No Rockpile for Women Public Sentiment Forces Reversal
Kansas City Missouri July 15 public sentiment stops police from placing women prisoners on work piles with men in Kansas City Kansas. Police commissioners reversed last week order after opposition. Report notes rock pile fear drove prisoners to pay fines and avoid jail. Leavenworth officials say male prisoners accept rock work without objection. Agitation spreads to Lafayette Indiana where Mrs Belden Gougar condemns the plan as barbarous and urges protest to Kansas City authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EC. Police Commission
Kansas City
Pkllies
Kan
Tne Dounl
Ihe Vrier
Winted
Wiwever
Werner
Ajil
Leavenworth
Leaven- Worth
Leavenwirth
Lafayette
Ind
Belen M. Gougar
India
Bine
Marion
Ransan
Au- Merits
Attacks the Press at Toronto Epworth League Meet
An Easterday program in Toronto opened with clergy welcoming visitors and dedicating churches. Bishop W X Ninɪte of Detroit and Bishop OP. Firmgerald of Nowhere spoke at ceremonies. Four monster meetings drew over 3 100 attendees at Music Hall and several churches. A speaker harshly criticized the press, accusing it of failing to do good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman
Toronto
Pavilly
Pavilton
A. S. Hardy
Ontario
W. X Ninite
Detroit
OP. Firmgerald
Nowhere
Mazsey Music Hall
Kather d
Pivilion
Maritine Baliwin
Kart, S
Cocke's
Charles BH. Fowler
Jane PF. Newspan
Younger brothers refuse liberty over Northfield robbery
Frank James comments from St Louis on the Younger brothers role in the Northfield bank heist case. He notes they admitted guilt but refused liberty with dishonor, defending an unwritten honor among outlaws. Rumors and public debate surround the Younger brothers and pardons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Frank James
Northfeld
Prince Arisugawa to visit United States on naval business
New York on July 19 reports Prince Takehito Arisugawa nephew of former Emperor Mutauhito of Japan will arrive within ten days. A rear admiral in the Japanese navy he is described as handsome and military in bearing about 25 years old. He travels with a staff of ten officers and will likely tour naval stations shipyards and armor plants. A possible August 2 voyage to India’s Empress from Vancouver may alter plans.
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New York
Takehito Arisusawa
Mutauhito
Japan
Arisugawa
England
English Naval
Sawa
Sako
Orince
Vancouv
United States
Ste
Ali Draggisss
Kansas Banks In Excellent Condition Says Commissioner
Bank Commissioner John W Breiden reports Kansas banks in excellent shape with deposits now exceeding loans for the first time in department history. The state banks hold a 4 percent reserve, above the required 2 percent, and comparative tables show trends in real estate, furniture, cash, deposits, and borrows across 25 state and private banks since the department’s founding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Breidenthal
Tawar
Iso
Kansas Banking Department
Duponti Asad
Bryan to Visit Mexico and Campaign for Silver
An excellent authority says W. J. Bryan will tour Mexico with Texas friends after the adjournment of the transmissission congress. The trip aims to collect data for his silver campaign, not pure leisure. The Red Apples item notes Missouri crop value rumors, claiming the peanuts exceed wheat in Missouri and Illinois combined, with cotton included.
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Salt Lake
Utah
W. J. Bryan
Transmiseicipps Congress
Mexico
Aome
Texas
St Louis
Republic
Missouri
Illinois
Tuline is Going to Washington in July Visit
Mr Julius Goldschmidt, new consul general, to raise port and commerce issues in Washington. Details unclear due to damaged OCR but mentions a visit to the capital and related official talks. The fragmented text references consul duties and port concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuline
Washington
Julius Goldschmidt
Ans
van Bai
Anas Sereireck
Cinderella at Garfield Park in Sylvan Setting
A local pageant shifts venue to Garfield Park for a large Cinderella show with a 3000 seat open space stage and two ticket stands. Full cast list includes Effie Haren as Queen, Harry Crow as King, Henry Dalby as Prince Chaming, Miss Ray Chesney as Fairy Godmother, and numerous roles from Miss Laila Brubaker to Master of ceremonies, plus a large chorus and orchestra. The event promises a sylvan backdrop of trees and flowers with elaborate dances and a detailed synopsis of acts and scenes.
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Garfield Park
Garfelt Park
Sylvan Batheround
Randié
Admisson
Effie Haren
Kine
Harry Crow
Prince Chaniing
Henry Dalby
Ray Chesney
Pointerella
Laila “Brubakery
Princess Violet
Lucille Shearer
Lose Fuller’s Dance in Cinderella Extravaganza
The Cinderella show features Miss Fay Shreve daughter of Major A.V. Shreve performing a fre dance with china silk costume. Red lights envelop her as she moves in serpentine and fiery flame impressions lasting about ten minutes. The performance is billed as Lee Fuller’s sensational dance never seen in Topeka.
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Fay Shreve
A.V. Shreve
Lee Puller
Topeka
Great chunks of gold found in Clondyke region report
An Alaska gold strike report from St Michael's Island describes a rush to Bonanza Creek and nearby sites. It cites vast early yields, dozens of prosperous miners, and two major transport firms delivering supplies while awaiting further details in about 40 days.
