Portraits of a Noted Actress and Confederate War Plans
A fragmentary report describes a performer whose stage presence drew mixed reactions and strong audience curiosity, alongside a lengthy account of Civil War mortar bed logistics. The piece contrasts dramatic theater imagery with strategic dispatches linked to General Grant and President Lincoln, detailing procurement, transport, and supervision of ordnance components amid wartime urgency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo
American Telegraph Company
Redman
Fall River
Nevelty
Allaire
Cornell
Evlay
Kean
Essterial
Lincoln
Tale
Secretary of War
Medar Csi” Byorist
Ren Grant
Ron
Mortar Sers for a Grant in a War Era Tale
A fragmented historical fragment recounts a wartime grant tale featuring Ab ras and Bewitt with Emipition and Hewitt. The winter of 161 and 162 is cited and a tea table scene hints at military and political maneuvering amid European travel and distant conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abrus & Bewitt
Ineu
Mavsor
Beaist
Unen
Hewitt
Europe
Devotional Devil Worship Found In Armenian Sect
New York Sun reports on a clandestine Armenian sect called the “Tesi Worshipers” led by Gustave Pans, with roots claimed in the Asmatlan church. The group, based near Moeni in Kurtistan, practices ritual fasting, water worship, and claimed miracles. They reject outsiders, prophesy a coming East Shaltan, and emphasize alms, marriage rules, and priestly restrictions while drawing followers from various regional communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustave Pans
Tin Tigris
Armenia
Bu-Hamal
Jesida
Moeni
Kurtistan
Petro
Bashiyka
Nord
Asmatlan
Shaltan
Thersany
Dave
Rene
Rawal
Ets
Adi
New York Sun
HERO OF THE RAIL. A dangerous ride tests the engineer
A vivid discussion on rail safety and locomotive procedures. It covers braking, engine reversals, and maintaining vigilance when facing imminent accidents. The piece emphasizes the engineer and fireman’s training, the risks of mismanaging switches, and the importance of decisive restraint to save lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sats
Coviek
B. B. Adams, Jr
Somer's Magazine
Eye hazard from iron fragments prompts magnet tools usage
The article notes frequent eye injuries from iron fragments and recommends magnet tools to extract foreign bodies. It cites a Georgia man who had a quarter inch steel piece embedded in the eye and required a powerful clamp to remove it, illustrating the danger and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strel
Inn
Louvale
Tain
Tisans
Rail lines fight for service amid failed promises and delays
An article urges improved train service and criticizes inadequate competition as a major rail provider plans fares and routes. It details intercity connections between Wichita, St Louis, Chicago, and Salt Lake, praising better-paced, modern cars and reliable schedules. It notes ticketing and local township needs, including treasurer records and public notices, amid a broader push for improved transit reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railways
Porenters
Elviey
Wichita
Ana
Pacifio Ry
St. Louis
Cmifurtle Aan
Terriory
Newth
Stan Stret
Manus SRretcy Skenmerenes Bowers
Fragmentary OCR text mentions pumps, architectural trac Ss, roll and brass cast ing toace to order. Bets pompeg atone orders Prompt y a te Wig FONDA Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manus
Kings of
Read the Weekly Wichita Eagle
Subscription notice excerpt for the Wichita Eagle weekly edition notes state and general news coverage and terms of subscription including price and prep details. The readable fragment signals a period newspaper promotional or filler item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Eagle
Pomage Preps
Fragmented OCR notes hint at planned military action
Readable fragments describe a line of tanks and a station, with mentions of a town, power, and safety concerns. Names and places are unclear, but imply a wartime or defensive operation and potential evacuation or protection measures.
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Dain Eagle
Paris
Bear Louise
Ardlee
Elmer
Beret
Loutao
Michel
Wemideriul
Eato
Sii Sheen
Staleavreinis
Ea Thinmch
Wethlis
Shane
Dalvds
Avdisace
Tomas
Fom Peson Ak
Evan Miunasts
Rae
Ana Lansien
Wien
Cayrtalng Crvature
Tevin
Pratt
Zee Staupwries
Henry Hastie
New Orleans
Pica Pune
Cairo
Paisberg
Hero OF the Rail
Amy Gurtt Clark
Munson & McNamars
Fourth National Bank
Wichita, Kansas
aTak A Sis
Sea
OK & Reet Island
Kaceas City
Joeph Chimappamd
Lona Ube
Han
Cini
Mal Prompely
Eagle Pocket
West
Sue
Cuieneu, Karine & Nebrasks
Chics
Detter
Avite
Witte
Rana
Mat
Ikea
Ratane
Pyncel
Kani & Murdock
Manner
K&s
Rock Island
Karas Ci Joseph
Chicago
St Lous
Mada
Banka
Tabor
Atong
France
Cnee
Amin
Chas, F. Beal
Laenmser
West Side National Bank
Airline
Helcumbels Sect
Laurier
Oliver Bros., Lumber Dealers
Kansas
Ittpe
Aten
Garten
Aisa Anthony, Arkansas
Citdale and Haven, Meres
Ataraers
Arkansas Valley
W. G. Woodman & Son
Ape
Pune
Dhbanana Habe Anal Bank
Hwee Pfiook
Lowes
Globe Iron Works
Flagg
Houck, Thomas & CO
Sarcomie, MO
Sedgwicek Block
Wichita Foundry & Machine Shops
Westsu
Wichita St
James Fulmer
Wichita Wholesale Grocer Company
Corner First and
Water St
Wichita, Kan
Chicago Lumber CO
Cor
Lawrence Ave
Chicago Yards
35Th and
Iron Sts
W. A. Smith
Geo. L. Pratt
Geo. D. Cross
L.C. Jackson
Backer & Jackson
Ards
THE
Wichita Eagle
M. M. Murdock & Bra
Basic Book Wits
Townshiane
New York
Mali
R. P. Murdock
J.P. Allen
Drugstore
Proeier
Gipsh
Coluratn
Ohorads
Gsepemeo
Preble
Ural Moraine
Birgast
Polimen Palace
Maewwracter
Ron Va
EE Sleckley
Pane and Taket Agen
Josep
Lee
Henry Schweiter
H. Schweiter
Sempra
Missouri
Pacific
Railway
Cosiago
WEE
St Louis
Kansas City
Pueblo
Pullman
Bufet
Kanesity
St Loni
Pullman Butte
Cara
Townsend
Ges
Pam
Txeet Agh
Leah, Mo
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