Juryman Questions His Status In Noted Insurance Trial
Ex state senator W P Low questioned his continued juror status after admitting ownership of a policy with a defendant company. Judge Hook ruled the point not raised by plaintiffs, proceedings continued with attorneys for both sides presenting final arguments as the trial neared verdict.
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Leavenworth
Kan
W. P. Low
Hmitman Insurance
United States
Hook
Ishman
Cliczgo
Jnge Hoth
Hillmandee
Istinen
Chicago
George Burlker
Lawrence
J. H Atwood
Million in taxes set to be raised in county
Kansas City report shows total tax levy for year amounting to 31,000,000 with per capita payment based on 70,000 population. County clerk sent figures to state auditor detailing state, county, city and school taxes plus district rates and special improvements in several cities. Railroads share listed for Santa Fe, Rock Island, Memphis, and others.
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Kansas City
Was
Dotte
Ssa
Sohoul
Gaeaegs
Kantasmir
Ken
Argentine
Far Witch
Santa Fe
Rock Tsiand
Memphis
Kansas City Bell
Missouri Pacific
Enon
Old Citizen Jacob Jones Hurt Crossing Railroad
One of Emporia Meota town's oldest citizens, Jacob Jones, was badly injured Wednesday evening after being pitched from a rail and dragged along a railroad track thirteen miles northeast of town. Found by farmers about two hours later, he was treated after horses guided him back to town.
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O. Jones
Jones
Tain
Mgr. Jones
Ayhu Keoew
Ani Agai
Guriie
James
Mr. Jones
Twlehbors
Myr Jones
Lincoln Gets Its Own Telephone Plant
Lincoln Kansas November 1 The Lincoln telephone plant is now owned by Freda Herman and Join W Meek who will operate it as Herman Meek. The sale price to W M Reese Construction Co was 2500 dollars. The system provides a convenient service to residents and promises a return on the investment to the new owners.
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Tlincoln
Kan
Lincoln
Rome
Freda Herman
Join W. Meek
Rause
Herman & Meek
W. M. Reese
Dun Agency Sued in Wichita District Court
BR iskowich, represented by Dyer & Davis, sues RG Dun & Co a commercial agency in Wichita for damages in district court amounting to two thousand dollars. Plaintiff, a merchant, says she had credit to buy goods until June last.
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Wichita
Iskowich
Dyer & Davis
District Court
Rg, Dun & Co
Credit woes and misstatements cloud a divorce suit
A defendant firm published a notice falsely claiming the wife owned the business and ran it through deceitful means. The statements alleged damaged the wife's credit, hindering her ability to secure loans from W. F. Farwell Co. The filing cites the husband Benjamin Jakowleh and Streeter Ti as misrepresented facts affecting finances and credibility.
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Fendant Company
Benjamin
Benjamin B. Jakowleh
Streeter
3. W. Farwell & Co
Chica
Ex Topsks Veteran Dead in Topeka Area
J N Pope longtime Topeka resident and veteran died unexpectedly yesterday in Dartse City from heart disease. He lived in North Topeka before moving recently and was widely respected. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
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Topsks
Ene City
J. N. Pope
G Gre
Dartse City
Mr. Pope
North Topeka
Sunday Church Meetings Across Multiple Societies
A scan of church notices lists services at First Presbyterian and First Church of Christ Spientint, with sermons, Sunday school, and youth programs. Echoes cover Lincoln, Topeka, and Joliet areas, noting ministerial union events, religious society meetings, and choir activities through the week.
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First Presbyterian Church
Treaotini
J. de Cousterming
Um Settler
Anton Mmeetings
Cnutch
Dopeka
CWC
Atu
Bmysebay “Aterivan
Church of the Good Spirit
Aueplees
Challens
I Yin Sini Geuve
J. E
Ciitte
Tom
Iuia
Suniad
Behod
Soi
Heveim
Church of Christ
Spientint
West
Cumberland
Christian Endeavor
Bylfma Ud Ah Minnter
Teader
Lincoln Port Hall
East Guetree
Puscomettie Peadings
First United Presbyterian Corner
Elgtith and
Topeks Avenger
Mreachin
Liaziy
C. B. al Fom
Viet Methodiet Episcopal Church
McFarland
C. Ti
Clase
Pem
Epworth Malur
Union
Seroad U.P
Tirenwils Mala
Everiue
Willy
Sabah Schuok
Sabah Schuok 10A. Hirst Voltarian Church
Ta Tm
Lythe Susivter
Abram Wy- Tha
Ternyenn
Balenyera
Valen Os
Third Presbyterian Share
4Th
Lanner Strevets
G. Dentin
Yas
Ter
Wil Pres
IL Iem
Grekick
Pirce Splimnaret Society
Lincoln Post
East Sea Strest
Pleaverk
Repetis
Roy Moore Witl
W. Sekee
Maar Dee J. Bewater
la. m
Mere EppEt
Beit Sykes
A “ Good Shepherd
Laurent and
Guieiy
Simeons
Ganon Bewater
St. Elmens
Western Avenue
Prater
Canon Calvary
Suzeph Wayne
Saving Wife Cha Berks and a Hot House of Beex Cherry Cow
An odd advertisement-like excerpt promotes a health tonic and cough remedies. Mentions saving a wife, a medical claim, and various products such as Health Pepsin Gum and Ralston Yeast, with references to drug stores and brands. Names include WHITTLSEY MER. CO and Bruene Heitor Democrat, amid scattered phrases about coughs, colds, and croup relief.
