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Weather forecast for Kan sas-Palt region tonight
Chicago July 20 forecast indicates cooler conditions moving in from the west tonight with a likely drop in temperatures. forecaster notes a breezy westerly wind and cooler air spreading across portions of the state.
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Sugar tariff clash fuels wild stock moves and public confusion
The article reports on volatile sugar stock prices driven by confused Congress timelines and whispered Wall Street knowledge. It critiques press misrepresentation and calls out speculative values while noting the public’s ignorance of tariff details and market mechanics. It also skewers a matrimonial notice fragment found in the same issue.
The Open Saloon Promotes Prohibition Debate
A Kansas business man discusses saloons and the prohibitory law. He argues saloons are a curse to men in town and notes merchants credit, wages, and debt issues tied to drink. The piece reflects local temper and concerns over enforcement and social impact.
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Kansas
Open Saloon Policy and Prohibition Views in Town
A letter argues open saloons harm towns and families, noting prior Burlington issues before prohibition and Kansas improvements. It says liquor should be shipped in for private use but opposes open saloons, urging businessmen to object and residents to avoid visible taverns.
Raggedy notes from distant towns and odd city blurbs
A collage of local clippings and gossip from small papers recounting odd anecdotes. Fred Miller’s harvest incident ends with a stolen suit and shoes. Emporia girls draw fashion scorn with bicycle skirts. A curtain vendor and a dentist’s error provoke laughs. Sam Taylor’s July date sparks surprise. A Wyoming couple’s quip about stepchildren amuses. A wilted humor note on marriage and children follows. Harvest wages at $2 a day.
Army of Citizens formed in Dayton seeks headquarters
Dayton Ohio reports the Grand Army of Citizens organized with Charles W. Smith as supreme commander. The group aims to aid the poor and homeless by offering a hotel and employment agency, with no dues, seals, or lodge fees. Officers are unnamed, and over 400 soldiers were reportedly received.
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Grand Army of Citizens
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Township Run Itself Over Local Assessments
Glassboro New Jersey July 20 The Gloucester Deputy board of assessors found Clayton township property unassessed for three years while township officers remained in office without examination. The board sought three members to assess the property, noting the limited voter base outside the borough limits. The situation is described as possibly unique in the state.
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New Jersey
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William F. Parkes
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St Eadward's Cemetery
MUST PUSH OUT JETTIES
Washington July 20 Maj J B Quinn in annual Mississippi south pass improvement report says labor was limited to maintenance and not extensive A 26 foot channel held at the head of South Pass but sand waves and digressions left the grand bayou Reach and jetties without required depth for 174 days total He notes government control of maintenance would require large dyke and dredge upgrades and extending jetties The pilots report shoaling above the passes and substantial dredging needed vessels drawing 23 feet are slowed Quinn cites possible post Eads contract options including a 400000 contractor or a government plan with a 2 000 000 plant and 1 100 000 additional labor and materials for 20 to 32 foot depth but makes no recommendations
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Civil Service Examinations Announced For Various Posts
Washington July 2 government civil service commission announces exams to establish registers for appointments. August 16 in Washington and other cities for hospital steward in the marine hospital service, vacancy San Francisco. August 14 exams at Springfield Missouri for elevator conductor in the customs house and at Shreveport Louisiana for janitor at the courthouse.
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Rockefeller road survey linked to independent miners on Mesaba range
An engineer corps tied to Franklin Rockefeller and other independent Mesaba range miners surveys a route to parallel the Rockefeller road. A Duluth source confirms planned railroad and notes stock was subscribed at a meeting with Rockefeller and Burt present. Royalties to big companies are being resisted.
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Frohman Secures Renaissance Theater for Fall Season
Paris July 20 Charles Frohman of New York closes a deal to manage the Renaissance Theater for the season starting September 25. He will present in French the successful American play Secret Service with translation by Pierre de Courcelles. Scenery and effects will be shipped from New York.
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Charles Frohman
New York
Postession
Renaissance Theater
Secret Service
London
Pierre de Courcelles
Britain demands immediate coercion of Turkey in Vienna dispatch
London reports from a Vienna source that the British government has demanded immediate coercion of Turkey. Brussia and Hay back swift action and concur with the view. The dispatch notes a report that Djevad Pasha has been appointed grand vizier.
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Chicago firm to move bicycle plant to Monterey Mexico
A Chicago bicycle manufacturer will relocate its entire plant to Monterey Mexico due to rising demand. The Mexican government offers a liberal concession for the factory. American bicycles currently sell for 200 Mexican money here, while the new plant will produce them for 100 Mexican money.
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Monterey
Mexico
Morgan Sisters Career and vaudeville praise
The Chicago paper lauds the Morgan sisters formerly from this area as a refined popular vaudeville quartet of Aruelu sisters who began their stage careers at Hopkins college and recently returned from a Succi tour drawing strong crowds. Also mentions De Witt's Witch Hagel Salve for skin and rectal ailments.
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de Witt
G. W. Stansdaa
Kansas
The Old Carriers and Curtis Letter to Assist Postmaster General
Congressman Curtis forwarded the Topeka letter carriers’ reinstatement case to the first assistant postmaster general. The letter argues the 13 Topeka carriers were wrongly discharged June 15, 1892, cites civil service protections, and requests reinstatement after investigations found grounds were unfounded. It notes past restorations and urges a Republican restoration of their positions.
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Oakland’s 5 tidal canal stalled in harbor plan
Alameda residents forward a memorial to congress urging completion of the Oakland harbor tidal canal. Work began twenty years ago with about 2 million dollars spent, no progress since 1892, while Oakland and Alameda have already spent nearly 500 thousand on sewers awaiting canal finish. An additional 500 thousand dollars is estimated to complete the project.
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Snow Storm Hits Colorado Mountains and Denver
A severe snow storm blankets high mountain districts with three inches at Cripple Creek and Aspen and one inch at Leadville. Denver reports uncomfortably cool conditions and widespread chilly weather across the state.
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Grave Foreign Question Faces Commons Debate
Sir Charles Duke warns the gravest foreign question at the war moment concerns relations with the United States and says government cannot secure full house support on difficult matters. Also reports a man run over near Ponca Oklahoma and other assorted notices and medical ad copy from the era.
Evictions Rage as 600 Poor Turned Out in New York
In Williamsburg and Manhattan, six hundred tenants, including families, were evicted after unpaid rents sparked by a garment workers’ strike and high costs. Justice Van Wart ordered the warrants, despite pleas of sickness and starvation wages, leaving homes trashed and families homeless.
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van Wart
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Tennessee's Senator Turley Named to Succeed Harris in Tennessee
Johnson City Tenn July 2 Governor Taylor announced Thomas B Turley of Memphis named United States senator to succeed Isham G Harris The selection aims to honor Harris and unite Tennesseans Turley 52 a Memphian Confederate veteran served at Shiloh and Peach Tree Creek held no prior office He is a near free trader on tariff and aligned with Chicago platform on finance He will head to Washington immediately Memphis July 20 Turley declined further tariff comment but stated his stance.
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Tenn
Taylor
Thomas B. Turley
Memphis
United States
Isham G. Harris
Turley
Tennessee
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Fourteenth Tennesse
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Largest Watermelon Shipped to Washington for President McKinley
Atlanta July 20 largest southern watermelons weighs 78 pounds and wins 25 in a Georgia contest. The fruit will go to the White House for President McKinley. A golden hampered melon from Georgia is praised amid a season of cheap rail rates to Chicago and eastern points offered by several railroad lines and local laundry services advertise these promotions.
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