Three Men Drowned In Quebec Yacht Sinking
The yacht St Fran cola capsized off Awhite Island during a squall while traveling from Tadounie to River Du Loup. On board were Captain Poster Adelard Savard Cousine Morin FP Morin and P Boucher. Jamboree of Quebec saved Boucher and Savard. Poster and the two Morins are missing likely drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
St. Francola
Tadounie
River du Loup
Awhite Island
Captain Poster
Adelard Savard
Cousine Morin
FP. Morin
P. Boucher
Jamboree
Lassing
Boucher
Aavard
Poster
Morins
Tourist and Pullman Rates From Kansas to Chicago and West
Travel specials announce Santa Fe Route passenger options from Kawholo to Chicago with Pullman standard and tourist fivep seats and free chair cars. Missouri Pacific connections offer tourist tickets to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo plus Salt Lake and Ogden Utah. Valid June 1 to September 6 with reduced fares. Contact Townsend in Tepeha Kansas for details and ticketing.
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Pullman
Santa Fe
Kawholo
Chicago
Colorado
Utah
Missouri Pacific
Denver
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake
Ogden
Townsend, Caekee
Harvey
Topeka
Pullman Palace
Farmers' Congress Fare Via Santa Fe Route
Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo via Santa Fe Route tickets on sale August 15 for round trip fares with a mood Sen September 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Mood
Fey
Rock Island Route Denver to Springs and Pueblo Fare
Denver to Springs and Pueblo round trip costs 19.00 with tickets on sale August 1 and September 18, valid for return by October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R
Chicago
Great Rock Island House
Rock Island
Johnn Sebastian
T. A. Chicago
ML B
W. Thompson
Topeka
Kas
Denver
Colorado
Springa
Pueblo
Baker and Burton in fight over legislative nominations
Baker supporters claim strong showing in multiple districts with 12 to 14 seats backing him and expect solid backing in the First, Sixth, and Seventh districts. Burton backers insist Baker is not safe, cite doubtful Western districts, and argue Burton can win with unqualified support. Both sides dispute each other’s totals as last returns trickle in.
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Baker
Burton
Hurton
Haker
Nowarthey
Urton
Gurton
Iowa Democrats Nominate Ticket at Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Democratic convention in Cedar Rapids on August 17 nominated S. G. Crone of Polk for Secretary of State, B. Gibson of Des Moines for Auditor, L. Williams of O’Brien for Treasurer, C. Harper of Des Moines for Attorney General, J. W. Freeland of Wayne for Supreme Court, J. Anderson of Boone for Railroad Commissioner, and electors Joseph Ethock of Polk and J. Mackey of Keokuk. The platform attacks manufacturing and railway trusts, calls for strong trust regulation, rail rate controls, open local government, and opposes fusion laws and prohibition tricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Pole
J. Mackey
Keoktl
Executive Council
Railroad Commission
Republican Party
Sa Ioan
Democratic Party
Eee Gy Sie
Uth Election Lawa
Reeder's Committee Sets First Campaign Meeting
John Q. Reyee chairs the Sixth district Republican committee and calls the Colby August meeting. The gathering aims to inaugurate the committee and outline methods to conduct the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Q. Reyee
Sixth District Republican Committee
Colby
Jane
New York Firm Janes & Kirkisad Assigned Assets
Herbert and Henry E. Janes, operating as Janes & Kirkisad, wholesale testers in hardware stores and ranges, assigned today. The filing covers personal and real assets with ongoing business concerns affected by the assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herbert
Henry E. Janes
Time
Janes & Kirkisad
Waldersee criticized for talking too much in German papers
Berlin reports Count von Waldersee and family visited the U S embassy to greet President McKinley and praised American troops. He predicted difficulties in China, urged an offensive strategy, and was nicknamed Felt Marshal by some papers. A Canton mission several posts were reported destroyed in Quang Tong and Louk Hong.
