Democrats Rally to Reverse Last Year’s Election
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania on August 18 the Democratic societies call for the September 28 convention to rebuke the Bryan ticket. They argue a corrupt combination of trusts and private wealth, seeking perpetual silver, higher taxes, and outside influence, with voters eager to overturn last year’s result and restore prosperity.
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Wichita Postmaster Jewett Likely Named at Washington
Reports from Wichita indicate E. Jewett will be named postmaster at Wichita. A prominent local politician holding ties to the president and Mark Hanna is said to have influenced the selection. An envelope marked Executive Manista from Wilts House, Washington, supposedly signals Jewett’s appointment.
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E. Jewett
Wichitale
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Cty
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Marntime
Executive Marista
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Waslington
Jewett
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Great hock Island train to Buffalo encampment excursion
The notice advertises a round trip steam train from Topeka to Buffalo for the encampment period. It details chair cars and sleepers, departure Saturday, arrival Monday morning, and early bookings through AM Fuller, City Passenger Agent. It mentions related tours to Thousand Islands Watkin’s Glen Lake George Adirondacks and mountain attractions, plus ticketing via Santa Fe route and Missouri Pacific line, with August departures and prices, plus agent contacts in Topeka and Kansas City.
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Mrs Gougar on Politics and Woman Suffrage in Kansas City
Indiana platform lecturer Mrs Helen Gougar and her sister-in-law Mrs Annis Jackson spoke in Kansas City on August 12. She urged initiative referendum and woman suffrage, criticized McKinley as weak, and discussed Cuba, gold standard, and economic issues while praising Altgeld and opposing Prohibition.
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Helen Gaugar
Indiana
Annis Jackson
Oak Street
Chis Campaiga
Salera
United States
Republican Party
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Kansas to Create No 1 Hard Wheat Grade September First
State Grain Inspector Culver announces a new No 1 Kansas hard wheat grade effective September 1 with minimums set at 60 pounds per bushel for No 1 and 58 pounds for No 2 and 6 pounds for No 3. He cites European demand for pure Kansas hard flour and blames elevator mixing for diluting quality, urging elevators to stop blending with No 3 hard to keep the wheat pure. He notes instances of large No 2 hard purchases destined for blend with spring wheat to sell as pure Kansas hard wheat flour.
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Minneapolis
Protest Against McBride Nominated Judge in Nineteenth District
Judge Ray of Wellington files protest with Secretary of State against W T McBride as judge candidate for the Nineteenth district Cowley and Sumner counties alleging improper nomination and violation of the corrupt practices law. He claims McBride induced W V McCann of Cowley to desert his delegation with a promise of a court stenographer post if elected. Judge Thay runs as an independent and will file nomination papers. Secretary Bush and Auditor Morris are away, hearings set after telegraphic notice to the attorney general and elections committee.
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Wellington
W. T McBride
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Sumner
Ray
McBride
Petiton
W. V. McCann
Cawley County
Thay
Bush
Nebraska
Morris
Snow in South Dakota hits Wilmot and area in August
An August snowstorm west of Wilmot brings strong winds and two inches of snow on the ground by afternoon. Farmers report damaged grain and gardens as Indians note the unprecedented timing. Temperatures drop as wind shifts from the west and stoves blaze by sundown.
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Ex-Adjutant General Denounces Salted Mine Report
H H Artz rejects Logen’s claim that Tree county mining claims are salted. He cites tests by Burlingame Deforest Beam Denver Grand Smelting Omaha and Denver steel works showing high zinc and valuable silver and gold assays. He notes no examination justifies the public statement and says he has held stock in the company for months without offering it for sale.
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Puebla
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Trego
Ellis County
Free silver speeches draw crowd at big grove in Missouri
Nearly 5,000 people gathered at the big grove near town yesterday to hear Seainst the Dingley tariff and other issues. Champ Clark of Missouri and Ha Little of Kansas spoke to an attentive audience with strong applause. Dockery attended and was to speak in the evening but left on a telegram. Atchison's public schools plan a September 6 opening, but the nine month term is in doubt due to a short school fund. Local ads promote No-To-Bac and remedies for consumption and coughs with generic claims.
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Topeka Banquet Plans Sell Privileges For Picnic Crowd
Grocers and butchers hold a joint meeting at Weber's hall to finalize arrangements for a large picnic with numerous stands and 17 arc lights on the grounds. Privileges sold at auction include popcorn, doll, ice cream, and coffee stands with bidders from Rossville and Meriden.
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Santa Fe Announces Buffalo Trip pricing and dates
The Santa Fe will sell round trip Buffalo tickets August 21 and 22 for 23.55 with travel on any train. Tickets may be extended if deposited with joint incipient Buffalo agents between August 3 and 27. Also notes testimonials praising Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from Dr re Robey of Olney Missouri and mentions Dr Davis Anti-Headache popular with druggists.
