New Salt Causes Sensation at State House and Global Turmoil
Reported scene at the State House features Senator Jumper receiving new clothes and a hat amid fanfare, with Governor Swedy quipping about lost pipe and cigar gifts as a crowd of officials gathers. Separately, missionaries in Hong Kong report mob attacks on Plymouth Brethren and Catholic missions, resulting in multiple evacuations and deaths, amid rising anti-foreign sentiment.
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State House
Swedy
Ts Chat
Bowed of Charities
Jumper
Med Per. Mir
Havens
Bewreh
Sean
Hutiee Snd
John Breidenthal
Hob Semgde
Wall Mushc
Charles Ross
J. W. Amis
Morris Cain
Capt
Morris
Isine
San Francisco
Heek
Hong Kong
Yuchen
Plymouth Brethren
Ladies’ Home
Hlanford
Blanford Place
Dr. Biynford
Mill work stoppages spread across New England mills
A string of factory curtailments and closures hits New England and nearby states. Lisbon Fulls sees wage cuts of 12 to 18 percent take effect. Peabody cotton mills plan to close indefinitely after stock on hand runs out in four weeks. Nidinger House Graniteware near East St Louis closes as coal runs out, 300 workers affected. potential ripple to local iron and mine operations. Tiller mine in Rochefeller property here and in Fall River mills announce vacations or shutdowns, affecting hundreds. Overall, a broad midsummer slowdown in cotton and related industries curtails production across several towns, with layoffs and wage adjustments as key outcomes.
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Lisbon
Warumbo
Newburspurt
Peabody Cotton Mills
St. Louis
Nidinger
Rouse Graniteware Works
St Loouis
Nidingethoure
Shetter
Bessemer
Tewell
Saco
Laconia
N. H
Fall River
Riots in Madrid as shopkeepers clash with police
In Madrid on August 1 riots erupted over new consumption controls. Manufacturers and shopkeepers attacked by police damaged shops in main streets while disturbances spread. Many persons were injured as crowds confronted officers and the line of mounted policemen sought to clear the streets.
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Madrid
Woren
Emporia Missed Share of Reciprocal Tax Apportionment
Judge J. Jay Luck of Emporia led an effort to secure 400 of the reciprocal tax fund from Webb McNall for Kansas fire departments. Poor handling by the mayor and city clerk left Emporia out when the funds were distributed. The certificates were filed but not sent, and the July 30 apportionment skipped Emporia.
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J. Jay Luck
Emporia
Webb McNall
Fire Departments of
Kansas
Emporis
Et Nall
Judge Luck
Lorina's Picture to Adorn Osrsival Banner Across Kansas Avenue
A Karnival Knights committee plans a large Carnival banner for October 17. Lorina's figure will hold a fool's cap and bells, with the motto There'll be a most time in the Old Town. The banner will span Kansas avenue at Sixth street between Mulvane and Jewell. The committee meets at the Elks lodge tomorrow to finalize arrangements.
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Kansas Avenue
Kansas Gwente
Misers
Dno
McManus
Chis
Holliday
Col Tramp
General Carnival Committee
Hramner
Bryan and
Sixthtreet
Mulvane
Jewell
Kerotval Knights
Elks' Lodge
Masonic Building
Rock Island Changes in Road Service and Barbecue Committee Additions
News from Rock Island reports staffing shifts in the railroad’s operating department with A. R. Schrantz moving from Fairbury to a higher post at Davenport, J. Pillareld becoming roadmaster at Fairbury, and W. B. Boeart transferring to Goodland. F. J. Courtney will replace Fogart in Fairbury’s department. The barbecue committee extends with many new names including WH Davis, Joe Davis, James Haggert, John Schmidt, and others.
