Salina Colored Republicans Seek Unified State Ticket
A Kansas convention of colored Republicans met in Salina on August 4 with about 200 delegates. G Watkins of Topeka was chosen chairman and W P Townsend of Leavenworth Advocate secretary. Resolutions urged a solid front, supported John A. Waller for Auditor, backed a Federal election law, urged inclusion, and called for a State league of colored men.
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Salina
G. Watkins
Topeka
W. P. Townsend
Leavenworth
John A. Waller
South America
Republican Party
J. C. Fremont
M. W. Reynolds
Clinton B. Fisk
Kansas Proclaims Labor Day Holiday in 1890
Governor Lyman A. Humphrey proclaims September 1, 1890 as Labor Day in Kansas. The Topeka Trades and Labor Assembly urged closures and flag-raising at the State House, aiming for an eight-hour day and reforms, highlighting labor’s rising esteem and importance to state progress. The proclamation, signed August 13, 1890, urges suspension of business to allow public observance.
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Topeka
Topeka Trades and Labor Assembly
State Federation of Labor
Kansas
United States
Commonwealth
Lyman A. Humphrey
State of
LyrmMas A. Humphrey
William Higgiss
Railroads slash Kansas rates and state transport reforms
The Board of Railroad Commissioners ordered statewide rate reductions, with a 32 percent average cut on staples like wheat and flour and a 10 percent cut on merchandise and goods. The new schedule must take effect September 1. In other news, the Farmers Alliance and Labor Unions held a large rally at Bismarck Grove near Douglas County with about 10,000 attendees and over 1,000 vehicles. A baby found strangled in a Maywood cistern prompted a grim report. The star postal service route Prescott to Barnesville will end August 23. A Manhattan farmer Henry Daniels died by hanging, troubled by Spiritualism and finances. The State Board of Equalization set the total tax levy at 1,460,952.40, up one-twentieth of a mill. An item notes a missionary band visiting Topeka.
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Board of Railroad Commissioners
Kansas
Farmers’ Alliance
Douglas
Bismarck Grove
The
Grove
Wuens
J. P. Stotts
Maywood
Star
Prescott
Barnesville
Henry Daniels
Manhattan
Fortner
State Board of Equalization
General Revenue Fund
University Fund
Topeka
London
Charles Helmick
Freetown
Africas
Senate Debates Tariff River and Harbor Bills
The Senate debated tariffs and river and harbor measures over several days. House amendments to the sea collision regulations were agreed to, and various resolutions on tariff timing and election bills moved through committees. Adjournments followed due to lack of quorum, with further action on national park funding and the Lincoln port of entry bill.
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House
Edmunds
Committee On
Blair
Senator Quay
Hoar
Plumb
Oklahoma
West
Plmb
Congress
Davis
Quay
Reed
Postal Service
Chickamauga Battle Ground
Chickamauga National Park
Nat McKay
Pinumb
Capitol
Lincoln
Chalmers
Morgan
Mississippi
Many events span world and local turmoil this week
Population figures for Providence and Curwa railroad costs are noted. A clay bank collapse near Bordentown killed three and injured a man named Collins. Clearing-house data show weekly gains, while stock markets strengthen in London and continental bourses. Fire destroys Dunnell works in Pawtucket causing 350,000 dollars loss. Riots in Albany over the New York Central strike injure a woman and two boys. a Pinkerton man is nearly lynched. Harlem stables burn, with many horses dead but brewery saved. Accidents in St Petersburg kill eight, injure eight. Mackey switchmen strike ends in workers’ favor. Drowned sailors near San Francisco. Crops damaged by frost and hail in Aube, France. Marble cutters to meet in New York. Manchester theatres burn, Lafayette statue arrival in New York. Silver price rises to 1.18. Light snow in Denver. English wheat tight in farmers’ hands. Steubenville iron works burn. Fatal wreck near Trinidad harms twelve and injures fourteen. Knights of Labor present manuscript on New York Central strike. Vice-President Webb rejects arbitration.
