Left Colorado Springs Over the Rock Island
William B. Felts, once jailed in Topeka for writing and sending obscene material, was captured near Winona while cycling from Goodland toward Pike's Peak. He previously disappeared near Colorado Springs and was reported lost in the wilds. His parents live in Alma, Nebraska, with a brother in Winona in business.
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Winona
William B. Felts
Pike's Peak
Colorado Springs
Tddines
Goodland
Rank Island
Felts
Topeke
Jal
Alma
Neb
Denounces Federal Judges Injunction Battle
Hatsington August 19 A reader letter criticizes federal judges citing the injunction method as a poor governance tool. The writer argues for constitutional remedies and questions the rule of law, urging taxpayers to demand restraint and accountability from the courts and government.
Corpse Found In Revolving Mill Machinery
A gruesome accident at a Bere ironworks mill left Albert L. Wallace dead after a head and one arm were torn from his body. His trunk was found revolving on an iron shaft as the mill continued to run. He was discovered by a neighbor days after the incident at Aug. 18 near Almena Norton. The event occurred while he worked alone in the mill, with no witnesses to the fatal moment.
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Norton
Albert L. Wallace Be Dew
Airet
Bere
Adronit
Milford Fire Destroys Several Businesses. Loss Estimated at 12000
A Milford fire at about 2 00 o clock swept Snyder's restaurant and nearby shops on the Mock, consuming Fainley's general store McDonald's drug store Chambers' store and Storkel's blacksmith shop. Only $600 on stock was insured. PipeLE saved much of Pustmocan and McDonald stock. rest total loss. Estimated damage 12000.
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Junction City
Milford
Snyder's
Faiiey
McDonald's
Chambers” Cory
Storkel
McDonald
Lyon County Cattlemen Form Live Stock Association
Over 150 Lyon County farmers form the Lyon County Live Stock Association to push for lower freight rates for cattle transport. Geo Plumb is president with E B Coker as vice president and Dan Gaughan as treasurer. An executive committee of five will travel to Topeka to confer with railroad commissioners.
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Finporta
Twe Lyot
Fieman
Lyon Comunty Live Stock Association
Topeka
Geo
Plumb
EG. Coker
Dan Gatzhan
Cronkhire
Jew Wright
Ettormey
Foretold Her Death on August Fourth Alarmed Family
An elderly woman in a quiet home foretold her death by pointing to a calendar on her wall marked August 4. The date prompted concern as she called for Mrs J M Nobie before passing away or declining, leaving family unsettled by the omen and the room’s tense atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agguet
J. Bettehew
Sara
J. M. Nobie
McKinley's Old Regiment Attendee to Fremont Reunion
J A Brown of Paola plans to attend the Fremont reunion as a survivor of McKinley’s Old Regiment. The notice mentions Brown receiving an invitation and confirms other veterans from the same unit are expected to participate. The report also covers pensions issued in Washington with names and places, and local notices about Indian agent appointments and cattle disease in Osborne.
Newton Man Drowned in Alaska
A Seattle message reports Dwight Fowler, a Newton, died in Alaska while crossing the Skaguay River on the way to the Klondike. He had previously worked in Alaska and knew the region well.
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Newton
Alaska
Auk
Seattle
Dwight Fowler
Rhin City
Easterbrook’s Slayer Taken to Salina
Salina Aug. yesterday Sheriff Miller brought William Leach there for shooting Easterbrook division master mechanic of the Cannon Pacific railroad. Easterbrook died Monday night at Ellis. A mob threatened to lynch Leach at Hays City. he was moved via Russell to safety. Wind Transports a Barn. Lawrence Aug. 18 a 50 mph storm damaged a barn on William Leamer’s farm near Lecompton. Colored Boy Killed by Train. Emporia Aug. 19 the mangled body of a dead colored boy, about 17, found near Gardner, turned over to the coroner at Olathe. Clerk Hire at McPherson Cut Off. McPherson Aug. 18 postmaster Kneus reports three clerk allowances cut to 30 a year. two clerks dismissed. Judge Case in Charges. Hutchinson Aug. 19 Judge Sempel W Case of Ottawa took oath. state industrial information in hand. Acting Superintendent Lingenfelter is relieved. New Phone Lines for McPherson. McPherson Aug 2 4 material ordered for a telephone line from McPherson to Mound Ridge, to be completed early September.
