Kansan News Briefs Highlight Local Incidents and Politic
Kansas dispatches report social clubs expanding from Wichita as a center, Junction City factory hiring forty workers, a Rice County oak leaf found deep in rock, ex Governor Carney’s death in Leavenworth, and various weather, fires, and wreck notices across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Junction City
Rice County
Leavenworth
Thomas Carney
Mgr. Carney
Sante Sly
Solitiers
Robinson
Osborn
Anthony
St. John
Glick
Crawford
Washingn
D. C
Harvey
Virginia
Garden City Dispatch
Kearney County
Lekin
Gaylord
Herald
Downs
Dora Stixon
Rooks County
Parsons
George Sims
Santa ’ Fe
Lawrence
Martin Myera
John Harft
Kansias City
Myéra
Santa Fe
Gray County
Howard
Cottonwood Falls
Paysoné
No Man’s Land
Missouri
Patrick Mackey
Katie
Jennie
Atchison
General Schofield Named General James Sherman Successor
General John M Schofield, a New York native and West Point class of 1853 graduate, succeeds General Sherman as commander of the armies. He served as Lyon's chief of staff in Missouri, became brigadier general in 1861 and major general in 1862, earned brevet major general in 1863, and played key roles from Johnston's surrender at Durham Station to commanding departments in the Carolinas and Potomac region. He studied in Europe, led the Richmond department, and is praised as a ripe military scholar trusted by the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Schofield
New York
West Point
Illinois
Lyon
Missouri
United States Army
Franklin
Tennessee
J. . Johnston
Durham Station
Sherman
Department of North Carolina
Johanston
Europe
Department of the Potomine
Richmond
Funeral of ex communist General Endes in Paris crowd action
In Paris on August 8 a large funeral procession for General Endes, an ex communist, drew about fifty thousand onlookers. anarchists clashed with police, revolvers fired, and a large mob shouted Vive La Commune as the hearse moved toward the cemetery. The scene included police charges, red flags seized, and numerous arrests as the crowd dispersed at the grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
General Endes
Cav- Alry
Rothefort
Africa Eugene
Strikig
Sworda
Treating With the Sioux at Standing Rock Agency
At Standing Rock Agency on August 4 no council was held. Objections say the government ignored the former treaty and the current reservation boundaries. They claim half the ceded land is worthless and cannot be sold, and that Sortesa and Poncas have no voice in the wheaty plans. Indians discussed the issues in groups and Sitting Ballapa met the commissioners in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standing Rock Agency
Sortesa
Ballapa
Ada Onteic
Maxwell and Landgraf Die in Double Execution at St Louis
In St Louis on the eve of Maxwell and Landgraf's execution, the condemned men faced final meals and last words. Maxwell addressed England, denying unfair trial and alleging prosecutorial fraud, while Landgraf remained stoic. The two men were hanged after a brief postponement and a guarded crowd watched from rooftops as telegraph updates began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks
St. Louis
Hina Company
Maxwell
Father Tiban
Liban
Ienry Landgraf
Father Tihan
Landgraf
Whith
England
Ecourts
Martin
Fauntlerdy
Gereache
Geresche
Associated Press
Annie ‘Tische
Fauntleroy
Jefferson City
West
Sherif Harrington
Canderas
Tihan
Landgrat
Maxewell
Tod
Preller
Growing Crops Report Note on Corn Conditions
The department of agriculture reports corn conditions rising from 93 to 95.5 with generally seasonable rains. Gains exist in the southwest and central valley with high maize condition in central states. Dakota at 84 remains lowest. Spring wheat ticks down from a month ago as China bugs cause damage across several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Massachusetts
Carolinas
Delaware
New York
Central Valley
Kentucky
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Dakota
Wisconsin
Minnesota
New Railway Law Penalties Under Local Protests
