Kansas Mines Show Record Lead and Zinc Value
Prof. Haworth of Kansas University previews a forthcoming annual report detailing coal, zinc, lead, and ore outputs in 1898. Coal production nears four million dollars with zinc smelting thriving, while ore refined at home tops two million, and oil districts report nine thousand barrels sold at refinery price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uiis
H. Haworth
Kan~ Fae University
Prof. Haworth
Nts
Hayworth
Crawford LeRich
Tinsworth
Neotvsha
Neodrsha
Mar
Haworth
Yhr Hydraulic Cement Industry
I Et al
Fort Scott
Naraety
Nusneroun
Concretions Known as Gupteria Across Territory Edge
In the area extending from Jewell County northward toward Pinney County the concretions called gupteria are described. They shade into brown and determine the general appearance of the Galenm mining district. Many locals have mistaken them for gold fields in western Kansas.
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Jewell
Pinney County
Galenm
Kansua
Poor Grade of Wheat Disappoints Topeka Grain Men
Topeka grain men express disappointment in the year s wheat quality. They note imperfect development and shriveling in manycar n which arrive in Topeka. Berry size is not fine and sale value remains weak, though recent shipments show some improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Successor Named for Buchan in Twentieth Kansas
Governor Staney cabled Colonel Moetonif of the Twentieth Kansas for promotions to fill the vacancy caused by Captain Fred E Buchan’s resignation. Buchan, commissioned as a second lieutenant in the regular army, resigns to accept a new post. His resignation is placed in the governor's hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staney
Moetonif
Twentieth
Kansas
Fred KE. Buchan
Buchan
Buehenbot
Wevernar
Rotunda Topeka Cruiser Moves to Capitol Corridor
An old cruiser named Topeka, once in the rotunda during the second tour of state hours, has been moved to the corridor where the Dunsmore households held sessions during the legislative war of 193?. In the south wing, the executive council weighs placing a balustrade from the floor above. The corridor now resembles an old lumber yard and needs improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Dunsmore House
Ieci
Executive Council
Stampede of insects strikes a Reading train ride
Reading Penn Aug 3 1872 an accident on the Shamokin division of the Philadelphia and Reading railway left Miles a train er a passenger after insects swarmed the smoker and engine. The crowd jumped from chairs as millions of bugs filled the car and roasted on steam pipes while the fireman endured the pestilent hail for miles.
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Reading
Penn
Irein Betders
Tamaqua
Philadelphia
Jonnie
Winfield
Arle
Wilter Plug
Canal study party sails to Europe for Panama project review
Lieutenant Colonel Oswald H. Ernest of the U S Army engineer corps leads a four man committee from the Isthmian Canal Commission to Paris to review Panama canal records and assess completion timelines. The inquiry will extend to the Nicaragua project, guiding government decision on which canal to construct.
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New York
Aus
Oswald H. Ernest
Engineer
Europe
Isthmian Canal Commission
Ernest
Admiral Walker
Burr
Columbia University
George Morrises
Canal Commission
Paris
Panama Canal
Nicaragua Canal
Col
Thorugh
Nicaragua
Indian's H Taylor Leads Rescue of Drowning Sailor
Newport town reports Captain H. Taylor of the Indiana s battleship and North Atlantic squadron chief, aided a Texas sailor who fell overboard. Taylor hauled the man into a launching boat, where he was stabilized by the ship s surgeon. A fragmented note adds a separate item about a hardware store camping site and a Spain railway contract, with unclear ties to the principal event.
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Taylor
Indiana
Texas
Newport, Ho
Aves
H. Taylor
Indians
Oficer
Sampson
Kim
Ft. Coughlin Hardware Co
Kansas Avenue
Mayor Talks on Liquor Enforcement and Rewards Plan
City official discusses prohibition challenges with Mayor Drew. A reward proposal of 50 to 100 dollars for liquor sale convictions is praised as a deterrent for joint operation and testimony challenges. They recall enforcement issues under high license, police pressure, and past temptations at joints, with calls for more effective action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jude Guy
Drew
Crising
Topeka
Judge Guy
Suintise
Sixth Avenue
Matthews
State Journal
Rameny
Mining Speculation Ties Bank Trouble in Canada
The Times links Montreal bank strains to widespread mining speculation in Canada. It notes capital drained from ordinary channels as investors piled into speculative mines, swelling withdrawals amid concerns over Banque Jacques Cartier and Banque Ville Marie failures, with Montreal and Toronto as epicenters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Times
Montreal
Canada
Toronto
Capel
Olaime
Ronchinery
Banque Jacues Cartier
Banque Ville Mane
Denver and Rio Grande Advertises Scenic Rocky Mountain Routes
The Denver and Rio Grande railroad promotes two distinct routes through the Rocky Mountains with all through tickets. It offers direct lines to Cripple Creek and a daily double service with through Pullman palaces and sleeper cars between Denver and Portland, and Denver to San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sven
Denver & Fio Grande Railroad
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Rocky Mountains
Cripple Creek
Pullman Palaces
Peniver
San Francisco
Denver
Portland
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Ogden
SH. Hosper
G. P
Jail Editor in Havana Sparks Cuban Army Gratuity Scandal
A Havana report claims Cuban army commanders exploited a three million gratuity to charge soldiers for certificates needed to claim quotas. Three cases of money demanded by Tramos, a Cuban colonel, are cited, plus a man unable to obtain his certificate for lack of funds. The piece notes American influence and questions Cuban handling of payments after independence. Senor Casanova, linked to the seascapaper, has been arrested. he denies responsibility for objectionable content and blames the “fall editor” who purportedly writes all items. The fall editor remains at large in custody status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiavana
Independencia Today
Tramos
Iuppmirs
Senor Casanova
Wicer
Seaspn
Per Gukeamayo
Ludiow
Regiments officers named as new selections in Thirty-seventh volunteers
Washington Aug. 3 Gen Olia furnishes nominations for the Thirty-seventh volunteers with captains first lieutenants sergeants and recruits from Kansas Montana South Dakota and Kansas. Captain Vice Croft declined. One assistant surgeon remains to be named. The unit nears completion and recruiting continues rapidly as equipment and transport preparations advance.
