G A R Special Train to Philadelphia via Santa Fe Route
The Santa Fe will run a special train to Philadelphia on September 5 for the G A R National Encampment. The trip offers comfortable seating and free reclining chair cars. Officials note the train originates at Pueblo and includes a sleeper car set. further information is available through the railroad.
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Philadelphia
Santa Fe
GACE
Puittman Palace
TL King
Veomt
Topeia
Levis
Meera Sattler Hunter Passes Away in Dubuque
Meera Sattler Hunter of Dubuque died today at age 22 years and two months after a brief illness. She had lived in the city for two years and was well known locally. Funeral arrangements are pending as relatives request quiet services.
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Dubuque
Santa Fe and Rock Island Plan Rail Network in Indian Territory
Railroads Santa Fe and Rock Island move to build a linked network across Oklahoma and the Indian Territory with survey parties throughout the region. Parallel main lines from Kansas to Texas will spawn future spurs as surveys proceed, signaling expected rapid development and profit from agricultural and mineral wealth.
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Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Oklatomi
Engineering Department
Kansas
Texas Line
Intiend
Railro Gdn
Pianos and Prosperity Signal Rail Wealth and Charity Aid
Chicago reports Paul Morton claims Sante Fe shipments of pianos and ore into western territories far exceed earlier totals. Nebraska buyers purchase thousands of buggies, while railroads add daylight trains for distribution. A Worthy Cause benefit concert at East Fourth Street supports Bert Nichols, a spinal meningitis patient, with an extensive local program.
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Chicago
Paul Morton
Kansas
Nebraska
Erie
Planet
R RY
R. RY
East Fourth Street
Bert Nichols
Dandy
Squires
McGhland Brown
Detroit woman credits Lydia Pinkham remedy for cure
Letter from Mrs. B. M. Baap of Detroit details two year decline in health including loss of appetite weight loss and hysteria. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports sleep restored and improved strength, praising the medicine and the physician's guidance with confidential advice available from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia B. Pinkham
BE. M. Baap
Dix Ave
Derrom
Micu
Missouri and Kansas Shorthorn Breeders Meet Today
The Missouri and Kansas Shorthorn Breeders Association opens its semi annual meeting at the Live Stock Exchange in Kansas City Stockyards today. President N H Gentry of Sedalia reads the welcome as W S Hannah of the Kansas City Live Stock Exchange presides. The programme features talks by Col W A Harris on breeding experiences, B O Cowan on beet care, W P Harned on cattle exhibition, ex Governor George W Glick on breeder priorities, and others on feeding, showing, pricing, and public versus private sales strategies. The meeting aims to present the merits of Shorthorn cattle to members and the public.
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Missouri and Kansas Association
Kansas City
Aue
Missouri and Kansas
Live Stock Exchange
W. S. Hannah
Breeders' Association
Col
W. A. Harris
Linwood
Kan
B. O. Cowan
New Point
W. P. Harned
Vermont
George W. Glick
Atchison, Kan
Duscan
Osborn
University for Denver Is Provided For in Will
The will of the late George W. Clayton filed for probate provides that nearly the entire estate, more than 1 006 000 dollars, be devoted to establishing a new university in Denver. Trustees include public officials and the chief justice of the Supreme Court. Judge Moses Hulett named executor of the estate.
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Denver
Colo
George W. Clayton
Powell Clayton
U. S
Mexico
Girard College
Philadel Phia
Supreme Court
Clayton
Moses Hulett
United States District Court
Vlean Remains in Lead at Democratic State Conventions
Cincinnati reports conventions held in several counties to select delegates for the Democratic State convention in Zanesville on August 3. By tonight 61 of 502 delegates were chosen, with 443 uninstructed and 18 instructed, naming McLean Kilbourne Sherwood Seward Heskili and Chapman with varying vote totals.
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Cincinnati
Griegates
Zenes
Ville
McLean
Kilbourne
Sherwood
Seward
Heskili
Chapman
Gold From Cape Nome District Quietly Tops Roanoke Cargo
The Roanoke arrived from St Michael Alaska with 20 miners and gold dust valued at about 250000, mostly from the Cape Nome district. G Price led with around 362000. The ship failed to connect with Yukon river boats at St Michael, delaying larger carries. Also noted is a new US domestic money order form to be rolled out after September with carbon manifolding and receipts, and expected lower fees around January 1.
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Cape Nome
Seattle
Wash
Aus
Roanoke
St. Michael
Alaska
G. Price
Dawson
Yukon
Washington
Post Office Department
Hse
Brewers Association Donation To Dewey Home Fund
The Brewers' Association donated 1.00 to the Dewey home fund and 90 to Por to Rico sufferers, with local figures like Hamilton Clark from Chauncey, Ga, cited in the unconventional report. The fragmentary text mentions dates and names but is largely unreadable beyond these donations and a few stray phrases.
