Controversial War Remarks Stir Debate Across Atlantic
The excerpt cites diverse opinions on annexation, finance, and governance. It mentions Hetty Green, bonds, and Spain, with references to Dewey, Miles, and Maine in a wartime context. It notes shifts in sovereignty, memory of the Cuba purchase, and a centennial celebration plan for the Louisiana Purchase in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Tive
Miles
United States
St. Louis
Congress
Ares
Touloma
Arkansas
Missouri
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Montank
Wyoming
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Minnesota
Colorado
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Globe Sights From Atchison Globe Women and Weddings
Fragmented local notes discuss social customs and wedding advice in Atchison. Bits mention Christian Science, avoiding throwing rice, and women at parish gatherings. Readable fragments reference marriage norms and summer social events with unclear specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Atchison Globe
En Atchison
Fragmented reflections on social norms and gender roles from a dated text
A meandering passage recalls family life and ritual acts as a large watermelon joke, and notes men and women in old social settings. It describes visitors, mementos, home routines, and casual gender commentary, with hints of evolving decorum and discretion in speech.
Campaign Book Argued For Constitutional Convention
Populists issue a 35 page campaign handbill outlining why a constitutional convention is needed. It lists chapters on the platform, administration, attorney general’s speech, referenda, labor, agriculture, insurance, and candidates, arguing amendments should be decided by a special election and a full convention drafting a modern constitution for public vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Administration
Boyle
Sankey
Wichita
Maerilfe
Metropollitan Polis
Chisih
Labor Bureau
Smacinar Breihe Testelatane
Pelitien
Aifort
Veterans of Pose Reed Faces Defeat in District
New York Aug 22 Thomas B Reed speaker of the house drawn fire from veterans of the Civil War for opposing a policy to favor veterans in federal appointments. A Brooklyn and New York War Veterans and Sons association meeting authorized efforts to defeat Reed in his congressional race this fall. Joseph W Kay led protests against Reed and called Teed a traitor to the veteran cause. The group pledged full effort to unseat Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas B Reed
House of Representatives
Iitmaelf
Congress
Brooklyn and
New York War Veterans’ and Sons’ Association
Reed Opneed
Joseph W. Kay
Maine
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Persistent Illnesses
Mrs Jam M Derny of Arnold Nebraska recounts a two year battle with stomach and heart trouble. She writes Hood's Sarsaparilla improved her sleep appetite and strength after a few doses and she now highly recommends the medicine as trusted and effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Jam M. Derny
Arnold
Nebraska
Settled by Dewey in the Philippines debate
An Aug 4 Washington dispatch quotes Senator Frank Cannon urging a course after the Spanish sphere in the Philippines. He favors American sovereignty, warns against overcommitment, and discusses independence, annexation, and the strategic Pacific power shift. The piece reflects debate over Spain’s rule, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines’ future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tribune
Welhington
Frank Cannan
Cael Wiech
Wwe
Ena
Spain
Cuba
Ico
Pacific
Philippines
Thi Eommerce
Tie Pacific
Che Wesenston
Philipines
Wowaibhe
Land of Kansas Promises of Wealth and Growth
Long excerpt extols Kansas soil and climate as a fertile future, praising coal and mineral wealth, ample water, and extensive farms. It describes towns, colleges, churches, and a thriving commonwealth with vast plains, thriving agriculture, and potential migration. The piece reads as a booster-promotional piece for Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wight
Heide
Gypeur
Iea
New York
Indiana
England
Delaware
Maryland
Maine
Ohio
Bilaware
Pennsylvania
Eolbe
Ste Giedle
Tevilie
British envoy fails to seal Spain pact as Cambon faces attack
Aug 22 dispatch from Madrid reports Sir H Drummond-Wolf pressed Britain’s case with Sagasta who declined. Paris Matin hints Cambon’s task failing while Delcasse urged France to press Cambon. Echo de Paris criticizes Cambon, warning of Franco British tensions as peace talks loom. Secretary Day and Mr Hey monitor European pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Madrid
H. Drummond-Wolf
M. Cambon
Sa—gasta
Paria
M- Delcasse
Ambassador Cambon
Engilah
Washington
McKinley
Spain
Julian Paul
London
Newnpaper
Cambon
England
Echo de Paris
France
Europe
Great Britain
Ppel
M. Delcasse
Hey
Peace Commission
Labor chiefs arrested in Hammond Ind dispute escalates
The Conkey company conflict with Presemen’s union No. 3 2nd Typical union No. 16 of Chicago grows serious in Baraioes Indiana. Several union men were arrested and jailed in Hammond as tensions rose. Peter Deinart, president, reported the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conkey
Hammond
Ind
W. B. Conkey Company
Baraioes
Presemen’s Union No
2Nd Tychical Union No
Chicago
Hammond Fe
Peter Deinart
Preaiden
Unclear names of unions and suspects amid assault warrants
Report on conspirators and union figures tied to warrants from Crown Point court. Bonds set at 2500 each. some organizers plan to post today. Freidrich charged with assault on John W. King. Senator W. Goutlin accused of assaulting strike member John Garrett with a warrant filed.
