Husband Attacks Wife With Sickle and Sword
A drunken husband chased Mrs. Perkins with a sickle and threatened to cleave her with a sword. She fled into the Mills residence where neighbors and passersby intervened as a State Journal reporter gathered details of the midnight assault near Sixth and Horn streets. Mrs. Perkins, a Southern woman, has relatives in Kentucky. her architect husband J W Perkins is known to drink heavily and has caused disturbances at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teror
Patel
Bette
Bidion
Brisa
Horn Street
Singhary Avenue
Perkins
Riswie
Fie
Alm
Mills
Mr King
William W. Milpe
Seporter
Rae
Perkina
Molin
Cermer
Sixth
Haru
Nelehdors
M Piers
Polléy
Parkins
Perkine
Weat Va Populists Democrats Adjourn September Meet
The Populists and Democrats of West Virginia adjourned a state summit yesterday to reconvene in Clarkburg on September 3. No details were released about outcomes but discussions reportedly aim to align with both parties to present presidential electors at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weat Va
Parkorobits
Clarkaburg
French Dislike Faure Prompted by Monarchial Show
London reports French newspapers attack President Faure for autocratic airs during his tour. They accuse him of sovereign behavior, demands for triumphal processions, garrisons, and a Napoleonic dress including a velvet coat, embroidery, high boots, and a three colored feathered hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Faure
France
Seeier
Greuze
Legion of Honor
Peak of Marble From Conway Arctic Expedition Returns
Trewer Battuya and Grawood, Arctic expedition members under Sir Martin Conway, arrived at Trewer Norway aboard a small steam launch. They report valuable data on past geology and geography, noting a ridge across Spitzbergen and glaciers, with a peak near 1.8 butte in height formed largely of Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Conway
Bpitebargen
Trewer
Norway
Trever
Battuya
Grawood
Trempers
Arctic
Sir Martin Conway
Spitztereon
Steamer for insurgents bought by Chicago buyer
A steamer named Unique, 163 feet long, 36,000 dollars expected price, purchased by McGonigle of Chicago for Cuban sympathizers. Vessel may be moved to Atlantic via Welland and St Lawrence rivers. Mechanical trouble reported but ship capable of 20 mph, posing a potential escape from Spanish navy.
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Detroit
Trique
Onnmel
McGonigle
Chicago
Whit
Wellundenna
St. Lawrence River
Atlantic
Bank Cash Heist Probe Tangles Boswell at Stockyards
Kansas City August 2 mystery surrounds the disappearance of 1000 in crestibacks from the Stockyards branch of the American National Bank. Ed ward Boswell in charge of the office was detained at the central police station while investigators pursue circumstantial evidence. Boswell was released on parole after a conference at the residence of President Fotrem with Chief Irwin and Cashier Beekman present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
American National Tank
Crestibacks
Edward Boswell
Central
American National Bank
Rassman & Co
Idward Boswell
Trwin
Fanneek
Fotrem
Irwin
Beekman
Boswell
Thier Trwit
Fusion Fight Shapes Third District Meeting at Fredonia
Democratic and Populist congressional committees plan the same night at Fredonia on Wednesday the 26th. Democrats nominated Hugh Pardey and hoped Populists would endorse him. Populists put up E R Ridgely. After nominating both, the fusion pens, the Populists claim, will back Pardey to defeat Kirkpatrick, with no financing from the central committees. J Mack Love says he knows nothing definite as talks continue. The fate of the Hutchinson Abilene contract looms as other state matters arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredonia
Third
Evenine
Oes Kirkpatrick
Hugh Pardey
Hendorne
Fareles
E.R. Ridgely
Perclsts
Fureliey
J. Mack Love
Whitenan
Democratic
Wala
Congressional
Kirkpatrick
Wife of Admiral Selfridge Dies in San Francisco
Mrs Thos O Selfridge, widow of Rear Admiral Selfridge, died in San Francisco last night at 96 after moving to California recently to be with two sons. Her death is believed hastened by a crossing of the continent. Moreton Frewen’s brother Richard Frewen, a noted American figure, drowned after being washed from the deck of the yacht Florida off Milford Haven on Monday night.
