Public notices and parliamentary chatter in a late 19th century paper
A mosaic of citations on politicians, executives, and officials. Mentions General Boulanger, Arch Duke John of Austria, and Henry Meser. Discusses gas plant sale in St Louis, stock offerings by Northern Pacific, and a Topeka legal squabble. Reports on Prohibition debates, civic trials, and missionary remarks with a mix of foreign and domestic connectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Gas Light Company
St. Louis
Laclede Gas Light Company
Fortin
Cardinal Manning
Francis A. Walker
John Eisie
W. H. Mallock
C.K. Adams
St. George Mivart
Ion
Henry L. Abbott
Andrew D. White
Bradiey A. Fiske
Sava W ‘Arfare
Princes
Cobbe
H. Thurston
Richard Burton
Famund Yate
Major I. W. Powell
América
Goldwin Smith
Southern Kansas Farmers' Association
It Was a Well of Whiskey and Not of Water
Autobiographical fragment recounts Quantrill raid near Lawrence and a well turning into a whisky flooded scene. Murdock describes escape, a Missouri bushwhacker, and a turn against liquor in reflection. It notes Prohibition sentiment and lingering distrust of whiskey near the Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh Murdock
Quantrell
Lawrence
Kansas
Winchell's Wholesale
Quantroft
Wwe
Kansas City
Kan- 5
Murdock
Missouri
Star Office
Townsites memorial urged to Congress for Oklahoma land plots
In telegraphic columns a memorial from Kingfisher Ok town eminell board of trade and news asks Congress to act on town sites 20.24 to enable settlers to perfect holdings across Oklahoma. The plan aims to be feasible and equitable and would please interested parties. The president’s message urged action at earliest practicable day. Kingfisher correspondent provides a comprehensive note on the situation in Oklahoma cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eminell
Board of Trade and News
Kaétigfisher
Congress
Oklahoma
Eaute
Kingfisher
Oklahom
The Great Labor Trust and Eight Hour Debate
A Kansas City debate on labor trust formation and eight hour day plans traces the alliance among Knights of Labor and farmers, arguing opposition to monopolies while weighing feasibility. The piece critiques the farmers alliance, references the Topeka Journal, and notes iron price dynamics affecting cost of living and wage pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyreen
Knights of Labor
Farmers’ Organization
Anne Moni
Atchison Chianpion
Douglas County
Kansas City
Prion
Gandgaen
Jowire
El Reno's Coming Boom Noted In 1899 Dispatch
El Reno Oklahoma is praised as the most charming town with clean air and active growth. Rail lines, bridges, stores, and a carriage factory arrive as graders approach, and the community plans a boulevard, a thriving ship of roads, and a township club to aid farmers. Local Sabbath services and a Wichita Eagle correspondence enhance a hopeful outlook amid a parade of improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Reno
Star of the Eugin
Oklahoma Country
Lola
Rock Island Railroad
Rock Island
Scout
Oklahoma City
Wichita Eagle
Dr. Patterson
Kansas Crops Reached Record Yields Across State
An observer reports Kansas corn yields far exceeded forecasts with eighty bushels per acre in many areas. The crop is noted for top quality and full maturity thanks to favorable weather. Strong evidence of statewide No. 1 grain quality and prolific production is cited, reflecting remarkable fertility and productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ccu Trae
Sunflower Shadowings and Oklahoma News Roundup
A long fragment mentions Ashland planning a wolf chase and Kansas sorghum sugar output. It notes Judge Brewer, Edison, and several Kansas City and Topeka items. Oklahoma City and Guthrie scenes include bridges, land districts, pumpkins, and street news, with cross-state anecdotes and local opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Boulanger
sTecunrer
Christies
Kansas
Judge Brewer
Atchison
Missouri
Topeka
Jogalle Tas
Plumb
Ewporia
Washington
Edison
Niagara Falls
Kanaas
Baltimore
Beaver
Kansas City
John Brown
Harper's Ferry
Chicago
Congress
United States
Eillsworth Herald
Kerns
Wyandottee County
St. Joseph
Montgomery
Als
Birmingham
Ala
Lawrence Journal
van Tussell
Honolulu
van Tassell
Fort Scott
