Fire Devastates Moran Block as Sunday Picnic Tragedy Unfolds
A major blaze in Moran destroys more than one business block while a Sunday school picnic ends in tragedy with a girl fatally shot. The fire, sparked while residents were at church, endangered multiple nearby buildings but limited insurance coverage left extensive damage. Local shops including Stoddard Young millinery, Hotel Virden, Moran department store, and W F Young real estate reported loss, with community efforts saving several structures.
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Stoddard & Young
Millitery
Humicidat
Cane From a Bedstead Grafts Leavenworth Secret Cane
Leavenworth man Arthur Sinners carves a walking cane from a bedstead fragment linked to Mrs A Smith’s residence and the Soldiers Home wreck. Three canes were carved by skilled hands, crafted from cherry wood and inlaid with mother of pearl.
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Leavenworth
Arthur Sinners
A . Smith
Severnae
Uewaldivre
Fran
Hoffman’s Clash With Arabian Preacher Sparks Church Turmoil
Abilene Heflecine reports Hoffman, a wrestler, is placed in the highest class by an Arabian preacher who punishes him for claiming superior knowledge about the faith. The regent harasses Hoffman, who vows to resist by establishing a chair of the doctrine at the agricultural college.
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Abilene
Heflecine
Chile
Humtman
Hoffman
Fide
Caught Hundreds of Fish In Muddy Water Flood
Heavy rains raised the water level driving fish to the surface in Junction City. Residents report crowds gathering Friday and Saturday as people pulled out fish with their hands and used improvised tools to reach more. River mud and rising flows pushed fish from creeks into the Smoky River area.
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Aus
Osh
Fire at Moran destroys block of business houses
A Sunday night blaze swept Moran destroying a block of business houses. Firemen fought the flames through the night, with a brisk wind hindering efforts and causing damage to several adjacent structures. Authorities began an investigation into the cause of the Moran fire.
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Moran
Judge Burris Endorsement Shaping Populist Delegates
In Misgs county a lively Populist showdown over Judge Burris as the indorsee for fusion with the county ticket raged last Saturday night. Populists have instructed for Burris and county delegates could lock his nomination. First ward carried Burris by a narrow margin, with anti Burris forces claiming solid support in the First and Second wards. Republicans, four years, plan to nominate W H Sheldon this year, while Burris has eight years on the bench.
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Judge Burris
Misgs County
Althoweh
JeRre Aes
Suortris
W. BH. Sheldasi
Whitestar
Burris
Butler Co
el Dorado
Butler County
J.D. Hamilton
Register of Deeds
FS. Allen
W.G. Turner
F. Crow
Sur- Yexat
Joseph Smith
F. E. Dellenbeck
Picnic Tragic End At Neosho River Outing Near McCune
News from Pittsburg reports a Sunday school picnic tragedy on the Neosho river near McCune. Harvey Eflege 15 and Hate Vance and Hornaday 15 were nearby when a discharge from a gun struck Ethel Hornaday in the heart. Ethel collapsed in Kate Hornaday's arms and died on the riverbank, leaving teachers Mrs. Highland and Aire. T. WS. Harlan distraught.
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Pittsburg
Aug
Neosho River
McCune
Thomas Highland
Aire
T. WS. Harlan
McCune Methodist
Harvey Eflegy
Hate Vance
Othel Hornaday
Stigun
Kate
Ethel Horeday
Ethel
Thun
CATTLE THIEVES CAUGHT SUPPOSED LEADER DISCOVERED
In Riley and Waubaunsee counties a long-running cattle theft ring is believed exposed after cattle feeders reported losses near Zeandato and Waubaunees. Joe Buzcard, a noted cattle shipper from Waubaunees, was arrested on three charges but furnished alibis in each case.
