Kansas News: Breaks Away Horse Rampages Through Fort Scott
Five officers capture a mad horse after a wild chase through Fort Scott streets. The animal bitten several people before being restrained near Second Street and Mulberry Avenue, then led back to the stable for examination. Also, Mrs Nancy Frewers of Chanute claims a child she says is hers was taken after a disputed adoption, with GH Davis and wife involved.
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Fort Scots
aJaner
Hs Geales
Boyt Avenue
Ren Iukan
Siott Avenue
Parse Winese
Tellugah
Eras
Gould
Dieberem
Omheny
Tipton
Milles
Rebner
Dennen
Fort Stort
Nancy Frewers
Chanute
Davis
South Loom Avenue
Babs
Rena White
Davie
Death of Mrs Burton in Jamestown Kansas
Mrs Burton, longtime Jamestown resident and editor, died after a long illness following medical treatment in Chicago. James Burton, a Cloud County surveyor, noted her prominent role as a writer for local papers and as a contributor to eastern Kansas literary circles. She had been an invalid for about two years and spent her final weeks in Chicago.
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Jamestown
Ane
Han Beer
Chicago
Stiy
Bition
James Burton
Cloud County
Burton Ms Bsdale
Jamestown Kansan
Baylue
Weil Kiowil Easturn
Sid
Chancellor Snow Visits Kansas University Visitors From Ireland
Aug 3 Chancellor FH Snow of Kansas University arrives home from a summer trip with educators from Ireland. The group toured the California forests and spent the latter part of the journey in the Yosemite Valley.
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Laurener
FH. Snow
Kansda University
Ieland Stanford University
California
Fasemite Valley
Ventilated Through Trains Boost Eastbound Travel
The Burlington Route advertises ventibulated limited services to Chicago and St Louis via the Dubbeton Route. Travelers are urged to ask agents for tickets on these ventibuled trains, with standard sleeping cars and dining cars available.
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Chicago
St Louis
Burlington
Dubbeton
St Loui
Uickets
Relay Race Begins With Zeng Bicycle From San Francisco To Gotham
A relay race starts as Zeng bicycle riders move from San Francisco toward Gotham. A feather packet containing eight messages to Major General Mies and Andrew Fork is carried by two youths aged ten and nine on a tandem down Market Street to the ferry. At Oakland, Weiss waits to pass the packet along through about 200 relays by 600 riders, with expected reach between twelve and fourteen miles.
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Zeng
San Francisco
Gotham
Mies
Gloube
George Devaney
Market Street
Oakland
Temsids Weiss
Black for Governor Leads Gold Standard Democrats Ticket
A complete state ticket headed by Jobp Black for Roverter was nominated yesterday by the Gold Standard Democrats. Presidential electors at large were also nominated at the Indianapolis convention which adopted the Chicago platform and Cleveland administration.
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Chicaco
Ate
Jobp
Roverter
Indianapolia
Chicago
Cleveland
Bryan and Watson Form Oregon State Ticket Fusion
Oregon Democrats and Populists unite on a joint state ticket with Bryan and Watson slated as candidates. Central committees held a joint session to approve the ticket and align strategy for the upcoming election.
Democrats repudiated in Philadelphia platform action at convention
Local Democrats repudiate the Chicago platform and nominees at a Philadelphia meeting. The delegates are urged to attend the voter’s convention and support party unity.
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Philadelphia
Gold Standard Democrate
Yasterday
Jeffersontin Arty
Uwinky
Chicago
Shooting at Waunets Leaves Rival Hurt
A cold blooded murder occurred near Waunets yesterday when blacksmith Walker shot rival Byrnes at his shop after a whiskey refusal. Byrnes died from wounds and Walker was arrested.
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Seilan
Ade
Waunets
Latre
Here
Walker
Byrnes
Billie
Destruction Follows Inferno in Ontario Lake Town
A devastating fire swept through a Michigan community yesterday, destroying nearly every dwelling and business. Estimates place losses at around 1.5 million with widespread homelessness and calls for aid from distant cities as the blaze continues to burn through lumber piles and mills. Local authorities report thousands affected, with substantial insurance coverage and relief efforts mobilized to supply food clothing and shelter.
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Ostonagos
Mich
Green Bey
Wie
Aue
Ontonaen
Hockland
Tiamond Match Company
Sammills
Pieiseberm Agency
Menomines
Douglas and van Ordan Aeenties
Hanghion
Lamabor
Houebion and
Hancock
Furnae
PROMISE OF EXCITING FINISH IN PENNANT RACE
Baltimore leads the National League as Chicago reports an intense finish ahead. Tommy White trains near New York for a September bout with Georges Dixon at Broadhay Club, with Big Bob Armstrong and Steve O’Donnell in his corner. Washington wins two, Philadelphia and St Louis split, and Cleveland takes one in a rugged week of baseball results and boxing buzz.