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Tets Op Typorapnical oMpson
Organier Union No. 26
Jove W. Frelasich
Deinart
Thormpeon
Vireult
Crown Point
Freidrich
John W. King
George W. Day
Chicago
Senator W
Goutlin
John Garrett
Garrett
Last payment made by Chicago lard magnate in panic era
John Cudahy reported paying the final $490 to Charles L. Hutchinson settling the lard debt from the Fairbanks deal during the Panic of 1833. He recalled initial indebtedness of $2 million and described losses, assets, and his gradual recovery and return to predeal status after five years of business effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Cudahy
Charles L. Hutchinson
Mrs. Cudahy
Milwaukee
Louisvill
Nashville
Unis T
Fairbank
New York
Lee's Views on Cuba and Occupation Plan
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee outlines Cuba post war steps including municipal and military control, a provisional government to protect property and rights of Spaniards Americans and locals, a path to elective government with a constitutional framework, and a 45 000 strong occupation army with Havana and Matanzas key garrisons. He predicts rapid Americanization and a strong commercial future for Cuba driven by American capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jacksonville
Fitzhugh Lee
Cuba
Havana
Matanzas
Train crew survive on Howard branch near Olpe
Engineer Eshernaur and Fireman Overton on the £145 freight car narrowly avoided burial when a heavy descent toward the creek forced a quick stop half a mile east of Olpe. The incident halted the Melon to shop line as repairs delayed for months. The G A R plans a Cincinnati gathering September 6 to 10, 1895 with special Santa Fe trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eshernaur
Overton
Howard Branch
Olpe
Cincinnati
Bers
Santa Fe
Sensemper
Prairie fires rage and a resignation scandal at Atchison
In Atchison on August 21 Dr. S V Leech pastor of the Kansas Avenue church resigned amid allegations that he kissed an 18 year old member. He admits indiscretion but denies unholy motive. Longtime pastor near forty years with family abroad. Separate convention news from Dodge City Salina Olathe Port Louis Fort Scott and others record party nominations across Kansas with Republicans Democrats and Populists in county and district races.
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Atchison, Kan
S V. Leech
Kansas Avenue M. EB
Echurch
Leech
Atchison
Nomination Tickets Draw Nominations Across Parties
The Republican convention at Scott City Aug 22 nominates B. E. Rochester as county attorney and other officials, while Populists and Democrats in Garden City name John H. Priest as representative and Merritt Brady as clerk of district court. The article notes party maneuvers and a petition nominating T. C. Suirr for representative.
