Apple Prospects Across Counties Highlight Decade’s Harvests
Secretary William H. Harness reports on Kansas crop conditions across eleven counties noting apples, pears, peaches, plums and grapes with varied yields. Counties show wide disparities from 300 percent in some apples to near total losses in others, while peaches and nurseries suffer winter damage and trees display differing vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Harness
Kansas
Edwardes County
Ben Davis
Marly
Jackon Wranty
Seekel
Keita
Amedeo
Kearny
Missouri
Winesap
Typpler
Barniett
Anjou
Clapp
Seckel
Supcord
Worden
Niaska
Labetts
Ben Devis
Mikeodri Pippin
Concord
Rice County
Wilwon
Anderson County
Ben Davin
Kelfer
Garber
Reeker
Japan
Clinton
Malden
Ehesteilns
TILDEN ESTATE SHOWS LARGE BEQUESTS AND RESIDUE
New York July 11 The executors final account for Samuel J Tilden shows assets totaling 5500100 pounds after his death. A wall concealed additional bequests of 310000.00 and most of the remainder goes to establish a free library in this city. The estate would have supported about 7000000 for the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Peyren
Ubrary
Astor, Lenox
Tilden
George
Samuel J. Tilden
Ymine of
Atlendon
Court of Appeals
Cnt
Kmnmell
An Slaters
Samuel J. Tides
Henrietta J. Swan
Caroupe
Whit- Mésey
Ruby Tilden
New York
Ealle
Hla
Estatilinh & Free
Rest and Health to Mother and Child
An aged advertisement fragment touts Mes Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for mother and child. It claims long life for ES Ildren while describing the product with pricing noted as twenty five cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
Esildren
Dog Protects Home. Burglars Foiled at Waters Residence
James Wests watchdog alerted him to a midnight intrusion at Captain J G Waters home on Seventh and Buchanan. A burglar attempted to pry a window while another waited outside. the dog pursued the assailants, who fled after a shouted alarm. Police report multiple attempted entries nearby by men using tipped keys, with one heavyset suspect described.
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James West
J. G Waters
Seventh
Buchanan Streets
Bieht
West Tees
To &v
West
Captain Waters
Jim
Housey
Morrigan
West Seventh Street
George Kinksman
West Garden Street
Dr Swan Locks Up as Health Board Fallout Rages
W B Swan secretary of the state health board has closed the office and moved downtown due to missing stationery and supplies for the new secretary. Dr Gill camps outside the office and, amid the dispute, writes a last will to the executive council claiming obstruction by Swan and seeking access to the office with a key while health work stalls.
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W. B. Swan
State I Board of Health
Gill
Peetcee Wa
Gui
Hull
Ont W. B Swan
Executive Council
Ciiven
Swan
Board row creates clash over new asylum location
The Parsons Clay Center dispute over the new asylum stalls actions as the state Board of Charities refuses to proceed. Hornaday says the board is enjoined and will not participate, forcing Parsons to push for court-driven injunctions. Lawyers may now be hired to pursue the case, while responsibility shifts to Parsons and Clay Center.
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Parsons
Clay ‘Center
State Board of Charities
Grant Flornaday
Hornaday
Board of Charities
Godard
Clay Center
Par
Tmmd
JaSmelon
Iourt of Charities
Parvine
Altormer General
Fils
Inquiries Spur Favorable Attention to Park Investment
A young woman writes to the State Park commissioner and governor seeking support for a proposed tour venture. Her direct, searching inquiries about the project’s stability drew favorable attention amid discussions of business sense and prosperity in the community.
Reform School Boiler House Repair Progress Update
The reform school boiler house and laundry re build is under way after a fire. G F Holland of Washington County, an experienced contractor, directs daily work. The board of charities found bids unsatisfactory and hired day laborers. Troubling boys disrupt the state house second floor, causing noise and work disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reform School
Wervsion
G. Holland
Emprague
Washington County
Dhagne
Desperate Welfare Call Averts Starvation Case
Henry Derby, a telegraph company electrician, alerted the State Board of Health to a destitute Dillon family at 11 Branner Street. Mr Dillon is unemployed and his wife is seriously ill with no food or funds for medical care. City physician Dr T W Peers has been summoned to assist.
