Central Kansas Teachers Meet During Thanksgiving Week
Central Kansas teachers association convenes in Suherson with sessions at Western Institute and various town representation. Leaders MePherern and Knowles chair morning programs, discussing new course study, teaching methods, and historical source usage. Sessions cover practical culture, literature in exhibits, and educator discussions across counties including Sterling, Pratt, Hillsboro, and Marion.
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Central Kansas Association
MePherern
Central Kansas
Aikdeyete
Western Infty
Hodgson, Tapansa
Mack
Adireas
Mo Knowles
Bobb
Ayer
Little River
Hickey
Florerine
Ulia
Sedewick
Draper
Windom
Ieckiaedon
W.C. McCrosky
Sterling
KB Gervert
H.C. Conwell
Barry Friday Oreternoon
Molloy
Strome
F. Crick
Pratt
Stark
Hester
Far Thibit
Schoaty
Alary Schmalzeeid
Lyone
Liscusnum
J. PF
Piasket
Hillsboro
Cent Shirk
Durham
Henjamin W. Tratadeil Frederick
Old Jobs at Stake as Ex Deputy Faces Sutton Test
Nov 3 Fort Scott report outlines former deputy Esvenie Collectora and associates challenging Mike Sutton, with Republicans blocking retaliation. Wording suggests personnel disputes, reappointment issues, and potential departmental shifts. Record notes Morris and Be Watrau, and Colbeetin Mutts Hed et Coerberiaette as figures in the contested transition.
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Esvenie
Mike Sutton
Fort Scott
W. H. Seated
Parsons
John Be Watrau
O H. Morris
Gutwin
Sutton
Newlife
Whitey Tee
Ruth
Win
Cal
Morris
Sutiien
Elie
Pensions for Kansans and local power shifts noted
The item lists pensions granted including increases to Francis M. Bell and Alonso Hart, and mentions state changes such as the Logan changes hands with the Logan Republican changes and a bank leadership resignation in Gotts. It also notes Frankfrn receiving 5000 sheep for local feeding and reported editorial leadership shifts at a paper in Terrill.
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Kansans
Washington
Logan Republican
Logan
Ehip
Terrill Bes
J. N. Craven
J.P. Malone
Pensions Granted and City Prohibition Efforts in Franklin County
Fragmented reports show pensions granted for Topeka residents and others, plus a clash between local city prohibitions and state law. A new ordinance is being drafted to ban liquor sales. The scene also recalls a Nov tramp incident in Franklin County with $200 in stamps seized and police notes.
Port Scott Bankers Sued In Federal Court Case
Port Scott bankers face a federal suit filed Saturday by Wisin Waddugton of Pennsylvania. The complaint alleges defendants disposed of 250 Mexican steers mortgaged for 6000 dollars to secure a note, seeking 154 damages.
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Port Scott
Wm. AL Lane
Montgomery Chunty
Plent National Bawk
Cofeyvile
Tderal
Ly Wisin
Waddugton
Pennsylvania
Newton Council Plans City Hall for Fire Department
Newton council, after finishing waterworks, considers enlarging the fire department and furnishing new equipment. The plan envisages a city hall style building to house the fire department and related facilities.
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Newton
Sovins
Are
Mule with Curly Hair and Blue Eyes Sold in Mier County
In the Mier county deed office a chattel mortgage was filed for a horse described as curly hair and blue eyes valued at 18 dollars. Municipal bond election proposed in Coffeyville for a 17000 electric light and power plant. election set for December 8. Deaths at the Soldiers Home Leavenworth list thirteen fatalities from streetcar accidents, self harm, and other causes during December.
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Pavia
Mier County
Mt Rile
Coffeyville
Leavenworth
Kim
Diet
Karas
Coal Vein Found Near Cottonwood Falls Kansas
A four teen inch vein of coal near Cottonwood Falls in Chass County was uncovered ten miles from town. The vein lies about four feet below the surface and is covered by overburden. The discovery is being examined by local workers.
