Salt trust to build salt plant in Hutchinson Kansas
The Michigan Salt Association, known as the salt trust, plans a 1000 barrel daily plant at Hutchinson Kansas. Jey Morton of Chicago, the trust’s general sales agent, has bought 4 acres beside the city to site the works and aims to extend the trust’s influence west of the Missouri river amid a brewing clash with Kansas manufacturers over supremacy.
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Hutchinson
Michigan
Missouri River
Kansas
Kansas City
Gragha
Morton
Diamond
Kis & Eastey
Santa Fe
Missouri Pacific
Paul Merton
Senta Pr
Joy Morten
Leavenworth Veteran Charged With Murder in Cummings Case
An ex soldier from Leavenworth, George Murphy, was arrested and charged in connection with the murder of Alfred Cummings near a Soldiers Home district last night. A woman supplied the tip linking Murphy to the crime, with police expecting another arrest tomorrow as authorities believe two men were involved.
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Leavenworth
Alfred Cummings
Soldirs
George Murphy
Phillipe
Alfred Cumminice Crninee
Sorbenne
Murphy
Ureler
Torberet
Anil
Kidnapping Case Involving Custody Dispute Shocks Town
Mrs Mary Ticher allegedly took her two daughters Pearl and Edna aged seven and nine from Woodbury Tennessee to Greenwich by train after arranging with Jane Averett. Gordon Hill, former husband and custodian, notified police as telegrams went out for arrest. Hill and Ticher have prior divorce and remarriages.
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Menta
Aue
Mary Ticher
Pearl
Edna
Gordon Hill
Douging Avenur Hort
Ticher
Woodbury
Tenn
City Hotel
Bra
Jane Averett
Beerett
Salina Man in Personal Crisis Near Railroad Track
Salina resident Siiae Ssenmin, in a personal crisis, stood near a Pacific railroad track east of the station as a westbound train approached. He ducked and was struck by the engine, dying instantly in a tragic incident. He had served recently as an assistant theimaster and was one of Salina's oldest citizens.
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Salina
Westernay
Siiae Ssenmin
Geertmaster
Cainn Pacific
Stathay
Seamein
BC de
Seamsa
Sore Eres
Lumier
Thete
Troy
Busch
Rene
A. R. Sturgis
Sturgis Beard
Suireis
Louis Zimmerman
City Enjoined Over Waterworks Deal in Arkaness
Arkansas City authorities face a court order halting the waterworks settlement as papers are served on Mayor Sparks, the warden and city clerk. Citizens oppose the plan to pay bondholders 327000 with 4375 annually. a faction has organized funds and lawyers to stop the deal.
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Arkansas City
Ave
Sherif Fark
Sparks
Medrane
Present for a King: Lindsborg Artist Sends Work to Sweden
Lindsborg on August 6 reports Professor Ojet Grafstrom has finished a painting destined for King Oscar of Sweden. The work reflects Nordic royal interest and marks a notable cross cultural gift from a local academic.
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Lindsborg
Sweden
Ojet Grafstrom
Oscar
Sweden Adorned Synod Artwork Highlights Swedish Heritage
A description of a commemorative piece adopted by the Augustana Synod of North America. The center features a fine monograph of the Swedish crown flanked by the Swedish tingard and celestial symbols. Left shows the landing of the Filerim fathers, right the Gloria Det church, with Andover and an old schoolhouse nearby. Bottom left depicts Augustana college, center Gustavus Adolphus church in New York, and a view of the Mississippi river nearby.
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Augustana Synod
North Americs
Filerim Fathers
Anvrican
Old
Andover
Augustans College
Gustaus Adolphus
New York
Brooklyn
Mississippi River
Ottawa Police Court Docket July Adjudications
Ottawa reports July closed with eight cases for adjudication by the police judge. Three for drinking, one for orderly conduct, two for disturbing the peace, one nuisance. The heaviest sentence was $19 and costs $16.85. Two fines were $4.95 each and two were 7.55 each, totaling 1965 for the month.