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Berlin
Count von Waldersee
von Waldersee
United States
John B. Jackson
McKinley
Hanover
Federtafel
Count von Waidersee
Kolische Volks Zeltune
China
Kirin
Stheng King
Mukden- Gout
Wauldersee
Caseel
Frans Joseph
Last of the paving contracts awarded by city council
Special session heard appraisers reports on paving Fillmore street and Tyler street. Bids opened for grading and curb, with completion by December 1. Paving contracts let to Kepley and others for 45 to 50 cents per lineal unit. curb siding to Mc Maxwell. assessments laid on multiple streets with ten installments and 5 percent bond expense fee.
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Fillmore Street
Tenth Avenues
Carbine Pillmore Street
Fort Scott
P. Kepley
Uneal
Huelle
Ramsey
Ourbine Tyler Street
Sixth
Tenth
Tyler Street
Pourth
Firth
Fillmore
Tyler Streets
John Mc Maxwell
Woodlawn
Willow 14 Park
Third
Quincy
Menroe
Tyler
Ninth
Willow
Greatwood
Topika Avenue
Fourteenth
Kavita
Lane
Willers
Piercy
Line
Williston
Walnut
College Avenue
Seventh Eighth
van Buren
Harrison
Log Rolling Ends at Oberlin Woodmen Picnic
The second day of Oberlin’s Northwest Kansas log-rolling picnic drew a larger crowd with many Woodmen in line, bands playing, and ten business houses showcasing displays. Speakers included Governor Stan ley and Calderhead, with John W. Breiden thal and Webb McNall among those entertaining the crowd. the event featured the Midway snake swing and a lively forest scene in LO Wear’s window.
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Oberlin
Kansas
Wear
Victor Luing
H. O. Douglas
Fieming
J_W_ Edmonds
Stanley
Compressman
Plan of Robbers Sets Peoria Ablaze in West Illinois
A devastating incendiary fire struck Peoria Til near Smithfield Aug 17 destroying a dozen buildings and causing estimated losses of 50 000 to 75 000. Fire, started at Robertson grocery, wiped out stores including Dr New Lerry s and Carvin s, with no insurance on Mulverton and Robertson. Villagers improvised pumps and buckets but failed to stop the blaze. Robbers suspected of setting the fire attempted to loot homes and escaped in a wagon.
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Peoria
Til
Smithfield
Here
Robertson
North Main Street
Dr. New- Lerry
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Deer's Grocery
Mulverton's
Mulverton
Robertann
Lert
Fitzsimmons Declares Title Claim By Default
New York August 17 J J Jeffries refusal to meet the Sharkey Fitzsimmons winner on August 23 prompts Fitzsimmons to threaten a world championship claim by default if he defeats Sharkey. Fitzsimmons accuses Jeffries of avoiding a rematch while Brady counters that Jeffries must beat Fitzsimmons or no return match. Brady says the winner must take the entire purse, with Jeffries aiming to prove real champion by beating Fitzsimmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. J. Jeffries
Fite
Jeffries
Brady
Sharkey
William A. Brady
Ftzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Dewet Escapes From Kitchener Pursuit
Pretoria reports General Dewet has eluded General Kitchener as British wagon trains used double teams. The Boers escaped by marching at night over terrain known to them while pursuers moved by day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Dewet
Kitchener
Whisky production in Kentucky hits 71.8 million gallons
Louisville reports the Kentucky whisky production for the year ended June 30 at 71,789,722 gallons, up from 19,783,768 previous year. Withdrawals totaled 20,219,729 gallons, vs 17,997,688 last year, with 22,604,906 gallons in bond and June exports of 0.252 gallons.
