Weise's Pull Described Treachery Behind Desertion of Army Officer
A garbled 1893 report recounts Albert Wells Welker or Welker deserting from Company F at Port Hey and being captured after treachery by relatives. An officer escorted him to Riley for alleged desertion, with later claims of harsh punishment and a furlough before reassignment. The piece portrays a controversial discipline case, noting social intrigue and military authority.
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Otter
United States
Port Hey
Uf Co
Albert Wels
Venzeanne
Sheri
Buites Evremmun
Welker
Arid Tie
Riley
Weiler
Geshtian
Eax Mart Adams
Newport al
Apd
Eniiseyst
Trivilerys Oorkulors
Glaimpmie
Doasiemheny
Reebok
Clare Coneling Boomed and Editors Seek Governor Support
The Short Grass editors back Clare Coneling for governor amid a meeting of regional editors. The Larned Chronotope and Sterling Bulletin facilitated the gathering, with various associations and endorsements discussed. New officers will be chosen at the next regular meeting of the association in spring.
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Clare Coneling
Short Grass
Fiutenineon
Association of the Bevernth
Pk Devid
Larned Chronotope
Prenchied
J. J. Ri
Sterling Bulletin
Serre
Tan Freterrabinpredd
Kerr
Association van Preseol Und Wien Rehselastte
Collins Wilter
Lyony
Ferginn
Goverdior
Moehtiog
Tereel Government Jobs and County Officials Named
Fragmented OCR lists Smith County officials and government job appointments including a postmaster and editors. Names such as Joha Qe Raerce and Sindy Tere appear with roles in the Smith County court and local publications, indicating a historical staffing outline.
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Smith Genter
Cyekist Hm
Tinkive
Smith County Brispoyere
Smith Courter
Tebands
Kenanzton
al Hieitas Norteenancy
Pluedevler
Ulitek
Joha
Raerce
Sinigh Gonror
Prndebuns
Prima
Will Sipatrikeie
Sindy Tere
Cedarville
Smith ‘Cpusaty
Prison Discipline at U 5 Reveals 260 Violations Year
Warden Tamesworth reports for the past fiscal year 260 prison rule violations at the teterat prison. Convicts furnished 1s Were repeaters, accounting for 64 of 104 incarcerations. classification of Soviets urged. Private population noted as iy at start of week.
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Tamesworth
Teterat
Sia Joss
Wanten
Privat
Wecommein
Prisum
Anny
Quartermaster Peperah
Fort Scott Liquor Dealers Hit With Heavy Fines
A Fort Scott court imposed severe fines on jointists and liquor dealers amid a crackdown led by Judge Simons. Several defendants faced fines ranging from 40 to 500 dollars with surety requirements. appeals have been filed by the craft foregoers.
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Fort Scott
Jaag2
Simons
Court debates liquor sale legality amid enforcement push
The Supreme Court weighs a contested liquor sale involving alleged violations. County Attorney Sheppard pushes enforcement as questions arise about the law’s scope and previous rulings. The court addresses repeated inquiries from petitioners challenging the prohibition and its application.
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Supreme Court
Sheppard
Contempt Punishment Looms For Legal Officials In Railcase
Judge orders McMillyn and Wendy Drought to court to explain contempt accusations amid railway land dispute. Similar orders issued in Chaplain case as officials face hearings. defendants given time to respond and may face jail or heavy fines. State farm involvement referenced as context.
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Tudge Myers
Skene
Tomerrie
Jal
Wincela Courter saga ties to Clover debt relief
Tom Clover and followers, including ex Congress figures, debate credit and debts tied to Clover property. In town recently, Clover sought payment on debts, aiming to secure ownership of a splendor property amid oil debt, facing political and financial complications.
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Wincela
Cowley
Clover Boys
Ben Clover
Congress
Tom Claver
Perielhal
Weil
Fear of Assassins Grips Frontenac Town
In Frontenac and nearby areas residents report a wave of mysterious shootings and near fatal attacks. A cousin of Ka Fins was killed and several others were wounded in suspected assassin activity. Investigations struggle to identify culprits as fear spreads.
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Pittshurs
Ulid
Frontenac
Eidelt
Soie Wekbows
Fogieige
Veterans' Reunion for Rooks County Old Soldiers
Veterans from Rooks County plan an October 23 reunion. The county auxiliary to the Southwest Kansas association organized and named the Hooks Campaign Veteran association with Dr. L R Wy as commander. Other officers include Chas. Hiteere and Wm. Stewart as junior site commander, Rev Ed Bailey as adjutant, Lm. G. Alneworth as meta Gb rector, Rey van Grimm as chaplain, and Thos. MeoNUUS as treasurer.