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Chass County
Cottonwood Falls
Bern
Cottonwet Falls
Atchison Engineer Killed in Yard Accident
Atchison on a Saturday night, engineer Jacob Verhoven was killed when an engine jumped the track in the yards. He vaulted clear but was struck by an overturning boxcar, dying at the scene.
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Atchison
Atchizun
Jacob Verhoven
Duck Hunter Killed in Hunting Accident
A local hunter was accidentally shot and died three hours later. The incident occurred yesterday while handling a loaded firearm. The victim, identified as H. Dickcerrietor, resided at this place. The Daily Register reports it as Tol Now. Tolan. The newspaper also notes its acquisition of the Daily and Weekly News, consolidating the two papers.
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Ahaey
Gulick Huntien
Tol
Tolan
Thy Daily Register
Judge Dolman Rules Against State Support for Uncared Children
Probate Judge Dolman ordered two boys returned home rather than sent to reform school, criticizing parents who fail to care for their offspring. He warned marriage and childbirth carry responsibilities and urged communities to avoid financing delinquency through the state.
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Boiman
Luke
Andres
Reform School
Dolman
Lewis ‘Turner
Topeka
Cyust
Sheri Lyrae
Hie Pather
B. Hidnes
Hime
Timon
Watt
Qevelowud Viet
Jodie Dolman
Chie
Mure
Chillian
Selma Kimuly
Dol Han
Lewis Parner
Item
Frank Brage
Aira Dutxate Drum
North Topeka
Rex- Werly
Nly
Tudor Dolman
Tidae Dolmut
No Help for Whalers and Miscellaneous Notices
Telegrams discuss Arctic whaling routes from Seattle to St Michael and the risk of ice. Bear may start in two weeks. no vessel can operate Arctic waters before July. Community ads promote Champlain cough remedy and ads for patent medicines. Also notes on a book and a poetry review plus local business mentions.
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Weahineton
Gage
Tutte
Seattle
Salle
St Michael
Wessel
St. Michael
Unalaska
Bering
Deraruition
Herschel Island
Arctic Ocean
Fr. A. Johnson
Lynn Center
Til
Johnson
Johnson Brow
Ripley outlines Santa Fe future plans for Kansas
President Ripley spoke in Newton on a tour through Kansas Oklahoma and Texas detailing Santa Fe Railway Company plans for 1998 improvements. He pledged reinvestment of earnings into the road including new rail permanent bridges and equipment while stressing mutual benefit for Kansas and the Santa Fe.
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Kansas
Santa Fe Railway Company
Tris City
Ripley
Hiptey
Santa Fe
Worth
Fet Whdone
Mr. Hipler
al Kansas Ey Bart
Central branch items bring mixed rail notes and changes
A stream of Central branch updates covers engineers and yard crews, shifts to Greenleaf, and layoffs at Greenia. Downe and Downs locals discuss new time card proposals, petition for better service on North Solomon, and a meeting in St Louis unites railroad brotherhoods for federation plans.
Train Conductor Resignations Shake Central Branch
In St Louis for a few weeks with wife and daughter Carrie Nate Maher resigns as conductor on the Downs to Atchison mixed train prompting shifts. George Collins moves to Atchison and Win. Lenders to Lenora. Several engineers promoted for the Atchison Downs run of 208 miles. Uncle Nate Maher leaves a storied rail career spanning Atchison Lenora and Lincoln era. Greenleaf dispatchers may shift to favor Greenleaf division over Concordia. Division Supt J H Luke visited Downs last Saturday.
