Yarborough Sentenced in Emporia Murder Case
The Emporia court, with Judge Graves presiding, sentenced J. H. Yarborough to one year of hard labor in the penitentiary for murder of L. D. Collier. Co-defendants Browning the forger received four years. Green Van Cleve and Rumford burglary convictions earned two years each. The three to be sent to Leavenworth soon.
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Bliall
Walla
Browning
Green
van Cleve
Rumford
Leavenworth
Horticultural notes predict large crop shortfalls across the year
Reports from the Horticultural Society warn apple crops will fall about three fourths short, with 1 209 bushels expected but under 300 produced. Small fruits fare no better with straw berries on the market at only about one sixth of usual yield. Nearby notes cover rail line surveys, park plans, academy fundraising, and local agricultural optimism in multiple towns.
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Horticultural’ Society
Waterville
Baxter. L. Brown
Chicago
Omaha
Southwestern
Lincoln Township
Clay Center
Brown
E. N. Morrill
Garden City Sentinel
Kansans City road plans new depot on South Front street
Reports say the Kansans City Wyandotte and Northwestern road abandoned hopes to reach the Union depot in Leavenworth over the Union Pacific. Instead they plan to erect a new depot on South Front street. A Kansas State Pharmaceutical association session opened in Wichita with many attendees and exhibits. Officers elected included President R. S. Drake Beloit first VP Charles Lawton Onnge treasurer Charles D. Barnes Allene secretary T. A. Moore Lawrence. A bond vote in a township passed 363 to 20 for Rock Island road expansion. Weather and local incidents noted: Oberlin lightning fatality near Oberlin Paola Wyandotte train wreck jury selected in Paola Atchison murder sentence reduced to nine months. Salina school needs new buildings. Norton county vets set a county convention in August. Frankfort petroleum fume noted. Downs depot repairs and hotel plans in Smith Center. Lacy and Bentley of Midland discuss right of way. Missouri Pacific to GeneSen and Santa Fe to Thomas.
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Xtis
Kansans City
Wyandotte & Northwestern
Union
Leavenworth
Union Pacific
South Front Street
Kansas State
Pharmaceutical Association
Wichita
Drake
Oberlin
W. M. Cook
Trusler
Ingar
Paola
Wyindotte
B. Freeman
A. P. ‘Williams
John Massey
L. Isanes
John Whiteman
William Reifel
PL Christman
J. Bedwell
B. Moore
A. Miller
John Proth
Joshn A. Smith
BE. Freeman
John Isaughlin
St. Louis
Robinson
Haskell
Lawrence
Cilfizenca
Phehilesenteree
Conyevat
Atchison
Inia
Mahi
Atchie c
Salina
Prrachool Board
Norton County
Downs
Catholic Society of Clyde
Nhe
Smith Center
Lacy and Bently
Midland Railway Company
Ellsworth
Missouri Pacific Railway
Genesen
Santa Fe
Thomas
Secretary Lamar Reopens Lands in Kansas and Colorado
Secretary Lamar signed an order revoking the March 26 1886 withdrawal of range 41 in western Kansas and eastern Colorado. The change aims to ease cattle movement and open the land to settlement as settlers rush into western Kansas, with herds potentially returning to Texas.
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Kanesas
Colorado
Waslington
Tlaar
Range
Kansas
Coke
Texas
Souths
Indian Territory
Senate
Lamar
North‘western
C . Attlemen
In Pursuit of the Hosties in Arizona Campaign
Lieutenant Johns command pursues Apaches in Rincon mountains after a noon raid. Troops seize horses and baggage. Indians scatter toward San Carlos. Over 10 fighting bucks reported, chiefs claim many youths joined hostiles. Miles to arrive to lead a prolonged war effort. Settlers on San Pedro blamed as abettors, aiding hostiles with information and horses.
