The Hottest Week Hammers Kansas Crops
Weather Observer Jennings reports the week was the hottest of the season with temperatures 10 degrees above normal. Rain fell in the northeast counties from Republic to Daniphan and in Elle, Forks, Phillipa, and Clark counties. Western Kansas was largely dry, hurting corn and fruits while early corn and late corn face danger in eastern divisions. Fall plowing nears as dry conditions persist. corn development varies by division with rain belts influencing yields.
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Kansas
Jennings
Republic
Daniphan
Elle
Forks
Phillipa and
Clark
Fair Fame
Binte
Kansas River
Bray
Barry
Home seekers excursions advertised by Burlington Route
Newspaper ad lists cheap excursion tickets via Burlington Route to Kanansi Nebrieka Wyoming Utah and beyond with multiple dates August September October. Promotes two daily trains from Missouri river points via old Bur ae Route and Sioux City. features observation velhi sleepers chair cars and dining cars north of Council Bluffs and night service to Sioux City. Also includes generic medical ad for Electric Bitters and local laundry services and mineral water promotions.
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Cheap Estes
Burlington
Burlington Houte
Kanansi
Nebrieka
Wyoming
Utah
Hills
Territory
Ask
St Paul
Nee Vie“Burington
Missouri River
Sioux City
Stowe City
Sioux City North
Wakely
St Louis
Chicago
St Louisa
East
Rh River
En Wakeley
Anret
Elimination of State House finishing contract questioned
A Kansas editor's letter defends the executive council's handling of bids to finish state house rooms and optional defects. It states plans and addenda allowed alternative bids and possible deductions if entrances, windows, or a corridor are eliminated, noting the selected contractor by unanimous vote.
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Topeka
Kan
The
State Journal
State House
Executive Council
Supreme Court
Giere
Bowers Leads Bid Elimination Debate in State Contract
A garbled but detailed report analyzes bid eliminations for a state contract. Thos H Bowers and Henry Rerrr appear among bidders with amounts stated, Fellows and Vansant shown as low under certain calculations. The piece discusses executive council motives, business versus favoritism, and potential savings if eliminations differed, citing J H Holland State House Architect and local druggists advertising Bucklen’s Arnica Salve.
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Thos W. Bowers
Thos
H. Bowers
Enry
Elof
A. Clark
Fellows
Vansant
Mr. Bennett
Str. Clark
Executive Council
Messrs. Fellows and Vansant
Mr. Clark
Redeon
Vaneant
Latte, J. & Holland
Chase of a Suspected Beggar in the Sunlit Pursuit
Sergeant Donovan and City License Collector Kingslund chased a young beggar near Second and Topeka yesterday. The boy fled about a mile toward Ward's pasture before being captured with two companions. The trio, from Fort Worth Texas, claimed to be headed to Kansas City to find work. Names given: Jerome Gabert Wil Parker Will Mahoney. They appear around 18, wearing multiple garments, and were held awaiting Fort Worth word.
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Donovan
Kingslund
Second
Topeka
Tharst
Ward
Bove
Port Worth
Texas
Kansas City
Jerome Gabert
Wil Parker
Will Mahoney
Fort Worth
Kinestand
7000 Seats Short For Madison Square Meeting
New York August 11 Oliver Yamner Teall widow runs a bureau for Republican defections and handles ticket arrangements for the Madison Square Garden notification meeting next Wednesday night under Treasurer St John. By last night applications for about 16 452 seats were received though the hall holds about 9 000 seats leaving Teall in a difficult position to please all.
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New York
Oliver Yamner Teall
Ordestrous
Madison Square Garden
St. John
Clowk
Teall
New Two and Four Dollar Silver Certificates Issued
Washington reports the new two and four dollar silver certificates printed and ready for issue on Monday. The notes feature bold black ink fronts with green backs and depict allegorical scenes by designers Edwin B Blashnetd and Walter Shirlaw. The two dollar note shows Science presenting steam and electricity to commerce and manufacture while the five dollar note portrays America enlightening the world with a leading lamp and Famie symbol. The engravings are praised as exemplary in their craftsmanship.