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Selfridge
San Franchco
Ave
Mra
Thos O. Selfridge
Settentge
Mira
Felf- Hdee
California
Moreton Frewen
London
Richard Frewen
United States
Moereton Frewen
Powder River
Wyoming
Amerles
Hes Leen
Florida
Milford Haven
No Passes for Fusionists Spark Rail Pass Debate
The piece reports that railroads will not issue passes to Populist candidates, breaking a long-standing custom. J W Lewy and other Populist-Democratic hopefuls will travel at their own expense. authorities deny issuing transportation passes to any candidate. Strong entities include M A Low of the Rock Island and various railroad agents. The issue strains finances for Populist and Democratic committees ahead of campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. Lewy
Anind
Tad
Leedy Speaks to Silver Rally at Shawnee Park
Kansas City Kansas Aug 22 3 Thousands hear Armourdale rally as J W Leedy delivers main speech criticizing railroad securities and English bondholders. Notables present include J W Ferguson Short Font Monahan Renner Hartman Eaton West Stavene and others as Republicans rally at Shawnee Park to back reform.
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Armourdale
Kansas City
Kan
Leeds
M. Peters
J.P. Hindman
Shawnee Park
J. W. Leedy
Mr. Leady
Wyandotte
Northwestern
Supreme Court
Hallman
J. W. Ferguson
Short
A. R. Font
Monahan
C. E Renner
Edward Fier
C & Fisher
Sam Hartman
Frank Eaton
David West
W. H. Stavene
al Littie
J. Hanks
EL Pischer
J. 3. Stockton
R. Cable
T. P. Anderson
Samuel Faucett
Paul Jones
Reptrmin Franklin
Fire destroys large livery barn in Coffeyville
A destructive fire at 7 on Highth street leveled the large livery barn of Crees and Bewark, Coffeyville. About twenty head of horses perished in the flames, while the stable contained thirty animals but thirty were saved by effort. The hay loft was also involved in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeyville
Belock
2Fc- Crees & Bewark
Highth Street
Cale
Knights of Pythias Encampment Draws Large Crowd in Cleveland
Cleveland hosts the Knights of Pythias annual encampment as thousands arrive for the event. Debate centers on German ritual use within lodges after an inquiry into violations of supreme lodge rulings. Delegates await the supreme code decision while visiting units and officers prepare for a lively gathering.
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Cleveland
Knights of Pythiss
Howard Douglass
Supreme Lodge
Charles T. Loehr
Richmond
Henry Vallenvoss
Louteville
Buchman
Chicazy
Supreme Code
Eng- Ueb
Supreme Lode
Cleveland to Oppose McKinley Endorsement at Gold Dem Convention
Report says President Cleveland will write to a friend at the Indianapolis Gold Standard national convention opposing the endorsement of McKinley for his protectionist views. The letter may favor nominating a Democrat who supports tariff for revenue only. Possible suggestion to withdraw the third party policy is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Washington
Aus
Iryte
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Tillman Called Down In Sleeping Car Politicking
An Inter Ocean report from Harrisburg describes Senator Ben Tillman of South Carolina discussing the money question in a Chicago to Mount Gretna trip. A fellow passenger interrupted, reminding them this was a sleeping car not a political car, ending the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harrisburg
Ben ‘Mitman
South Carolina
Mount Gretna
Amcussion
Titman
Small Boy Assassins In Houston Shoemaker's Slaying
A Houston shoemaker A A Rabuck was killed in his shop last April after being ordered to hold up his hands. Yesterday two youths named Burger and August Otto were arrested in St Louis and confessed, implicating a third boy, son of a well known lawyer, who has skipped town. Police are pursuing him.
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Houston
St. Louis
Tex
A. A. Rabuck
Jes
Burger
August Otto
Prodigal Son Sentenced for Theft in Decatur Ind
Samuel Evans, youngest son of John Evans, came of age in Ish and received 10000. He spent it in three weeks, forged his uncle David Studebaker’s name on a note, was jailed, found guilty, and sentenced to two years in state prison in Decatur Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ind
Samuel Evans
John Evans
Young Evans
Davit Studebaker
Phelps Bolter Interview Endorses Gold Standard
In a published interview United States minister to Great Britain EB J Phelps backs McKinley and Hobart, urges support for gold standard candidates amid political crisis, calls repudiation and anarchy dangerous to the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Innes
Y.jay
EB. J. Phelps
United States
Great Britain
Cleveland
Phelps
McKinley
Hobert
Fall Festival Parade Plans Beckon Ladies In Full Dress
London notices call for women to parade their carriages at the Fall Festival event. The organizing committee under WL Topeks Avenue invites names of interested ladies. A social page recalls Li Hung Chang’s 19th century travels and a dinner in honor of Lord Armstrong at Crate Side.
