State House notes on a colonization scheme for unemployed
Boston posts word of Anne F Goodyear proposing a large land grant plan to employ the unemployed. She asks Secretary Cobern for details on government land, farming avenues, and equipment needs to establish plantations in the west or south, with aims to farm for food, raise wheat and sheep, and create homes for workers. Washington state is a target, with Kansas open if arrangements are made.
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Boston
Anne. Fgeedyear
D. Cobern
State Board of Vericulture
United States
Miss Goodyear
Waashington
Kansas
More Trouble for Merchants Insurance Company Claims Grievances
BH Garrigue of Kansas City, manager of the western department, announces four grievances about Merchants Insurance as a pamphlet outlines correspondence with Webb McWall. The commissioner’s action to force conformity to Kansas rules led to resignations and policy cancellations by several agents. The manager says the commissioner’s rulings caused annoyance and may prompt a suit against McNall for damages.
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Merchants’ Insurance Company
Garrigue
Kansas Cry
Merchants Insurances Company
Genera
Webb McWall
Kaneas Town
Cormenva
Sui Mage
McNall
Samages
Bookkeeping Controversy Ends and State Affairs Report
The article notes the end of a bookkeeping controversy between the state book commission and Prof. W. C. Stevenson of Emporia with printing decisions. It mentions Parks will print the books and a compromise on the business forms, plus unrelated notes about insurance, a pardon for Charles B Bailey, and a letter to Attorney General Boyle regarding county attorney appointments.
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Boyle
Mes
Kansan
Bryan
Bovis
State Book Commission
W. C. Stevenann
Emporia
Stevenson
Weil
Politics in Kansas in old time La Crosse tale of Hale
Wilbur F Mackey recounts Sam Hale of La Crosse Rush county a school text book commission member. The piece rails at Hale's faith in free silver and the Republican line, recounts his Dodge City convention stance, a hat inscription by William McKinsey and a political rebirth tale. It also follows the entwined fates of Hale, Webb McNall and local figures as they move through Kansas Republican politics.
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Sam Hale
la Crosse
Rush County
School Text Book Commission
Spence
Hale
Poileal Shrine
Preston B. Plumb
Jim Hallowell
Dodge City
HB Kelley
Prince Hal
Sam
Webb McNall
Mark Hanna
William ScKinsey
Hess
Naniwa Sailors Accused in Vancouver Beating
Miss Nellie West an American woman was severely beaten by two Japanese marines from the Warship Naniwa while aiding her brother attacked by sailors. She stayed in bed next day and could not testify in police court where the alleged assailants faced assault and battery charges. A Vancouver business man and American Bluejackets sought retribution as tensions rose.
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Vancouver
B. C
Honolua
Nellie West
Naniwa
Major Hudson's plans stir newspaper speculation
Rumor says Major Hudson may exit Kansas or return to publishing after a Alaska trip. He could buy a stake in his paper where son Paul serves as business manager and become editor in chief. Mrs Hudson may travel to Mexico this week while Major heads to Alaska.
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Kansas
Alaska
Mexico
Paul
Hudson
Major Hudson
Northwest
Pacific Coast
Capture of Ed Madison in Kansas Sand Hills
Wichita Date Line reports a dramatic pursuit as Mike Sutton chases Ed Madison across Ford County sand hills from Ford City toward Crooked Creek and Cimarron. A tale of political rivals, land fever, and a famed Dodge City duo unfolds amid the headwaters chase and long pursuit through the Sand Hills.
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Mike Sutton
Crooked Creek
Wichita
Sutton
Internal Revenue
District of Kansas
Oklahoma
Fesion
Kansas
Mike
Bo Madison
Dodge City
Ed Madison
Ford County
Ford City
Ed H. Madison
Madison
Marlison
Port City
Cimarron
Fellow Jack at Frisco Quarantines Pacific Mail Ships
San Francisco reports quarantine of Pacific Mail steamers including the San Jose after arrival from Panama. Two crew deaths occur during the voyage, Chief Engineer McLean dying June 4 near Acapulcia and a mess boy with yellow fever symptoms. San Jose held in quarantine despite no onboard illness on entry. Acapulco, which lost four from Panama voyage, has been released from quarantine.
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San Francisco
Pacific Mail
San Jose
Panama
McLean
Acalutia
Acapulco
Bryan at Los Angeles Silver Republicans Banquet
W J Bryan arrives in Los Angeles and will address the Silver Republican banquet on the silver question tonight. He plans to depart for northern California tomorrow morning after the event.
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Los Angeles
Cal
W. J. Bryan
Silver Republican Club
Caliifornia
Volcano on Douglas Island Erupts Near Juneau
Alaska papers report a unnamed volcano on Derislas Island near Juneau in eruption. Residents observe vast crater clouds as the peak, among Douglas Island’s highest, dominates the northern area near the Treadwell mines.
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Douglas Island
Tacoma
Wash
Alaska
Derislas Island
Juneau
Uttis
Treadwell
Topeka Firm Promotes Closeout Shoes and Stock Analyses
The notice markets upcoming closeout sales on ladies misses and children’s walking shoes at under half price. It also mentions Furman’s on Kaness Avenue Topeka and July 5 1997. Separately a stockholders’ meeting for the International Trade Association of the United States and Mexico is slated for the first Monday in August. Also referenced is a filed charter for The Wichita Hand Laundry Company.