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Uscle
Nate Maher
Resigua
Downs
William Duden
Solomon
D. Fairchild
Greenieut
Wilson
GM. Wilton
Downe
Losen
Princi
Greepleats Stead
Concordia
Central
Peceister
Cawker City
Getuber
Jewell
North Solomon
Railroad Commissioners
W. J. Kenyon
John Bease Wad
Wir
Duden
John Crimmons
Dia
Lenara
Stockton
A. Dillon
United States
Canada
Atewer
Blue Springs
Ont
Belait
W. Barviert
Missouri
St Louis
Carrie
Atchison
George Collins
Win
Lenders
Collins
Lenora
Fred Shippee
HR. T. Reéebe
Dirision
Chas
Raymond
Prosser
Matin Line
Atchison and Downs
Nate Mater
Atchvnen
Waterville
Mit
Maher
Unel Nate Maher
Order
B. of KT
Central Branch
Greenleaf
Pears
Prosser Branch
J. H. Luke
Santa Fe Seeks Grain Traffic Share From Missouri to Gulf
Santa Fe officials report plans to join Kansas City Gulf lines and Port Scotland Memphis to move grain from Missouri river points to Gulf ports at 21 cents per 1 pounds. They aim to match through rates with Pillsbury and Guile while preferring Chicago routes, but joint tariffs from Chicago to Atlantic points block that path.
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Chicago
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Pittsburg & Gulf
Kansas
Kansas City Gulf
New Orleans
Galveston
Gulf
Missouri River
Pillsburs
Guile
Port Scotland
Memphis
Cotton on the Santa Fe movement figures for Galveston
Figures show loaded cotton at Santa Fe stations on November 3 totaling 5475 bales, down from 1935 last year. Santa Fe platform loads were 1100 bales, vs 2516 a year ago. From September 1 to November 4, 187 cwt? total bales moved, vs 2,? last season. Of active movement 176 bales have reached Galveston this year, down from 166317 last year. The remainder is reportedly in compresses awaiting delivery.
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Galveston
Gulf, Colorado and
Santa Pe
Santa Fe
He Had the Yellow Fever on a Prairie Ride
Arkansas City Traveler recounts a brakeman’s encounter with a dying traveler claiming yellow fever aboard a freight train bound for El Reno. The nameless man asks for mercy as he pleads to be left undetected while the crew contends with the dangerous roadside halt.
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Arkansas City
Gars
el Reno
Willie
Poe
Santa Fe Sued for $50000 Damages
Former Santa Fe clerk at Chanute Raw seeks $50000 damages for false imprisonment after being arrested over a year ago for unlawfully abstracting and selling Santa Fe tickets. He was imprisoned a year, then acquitted last week, and now sues the railroad company.
New Santa Fe Depot Planned for Newton Area
General Manager J A Frey of the Santa Fe visited Newton on November 9 to select a site for a new depot, eating house, and general offices. He conferred with Superintendent R J Parker and local business leaders about the project, noting plans modeled after improvements at Codge City.
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Sacre Fe
Codge City
Newton
J. A. Frey
The
Santa Fe
RJ. Parker
Frey
Contemplated improvements near freight depot discussed
The text notes that plans resemble Dodger style and cost between 25 000 and 340 600 dollars. If more right of way is needed the city may be asked for help. Pins are to be installed to set the system, with rotation likely near the freight depot though particulars remain uncertain.
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Dodger
Cuban girl Cisneros escape sparks Cuban freedom talks
Air 2 Buden, assistant general freight agent, returned from Chicago after a meeting of freight officials. He praises Miss Cisneros, the Cuban girl who escaped a Cuban prison, calling her pretty and modest as he urges Spanish government to honor Cuban freedom.
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Budeon
Freiggt
Bawth Pe
Chicago
Ehud
Cisneros
Hudson
Cianeros
Dick Bulr
Scenic Tourist Route Inauguration By Nevada Rail Road
Phiadelphia Nevada announces a November 17 start for a through tourist route to California and Colorado. The line will run weekly from Philadelphia to New York state with visits to Niagara Falls St Clair Tunnel Royal Gorge Grand Canyon and the Rocky Mountains route along Lake Bonneville Ogden and Salt Lake City to major California cities.