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Uteton
Topeks Avenue
London
Li Hung Chang
Operaia
Cronaques
Lord Armstrong
Durein Brother Involved in Seizure and Public Peace Case
Prits Durein released from jail after a period awaiting trial on two charges. One accuses him of selling Aquér and the other of maintaining public peace. Judge Hazen presided as Durein, his brother, testified and signed three notes in connection with the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prits Durein
Frite Durein
Hazen Eee
Durein
Toons
Hoke Smith Resigns as Secretary of the Interior
The Associated Press reports President Cleveland has accepted Hoke Smiths resignation from the cabinet. Rumors had circulated for days of his departure with a successor to be named soon. John M Reynolds, formerly assistant secretary, is cited as a likely interim appointee, given his pension work and familiarity with departmental affairs.
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Washington
Aus
Associated Press
Hoke Smith
Cleveland
Atlanta
Ise
Brian and
Sewall
Smith
Cat- Inet
Wit
Cabbnet
Rim Ubar
Interior Department
John M. Reynolds
Department
Reynolds
Pension Bureau
Pennsylvania
Braze Attacks Bouck Over Wind and Moonshine
Milwaukee interview says General Braze calls Bouck a physical coward and claims his candidacy on the free silver ticket is mere wind and moonskin. He argues the real rift is Bouck’s insulting manners, not the silver issue, and notes the pair are about twenty miles apart.
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Chicago
Aug. c
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
General Braxs
Pond du Lac
Colonel Rouch
Eowerter
General Braze
Bouck
General Braeg
Bryan Speaks at Tivoli in Duchess County
Democratic presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan spoke at Tivoli as the opening of a two week canvass along the Mississippi side. The gathering drew farmers and residents from across Duchess County with a large turnout, band procession, and remarks by Senator Stewart of Nevada and congress candidate Leniz. Bryan planned to travel to Albany and continue eastward through Amsterdam, Rome, and Syracuse.
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Duchess Country
Upper
Red Hook
W. J. Bryan
Tivsl
Bryan
Madison Square Garden
Mr. Bryan
Tivol
Duchess
Frank A. Rosy
Frank A. Ormedeo
Senator Stewart
Nevada
Congress
Leniz
Brean
Albany
Amsterdam
Junca
Rome
Syracuse
Stockwell Orphanage plans American choir tour
London August 2 The Stockwell Orphanage run by the Tabernacle founded by Dr Spurgeon held a meeting arranging a United States tour for its chair choir. Trev Dr Lorimer of Boston pledged a hearty American reception and Rev Dr Raton of Torrentia spoke, making promises for the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stockwell Orphanage
Tabernacle
Spurgeon
Lorimer
Boston
Arnrica
Raton
Torentia
Chinese Ambassador to Visit New York Entertainment Plan
Lt Hang Chang, envoy of the emperor, arrives Aug 23 in New York. Major General Ruger will escort him to the Waldorf and arrange visits including West Point, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Washington, Niagara Falls, and a Canadian welcome en route to Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oined
Dinesh
Sam
New York
John Seger
Hang Chang
United States
Emperor of Ching
Stivall
Thomas H. Ruger
Department of the Vast
Sikih Fegiment
United States Cavalry
Waldorf Hotel
State Department
S. W. Rock Bil
Ruger
Secretary of the Navy
Wm, Whitney
Whitney
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of War
General Grants Tomb
Riverside
Military Academy
West Point
Dolphin
Hrooklin Bridge
Futet River
Li Hung
Brooklyn
Tw Seventh Regiment
Cotton Firm Assigns Deed of Trust In San Antonio Firm
Slayden Clarkson and Robards, longtime southwest Texas cotton merchants, filed a general deed of assignment to M B Reynolds for the benefit of creditors. No schedule of assets and liabilities filed. local creditors say moneyed interests in cotton compresses and related ventures across Houston Cuero Yoakum and other cities. Estimated assets about 500000 with liabilities around 200000 to 250000. Bankruptcies blamed on poor cotton market and failure to collect on outstanding claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Globe-Democrat
San Antonio
Tex
Slayden
Clarkson & Robards
Texas
M. B. Reynolds
Miner
1Ee
Dotton Ging
Im~ Ilar Enterprises
Houston
Cuero
Yo~ Kum
South Texas
McCray Homesick for Kansas Politics in Mexico
D C McCray, a syndicate newspaper man based in Jardin, Mexico, is seen daily with cameras while his wife Mrs McCray’s eyes are noted. He gathers data on labor costs and rents, recently sampled pulque, and expresses a strong wish to return to Kansas for the political campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Mexico
Kansas
Mexican Herald
City of
Mexico
D. C
McCray
Horses for Spain Agent Purchases Texas Horses for Cuba Army
A Spanish government agent named Hi Elijeida arrived by train from the east in Hiriston Texas to buy horses for the army in Cuba. He plans to purchase 2000 fine beasts noted as hardy and suitable for the tropical sun. The visit aims to secure mounts for Spanish troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Cuba
St. Louie
Globe-Democrat
Hiriston
Tex
Sayee A. Hi
Elijeida
Boone Hot
Arrest Counterfeiter Nabbed in Ottumwa
St Louis August 22 United States secret service agents arrested Joan R McMath of Ottumwa Illinois in Ottumwa yesterday afternoon after a week of surveillance. McMath faces charges of passing counterfeit money and will be held awaiting Ottumwa officials directions for disposition of the prisoner.
