Surplus Debates Over Public Debt Policy in Congress
In July hearings Morrison of Illinois and others push a joint resolution to declare the surplus funds as available for repayment or bonds. Hewitt of New York argues against locking the surplus. McKinley defends executive discretion. The House passes Morrison amendment. other motions fail. joint resolution heads to the Senate.
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Wasmineros
Galveston
Ostbush
Wisconsin
House
Morrison
Ilinois
United States
Treasury
Hewitt
New York
Illinois
Committee On Ways and Means
Committee On Rules
Valley of Death
Weaver
Iowa
Randall
Pennsylvania
Congress
McKinley
Ohio
Grover Cleveland
Repblicans
Democratic Party
Genteman
Senate
Col. Morrison
Col. Randall
Grosvenor
Yeas
Prohibition Ticket Nominated At State Convention
The State Prohibition convention convened at the opera house electing H. C. Vreeman chair and E. Fosmot secretary. The platform of fifteen resolutions was adopted and nominees announced: Governor C. H. Branscombe Lt. Governor T. W. Ifus ton Secretary of State N. B. Cline Auditor C. H. Lanston Attorney General W. S. Waite Treasurer Wim Crosby Superintendent Mrs. Dr. Cuthbert Associate Justice E. B. Peton. The Pennsylvania ice cream saloon near the post office was closed briefly for change but has reopened.
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Prohibition
Opera House
H. C. Vreeman
Osage County
E. Fosmot
Reno County
C. H. Branscombe
Lawrence
T. W. Ifuston
Garnett
N. B. Cline
Dodge City
C. H. Lanston
Manhattan
W. S. Waite
Lincoln Center
Wim. Crosby
Maxwell Sentenced to Hang as Appeals Placed
Maxwell was sentenced to be hanged on August 27 after a court appearance. He faces two potential appeals to the state and U S Supreme Courts. A detective killed in Kansas City area is linked to pursuit of army deserters.
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Maxwell
St. Louis
State Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Kasaas Crry
Louis Hicks
Missouri Pacific
Wyandotte
Kas
Government
Fort Leavenworth
Capt Ditch
Charles Hill
New Water Works
Quindaro
Kansas City
the Times
Tombstone
Arizona
Miles
Lawton
Sierra Madre Mountins
Geronimo
State OF Kansax
Ng Doveras
D. KR. Francia & Bro. Comatisdiun Vo
UC. Blake Et al
Fourth Judicial District Court
Douglas County
Court Howe
Lawrence
Raneas
C. C. Blake
Rachel A. FE. Blake
Peaton Sheldon
William Witthouse
First National Banke
Topeks
Gange
County of
Douglas
State of
Kansas
Sallary
H. Carmean
Sherif
Haness
Sinoton, Surry & Darras
Attys
Consolation in Fire Raze as Simpler Family Rebuilds
A house fire last week destroyed the Simpler home and most belongings while the family escaped. Johnny Simpler comforted his mother with a grim quip about bed bugs as readers recall a broader, turbulent newspaper page with stray items from Detroit sports to a hanging in Tennessee and Missouri Kansas weather notes.
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Sam Simpler
Johnny Simpler
Gootall
Ignor Mar
Detroit
Free Press
Omens of Ball Luck Among Gatobiers
Two men in large checked clothes discuss common superstitions affecting gamblers and athletes. They cite signs before Newell’s conviction, mirrors breaking, funerals, dreams of death, and a beggar’s luck. A fortune teller predicts danger before a river crossing, tying to a bridge disaster.
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Smith~ Field Street
Newell
Arun
Uany
O’m
Chimad
Connelly
Chicago
St Louis
St. Harles
Pittsburgh
The World’s Lagonics and Youthful Impressions
A reflective piece contrasts scarred oaks with lasting lessons from youth, warning against grabbing attention by force. It emphasizes enduring impact of early teachings on the mind and heart, advising restraint when others are unwilling to listen.
