Allen county rail road matter discussed in Garnett column
The Garnett column defends the Board of Eldounts Commissioners railroad action and dismisses local complaints as minor. It notes a few residents briefly suffered, recovered quickly, and praises the remedies used. A linked correspondence with Supt I S Callech is referenced as strengthening Allen county residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston Hoad
Board Ofelounts
Allen County
Garnett
I. S. Callech
Death of Henry J. Raymond in New York Times history
An obituary details the sudden death of Henry J. Raymond, noting his prominent role in Republican circles, leadership at the New York Times, and history as a U S congressman and New York lieutenant governor. It recalls his influence on Lincoln and Grant era politics and his early editorial work with the New York Tribune.
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Raymond
New York Times
New York City
Congress
New York
Lincoln
Gen. Grant
New York Tribune
Greely
Harvest Time Fortunes Reported From Local Wheat Crops
Farmers near Ola report high yields with 30 bushels per acre from ten acres and estimates of forty to forty five bushels per acre across fifty acres. Residents urge others to publish average county yields as rain delays threaten harvest stability. Leavenworth bonds proceeds are confirmed and a July fifth groundbreaking celebration is planned for Leavenworth citizens.
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al. Jones
Ola
Armera
New York
Leavenworth Fidgé
Leaven Worth
Forway
Ohio
Kansas
Union
George Wells
Welle
Improvements Around Iola Spark With Growth in Homes
A local Iola survey plans another pass to document spring improvements and ongoing home construction. The town reports rapid population and housing expansion, claiming no other Southern Kansas town matches Iola’s growth and rail connectivity.
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Lola
Iola
Gossate
Shouee
Kansas
Macbeth
Macduff
Kans as Record praises enlarged weekly edition in Topeka
The publication lauds the first numbers of the enlarged Kansas State Record, calling it large, well printed, and valuable for teachers and students. It notes the Kansas Educational Journal’s arrival in Emporia, edited by L. B. Kellogg and I. B. Norton, priced at $1.00 yearly. An accompanying Chicago Republican tribute extols hometown papers and the need to support local presses. In foreign news, the Irish Church Bill debate in the House of Lords promises a tense session with likely disendowment issues and potential disestablishment outcomes.
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Kans .A.npate
Eecomd
State Record
St. Louis
Kansas Educational Journal
Weis
Emporia
L. B. Kellogg
I. B. Norton
Atene! Journal
Kansas
Chicago Republican
New York
Lennon
House of Lords
Prince of Wales
Duke of Cambridge
la. Pure Esq
Thomas J. Fenlon
Missouri River
Caldwell
Jteast
Teavenworth
Jyst
Leavenworth
Leavenworth, Lawrence and Cialveston
Olatha
Topeka
Atchison
Great Central
Sleuvenworth Bulletin
Road plans and civic letters spark Kansas rail hopes
Editorial correspondence from Anderson County citizens and Supt. Kattoen urges action on the Galveston road. Joy’s investment promises rapid construction with depots at Garnett and Ottawa, bridges, ties, culverts, and new work contracts underway as voters weigh support. News from Omaha and Leavenworth context rail growth and regional impact.
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Daily Journal
Anderson County
Galveston Road
LS. Kolloch
J. BR. Joy
Joy
Galveston
Garnett
Ottawa
W. Houston
HI. Cavender
J.S. Lindsey
A. Simons
M. A. Page
W. A. Walker
P. G. Wall
Yi. H. French
W. J. Carson
Elias Norris
J. €. W. Pearea
FE. S. Munt
J. Bayles
Geo. W. Lier
Thos. Lindsey
Messrs
Richmond and Anderson
Pottawatomb
Crossett
Rock Creek
Middletown
Middle Creek
Pottawatomie
Chicago
S. Kattoen
Sup’t
Peace Jubilee in Boston Sets World Musical Record
The Peace Jubilee in Boston draws an audience of about 49,000 with a chorus of 12,000 and 1,100 instruments. Mozart’s 12th mass and the Star Spangled Banner wow the crowd as the huge ensemble proves controllable and arrives at a uniquely clear, powerful sound. The second day features more classical pieces, but the overall event is hailed as the largest musical festival ever and a landmark in choral performance.
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Boston
God
Mozart
Thia
Gid
Rose di Manso
Europe
The Goats That Walked In A Little Town
A humorous antiquated essay on goats describing their appetite, behavior, and morals with vivid dialect. It portrays the male goat as a philosophical figure and discusses the longevity and diet of goats, noting Irish babies and a playful, irreverent tone throughout.
Railroad progress from Council Grove toward Junction City
Hon Izaac Sharp reports rapid railroad work with about 450 men grading from Junction City toward this point. Three quarters completed, two heavy rock quarries remain, one a forty by eight foot cut. Construction train lays track at a mile daily. over sixty thousand dollars paid last week for ties and grading, mainly to Morris county workers. Expected August 15 trip by rail from Council Grove to Junction City.
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Izaac Sharp
Junction City
Burlington
Honda of Men
Morris County
Council Grove
Janction City
Death of Henry J Raymond rattles New York Times
The New York Times publisher Henry J Raymond died peacefully in his home after a day spent at a political meeting and a cemetery visit. He collapsed after returning home and died at 5 a.m. with his family by his side. The death caused widespread mourning and flags were lowered in the city.
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Henry J. Raymond
New York
Times
Hia Jong
West Ninth Street
Raymond
Broadway
Fries
Wallack
IRF
Associated Press
Torrow
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