Wichita and Hutchinson Organize Commercial Clubs
A Wichita commercial club aims to emulate the Coronado club by forming a broad business network for city growth. Meetings in January produced articles of association proposing a nine member board, 125 shares of stock, and a 26 year term to boost trade, transportation, and local enterprise. The Hutchinson Commercial Club amended by laws cutting the initiation fee and expects many new applicant members to revitalize the organization.
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Wiewrra
Wiehlin Fa
Coronado Club
Coréouto
Coronado
G.E. Lohman
Chas, Smyth
Finlay Roos
Ed Vail
Mayor Cox
Bryan Kros
More. CE Pous
J. le Jolina
A.B Weighs
Chas
Ayles
W. E Stanley
Howard Case
J. H . G. Cohn
Ko Maxwell
G. M.nd
W. W. Johnston, Jr
Keneas
Ourselgether
Farmit
Vale Corporation
Heraby
Wichita Commercial Club Association
Sacand
Wichita
Taird
Kaunas
Pitta
Vals Corporation
Afmouninson Tivtemmsys
Commercial Club
Ecity
Ogee
Rano County
Manufacturing Couicien
Rainfall Discrepancies Spur Weather Stat Debate
The Reflector highlights a clash between Lawrence rainfall figures and county records. Data from 1896 shows Lawrence far exceeding others, while Abilene and nearby towns report far less. January through December totals are listed to illustrate the variance and the misalignment with state university statistics. The piece also notes a separate item about Geo. F. Tindall planning a world trip with a $10 stake and secretive travel requirements.
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Antiese
Jao
Lawrence
State University
Signal Service
Gulick
Gulick Sormiied the Tgares For 1896, Which Show Rainfall At Abilene
Bobes
Jevelle
Eastore
Kansas
Geo. F. Tindall
Newton
Newtox
George F. Tindall
State Normal Deofs to Bypass State Contest
The Oratorical Association met in their hall to discuss the international contest and decided not to send a delegate to the state oratorical contest in Topeka next February. It is believed the state normal has been ruled out of the association and no notice to join the interstate contest has been served. A drug ad and local events follow.
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Oratorical Association
Deettos
Bsewit
Tupekna
Euronia
Jan
Normal Oratorical Association
Topeka
State Association
Gavine Ough
J. KR. Jones
Drusgive Bee
Big Ten Hall
Jowe
Hamll
King and Woods Face Klash for Texas Champion
Tonight’s bout will decide the heavyweight catch-as-catch-can king of Texas between Jack King of Kansas and T H Woods. King, training months, enters slightly off form but aiming for victory to boost his confidence for future matches.
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Jack King
Kansas
T. H. Woods
King
King Ured
Woods
Unauthorized Doctors Targeting Kansas Counties Circulated Notice
State health official Dr. Kirkpatrick issues a circular to county officers in Kansas directing identification and prosecution of unqualified practitioners under the Medical Practice Act of 1870. The letter cites Attorney General Dawes and urges swift action, with county attorneys to file complaints. Also contains an old-time ad for Dr Hand's Coke Cure and Teeth Lotion promising relief for infants and teething pain.
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Kirkpatrick
State Board of Health
Kansan
Dean
Tith Imate
Dawes
Kansas
Thos Rimsratais
M. D
Dr. Hand
Baby
Kansas Coal Output and Market Outlook in 1894
The Kansas coal industry report shows 3,385,251 tons produced in 1894 with an average price of 1.23 per ton and 7,220 miners employed. Kansas City remains the dominant wholesale coal market east of the Rockies and west of the Mississippi, with Kansas City also the largest western coal consumer. The year saw a state-wide mining strike, reduced output, and a record overall production, signaling how coal trade conditions may reflect broader economic trends.
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Kansas
W. Virginia
Kansas City
Tocky Mountains
Missouri River
Mississippi River
Missouri
Indian Territory
Arkansas
Ransas City
St Louis
Gov Dawes Advice Blocks Topeka Assembly Call
A Topeka report notes the governor will not issue a call to assemble this month despite opposition in the state. Attorney General Dawes advised against issuing the call, preventing the expected gathering.
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Dawes
Argument Submitted By Street On Legality Of Special Session
Representative Street of Daca tur county urges Speaker Lobdell to convene a winter session in Topeka arguing the constitution requires an 1896 apportionment and warning that failure could trigger constitutional crises, court challenges, and possible illegality in future laws.
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W. E. Street
Dacatur County
Iss
Charles E. Lobdell
Topeka
Street
OscRts
Kan
Jan Tu
Chay
G. Lobdell
Tep- Telentat
Vas
Blain
Mat
Dean Sur
Representative Hall
United States
Kansas
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
John A Martin
Kellogg
Iast
Lobdell
Biteet
Sistetrs
State Journal
Legislature Extra Session Rumors In Topeka Report
An aged letter from Representative W. D. Street of Decatur questions assembly timing and reapportionment. Wisconsin Governor Upham plans an extra session to apportion districts. The piece mentions constitutional parallels, pension claims delays, and a mix of local incidents and upcoming lectures at Topeka high school.
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Street
Associated Press
Upham
Wisconsin
Ula
Sale Notice and Odd Coal Market Fragment
Fragmentary OCR item mentions coal sale and recall warnings along with stray phrases and a single bicycle listing. It references Pent Dargah and an office address at 117 east, with unclear names and details about capital coal and a bog or girl's bicycle for sale.
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Pal
Pent Dargah
Dometat Offive
East
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