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A. R. Schrantz
Hobb Island
Fairbury
Davenport
Str
J. Pillarerald
Goodland
Schranta
W. BE. Boeart
Fogart
FJ Courtney
Burlington & Alkisouri Tiver Railway
WH. Davis
Joe Davis
James Haggert
John Schmidt
Dresbach
J. A. Ranney
S. Groat
EB. Pits
William Moser
William Green
Peter Olson
A. Bheetz
H. D. Cornish
A. Bean
J. &. Kennedy
W. H. Gilff
Calf Skins and Hides Stir Tariff Debate in Washington
Washington Aine reports Assistant Secretary Howell ruled exit skins are cattle hides and thus taxed under new tariff. A local notice offers a $10 reward for the return of a lost small gold watch and chain. In Crawford, theatergoers anticipate Thomas A Ediman’s scenic replications at Garteld Park, with free admission for ladies and a 20 cent ticket for others. Governor Leady is delivering the harvest home speech in Sibley, with oratorical events at El Dorado.
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Washington
Aine
Howell
Edvatorem
Crawford Pera House
Marshills
Walen
Garteld Park
Thomas A Ediman
Lesdy
Sibley
Cate Brather
Leady
Spon
Sibiey
Eid Etewee
Teds
el Dorado
Topeka Fall Festival expected larger attendance this year
Officials project attendance between 60 000 and 75 000, with last year’s crowd around 40 000. Efforts include vigorous advertising, flyers, and reduced travel rates as organizers anticipate the festival will be the largest yet in the region and draw 10 000 to 15 000 additional visitors.
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Topeke
Regent
Fultalo
Topeka Fall Festival Hosts Kansas Militia Encampment
The Kansan National Guard plans a state encampment in Topeka during the fall festival. Governor Leedy aided funding for the event. The force numbers 120 guardsmen in 24 companies with ample ammunition, promising a large gathering and features including a sham battle for spectators. Major General McCrum was informed of the committee’s decision.
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Topeka
Kansug National Guard
Leedy
Kansas National Guard
Lhw
McCrum
Woman Attacks Hungarian Miner at Jum Creek Pit
A Hungarian gunner entering the Jum Creek pit was attacked by a woman among striking miners. She hurled rocks, grazed his cheek, and he fled toward the mouth. Wives of miners, supported by others, supplied the men with breakfast while the strike continued and security tried to restrain the attacker.
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Pittshurst
Aus
Jum Creek
Ehase
Ani
Tls
Portland Steamer Portland Rumor Declared False
A dispatch from Port Townsend says the Portland sailing to Detroit has not been lost. The false report caused consternation among residents, noting about four prisoners aboard, with origins in this city. Independent riverine stories connect a Prince of Wales Island whiskey seller murder to local tribal tensions and past witchcraft executions.
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Portland Wesn
Portland
Ore
Seale
Alaska
Juneau
Maske
Bean
Tillett
Prince of Wates Island
Tols— Bay
Wales Bay
Topeka Social and Personal Items Highlight Summer Travel
A Topeka social column details a cottage camp trip for a large group of young people chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Noble and lists numerous attendees. It records departures for Chicago Syracuse Manitou and Colorado trips, as well as several local visits, outings, and a surprise party hosted by J W Ripley and family with dancing and games.