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Dodge City
David Swinehart
T. J French
Omir
J Oyler
Popu- Usta
W. N. Tarper
Jundge
Robert Herron
John Mare
W. F. Parlillon
Dodge City Democrat
Rim
Petilston
Fusion
Oscar Carmichael
Ford County
Salina
BG. Hopkins
Lymaan Taylor
C. Thompson
John Wedre
T. J. Brewster
J. Airkley
Olathe
Ave
Johnson County
L. Randall
Wim
E. Zaner
J. R. Secrest
W. D. Henneix
A. W. Collina
J. H. Hibner
Port Lou
J. J. Sheppard
J. D. Hil
Hubert Gardiner
A.E. Cochrane
G. W. Dewey
Manila
Fort Scott
M. Land
W. W. Martin
B. F. Campbell
J. Osborn
W. F. Musser
John Rayberg
Smokyview
J. C. Short
Tom Anderson
Pittsburg
Girrard
H. H. Radley
J. L. Hutchinson
Frank O. Reilly
B. S. Gallakill
C. Birch
Wheeler
E. Loomis
Lawrence
Douglas County
LC. Poehier
B. J. Horton
Joan Weener
Mise Julie Miller
Wm. Nace
J. E. Weaver
D. H. Lewis
W. A. Harris
Mason S. Petera
Washington
Washinton
Caraplata
M. W. Persell
Ene
JF. Somers
Miss Minnie Nesbit
Es- Yew
A. Hoffman
Smith Center
Smith County
Scott City
B. E. Rochester
D. W. Thompson
Luke Hyland
H.C. Rector
Thos Lamb
John Pordington
Curmissioner
T. C. Suirr
Kansas
Starr
B. H. Epperson
Garden City
John H. Priest
Merritt Brady
David Goddard
D. M. Moon
H.S. Landis of
Larned
Hutchinson to Welcome New Electric Works Plant
One more enterprise at Hutchinson Aug 22 announces a new electric works plant to be moved into the city. Mer J W Tuthill will launch the operation now in Illinois. The plant employs about forty men making dynamos and electric appliances for lighting power and telephone lines.
Death of Atchison Patriot at Auction for Rent
The Atchison Patriot journalistic assets were sold at auction to satisfy a rent and storage claim. The Democratic daily began November 2, 18, faced dwindling support, and changed hands through several editors before final demise under S. M. Stambrogh. Auction proceeds totaled under $30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park
S. M. Stambrogh
Ohio
Costigan Opens Ottawa Weekly Newspaper
Ottawa man W J Costigan starts a weekly paper here with J L Porter handling office work and exchanges. The seven column home print will be titled Costigan's Weekly and will combat the fusion movement led by Leedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
W. J. Costigan
Costigan
J. L. Porter
Ostigan
Eet
Au- SrContiean
Papa
Leedy
Gomigan
Emaiee
Prairie Fire Destroys Wheat Stocks and Cattle Losses
Information from Hodgenson county reports a destructive prairie fire in the southeastern part of the county. A large number of unthreshed wheat stacks were burned and many head of cattle perished. The exact extent of losses and the fire's origin remain undetermined.
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Hodgenson County
Olathe Elopers Wed in Sedalia Secret Ceremony
George Hackett and Miss Cora C Clayton eloped from Olathe Kansas and were married in Sedalia by Judge WN Nichols. They hoped to keep the wedding quiet and faced no serious parental objections. The bridegroom is the son of H H Hackett, owner of the leading hotel in Olathe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
Ogeorge Hackett
Cora C. Clayton
Olathe
Kan
Avid
WN. Nichols
Roy Marshall Killed In Freight Train Accident
Emporia area reports Roy Marshall, 22, brakeman on the local freight, was crushed by an engine after his leg was severed and his hip mutilated. He died an hour after a special train conveyed him to Emporia La Junta. Other notes include a man missing near Americus and a Missouri Pacific incident near Richter Ottawa. Carbondale voters approve school bonds for eight-room building, bond issue passes four thousand with insurance funds boosting available construction money to ten thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Ed Marshall
la Jute
Ocarbondale
Carbondale
California Pioneer Ends Torture of Wounds by Suicide
Rockford Illinois reports Henry Brown and Mirrin Myers hid from a storm under a market cart near Marengo. An engine backed onto a switch during the night. Brown, elderly and feeble, failed to escape, losing both legs and dying as authorities were summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford, Ih
Henry Brown
Mirrin Myers
Marengo
Myers
Brown
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Chicago News
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Kansas Ave
Hardin College and Conservatory For Ladies
Xaver Scharwenken
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Atchison Patriot
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Emporia
J. mM. Conta
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Richter
Ae Chenowet
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