Wellington Man Wins Judgment Over Stage Company
Samuel Wickery of Lumber County was run over by a Southwestern stage company carriage in Caldwell on August 3, 1886. He sued Henry Wisdale of Lawrence, owner of the mill, and recovered a $4,000 judgment plus interest. I D Bowersock, of Lawrence, claimed the property and delayed enforcement, leading to a lengthy appeal and a tentative ruling that Bowersock’s chattel mortgage was fraudulent. The case paused as deliberations continued and potential appeals to the Supreme Court remained possible.
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Wellington
Jats
Samuel Wickery
Lumber County Way
Mnibua
Southwestern Stage Company
Calgwell
Wickery
Luyy
D. Bowersock
Lawrence
Bowersock
Gowersonk
Political Invention Hits Abilene Amid Odd Exhibition
An Abilene event showcases a controversial political invention tied to a carnival style gallery. A large elephant figure acts as a centerpiece with a risky mechanism intended to attract attendees. A running crane and heart showing moment are described, with the inventor claiming three actions within the month.
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Abilene
Duty
Han
Kenlus
Fula
Aitenthn
Dion
Thane
Hig Thaner
Big Flour Deal Moves 1,209,000 Pound Gov-Contract
Arkansas City Milling company began delivering 1,209,000 pounds of flour on a government contract across the Southwest. The long-term agreement spans one year and covers shipments to Indian areas in Arizona California and adjacent regions, amid negotiations and price considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas City Milling Company
Arkansas City
Indianahole
Arizona
California
Abilene Phone Franchises Spar Over Early Council Meeting
A July council session in Abilene will consider granting a telephone franchise to a new company. The firm seeks about fifty initial patrons and plans to charge 15 dollars yearly for homes and four dollars for businesses. The debate hints at a phone war with rivals M and K likely to respond, affecting service reach and rates.
Seven Steers Killed by Lightning in Jackson Field
In Jackson's northern area during a severe storm, seven steers were struck and killed by lightning. W. O. Mowery, a prominent local cattle raiser, reported seven cows dead after the bolt hit the herd while the storm raged. The incident occurred shortly after the death-health bolt had completed its work.
Rare trilobite specimen found near White Clay Creek
Archien Man, Archisot, and Central Hranch shop officials report a rare fossil trilobite discovery at White Clay Creek. The specimen is described as the first living thing to appear upon limestone, representing a distinctly organized animal preserved in rock. The find is noted as the only trilobite known in the area, with four weeks of tent and park preaching announced in Atchison on July 3.
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Smart
White Clay Creek
Mr. Smart
Atchison
Tent revival and park camp meeting announced in El Dorado
Event at Priest Park invites crowds for two weeks or more beginning July at the corner of Kansas Avenue and Ninth Street led by organizers including Walker, 3M, and Airy M. J. Harris the singing Wangelista. Hydrant dispute leads El Dorado Water Co to sue. verdict favors plaintiff with $1508.64 and interest.
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Honal Tegine
Kansas Avenue
Ninth Street
Tev
BLM
Walker
Airy M. J. Harris
Wangelista
Priest Park
el Dorado
Eldorado
Elorado Water Company
Ky & Devs
NEW PENSION RULINGS FOR CLAIMS DECIDING PROCESSES
Washington July 3 Assistant Secretary Reynolds releases new points in pension adjudication. Decisions cover widow benefits under June 27 1880 act, eligibility if enlistment and death in service, and limits from minor children. Rules tighten on morphine related claims and restrictions on double payments, with references to DR. Guchess Michigan veteran and the 1890 act.
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Reynolds
Washington
Vestmental
Jan Met
Guchess
Michigan
Bernald’s
Woldlore Benett
Forty Five Stars to Appear on U S Flag Soon
Washington announces that a forty two star flag will fly after Utah joins the Union. Officials have prepared for the change with new flags in stock and plans to replace worn banners as needed. Naval flags are easier to update since ships’ ensigns are produced at New York and Mare Island yards.
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Washington
United States
Utah
Sisterhood of States
Wee and Mary
Fork and
Mare
Hudson Sued for Foreclosure and Damages
J K Hudson faces a $6 000 suit in district court with FF Raddith seeking $4 000 plus 1 percent interest since 187 on a secured note. A receiver is requested. Also promotes an Eastern trip via N B A at low rate from Kansas City. Details to B Y Humphrey and Wilber AG PLA Chicago.
