Notification of General Harrison's Republican nomination
In Indianapolis on July 4 the Republican notification committee informed General Harrison of his nomination. The ceremony at the New Denison hotel included welcome speeches, a formal notice, and Harrison's gracious reception by Mrs. Harrison and family. He expressed gratitude and pledged to submit to a free ballot, praising Washington, Lincoln, and the nation’s founding principles.
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Harrison
Inpranapolis
Ind
New Denison Hotel
M. M. Estee
California
Charles W. Crisbee
Chas. Foster
Ohio
Logan H. Root
Arkansas
H. A. Potter
New Jersey
J. N. Huston
New York City
Murray Hill Hotel
Levi P. Morton
Estee
Massachusetts Avenue
Delaware Street
General Harrison
Foster
Russell Harrison
Chicago
Republican Party
United States
Bunker Hill
Washington
Lincoln
Yorktown
Appomattox
Clisbee
Lula
Joseph
Nashville
Dougherty
Daughers
New York
Republican Notification Committee
Rhinebeck
Exposition Opens with National Welcome in Cincinnati
Crowds fill Cincinnati as the Exposition gates open at 9 pm and the first ceremonies at 11 am in Music Hall feature the May festival chorus and the Cincinnati Orchestra. Governors Foraker Thayer Gray Beaver plus Sherman and Butterworth attend. Mary Allison presses the exact button to start machinery, signaling a new era Theme of national progress. A grand parade then begins at 2:30 pm, rolling a six mile route over two hours to enthusiastic crowds.
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Cincinnati
Music Hall
Foraker
Thayer
Nebraska
Gray
Indiana
Beaver
Pennsylvania
John Sherman
Ben J. Butterworth
Ohio
Central States
Allison
Mrs. Polk
Ashville
Mary Allison
James Allison
Thayer, Gray and Beaver
Bryan
Ben Butterworth
The Tammany Braves Celebrate Independence Day
The Tammany society marked its 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in New York on July 4. The event moved from the wigwam to the Academy of Music due to a fire, with many Tam chiefs and guests including Senators West and McAdoo, Representatives Mills and Collins, and several governors and generals in attendance.
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Tammany Braves
New York
Tammany Society
Academy of Music
Tammany
Geats
Senator West
Missouri
Roger and Mills
Texas
Patrick A. Collins
Massachusetts
James B. McCreary
Kentucky
Charles E. Hooker
Mississippi
Ben E. Shively
Indiana
Melbourne H. Ford
Veterans greet Harrison on nomination at residence
Inprawa Pouis July 4 ninety one members of the Tippecanoe club an organization of veterans from the William Henry Harrison campaigns of 1836 and 1840 called on General Harrison at his residence this evening to congratulate him on his nomination. Most members are 75 to 80 years old.
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Inprawa Pouis
Tippecanoe Club
William Henry Harrison
General Harrison
Sheridan improves as voyage nears completion
General Sheridan’s physicians report at 9 a.m. that pulmonary congestion has rapidly subsided and his condition is better than after any previous attack. There is no threat of heart failure and surroundings are favorable with prospects for a successful voyage. A further bulletin at 8 p.m. notes one comfortable day with rest and little coughing and no unfavorable signs.
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Delaware Breakwater
Del
General Sheridan
Baseball Scores From Multiple Cities Yesterday
Base Ball yesterday reports morning and afternoon scores across Kansas City Indianapolis Louisville Pittsburg St Louis Chicago Cincinnati Detroit St Paul Minneapolis Des Moines and Omaha. Notable results include Cleveland over Kansas City 5 to 0 and Chicago over Philadelphia 10 to 8 with other city games detailing several decisive wins and shutouts. The rain halted Cincinnati’s morning game with Brooklyn leading 2 to 0 after 4 innings.
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Kansas City
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Boston
Louisville
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Washington D
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
Newark
New York
St Louis
St. Louis
Athletics
Omaha
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Des Moines
Sioux City
Thoroughbred Races On July Fourth Featured Multiple Wins
Lone Branca July Fourth races report Saxony wins first race with Volunte er second Sir Joseph third in 2 15 Margaret wins second race Buddhist second and singleton third in 1 15 Burns takes fourth race one mile Fitzroy Richmond follow 1 48 Bard wins fifth race by four lengths with Firenzi and Kingston in pursuit dead heat between Bessie June and Ordway and Brother Ben third run off after seventh race Prospect wins sixth race Cambysses second Frad B third 1 54 King Idle wins seventh race seven furlongs Housatonic second Golden Reel third run off noted Fifth race won by Bessie June 2 06
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Lone Branca
Saxony
Volunteer
Sir Joseph
Margaret
Buddhist
Singleton
Burns
Fitzroy
Richmond
Bard
Kingston
Firenzi
Bessie June
Ordway
Brother Ben
Prospect
Cambysses 2d
Frad B
King Idle
Housatonic 2d
Golden Reel
Trying to Bribe Aldermen in Cuiiaco
Rumors swirl around Cuiiaco city hall that aldermen were approached by agents from an elevated railroad company seeking a west side franchise. Reported offers included $5,000 par value stock for votes, with a mix up of intended recipients and a notable figure Eugene A. Sitting denying the accusation.
