Harris Wakes Senate Deadlock Over Union Pacific Sale Debate
In Washington on July 1 the Senate lingered in a stalemate over resolutions by Mr. Harris of Kansas to block government sale of a Union Pacific lien and oppose a government takeover of railways. Arguments on quorum, filibuster, and protest measures delayed a final vote while Mr. Morgan denounced obstruction and Mr. Harris urged protecting public ownership interests.
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Shera
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Union Pacific
Paso
Tex
Mexican
Ciudad Porfirio Diaz
Ciudad Juarez
China
United States
California
Southern Pacific Railroad
Durrant Visits San Quentin Uncle Seeks Innocence
Rev Wash Lamont, uncle of Blanche Lamont, visited Theodore Durrant at San Quentin. Lamont said he believes Durrant guilty based on the evidence but hopes innocence may be proven before execution. Durrant maintained innocence, declined to discuss the murder after the visit, and the conversation ended.
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San Francisco
Wash Lamont
Theodore Durrant
Durrant
San Quentin Prison
Fee
Lamaone
San Quentin
Edgar
Mr Lamont
Christian Endeavor
Purrant
Hazen Defends Detective Evidence In Liquor Cases
Judge Hazen clarifies a misunderstanding of spotter testimony noting detectives gather lawful evidence and are distinct from paid informers. The article cites Ely v. Dumas and explains that spotters versus detectives differ in purpose and legality. The state board of equalization also reports county delinquency delaying tax equalization efforts.
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Hazen
ZT. Hazen
Perdon
Tom
Topeka
Social and Personal Notes From Topeka Townsfolk
Social and personal items from Topeka and nearby towns describe a well attended woollen mill dance, lists of attendees, and numerous visitors and residents arriving or returning from trips. The piece notes marriages, engagements, and upcoming homecomings, with names such as Graves Love and Countermine officiating, plus various travelers staying at local inns and visiting families across Topeka.
Armour's Omaha Plant to Cost $1,000,000
Armour & Co. continues work on a South Omaha packing plant planned to cost one million dollars and modeled after their Chicago facility. Construction aims for operation by January 4, with labor expected to rise from the current 200 to about 400 as two steam shovels, road graders, and additional cars speed site work. An auditor from Chicago will oversee accounts, and the Union Stock Yards Co. lays track for graders to expedite dumping dirt onto cars.
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Armour & Co
South Omaha
Armour Packing House
Union Stock Yards Company
Saylor
Chicago
Armour Plant
Police Court cases mix disorderly house and inmate charges
Lou Teisse pleaded not guilty to keeping a disorderly house and faces trial tomorrow morning. May Elder, an inmate, also pleaded not guilty and will be tried tomorrow. Elmer McPherson had a dispute over a calf with two shed renters and asked leniency for his appearance. W. W. Plumb was discharged after admitting chickens at large and promising confinement. A colored man, thought to be Thorns Clark, wanted in Kansas City for murder, was arrested while bartending and later discharged under alias Robert Lampkins. Kansas City officers to identify him.
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Lou Teisse
May Elder
Elmer McPherson
W. W. Plumb
Thorns Clark
Kansas City
Gwens
Dupree
Robert Lampkins
Seals of Grant's Tomb Doors Expanded by Heat
New York July heat caused the bronze doors of Grant's Tomb to expand, preventing custodian George Burnlie from opening them. A crew of laborers failed for hours until architect Duncan proposed jackscrews, concluding with the doors scratched but opened. The Bach door weighs 2,760 pounds, is 4 feet wide and 6 inches thick.
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New York
George Burnelie
Duncan
Notice of a New Counterfeit Ten Dollar Silver Certificate
Washington Tily 1k Chief Haven of the secret service announces discovery of a new counterfeit ten dollar silver certificate from the series 1X1 letter D. It features a wood cut portrait of Hendrix and names Tillman and Morgan as register and treasurer. The seal is pink rather than carmine and the engraving is poorly executed with irregular numbering.
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Washington
Secret Service
Hendricks
Mesers
Tillman and Morgan
Register
Pueblo Fire Destroys Fifth Floor Office Building
Fire at the Central Diner building on Second and Math streets in Pueblo caused about 50000 in damages. Wires sparked the blaze shortly after midnight, with the inferno reaching the fifth story of a premier office block. Firefighters likely saved most contents as the fire was contained by dawn.
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Pueblo
Col
Hon Frank M Nye and Dr Charcot Kola Nervine Tablets
Hon Frank M Nye a leading lawyer testifies to the calming and restorative effects of Dr Charcot s Kola Nervine Tablets. He reports rapid relief from nervous strain after a protracted trial and says he slept and ate better. The ad claims proven efficacy and offers testimonials and direct mail order from Mkpe Chemical & Mfg Co La Crosse.
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Hayward
Trumd
Charcer
Frank Mt. Nye
Frank M. Nye
bin Nye
Charcot
Arsent
Mapke Chemical & Mfg. Co
la Crosse
Topeka Bid Aims at Creamery Convention Next Summer
Kansas City hosts executive panel selects site July 38 for the national Creamery and Butter Makers' convention to be held in Topeka next January. About 1,500 to 2,000 delegates, plus freight agents and creamery suppliers, are expected. funding relies on state association, hotels, and private subscriptions with Topeka Commercial Club backing.
