Sale of Topeka Advocate Sparks Democratic Venture
A chaotic press turmoil surrounds the sale of the Topeka Advocate. Promoters plan a new Democratic paper after Fort Scott events, aiming to back Jerry Simpson for U.S. Senate while breaking the paper from Republican ties. Ruggles and Stotts contest the sale, alleging loss of their option, as factions debate fusion politics and the paper’s future.
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Topeka
By & Syndicate
Jerry Simpson
qHinay
Love
Ruggies
EB Stotts
Pickovlers
Fort Zoutt
Guppet
United States
Simpson
Amy TW
Harrison
Giartisen
Burris
Wichita
Earferene
Ruegies
Stotts
Campates Becauee
Witak
Ad- Fonte
Cficha
Karaos
Ruggles
Stetts
Weil
Simpsen
Stimpson
Cate
Louk
Gane
Varios Reekers
Sunflower League
Prestonthai
Advocate
Poyulists
Fort Scott
Stae
Burlington Route Adds Through Train To Northwest
The Burlington route announces a new daily through train from Grand Island to Northwest Nebraska, Black Hills, Wyoming, Montana, Washington, Puget Sound and Portland via Billings. Services include through couches and tourist sleepers, connecting to regions from Montana to the Pacific via multiple corridors. Special rural route investigations also noted for Route No 4 and related lines.
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Portland
Puget Sound
Burlington-Northern Pacific Express
Grand Island
Northwest
Nebraska
Black Hills
Wyoming
Montana
Washington
Tacoma
Ssaitie
Oregon
Billings
Upper
Puget Sousd
Minesours River
Jorent
Trek
Xeane Coant
Bitisge
California
Russia Has Declared War Amid Stressed China Agitation
A wary report from Washington outlines anonymous threats and public unease amid Sino-American tensions. It notes officials dismiss sensational letters while quietly pursuing those behind the provocative messages. Casualties among the Marine Corps are listed, including several officers and enlisted men, with brief notices of those seriously wounded.
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Aksertene Tment
Aiso
Ching
Emann
Washington
Remey
Marine Corps
Austin
Thones Kelley
J. Mecannley
Wharebridge
Huy, Leonard
Laveln Larsen
M_ £. Mciver
C. Megunegal
Penny
U. A. Rickers Remey
Anti Christian Letter From Shan Tung Fantail
A leaked dispatch from Che Foo reports a July 1 anti Christian letter issued by the Fantail of Shan Tung directing magistrates to compel native Christians to return to the state religion. The plan calls for confiscating church property and proscribing Christians who renounce faith to quell unrest among local populations.
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Shan Tung
Neve York
Che Foo
Sharetal
Shan Tong
Ieeinyin Afteir
Brooks Munter
Chi
Pekin
Tien
Tsim
Bowen
Secur Fy
Christing Choret
Eeage
Avarai
Ata
Tragic Freight Yard Death at Hays City
John Moat, of Wa-Keeney, was crushed by construction freight wheels in the Hays City yard at nine this morning while climbing between two cars loaded with lumber. His parents reside in Wa-Keeney and funeral arrangements are being organized with Templar services and asylum conveyance to Tuprka cemetery.
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Tohn Moo
Wa-Keeney
Hays City
John Moat
Knights Templar
Wnotice
Welock
Clarence BS. Kelly
Western Avenues
Idea Summer Tours Grans Trunk route eyed for east coast travel
Fragmented notes describe a proposed summer tourist route along the Grans Trunk Railway linking mountain and sea shore attractions in the east. Details mention Chicago address for a contact and reference to schedules, tickets, and promotional material, with unclear legal or investigative context in Anoka Minnesota.
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Idea
Grans Trunk Railway
Sum- St
Clark Street
Comer Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Charters Granted To Various Corporate Entities In Kansas
The state charter board today granted charters to multiple corporations including Wis wmed Forter ee Lopes company and The Watson-Durrand The Bassettville Cemetery association in Bassettville. Foreign corporations were authorized to transact business in Kansas such as Rosenbaun Grain Sumpre Cle and The Capital Brank with capital stocks ranging from $500 to $5,060. The Kansas and Oklahoma Grain and Elevator company in Kansas City Missouri also received authority.
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Soifawatha Cemetery Association
Wis
Wmed
Forter Ee Lopes Company
Apeleas Capital
Watson-Durrand
WS Croiri
Ithe
Bassettville Cemetery” Association
Bassettville
Christchurch
Lebanon
Eibextr
Baptist Suerdh
Corey Ty
Manhattan Live Stock & Bales Fortesnr
Manhattan
Debs Withdraws From Race In Favor Of Bryan
Chicago reports quote Julien Debs planning withdrawal October 1 to back William Jennings Bryan. McKinley campaign aims noted. Debs seen as potential factor in Illinois and state contests. Debs reportedly not committing personally to any side, will align with Bryan per local Democratic views.
