Chaos of Kansas and national woes echoed in Daily Eagle
The Daily Eagle reflects on drought in the Sui Hills and the Nile of America retreating, notes rail proposals by Henry Villard, critiques editors in Topeke and Lawrence, laments crime and politics in Kansas, bemoans traitors and utters alarm about Behring Sea and Alaska. The piece mocks shifts in power, cites Montana and New York mysteries, and ridicules calls for naval or constitutional action while weaving in social and racial digressions.
Dicks Record Career From Sheriff To Land Office
Dick's Record details a Pennsylvania native born 1842 who moved to Ohio as a child, enlisted in 1861 and rose to captain of the 19th Ohio, moved to Kansas in 1865, served as Cowley County sheriff, was Winfield mayor in 1870, and Wichita land office register 1879–1885. It also notes a weather signal corps in Topeka with dubious accuracy, reports on rainfall and river levels in Kansas, and wind conditions statewide.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
Nineteenth
Ohio Infantry
Kansas
Cowley County
Winfield
United States Land Office
Wichita
Topeka
Arkansas
Mitsizoippi
Rocky Mountains
Gulf
Stafford County
Shawne County
Wichita Reads Like a Political Open Letter to Topeka
A verbose Wichita opinion piece argues for Charles S. Gleid of Topeka for a Kansas post, praising youth and loyalty while criticizing rival appointments. It mentions I. L. Waller of Wichita and details shifts in state political appointments and federal influence in filling the registership.
Kansan City Lawrence Wichita railway plan
An antiquated report details the Wyandotte Northwestern railway project linking Kang City to Lawrence Carbondale and Wichita with a proposed extension. Officials, including General Superintendent Staomerfield, will discuss a right of way. debates frame a broader push to connect northern branches and spur regional growth amid political and economic tension.
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Eats
Wyandotte& Northwestern Railway
Lawrence
Carbondale
Wichita
Kansas City Times
Wynndotte & Nebtlewestern
Secretary of State
Kanes City
Sisidy
Emporia News
Times
Einporkt Bi
Wyannate
Northwestern
Salt plant rolling out evaporated east in Wellington
Sunflower squupcon notes the Bowers salt plant near Wellington nearing completion and about to produce hundreds of barrels daily. Judge McFarland of Topeka to deliver sermons at the college in June, replacing senator Ingalls. A drowning near Hutchinson leaves a body unrecovered by Tuesday morning. Contracts awarded for state house iron copper and fireproofing materials worth about 105000 dollars. Suit filed against A. F Railroad for 50000 dollars for death of J. Buller in Gray county. Manhattan National wants a state chewing commissioner. Republican Sheridan county fosters business and pleasure. Bond proposal circulates to fund a county poor farm and fair grounds. Storm wreckage being cleared. crossings repaired. Abilene Reflector notes harsher storm reality. Town-building editorials spark debate. Winfield real estate pamphlets promote locality to homeseekers in Missouri and nearby states. A freight car derailment near Morganville narrowly staved off by quick action. A Farmers Alliance forms in Brown county to build twine manufactory at Hinwatha, boosting Kansas tax growth. Central Branch line needs to declare passage improvements for railroads.
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Bowers
Wellington
Stackpole
Persia Ryans
McFarland
Topeka
Ac Hation
Ingalls
Willison
Gill
Lin Gow Creek
Hutchison
Co. H. Evans & Co
State House
A. F. Railroad Company
Juin J. Buller
Gray County
Sss
Manhattan Nationaltet
Allone
Euda
Jo Lsever
Sheridan County
Kansas
Winfield
Missouri
Uline
RK & N
Morganville
Clay Center Times
Hrown County
Hinwatha
Kansa
Raabond Kanees
Raims
Ellsworth Youth Attempts Suicide After Drinking Spree
A young Ellsworth man, about 20, after a Tuesday evening drinking spree, tried to end his life. He is now rational and regrets the attempt, promising another try in the future according to the Herald.
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Stacey
el Ce Missioner
Rutter
Ellsworth
Railroad Bonds and Watered Stock Exposed
The Philadelphia Press cites rampant overcapitalization in railroad finance. It argues 14 818 miles of new roads were planned in early 19th century, funded by bonds three times their value, enabling quick profits for bankers while shippers and passengers bear inflated costs. The piece condemns the systematic robbery of the public by watered stock and calls for legislative reform.
Nonsensical Snippets From Various Papers
A string of quirky scraps from Baltimore American, Syracuse anecdote, Fort Worth Gazette, and Lowell Citizen items. Includes humorous dialogues, old-time headlines, a walling up anecdote, and a cautionary note about a waterproof rockery display, with fragmentary captions and quirky names.
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Baltimore
Hosea
Paris Pigars
Montaga
Hit
Ife
Fort Worth
Bonds
Lowell Citizan
Apprentices of the Hand Move Beyond Stage Tricks
The article discusses jugglers and gymnasts as skilled performers who train to control bodies and minds, arguing that such skill can elevate mechanical work. It cites German education as a model for training hands and eyes, promoting physical health and mental faculties without sacrificing intellectual growth.
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Saat
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Topeke Democrat
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Lawrence Journal
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Wannsmiker
Beter Vantage Service
Kanete
Heven
Montana
New York
Chicago
Supreme Bench
Platt
Col Munbock
Nodrr
George Scott
Dubuque
Lazaras
Alaska
Workwen
Eappernn
Netewarr
Hile Myers
Sven
St F. Walker
Wiebitk
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Unites
Tuephroy
Tee Place
Ste Wollae
I. L. Waller
Clayt
Cleveland
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Kansan
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United States
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Saxton
Brodie
Passaic
Sam Patch
Avlanta
Black Belt
New England
Chicago Herald
Sangamon County
Springfield
Rock County
Wis
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Tenwin
Paris
Reading
Congress
Luria
Masonic Temple
Twentythird Street
Susan B. Anthony
Isa Txxige
Aloot
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Keenlie Bayler
Tesa
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Blake
Republic
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Europe
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Christ
Ellsworth Herald
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Honduras
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Sife
Michigan
Kellogs
Henry V. Poor
TRG
Philadelphia Press
THE
White House
ONYX
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Myo Onyx
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Fauntleroy Kid Glove
NER
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Presian
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Cassiiere
Niet
Castiliotas
Ieenet Leny
Sarib
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Noah Botlat
Alfred
Drake
Miss Alien
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