Sensational tale of a rancher and a schoolgirl engagement
In Wellington a famed cattleman named Anderson faces a sensational case as a young schoolgirl he pursued vanishes. The narrative describes alleged grooming, expenses paid by a cattleman, and a planned meeting with later travel toward Wichita. Investigations and accusations surround Anderson’s actions and the girl’s disappearance.
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Wellington
Aux
Anderson
Cormonges
Angerson
Chayap
Welling Fn
Wellingtor Andersen
Denet
Wichita
Leavenworth Protest Against Freight Rates Hit State Railboard
Leavenworth authorities, echoing Kansas City council concerns, file a complaint with the state railroad commission accusing major lines Santa Fe and Union Pacific of discriminatory, extortionate grain shipping charges. The filing notes 33 cents per hundredweight from Coffeyville to Leavenworth versus 5 cents per hundredweight to transport from Coffeyville to St Louis and Chicago, highlighting regional inequities.
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Leavenworth
Yruwth
Council of Kouanes Chy
Kantb
Nowloet
Santa Fe
Fook Gland
Union Pacific
Missour Pretth
Allelington
Kannen Pointe
Coffeyville
Ken
Uae
St Louis
Chicago
Veterans Reunion at Dartons Grove August Session
The Chickaskia Veterans Association will hold an annual reunion at Dartons Grove, twenty miles southwest of Wellington, August 18 to 22. A program includes August 19 talks by Gov. Morrill, W. C. Whitney, Rev. A. Brener, J. J. S. Arsster, Otto Eckatein and J. J. Simons, with later daily addresses by Bernard Kelly, Jerry Simpson, FR Peters, LV Beckman, Judge Weede and Levi Ferguson, among others.
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Chickaskia Association
Winsett
Chickaskia Veterans’ Arsociation
Darton's Grove
Wellington
E.N. Morrill
W. C. Whitney
A. & Brener
J. J. S. Arsster
Otto Eckatein
J. J. Simons
Tharstay
Bernard Kelly
Jerry Simpson
FR. Peters
LV. Beckman
John B.weede
Levi Ferguson
W. A. Peffer
Ateius
Ed Ho Madison
Holton Man Wins Gold Medal for Simple Invention
Holton Arg reports patent officers in Washington offered medals for the simplest and most practical invention within two to three months. Bailey of Campbell University devised an electric alarm attachment for clocks and received the first gold medal for the same.
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Holton
Washington
BT. Bailey
Campbell University
Apples Damaged and Fish Theft Report From Atchison
Atchison reports indicate damaged apples shipped from San Joe to St. Joseph and other points due to poor weather and packing losses. Doniphan Lake sees hundreds of pounds of fish stolen weekly, with daylight thefts shipping to Leavenworth Wichita and beyond. Sheriff Skinner of Cowley County cleared of charges in a separate Kansas case.
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Doniphan
Atchisen
Atchlaon
Doniphinn Lake
Leavetworth
St Jewitis
Kansas
Skinner
Wichita
Sherry John Skinner
Cowley
Gored by Cow in Florence Drives Fatal Blow to Mrs Blackburn
Florence report details Mrs George W. Blackburn, a leading stockman’s wife, killed after a cow gores and wounds her while driving to pasture. The incident followed a prior claim before the ruminy com mission era and statements by Mr Sivindr claiming exoneration. Local authorities investigate the fatal attack and related events at the scene.
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Florence
Blackburn
George W. Blackburn
Leedy at Emporia Opens Populist Governor Campaign
A large crowd gathered in Soden's Grove Emporia on August 1 as Populist John W Leedy opened his campaign for governor. Democratic David Overmyer and fusion supporters joined the event, with Leedy promising to curtail corporate power and support free coinage of silver while stressing state sovereignty and fiscal reform.
