Heavy rains flood western Kansas counties with crops at risk
Aug 5 Larned Kansas reports heavy rain across Hodheamn and Ford counties with two to three inches. Spourville county areas record the heaviest rain in years while Western counties see good rains but less than through cotton. Corn prospects vary. high back lands show poorer moisture while sandy soils hold better ground. A worker in Wis caught in a machine accident, injuries not yet fatal. Grand Island train reaches Kansas City with significant passenger movement and new service.
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Larned
Kas
Hansnie
Hodheamn
Hush
Slaford
Ford
Spourville
Liver Trouble and the Need to Act
The article warns that a yellow quarantine bag signals danger and liver trouble endangers health. It urges prompt use of Ayer's Pills, claiming quick relief and a lasting cure, citing a testimonial of a patient who recovered after taking the remedy.
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Ayer
Governor Grants Clemency To Two Kansas Convicts
Governor Leedy commutes sentences for TG McClune of Wyandotte and Ed White of Labette, reducing their terms in Kansas State Penitentiary. McClune, convicted of burglary after a drunken spree and disguise, faced six years, while White, after a confrontation and shooting that wounded a man, received seven years.
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Wyandotte County
Labette County
Gonveror Leedy
Hio
Hy Hay
Ceima
Leedy
Ed White
Babette County
Herker
White
Barer
Fatal tailor and farmer fight in Was Verily
Four tailors and a farmer engaged in a deadly stabbing at Was Verily, about five miles west of life. Winters, a tailor, and John Seller, a farmer, were attacked by Smiley and others. Winters suffered severe wounds to the breast and neck and later died.
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Winters
Steve
John Seller
Mila
Ratuedis
Smiley
No Tips to Waiters Luncheon Club Opens at 79 Broadway
The Luncheon Club, begun to abolish tipping, opened at 79 Broadway New York yesterday with a buffet meal. Waiters watched but did not declare support or opposition, aiming to let the issue settle itself. Principal officers are George R. Sheldon president, Joshua W. Davis treasurer, Franklin A. Plummer secretary. No bylaw punishment exists for tipping waiters.
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New York, Aux
No. 79
Broadway
New York
Althou
George R. Sheldon
Jushia W. Davis
Franklyn A. Plummer
Walter
Omaha Exposition Announces Grand Plan Across Midwest
Omaha Exposition runs June to October with rail access through the Missouri and Mississippi Valleys. Tickets via the Burlington Route offer easy travel to Omaha and beyond, with reduced excursion rates and expert laundry services for lasting colors.
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United States
Missouri
Mississippi
Omaha
Burlington
Famous Cowboy Band Joins Torrey's Rough Riders in Jacksonville
The Original Dodge City Cowboy Band, led by Jack Sinclair, arrived in Kansas from Pueblo to join Torrey's regiment in Jacksonville Florida. They were feted with a grand demonstration, presented colors, and a jeweled baton and gold revolver, underscoring the band's storied western fame.
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Kansas
Jacksonville
Lepsus City
Aug
Pueblo
Col
Fla
Torrey
Jack Sinclair
P. C. Gracy
Dodge City
Correy
Rough
Sinclair
Setual
Beesty
Cylonn Torrey
West
Knishts Tenspinra
Colorado
Lefe
Missouri Pacific
St. Lows
Illinois
Spain’s Alarm Over Philippines War Plans Warned
The Journal reports in a dramatic dispatch that Spain is preparing a grand expedition to suppress insurgents in the Philippines. It claims the U S president may deploy troops from Cuba and Puerto Rico to quell rebels, while urging caution against abandonment of allies and warning of possible war with Spain under Weyler.
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New York
Auk
Madrid
Spain
Philippines
Cute
Porto Tico
Tebels
Wester
Cuba
Rina
Pacific
Imereti
Nurning
Americas
Hue Bonkert
Republic
Hawaiian commissioners arrive in San Francisco for Honolulu visit
The Hawaiian commissioners Senatore Culion and Morgan with Representative Hitt landed in San Francisco to begin a tour of the mainland. The party includes several family members and staff. They were greeted along the route with California fruits and flowers but received few gifts. later discussions touched on labor issues and possible reappointment of island labor contracts under current terms.
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San Francisco
Cal
Senatore Culion
Morgan Ad
Hitt
California
Islanda
Janatewe
Death of Gen. Poland at Chickamauga fever
Gen Jonas Boland died today from fever contracted at Chickamauga. His body to be returned to his New York home. Also reports on the Garment Makers of America meeting in Cincinnati with up to sixty delegates expected, many women among them. Weather forecaster Prof Park Mo Fol died in Washington after typhoid fever, survived by mother and wife. London reports deny a wreck in the Straits of Belle.
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Chickamauga
Astaville
Noc
Ang
Gener Jonas Boland
New York State
Cincinnati
Aus
Association of United Garment Makers of America
Ixsinght
Washington
Park Mo Fol
Thirei His Bute
Atlanta
Gureau
Repair ship Vulcan praised as vital modern war asset
A Washington dispatch extols the Vulcan repair ship as essential to the fleet in the Cuban harbor operation. It notes rapid conversion from the steamship Chatham at Boston and details steady work at Guantanamo Bay with castings and fittings needed by many ships.
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New York
Tribune
Washington
Vulcan
Navy
Chatham
Boston Navy Yard
Sampson
Cuban
Navy Department
Guantanamo Bay
Gome
Hest
Tarringtin
Servier
Soldier's funeral in Dodge City honors Lt. Chas W Horser
Lieutenant Charles W Horser of Company B, Flint Kansas volunteers died at Chickamauga last Wednesday at 9 45 am. His funeral was held at the rink on Sunday with Rev Westwood officiating and Masons conducting services. The procession included local organizations and the Ford emuly bar, ending at the G A R cemetery. He was about 26, came to Port county 12 years ago from Millersburg Ohio, was county attorney, enlisted in May, and was engaged to a young woman of the city.
