Banks Show Strong Prosperity in Kansas State Reports
Kansas banks report deposits totaling 24 091 745 05 at 368 institutions as of June 20 with reserves at 46 6 percent. Loans and discounts rise to 18 107 072 92 from 16 477 478 95. bills payable drop to 72 603 16. individual deposits reach 19 612 026 85. Twentieth Kansas regiment in the Philippines shows 1 033 officers and men, 688 ready for duty, 242 sick. Re enlisted names listed with one death and several discharges for disabilities or misconduct.
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Kansas
Adjt
Fox
National Guard
Twentieth
Philippines
United States
Ted Montgomery
John J. Johnson
Charles A. Walters
William L. Dawson
James A. Lewis
John M. Craig
Newton A. Baker
John
A. Cookill
Albert W. Kindler
Joseph A. Miller
John A. Houstman
Clarence Amis
Frank Allen
David M. Horkman
Harryl. Neidert
Ain
Greenwood
Seriehard
Butler
Cowiey
Barber
Reno
Dickinson
Lyon
Pottuwatomie Ldo
T Jowell
Luo O
Osborne
Riley
Nemuhn
Ottawa
Dot Coffey
Ellsworth
Kingman
Manu
Sumner
Mitchell
Lincoln
Republic
West
Steve
Miami
Smith
Jefferson
Jackson
Franks
TESS
Philips
Rice
Wee Wilson
Anderson
Russell
Chase
Harvey
Johnson
Leavenworth
Geary
Meade
Barton
Douglas
Au Bee
Harper
Deeeres
Bourbon
Montgomery
Stafford
Norton Oe
Tecatur
Crawford Tocar
Finney
Ness
Sepere
Woodson
Atchison Mb Aces
Sone Tu
Comanelii Fesa Rece
L&ar Wel
UBL Cherokew
de Lau
Doniphan
Govge
Pawnee
Rawlan
Thoms
Shermin
Logan
Ie Seward
Morton
Wallace
Cheyenne
Stevens Escaee
Grant
Hal Scott
Cate
Wyandotte
State Brings Suit on Defaulted School Fund Bonds
The state will sue to recover 215705 in defaulted bonds held in the school fund. Attorney General Godard, aided by an extra assistant, will file suits. A list by county shows default amounts for numerous bonds including Greeley 120, Meade 34700, Marion 212000, Rice 600, and Wichita 400. Total 213,975.
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Grimes
Godard
Sans Lerson
Barber
Chautauqua
Cheyenne
Pinney
Ford
Graham
Grant
Gray
Greeley
Wmilton
Harper
Haskell
Hodgveman
Kearny
Lane
Tosan
Marion
McPherson
Meade
Morris
Ness
Norton
Ottawa
Pawnee
Phillips
Pratt
Rawlins
Riley
Scott
Es Seward
Shawnee
Sherman
Apple Crop Light Across Kansas Frost Hits Doniphan County
Reports from the Kansas State Horticultural Society indicate an apple crop about 4.2 percent for the state with 7,553,558 bearing trees. Southern Kansas escaped frost damage more than eastern regions, Doniphan County in eastern Kansas down to five percent. Cowley County reports an unusually heavy crop. In state finances there is 1,176,628.06 dollars cash in the treasury split among permanent and annual school funds and the general revenue fund. Gov. Stanley named delegates to a Chicago anti trust meeting including Vailey Cushison Buckman White Hessin Elliott Pestana and others from Kansas.
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Kansas State Horticultural Society
Kansas
Doniphan
Cowley
Lawrence Topeka Link Through Carbondale Rail Route
W. E. Winner proposes expanding Lawrence street railway into an electric line and acquiring the Carbondale railroad to connect Lawrence and Topeka by an electric route, outlining a regional transport plan.
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Lawrence
Topeka
W. E. Winner
Lawrence Street Railway
Carbondale Railroad
An Old Soldier's Untimely End at Dexter
W J Burns, an elderly veteran from Dexter in Cowley county, was killed by the city marshal after allegedly being drunk and threatening the marshal's life. The incident follows a period of local tension and questions about law and order in the town.
