McKay Favors Brgen in County for Jerry Simpson Nomination
Fragmented Wichita item reports Judge McKay of Marper county conceding, with Pratt county supporters, that Jerry Simpson will likely receive the nomination. Populist Garaphen and others are noted as strong or close to a victory. several counties show varied lines of support. Also included is an advertisement for River Bitters and a testimonial about its healing claims from Worthington Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge McKay
Simyasos
Jerry Simpson
Dows
Wichita Ractor
Jerry
Judes Mckay
Marper County
Pratt
Jolke MckKay
Brgen
Chicaro Conventios
Clive
Mr. Simpson
Nomiere
Jurge Hashore
Garaphen
Stattorn
Bishop Gisnon to Travel Abroad Next Month
Bishop Gisnon, bound for Ireland with his parents, will depart from New York next Saturday for a two month stay. Electric fan motors advertised at A Lee's, 0 Sacsas avenue. A remedy promises blood enrichment through a twenty year tested formula, marketed by druggists. Ladies shirt waists laundered by Peckess Brothers Laundry, 112 and 114 West 5th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Gisnon
Kansas City
Mihon Glennon
Emabrydd
Ieland
Will Gall
New York
A. Lee
Sacsas Avenue
Bill Against Tape Worm Causes Sheriff’s Billing Dilemma
Sheriff Kepley resists paying for a 95 foot tape worm fed to a prisoner named James Smith while in custody. The case raises questions about who bears the cost and who is liable for false imprisonment if the county is billed for the worm. Local officials debate whether to pursue the matter against Smith or the worm itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Kepley
Bob Kepley
James Smith
Highland Park
Sterttt Werley
Christ
Kepley
Smith
Hurncate
John Collingsworth Brawls With Editor in Larned Tale
John Collingsworth travels to Emporia to run a hotel after leaving Larned. The narrative alleges he clashed with a Democratic editor there, including claims of hauling at the editor and threatening a court appearance. The piece notes editor’s cautious response and implies local reputational repercussions.
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Collingsworth
John Collingsworth
John
Emporia
Larned Sone
Larnad
Ht Larved
Mr Collingeweurth
Mandy Abesiinidin
Ging Dows
Kmporid Upatn
Hemet
Larned
Snow
Editio of the Gasette
Among Railroad Men and Horton Base Ball Clash
Rail workers face wage cuts as traffic declines across major western lines. Engineers and firemen protest reduced engine counts while seeking higher pay, with longer idle periods. Horton shop employees form a baseball team and plan a game series with Santa Fe crews, signaling hopeful morale amid industry downturn. Cited officials and trips to St Louis and Topeka reflect ongoing corporate business and personnel moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Horton
Rock Island
Horton Boys
Bollermavers
Topeka
California Populists Propose National Money Platform
San Francisco July 16 8k A California Populist platform proposes a national money system issued by the federal government as full tender for all debts. It calls for gold silver or paper currencies and a postal bank network, with debt funding on a per capita basis and abolition of national banks. The plan appears aimed at the St Louis convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
St Louis
San Francisco
W. Veardui
State Central Committee of
J.tayvnr Hoogers
Mayer Seito
Pouullat Corvemijen
St. Louis
United States
Eltixens
Pacific Railroad
Stevenson Departure From Bloomington After Cape May Visit
Vice President Stevenson and Mrs Stevenson left for Bowling Green Kentucky after a two week stay in Bloomington with their daughter Ouella who recently wed Rev Mr Hardin. They plan to spend the summer in Bloomington having altered plans to return to Atlantic resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Bloomington
Cape May
Bowling Green
Oullia
Hardin
Atlantic
Snapshot scraps from Topeka city life and politics