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Phiadelphia
Nev
Ebb Valley Railvaid Company
Cormerview
California
Colorado
Poth
Penneylvania
New York State
Acnerjes
Ninenra Falls
St Clair Tonne
Royal Gorge
Grand Caton
Rocky Mountains
Salt Lake Cley
Jalen
Ogden
Sterm
Nevaflas
New Road for Guthrie Frisco Extension
Guthrie Oklahoma citizens raised the full $50,000 cash bonus for extending the Frisco railway from Red Fork through the Creek coal fields to Guthrie. A contract by Colonel SH Brown of Girard Kansas secures cars running to January 1893. The line promises direct Guthrie access to St. Louis and Kansas City with coal at $2.50 per ton instead of $5.50.
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Guthrie
Frisco
Red Fork
SH. Brown
Girard
Kan
Oklahoma
St. Louis
Kansas City
Santa Fe Business Pickups in Arkansas County
The Arkansas County Traveler reports a booming Santa Fe operation with strong passenger and freight traffic. Passenger traffic is up over 1 percent from last year. At the depot, rustlers moved 32 carloads of merchandise from Saturday night to Monday, including 19 carloads on Saturday and 13 on Sunday.
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Arkansas Co Traveler
Santa Fe
Crank at White House Tried to See McKinley
A man crashed the White House gates seeking President McKinley claiming grievances with him. He was detained after attempting to ascend by elevator and hiding near the conservatory before police took him to headquarters, where the suspect denied his listed identity.
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Washington
White House
President McKinny
Offella
Henry Rockatt
Fourth Street
Inquest Into North Topeka Death Adjourned
Coroner J M Westerfield adjourned the inquest into the death of Jacob Mantie in North Topeka Sunday evening. The jury will reconvene after chemical analysis of the stomach, bowels, heart and kidneys to determine the cause of death, with results due in about three days.
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J. M. Westerfield
Jacob Mantie
North Topeka
Kidsey
Mann
Grain O Grain-O advertised as a safe drink for children
An advertisement urges readers to ask grocers for Grain-O a new drink claiming it is made from pure grain and gentle on the stomach with a mocha or java flavor. It touts a brown seal and safety for adults and children. Also notes Santa Fe California Limited train service with luxurious equipment and through dining cars.
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Java
Santa Fe Houte—California
California
Rich Gold Discoveries Stir Fergus County Montana Prospectors
An Fergus county report claims a rich placer gold strike on Upper Buen Creek with a long extending lodge and quartz valued at $100 per ton. Towns nearby lose population as staking spreads across the area, with some claims testing $10 per ton and higher. Journal reports indicate other discoveries near Bik City and Butte area drawing investors and prospectors.
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Fergus County
Mont
Idaho
Piacer Deposita Bar
Buen Creek
Ullen
Vhal
Steamer Pringle In Lake Superior Drift Amid Gale
A Sand Beach dispatch reports a northeast gale of 40 miles per hour driving the steamer John Pringle and tow toward the lake shore. Attempts to tow the Pringle failed as seas rose, leaving the vessel and its lumber cargo adrift while rescue lines were repeatedly attempted.
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Detroit
Speelal
Sand Beach
John Pringlé
Dr BH Stiller of Romryville Ill With Rheumatism
A local report from Kansas City notes a doctor A Stiller of Romryville is ill with rheumatism and has contracted a severe illness during a recent visit to Histon. The piece cites police and church officials discussing moral duties toward the sick and poor, urging investigation into church neglect and youth welfare.
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Stiller
Romryville
Histon
Topeka
Kansas City
Addretaedt
Chiat
Polear
Pherpe
Union Pacific Route Advertises Quick Travel to West and Midwest
An old newspaper piece touts Union Pacific as the best route to Denver and West Coast points with fast times, superior service, luxurious Pullman cars, and extensive equipment. It also includes ads for kidney medicine, cough syrups, pumpkin seed warnings, and various railroad timetable references, reflecting mixed travel and medical product notices.
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Union Pacific
Kansas
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Denver
Chevente
Salt Late City
Las Francis
Portland
Puget Sound
Pullman
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