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Milwaukee
Brewers’ Association Today
Dewey
Porto Rico
Early Democratic National Convention debated in Chicago
The Democratic national committee weighs moving the convention earlier, with Chicago reporting a October or November meeting after Senator Jobes returns from Europe. Some push for February, others for May or June, citing faster ticket preparation and unified party strength, while opponents warn of the Philippine war’s unresolved status and uncertain timing.
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Chicago
Aus
Democratic National Committee
Jobes
Europe
Luzon
Jung
Detroit Mail By Boat Skims Through Storms To Ships
Three nautical postmen from Detroit perfected a 24 hour mail delivery system using a yacht to tow a rowboat to the deck of passing ships. The daring method, tested in rough seas, delivers and collects mail even in storm conditions. Proposals seek Congressional funding for a faster, stronger mail craft to sustain the service.
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Philadelphia Times
Detroit
Iackerson
Dickerson
Cppropriation
Isa. J. Hammes
W. Yates
Burlington Gets It First Nebraska Troops Home
Lincoln Neb Aug 22 The governor after a conference with railroad representatives has contracted with the Burlington to transport the First Nebraska regiment home. The regiment will be mustered out at San Francisco Wednesday the 23rd.
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Nebraska
Frisco Lincoln
Neb
Burlington
San Francisco
Gems in Panama Bay and Pearl Trade Echoes
Special Chicago Record correspondent describes Panama Bay pearl beds and the archipelago known as the pearl islands. Pearl oysters yield large gems, with one found by a 15 year old boy valued at 310,000 in Paris. Banks and firms trade pearls, with annual harvest around 157,000 dollars. Population of divers and locals along with Bey island and San Miguel. Panamanian commerce tied to Spain’s historic peaks and coastlines.
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Chicago
Spain
Seville
Toedo
Bay of Panems
South America
Puram
Paris
Justisna
Panama
Pets Ae
London
New York
Prospero Penal
Pisa Y Pisa
Arosenema
Hormazios
Madura HernHanes
Puname Bay
Raherman
Ta- Boge Island
Eteamahin
Sul
Pearl Islands
Panama Bay
Mange
San Aliguel
St. Michael
East Africa famine death toll report shocks readers
A church missionary society report claims 40,000 people have died of famine on the east coast of Africa. A separate note touts Dr Thomas Eklectric Oil as a remedy for burns cuts and bruises, a common home medicine promotion in the era.
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Benfon
Aug
Church Missioary Society
Africa
Dr. Thomas
Lost In The Great Closed Land Martyr Of Thibet
Lucile Rijnhart, wife of a Unteh missionary in China, returns to Manitoba grieving after her husband is lost in Thibet during a perilous trek with Boguist officers. She describes the couple’s journey singing hymns, facing hostile tribes, and deadly dangers as they sought to bring the gospel to a land where no white man has entered.
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Lhassa
Thibet
England
London
Thomas Manning
Tsh
Abs
Lucie Rijobart
China
Hunnart
Welby
Malcolm
Jay
Lucile Rijnhart
Manitoba
Les
Uber
Lucie Rijohart
Inquisition
Mra
Bunhart
Kansas Galbra unions list for summer gatherings
A list of GALBR reunions across Kansas for summer dates. Cherryvale August 21 26 led by Charles A Mitchell president Hampnton August 24 25 East wood president Benepe August 22 25 R B Robbins president Chickaskia August 22 85 John C Garnett president Cy mle August 23 25 William P Bypph president Baxter Springs August 29 September 2 J B Boyer secretary Agri September 13 15 J D P Matte son president Amapean Choresytentier Be A Grier secretary Parion September 14 18 Fred Lewis secretary Wichiar September 10 22 Moore juylord September 19 28 J G H Armistead secretary Grenola September 15 21 D M Reid secretary egaoeen state reunion September 26
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Kansas
GALBR
Cherryvale
Charles A. Mitchell
Hampnton
Eastwood
Benepe
R. 8. Robbins
Chickaskia
John C. Garnett
Cy Mle
William P. Bypeh
Baxter Springs
D. M Reid
Egaoeen State Reunion
Burlington Route advertising travel to St Louis and beyond
The Burlington Route promotes east bound service from the Missouri River to St Louis and Chicago with free chair cars dining cars and Pullman sleepers. North bound daily trains to Omaha Sioux City and St Paul. Northwest saves 50 to 500 miles from the Missouri River to the Northwest. West bound two daily trains to Colorado and beyond. Addresses listed for J Bramhall L W Wakeley and Howard Elliott. Traveling men urged to keep Teggar Diarrhea remedy at Squires Pharmacy Kansas Avenue.
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Missouri River
St. Louis
Chicago
Burlington
Omahe
Sioux’ City
St Peut
Colorado
J. ©. Bramhall
Main Street
Kansas City
L. W Wakeley
St Louis
Howard Elliott
St. Joseph
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Santiago de Cuba
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Juneau
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