Morrill Quoted on Favorite for President at Rochester
Gow Morrill of Kansas discussed the 1900 Republican nomination in Rochester. He endorsed William McKinley as Kansas’s choice, praised Reed as an intellectual giant, and noted Allison’s respect but predicted no bid. He said Harrison would not be a candidate and offered candid views on Kansas perspectives.
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Gow Morrill
Kansas
Kansan
McKinley
West
Reed
Allison
Afansas
Harrison
Tom Reed Poised for Presidency as Morrill Debate Heats Up
A Topeka reporter quotes Joe Itwed saying Tom Reed will win the nomination, while Morrill’s actions spark criticism. Reed supporters foresee New York and Pennsylvania backing him after early ballots, and Morrill’s ties to McKinley are scrutinized as Reed asserts his lead.
Populists Hopeful for 1896 Victory Growth
Roccesten New York Aug 17 Senator Peffer of Kansas in an Associated Press interview says Populists could win the 1896 presidential election if free silver Democrats and Republicans vote with them. He predicts a doubling of the 1894 vote and a path to the next contest if the old parties align with their cause.
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Peter
Roccesten
N. Y
Peffer
Kansas
Associated Press
Wekad
Smith the Unknown Found Dead After Coxey Visit
Aug 17 Cleveland report states Dr Bozarro, famed Coxey army companion known as Smith the Unknown, was found dead from self inflicted morphine overdose. He traveled with Coxey, claimed to be an Indian medicine man, and after the march settled in Cleveland practicing medicine. He left a letter detailing domestic troubles and earthly woes.
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Smith the Unknown
Coxey
Cruvetano
Bozarro
Carly Hajr
Cleveland
Belog
Noises Over Trilby Run Loud in London Publishers Fight
Loxvox reports Aug 13 that publishers push Du Maurier's Trilby cheap edition despite poor sales in America and tepid reception in England. The piece notes the book is not broadly seen as entertaining by the English public while publishers press sales efforts.
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Loxvox
du Mauerier
America
Sticks to the Browns and royal ties noted
In August 15 notes considerable chatter arose over William Brown, a nephew of John Brown, named the queen’s personal attendant, reflecting a British bearing from his famed relative. Also listed are Kansas patents for the week ending August 13, 1995, reported by J F Boal, with entries for Allen M. Brews of Goodland and Theodore Woodard of Garland, including a power wheel and a plow sub toil attachment.
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William Brown
John Brown
Highlands
Wm. Brown
Hianeas
Kansas
J. F. Boal
G Street Northwest
Washington, D.C
Allen M. Brews
Goodland
Kas
Theodore Woodard
Garland
Pluwa
Grief in Gotham as Exise Warrants Target Saloons
New York August 17 The police plan Sunday enforcement of the excise law under Chief Conlin’s order. Warrants will be sought for the arrest of every saloonkeeper whose bartender is caught violating the law. He says respectable liquor dealers will close on Sunday and that warrants for arrest of dealers or saloon keepers will be issued Monday to compel compliance.
Morton’s Civil Service Extends to Agricultural Department
In Vasartsoros on August 17 Secretary Blorton formally announces a circular extending the classified civil service to nearly all personnel in the agricultural department. Morton asserts merit and efficiency will govern promotions and reductions, with removal for insubordination or incapacity, and operations run on business methods.
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Vasartsoros
Agricultural Department
Blorton
Morton
No Lynchings This Time Assaulter Escapes Custody
A Lexington Ky court today waived examination for Heare Smith, alleged assailant of Mrs Hudson, despite a crowd of 509 gathering men outside. He was returned to his cell by a back entrance and escaped custody as rumors of an attack on the jail circulated amid strict searches of attendees.
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Hudson
Diersxall
Lexington
Stone cutters return to work after court house strike
The stone cutters building the court house resumed work this morning after a strike that began Tuesday. A striker told the State Journal that workers were paid biweekly as usual, but contractors announced payments would be monthly. He said the dispute was resolved and everyone returned to duty.