Joe Lawrence
Emporia Republican
Kausan
Brown County
Atchison County
Over the River and the Red-Nosed Brigade Sings
A fragmentary reminiscence discusses public advertising tricks and a switch from jokes about a red nosed brigade to a river theme. It includes notes on wax matches sold near L trains by Mexican workers, their cheap price, and the curious two-part pasteboard box with pictures, produced by Mexican girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red-Nosed Brigade
Hiver
I Wrison
Mexican Central Railroad
Sexall
Mexico
Ant
Three-cornered Kentucky Senate Fight and European Finance Plans
The article outlines a vigorous three-way contest for Kentucky's U S senator involving Francis L. Kerwin and rivals Proctor Knott and James A. McKenzie, with Blackburn's term ending this year. It also discusses a sweeping European financiering project to back U S railroads, led by a new investment company promising railroad mortgage credits and insurer relations, reshaping credit and development in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Francis L. Kerwin
New York
Nator Mackburn
God Mataral
Cleve
Knott
McKensie
Congress
Blackburn
Y. Selngenns
Globe- Democrat
Muehen
Titersta Raiveay Association
Aubetantedt
Temantic
Eydeut
Mitanie Abl
Newconsurgatirs
Fe Insurance Company
Ian Ameking
Fitind
Tak
Bende
Abnad
Brea
Holiday Confectionery and Book Sale Advertises Wide Goods
A busy holiday store offers fancy boxes, Christmas cards, calendars, Bibles, and illustrated books plus a large range of linens, lace curtains, and apparel. The ad touts remnant sale items, French confectionery, silks, velvets, and parteri. It promises giftworthy items and custom fits, with emphasis on new stock and low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Mike Shale
Sidoen
Eaanterpadte
Marvalle
Hota
Parteria
Early 19th Century Cabinet Officers Named in Fragmentary Report
A garbled colonial era survey recalls Maine and Neadbury figures Innes Ross and Foucs plus Geerow Foucs tied to Tom ee lows and cabinet officers dating to Davis era. Mention of James Camyrell master general under Franklin Mince and Lia Fis secretary of war with other posts under Millard Pullesarw also cited. The piece laments incomplete records, hints at Confederate connections, and notes Fort Ellions Tex and the poetically named observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Lavi
Itv
Sumahest Tha Timae
Hiss
Senate
al- Judit
LMS
Davis
House of
Mexico
Beth
James
Neadbury
Maine
Geerow
Foucs
Tom ‘ Ee Lows
Mr Davis
Remin
James Camyrell
Tranklin Mince
Str
Lia Fis
Iy Wae
Pierre
Athalsus
Frei Lanviel
Powder Prices and Government Chemists Report on Purity
Fragmented OCR notes discuss baking powders and prices, mentioning government chemists reports on purity levels. It references brands like Belete powder and various powders, with scattered prices and speculative claims about potency and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taras
Severn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry the Explorer
Leopold
Hal
Hutchinson
Kansas City Gazette
General Boulanger
London Star
Henry Meser
Newtown
L. 1
Long Island
Jennesse Miller
Cora Tanner
Marlowe
Kansans
Leavenworth and Atchison
United States Supreme Court
Courta
Menry Villard
Northern Pacific Company
John
Austria
Dom Pedro
Benzil
Reat
Orth
London
Taylors
Ulat
Atewin
Hamlet
Strazil
Republicis
Otnipines
Ander
Dorro
Stafford Geunty
Seward Independent
Scrofiar
Atl
Peane St Eee
Fousteen
Indepennient Teu
Oslaboma
THE
Great Labor Trust
Topeka Journal
Cty
Misnesota Avenue
Vadueah
Rabin
EL Reno the Beautiful
Oka
Finley
Trans-Missouri
Southern Kansas Farmers’ Association
Wichita
Italy
Germany
Guthrie Land District
Guthrie Street
East Tntliffe
Kingfisher Board of Trade
Lilline Tussell
Hedlamna
Oklahome
Batilia
Itenu
Swinbany
Jontog
Vies Tie Lee Summit Company
Cherry Creek
Deaver
St. Joe
Lisbos
Council of
Listem
Kingtaker
Gakic
Isst Wesk
Ourors
Noble Prentis
TEE
White House
Innis & Ross
Efor
Emera
Jr Fury
Main Street
Dareenrias Lesscedntintin
Prom the
Ig Gaseen
Smatt
Ratra
Patur
Fort Ellions
Tex
Diatne
Meweert
Cline
Paine Rey
de Larinville
Gibedit
Leeuw
Det Davin
Wadiance
Haschinans
Alma Doepuae
Alem
Clybues
Howser
Nerseat
Aee
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