Demoralizing Political Notes From The Times
A Topeka State Journal column by Frank Pmac Lennan surveys national politics amid calls for Bryan’s nomination and discusses Dems, Tammany, and Croker. It notes Congress, Otte, Luzon, Negros, Cebu, and a Dreyfus affair reflection, with mentions of Roosevelt hints and tax issues related to Astor. Mentions Philadelphia rail exports and American locomotive shipments to Russia.
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Topeka State Journal
Frank Pmac Lennan
Eas
Omdal
Tapers
Feekiy Elton
Hishatdeos
Bae Tondon
Red Lion
Fleet Street
Sute Seaway
Jona Tait
Bells in early times warned and guided townsfolk
From the St. Paul Dispatch a note on early bells describing their role when clocks were rare. Bells helped summon people to church fires town meetings and alerts, guiding daily life and public actions in the absence of watchers and accurate time.
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St. Paul
Bells and social life echo in old Globe notes
A jumble of local observations laments bells disturbing Sundays and nights while praising routines of town life. It notes public notices guiding church and town events, sketches a caricatured view of gender roles, and recounts a social visit and a rural carriage ride with simple pleasures over moneyed entertainments.
Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News
A Chicago man once declared willingness to die for his wife but now seeks a divorce arguing it is impossible to live with her. The piece notes how curiosity can override discretion and mocks the idea that religion preserves integrity in all trades.
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Chicago News
Chicago
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
The excerpt critiques gender roles in marriage with sharp, satirical observations on women and men. It discusses control over drinking and fidelity, noting that some women are sensible about business yet still anchored in traditional views. The tone remains ironic about men and whiskey.
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New York Press
Kansas News Ledger Snippets From Various Locales
Fragmented items report on Wichita racing plans at Burlingame, tax delinquency lists in Brown County, Kansas politics and public notices. Mentions Sheriff and military figures, Newton merchants, McPherson delegation, and a Denver Post reflection on poverty and guidance. A Kansas minister quotes a biblical maxim amid general chatter and a sleepy congregation response.
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Wichita
Denver Post
Wesds Growlite
Kansas
Cloud County
Busheia
Mark
Ares
Ainda Hanne
Alven
Township boycott aims to pressure Augusta over prohibition
Wichita says Augusta faces protest over enforcement of the Prohibitory law as Spring Township residents vote to boycott Augusta trade. Citizens urge strict law observance, arguing trade loss harms El Dorado and regional progress while authorities are accused of lax enforcement. The Augusta Journal frames local sentiment as a moral and civic test.
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Wichita
Augusta
Augusta Journal
Spring Township
Citisena
Haverhill
Augysta
el Dorado
Tebor
Toledo Man Who Burned His Infidel Library
Independence August 17. Waggoner, formerly of Toledo, burned an infidel library he owned in Toledo. He had moved to Independence in 1873, practiced law with ex Governor Humphrey and Colonel York, and was a leading Kansas business figure before converting to Christianity.
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Toledo
Humphrey
Independence
Marshall
Waggoner
Wen
United States
Kan
Lymas A. Mumphrey
A. BM
York
Wagitoner
Cucumber King James Cullen Grows Record Crop
Russell County farmer James Cullen claims the title of banner cucumber raiser for the year. He brought two massive cucumbers to town for local officials and editors, weighing 3 pounds 18 ounces and 5 pounds with lengths around 18 inches and 18¾ inches respectively. Cullen asserts the plants were grown with no irrigation.
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James Cullen
Russell County
Russell
W. J. Smith
The
Reformer
W. G. Pant
Cullen
Farmer dies by self inflicted shotgun act after cattle dispute
Cofferville records a tragic incident where Aug eee Zamer shot himself on Tuesday morning after cows repeatedly broke into his corn field. In a moment of rage he killed a cow, feared consequences, and killed himself. He left a wife and seven children.
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Cofferville
Aug
LELAND LIBEL CHARGES TARGET EDITORS IN AUGUST FALLOUT
Aug 17 report from Leland states editors Roy Bolt of Wathena Star and Frank W. Billott of Troy Times face criminal libel charges over editorials alleging Albert Peery, Leland’s brother in law, chaired the county Democratic committee. Warrants issued. sheriff failing to locate editors. Werry, a Democrat and former Kansas prison director, connected to state politics. A J Perry, 1860s era figure, is noted as now chair of the board of county commissioners.