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Court House
State Journal
Texas
Beer price rise to crush 2000 saloon keepers in Chicago
Citbase reports the Chicago brewers near finalizing a price increase to retailers. Four small producers still hold out. The move is expected to force at least 2,000 of the city’s 7,000 licensed saloonkeepers out of business as the new pricing takes effect.
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Chicago Beer Combine
Citbase
Chicago
Beave Atchison Woman Fires On Burglar
Mrs J E Thomas of Beave Atchison awoke to a burglar by her bedside who ordered her to be quiet. She fired with a pistol from under her pillow wounding the intruder as he fled leaving a trail of blood. The burglar returned fire before escaping.
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Kam
J. E. Thomas
Rock Island
Fred
Thomas
Laura Johns Seeks Payment for Campaign Services
Laura M Johns files a bill seeking 927 for services during the last campaign. The Topeka Equal Suffrage association meets Thursday next and is expected to hear counter bills.
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Laura M. Johns Haa
National Suffrage Association
Topeka Equal Suffrage Association
Presidents of Mexico and Venezuela eyed for Atlanta exposition visit
Avttaxta Ga Aug 17 Steps to bring Mexico president to meet President Cleveland during the Cotton States exposition. A committee led by Dr K D Spaulding sails to Mexico to invite the Mexican cabinet to halt the exposition. Topeka Plumbing wins Santa Fe depot contract at LaJuota. Decker, once at the insane asylum, to go out as their agent.
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Mexico
Avttaxta
Venezuela
Atlanta
Cleveland
Dn K. D. Spaulding
City of
Dist
Topeka
Topeka Plumbing Company
Santa Fe
LaJuota
4. L Decker
Voorhees Acts for Waller in France Case
Senate Voorhees reports progress in securing documents and evidence in John L. Waller’s French military tribunal case. Acting Secretary Atlee says the State Department pursues an official copy of the evidence and access to the prisoner, with steps to protect Waller’s rights as an American citizen.
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Terra Havre
Ind
Voorhees
John L. Waller
France
Waller
State Department
Atlee
United States
Paris
Tamatare
Bustis
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Tihe
Eustis
Judge Blodgett Thrown From Carriage In Chicago Incident
The venerable Henry W. Blodgett, former U S circuit court judge in Chicago, was thrown over the dashboard of his carriage last night near Wackepan. The white tree broke and he landed on his head and shoulder, with the horse running a short distance. he was only slightly injured.
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U.S
Blodgett
Wackepan
Henry W. Blodgett
United States Circuit Court
Chicago
Jacksons Hole Indians derailed by legal delay
Wasuieron August 17 The Indian bureau has taken no steps to punish Jacksons Hole settlers for killing Bannock Jultians. Delay stems from lack of law for U S court cognizance though Wyoming courts cannot convict due to anti Indian sentiment. Action may be urged under the 1803 Bannock treaty.
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Thess
Indian Bureau
Jackson's Hole
United States
Wyoming
Stagnation in Chicago Reported by Alderman Madden
Alderman Madden while on a West trip says Chicago shows at least twenty percent less business this year than last. He notes fake signs of growth and insists stagnation from last year has intensified.
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Danver
Ang. Ki
M. BE. Madden
Chicago
School Board Committees Named by President Shaw
President Jesse Shaw of the city board of education announces committees for the new school year starting August 1. Appointees include Finguce T A Beck William Macferran Dr L M Powell, Squires Miller Priddy, and others across buildings and grounds, teachers and salaries, high school, laws and regulations, and text books and instruction. Found Guilty of Larceny. CE Smith was found guilty of petty larceny by a jury in Justice Fatry's court. He was fined $50 and costs and is serving the sentence in jail. Porter was found guilty last Friday and fined $40 and costs.
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Jesse Shaw
City Board of Education
Finguce
T. A Beck
William Macferran
L M. Powell
J. H. Squires
C. Miller
J. W. Priddy
J. M. Westerfield
J. C. Thomas
T. A. Beck
L. M. Powell
J. M. Weaterfield
W. H. Wilson
Miller
Rev
J. B. Thomas
CE Smith
Justce Fatry
Ceaia
Morrison‘s
Porter
Custe
Ada Rehan Spends Holidays in Cumberland Then Paris Return
Ada Rehan is spending holidays in Cumberland and will stay until mid September before returning to America. She will spend a week in Paris after leaving Cumberland.
