Kansas County Fair Dates and Agricultural Society Notes
A long list of county fairs across Kansas with associated agricultural societies and secretaries, plus brief notes on local events. Mentions include Hiawatha, Wilton, and Concordia as venues, with fairs scheduled in September and August. Also notes a Brown county history effort, a misquoted Equility move, a six foot mule, and a state reunion of the G.A.R. in Hutchinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awe
Kansas
Ken
Agricultural Society
Lola
Ohnys
Hiawatha
Lec County Air’ Association
al' Shelden
el Doraddj
Chantangqua
Hewins Park
Ang Fair Association
N. G. Marsh
Taeoretiny
Cedar Vale
Lawrences
Pinney County
Od. A. Mims
Garden City
Holton
County Agricultural and Allegs Association
Edwin Sayre
Oskaloosci
Jewell “County Fair Association
Charles F. Horne
Mankato
Linn County Air Association
Smith
Mound City
Marshall County
Frankfort
C. We
Brandenburg
Tars
Prankfort
Grant Harrington
Brown County
John G. Otis
Equility
Wash
Kevi. Wagoner
Sterling
Harvey County
Keir Valley
Concordia Commercial Club
Joe” Hudson
John P
John Ware
Missouri
Ebnott
Shawnee County
Maurice P
Gould
Wamero
Allied relief to Pekin progress disputed in London dispatch
A London dispatch reports the Allied relief force to Pekin not advancing, with about 15 000 troops now available as reinforcements arrive. The message from German envoy von Bergen, signed by Sir Robert Hart, notes a dire situation around the foreigners’ fortifications and rising rebel control in southern China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
House of Commons
Wiliam
John Broderick
Ellis Ashmood Bartlett
Dng
Broderick
Husten
von Bergen
Robert Hart
Hey
Garvining
Kan-Sa
Chin
China
Yellow River
Nankin
Strike Ends at St. Louis Transit After Agreement
A deal between the St. Louis Transit Company and former employees ends the strike. Workers are free to join or not join unions and may meet with company representatives on mutual interest issues. Reinstatement will occur as needed, with no impact on current staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt Louls
Dispatch
St. Louis Transit Company
Transit
Lnst
Kempff Wise After All
Admiral Kempf opposed the policy to attack the Chinese army until hostilities began. It is admitted that attacking forts turned the Chinese into allies with the boxers. Americans think this might have been avoided. The forces now number 16 000 with 3 200 British 1 300 Germans 4 000 Russians 3 600 Japanese and others. Bank incident near Dorchester Neb shows citizens thwarting a bank burglary with quick action by conspirators and guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kempf
Admiral Kemishan
Trench
Germanizing Samoa shifts power at Apia under Solf
The report notes German influence growing in Samoa as Governor Solf reshapes staff and currency plans. British and American presence wanes, local business slows, and Pago Pago is seen as the future regional capital. The US ship Abernenda makes island calls, with new mail links expected to open soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coloey
Apian
Apia
Samoa
Solf
Pago-Pago
United States
Abérenda
Pago
New America
Botha Grows More Active as Boer Movements Surge
Boer General Botha increases patrols across wide country, skirmishes at outposts, and near Pinna's Park, Springs, and Pole Carew. Reports say he split forces, one wing moving west, another south to link with Dewet, while British efforts press to counter the rising Boer activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogilah
Botha
Pinna’s Park
Veneral
Pole
Dewet
Rebel General Demands Surrender of Panama in Threats
Reports protest heavy fighting near Panama as rebel General Camacho captures a government gunboat on the river and seizes crew and ship funds. General Porras issues an ultimatum to the Panama governor, extended to July 4, with a city assault threatened if surrender fails. Deaths and damage follow a Chicago storm after extreme heat.
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Panama
Colombia
Camacho
Jome 2
Porras
Parris
Chicago
Borassan
Loomis
Congress
Aia
Navy Cable Dispatches From Pekin and Hong Kong
Admiral Kempff reports Pekin relief expedition under way with 20 sick and wounded. ministers and Pekin party remain behind. Admiral Remey on the Brooklyn reaches Hong Kong en route to Taka. A Seymour dispatch notes retreat from Anting and heavy stores captured, signaling a stiff defense until relief arrives. The president leaves Washington for Canton, while officials disagree on the improving situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eters
Pekin
Navy Department
Kempi
Hong Kong
Taka
London
Seymour
Anting
Vice
Washington
Dlj
Apatch
Canton
Ching
Kempff
Chai Fea
Washington Man Hanged for Murder of Girl Lizzie Wiesberger
Benjamin Hill Snell a 44 year old former pension office clerk was hanged at the district jail in Washington DC for murdering 13 year old Lizzie Wiesberger who worked at his home and with whom he was infatuated He was the largest man executed there weighing 296 pounds at reception and 237 pounds at the scaffold the drop was shortened but the rope nearly severed his head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Hill
Benjamin Hill Snell
Pension Office
Washington, D. C
Lizzie Wiesberger
Snell
Strikers in St Louis Plan Bun Line Bus Service
The St Louis streetcar strikers proceed with a Bun Line plan to rival the transit company. A committee reports $3,000 raised and twenty-two vehicles in regular use. The city would be divided into districts to provide public service across areas, with an appeal for public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
St. Louis Traisit
Oregon Goes Ashore Near Shanghai in Naval Incident
Report from Shanghai states the battleship Oregon ran ashore on the island of Hoo Kie in the Miao Tao group about fifty miles north of Che Foo. A steamer from Indo China Steam Navigation is moving to assist the stranded vessel.