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Louisville
Kentucky
San Salvador to Represent at Pan American Exposition
Buffalo August 17. Director General Buchanan reports a cable from the San Salvador agent confirming that the country will be represented at the Pan American exposition. Earlier reports said San Salvador might not participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bufalo
N. Y
Aus
Buchanan
Thas
San Salvador
Bsa
Miss Wyatt Praised For Soprano Performance In Leavenworth
Miss Lucia Wyatt of Topeka, visiting Leavenworth, is praised as the state's finest soprano after singing Salve Regina at St Benedict's church. She plans two more Sundays at Atchison before resuming with the Leavenworth choir where John Remshore is also reengaged for another year starting September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Leavenworth
John Remshore
St. Benedict's Church
Wife Murderer Captured Near Dodinburg
Sidney Whittier, who killed his wife and sister in law Miss Drennan near Dodinburg, was captured north of Pana. He confessed and is jailed under guard as local farmers threaten to lynch him after a 500-strong posse pursued him since the crime.
Democrat Flops Follows McKinley Message in Kansas
Frank L. Stanton ex mayor of Clifton flips from Bryan to McKinley and defends Republican expansion policy. He notes Democratic critiques of intervention and war, praises prudent handling by the administration, and urges trust in the Republican party for four more years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Ryan
Kansas
Frank L. Stanton
Clifton
Bryan
Mckinley
Stanton
Cuba
Chicago Fire Kills One and Injures Several at Des Plaines Street
A deadly blaze at 156 Des Plaines Street in Chicago leaves Howard Grace dead and several others injured. James Minor suffers severe burns after leaping from a window. firefighters Thomas L. Morney and John Mitchell are burned. Building owned by Albert F. Bar and occupied by the Independent Piper Stock Company. Estimated loss reaches about 100,000 dollars. origin under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Plaines Street
Howard Grace
James Minor
Thomas L. Morney
Tex Broken
John Mitchell
Albert F. Bar
Piper Stock Company
GOEBEL TRIAL CLOSES AS COURT HEARS ARGUMENTS
Georgetown Ky Aug 17 The largest crowd yet filled the Powers trial as Colonel T G Campbell of Cincinnati began the closing address to the jury at 9 30 this morning Henry Youtsey who faced typhoid threats is reported improved and may stand trial Monday His counsel say he will be ready and Campbell urged jurors to weigh the evidence without party bias in a verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Aus
Court House
T. G. Campbell
Cincinnati
Henry Youtsey
Campbell
Ovrasion
Fire at Pine Cottage destroys Mackinac boarding house
Mackinac Island, August 17. Pine Cottage, one of the island’s largest boarding houses, burned to the ground early today. A strong wind fanned the flames and threatened nearby structures. Loss estimated at 25 000 to 35 000 dollars with no insurance. William Watson of the fire department was seriously injured.
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Mackinac Island
Mich
William Watson
Firs Department
City to Cut Taxes by 4 Percent, 47 Mills Proposed
After the regular meeting, the Ways and Means committees agreed on a 47 mills tax levy for city expenses. A 4 percent reduction was approved from this year’s assessment of 3,400,000. An ordinance covering the levy will be sent to the council next Monday night.
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Counci
Ways and Means
Real estate transfers listed with several city lots and deeds
Property changes include Albert Parker’s transfer to Jas Wash with no money stated. O G Sage transfers to Chad Sutherland for 350 dollars covering two lots in Harrison street area. J O Byrene and wife to Adams Hell for 320 dollars on Adams street. K W Tinkham and wife to P and H Gilbert for 1000 dollars on Michigan avenue. Transfers involve several minor parcels in Martins and Dennis subdivisions and cross creek area with multiple partial deeds and tax deeds. First avenue tract listed as Jax Wash. See record.
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Albert Parker
Jas
Wash
Milvane
Adition
O. G. Sage
Chad
Sutherland
Harrison’ Street
Huntoon
Jas. O'Byrne
Adams
Hell
Adams Street
Holliday
K. W. Tinkham
H. C. Gilbert
Michigan Avenue
Morris
Lrdie Pivney
Huchanan
Martin & Dennis
Rockwell
Cross Creek
Same
Jax Wash
First Avenue
American official distributes funds to British prisoners
Capes Town August 17 An American consular official traveled from Lorenzo Marques to Nooitgedacht to dispense money to British prisoners. Each inmate received four pounds.