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Roy
Bed Wathena Star
Frank W. Billott
Troy Times
Albert
Peery
Leland
Democratic County Committee
Elliott
Kansas City
Grinstead
Salem Chautauqua Werry
Kansas State Prison
Glick
Fils
A. J. Perry
Shooting the Mules Glanders Breaks Out at Fort Leavenworth
Leavenworth Aug 17 Glanders has broken out among a government mule herd of about one hundred at Fort Leavenworth intended for the Philippines. Most mules recently purchased, some from southern camps, diseased mules were shot last evening and more likely to be killed. The entire herd kept quarantined and precautions taken to prevent spread to the cavalry. About three hundred horses at the fort aside from the mules, unlikely any diseased mules will be sent across the Pacific.
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Fort Aalde
Pacific
Man in Barber county seeks divorce after moral awakening
The Kingman Leader-Courier reports a remarkable case where a jailed man facing a statutory offense to marry a girl asks to dismiss his divorce suit. He tells Judge Gillette he has repented, refuses perjury, pleads guilty to the criminal charge, and vows to reform after serving his sentence.
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Kingman Leader-Courier
Barber County
Gillette
Pensions Granted and Haskell Football Ahead
Pensions have been awarded for Kansas residents including Lyons Dickey Roberts Packer Eaton and Birch with various amounts listed. The Haskell Indian football team in Lawrence is preparing for the Tall Gate game with changes in coaching staff and several returning players and new hopefuls. In Atchison the John A Martin G A R post backed Evans for pension administration and received thanks from Evans for solid support of honest governance.
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Kanses
Washington
Ave
William D. Lyons
Pleasant Grove
John P. Dickey
Geneva
Christopher C. Roberts
Mayfield
John Packer
Walnut
Alexander Eaton
Perry
Alphonzo _ Hroullette
Aurora
William Taewla
Wick
Silas Wyland
Harding
Lorenzo Birch
Mona
Elizabeth Carter
Topeka
Walton
Joseph G. Jeffries
Spain
Oline C. Neilson
Fort Riley
Baskell
Lawrences
Haskell
Warren
Harris
Eaquimo
Shorty Hamill
Kapeas University
Welle G. Woodruff
Henry New
Self defense killing rocks Benedict barber area
A. Martin past led the scene as Fredonia reports a barber, stowmat at Benedict eight miles north of here, killed Sam Smith in what is believed to be self defense after Smith drew a revolver. Bowman fired twice with a shotgun. Smith had a prison record. Bowman returned to Coffeyville and posted bail for preliminary hearing. Coffeyville fair opens with thousands as Doug Jordan displays. Civil war veteran Colonel McKercher loses a foot to gangrene. he is 84 and father of Frank B. McKercher, longtime aide at Topeka and now railroad executive.
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Fredonia
Aug. O
Stowmat
Benedict
Here
Sam Smith
Smith
Bowman
Coffeyville
Doug” Jordan
Lyons
Kan
Kansas House of Representatives
Kansas
Perms, Eesuee
Neneyeanie Ane Mgm
University of Minnesota secretary to lead Kansas YM and A
Perry Manson, former Minnesota college association president, arrives to take the Kansas University YM and A post. Lawrence confirms a regularly employed general secretary for the coming year, aligning with city associations. Hanson is prepared to begin work, and the Minnesota group is described as a top western association.
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Lawrence
Kansas Diversity YM. & A
Perry Manson
University of Minnesota
College Association
Minnesota Association
Hanson
Fusion In Crawford County Nomination Ticket
Democrats of Crawford county met in Girard today and nominated a ticket headed by S. W. Baxter as treasurer and Campbell for sheriff. George Wetarode is named register of deeds, C. F. Cunningham as county clerk, V. T. Boar acting manager of Company D Twentieth Kansas, Percy Casiels Jr. as county surveyor, John Landers as county commissioner. The fusion ticket leans Populist with most nominees from that party.
