Susan B Anthony biography project in early publication plan
New York Auk notes Mrs Id A Haor aiding Miss Susan B Anthony in preparing a substantial two volume work. The project aims to publish 48 pages per volume with two 24 page parts, one volume detailing authentic biography of Miss Anthony’s busy career. Sold by subscription at Crosby's store via dentist F A Peak.
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New York
A. Haorpeo
Susan B. Anthony
Anthony Tooks
Susan
Anthony
F. A. Peak
Crosby
Women Dismiss Jury Duty Fight Over Substitutes
Port Scott August 17 Sheriff Wheeler pressed juror notices for the upcoming term. Miss Cora Wheeler refused to serve citing discomfort with men in the jury box and proposed a substitute. Mrs Kaufmann said she would comply, while Mrs Ross indicated she would attend court, and one married woman offered to bring her husband if allowed.
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Port Scott
Wheeler
Cora Wheeler
A. Kaufmann
Mies Wheeler
Ross
Sherif
Opponents Gather in Fifth District Preview
Marysville and surrounding counties brace for next year’s Fifth district race as Calderhead faces organized opposition from a slate of editors and politicians. Marshall county factions, Clay Center, Concordia, Ottawa, and blueside figures join in the effort while insiders name A S Wilson supporters and potential rivals for convention power.
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Marysville
Avs
Congressioum
Congress
A. S Wison
Mer Criderhead
Marshall
Washington County
Friends of
TD. A. Valentine
Clay Center
Neo
Ackley
Concordia
E A
Gerry
Waterville
F. A. Stocks
Blueside
Marshall County
Reeub- Noans
Fea Iee Sant Bn Strue
W. W. Caldwell
Cloud County
A. P F. Riddle
Ottawa County
Minneapolis
Mertenger
J. Gi Mohler
Saline County
J. C. Morrow
Chas Smith
Waebleeton
Wi- Son Bollers
Calderhead
Did Artz Salt Them Beloit Accuses Prospecting Fraud
W H Logan assistant geologist with the state survey sues a report by himself and Dr S Wy Williston and H H Artz over claims of large deposits of tradt and zinc in Trees and Eile en units. Logan argues rocks are sedimentary not igneous and may conceal value. He asserts Smoky Hill district may be salted and warns of a land lease stock company fraud.
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Beloit
W. H. Logan
State Survey
S. Wy. Williston
The
State University
Trees
Eileen Unities
H. H. Artz
Tradt
State of
Kansas
Denver
Great Bend Wheat Shipments Boost Kansas Market Hope
Ed M Moses of Great Bend predicts the city will ship more grain on the Santa Fe main line in Kansas than any other stop. He notes over 20000 dollars worth of wheat loaded Saturday, destined for Kansas City, with more planned to meet market needs. He also discusses preparations for a congress at Lincoln Nebraska and progress on a major ditch project near Great Bend.
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Santa Fe
Kansas City
Great Bend
Kansas
Ed M. Moses
Sidi End
Kenass City
Jack
Moses
Lincoln
Neb
Dynamite At Harper Ignites Temperance Strife
Harper roiled as temperance crusaders engage in explosive tension after a dynamite cartridge is found at EH Brown's Confectionery. A week of street demonstrations near Mayor Muir's office culminates in demands for his resignation by the ergenders as Holmes rammed the Merrick block.
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Harper
Temperance Crusaders
EH. Brown
Winder
Holmes
Merrick
Muir
Easterbrook Shot in Union Pacific Dispute
Elia August 17. E H Easterbrook division master mechanic of the Union Pacific rails shot and mortally wounded by William Leach, a discharged employee. Leach fired four bullets into Easterbrook’s lungs and stomach after waylaying him on the town’s main street. Leach arrested. town in great excitement over the act.