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Beex
Cherry Cow
Fae
Guapenipes
Tor
Squires
Bruene
Heitor
Langerteny
Rock Island to Charge 109 pounds for Livestock Transport
The Rock Island announces after December 1 that livestock shipments west of the Missouri River will be charged by the 109 pounds rather than per car load. Officials argue the 109 pound basis aligns with current practice into Chicago and St Louis, while shippers fear higher costs and loss of profit from crowded cars. Protests are anticipated but deemed unlikely to change the decision.
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Rock Island
Missouri River
Chicago
St Louis
Santa Fe
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Taillroad
Ube Line
Pass Forgery Not a Crime in Colorado Ruling
Denver November 1 Judge Le Fevre of the West Side criminal court ruled that Colorado law does not make forging a railroad pass a crime. The Vallejo Ward ticket forgery case involved brokers Burnham and Hincksey and Union Pacific, with a verdict of not guilty and dismissal after the judge found the pass is a gift or non-contract and not subject to forgery under existing statutes.
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Colorado
Denver
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Union
Tal
Richmond
Parece
Judse le Fevre
Prescott
le Fevre
Choctaw to Extend to Connect With Colorado and Southern
Denver reports a planned extension of the Choctaw & Memphis Railroad connecting with the Colorado and Southern at Amarillo. Directors have approved preparations to build, aiming to meet the Denver City and Fort Worth branch at Amarillo for a junction with the Rio Valley and Northeastern. The line would run about 20 miles through level country, with funding difficulties not expected to block completion within a year.
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Denver
Colorado
Southern
Choctaw & Memphis Railroad
Choctaw & Memphis
Denver City
A Palatial Train on the New Alton Service
Chicago authorities display the Alton limited between Chicago and St. Louis at Enron station. The two trains feature maroon and wine colors and include postal, combined passenger baggage, parlor chair and cafe cars. Each car costs 20 901 dollars and the engine 11 00 dollars, totaling 71 000 dollars per train with eighty seats per car.
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Chicago
Chicago & Alton Company
Enron
St. Louis
Alton Limited
Near mile long Santa Fe freight train in Texas
Fort Worth Texas November 18 one of the longest double header trains ever hauled in the country was moved from pasa over the Santa Fe. The ninety car train stretched more than a half mile and demonstrated why railroads hold to their policy.
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Fort Worth
Texus
Santa Fe
Raiioad
Railroad doubleheaders stir Texas legislature fight
A railroad official notes savings from running doubleheaders and predicts a tough struggle in Texas as the legislature considers restraining practice. Transportation department officials say they will push to keep the policy.
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Texas
Asutost
Transportaton Department
Who Is Who at Santa Fe Management Roles
A Santa Fe circulur lists official positions for several gentlemen. Join Player is superintendent of machinists for the entire Santa Fe system. Geo W Smith is master mechanic in charge of all lines west of Albuquerque. This includes the Santa Fe Pacific Southern California and San Joaquin Valley roads. James Collinson is master mechanic in charge of the Rio Grande Colorado and Santa Fe. Under both Smith and Collinson are several division master mechanics.
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Santa Fe
Join Player
Sante Fe
Geo. W. Smith
Hines
Albuquerane
Sazte Fe Pacific
California
San Joaquin Valley
James Collinson
Colorado
Smith
Collinson
Foreman O Bryan Dies at Kansas City Yards
W S O Bryan a Santa Fe switching foreman at Argentine to the Kansas City yards died after a sudden apoplexy at 4 oclock. He had worked about thirty years in rail service and came to Argentine thirteen years ago. He was foreman of the switching crew for twelve years and died at Dr D K Chopper's office in Argentine.