Shoes sale offers varied oxford and boot bargains
A fragmented ad lists numerous shoe deals with oxford styles in colors black chocolate oxford and oxblood. Prices range from 12 to 34 dollars for various oxford and boot pairs including patent leather options and lace or button boots.
Opera Bags Sale Highlighted in Ad
Ladies' all silk opera or shopping bags, silk lined, were priced at 1.35 and 1.50. Special sale offer makes them available for 75 cents.
Mark Down Sale Starts August 1 1897
Advert says prices drop and promises a prosperous year beginning August 1 1897. Store declares enthusiasm as men and women work toward a grand end with lower prices and a new year ahead.
Wash Goods Sale Announced with Colorful Remnants
Wash goods offer 5c for 15c etamine royales in brown navy black cream grass green myrtle green and cardinal. More remnants of all kinds 7 1 2c for 15c mimose tamis cloth and dimities 25c for 40c latin stripe organdies. Wash goods one quarter off.
Silk sale action with deep discounts on silks and waists
Silks offered at 69c and 29c with more 1.00 prints for 59c. Remnants discounted 25 percent. Silk Grenadines patterns cut from 13 to 17.50. 50c to 1.00 for various Grenadines and brocaded options. Silk waists and cotton waists plus suits capes and skirts heavily marked down.
Embroideries Offered in Swiss Fabrics at Discount Prices
Fifty pieces of new Swiss embroideries in widths 4 and 41/2 inches priced at 15 and 18 cents this week. Also 25 pieces of Swiss embroideries 2 and 31/2 inches wide priced at 14 1/2 to 10 cents. Located at 106 Yd.
Ladies Neckwear Sale Promises Bargain Picks
Ladies neckwear items offered at low prices with discounts on silk string ties band bows checked collars and cuffs. Specials include silk string ties 5c 10c and 25c band bows 19c collars and cuffs sets at 25c per set. Limited quantities remain.
Belts in Black and Leather at One Low Price
Catalog-style notice lists belts in multiple styles and prices. Jeweled belts range from $1.25 to $2.50, all at one price 75c. Leather belts with buckles and satin options priced around 98c to 69c, with additional silk belts offered in bulk for 10c.
Republican primary tension in Shawnee County settles for now
The Shawnee County Republican scene hardens with a plan to exclude voters who backed Bryan, limiting outreach to Silver Republicans. Chairman Gault faces short time to act, while primary voters may drift from the ticket. Delinquent fees surfaced as D T Palmer missing $90, with many candidates paying to stay listed.
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Gault
Republcan
Central Committee
Bryan
Santa Fe
D. T. Palmer
Register of Deeds
Borse
Iead
Watson
Riley Ayers
Peter Cook
John Gardiner
W. F. Ellison
Arthur Massey
Stevens
John Ritchie
J. W. Maxwell
Lockard
CH. Tires
Wan
H. Jenkins
H. Wright
T. — Pounds
F_C_ Bowen
BE. Stoker
Emma Wallace
Phillips
A Batley
John Roberts
J. M. Westerfield
Raub
Oom Paul Changes Front Grants Electric Railway Concession
Oakland July Henry A But ters departed for Europe on business with the syndicate led by Piedmont capitalists. He secured a concession covering the entire electric street railway system of Johannesburg South Africa, shifting control to English and American capitalists.
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Paul
Oakland
Cal
Henry A. Butters
Europe
Piedmont Capitalist
Johannesburg
South Africa
Frisco Aglow With Colors for Holiday Welcome
Bright decorations ornament San Francisco for the national holiday. Christian Endeavor banners, electric arches, and blue, gold, purple, and white hues greet visitors. Delegates from multiple states and nations arrive, with talks on Christian Citizenship. Mention of popular remedies appears as filler.
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San Francisco
Christian Endeavor
Young Peoples Organization
Market Street
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
John Willis Baer
Evangelist David
Ceylon
Central Methodist
Jointists Target Chiles in Topeka Police Lobby War
In Topeka a secret meeting of liquor jointists denounced Nick Chiles for fighting a police court case. They declared a new regime to arrest jointists every two months, with $100 deposits forfeited if they fail to appear. Chief Steele backed the plan to force Chiles to drop the case while noting deposits would fund police costs.
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Harry Croft
Kansas Avenas
Nick Chiles
Chiles
Pete Eean Ag
Thompson
Sas Avenue
al Hayelip
Kansas Avenue
Wait Richards
East Seventh ‘Street
Frank Bates
Julius Anton
Hansas Avenue
John Knisler
Crawford Opera House
Lon Townman
Walt Richard
Bob Knisier
Val Biats
O. M. B. Lodge
Steele
Scintists
Julius Ansoni
Theorder
Tecle
Steel
Tollee Forte
Topeka
Cass
Amore
Steele Beioney
Alee
Bryan Declines Plan for Trip to Europe
In Sacramento on July 5 prominent Democrats accompanied a special train taking Bryan and his party toward Los Angeles. Governor Bud and James G. Maguire traveled with him. Asked if he planned a July trip to Europe, Bryan said no, noting no intention to go.
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Bryan
Sa Sacramento
Cal
Los Angeles
Biid
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Shawnee County
Republican Committee
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Colorado Midland Railroad
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Kruger
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