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Cuiiaco
Eugene A. Sitting
Rix
Sitting
Advertisement for Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters
The text promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for indigestion and related symptoms. It claims the medicine is a nation's specific and urges readers to commence a course of treatment, presenting the product as relief from misery, restlessness, and nervous irritability. The fragment stops mid-sentence.
Republicans Ratify Eighth Ohio Nomination in Springfield
In Springfield Ohio the Republicans of the Eighth district ratified Harrison and Morton. Governor Foraker defended Ohio delegates against treachery charges toward Senator Sherman. He read telegrams from Sherman urging unity and noted he would not accept any nomination without consent, calling critics infernal scoundrels.
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Springfield
Ohio
Harrison
Morton
Foraker
Chicago
Sherman
United
McKinley
Blaine
Joan Sherman
J. B. Foraker
John Sherman
Chicago Kansas & Nebraska railroad formed in Denver
A certificate filed with the secretary of state announces the incorporation of the Chicago Kansas & Nebraska railroad company, linked to the Chicago Rock Island Colorado railway, with capital of 35 million dollars. The Kansas line runs from St Joseph southwest through Kansas toward a point south of the 101st meridian, with branches planned from Horton to Colorado, and ties to a Pueblo Colorado Springs route. Principal office will be Topeka. first board includes J C Wilson H A Harker John Sebastian Dan Atwood H F Morris George W Samuel M A Law.
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Denver
Chicago, Kansas & Nebraska Railroad Company
Chicago, Rock Island & Colorado Railway Company
Kansas Company
Kansas
St. Joseph
Tunsin
101St Meriden
Horton
Brown County
Colorado
Colorado Company
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Topeka
J. C. Wilson
H. A. Harker
John Sebastian
Dan Atwood
H. F. Morris
George W Samuel
M. A. Law
End of Vilas Welch libel case ends national sensation
Minneapolis July 3 The celebrated criminal libel case of Postmaster General Vilas against Welch of his city was discontinued marking the end of a national sensation in a high profile local legal clash.
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Minneapolis
Vilas
Welch
Pioneer Henry Canfield Killed by Train in Sacramento
Henry A. Canfield, one of California’s earliest pioneers, was struck and killed by a train in Sacramento yesterday. The prominent resident’s death marks a tragic accident in the state capital.
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Sacramento
Cala
Henry A. Canfield
Advice to Mothers. Mas Wuieiow’s Soornixe Sravor
Advice to mothers on teething chickens and teething relief. The remedy, praised by nurses and physicians in the United Baws for forty years, claims to ease teething pain, prevent cholera and diarrhea, and aid infants. Bottle price 25e.
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Mas Wuieiow
United
Baws
Prohibition Convention Opens in Montreal
Canadian Prohibes Montreal July 3 opening with about two hundred delegates at the national prohibition convention.
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Montreal
Facts Worth Knowing Nasal Disease Remedy Note
The text advises that remedies for nasal mucous membrane diseases must be non irritating and criticizes douches snuffs powders syringes and astringents as unsatisfactory. It mentions Ely s Cream as a remedy, suggesting it offers a smoother treatment. The fragment reflects historical medical advertising or guidance.
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Ely
Piles Relief Ad Promises Night Soothing Moisture
An advertisement fragment touts Syuproms moisture to relieve piles symptoms. It claims intense itching and stinging, especially at night, with focus on prompt relief and comfort. The ad uses exaggerated urgency and repetitive phrasing typical of old classified notices.
Grand Army Day Observed Across Kineman For July Fourth
About ten thousand people from this and adjoining counties celebrated the Fourth in Kineman Kansas. Gen. J. C. Caldwell of Topeka delivered the most eloquent address heard in this section. The roster includes state militia encamped and a tragedy reported at Coronado last evening. Democratic State Convention noted.
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Winfield Assembly
Kingman
Coronado
Kineman
Kas
J. C. Caldwell
Topeka
Grand Army Day at Winfield Assembly Opens Fourth of July
On the fifteenth day of the Winfield assembly Old soldiers gathered from across the state. At 11 o'clock Kansas Grand Commander J W Feighan spoke and at 2 30 National Commander John P Rea made his first Kansas appearance, drawing an enthusiastic reception from the immense crowd.
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Winfield
Winfield Assembly
Grand Army
Kansas
J. W. Feighan
John P. Rea
Kansas militia encampment in Burlingame with six companies
The Third regiment of Kansas state militia holds a special encampment in Burlingame with Company E Emporia, Company C O City, Company B Holton, Company F Howard, Company D Burlingame, and Battery D from Topeka, about 300 men, plus the regiment band. Commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Finch and Adjutant Harvey Tost.
