Senators Fuls and Mast Desist Sixteen Bridge Bills
Wasisatox Sept 16 The Senate opened by passing sixteen calendar bills after a sharp exchange between Senators Frye and Plumb. Discussion touched attendance and roll calls. The session moved to non contentious calendar items and passed bills including an auditor of railroad accounts and relief for officers and enlisted men of the First Kansas colored volunteers. Sanderson resumed argument on the Railroad Grant bill, contending mineral lands under grants were not owned by railroad companies. The vote on the conference report was set for two, then the Senate adjourned.
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Wasisatox
Senate
Frye
Mr. Plumb
Maine
United States
Kansas Colored Volunteers
Sanderson
Pnd
Messrs. Plimb
Morgan
Two Wonca and a Boy Drowned in a Swollen Creek
In Garnett Kansas on Sunday morning a farmer found a stray horse with harness. The horse belonged to George Rose, a prominent local businessman. Mrs Rose and her seven year old son along with Mrs George W Cooper had left Saturday to visit relatives and were found drowned in a swollen creek near a crossing. Dr Cooper, longtime editor of the Garnett Weekly Journal, is a well known local figure.
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Gagnetti
Kan
George Rose
Cooper
Garnett Weekly Journal
Oil refinery blast leaves workers burned at Holmes refinery
Burrao New York September 16 The explosion of an oil tank sparked a large fire at the Holmes oil refinery flames spread to a tar tank bystanders were sprayed with burning tar two employees were fatally burned district engineers and several firemen suffered burns to hands and faces the sprawling inferno defies immediate loss estimates but owners expect thousands. In Columbus Ohio September 16 the 77th birthday of ex Senator Allen G Thurman will be celebrated November 13 under Thurman rule ex President Cleveland Roger Mills John G Carlisle ex Secretary Whitney and other Democrats are expected to attend half fare rail rates. About 1000 plates expected for banquet.
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Burrao
N. Y
Holmes
Thurman
Columbus
Allen G. Thurman
Cleveland
Roger ‘ Mills
John G. Carlisle
Whitney
Cast Adrift off Keeweenaw Point Barge Missing
Marquette Mich Sept 14 The steamer Columbia arrived after an ineffectual search for the barge which she was compelled to cast adrift during heavy weather Saturday night off Keeweenaw Point. It is believed the missing vessel went down in the gale with all on board eight men aboard.
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Marquette
Mich
Columbia
Keewee
Man Point
Cherokee Strip Chief Appeals to Indian Affairs
Chief Mayes appeals Commissioner Morgan over Cherokee Nation finances and grazing land revenue. He warns that canceling the grazing privilege order could cut $200,000 yearly, jeopardizing schools and institutions amid drought. He argues Cherokees seek what is theirs, not charity, and laments trust in government and missionaries fading.
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Mayes
Morgan
Tanvequan
Ross
Cherokee Nation
EK. M. Hewins
Cherokee Strip Live Stock Association
Hewins
T. J. Morgan
Indian Affairs
Arkansas River
Harrison
Oklahoma
Threats to Ex Chief Bushyhead Spark Cherokee Capital Turmoil
In Tantaquan Sept 16 a full blood Cherokee warned ex Chief Bushyhead his life faced imminent danger. Bushyhead ignored the warning and plans to campaign against George W. Benge, the National party’s preferred candidate. Separate items note Ida C. Martin to receive a Fourth Army Corps gold medal from Kansas G A R at Topeka encampment. In Lexington Mrs Mulligan and daughters arrived for the siege of Lexington anniversary meeting, honoring Colonel Mulligan who led Federal forces here.
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Bushyhead
Tantaquan
George W. Benge
National Party
Martin
Atchison
Kan
Ida C. Martin
John A.martin
G. A R. of Kansas
Topeka
Fourth Army Corps
Eighth Kansas
Kansas
Mulligan
Lexington
James A. Mulligan
Adele
Alice Mulligan
Old Time Telegraphers Meet in Kaynas City Convention
In Kaynas City Missouri on September 16 the old time telegraphers held a convention with President W R Plum presiding. Major William Warner welcomed the delegates.
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Kaynas City
W. R. Plum
Wiliam Warner
Kansas State Fair Opens With Record Entries
Toreka Kan Sept 16 The Kansas State Fair opened with the best exhibits in memory. Seventy five more horses entered for the speed ring than ever before and cattle stalls have been expanded yet are crowded.
