40 Bold Tramps Blocked From Evading Train Fare
Ottawa officials meet a midnight eastbound train to confront a large party of tramps who seized an empty box car area. The sheriff orders them down, questions them about their harvest journey, but ultimately the officials refuse to aid the railroad in enforcing fares and the tramps return to their perches as the train departs.
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Jly U—Lare
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Church
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Fort Scott Socialists Hear Speech at Courthouse
A July 1 gathering at the Bourbon County courthouse featured Lipscomb, president of Fort Scott's socialist association, urging that socialism seeks reform not a party platform. He praised worker ownership of utilities and railroads, attacked competition, and endorsed public ownership and direct democracy concepts like initiative and referendum.
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Lipscomb
Te Bourbon Conty Socialist Association
Tele Bn
Meraware
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Gard
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Poisoned by a horse afflicting Lyon County family
A Lyon County family near Sising Slope farm, PB Neely, treated a sick horse and fell ill themselves around early July. The son, father, and daughter developed peculiar dry disease symptoms described as capluncte, with Neely bearing a large facial lesion noted by physicians as the largest they had seen.
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Lyon County
Neely
Sising Slope
Newly
Emporia Builds New Town Fire Station On Fifth Avenue
Emporia reports the city council voted to construct a new fre station to be named the town fire station. The stone building will front Fifth avenue and house city offices, the fire department, and living quarters above the wagon bay. The old structure will be torn down.
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Amperia
Fifth Avenue
Atchison Man’s Revenge On Market Plot Blockade
A merchant named Norawn Barrett in Atchison blocks Main Street between Eighth and Ninth with a 425 by 40 feet temporary board, claiming it to be owed taxes. The structure, intended as a market space, carries extensive advertisements and disrupts the city’s busiest thoroughfare. Local wholesalers operate nearby as the board grows.
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Bill Beard
Eighth
Ninth
Norawn Barrett
Wed Otter
Salina’s Army Nurse Almout Remembered On Day
July 45 celebrates Mother Bickerdyke day with John A. Logan Club recalling a Salina resident famed for acts of heroism and devotion. Mrs George Moran, previously in a western state, is highlighted as sharing in the charitable legacy credited to Mother Bickerdyke.
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Salina
Mother Bickerdyke
John A. Logan
Paxt
Salina Woman Nurse Earns Pension For Civil War Service
A Salina resident, formerly of Kirkville Missouri, served as an army nurse during the Civil War and receives a monthly pension of 12. Her husband also served in the same hospital but did not receive a pension. The article discusses her Union service and compares her recognition to Mother Hickeydyke.
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Salina
Botkin at Ottawa accused over G A R Ladies program
Ottawa Republican reports Commander Botkin provoked anger at an Army Day program by excluding Ladies of the G A R and W R C voices. He reportedly ordered speakers rearranged and refused a woman’s address, prompting protest from press and organization members. The incident ends with mention of a hush money offer to avert action.
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Botkin
G.A. R
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Botkin Indorse i
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Wehl
W. Roc
Sirs. Harris
GALR
Dr. Milner
Ottawa Woman Is Dismissed In Goods Fraud Case
In Ottawa on July 1 Marshall Skinner of Quenemo sought the arrest of Mia Mise who arrived yesterday in the city. Mise was charged with writing an order for $10 goods on Merchant Marshall of Queneme and signing her father's name. Goods were delivered, father Westwood refused to honor, but the case was dismissed after an agreement to return the goods and pay costs. Sheriff Church appeared sympathetic and Mise, a well known local figure, faced no harsh prison treatment.
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Heck
Marshall Skinner
Quenemo
Mia
Florence Mise
Yas Place
Merchant Marshall
Queneme
Westwood
Mise
Sheriff Church
Skinner
Marshall
Contempt Proceedings End With Receiver Changes
Port Scott and Charles Spearee faced federal contempt proceedings over attempts to seize the Columbus water works plant while it was held by L. L. Doubleday, a federal court receiver, and Jot H. Hamilton. Judge Williams heard the matter and accepted a compromise with Almants to discharge the receivers. Doubleday and Spencer were removed as receivers. a new appointee will be named upon joint request of the litigants.
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Auiy i
Charles Spearee
Columbus, Kam
Almants
Doubleday
Williams
Mr. Spencer
Populists and Democrats Unite in 15th Judicial District
In Beloit yesterday the Populists and Democrats of the Fifteenth Judicial District met convening counties Jewell Smith Osborne and Mitchell. They nominated LC. Wht of Smith Ma Ro Sutherland of Jewell and Cyrus Horen the incumbent of Osborne. Sutherland won on the 151st ballot amid fusion talks and a Grat ballot start.
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Fifteenth Judicial District
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Osborne
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Jewell
Cyrus Horen
Uni
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Heres
Sutherland
Uhl
Young Woman Killed By Reckless Handling of Revolver
Sufford, July 15. News reaches here of the death of Miss Bertha Hamllacy, aged 19, daughter of a prominent Stafford County farmer, from a bullet wound. While Miss Ramsey rode with Young Ruggles on Sunday the revolver was carelessly handled and discharged, the bullet entering her abdomen. She died Monday afternoon from the wound.
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Here
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Destitution Death Probe in Wichita Inquest
A coroner's inquest opened over the body of C. W. Rowley after a man and his daughter suffered extreme neglect. The case centers on destitution and starvation in Wichita with testimony expected on circumstances and cause of death.
