Worst Drought Parches Kansas Region With No Rain
A despondent Kansas drought report notes no rainfall Friday July 12 across the stricken area including western Missouri and Indian Territory. Cited losses in corn hay and potatoes hint at severely reduced yields even if rain comes, while Kansas City records heat up to 108 and 110 degrees.
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Kansas
Missouri
Oladhoman
Indian Territory
Weather Bureau
New England
Lay
Kansas City
Nis- Bourl
Indictment for Murder of James Ayres Joins Ida Bonine
Washington grand jury returns murder indictment against Mrs Ida Bonine for the killing of James Ayres a young census clerk found dead in his hotel room. Bonine confessed claiming self defense saying Ayres attempted to assault her but the account is disputed by others. Discovery notes further confusion amid the case with another woman mentioned and questions over the motive. The piece shifts to Treasury reports noting New York customs duties reflections and plans for small denomination notes.
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Ida Bonine
James 8. Ayres
Washington
Ayres
Treasury Department
New York
Treasury ‘Department
United States
United’ States
Unclear OCR Snippet Mentions Treasury and Shipping
The readable text references the treasury department, coffee shipments, and a bank involving a receiver appointment. Names and details are garbled, but imply a legal or financial notice about shipments between Porto Rico and the United States and a bank failure leading to a receiver's appointment.
Run on Cleveland Bank Began by Misunderstanding Woman
A run on United Banking and Savings Company of Cleveland Ohio started Tuesday when a Bohemian woman, unsure after being told to wait, spread that the bank had no funds. Officials stated deposits near two million dollars and that the bank was prepared for any emergency. The run ceased once foreigners realized the bank had ample funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Banking and Savngs Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Trains Crash Near Norton Mo Kills and Injures Dozens
A head on collision between Chicago and Alton passenger train No 7 bound west and an eastbound freight near Norton Missouri left eight dead and many injured. Fire followed the wreck as cars burned and rescuers from Slater and Kansas City aided the injured. Officials reported extensive damage to passenger cars while a relief effort was organized.
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Alton Round
Stenger
Chitcago
Jalton
Norton
Wraale
UL Dong Colson
Ja Meny
Kansas City
Chicago & To
Jlo
Des
Tongue Cut Off After Heroic Operation At Boston
Admiral Bunce, a Hartford resident, nearly loses his tongue in a cancer operation near Admiral Francis M. Bunce. In the air hospital in Boston he rallies and expects to leave soon, with wife and daughter by his side. Edissig Morrison begins a five year sentence at Lansing Kan. Penitentiary for murder. Judge Morrison and family attend. The scene at the Morrison home is heartrending as Mis Morrison bids farewell to kin. The paper notes the dramatic prison transfer and emotional farewell.
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Bunce
Francis M. Bunce
Hartford
Conn
Air Hospital
Boston
Admiral Bunce
Edissig Morrison
Igins
Even Lansing
Kan
Penittentiary
Mressie Morrison
Midor
Lansing
Tia
Clara Willey Castle
Miss Morrison
Judge Morrison
Wayward
Morrisons & Pathetic
Mis Morrison
Youngers Released on Parole From Stillwater Prison
The Minnesota pardon board in St. Paul approved parole for Coleman and James Younger after twenty five years at Stillwater penitentiary for complicity in the Northfield bank raid and related murder. The Younger brothers have been jailed since 1876 for the crime. Bob Younger died in prison. Also notes a Denver dynamite magazine explosion near Grantsmelter killing two and injuring several workers due to heat.
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Minnesota
Minnesota State Pardon Board
St. Paul
Coleman
James Younger
Stillwater
Northfield Bank
Cole
Jim
Bob
James Brothers
Jesse
Frank
Bob Younger
Grantsmelter
Denver
Mosby Named Westward Raider Special Agent
Col John S Mosby an 80 year old Confederate raider famed for his Civil War raids has been appointed special land office agent and will serve in Minnesota and Nebraska. The post pays 2250 dollars yearly and was arranged at President McKinley's request due to his reputation. Brooms To Rise In Price Across Chicago Local broom prices increased 25 cents per dozen with another rise planned Aug 1 retailers expect at least a 5 cent markup per broom. Texas Storm Devastates Port Lavaca Port Lavaca in Calhoun County was swept away by a coastal storm destroying homes and boats but no lives are yet reported. Allen Sets July 18 Porto Rico Visit Governor Allen plans to depart July 18 for Porto Rico aboard the Mayflower to urge free trade with the United States. he will be accompanied by Mrs. Allen.