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Curwa
Bordentown
N. J
Collins
New York
London Stock Exchange
Dunnell
Pawtucket
A. L
Albany
N.Y
New York Central
Pinkerton
Lyon Brewery
Harlem
N. Y
St. Petersburg
Russia
Mackey
Albert Lawrence
Michael Quinn
Mary Gail
Miss McNamara
Crystal Springs Lake
San Francisco
Department of Aube
France
United States
New York City
Union
Queen's Theater
Manchester
England
Holland’s Mill
Pispatcu
Belgrade
Servia
Mount Sutha
General Lafayette
Lafayette Square
Washington
Denver
Cal
Tur Mark Lane Express
Jefferson Iron Works
Steubenville
Trinidad
Col
Knights of Labor
Webb
Congress renominates Crisp and picks nominees in 1890s mix
Democratic clergy and legislators chart a busy agenda as Congresswoman Crisp is renominated by acclamation in Georgia Third district. The President sends nominees to the Senate including Parker for Assistant Attorney General, Williams for U S District Judge in Arkansas, and Grimes for U S Marshal in Oklahoma.
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Congress
Georgia
Senate
Abram X. Parker
New York
J. A. Williams
Arkansas
United States
William Grimes
Oklahoma
el Pasta
Germany
Africa
South Australia
James Stephen Howe
Texas
Democrats
Buenos Ayres
Dra. Lorixe
Portugal
Lord Salisbury
Behring Sea
Oxtonoma Republicans
John W. Miles
Kingfisher
M.W. Reynolds
England
Chickamauga
House
Groves Faxmavtr
Standing Rock Agency
N.D
Daniel ‘Boone
Minnesota
Multiple Shootings and Incidents Across Cities Aug 19
At Oklahoma Avenue near the railroad Theodore Hesseman was shot by "Kid" Schaffer during a dispute. Hesseman was wounded in the head and leg. Schaffer fled after firing two shots. In Baltimore the German Roman Catholic societies central Verein of America opened its 35th annual convention with 200 delegates and over 40,000 members. Cardinal Gibbons spoke on patriotism and charity. In Wilmington Delaware councilman Michael J. Sharkey was jailed on 2000 bail after challenging Charles Edwards to a duel. pressure to resign lingered. In Alabama at John's mine a factional clash left five dead or gravely injured. coroner en route. In Missouri George Mills, a St Louis journalist, fell from a state park hall balcony in what appears fatal.
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Gotube
Oklahoma Avenue
Theodore Hesseman
Kid” Schaffer
Schaffer
Batmuore
Central Verein of America
Philip Rossbach
Cardinal Gibbons
Witsinchos
Del
Michael J. Sharkey
Charles William Edwards
Evening Journal
Sharkey
Journal
Edwards
Bmcisenam
Ala
George Mills
St Louis
National and local briefs from multiple U.S. towns
Bank assigns in Kansas City. Cass County fair in Belton attracts 5000. Mail service Australia to San Francisco may end in November. Rea... (text trimmed)
Grain and Provisions Market Reports Across Cities
Kansas City reports flour and grain prices for August with varied bids. Wheat, oats, rye values and provisions listed, with cattle, hogs, and sheep prices. Chicago and New York summaries show demand, softer oats, firmer butter, and mixed pork and lard figures.
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Kansas City
T. Lotts
Wenker
Corky
New York
Western Dairy
Western Creamery
Western
Western Steam
Inquisitive Citizen Reflects on Fair Pricing and Justice
A reader ponders personal price comparisons in a quiet moment, suggesting that true justice requires transparent costs and fair treatment. The piece frames a civic reflection on pricing ethics and equity.
Pencil and slate pledge urged for all citizens
A call to every man, woman, and child to carry a pencil and slate or white paper headed by the three important letters of the alphabet and to repeat the message in concert, aiming at a unified civic practice.
No difficulty in discovering truth says groping in darkness
The text argues against blind reliance on uncertainty and urges persistence after swindles. It cautions not to abandon a course after a loss but to pursue a direct path to resolution and justice. The fragment reflects a cautionary business and moral stance from a historical source.
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George Hansberg
William Bland
Weston
Platte City
Margaret Solomon
Upper Sandusky
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Midway
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