Semicentennial of Kansas Territory Event Proposed
The Commercial Club considers a public celebration marking the 1904 semicentennial of Kansas and Nebraska territorial organization. Captain Phillips and others push for a large statewide exposition to attract settlers and manufacturers, funded with joint state and private support, with railroads invited to back the effort and draw visitors.
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Katinas
Ranens
Treaster
MM. Phillipa
Edward Wilder
Pierce
Ketory
Kansas
Nebrasks
Captain Philips
Chaltine
United State
Fime
Hriehalh
Kanan
Philips Towey
Akricalbur
Karisus
wlGtr
Teimur
Brontekters Cuming
Wain Company
Ranshw
Kenan
Norimal
Seajlon
Randes
Mendes
Kansas poised for unique midwest exposition in Topeka
The article urges opening a grand Kansas centennial exposition in Topeka during summer 1904. It argues Kansas boastful claims like the largest apple orchard and rich mineral resources, and proposes sites near Garield Park or Martin’s Hill, with the city and Topeka’s support, stressing a nationwide turnout and the need to bring attention to Kansas history and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Union
Kansas
Reeder
Kan Fas
Kanna Hut
Anade
United States
Kaneas Shuld
America
Topeka
Alvo
Uhe
Una
Netig Garield Park
Keith
Martin
Strike Extends on Second Avenue Line in New York
A morning strike began on the Metropolitan Street Railway Second Avenue line on the Manhattan side. About half the workers quit, with pickets expanding to nearby routes. Police intervened at several points, four men were arrested, and some discharged workers were noted. The Greater New York Board of Aldermen urged arbitration and wage relief, while a city council resolution supported sympathetic strikers and urged enforcement of the hour law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Second Avenue
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Manhattan
Fendera
Cooper Unionn
Kabor
Pansons
Nothloe
Eighth Avenue
Greater New York
A. Saelution
Swherth
Hrocklya
City of
Murdered Her Sister By Poison Then Hanged
London July 1. Despite appeals for reprieve Mary Ann An sik, convicted of murdering her sister with a poisoned cake to secure life insurance, was hanged at St Albans after a strained bid for clemency. The crime centered on obtaining a life policy and misrepresenting her sister’s identity.
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London
Mary Ann Ansik
St. Albans
Annell
Polley
Topeka Election Battle Over City Building Bonds
City Attorney files two motions in the city hall case to push a supreme court review of Judge Hazen’s decision. Officials consider issuing bonds for a public building and auditorium. judges debate authority under Chapter 45 and state law. Commercial Club to meet Friday to decide on a special election or await court rulings.
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Bird
Supreme Court
Ogee
Rodney
Basde
Garver
Hazen
Boyde i
Alvo
Cty
Regilar
Bours Ume
Ume
Honda
Sintaa
Sain
Park Commissioners Ane
Altoyneys
T Tel
Judes
Johnston
Wickita
Lesverwarth
Atchisen
Betwen
Fudge Haxen
Washington appoints volunteers to officer ranks
Washington July 16 announces volunteer service promotions. Officers named include Lewis E. Strother to lieutenant colonel. Edward J. Casmitt and Joseph T. Dicknan as majors. James J. Burenneth plain A. John F. Grinstead captain. plus several captains and first lieutenants from Kentucky Connecticut New Hampshire Arkansas and Maine volunteer units.
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Washington
Leutenant
Lewis E. Strother
Capitin
First Infantry
Edward J. Casmitt
Atrond Leutenant Fourth Cavalry
Joseph T. Dicknan
Cevabbert
D. Walsh
James J. Burenneth
Plain A. Thint
Kentucky
John F. Grinstead
Stet Kanaan
John Heckey
Fuet
Connecticut Volunteers
Charles Muller
Frat Meutenant
UW. S. Infantry
Frank W. Luther
Capain DB
Kinots Volunteers
General Thomas M Anderson visits Fort Thomas amid Philippine debate
A Times correspondent reports General Anderson, commander of the department of the Philippines, arrived at Fort Thomas to discuss U.S. policy toward the Philippines. He stressed a firm stand on independence aims but indicated strategic positions and potential joint action with local leaders as part of broader military plans.