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Ellis
Elia
E. H. Easterbrook
Union Pacific Rails
Oelock
William Leach
Leach
Haye City
Easterbrook
Mr. Easterbrook
Decatur Wheat Prospects Outlook From Oberlin Eye
AH McGee of McGee Milling, a wheat expert, reports Decatur County wheat is of excellent quality with plump sound berries. He has studied county crops for years and estimates last year’s harvest at 200000 bushels. He predicts this year may approach a million bushels, based on careful investigations.
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Oberlin Eye
Decater
Accident at Barnes School House Ends in Injuries
In Holton Aus 17 a serious accident occurred at the Barnes school house involving Abe Brickleman. While near a well his actions caused a fire damp to erupt and he fell to the bottom as others attempted a rescue. He sustained a dislocated shoulder and other bruises, with a companion injured.
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Folton
Aus
Holton
Abe Brickleman
Barnes
Deemins
Mr. Brickieman
White's Cattle Feeding Plans Cloud 1896 Congress Bid
Mankato August 17 Ex-legislator H B White of Jewell county says his winter cattle feeding and corn holdings occupy him so fully he has little time for politics in the Siath district. He claims about 25 000 bushels of corn in 1896 and plans to raise 20 000 more this year before considering a Republican Senate run.
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White
Congress
Mankato
H. B. White
Jewell County
Ays
Siath
Jay declines nomination for representative in Eemporata
Aug. 17 W S Jay a free silver Republican writes to the People's Party Committee chair declining the nomination offered last Saturday. He questions the validity of a vacancy in the legislative district as the governor’s order affects it. T N Lambert represented the district last winter.
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Eemporta
W. S Jay
People's Party Committee
Jay
T. N. Lambert
Mitchell County Fair Seeks Circuit to Meet Bryan McKinley
A Mitchell county stock fair and racine tournament is planned for October 6 and 7 with the aim of joining the Northwest Kansas Racine circuit. The event will be held at Park along with Riley, Concordia, Stockton and Fairbury. The association hopes to invite President McKinley and figures like W. D. Bryan, ex Congressman Simpson and Calderhead to help secure the entry.
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Circuit
Bryan
McKinley
Reloit
Racine
Mitchell County
Ee Ae
Purpone
Thew Vhciety
Northwest Kansas
Racine Cir- Park
Riley
Clas Centae
Saling
Fairbury
Neb
Concordia Stockton
W. 4
Bryn
Jerry Simpson
Calderhead
Fountain Fund for Marion Funded by Doster Family
Aug. 17. Marion will build a park fountain funded by a long dormant bequest. Mrs Doster, wife of Chief Justice Doster, once treasurer of the library association, revived the fund which has grown to 360. Miss Lenore Doster will host an elocutionary entertainment to aid the drive.
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Judge Doster
Marion
New Use for Pigeons by Sterling Doctor
Sterling doctor Van Patten plans to use homing pigeons in his country practice. Two pairs will be kept, and on trips to rural areas a bird will carry a weatherproof capsule with a message back. The system aims to check patient conditions and reduce delays in care.
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Sterling Doctor
Sterling
van Patten
Missing Montgomery Township Treasurer and public funds found
A Montgomery Township treasurer is missing with $2,400 of public funds unaccounted. The notice references Cherryvale and Aur, noting a September 10 gambling issue and a missing official in Cherry Township. Kansas authorities report bonds and packing industry notes, with references to Leavenworth and packing activity in early July.
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Montgomery Township
Cherryvale
J. Ro Wakely
Cherry Township
Comneyville
Apit
Fort Scott Elopement and Old Soldiers Reunion Nears
In Fort Scott Aus 17 report of Mrs George H Prince and Maiite Rabk dia ter of a Fort Scott family reveals a desertion and elopement with a married man. Old Soldiers' Reunion readies in Washington's Hiverview Park Aug 18 to 21 with tents up and steamboats on Mill Creek. Ex-Congressmen Blue and Calderhead expected. Also local oddities include a hen adopting six kittens and a baby found on Leavenworth parade ground after a vaudeville show.