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Emporia
John W. Leedy
Wee
David Overmyer
J. W. Leety
Scott
Aberestiouil
Ea Little
Jamos
Leroy
Freemont Park
L. Moise
Democratic State General Committee
Ed Little
Kansas
Asize
Debar
3. W. Leedy
Bin
Harris Seeks Congress Candidacy in First District
Colonel W A Harris of Dinwood is named as a probable Republican and Populist opponent for Congress in the First district. Friends say Harris would prefer a seat in Congress over governorship, potentially challenging in the Filton convention next month. Separately, Jacob Smith, Thompson Hardware president, seeks to set aside a will alleging it was not his wife’s final testament amid district court action.
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Harris
Beavenworth
W. A. Harris
Dinwood
George TL Anthony
Abiiene
Congress
Stem
Jacob Smith
Inco Smith
Thompson Hardware Company
Smith
Jennings Leads With Batting Over .400 in August Averages
St Louis report shows Jennings atop the league batting with an average above 400. Burkett of Cleveland follows at .299, Anson leading Chicago. Delehanty and Tiernan top various others. Stivetts battery and Ehret fielding selections noted. Teams list hits and runs with multiple line scores across the circuit.
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St. Louis
Jenings
Burkett
Cleveland
Anson
Chicago
Delehanty
Philadelphia
Tiernan Teada
New York
Stengel
Pittamiry
Flamilton
Boston
Jones
Brooklyn
Miller
Cincinnati
Clarke
Lewisville
Set Yuck
Washington
Parrott
St Louth
Topeka Now Leads in State League After Saturday Game
Topeka scored six runs in the first inning at Athletic Park while Junction City plated five through the first five frames. The final score favored Topeka 5 to 4 as Topeka committed five errors to Junction City’s one. Clarke pitched erratically for Topeka, Wilson was weak, Hell and Faulkner caught well, and the crowd of about 600 clashed with umpire Ed Carpenter over several decisions.
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Topeka
Lemeue
Athletic Park
Junction City
Clarke
Wilson
Hell
Faulkner
Ed Carpenter
Minneapolis to Go Out and Horton to Fill the Vacancy
In Topeka the Minneapolis baseball club clashed at gates with umpire decisions. The second day games were rough and officials changed managers. Horton likely to replace and stronger play expected this week amid contests.
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Minneapolis
Horton
Kansas State
Topeka
Seago
Ote
Lecidine
Topekin Boys
Ty Pineapolla
Baseball notes and Topeka games update in 19th century recap
Horton to play three games in Topeka this week while Choynskin targets an eight round KO claim. San Francisco dates and permit delays loom as Choynskin trains. Blues play Emporia with Toy Evans pitching. Evans struck out ten in Abilene. Long, ex-Red Sox shortstop, made thirteen chances without an error vs Phillies. Barrett of Kansas City labeled the era’s biggest Western league dissapointment. Irwin’s gold leaf home run ball celebrated by Cincinnati fans. 1880s figures Dahlen and Joe Kelley offered salaries for Washington. Grandpa Anson’s team near fourth place. Anson may win clothing through club bid. Dick’s Boston homer saved the Quakers from a shutout. Hughey Duffy and Frank Selee clash fuels Heaneaters’ in and out play. Bohriver tops Western league catchers with .250. Twineham next with fewer games. Schriver leads catchers in total base stealing.
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Toy Evans
Emporia
Abilene
Harry Mote
Topeka
Peka
Horton
Phillies
Long
Boston
Barrett
Kansas City
Irwin
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Dahlen
Chicagos
Joe Kelley
Baltimors
Washington
Earl Warner
Grandpa Anson
Oolay
Philadelphia
Quakers
Hughey Duffy
Manaer
Frank Selee
Schriver
Base Rannera
Judge E. Biondin Declines Supreme Court Nomination
Judge E. Biondin, nominated by the Democratic state convention for the Ohio supreme court, declines the bid. He cites the impracticality of leaving his Cleveland law practice for a seat on the court, and says he will devote time to law rather than politics. He notes shifting sentiment across several counties after the Chicago convention and states he informed Chairman Durbin of his position.