Fragmented notes describe Topeka scenes including picnics at Garfield park, a drummer canvassing the city, brushing roads near the Grand Opera House, sidewalk projects on Topeka avenue, heat effects on corn, and varied political talk around Populists in St Lots. Mentions WRC reception, Bryn, Plaza Talk About Free Silver, and local parades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Park
Grand Opera House
John MacDonald
Teachers’ Institute
Topeka
Topeka Avenue
Hamloon Park
McKeever
Jerey County
L. T. Yount
St Lots
Auburndale
L. Furber
Huntoun Park
State House
Aousts City
Julie A. Chase
Hiawatha
WRC
National Hotel
Albert Horton
A. H. Horton
Colorado
Lawrence University
Kansas Avenue
Bryan Indorsement Urged by Populists at Grand Island
At the Populist state convention in Grand Island resolutions called for securing Bryan endorsement. They declare reform through new legislation and urge using all honorable means to gain support, emphasizing the need to crystallize pivotal party principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island
St. Lovie
Bryan
Cheyenne Deluge Leaves City Dark and Damaged
In Cheyenne Wyoming heavy rain yesterday dumped 2.5 inches in about three hours. Streets torn up, sidewalks washed away, and private property damaged. Basements flooded, goods ruined, and the electric light works inundated, likely leaving the city without power for a week or more. Other notes include the Free Silver Convention in St. Louis and travel tickets offered by the Santa Fe Route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Santa Fe
Cheyenne
Wyo
Rome
Proud of Ancestry in Topeka Meeting Highlights
Hananians who boast revolutionary sires gathered in Topeka yesterday. Misa Ada Pixley of Wamego, a Washburn graduate, won a prize for a paper on gunfeet Principles fought for in the Revolutionary War. The Kansas Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution announced new members and discussed badges and future publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Misa Ada Pixley
Wamego
Washburn College
National Society of Thens of the
Misa Pixiey
Kansas
Kansas Society of the
Lawrence
George F. Lewis
Wichita
Willam H. Russell
LaCrosse
William Austen Reed
State Society
T. 5. Bowman
City
W. T. Scott
Fation
George D. Hale
National Society
Kansas Society
S.A
Okighome
Soulite
Willian
J. L. Furtier
New Gampiahire
Capt Knight a Wonder Topeka Inventor of Useful Things
Knigh t is a Topeka inventor celebrated for many devices. He reportedly created a tax calculating machine, weather stripping, an interest calculator and an adder. His latest is he calls the denapkies a chemical cloth treatment promising value, enabling a polishing effect and potential production of a ferrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight
Topeka
Knieht
Knisht
Kansas wine claim shocks French vineyards in Douglas County
Vern Langen told Journal reporters that Kansas can rival France in wine quality noting Burgundy grapes in Douglas County and Allen County white wines. He said Cognac could be made in Kansas as well and that Solomon Valley champagne could compete with New York markets given suitable soil. He urged a Chilean soil to grow champagne grapes as the necessary missing ingredient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Journal
Kansas
France
Douglas County
Allen County
California
Tony
Solomon Valley
New York
Metropolitan police ban on smoking during duty sparks hardship
The Were v2 police commission passes an order prohibiting Fintronen from smoking while on duty, causing hardship for officers on sight duty who are urged to refrain from smoking near grocery stores and while patrolling. Jailed staff and special officers are exempt, while patrolmen seek to relax the rule to enjoy cigars after 8 PM. Gardiner, Eliann, Donovan, and special officers reportedly use more tobacco than the force, but are not affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Crocery Store
Loli
Chile
Gardiner
Eliann
Donovan
Munyon's Remedies Offers Separate Cures for Diseases
Munyon's homeopathic remedies claim instant relief for rheumatism headaches dyspepsia and nervous or kidney issues. Advertises separate cures for each disease and free medical advice from Prof. Munyon at 1505 Arch Street Philadelphia. Available at all druggists for a dime a bottle.