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Capes Town
Lorenzo Marques
Nooitgedacht
Home proof from local testimony on kidney pills
A local testimonial asserts Doan's Kidney Pills relieved kidney pain and backache after two years of illness. The speaker, F T Yale of 707 Quincy St, says relief began after three doses and finished treatment restored normal kidney function. Pills sold by Howley Snow and Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Yale
Quincy St
Kansas Avenue
Mcalty
Dean
Rowley & Snow's
Sixth St
Kansas Ave
Doan
Howley & Snow
Price Soc
Price
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
United States
Kansas Fairs in 1900 List of Kansas fairs and dates
A compiled roster lists Kansas agricultural fairs for 1900 with counties, fair associations, secretaries, and planned dates from August to October. Notable entries include Brown, Butler, Cowley, Douglas, and Reno counties with various cities like Hiawatha El Dorado and Burlington, along with Jackson Holton and Wichita region events. Smallpox in Erie reports seven cases Aug 17 with strict quarantine and light cases overall.
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Kansas
Aries
Stat Board of War Culture
FD. Coburn
Alien County Agricultural Society
C. H. Wheaton
Inia
Brown County
John H. Murer
Secreary
Hiawatha
Butler County Fair Association
Alvah Shelden
el Dorado
Chistongue
Domine Pete
S. G. Marsh
Coda Vales
Hoy
County Far Association
Hoopes
Clay Center
Septem- Cottey County Wall Association
J. Pocedfora
Burlington
Cowley
Hastern
Henderson
Burden
Douglas County
C. Griesa
Lawnee Arinney
County Agricultural Society
D. A.mims
Gorden C. Franklin County
Agricultural Society
B.C McQuesten
Olawa
Seo- Greeley County Fair Association
I. B. Newman
Urbune
Jackson County Agricultural and, Pair Association
S. Grew
Holton
Jefferson Counti Cultural and Mchanical Association
Eewin Snyder
Apt
Filey Countyultural Society
Gt. T. Pforteys
Riley
Sedgwick
Wichita State
Wrath Association
H. G. Toler
Wilson County
Fredonia Agricultural Association
J.T. Cooper
Awpost
Stafford County East Association
John W. Lil
St. John
Harvey County Agricultural Society
John C. Nicholson
Newton
Erie
Colorado Flyer Schedule From Topeka to Colorado Springs and Denver
The Colorado Flyer via Great Rock Island Route leaves Topeka at 8 10 p m arriving Colorado Springs at 10 35 and Denver at 11 00 o clock next morning The train departs Topeka for Chicago at p m arriving 9 00 a m via the Banta Fe Shore
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Great Rock Island
Topeka
Colorado Springs
Denver
Chicago
Banta Fe
Colored men named to GOP advisory committee
Chairman Hanns appoints Cyrus Fila Adams and two others as colored members of the Republican National Committee advisory group in Chicago. The text notes Adams is a colored editor and mentions other named individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanns
Chicago
Cyrus Fila Adams
Hingulet and Grater
Bishop Amett
Ottio
Hanna
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West Sth Street
Klauer
Tepeha
Farmers’ Congress
Democrats
Reeder’s Committee
Golby
Hig
Waldersee
Fitz
San Salvador AT Buffalo
Miss Wyatt
Esnsay
Mr Boutwell
Goebel
T. G Campbell
Mackinac
T. L. King
Kan
J. B. Seffhrs
P. O. Building
N- Topeka
T. F. Lannan
Kinley & Lannan
Rubber Tire Wheel Co
Dormer Fifth
Jackson Streets
Colorado Flyer
THE
Chas. Wolff Packing Co
T. J. Coughlin Hdn. Co
Hans
California Fia S Syrup Co
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