Harper War Sparks Bitter Saloons Fight in Harper Kansas
A heated struggle over saloon operation grips Harper, Kansas, as mayor and council clash with temperance organizers led by Mrs. J A White and the Home Protective association. Prohibitionists vow investigations, while saloon backers demand business revenue and accuse reformers of mob tactics, amid a town split across voters, ministers, and merchants.
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Harper
Kan
Aus
Aloon
State Journal
John Bartell
Wichita
Gambiine
Hilmes and
Bmorena
Wbich
Mian Parnell
Winperance
George Mule
Brayor Muir
4 Journal
Ely
Hawifo
Hamilton Holia
Ely Council
C. L Denny
Denny
Home Protective Association
Muir
Guold
Yeovirwo
Benny
Santa Sant
HW. T Finch
Tmn
Tara
Purcell
Jointiers
Elf
Lunn
Lawn
Malr
Guident
Jay
Jones
Anthony
J. A. White
Consel
Nev
J. P. Falion
Itis Basil
Toklis
Fulton
A. E. Hamilton
Iguor Sellers
Sies
Jointista
Laa
Temperance Movement
The
J. P. Fulton
Man Seament
Devideru
de Navirs
Will
Frank Cullis
Uw Battom
Sane
Femense
Bomi&t
Sri
C. Senseman
Harper State Bank
Prohtsitler
Miss Dott
Margie Nett
Journal
Winterstand
Kidnapper Captured as 5 Year Old Is Returned to Parents
Five year old John Conway, abducted Monday by his uncle Joseph Hoerdy and H G Blake, was recovered after private detectives and Argus reporters tracked the suspects. Blake fled but confessed after exposure. Hoerdy arrested, Blake at large. The boy arrived safely after a tense chase ending in the car with the child.
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Albany
John Conway
The
Argus
Joseph Hoerdy
H. G. Blake
Hardy
Blake
Cabase
Typhus Fever Rampant in Silesia After Floods
Typhus fever runs rampant in Rogun Lifesix, Silesia, due to drinking water contaminated by refuse from Hood settlements, following recent floods.
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Silesia
Berlin
Rogun
Mutiny and killings aboard American schooner Oliver Packer
Telegraphic reports from S o Paulo state that a vessel of the Atlantic squadron has taken the American schooner Oliver Packer and its crew into custody near Buenos Aires. John Lord and other mutineers confess to murder of captain J W Whitman and first mate William Shumiers after trouble at sea. The burned lumber laden schooner was abandoned. U S consul to arrange legal handling and likely transport to Boston.
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New York
Herald
Buenos Aires
Slo Janeiro
Brazil
Atlantic Squadron
Bahia
John Lord
Oliver Packer
J. W Whitman
William Shumiers
Buenos Ayres
United States
Boston
Moeser Ice Factory Whistle Nuisance
A reader from Topeka in 1897 urges the city council to convert the ice factory whistle into a fire whistle or otherwise stop the disturbance that wakes residents at dawn. The letter, signed D. Denham, laments early-morning disruption and cites the need for a daylight alert system.
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Moeser Ice Factory
Topeka
Aue
Balton
The
State Journal
D. den
Rooftop Fight Between State House Workers
Two riveters Hunter and Hobbs fought on the state house copper roof amid repairs directed by State Architect Lescher. The clash began over leaked club secrets and escalated with hammers and solder bars, ending with both men bruised and retiring to their respective roofs. Witnesses, including Santa Fe clerks, feared a fatal fall from a hundred feet.
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State House
Hunter
Hobbs
Lescher
Tinner Hobbs
Bryan
Leedy Flambeau
Cellini
Hobie
Fitz
Corbett Coul
Abe
Herington
Santa Feoffees
Steinway & Sons Sold to English Syndicate
The Times reports Steinway & Sons piano makers have sold the business to an English syndicate for 6 million dollars. 1896 valuations list real estate at 5 million and capital stock plus surplus at 2.25 million, with various factory and salesroom properties valued at several hundred thousand to over a million dollars including Hamburg London Astoria and Long Island City sites and salesrooms beyond New York.
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New York
the Times
Steinway & Sons
Park Avenue
Astoria
Long Island City
Hambure
London
LELAND GRANDSON DIES. TOPEKA FAMILY MOURNS TRAGEDY
The ten month old child of Mr. Norman of Topeka, grandson of Cyrus Leland of Kansas, died last night. The infant, away at Santa Fe, was with its mother at the time of the death, a mournful event reported in the family notice.
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Norman
Santa Fe
Chae
Topeka
Cyrus Leland
Kansas
Threat of Afridi Attack on Jamrud and Khyber Forts
Aug 1 report from Simla notes 19 008 Afridis threatening Jamrud though the site is considered to resist assault without artillery. Preparations include reinforcements of infantry cavalry and artillery from Simla to Peshawar with moves to replace front line troops. Orakzai and Bazhar valley uprisings confirmed with Orakzai forces descending on the Kurramthull road toward Sudr post held by a native officer and thirty Sikhs. Cavalry detachments dispatched from Kurream to observe Orakzai movements. Reinforcements to Kehst reached. British Indian force under General Blood in Kohat camp. British cavalry recently ranged to Barikot beyond Chakdara.
