MISS PROCTOR SAW IT DESCRIBING TOTAL ECLIPSE
New York August 2 Herald prints a communication from Atlas Maury Proctor describing a June voyage on the steamship Ohio to view the recent total solar eclipse. Misty Proctor reports a clear sky and exact contact timings from Norway’s northwest coast near the Land of the Student Sun with details on contacts and totality duration.
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New York
Atlas Maury Proctor
Ohio
Thrghdajem
Norway
AAF
Island of State
Bryan free silver meeting draws record Norton county turnout
In Almena Kansas on August 22 a Bryan free silver gathering drew the county’s largest crowd to Norton county. Speeches by R. W. Turner W. McIlroy N. B. McCormick W. E. Bush and J. Borie engaged the audience. Mr Boyle grew hoarse from speaking. Later meetings featured Late Thompson Judge Sant and Mr Emory at an Almena tree giver club event.
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Almena
Norton County
RW. Turner
W. McIlroy
N. B. McCormick
W. E. Bush
J. Borie
Boyle
Thompenn
Sant
Emory
Aimena
Clu
Witter
Piuin
Society World recalls Topeka gatherings and visitors
Recent social happenings in Topeka and nearby feature a Hud son’s hall party replacing Vinewood with lively music by Watson’s orchestra and a guest list including Miss Allie Mason, Miss Grace Colwell, Miss Susie Gay, and many others from Law refict Junction try Atchison and Terre Haute. Numerous visits to Gate’s Lake, trips to Kansas City and St Louis, and preparations for upcoming departures color the social calendar of the region.
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Hudson's Hall
Vinewood
Watson
Allie Mason
Grace Colwell
Lawrefict
Susie Gay
Los Angeles
Cal
Mary Rockwell
Junction Try
Katherine Pennell
Atchison
Edith Campbell
Terre Heure
Ind
Wintfred Eee Vane
Ming Mary Moen
Misa Alice Pre
Brie Williane
Hannon Kyus
Will Alexander
David Lakin
Frank Davi
Dana McVicar
Galen Nichols
Sireve McDoneld
Park Hwart
W_ 2
McClintock
Fimmond
Fpuvelle
Morse
Hattie
Linus Blakeley
Mer J. c Caldwell
Mie J
Mie J and Mra J. Perthe. Mise Sitters A Summilsig
Gate's Lake
Hey Chesney
Pearl Brubaker
Beulah Parker
Numa McNair
Misa Bowen
Mise Wingate
Iemyerworth
Wi White
Chess Hugo
Guy Taylor
Hubert Maxwell
Emmett Risby
Burket
Terran
Mistes Tite
Lilie Pleckrede
St Louie
Walter Ortel
White
Misfe Adaims & Co
Mixes Mary Rockwell
Junction City
Extra Speer
Bishop
Mary Borkwell
Jessie M. Morrison
Chicago
George M. Noble
M. P. Hillyer
Kansas City
Wm. Schaeffer
A. Wehr
Lena Wehr
N. F. Houston
Colorado
Mira
Ed Amber
Guthrie
O.T
M. F
Abby
C. F. Letcher
J. 3. Tuttle
W. 3
Gibson
David Palmer
Las Vegas
Gitson
Greee Colwell
Hermes
Lawrence
Frances Moon
Margaret Bear
Cora Smith
Wm. Stovall
Mise Winnie Gash
Carrie Hannum
Lotte Morris
Steffa Herndon
Mise Lottie Manning
Palmer
Clink Wellman
Ora Morris
John Storail
Alpha Robinson
Ona Sherman
Me. Sherman Herndon
Will Smith
Bena Timmons
Wil Whitney
Theodore Smith
Rose Wiegant
Leavenworth
Bena Ackley
Scranton
Viola Stuart
Maggie Stone
Valmer
Morris Avenue
Harrison Clarkson
Michigan
F. W. Gibaon
Omaha
Primary within Crawford county to settle factions
A Republican state central committee sub call sets a September 12 primary under Crawford county rules to nominate a ticket. The move aims to settle Wyan dowd county factional disputes with both sides signing as parties and demands registration and county counts, excluding James T. Getty.
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Raeneae City
Han
Blaker Nominated at Seventh District Republican Convention
In a crowded rally in Rive Mound yesterday, the Seventh district convention named Blaker for state senator to succeed Dr Meteatr. Speakers Hittine Wase MOCesY, Major J. K. Hudson and Ed Smith addressed enthusiastic attendees, with Anderson and Linn counties forming the district delegation.