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Fort Thomas
Thomas M. Anderson
Department of the Jakes
Aexocisted
Atniaeapolia Timor
Amicita
Anderson
Philivynds
Vaeneril Anderson
Aden
Gorre
Colles Biles
Otis
Otks
Democrats of Sinois Democrats Clash Over Auditorium Meeting
Chicago July 1 Democrats arriving for national committee sessions anticipated a decision on issues for next year’s campaign. Factions around Harrison Altgeld and Bryan heatedly debated the Auditorium gathering. Bryan’s arrival and possible address loomed as the talks intensified at Sherman House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Committee
Sherman House
George Fred Willams
Massachusetts
Bryan
John W. Tom Tasin
Alstume
True Mirds
New Hampshire
Judes James P. Tarvin
Kentucky
McLean
Ohio
Harrison
National
Gahan
W. J. Bryan
Earl
Alger Resigns as Secretary of War
Washington on July 19 Secretary of War Alger tendered his resignation to the president's pleasure.
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Washington
Alger
Ant i Goebel Democrats Call July Meeting in Greenbrier
Howling Green Kentucky June 18 The anti Goebel Democrats in Green County call a meeting for July 24 to protest Gov Goebel and the Louisville convention ticket They claim the convention was perverted by fraud and corrupt bargains and by unjust acts of Chairman Redwine They urge all true Kentucky Democrats to attend to nominate a true Democrat and uphold the will of the electorate over arbitrary party chairs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howling Green
Deninst
WJ Goebel
Louisville
Chaimaan Redwine
Kentucky
Stepa
National museum gains Hudson Indian basket collection
The National Museum received from California the entire Hudson collection of Indian basketry, about 260 pieces. The collection, made over 20 years by Dr. J. W. Hudson with De Pome and other Pacific coast makers, includes rare swovificial buckers and items burned with their owners.價
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Washington
National Museum
Bureau of Ethnology
California
Hudson
J. W. Hudson
de Pome
Pacific
Huntieh Iuseum
Pils
Mette
Bureau
Shamrock Trial in light wind ends with Shamrock victory
Crowds watched the Shamrock race the Britannia in a began with a reversed course from the Yacht squadron’s house off the Solent bank buoy to the Nab lightship finishing at the Spit buoy off Portsmouth. A freshening breeze near Cowes allowed Shamrock to pull ahead and win easily despite a period of becalmment and drifting earlier in the race.
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Cowes
Britannia
Cours
Pyal Yacht Squadron
Solent Bank
Spit
Portsmouth
Prince of Wales
Stuart
Shamrock
Ine
Amartighan
Solent
Ryde
Austrian Paper Praises Admiral Dewey in Vienna
The Neue Freie Presse welcomes Admiral Dewey, praising his daring calmness and amiability. It extols him as a noble soldier and gentleman and sees him as a symbol of the United States, noting Austria-Hungary’s shared interests with America.
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Dewey
Vienna
Suly
Neue Frei Presse
Admiral Dewey
Austrias
Mapua
Neue Pret Presse
Divelin
de Ruyter
Neleoi
Toeethott
Boats in the Streets Manila Rain and Rebel Skirmish
The Spanish commission negotiating for Spanish prisoners expects return to Terhie with authority to secure releases. Rain floods Manila streets. 35 inches this season and 12 inches in 31 hours. Insurgents fired on the gun pont Laguna De Hay. one soldier killed, two wounded as a Gatling gun dispersed attackers.