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Walter Nobile
Biss Mary Chase
Bessie, Elder
Sarah Horner
Hamilton
Reed
Bloomington
Josephine Jverzer
Leavenworth
Malcom Gerrard
Paul Rochr
Curvis Batley
Jean Viniles
Charles Lagerstrom
George M. Noble
Eleanior Work
Joan Frost
Lida Mergen
May Lang
Jennie Punk
Lee Bedden
Alice Prescott
Martha Lrndshaw
Emily Allen
Edward Desinis
Cath Nellis
Ben Criswell
Luther N Us
Jack Newras
Frank Cain
Charles Joslin
Pred Gordon
Tis Allen
H.G. Hogeboom
der. Morehead
Reuben Spivey
Kansas Mire
Bell
Charles Thomas
Colscada
Earl MacDowell
Johnson Bere Tetas
Manchester
Mrs. Johnson
A. PF. Williams
Colorado
Als
Kirk Dues
Calunde
Stine Bulith
Mies
Eoreau
Renard Guitry
Coulti
Kansas
Damvestown
Warren
Doni
McDonald
Topeka
Frank &, Holliday
Massachusetts
Ot, Guyman
Liberal Kan
H. Bixee
Lem White
Denver
Colorawdo
Charles Wood
Deltis
Kart
Ho Houle
Eurphyne Colvin
Mise Frases
Seater K
St Marys
Krydier
Ea White
Hush Laver
N Colvin
Lamm
Law- Me
Anke Lewenstein
Can Fret
New York
Ed Wlampers
Jeffersing Stror
J. W. Ripter
Trob Hoy
Avetin
Ripley
A. A. Rupsey
Robert Smith
EC. Strickland
Incomplete Names Signal Tangled OCR Passage Fail
Disjointed OCR fragment lists names such as C. Fhirtwell Mr and Mrs O Parish and others. Lacks coherent events, places, dates, or actions to summarize into a clear news item.
Retaliation on Canada a Klondike duty protest
Seattle merchants and shippers adopted resolutions at a Chamber of Commerce meeting to urge the secretary of the treasury to abolish privileges for Canadians exporting goods into the United States and to restore strict entry at Dyea Skaguay and Circle City. The action follows Canadian plans to levy import duties on US miners and prospectors traveling to Klondike districts.
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Seattle
Wasa
Chamber of Commene
America
Dyes
Skaguay
Circle City
United States
Klondike
Rain and Cooler Tomorrow Forecast by Weather Bureau
Tonight will bring more showers after steady rain this afternoon west and south of the city. The Colimbian building thermometer showed RU degrees at 1 PM and had fallen four degrees by 2 40 PM. Tomorrow is expected cooler, according to Mr Jennings.
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Weather Bureau
United States
Mr. Jennings
Webb McNeil Takes a Vacation Notable Absence
Webb McNair, incapacitated by Minees and heat, returns home to Gaylord for two to three weeks of rest. Also noted: death of Washington Mason, 69, a long-time Topeka resident, with funeral at 10 tomorrow and interment in Topeka Cemetery. Excursion notices describe Santa Fe Route trips to the Southwest with round-trip fares and restrictions. Market notes and medical ad follow.
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Webb McNeil
Webb McNair
Gaylord
Washington Mason
Topeka
Kansas Avenue
Santa Fe
Arkansas
Ariza
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
New Mexico
Natunis Men
Great Southwest
Task
BO Ry
Kan
Liverpool
Busines
Iervance
Paris
Advatre
Silmpilas Ff
Bern
Minneapolis
Cat
Spiel
Zac
Kansas City Ledger Notes Cattle Receipts and Feeds
Fragmentary OCR item lists cattle receipts and related entries. Mentions heifers stockers and feed details likely from a Kansas City market or farm ledger. Names and specific terms are incomplete but indicate livestock and feed transactions on a dated page.
Kansas City Product Market Airdraws Oddities and Prices
Fragmentary OCR shows system of prices and grades for commodities in Kansas City including oats hay corn creamery dairy eggs and milo. Mentions No 2 No 8 and No 2 mixed standard grades with steady demand and state lines.
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Creamery
Dutry
Sugar and Coffee Market Gossip From New York
Market gossip from Sugar and Coffe New York dated August 3 reports mixed grain and coffee notes. Shipping and Liverpool prices edge higher while Chicago and Kansas City show firm cash markets and rain delays influence outlook. Weather updates forecast showers across Kansas City Missouri and surrounding regions with cooler north central territory and unsettled conditions in the upper Midwest.
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W. A. Michael Camson Co
West Sixth Ave
Liverpool
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Portinge
Chicago
Fale Outahde
Perdigners
Thoma
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