Jim Legate Dead Prominent Kansas Politician
Veteran Kansas legislator and lobbyist James F. Legate died after a prolonged illness in Leavenworth. A powerful figure on the Ways and Means committee, Legate shaped state spending with influence over major appropriations. His colorful career included roles from county official to state revenue positions and a long involvement in proslavery circles before shifting. The obituary notes his political reach and ties to historic Kansas governance.
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James F. Legate
Kansas
Leavenworth
Levenweérh
New Mexico
Jim” Legate
Ways and Means Committee
Appropriations
State House
Kansan Legate lifelong public servant and free state advocate
Jones F Legate, a Kansas legislator for decades and a veteran of the free state cause, died at 72 after a long political career tied to the state’s early struggles. Born November 23 1809 in Worcester County Massachusetts, he moved to Kansas via law and politics, switching from Democrat to Republican and aligning with the free state movement. He faced arrest for treason in 1856 in Lawrence, helped shape territorial governance, and was connected to the Pomeroy bribery inquiries and other scandals of the era.
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Jones F. Legate
Kansas
Old Guard
Jim” Lane
Robinson
Sam Wood
Legate
Jefferson Davis
Massachusetts
Worcester County
Mass
Wilcraimi Academy
Mase
Benjamin F. Tutler
Misissippi
Elisha, Miller
Holly Springs
United State
South
Waallington
Davis
Kansas, Armed With A Letter From the Secretary of War
Burner
Fort Lwavenworth
Laverence
Leavenworth
Lawrence
Legute
Johnson County
Washington
Jefferson Dayle
Wilder
Lecomp- Fane
Browne
de Soto
Free State
Law Poses
Fing
Territorial
Venice Sinks After Collision on Lake Erie
At midnight the steamer City of Venice and the Seguin collided off Parry Sound near Canada. Venice sank within 15 minutes, three men drown, several injured including Sullivan and McDougal. The Seguin headed for Cleveland with survivors as investigators seek cause. Venice valued at about 175000 dollars.
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Lake Erie
City of Venice
Pre-Viden
Seguin
Rondeau
Canada
Peter Simondeon
Ireman
Brookin
N.Y
Plhomas Flanigan
Bata
George Weir
Venice
W. A. Lavigne
Leas
Buffalo
Parry Sound
Ogdensbuys
Bin
Sullivan
Lavigne
Broderick
Bot
J. B. Miller
J. B Lima
Prison Break at Tennessee Penitentiary Ends in Slaying
Armed with dynamite, Gus Austt led sixteen convicts in a escape from the Tennessee penitentiary. Fifteen fled, but Ed Carney was killed. Joe Less and James Work were wounded and captured. six others remain at large as posses with bloodhounds pursue. Dynamite and revolvers supplied from outside aided the breakout. Doe the Manchester train robber laid the charges and escaped.
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Nashville
Tenn
Gus Austt
Tennessee Penitentiary
Ed Carney
Joe Less
James Work
Hyatt
Doe
Manchester
Shot in Leg Rumors Circulate in Shenandesh Pa
Rumors spread today in Shenandesh Pennsylvania about a man shot in the leg. The injured worker was at his job when the incident occurred, with details unresolved.
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Shenandesh
American Book company admitted to Kansas by charter board
The American Book company was admitted to transact business in Kansas after filing papers with the state charter board. The board, noting it is not a judicial body, found the company solvent with capital of five million dollars, eight hundred thousand in bonds, total liabilities around 1.3 million, and undivided profits of about 1.2 million. Opponents protested admission. next step may be a court challenge to annul the charter.
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Ways and Means
House
Tke
Jim
Bill
Bull
American Book Company
Kansas
State Charter Board
Fred Dumont Smith
A. M. Harvey
Charles Blood Smith
Book Company
Charter Board
George W. Crane
Crane & On
American Hook Company
Stace Clark
Supreme Court
Promoter Jerry Simpson Charts Fall Fair for Boswell
Former Congressman Jerry Simpson, now Roswell resident, travels to Kansas City and Boswell to promote a fall fair in New Mexico. He calls himself president of the fall association and outlines plans for an electric light plant powered by water, plus notes on fertile Boswell valley crops and a high apple export interest. Temperatures listed for several cities accompany the report.
