Tracy in Ellensburg Wild Manhunt Ends Near Columbia
Sam Evans reports that outlaw Harry Tracy rode through the Ellensburg area on August 1 brandishing a Winchester and two revolvers. Tracy forced Evans to supply him with food, shot at him, and fled toward the Columbia River after a tense ranch visit. He stayed at W. A. Sanders and J. Mecldownes’ ranch until evening, then fled with horses and gear, threatening to retaliate if his whereabouts were revealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellensburg. Ward
Sam Evans
Sherry Brown
Tracy
Evans
Columbia River
Harry Tracy
W. A. Sanders
Cassades
McEllowney
Sunder
McElowney
Columbia
Rush to Colorado Summer Fare Periods Begin and End
The article notes several temporary price reductions to Colorado, starting today and running through August 4, then August 23 and 24, with another window from August 20 to September 10. A Santa Fe spokesman cites unusually poor weather dampening Kansas business, delaying two week vacations, but expects a record rush to Colorado in the next two weeks. The Colorado Line to Denver and Colorado Springs is highlighted as a popular service, with a $15 rate to common points in Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Kansas
Santa Fe
Centain
California Limited
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pensions for Kansans Granted in August List
Kansas and Washington notices show pensions granted to individuals including Aaron Maxwell of Burlington for $12 and Man ley Minkler of Garnett for $14. Widows Rebecca Baker of Girard and Manette Doud of Fortign eh Lrata peg of Springs receive varying amounts. Nancy Howard of Cherry Vale and Sarah Reed of Girard listed with amounts, Harriet Rice of Erie receives $5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansans
Washington
Kansas
Aaron Maxwell
Burlington
Manley Minkler
Garnett
Rebecca Baker
Girard
Manette Doud
Fortign
Eh Lrata
Peg of
Beized Her Pearl Necklace in Duty Evasion Case
After treasury consultation, the revenue collector seized a pearl necklace valued at 2800 dollars from a prominent Philadelphia woman who recently returned from Europe and failed to declare the jewels. A duty of 75 percent will be charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Treasury Department
Revenue Collector
Philadelphia
Europe
Big Tieup as Boilermakers Strike for Higher Wages
Chicago faces a broad stoppage as 1,600 boilermakers and shipbuilders walk out over wage demands including 35 cents an hour for inside work and 20 cents for outside work. They seek union recognition, a nine hour day inside and eight outside, double time for holidays, and overtime pay. the Master Boilermakers offer 7 percent raise but oppose full demands. Many workers have left Chicago, and shops are largely idle, threatening disruption to the boat and boiler trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Muster Boilermakers’ Association
Neve
Bollershops
Rock Island Plan Throws Rail Merger In Circular
A New York circular from Chicago Rock Island & Pacific announces the reorganization offering to buy all outstanding stock of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway. It details bonds, preferred and common stock, and the transfer of capital stock to New Jersey and Iowa entities, with dates and conditions for stock deposit by September 1, 1902.
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New York
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Company
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Company
Iowa
Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railway Company
Central Trust Company of
Bla Elty
Rock Island Company of New Jersey
Centrall Trust Company of
Peyade
City of
Rock Island Company
New Jersey
Tts
Tve
Towa
Towra
Towa Company
Chicago, Rock Inland & Pacific Railway
Reorganization Elected Leaders Named for Roance Executive
The article reports on reorganization of the Roance group with George C. McMurtrey and George Tr reelected and H. Moore named chair of the executive committee to replace Cable. Leeds elected president of the new company with Pela 28 as secretary and treasurer and Bogan 25 as assistant. No financing details were issued and no large cash outlay was expected under exchange terms.
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Brewet Fio
George C. McMurtrey
George Tr
Wid Ra
Frick
Iam H. Moore
Roance
Cable
J. H. Moore
Gine
Leeds
Pela
Bogan
Reid
Gold Democrat Durand Nominated for Michigan Governor
Detroit August 1 The Michigan Democratic state convention nominated Flint judge George H Durand on the fourth ballot for governor amid a split with free silver factions. Durand did not attend nor authorize acceptance and the silver side warned he might decline. The platform urged direct primary, initiative and referendum, municipal ownership of utilities, and equal taxation. The ticket included Bible Donovan Davidson Hammond Knight Perrin Watson Field Brown and others. convention adjourned sine die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Michigan
George H. Durand
Flint
Durang
Durand
Genesee County
Joan Tarsney
Junge Durand
D. J. Campa
Silver Democrats
Helms
Lansing
Ume
United States
Repubean
East
Rome
John F. Bible
Iowa
John Donovan
Bay Cy. Afich
Omera F. Davideon
Porturan
David A. Hammond
Ann Arbor
William F. Knight
Grand Rapids
Woodbridge M. Perris
Big Rap
Arthur P. Watson
Sheboygan
State Board of Education
Enarten F. Field
Hastings
Supreme Court
Benjamin D. Brown
Menominee
Santa Fe Adopts Electric Headlights for Locomotives
Santa Fe settles the long standing locomotive headlight issue by equipping its fastest passenger trains between Chicago and Albuquerque with electric headlights. A Pyle National order was placed Thursday, aiming to reduce in motion failures and high repair costs. The system promises clearer signals ahead, with prior hesitance due to cost and maintenance. The Pyle apparatus gained exposure at the Buffalo exposition and is already used on a Santa Fe instruction car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Paty
Chicago
Albuquerque
G. M
Pyle National Company
Pyr
Topeka _railroad
Educaone
New Coping Stone Laid for Nie dam at Assowan
Announcement from London reports the last coping stone set at the Nie dam project at Assowan and Assotus. The Nie reservoir will supply one and a quarter billion cubic meters of water and enable double cropping across western districts. It is expected to boost sugar cultivation and bring large farming areas into cultivation. Aged woman dies in Salina. Mrs Anna Dost Diedbert, 80, born in Switzerland, came to America before Civil War.