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Dodge City
Chas. W Horser
Company B
Flist
Kansas Volunteers
Insantry
Chickamaufa
Oelock
Westwood
Masons
Masonic Todke
Go A
Tt. Post
Modern Woodvien
Eastern Star
Dodge City Fire Department
Ford Emiuy Bar
Charles W. Herzer
Port County
Millersbargn Ohio
Murder Over Lynchings Rumors Darken Arkansas Town
In Clarendon Arkansas on July 20 J T Orr a leading hardware merchant was murdered. His wife is jailed along with two Negro men charged with the crime. Mrs Orr allegedly hired them to kill him. A lynching mob gathered but was dispersed after Judge Thomas appealed for calm. An examining trial is set for Tuesday.
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Memphis
Tenn
Ate
J.T. Orr
Clarendon
Ore
Dennis Record
Orr
Jude Thomas
Des Arc
Lonoke
Mra Grr
Ors
Sife
Knights of Pythis and Maccabees
Castiel
Scenic Line of the World Tours to Rocky Mountains
Denver and Rio Grande advertises scenic tours through the Rocky Mountains with two routes via Cripple Creek and Ogden Gateway. Through tickets from Denver to San Francisco and to Utah and Pacific Northwest cities are offered with Pullman sleepers and tourist cars. Written by S. K. Hooper, GP. & TA, Denver for pamphlets.
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Rocky Mountains
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Cripple Creek
Pullmann
Denver
San Francisco
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Ogden Gate—way
S. K. Hooper
T A
Wichita scheme to honor Rough Riders with city celebration
The Wichita Eagle reports plans for Rough Riders Day in Wichita during the state fair fall program. Colonel Toler leads inquiries for a banquet, speeches by Kansas public figures, and invitations to Oklahoma and other Rough Riders, with Teddy Roosevelt possibly attending. The event aims to honor soldiers who served in Cuba and boost local pride.
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Rough Riders
Wichita
State
Colonel Toler
Santiago
Oklahoma
Thi City
Kansas
Cuba
Toler
East
Teddy Rodseveit
Culone
Eight Violent Deaths Reported in City in 24 Hours
In Chicago eight violent deaths and one severe injury occurred in 24 hours. J H Banks postmaster and ex mayor of Willow Springs died by self inflicted gunshot at the Bridges house. Ralph Sanders being a Bellivist killed by Alton train. Lewis Hansen seven killed by trolley while jumping from a carriage. Moris drowned while bathing in the lake. Jacob Zlenkewitz died by drinking carbolic acid. Nora Tee died from scalds in a bath tub half filled with boiling water. Pete Muhgac John Bosich killed and Steve Ross fatally injured at TH now Steel works as red hot ash fell on them.
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Chicago
Aug
J. H. Banks
Willow Springs
Briges House
Clare
Ralph Sanders
Lewis Hansen
Moris
Jacob Zlenkewitz
Nora Tee
Pete Muhgac
John Bosich
Steve Ross
TH Now Steel Works
New York Ports Face Competition in Foreign Trade
A Treasury Bureau of Statistics report compares coastal port futures for import and export trade. Rivalry among US coast cities for foreign commerce has grown sharp in the past year or two as the carrying trade expands along the chain of rivers and canals.
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New York
Aug
Times
Washington
United States
Bureau of Statistics
Treasury Department
Surinkes
Shifting Grain Trade Powers Port Footprints in 1898
The article analyzes how rail rates, harbor upgrades, and broader transport links redirected grain exports from northern to southern ports. It cites Galveston and New Orleans as gaining share in wheat and wheat flour, while New York and Boston lost proportions of wheat, corn, and flour exports. Pacific ports like San Francisco and Puget Sound show continued strong import and export activity.
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South Atlantic
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Gulf Ports
Europe
Asia
Oceanion
Pacific Coast
Galveston
New Orleans
San Francisco
Puget Sound
New York
Andi
Hoston
Boston
Baltimore
Newport News
Halifax Search for La Bourgogne Victims Ends Without Full Find
The steamer Hiawatha, departing Halifax July 29, searched for La Bourgogne victims but found no bodies at the initial sighting site. After days of exploration, 21 bodies were recovered, mostly sailors and laborers, with many showing good preservation then decomposing. Most were men, a few women and boys, and all were buried at sea.
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Tudge Dillon
Mr. Perry
Halifax
N.S. Ang
Hiawatha
la Bourgogne
Old Field
Stoera
Perry
Dillon
Hinwathe
Canso
Aldersgate
Une
Siven
Eugene Dubose
Montreat
Srder
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Frederic Remington
T. de Thurstrup
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Frank D. Miller
John F.bass
O.k.davis
Fox, Jr
General Shafter
Harold Martin
St. Thomas
Harper & Brothers
Franklin Sq., N.Y. City
Hanee
Grand Island
Kansas City
Katess City
Kkanene
Tela
Yestarhiy
Jaserrugers
Selock
Prowkind
Beabseng
Omaha Exposition
WAKE
Passanger Agate Howard Delliott
St Louis, Ma
Peurene Steam Laundry
Weyler
Hawaiian Commission
Poland
Straits
London
Toya
St. John's
A. Brown Mortgage Sale
Z. R. Brown Mortgage Sale
Lieut. Herzer
J. M. Knight
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