Enormous Kansas Wheat Crop Reported This Year
The Topeka Journal notes Kansas harvests the largest wheat crop in history, estimated around 100 million bushels requiring about 190000 railroad cars. Railroads face a transportation challenge while prices may push the value toward 100 million dollars. Fifty percent of the yield comes from 15 counties, with insect damage minimal.
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Kansas
Topeka Journal
Rock Island
Topeka
Salt, Lake City
Kansas City
Barton
McPherson
Rice
Rush
Pawnee
Russell
Sedgwick
Salina
Stafford
Freno
Mitchell
Ellsworth
Harper
Sleeping on a Grave Man Guards Cemetery Nightly
SEBEWAING Michigan July 12 A man named Charles Wahle has camped in a fisherman’s shanty on a cemetery grave to guard it for a week. Reports say a woman died recently and two doctors disputed her death cause. Neighbors split into sides and the husband offered an exhumation. Wahle now watches the grave, lights a lantern, and claims he sleeps well despite eerie surroundings.
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Sebewaing
Mich
Charles Vahle
Charles Wahle
Vahie
Republicans in Cleveland discuss national committee post
In Cleveland Cornelius N Bliss and Henry C Payne met with National Chairman Hanna. Bliss was asked to become treasurer but did not decide. Hanna and about 30 Republicans planned to travel to Canton on Thursday for the McKinley notification meeting.
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Cleveland
Cornelius N. Bliss
Henry C. Payne
Hanna
National Committee
Bliss
Canton
Endeavorers in J Bull's Town Arrive for Convention
London July 12 reports the town filling with Christian Endeavor delegates. About 600 American delegates have arrived and 400 more are expected for the convention opening on Saturday. Most Americans traveled in personally conducted excursions with 200 guides accompanying them.
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London
Christian Endeavor
Indiana Epworth League Biennial Convention Begins in South Bend
South Bend hosts the ninth Biennial Indiana Epworth League convention starting Thursday for a week with twelve hundred delegates and eight hundred visitors from Indiana and Michigan. Elaborate preparations are underway for their entertainment.
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South Bend
Ind
The
Indiana Epworth League
Indiana
Michigan
Guaranteed Cure for Chronic Constipation
An advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a guaranteed remedy for chronic constipation. It claims the candy is effective for any case and presents a simple, appealing solution in a casual, promotional tone. The snippet emphasizes ease of use and guaranteed results.
Osman Pasha the Lion of Plevna remembered hero and tyrant
Osman Pasha, the lion of Plevna, born 1837 in Tokat Asia Minor, rose from boy solder to field marshal commanding 35,000 troops in Vidin. He defended Plevna amid brutal sieges, endured heavy losses, and earned both praise and harsh reputation for his strict discipline and contempt for war correspondents.
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Osman Pasha
Lion
Plevna
Tokat
Asia Minor
Saya
London Mail
Crimea
Omar Pasha
Leutenant
Druses
Yemen
Servia
Veliki-Ignor
Saitshar
Viddin
Osman
Napoleon
Alexander II
Morris L Ross Sues State Bank for 10000 Damages
Morris L Ross a commission merchant at The Interstate stock yards sues the State bank for 10000 claiming a 9218.75 check presented via First National Bank of Martinsville was not honored and that a 300 deposit in his name occurred, alleging damage to his business standing.
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Morris L. Ross
Interstate Stock Yards
State Bank
First National Bank of Martinsville
Prophecy blamed for Boxer Uprising says Dr Haslep
Dr Marie Haslep, a former Chinese hospital surgeon, argues a 500-year-old prophecy sparked the Boxer movement. She believes China is not a second-class nation and praises its progress while noting foreign missionaries and riots reflect broader tensions. She cites ancient visions of five sheep and a great bear as interpreted by locals.
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Marie Haslep
Earth
Rome
Greece
Egypt
China
United States
St. Louis
Cellars in New Orleans Will Start With Piled Basements
An architect explains that future New Orleans buildings will include basements. After successful drainage canal work, fears of water intrusion proved unfounded. Construction would use sheath piling, interior earth removal, and waterproof Portland cement to create a dry cement box with minimal cost. A 14 foot basement is eyed for a potential new city hotel.
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New Orleans
Globe-Democrat
Elks Have a Good Cash Account
Atlantic City N J July 1 1 The sessions of the grand lodge of elks continued Wednesday 72 601 members Receipts in 1899 were 44 722 There is a balance of 29 800 in the treasury The national elks home fund shows 20000 subscribed with 19928 received and pledges Jerome B Fisher of Jamestown NY was elected grand exalted ruler
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Atlantic City
N. J
Grand Lodge of Elks
Elks’ Home
St. Louis
Reynolds
Jerome. B. Fisher
Jamestown, Y
the Elks
Late Rear-admiral Philip offered second place on tickets
New York July 12 The late Rear-admiral Philip reportedly received offers to be vice president on both the Republican and Democratic tickets. Senator Platt urged a Republican nomination, while Controller Coler delivered a Bryan ticket invitation. He declined, stating he was a naval officer and would serve his country from his current post.