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Kansas
Manhattan
Riley
Wataunser
Zeandato
Waobounties
Wabaunees
Kansas City
Joe Buzcard
Wes
Opal Dean Sought by Randulph Kin Warned Parents
Washington Watchman reports King of Randulph searched for Opal Dean last Sunday night. Opal, a 14 year old girl from Winkler Mills area, left home with extra dress and eight pairs of shoes, carrying about $3. Her sister in law is described, and readers are asked to help locate Opal and inform her mother who longs to see her child.
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Washington Watchman
BE. E. King
Randulph
Wennestay
Opal Dean
Duel
Welkbe
Winkler Mills
Kelley County
Delegates to Topeka Protest Higher Freight Rates
Butter county party members met at the State Bank on a Saturday afternoon and elected John Pirtle president J. Medderman secretary not Alien Nudhe and J W Robinson delegates to travel to Topeka on Tuesday to press before the railway commission to oppose freight-rate increases They vow the same fight as last year when funds were knocked out by the roads
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Dorado
Butter County
State Bank
John Pirtle
J. Medderman
Nudhe
J. W. Robinson
Topeka
Columbus Man Accused of Sending Unmailed Card
John Brooks of Columbus faced Deputy U S Marshal Jones on a charge of sending an unmailable postal card to his daughter Mrs. W S Fuller of Winchester Connecticut. He appeared before United States Commissioner Mosher for a preliminary hearing. the complaint was sworn by an officer in Fort Scott.
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Ft Scott
John Brooks
Columbus
United States
Jones
W. 5. Fuller
Winchester
Mosher
Corn Grows Like Potatoes Breezy Story From Sedgwick
A quirky Sedgwick County tale notes corn in Kansas fields appearing unusually prolific though stalks look sparse. Farmers report ears fattening oddly as local deer and farm wildlife roam fields feeding on exposed corn.
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Sedgwick County
Rock Island shops hire fifty more workers in rush period
Rock Island shops at Horton announce return to six day workweeks with nine hours a day plus an extra day to be added weekly. The move reflects heavy freight activity including wheat movements and broader merchandise shipments westward. Saline delegates back Bond at belt convention. thirteen delegates pledge to vote for T. L. Bond for judge in Thirtieth Judicial District. nomination needs eighteen votes.
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Rock Island
T Horton
Wheat Crop Boosts Milan Output with 45 Cars Shipped
Wheat shipments increased from 34 to 45 cars this month at Milan station, averaging 550 bushels per car for a total of 24 750 bushels. At 39 cents per bushel, farmers in the vicinity receive 14 602 50, reflecting the village’s crop movement since the new season began. Silver forces fuse in Butler County and Kansas photographers prepare for Leavenworth meeting with about 1000 attending.
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Milan
Bond Nominated for Populist District Judge in 30th
Minneapolis voters watch the fight for district judge with T L Bond of Salina backed by Populists and many Saline county delegates. D L Ritchie remains rival as the contest narrows. A Wichita police case reports a roadhouse proprietor fined after resisting arrest, with Officer Reeder charged in an assault claim and appealing to district court.
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T. G Bond
Minneapolis
Gaines
T. L. Bond
Salina
Bond
Saline County
D. L. Ritchie
Wichita
Augu
Petsold
Reeder
Glenn
Tragic Track Accident and Local News Bits
A morning report details a deadly track accident near sion siding as Parks lies mangled, Pertic injured, with two others walking toward Halstead when the incident occurred. Andre was later seen near the scene. Also noted are minor incidents involving Col Bristol, the death of a bogey horse struck by lightning, and local tax bond actions in Emporia. Other items include a suspended Augusta Journal, a 25 percent dividend at Summer National Bank, and plans for electric lights in Valley Falls.
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Parks
Sion
JS. Pertic
Fertic
Halstead
Perks
Andre
Local notes and political notices from Kansas towns
Reports from Syracuse Larned Wellington Emporia Pittsburg Abilene Altamont Great Bend and Huntington note crop yields, a dairy order, county ticket nominations, water plans, liquor regulations, textbook contracts, a mill robbery, and a joint Democratic Populist central committee meeting with cross party ticket sharing.
