Ex-Slave Pension Convention to Be Held in Kansas
The National Ex-Slave Pension association plans a Kansas state convention in Topeka September 28. Eighteen lodges in Kansas will send about 125 delegates at one and one third fare. George Chores is president. the state house will host a permanent organization revision. The meeting aims to push pension relief and warn against fraud.
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Kansas
Topeka
Topeks
Association
George Chores
State House
Aerial Cycle by Ryder Hee Demonstrates Flight
In New York a 19 year old, Ryder Hee of Richmond Hill, Lens Iviach, claims to have built an aerial bicycle carrying 600 pounds. He describes July 20 flight, gas sealed, ascending about 20 feet, and landing like a bird.
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Ryder Hee
New York
Auk
J. Ryder
Richmond Hill
Lens
Iviach
Hempstead
Long Island
Richmond
Hitter Sryder
Welcome to M Kinley Support from Far West Clubs
A collage of fragmented notices and letters expresses support for William McKinley, with mentions of Franklin and Whehington, plus local appeals by J. J. Smith and Henderson. The clashing items note political backing, public transport fares, and a Kansas City alert about heat and deadlines amid scattered market and event references.
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Canton
Ave
Nas Neen
Franklin
Whehington
Wm. McKinley
McKinley
Hobart
Stendard
J. J. Smith
Santa Clara
Stronn
Oy Henderson
Colored People Barbecue at Fairgrounds Impresses With Music and Food
At the fairgrounds a three day barbecue by Topeka’s colored community features three churches Shitoh Baptist St Tobay A B and Lane Chapel CM EL Exposition hall hosts tables and booths showcasing art and fancy work. Prof Jacksons Military band headlines with a large chorus while two bands perform. Attendees around 600 may reach 3000, with beef pork and mutton on the menu and the roast managed by Alex Mallory and Joe Clemens. Major speakers include Major Hudson Senator Peffer and Rev Owens though the crowd chiefly enjoys eating and music.
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Jackson
Alex Mallory
Joe Clemens
Chemientes
Exposition
Auburn
Jack
Thea
West
Himeett
Dazsle Sona
Col
John M. Brown
R. HL Wade
FD. Rivers
Lev
Owens
Senator Peffer
Mr. Owens
Prof. Jackson
W. Tt. McKnight
W. L. Grant
Gol. J, MC Brown
Chas
Pillows
Gartha Paige
John Perkins
West Osteen
H. Monroe
T. Su
C. ©. Hicker
Promises Ohio State Architect Sees Kansas Carry Bryan Sewall
State Architect J C Holland predicted an 80000 margin for McKinley in Kansas while his brother Thomas Folland, a Paulding attorney, reported by Dr L Grubba that Bryan Sewall would win Ohio. The letter quotes Folland affirming confidence in carrying Ohio for Bryan and Sewall despite Kansas opinion.
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J. C. Holland
Kansas
McKinley
Thomas 3
Paulding
L. ¥. Grubba
Topeka
Thomas EB. Folland
Jim Ieom
Bryan
Sewall
Bold thief rounded up after diamond theft near Wakarusa
Police arrested Thomas Cunningham after a farmer J Ellinwood reported a stolen diamond ring and a revolver. Detectives traced him from Topeka to East Street and Salvadon Army tent area where he was found on horseback with a gun. Cunningham said the horse was his property but investigators suspect stolen gear. He faced grand larceny charges and claimed to be a western Kansas farm hand.
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Thos. O. Cunningham
Cunningham
J. Ellinwoood
Wakarusa
Topeka
Zeller
Gariner
Donovan
Salvasion Army
East Steth Street
Quincy Street
Wackarusa
Elywood
Tilinwood
Comninehand
Eillewond
Smith & Wesson
J.C. McGuire
McGuire
Marc
Ellinwood
Tastic Guy
Pavers
Kamas
Cunmingham
Misplaced Confidence In Centre Plate Club Excursion
Walter Atkinson, member of the North Topeka Centre Plate Club, allegedly sold counterfeit Ottawa excursion tickets printed for 1.60 round trip. The Centre Plate Club halted the trip after discovering the fraud, and Detective Zeller detained Atkinson briefly before release. Club members plan to file charges of larceny and embezzlement against him.
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Walter Atkinson
Centre Plate Club
Ottawa
Sam Payne
Cil— Gens’ Bank
We. Wimmis
Atkinson
Pacine
Topeka
Atkinsnn
Centre Pinte
Supply of Grains Shows Large Wheat Decreases Worldwide
Telegraphic dispatches report new York specifics on wheat supplies for the past Saturday versus the prior Saturday. Global availabilities fall by about 4.172 million bushels with notable declines in the United States and Canada and Europe, while gains occur at accumulation points in Manitoba and Chicago elevators. Stocks at Pacific coast accumulation points remain nearly steady from August to July.