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Chicago
Tommy White
Georges Dixon
Broadhay Athletic Club
Will Texre
Wast
New York
White
Bob” Armstrong
Armstrong
Madison Square Garden
Tal Hawking
Wid Armstrong
Steve O'Donnell
Baltimore Sraees Werrae
Chietanaud
Cleveland
Chienza
Pittsbore Aewa
Heston
Grodkisn
Philadelph
New York News
Iway
Shinetots
St Louis
Louisville
Wichita Races Terrible Swede Breaks Two State Records
Wichita meet reports John Lawson nicknamed the Terrible Swede set two state records. The program lists results across multiple events including one mile and half mile distances, with top finishers Maxwell McCall Hunt and Hunts. The text notes occasional dropouts and varied classes from amateur to professional.
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Wichita
John Lawson
He Orace
A.P. ‘Hane
Wichtawan
G. A. Maxwell
Wichitam Street
McCall
W. J. Bruner
RD. Hignt
T. Morrow
Scrach
Hale
Ing
Banks
Himstrest
Eberhanit
Tims
Sweet
Sager
Topeka Beats Atchison in High-Scoring Afternoon Game
Topeka pounded seven runs against Atchison yesterday afternoon while limiting the visitors to four. The early play was loose, but both teams tightened and provided a crowd-pleasing contest. Pitcher Cooper wild for Topeka. at times Atchison bats came alive with notable hits by Reynolds Krebs and Wakefield. Managerial notes mention Nichols for Topeka and Jones for Atchison, with Jones identified as a colored man.
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Cleveland
Taltimocs
Aus
Hoffer
Jon Corbett
Pond
Hurst
Topeka
Atchison
Father Loose
Cooper
Hédmond
Atthison
Topeka Abr
POA
Sevyer
PT Boaa
Geruman
Drieswold
Perry
SPR
Beauchamp
Clarke Rt
Redmond
Totus
Atchison Abr
Reynolds
Phycet Krebs
Costiver
Leman
Couisus
Wakefield
Thou
Loman
Beau- Redmond
Sawyer
Hall
Clarks
Coglizer
Brown
Piteter
Sijlen
Par- Clarke
Noyes
Gettman
Reynolda
Cole
Lomas
Low Graham
Nichols
Jones
Fe Ladies
Won't Poll Over 32007 J Mack Love Believes Gold Democrats Are Few
J Mack Love, chairman of the Democratic executive committee, said at yesterday's convention that the party will not influence the fate and will not cut much in the result. He forecasts fewer than three hundred votes for the state, and the electoral ticket will determine the outcome. The report includes line about a Nortonville logging event with 3,900 attendees and a ball game score noted as winchester versus Nortonville at 87 to 5. Brown & Co., grocers, file a voluntary assignment for creditors with liabilities around 1000 and assets of about 59.
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J. Mack Love
Democratic Executive Committee
Sit
Res
Eld
Bue Ie
Nortonville
Amer Jed Camps
Winchester
Nortonvile
Santa Fe Route Home Road Fare to Indianapolis
Convention National Democratic Party meeting set for September 2 and 4 1898 in Indianapolis Indiana. One fare for round trip tickets on sale August 21 return by September 11. Garvey agent offers round trip via Union Pacific with connections through Nebraska Utah Colorado Wyoming and California for Democratic meeting. Through car service to Chicago and St Louis via this line. For full particulars call at the Santa Fe depot. Subscribe for the State Journal.
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National Democratic Party
Indianapolia
Ind
Amit
Bnuaire Af Cromeet & Jeffers
Pestoifies
North Topeya
Sante Fe
W. ©. Garvey
Indianapolis
Union Pacine
Nebraska
Kuitiges
Calofado
Wyoming
Tah
Chivate
St Louie
Western League tightens as race narrows to four teams
In the Western League Minnesota leads narrowly over Detroit and St Paul with Minneapolis and rivals in close pursuit. Detroit appears strong while St Marys defeats Fort Riley 25 to 9. In Clay Center the Tigers beat the Redbirds 5 to 2 with one game left in the series.