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State Board Health
Henry Derby
Telephone Company
State Board of Health
T. W. Peers
Thas
Immigrant Bureau Reports Large US Arrivals
Washington July 1 Almost complete return to the bureau of immigration shows an increase of 3579 over the year ended June 20 1898. Immigrants arriving in 1800 were 1878, against 528999 the previous year. Commissioner Powderly cites Spain war aftermath and prosperity as factors. He notes inquiries from intending settlers about sericultural lands and urges cooperation with labor and factory inspection to direct immigrants to areas with labor demand.
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Washington
Bureau of Immigralians
Eimetanete
Wrigranta Ameriving
United States
Uisea
Powderty
Spain
Europe
Alan
Congress
Government
Immigration Bureau
Liquid air firm forms with Topeka native shareholder
Sam Gardenhire of Topeka becomes a shareholder in an organization manufacturing liquid air. The company, organized with 200000 capital, claims to reduce production to six to eight cents per gallon and possibly two cents. The plant sits on Fifty third Street. Gardenhire once served as district court clerk and writer Tim, now tied to the liquid air venture, has no time for literary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Gardenhire
Frmerly
Topeka
Land
LE New York
Quid Air
Manufacturing i
Gardenhire
Ostegran
Gandenhire
Legnatepe
Harter
Retii Industre
Fipes
Tim
Nquid Att Company
Teachers at Los Angeles Rally On Education Study
The National Educational Association convention in Los Angeles drew strong interest across sections. Bishops and professors spoke on character formation, ethics, and the relation of schooling to the state. A paper on Employment and Dismissal of Teachers highlighted salary as a criterion, while scientific studies linked physical development to mental efficiency, urging corrective exercise for lagging students.
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Los Angelina
Los Angeles
Cal
National Educational Association
G. Montgomery
Skidmore
Philadelphia Normal School
CA. Luckey
Unigencity
Nebraska
R. Webster
Ian Francisca
Department of School Administration
RE. E. Roxlime
Board of Education
Tocoma
Wash
W. Cobb
Albany
Ins
Natural Science Department
W. W. Hastings
University of Nebraska
Lincoln
Omaha
Insurance Firms Seek Stay To Block Kansas Licenses
Four insurance companies Liverpool London and Globe Manchester Fire Western Assurance and British American sue to bar Superintendent W V Church from revoking their Kansas licenses. They seek a temporary injunction as hearings set for Friday July 21. The dispute centers on settlement amounts for Colonel J H Richards fire losses and the right to sue without appraisal, echoing the Simon case.
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W. V
Toronto
Salts
J. H. Achards
Fort Scott
Misauri Facuic
Coie Richards
Tag
Richards
Matyr
Church
Chaorch
Chutch
Rivut
Simon
Erant
Inge B
Johnson boom cited in St Louis as Stone denies New York papers
Ex Governor Stone returned from New York and denied remarks attributed to him about a Chicago Democratic paper project. He defends a possible national committee hire in Chicago and notes changes may occur in sub committees. Johnson of Kansas is praised as a potential head for the executive committee amid talk of reshuffling.
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St. Loui
Stone
New York
Chicago
Teale
New York City
National Committee
Shore
St. Lowns
Lim
Johnson
Kansan
Carlisle’s Cousin Likely to Be Tried for Murder in St Louis
A July 13 Post-Dispatch special from Bratton Tex reports Prof Lipssomb of a Dalian high school died from a wound inflicted by John T. Carlisle, former janitor of the podgel, during revival services at the First Christian Church. A grand jury meets tomorrow to consider the case. Carlisle, cousin of former Treasury secretary John G. Carlisle, claims amnesia and is jailed with an emotional defense planned. Carlisle had blamed Lipacom for the shooting.
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Louie
A_ Post-Dispatch
Brattid
Tex
Wr Lipssomb
Ue Dalian High School
John ‘T. Carliste
Podgel
First Christian Church
Tomormw
Curtisls
Secretary of
the Treasury
John G. Caurlisle
Carlisle Togt
Hunting Clues In Alma Over Murder Watch Chain
Sheri Cook left at noon for Alma seeking the watch chain and related papers tied to the murdered man. Sheriff Cook hints the chain and papers may be saved and notes a man has confessed to the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Cook
Alma Fors Watch Chain
Sheri Cook
Alma
Harry ‘Pandy
Kored
Minurder
National Convention Likely St Louis Choice Says Breidenthal
Joon Ww Breidenthal a Foothalt national committee member says the 1900 convention will be in St Louis not Kansas City. He cites southern majority against moving west and Populist fusion stances as blocking western support and favors for Kansas.