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New York
Bradstreets
Dulind States
Canada
East Hock- Tes
Europe
United States
Interior
Nashvile
Cleveland
Manitoba
Chicago
Elvators
Kingston
Lumber Dealers Assign Interest to Henry J Caren
Columbus lumber dealers Dundon Bergio assigned yesterday to Henry J Caren bond 300000 assets stated at 200000 First cause of failure cited In West Superior Wisconsin John Jenkins renamed by Republicans of the Tenth district for Soares last evening.
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Columbus Lumber Prim Assigna
Columbus. O. Aug
Dundon & Bergio
Henry J. Caren
Cady
Jenkins
West Superior
Wis
John J. Jenkins
Soares
Among Railroad Men New List of Reduced Rates for Kansas Meetings
In the eastern division office H A Tice announces changes in staff and duties. K Bean becomes stenographer and day caller succeeding Peter Butler who served two years as day caller. Butler moves to night caller, with E B Mordaunt relieving him. Bean will handle daytime calls plus stenography as demand allows.
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H. A. Tice
K. ©. Bean
Saunders Ef Emporia
Peter Butler
Butler
Mordaunt
Bean
Western Association approves reduced rail fares for Kansas meetings
The Western Passenger Association authorizes one and one third fare for multiple Kansas gatherings including United Commercial Travelers at Persons, Synod of Kansas at Ottens, state convention in Topeka, Sixth Kansas Cavalry Veteran meeting in Caney, National Ex-Slaves Pension association in Topeka, and a National Association of Post Office Clerks meeting in Denver. Santa Fe Hospital fundraiser donates 30,000 for the new Santa Fe Hospital. reorganization terms placed on hospital properties. Argentine yard accident injures Santa Fe brake man Hurt. plans for travel by W Litsencia to summer vacation. foreclose motion by International Trust Co. against United Coal. J D Somes promoted to dirt dispatcher at Chillicothe. Santa Fe appoints night office at Neosho Rapids. staff postings and vacations noted.
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Kansas
Western Passenger Association
United Commercial Travelers
Persons
Polite
Synod of
Kansas Gmvalry Veteran Association
Caney
National
Ex- Slaves’ Pennion Association
Topeka
National Association of Post Ofice Clerks
Denver
Santa Fe Halfway Company
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Hospital Association
Sana Fe Hospital Association
W. C. Hilton
Neosho Rapids
Quyerator
C. Harris
Senator Stewart Demands Proof or Retraction
Nevada Senator Stewart angrily challenges Senator Thurston in Madison speech claims of paid silver advocates and Bryant, demands clear proof or withdrawal. He states no silver mine group funds the cause and accuses Thurston of gross misrepresentation, sending a letter to Nebraska senator with a call for accountability.
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Thurston
Washington
al. S
Stewart
Nevada
Madison
Wis
Mriiryan
Bryan
Free Silver Combine
Nebraska
Min Thurston
Bsmetullc League
Tas
No Fusion In Indiana Dismisses Elector Split
Indianapolis Aug 3 The Democratic state committee will not consider any proposition from the Populist state committee of thirteen to divide electors in Indiana. Both parties head quarters show no prospect of a coming together in state or national affairs. The Populist committee has not fixed a meeting time, while Democrats say the Populists have nothing to offer in return for any concession.
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Indianapolis
Democratic State Committee
Ball Bearing Bike Shoes at Furman’s Featured
Indianapolis reports confirm Friday’s national committee meeting of the Gold Democrat faction will move to the Commercial Club assemble rooms. Ex congressman W D Bynum wired that thirty states are represented as plans unfold for the independent gold meeting with routes to Chicago St Louis and the East Enrlingtes Route advertised with deluxe train features and luxurious accommodations.
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Democratic Party
Bynum
SUN
Zoot
Democratic
Chicago
St Louis
East Vic
Missouri River
Enateis
Epington
Chiage
L. W. Wakeley
First Western Woman Suffrage Convention Highlighted
Chicago August 5 The westerns first women’s rights convention traces its roots to 1861 novel efforts by Mrs Naomi Anderson a Black activist now based in Sacramento She has led suffrage campaigns across California Kansas Ohio and other states since 1861 including stumping for the colored vote and organizing services for colored orphans and child care initiatives in Wichita and beyond Her long activism connects with the Grand Army of the Republic auxiliary efforts in Kansas.
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Chicago
Wells
Naom Anderson
State
Quay Sees Near Victory in Presidential Race
Senator Quay says McKinley and Hobart are likely to win and that by mid September the nation will back the Republican ticket. He believes only ten electoral votes stand between victory and defeat and cites a strong chance of carrying doubtful states. Quay plans to take charge of the eastern national committee's headquarters on September 1 after returning from Florida.
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McKinley- Hartisboro
Quay
McKinley
Hobart
Republi San
Quey
Florida
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