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Fort Scot
Fort Scott
Aus
George H. Prince
Maiite Rabi Diater
Qne
Port Scott
California
FD. Rubloam
South Hill Street
Washington
Hiverview Park
Mill Creek
Blue
Calderhead
Leavenworth
North Eighth Street
Pensions Listed For Kansas Residents in Fragmentary Notice
Fragmentary OCR lists pensions for Kansas residents including Jaren A Death, Blue Rap nel McBowen of Concordia, Singh James C. Vin sonthaler of Oak Vale, K. Munson of Marysville, Maria A. Denton of Larned, Christine M. Pisher of Leavenworth and others. details and statuses are incomplete.
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New
Hedge Law to be voted on at general election
Hedge law backed by Johnson county townships seeks voter adoption at the next general election. The move was urged in County Clerk Thomas Jack's office with a unanimous petition to the county commissioners for submission to voters. Kingman reports disrupted fast mail service and a reorganization note from the adjutant general transfers Company K to Company I in the Third regiment.
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Olathe
Johnson County
Thomas Jack
Logan Gard dies after throat chaff incident in county
A farmer Logan Gard six miles north of town choked while threshing when a piece of chaff lodged in his throat. After drinking water Saturday, he strangled and died within five minutes. Local brief reports, no further details provided.
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Logan Gard
Here
Iqal
Railroads Report Improvement Despite Western Skepticism
The Chicago Tribune quotes RE P Ripley of Santa Fe noting a clear 90 day improvement across most business sectors including merchandise movement, mining activity in Arizona and New Mexico, and a large Kansas Oklahoma wheat harvest expected to bring about 35 million dollars to farmers. West of the Missouri, W B Biddle reports healthy gains with Kansas wheat near 60 million bushels, 26 million more in Indiana Territory, crops aided by recent rains, and cattlemen expected to prosper. overall rail traffic is prepared for peak movement with no imminent grain shortage.
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The
Chicago Tribune
RE. P. Ripley
Santa Fe Railway System
Arizona
New Mexico
Kansas
Oklahoma
West
Missouri River
W. B. Biddle
Santa Fe
Indiana Territory
Santa Fe Shop Pay Roll Surges With Warmer Workload
Pay day at Santa Fe shops shows payroll above several thousand dollars more than any month since fall 18M as men work longer hours. Over 71 000 in checks distributed yesterday. freight officials anticipate a booming wheat and corn movement this fall, promising sustained hours for Topeka shop workers for months.
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Santa Fe
Topeka
Block System to Run 175 Miles on Santa Fe Line
The Santa Fe and Western Union will string new copper telegraph wire from Arkansas City to Purcell, a 111 mile stretch. Work will begin this week, and by mid next week the tensional block system will be in operation between Holliday and Emporia, then by September across the full 175 miles from Holiday to Newton, reducing rear end collision risk like the Burlingame incident.
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Santa Fe
Holliday
Empor
Emporia
Holiday
Newton
Burlingame
Arkansas City
Purcell
Santa Fe Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Resubmission Club Of Kansas City Sought As Barfront Charter
Secretary of state issues a charter under Kansaus law to the Restab Mission Club of Kansas of Topeka. The group plans a drinking resort aligned with O M B style venues, while claiming aims of purity in public affairs. Organization replaces Excellor lodge No. 224 O M B, disbanded after internal conflict involving Simon Greenspan.
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Secretary of State
Kansaus
O. M.B
Excellor Lodge No
Simon Greenspan
Greenspen
Crawford Opera House
Indies
Kansas Intent Charter Notes and Officers List
Fragmented OCR notes reference a nonbinding charter and list officers such as a vice president and a corresponding secretary. Names appear garbled but indicate an organization with officers Freeman and Kinu. The text notes the charter would have little force and mentions a Wichita or similar institution context.
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Kansas
Stove Ag
Ef Sohn Freishman
H. A. Kinu
Wandering Unresponsive Man Recovered From Asylum Escape
At nine o clock one night an elderly man with grey hair wandered the lumber yard behind the Chesterfield hotel and spoke to no one. Patrolman Murphy detained him and he was taken to police headquarters before asylum attendants identified him as William Cannon and returned him to the asylum where he is described as suffering from melancholia and rarely speaking. He escaped after supper yesterday but was not missed until later.
