Kansas Crops Report Says Wheat and Oats Higher. Corn Damaged
Topeka dispatch reports from about 600 correspondents show wheat and oats yields above earlier estimates, with wheat at an average 18 bushels per acre and total 18,000,000 bushels from 1,000,000 acres. Oats average 32 bushels per acre totaling about 59,960,000 bushels. Corn has suffered damage in many areas, lowering the outlook despite last ten days market changes. August 1 summaries compare corn to 85 percent of full average, potatoes 70, broom corn 88, sorghum 90, millet 85, tame grasses 86, prairie grasses 90.
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Manuas
Topeka
Mohler
State Board’ of Agriculture
Board
Wndersone
Kansas Dispatches Report War Turmoil and Governor’s Proclamations
A Wichita murder case prompts Governor Martin to declare a bounty of 300 for unknown killers. Topeka notes filed charters for Mound Ridge butter and cheese Company and several social clubs in Newton and Wichita. Stevens and Kiowa county unrest triggers calls for militia and martial law as Gen Myers and officials are reportedly detained. An eastern crop report confirms good early corn, while western Kansas faces rain deficits. Ix Governor Thomas Carney dies at his residence. he helped establish the state’s financialCredit and war-time funding. Kearney county vote on county seat delayed for fraud probes. Topeka reports describe arming and disarming actions in Stevens county.
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Martin
Bertha Miller
Wichita
Topeka
Mound Ridge Butter and Cheese Company
Mound Ridge
McPherson
Henry Wilkening
Spring Valley
Sethlers
Newton
James Carter
C. Tozer
AM. Carter
George Williams
William H. Mack
Railroad Social Club
R. Trickey
C. G._Mattel
James Longenolti
John Randon
M. Flint
Henry Schott
Stevens County
Myers
Wallace
Bradford
Hugoton
State Board of Agriculture
Kansans
Kansas
Lesvertworth
Thomas Carney
Carney
State of
Robinson
Osborn
Anthony
St. John
Glick
Crawford
Washington
D. C
Harvey
Virginia
Garden City Dispatch
Kearney County
Lekin
Abbott
Santi Fe Sain Youveon
Pierceville
Ign. G
Stevens
Lénderé
Val Myers
Multiple Agricultural Colleges Report Homicide and River Tragedy
The Missouri river hag claimed its second victim at Leavenworth this summer. Willie Jackson aged 10 died while swimming. his father, a military prison worker, recovered the body near the disappearance spot. Mankato special notes Omaha Fort Dodge Southern railroad surveyors nearing Leavenworth, six miles away, surveying northeast from Dodge City to Omaha. They plan to survey and locate the line with dirt flying by October. Parsons special reports the body of Joseph Kuaiox a brakeman for Gulf Colorado Santa Fe expected home tonight after a fatal wreck. he was 20 and well known among Missouri Pacific and other railroad workers across several lines.
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Missouri River
Leavenworth
Willie Jackson
Ayas
Mankato
Omaha, Fort Dodge & Southern Railroad
Dodge City
Omaha
Parsons
Joseph Kuaiox
Gainesville
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Missouri, Kansas &Texas Railway
Snt
Fate of Stanley fuels public debate on whereabouts
The Stanley mystery persists with widespread theories about his fate and alive status. Tippoo Tib's pursuit raises mortality concerns while Major Bartellot and Professor Jamizon could aid Stanley, yet bold efforts to reach Khartoum face resistance and possible mutiny allied to the Mahdi's followers. The Gazette urges Zebhi Pasha to lead a search expedition.
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Gondon
Stanley
Litta
Tippoo Tib
Bartellot
Arumwi
Jamizon
Tippoo
Khartoum
Berber
Khalifa
Africa
Saphe Pali Mall
Zebhi Pasha
Secretary Denies Indemnity Lands in Guilford Miller Case
Washington August 2 The secretary of the interior renders a decision in the Northern Pacific Guilford Miller case. The claim of indemnity lands within the Yakima Indian reservation is rejected, affecting about eight hundred cases in the general land office and possibly reducing indemnity claims by around 5 1/2 million acres and about two thousand files.