Water Fete at Superior Draws 10000 Spectators
West Superior Wisconsin August 9 The prettiest scene ever witnessed in the harbor area was a Venetian fete staged by barbers from Superior and Duluth. Over 10 000 spectators lined the harbor and high points in both cities to watch a two mile parade of about 300 small craft led by the Hilda captained by Albers Pellertic. The flotilla formed five divisions and sailed from Superior toward West Superior with rockets lighting the night sky as they passed signal points. The event was the first of its kind in Superior and a notable success.
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West Superior
Wis
Superior
Duluth
Minnesota Point
Hilda
Albers Pellertic
Germany to showcase vast exhibit at Paris exposition
Washington reports Consul General Mason discloses Germany plans a comprehensive exhibit for the Paris exposition of 19. The display will compile all resources and industries, sorted and classified by an imperial commission, aiming for a striking, unified presentation surpassing past efforts.
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Washington
Mason
Frankfort
Germany
Staie
Imperial
Chicago
Brass Indians exhibit plan at Washington Park
Chicago August news states sculptor Edwart Kemys reached a conciliation with directors of the apolitical park at Washington Park over bronze groups of American Indians and animals for the park. Reportedly Congress may appropriate funds in the next session to support the project and related National Museum deeds, with cabinet members and others approving the plan and offering assistance.
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Chicago
Edwart Kemys
Washington Park
Congress
National Museum
Cabloes
Hunger Appears Amid Miner Strike in Pittsburg
Aug 9 report from Pittsburg notes growing hunger among miners families along the Wheeling division and Panhandle district. At mines with closed company stores destitution rises as workers lose credit and camps house many rubbers and children.
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Pittsburg
Whewling
Pan Hani
Injunction Hearing Delayed for Gas Company Case
Aug 4 Pittsburg The application to restrain the receivers from proceedings against the New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Co was not presented to the U S court before noon adjournment Judge Acheson has gone home and it is likely the bill will be filed tomorrow by war-resilient stockholders of the company.
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Pittsburg
New York and Clevelant Gas Coal Company
United States
Acheson
Washington County
Railroad News For G A R And W R C Delegates Go To Buffalo
Ladies of the G A R and the Woman's Relief Corps from Kansas will travel Santa Fe to Chicago and Erie to Buffalo for national conventions in Buffalo New York this month. The official G A R train leaves Lawrence August 1 and Kansas City later, arriving Chicago Sunday morning and Buffalo Monday. W R C train leaves Emporia August 21 joining at Kansas City with return extended to September 20. Fares from Kansas City to Buffalo set at 21 10 with more than 60 WRC and G A R members expected. headquarters at Ellicott Square and Hotel Iroquois.
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Kansas
Buffalo
N.Y
Santa Fe
Chicago
Erie Road
Emma Wall
Margaret H. Grimith
W. R.C
W. B.C
Lawrence
Kansas City
Emporia
G AR
Topeka
G. AL TL
W. RC
Ellicott Square
Ladies of the
Hotel Iroquois
Brokers' New Dodge by John Doe His Mark on Tickets
The Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe passenger department detected a scam by scalpers using excursion tickets signed by the purchaser. Brokers added a mark in the name and wrote his mark to imitate handwriting, fooling clerks until educated riders and better handwriting raised suspicion. Steps are being taken to guard against such practices.
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Dovge
John Doe
The
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Ile
John XD
Mark
Large railcar orders boost Kansas City line totals
Kansas City August 8 reports the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf railroad placing large freight car orders with Pullman for 330, Missouri Car and Foundry for 250, Barney and Smith for 238, and an unfilled order of 3. Total orders reach 750 cars at about 406000 dollars. Pullman to build 400 coal cars for Pittshurs and Gulf, first due next week. Over six weeks the company has received thirty new engines worth over 200000 dollars. Texas and Pacific orders 300 front cars from Missouri Car and Foundry. Burketon Coler Rapids and Northero place 200 freight car orders with Michigan Peninsular Car Co.
