State faces $96,308.31 debt of Kansas counties for seed grain
Kansas counties owe the state $96,308.31 on old seed grain advances. The 1691 and 1885 seed grants totaled $160,000. About $200,000 has been repaid. Treas Grimes expects the rest to be paid this year with county-by-county amounts listed, totaling $30,809.81 due from 1895 and earlier.
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Kansas
Grimes
Decatur
Garreld
Graham
Greefey
Leven
Mead
Rawlins
Seward
Herag
Wallace
Tssue
Cheyenne
Elis
Worth
Crete
Haskell
Pawnee
Phillips
Pratt
Uns
Rooks
Stafford
Wes Ixoo
Senators clash in Manhattan over college probe
The investigation into J N Limbutker and J N Limbecker, regents of the State Agricultural College, proceeds in Manhattan as Governor Stanley’s appointees press ahead. Clemens protests lack of authority while the committee votes to continue, summoning witnesses including President Thomas K Will and Professors Walters Faslyer Nichols and Willard.
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Honssin
Topeke
Manhattan
J. N. Limbutker
CB. Hottman
State Agriculural College
Lasib
Ward
Viannelly
Wise
Revers
Stanley
Hoffman
J. N. Limbecker
The
Agricultural College
Court House
John
Hepely
R. J. Trrock
FL. Irish
Jef Hutson
G. C. Clemens
Bolmur
Clemens
Committee On Writes
Limbecker
Hofman
Hessin
Anenymousis
Antil
Thomas K. Will
William Lee
G. H. Faslyer
Nichols
J.D. Walters
Messrs. Stoner
Proce Willard
Ira St.John
CH Noe
Bucky Druy
George E. Cole
AF. Kinstey
Air
W.H. Phipps
Hun
Clemens Confrontation in Courtroom Dispute
In a tense exchange, Hessin confronts Clemens over accusations as the courtroom attempts to restore order. Clemens rises, waving his hand in Hessin's direction, causing the judge to call for order and a temporary retreat by Hessin.
Mayors Power to Hold Dual Offices Upheld
The attorney general issues an opinion allowing a probate judge to also serve as street commissioner. The inquiry from Hoxie notes the mayor appointed the probate judge to street commissioner. The applicants protested, but the appointment stands per the attorney general's ruling.
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Hoxie
Gisarpolis
Pardon Remonstrance Sent Over Service Signings
Governor Stanley received a pardon application for William Eldred of Saline, convicted of violating the prohibitory law in McPherson. Eldred faces fine and imprisonment for life due to inability to pay. Parishioners at four churches during Sunday services signed a remonstrance urging the governor to deny clemency.
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Stanley
William Eldred
Saline
McPherson
Eldred
Wiley I5 at Meade Fish Commissioner Keeps Address
Georgs Wiley state fish commissioner will appoint many fish wardens across Kansas counties. A large number of applicants are writing to him at Meade, Kansas to communicate, as his Topeka address may delay letters. He has not changed his residence and will not. Early consideration will be given to letters received at Meade.
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Georges Wiley
Fah Commission
Mr. Wiley
Topeka
Wiley
Meade
Kan
Searee
Zor Toiner
Baer
District of Columbia Plans Peace Jubilee State Buildings
Governor Stanley and staff invited to the peace jubilee in Washington on May 22 2. Governors of all states invited to a conference to submit the plan for erecting buildings in each state in the national capital. District of Columbia officials have long considered this plan but no definite action has been taken.
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District of Columbia
Stanley
Washingtn
Colon Orwet
National Coatel
District of Columbe
Kansas Firms Plan Atchison Branch Under New Law
The Teagle Oil company and allied firms with St. Joe City branches announce an upcoming Atchison branch to supply Kansas trade. Kansas inspectors will limit cross-state activity under a new law. the firm currently routes shipments from nearby to Kansas customers, with Memorial Day oration by J. S. Dawson of Hill City who will speak at Wa-Keeney. Dawson, a former editor of the Western Kansas World, is noted as an excellent speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penoned
Spurmer and Teagle Oil Company
St. Joe City
Atchison
Kansas
J. S. Dawson
Hill City
State Treasurers Office
Wa-Keeney
Dawson
Wheat Crop Shortage Estimated in Mississippi Valley
The Trade Bulletin reports the winter wheat crop across states between the Ohio and Missouri rivers at 227,000,000 bushels, about 55,000,000 bushels below last year, signaling a shortage in the Mississippi Valley expressed from Chicago on April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley
Chicago
Ohio
Missouri
National League Baseball Summary From Damaged Clip
National League notes show New York Doheny Warner at Louisville Tealeea 20107 0003 and a disrupted game at Cincinnati with scattered player names and a darkening score line. The fragmentary text lists Chicago Gallatin Getit Dua and Boston facing Brooklyn with unclear outcomes and no coherent final score due to incomplete report.
