Let Us Invite Chicago to Santa Fe Celebration in Topeka
A call for Chicago to send Mayor Harrison and leaders to Topeka for a Santa Fe anniversary parade. Proposes 50 floats, five miles of parade route, large crowds, and broad Chicago press coverage. Urges expedient excursion trains, city archways, and favorable Chicago newspaper promotion to boost Kansas interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Harrison
Chicago
Pipre
Chibaga
Fila
Chicaga
Kansas
Topeka
Ronen
Turron
Metropolia
United States
Tlatuion
Yen
Toteka
Santa Fe
Ahrawa
Sante Fe
Kenens
Chicheo
Tneather
Senta Fe
Ex President Harrison and family head to Adirondacks
Ex President Benjamin Harrison with his wife and daughter traveled by private car through Buffalo bound for the Adirondacks. Carnival notice invites participants in the prelimary carnival organization to attend at the Commercial Club rooms tonight to discuss plans for the carnival of 15 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Buffalo
N.Y
Benjamin Harrison
Adirondacks
Prey Mainery
Je and Mast Versdy
Cleveland Pontaico Office Consolidation Order Revoked
Washington July 10 President McKinley is to revoke the February order reducing pension agencies from 18 to 9. The revocation will keep the existing 18 agencies in operation for now. Interlinked agencies in New York Detroit Indianapolis Milwaukee Chicago and St Louis are affected by the original consolidation plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Ponaico
Washington
Cleveland
United States
McKintey
As Af
Secretary of the Interior
Bliss
Taw
Haa Comissionen
Vans
Erver
New York
Detroit
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Chiengs
Dee Méines
Topeka
St Louis
Juffelo
Weather Bureau
Missouri
Mississippi
Alabamau
Tennessee
Kansas
Concontia
Man
Omnia
Neb
Davenport
Ill
Kansas City
St. Louis
Nashville
Cincinnati
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Eastport
St. Paul
Savannah
New Orleians
Key West
Nantucket
Train No 1 Narrowly Avoids Wreck In Intense Heat
Passengers on Santa Fe train No 1 report fierce heat causing spikes to loosen and rails to warp as workers and travelers watched a near disaster two miles from Lexington Junction Missouri. The through California express diverted to inspect damage, only two hours late, amid scorching conditions and a rare heat related rail incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marrathves
Tumwka
California
Lexington Junction
Sawin Fenes
Crocker Stricken By Stroke In San Mateo
Vice President C F Crocker of the Southern Pacific is reported prostrated by apoplexy at his San Mateo home. Doctors were summoned, a special train took physicians to the bedside, and Crocker's illness was described as very grave though later denied as a stroke by a local radius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
C. F. Crocker
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
San Mateo
George Chilmore
Crocker
Matthew Gardner
Southern Pastic Company
Mr. Crocker
Gartner
Colonel Crocker
Bright Fork Bimetallism Work Progress Report
A World dispatch from London quotes Senator Wolcott praising international bimetallism. He notes French public support for the two metals and contrasts American press doubt. Wolcott argues U S currency policy could spend money better than on a "hopeless business." He disputes Bryan’s critique of McKinley and cites favorable sentiment abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Saxe
Walcott
Hite
House of Comeriats
France
Republic
United States
Wolcott
Bryan
McKintey
Adross
Wes
Mr. Walcott
Lamb Declines Steward Post at Deaf and Dumb Asylum
A C Lamb of Wellington declines the office of Steward of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum. The state board of charities will fill the vacancy Monday as the asylums and assistant superintendent of the reform school are elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Lamb
Wellington
Chathe
State Board of Charities
Reform School
Heat Wave Rages Across Central United States
Heat of ten days breaks as trough moves east and high pressure advances. Readings drop about 20 degrees in hours, but deaths and prostrations rise across multiple states. Reports list numerous victims and street incidents, with high temperatures persisting in several cities and a fresh weather bulletin outlining current maxima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kansas
Lake Reg
North Pacific
Colorado
Siowe ‘City
Concordia
Kan
Rocky Mountaing
Neon
Lousiana
Texas
Georgia
Carina
Lake
Atlantic States
Breathtaking Chicago Heat Claims Dozens in Storm of Deaths
Chicago and other cities record a brutal heat wave with dozens dead and many prostrated. Names of the deceased include Chere Reagon and John Eaton among many others. Horses collapse and workers sent home as the city reels from extreme temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kat
Owl
Chere Reagon
Beak
John Eaton
Rachel Riston
Fred Schlemann
Jacob Staub
Wiltun Seleneberger
August Tolston
St. Monica's
Washington Park