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Cleveland
Biondin
Teller
Democratic State Central Committee
Supreme Court
Supreme Bench
Chicago
Ohio
Ashtabula
Mahoning
Columbiana
Tuscarawas
Erie
Sandusky
Huron
Portage
Feee
Tremain
Columbus
Durbin
Gut Tables and Cushions at Union Barbers
Fragmentary note mentions Gut tables in condition live cushions god ivory balls and you with a reference to First Class Union Barbers cm ii connection. Context unclear, items seem decorative or equipment related to a barber setting.
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Union Barbers
Money Pouring In From New York for Cincinnati Campaign
A special Enquirer dispatch reports massive fundraising from New York for the Republican cause in Cincinnati. Subscriptions totaling 34 million are noted from Mills building tenants including D O Mills and J Pierpont Morgan with about 19 million already pledged on Wall Street. Contributions flow through individuals and corporations alignment with anti Democratic aims, while the river and harbor ring funds Republican campaigns, with restrained donations to Democrats and strategic aims to influence representatives and Pacific rail interests.
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Cincinnati “Enquirer
New York
Cincinnati
the Enquirer
Mills
O Mills GC
P. Huntington
H. McKay
Twombley
J. Pierpont Morgan
Henry Clews
Washington
Iver
D. O. Mills
Mr. Hanna
Whitelaw Reid
Boise
McKinley
Chicago
Huntington
Blues and rivals roll in Sunday baseball results
Kansas City tied with St Paul as Calahan shut out by Jimmy Mannine and Antone Mullanes’s curves. Minneapolis beat Milwaukee 4-3 amid Borcher’s wildness. Columbus swept Detroit 15-7 and 5-2 with Mecrevy and Loftus pitching. Cincinnati defeated Louisville 5-4 as Clarke and Rhines led a chaotic late sequence. Chicago beat St Louis 6-4 as errors plagued the Colts. Also notes on Smith Premier Typewriter event and Red Cross leader Clare Barton heading home.
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Aneas City
Aus
Comiskey
Saint
Jimmy Mannine
Blues
Callahan
Antone Mullanes
Inmings
Kansas City
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Ave
Borcher
Quay to Retire After Senate Term Ends
Pittsboro Pa Aug 1 1900 Senator Quay announced before a party that upon the expiration of his current term in the United States Senate he will refuse renomination and retire from politics to spend time with his family He denied plans to seek re election and said he would not be a candidate for another term regardless of rumors about Doh Cameron.
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Politica
Pittsboro
United States Senate
Quay
South
Doh Cameron
Futurity Race Starters at Sheepshead Bay Purse 360000
New York reports the futurity race at Sheepshead Bay on Saturday August 15 carries a purse of 360000. The field includes Rodermord Hideton Rost Nante Ogden Hi Daddy Sam Mate Challenger Rey de Angeles Bastion Moncreith Salvador Scottish Chieftain Lady Mot tie Belle Dloir Rhodesia Abaris Imperator El Delecado Arabian Destiny Xmas the Chemis News Gatherer Cotason Uncle Simon Glimmering St Cloud Long Time Box McCall Fortune Our Johnny Pannure Cockernony Rose Ran Umberto Carsons Distinction Katinka.
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New York
Sheepshead Bay
Rodermord
Hideton
Rost- Nante
Ogden
Hi Daddy
Sam_ Mate
Challenger
Rey de Angeles
Bastion
Moncreith
Salvador
Lady Mottie
Belle Dloir
Rhodesia
Abaris
Imp
Bryan Women Demand Equal Floral Tribute in Forest Park
St Louis women urge park officials to omit William McKinley’s name from Forest Park’s floral displays and to honor William J. Bryan equally. They condemn partisan advertising in the park and move to have Bryan’s name shown as prominently as McKinley’s or for McKinley’s name to be removed. Delegates at the Commercial Club discuss lodging and Thurston’s talk timing as a separate item.