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Chicago
Ju-lieno V. Debs
The
Social Democracy of America
Win
Debs
Henry C. Taye
Rational Republican Cormmutes
Debe Party
Sid Debs
McKinley
Social Democracy
Cook County
Bryan Wither
Hinds
Charles A. Towne
Bryer
Cabinet Meets in Washington on Chinese Indemnity Policy
The July cabinet session produced no major decisions on China. Rockhill to visit Beijing as special commissioner to assess Chinese government responsibility for disturbances and to gauge indemnity plans. President to Canton tonight, with quick return possible.
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Washington
W. W. Reckhill
Legation
Pekin
Bureau of American Republics
Chin
Rockhill
United States
Walt
Fekin
Yin
Pe Kin
Arlee
Ghanimons
Chaffee
Canton
President to Return to Canton Tonight from Washington
The president, with Secretary Cortelyou and his nephew William Barbour, will leave Washington for Canton this evening. A special Pennsylvania train will depart at 7 15 P. M. after a brief stop in the capital.
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Washington
Cortelyou
William Barbour
Canton
Supreme Court Refuses Bond Approval in Daugherty Case
The Supreme Court declined to approve a bond offered by C M Daugherty of Comanche County to be sheriff. Daugherty, charged with assault on an adopted daughter, was ordered released on habeas corpus if he posted 4000. The sheriff rejected the bond, and the high court did not intervene, leaving the bond issue unresolved.
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Supreme Court
C. M. Daugherty
Comanche County
Daugherty
Eberif
John Nolan Wins 2:09 Trot in Detroit Heats
John Nolan captured the 2:09 Trot in two straight heats at Detroit, with Kingay and Tommy Britten placing second and third. A July 2 Washington dispatch notes the new reciprocity treaty with Italy to boost commercial relations, detailing duties on art items, textiles, and musical instruments.
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Detroit
John Nolan
Sam Not
Kingay
Tommy Britten
Italy
Washington, D. C
Wilder Eligible for Sons of the Revolution Membership
The Kansas Society of Sons of the American Revolution met to discuss Mr. How ard Wilder eligibility citing his ancestor’s judicial role. Some members favor his admission while others question it. a committee reported progress on historical works and press plans.
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Sons of Revolution
Kansas Society of Sons of the American Evolution
George D. Hale
G. J. Kimball
Touther Ae Nellis
J. L. Eldridge
Eulinwood
Pega
Wilder
Kansan Society
Howard Wilder
Continental Army
Boston
Bunker Hill
Greene
T. Lovewell
Uime
Kansas Society
Secretary of State
Time for Paying Delays in City Assessments and Bonds
The mayor and council face complaints about delays before work can begin on paying after assessments are filed. The process outlines petition submission, committee report, and notice to parties, with timelines for when properties can be placed on the tax roll to fund the assessment bonds.
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Eiven
Coal prices seen rising for hard coal this winter
Buyers eye the coal market as winter nears hoping to avoid higher costs. Dealers warn hard coal likely to jump while soft coal stays stable. Semi anthracite at six dollars a ton may rise, Pennsylvania anthracite at ten dollars a ton could reach twelve. Chicago freight rates have increased, adding to coal prices.
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Pennsylvania
Chicago
Plenty of Generals Ready to Enlist for China War
The article estimates Kansas population at 1 420 000 with about 255 000 fit for war. It notes numerous men applying for positions as captains, chaplains or generals and seeking commissions to fight China, though exact willingness and ranks remain undetermined.
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Kansas
China
Joint Fusion Committee Forms Campaign Organization
A campaign committee will lead Judge A. M. Jackson’s fusion bid for the Third district. The executive group will be chosen from central Democrats and Populists, with party chairmen naming members. General campaign headquarters have not yet been set.
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A. M. Jackson
Girard
Peruna Credited By Citizens For Catarrh Cure
United States Patent Office records quote Henry Brownin and J A McDowell praising Peruna as an effective catarrh remedy. A Portland reader notes a summer course may prevent fresh colds, while Dr Hartman of Columbus offers a free brochure. In Placerville, a lumber chute fire on July 1 fuels extensive firefighting efforts by American River Land and Lumber Co.
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Henry +. Brownin
Patent Office
J. A. McDowell
Red Denas Society
Hartman
Columbus
Bursing
Placerville
Cal
American River Land and Lumber Company
Bold Newton Robbery Leaves Woman Bound In Early Hours
In Newton Kansas on July 19 a bold burglary at W H Schopper 7 West South Third Street left Mrs Schopper and five children inside. The intruder beat, bound, and threatened the victim, stealing 310 in cash plus 224 in gold and paper money. The burglar escaped, with scarce clues, after departing through the front door.