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J. K. Hudson
FF. Raddith
District Court
Ageihet Mailor
East Eighth Avenue
N. B.A
Hultalo
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
Chautauqua
Niagara Falls
B. Y. Humphrey
T P. A
Kansas City
Mowerta Wilber
AG Pla
Chicago
Patchen's Day Sets Two-Heat Win At Washington Park
Six thousand spectators watched Patchen defeat Gentry in a two-heat match at Washington Park this July. Patchen led most of the race while Gentry closed the gap, but a final burst sent Patchen to victory as the horse leaped into the air near the wire. Time in quarters recorded 32 1 2, 1:25, 2:05% as track conditions and heat favored fast speeds.
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Chicago
Washington Park
Joe Eory
John Gentry
Bowie
Wnh
Gentry
Rupertier
Taitohen
Putehen
Andrews
Mwd
Patchen
Patehan
Robert
Thayer's Rich Stake Winner at Washington Park
The Lexington bred bay filly Thayer's Rich Stake winner Mary Beaufort won the 35000 Horse Review stakes at Washington Park in straight heats. Driver Joseph H. Thayer of Lexington, Ky. earned a rumored $500 for guiding the mare to victory. Golden Slope, dam of Mary Beaufort, was sold cheaply in Kentucky. The purchaser considered the price not a bargain, and the filly’s future prospects as a race mare are bright.
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Chicago
Beaufort
Golden Slope
Sentinel
Wilkes
Lex
Kentucky
Blues Strengthen with New Pitcher for Kansas City
Manager Manning negotiates for a National League pitcher to bolster the Blues. He also aims to reacquire Hastings, whose rights are disputed under Western League rules. Manning warns of agitation at the next Western League meeting if Hastings is not allowed to play.
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BLUES
Manning
Kansas City
They Blues
Tam
Hastings
Ker
Piuteburg
Minneapolis
Cooper In The Lead In Metropolitan Amateur Field
New York on July 1 shows Cooper pirot Bald second and the Peet a uncertain bunch in the professional ranks. Sanger may improve later. Among amateurs J Harrison Asbury Park J Dawson J A Powell NYAC and F L Goodman Aetyense wen seen leading the group. They are all good men when they come together on Saturday.
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New York
Cooper Pirot
Bald
Peet
Sanger
J. Harrison
Asbury Park
J Dawson
J. A Powell
New York Athletic Club
FL E Goodman
Aetyense
Baseball scores and gifts mark July games in NL
In a July 2 to July 3 stretch, Boston beat Washington 4 to 2 as the Nationals showed early trouble. Cincinnati outslugged St Louis 7 to 5 with a plush wedding gift for Satin. Chicago’s score and Cleveland’s 7 to 2 result are noted, with players Fisher Peite Hart McParland involved.
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I. E. Zlonite
Ogaffiotos IF
Cincinnati
Fisher
Peite
St Louis
Hart and McParland
Chicago
Cincinnati St. Larais
Cleveland
Colts
Aia
Brooklyn Held To Draw In Busy July Baseball Card
Fragmented report shows multiple games with Brooklyn, Indianapolis, Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland, and St Paul involved. Key notes mention salaries, signings, and forfeit wrangles as teams chase wins, with Batters, pitchers, and line scores cited across several July matchups.
Topeka Holton Baseball Rivalry Highlights 26 6 Loss
Topeka played poorly and was sent home after a 26 to 6 defeat by Holton. Dick Cooley will team with Topeka for tomorrow’s game against the Kansas City Sunflower club. The team prepares to travel to Philadelphia to join the Quatera, with Coffesville visiting next week and Junction City to follow.
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Holton
Dick Cooley
Topeka
Kansen City
Sunflower
Hefa
Philadelphia
Quatera
Coffesville
Buck Agaist
Junction
Tilton
Hellenites
Eig
Topeka Holton
Maher to Battle Choynski in Frisco Ten-Round Fight
San Francisco July 3 Peter Maher and Joe Choynski signed articles a week ago and will fight in this city instead of New York Madison Square Garden. Maher will depart soon to meet Choynski in a ten round contest.
