18 Jul 1895
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1895
Page
1
A volume of scattered items notes entomologist reports on grasshopper kill rates in Chicago County with hopperdosers active and high daily yields. It mentions a new revenue cutter for the Great Lakes named Walter Q. Gresham.
A busy week reports a proposed currency commission for U S Congress from New York experts. Iowa Republicans nominate Drake for governor and others for state offices. International items note the Moscow czarist plot. yellow fever in Cuba and other global incidents. local fires, accidents, and notable crimes fill a broad chronicle.
In Guthrie periodical, a detailed tabulation shows the territorial board of equalization fixing values for railroads at $9,000 per mile and outlining the four point mill tax split for general revenue, university and interest. The piece praises Oklahoma’s growth and rails tax benefits to counties and the public good, with reflections on recent local tragedy and return home by the Enid Wave staff.
In Topeka the Hutchins reform school board capitulated after a days long stand, recognizing the governor’s authority and the power of appointment. The dissenters, Tully Beott and John Armbetrong, resigned or were relieved, ending a tense episode that involved accusations the board acted as estray agents in a purchase. Ex-Superintendent Hatel praised the outcome amid bitter charges.
A chaotic Oklahoma news page reports talks of water shutoffs, record corn and fruit crops, and optimistic climate conditions. It notes political chatter about ex presidents, governors, and local officials, plus arrests, imprisonments, and court protests in various Kansas and Oklahoma locales.
The article reports rising corn yield expectations across Kansas with early estimates ranging up to 40 10,000 bushels amid ideal conditions and early harvest progress. Coburn, state agriculture secretary, notes crops are generally in excellent shape from Missouri to the western line, with minimal rain damage and strong livestock conditions.
An event note reports Vic Kay county Normal Institute will convene at the City Tabernacle in Newkirk on August 5, 1845, with a four week session. Governor Bentrow attends Kansas City events. health concerns and recoveries are mentioned for several individuals in the context of the period.
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