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Shanghai
Oregon
Hoo Kie
Miao Tao Group
Che Foo
Fatal Pittsburg Fire Destroys Plant Killing One Fireman
A fire at the Best Manufacturing Company machine shop on Twenty-fifth Street Pittsburg Pa killed one firefighter and injured eleven others while destroying nearly four hundred thousand dollars in property. A unidentified body from the McDonough wreck lies unclaimed in Atlanta. Mormon elder speculation remains unresolved. Founders refuse 25 cent daily wage increase amid a long strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Best Manufacturing Eompany
McDonough
Atlanta
W. H. Jensen
Utah
Bennison
Chattanooga
Strikes Hit Midwestern Industry and Mining Sectors
News in brief reports Bramwell Car Company workers strike in St. Louis while Belle Isle mines near the recent action shut down. The Christian Reformed church in North America ends its synod. China unrest looks long lasting per the German government. A colonial wars meeting convened in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Broadway club bout sees Han Hogsdler of Newark defeat Mysterious Billy Smith on a 9 foul decision in the 15th round in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bramwell Car Company
St. Louls
Belle Isles
Synod
The
Christian Reformed Church of North America
China
Society of Colonial Wars
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Weth Broadway Athletic Club
New York
Jian Hgsdler
Newark
Billy Smith
Wedding at Cana and the joy of divine provision
A Talmadge sermon on John 2 frames the Cana miracle as Jesus joining a wedding with quiet joy. He urges keeping sorrow at bay and celebrating God given happiness, noting God’s best wine arrives in extremity and that the church awaits a final heavenly feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Kilopsch
Dr. Talmage
Europe
John
Ahat
Cana
Galilee
Jesus
Saya
Jegna
Domiinion
Esther
Ahatuerus
Sheba
Solomon
Cara
Bible Translated Into Scotch Dialect Published in Paisley
A portion of Matthew five is rendered into the Scotch dialect for peasants who struggle with ordinary English. Mr Gardner of Paisley plans publication and includes lines such as Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven and others reflecting humble, meek virtues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Paisley
Matthew
Kansas Creameries Invested Over Forty Million Dollars Report
The report by Commissioner Lee Johnson shows Kansas creamaries invested 1 498 firms with total value around 200 807.89 in 1808 prices. Butter and cheese sales reached 1 390 583.43 with creameries employing 152 911 in salaries and marketing 34 percent within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bate Tad
Gishor
Lee Johnson
Harty
Kansas Yarmer
Kansas
Don't Drink My Boy Club Formed in Great Bend
A temperance group called the D. D. MB. club organized by Great Bend young women aims to curb liquor traffic. The全 women guard saloons all day, keep records of patrons, and meet weekly to share information on efforts to deter the town's young men from drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Bend
Ss Ita
Kan
D. D. MB. Club
Uoto
Kansas Stops Twine Making at State Penitentiary
Report follows that the Kansas penitentiary twine plant has ceased production and will not resume soon due to excess unsold twine and impacts from Dakota and Minnesota failures. Also notes a proposed Salina wholesale house withdrawal by Durand Kasper Gregory, plus various local notices including soldier deaths in the Philippines and legal actions in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Penitentiary
Dakotas
Minnesota
Salinas
W. W. Watson
Durand-Kasper Gregory Company
Chicago
Salina
Kan
Kansas
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Anbar
Peabody Gazette
Beally
Marion
Pekisi
Lougan
Hoboken
New York Dispatch
O'Donnell
Whdertaling
Hoffmen's
Saale
Sanders
Louis Tooonic Company
Empployes and Men Agraa
Dorchester
Neb
Sprak Cine Citizenis
Suiplare
Hayti
Upee Neb
James Norman
Inowy R-Aoweil
Norman
Brekch
Oes
Enugene Schneider
Norfolk
George Christoph
American Express Company
Mana Bolclde
Thomas Bong
Board of
New-York Produce, Exchange
Pittsburg
National Founders’ Association
Cleveland
Talmagh
Jésus
Uke
Jess
Ace
Houss
Aba
Christ
Christigan
Poland
Eent
Elijah
Cherith
Edward LaRue
Oliver G. Woodford
Burlington
Philippines
Company C
Fortieth
LaRue
Oliver Woodford
J.E. Woodford
Coffey County Air” Association
Wichita
Atonemagnus
Bérlice
Pasific
Amten
Anes
James Burtthett
Atchison, Kan
Cait
Zibold & Haegia
Damagi
Douglasa Reneer
Hanover
Jake Bakerghis
Pete Baler
William Fallsche
Troy
Fallsche
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