Socialism in Kansas Promoters Form Charter Talks
The Kansas chapter of a Social Democratic cooperative aims to cultivate agriculture and industry via a chartered colony. Cyrus Field Willard W P Borland James B Ingalls Eugene V Debs lead directors from Chicago Denver and Washington with Debs as national president and Willard as national secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Field Willard
W. P. Borland
James B. Ingalls
Social Democraty
Eugene V. Debs
Kansas
Wiiman “Co-operative Commonwealth Company
Willard
Social Demowauy
Inerland
Ingalls Io
Chicago
Eugene V. Deb
G Cs Clemens
John W. Breidenthal
Stryker
Bush
Annie 3. Diggs
J. Hinton
Washington, D. C
Cyrax Pleidwillard
Louis Billings
Theodore Debs
Eres
Consumption Cured. Brought Back From The Grave
The Indianapolis man Joseph James of 325 West Pearl Street was near death from quick consumption last November. Lungs ulcerated, he lay in a stupor, with opium as relief. A friend gave Brazilian Balm, the doctor approved its use, and James recovered rapidly. By February he was back at work with stronger health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph James
Pearl St
Indianapolis
Ind
James
Brazilian Balm Promises Cure for Consumption Dangers
A historical notice warns against tonics containing opium and opiate drugs for consumption. It touts Brazilian Balm as opium free, claiming it stimulates nerves, destroys the lung microbes, and restores diseased lungs to health, unlike other remedies.
Uplifting Humanity Through Social Democratic Colonies
Cyrus Field Willard, general secretary of the Social Democracy of the United States, advocates western colonies to uplift the laboring classes. He cites middle class applicants and wealthy donors, seeks to divert wealth to producers, and plans a Kansas colony as a pivotal experiment in a socialistic system aiming for happiness, freedom, and prosperity nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Field Willard
Social Democracy of
United States
Kansas
Kansas Colony
Willard
Chicago
Usles
Edwards County subscribes to Omaha commission fund
The first western county to subscribe to the Omaha commission fund is Edwards County. Treasurer John E. Frost of the Kansas commission received a check for 105 dollars from W. Watson of Kinley, representing the amount apportioned to Edwards County. An absent-minded jeweler in Atchison was involved in an engraving error attempting to mark a remembrance inscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards County
Omaha E Commission
John E. Frost
Kersas Commission
Goo. W. Watson
Kinsley
Edwanlaounty
Atchison Stelle
Clouds of Smoke From the Ships of the Blockading Squadron
A compact report notes heavy smoke rising from the ships of the blockading squadron amid ongoing naval operations. The scene highlights the intensity of the blockade and the visibility of vessels in the harbor. Commanders issue orders as crews monitor fires and smoke plumes.
Burning Cane Fields Believed By Insurgents
Report from the New York on patrol near Havana notes smoke from inland hills, with belief insurgents are burning cane fields. Ashore Spanish cavalry were seen on Morro beach, shots fired delaying a patrol. Entry mentions Matanzas and Cuba blockade activity and naval incidents involving the flagship and schooners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Havana
Key West
Fla
Havena
In Morro
Inloe
Wil Talon
Ha- Vina
Matanzas
Camenas
Muriel
Juan del Pino
Wilmington
Clmcinnath
Antares
Finn
Rhanch
Tragedy in Lonoke as feud ends in deaths
In Lonoke Arkansas a bloody street duel leaves W K Boole and his two sons dead while three Eagle members are held for murder. The Eagles and Gooles have long feuded and a policy clash is blamed for the deadly violence in the town near England.