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Burlincame E
Kas
Kansas State Militia
Emporia
O City
Holton
Howard
Burlingame
Toka
Finch
Harvey Tost
Tilghman Kills Prather in Farmer City Incident
Coronado Kansas July 4 7 pm William M Tilghman Jr shoots and kills F S Prather at Farmer City Prather drew a gun but was too slow Tilghman acted to prevent a probable attack and is praised by law abiding citizens for the act.
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Coronado
Kas
Wm. M. Tilghman, Jr
F. S. Prather
Farmer City
Prather
Tilghman
Wreck Near Wellington on July Fourth
This morning at 8 06 the northbound Rock Island collided with the eastbound Santa Fe at the junction southwest of Wellington. The engine struck the freight tender, tossing both wrecked cars off the track. Conductor Charley Hedden was cut about the head. Freight engineer Sherman Lapher was trapped but escaped with minor injuries. No others were seriously hurt.
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Wellington
Rock Island
Santa Fe
Charley Hedden
Sherman Lapher
Democratic state convention holds court for John Martin win
Leavenworth Kansas July 4 The Democratic state convention elected Judge John W Galloway of Ft Scott as chairman Committees were named and a session adjourned to 8 pm to hear the platform committee report Judge John Martin was placed in nomination for governor by acclamation amid cheers and music The platform debate centered on preserving the two year old plank proposing a resubmission of the prohibition amendment
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Leavenworth
Kas
John W. Galloway
Ft. Scott
John Martin
Riusic
Fire destroys Buffalo Cast Iron Pipe works on Exchange
Burrao July 3 fire consumes the Buffalo Cast Iron Pipe company buildings on Exchange street. Losses are estimated heavy with probable total around 950,000. Fire officials expect substantial damage to structure and machinery. Damage assessment ongoing.
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Burrao
Buffalo Cast Iron Pipe Company
Exchange Street
Twelve Years Ailed Blood Poison Case Reported
A 12 year blood poisoning affliction is described with medical prescriptions from physicians and druggist involvement. The petitioner notes prolonged illness and reliance on professional remedies, indicating ongoing health struggles and treatment attempts.
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Buiurrron, Inc
W. Giuadion Toroenet
Weather Indications for 24 Hours in Kansas
Work Department Washington July 4 10 o clock P M Indications for 24 hours commencing at 7 AM Thursday July 5 For Kansas Cooler followed by stationary temperature fair weather variable winds.
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Washington, D. C
Kansas
Pozzoni's Powder Promises Delicacy and Pure Complexion
For delicacy, for purity, and for improvement of the complexion nothing equals Pozzoni's Powder. The millionaire's advice is always sound and good. The trouble usually is about following it.
Market Reports New York Money on July 3
New York money market notes modest gains and a few loans closed at low rates. Mercantile paper yields about 3.6 percent, Sterling exchange quoted around 4.86 percent for 60 days bill and demand. Total stock sales reported at 35,808 shares.
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New York Money
New York
Mosty
Mercanrite Parsr—Prime Mercantile
Exchange—Sterling Exchange Fair
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Trackers
Short notice on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line showing a T4 and 8 F section. Details indicate a focus on train operations and schedule markers with emphasis on A T S F alignment.
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Kansas City Grain and Provisions Market Prices
July 2 price list from Kansas City grain office notes cargoes and bid asks for corn oats bran meal and provisions. Entries include pork and cheese values with varying package forms and pack weights, plus figures for sugar cured meats and bacon cuts.
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Kansas City
Kamess Crry
Warar
Esteady
Obi
Soet Adc
Prontea Besar Hulie
Young America
Epis
Kansas City Live Stock Market Report July 3
Afternoon cattle receipts 1 005 and 1 024, market steady to strong with good to choice corn fed cattle at 5 00 to 5 50 and common to medium 4 00 to 4 90. Hogs receipts 290 with good to choice hogs 5 40 to 5 50, sows and pigs 2 50 to 5 00. Sheep and lambs 1 800 receipts 280 shipments, market steady with good to choice muttons 3 00 to 3 50 and common to medium 1 50 to 2 75. Mixed packing and shipper activity noted. top hogs 5 45.
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Kansas City
Kameas Crrt
Parker
Heaackers
Shipers
Top Hoge
Grain and Provisions Market Summary
St Louis grain and produce prices show mixed closes with futures and options in flux. Notable items include No 2 red au and various December August contracts, with pork provisions at 14.25 and lard at 7.75. Butter and creamery products vary, while dairy and candied goods list modest gains.
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St. Louis
Borran—Creamery
Dadry
Market Notes From St Louis Livestock Auction
Cattle receipts 2,100 with various grades and prices noted. Hog receipts 3,000 with heavy demand and steady to lower quotes. Market quoted dull in parts with mixed quality stockers and feeders. pork cutouts steady while lard and dairy products show modest movements. prices given in dollars per hundredweight and per pound.
Market Price Report From Lawrence Local Market
Wholesale price list shows Flova at 2.85 and Griban at 2.5 with several items labeled and rejected. Names Beckly Whhit appear as collectors, but many entries are garbled. The fragmentary data indicate pricing and item rejections without clear context or complete item names.
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Lawrence
Whhitas
Flova
Griban
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