Winds Sweep Western Kansas Amid Unprecedented Heat
A scorching wind roils across western Kansas on July 1 as harvest lags under extreme heat. Wheat stands damaged. yields forecast poor, with 16 to 23 bushels per acre possible. Weather officials warn of continued stress and potential crop losses in coming days. Meanwhile, a political caravan titled Bryan Wagon No. 1 departs from Kansas toward eastern states to promote free silver, led by Henry Wacker and Joseph Hoffman with speeches planned in rural communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Bend
Thie County
Todos
Dhoroughly Coulis
Colm
Pontisues
Nnlerstiers
Old Settlers of Jewell to Reunion in Jewell City
The Old Settlers of Jewell county announce a reunion in Jewell City on August 5th with a round table and a historian committee already at work. Captain W D Street and G B Wade will preside and speak. Postioneer of Jewell City, who made the first prayer at Fort Jewell in 1809, is among principal speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speaker Street
G. B. Wade
Jewell Clix
C. B. Wade
Jewell County
Street
Jewell City
Jewell Country
Jewel
da Fort Jewell
Wheat crop boom prompts record Kansas state tally
Kansas state Board of Agriculture reports a massive wheat push across 3.8 million acres of winter and spring wheat, with yields projected above 40 bushels per acre in parts. Western counties show dramatic increases, while corn and broom corn areas also rise, and local farming communities anticipate heavy harvest activity with thousands of machines and workers mobilized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katesys
State Board of Agricul
Agieksor
Kansas
West
Nebraska
Shermat Folms
Dora
Ochs
Tun
Phillipe
Thermas
Iepee
Sheridan
Minheresa
Alco
Cheyenne
Pratt
le Vladres
Larned
Lawnpe County
Abde
Acre
Parsons Oswego Fight Turmoil Ends in Bloody Charge
Rival ballgame near Parsons and Oswego erupts in a brawl. A foul hit sparks objections and a slapping incident triggers a clash. Dunn and Partridge defend, then are attacked with clubs and rocks. Officials restore order as bystanders fear serious injuries.
YU INVADE THE East With Bryan Wagon No 1 Crusaders
Kansas City July 2 reports Joseph Fort and Henry Wacker have decided on a bold plan to field Bryan Wagon No 1 as part of an eastern campaign. The move signals a strategic push for silver in upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Crusaders
East
St. Lovis
Wecon
Bryan
Kansas City
Chelsea Park
Joseph Fort
Henry Wacker
Hack, Horses, and Two Moon Fall Near Fort Scott Bridge
Last evening a hack driven by John Bolin crossed Flint street Wagon Bridge over Burke Run when it collapsed. Bolin and passenger Sum Lawe fell into the stream with horses and vehicle, about 16 feet to the bottom. Bolin was injured, Lawe sprained, others unhurt. The horses and rig were wrecked and the bridge partly carried away as water rushed over and rescued after an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Scott Fort
Sir
Mary
Bolt
Lewe
Dickson County Farm Statistics From Abilene KS 1897 Report
Abilene July 2 1897 abstract of farm statistics shows 258 farms covering 458257 acres with 51863 fenced and 7 irrigated. Cash value of farms 6568000 total implements 1050020. Crops by type include winter and spring wheat corn potatoes and oats with numerous figures. Livestock on hand March 1 1897 includes horses 11904 cattle sheep and hogs totals and annual deaths listed. Population 20208.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Third District K P Convention Opens in Holton
Holton July 2 the third district convention of the K of P is in session with full attendance. Grand Chancellor W A S Bird of Topeka delivers the opening address after an eloquent welcome by City Attorney Stiney Hayden. The convention plans a closing session this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird
Holton
Tyithy
Atney Stiney Hayden
W. A. S. Bird
Topeka
Varicose Vein Removal Reported for Mrs Murphy
Leavenworth July 2 Mrs J F Murphy is recovering from a severe surgical operation performed last month. The procedure involved removing a varicose vein segment with the diseased portion excised and connected with surrounding vessels. The operation addressed both main and smaller veins to restore circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Anniversary Observance of Lodge No 8 in Riverside Park
Reported plans for the 25th anniversary of Lodge No 8 LO OF to be observed in Riverside Park with Grand Master Glenn of Tribune speaking at 11 o clock and a K N G drill at 1 30 p.m. Bicycle races follow at 2 p.m. with events from half mile to two miles and exhibition riding by A J Mussolmen Hunt and Kibi noted. A hypnotic sleeper case involving Davis at Wellington is also mentioned with police action taken to remove him from town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil
