Denver Water Fight Sparks Angry Denver Crowd
In Dreven on Aug 15 8000 taxpayers jammed the city hall as aldermen defeated a Burpee water ordinance. They denounced the vote as a betrayal of pledges with cries of boodlers and thieves. Aldermen Ames and Sewell opposed the water company while Emery shifted sides amid police removal of rioters.
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Drexven
Denver
Denver Board of Aldermen
Water Company
Emery
Ile
Tuttle
Ord
Ames and
Sewell
Alderman Ames
Chicago
Denver Union Water Company
City Water Works
Mecivea
Traitorous side men flee city as guards watch homes
Residences of alleged traitors were guarded while at least three left on the first train out of state. The report notes heightened security and swift departures as authorities act to prevent further unrest.
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Sidermen
Nist
Local figures attend meetings and court actions noted
John P. Coles travels for Smith company while Frank Lott and J J Sellers visit in Kansas City and Quenemo. Goapsl Union and Christian Missionary boards plan events as Daughters of Rebecca travel via Union Pacific. A court suit by William Wagner and an elderly woman’s case are reported alongside revival meetings and medical studies in Topeka.
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John P. Coles
Smith Company
Frank Lott
National Benevolent Society of Kansas City
J. J. Sellers
Christian Missionary Board
Quenemo Fred Antoine
Serrigo
M.C
Lawrence
Goapsl Union
H. Washington
Christian Kansas Missionary Board
Daughters of
Rebecca
Huntoon
Warner Newby
Christian Church
Topeka
Newby
Seneca
la Junta
Ferry
Furry
Excelsior Springs
Justice Guy
Justice Court
William Wagner
District Court
Finette IL Hitchcock
United States Savings Bank
Mr. Wagner
Hannah Halstrom
Mre Halstrom
Cherokée Street
Potwin
Topeks
John McIntosh
Henry & Snead
Grover
Jamison
A& m
State Missionary Convention of Christian Churches
Henry Day
Clark Himmel
Quinton Heights
Sarah Dee
Jan Gates
Quinton Height
Big Tobacco Trust Formation Rumor Sparks Market Talk
Representatives of major tobacco firms including National Cigarette and Tobacco company Drummond Tobacco Company Liggett and Myers meet in New York on August 1 to discuss forming a giant combination. Negotiations aim to unite interests to supply tobacco staples to ro buyers and retailers, signaling potential market consolidation.
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New York
National Cigarette and Tobacco Company
John Grummond
Colonel Wilmore
McAllester
Drummond Tobacco Company
Liggett and Myers
Plug Tobacco
Nine Congregational Meetings Ahead in State
Nine local association meetings of the State Congregational Association are scheduled soon. Locations and dates include Ellis August 27-28, Sedgewick September 4-6, Oswego September 10-12, Garden City September 17-19, Carbondal September 24-26, Oberlis October 15, Lawrence August 2, Netawaka October 15-16.
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Ellis
Death of Thomas Hovenden Saving Child at Crossing
Thomas Hovenden, famed painter of Breaking Home Tiva, died at a grade crossing near Norristown while shielding a 10 year old girl named Bessie Alum from an oncoming Pennsylvania railroad freight train. The child also died. The incident occurred at the Trenton cutoff crossing as trolley cars disembarked nearby.
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Thomas Hovenden
Pennsylvania Railroad
Norristown
Mr. Hovenden
Trenton
Chestnut Hill Trolley Company
Hovenden
Clara Peifer
Bessie
Almin
Eld
Thomas Hovendel
America
United States
Tns
Academy of Fine Arts
Philadelphia
Bull Fight Forbid By Governor In Colorado
Colorado Humane Society appeals to Governor McIntire to issue a prohibition against a proposed Mexican bull fight at Gillett Cripple Creek district set for September 24. Officials expect the governor may mobilize troops to stop the exhibition if necessary. Great Hook Inland Route Boston and Return One Fare for Notnd Tai Tickets on sale Aug 19 to 24. The Breakers opened at Newport with dinner and ball. Cornelius Vanderbilt’s villa welcomed 30 dinner guests and 150 ball invitees, with a grand ballroom hosting a cotillion led by Steward and Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt.
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Rock Island Mente
Boston
Return
McIntire
Denver
The
Colorado Humane Society
Thomson
MccIntire
Gillett
Cripple Creek
Great Hook
Newport
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Cochran Withdraws From Tammany Alliance
Bourke Cochran announces he will not be connected with Tammany hall in any role or accept office as a Tammany candidate regardless of reorganization plans. Also notes offerings for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and travel itinerary for a special train on the Great Rock Island Route in Boston and Rome listings.
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Tammany
New York
Boston
Romen
Great Rock Island
Kan
Ava
Palace
Boston and Return by the Santa Fe travel offer
Round trip fare with routes east of Chicago and stopover privileges available through Rowley Brea. Also notes Shawnee Building and Loan aiding home ownership and a Great Rock Island Route special train itinerary. Beggs' Garman Salvet sample boxes advertised for cures and skin ailments sold by druggists.
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The
Santa Fe
Chicago
Rowley Brea
Garman
The Queen's Speech Outlines War and Reforms
Lonpox Aug 15 The house of commons reassembled and the queen's speech read by Baron Salisbury notes continued goodwill from foreign powers. It references the China Japan war ending in peace, outrages against English missionaries, Armenian turmoil in Turkey, and proposed reforms. The speech also mentions Bechuanaland joining Cape Colony and defers most major legislation to a later session. Mineral Water advertised by J W Pullairs at 612 W Eighth Ave.
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China
Turkey
Lonpox
House of Cummons
House of Lords
Baron Salisbury
Europe
Japan
Fu Kien
Crimea
Russia
Tam
Bechuanaland
Cape Colony
Wheat futures slip as cash cargo sparks modest optimism
The Aug 15 market report notes weak starts in corn and oats with bearish foreign crop summaries and favorable weather yet a late rally from export buying at the seaport. Wheat opens down from night quotes, then steadies as a 105,000 bushel cash cargo appears, easing fear for shorts.
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Associated Press
Carcase
Sera
Topeka Grain and Stock Exchange
Columbian Building
Cincinnati
Holder
Chicago Grain and Stock Market Update Mixed Signals Persist
Traders watched a steadier tone emerge in wheat with export demand notable as 50,000 bushels moved for export and prices firmed on winter crops. Corn faced pressure from a Texas offer and frost uncertainty, while hogs saw improved demand after early weakness. Cash wheat remained sought after with limited elevator availability, and weather hints sparked cautious buying as markets anticipated a cold wave.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
St. Louis
Texas
Cleveland
Toledo
Detroit
New York
London
Liverpool
Paris
Lelena
Mont
Oval
Minneapolis
Duluth
Atchison
Proposals for Coal and Stationery for Topeka Schools
The Board of Education in Topeka Kansas invites sealed proposals August 12 1595 for supplying the public schools with coal and stationery. Bids must include a certified check of 109 payable to the board and bond of 100 as guarantee of performance. The board may reject any or all bids and reserves the right to fix times quantities and delivery terms at its expense.
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Ofice of
Board of Educatior
Tut Ae
Pri
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