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Munson
Munmon
Munyon
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Bryan Ratification Meeting Announcement in 1886
Democrats issue an invitation to a ratification rally on Saturday July 25 in Ts pelak with leaders including Richard P Bland Champ Clark H M Teller and W A Snyder. Event seeks support for free and unlimited silver and the money power controversy with speeches by notable Democrats and flambeau club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All
Menly
Tspelak
Hamilton Ball Grand
Imoas Democratic Flambeau Club
Richard P_ Bland
Champ Clark
H.M. Teller
Dion W. A Harris
Het. Sunt Martin
David Overmyer
L. D. Lewstling
G. WW. Gitole
J. W. Leeds
DG. Lowe
B.A. Rigss
Obi- Sena
Aryan and
Sewall
Chickso
W. A Snyder
Copmaittes
Artons Close Call on Electric Wire at Manhattan Beach
In a dangerous aerial act at Manhattan Beach Arton’s Close Call was shocked by a 90 volt current while performing on a tight wire. He suffered severe burns to the chest but was saved by quick action from attendants and carried to a dressing room where he fainted from pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anen
Manhattan Beach
Arion
Morgan Sers Work Entertains Thousands at Roof Garden
The Moral sisters, longtime Topeka entertainers now in Chicago as Angela Sisters, headline a rooftop show atop the Masonic Temple, delivering a musical act praised for appeal. The scene notes Morgan Sers’ ongoing success and recent Hopkins Opera Houses runs. Real estate transfers list several property dealings including Esknik Hall lots and Munroe Street parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Moral Sisters
Topeka
Chicago
Angela Sisters
Museum Bowl Garden
Morgan Stil Whistlen
Barter
Hopkins Opera Houses
A. E. MiCassin Et al
City Rest Estate Company
Esknik Hall
Wanens Avenue
Etltchie
Gerald Cooper
Proviene
RT. We
Julie S Webb
Munroe Street
Chales Howard
Foreman Stoan
St. Luis
Kan- MA
Walnut Grove
Rosa Nichols
Santa Fe Kallaise
Lauri Ison
Burlington Route excursion to East with Baptist and Republican events
A garbled notice lists multiple travels and meetings from New York to Chicago and St Louis via the Burlington Route. It mentions Christian Endeavor in Washington, Baptist Young People's Union in Kies MUWwaukew, a Neuonal Republican MUR kee event in Abx, a pamper tt convention in Chicago, and ticket agents for journeys via Vie Libyled SEH and Vie ubuled Limited. Also notes modern train equipment and agents WAKELY and Lo Moi W, plus a bogus remedy ad and names W. Stansfieldt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Bullado
N.Y
Tith
Christian Endeavor Meeting
Wastington
Baptist Young People’s Union of Kies
Muwwaukew
Republican Murkee
Chicago
Jueau Avie
Vies
St. Louis
Tt. W
Wakely
Sonata
Lo Moi
Burlington Route Train Affirms Western Service Line
The Burlington Route advertises rapid service from Kansas City to Billings via a direct daytime train leaving 10 40 a m and arriving in Montana after about one day. It notes connections with Northern Pacific and Crane-Continental lines to reach Utah and California, touting shorter travel times than rival routes. An accompanying testimonial promotes DeWit's Witch Hazel Salve for piles with a patient claiming long relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Montana
Black Hills, Sound & Pacific Coast
Burlington
Minsouri River
Ubout West
Kansas City
Mont
Kensas City
Billings
Ils Iinga
Northern Pacific
Montane
Puget Sound
Engether
Kenzas
Kintas City
Denver
Hie Grande
EN Hil
Lumber City
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Worthington
Ind
Wis
Cottage Grove
Hue
Chicam
Goth
K Sones’ Beck
Fifeh Street
Hall
Leavenworth
Leaven Worth
Beecham
Beechams
Tiples
Murton
Gecerah Alaguger Prey
Mudec
Machinery Pliver
iMudwon
Moco
Mintnaplissi Strom City
Briddle
Mrr
Hutson
Ripley
Morton
Chino
Feed Rush
Witlwo
Arianaas City
Iniries
Mipcourt
Ruth Ie
C. M. Higginson
J. Devin
Mabri Hayes
Harry Lyddan
Rich Ded Pulquiss
Indouse Bryan
Nebraska
DeWitt
W. Stans
Champaigne
Herr von Langen
Clairette
The
Hung
N. K
Lee Jones
Democratic City Central Committee
J.E. Schmidt
Democratic Flambeau Chat
John Marti
David Otm Yer
James J. Hitt
Oscar Kraurs
Sarteens
Suillinglaw
WOLF
AP. Shreve
SON
Arton
Olla
Seerles
Morgan Sers
Winder
Pearundry
At & Yonla
Neglected Co
W. Stansfieldt
Fe Baneret
Lauiieau
Mekets Wold
Banta Pe
Ayer
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