Kansas items of interest reveal fires and farming feats
Caney suffered a $30,000 blaze affecting the Caney Patriot. Wheat and potato crops loom large in the Kaw valley with plans for record yields. Notables include John Boyce aiding at Philadelphia, a Leroy fire that destroyed city records, and a Peabody Woman’s Relief corps monument project. Kansas towns report bank assets, floods of wheat, livestock gains, and public notices across multiple counties.
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Caney
Kaw Valley
John @ Boyce
Kansas
Philadelphia
Leroy
Woman's Relief Corps
Peabody
M. Scott
Arkansas City
Randall
Jewell County
Barton County
William Gorham
Russel
Ness County
Grant Rells
Barber County
W. L. Newby
India
Wm. Parker
Galena
Wa. Marshall
Lawrence
Pittsburg
General Fremont
Belleville National Bank
Rock Island
Roosevelt
McPherson County
Mins M. L. Stevenson
Topeka
Tien Tsin
Colonel Massey
Miami County
Arkansas Valley Spiritual Association
Island Park
Winfield
J.D. Bowersock
Katy
Council Grove
Edwin Taylor
W. D. Farrar
Osage County
Charles Ralston
Roosevelt Aide Delayed as McKinley Backed Will of Convention
Philadelphia June 22 Chairman Hanna yielded after noon as Roosevelt nomination for vice president faced opposition from Hanna and Long. President McKinley would not show preference, urging the convention’s will prevail. Delegates lingered for routine matters and Lodge delivered an oration while the platform was adopted with minor changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Hanna
Roosevelt
Sammmr
Long
McKinley
Wires Cut at Taku Forts and Far East Strife
Shanghai reports say warship boats cut the Taku harbor mine wires during bombardment night before. Explosion aboard the Russia cruiser Komets killed and wounded over fifty. forts in Shanghai killed at least seven hundred Chinese. Japan mobilizing 25,000 men for transport. Undaunted cruiser arrived to command forts.
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Shanghai
Taku Harbor
Russia
Komets
Japan
MacArthur Sends Troops to Taku for Protetcting Americans
Washington reports that Admiral Kemp has broad orders to seize forts and act to defend American interests in China, while General MacArthur received secret orders to ready troops. Officials say the move aims to protect lives and property of U S citizens, with ships due to reach Chinese waters by early July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rempff
Tak
Kemp
MacArthur
Taku
Manila
War Department
Chima
Che Foo
Tien Tsin
China
Yekin
Yan Shi Kui
Shang Tung
Western powers seize Taku forts in decisive action
London reports Western forces occupy the Taku forts after unexpected Chinese artillery fire on the allied fleets. Shanghai and Che Foo dispatches note heavy shelling, destruction of forts, and Chinese casualties. Foreign troops mass near Beijing as Russia, Germany, France mobilize. Delcasse demands protection for French nationals.
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London
Shanghai
Pekin
Kang Yi
Ministry of War
Mandshur
Che Foo
Taku
Legations
China
Saigon
Cochin- China
Port Arthur
Paris
M_ T Delcasse
Yunnan
Sen
France
Wellhouse Confident On Kansas Fruit Crop Prospects
Topeka reports Kansas will likely yield a large fruit crop this year with Ben Davis trees notably tall. Growth expected near 1890 levels for total crop though other varieties lag. if 1890-like, apple growers would be content though overall results vary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellhouse
Topeka
Judge Wellhouse
State Horticultural Society
Kansas
Ben Davis
Bradstreets Shifts in trade and prices steady gains abroad
Bradstreets notes midsummer dullness in distributive trade and industry with price cuts in iron steel and textiles, yet higher prices for some agriculture and dairy goods. Wheat rises 14 cents since June 1, corn and oats follow, cotton damaged but not dire, dry goods gain from warmer weather, wool soft, lumber demand weak, coal steady. London reports South Africa progress, with pacification efforts and Kruger stance. Prohibition ticket outlined in Kansas, Roosevelt to speak in Kansas City and other towns. Wheat supply in U S seen at over 45 million bushels, bull market sentiment rising. A river bend cutting by armed band disrupts river traffic in Missouri and South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Huilding
McKinley Roosevelt Nomination Sparks Nominating Rally
Philadelphia reports a states driven nominating session with Alabama and Ohio leading. Foraker recognizes but avoids naming McKinley until the end amid a pandemonium of cheers. Roosevelt secures the vice presidential push after McKinley’s name is finally praised. Alabama and Iowa sway the room with banners, songs, and loud acclaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Alahams
Ohio
Foraker
William McKinley
Lolva Brown
Roosevelt
Comeration
Senator Foraker
Alabama
Iowa
Lafe Young
McKinley
New York
Mr. Roosevelt
Bride of a Week Attacked in Florida Home
Mrs Olin Castle a bride of a week was found with razor wounds in her neck at her home in Point of Death. Miss Jessie Morrison, daughter of Judge Morrison, denies the assault claiming self defense and alleges Mrs Castle was the aggressor. The case remains enshrouded in mystery as both parties offer conflicting statements.