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Newton
Kan
W. H. Schopper
West
South Third Street
Schopper
Tims
Town Notes From Topeka Social and Travel Updates
The Topeka column lists residents visiting friends and traveling, including Louis James in Austin Oklahoma, Miss Evelyn Smith at home on Monroe Street, Miss May Murphy from Abilene visiting Topeka, and Mr. W. M. Kane of Abilene on a business trip to Oklahoma. It notes a July 23 rural route start, a Manitou visit by Mrs. Charles Curtis and children, and relatives returning from California, Illinois, and New Mexico. The piece mentions a Kansas Avenue M. E. church ice cream social, a Green Corn dance at the Pottawatomie reservation, formal and informal gatherings, and ongoing home improvements on Rochester Avenue.
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Kimball Printing Company
Kansas Avenue
Louis James
Austin
Oklahoma
Evelyn Smith
Monroe Street
May Murphy
Abilene
Topeka
M. G. Kane
L. €. Boyce
K. F. King
Ottawa Assembly
Mildred Phillips
Councy Grove
Kan
Thomas Coughlin
California
George Coleman
Illinois
Henry Kanarr
Kansas Avenue M. KE
Charles Curtis
Permie
Harry
Leona
C. D. Skinner
Manitou
Stevick
Colorado Springs
V. V. Bodie
D. A. Wiser
Bertha
New Mexico
Denver
Colo
W. G. Pliley
Kilmer
North Topeka
Miss May Tillinghast
Western Avenue
George Risen
West Laurent Street
Jackson Street
Edna and
Harriet Staples
Hermie Henry
Messrs
John Cole
Geo. Hamilton
Fred Matchett
Mr. Cole
Kerp
Mr. Dickinson
Hoyte
Garfield Park
Anderson County
Maude Wilson
Quincy Street
Grrtle Allen
Miss Root
Bis Hove
Rochester 3
Hanna Wants Leland Best Politician West of Mississippi
William Alten White of Emporia reports from Cleveland where he and Hanna discussed Cy Leland as the best politician west of the Mississippi River. Hanna says no exception to the rule against appointing a president’s appointee active in party work. The conversation centers on Leland’s potential advisory role and whether Kansas factions would approve.
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William Alten White
Emporia
Cleveland
Mark Hanns
National Republican Committee
White
Hanna
Island
Bir. White
Cy Leland
Mississippi River
Gatheland
Kansas
Paying Their Bonds Kansas Counties Save Evidence of Theirity
State Treasurer Grimes proclaims Kansas counties are remitting semi annual payments to cover interest on bonds and due bonds. He notes five year records show payments well ahead of schedule this period, indicating money available is being applied to outstanding obligations.
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Kansas
Grimes
Sturges May Win After Judicial Convention Deadlock
Report says the Republican judicial convention at Concordia, deadlocked with 1054 votes, favors incumbent P. M. Sturges, reflecting county delegation strength with Cloud backing Sturges and Washington’s Reney. Nomination expected today amid rumors of cross-county support for a state senate candidate.
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Concordia
P.M. Sturges
P. Reney
Sturges
Cloud
Republic
Reney
Washington
Republic County
Whit Cloud County
Sena- Ors
Appetite of a Goat Obsession Promises Health Boost
A quirky ad proclaims Dr King s New Life Pills cure for poor appetite and digestion. It claims to restore sound digestion and regular bodily habit, delivering health and energy. Sold for 2 cents at Waggoner s drug store.
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Dr. King
Waggoner’s
Wheat and livestock markets show mixed weakness and steady signs
Chicago July market report notes wheat opening weak with September slipping to 4 140 and later recovering on New York demand. Corn trade subdued yet firming for shipping. Provisions stay steady amid quiet trading. Chicago livestock opens with cattle receipts steady and markets mixed, hogs higher, and sheep steady to lower in light volume. Kansas City and New York money markets show routine activity and liquidity.
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Chicago
Eso
Betyfis
Beac
Bergo
Teese Ly
Barlcey Re
RIMOT
Skneda A
Texaan
Texas Gees
Texas
Siyrpanl
Chicaxo
Ohars
Chiesa
Tania Bins Jans Roar
Siew Bu
Topeka Markets and World Market Gossip Report
A fragmented Topeka market row lists prices for cattle wheat corn and eggs with notes on rice and flour markets. The New York stock and cotton reports mention steel security movements and overseas currencies amid mixed market sentiment.
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Topeka
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