Kallinis Building Sold in Choctaw Territory
The Kallinis building, landmark five stories in South Me rcester, was sold this morning by the Choctaw and Okla authority to Ht Kirkpatrick for 215,000. The structure, largest in Indian Territory, will be used for hotel and other purposes. The sale price and details reflect a major urban landmark transfer.
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South Meas Leet
Kallinis
Indian Territory
Choctaw
Okbtharma
Ht Kirkpatrick
Paris
South Mercester
Ita
Whotel
Mills Transfer From Ose Trust To Hoop Company
From Ose Trust to Warren mills and Girard mills recently joined a larger steel group, now transferred to the American Steel Hoop company known as the Hoop and Cot ton Tie trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ose Trust
Warren
Warren and
Girard
National Steel Cornny
American Steel Hoop Company
The
Hoop and Cottom ‘Tie Trust
Wheeling Strike Sparks Judge Jackson Lecture
Judge John Jay Jackson arrived in Wheeling to aid the US effort to restore streetcar service amid a strike. He held court to sentence five men arrested for minor offenses tied to the injunction, and delivered a harsh talk condemning the strikers and their unions as communist clubs while warning parents to control their children or face contempt.
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Jackson
Wheeling
John Jay Jackson
United States Circuit Court
Parkersboro
United States
Wheeling Street Railway
Wormen
Ehil
Jacksons
Views of Parkhurst on Mazet Committee Politics
Dr Parkhurst denounces the Mazet Committee as politically motivated and calls for broader inquiry. He backs calling Senator Platt and his allies to testify, argues one sided investigations miss truth, and notes Croker and Platt differ in methods with rascality hidden under veneer.
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New York
Society For the Prevention of Crime
Alimentite
Tnveatication
Senator Platt
Platt
Croker
Mr. Platt
Perkhurst
Dates in Arizona Propagated by Agricultural Dept Mission
Washington April 20 The distinguished pathologist Br Swingle leads a mission to test date palms in Arizona and western arid regions. Early attempts showed promise with certain varieties, and the sericultural department plans extensive trials under expert supervision to establish profitable date cultivation in the Southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Washington
Swingle
Moroces
Arizona
Arabia
Wun
Arizouie
Florida's New Senator Taliaferro Elected by Large Margin
James B. Taliaferro wins Florida's first joint ballot for U S senator with 95 votes, Pasco 20 and Callot 1. escorted to the chair, he thanks supporters. Born September 20, 1847, in Orange Court House, Virginia, he served as a Confederate soldier, later moved to Jacksonville and entered banking and wholesale trade. a longtime Democrat and state party leader noted for conservatism and practical honesty.
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Taliaferro
Tallahuesee
Florida
Pasco
Pallaferro
James B Taliaferro
United States
Horn
Orange Court Hoouse
Jacksonville
Phi
Geer
J& Bow
First National Bank of
Temps
Jeading
Offes
Hie
Will of Micholas H M Chereburoweh Admitted to Probate
In New York April the will of the late Micholas H M Chereburoweh president of the Cheseborough Maunuraneiee company of this ots has been admitted to probate in the SherAertes office at Elizabeth N J After bequeathing 310 each to his brother Amon Chess borough of Surbrook see Miss Abbie Matthaven of Summit No the will disposes of the entire estate estimated at 20080 to charities and to religrown bodie The principal provision contemplates Hue tatablishment of the Cheseborough Protestant Orphanage asylum at Stmrmir Nice trltained hate at Twentieth Century Milleery store as tow wx 150 At Crogs Jewelry store 515 Kansas avenuc
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New York
Micholas HM. Chereburoweh
Cheseberoweh
Cheseborough
Stmrmir
Joe Waters in Trouble Insect Trap Scam Tale
Captain J. G. Waters denies partnership with McMurphy a Kansas insect trap inventor. Workman Brothers report a man posing as a partner vanished leaving trap and materials, claiming a $100 trade. Waters declares the man dead of apoplexy and disavows any links.