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Rive Mound
Anderson
Linn
Salker
Pleasanton
Meteatr
Ehy
Mocesy
J. K. Hudson
Topeka
Ed Smith
Mound City
Manchester Silver Rally Sparks Civic Drive
A large crowd gathered in Manchester on August 22 for a silver rally at the tones gravy area. Speakers included C. Litte R.A Kane Lev Humbargar George Upshaw and others. A tree diver club formed with members from Flora township and nearby towns Beahdia Aug 22 Bevan silver Hit Wikis organized with J. O. A. Thompson elected secretary Will King silver Republican M Weisingly Democrat El Lesier Populist named as vice presidents. Enthusiasm was strong across attendees and participants.
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Manchester
C. Litte
R.A Kane
Lev Humbargar
George Upshaw
Flora
Beahdia
Aue
Bevan
Insteleht
J. O. A. Thompson
Will King
M. Weisingly
el Lesier
Carbondale
Coarbondale
S. Bricgs
O. J. Ganger
G. H. Davis
A. W. Sith
E. Fuller
George Lelsner
Levit Munger
James Dickensihert
D.S. Doel
Burglars Roam Santa Fe Agent Home and More Thefts
Fragments report burglars entering the Santa Fe agent Harding's residence and a second house, looting valuables though only small items are named. Other notes mention local political clubs in Carbondale and Ottawa campaigns, with rallies and speeches, plus croquet champion Butler in Norwich and Bi Hung Chang boarding a ship to New York.
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Santa Fe
Harding
Family Returns From Denver Visit as Cantwell Improves
The Cantwell family came back from Denver today. Mr. A W Cantwell, long dangerously ill at Christ hospital, shows improvement and was moved today to his home on Tyler street.
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Denver
A.W. Cantwell
Christ Hospital
Tyler Steet
Against the Curfew Ordinance: Public Letter Debate
A letter to the State Journal criticizes a proposed curfew ordinance, arguing it impinges on civil liberties. The writer contends state law limits city pullers power, questions constitutionality, and mocks the measure as intrusive and ineffective. The piece advocates prohibiting all unmarried persons from appearing on streets instead.
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Colorado Springs Ave
State Journal
Kun- Bas Hever
Richts
Courcil
Topeka
Sage denies consolidations Western Union Bell talks
Russell Sage states there is no truth to reports of a consolidation between Western Union and the American Bell Telephone Company. He says Western Union holds Bell stock but sees no need for any corporate merger, as rumors trigger stock fluctuations and market reactions. Three tramps in Nortonville were shot at while stealing grapes, sustaining injuries and receiving medical care.
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Americens
Missouri
Netra
Hick &Pa Mn
Savage
Tr. Raymwood
Ullupatos
United States
Hyymona
Raxwend
Han Ben i
England
Karey
Asia
Africa
Australis
New Sealand
Quincy St
Cortes Guicer
Eustachian
Ana Sminult
Western Union
Bell Telephone
New York
Russell Sage
American Bell Telephone Company
Hell Telephone
Milllcear
Nortonville
Deniel Montgomery
Mac Delane
W. Burge
Lawrence
Ken
Su Louis
Winter
Kan
Bért Salterles Salterlee
Captain Fitzgerald Dead in Milwaukee on August 2
Captain John Fitzgerald, president of the Milwaukee Ship Yard Company and a well known figure on the lakes, died at his home in the city early this morning after a brief illness. Residences property at 611 Kan. Ave. is offered by Noble and Merriam.
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Fitzgerald
Milwaukee
Wis
John Fitzgerald
Mil— Waukee Ship Yard Company
Lakes
Noble and Merriam
Kan.ave
Republicans Use Free Transport to Lure Back Speakers
The Kansas Republican state central committee seeks campaign speakers to stump the state. Free transportation and expenses are offered to prominent free silver orators, including Bryan supporters, to bolster the campaign. One recipient remains undecided, though his stance is shifting after the inducement.
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Republican State Central Committee
Kansas
St. Louis
Bryan
State Central Committee
Brvan and Sewall Banner Debate Over Campaign Banner
The Democratic committee orders a three‑panel Aryan and Sewall banner for Kansas Avenue between the Banner Building and the opposite curb. Brighem pledges to raise the banner next week, calling it a beauty as Republicans aim to counter with their own display.