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McKinley
Forest Park
St. Louie
Ridgley
Wm. J. Bryan
Wm. B McKinley
Woman's National
Bryan
Sewvall
St Louis
Maj. McKinley Aso
Ridgies
Mr. Bryan
Maine
Fuepublican
Josie L. Tabour
Wiliam McKinley
McKintey
Willtamn J. Bryan
Merken
Major McKinley
Otlers
Tabour
Wadcock
Cotton Crop's Condition Report and Advertisements
The August Department of Agriculture report shows cotton condition BL10 with 224 points in July. The notice lists Fratt cons. doz. for $1 and references Tayman Oberley Hawk e Co of Teor Kansas. Also mentions the Ladies' Exchange at 189 W. Sixth offering meals and meal licenses.
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Washington
Aurust Department of Gorticulture
Fratt
Ballot to Choose Flora Queen of Carnival
The State Journal reports arrangements for selecting Flora Queen of the Carnival by ballot. Mrs Webb Mrs Doolittle and Mrs Bagic head the contest and fund with rules set by their committee. Voting opens at George Bransfield’s drug store and continues daily with ballots available at the Journal office.
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Flora
Mra
W. IW. Webb
Irving Doolittle
Charles 9. Bagic
George Bransfield
Kart Gas Avenue
Wiite
Bhuth
Cami
Tir
Anne
George St. Stane
Luc Elty
Indy
Choise
Committee of Five
Lodiva
Bilesila Hayes
Eiminia Ganks
Dora McClure
Miry Grace Stover
Anna Hants
Forte
Engine Paced Him In One Minute Three Seconds
An endurance cyclist, Anderson, powered a mile in one minute three seconds on a plank track near Oidenburg. Delays and timer setup affected the pace as spectators noted the finish. sheriff sale notices and real estate actions interrupt the page with legal notices and ads. Weather forecasts and vendors promote Smith Premier typewriters and hair dye products amid a jumble of market notices and local business pitches.
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Seining Fish
Wichita Shoe House
Jefferann
Sivindr
Fink
Leedy
Wiliam
Bradford
Fifth
Quincy
Tie Shop
Jennings
Orioles
Burkett IS
Cooley
Rhe Cleveland
Pillsburg
Clark
Payne
Barret
RAE
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Sullivan and
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Isoasoos
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Monroe and
Buckley
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Pinela
Twineham
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Hutchinson and Schriver
Junction Ciy
Topeka Junction
van Lest
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Greggalns
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San Francisco
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Choynskin
Baseball Notes
Clussidate
Royal
Borchers and Spear
Figzemels, Parker and Schriver
Detroit
Petrolt
Mecrec~vy
Loftus
da Duque
Dor Pinteen
McGreevy
Gayle
Egan
REE. Batterieson
Thomas and Twineham
Louisville
Sally
Ineinnat
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Hill
Dexter
Cindrimati
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Peitz
Louis
Browns
Colts
Ehicaro
Tosoor
Briges
Fire
Hart and McParland
Troutman
Kansas Avenue
Smith Premier Typewriter
Smith Premier Typewriter CO
Clara Barton
Constantinople Ave
Clare Barson
Americas
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Red Cross Society
United States
William
London
Berlin
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Indianapolia
St. Paleh
Ais
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Grand Rapids
Cincinnato
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Iecis
Kankas Ovehue
Thurston
St. Joseph
Tee
Ta Neo
Telegraph
Eagines
Mich
Jefferson Avenue
E.S
St Lowis
Aafclov
RE. Anderson
Baitin von Finlay
Fockleda
Iemin
Nur Oiden Burg
Thi Piretel
Intier
Sheriff's Tale
Buchanan
Hubbellss
Judement
Muttane
Patee
Azalni
Morrill
Hanksas Avenue
Buy & Smith Peemiar
Smith Premier
Aug. W
Potter
Srolth
Traverriter
Tipewriter CO
GA Macinty
Ume
Union Atay
Burlinghamm
Ayers
Topeka Grain and Block Exchange
Istani
L. & Pac
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