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Easterbrook
Salina
Aug. W
Miller
William Leach
Mr. Easterbrook
Cavnn Pacific Railroad
Ellis
Lynen Leach
Hays City
Kies
Russell
Emporia
Gardner Yesterduy
Olathe
McPherson
Kneus
Washington
Jodge Case
Hutchinson
Sempel W. Case
Ottawa
Lingenfelter
Voard
Manegere
Relle
Newton per capita debt drops below twenty five dollars
Deductions by the county clerk show Newton's debt per person falls to under $25 for every man woman and child. The obituary notes Bliss Laurie Bogarth funeral set for tomorrow at 2 o clock from the Third Christian church. Gunther's Pharmacy and Jacks.
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Mewton
Ewicn
Newton
Bliss Laurie Bogarth
Third ‘Christian Church
Gunther
Lake Linderman Lake Linderman preparations and travel
From Lake Linderman, about 580 people are preparing boats for a voyage south. The Skaguay route carries 200 travelers to the lake with a 60 mile trail. moisture changes and salt water transfers help some, while Shire Indians strike for a penny a pound making supplies costly. The conveyance by Bennett picks up daily as delays mount on the Dyva trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Associated
Lake Linderman
N. W.T
Auron Jakes Linderman
Bennett
Te Lake
Hermes
Kasuary
Skaguay
Dyva
Cornell Warns Bankers Against Prosperity Deception
Detroit August meeting of the American Bankers Association heard Myron T. Herrick of Cleveland warn against relying on prosperity and pushing government guardianship of citizens savings. He warned another 1896-like annihilation could follow if policy seizes people’s money. Harvey Hollister of Grand Rapids stressed bankers must educate the public on their role in welfare. discussion included national banks, branch banking, and sound currency reforms.
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Detroit
American Bankers’ Association
Myron T. Herrick
Cleveland
United States
Great Britain
Harvey J. Hollister
Grand Rapids, Mich
E Gunby Jordan
Columbus
Ist
Natonal Bank
Wm. C. Cornet
Buffalo
Bicke
Trust Statutes Discussed by Detroit Bankers Group
At the American Housing Association trust section session in Detroit on August 19, Ralph Stone of Grand Rapids presented on statutes of the states relating trust companies. He noted 29 states lack such statutes and one western state plans to permit trusts and other combinations to restrain trade. Stone urged clear operating rules to guide trust companies. Francs Menge, president of the state trust company, gave a paper on powers and duties of trust companies, while Henry B. Dechert and others spoke on relations of trust companies within trust estates. The discussions were general.
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Bankers’ Association
Detroit
Ralph Stone
Grand Rapids
West
Ponte
Triste
Altornes
Stone
Francs Menge
Henry B. Dechert
Cetetes
Executive committee elected at three year terms
Francis S. Bangs of New York Henry M. Dechert of Philadelphia and Gorton Abbott of Boston were elected to the executive committee for three years. The committee met after adjournment and chose Bangs as chairman and George S. Southard of Brooklyn as vice chairman.
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Francis S. Bangs
New York
Henry M. Dechert
Philadelphia
Gorton Abbott
Boston
Mr. Banss
George 8. Southard
Brooklyn
Bankers Adjourn Early Visit Distillery Trip to Walkerville
Detroit August report on bankers convention highlights Comptroller Eckles drawing crowded rooms before adjournment. Delegates, despite rain, boarded the Pleasure and Promise for a planned 1 o'clock distillery visit to Hiram Walker & Sons at Walkerville. An elaborate luncheon preceded a late return to the dock near midnight.
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Detroit
Bankers’ Convention
Eckles
Walkerville
Pleasure and Promise
Bryan in Kansas visit announced for Burlingame fair
Burlingame Aug 19 Postmaster G W Stoors received a telegram from William J Bryan saying he will visit Burlingame and speak at the fair grounds on September 5 or 6 tentative date to be decided soon The Bryan appearance is billed as the leading feature of the Burlingame fair week with the week hailed as a highlight for the event
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Burlingame
G. W Stoors
William J. Bryan
Fair
Mr. Bryan
Demoralization in Pittsburg Mines Amid Strike Action
Yesterday op erator forces moved to resume mining under police protection after a court injunction. Camp demoralization grew as miners faced dispersion and threats of workhouses. Union leader Dolan defended the struggle, while camp numbers dwindled across Turtle Creek Plum Creek and Sandy Creek with fewer than 11 men remaining encamped.
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Pittsburg
New York
Cleveland Gas Coal Company
Monongahela House
Dolan
Miners’ Organization
Ena
Turtle Creek
William Warner
Warner
Frele
Irwin
Greensburg
Uriah Billingham
Plum Creek
Sandy Creek
Topeka Inspection Tonight By Top Army Officers
W M Kale disputes a report about stock movement as Topeka is to be inspected this evening at 7 20 by Major General Chas McCrum Brigadier General J Garver and Adjutant General Hiram Al. Jennings notes little rain likelihood and similar temps tomorrow. This afternoon 57 at Columbian building and 90 on Karises avenue. Night minimum 56.