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San Francisco
Peter Maher
Joe Choynski
Madison Square Garden
Maher
Choynski
Fourth of July Leavenworth Ten Mile Race Notes
General sporting notes on runners Morrie Stevenson Jack Mercer G C Claudy and Jim Doneyson entering Leavenworth race. mentions Topeka and Cleveland bets, discusses Spiders batting shifts, Chicago second basemen, and Cincinnati box office with a tongue in cheek remark on woman umpires. Contains various notes on players Irwin Bayle and Jones, plus Texas and Kansas cycling and state event dates.
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Morrie Stevenson
Jack Mercer
G. C. Claudy
Jim Doneyson
Leavenworth
Topeks
Walt Mile
Billy Nash
Cleveland
Cincinnati
McAlver
Preffer
Chicago
Charlie Irwin
Ewing
Irwin
Cincinnati Tall Park
O. F
Tebews
W. M. Clark
J. Doyle
Saint Thomson
Jack Bayle
Charley King
Washington
Chris von der
Detroit
Joe Quinn
Joe
W. W. Webb
L. AW
Lawrence
Topeka
Tesa
Emporia
St Wienits
Fort Scott
Pitenburs
Auust
Yeas
Junction City
Branford
Tageiay
TopewXa
Theta
Dick Cooley
Topeka Amarrow
Kansans at Chicago Discuss Democratic National Ticket
Kansas delegates and supporters gather at the Leland hotel in Chicago with two train loads arriving. Key figures include Senator Martin of Topeka, J G Johnson, Samuel A Riggs of Lawrence, David Overmyer, and J Mack Love of Arkansas City. Johnson notes Populists lean to a Democratic slate if fields align, and Blair’s removal signals a shift. Discussion centers on ticket strategy, unit rule, and possible blends with Populists for a St Louis ticket.
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Chicago
Kansas
Leland Hotel
Santa Fe
David Overmyer
Atdaree
J. Mack Love
Arkansas City
Mr. Jolson
Charles W Blah
Blair
Min
Kansan
Missouri River
Uckets
Jamson
Sen
Tor Martin
Hattias
Boles
Johnson
Katies
Democratican
Ational Tekets
Peter
Bland of Bolas
Toker
Diryan Bx
Iam
Patlet
St. Louis
Cilearo
Dorset
Weaver
Martin
David Ovar— Myer
McCleverty
Jarge
State Central
A. Riggs
Lawrence
Local Topeka hotelier speaks on hard times and consolidation
Jonn Calingswermana, longtime Topeka figure in hotels and freighting, announces plans to pull up stakes as Lamned bank collapse and tough times bite. He describes running joints in Topeka as loose but profitable and relocates to Ero bora Fifth Avenue, while press notes Kansas papers Hope Crescent and Hope News consolidate after a July sale in Hope, both papers serving the city.
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Jonn Calingswermana
Topeka Zamblers
Topeka
Taarned
Wattle Field
Fifth Avenue
Erobora
Almust 4
Lamned
Ron
Kansas
Hope
Hon
Hope Crescent
Hope News
Spiders Welcome Home Parade Amid Salute in Cleveland
A large homecoming procession formed in Cleveland this morning as hundreds marched from Union Station through principal streets. A brass band led the crowd, followed by participants waving flourishes and banners while one hundred cannon crackers exploded in salute to Toulaville trouble.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Club
Union Station
Toulaville
Mend the Pavements Before Fall Festival
City council weighs asphalt repairs as Barber Co sent Mr Kasson to inspect the streets. Pavements are near impassable in spots and costly if delayed. A timely repair before Reunion and Fall Festival is urged to avoid disgrace with 100000 visitors expected. engineer Barnes estimates around 25000 dollars at current rates to fix now.
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Kasson
Chy
Barnes
Poster Contest Snarled By Printing Firms War
A poster contest for a fall festival drew contention over printing rights. Topeka Printing Co submitted a design featuring a heavily dressed woman, with costs quoted for 5000 posters in three colors at 125 dollars. Disputes over official programmes led to a deferred decision while Cincinnati firm Rumell-Soriain and Atchison printers were considered to handle state needs. The committee approved notifying merchants via newspapers that no official programme exists and Ward Ellisome was not chosen. Major Anderson announced site planning for fair grounds and camp locations, aiming to publish a growing plot and assign committees by next week.