August Vanderslie
Bridewell
Pullman
Decatur
Bloomington
James A. Manning
John F. ‘Trotter
Turlington
New Orleans
St Louis
A. Smith
Brooklyn
Grady
St. Louis
Smith
East St. Louis
Micheel Edel
Robert Wright
Theo. Schote
Jos Obey
Siebert Munster
Henry Campmns
Fula Freedman
Jacob Grimmont
Charles Dinder
William Shelby
Theordore Schulte
Ea Wright John Anderson
Deaths in Kansas Report Heat Wave Toll
Three deaths from heat reported in Kansas state areas Troy Leavenworth and Vineland along with heavy rain in the southwest region on July 10. Names listed include Mrs Haskell William Keller and Fred Gumimu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Jersey Lily to Wed in London Rumor
London dispatch reports Mrs Lagery set to marry Fringe Beverbary De Gar antha. The Austrian prince Esterhazy, age about 60, has two deceased wives and is a noted sportsman who buys horses for Austria. He is connected to the Earls of Jersey and is said to pursue Mrs Lang try with ardor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lagery
Fringe Beverbary de Garantha
Esterhazy
Jersey
Many Horses Stolen in Topeka Area
In the past week six horses were stolen in Topeka with most thefts from western city barns. Farmers near Highland Park and west of the city report losses, while others cite a growing belief in an organized horse theft ring. Nearby towns warn of rising horse thefts and farmers north of Topeka form protective measures against suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
W. H. Spencer
West Sixth Street
W. B. Lawrence
Lincoln Street
Tosser
Lincoln Striet
Andrews
A. L. Lanninger
Highland Park
Topeka High School Piano Purchase Sparks Debate
Topeka city school board faced a dispute over buying a piano for the high school. Requests from local dealers were limited while a Kansas City offer from Steinberger at Keffman Piano Co was proposed. The board approved a $25 purchase with cash discount, despite local dealer protests about lack of access to the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas City
Min
Miller
North Papel
Edward Wilder
Steinberger
Keftman Fano Company
Kans City
Amlllee
Mason & Harlin
Scott County Bonds Valid Reversed by Supreme Court
The supreme court today reversed the district court of Scott county which held that 120000 in bonds issued by Scott county and purchased by the state school fund commissioners were illegal. The decision clears the bonds for use by the county and school fund. A product named Dead Stuck insect powder is noted as a bug killer used by the government, claimed to be stain free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott County
Supreme Court
District Court of
State School Fund Commissioners
Consternation And Operators With Contracts For Future Delivery
Pittsburg July 10. Labor readers plan to send organizers into West Virginia and fund miners there to strike. Coal is scarce in Pittsburgh and carload sale is impossible. Operators warn of heavy losses for failure to deliver future contracts. West Virginia mining disruption spreads to Allenport and Pan Handle region. Prices rise as demand grows and supply shrinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
West Virginia
Utat
New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company
Law
New York and Cleveland Company
de Armit
Pittshure
Ofl
Allenport
Hanna & Co
Young
de Armits
Bok
Young Valley
Whitsett
Port Royal
Pan Handle
Bower Hill
Cleveland
Dan Hanne
Chicago faces coal famine amid car strike threat
Chicago warns of a coal shortage if the car strike endures ten days. Industries including roads, street and railway lines will shut, risking mass unemployment. Rolling mills and blast furnaces lack fuel for ten days. railroads may halt trains, risking food famine and widespread job losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Appeal to McKinley for Board of Arbitration
A Journal and Advertiser report from Washington states that constitutional experts see no grounds for federal direct involvement in mining dispute arbitration. The paper asks President McKinley to appoint an unofficial board of arbitrators agreeable to both sides, promising the workers will submit and accept a fair decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Journal and Advertiser
Washington
Emys
Congress
McKinley
Went Mckinley
Board of Arbitration
Sol
Arbitration urges mine owners and workers to end strike
A proposed arbitration body would not have official power but could urge mine owners and workers to end the appalling strike to avert a national capital versus labor conflict. President McKinley would name arbitrators only if both sides consent, and action depends on the case. COAL GETS THROUGH Six cars of West Virginia coal pass through Ohio to the lakes, marking a pivotal shipping milestone amid ongoing labor tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Virginia Cos
Ohio
Wheeling
W. Va
Lakes
Cleveland
Lorain & Wheeling
Fairmont Coal
Bellaire
Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling