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W. M. Kale
Topeka
Court House
Chas, McCrum
J. Garver
Hiram al- Mr. Jennings
Columbian
Karises Avenue
Santa Fe Won't Fund New Rail Line But Backing Private Venture
Santa Fe officials said they would not invest further in a Grand Canyon railroad, preferring to support private parties’ efforts. Vice President Paul Morton noted surplus funds are being reinvested in existing lines and equipment, improving condition. He added a Grand Canyon route could prove a lucrative summer resort with strong tourism potential.
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Santa Fe
Grand Canoon
Colorado
Paul Morton
Mr. Mierton
Grand Canon
The
United States
E. D. Kenna
To- Peka
Board of Rairoad Commissioners
Lyons
Kan
Basta Fe
Osborn
Mr. Kenna
Santa Fe General Office
Chicago
Kenna
Dider Rock
Kenna Adopts Glasses After Astigmatism Diagnosis
E D Kenna visiting Topeka after Lyons hearing reveals he wears rimless glasses for astigmatism. He explains he had trouble recognizing people on the street, mistaking distances, and only later discovered the condition with medical advice.
Official GAR trains depart Rock Island for Buffalo encampment
The official G A R trains leaving Rock Island depot Saturday at 3 40 PM carry Kansas veterans to the national encampment at Buffalo. One route via Kansas City, another via St Joseph, reach Chicago by 10 AM Sunday and Buffalo by 7 AM Monday. The Woman's Relief Corps and Ladies of the G A R depart Topeka at 4 PM Saturday, arriving in Chicago and Buffalo about the same time.
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GAR
Buffalo
Rock Island
Kansas City
St. Joe
Chicago
G. A
Topeka
Santa Fe
Major Geo W Eidge Dies in Arcadia Kansas
Major George W Eidge dies at his Arcadia home of heart disease after wartime service under Quantrell during Kansas and Missouri raids. He had long been a notable figure in Kansas politics and is remembered for his military and public life.
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George W. Eidge
Arcadia
Kansas City
Aus
Port Scott
Kan
Geo. W. Rides
Quamtrell
Kansas
Missouri
Cattlemen Prepare State Convention at Emporia
A state convention of cattlemen is called to meet in Emporia August 3 with potential formation of a state association. The outcome of today’s preliminary hearing before the state railroad commissioners could avert further action, as cattlemen seek to block a 100 pound stock rate. If defeated, resolutions will urge a special legislative session to set a maximum freight rate. Politicians stay out, uniting cattlemen across parties.
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Emporia
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Chase County Cattlemen's Association
State Board of Railroad
Kansas
Auteet
Hmporta
Leedy
Whitney to lead Kingston Jamaica electric railroad project
H M Whitney, brother of William C Whitney, travels to Boston to set up a Kingston Jamaica electric railways system with a Canadian syndicate. Henry Pearson, brother of T J Pearson, will oversee construction for the Metropol tan Traction company. The plan calls for about five miles of track around Kingston and an investment near 85 million dollars.
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New York
Aus
H. M. Whitney
William C. Whitney
Boston
Kingston
Jamaica
Henry Pearson
T. 3
Pearson
Metropoltan Traction Company
Kinston
World Authority F R Coudert Stricken Near Death
Frederick P. L. Coudert III of New York, renowned authority on international law, is dangerously ill with nervous prostration at his Bar Harbor cottage after a four week illness beginning in Metuchen. He has been bedbound for over a week, with a relapse after brief improvements, and friends fear for his condition following the Bar Harbor removal.
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New York
Frederick PL Coudert
Les Dangerously
Bar Harbor
Coudert
Metuchen
N. J
Charles Coudert
I. Ete
Cartlets Rising in Madrid Reports Circulation
Startling reports circulate in Madrid dated August 1 at 2 pm claiming the Cartlete in the Cheiva district plan to live. Unconfirmed rumors also reach Valencia about movements in the same matter.
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Madrid
Valencia
Cheiva
Prosecution Planned Over Butterine Coloring Ban
Chicago officials plan prosecutions against violators of the new butterine law which bans coloring imitation butter. Dealers statewide are accused of selling butterine in defiance of the law with expected Supreme Court challenges to test constitutionality. Several firms have been indicted and evidence is being gathered, with the Nations Dairy Union said to back the actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Supreme Court
the Nations Dairy Union
Explosion at Port Osborne Powder Magazine Felt Across Lakes
A blast at the Port Osborne powder magazine near Port Colborne Ontario early today caused window damage across Port Colborne and woke residents as tremors were mistaken for an earthquake. The blast also stirred the Welland canal waters.