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Crawford
Pittsburg
Aus
Crawford County
Girard
S. W. Baxter
Campbell
George Wetarode
C. F. Cunningham
V. T. Boar
Twentieth Kansas
Percy Casiels
John Landers
Santa Fe Engineer patents spring wheel for bicycle
W. H. Warner, a Santa Fe engineer, patents a spring wheel for bicycles that draws comment in Britain, Dunkirk, and Cleveland where it is on exhibition. The Dye Carriage company is building an exhibition vehicle to be shown soon in Topeka.
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Arkttieas Wey
Sug
W. H. Waener
Santa Fe
Brifain
Dunkirk
Cleveland
Dye Carriage Company
Topeka
A. O. U. W Celebration at Galena and Local Events
Southeast Kansas AOUW and D of H celebration brings all judges from Cherokee to Montgomery to Galena on September 2. Attendance expected to exceed prior gatherings. local committees prepare to entertain visitors. Also notes Governor Stanley visits Blue Rapids with Fred A. Stocks. log rolling planned by Woodmen and Royal Neighbors. local talent to present Carl Johnston at opera house. Brown County Republican nominees listed for county offices. small vote counts for representative races and no contest for most offices.
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Galena
Kansas
D. of
Cherokee
Crawford
Bourbon
Alloa
Neosho Labette
Montgomery Counties
Blue Rapids
Aus
Governor Stanley
Fred A. Stocks
Carl Johnston
Opera House
Brown County
Soldier shot by city marshal near Dexter
W J Burns an old soldier living nearby was shot and killed this afternoon by City Marshal Tom Nicholson after Burns threatened to kill the officer while intoxicated. Burns was single.
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Dexter
W. J. Burns
Tom Nicholson
Burns
Kept the Secret Wife of Santa Fe Worker Married
Ea Halterman a night clerk at Santa Fe shops living at 2 Madison Street secretly married Miss Ollie Wildon of Twndon Kah on January 10. They have begun housekeeping in this city after a judge witnessed the ceremony. Wildon visited the Halterman family in winter and their affection grew into a secret union. Halterman now has steady work and chose to reveal the marriage.
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Ea Halterman
Santa Fe
Madisor
Ollie Wildon
Twndon
Kah
Wildon
Halterman
Madison Street
Tharreson
Judes Guy
Miles Wilden
Eytdon
Marriage Granted to Boyer and Miss Monrimeyer
Judge Dolman granted a marriage license today to Frank A. Boyer and Miss Carrie Monrimeyer. They will wed this evening at 202 Polie Street. The old settlers reunion occurs at Buck Miller's grove east of Tecumseh. Knights and Ladies of Security excursion to Fort Riley drew about 260 Topeka participants. Will Holland, deemed incorrigible, researched by Probate Judge Tolman for reform school placement. Governor Stanley reports near completion of plans to bring the 20th Kansas home from San Francisco.
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Hecme
Dolman
Frank A. Boyer
Carrie & Monrimeyer
Polie Street
Tecumseh Township
Buck Miller's Grove
Topeka
Knights and Lallies
Fort Riley
W. M. Holland
Tolman
Will Holland
Reform School
Stanley
San Francisco
Burnside Arrives Safely, Message Confirms Arrival
Washington reports a cable from Matansas announcing that the Burnside has arrived safely. The brief dispatch confirms the vessel’s safe passage and flags no further details.
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Washington
Matansas
Klondike Jubilan t War of Words in KansasPolitics
A Long Kansas City letter rails at Governor Stanley and Cy Leland amid a row on Klondike political influence. It mocks temperance crusaders and church groups, touts veteran support, and claims the Klondike faction will sway votes from Topeka to Topeka. It declares voting for business leaders, ends by pledging continued campaigning until saloons close. Signed by John Boyer and IR.
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Sky Pilots
McKinley
Stanley
Turners
Botkin
Caboocie
Kansas
Hove
Army
Navy
Kansas Soldier
Klondike
Dan
Lone Highwayman Attempt on Colorado and Southern Train
The passenger train No 1 between Folsom and Des Moines was held up last night by robbers who opened fire as the engine was uncoupled. Conductor Harrington and express messenger Fred Bartlett were wounded, one robber was found nearby badly wounded and confessed to the attempt. The assailant, Jeff Trinidad, was captured early morning as he fled the scene. The incident marks a third such attempt on this route within a short period.