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Kansas City
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf
Pullman Company
Missouri Car and Foundry Company
Barney & Smith
a@ southwestern railroad
Pittshurs & Gulf
Texas & Pacific
Burketon, Coler Rapids & Northero
Michican Peninsular Car Company
Trains to Use New Galveston Union Depot August 16
Galveston August 9 trains will begin running into the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe union passenger station on Monday August 16. Santa Fe trains will serve the depot with possible additional services to be announced later. General managers Polk and Hill discuss timing and compatibility, with no resolved agreement between lines.
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Union Depot
Santa Fe
Union
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Uoes
Polk
Hill
Galveston, Houston and Henderson
International & Great Northern
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Big Central Branch Excursion Delights Kansas Delegation
The Missouri Pacific organized the season’s largest excursion to Kansas City, bringing fifty five coaches for the Kansas delegation. The Central Branch trip drew a crowd across its west section, with Charter Styles steering the turnout. The event ran smoothly, though some attendees felt certain aims were unmet.
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Kanass City
Missouri Pacific
Kansas
Central Branch
Atehleon
Water Reservoir Expansion At Union Pacific Pumping Station
The Union Pacific Railroad built a new reservoir near its pumping station west of town to secure ample water for all needs. Water had been scarce for about 200 miles along the line. J S Irvin to move from night operator in Rock Island telegraph to Manhattan duties. Thomas McMillen of Osage City takes depot master role at Albuquerque Santa Fe. No. 21 freight train engine 771 ran in 40 minutes, Adams as engineer, Frank M Pope as conductor.
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Dlisworth
Aug
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Rock Island
J. S. Irvin
Manhattan
Irwin
New Albuquerque
Thomas McMillen
Osage City
Kan
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
New Mexico
McMillen
Globe-Republican
Ae Adams
Frank M. Pope
Ugly Duckling murder in Quitman Ga child’s mother arrested
Fishermen found a three year old child’s body in a pond near Quitman. The widow Idelia Powell Banks, mother of the victim, was jailed after her confession to murder claiming the boy was too ugly to live. She asked for execution after breaking down in custody. The child bore a heavy birthmark.
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Georgia
Quitman
Idelia Powell Banks
Leedy Kin Reunion Draws Kansas Governor to Ohio
Governor Leedy plans a family reunion in Ohio with an estimated 4000 to 7008 Leedy relatives scattered across the east. He recalls boyhood fights and notes the Leedys spread from Maryland to Ohio Pennsylvania and Virginia. Most are Dunkard and Republican or Democrat with no Populists.
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Ohio
Gav
East
Fichland
Knox
Kansas
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Dunkard
Etter
Lantry's Importer Wins Half Mile Race at Cottonword Falls
A crowd from Topeka watched C. J. Lantry's Importer beat Henry Lantry's Cinch in a half mile race at Cottonword Falls fair grounds last Saturday afternoon. Nels Newton drove Importer with Frank Lewis starter and Col W H Rossington in the judge's stand. The weather was ideal and the entertainment costly for the loser.
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C.J. Lantry
Henry Lantry
Cottonword Falls Fair Grounds
Topeka
C. J. Lantrys
Nels Newton
Frank Lewis
Col
W. H. Rossington
Lewis
Importer
Cinch
Thantis
Market Report Signals Mixed Wheat and Hog Activity
Market report notes weak wheat prices amid pressure from crop news and cautious trading. September contracts show slight declines, with hog receipts and pork futures showing steadier movement as supply remains in focus and traders weigh export demand.
Incomplete Race Event at Sentry Ranch Draws Guests
The passage notes heats with Importer winning three on time in the first half at 1 10 percent, followed by Subscndent beats at 238. Invited guests then invaded the Sentry ranch as an accompanying programme unfolded, described as interesting.
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