Wichita
Lodge No 8
LO. O. F
Riverside Park
Ily
Glenn
Tribune
Battery A
Rreiment K. N. G
George Downing
A. J. Mussolmen
Glusa
Hunt
Kibi
Wellington
Weing
Povisalias
Marstad Crinstead
Oinmopetties
Wrench& Flycock
Davie
Plria Cere
Joan Millard
Davis
Beime
No Cavalry Company in Ottawa Faces Board Resistance
Ottawa repr esentatives went to the Military Board to seek a mounted unit. Captain Baltwood appeared before Adjutant General Allen Major General Milman and Brigadier General Garver. The board supported infantry only due to expense concerns, halting plans for cavalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Military Board
Traltwood
Topeka
Baltwood
Allen
Milman
Garver
Haltwhed
Salina Hopes for New Shoe Factory Line
A Massachusetts shoe man visits Salina on July 2 to study feasibility and data. He and other manufacturers consider branching out to be near hides if tanning facilities can be provided. Decision on the project will follow after analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ealing
Massachusetts
Saling
Salina
Als
Wheat Withers Across Counties in Hot Summer Hurt
Salina July 2 Dr MM M Stele returned last night from duties as presiding elder in the northwest. He reports wheat in Cheyenne Sherman western markets Rawlins and Thomas counties has withered under heat though crops not destroyed. In a 56 mile district from St Francis to Goodland he saw only three occupied houses as thousands of acres once broken revert to buffalo grass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Sherman
Rawlins
Thames
Salina
MM. M. Stele
Cheyeonne
Thomas
Corp Small
St Francis
Goodland
Campbell Commencement at Holton University
The fifteenth annual Campbell university commencenant was held yesterday with about 50 graduates across 211 departments. Dr Edward Bumgardner of Lawrence delivered the commencement address to the alumni association. Mrs Sadie Bethel attended the old students reunion, marking a noted gathering as the university opened fifteen years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell University
Edward Bumgardner
Lawrence
al- Waril
Sadie Bethel
Gfteen Yeates
Hotton
Dury
Fireworks Prohibited in Wichita on Business Streets
Wichita on July 2 prohibits fireworks on business streets. Chief Campbell issues General Ordinance No. 39 stating that any person discharging or igniting firearms, crackers, rockets, or any fireworks within the city shall be fined up to $50 upon conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Pottee Campbell
BEDS OF ASPHALTUM SAMPLES FOUND NEAR ARDMORE
A. Wilbur of Topeka, treasurer of Red Crank Asphalt Company, displays samples of asphaltum near Ardmore, I T. He claims the material is superior and notes a vein of several feet thick extending over a large area. Wilbur accuses Barber Company of cutting prices in Topeka to four cents a yard from ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber
Topeka
Good Templars Enjoin Emporia Club In Liquor Raid
Last evening Judge Culver issued an injunction against the MB club of Emporia with 109 members, on behalf of the Independent Order of Good Templars. Judge Rantolph granted the injunction. Also July 2 notices report Harrison’s relocation to Salina as post office inspector with a $1000 salary and daily expenses. Coffey County valuation shows cattle at 224,833 and personal property at 513,572. railroad assessment at 601,253. figures reflect tax rolls and county economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Trafic
MB. Club
Culver
Good Templars
Rantolph
J. RB. Harrison
Salina
J. Rk.ison
Bristow
Harrison
Coffey County
Kansas Headlines Report Grain Tanks and Public Toasts
A Kansas dispatch details eight workers under W D Farquharson starting two large steel grain tanks at the Rea Patterson mill in Coffeyville with 25 000 bushel capacity each. Other items note Mrs Elisabeth Lease in Brookfield, Santa Fe bridge work at Lawrence, a man arrest in Atchison, and various town reports across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeyville
W. D. Farquharson
Warren City
Rea-Patterson Mill
Muttering Warnings to the Emperor From Germany
Berlin reports no mention of Haron Von Bie berstein or Garon Von Bulow as summer vacations shift posts. The post office controversy fuels liberal apologias and fears of revenue use. Germany sees ministerial turnover since William II’s reign, with real power split between Count de W kt in the empire and Dr. Miguel in Prussia, Miguel favored by protectionism and bimetallism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
Haron von Bieberstein
Garon von Bulow
Norde Deutch Zeitung
Lke
National Zelture
Count de W
Empire
Miguel
Prussia
Prince Bismarck
Count Caprivi
Lituetski
Count Dowski