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Ottawa
Kansas man in Honduras grows coffee pineapples and rubber
M Robertson, recently returned editor from Lincoln Center, reports his land in South Honduras has 1000 coffee trees 99 pineapple plants 50 rubber trees 700 lemon trees and extensive nursery stock after securing the land from the government under a state-owage system.
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Lincoln Center
M. Robertson
Stone
Topolobampo
Mexico
Cholome
el Pariso
Fort Scott Ex-Cashier Settles Embezzlement Case
Fort Scott in August reports ex cashier Fort Scott Ex Cashier Campbell of the People Savings Bank of Ure town settled with the Scott estate after being charged by C H Osbun with embezzling 1400 dollars. A preliminary examiners discharge followed though prosecution sought detention. Campbell left for Meullen and claims an understanding to pay within thirty days.
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Fort Scott
Chan B. Campbell
People’s Savings + Bank
Ure Town
C. H. Osbun
Scott
Meullen
Campbell
Leavenworth Fire Burns Woman After Oil Stov e Accident
A Cleveland Terrace Kansas City couple details a fatal burn when Mrs Wills attempted to light oil on a kitchen stove. The resulting explosion caused injuries and neighbors rushed in to douse the flames before she could be revived. Police report unknown causes in the stairwell.
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Leavenworth
Andrew Wills
Cleveland Terrace
Grand Avenue
Wills
Will of Kelseys filed in probate court
Kelseys will filed in probate court states wife Caroline E Kelley inherits all, except a gold watch to son Harry E and $50 to each of three daughters. Estate valued at $0,000. Wife and son named executors.
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Mirae
Aug
Oman
Kelsey
Caroline E Kelley
Harry E
River Brethren Member Convicted and Jailed
Abilent August W. H. Barnes, a River Brethren member noted for long hair and Quaker garb, was convicted of whipping his wife and turning his children out of doors at night to sanctify them. He received a month in jail. This marks the second conviction within the group.
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Augus W.H. Barnes
River Brethren
Telephone line to connect farmers from Marquette to Lindsborg
Reports state poles ordered for a new phone line planned along the lower road section to link Marquette and Lindsborg. Farmers including J W Bean and J J Jenkins expect access to home lines, improving communications for the community.
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Marquette
Alle G
Lindsborg
General and Personal News From All Over the State
Ottawa foreclosure proceedings affect the Ottawa Journal plant with potential buyer intent. Atchison notes Mose Surbach, now of Holton, riding to trim weight. a saddle weighs 48 pounds and seats three. Newton reports C K Neveling to build a 25,000 bushel elevator handling 25 carloads daily. third new elevator in a month. Hutchinson The Republican notes county contention, W B Long nominated sheriff. McHinley platform endorsed. Pittsburg reports a four year old drowned after falling into a pond. Holton Esker arrested for highway robbery and acquitted. later incident involves Union Pacific conductor shot in this county.
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H. F. Sheldon
Ottawa Journal
Atchison
Mose Surbach
Holton
Newton
C. K. Neveling
Wichta
Wil
Aday
Hutchinson
W. EB. Long
St. Louis
McHinley
Pittsburg
George Graham
Patna
Thie Place
Whitlus
Governor Leedy Battles Judge Williams Over Insurance Case
Governor Leedy denounces Federal Judge Williams for issuing an injunction affecting Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York and blocking Kansas authorities from enforcing state insurance laws. He vows to defend state sovereignty, contest federal overreach, and take the issue to the highest court. Reporter Clemens notes ongoing debate on states rights and federal authority.
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Williams
Arkansas
Manitou
Col
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
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McNall
Boyle
Jude
United States Court
Stat of
Kansne
Santa Fe plans big Kansas building program
The Santa Fe railroad will spend about 200,000 dollars by September on permanent Kansas buildings with total costs surpassing 200,900 dollars including depots and machinery. Key projects include Winfield Elevator 43,000 dollars Topeka car shops 25,000 Dodge City depot 22,000 Argentine depot, Hutchinson depot 11,000 Newton shops 14,000 Winfield depot 4,000. President Fitely noted in January that 1.5 million planned for yearlong improvements would largely go to Kansas structures.
