Withdraw Charges Against Atchison Receivers Reform Committee Session
Atchison protective committee plans to retract yesterday charges against Receivers McCook and Reinhart in a statement prepared for President King of Union Trust. Reorganization committee meets this afternoon to review Little’s overstatement findings and Reinhart’s reply asserts omissions in Little’s figures and presses for balance of Mexican and other items.
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Atchison Protective Committee
King
Union Trust Company
McCook
Reinfert
Listle
Atchison Road
Heinhart
Atchison
Atchison System
Sonora
Igmond
Atchison and San Francisco Company
Atlantic & Pacific Couch
Atetivon
Terminal Propery
Sapere
Litse
Rport
Rebbe
Littie
Oaks Hewes Timmble
Retwuart
Little
Hottest Day of Year Across Jefferson City Missouri
The thermometer reached 105 degrees in Jefferson City Missouri August 9 marking the hottest day this season. Crop damage is reported widespread as rain relief fails to arrive. No deaths from heat prostration reported by health authorities. Also noted is the Washington Denver bicycle relay passing through the city with riders proceeding toward Rushville Kentucky. Chief Justice Caswell Bennett of Kentucky’s Court of Appeals died in Frankfort yesterday.
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St. Josarm
Xera
Norai
Health Department
Kentucky
Tariff Conference Edging Toward Compromise Report
No agreement yet as tariff conference leaders debate free sugar and income tax terms. House and Senate conferees met into the afternoon with talks centering on free coal and iron ore and a potential compromise on other schedules. Representative Bland circulated a petition urging adherence to the house bill on free sugar and the income tax to secure a possible overall agreement.
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Ninetos
Senate
House
Rae
Bland
Rimdrousty
MacMillin
Whey
Government ship Wn transport discussed in dispatches
Secretary Gresham received from the Christian Herald of New York an application referred to in morning dispatches for a government ship in transit. This is the first notice the department head had that any serious distress or deprivation exists in that kingdom. Gresham has not yet disposed of the application.
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Jo Lreanport
Greshaw Res
Christian Merald
New York
Morniar
Gresham
Prayer groups in Northf1210 vow rain if not by Sunday
Religious leaders from Catholics Methodists Baptists and Congregationalists in Northfield Minnesota have prayed for rain since July 16 within a 100 mile square area. They pledge to suspend the effort if no rain falls by next Sunday and only a small shower is expected following June 16.
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Minn
Gold Exports Nay Cease Exchange Decline
New York Aug 9 Sterling exchange has declined at 3yc, and the gold export movement appears to be at a standstill. Indications are that the rise in gold exports is checked, with European shipments possible at a small profit, signaling cautious market conditions and a pause in the bullion trade.
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New York
Europe
Fireman McMann Injured In Beethe Accident
Fireman Jobo McMann escaped a terrible death yesterday afternoon on his engine between Head and Barclay when the driving rod broke and the left side of the locomotive exploded. He was taken to the Santa Fe dispensary in Pees and then to his home on East Fourth Street. There were no visible injuries and the case may be serious.
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Santa Fe
Jobo McMann
Barclay
Ana
McNaon
Pees
East
Hawaii Recognition Pressures U S to Acknowledge New Republic
A diplomatic shakeup unfolds as the United States moves toward formal recognition of Hawaii as a de facto republic. President Cleveland’s stance is announced via a letter to President Dole, while Minister Willis handles provisional recognition. Congressional debate and cabinet consideration precede any public disclosure of correspondence.
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Waanixatos
Jieveland
United States
Dote
Hawaiian Republic
Cleveland
Hawai
Dole
Republic
House Committee On Foreign
Willis
Wilis
Frank FP. Hastings
Thurston
Uawsiian Legation
Gresham
McCreary
House Committee
Bin
Brazil
Hawaii
Merriden
Congress
Police Court Fracas Over Drunken Father and Babies
Drunken Robert Condee wheeled two young babies at Rock Island depot as police court opens. He is fined $10 and working off sentence after claiming he gave the infants nothing. Ed Wilson, claiming cider and drunkenness, is fined $10 after a rude display toward the judge. A brief note mentions a soldier shot at Midland bridge and a street chase. The report ends with a running summary of a race where Adams, alias Jack Gibson, defeats world champion I W Copple in 200 yards by four feet.
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Uther Jones
Robert Condee
Rock Island
Condee
Ucondee
Saya
Conder
Hostminger
Ed. Wilson
Woodruff
Wilson
Frank McCarthy
New Castle
Coly
Aug
United States
Midland Bridge
Mechase
Gowneys
Col
I. Copple
Adams
Jack Gibson
England
Melon Loving Mare Helps Itself at Front of Store
A horse drawn buggy with an old lady and a young girl halted by a grocery on the avenue. The black mare nibbled melons, toppled a pyramid, and sampled the fruit while the pair paid, then rode away. The scene ends with a cheerful, contented animal and a brief payment of forty cents.