In Bolle County under the new railway law residents claim $5,000 penalties for willful violations by the Recessitry and Rock Tsland railways. The disputed clauses trigger demands for enforcement and potential sanctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolle
Lehontag
New Town
Tragedy at Shenandoah Ends in Brutal Gunfight
Private B A Rice of the Fifth Iowa National Guard was buried with full military honors after being shot by Frank Gallup during a family quarrel that sparked a deadly attack on Pine and others. Gallup was killed by Private Fletcher during pursuit. the mob dragged his body through town to the city hall as investigations continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichits
Miller
William Patterson
Richfield
Hensley
Winchester
Greensburs
Mullinville
Kas
Henry Kopp
Gray County
Henry Barnhart
Barnhart
Rockvale
Col
Kapp
Eplee
Labette County
Chandler
Omaha
Fork
Parsons
Joseph Knox
Gainesville
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Missouri,ansas
Texas
Missiouri Pacific
Emes
Topeka
Joan Prospect
Shenandoah
B. VA. Rice
Iowa, National Guard
Frank Gallup
Rose Hill Cemetery
Rice
Imaging
Shehandoah
Odd-Fellows’ Society
Fletcher
Ava
Rose Hill
Gallup
Gallups
Frank
Charles
Hank
Charley
Desperado
Gallup House
Frank Pine
Joel Ballard
Patterson
Pine
Campbell
Wade Dheaper
Winfrey
Bird Rice
Gallip
Jesse Jamen
Lere
Clar‘inda
Messia
Morrow
Mackinson
Hall
Bird O
Ey Winfrey
Butt
Young Gallup
Morney
Deas
Galenburg II
Fred Phillips
Bhen
Andon
Shenana Can
Bird Rice’ Ody
Odd Fellows Hall
Mr. Pine
Wheat Street
Gallup Family
Skinner
Mount
Company E
Galesburg
Iowa
Bloodshed in Shenandoah Iowa ends in executions
A Shenandoah Iowa gunfight leaves three dead and several wounded after Frank Gallup shoots into a crowd during a family dispute. Gallup is killed by a militia rifleman. the town reels as Pine, Rice, and Campbell die or near death. Old man Gallup and wife flee, while crowds throng the streets and a coroner's inquest looms.
Plumed Knight Welcomed Home in New York Crowd
A large Madison Square crowd heard James G Blaine praised as Our First and Best-Loved Fellow Citizen. David Healy spoke for New York workers urging protectionist policy and warning against free trade. Speaker Elpine defended the administration and argued for the Republican ticket Harrison and Orton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heath
James G. Blue
New York
Madison, Square
Cappra
David Healy
Elpine
United States
New Yorker
Tian
Lev P. Arvorton
Snost
Thurman
George MM
Dallas
Senate
George M. Dallas
Mannay
England
Grover Cleveland
Gore
Scotland
Ireland
Mahashusotista
Great Britain
Republican Party
J—belove
Europe
United, States
Abe
Harrison
Orton
Lee
National Miners Convention Address Reported
The National Trades Assembly held its third annual convention of miners and mine laborers with 22 states represented. National District Master Workman Lewis addressed attendees, remarking on the coal pool stock and related issues.
Chamberlain Reacts To Parnell Letter In Irish Reform Debate
London August 12 Chamberlain replies to Parnell denial of authority and repudiation of a national council scheme. He notes Parnell’s stance on local government extension and explains discussions leading to the eventual rejection on May 9 1885. Chamberlain also discusses coercion act revisions and hopes for ending Ireland’s agitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Parnell
Publis
Chamberlain
National Council
O’shea
Times
O'Shea
Lord Carnarvon
Ireland
Gladetone
Phoenix Park
Fire devastates block in Chattanooga with multiple deaths
Fire in the Giffis Caldwell block in Chattanooga destroys the Beiter and Baltimore building and nearby stores. Loss totals about 340000 with insurance around 175000. At least ten fatalities feared as fifty people were inside when the building collapsed. Weather notes follow about weekly crop conditions and frost in Minnesota and Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Giffis-Caldwell
Beiter”& Baltimore
Nooh
Kenger
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Haskell and Allen
Navy Yard
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James G. Blaine
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Parnelis
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