Moneyless scheme alights in Kansas anarchist plan
August 25 Topeka Kansas reports a secret meeting where Alfred P. Westrup of Chicago pitched a mutual banking system to allied leaders. The plan would issue certificates of credit backed by property to circulate as money independent of government, while Kansans show interest but doubt government power to issue money.
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Pinsnelul Idgn
Mr. Westrap
Topeka
Kas
Alfred P. Westrup
Chicago
Westrap
People's Party
Mutual Banking Repagandas
Ibelong Ee
Westrup
Kooy
A. M. Mackay
People's Rtyinite
People's Party of Kanens
Westrun
Bank seeks receiver for Howell Jewitt Co assets
The Frank in bank of St Louis filed suit in the county ac court seeking appointment of a receiver for Howell Jewitt Co assets and to restrain H C Solomon of Minnt National Bank from disposing property. It alleges First National Bank of Chicago holds property of HL Howell worth 2 322 000 with creditor claims largely unpaid.
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ToGhare
Tchison
Frankin Bank of
St. Louis
Howell, Jewitt & Co
H. C. Solomon
Minnt National Bank
Th Chicago Bank
First National Bank of Chicago
HL Howell
Leavenworth County Alliance Opposes Subordinate Plan
At its last meeting on August 24 the Leavenworth county alliance adopted a resolution instructing delegates to the District and State alliances not to support any office candidate who supports the public-Lenawuny plan, despite Colonel W. A. Harrke’s opposition.
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W. A. Harrke
Leavenworth County
Nevada man missing after visit to town
Jon Couser from Joplin visited his brother in Nevada Missouri August 24. He left his hotel, went outdoors and has not been seen since. He was carrying 100 dollars. He is described as an important witness in the Pineville Blant murder case. authorities seek clues.
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Nevada
Jon Couser
Byoun Toa
Joplin
Te Wure
Pineville
Paul
Lost boy found with tramps near Ravens City
A 10 year-old boy named John Ray tack, described as feeble minded, was found with a gang of tramps near Ravens City Kansas. He claims origins in Kansas City and says he was pressed into service by the group. Authorities hold him for identification and care.
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Wicarra
John Ray
Tack
Raybark
Kansas City
Rain charms and wild rites across nations reveal folklore and danger
A fragmented survey notes rainmaking practices from Georgia to Transylvania India Peru Sumatra Timor and Africa. It mentions yoked brides and oxen in Caucasus rituals, naked plowing, harrow flames, animal sacrifices black sheep and cats, black ox stomach lore, toads and frogs in prayer, and dragon fetich processions aimed at influencing weather amid coercive rites and perilous outcomes.
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Caucasian
Georgia
Transylvania
India
Sumatra
Ching
Senegambia
Orinoco
Various World News Items From Nostalgic Dispatches
A collection of disparate notes reports open newspapers with mentions of Kowslate Japan now hosting 2000 papers, Berlin opens an infectious disease institute with Prof Koch, a Damon Ironworks fire in Cambridge MA causing 800000 loss, and clear Columbia River waters hindering daytime salmon fishing. Also noted are Japanese lace imports, a massive shipyard in Christiana Norway, high speed cruiser vibrations unsettling sailors, a Maine farmer fatally harming a bleating sheep on a Sunday, a fox raid on Butler County farm, and British reaction to a dress ball with exotic dancers amid controversy.
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Kowslate
Japan
Infectious Disease Institute
Berlin
Koch
Damon Ironworks
Cambridge
Massachusetts
Columbia
Tie Anew
Christiana
Norway
Maine
National Farmers Alliance to Hold Supreme Council in Indianapolis
The National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union announces the next Supreme Council session will be in Indianapolis Indiana on the second Tuesday in November at 10 o'clock AM. The city offers low hotel rates and central access, with hospitality extended by the mayor. Officials C W Macunk chairman and F Tillman secretary note arrangements and early rate announcements.
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Alliers
National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Lnion
Inna
Preme Council
Ocala
Fla
Fulding
Supreme Council
Indiana
Tlinois
Anes
Supreme Council of the National Farmers Alliance
Tid Industrial Wien
Laatanupo
Indy
Indianapolis
W. Macunk
F. Tillman
German Syrup Promise for Children and Croup Relief
A historical ad-like excerpt extols a remedy labeled German Syrup for children. It emphasizes reliability, safety for kids, ease of administration, pleasant taste, quick relief, and gentle action without harming appetite or spirits, touting Bosch ee Germain Syrup as the preferred family medicine.
University of Kansas Opens New Academic Year
The second quarter century of the University of Kansas will begin with the fall term on September 8 for the main campus and September 18 for law, pharmacy, and music. The university now includes arts, law, engineering, pharmacy, and fine arts faculties with thirty seven instructors and a growing preparatory department. Buildings and grounds valued at 654,000 with a library of 15,000 volumes and a natural history collection of 190,000 specimens. Tuition in all departments is free. Chancellor P. Seow-Lawrence will send catalogues on request.
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Universley ‘of
Kansas
Amoans American Univerities
Nakas Saa Boy
Actenes
Pharmacy
Tiherwtmame
Mt Mlaston
Ean
Universits
de Tree
Eair School of
Schools of Law, Pharmacy and Music and
Act
P. If Seow
Lawrenes, Kann
Gold and Silver Found in Kiowa and Comanche Country
Gilt and silver have been found in paying claims in Kiowa and Comanche territory. Governor Steele of the territory disclosed a letter read by George Chaniler, acting Percy the Interior, noting a prior attempt to negotiate mining rights. The permit was refused.
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Lora
Binwa
Comunahe
Gutbrik
O. T
Kiowa
Comasnetier
Ernor Steele
George Chaniler
Percy
Permiaston
Pennsylvania Republicans nominate tickets at Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania Republicans in convention at Harrisburg nominated D. McN. Gregg of Barriw Gearg ty for state auditor and John W. Mow riwon of Allegheny county for state treasurer. The platform endorsed the Harrison administration and commended the achievements of Secretaries Blaine and Watamaker.
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Pennsylvanis
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
D. McN. Gregg
Barriw
Gearg Ty
John W. Mowriwon
Allegheny County
Harrisoe
Blaine Mre
Watamaker
Surplus of teachers in Moaiguinears causes concern
A garbled report describes a surplus of teachers in Moaiguinears and mentions disrupted instruction. It cites unclear names and places, with likely references to Kaxtas Gry and Deh Se, while noting varied experience levels among staff.
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Tumanty
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Butler County
Gusteile
Charles Houska
Childer
Lucille Rome
Sixth Court of Correction
James
House of Correction
James Rome
Lucille
Tomorelf
Alent
France
Curly
Arma
Slater
London Telegraph
University of Kenan
Golden
Indlan
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