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Buffalo Readies Grand Army Welcome for Veterans
Buffalo prepares for a Grand Army encampment with estimates of 200000 to 300000 visitors. Camp Jewett will host 40000 veterans and cities offer accommodations for over 50000 guests. Colonel James Sexton of Chicago is a leading commander candidate and President McKinley will be hosted royally, including a Niagara River yacht trip and falls tour by Conners. Columbia Post Chicago to host president banquet.
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Mayors and crew clash as Humboldt ready to sail
In Edmonds Washington a steam yacht Humboldt bound for St Michaels Alaska with 223 passengers and freight worthily left dock space. Passengers angry over freight left ashore demand assurances and proper shipping aboard next boat. Major Wood promises care and a future shipment while a crowd contends for order and a balancing committee is formed. John Gallyan of Spokane is reported to have secured the vessel’s clearance for departure the next morning.
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Haverhill
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Fire Chiefs Convene in New Haven International Meet
New Haven hosts the Firemen’s International Association convention as Mayor Farnsworth welcomes delegates. Speakers include Chief Carinon of England and Congressman Sperry. The opening featured a illuminated Park display and a review of firefighting progress. Next national site selections include Pearls, Ti, Utica, Reading, Omaha, and St. Louis.
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England
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Richmond
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Pittsboro
Hale
Kansas City
Stevens
Montreal
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Damfill
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McAfee
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Utica
Reading
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St. Louis
Klondike's Barnato Incorporation Filed in Trenton
Articles filed in Trenton reveal the Joseph Ladue Gold Mining and Development Company to operate the Klondike district. Joseph Ladue of Plattsburg N Y is principal shareholder. other members include Elmer Lotsford Albert St Emery Edgar Bronson Charles C Lapham and Willard Brown. Initial paid in capital is $1,000 to cover state filing fees.
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Joseph Ladue
Plattsburg, N. Y
Edgar D. Bronson
New York City
Charles C. Lapham
Lapham
New York
Willard Brown
Royal visit talks of Duke and Duchess of York to Ireland
Dublin aug 1k the duke and duchess of york will arrive tomorrow for an unexpected visit hosted by Earl Cadogan lord lieutenant of Ireland and countess cadogan they will stay at the vice regal lodge in a townwide display with a guard of honor by the royal Irish constabulary a salute at phoenix park and a lavish procession to view recal lodge on arrival they plan to depart sept with Balmoral bound after Larne event peak dentist Crosby's store
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Late Sporting News Highlights Rivalry at St Paul
In a brisk program of early baseball games on August 18 at St Paul and other cities, Corbett’s pitching limited Brooklyn to three hits as Baltimore triumphed 3 to 1. Washington edged Boston 7 to 5 after a late surge, Hamilton’s line drive prowess fueling the comeback. New York beat Philadelphia 3 to 0 behind Seymour’s steady hurling. At St Paul, a flare of hostilities saw Mertz clash with Glasstock, then settle without further incident as Buckley and Denner contributed in a 9 to 4 victory for St Paul.
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Remarkable chainless horse and bicycle feats both teased
A fragmented report mixes a tiny horse Atom at 34% inches tall with aristocratic lineage born on Long Island and a Pittsburgh style claim about Yarrum. It shifts to a Cincinnati note on chainless bicycles climbing Roted Caisford Hill in England and a backwards ascent by a rider, hailed as a remarkable feat by chainless advocates.
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Roglish Sporting Papers
Missouri Football Future in Doubt Amid University Debate
In Columbia on August 1, reports indicate uncertainty whether the University of Missouri will field a football team next season. The University president questions the program’s viability and cites unresolved issues affecting the squad.
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University of Missouri
Ives Is Champion Billiard Player At Alma
A letter to the editor from Alma notes disputes over the world champion billiard player title. It claims Ives beat Schaeffer in two championship games on November 24, 1903, and December 6, 1894, with specified scores and the anchor nurse method. The item blends several local sports notes and unrelated results from Toronto, Atchison, and Emporia.
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State Journal
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Schaeffer
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Sky
Santa Fe Ticket Rate Topeka To Buffalo Return
Rate announces ticket sales from Topeka to Buffalo and return for $22.45 valid August 21 and 22. Extension of return allowed with joint agent in Buffalo upon deposit. Tickets usable on all trains. Signed by agent W. C. Garvey for par-utility.
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Sealed bids for wood and straw in Topeka
Sealed bids will be received by the Committee of Fifteen secretary for fifty tons of bright clean wheat straw baled and fifty cords of wood to be delivered at designated grounds in Topeka. Bids may include straw, wood, or both. committee may reject any or all bids and will contract only as needed.
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