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Rooks County
Rey ‘An Grimm
Thos. “Meonuus
Blue Rapids Gypsum Plaster Furnishings for Omake Exposition
The Blue Rapids gypsum industry shows strong activity with multiple firms supplying plaster for the Omake Exposition buildings. Mills run full time with orders from across the country, employing hundreds of workers and praising the skilled plaster trade.
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Blue Rapids
Else Rapids
Blde Rapids
Skemerful
Blue Valley
Omaha
Turbulent Church Politics With Army Chaplaincy Talks
Rumors swirl around Rev. Bar ney Kelly and allies as factional disputes surface over leadership and a planned army chaplaincy. A political petition from late congressman Lew Hane is cited while an October board meeting may address a new eatery agenda at the town.
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Bo Hard Kelly
Cocke
Kelly
Pittsburgh man dies in factory accident after arm entanglement
A Pittsburgh man, Frank Jarrett, formerly lived in the city and in June lost his arm after it became entangled in machinery at a local employer's plant. The incident, described as highly unfortunate, led to severe injuries and tragic consequences for Jarrett and those close to him.
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Pittaburg
Prank Jarrett
Claude Gau
Frank Jarrett
Bis
Gettne
Sevellers
Darrett
Buried Memories Moved to Cemetery After Burial Mixup
Fragmentary report describes Hedett Pittsburg and Cha- Rute area events where a buried memory or memorial was dug up by him and a friend Gibson. They transported it to Ur bank cemetery and reburied it beside Jarrett's mother's headstone amid unsettled mood.
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Hedett
Pittsburg
Cha- Rute
Kew
Gibson
Ur Bank
Jarrett
Winfield Post Office Controversy Over Appointment
Report from Winfield outlines contest over the postmaster position. Greer claims support and referee role, while Hesmed and others argue for their candidate. Senator Baker and local figures discuss the fallout and potential party rifts as Stern aims for a U.S. marshal post.
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Leaventhorn
Holcomb
Winfieid
Frort
Greea- Mion
Herrod
Bog Aireet
Bing Yatte
Harrison
Greer
ODS
Tourin Clkee
Areoriins
Waseete
Alitass
Wintetd
Haker
Senter Baker
Laland
Sutton
Sterne
McKinley
Harper War Continues At Quiet Temperance Mass Meeting
A Sunday night temperance event at a Harper Baptist church drew a crowd as Rev Foltz urged action against saloons. Attendees signed a Protective Association, with a roughly 400-name list reported, amid accusations the mayor protects whisky interests and demands a pledge to restrict alcohol.
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Oureopie
Harper
Get
Baptist Church
Church Way
They
Foltz
St John
Christ
Folte Sil Fe
Protective Association
Mother Bickerdyke Home to Open with Camp Fire
Ellsworth to host the opening on October 6 as the Mother Bickerdyke Home is dedicated with a camp fire ceremony. The event marks formal dedication and guidance by Mrs. Chase of Hiawatha and other board members as they announce support for furnishings and clothing for residents.
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Ellsworth
Flleworth
Bickerdyke
Seidow
Daventer
Pountey
Titte
Tie Home Ape
Jul Chase
Hiawatha
Evans Oflay
Election petition circulates for works and county matters
An election petition circulates for a works proposal costing about 14000 dollars with strong citizen support. Nearly four fifths of taxpayers have signed, surpassing the two fifths threshold. Arrests include J M Jones linked to whisky interests, and other local political shifts noted in Atchison and Emporia dispatches.
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Ton
Hoosiers Protest City Quarantine Action Amid Drift to Interview Governor
A special train carried a prominent citizen to Talapapen to interview Governor Brount about a quarantine against Louisville and Indianapolis. In the governor’s absence, telegraph messages to state officials and city leaders in New Albany and Jeffersonville voiced protest from business leaders and residents. The telegrams urged that quarantine measures be reconsidered and questioned the impact on river towns and trade.
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Louisville
Tne
Ctizen
Talapapen
Brount
Pet
Indianapolis
Tech
Cherlee Wii- Sal
Albany
Jéfersoutite
Ain
C. Alarel
Via
Hobson Named Engineer of Signals for Santa Fe Road
J S Hobson appointed to supervise interlocking and block signal systems on the Santa Fe line with headquarters in Chicago area. He comes from Michigan Central and will oversee signal maintenance and apparatus across the Santa Fe crossing network, extending to Emporia Newton and Chicago interlockings. The appointment signals broader deployment of interlocking devices on main lines and at key crossings within a year.