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Manta
Terhie
United States
Firpince Huyt
Ctri~ Wan
Axumaldy
Manila
HG Grande
Pont Laguna de Hay
Epworth League opens with Methodism message and welcome
Indianapolis July 18 Epworth League convention of 1399 opens at Epworth and Tomlinson halls at 2 20 in the afternoon. Governor Mount delivers the welcome address in the tent and Bishop Ninde of Detroit speaks for the church in general. Rev Carmen will respond for Canadian Methodism. Cargoes tied up as 600 Lone Shoremen strike at Erie docks delaying iron ore shipments.
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Indianapolis
Epworth
Tomlinson Hall
Governor Mount
Cleveland
Erie Docks
Money Eases as Market Nervousness Fades
London trading sharpens on welcome news from Kruger and Transvaal settlements. Bank rates may hold steady. financiers become more willing to accept bills. Japanese money release boosts sentiment as tension eases and markets rally.
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London
Kruger
Transvaals
Curtis Di
Congressman Curtis travels to Atchison County for political work following W J Talley. He has made one trip this week and will return tonight for further talks with allies. At a GAR post gathering in Atchison he spoke to veterans about Union ties. Twenty old soldiers urged Curtis to support their cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Atchison County
W. J. Talley
Atchison
GAR
Aichizen
Mgr. Curtis
U.1m
Iren dHolders Move to Punish Merriam Amid Mining Troubles
Indianapolis dispatch reports a proposed resolution by Iren Holders to compel President McKinley to investigate General Merriam and his conduct during the Wardner Idaho mining troubles. The measure demands his removal from command and calls for legislative action toward abolition of certain authority.
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Idaho
Indianapolis
Tod
McKinley
Wardner
Surrounded by Indians in Territory clash leaves ranger shot
A posse pursues the Swift Teers band after depredations near a Nebraska South Dakota border reserve. A ranger is shot while trying to herd cattle. cowboys flee as Indians open fire from rocks. Mike Rie Jey dispatches reach for aid as twenty five cowboys head toward the scene.
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Chicago
Chadron
Neb
Cheynone
South Dacla
Swift Teers
Hei
Swift Bear
Atlee
Campy
Camb
Otite
Mucka
Mike Rie Jey
Prisons Yawn for Him Rothchild Diamond Thief Convicted
Abe Rothchild, a famed crook and diamond thief, is convicted in Gonzales County and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary for forgery. He previously served a term in a Missouri prison and has traveled widely across the United States, Canada, and the South. The National Jewelers' Association has pursued his conviction but faced prior escapes and efforts to capture him.
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Houston
Tex
Abe Rothpchiid
Gonzales
Rothechild
Rothachild
Canada
Georgia
The
East
Meddie West
National Jewelers’ Association
Warte Misacuri Duindriites
Watermelons Ripen as Crops Report Week Ends
Weather bulletin from the weather bureau Kuna section notes a fine week with temperatures near normal in most counties. Western division sees excess rainfall, crops like alfalfa and oats affected, potatoes rotting in several counties, and watermelon ripening in multiple districts while wheat and corn harvests progress amid varying yields. Second crops and late plantings underway in several areas.
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Department of Sericulture
The
Weather Bureau
Kuna
Kiewa
Dicklnnur
Pirtheri
Wivistons
Cowntion
Gorn
Taesoting
Aiiirg
Maldille
Countien
Atchizon
Morris
Attock
Chase
Pottawatomi
Cowley
Chind
Dhreinson
Marion
Sumner
Jewell
Sedgwick
Hugh
Stafford
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H. M. Phillips
Board of Aldermen
Brooklyn
Commercial Club
Biel
Junction Ca
Chen
Uhlir
Kansan
Volunteers
Gen. Anderson
Zishita
Altgeld
Goebel
Challenger
Nelson
Ekain
Epworth League
Indianapo
Curtis AT
Merriam
St Louis
New Belt Lins
Jefferson City
Secretary of State
County Belt Railway of
St. Louis
Stix Cowboys
Redskins
Abe Rothschild
Decatur
Nest
Norton
Troy
Arly
Thomas
Tregoft
Vailic
Postofficr Department
Philippines
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