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Washington
Olia
Ernest D. Scott
John E. Morran
Monta
Charles N.clark
Ain
Esath
Henry A Hutchins
Pouriesath Infantry
Lied Spenante
Edward T. Balch
Fourth Cavalry
Jesse G. Lowenberg
Frank Ansesid
Raneas
John 5. Young
Tweith Infantry
Dan T. Bowman
Montana
Juhi L. Nussell
South Dakota
Inn Keethis
Sith
Kansas
Vice Croft
Sethy Taranters
San Fernando
Lockett
Banking in Hawaii A New York View on Honolulu Bank
In New York Aug punctuation reveals interest in the newly formed national bank in Honolulu. Perry S. Heath observes $725000 in currency shipped, enabling earnest operations once Hawaiian signatures are secured. Delays arose from missing papers, but Hawaiis appeal for banking capital remains strong amid limited local facilities and reliance on San Francisco and New York for liquidity. Heath notes obtaining the charter in 1899 with hopes of eventual annexation to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Bank
Honollulu
Pew Institution
Perry S. Heath
Hawaii
San Francisco
United States
Senator Jones to Resign Democratic Committee Leadership
A Washington dispatch reports Senator Jones of Arkansas plans to resign from the Democratic committee leadership by the time of the national convention. He had intended to return home from Europe around September 19 but was kept sidelined by heart concerns, postponing any resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Jones
Arkinadte
Europe
Krier
Nim Party
Jones Aimesis
Democratic Committee
Atchison Championship Tees Up Topeka Tournament
Atchison tennis players stage a series of compelling matches to decide who will represent the Atchison club in the Topeka tournament. Warris Guthrie leads Tavixite contention alongside Charlie Linney Edward Johnson Albert Guthrn and Dr McKelvey in a tight race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison Tenn Payers
Atohiyon Club
Topeka
Warris Guthrie
Atchison
Charlie Linney
Edward Johnson
Albert Guth Rn
Dr McKelvey
Cox Arrested After Havana Theft Charge In New Orleans
A Chicago man, aue 2 Wo A Cox, was arrested upon disembarking the steamer Whitney from Havana. The Havana authorities say Cox is wanted for a $1000 theft by Belen. Cox denies the charge and claims no reason for the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Cox
Whitney
Havana
Cabe
Havane
Belen
Bennett
Still Hotter Weather With Rising Temperatures
The humidity falls daily as the temperature climbs. At two this afternoon the thermometer ranged from a 74 to 35 and wind from the southwest at 10 miles per hour. Humidity dropped, suggesting today’s mark may rise again before week’s end. July’s report shows a high of 94, low 58, mean 76 with precipitation totaling 6.40 inches, an excess of 0.12 inches.