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Ada Rehan
Cumberland
America
Paria
Runaway horse injures several at Kansas Avenue gathering
In Topeka a runaway horse crashed into a crowd on Kansas Avenue injuring Christian States A Maue Louis Deutscher and A Bauer along with Chas Smith who was thrown from the vehicle. Deutscher suffered a severe facial wound a broken nose and fractured upper jaw while the others sustained heavy bruises. Doctors treated the injured and expected recovery though the wagon and horse were wrecked and the crowd dispersed after the incident.
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Kansas Avenue
Tejates Coutencher
Christian States
A. Maue Louis Deutscher
A. Bauer
Mr. States
Chas, Smith
North Topeka
Second Street
Smith
Bauer
Louis Deutacher
States’ Store
Dre. Alkire
Storra
Mr. Deutscher
Runaway Team Crashes Doctor’s Buggy on Luks Street
Dr Moon, returning from a call on Luks Street Bridge near Fifth and Sixth, was nearly crushed when a runaway team bolted from the narrow roadway. The buggy was wrecked, and Dr Munn escaped with minor bruises as onlookers aided the scene before the vehicle was sent to the shop.
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Saway Tesin Crassus
Dr. Moon
Luks Street
Dr. Munn
Rock Island Promotions Shake Up After General Dunlap Death
The Rock Island system announces a reshuffle with General Superintendent Charles Dunlap’s death. A. J. Hitt is named successor, W. H. Stillwell of Des Moines becomes Hitt’s assistant and Des Moines remains the Iowa division hub. Harry Fox moves from Herington to head Iowa division at Des Moines. C. W. Jones is Southwestern division superintendent at Herington, and A. W. Kelso becomes assistant Iowa division superintendent at Des Moines.
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Hock Island
Charles Dunlap
A. J. Hitt
W. H. Stillwell
Des Moines
C. W. Jones
Laws
Herington
A. W. Kelso
Topeka
W. L Allen
Centleman
Iowa
Richardson Insults and a Topeka Appointment Talk
The Topeka Democrats debate whether J. Richardson, Kansas state central committee chairman, will take a $45 to $50 month register of land office post in Topeka after stints in Washington. Critics say the appointment flouts party integrity. Also notes infant deaths in Topeka area and funeral details. New year remarks from Gov Stone about Cleveland’s possible third term. Omaha fire and police board dispute heads to Nebraska Supreme Court after stipulation.
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State Democracy
Topeka
J. 53. Richardson
State Central Committee
Laad
Xvn Richardson
Washington
Interior Department
Keesas
Kansas Democracy
Atte Central Committee
Richardson
Split in Ohio Demands in' Twain in Buckeye State
Fragmentary item notes political tensions in Ohio with Cleveland mentioned. The read text is garbled but suggests a local or regional dispute or discussion related to democracy or rent. No clear outcome or dates are readable.
Inside Ohio Democrat Convention Factional Fight Ends In Split
In Cievstanp Ohio on August 17 the Democratic county convention erupted into a clash between gold and free silver factions. Alfred Whittaker won the chair over James Lawrence, a result seen as a victory for free silver and anti-price interests. A secession led to a rump convention, while both sides set their sights on delegates to the state convention scheduled for Springfield next week. Resolutions attacked the regular faction and Brice, while endorsing free coinage of silver and opposing Brice for U S senator.
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James Lawrence
Brice
Calvin
United States
Morse Appointed Reformatory Superintendent Today
Vorcermoon Aug 17 Morse was appointed superintendent of the reformatory with L N Hallowell as assistant. Other subordinate officers were also appointed. The reformatory will be opened August.
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Vorcermoon
CO. Morse
L. N. Hallowell
Augustia
Judge Foster Returns From Vacation With Improved Health
U S District Judge G Foster and his family return from a summer trip to the Thousand Islands and Ottawa. He reports good health and says the time away greatly benefited him, including a stay at a sanitarium at Battie Creek.
