Dramatic matinee and theatre notes fill Crawford air
A matinee of Paul Kangar opens at Crawford this afternoon with a repeat performance tonight. Isa Bel Pengra stars in Steele Stage's revival. Faust at Grand Opera House draws praise for Mephisto portrayal. Gilmore’s Musketeers and The Three Musketeers noted, next week Alabama and The Little Minister scheduled at Crawford. Train spotlight highlights the Santa Fe limited service with Pullman cars and schedule details.
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Paul Kangar
Crawford Dear
I Ie
Silencer
Mics
Isabel Pengra
Steele Stackage
Carpet and Furniture Sale Ad At 323 Kansas Avenue
EW Hughes announces a sale at 323 Kansas Avenue with easy payments for carpets and furniture. The notice mentions a broad range of items and urges customers to visit the debut place while highlighting health claims and a move by Webster-Tutloch Coal Co to a new uptown office nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katwas Avenue
Webster-Tutloch Coal Co
Santa Fe Orders Pullman Cars for California Routes
The Santa Fe Railway placed an order with Pullman Chicago for four elaborate composite cars to be delivered in December for use on California limited trains. Each car priced around eight thousand dollars, with forward space for smoking and the remainder divided into stacking and reading, buffet, and barber compartments. Additional chair cars are planned with wide vestibules and elaborate finish to replace older cars, with several already set for construction in Topeka and deliveries expected within two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe Company
Pullman Company
Chicago
Santa Fe
Pultenan
Ube
Longest-serving Baltimore & Ohio conductor retires milestone
W HL Green known as Captain Marry he is the oldest passenger conductor in continuous service for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Born September 13 1827 in Conkeyarline Maryland he began as a rail brakeman and rose to freight and passenger conductor roles. He has never missed duty or sustained an injury in his lengthy career spanning nearly a century, earning ten stripes on his right arm.
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W. HL. Green
Baltimore & Ohio Railrooad
Z . EE Green
Baltimore & Chin
Gren
Conkeyarline
Haltiore County
Snd
Haltimore & Ohi
Feeight Con- Austrasd
Iit
Gertain
Tate
Exereies
Baltimore
Gumberland
Engineer Turner held without hearing by Stexhan Authorities
Nov hissed text reports that Wichita resident W Ed Turner a former Missouri Pucthe engineer, confined between Wichita and El Dorado, claims no trial or hearing occurred and that US authorities finally intervened after friends pressed for action. He says four American engineers are held in the Orariba rris ba with worsening conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Ed Turner
Canune
el Dorado
Issili
Loxico
Stexhan
Birch
Turner
WWE
Americas
Orariba
Double Headers Spread Across Texas Railroads
Worth and Denver follow Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe in adopting a “Gentle Readers” system on freight trains. Fort Worth and Denver now uses the same plan, with the aim to spread to six other mines in the state. Officials estimate the change could reduce transportation costs by about 50 percent. A petition to Governor Sayers seeks legislative restraint on double headers and a recommendation at the January extra session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth
Denver
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Fort Worth
Tex
Santa Fé
Missouri Pacific Stock Dividend Rumors Denied
A Missouri Pacific officer states rumors of a stock dividend are premature. He says the company has earned enough to pay dividends, but implies conditions or timing remain uncertain. The statement clarifies market speculation from New York after reports circulated about potential payouts.
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Missouri Pacific
Wall Street
New York
Missouri Pacife
Rail and railbed upgrades and timetable changes across 19th century lines
Reports from Kansas City and Omaha describe major railroad improvements and timetable shifts. Construction includes bridge work on the Five Vallees line, additional switches aiding mills and elevators, and a new Santa Fe time card affecting Florence and connections to Winfield. Passenger and freight rates rise in various districts as crews gain pay increases.
Santa Fe Locals Report Rail Troubles and Staffing
Santa Fe locals note delays to California United due Fri due to breakdown near Chicago. Hague No 510 sent south and used on Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe routes. Engine No 025 broken in and out of service on Wellington division. Engine No 4 damaged in touring crash. Superintendent Ge W Smith of Santa Fe Pacific in Topeka on business. Engineer Jack P Kelly reported for work. Piteauin James Patterson assigned No Farid 7 with Engineer Meneill. Fireman Voorhees of Argaling reported on Guenemo rim. Vacancy for 4 firemen on St Juealge local Nos 108 and 107.
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California United
Friduy
Chicago
Hague
Gulf, Coloorade
Santa Fe
Realer
Ge. W. Smith
Santa Fe Pacific
Topeka
Jack P. Kelly
Piteauin
James Patterson
Farid
Meneill
Voorhees
Argealing
Guenemo Rim
St Juealge
Railroad Notes Show Resignations and Crews Changes
Condutors PC McCarty and Chas E Smith of Cleburne have resigned for Mexico to seek private opportunities. Conductor Geo Conrad left Topeka for California limited trains Nos 3 and 4 between Topeka and Chicago and Ponca to Le Junta. Pecos Valley road shifts traffic north and east with 7 440 outgoing, 192 cars daily average. Kansas items note increased passenger crews on several divisions and transfers of freight conductors Dick Snyder and A J Aber to passenger service. Florence Bulletin reports night force at Katy reduced to cut costs while essential staff remain. Co H Dascomb will relocate to El Paso. changes in southbound train schedules prompt conductor changes and family relocation. Pueblo depot plans approved. Union Avenue stone depot to be replaced with a fine new structure. Missouri Pacific section men at Kickapoo and Oak Mills pushing for higher wages. M K & T bridge and building dept gets state funds to improve Texas water service. Parsons Eclipse. Watch and jewelry ads.