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W. J. Burns
Dexter
Cowley County
Burns
Kansas regiments provide eight officers for Philippines service
Gov. Stanley follows Secretary Root and nominates eight officers from four Kansas regiments organized during the Spanish War for positions in the new United States volunteer regiments to be sent to the Philippines. From the Twentieth Kansas: Capt. William J. Watson and Lieut. Burton J. Mitchell. From the Twenty-First Kansas: Capt. Vernon L. Everett and Lieut. Howard M. Koontz. From the Twenty-Second Kansas: Capt. Clyde B. Parker and Sergt. Robert K. Mitchell. From the Twenty-Third Kansas: Capt. Sherman A. Harvey and Capt. William M. Hawkins.
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Root
Stanley
Kansas
United States
Philippines
William J. Watson
Pittsburg
Burton J. Mitchell
Iola
Twenty-first Kansas
Vernon L. Everett
Wichita
Howard M. Koontz
Garden City
Twenty-second
Clyde B. Parker
Oberlin
Robert K. Mitchell
Florence
Wansa
Shereman A. Harvey
Lawrence
William MM. Hawkins
Popeka
More Soldiers Promoted in Twentieth Kansas Ranks
Gov. Stanley issued commissions for Twentieth Kansas officers on Col. Metcalf’s recommendation. Promotions include Charles B. Walker to captain, J R Whisner first lieutenant, B ik Northrup second lieutenant, and several other officers across Kansas cities. Reformatory paroles follow with many county residents listed. Parcels to Paris: forestry exhibit from Farlington plantations to feature in France.
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Gov. Stanley
Kansas
Col. Metcalf
Charles B. Walker
Kansas City
F. E B. Buchan
J. R. Whisner
B. Ik. Northrup
Clad Hamilton
Salina
A. H. Conley
Fort Scott
Leutenant
Vicw Agnew
Philip Fox
Manhattan
O. H. Burton
Green
Charles P. Barshfield
Walker Innocence Claim Meets Leavenworth Evidence
Argentin e crowds stalled a mob after George Walker a negro was captured for an alleged assault on Miss Perkins. Sheriff hid him. Ed Cohn a Leavenworth commission man swears Walker was in Leavenworth the day of the incident, challenging the accusation.
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Walker
George
Miss Perkins
Ed Cohn
Leavenworth
Treasury Action Orders Insurance Fee Money Remitted
Governor Stanley directs Insurance Superintendent Church to compel two ex inspectors to surrender all examination fees paid by insurers. The collected fees will be deposited in the state treasury and the examiners remunerated from the contingent fund.
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Treasury
Gov. Stanley
Church
Staking Land at Fort Hays Prompts Homestead Rush
Excitement rose as 7,000 acres on the Fort Hays military reservation were staked for homesteads despite federal orders from Washington. The land office refuses to file the claims.
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Port Hays
Washington
Fort Hays Military Reservation
Land Office
Biggest Mill in the State at Coffeyville
A new addition to the McGrew Milling Company's plant in Coffeyville creates a single building 304 feet long 50 feet wide and five stories tall claimed to be the largest mill building in Kansas. An eastern syndicate leases about 5000 acres of mineral land near Solomon along Sand creek with potential oil and coal and a 700 foot Red Bud ranch well once produced gas for weeks. City Attorney in Trouble O M Seward faces impeachment proceedings in Winfield for alleged betrayal of trust after being elected by temperance forces. Frank James to Start Racing at Wichita Fair Frank James the famed outlaw is hired to start two celebrated horses Joe Patchen and John R Gentry at the Wichita State Fair next month.
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McGrew Milling Company
Coffeyville
Kansas
O. M.seward
Winfield
Seward
Temperance People
Solomon
Sand Creek
Red Bud Ranch
Frank James
Missouri
Wichita State Fair Association
Joe Patchen
John R. Gentry
Cattle gains drive Kansas livestock outlook in 1899
Kansas state agriculture reports show a net cattle increase of 282 003 head from 1898, elevating total cattle to 2 886 068 amid wide gains in most counties led by Greenwood Butler and Barber. Milkcows total 684 182, up 12.9 percent, with five counties driving the aggregate rise.