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Joon Ww
Breidenthal
Foothat
Kansas City
St. Louis
Mr. Breidenthal
Kansas
Ruined by Storm at Navy Yard Dry Dock No 2
New York dated July 12 reports that dry dock No 2 at the pet s navy yard sustained severe damage in last night's alarm. The eastern dock bulged over fifty feet with a 1 to 10 foot rise, likely ruling out use for nearly two years. Rainwater penetrated beneath the wooden structure, loosening the foundation. The dock cost about 1 million dollars twelve years ago. Congress has not begun repairs under the available appropriation. The cruiser Detroit had left the dock before the storm.
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New York
Pets Navy Yard Dry Dock No. 2
Congress
Delght
Detroit
Otis seeks two thousand horses for Philippine cavalry
A Washington dispatch reports General Otis requests 2,000 horses to form a cavalry brigade by the end of the rainy season. He has tried Manila and nearby markets but none are available. Secretary Alger aims to have the horses carefully chosen, preferably from the southern states, moderate weight, tough and wiry.
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Washington
Otis
Philippines
Manila
Alger
Anmly
Wages Rise as Building Boom Boosts Topeka Labor Pay
In Topeka a construction surge pushes wages up about 20 percent. Laborers now earn 32 per day, teamsters 3250, carpenters 33, brick masons 3 and 4, vs prior levels of 1.56 for laborers and 10 to 20 percent less for carpenters and masons. A Bible over 200 years old in Winama Indiana is highlighted as a rare relic, with ownership traced to the Inquim family since 1700.
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Topeka
Winama
Ind
Marion
Inquim
Democrat-Journal
Family Bible
Edintureh
Heotland
Evan Taylor
Ar. Inquim
Bie
Wheat Market Report Shows Slow Advance Amid Mixed Prices
Chicago market notes wheat opening firm but muted as buyers return after reopens. Prices edged higher for September while near term supplies and futures activity remained cautious. oats and corn traded unevenly with light demand and export news subdued. Hogs, cattle, and sheep receipts varied, with analysts noting limited activity and steady selling pressure.
New York Money Market and Commodities Briefs
The New York Money Market reports steady short term money rates and active trading in stocks and sugar. Wheat and corn futures show gains with notes on government securities and government bonds. Details on receipts, futures movements, and market expectations appear for several commodities.
Chicago Board of Trade Note Rises
Chicago financial desk reports modest gains at the Chicago Board of Trade as trading volumes show cautious buying. Analysts cite steady demand for grains and metals amid mixed economic signals from the countryside and urban markets.
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Robins Mercantile Co
J. E. Walker
J. M. Ashbaugh
Apple Prospects
Tilden's
J. G. Waters
DR. Swan
Board of Health
Mr. Hornaday
Clasx
Geet
State Departments
State House
Boothiacks
S. ML Gardenhire
MR. Church
Gov. Stone
Carlisle
John W. Breidenthal
Brooklyn
Hepicander
Lanecaiver
Omarthan
Lang Aeiliner
Kagan
Casa See
Peat
Ayeonod
Ae Agh
Salgust
J.C. Goings
Petes
J. ¥. Harris
Eres
Senna
Eaegs
Yorkirs
Sumgci
Ples
EBC
Marient
Imuttome Moore Eo
Eee City
Pete Wimothy
Feamery
Wew York Money Market
New York, Sut
Market Gonsip
Pernishea
Sura
Scara
Araded
Oysellet
Noge Gomm Ormanne Ina
Peo Pendarn
Sees Reef
Eelesge
Harald Ioany Peinie
Nati Joseph
Cormericator
J. Gales
Atchison
Ceapondent
J.pitamnis
Chicagm ‘Hebber Chicago Board of Trade
Sleputine
J. C. Goings
Grain and Provisions
East Fifth Street
Chicago Alwaya
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