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Democratic Committee
RS. Brishwan
Kansas Avenue
Republican State Committee Plans Early Preliminary Canvass
The Republican State Committee prepares an early poll by sending blanks to each voting precinct and canvassing to estimate where party work should focus. Headquarters are described as secured and organized to tabulate results for the forthcoming campaign.
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Republican State Committee
Republican State Central Committee
Bristow
Italian ship sinks French boat Mouette in collision
The Italian vessel Francesco Clamps, from Swansea to San Francisco, returned to Falmouth with bows badly damaged after colliding with and sinking the French fish boat Mouette about August 26, 45 miles northwest of the Solis Islands. Ten crew were rescued and four drowned.
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Falmouth
Francesco Clamps
Maresca
Swansea
San Francisco
Mouette
Soilis Islands
Thirty four new Journal subscribers listed by city
The Journal reports thirty four new subscribers added yesterday. Names include G L Swains of Park Street and Barrett and Anderson at Topeka, plus residents in Osage City and Wichita area addresses, reflecting broad local interest in full news coverage.
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Journal
G. L. Swains
Park St
Barrett & Anderson
Topeka Avenue
St. John St
Lee Jones
Topeka
Boulwell
Eleni St
Rotertuor
Clay St
M.S. Garrard
Tyler St
Whitmer
Keith Block
Smiley
Madison St
Westerfield
Burhanan
D. K. Lee
Kansas Avenue
Win. H. Baker
West Fourth
M. Ramey
FB. Lawrence
el Dorado
Kan
A. J. Ryder
Osage City
Kiniese Lumber Co
John Addington
Oesge City
F. C. Justice
Wm. Rimes
Arkansas City
Jenkins
D. W. Voorhees
Hoyt
F. Dumont
Leavenworth
W. Wifcox
Florence
Montsomery
Lawrence
J. Bower
Norton
Husted
Denver
Colo
Platt’s Governor Pick in Suspense as Albany Fight Rages
A New York to Timed-Herald dispatch reports Platt’s maneuvering over the New York governorship. He plans consultations with state leaders at Saratoga and the United States hotel to decide the candidate, with Depew being discussed. Platt’s timing and ties risk delaying a clear front runner amid delegate skirmishes led by Aldridge and Depew’s possible terms.
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Chicago
New York
Timed-Herald
Platt
Saratoga
George W. Aldridge
Aldridge
Chauncey M. Depew
Depew
St. Louis
Mr. Depew
Mr. Platt
the Oriental
Newport
Miss Vanderbilts Dowry and bridal gifts detailed at Breakers
Newport Aug 1 Intimate Vanderbilt friends report Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt's dowry at five million dollars with extensive family gifts valued around six hundred ninety thousand. The bridal outfits and household preparations are described as lavish and monogrammed. Mr Vanderbilts plans a town residence for his daughter and a large wedding at the Breakers with many relatives and close friends expected.
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Newport
Gertrude Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Mr. Vanderbitt
Bultt
Adred Bartons
Miss Vanderbilt
Harry Paine Whitney
Snapshot of a chaotic ball game and local notices
A jagged recap mixes a tense baseball game score thirty one to twenty three with stray names and town notes. It mentions Mildred Jerr Bormie joining Martella, a Kansas City worker named Hike Lenin, the Turon Creamery chartered with $6000, and a political convention address by Gen. J. C. Caldwell. Additional items note Deputy Marshal Stiles of Part colt and local speech by E. G. Wilson. Weather quirk and rail schedules appear alongside anti Anarchist bill news and a stray real estate line.
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Martella
Kansas City
Lenin Tely
Topol Uiry
Turon Creamery Company
J. C. Caldwell
Char Center
Volunteers of America
Marshal Stiles
Part Colt
Marshal Neely
Lasko
Sition Gresnepan
John Moensibetdt
Marshey
Eason
Tee
Joe Watere
Clint
Abe Binley
Dr. Brownfield
George M. Potter
New York
Kansas
Surround
Republican Committee
Bly Weawardy
Wilson
Demuerst
Ryan
First Ward
Republican Club
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Silver Club
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White Metal
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Charlie Curtis
Ottawa
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Porvst Park
Ottawa McKinney Club
Newton
Harvey County
Calderhead
Herington Hettuzion
W. A. Calder
Nead
Fifth District
Opera House
Butler
Sorwich
Conn
Middletown
Bi Hung Chang
London
Hung Chang
Holliday
Topeka Steam Laundry le
Brvan and Sewall Banner
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Ll Kan Ave
DR. Depew
Hite
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St. Paul
Madrid
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