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Santa Fe
Kansas City
W. S. O'Bryan
D. K. Chopper
Argent
O'Bryan
Eleron
Armourdale
Lr Cloper
Argentine
Awitch
Bare Seems To Be The Man In Chicago Power Shuffle
Reports from Chicago papers suggest Bare is seen as a likely successor to Mr Frey. Rumors claim President-elect plans and possible resignations ripple through the Western division hierarchy as Buer's influence and ties to Mr Frey draw scrutiny. The tone hints at friction between Biers and key officials, with no firm actions yet.
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Bare
Chicago
Mr. Frey
Dare
Jog
Santa Fe
Chicago Fecard
Byer
Wyntern
Pres
Buer
Heiny Haine
Kansas City to Davenport Rail Line Hints at Northern Route
A Kansas City contact and friend of steel magnate John W. Gates indicated plans to connect Kansas City to Davenport via a northern branch starting from the Kansas City Quincy line at Hicksville Missouri. The route would run north to Davenport, pass through rich country, and boost southern shipments. Additionally, from New Orleans to Orient, an all water cotton route now exists with the Norwegian ship Hero sailing to Kobe carrying 871 bales of cotton and 3,000 tons of phosphate rock, marking the first direct voyage from the port to the Orient via the Suez.
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Kansas City
Chicago
John W. Gates
Chicten
Gates
Kansas City-Quincy
Davenporn
Quincy Sie
Hicksville
Davenport
New Oreana
Orient
New Orleans
Cotten
Misulanippi
Kobe
Japan
Piorida
Santa Fez plans Ponca City branch extension
Rumor says the Santa Fez will extend the Ponca City branch east into the Osage nation and through the McAlester mining district. Originally to end at Ponca City, the line now appears to follow Hutchinson and Southern designs to gain leverage in the rail dispute across two territories.
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Ponce
Santa Fez
Ponca City
Hutchinson and Southern
McAlester
Anna
Santa Pe
Wichita
Frisco Line Inauguration Promises Direct Rail Link
Frisco railway plans direct service between St Louis and San Antonio with connections to Paris Dalles Milano and Now Variabl, as part of a broader Pacific Improvement initiative. A railroad king asserts control of Pacific Improvement Company shares amid corporate restructuring and expansion ambitions.
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Et Louis
San Antonio
St.Louis
San Francisco Railway
Great Northern
St. Louis
San Annetia
Tex
Vie Paris
Dalles
Milano
San Francisco
Pacific
Ivan
Marie
Silver Plate Passes and Announcements by Tene rete
Fragmentary notice details a silver plate event and announces positions by Tene rete and Mey, mentioning Cha teretciphaery ated to Petroe Thoreau and a daughter involved, with unclear roles. The readable portion hints at a ceremonial transfer and a forthcoming description of the plate’s significance.
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Tenerete. Falltudd Company
Enna Natu
Juinas A. Bedi
Chateretciphaery
Petroe ‘Thoreau
Novel Improvements for Travelers Described in Rail Era
Fragmentary text notes a new improvement for travelers on the iron road with weekly and monthly magazines. It mentions limited library privileges for travelers and a timetable tied to end of month operations, referencing Topeka and a weekly schedule.
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Topeka
Hock Island
Frisey President Returns Home to Resume Duties
President Ted Hobbein of Frisey returns to Lins after a brief trip to Chicago for treatment. He has recovered his bowie and will resume headquarters duties, signaling a swift return to normal operations.
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B. Robinson
Ted Hobbein
Frisey
Lins
Chicago
Bowie
Banta FH Locals Update on Rail Shop Assignments
F. Wilcox, chief machinist of the Twentieth Kansas band, assumes a new role in the Santa Fe shops. Engineer Nevgabaut directs laying out of Engineer Wilson’s route to work, with Engineer Dunlap in charge of a task. Engines 7 and 92 arrive today under Fireman Vorel, awaiting further orders and possible general duties. Jack Gorhar departs for a few days.
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F. Wilcox
Kansas
Santa Fe
Enginiver Nevgabaut
Wilson Tes
Dunlap Tsuft
Firesoan Vorel
Andi
Inhope
Jack Gorhar
Rock Island Items: Appointments and Theft At Depot
A. N. Sites named agent and operator at Pearl Kart and other posts. Janeticrsd dohnaoa appointed agent at tehty Kanages. The Wellaturd depot entered by thieves Friday. $3 stolen. Entrance gained by prying an office window. Extra conductor J. A. Teebus and C. F. Gray noted.
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A. N. Sites
Pearl Kart
Vincew
Made Young Again
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Dr King era aides and a Berampaey venture with Wasgeners Drug, unclear details. Named individuals and exact events are not discernible from the legible portions.
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Dr. King’s Men
Seales
Wasgeners
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