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Minten
Topeka Printing Company
Clakgic
Rene Syi
Anderson
Rumell-Soriain Company
Gricinnatl
Porter Printing Company Et Atchison
Vaid
Trowe
Sfteen
Topeka Printing Corparty
Fair Grounds
Ffteen
Puwincer Barnes
Republican Abijah Welle Named for Appellate Judge in Kansas
Nominating events in Seneca, Kan, July 3 featured Abijah Welle as candidate for the northern department appellate judgeship. Citizens greeted his return by the Seneca band. Welle expressed thanks for supporters amid a brief informal reception. Also reported: Jas E. Powers arrested in North Topeka for peddling without license, found a hidden silver dollar. Free Silver Convention tickets to St Louis with special round-trip rates. Fourth of July excursion via Rock Island and Santa Fe. Ayer’s Hair Vigor advertised. Garfield park fireworks tomorrow night.
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Seneca, Kan
Abijah Welle
Kaneses City
Kanwan
Elven
Gilford Hand
Porsibie
Enid
Jas E. Powers
North Topeka
Ewing
tMeer Kink
Powell
St. Louie
Fragmented classified ad hints at local commerce and listings
Garbled text shows a busy street scene with names like Barnes and Scot Ferguson, locations on Fourth Street and East 4th, and references to pricing such as 39 dollars. Mentions agents, inside rooms, cash terms, and potential deliveries or services in Kansas areas including North and West streets.
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Joe
Feenigurea
Tnpwkn
Cota Qutek
Barnes
Ina
Hasy
Ieee Scot & Ferguson
Jomiiat Convicted in Felonious Sale Case
Mike Ross known as Sifke Ross pleaded guilty before Judge Husan in the district court after a log search by the sheriff. He was charged with selling fur and sentenced to a $200 fine and a potential 80 day term.
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Mike Ross
Jomiiat
Sifke Ross
Sherff
Hie Wits
Fuer
Husan
Covurt
Market report from Chicago shows mixed crop, grain activity
The Missouri crop report put wheat futures at about 50 cents, with September slipping from early gains as traders weighed rain risks. Corn and oats opened steady to unchanged, while provisions and hogs moved on first live-market signals. Cattle and sheep receipts were logged with steady to firm tone on some classes, and general market activity remained holiday-like with varied futures across wheat corn and hogs.
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Associated Press
The
State Journal
Chicago
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Sam Wickery
I. D. Bowersock
Judge Burnette
Saliva Company
Osborn
Atchison Camp Meeting
Tomer
Tine
Ith
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Perseus Steam Laundry
W.sth
Kansas Pacer
Thayer
Cooper
Boston
Rashines
Uly
Waah
Ney
Heda Alguty
Caldwell
Hue
Young and O'Connor
Brooklyn
Beacererigaeea
Brooklyne
Eeries Guimbert
Kisns
Philosith Hin
Gumber
Gumbert
Carncy and Clements
Payne and Grim
RWB
King and Lake
Rettger and Spear
ST. Pail
Louisville
St Paul
St. Paul
Feaxes
Herman
Louis Ville
Cormiskey
Eax
Henre
RAE St Paul
Phyle
Spien
Prazer
Kinalow
P. Frakipryja
Oieeland Cincinnatii
Pittsbore
Ant
Chicazo
Taerr
St Touts Des Louisville
Oe OK
Frisco
Madison Square
General Sporting Notes
Judge Wells
Ayer
Garfield Park
Spe
Hess
Fniviac Spaeiel
Wire
Wagan
Atlas Kansas
North Sa
West
Today's Market Report
Acree
HOGR
Recripta Yeatentay Fy - Istrhipamiente
Whipaein Tits Gul Sushpomclal
Poten Avera
Jonnie
Texan
Kansan City
Atenaty
Stockere
Plsget
Texas Browrs
Market Strow
Clusia Hiewell Bull of Salen
Hutten—Wesk
A Te Charsheraim
Goodwin
Lee and
Treee Topeka
Grain & Stock Exchange
Kansas Avene
Nto
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