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Jmiaka
Chester Field
Quotations Reflect Morality and Human Nature Across Times
A fragmented excerpt presents quotes from Voltaire Hazlitt and Goldsmith on morality action and happiness. It references a few nods to individuals and places including Redmond and a Tennessee distillery, with stray phrases about manners gentility and a moonshiner.
National Teachers Association Meets at Grand Opera House
Immense 7000 visitors attend the National Teachers Association gathering in Torexa Indiana. President Calkins delivers annual address at the Grand Opera House. Prof E E Winship lectures on Educational Cure of Mormonism. Hon J R Burton of Abilene delivers welcome address at Music Hall reunion.
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Calkins
Opera House
Indiana
Teacher’s Association
Torexa
National Teachers’ Association
Grand Opera House
E. E. Winship
New West Education Committee
Music
J R. Burton
Abilene
Encampment Notice for G.A.R. War Veterans in 1886
The twentieth national G.A.R. encampment will be in San Francisco starting August 8, 1886. Kansas leaders and Topeka band depart Abilene July 27 by Union Pacific via Denver Cheyenne Ogden. Delegates and women’s relief corps urged to attend, with routes flexible and flags urged along travel routes.
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Kansas
AnrLese
San Francisco
Cala
Topeka
Abilene
Union Pacific Railway
Denver
Cheyennee
Ogden
Women's Relief Corps
C.J. McDavitr
Market Report from Lawrence and Kansas City
Readable items show flour and wheat prices, corn and oats values, butter eggs and cheese quotes, live poultry and potato figures. Also included are cattle hog and sheep receipts, market strength, and price ranges across Lawrence and Kansas City markets with on call money and discounts noted.
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Lawrence
Graham
al Se Perth
Simc
Htsc
Stic
Kannas City
Sansaa Cerx
Atockera
Seedard
Shndess
Ghorce Hears
Stealtys Others
Tood Us
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Lima
Price Baking Powder Co
oHicaca
Et- Louis
Pars I
National Bank
Thached
Ate National Bank
Spangles
Olice Ain National Taal Halldin
Wbextue
Lawer
Post Allce
Tos
Massachusetts Street
S. Hiley
Tranta
Allatech
Nor WS Brit Oteest
North Lawrence
Amonthdy Paymenta
Eecarity
Emall Commission
Eastern Star Bakery
Steei-Er
Gillce
Massachusetts Elreet
Arank Smythe
M.J
Momeypathic Phyelun and Sorgend
Spuda
I. A. W. Howe
Crow & Co
Blore
Esterley
B.D
Woodward
Mageachue Eetts
Henry
Pease AL Doane
Ue Loweel
Masouchusetts and
Henry Streets
Griffin
Magenchusetts Street
Attica
Win- Chitep Street
Greeval
SUN
Ev. M. Falley
Masaachusetiatshest
Hoimxsung Chelitar
J. Th
Ty Bank
Corie
Pontrenrs — National Bank
Kansase
Itr
Mhret National Bank Chivagg
Laclede Bank
St. Louia
Kupaty Broa
New York City
U. Tuarner
Hapuri
The
Nazi Lawrens
Tansas
Sei
Drsitsum
Polaw
Europe
Gureerra
Oo da
HOG
Daxisox
Merchants Bank
Hansas
Bateron
N.C
Cuanneston
Hinma Connelly
Cowboys
Weidman
Conway
Cuattanooca
Tenn
Exisherift
John Renrope
Sumpter
Alabama
Livingston
Wasuixerox
D.C
Missouri
Bilton
Voltaire
Goldsmith
Franklin
May
Redmond
Walhalla
Teen
W. T. Dayroaux
la Crosae
Wis
Milwaukee
Gabe Bosch
Robert Schilling
Missouri, Kansas & Texo Railroad
Sedalia
Parsons
J. J. Frey
Axros
Tll
Z. B. Jobe
Alton Junction
Youk
Amrmane Om. Baw Missberl Hai
Hannas City
St. Louia Produce
Bastamaliyra
Ateere
Texas
Wisconsta
Minnesota
Tye
Auguat
Tae
Mts
Duty
Rey Cattle
Imteceipte
Sheriff’s Sale
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Magee Sweater
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