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Guilford Miller
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Commission of the
General Land Office
Railroad Company
Miller
Yakima Indian Reservation
Supreme ‘Court
Buttz
Yakima
General Land Offices
Ex Governor Pound Testifies On Indian Allotments
Ex Governor Pound testifies before the Senate committee on Indian affairs about Davis act allotment issues on reservations including Chippens. He suggests a 30 day special agent stay to publish hearings and gather evidence on eligibility while seeking funds to finalize allotmentsيو
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Senate
Washington
Pound
Wisconsin
Chippens Reservation
Davis
The Burlington Dynamiters Chase Illinois Sparks
Fragmentary dispatch from CHIO Illinois dated August 2 reports a local hockey update involving the Burlington Dynamiters and a Galesburg connection with Ti special details to Inter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Dynamiters
Chio Ill
Galesburg
Inter
General Sheridan Dies at Nonquitt After Heart Failure
Midnight bulletin reports General Philip Sheridan died at 10:20 pm from heart failure due to mitral valve disease with prior knowledge by physicians and family since November. Complications included nervous exhaustion, pulmonary edema, pneumonia, and hemorrhages. funeral preparations underway in New Bedford with body and uniform en route to Washington.
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General Sheridan
Nonquitt
Robert M. O'Reilly
Surzeon
United States Army
Wasi Hnetpy
New Bedford
Masa
A Sketch of His Career Philip Henry Sheridan
A long, fragmented military biography of Philip Henry Sheridan born March 4 1831 in Perrysburg Ohio. It traces his rise from a country store worker to West Point graduate and then to Union cavalry and general officer through Pea Ridge Corinth Perryville Murfreesboro Chickamauga and Shenandoah campaigns with mentions of Grant Rosecrans and early Civil War service.
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Philip Henry Sheridan
Lormerxot
Perry—counts
Oahlo
Atcocenia
West Point
Firat’ Infantry, Sa
Alain Gate
Timsayf
Texag
Pacific Coast
Thirteenth Infantry
Southwest
Misseuri
Lyon
Pea Ridge
Halleck
Corinth
Atewalel-Thhre
Second
Michigan Cavalry
Brownville
Coriut
Bonneville
Army of the
Murfreesboro
Sheridan
Neglex
Forrest
van Dorn
Rosecrans
Bragg
Georgia
Chicamauga
Chattanooga
Sitaridan
Missionary Ridge
Knoxville
Grant
Bheridan
Army of the Potomac
Bnd
Richmond
Beaver Vam
Aghland
Grants
Haines
Waa Ib
Syld
Thax
Virginia Central
Sear
Berments
Virginia
Washingto
Lsqueharma
Midis
Malltyry
Mamerona Cevero Cavalr
Winchester
Heridan
Berrysyville
Naviebalage
Sheridan's Ride and the Civil War Triumph at Winchester
A historical account recalls Sheridan rising from a retreating position to lead a bold charge at Winchester. Lincoln and Grant praised his brilliance as Early's forces were routed. The narrative covers his promotions, key battles, and the dramatic moments that defined his cavalry command.
Young Mason boy killed by wagon accident in Iowa
Clark Smith youngest son of Io Smith of Mason Iowa was run over by a wagon and killed instantly. Other items note a Turkish protest over Massowari occupation, Missouri Sixth district nominating John Heard for congress, a Russian cruiser ordered to Behringsen, and diplomat Frainey named consul to Argentina. Additional reports cover petinent railroad rate talks in New York, a fatal shooting and suicide near Pittsburgh, the death of Christopher Meyer in New York, and Secretary Endicott's plan to solicit land bids for Fort Omaha site with a multi‑step inspection process.
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Clark Smith
Io! Smith
Mason
Iowa
Massowari
Italy
Missouri
John ¥. Heard
Congress
John T. Frainey
Council Bluffs
Washington
Pennsylvania
Vanderbilt Lines
New York
Trunk Lines’ ‘Association
Pittsburg
Patton
Johnstown
Charles DeKnight
Lawrenceville
Metropolitan Hotel
Lewis and Wife
DeKnight
Christopher, Meyer
Fifth Avenue
Hanover
Germany
Raitof
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
Washington Special
Endicott
Omaha
Fort Omaha
Army
Secretary of War
Sheridan
United Labor Party Meets About Election Plans
Fragmentary report shows the United Labor Party and its executive committee discussing election strategies. Mentions plans to give special attention to candidates, including Or Cunninghem, with emphasis on the Cains election.