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C. W. Rowley
Deaths and misfortunes mix with odd city notices
Testimony details a death from hardship with a sick wife and daughter in need of aid as neighbors helped where possible. In Wichita a city attorney rules bicycles cannot be taxed under current law without a new act. Various brief items follow: a child nearly dies after ingesting lye, a boy accidentally shoots a girl, a missing wife is found with her eloper, breeches returned, a drowning, and a reunion date set. local incidents and obituaries close with a Wichita death from heart disease and a man found dead on Lincoln street.
Bucket Shops Raided In Kansas City Crime Wave
July 1 1900s report details raids on bucket shops and planned pool rooms with arrests of W S Bibbs and seven assistants. Warrants by Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Brady. Notes corruption with Aldrich replacement by Alfred Sage, a wealthy longtime Republican. Also reports on a boy injuring Ike Browne and insurance payout of 1300 dollars, plus a Democratic ward meeting to select delegates.
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Dan Stuart Seeks Four More for Carson Carnival Match
Dan Stuart telegraphs from Chicago that he has signed Sharkey Maher McCoy and Creedon for the Carson fall boxing carnival and has four other fighters in view. Includes bicycle race entries at Salina with officials and four daily $60 races and prize money. Also notes a July 15 heavyweight pair Jin Jeffries and Gus Rutilt in a 20 round bout with odds of 101 against the Ohio giant.
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San Francisco
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Carson
Chicago
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Creedon
Corkers
Mechanics’ Pavilion
Jin Jeffries
Los Angeles
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Ohio
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Huhiin
W. W. Alkire Hurt In Farm Accident Near Troy
W. W. Alkire father of Dr. Herbert J. Alkire was severely injured on his Doniphan county farm two miles south of Troy when thrown from a horse in the harvest field. He was unconscious with temporary paralysis from brain concussion, later improving. he is staying with his son at 424 Monroe Street and is expected to recover.
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Herbert J. Alkire
Doniphan County
Alkire
Troy
Mr. Alkire
Monroe Street
Naked man terrorizes Brentwood children near Topeka
Frightened Brentwood residents report a naked man seen among trees near West Sixth Street and Brentwood woods. Children describe a young man from West Sixth Street recently released from the penitentiary, though no one was harmed. Sheriff Kepley was notified and searches continue in the Gage land vicinity.
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Topeka
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Gage’s Lake
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Kepley
DAY AS A CORK SHUTS MANY LIQUOR JOINTS IN CITY
Scare among city jointists as several major liquor establishments close under police warning. Al Hayalip Mike Thompson and Harry Croft cited for closures. others quietly shuttered over past two days. Police say no fresh orders were issued recently, while officials note prior notification.
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Henderson
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Steele
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Police Board
Earthquake Strikes Austria Two Shocks Hit Laibach
Two tremors struck near Laibach waking residents at 4 AM and a stronger quake at 7 AM lasting six seconds cause widespread damage. Buildings split and walls cracked while the population panicked in the early morning hours.
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Vienna
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Fall Festival HQs Banner Across Kansas Avenue In Topeka
Work begins on two new houses on Fourteenth Street and Avenue. Dr Cornelius of the Santa Fe shops will build a two story home for 300 dollars, while Groceryman PL Rush erects a cottage for 900 dollars. The Falls Festival Committee announces its new headquarters with a banner across Kansas Avenue reading Topeka Second Annual Fall Festival Sept 27 to Oct 4. Itinerants club ministers’ examinations conclude with nine candidates including John Adams and F E Moller. Knights and Ladies of Security plan a social at 915 West Fourth Street tomorrow evening. free entertainment, ice cream and cake for 10 cents under J W Star, President, Mrs M A Bair, Secretary.
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Karnival Knights Hold Meeting On Fall Festival Carnival Plans
The Karnival Knights met at the Commercial Club to organize the Fall Festival carnival. Board members consider electing a president and secretary, with Charlie Molliday likely to be executive, and Dean Law as secretary. A three member select committee may oversee registration and souvenir ideas.
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Leander Wins Hind Heat At Henley Regatta
At Henley on Thames July 13 the Hind heat of the Grand Challenge Cup went to Leander in 7.11. The fourth heat for the Grand Challenge Cup was won by New College Oxford in 7. The fifth heat for the Thames Challenge Cup was won by Kingston Rowing Club. Diamond Sculls heats were won by T J Hogan Newhouse Bugs Club in 23 38 and Hn Blackstate Vesta Rowing Club. E K Ten Kyck from Weechuset Boat Club Massachusetts also won a diamond skull heat.
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Crane to Name State Book Agents in Each County
George W. Crane of Ulis City will appoint county agents for school book sales under the new text by law. A confidential circular asks prominent county men for guidance on dealer reliability and facilities. A Hutchinson appointment dispute led to a second agent being named, with Fr J. Altswager as first and HD Winslow added later.
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National Republican League selects new president and list of vice presidents
Detroit reports the Republican Hague convention elects Crawford as president at eleven o'clock. A motion seeks sending the platform plank on discriminatory duties to the president and Congress. A long roll of state vice presidents is announced, followed by votes for secretary with Bow Hog leading and Chaple and Filadody close behind.
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Tramp Berry Returns Home Amid Evident Financial Strain
Gloversville New York July 1 James formerly of this place who posed as a millionaire and spent money lavishly has returned to the city. Since arriving there is no sign he possesses funds and he seems strapped. Laxation Bromo Carb Cures headache and neurosis guaranteed by all druggists or money refunded.
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