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St. Marys
Fort Riley
St Marys
Clay Center
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Tigers
Redbirds
Dr Gibson's Condition Slightly Improved Yet Not Recoverable
Dr W B Gibson once near death in Las Vegas NS M last week is now slightly improved. Doctors say he may live for weeks but can never fully recover. Mr Fred Gibson and Miles Bessie Gibson returned to the city. Mrs Gibson remains at his side.
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W. B. Gibson
Las Vegas
NS. M
Fred Gibson
Miles Bessie Gibson
Con
Gibson
Beryans on the Road on Grand Het Summit Mountain
Mr and Mrs Bryan arrived at the summit route on Grand Het Summit Mountain Ave 2 as residents from boarding and farm houses offered Mrs Bryan mending and sewing buttons free of charge Peerless Steam Laundry facilitated the gesture.
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Grand Het Summit Mountins
Ave
Bryan
Riot St. Louis as APA moves to seize city offices
A violent clash in Louisville reports the APA backed takeover of city governance. Thousands surrounded the hall as the old Board of Safety faced impeachment and removal. Police and fire chiefs were to be replaced, with orders for volunteers to assemble at the city hall. The crisis left both sides in power struggle with actions stalling on paper.
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St. Louis
Globt-Démocrat
Luisville
A. PA Board of Aldermen
Gar
Democratic Board of Enbne Safety
APA
Fire Department
City Hall
Board of Safety Atix
Third District Sit Indicates Kirkpatrick Strength
E. G. Grey of Cowley county visited Republican headquarters and attended the Third district committee meeting in Cherry Vale. He reports a highly enthusiastic gathering and a favorable poll outlook for Kirkpatrick, with Merrill stronger statewide than McKinley.
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E.G. Gray
Cowley County
Kirkpatrick
E. G. Grey
Republican
Republican Congressional Committee
Cherryvale
Merrill
McKinley
Gordon to retire from politics after term ends
United States Senator from Georgia General John B Gordon said he will quit politics at the end of his current term. He plans no interviews on policy and will focus on personal affairs while maintaining public interest. He spoke of continuing public service in a new sphere and urging unity among parties.
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Georgia
Washington
John B Gordon
United States
Saratoga
Gen Gordon
Considerane
Kansas Clix Cyrus Leland Jr Plans Campaign HQs
Cyrus Leland Jr national committeeman for Kansas met with Kansas City Republicans and Major Warner to discuss opening two campaign headquarters to direct campaigning in Rexs and Nebraska. Leland spent the day in consultations with prominent local Republicans.
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Kansas Clix
Cyrus Leland, Jr
Kansas
Kansas City
Campelen
Reuss
Nebraska
Leland
Major Warner
Gotham Officials Order Bryan Banner Taken Down
New York city authorities demand removal of a large banner bearing Bryan and Sewall from the St. John headquarters at the Hotel Barthaldi. The wall is eight inches thick and the structure may not support the heavy display, owner Armies K. Eno contends.
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New York
Sewall
St. John
Barthaldi
Davy Crockett
City Ordnance Directa
K. Eno
Bulldine
Bryan
Chicago Invites Li Bune Chang Visit
Chicago records indicate Li Bune Chang will be invited to visit the city. Mayor Swift supports the invitation and if he agrees to come to the western United States a committee will escort him to Chicago. Also notes Kappa Kappa Gamma convent delegates meeting with committees and sessions.
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Chicago
Li Bune Chang
Swift
United States
Masonic Lodge Notice for Aug 27 1635 Funeral
Slivam Lodge No 23 AL Fs uM announces a special meeting Thursday evening August 27 1635 including a Masonic ball and funeral arrangements for late brother 3B 3 McKiaben. Funeral Friday morning at 2 o'clock. Members of other lodges invited. procession from Masons Street at 3 o'clock. Secretary J B Furry J Dubeeuil.
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Slivam Lodge No
AL Fs Um
McKiaben
J.B
Furry
Dubeeuil
Wom
Look Out For The Greek In Fifth Street Disturbance
Louis Charonhas known as the Greek faced a crowd of about 100 near his fruit stand at Fifth and Kansas avenues before noon today. Pease, a Colorado golf bug teacher, led the class and provoked the crowd. Charonhas charged the crowd as police officer Burgess intervened and dispersed the melee.
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Louis Charonhas
Fifth
Kansas Avenues
Pease
Colorado Golf
Sixth Street Financial School
Charonthas
Louie
Ome
Charonhas
Burgess
Bryan Not Hurt in Utica Platform Collapse
Presidential candidate Bryan escaped injury when half the platform collapsed during his Utica speech. Clinton Beckwith and John Teller were among the injured. several people were bruised. Police aided bystanders as the crowd calmed, and Bryan resumed after a ten minute delay.
