Kansas at the Bottom in August Crop Conditions Report
The August 1 agricultural report lists state and national crop conditions with Kansas among the lower standings. It notes corn, spring wheat, oats, rye, and potato conditions, comparing them to prior months and to averages over the last decade, with varied improvements and declines across states and regions.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Bardry
Indiana
Kansas
Nebran
Minnesota
Werth
A Harbinger of Peace and a Battle in One Report
A chaotic naval dispatch describes the tug Unene under Commander Lieutenant Brainard reaching a port after duty near Bey West Avenue. It recounts engagement with Cuban forces and a dramatic burst of gunfire, a scattered battery ashore, and a famed butterfly sighting viewed as a peace omen. The piece notes bravery by an Irishman and Captain Stable, with tickets advertised for the Homeseek Excursion to Oklahoma and Indian Territory.
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Bey
Brainard
Calbarien
Abel
Iriehman
Ehralnard
Weil
German Fleet Chief Seale Reports on Manila Situation
Carl Werner head engineer of the German fleet at Manila says there will be no German interference. German ships coal at Mantle and seven ships proceed south. Riots erupt in Bombay and Sze Chau with anti foreign violence. English French and American missions attacked. Christians killed. Korea excited after German consul Krin allegedly slaps Foreign Minister Kin. Chinese rebels advance, French offer 6,000 tala ransom. Japan urges U S annexation of the Philippines. tensions rise across the region.
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Seale
Carl Werner
Manila
Orient
Sai
Aoe
Philippines
Dagupan
Chao Yas
Seoul
Rix
Pricet
Pere Preiry
Pollen
Lutchnin
Viornus Actin
West Indian Weather Service Improves Forecast Capabilities
Washington office receives timely reports from observation stations across the West Indian islands. Prof Willis E Moore notes improved operational order and forecasting ability after recent staffing changes and station activations. Prof Frankenfield promoted to national forecaster duty in Washington following the death of Prof Atore in the agency’s staff.
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Wanhington
Apr
West Indian Weather Service
Washington
Ste
Willis
Moore
Atlantic
Prof Atoure
Ator~ Rill
Ht Frankenfield
Et Boule
Klondike Gold Output Cited At About Five Million
San Francisco August 11 F A Leach superintendent of the United States mint estimates Klondike gold output this year near five million dollars with receipts at the mint about six hundred thousand dollars since initial arrivals. The Statue assay office reports similar figures and the largest single deposit at the mint is about one hundred twenty thousand dollars. Leach suggests total Yukon output may approach seven million including the American side and the Klondike beyond.
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San Francisco
F. A. Leach
United States
Leach
Tia
North American Trating and Transportation Company
Leacifs
Philippine expeditionary force moves through San Francisco
About 2200 Philippine expeditionary troops are in San Francisco. The Arizona and Suenne will transport 2300 more, with 6000 to be forwarded. The California was turned over to Major General Otis and joined the expeditionary force. The Pitst Washington remains attached to the eighth army corps and will not sail for Manila without later orders. Australia and Syares are expected to reach the city soon for timely embarkation and return to the Philippines. The Fifty first Tow, Twentieth Kansas, and First Tennessee may sail with the fleet, and General Merrier seeks to have all troops embarked for Manila by October 1.
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San Francisco
Arizona
Suenne
Biehth
California
Otis
Washington
Eighth Army Corps
Manila
Philippines
Syares
Anand
Pekin
Merriers
Friends of Willie Sell Press One More Pardons Push
The Friends of Willie Sell plan another effort to secure his pardon. A history book about the cure is noted, while supporters rally to gain clemency amid unspecified delays and local response.
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Willie Sell
Mason
Dayesoe
Sok Palin
Shei
Ritenen
To Whom It May Concern in 1506 Pardons Request
A garbled notice from Shaqnes Seatac Topeka district court states Daniel Froter seeks a pardon or commutation for a statutory crime. The document mentions a five year sentence from the state at Lansing and references an October pardon consideration path.
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Shaqnes
Topeka
Lansing
Daniel Froter
Murder Trial Means Longer Penitentiary Sentence
A jury sentenced a man to a lengthy term in the state penitentiary for murder in the first degree. The case drew limited public interest, with county attorneys coordinating with the prosecution and references to prior convictions. The record notes the suspect will serve a lengthy term and references a prior pardon and unknown current whereabouts of a related individual.
McNall Puzzle Reveals Hidden Wife Claim
Insurance Commissioner Webb McNall receives a puzzling letter from an Unigrea contact dated August 7 189% asking about a death and a wife named Jane. McNair recalls no such person and had no previous knowledge of any wife. The confusion hints at a broader mystery likely connected to a Topeka inquiry.