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Little Rock
Ark
Lonoke
Memphis
W. K. Boole
Wil
Chariie
Eagles
Gooles
Charity Boole
England
Lonoke County
James P. He
Rob Dougherty
Toole
Booles
Aet
Horsewhips Preacher at Mount Hope Church
Miss Kate Michal brandished a whalebone horsewhip and severely castigated the Cedar Fasim Mount Hope church pastor after a Sunday service dismissal near the church gate. Eyewitness accounts place the incident at Mount Hope church, fifteen miles northeast of Cedar Fasim, following the service. The clash occurred as the minister was leaving, amid tension from the recent church leadership dispute within the People's Alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Hope Church
Kate Michal
Ae People's Alliance
Michal
Enraged Girl Attacks Minister as Professor Thom An Threatens
Witnesses recount a preacher struck by a woman after an attempted rescue by friends. Local figure known as Professor Thoman drew a revolver and menaced anyone helping the minister. The minister persisted until exhaustion as Michal continued the castigation, then left with Thom An to home while bystanders tended his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Thom
Michal
Thomas
Palmer May Go to Jail Over Alimony Arrears
New York April 27 Albert Palmer theatrical manager must pay 1540.84 overdue alimony to wife Martine Palmer within five days or face arrest and confinement at Ludlow Street jail. Palmer, longtime manager for Richard Mannfeld, earns about 6000 a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albert M. Palmer
Justice Bischoff
Sureme Court
Martine
Isolé
Ludlow Street
Palmer
Justice Andrews
Hichard Mannfeld
Hawaii awaits expected seizure as war looms
Honolulu April 20 via San Francisco April 27 The Hawaiian Star says the United States will seize Hawaii as a coal station soon though no official act has occurred The report notes Senator Bennington recently bought flags and argues the island will be seized once war is declared It also mentions British concerns over neutrality being dismissed by Minister Cooper
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
San Francisco
Hawaiian Star
United States
Bennington
Deaser
San Francia
Kenny
Cooper
Patriotic Bankers Subscribe for Mobilizing Troops at Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls April 27 The South Dakota militia undergoes a reorganization from cavalry to a full infantry regiment as troops are mobilized. Slowx Polls bunkers contribute 7000 dollars to cover mobilization expenses while recruiting continues and units begin arriving for camp. Union Avenue ticket offices face closure after June 1 under an agreement reportedly made to end repeated efforts to shut them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Slowx
Union Avenue
Kansas City
Hines
Reduced Rail Fares to Grand Encampment Wyoming
Union Pacific sets one fare round trip plus 35.90 from Kansas Nebraska Colorado and Utah to Rawlins Wa. Tickets on a Tuesday in May June July Aug Sept Oct and Nov. Stage line runs daily except Sunday between Rawlins and Grand Encampment. For details contact J C Fulton Depot Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Encam
Wyo
Union Pacific
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Utah
Rawlins
Grand Encampment
Cig Lewis
J. C. Fulton
Junction City Shoot Opens with High Scores and Strong Attendance
Junction City reports aopening three day shoot drawing solid crowds April 27. The event featured multiple flyings and numerous shooters led by Hershey Reust Fanning and Herr with several firsts and seconds across events.
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Junction City
Myers
Herr
Fanning
Hershey
Jenkins
Reust
Cornet
Taylor
Heust
Erhart
Howe
Bear
Eberhardt
Cornett
Arhart
Erhardt
Panning
Lestetter
Keust
Moving of Troops Rates Considered by Chicago Railways
Chicago April 27 The executive committee debated a transit rate to move government troops with a likely split between 1 cent per mile for rendezvous and 2 cents per mile to the front. Civil War precedent and patriotism influenced the discussion as war looms. A quip about scaring a young man from enlisting closes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Girl
Loan and catalogue offer in early ad style
An old advertisement page promotes a free catalogue by mail, listing rubber stamps and various goods. It mentions loans on real estate security and personal items like organs and sewing machines, with names such as CHAS WL TRAPP and A Zane tied to the agency, all set in a Kansas context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
North Terosa
Kansas
Wosdick
Care Journal
Wri
R. Judgee Gommier
S. Mall Stove& Ropate Co
MONET
Ar Cnoce
Eatuls
Zane
P Organs
Sewjachings
Watey
Simpbell
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gMs Co
Prac
Santa Fe Railroad
Sie
Uae
DAG
Jatl
Hawaii
PW. Ziegler & Co
Dearbornet
Stauit
Addrean A
Fergman
Walker
W. L. Kline Co
St. Louis
Cuba
Mount Hope
Lawrence, Kan
Riese TR Te Seer
10Th Uy
Quincy St
Woodlawn Ave
Western Ave
Eighth
Quincy
Chean
Warren
Kansas Ave
Potwin
Cere
Saple
Lease Soap Co
Cincinneti, C
Cail
S21
Leffler & Co
St Louis
Arc Co
Bor
I. Biscoe
Monroe and
East Fifth St
Kansas Avenue
Suptogaboom & CO
Kansas Age
East Bind
Colville & Bertrand
SH Kansas
D. W. Nellis
West Sixth
West Sixth St
McCormick
Kan
Harrison
Pine St
N. van Buren St
J. W. Smith
Dillon St
Aide
Harrison Street
Almont News
Whible & Horner
East Seventh Au
ePaved Baece
Pat
Ralston
Harrison St
John G. Howard & Co
Kansas Vinvi Co
Columbian Building
Fred Dispensary
IBMS
RAE
Paler
Tee Farrow
Hason
Oc Brick ‘and Paving Co
Rasa Anton
Uncle Sam
Fuel and Feed
Kanes
Ney
Fower
Ana
Milo Norton
Sizth
James B. Matden
Te East
Suse de
St Merchants Transfer and Storage CO
Topera Cycle CO
Win St
BATRD
Topeka Printing CO
Yast Seventh St
Ryder
I Ave
North Topeka
Brinkerkotersten Ieee
Wee Dusshaus
Sauber
F. Menninger
Topeke
Sheldon
Ida C. Barnes
Ava
J. B Hague
Fioriat
Groves
W. C. Groves
H. J. Groves
Ansus Avé
Crawford Theater
Aida Lawrence
Gymcia Ities
L Braey Hall
Federated Club
Mr. Avatst Hyllested
INAL
Turneute
Psene
Nanesenenenenet
Great Western Steam Dye and Cleaning Works
East Seventh Street
Tee
Rodiger
Topeka Transfer CO
F. P. Bacon
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