephew C H Harbison The estate is valued at over a half million dollars and Harbison may become sole heir He has lived here since 1867 and is a historic Fort Scott figure.
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Fort Scott
Goodlander
McCord
Fort Beco
McMecord
C. H. Harbison
FARMER FRAZIER S VILLAINY TAKES $3009 AND FLEES
Atchison man Wm Frasier a farmer left his wife and several children destitute by taking $3009 from neighbors. He issued a bill of sale on all property to John Roach of Severance and fled with horses, farm wagons, and farming implements. He toured Troy showing $1200 in cash and had borrowed varying sums before leaving. He had a previously good reputation.
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Atchison
Frasier
Severance
John Roach
Fragier
Troy
Fish Law Troubles in Sylvia Hutchinson Case
Citizens near Sylvia complain to the fish commissioner about traps and damming the Ninnescah. A formal complaint is filed against a prominent Tene county citizen who operates a fed pond and diversifies fish species. Legal action will reveal the charges.
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Ninnescah
Sylvia Hutchinson
Sylvia
Tene County
Winfield Observatory Cornerstone Laying
Winfield's Astronomical Society has started a new observatory on a mound east of the city. The building, costing about $2,000, had its cornerstone laid yesterday afternoon in a ceremony hosted by the Masons. Rev. T. W. Joffrey of the First Methodist Episcopal church delivered the oration to a large crowd.
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Winfield
Winfield Astronomical Society
Atwrnoon
T. W. Joffrey
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Beloit Democrat Bets on McCormick Vincent and Leedy
Duane Freeman a Beloit Democrat and former congress nominee in 1890 bets $100 on McCormick Vincent and Leedy. He claims confidence in their victory and will be at Avenue hotel Beloit to discuss the wager.
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Beloit
Vincent
McCormick
Leedy
Duane Freeman
Fusion
Atchison
Colby
Congress
Avenue
Jewell City Bank Deposits and Tax Sales Report
Jewell City records show the First National Bank deposits at 160220.50 with 1897 figures at 8100.88 and debtors noting over 100000 owned by local farmers. Tax sales in Jewell County totaled 73 in 1898, 1167 in 1887, and 1771 in June, with 1885 sums of 6179.37, 722196.21 in 1597, and 20400.66 in 1895. Pensions for Kansans granted with various increases and originals listed. Delphos Odd Fellows begin work on a new two story hall costing not less than a specified amount. Women’s Relief Corps auditing meeting notes and attendees recorded. Leavenworth Prison crowds increased with four more prisoners arriving to reach a total confinement of 6044. new wing nearing completion to relieve crowding.
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Jewell City
Delphos Odd Fellows
Delphos
Odd Fellows
Mrut Moor
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Local Notices
Real estate transfers listed include transfers from Ennis and wife to George H. Inoue covering parcels on Avenue 2 and 1 KK. Bowers and wife convey property to Winnie Faititos valued at $800. Details are partial and obscured in OCR.
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Ian Nee Wae Gaatarer
Ennis
George H. Inoue
Bowers
Winnie Faititos
Ana
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