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Kans
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
State Board of Agriculture
Barber
Butler
Cherokee
Greenwood County
Cowley
Reno
Greeley
Dickinson County
Pottawatomie
Osage
Sedgwick
Washington
Isus
Kansas State Briefs Highlight Local Economy and Incidents
Sedan raised 4200 dollars to build a creamery and 4300 tons of coal will heat Kansas City schools at 2.55 a ton this winter. Bonds totaling 222,834 dollars in the permanent school fund have been paid early. A Topeka man filed for bankruptcy with liabilities of 197,500 and assets of 50 dollars and a Waterbury watch. Clyde hosts a watermelon carnival on September 6 with free watermelons for visitors. The son of a Kansas Supreme Court judge reenlisted in the First Philippine volunteers after serving in Manila.
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Kansas City
Kan
Topeka
Waterbury
Clyde
Johnston
Kansas Supreme Court
Manila
Twentieth Regiment
Epworth League
Belleville
J. C. Posthlethwaite
State Railroad Commission
A. T. Haines
Sedgwick
Baker
Miller, Bowersock
Curtis
Calderhead
Evans
Jesse Dove
Greenwood County
A. B. McDonald
Dove
Harvey County
Newton Balted
Reno
McPherson
Big Chaney River
Elgin
Texas
Wallace Bowers
Ottawa
C. A. Bradford
Imes
Kansas
Order
Pittschupe
W. J. Watson
W. J. Mayfield
Cummines
Bush
W. A. Bowhay
Union Pacific
Bowhay
Miss Bush
State Soldiers
A. F. Martin
State Board of Charities
Topeka Reform School
Topelka Insane Asylum
Olathe Deaf and Dumb Institute
Osawatomie Insane Asylum
Beloit Industrial School
Winfield Imbecile Asylum
Atchison
William H. Barnes
State Horticultural Society
Charles L. Shreck
Washburn College
Hiawatha
J. H. Kennedy
Eudora
James Kennedy
M. Kibbe
Jewell County
Food for Our Soldiers in the Philippines Supply Order
Washington reports the U S commissary plans massive provisioning for a new Philippine army of 50 000 men. Orders include 7 000 000 pounds flour 750 000 pounds coffee 115 000 pounds codfish 150 tons tomatoes 3 000 barrels ginger ale and 130 tons bacon per month plus tobacco pipes and smoking tobacco in tins.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Philippines
San Francisco
Weston
Australia
Manila
Tillman denounces whitecappers at farmers institute talk
Senator K R Tillman blasted whitecappers harassing Black residents during the second day of the Greenwood farmers institute. He urged Tolberts and GOP leaders to suppress violence, warned Yankees monitor the race issue, and cautioned against hurting Black families, referencing a Boston woman and a postmaster’s kin.
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Greenwood
D. C
Farmers’ Institute
K. R. Tillman
Tillman
Tolberts
South
Congress
Jewett
Uprising Not Ended In Santo Domingo Insurrection
Cape Haytien dispatch reports the defeat of the Jiminez foreet by Gen Escobaza’s troops in Santo Domingo, with large losses and possible rebel massacre. Two thousand government troops expected at Monte Christi as insurgents send money arms and ammunition forward. Colorado Troops Return From Manila
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New York
Herald
Cape Haytien
Santo Domingo
Escobaza
Monte Christi
Crow Indians agree to sell 1.1 million acres to government
In Billings Montana on August 17 G Hoyt James H McNeely and Indian Agent J E Edwards concluded a Crow agency treaty. The Crow agree to sell to the government 1 100 000 acres of their 3 000 000 acre tract at 1 50 an acre. Once Congress ratifies the land will be opened for settlement. The tract lies in the Yellowstone valley praised as prime farm and grazing land.