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Winfield
Topeka
Dodge City
The
Fitley
Bulldogs
Ice and railroads clash over Idaho fruit shipments
In Boise on August 6 a beam of competition grows as Armour’s refrigerator car lines bid for fruit transport. Portland’s A Herring bought surplus ice at 5 dollars per ton to fuel shipments, while Burlington and Santa Fe agents push for access to ice and routes, signaling a race to secure return business and even footing in westbound fruit traffic.
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Boise
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5. A. Herring
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Santa
Full Bloeded Indian Bookout Becomes Santa Fe Agent
Bookout, a full blooded Indian, is appointed agent at Wilmore Kansas on the Augusta branch. He began as a laborer then learned telegraphy and advanced to operator before moving to the Augusta office, marking a historic first for Santa Fe railway service.
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Teally
Santa Fe
Wilmore
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Augusta
Southern Division
Bookout
Bockout
Santa Fe and Las Vegas Plan Combined Depot Hotel Office
Santa Fe plans a handsome combined depot, hotel and office building at Las Vegas New Mexico headquarters of the New Mexico division. Engineering drafts two wing DL form with one wing 186 feet and the other 70 feet long two stories high frame construction. One wing to house depot waiting rooms division offices and the other wing hotel office dining room kitchen with second floor hotel accommodations. A park will front both wings.
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Santa Fe Company
Las Vegas
New Mexico
New Mexico Division
Tow
Record Run Sets Distance Train Pace from Evanston to Omaha
A Union Pacific line reports a 241 mile run from North Platte to Omaha completed in 278 minutes, averaging 62.43 mph, on a special train from Evanston to Omaha. The engine, built at Omaha shops, achieved a notable last sprint. Santa Fe freight doubles volume with new car allocations to key stations. Central Passenger terminals plan interchangeable tickets to be sold starting September. Missouri Pacific announces a large Sunday excursion to Kansas City.
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Thoms Grogan
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Neth Platte
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Arkansas City
Newkirk
Kildare
Powes
Perry
Tanner in Disfavor Strike Leaders Refuse to Act
At the state miners convention in August, a resolution to invite Gov. Tanner was criticized. Secretary Ryan and Vice President Hunter refused to act on inviting a committee to meet him. The governor spoke publicly of sympathy for miners and support for a lawful settlement. A plan to send delegates to several mines to urge suspensions was approved, as was organizing all workers. President Carson reported 1,600 miners in the Seventh district and urged action to mobilize them.
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Springfield
Tanner
Ryan
Braidwood
Hunter
Streator
Decatur
Coffeen
Murphysboro
Carson
Klondike Exploits Described By Miles Standish
Captain Miles Standish of Montreal reports from Alaska that the Klondike gold drama mirrors other fields. He says gold exists but requires patient, laborious placer mining and long, grueling treks pocket to pocket. The journey from Juneau to the diggings tests stout hearts, with many miles and harsh winters ahead.
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Miles Standish
Montreal
Alaska
Klondike
Jimeau
Canada
Dominion Police
Whale mistaken for Andree balloon sighting near Vardø
A dispatch from Vardø in the Arctic reports the supposed Andrée balloon seen on July 6 turns out to be a whale carcass resembling a balloon top. The Dutch steamer Dordrecht towed the body into Vardø harbor.
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White Sea
Berlin
Lokal Anteleer
Vardor
Arctic Ocean
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Lehman
Dordrecht
Prof
Amsterdam
North Pole
Vardoe Harbor
Brice Hosts First Big Dinner Of Season In Newport
Mr and Mrs Calvin S Brice entertained at their first large dinner of the season in Newport R I Many prominent figures attended including Speaker Reed Mrs Astor the French Minister and his wife Mme Patendre and John G Moore the New York stock broker once linked to a sugar scandal also present at the Testal table
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Ane
Calvin S. Brice
Reed
Astor
Mme
Patendre
John G. Moore
New York Stock
Testal Board
Sporting Goods Company Under Receiver Liquidation
Frederick P. Forster appointed permanent receiver for Hulburt Brothers, bicycle and sporting goods dealers, in voluntary dissolution. Liabilities reach 403,454 dollars with nominal assets 344,622 and actual assets 125 dollars. Proceedings filed in New York on August 6.