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Trinidad
Cot
Colorado and Southern
Folsom
Des Moines
Ensi-Neer
Fred Bartlett
Ene Rei Harrington
Alno
Jeff Trinidad
Jila
Eorme Stevens
Panhandle
Meeting Chaos for Tonckwote Ordinance Reform
A disrupted meeting saw George Burkhart elected chair and Hiltn secretary amid chaotic proceedings over a stringent ordinance. Riley served as secretary, with turnout limited and little progress toward reform as townsfolk voiced distrust of reform efforts and debated bonds and opposition.
Wealthy Kansan Missing After Cash And Notes Theft
An aged Barnes County resident Thomas Grimes disappeared after drawing $1,000 in cash and several thousand dollars in notes from the town bank on July 4. He left home in Atchison Kansas and has not been heard from since.
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Kansan
Thomas Grimes
Atchison, Kan
Barnes
Ban
Mr. Grimes
Found Dead In His Tent Sosser
Capt Power of the United States engineer corps in charge of the Mississippi to Lake Michigan waterway survey was found dead in his Millsdale tent today.
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Sosser
Power
United States Engineer Corps
Mississippi
Lake Michigan
Millsdale
Byrne Wins In Tight Catholic Voter Contest
Mr Byrne narrowly tops the field in a mete Catholic popularity contest over Mr A Mt Baird. The event drew a large crowd and featured patriotic pageantry and musical selections as supporters praised the winner. Voter turnout counted 156 registered voters, with proceeds aiding city hall improvement efforts.
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A Mt Baird
Wyrnes
Ara
Baird
Dave
Durtoe
Gery
Peeras
Ube
Erie
Teun Hayden
Meriden to gain rural delivery route by September
Charles Lynn the new rural delivery agent for Kansan has begun establishing routes and expects another at Valley Falls. About 20 applications exist while routes depend on appropriation. Meriden mission route and Valley Falls planned with carriers named. Lynn will survey Banner Springs Linwood and other Wyandotte areas then push to Topeka for Washington report.
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Kansas
Charles Lynn
Kansan
Valley Falls
Mr. Lynn
Guthrie
Jefferson County
Swallow
Meriden
Hore Hime
Wo Point
Thompennville Pomtefiies
Ozawitin
Essatdinterenet
Inca
Terriory
Crankie
Thompsonville
Lynna
Department
Washington
Mission Township
W. B. Comstock
W. A. Peck
Lynn
Topeka
Banner Springs
Wyandotte
Linwood
Harris
Ordinance on Franchise for New Gas and Electric Company
An ordinance granting a franchise to a proposed new gas and electric light company has not arrived yet but is expected tomorrow. It will be presented to the city council at the next meeting after its arrival, likely early next week. Mr. Faulkner states in a letter he has no plan to dine. The franchise is granted as the company promoting it will be incorporated within the next two weeks.
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Gas and Electric Light Company
Arive
Ita
Faulkner
Will Fight Two Sears Announces Anish Bout Plans
Tommy Sears the pugilist, after boxing Waedi Watts at Crawford theater, today arranged a second fight card with Fred Austin and John Kelly, no local fighters. Sears must defeat both opponents within 20 rounds to win, interest runs high with sports circles and money expected on a Renault-style encore, the bout to be staged outside Topeka within days.
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Tommy” Sears
Waedi Watts
Crawford Theater
Fred Austin
John Kelly
Sears
Austin
Kelly
Walter Ac Longe
Renault
Toprka
Postmasters Arrested Under Sheriff Clark Action
G Ellis postmaster of Quenemo and J G Myers postmaster of Mayetta were found short in government accounts. They waived preliminary exam and posted $500 bonds to appear before a federal jury in Leavenworth in October. Weather outlook notes gusty winds and unsettled conditions with variable temperatures.
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G. Ellis
Quenemo
J. G. Myers
May
Dues Increase Face Delegates at National Typographical Union
Delegates at the national Typographical Union endorsed a constitutional amendment raising regular dues by 10 cents per member. The change requires ratification by the general membership. In related news, Wyoming forces reach Nagasaki aboard the transport Grant en route to Ban Rik. Primary election Friday results show a 46 to 0 margin in Yak Ga roquns.
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Detroit
Neers
Wnisite
Nagasaki
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