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Kansas City
Jerry
Kansas
N. ML
Boswell
Fall Associaion
Simpton
New Metino
New Mexico
Colorado Springs
Mr. Simpson
Arsa
Rowwell
Mead to lead irrigation investigations in Kansas visit
Elwood Mead chief of the U S irrigation investigations office plans to confer with Governor Stanley and Attorney General Godard in Washington and Topeka about investigations in Kansas on irrigation. He will study riparian rights, visit Manhattan and the agricultural college, and begin preliminary work this fall with full tests next year.
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Irrigation Investigations Office
United States Department of Culture
Stanley
A. A. Godard
Kansas
Mead
Charles Curtis
North Topeka
Colorado
Godard
Attorney General's Department
Kansas Agricultural College
Manhattan
Agricultural College
Mr. Mead
Etats Journal
Jocalitien i
United States Supreme Court
Arkansas
Congress
Agricultural
Breau
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington
Ti S
Department of , ‘Agriculture
Missouri
Wisconsin
New Jersey
Department of Aericulture
California
Econ
Bis
Iran
Relief FeroS Hot Wave Hit Northern Kansas
A Monday report notes a sharp chill with 35 degree drop in northern Kansas. Government thermometer data show hourly temps around 70 at 11 o’clock and 28 near midnight, reflecting a dramatic temperature swing during a severe weather period.
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Kansas
SCHOONER IN TOW ENTERS NEW YORK PORT
The Italian steamer Sardeyna arrived from Genoa with a two masted schooner in tow, the Notice, out of Brava. Captain Ramos is lost overboard, and the crew says he may have died by his own hand. The schooner carried forty five aboard from Bravo seeking work. Passengers are Cape Verde natives. The Notice cargo and crew details are given by mate Pins. The Sardeyna towed the disabled schooner to port and supplied provisions.
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New York
Genoa
Naples
Montana
Xia
Providence
Brava
Antonio Ramos
John F. Pina
Bravo
Pina
Cape Verde Islands
Anton Costa
R.@ Her
Cuban Senate Passes Loan Bill to Cuba
Washington dispatch reports Minister Equires from Havana dated August 4 that the Cuban Senate approved a bill authorizing the executive to negotiate a four million dollar gold loan for up to 20 years at a high rate. The measure also empowers bond issuance, principal and interest guarantees backed by customs receipts, and raised import duties to secure revenue. The exact start date of the increased duties to take effect will be set by the executive.
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Washington
State Department
Otdya
Equires
Havana
Senate
Republic of Cuba
Mackey Appointment Noted in Abilene Kansas
Abilene Kansas reports the appointment of Mackey to a United States marshal post succeeding a recent appointee. Notification indicated Mackey will assume the role in September with supporting recommendations on file.
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Abilent
Kan
W. H. Mi Tor Ackey
United States
Marstal
NOT HIS FRIENDS. Returns From a Political Tour of the State
Governor Stanley says none of his friends discuss boosting any legislative nominees and will back Curtis or Long if in the Republican field. Calderhead is praised as a possible excellent senator though Stanley says he is a candidate himself. The report notes party dynamics and possible shifts in support within Kansas politics.
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United States
Curtis
Stanley Candi
Sovarnee
Stanley
Janae Sutin
Rendy
Calferhead
Menttoream
Burton
Republican
Kanaan
Harrie
Urak
Calderhead
Podell
Calder
Wtibe
Mills' Store News 5 Closeout on Vintage Stock
Mill firm announces closeout of remaining Chil- Cc fice stock with discounted prices. Early morning sale promises bargains on sewing notions, lace, and assorted ladies items. Highlights include 69 cents and 61 cents priced goods.
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