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Judee Waters
Kansan
Sirj
McMurphy
Workman Brothers
J. G. Waters
Waters
Uts
Bin
Midniche
Bir
Kansas
Ted
G. Waters
Independence mine sold to British syndicate for 10 million
The Gazette reports the Independence mine in the Cripple Creek district to be sold for 10 million dollars to an English syndicate led by Verner Z Reed with Venture of London. The deal, described as the largest in camp history, also includes about 100 surrounding acres and involved parties traveling to London for closing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
the Gazette Today
the Gazette
Independence
Enegliati
Verner Z. Reed
Venture Corporation of London
Stratton
London
Cripple Cree
Cloudburst Causes Major Damage at Highland and Mishland
A cloudburst near Mishland Ken and Highland Kan caused severe damage. Bridges were washed out including a Turlington trestle while creeks overflowed their banks. The storm swept through the area with rivers and telegraph lines disrupted.
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Highland
Kas
Atchison
Kan
Mishland
Ken
Highand
Turlington
Niles
TO TAKE TO THE HILLS
Atchison April 3 Farmers in the bottoms east of the city fear a Missouri river flood and are moving to higher ground hoping to avoid a repeat of the 1881 inundation that submerged thousands of acres and disrupted life in the region.
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Atchison
Bottons
Missouri
Death of Capt White Excerpted in Lawrence Obituary
Capt James White aged 60 long time Rock Island conductor dies of typhoid poisoning. He had recent years dealt in livestock and was a Knight Templar. Funeral plans not stated.
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Lawrence
James White
Hock Island
Fastest Vessel Afloat From Turbinia To Hai Lane Race
The Turbinia type torpedo boat at Newcastle is praised for speed over rival Hai Lane built for the Chinese navy. Turbinia reaches 35 knots in a mile while Hai Lane hits 36.7 knots in tests, with top speeds near 36.7 knots. The Turbinia's light 40 ton displacement and recips are noted as factors, while future full-sized Turbinias are expected to surpass current leaders. The piece blends naval tech milestones with an ad for a laundry and train tickets.
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Tntil
Newcastle
England
Hai Lane
Schichau
Eling
Chines Navy
Arpericns Steam Latin
West Seventh Street
Size of hens eggs report from Kansas weather bulletin
Weather bulletin for Kansas week past notes light to heavy rain totals and farm conditions. Eastern division reports oats emerging and crops progressing with variable fruit promises. Western division shows half to three fourths of crop progress, alfalfa growing, peach trees damaged in north, general good farm conditions overall.
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Weather Bureau
Weather Office For
Kansas
Chautanque
Montgomery
Labette
Cherokee
Naming of Kansas towns from the St Louis Republic
An informed observer muses on Kansas town names from Bird City to Mirage and beyond. He notes fanciful beguilements, frontier humor, biblical and classical echoes, and the rough language of early settlers shaping places like Painted Past, Sharon Springs, Cincinnati, Chicago, Mount Zion, and Holy Cross with a mix of satire and nostalgia.
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St. Louie Republic
Kansas
Bird City
Bird
Rowling County
Mirage
Cash City
Wolfville
Kiddervn Savlog
Admire
Sharon Springs
Wallace County
Alion
Achilles
Goshen
Athens
Cincinnat
Chicago
Museum
Protec
Claim
Freedom
Providence
Ophir
Mount Zion
Zionville
Nicodemus
Holy Cross
Josh
Glen Sharrard
Glen Grouse
Dalrymple
Dennis
Thackeray
Little Valley
Early settler names and famine note in old text
The fragment hints at settlers with wives named Bertie and Tan and mentions famine tied to divine whim. It connotes historical place naming and hardship from early colonization, but details are sparse and obscured by garbled OCR. It reads like a casual aside rather than a complete story, with unclear geography or dates.
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Bertie
Tan
The Chief in Uniform Makes Streets Stir
The Chief of Police Ramsey appears in full uniform for the first time, brass buttons and star gleaming. Wo Long eer reports the moment as citizens gaze, a few bike and beer wagons diverting routes, while consternation spreads through the street.
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Ramsey
WILL NOT SEE EUROPE Kansas Troops Will Come Home Vis
Governor Stanley received a letter from Russell A. Alger secretary of war in reply to a Kansas veteran association request. He states no transports will be sent back via the Suez Canal and that troops can only be returned to San Francisco due to current transport conditions.