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U.S
G. Foster
Immense Dam Project Aims to Center El Paso Irrigation
Immense dam to span the Rio Grande near old Fort Selden, with ditches extending to El Paso, irrigating valley lands for forty miles on both riverbanks. Consolidation of Smith and Boyd projects places financing and bond issuance in the hands of C. B N Eddy to develop the Rio Grande valley.
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el Paso
Santa Fe
N. M
Smith and Boyd
C. B N. Eddy
Rio Grande Valley
Pecos
Rio Grande
Old Fort Selden
Log Houses Burn With Three Perishing In Fire
Aug 17 near Arlington a double log house occupied by Mrs Callie Harrill and her two daughters burned to the ground. The son escaped. Authorities suspect the women were drugged before the fire as the structure burned slowly. Also reported: Santa Fe receivers in Albuquerque. George F Shelton appointed U S assistant attorney for Montana. Dr Robert Hutchinson named chair of chemistry Kansas Medical College. Northwest grain crops yield projected at 53 million bushels for six years.
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Callie Harrill
Harrill
U. S
Wasmimetox
George F. Shelton
Helena
United States
District of Montana
Robert CG. Hutchinson
City
Cottonwood Fall
Kansas Medical College
Monraeat
Northwest
Chinese Braves Along Commission Arrives at Ku Cheng
Aug 17 The commission appointed to investigate massacres of missionaries and families at Ku Cheng has reached Ku Cheng after leaving Foo Chow. Arrests have been made, natives are quiet but alarmed by the arrival. The panel includes Mansfield Hickson Allen Bannister Gregory Starr Megara Evans and others aboard the Detroit with 100 Chinese escorts.
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Ku Cheng
Foo Chow
R W. Mansfield
Soting
Poo Cuow
J. C Hickson
United States
Klb
Allen
Padoga Island
Megara
Bannister
Gregory and
Starr
Evans
Detroit
Prize Fight In Indianapolis Ends In Draw
A late night prize fight between Kid William of Indianapolis and Edward O'Donnell of Pittsburgh ended in a draw after four rounds. Both fighters were badly punished and the bout occurred in a southern suburb after dodging police patrols.
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Ear
Lodkiog
Kid” Williame
Indianapolia
Edward O'Donnell
Pittsburg
Miss Lovell’s Disposal Warning for Noisy Street Baseball
A police posted notice from Miss Lovell warns officers to intervene when young boys play baseball outside Miss Hattie Lovell’s home on Harrison Street between Elev and Twelfth. Chief Wilkinson’s officers will enforce city ordinances against continued disturbances and profane behavior.
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Sixa Lovell
Harrison Stree
Harridun
Elev
Twelfth
Hattie Lovell
Ste
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LAW TO MEAT EATING. Missionary views on Chinese diet
Washington August 11. The Chinese in this city especially men connected with the Chinese legation deny reports that recent rioting in China was caused by vegetarians. They explain vegetarians abstain from flesh as Buddhist practice and would not commit violence. They note prejudice against vegetarians by missionaries, farmers’ meat aversion, and belief that logging meat is part of Christian faith. Some fear converting to Christianity would force a meat diet.
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Hiote
Wasniguron
Weather Maps Dropped By Observer At Topeka Station
Weather maps will no longer be telegraphed from Topeka as a observer Mr Jennings uses local observations for forecast. Weather today reached 35 degrees at 2 50 pm and predicts a fall Sunday with cooler highs. Weekly bank statement shows loans up and circulation up while legal tenders fall and excess reserves remain above 25 percent. Olga Nethersole performs in London theatre while Carmen and Denise adaptations tour. City treasurer safes contain 40000 in securities prompting investigation. Guilford Dudley buys 160 acre Michigan tract for 2400 dollars north west quarter section 56 township 22 range 16. Deutscher injured in highways accident undergoes jaw surgery. Boston central committee to hold storm convention in Worcester October 2 with Josiah Quincy presiding.
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Jennings
Topeka
Guilford Dudley
S. Smith
Hillsdale
Michigan
Deutacher
Lonia Deutscher
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