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Utica
Aus
W. J. Bryan
Rages Hotel
Clinton Beckwith
Herkimer
John T. Teller
Mr Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Albany
Watertown
Gibsom
Bryan
Celes
Mir. Gryan
Doolin Slain in Guthrie Narrow-Lead Pursuit
Outlaw Bill Doolin was killed near Rhodes undertaking in Guthrie after a morning pursuit by Heck Thomas and three possemen. Doolin, wearing jail clothes and a heavy beard, fired his Winchester before being shot with a double barreled shotgun, dying from chest wounds and a shattered arm. Slayers are to receive near $3,000 in rewards.
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Guthrie
Bill Doolines
Rhodes
Heck Thomas
Doolin
Winchester
Appeal for Funds for Irish Prisoners in Britain
An executive committee of the Irish National Alliance appeals to Irish Americans to donate funds for the relief of Irish prisoners released or to be released from English prisons. Health of prisoners is said to be shattered. contributions should be sent to Patrick, treasurer, Irish Nation Alliance, 24 Twenty-second Street, Columbus. Fort Riley pardons noted. WD Harvey, convicted of grand larceny, pardoned after four years as a former Fort Riley soldier. Cleveland strike ends. locked out workers vote to return to work amid notable unrest. Political notes include Democratic chairman J. Gatmyn nominated for Congress in the Twelfth district. Leedy seeks an aldermanic seat near a grove in Kansas.
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New York
Aus
Trish National Alliance
America
Fire Patrick
Irish Nations Alliance
Twenty-second Street
Colsags, OS
Fort Riley
Marrill
Harvey
Penitentiary
Ft Riler
Laurada Reaches Cuba Filibuster Steamer Cargo Unloads
Philadelphia dispatch reports Laurada reaches Cuba harbor as filibustering steamer unloads munitions and men. Cipher dispatch from Cuban leader notes the ship lands off the southern coast with 63 pounds dynamite, six rifles, four cannons, seven Gatlings, ammunition, and about 20 men aboard.
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Laurada
Cuba
Philadelphia
el City
JOHNSONS TOUR TOOBSERVATION IN MINNESOTA AND KANSAS
National Committeeman Johnson leaves Washington for an observation tour of Saint Paul Minnesota and the surrounding area. He will visit Topeka Kansas and then return to Chicago to report to Chairman Jour. Delegations from several states will be received during the tour. The schedule spans about a week.
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Washingston
Johsson
St Paul
Minnesota
Bie
Kaness
Topeka
Chicago
Jour
Thie
Complete fusion in Michigan Democratic Populist Silver coalition
In Bay City Michigan the three unions formed a joint ticket agreement. The Democratic Parties Union Silver Party name was chosen for the base of the ticket. Populists receive three electors and the auditor general nomination. A joint convention will nominate the state ticket with equal representation for Populists and Silver as for Democrats.
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Michigan
Bay City
Mich
Gue
Commereea
Bsed
Democratic’ Papies Union
Westminster Gazette Calls for Interest Rate Reduction for Farmers
The Westminster Gazette appeals to English money lenders to treat American farmers as English ranchers are treated tenants. It urges a substantial reduction of current interest rates to ease agricultural depression and support international harmony.
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Westminster Gazette
London
Editor Has Arsenal In Review Of Local Turmoil
Anderson and Fol Aus 36 report on Edwart Weatlake returning to the Swirsee News and resuming business at the old stand. He posts notices demanding printer rights and free speech as he claims a home and mission with a new use for a revived facility. Weatlake, a young man, appears amid a torn torch tirade and union support.
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Anderson
Edwart Weatlake Culor
Swirsee News
Unioniam
Man of Many Views Says Republicans Open to Free Silver
New York August 5 Muare Hoorn gave an interview on the money issue. He asserts many Republicans in the West are friendly to free silver not as radicals but as party loyalists who may vote McKinley because they are Republicans. He remarks the party faces tariff questions but denies plans to lower tariffs. He notes Republicans will not abandon the tariff.
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New York
Hesme
National Liver Port Executive Committee backs two headquarters
The executive committee met at its Silver headquarters with Chatman Stevens of Colorado presiding. Members approved establishing headquarters in Washington and Chicago, noting equal importance and the success of club organization efforts across states. The report by George Poree Ney highlighted growing Republican club rolls and productive state groups.
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Chicago
Washington
View Chatmnam Stevens
Colorado
George Po Reeney
Genorta
Whee Nashew
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