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Agatopia Aphebes
Santa Catalinas
Tregon
Ariz
Miles
San Pedro
Abettora
San. Carlos
Senators elected to fiftieth congress announced
The Republican and Democrat party tallies show 89 Republicans and 37 Democrats after vote counts. Benator Chandler of New Hampshire completes the list of senators and senators elect for the fiftieth Congress. California Ohio and Virginia are noted as states with senators.
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Washington
Benator Chandler
New Hampshire
California
Ohio
Virginia
Aie
Inter State Commission Verifies Fourth Section Ruling
The Inter-State Commission issues a lengthy decision on the fourth section of the interstate commerce act. It states carriers must judge similarity of circumstances before charging more for shorter hauls and outlines conditions for competition and exceptions.
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Wastinetos
Inter- State Commission
inter-State, Commerce Act
Drs. Rier
Mor Ilegal
Trafic
Debates Over Proclamations in Coercion Bill Amendments
The House of Commons debated the fifth clause of the Coercion Bill on proclaiming districts. Amendments proposed by Henry Fowler and others were rejected or accepted after divisions. Lords finished Irish Land Bill committee with report set for July 1.
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Shaw- Lierre
Webster
Morley
Bradlaugh
Balfour
Fowler
Holmes
Healy
House
Indiana sensation as girl and suitor captured
A Fifteen year old girl Annie Faitz ran away from Wabash with Clinton Carothers after a family dispute. They were pursued by her mother and others and Annie was found in the Sexton house in North Manchester this morning and returned home. Carothers remains at large.
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Indiana
Wabash
Ind
Annie Faitz
Annie
Sexton House
Manchester
Ad Tap
Parorhers
Greatest Wheat Break Shocks Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago reports the June wheat break to 82 cents, a 10 cent drop, as rumors of margins and a Cincinnati clique unravel. Rosenfeld & Co and Hammill & Brine fail, triggering suspensions and widespread losses across firms in Milwaukee and Chicago.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Wiltshire
Cincinnati
Ream
Linna and Bregw & Company
Wilshire
Fidelity
Clique
Stone
Rosenfeld & Co
Dyne
Rosenfeld
Kersaw
Irwin Green
Johnson
Ivas
Kershaw& Co
Hammill & Brine
E. W
Milwaukee
Hill, Flertzheim & Co
Hey
Kershaw & Co
Kershaw
Hooker, Crittenden& Co
Frank Wilson
Hill, Flerizheim & Co
Hooker, Crittenden & Co
John, Wilde
Hull
Special Rates for Large Occasions in Chicago
The Central Traffic Association passenger department sets unlimited fare rates for national meetings in Chicago, July. Fourth of July excursion rates apply for round trips. Excursion rates for large political conventions may be authorized with three fourths line assent. One fare round trips for the Grand Army encampment in St. Louis go on sale September 20, with sales closing September 25 and returns allowed through October 2.
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Chicago
Central Traffic Association
National Education Society
G. A. Rs
St. Louis
German in Chicago Nabbed After Robbery Threats
Nicholas Raeding, a German from Council Bluffs, Iowa, arrived in Chicago and drank heavily. He was duped by confidence men and robbed by McCabe on Wells Street. Officers found him bleeding and clutching a pocketbook as he was arrested amid a crowded noon crowd.
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Iowa
Chicago
Nicholas Raedding
Council Bluffs
McCabe
Raeding
Wells Street
Garman’s
Murphy
Emperor William in bad shape amid European talks
Reports describe the German emperor’s frailty as cabinet discussions in London, focusing on the Anglo Turkish Egyptian treaty and Russia France opposition. The British seek clarity on recall of Sir Henry De Wolff and potential British troop reentry into Egypt, with France opposing finance terms and Sir Evelyn Barring’s possible resignation affecting Egypt’s finances.
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London
Bearden
Michael Davitt
Bodyke
Sir West Ridgeway
Afghanistan
Rusisia
Henry de Wolffe
Turkey
Lord Salisbury
Henry
Egypt
France
Thia
Plbiae
Spratess
Evelyn Barringsis
Sind
Evelyn
Tyrer resigns from American Telephone Company amid investigation
June 13. Directors of the American Telephone Company accepted the resignation of General Manager Tyrer after a brief investigation. Butterworth and other officials defend the company’s footing while awaiting extended concessions from Venezuela. Tyrer’s past is noted, but supporters say he has been exemplary in Minnesota during the past two years.