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Europe
Kansas
San Francisco
Stanley
Russell A. Alger
Wart “Tam
Sixth
Kansas Veteran Association
Topeka
United States
Suez
Philippines
Missionipps
Uited States
Sues Canal
Perle Ocean
Governor Stanley Delayed by Washouts in Kansas Trip
Governor Stanley and his wife were delayed by washouts while traveling from Kansas City to Topeka aboard the Santa Fe train. With the train likely to be stalled for hours, the couple checked into a steamer berth and slept, awaiting repairs before reaching Topeka around 5 o'clock this morning.
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Stanley
Topeka
Smipley
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Peverner
Today s Market Report Wheat and Provisions Mixed Trade
Wheat prices fell as bears led trading with May opening lower and edging higher midday while July fluctuated. Receipts show mixed car movements across Minneapolis and Chicago. corn and oats saw declines with cash trading weak. Provisions remained firm on strong cash demand and buying by commissions. Timothy prices listed for April and October.
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Ge Premiim
Chicio
Minneapolis
Dolith
Digipac
Enon
May Park
Tery
Cash
Fei
Timothy
Chicago Livestock Market Roundup April Reports
Receipts and prices mixed for hogs and cattle at Chicago market. Steers and heifers show steady to firmer demand with Texas and local cattle trading. hogs see varied bids, with market activity and shipments noted. Lambs and sheep listed with ongoing supply and pricing trends across the yard.
Manesa Guty Livestock Market Sale Report
Representative sales at Manesa Guty Livestock Market show steady overall trading with higher prices for some steers. Buyers note demand for cows and aged cattle while wheats and oats press the feed market and influence carrier activity.
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Manesa Guty Livestock Market
Vette Amel At
Boia Hees
Son
Sat Bois
Texas
Apa
Marketnotes and trade hints from a busy session
The report outlines declines and mixed activity across commodities and stocks with oats and pork mentioned. Traders note early buying by shippers and cautious advances as the market closes, while cables signal shifting orders and export concerns amid uncertain demand.
New York Money Market and Prime Mercantile Paper
Fragmentary OCR notes reference on call money rates, sterling exchange, and coupon details. Mentions New York money market terms, prime mercantile paper, and various cryptic monetary references.
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Coos Earth
Sterling ‘Exchange
Boris
Barher
Mtecciule de Ts
EaEropteianet Fonipon
Sugar Market News From New York Reflects Mixed Wheat and Hogs
Market notes from New York in April describe steady to firmer tones in grain with supplies scarce and demand weak for wheat and flour. Reports from St Paul and Chicago show varying receipts, with cattle and hogs steady to higher as buyers seek bread and feed grains amid cautious speculation.
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New York
St. Paul Road
Coliecter
Tony Uae
Ieeei
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Schrader
State Capitol
Frank Crimes
Kanate
Divine Hunter Schrader
Avery
Farner Smith
Jin Simpson
Winfield
John Pollock
Ant
David BD. Leahy
Wichita
Clemens Belligerent
Profesare
Missouri Ol Company
Cincinnati
Damine Cincinnati
Pittebirs Oos
Hatteries
Giociniati
Brettencein
Beiter Puccuurg
Leevee
Bowerman
Scocery Sasits
Boston
Brooklyn Pustrecies
Boatin
Brooklyn
Maefarini
Parkhurst
Nicholas H Chessborough
Twentieth Century Milleery
Crogs
Kansas Avenuc
Joe Waters
Hoe
Tran
General Hardware
Lockwood
Cripple Creek
Capt. White
Lawrence Pioneer
Rock Island
Pasece Away
Hutchinson
American Bream Laundry
Associated Presa
State Journal
Chicago Livestock Market
Chteas
HOGS
Goday
Stepte
Owen
Beeves
Big
Escuee
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Bansan City
Erpos Market
J.C. Goings
Commission Erchant
Tays _Feceiver
Jose Fem Witat
Eeniver
Eae
Brocka
Furn
E Commission Merete Ie
Fopeky
Saap
Ianauie
Lia Ie
Taube
Ace
Wesmore
Ems
Ian Siti
Eneeny
Wymore
Sihnenpolis
Cdulnh Wecelpiay
Tony OD
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Rade
J. C. Goings
Gralana East Firth Street
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Reurkes
East Susiaats
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