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McCarty
Chas. E. Smith
Cleburne
Bive
Santa Me
Will Ge
Mexico
Geo. Conrad
Topeka
California Limited
Chicuzo
Poncka
le Junta
Dodge City
Pecos Valley
Wwe
Pecos
A. J. Aber
Baron Feporter
J. H. Steller
Dallas
Ark
Florence
Katy
Parsons
H. Dascomb
Wirects
el Paso
Puebla
la Junta Tribune
Missouri Pacific
Kickapoo
Misouri Paciit
Oak Mills
Texas
Parsons Eclipse
Young Kansas mother testifies in baby abandonment case
Emma Ragan faces trial for allegedly abandoning her newborn in a corn field near Quenemo last August. The infant was found nude and died next day. Ragan admits birth and nursing at night but claims sickness prevented care. Prosecutors Ale Crum and county attorney Pringle, defense led by Grewary and Hetzer, seek manslaughter verdict.
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Lyndon
Emma Ragan
Quenemo
Wes
Sue Bours
Kansas City
Boverick
J.T Pringle
Burlingame
t+ a
Ale. Crum
I. G. Grewary
TC. Hetzer
Libel case swells as Doniphan editors held on bonds
Warrants sworn out against Troy Times editor J W Elliott manager John G Elliott and Paul Gripstead editor of the Withena Star, all Doniphan County populist papers, for libel. Each posted $1000 bond to await the December term. Accusations center on claims county treasurer Graves aided by prior treasurers robbed the county. Graves defends his innocence amid a wave of suits against the editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doniphan
Troy
Wilay
A. T. Graves
Aeatriot
J. W. Eliott
John G. Elliott
Troy Times
Paul Gripstead
Withena Star
Paines
Abel
Lelind
Foreclosure Proceeding Opened Against Fort Scott Gas Plant
Manhattan Trust Company of New York filed foreclosure actions in the General Court against Fort Scott Light and Fuel Company owner of a gas plant. The suit rests on bonds of 125 dollars issued in 1900s, with default on interest since February.
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Manhattan Trust Company
Fort Scott
Manhattan Trust Company of
New York
Fort Scott Light and Fuel Company
Morticuke
Gust
Oberlin Nev Returns Reveal Peoples Party Wins
Returns from Deskinr county show clean slate for the Peoples Party ticket. County clerk KL Plotta, treasurer J Kuly, and others win by majorities. surveyor EM Coldwen reelected. district official MA Hisaseb re elected by 140 and 200 margins. County Clerk, Treasurer, and Surveyor victories reflect party strength amid light turnout.
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Oberlin
Nev
Deskinr
People’s Party
D. KL
Plotta Peoples Party
J. Kuly
Peoples Parts
J.B. Lew
Man
Surveyor
Coldwen
People's Party
Parcoriner
Reno County Tickets Show GOP Populist Fusion Defeating Democrats
In Reno county Republicans and Populists fused on township tickets while Democrats suffered losses. In Sumner the Democratic township ticket was defeated by a coalition of Republicans and Populists, electing Copeland Populint trustee and Feich.
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Reno County
Democrata
Hutchinson
Sumner
Copeland
Feich
Election notes from Hepublica and surrounding towns
Fragmentary OCR shows names Harris as Democratic trustee winner over Republican and third-party opponents in Waley. Republicans elect trustees in Me form including Little River Castleton Lincoln Hayes Miami Ninnescah and Beh noe. Populleta etext mentions Reno Grant ay Watout Albion.
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Enberger
Crawford
Hepublica Trensurer
Waley
Harris
Republicen
Tat
Hepublicans
Meform
Little River
Castleton
Lincoln
Hayes
Miami
Ninnescah
Beh Noe
Populleta
Etext
Reno
Grant
Watout
Albion
Federation Officers Ready for Seventh District Club Meet
Wellington hosts the Seventh district federation of Clubs noon Friday after elections. Officers elected: President Mrs Bord H Priddy of Wichita, First Vice President Anne Jones of Lyons, Second Vice President Mira Keren Bucket Kinky Man, Secretary Mrs Chuteh of Wichita, Treasurer Miss Eme Sailey of Wellington. Next meeting place to be chosen by the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Seventh District Federation of Clubs
Bord H Priddy
Wichita
Otras Anne Jones
Lyons
Mira
Keren Bucket Kinkyman
Mra. Chuteh
Wichita Street Fair Receipts Reported At Meeting
Wichita on November 11 confirms a tally of fair finances with Secretary Lockwnot to submit a statement detailing receipts and disbursements. Total fall cost listed as 10.99 dollars with 200 dollars in subscriptions. receipts from privileges midway booths etc amount to 6400. total receipts 150. Merchants quickly subscribed to cover the shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Lockwnot
Toockfood
Oketo Real Estate Deals and City Improvements
Oketo news reports a marshal dispute, fines, and a failed imprisonment attempt. Local officials note hundreds of dollars spent on sidewalks, curbing, guttering, and street grading this summer and fall. Citizens plan stone business blocks next year as a stone tank building rises. Also reported is the death of Abilene resident Dr A Hunnewalt from injuries in the Western Pacific wreck. burial arranged in Salina after his Seneca, Kansas roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oketo
Bmiyere
Mershall County
Woating
Topeka
Moore
Verity Sears
Marysville
Tosea
Cits
Oketohark
Prisignetare
Oly
Abilene
Soldiers Given Old Job at Fort Scott and Missouri Pacific Shops
First Lieutenant Burton formerly fret lieutenant in company F is reassigned to duties at the Missouri Pacific shops and will likely resume similar work Monday. First Lieutenant Warner is expected to return to the trelght department of the Missouri Pacific.