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Washington
Edwin B. Blashnetd
New York
Walter Shirlaw
America
Famie
Humilcraft
Heat Rages Across Kansas With Drought Damage
Reports from Conway Springs to Dodge City describe ten to fourteen day heat waves with no rain. Temperatures hit 106 degrees in the shade as hot winds scorch fields. Farmers fear corn yields will be reduced by more than half as dry winds damage wide areas.
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Wichita, Kun. Aue
Conway Springs
Seward
Arkansas City
New Albany
Brount Hope
Newton
Florence
Beaumont
Patterson
Tyre
Kingman
Dodge City
Burton
Inf City
Hizzriton
Ricwa
Sterling
Kan. Ang
Mercury
Yeaterdas
Bland Sees McKinley in Canton Aug 11
Distinguished callers on Maj. McKinley included H P Fund and a Pittsburgh committee from Tron City to meet the Bryan party in Canton. Mrs Bland traveled to Alliance and it was expected an address would be delivered. The visit and Bommiere home stay with Mrs McKinley appeared agreeable to all.
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Canton
Maj. McKinley
H. P. Fund
Pittsuore
Tron City
Bryan
Mra Hland
Blind
Pittsburs
Bommiere
Hien
Maj
Mra McKinley
Tennessee Democrats Win County Elections in Tennessee
Tennessee Democrats gain in county races as Republican votes fall short. Judges of the chancery appeals are elected with H. R. Burton Jr., M. M. Nell, and S. Wilson leading for Democrats while W. R. Turper and F. C. Smithson head Republican nominees. Returns show decreased GOP support statewide. increased Democratic turnout. Also notes travel advertising for Burlington Route trains to Chicago and St Louis with deluxe sleepers and services.
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Nashville
Messrs
HR. M. Burton, Jr
M. M. Nell
S. #. Wilson
Court of Chancery Appeals
W. Poston
W. R. Turper
F.C. Smithson
Floral Festival Queen Ballot Form Advised
The Journal publishes a sample ballot form for voting on the Floral Festival Queen. Voters may cut out the form and mark their choice, or use any similar written or printed version. The guide outlines the recommended structure for ballots to be used in the election.
Fusion on electors and Democratic plans in Iowa
A Ottumwa dispatch reports Democrats aim to fuse electors with Populists to carry Bryan and Sewall. The plan involves using state and federal offices to appease Populists, with potential separate elector slates if fusion fails. Georgia and Alabama are cited as pivotal states, with a Democratic state convention to reveal progress.
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Bryan
Sewall
Omaha Neb
Aug
Ottumwa
New York
National Democratic Committee
C. A. Welch
Atreer
W. J. Bryan
Rmong
Chey
Watson
Wat Son
Dem
Wight
National Committee
Walshays
Union
Geotsin
Alabama
Alabiama
Bewall
Georgia
Watah
Two Lives Saved by Dr King's New Discovery
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Maine was told she had consumption but two bottles of Dr King's New Discovery cured her. Mr Thea Hegers of San Francisco bought one bottle and in two weeks was cured. Regular sale 50 cents and 1.00. Also Be Wittettle Cholera Cure advertised as reliable for cholera and diarrhea.
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Phoebe Thomas
Junction City
Dr King
Thea Hegers
Florida Street
San Francisco
Dr. King
D. K. Jones
Fifth Street
Kansas
Paying with Asphalt in Topeka Council Adopts Delayed Payment Plan
Topeka city council approves Barber Asphalt Company's pavement repair proposal with payments of 4000 January 1 and 4000 every six months until fully paid, after considering brick alternatives. Debate centers on brick versus asphalt durability and city finances, with officials outlining levy changes and bond considerations.
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Garber
Nettels
Barber Asphalt Company
Topeka
Elliott
Fellows
Stevens
Drew
Harber Company
Wiencare Ik Weseereed
General Revenue Fund
Ubpary Fund
De Witte Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Healing
G W Stansfield touts De Witte Witch Hazel Salve as a rapid cure for skin ulcers and open sores, claiming it speedily heals with the best ptt remedy known.
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G. W. Stansfield
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Mostere
Western Foundry Machine Works
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J. J. Gilbert
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Min Gilbert Ae
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