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Santa Feto
Mugse
Afloe
Sqaals
Santa Fe
Meds Hob Son
MbeliEan Cental
Detroit
Hotkon
Putartdy
Gentral
Mucge
Santa Fe Road
Mi Hipan Central Railway
Saris Fe Road
Bisck Sigmals
Bisck Sigmals and the Two Bured Plicting In of Anteriodktug
Chicasa
Burhuerine
Hobsyn
Sterlal
Dev Strane Kent
Hobson
Helligay
Emperia
Emporia
Newton
Santa Ms
Siam
Railroads Dominate U S Industry Amid Repair Boom
Railroads surge as repair and upgrading of rolling stock flood shops nationwide. Banks note rising demand for money, with rail rates and stock dividends shifting as investors watch intensified equipment spending and a temporary rise in rates.
Railways to operate semi weekly service from Texas to California
Officials announce Wheaton Pacific railway will run limited express trains to California competing with Santa Fe and Southern Pacific. Trains will travel from St Louis to San Francisco by way of Texarkana El Paso and Texas Pacific line. Service to begin around November 2 with new cars being prepared by the permitting company.
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Terns & Pacific Railway
Santa Be
St Lomis
San Franch
Tvice
Tran Stowntain
Southers
Punithy
Iren
Southern Pacific
Put Med Company
Karnival Knights First Festival Organizers Named
The Karnival Knights group aims to run the festival out of the woods with a planned ceremony and contributors. Organizers and supporters discuss funding and budgeting while community members vote on bills and donations reach about a thousand from local supporters.
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Karnival Knights
Orjebradun Square
Willa
Wittens
Fever expert quarantined at Houston sparks delays
Government fever specialists report fellow expert held up in transit from New Jersey via St Louis to Galveston. Quarantine measures slow return to Texas as meetings planned at Spring Station. Regular class work set to begin in two weeks. Also advertised are patent medicines and travel deals, including a Kansas City to Galveston round trip.
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Yslow
Houston
Gelveston
Tex
Jane Gul- Terns
Gusine Hospital
Servier
New Cheyceny
Moreton
Corth
Floawen
Guitteras Conthy
Galvestai Tin Weil
Bewlr
Homuton
California Limited Service Changes Announced by Santa Fe
California Limited trains between Chicago and Los Angeles will resume semi weekly service starting October 30 with adjustments in the winter timetable. After January 1, service will shift to tri weekly. The Santa Fe plans to acquire 200 cars and 700 refrigerator and furniture cars as part of expansion.
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Santa Fe Railway
California
Chicago
Los Alperes
Neecker
Topeka
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Cerepany
Luetgert’s Sausage Murder Trial Restes
Luetgert’s defense rested after two witnesses testified and Luetgert spoke in his own defense. Testimony focused on rings found in the vat and alleged motives, with Mrs Luetgert and others denying threats and detailing jewelry remarks. The court adjourned with preparations for further testimony tomorrow morning.
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Chicago
Lueterrt
Lueizert
Owen
bin Wate Wewat
Luetgert
Comneri
Lina
Laoteere
Watkins
Loetgert
Bey
Mars
Chartres
Loetzert
Chavies
Lustrert
Luecert
Alps
Cyne
Dean
Lomse
Litet
Sors
Mien Laetzert
Phuden
Chatles
Wraman
Luetanrt
Tie Court
Rome
Hortabet
Lee
Szith
Fred Shbera
Lumigert
Cranery Buntiness
Hie Eau Sige Factory
Luceert
Rin Defense Fund
Siste
Deneen
Witiees
Fake report on Cavendish sporting expedition attacked
A scrambled London dispatch claims the Cavendish sporting expedition from Berbera reached Kuch and was attacked by raiders at Arahare near Lake Hudaph. Two Hugueh men and ninety Avedras reportedly taken, with ringleaders sent to the coast for Lebar.
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Rome
Besadir
Berbera
Afri
Kuch
Soisatiland
Nes
Lake
Hudaph
Arahare
Carendint
Dewilshir
Andrew
Ovar Kitimus
Cavendieh
Amien
Lebar
Gulf of
Nebraska Stockyards Law Enjoined by Federal Court
A U.S. district court judge granted a temporary restraining order to halt enforcement of the Nebraska Stockyards Law passed by the last legislature. The action seeks to prevent the law from taking effect while legal challenges proceed.
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Nebraska
Onesha
Crean Tineeis
Mires
Munger
United States
Gstrict Court
Visitors and Travel Offers During Festival Week
Hod South guard duty is noted as part of festival week events. A perfumed stage show at the New Crawford theater features Mrs Floren Signaner with a cast including Wnt Van Ness of Thipeisa Kansas City. Santa Fe route offers round trip tickets to Korey by Nov 9 with return by Oct 10.
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Hod
South
Sanna
Floren Signaner
Cindarella
Crawford
van Ness
Thipeisa
Kansas City
Santa Fe
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