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American Telephone Company
Kusigna
Wasgikeron
Butterworth
Tyrer
Venezuela
Weather report notes warm week aids crops nationwide
National weather summary for the end of January shows temperatures above normal across agricultural districts east of the Rockies, especially in corn and wheat regions of the Northwest. Rainfall was largely deficient with some showers in western Pennsylvania and southwest regions, overall indicating favorable conditions for crop growth and harvest in many areas. Localized rains near Michigan are expected to benefit crops.
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Pennsylvania
Paralels
Michigan
Cleveland's Western Trip Aims for Central States Visit
Washington reports President Cleveland Bova plans a summer tour across central and western states. He has privately accepted more than a dozen invitations to attend fairs and celebrations and may attend many more. Officials say county organizers await his reply as they expect his presence.
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Washington
Cleveland Bova
St. Louis
Thair
New England
Bayard’s reply to British on Irish emigrants lands policy
The 1887 correspondence between Secretary Bayard and British Minister West is published. Bayard states immigration law requires port exams to judge each individual for self support, not class, and denies blanket landings for any nationality. The exchange notes Britain questions funded entrants and U.S. concern over relying on friends, signaling potential congressional attention.
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Washington
West
Weat
Wasiixatox
D. C
Mmajesty
Trish Ministrants
United States
Great
Congress
Itis
Anere
Earl Aberdeen Receives Warm Dublin Style Greeting
San Francisco dispatch reports the Earl of Aberdeen, Ireland’s lord lieutenant under Gladstone, given a brilliant reception. Officials and 800 citizens attended as a memorial praised his service and the Countess of Aberdeen. He affirmed British Irish relations should remain united and predicted Home Rule liberal triumph.
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San ‘Francisco
Earl of Aberdeen
Ireland
Gladstons
State Supreme Court
Tocil Court
Behai
Pyas
Whigh
Countess of Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Graat
Britain
Aes
Trajan
Liberal
President Cleveland's Western Tour Rumored
The President may extend his autumn trip through the West visiting county fairs and agricultural events. It is also possible he will spend a fortnight hunting in the mountains and attend the Grand Army celebration en route.
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New York
Washington
West
Cleveland
Fragrant Poison Flower Tied to Guiteau Case Revealed
A late Garfield assassination anecdote describes Mrs. Scoville, Guiteau’s sister, devising a poison bouquet meant to save him from execution. A florist failed to provide the exact flower, a substituted fragrant bloom contained poison, and a note warned the condemned of the deadly contents.
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Washington
Garfield
Scoville
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Guiteau
Wateh
Senaliard
Pennsylvania
Ave
Capitol
Hin
Talk on Political Matters and 1888 Labor Party Outlook
A New York special reports on 1888 presidential prospects with Kilpatrick and Powderly comments. Powderly predicts labor party growth but not immediate gains. Manning favors Cleveland as the winning card while avoiding firm judgments on opponents. Moross notes a banner for the American protective alliance nominating Gen. N. P. Banks.
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New York
Boston
Herald-sage
Labor Party
Powderly
Aldwiy
Independent Labor Party
PaPhint
the Herald
Daniel J. Manning
Fifth Avenue
Dean
Cleveland
Wxibunesiya
Moross
Bays
Whatia
American Protective Alliance
Gen. N. P. Banks
Massachusetts
Murder of Polish Girl Found in Well at La Salle
Frances Kasha a ten year old Polish girl was found dead in a well after missing since Thursday. Gustave Muler the gardener was arrested amid threats of lynching by local Poles. Post mortem confirms murder with head fractured. Mayor ordered saloons closed in Polish district.
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Atls
LA Salle
Frances Kasha
Gustave Muler
Muler
Ottawa
Polea
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Peabody Graphic
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