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Jamrud
Khyber Pass
Simla
Peshawar
Bazar Valley
Kurramthull
Kurream
Kehst
General Blood
Kohat
Barikot
Chakdara
Republican committee ousts Lamb as Virginia party chairman
In Lynchburg on August 19 the state Republican committee voted to depose Col. Lamb from the chairmanship and to withhold nomination of a Republican ticket for state offices. Park Agnew was elected chairman amid claims that current election laws prevent a fair count.
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Lynchburg
State Republican Committee
Col. Lamb
Park Agnew
Populist State Convention Denounces Competitive System
About 200 delegates gathered in Des Moines on Aug 19 as A W G Weeks spoke of ending the competitive system in public utilities and necessities. A W Ricker led, condemning the Omaha platform and Democratic drift, urging deeper reform beyond free silver. Senator Peffer of Kansas and Abe Steinberger planned to speak, signaling a long day of addresses.
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Ilis
Des Moines
A. W. G. Weeks
Winterset
A. W. Ricker
Iown City
Reform Party
Omaha
Democratic Party
Chicago
Maryland
Bryan
Chicago Democratic Platfort
United States
Peffer
Kansas
Abe Steinberger
Tate
Grand Rapids Receivers Named for Kenwood Cycle Firm
Grand Rapids August 19 T J O'Brien attorney for Grand Rapids Indiana Railroad Company appointed receiver for Hamilton Kenwood Cycle Company after creditors secured by a trust mortgage to J Frederick Baars cashier of National City Bank Following stockholder manager disputes the receivership ends the litigation phase and places control with the court appointee.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
T. J. O'Brien
Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad Company
Hamilton Kenwood Cycle Company
Cycle Company
J. Frederick Baars
National City Bank
Bombings in Constantinople Terror Triggered by Armenians
Turbulent scenes as three bombs explode or fail to, in Constantinople on August 19. One bomber killed, several injured, windows shattered across districts including the Imperial Ottoman Bank and palace vicinity. Armenian suspects are detained, police deploy guards and search Armenian quarters.
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Constantinople
Fara
Arkatan
Viglerate
Grand Vizier
Staré Ecaneit
Cultan
State Council
Delace
Neve Cork
Aueka
the Herald Y
Coureti Bi
Sublime Porte
Neilve
Kalish
Elehand
Aloe
Tariff Moves Face Elgin and Michigan Salt Trends
Elgin Welchs firm raises prices amid tariff signals with a 5 percent hike discussed by the Michigan Salt Association. In Chicago the Glass Association of the West considers a price rise while postponing action after a joint meeting. sentiment remains favorable to higher costs.
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Elgin
Elin Welch Company
Siglusw
Mich
Michigan Salt Association
Ell Maral
Annex
Aiding and Abetting a Joint Now Convicted in Topeka
Deputy constable Chas McMillan was found guilty in police court of aiding in maintaining a nuisance at a beer joint on 18th Locust Street South Topeka. He was fined 310. A separate warrant alleges another nuisance at 1525 Locust Street. McMillan recently moved to 1225 Locust Street. Many South Topeka residents testified. Industrial School Appointments announced by the state board of charities listing new staff at Fieldt Industrial School, including Lena D Wheeland and Minnie Wolf among others, with replacements for resigning workers.
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Chas. McMillan
Justice Chesney
18Th Locust Street
South Topeks
Atchison
McMilan
Locust Street
McMillan
South Topeka
Oped
State Board of Charities Harriage
Girik Industrial School
Fieldt
Mite
Lena D. Wheeland
Langdon
Jefferson County
Saundress
Buntile Averland
Sajina
Seamatruss
Slee
Minnie Wolf
Jefferson
Qoute
L. Parka
Scotteville
Mitchell County
Cook
Matthe Smithe
Deraune Wee Sa
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Anderson
E. Spooner
Murphy Brog
A. Weatherly
Ruggist
Charles Shear
C. L. Denny
B.T. Robinson
L. K. Sitter
Murper Sentinel
Harper Advocate
John Bereman
A. Bishop
B.S. MeKes
W. Smith
Graham Brow
Brumstark
Cale Bros
Harper County
Glenn Bros
H. Garrett
Patterson House
Adam Schriver
B. Hurst
Harper Mercantile Co
Garrett Thompson
Canvars
Counell
Mr. Denny
Adam Sehriver
David Edmiston
L.L. Galloway
Lew ¥Eirath
Franz Jacks
C. J. Westfall
H.P. Purcell
Miister
Jourques
Muirander
Uhent
A. Wetherly
Wetherly
A. H. Parker
Methodist Church
J. V. Farwell
Presbyterian Church
S. M. Moré
Baptist Church
J.P. Mutton
Elttre
K. C. Senseman
Mems
Edmiston
Leslie Anderson
Justice of the Peace
Atterson
Ar Ie
Ot Cole Bros
Leland
Afridis
Republican Organization of Virginia
Grand Rapids
Tariff
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