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Weather Bureau
New Men Strike In Cleveland Transit Lines
At the Strikers headquarters in Cleveland rumors say non union motormen and conductors on the Wilson Central and Scovel avenues lines quit work. The Big Consolidated allegedly broke its promise of $2.00 board until the strike ends. The company posted a notice at Wilson avenue noting the strike is ended, but leaders deny this and several new men refuse to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Wilson, Central
Scovel Avenue
Decise
Big Consolidated
Wilson Avenue
Bern
Vanderbilt Jr Sets Road Speed Record in Newport Drive
Newport August 3 Vanderbilt Jr the citys boldest auto mogul claims the speed record for the road a three and a half mile run in six minutes with Belmont aboard using a low gear gasoline vehicle from Belvedere to Bellevue avenue. Weathered by minor traffic and road bumps the run marks a gain for automobiling in Newport as Mrs Stuyvesant Fish and Greta Pomeroy join a ribbon of enthusiasts in the day’s notable autoflight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Weenamee Vanderbilt, Jr
Bétvere
Peeda Drive
Bellevuevenue
Stuyvesant Fish
Greta Pomeroy
Colorado
Queen's Kiss society survivor dies in Essex
London reports the first survivor of the Queen's Kiss society, a group of girls who once surrounded the royal infant for a kiss as a child. The long tale recounts origins with the queen, nurses, shillings, and subsequent historic notoriety, alongside other unrelated notices from Cripple Creek on July output and smelter strike effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society OF Queen's Kiss
Victoria
London
Queen's Kiss Society
Essex
Evening News
Duchkeks
Kent
Peta
Pires Aartrey
Aga
Mysterious Murder in Chicago Plumber Gallagher
A young Chicago plumber George C Gallagher was found murdered at his home as his mother and cousin slept nearby. A torn window pane near Gallagher's room and a revolver recovered at the rear are noted clues. The weather attache quips about the Philippines climate and weather work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George C. Gallagher
Gallagher
Reward for Jointists Sparks Missouri Attorney General Debate
A Knob Noster man questions the governors reward for convicting jointists. The Missourian argues such rewards threaten justice by buying testimony. Judge J. West says no law is violated and upholds the governor’s action, despite protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knob Noster
Stanley
Missourian
Kansas
Miners Union Plans Membership Drive Expansion
An executive committee of the United Mine Workers discussed broadening union membership across mining districts. With about 60,000 current members, many workers remain nonmembers. The committee decided to send additional organizers into jurisdictions to grow participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers
School Bonds Purchased by State Action Fund
The state actionl fund commission bought school bonds from districts in Leavenworth Smith Greene Russell Marshall Shawnee Pottawatomia Thomas and other counties with varied amounts. Yellow Fever in Newport News and Phoebus prompts health quarantine updates. Gov Wooden reports two new cases no deaths at Soldiers' Home. Secretary Heath to visit New York then see the president upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Behool
State Actionl Fund Commission
Leavenworth
Smith
Greene Russell
Marshall
Shawnee
Pottawatomia
Thomas
Newport News
Hampton
Wooden
Market Report from Chicago and Liverpool Cables
A noisy farcical market report from Chicago and Liverpool outlines wheat trends, corn and oats movement, and mixed grain futures. The text notes weak wheat due to lack of Foreigner interest and Liverpool cable dips, with September futures lower yet a late rally recovery. corn shows firm to higher prices amid hot weather and strong demand, oats follow, and provisions trend steady. Hog prices lift modestly with improved demand. barometer notes weather and crop damage, including northwest wheat losses and field destruction affecting the region.
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Chicago
Aue
Tremont
Magiend
Ned Tver
Haga EC
Wreak Tevelpin
Duluth
Weste Ceblen
Secara
Sgrage
Pijuae
Jocay
Jey
Pheer
Unas
Liverpool
Antwerp
Porthwest
Stremkthenins
Gimerois
Adair
Nell Mauss Zotayers
Sehnice Bomie Niue Oomimialun hauRes Ware
Art Iiss
Ross Sf
Tate A i. Warkib
New York Money Market and Commodity Notices
A rough summary of New York financial and commodity reports from Aug 2 to Aug 7 notes strong activity in corn, oats, and wheat markets with prices listed and market whispers. Trade details include yarns about tobacco sales in Liverpool, domestic consumption patterns, and mixed receipts across Minneapolis, Kansas City, and Duluth amid a broad market decline and cautious optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sis
Ceee
Kansas City
New York
Jorthwestern
Dututh
Elias
Elias Higher: Our Sgib Cehtimes Rijensr. Antwera
Minicapolis
Qilunder
Cara Gig Nguer
Teansas City
Coca
Lan a sf partes t
Fragmentary OCR reading shows a local notice style item describing a division of parts and a place name. Few readable details remain, but context implies a land or property action with official ties and dates obscured by damage.
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Kansas Mines
Prof
Ellis- Trego
Colmetcalf
Bugs
Panama
Spain
Barcelona
Enites
Marrow Gathe Railway
Sun St
F. J. Coughlin Harawase Co
Kanes Avenue
Mon
Tours
Propete Mountains
Otis
Banking EN
Enator Jones
William E. Vandervilt, Jr
Oliver H P. Belmont
Colorado Springs
Terence—Molke
Mike—Droenk
Legorrat
Richmond Dispatch
Mr Root
Heath
TUVAY
J. C. Goines
Heitare
Mew
York Money Market
Dui
Nurainal Mat
Bilbe
Owen _ steady
Gee
Finck Tetand
Caionale
Uae
St Hock Island
Paul
Arenson
Estern
Enon T. Pe
N.Y
J. C. Goings
Grain and Provisions
East Fifth Street
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