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Billings
Mont
G. Hoyt
James H. McNeely
J. E. Edwards
Crow Indian Agency
Crow Agency
Congress
Yellowstone Valley
Conditions in Porto Rico Face Catastrophe, 2000 Dead
General Davis reports appalling conditions in Porto Rico with about 2000 deaths expected and many more dying daily from injuries and privations. Logistics are dire as roads are destroyed, seaborne supply is limited, and interior districts lack food. Army stores are being distributed through local inspectors aiding municipalities. cattle and horses have drowned and wagon crashes are common.
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Washington
Porto Rico
War Department
Davis
McPherson
Continental Republicans potential anti expansion ticket in 1890s era
Washington reports midsummer political gossip: Senator Clay of Georgia, a Democrat, says an anti expansionist ticket may form for the presidency next year. The proposed outfit called The Continental Republican. Reed is unlikely to head it, but Boutwell of Massachusetts is touted as its possible candidate. The group aims to deny New England states to the regular Republicans.
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Washington
Clay
Georgia
Reed
Treasury
Georges. Boutwell
Massachusetts
New England
St. Louis Police Blocked by New Laws
St. Louis August 17 Police Commissioner Harry Hawes declines to recognize the city police under the new law. Governor Stephens will not assume election duties in St. Louis immediately. Judge James E Withrow grants temporary injunctions restraining police commissioners from reorganization under the Nesbit law and election board from acting under the Nesbit statute.
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St. Louis
Harry Hawes
Gov. Stephens
James E. Withrow
Board of Police Commissioners
Board of Election Commissioners
Transvaal Situation Deepens as Boer Reply Delayed
The Transvaal situation remains unchanged though the delayed Boer reply to Britain's demand for a joint inquiry into the effects of the franchise reform increases tensions. The War Office has prepared a 30,000 man emergency force ready to deploy within a week, with fast steamers awaiting orders for transport. In Kansas City, the Santa Fe and Gulf lines push a boycott against the Pittsburg & Gulf, canceling all point tariffs and barring freight transfers.
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Transvaal
London
Great Britain
War Office
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf
Western Lines
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Pittsburg & Gulf
Because She Loved Her Mother Best
Columbus Aug 17 Bruio Kirves the Dayton murderer was electrocuted in the Ohio penitentiary annex this morning at 123 He killed his daughter Emma 22 last November while under liquor using a double barreled shotgun He said the crime was because the girl loved her mother more than him
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Columbus, CO
Bruio Kirves
Dayton
Ohio
Harmony command shift and canal talk echo through reports
Washington August 17. Secretary Rootham edges toward Maj. Gen. Miles taking practical command of the army with direct cable links and formal documents exchanged between headquarters and the War Department. Miles replies in detail to each official directive. McKinley presence eyed at Peoria deep waterway convention to boost canal efforts. Cloakmakers strike grows to 3000 as demands for higher wages and shorter hours spread. A flood disaster at Valparaiso leaves many drowned or missing amid rising tides and ruined bridges.
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Washington
Rootham
Miles
McKinley
Peoria
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Chetopa
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Fuller Rhodes
Sedgwick County
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Rhodes
John G. Ellis
Quenemo
Ireneus G. Myers
Mayetta
Ellis
Myers
Gov
Allen Buckner
Baldwin
Kansas Volunteers
Reformatory
Board of Managers of the
Hutchesinson Reformatory
Fred McGruder
Archie Malloy
Atchison County
Otto Bushter
Sumner County
Frank Rovers
Bourbon County
Herman Rowhuff
Clav County
Albert A. Derrade
Clay County
Charles Dykes
Cloud County
Henry Weston
S. V. Whitlock
Marion County
James Williams
Cherokee County
Henry Evans
Miami County
IL Goodwin
Washington County
Charles Hetzel
Edwards County
Fred Kerns
Lorenzo R. Lewis
Pawnee County
Paris
R Railroad
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Rock Island
Anadarko
Fort Sill
Tonkawa
Kay County
Perkins
Stillwater
Pawne
Hutchinson & Southern
Hackwell
Cross
The
South Carolina
Jiminez
Warren
Colorado Regiment of Volunteers
Col. McCoy
Thirty-seventh Regiment of Volunteers
Valparaiso
Tigales
Santiago de Chile
Gaiasona
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