Gikr
California fares offer for Christian Endeavorers and others
Only 22.50 to California promoted for homeseekers healthseekers fortune seekers and other travelers. Local agent T. & FP. provides details. The ad touts the Mineral War and the finest in the west inviting readers to come and try WW. Phillips at Gaw e Eighth St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Christian Endeavorers
Tequire
Phillips
Buttons At A Dollar Boost Kansas City Hall Fund
The general committee in Kansas City met at the Commercial Club to review subcommittee reports on convention hall fundraising. Subscriptions reached 54706.75, with a plan to sell lapel buttons at one dollar to obtain stock shares, and the first ten to be auctioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ksosas City
Kansas City
Momns
Totel
A. E. Stilwell
Itnce
Charles Campbell
Kansas Cityan
Miss McDonald's House
Parishioners clash over Dean Bodley salary at vestry meeting
Indignation gripped Grace Cathedral parishioners after Dean Bodley claimed the church owed him money. A vestry member said two months’ salary was due and would be paid with this month’s quarterly collections. The minister’s remarks were described as excited or reckless by critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Bodley
Episcopal Church
Dean Hoijey
Epiacoel
Bodley
Bodiey
Grace Cathedral
Gotham's Fine Garden Planned in Bronx Park
The New York park department approves a 20 acre botanical garden plan for Bronx Park with buildings including a museum and horticultural houses. The grounds will feature 25 acres of housing, 30 acres of pines, 19 acres of plants, 6 acres of bog garden, and more, aiming to enhance natural charms without loss. Addison Brown notes the project will beautify the park while preserving its natural appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Park Department
Bronx Park
Court of Managers
Bronx River
First Horticultural
Addison Brown
Board of Managers
State printer abandons machinery in office
Work for printers notes yesterday the use of the machines and felders in the office of the state printer was abandoned. The return to hand composition in typesetting will give employment to twelve men. The lack of felders will give employment to six inns. All new workers are residents of Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Educate Your Jevels With Cascarsts And Candy Cathartle
A fragmented ad claims Cascarsts educate jevels and Candy Cathartle cures constipation for over 106,250. It also touts Ballara's Snow ointment for lame back aches, wounds, sprains, bruises, and old sores. Geo. W. Stansfield and Muller's Pharmacy list addresses. Garfield Park band concert tomorrow afternoon by Marshall's Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IFC
Ballara
Geo. W. Stansfield
Kan. Ave
Muler
Cor
6Th
Topeka Avenue
Garfield Park
Marshall
Iron and steel workers face wage cuts across mills
Mills at here Gate City have closed pending signing of the amalgamated association scale. Mincta at work and companies urge men to accept small reductions. Indications point to approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gate City
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Hare
Lasters' Wages Cut In Brockton Strike
In Brockton Massachusetts on July 2 the goodyear lasting workers returned after summer layoff and were asked to accept a wage cut averaging several cents per day. The reduction affects about men and will be accepted under protest with plans for a broader strike if demands are not met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Mass
Goodyear
G. G. Snow Company
Two Professors Egged in Missoula Mob Vengeance
In Missoula Montana on July 2 Prof. Reitz proprietor of Garden City Commercial College and Associate Prof. Rouse were attacked by a three man mob amid a reform movement and theater closures. They fled to the Florence hotel and Ravkin House before police intervened and took them home. Dozens more arrests expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mostana
Missoula
Mont
Reitz
Garden City Commercial College
Rouse
Faro
Florence
Ravkin
Nuh
Tariff Bill Seen Soon After Next Week Start
Washington July 2 managers of the tariff bill in the senate expect passage early next week with a final vote not likely Tuesday or Wednesday. The senate will convene a session on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Civil Service Snag Halts Parkersburg U S Marshal Appoint
Newly appointed U S marshal John W. Thompson faced a civil service mandate from Judge Jackson in Parkersburg West Virginia. The order forced reappointment of the existing deputy marshals who are Democrats, blocking Thompson from naming new personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
John W. Thompson
Jackson
United States Court