Topeka Woman Jailed in City Pocketbook Theft Case
Mrs. Joseph Switzer of Topeka Kan identified as the thief in a series of pocketbook thefts from offices in the city. J J Switzer of 708 Washington was arrested later the same day. The suspect admitted several thefts including a $20 pocketbook from Mrs. Martin and a $15 loss from Dr. Graham's office.
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City
Kansas City
Joseph Switzer
Topeka
Kan
J. J. Switzer
Wastington
Maggie Tuttle
E J. Martin
Local events and sports mixed in small town notes
Rev J B Thomas begins travel to Golorada and the west tomorrow. The Baptist church prayer service tonight will be in the upper room followed by a baptismal service with several candidates. Local Indian baseballists from Ponce were defeated 21 to 0 by a team of colored boys. At Hamilton Mall next Monday evening the 14th Hon I Kelly will address the audience on why he left the Republican party.
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J. B. Thomas
Golorada
West
Ts the Baptist Church
Ponce
Hamilton Mall
Kelly
Republican Party
Martin A Stalwart Political Moves Split Fusion Hopes
Chairman Richardson indicates John Martin will back Democrats after adjournment, signaling full support for Overmyer’s ticket and the Democratic state lineup. Reports say Populist hopes fade as Martin joins Democrats, while the state central committee plans a vigorous but delayed campaign in corrugated offices.
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John Martin
David Overmyer
State Central Committee
Conegrets
Martin
Richardson
Congress
Eugene Haugan
W. H. S. Pepperill
Concordia
Corning and
Nennington
Ellery Murray Dies After Yellow Fever Outbreak
Reports from Topeka describe Ellery Murray dying in Mexico after yellow fever contracted during travel. John V. Abrahams notes two others ill, with family members and company manager affected. The colony plans to continue, though several members remain in Topeka and await further telegrams and tests.
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John V. Abrahams
Jer
Joseph W. Abrasmecaieg
Mexico
Sae
Exloo
Memlay
Gelan
Biel
Rinch
Murray
Mr. Murray
Abrahams
Ellacy
Nick
See
Albert Rosen
Jowsph W. Abraae
Durray
Tie Iaia
Topeka
BIKERS AT LEAVENWORTS HONOR PARADE AND RACES
A colorful Leavenworts event drew many riders to a city parade with wheel driven decorations and multiple prize awards. August Barrenhmidt won best decorated bike while other riders earned prizes for lanterns and comical acts. races featured entrants from Topeka and local officials in attendance.
Topen Sante Ve Employees to Get Wages Next Week
Workers at Sante Ve employed by The Barts Pe will receive wages around the 15th as efforts to restore the old pay schedule proceed. Receiver Wilcor and Mr Wilder discuss paying July wages by next month if business improves and receipts arrive.
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Sante
Barts Pe
Spheny
Revelvers
Plac
Wilcor
Wilder
Topekals Rolling T1s1S to 10 Today Therm Street
Fragmentary report mentions temperatures near 100 degrees and a Columbia building issue. References to observers, machines, dates, and personal names are unclear. Details are garbled but imply heat effects and a local scene with some discomfort and unresolved issues.
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Lim
Mip
Baee
Han
Court Meets Tomorrow in District Proceedings
The district court named to hear a key case with Judge Hazen presiding. Under advisement are motions from Soar Lowe and B. Leentar regarding a scavenger matter tied to an irrigation ordinance. An August hearing date is set for Patlea on Account of Core Omana. Schultz & lv report a $28,000 failure linked to the bulge in corm.
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Paige Meron Witt Hettle
Hazen
Braaner Aguine
Cal
Durh
M. E Lowe
Soar Lowe
B. Leentar i
Colombia
Patlea
Schrueler & lv Commission
Corm
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Patti Rosas
Minny Wotlow
Krmains
Rose Hll
Cwrcadio
Adz
John W. Danne
Pati Hoan
Church of Ascension
Wheehirel
Jt Hill
Lewelling
State House
Eniawood
Fireman Mann
Major Pickering
J. O. Pickering
S A. Thurston
Crittenn
Cone
Ieee William
Attia
Topeks
Georgia
The
Bables
Cron
Lease
Womine
Louise
Joe Switzer
Chairman Richardson
Stalwart Committee
Overmyer
Heieg
Republican State Central
Breidenthal
Cyrus Corning
W. H. Bennington
Republican State Centres Committee
Corning
Bennington
Tupetea Initiative and Referendum Club
Teland
Republican Committee
Bedington
Meiers
W. H
Wichita
Pratt
Beanington
Tee
W. Slarsh
Hadley
Wabash River
Perry
Ind
Thomas Blair
Washington, D. C
Coxey
Baintmont
Marshal Frew
Hyattsville
Maryland House of Correction
Kolb
Bremixonam
Ala
Thayer
Wasuinctoy
Amos M. Thayer
Mixsours
Eighth Judicial District
George Payne
Ellery Murray
Leavenwort
Topen
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