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Webb McNall
Hime Waltuls
Ian
Tupela
Max Jor
Walluta
Wyandotte County
Rane Jie
McNair
Jane
Hawaiian Commission Protest on Mariposa Voyage
Aug 11 report says the Hawaiian commission found the passenger deck loaded with onion boxes aboard the Mariposa. Senators Morgan and Cullom and Representative Hitt protested to Captain Hayward over treating officials as freight. They called it unsafe and improper and said seats were fully booked leaving no sleep for many passengers.
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Hawaiian Commission
San Francisco
Hawaiien Commission
Morgan and
Cullom
Hitt
Hayward
Wessel
Corner stone laid at new Capitol in Harrisburg
Aug 11 reports a large audience for the corner stone ceremony of the new Capitol at Harrisburg. The Masons of Pennsylvania oversaw the event with prominent state figures present. Col A K McClure gave the oration after Governor Tastings spoke, noting the project cost now estimated between 4.9 million and 5 million dollars.
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Harrisburs
Mown
Masons
Pennsylvania
Ate
Tastings
A. K. McClure
Philadelphia
Youngs Trial Ends as Court Martial Verdict Pending
San Francisco August 1 The trial of Quartermaster Sergeant James A Young of the Twentieth Kansas for embezzlement of government stores has concluded. The verdict will not be announced until the endings are reviewed by General Miller. Brigade drills at the Presidio Drill ground opened yesterday under Brigadier General King. The Fifty first Iowa First Tennessee and Fifth Kansas volunteers formed the brigade. The same drill will be repeated today and will be reviewed by Major General Merriam.
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Scrrem
San Franciscos
James A. Young
Kansas
Miller
King
Presidio
Iowa
Tennessee
Friends
Meral Mertiam
Fusion in Marion Nomination by Marion Populists
Marion Kansas August 11 Populists nominate ticket for local and county offices with Democrats to fill some roles. Slate includes representative Jane of Marion clerk Calvin H of Marion superintendent James A of Leet Springs and M H Calvert of Peabody.
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Marion
Kan
Marion County
Court House
Hert
Jane
Calvin HU
James A”uty
Leet Springs
M. H. Caltert
Peabody
Otiees
Grobste Judes
Train Tickets to Cincinnati From Here on September Journey
Round trip via Santa Fe to Cincinnati offered September 5 with a through passenger train. Limited October 2, 1895. Women’s Relief Society promotes a family outing with special through passage and round tickets priced for this excursion.
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Cincinnati
Marine
Ieee
Weil
the. A. Fe
Santa Fe
Cineix
Baste
Pa Cal Sehich
A Boy Romeo In Moonlit Garden Night Scene
A dramatic, fragmentary romance unfolds as Maria and Alfredo conceal their meeting beneath a garden wall. A protective father’s shadow lingers as whispers turn to vows of love, daring beyond parental limits amid the night air and starry blossoms. The lovers urge boldness against life’s obstacles, while fear and duty tug at them.
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Maria
Papa
Alfredo
Tomirself
Dove
Paps
Mae
Barakas
Isiste
Mamnan
Abe
Tsim
Lhanon
A Circus in Trouble Over Smallpox Quarantine
A Denver report notes Colonel George W Hair’s circus faces state and city health quarantines south of the Colorado border. Trinidad officials delay licensing until health authorities confirm no risk from smallpox, with Dr. Sewell of the state board of health coordinating with Dr. Marchineon. Curzon named successor to Earl of Elgin as viceroy of India.
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Colorado
Denver
George W. Hairs
Menagetic
Henry Sewell
State Board of Health
City Health Commission
William 2
Muni
Trinidad
Sewel Hall
New Mexico
Colo
A. N. Herrison
Sewell
Sewall
Marchineon
Ciig
Curzon
India
London
The
Foreign Office
George N. Curzon
Ube
For—Een
Earl of Elgin
Lost and found in JAMES BR. HAYDEN store stock list
James Br Hayden advertises a complete stock of watches diamonds silverware and jewelry. Eyewear examined and spectacles properly fitted. Lost and found section notes items misplaced or recovered.
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James BR. Hayden
Jewsier
Yss
State Journal boasts Kansas circulation and home building
The State Journal describes itself as the largest daily in Kansas with a Topeka circulation carried by 44 carriers. It highlights a three story pressed brick building at the southeast corner of Mtas avenue and Eighth street with four Linotypes visible behind glass and from the business office. Management has run the paper for over 12 years with steady growth averaging about 1000 copies annually.
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Topeka Daily State Journal
The
State Journal
Great State of
Kansas
Topeka
the State Journal
Msas Avenue
Eighth St
Kansas Avenue
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