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Creamery and Butter Makers’ Association
Topeka
Kansas City
J. M. Nissiey
Kansas Creamery Company
Tittle
Topeka Commercial Club
Downing
A. Wdana
Brigham
D. J. Greenwald
C.F. Adams
State Creamery Association
Nisstoy
United States
J. FP. Davin
Edward Wildert
Ue State Association
C8. Downing
Wilder
Association
The
Commercial Club Considers Anderson Hose Coupler Move
Mr RLS Brigham reported to the Commercial club on the Anderson Hose Coupler company now based in Kansas City. Prospects favored locating in Topeka with a Millice and Holcomb offer for manufacture under review. Membership grew with five new entrants and possible fee reductions discussed.
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Ottawa
Rls. Brigham
Commercial Club
Anderson Hose
Kansas City
Beigham
Topeka
Millice & Holcomb
Brigham
Followag
Messrs
W. F. Reehr
E. T. Sim
W. Rossington
Wilt C. Chaffee
H. L. Robinson
Fate Pursued Her in Deadly Flood Devastation
Poughkeepsie July 15 Mrs Conroy survivor of Fishkill disaster formerly lived in Johnstown Paw where flood struck years ago She was rescued by John Conroy who later married her The three worker quarters were wrecked huge rocks tumbled from ravine Arabs settlement near Murphy boarding house wiped out Wave reached fifteen feet then widened to twenty six by ten feet deep Burning itching skin diseases relieved by De Witts Witch Hazel Salve per G W Stansfield 632 Kansas avenue.
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John Beadle
Mantou
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Mebel Knowles
Nellie Small
Atchison
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Edna Crane
Winifred Winer
Grace Curtis
Edna Morehouse
Kansas City
Will Eberle
W. W. Gillespie
Galveston
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Son Withur
Fort Madison
Denver
Colorado Springs
Mandie Johnson
Copeland
Mise
Virgiline Mulvane
N. J. Adams
Carbondale
Topeka
Harry Nelson
Magon, O
M. Frank
Washburn
Colorado
Vandegrift
Wil Whitten
Lene Cowitts Farm
Chariie Kieinkins
New York
Lettie Lamb
Manhattan
Mamie Hallarin
J. W. Walworth
Gatens
Louie Smith
Mise Addie Rollier
St. Joseph
Igora Davis
Sue Jessup
Mussette Renwick
Murret Goodrich
Ana Mellice
Erma Mer
Mabel Mciffn
John Maret Goodrich
Etna Mike
Emma Goodrich
Tom Whitmer
Bert Harris
Ed Roler
James Deneyson
Maurice Schlegel
John Banin
Minnie Hoffmester
J. M. Miner
Chattanooga
Edson
Abilene
W. T. Pateman
Bethany
Missea Mande
Foy Sellers
Mrs. Casson
Dolly Himmmel
Edna Cockens
Annm Stephens
Lena
Agsiee
Annie Casson
Mesars
Bruce
Hugh Kincade
Melvin Atwood
John Casson
Charles Shucrift
Arthur Medlock
Wm. Stephens
John Garhart
Wm. Miller
Wr. Sellers
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Walter F. Auknery
Shorey
Poughkeepsie
Mes
Murphy's
Murphy's Boarding House
de Witt
G. W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Republican Key Note at Detroit Delegation Adopts Pro-Prosperity Resolutions
Detroit hosts a National League of Republican Clubs convention where speakers reaffirm loyalty to McKinley era policies. The resolutions praise sound money, reciprocity, and international bimetallism, urge tariff protections, immigration safeguards, and vote extension to women, while condemning lynching and mob violence.
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Anew
Tague
National League of Republican Chutes
United States
St. Louis
William McKinley
Organized League
Republic
Abraham Lincoin
Ue President Add Econgress
Hawaii
Senate of the
Republican Party
Hornlo
Spain
Cuba
Cale
McKinley
Congress
Kaiser’s Eye Improves After Accident At Berlin
The public remains startled by news of the Emperors eye injury. A minute by minute report details the accident when canvas fell from the masthead striking the Emperor near the head. He wore a naval cap and was struck on the edge. The Emperor retired briefly but is now improving rapidly.
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Berlin
Andrees Balloon Flight Plans Revealed in Letters
A July report from Stockholm notes Andree, the aeronaut, intends to launch his balloon at the first opportunity. He plans a northward course after the eighteenth, hoping favorable winds will enable a successful ascent despite uncertainty.
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Stockholm
Andree
Bedtime at Candia Report Lacking Foundation
Thess correspondent in Athens says rumor of a clash between British troops and Masti in souke 18 is unfounded. No British casualties at Candia. Ratcliffe released on $2000 bail from Tombs jail after assault charge.
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Candia
Lends
Thess
Athens
Cattian
Noritish
Kansas City Ladies College Promotes Character and Competency
A garbled OCR note from Kansas City announces a Ladies College offering character and competency training with a musical department. It claims to be the only Western college with certain features and invites correspondence to Fayes Ph D Independence, Mo.
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Kansas City
Ladies College
Ronan
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