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John S. Mosby
General Land Office
Minnesota
Nebraska
Mosby
Southern Pacific Railway
McKinley
Chicago
Central Broom and Brush Manufacturers’ Association
Texas
Austin
Port Lavaca
Calhoun County
Gulf of Mexico
Allen
MacKinley
Porto Rican Assembly
United States
Porto Rico
Osage Reservation Lands Sold at 125 Per Acre
Report notes the sale of the remaining 5,000 acres of Osage Indian reservation across Elk Chautauqua Greenwood Cowley Wilson and Woodson Counties. A ready sale price of 125 dollars per acre was obtained for the lands.
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United States
Opeka
Kan
Elk, Chautauqua
Greenwood
Cowley
Wilson
Woodson Counties
Heatens Crops Across Regions Hurt by Extreme Temps
The Weather Bureau notes two weeks of intense heat across the central east of the Rockies. Crops feel stress from Texas to Nebraska, with corn damaged in Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Arkansas and parts of Illinois Kentucky and Tennessee. Oregon Washington and the Dakotas show mixed results as spring wheat remains generally promising while some areas suffer drought and flooding.
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The
Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountring Hive
Athantic Coast
Middle Atlantic States
Texas
Nebraska
Missionvs
Arkansias
Iinois
Kentucky
Eennessee
Pacific Coast
Utah
Wyoming
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Iowa
Ohio Valley
Ohio
West Virginia
Oho Valley
Pennsylvania
New York
Oregon
Washington
Dakotas
Minnesota
South Dakota
Mississippi
South Lakota
Middle Atlantic
Indiana
Michigan
Damaage
Wisconsin
Dunger
Ebraski
Threat to Chicago Mayor prompts police probe
A letter threatening Mayor Harrison of Chicago from Harvey, Illinois warned him to leave the city immediately with a plan to shoot him on Saturday night. Authorities are investigating the threat.
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Harrison
Chicago
Harvey
Market Quotations Update Across Midwestern Hubs
Market quotations list cattle hogs and sheep prices by city, including Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Cincinnati Detroit and Solero districts. Prices cover wheat corn oats rye butter eggs potatoes and mixed grain values with bid ranges and grade notes.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louia
Cincinnati
Detroit
Kaiser's Guest of Mrs Andrew D Whites
Mrs Andrew D White wife of the US ambassador in Berlin hosted a fashionable reception. The event drew prominent figures from society and linked to her husband’s diplomatic work and domestic politics. The report notes her social influence and her role in embassy activities.
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Mra
Andrey D. White
United States
Berlin
Maus
White
Americsa
Knights of Pythias to pursue charges over Endowment Bank mismanagement
The Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias ended its Chicago convention with a resolution to empanion Supreme Chancellor Feathers and General Counsel Hardy to file civil and criminal actions against Endowment Bank officers led by John A. Tussegy and W. J. Kennedy. Prosecutors will target Linsey Stolte Hinsey and others over a $225,000 shortage tied to insurance funds. A new monthly payment title raises rates by about one third to cover deficits ahead of the 1902 San Francisco convention.
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John A. Hinges
Supreme Lodge
Knights of Aythias
Chicago
Feathers
Endowment Bank
Hardy
Tormey
Hage
John A. Tussegy
Hank
BR. Stolte
W. J. Kennedy
Pythian
Hinsey
Board of Control
Linsey
Stolte
Kiginey
Grant Lodge
San Francisco
Few-Line Interviews show era of era and elites
A collage of brief quotes and observations from various interview snippets. It mentions American life in Mexico City with an American suburb near Chapultepec Castle, a remark about Senator Mark Hanna and speculation on his influence, a reference to Joseph and Hyrum Smith’s Carthage jail, and musings on tea industry expansion in the American South with Col. Shepperd employing African American workers. It closes with Rev G T Volver of Milwaukee arguing for women's independence and cautions about women’s public roles.
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F. A. Cruch
Salt Lake City
Mexico
City of Mexico
Chapultepec Castle
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Milwaukee
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