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St. Lois
Joan R. McMath
Ottumwa
United States Secret Service
McMath
Down the Line Rate Cuts and Medal Awards Report
Chicago and Aus 22 A material reduction on packing house products for export to the Mississippi river packing houses is agreed by town line managers. Des Moines to the Mississippi river packing house products will be 7 cents per hundred pounds, from Colne Rapids and Ottumwa 6 cents. Emperor William honors artists at the Academy of Fine Arts unveiling medals. Gold Standard Democrats in Iowa form a Keokuk club with 160 members. city Democrats comprise the group.
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Chicago
Aus
Towa
Des Moines
Mississippi River
Colne Rapids
Ottumwa
Conte
Marshalltown
Gold Standard Democrats
Iowa
Keokuk
Democratic Gold Standard Club
Morton Writes Committeeman Eugene Hagan a Letter
Morton writes to Committeeman Eugene Hagan detailing concerns and requesting consideration of local issues. The letter emphasizes civic engagement and seeks a response from Hagan on matters affecting the community.
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Eugene Hagan
Free Coinage Debate Quietly Heats Up in Kansas
Bugese Hagan, Kansas Democrat, prepares for a Tuesday meeting in Topeka on gold standard and free coinage. J Sterling Morton letters oppose participation, arguing against politically profitable monetary schemes while stressing unity for a new Democratic party aligned with popular government and anti-prostitution of principles.
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Bugese Hagan
National Committee On the
Gold Standard Democrats
Hagan
J. Sterling Morton
Eogarda
Democratic Party
Arbor Lodge
Nebraske
Nebiy
Hugene Hagan
National Democratic Committee
Te Deke
Kanead
To+ beka
Fanfax
United States
Stier Cherta
John Iby
Siece
Tod
Hneland
Jord
Ireland
Ibth
Ho Man
Bay Man
Madison Square Garden
Ani
Kansas
Nebrestat
Exienne
Bute Antill
Sven
Sterling Moron
Haxan
Ed Carrol
Thos
Fenian Ot Leavenworth
Silver Challenges Gold at Mitchells Grove Rally Near Auburn Kan
Historical letter notes a September 1906 political gathering in Mitchells Grove half a mile from Auburn Kansas. D C Titlottson to speak on silver versus gold standard, urging support for Republican platform, with a call to designate time and discuss financial plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Kan
Shawnée
Ste
Mitchell’s Grove
D. C. Titlotson
Gilver
Jenges
Uin Vairious National
Republican National Platform
Teachers Examination Schedule Across Kansas Colleges
The state examination for teacher certifiers will be held next week at multiple Kansas institutions including Emporia State University, Kansas State Normal School, and several others. Locations listed include Winfield, Salina, and McPherson, with attendance by future teachers from across the state.
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Ecarntias
Emporia State
Wuniversitiy
Agricultural College
Southwestern Kansan College
Winfell
Salina
O— Her University
McPherson College
Sai i
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J. W. Perkins
Han
W. W. Mills
M. A. Low
State Central Committee
Thin
M.A. Low
Rock Island
Low
Sante Fe
Poscheger
Black
A.A Hurd
Me. Hieck
State Central
Journal
David Overmyer
Committee On
Goermyer
Cofe Ofpeyville
Leveland
Tillman
Small Boy Assassins
Bolter
England
Hore Smith
Bragg
Tivoli
America
Entertainment OF
Wall
D.C. Wcray
Spain
J. McMath
Towe Railways
Emperor William
Medaix
Berlin
Academy of Fing Arts
Exaperaur Wiliam
Chiain
Julius Art Long
Morton
Secretary of Agriculture
Nebraska
Auburn Rilver Club
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