Condition of crops and local political notes in Kansas
The Kansas farmer report from Torexs on May 29 cites wheat in fair condition with harvest due. corn in first class shape, oats poor due to drought. grasses good. small fruits abundant. stock healthy with minor hog cholera. Pawnee County delegates favor McCarty for state auditor. Rain boosts crop prospects at Font Scort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawnee County
Mccarty
Kansas
Torexs
Kansas Farmer
Lansep, Kas
Henry Bath
W. C. Edwards
J.C. Strong
J. W. Bush
Topeka
T. McCarty
Pitched Battle Over Forgery Charge in Kas
Cray Cester and the Morganville sheriff clashed with revolvers while attempting to arrest J H McAfee on a forgery warrant. Two shots rang out at close range but caused no injuries. A trio of forgery charges remained against McAfee as officials pursued legal action. Crops Want Rain in Minnesota Northwest. Reports indicate drought and lack of moisture have damaged growing wheat, reducing early grain prospects in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cray Cester
Kas
J. H. MccAfee
Morganville
Missearons
Minn
Romantic elopement unites Brown daughter and stepson in Tennessee
Miss Alice Brown elopes with James Glass, stepson of Colonel W B Brown, and the couple marry in Dyersburg Tennessee. Colonel Brown and wife were away visiting relatives in Huntsville Alabama. the union makes Brown the father-in-law to his daughter and Glass his son-in-law. The young couple are described as promising and well regarded. A note mentions new stylish suitings at McConnell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mersereuis
Alice
Brown
Brown & Bruner
James Glass
Twain
Dyersburg
Tenn
Huntsville
James
Congress debates laws on oleomargarine and land forfeit
In Washington the Senate resumes consideration of the Northern Pacific land forfeit bill as a long debate continues. The House shifts to the oleomargarine bill with amendments debated and rejected, including a two cent tax stamp idea and officer salaries tax. The President's Bride features Miss Folsom preparing for a Washington trip amid letters from laborers and a New York hotel farewell. The Knights of Labor convention in Cleveland endorses strikes only when needed and seeks public loan reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Wasumetos
Dolph
Hoar
George
Plumb
Sherman
House
Dunham
Mr. Brown
Indiana
United States
New York
Wilson S. Bissell
Buffalo
Cleveland
Miss Folsom
Gilsey House
Washington
Europe
Congress
Chang Yen Hon
Endicott, Whitney
Vilas
Col. W. 3. Bissell
K. of L
Knights of Labor
Executive Board
Home Rule Bill Debate in House of Commons
In Lospes June 1, Joseph Chamberlain resumed debate on the home rule bill. Derisive shouts greeted him as he critiqued Gladstone's concessions, declining personal replies. The speaker and peers hoped for a remodelled bill to gain votes, but were disappointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lospes
House of Commons
Joseph Chamberlain
Trish
Gladstone
Gladstones
Preventing Baldness Among American Men
A 19th century medical note argues half of American men over 30 are bald and predicts a hairless future if trends continue. It notes causes from excessive work to tight hats, and urges scalp care from age 20, including cleansing, ventilation, and proper treatments, while contrasting male and female scalp health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock Exchange
Child’s Clever Reply Stuns Minnesota Minister
In Minnesota’s capital city a four year old girl with a bright mind impressed a visiting minister. He studied her face closely, and she answered with a coy retort that she is not pretty but very smart, speaking with a lisp and a wink at the observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Paul Glade
For Sale Forty Head of good Seddie horses and ponies
Auction notice advertises forty head of good saddle and driving horses for sale with animals in good condition. Also offers good pasture for horses at one dollar per month in Missouri. Subscriptions requested for the Weekly Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MO. D. Mizz
Maxwell Case Proceeds as Judge Seeks Clear Verdict
In St Louis Judge Van Wagoner set the Maxwell trial on track with concise jury instructions. Prosecution opened, arguing Maxwell killed Preller while the defense contests charges. The judge outlined first degree murder if proven, or fourth degree manslaughter if disease and careless operation caused death. The case is expected to reach the jury Thursday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
St. Lois
van Wagoner
C. C. Bishop
Preller
Church Brawl At Oglethorpe County Grove
In Savanna Georgia on June 1 a Corinth church service ended with a fight between Welder Brooks and William Trebble after an insult to a local young lady. The dispute led to a bare knuckle clash in a neighboring grove and Trebble struck Brooks with a granite fragment, breaking his arm. Both men are described as desperate and a renewal of the conflict is feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Corinth Church