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San Francisco
Asso- Sons Stanies
Wecaiaeet Acer Fro Chantes
Seenehampton
N.Y
Evening Herald Company
Alaska
St. Michael's Island
Yukon
Portland
Seattle
McKinse
Corbett-Fitzsim— Fons
Portus B. Weare
Dawson
Michael's Island
Weare
Leo
Weere
North | American Trading and Transportation Company
George Cormack
Bonanza Creek
Forty Mile
Circle City
Central City
J. M. Wilsoo
Alaska Commercial Company
Thos. O'Brien
Bonanza
el Dorado
Blanc
Dominiion Creek
Indian Creek
Hert Hudson
J. Clements
Clements
St. Michaels
J. J. Clements
Los Angeles
TC. Lappin
Wa. Stanley
Clarence Berry
Henry An @erson
Frank Keller
Kelly
Wm. Shane
Panaimo
B. C
St Michaels
North American Trading and Transportion Company
Stenney
Tanser mine strike yields $31000 in ten hours
Jamestown Cal July 16 The town and the nation are stirred by a rich strike in the Tanser mines leased by Colby and Beckwith. Located on the mother lode near Sonora the workers struck and in ten hours recovered $31000 in gold with more to follow.
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Jamestown
Cal
Tanser
Colby & Beckwith
Mother Lode
Sonora
Vancouver party to send oxen to the Yukon mines
A Vancouver group chartered the steamer Captaine and plans to ship 75 to 100 oxen to the Klondike mines in the Yukon, where they are expected to bring fabulous prices.
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Clondyke
Vancouver
B C
Yukon Country
SENDING OUT SCHOOL LAWS FOR 1897 COPIES ISSUED
State Superintendent of Public Instruction announces 30 000 copies of the revised 1897 school laws will be mailed to districts. Judge W C Webb oversaw the revision with direct index links to the new statutes and updated official opinions. Distribution aims for each district by the July annual school meeting.
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction
W.C. Webb
Knife Threat On Tour Ends in Surveillance Record
A surveillance note describes a threat made during a Genre tour where the subject allegedly used a gull knife. The document records the incident details and the weapon involved.
Trades Assembly Drops Out Of Festival Parade Plans
The Topeka Trades and Labor Assembly declines to participate in the Festiv al celebration. The Committee of Fifteen debated program plans, considered colors and artwork for a souvenir booklet, and discussed securing troops and entertainment as alternatives. Governors Leedy and Wallace were thanked for aid and invitation.
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Topeka Trades and Labor Assembly
Reedier
Ballwin
Trades Assembly
Brigham
Major Anderson
Tradze Assembly
Anderson
Leety
United State
Leedy
Titus
Buck
Lew Wallace
Comgrenstan Curtis
Dana
Kernival Knights
Paramore
Garfeld Park
Fair Grounds
John Marshall
Ik Kient
Possie
Lyndon
Hlawitha
Elmont
Kansas City
Séieam ‘Springs
Ark
Elment
Topeka
Ex Governor Mori Comments on Kansas Prosperity Prospects
Ex Governor Mori discusses Kansas crops and state finances during a Maine visit. He cites a 1,000,000 bushel wheat crop and a 300 million bushel corn outlook, plus reduced debt and frugal spending. He asserts Republican strength amid silver policy debates and pledges return to better times with reform. Also notes Union Pacific rail fares and advertisements for local remedies.
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Washington
Mori
Kansas
Beck Frem
Hia Neler
Maine
Paye
Kaunas
Witter
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Kansas Avenue
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Hansas Ave
Furman
Summer Clearing Sale
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Curio
Hansas Banks
Laans - Sass
Bryan
Fairyland
King’s Herald
George Howes
John Johnston
Percy Crow
Chas. Wentworth
Guy Miner
Viola Sammons
Mary Gayhare
Miss Grace « Meredith
Willert Bean
George Con Well
Roy Ranch
Walter Gilchrist
Hiram Kingsley
Walter Butterly
John Shull
Bernard Smith
Pred Mosser
Paul Celahan
Kenneth Barker
Harry Gi Iette
Ralph Cross
Hoy Hartwell
Mascie Seahill
Mabvet Nicol
Blanch Goddard
Iva Coe
Juanita Fox
Mary Collison
Lizsie Pierce
Log Groves
Grace Miller
Leda Siilex
Eleanor Thompson
Permie Curtis
Miss Fay Shreve
Irene Peal
Nellie Yates
Anna Pulley
Louise Alison
Anita Collins
May Talley
Clair Stryker
Hope Clark
Lorde Newland
Roze
Gertrude Baller
Gertie Roamer
Gerte Wimmer
Inez Boger
Ine Studevant
Va Darling
Panny Wintred
Neille Yates
May Bowen
Florence Sith
Mary Henry
Emma Matine
Neille Smith
Pearl Boam
Lila Burgess
Helen Harkman
Evaline Berkman
Ethel Gilchrist
Neille Babcock
Primrose Gilchrist
Minnie Hopkins
Liszie South
Flossie Mayland
Adam Snyder
Geneva Henderson
Myrile Keener
Helen Henderson
Dorothy Wilson
Ada Tincher
Grace Willcox
Clederelin
Bengguet
Fuller
California
Atlasta
Leody
Pubace
Doyt
Conna
Susannee Stila
Anu
Bud Vents
Cnsice
BOE
Fit Regiar
Stout
SISO
Soc Boys
Goat Men
Gov. Morrill
Union Pacific
St. Baesin Foe
Price St
Geo
Stansiga_ et
Kannas Avenue
Millers Pharmacy
Sixth
Topeka Avenues
Koyel Mato
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