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Chesterfield Hotel
Murphy
Alianas
William Cannon
Topeka Carnival Knights pick Lorina for button
A Topeka girl named Lorina is chosen by the Karnival Knights to adorn the official button for the upcoming carnival. The selection, kept secret, was confirmed after earlier candidates were narrowed, and the button, larger than a dollar, will feature Lorina with a mask and festival colors. The按钮 will be sold to fund running expenses, with a Hamilton hall sale announced and committee meetings planned.
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Karnival Knights
Topeka
Kansas Avenue
Old Town
Topeke
Hamilton Hall
A. W. Dana
Yours
Torrington
Lorina
Kansas City
Atchison
Karnival Fcnichts
Electric Bitters touted as nerve tonic and blood purifier
The advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as the best remedy for restoring nerves and vigor. It claims vegetable action on nerve centers in the stomach, stimulating the liver and kidneys, aiding detoxification, improving appetite, and aiding digestion. Sold for 50 cents or £1.00 per bottle at TK Joneses' drug store.
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TK. Jonese’ Drug Store
Wheat Market Slips After Early Gains In Chicago
Wheat opened stronger on August 17 with swift moves toward September futures but Liverpool cables dampened early gains. Weather maps looked favorable yet New York strength triggered brief selling. Northwest receipts totaled 20 cars, with sales at 48 last week and 45 a year ago.
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Associated Press
State Journal
Chicago
Stiisike Sr
Liverpool
New York
Siawix
Saale
W. A. Sichael
Mission Co
Genin
Uni Manning
Seady
Morandi
Omaha
Minneanoke
Uiabut
Slaughter
Willone
A. Im
Porte
Tindatreet
D. i
Galloway Drug Advertisement in Kingman Kansas
A fragment advertises a product priced at 60 and notes distribution by N. E. and 5. S. Galloway, proprietors, in Kingman Kansas. The wording implies a druggist sale and local commerce details from a historical page.
Market Receipts and Prices Across Commodities Summary
Kansas City and Chicago markets show mixed demand with firm grains and higher citrus milk. Wheat bids softened slightly while corn and oats held steady amid selling pressure. hogs, sheep, and butter saw varied gains with steady to higher dairy and egg prices. News wires note western buyers shaping prices as Liverpool and New York shipping data influence futures.
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Dsanaas
Kansas City
Chicago
Chalee
Kansas
Fos OR LAte horse well bred and broken
A fragmented crop of racing notes notes a horse named Fos or Late, described as well bred and broken, with references to C.C. and a journal. The readable text hints at breeding quality and training status but lacks full details.
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C.C
Journal
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Croat Mall Order House
Michigan Ave
Chinaga
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Miles
Dade
Wildrag Piste
Mucey
Miles Medical CO
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Ine
Miss Wheeler
Artz
Smoky Hill
Wern Sa
Rand County
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Thema
Joan
H. Easterbrooke
Decatur
Wille Betne
Lnw
Lambert
Alteagy
Leavenworth County
Ellis Review-Headight
J. H. Samuels
Kingman
Hoxih
Clarence Thompson
Proxie Palladium
Effie Dennison
Paiges
Crawford's
Ian Paige
Pelicia
Madam Davis
Harry Botlish
Captita Daniel
John T. Powers
Hackney
Jennings
Walter Bitely
Sem Spetden
de Witts
Little Barry Risers
Stansfield
Ayer
Railroad News
Ripley
MN. B. Chartered
Bush
Todays Market Report
Galloway
N. E
S. Galloway, Props
Kans
Inerr
Ber
Eokh
Chicago Livestock Market
Sten
Yeaterany
Teotiphs
Tomarsow
Kansas City Livestock Marketmane OE
Texas Airere
Texas
Banisu
Lamba
W. A. Michael
Mission
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