Oglethorpe County
Welder Brooks
William Trebble
Trebble
Brooks
Cabinet Session Focuses on Fisheries and Geneva Award
In Wasinetos June 1 the cabinet discussed Canadian fisheries policy, congressional action on the Geneva award, and railroad issues. A telegram from the U.S. consul at Apia Samoa reported hoisting the Samoan flag under the American flag for King Malietos against King Tomasese. The president vetoed another pension on grounds of lacking substantial merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasninetos
Congress
Geneva
United States
Apia
Samoa
Malietos
Tomasese
Swindler’s Scheme Thwarted by Timely Advice
A crowd of confidence men swindled John Sawyer, a wealthy farmer, out of hopes of a 3000 prize by demanding 1500 dollars. Sawyer nearly borrowed at a bank before trusted advice saved his money as officers hunted the sharpers with no capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marroox
John Sawyer
Sawyer
John Kelley Dies With Wife At His Side
New York report says John Kelley died at 2 30 this afternoon with his wife present who is seriously ill. In Michigan a boiler explosion at Kimball's factory in Quiser on June 1 killed or injured several workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kelley
New York
Quiser, Mich
Kimball's
City Officials Reappointed As New Term Begins
The city welcomed new officers yesterday while the old guard led by Marshal Prentice and City Clerk Frank Brooke begin sixth and third terms respectively. New appointments include Policeman Brockelsby and North Side officer Carl Allen, Street Commissioner Elijah Hale, and City Physician Dr Horner. Retiring officers include Policeman Harbaugh, Dr May, and Street Commissioner Sterling. A divorce jury trial followed in district court with several divorces granted for abandonment. Wives mothers and daughters urged to seek cures for female complaints, with free remedies offered by Mrs. W C Hoymes. An advertisement touts an all wool tailor made jersey for $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Prentice
Frank Brooke
Frank
Orone
Tremper
Ben Elisa
Eld
Wm. Brockelsby
Carlie Allen
Elijah Hale
Horner
Harbaugh
del. Harbaugh
Dr. May
Sterling
Advice to Mothers Soothing Syrup Advert
Advice to Mothers touts peee Wenereres soothing syrup as the best prescription in the United States for teething and upset stomachs. It claims years of use and millions of beneficiaries, promising relief from pain and dysentery with a dose of five cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Market Report: Grain, Cattle, Hogs Edge Markets
Market notes show wheat weaker on heavy trade and rain in western districts, with July and nearby futures fluctuating and prices for corn, oats, and rye slipping. Flour and wheat figures listed. cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts and prices mixed to firm, with feeders, cows, and stockers priced lower on sparse demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Wije
Wyacz
Thaqisuec
Daly
Drovera Journal
Texas
Market Report Summary From The Indicator Source
The Indicator notes a mixed market with wheat receipts at 1,615 shipments and corn receipts about 8,016 with in-store totals around 75,736 as the market is described as quiet. Butter high and low dairy products described with single package lots and various price points. Live poultry and potatoes show uneven activity, with several specific bid and asked prices scattered among commodities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sotze
Bac
Bae
Daly
Sic
Fancy
Kood
Doe
Fing
Uthera
Kansas City Live Stock Report Summary June One
Kansas City live stock roundup shows cattle receipts 1,340 with market steady to active. Hog receipts 13,159 and 2,285 shipments with steady market. Sheep receipts 1,077 and 275 shipments with steady market. Prices cover good to common ranges across cattle hogs and sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanwas City
Or. Louis
Texas
St Louis Produce Market Report and Labor Strike
St Louis market notes show prices for corn oats and eggs with closing bids, plus cattle hogs and sheep receipts. June 1 reports a plant and mill workers strike affecting progress at local mills and planing shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Font Scort
Nas
Ab McConnell’s
Negley
Curtain
Pennsylvania
Trades Assembly of Western Pennsylvania
Iris
Westminister
Dublin
Canada
Chamberlain
Lower Canada
Ireland
Hinsax
DS. Boelm
Gasconade Democrat
Charles W. Schneider
Jovanal
Centralia
Ross
Murphysboro
James Douglas
Jackson County
Sportsman’s Association
Leavenworth
Kansas State Sportsmen Association
Atchison
Jacksonville
N. C
George McNair
District Court
Mary E. McLean
Loyd R. McLeso
Eliza Kean
Wm. Kean
Eliza Shaw
Mary Gordon
Chas. Gordon
Grant Blackman
North Lawrence
W.C. Hoymes
Broadway
Piper
East India
W. A. Noyts
Rochester
A.D. Weaver
Market Report
Chicago
Cascado
Jane
Kansas City
Utter Des
Lee
St. Louisa
Money Neur
Lawrence
Second Nest Vt
Graham
Tee
ATORS
Aliva
Rime Mercantile Vent
Poreig
Rock Island
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!