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Buffalo
Ynamite Magazine
Port Osiborne
Port Colberas
Welland Canal
Back to Pay Cars Sparks Rail Payment Row
Fragmentary text indicates a railway finance dispute linked to August and San Francisco, mentioning Sprineticia and Atchison Topeka Santa Fe lines. Details are unclear, but the note implies resumed pay or payment issues affecting rail operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprineticia
Reinstatement of Pension Bureau Medical Examiner Named
Captain C P Woodruff, long removed from his pension bureau post by President Cleveland in 1857, was notified today of restoration to his former position. The report notes a railway accident last night involving the Rock Island Regiment band member Robertson, who was severely injured in a runaway train incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Woodruff
Pension Bureau
Wash- Indon
Prosidert Cleveland
Love and a Knife End in Chicago Romance
A sensational tale traces Albert L. Hildreth from New Orleans to Spokane and New York in pursuit of Mrs. Frances Allen after a jealous divorce. The pair meet again at the Leland Hotel, where threats and a rapid flight to New York unfold as Hildreth presses his suit amid a volatile chase.
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Chicago
New York
Bersine
Albert L Hildreth
New Orleans
Frances Alien
Spokane
Eltebe
Wen
Hildreth
Mia Allen
Shower of Stones at Wheeling W Cw Angs Night Attack
Reported incident near Barton as a coal train was attacked by a volley of stones injuring fireman Luife. A second collision occurred with emptied barrels on the track. Engineer Leyxert slowed the train to avert further danger amid active manhunt efforts by authorities.
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Holmbie
Wheeling
Lorraine
Barton
Luife
Leyxert
Miles of Flowers Parade Dazzles City in Spring Carnival
The color parade stretched two and a half miles and moved slowly at 3 o clock with large crowds along the boulevards. Spectators noted especially gorgeous displays as masked streets hosted a carnival finale at the Temple theater with a masked masque ball.
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Templé Theater
Peffer for a New Party speaks to Iowa Populists
Dee Moines August 19 Senator Potter spoke to the Iowa Populists at their convention on fusion and forming a new party. He argued for a general union of opponents to the gold standard via a personal conference of 30 trusted members to agree on a platform and new party principles, while opposing a permanent balance with any other party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Moines
Potter
Genéral Union
Nate
First Hanging for Criminal Assault in Teonesser Memphis
A historical report notes the first legal hanging for criminal assault in Teonesser Memphis. De Berry, a Black man, was executed today after protesting his guilt while on the gallows. The event is described as a notable Tennessee case marking a new legal milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Ace
de Berry
Tennessee
Horst sale notice missing details
Local newspaper fragment hints at an auction or sale action but lacks readable specifics. readable entities include Horst and items for sale but essential dates places or terms are not present.
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W. Cobas
Hatsington
Ita
Dane Sen
Clavernor Leeds
Honses
Hig Advanced Ag
Almena
Geary County
Lyon County Cattlemen
Az el Dorado Woman
McKinley
J. A. Brown
Paola
Fremont Paola
S. A. Brown
Mc Ripley
Premont
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Herrieton
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Wansire
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Kinney
Barslett
Henry Albert
Jasper Fisher
Bunker Hill
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Nations
Military Home
Leavenworth
Mary N. Askeen
Netawaka
Catherine
Allan
Adam
Hoyal
Clemors
Manhattan
Stephen
Claggett
Stockton
Terrenvethc I
Atmia
Russe
Justice Johnson
Meinert
Peyton
Garden City
H. P. Myton
Seay
Utah
Phas
Osborne
Great Bend
Billswood
C . F. Foley
Folley
Ansel R. Clark
G W. Nimocks
Lawrence
Lecompton
Wiliam Leamer
McPherscot
McPherman
Mound Ridge
Cornell
Bryan IN
Ayer
Railroad News
MR. Morton
Casa Leavenworth
Santa Fe Railway Company
Eninst
Dames
Stone, Jr
Ae States
Southwestern
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Rand
More
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Beaverwoodet Railway Sramscca
Peoria
Harter
Piltssure & Gulf Railroad
Quantrell
Peasee Line
Americas and
Canadian Syndicate
F. R. Coudert III
Illinois
Canada
St Louis & San Prencisco
Marne Roberton
Fock
Peffer
Iowa
Upake
Soraate
Philie
Minhation Western Union
Wibush
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