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Toreka
Kan
Harvesting in Boats in Mohawk Valley Flats
Heavy rains submerged the Mohawk valley flats and damaged crops. Corn was gathered in boats yesterday for the first time in twenty years, highlighting unusual flooding impact in Canasonanin New York.
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Canasonanin
N. Y
Mohawk Valley
Boston clothing house urges shoppers to view large stock
A Boston retailer promotes a vast fall stock of clothing and accessories and urges customers not to buy elsewhere before visiting their store. The ad lists Crains and URBANsKY at 738 Massachusetts Street as the source of men’s and women’s apparel.
Odd Fellows Discuss Liquor Question at Grand Lodge Session
The sovereign grand lodge of Odd Fellows began meetings in Torexa Kansas with a focus on discipline and a key debate over liquor selling by members. Captain-General Ellis of Ohio faces charges and the session covers membership rules, finances, and a Missouri precedent on saloonkeepers.
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Torexa
Kan
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of the World
Grand Opera House
Humphrey
Corran
John M. Price
Grand Lodge
Ferguson
Alice B. Dawson
Rebekah
Ellis
Ohio
Patriarchs
Underwood
Order of Patriarchs
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Committee On Appeals
Grand Sire Underwood
Sheppard
Ross
Grand Lodge of Missouri
United States
Senate
A. C. Cable
Covington
Busbee
Grand Sire
Alfred Orendorf
Springfield
C. L. Campbell
Ontario
Fred Carlton
Texas
William H. Izzard
New Jersey
Hessian Fly Threat in Kansas Wheat Fields
The article traces the Hessian fly history from 1776 to modern times, detailing its westward spread from Staten Island to the Alleghenies and across the wheat belt. It notes Kansas soils support long-term wheat without rapid soil exhaustion, argues for soil fertilization and crop rotation, and promises remedies in a future Kansas farmer guide.
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Kansas
United States
Staten Island
William Howe
Long Island
New York
Connecticut
Saratoga
Allegheny
Allegheny Mountains
Ilinois
Missouri
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Lockout at Southampton halts dock work nationwide
The lockout instituted by the dock companies at Southampton against their laborers began this morning. All dock work is suspended as the dispute unfolds.
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Southampton
Loxpow
We Lead in Shoes Prices at Mass Superior Store
In Doug las county a Mass Superior Store advertises men leather footwear with deep cuts: buckle grain and calf plows at 75c, plows at $1.00, peg Domp buckle at $1.25, stand screw sad seam boot at $1.25, 17 inch extra boot at $1.75. Also notes city office relocation and train service details with chief agent J. P. Ross inviting local ticket sales.
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Douglas County
Mass. Suor
Eldridge House
Chicago
Lawrence
J. P. Ross
Coal Offer From C Bruce and Son
Announce coal sales by C Bruce and Son urging customers to leave sour orders for best and clean coal at the lowest market prices.
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C. Bruce & Son
Mrs. W. H. Finch Dies in Baldwin Home
Mrs W H Finch wife of the former editor of the Baldwin Ledger died at the family residence in Baldwin Thursday night from heart disease She was mother of C O Finch editor of the Baldwin Ledger and Frank L Finch editor of the Troy Times sister in law of C S Finch of the Journal Tribune Funeral services were held at Baldwin Saturday.
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W. H. Finch
Baldwin Ledger
Baldwin
C. O. Finch
The
Frank L. Finch
Troy Times
C. S. Finch
Journal-Tribune
Frederick Strahm Marries Ella Allen at Bride’s Home
Last Thursday Frederick Strahm marble dealer and Ella Allen of Grant township were married by Rev Endecott at the bride’s parents’ residence three miles north of town. They will reside on Rhode Island street. Steinberg & Bro advertises fall and winter clothing with designs and prices from 3.00 to 25.00 for various trades and professions.
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Frederick Strahm
Ella Allen
Grant Township
Endecott
Steinberg & Bro
Encyclopedia Britannica offer in 25 volumes at cut price
A Lawrence Kansas store advertises the ninth edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica offered at 1.50 per volume with a 50 cent trial volume and full set delivered by December. The article touts durability, illustrations, marginal references, and a 36.50 pound sterling equivalent value with an 85.50 dollar discount, urging immediate orders.
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Peore
DouGlns County
R. 8. Peal & Co
Chicago
Russia
Fietp & Harris
Lawrence
Kas
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WM. M. Rowe
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Loteria de la Beneficencia Publica
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