Kansas News Snips Reflect Quirks and Local Happenings
Miscellany reports gas found at 900 feet near Caney, flooding and crops in Kansas towns. Dickinson County towns unite on a common line, Coffeyville votes for municipal electric plant, and Haskell Institute enrolls 625 Indian students. Atchison and Goodland note public works, bridges, and tax actions. Rumors of English estates, a song title, and local pet policing appear amid broader regional notes.
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Eureka
Galveston
Charles
Dyke Bay
Everest ‘Enterprise
L. A. Irsils
Dickinson County
Atchixon
Hailat Garden City
Corset
Cherryvale
Coffeyville
Hillis County
Wold
Haskell Institute
Kansas Anu
Jetmore
Gregory
Talmages Sermon Urges Gentleness Humility and Work
Dr Taloge from Paris analyzes the character of Jesus urging Christians to cultivate Christlike gentleness humility and devoted hard work. He stresses prayer self sacrifice compassion and temper control as essential paths to heaven, with examples of Christ's mercy and service guiding daily conduct.
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Touly Tloysset
Aryer
Christ
Jesus Christ
Prominent Republicans Swear for Bryan in 1900 Campaign
A list of Republicans from finance, law, education and politics across states announces their switch to Bryan and Stevenson. They cite imperialism, militarism and trusts as decisive while others praise Bryan’s steadiness and Olney's endorsement. Notable names include Webster Davis and G L Wellington leading the wave.
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Bryan
Stevenson
Philadelphie
Kansas City
Republican Party
Pupport
Cuba
Porto Rico
McKintey
Philippines
China
Bryan Passesses
Olney
Chile
Harrison
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Boston
TheRepublicana
Webster Davis
Interior
Democrata
South Africa
Kanana City
McKinley
Jones
New York
Erlais
TT Peapandett
Repub- Meaney
Ohio
Well
Fargo & Co
John J. Valentine
Wells, Fargo &Co. Express
Howard Osgood Brown
Chicago
Roosevelt and Bryan on Labor Day Appeal
The passage recounts Theodore Roosevelt endorsing laborers and opposing government by injunction, aligning with labor concerns while discussing Bryan’s remarks to workers. It cites a September 1896 Review of Reviews article Roosevelt wrote, criticizing injunction advocates as relics of caveman society and stressing dangers to modern governance.
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Theodore Rossevelt Ton
Bryan
Teddy
Roosevelt
Review of Reviews
Theodore Roosevelt
Conversion Counts as Chavannes Embraces McKinley
The Des Moines Globe editor Chavannes, once a Bryan voter on the money issue in 1898, is now a Republican precinct chairman and supports McKinley and Roosevelt. In a Omaha World Herald interview he cites imperialism as the reason, saying he prefers the Republican national ticket to advance imperial aims.
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Chavannes
Des Moines Globe
Bryan
Chavantes
McKinley
Roosevelt
Omaha World-Herald
Reed and Harrison Stay Aloof From Kinley Campaign
The Kansas City Times notes the aloof stance of Thomas B. Reed and Benjamin Harrison, two prominent Republican leaders, regarding Kinley's bid for re election. Their absence from campaigns could influence a large bloc of voters in upcoming elections.
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Siont
Kansas City Times
Thomas B. Reed
Benjamin Harrison
Republican Party
Canvans
Kinley
Life in Seracam village in Sarawak Borneo highlights on stilts homes
The village features elevated single houses with long verandahs forming the social hub. Private family rooms branch off from the verandah while dogs guard the area. Accounts mention ritual cannibalism linked to omens and healing beliefs, noting historical Dutch Borneo practice was halted with limited instances of human flesh consumption.
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Seracam
Sarawak
Borneo
Ismenseaige
Ceannibatism
Indiana Farmers Face Wire Fence Price Surge
An Indiana article describes a wire fence boom driven by a wire trust controlling about 20 firms. It estimates 200,000 farms, with one sixth under wire fencing, and calculates the cost impact on 166,000 eighty acre farms if wire prices rose from pre tariff levels to the trust price, urging tariff reform and political change.
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Indiana
Wire Trust
Farmera Ag
Haa
Argl
Burlington HoldUp Ties to Nighttime Express Robbery
Four masked men halted traffic at a Burlington depot on September 3 to seize a safe and secure a large amount of cash from the express car. The train, No. 41 from Lincoln, was late and left at midnight under Conductor Lyman and Engineer Winch. A posse led by Chief Hoagland and Deputy Malone pursued the robbers, with rewards promised by railroad and express firms for their capture.
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Coancade
Jaeger
Lincoln
Conduc Lyman
Engineer Winch
Hoagland
Netétive Malone
Stringing Up in New Orleans Terror and Jail Incident
A chaotic account from Tangipahoa Parish reports a reign of terror in New Orleans area where four Black residents died in a jail incident the prison was broken and Black suspects were rounded up by crowds. Mrs Louise Holfelter survived a frightful attack and gasped for breath as others feared further violence. Local officials and citizens push to restore order but progress is slow and crowds threaten further mob actions. Community leaders call for calm as churches remain centers for prayer during the crisis.
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Orleans
Tangiposh
New Orlean
Poutehoula
Henry Holfester
Louise Holfelter
Pontehutouly
Galveston Restores Civil Control and Bridge Opens
Martial law ends as Galveston resumes civil government. Adjutant General Scurry reports volunteers deployed to guard streets, with no saloon openings or impressment. The Galveston bay bridge is finished and the first train since September 8 arrives at Union Depot at 0125 Friday night, Sante Centro No. 4 due at 9:05.
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Galveston
Rieker & Lee
Wilitix
Andyarrot
Galveston Bay Bridge
Brst
Union
Sante Ketrala
Runaway Carriage Fatalities and Other District News
A Springfield accident leaves Valentine Iver dead when his horse ran away during a family drive. two young sons injured and others slightly hurt. A Hickory Ridge watchman, Evan Davis, shot during patrol, likely fatally, after firing six rounds without effect. Also noted are updates on the federal industrial commission secretary selection, Cincinnati convention invitation, and a local bond election for street improvements. Chinese begin the pickers.
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Valentine Iver
Springfield
Neltie Clésvellé
Evan Davis
Hickory Ridge
Shamokin
Davis
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