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Jobe
Fort Scott
Burton
Bren
Missouri Pacific
Warner
Miscouri Pacific
Change of Catholic Pastors in Wellington
The Catholics of Wellington announce that their pastor Rev. BOT. McKernan has been transferred to Fort Scott after two years. He leaves Winifield next Monday for his new charge. The change is a promotion for the priest but a loss to Winfield and Wellington. Pathe? Bonoteiel of Arkansas City succeeds him.
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Wellington
Bot. McKernan
Fort Scott
Winifield
Winfeld
Pathe
Bonoteiel
Arkansas City
Wellington Mall
Trooper Robbed in Newton on Fur Lough
Newton November 11 Trooper William Collings of Troop A Sixth Cavalry on furlough was slugged Friday afternoon by two men. One hit him with a Saspipe and the other robbed him. Suspects identified as George Humber and Joe German.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8
Newton
William Collings
Troop A. Sixth Cavalry
Collngs
George Humber
Joe German
Chaos and Names in an Enigmatic 19th Century Ledger
Fragmentary OCR lists military names and scattered figures across a Leavenworth district, mentioning Second Infantry enlistment, grants, and assorted individuals such as Solin Baker and Andre Muthich. The jargon resembles a veterans or payroll record with unclear dates and places.
Unclear OCR Brief From Maine Town Farmer
A gardener in Maine reports a winter issue with clothing items including underclothes, overcoats and gloves, noting shortages and a request for aid. The account references a local farm, the town, and a Saturday event or disruption affecting the supply of basic garments.
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Granaba
Nuron
Maine
The Pyramid Pile Cure Promised Safe Cure
An old advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure as a guaranteed remedy for piles, claiming it purifies affected parts, reduces tumors, and ends inflammation. It asserts surgical cases were cured and urges readers to avoid risky operations by using the advertised product from Marshall.
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Hair Health
United States
Great Britain
Doctor Hay
Hans Wali
LI Supply CO
Hair-Health & Barfina
Eacle
Eikg
Swift & Hollidat
Kaunas
Rowley & Snow
Kansaa Avenue
Topek
Doctor May
Eagperrins
Worcestershire
John Duncan
Bonfueas
Trivel
Edison Electric Illuminating CO
Mme
Academy of Dermatology
West Eighth St. Topeea, Kas
THE
Capitol Building and Loan Association
the Savings and Lose Association
Kansas Avenue
la Crosse
Daily Press
Fayet
Hahed Lobalie
Mephisto
la Dodie Kare
Pees
Paul Gilmore
Trumas
Catford Wetter
Tovenny
Railowine
Youns
Uie
Mursketure
Chen
Gilmor
Diviotack
Augustos
Thomas
Alabama
Ele Jiehe Nichilson
Crawford Theater
Bronmain Company
Chamberlain
Othera
Wigulaey Somieecoet
Maschester
Sess Wonders
WV. Barre
Lexington
Tenn
Wuthens Avenus
Chilforate Limited
T. King
Boney Latti Glents
W. Faransas
Railroad News
Pullman Car Company
W. E Green
Fant Mall
Winfield
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Pass
Newtin
Blue Valley
Five Valles
Uniden Pacific
Oman
Missouri
St. Joseph, Mo
Erailroaad
Kansas News
Decatur
Homs
Strest
Scott A Bowne
Chemie
J. M. Riggs
Carterville
Balleo
Bealtpter
Riese
Woxcorr
Prom the Journal
Ule
Ferme
Bitam F Dillon
James W. Going
Joe Mulvane
Vnth Dk
Mulvane
Edwand Wilder
Topeka State Journal
Shawnee Fire Insurance Company OF
Topeka, Kansas
Kansas
Federation Officers
Kansans
Washington
Gs Follies
Cristial
Wilar Stainott
Sie Papas Aiheee
Solin Baker
Atetgaen
Bincketer
Evert
Mauer Balin
Torrenie
Enoch Guy
Cenda
Andre Muthich
Leavenworth
Wilken FF
Jobheton
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