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New York
Assowan
London
Nie
Salina
Kaz
Ane
Anna Dost
Chicago Market Report Highlights Mixed Commodities Slump
Today’s market summary shows bears dominating as July futures pull back while September wheat edges higher then eases. Cash corn gains fade, hogs steady to weaker, lard and pork products slip, and cattle and livestock receipts mix with demand cooling. weather crops promise good spring prospects amid ample supplies across bread and feed grains.
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Chicago
Sharpay
Seige
Brooklyn
Manhattan
New York Central
Chimgo
Tessie
Barket
Rashites
Coles
Market Reports and Commodities Across New York and West
News of commodity prices including wheat receipts, cotton and wool markets, and fruit prices in Arkansas Alberta trade areas. Daily money market, sterling exchange, and stock movements on Wall Street with brief notes on notable gains and declines. An Onlooker cartoon caption and brief humorous anecdote conclude the item.
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New York
Wall Street
Colorado Furs
Wan City
Fort Scott
Memphis
Manhettan
Rome
Tockien
Calis
Tinos Central
Colorado
Western Union
St. Paul
Wehiech
Manhattan
Fargo
Armoricuts Ecit
King Valley
Barnum's 230 Dog-day Sale Offers Broad Savings
We are awake to the fact that ordinary sales draw few buyers. We offer a wide range of Fall and Winter supplies at revised prices likely to save 25c or 50c a ton on fuel and more on other items. Come and investigate.
Present Possibilities in Low-Priced Goods and Fabrics
The notice touts steeply reduced prices on name wrappers, shirts waists, bleached muslin, unbleached sheeting, cotton batting, and other textiles. It advertises multiple fabric types, trims, and garments with dramatic discounts, plus a table of special items like hose, collars, lace, and buttons, all framed as HOT WEATHER bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cresereme
Corton
Goa
Fall Supply Sale Promises Low Prices on Lining Fabrics
Readable text advertises short length camble kirt linings and Silesia Percaline with 15c quality. Many yards available, varied styles with flanges. Special prices at Garton, cheaper outings, 200 pairs for commercial travelers. A 10 percent deduction urged, fewer costs than whole sale.
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Garton
You May Save Feathered Putters Adverts
An ad copy touts You May Save regular to feather type hold feathers with seven sits 000 yards of the best adult putters Calitos in multiple colors including blacks whites silver greys car dinals blues and fancies retailed in all stores at 640 and ae.
Hammocks and drapery sale offers bold discounts
The ad touts sale items including hammocks and lace curtains from China Department. It notes bulkiness, space limits, and deep discounts of about 2 percent below regular price. Various BB prices listed and curtains advertised as quick sellers with 1-3 percent off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China Department
Open For Early Fall Business Neck Ribbons And Belts
Store advertises fall merchandise including neck ribbons belt buckles gilt oxidized silver belts waist sets sash pins purses and black dress fabrics in popular widths. New walstings for fall first showing prices 150 250 and up. It will pay you to see us.
Kansas Fairs in 1902 Compile List by County Societies
A fragmented 1902 Kansas fairs list, compiled by county agricultural society secretaries including C. E. Wheaton and James Gare, outlines fair associations across counties such as Barton, Lyon, and Topeka region parks. Names of secretaries and locations appear with scattered dates in September and references to fairs and expositions across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County Agricultural Society
C. E H. Wheaton
Lola
Barton County
James Gare
Great Bend
Giron County
Afamt
iDewathe An Batier Scandal Association
Balch
el Dorado
P.N. Whitney
Topeka
Epee
Jackson
Heals
Jefferson
Cathe Gunza Mann
Terete Secretary in Nem City Beptum Osage Count
The readable fragment mentions a secretary in Nem City connected to Osage County and a price query. Details are unclear due to damaged text but imply a local official or clerical role and a value or cost inquiry. No definite events, dates, or names can be confirmed.
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Terete
Nem
Beptum- Osage
Price
Iaoeevine
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Star Grocery Fontgomery
Fraser Bros
C. C. D. Store
West 6Th St
Arbuckies Cotte
Gow M & J
Rock Island
Today's Market Report
Kansas City
Ateny
Fasgeae
Turkere
West Sixth Exreet
Wurespousegt Crise
Gese Hitec Company
City
J. x Ale
Providong, Cotton
Christi Steleptiose Stock Company
Kinneas
Mcoorn
Ogg
Rio
Orkann
Sic
Galveston
Arkansas Aalbertas
Ware
Topeke
York
Prin Mercantile Paper
Sterling Exchange
Toga Suotauione
U. & New
Brevich Indy
Spe Rochambeat
Kanees City
Ork
U.S
Cooper Bi
Texas Pacific
Atehiaon
Usty Pacific Es
Coe
Barnum
Topeeka Water Co
Quincy Street
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