United States
Thompson
Indictments Hit Chicago Public Safety Board Members
A Chicago grand jury indicted RJ Tilford C A Wilson Daniel E O Sullivan and Police Chief Tom Taylor for malfeasance in office for failing to close three pool rooms. True bills were also returned against the pool rooms and private policemen serving them. A separate notice announces a 8 o'clock special meeting for all members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rj, Tilford
C. A. Wilson
Daniel E. O'Sullivan
Board of Public Safety
Pollcw
Tom Taylor
aMce
National Educational Association Meet Advised Union Pacific Travel
Notices promote the National Educational Association meeting in Milwaukee July 6 to 9 and urge travelers from west of the Missouri River to use Union Pacific service via Omaha or Kansas City. Describes seating, cars, and one fare plus 9.50 round trip with contact for folders. Also includes mortgage sale notice and local event ads for Garfield Park and Beecham Pills promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Educational Association
Fudéale
Union Pacific
Milwaukee
Wis
Union Pacifc
Omaha
Kansas City
Missouri River
A. L
Isenhart
Garfield Park
Pittshore wage talks set for conference afternoon
The second conference between manufacturer committees and the Amalgamated Association of Tin Plate wage scale negotiators will meet at 2 o clock. Thorn reports full representation on both sides. Manufacturers refuse any scale increase and warn that trade conditions do not justify higher production costs. The workers vow no concessions on their new demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittshore
Thorn
Greer
New Cast
Ise
Weather outlook: drier and cooler with possible showers
Mr Jennings projects drier conditions but cooler air. Indications show a storm cloud moving away and possible showers tonight. Winds from the north at high speed, with temperatures around 16 to 8 degrees, marking a hot night by contrast for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings
Tony la
Senator Wallington Declares War on the Kastes
A heated Senate exchange centers on the appointment of B. Mo Wik MOF Cate mt Larkins Dl wermsune dee clacid Wet ie publication. Wallington confronts committee over perceived privilege and pledges to oppose any appointment, warning of consequences if press or officials interfere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deak
Wallington
Kastes
Committee On
B. Mo
Cate Mt Larkins
Ecules
United States
Ste. Wellington
Mit
Sechnt
Sucre
van Tals
Mumaolf
Mr. Wellington
Rush to ruin with conservative bets on stock measures cited
In New York Washington discussions centered on a proposed 60 air stack and bond transaction. President Eames of the stock exchange criticized the plan as imprudent while expressing caution until more information is available. Joel Terry questioned its constitutionality and deemed it unsafe. A violent altercation at Love & Dick's West Sixth Street stables involved W. O. M. Lytle and C. J. Stanley, stirring sheriff politics talk. Senator Teller proposed a bill banning wild game commerce across Colorado Wyoming and western states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wu Street
Eames
The
Stock Exchange
Iiy
Nellon
Joel T. Terry
Western Union
Manhattan
Ste Terry
Wald Ji
Ijim
Barly
Vuln
Unis
W. OM. Lytle
C. J. Stanley
Stanko
Porter Conk
For Rent Offered in Topeka Area Furnished Rooms
Rental notice for furnished rooms in a collage area near Topeka with beds and utilities. Advertises viewing in the afternoon, located at 15 South Avenue, Oak Street, contact C. C. Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oescnilen Col
Po Yoo
Claert
Bet
Oo West
C. C. Baker
Sth Ave
Topeta
Also Mentioned on This Page
Other Kansas News
Walter
National
Bareda of Volunteer Specters
Jefferson Club
St. Louis
Jewell
Oswero
Kore Vesmi
Lotene
Parsons
Pruitt
Dunn
Cave Pruitt
Oswegd
Peter Partridge
Boyles
Bown
Dickinson Statistics
Kansas County
E. OF
J. F. Murphy
ODD Fellows
EMPORIA O. M_ E
Order of Good Templars
Inet Yeat
Lawrence Bridge
Santa Fe
Messek
Atchison
P. W. Shehon
Rattrash
Messiah
Yelice
State
Whitley Opera House
Iutchinson
Skeletics
M. EB
George Callahan
Juncton
Vial
Ninth and
Atchison Streets
Christian Sciences of
Christian Science
Burr Oak
M. Well
Homer Ross
Burr Ok
Randall
T. Hi. Roynwn
Valentine Vance
J. G. Trueblood
Oda Fellows Society
Donnelly Bros
Deacon Smith
RP. Murdock
Gotham's
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco
John L. Burd
Golden Gate Park Museum
Bureau of Statistics
State Department
Bureau of Foreign Commerce
Frederic Emory
Eikis
Mibng
M L. Lomax
Garfeld Park
Tin
Congress
Washpreton
Comerimnist
of & Che
United Stat
Wall Street
Teller
Senator Teller Hat
Colorado
Wyoming
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!