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Philip
Roosevelt
Moraines
Platt
Navy Yard
Texas
Philadelphia
Bryan
Coler
Hill
German interests in China and envoy appointment
Berlin reports Emperor William plans to dispatch three cruisers to China. Dr Hans Von Schwartzenstein, new German minister to China, will depart soon to succeed the late Baron Von Ketteler. He formerly represented Germany in Washington. Off the Track warns of disaster to a fast express and impaired health. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills advertised. Local business notes include Ponder’s photographs and Stan ton L. Whithe. various ads for hotels, doctors, and shops appear, with address and telephone details.
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Hans von Schwartzenstein
Grand Duchy of
Luxemburg
Baron von Ketteler
China
Far East
von Schwartzenstein
Berlin
Washington
von Holleben
St. Louis Train Schedule Fragment
A partial timetable shows St. Louis accommodation times and connections. Entries mention W. Lim and TV H & Mattoonac routes with ambiguous times such as 7. am 3.55 pm and 2.35 pm, plus limited and ex services.
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Ingtoa-St
Wt. Louis Line
St. Louis Accom
L. S&s. W.lim
St. Louis Limited
H. & Mattoonac
St. Louis Ex
Wmom
Cincinnati and Lafayette Train Schedule Fragments
Fragmented timetable notes show various Lafayette and Cincinnati train arrivals and departures. Entries include local accom provisions, Chicago fast connections, night ex, and Greensburg lines with times spanning early morning to late night, plus Verland Louis routes and s connections.
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Lafayette
Chicago
Peoria to Bloomington and Champaign Schedule Note
Train schedules mention Peoria and Bloomington with connections to Champaign and Springfield Columbus line. Times show late evening departures and early morning arrivals with multiple stops and accent on accommodation options. The fragment indicates a regional Midwest rail service with several daily legs and seasonal adjustments.
Train schedule fragment for station and routes
A weathered timetable lists multiple rail connections with stations including Baltimore Washington Philadelphia Columbus Indianapolis Louisville and others. It shows departure and arrival times such as 3.3 am 10.30 pm for Baltimore Washington, 7.15 am for Col., Ind. & Richman, and 7.10 pm for Logansport & Chicago, among many scattered entries.
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Col
Ind
Med
Sun
Louis
Vernon and Madison
Martinsv
Dayton & Xenia
Pittsburg
East
Logansport
Chicago
Martinsville Ace
Knights. & Rich
Phil
N.Y
Balti
Wash
Dayton & Spring
Springfield
Columb’s
Mad
Colum
Martins. ‘& Vin
Pittsburg & East
Spencer Act
Col., Ind
Logana
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J. Bull’s
Epworthians
Osman Pasha, the
Lion OF
Schilder-Schuldner
Krudener
Schankowski
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Roumania
Danube
Harrisburg
Elizabeth Cogley
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Mise Cogley
Union Station
Lewiston ‘Station
Curtin
Japan
Elks
Lock Box
Indianapolis
Ian
Julian
Dick Orberg
Rooma
Lombard ‘Building
Chas. D. Githens
Speciaity
College-ave
New York
Emperor William
Hood
Ponder
Stanton L. Wiihite
Massachuesette Ave
Gardner's
Meridian
Progress
St. Charles Hotel
Chas
Muellerschoen
McCreast
Quincy
Merchant's Sc
N. Til
B. F. Bye
N. Mlinoisst
N. Hiinois-st
California
Schuller’s
Meridian-st
Menninger’s
Ohio
Illinois
Clark
Clark Photo Studio
Illinois St
Michigan City
Lake Erie & Western BR. R
Lake Erie and
B. R
Fort Wayne
Cincinnati
C., H. & D. Redway
Rushville
Connersville
Ham Iton
Mae Hen
Medical Institute
Hlektron Seaietie Fu Wayne
Ft. Wayne
Marion County
Jacob Crone
Sheridan Post
Major
Imajor
Major Cement CO
New York City
Indiana Dental College Department of Dentistry
University of Indianapolis
W. Cor
Delaware and Ohio Sts
Tod P
Morton Place
Central-ave
Anna R. Meyer
Old
W. D. Ellison & CD
E. South St
E. Court St
Depurator Medical Institute
N. Himole Bt
South Alabama St
Nice Ieee
Union Pacific
San Francisco
Californis
A. G. Shearman
General Agent
UN. Pac. R. R
Carew Building
Cincinnati, Ohio
J. H. June
Trav. Pass
Union Pacific Railroad Co
Jackson Place
Daily Mail
Stir
M. D
J.J
E. Chiost
RIAD
Thien the
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louissoills Railway
Chicago Express
Chicago Vestibule
Monon
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railway
Dayton
Dayton Lim
Toledo
Decatur & Western Ry
Tuscola
St. L. F
Lake Erie & Western
EK. R
Chi. Lim
L’porte
Traine
Big Four
Washington-et
Cleveland Line
Anderson Ac’mdat
Bos
Mail
Boston
Lim
Benton Harbor Line
Benton Harbor
Wabash
Thicago Line
Cincinnati Line
Greensburg Eccom
Cin
Peoria Line
Peoria, Blom
Peoria & Bloomington
Champaign
Peoria & Bloom
Columbus
Spring
Lynn
Vandalia Lines
T. H
St.l
West
St. L
Western Express
Effingham
All
Kodol
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