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Sporting Goods House
New York
Frederick P. Forester
Hulburt Brothers & Dealers
Camp of American Cane Association Opens on Grindstone Island
On Grindstone Island near Clayton the American Cane Association camp opened with about twenty five tents. Interest in the meet is higher than recent years and the total camp population is expected to exceed prior years. Commander MacKendrick and his assistants arrived days ahead to arrange details.
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Clayton
Aum
American Cande Association
Grindstone Island
MacKendrick
SHERMAN RETURNS health improved by week out ing
Secretary of State John Sherman left Amagansett for Washington at seven. He looked much healthier than when he arrived a week earlier, accompanied by his private secretary.
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L .L
John Sherman
Washington
Fulton Bag and Cotton strike over Negro labor issue
In Atlanta on August 6, 1900, 1400 Fulton Bag and Cotton workers strike over employing Black labor. A verbal settlement with President Elsas proposed discharging the Black women and accepting a written contract, but Elsas refused to sign and the agreement collapsed. The protesters demand removal of all Black workers except firemen and scrub women.
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Atlanta.Ga
Fulton Bag & Cotton Mills
Elsas
Esrelloz
Etias
Negro hanged after attempted assault near Spring Hill
At about midnight in Barbour county near Spring Hill Geo Turner, a Black farm laborer, entered Mary Robinson's bedroom and attempted to assault her. A posse pursued, Turner was identified and immediately hanged from a tree in a nearby swamp.
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Birmingham
Ala
Spring Hill
Barbour County
Geo. Turner
Mary Robinson
Hudson River Tunnel revival plans underway in New York New Jersey
Aug 6 report describes the revival of the Hudson River tunnel project to link New York and New Jersey with core steps including foreclosure filings by the English bondholders’ law firm, stockholder bid and reorganization. Estimated cost to complete cited as 1,590,000 after prior 4,000,000 spent. 3,916 feet completed east from Jersey City shaft and 17% feet west from Morton Street, with about 1,? miles remaining.
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New York
New Jersey
Enemeera
Jersey City
Hudson River
Morton Street
Open saloon reopens in Jorkbeck building on Kansas avenue
Reports say an open saloon has reopened in the Jorkbeck building on Kansas Avenue. Front door is kept open while the rear is closed, with burned tables and a few card tables inside the former bar area. Detectives from the Committee of Seventeen monitor the place for liquor sales and report no clear evidence yet.
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Jorkbeck
Kansas Avenue
Bauer
Journal
Elbow Shattered In Wagon Fall Injures Girl
A four year old daughter of Wilbur D Nast living southwest of the city fell from a wagon this morning. Her right arm struck a stone, resulting in a shattered elbow. She was brought to town at noon and the injury was dressed.
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Badiy Hart
Wilbur D. Nast
Cholera and Plague Alarm in Bombay
Official health statistics show 1 071 deaths in the past week in Bombay 220 from cholera and deaths from plague. Total death rate 65.61 per thousand double the normal rate, causing considerable alarm among authorities and residents.
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More Rain Promised Weather Observer Says Topeka Forecast
Weather observer Jennings reports promising rain tonight for Topeka area with warmer conditions tomorrow. Rain measurements show 0.24 inches this hour with additional light rainfall later. Officials note rainfall was lighter than the night before but steadier, with no severe accumulation expected.
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Topeka
Jevitlines
White Girls Win and Strife Over Cotton Mill Desegregation
In Atlanta Georgia on August 6, workers at the Fulton Cotton Mill faced a clash over racial placement as 1400 white girls refused to work beside Black women. A textile union meeting signaled a possible general strike, but authorities introduced a compromise: workers would log extra hours if needed, and the strikers agreed to resume work.
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Atlants
Futon
Mid
Jaco Fisas
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