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John Pipher
Riley County
Manhattan
Hunter Corbett
First Presbyterian Church of
Wichita
Foo Chow
China
New York
Mary Butler
Sedgwick County
San Francisco
Dorado
Olin Castle
Jessie Morrison
Gastle
Miss Morrison
Mrs. Castle
M. Hf. Morrison
Clara Wiley
Castle
Army Worm Threat Hits Mississippi River Sandbars
The mis sissippi river area reports a growing army worm outbreak with worms two to three inches long spreading eastward from local sandbars. Farms are evacuated as the infestation wipes vegetation and alarms residents.
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Yankton, & D
Jane
Mississippi
Fragmented Ad Lines and Quips Across a 19th Century Page
A jumbled page segment features assorted ads and quips on health remedies and household goods. Items promote Morley Liver and Kidney cordial, Allen’s Foot Ease, Friends’ Oats, and a dental/foot care miscellany. The tone imitates a crowded market of free notices and witty maxims, with scattered references to products, trials, and tips.
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the Free Press
Harry Freeze
Hays City
Kans
Sansas
Wm. Mayer
Marshall County
Swan Blex
Montgomery County
Dickinson County
Shive
Burrton
Bank
Merbay
Osage City
Lewis Academy
Lewis
Presbyterian Aid Board For Academies
A.C. McDonald
Chicago
Oklahoma
Wm. Palmer
Cheney
GW. Smith
Anderson County
William H. Seward
Kansas Into the
Union
Kansas State Historical Society
Goddard
Savoy
Lane County
Riceville
Cherokee County
Southern Kansas Lyceum League
Parsons
Emporia
Office of
Certified Public Accountant
Sumner County
Indiana
Nebraska
Hutchinson
Captain Stewart
Allen County
E. C. Gilbert
August Luck
Solomos
Genda Springs
Kaness
District Court
Finney County
Ira J. Lacock
Hiawatha
Captain Lacock
Frisco
Williamsburg
St James
Baron von Kettler
Admiral Seymour
Lang Fang
Yong Sun
Kiang Nan
Kruger
Lord Roberts
Baden-Powell
Hans Floff
Piet Ernger
Botha
Middelberg
Ian Hamilton
St. Louis
Havana
James
Wood
Lee
Wilson
Whiteside
Tien Teta
Hackett
Admiral Kempf
Walter
Japes
Yokohama
Berlin
Germany
Great Britain
Western
Lue Department
Kempf
Reselan
United States
Taft
Tarlac
Hancock
Loedes
Senta Fe
Chiahoms
G@mande committee Dan
Guthrie & Weller
Momomerko
Sante ‘Fe
Bradstreet
South Africa
Travis
Durban
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Moths
Pietersburg
Transvaal
Tondon
Prohibition
Bere
Frank Holsinger
Rosedale
W. H. Coryell
Medicine Lodge
B. H. Moore
H. C. Zink
McPherson
W. M. Howie
Garnett
M. V. Bennett
Columbus
G. I. Winans
Clay Center
A. H. Griesa
HC. Hoyt
Goodrich
Union Depot
Kansas City
Oklahome
Newton
Enid
Guthrie
Kansas Southern
Salina
Union Pacific
Jackson
Neb
South Dalats
Bininger
McKinley——Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Cape Town
Sand River
Germa
Herr Mertel
Reichstag
Deutsche Tages Zeitung
Ebernburg
Bogisnd
Dawley
Eadie
Olmsted
le Roy
Cec Suse
Wort
Ayer
Svar
Beneiifat
United State
Presmeyer
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