Ohio National Guard
Wheeling Creek
Chief Arthur denies report on strike orders
Cleveland July 10 Chief PM Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers refutes an Associated Press claim that he was asked to issue coal transport orders during miner disputes. He says there is absolutely no truth, no complaints, and no need to act until advised by workers. Coal confiscation and widespread disruption threaten beer, meat, and employment as factories close and streetcar traffic halts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
PM. Arthur
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Associated Press
Pittsburg
Arthur
Crowfoot Legend Shapes Visit To East Eighth Street Home
A man named Farris visited his mother in law at 26 East Eighth Street with a bottle of orange cider and soda pop in hopes of improving his domestic life. The family feared a figure named Crowfoot, a supposed spirit guide, and police were called when the wife refused to drink the allegedly cursed drink. Detective Capron advised leaving the scene as Crowfoot’s warnings frightened the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowfoot
Farris
Kansas Avenue
Mons
Hayden
East Eighth Street
Huttsie
Capron
Wan
Grange
Simone
Dancer
Parris
Hayden Battlehold
Lottie Arris
Armethier
Faeris
Two or Three Days of Cool Weather Expected
Weather observer Mr Jennings forecasts a cool spell for Topeka after a late night cool wave. The minimum reached around 7:90 this morning at W degrees, with the past seven days averaging 55 degrees, seven degrees above normal. The high nearby is expected to keep Topeka cool and pleasant for two or three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings
Topeka
Johns Released After Bond Cut in Lacey Killing Case
Henry Johns, held for the Kansas avenue killing of George Lacey, was released today after Judge Hazen lowered the bail from 5000 to 3000 dollars. The bond was signed by notably named locals including Covnellman Roundtree, John 3M Wright, Miss Mattie Freeman, Henry Dillard and Dr. Vernelin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Johns
George Lacey
Kansas Avenue
Judes Hazen
Covnellman Roundtree
John 3M Wright
Mattie Freeman
Henry Dillard
Vernelin
Primaries Shim Shawnee County Nomination Scene
In Shawnee County the Republican nominations are under way with polls open 1 PM to 7 PM. Voters weigh Sheriff prospects among five candidates amid factions, while county clerk and surveyor races draw strong interest and local officials debate bonds and bridge management. The turnout is expected around 4000 votes, with effort to keep the primary more exclusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee
Sherif
Porter Cook i
Cook
Lert
Riley Age
Mr. Ayers
Silver Lake
Prook Ellson
John Gardiner
Arthur Mee- Hey
John M. Wright
T. B. Pounds
F.C. Bowen
Waugh ME. Stoker
Ts Slao
Usp
Tong Hee
John Hitchie
Whitning
Frank Sievans
Anya
J. W. Maswell
Titun
T. Lockard
W.idenkins
Halley Bite
Westerfield
A. A. Tash
T. P. Roteers
JH. Squires
Raiteers
Vstinates
I P
Cnipal
Palne
Mrnal
Frmars
Funeral for Martin Andere father of Major Tom Anderson
The funeral for Martin Andere, father of Major Tom Anderson, will be held tomorrow from his son's residence at 205 Cheyenne Street. J. McAfee, a noted funeral director, will conduct the service. The deceased was known in Topeka and nearby towns. he leaves two children, Mrs. Encretia Hates and another unnamed survivor from this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Andere
Tom Andermen
Rvaidanen
J. Me McAfeu
Topeka
Kamen
Chidren
Stade Py Dy Andérson
Encretia
Elty
Severance Bride Among Rice Harvest Transfer
A Severnce wedding noted with rice scattering at a station as guests watched a car depart. The bride Miss Benwile Baird of Severance and groom W. Bimpson of Reno City attended the ceremony amid harvest-related debris and open car windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severance
Grand Island Crain
St. Jon
Mise Benwile Baird
W. Bimpson
Rinnann City
Bradley Martin Secures the Fiscst Residence to London New York
A dispatch from Tandon to the World reports Bradley Martins securing the famed palace on Park Lane in London. In Cripple Creek Colorado, the Orphan Kell mines on Bull Hill were sold for 2.45 million to large stockholders in the Calumet and Hecla copper operation. The Vindicator mine on Bull Hill also changed hands to Dr. H. Domatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley Martin
Fiscst
London
New York
Tandon
Bradley Martina
Barney Barsate
Park Lane
Big
Changs Handa Cripple Creek
Col
Bull HM
Anid
Also Mentioned on This Page
ASK
Chicago the Great Road
Curiona
Senator Walcott
Lamb
Dekgherty
Patrick White
Lawrence
Hutchinson
Arkansas City
Nevada
Borbia Hammersberg
Arcos Paw
Emil Dahl
Kew
Lafayette
Ind
William Volme
Pita
Willem Ryley
Bome
Thomas Husslon
St. Joseph
Oscar F. Mayhew
Daniel J. Smail
Jersey Lily
M'Kinley
Mitroads
QUEER
Hazen
Shawnee County
M. Anderson
Rick
Severacc
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!