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The
United Labor Party
Cricaco
Union
Labor
Cunninghem
Lynching of Emmons in Pawnee City after murder
Frémont Emmons, accused of murdering Bertha Schultz, was lynched by a mob in Pawnee City. After arraignment and a rushed court-building vigil, masked men dragged him to a railroad bridge and hanged him, a coroner’s jury later declaring death at unknown hands. The second Pawnee City dispatch confirms the crowd forced his death while vowing swift justice.
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Liébichtderfer
Hey
Rock
Emmons
Sinkee
Pawnee
Freqnant Emmons
Bertha Schultz
Rock Island
Beatrice
Fouilly
Liebendorfer
Sullivan
Court House
Rock Island Road
Consul Jonas Defends Bohemian Immigration
Washington dispatch quotes Charles Jonas, U S consul at Prague, arguing against broad U S limits on Bohemian and Roumanian migrants. He notes small, mostly agricultural immigrant flows, a few undesirables, and supports selective certificates to admit the worthy while preventing oppression.
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Bohemia
Washington Dispatch
Charles Jonas
United States
Prague
Jénas
Immigration Investigation Committee
New ‘York
Roumania
Emall
Cornsul Jenet
Fragmentary note signals wartime departures and Indiana ties
A partial OCR fragment mentions Indiana and wartime departures with unclear framing. It hints at people leaving or entering service related to the war, but lacks full context or identifiable names or dates.
Fire Ravages Tenement Killing Fifteen In New York
A ramshackle two building in New York’s Bowery district burned rapidly this afternoon. The six story tenement housed about 150 people, many of whom escaped with burns or perished. The death toll reached fifteen with bodies recovered from multiple floors and a rooftop escape attempt. Fire departments and hospitals battled to救hurt survivors while investigators blamed an oil stove explosion.
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Oak
Bowery
Caloon
Harry Miner
People’s
Christie Street
Williama
St. Vincent
Chambera
Etrest
Bellevue
A. WJ. Sheldon
People’s Theatre
Anvest
Charles W. Norman
the People's Theatre
Philip Talople
Adelia Grott
Joseph
Celia
Emma Stevens
Wis
Abraham ‘Stern
Death by Electric Battery Sparks Suicide in Chicago
A Chicago couple, ardent electrical believers, used electric baths and devices. An overloaded battery allegedly delivered a fatal shock to Mrs. Hoesch during a home experiment, prompting Mr Hoesch to end his life. The incident follows a visit by the Connecticut Prohibition Convention in Hartford advancing prohibition measures.
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Chicaco
Tiyatery
Hoesch
Bill
Emperor William to Visit England in November
Emperor William will travel to England during the winter session of parliament. A formal note from Prince Bismarck through the English embassy asks Queen Victoria to receive him, with the visit framed as state affairs rather than a family matter. The queen reportedly will not go to Baden or other continental locales.
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Ir. Cuthwait
House
O Pacific Railroads
LT Baverend
Union Pacific Railroad
Senate
William
Berlts
Bismarck- Rat Frederichsruhe
England
Baden
London
Prince Bismarck
Emperor William
Winjesty
London - Windsor
Washington Territory Admission Still Unfinished
Congress this week focuses on Washington territory admission as unfinished business while a fisheries treaty and Pacific railroad funding loom. Senator Morgen’s motion to postpone looms, with a likely adverse vote before the treaty proceeds, and the Oklahoma bill also set for discussion. Prof F A Parker, Dubuque high school principal, committed suicide while en route home after visiting Yosemite.
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Washington
Washington Territory
Senate
Pcc
Sion
Morgen
Nicaragua Canal” Company
Oklahoma
StockTon
Cal
F. A. Parker
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Waynesboro
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Ife
Five Forks
Bate
Lee
Peters
Sheridi
Unie
Pigeull
Sellers Creek
Ft. Appoingtox
Appomattox Court House
Movside
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Fontasqo
Duipuy
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ETSI
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poyenSayp
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