Emporia Rabbit Chase Captivates City Streets
In Emporia on July 2 citizens joined a dramatic rabbit chase through Commercial Street as dogs pursued a lone rabbit. Clerks and bystanders watched as bulldogs greyhounds and terriers swarmed the scene near the First National Bank and other landmarks. The chase ended when a bulldog seized the rabbit near the railroad lowers, ending the spectacle.
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Emporia
Jack Rabbit
James Robinein
Divine
Bank Holt
Dan Williams
Peters
Griffiths Bardwary
Drattin
Gmtekcower
Jack
Dello Seis
Severt
Bert Spencer Found Missing Lawrence Boy Discovered in Philadelphia
Lawrence, July 21 A Lawrence boy, Bert Spencer, long missing since early spring, has been found in a Philadelphia hospital by Dr Breasti Robingon a former Lawrence resident. He had been in care since January and police and detectives had searched without success. Spencer’s condition was described as a medical distress but stable, with relatives in Louisiana and Washington informed.
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Lawrence
Philadelphia
Bert Spencer
Breast i Robingon
Physte
Spencer
Louistana
Teris
Meg
Thun
Lery
Betshi
Washington
Relindon
Ancient Grave Opened in Fort Scott Unearths Curios
Street work on Fourteenth Street in Fort Scott uncovered a grave area with bones, coins, a stone pistol, bottles, and carved wood artifacts. Workers reported finding a damp coffin lid and a belt-like strap as they traced a buried human burial from an earlier era.
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Fort Scott
Port Scott
Fourteenth Street
Dillon
Trion
Spiritualists Pass Resolutions Against Legislative Interference
In Winfield on July 21 members of the SpirituaIists in Rawas camp meeting condemned Kansas Medical Society efforts to require medical licensure tied to state board actions. They urged voters to resist legislation that would restrict liberty and force reliance on nonmedical spiritual advisers, deeming such regulation an infringement on personal faith and freedom.
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Winfield
Svinaivad Tanp
Bik Valley
Meee
Kansas
Wil
Topeka
Tnee
State Board of Health
Rawsas
Emancipation Day Celebration in Nicodemus Texas
The colored people of Graham county and nearby towns plan an Emancipation Day celebration on August 1 at Nicodemus. They expect 2000 to 5000 attendees and speakers from across the area. The event is described as both a joyful gathering and a significant political day.
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Nicodemus
Hi Cty
Graham
Srrounding
Nicodendsfirahem
Nicodemuy
Old Settlers Reunion Planned for Marshall County
Blue Rapids hosts the three day Old Settlers Reunion and picnic of the Marshall County Pioneers August 20 21 and 23 marking the eighteenth reunion. Many veteran members of the society trace roots to Marshall County joining during the early settlement era.
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Marshall County
Blue Rapids
Iuis
Pionser Amacciaum
Merznall County
Sootathm
Three Political Parties Open Cubs Campaign
Three political parties begin campaign activities at Cubs with inflammatory rhetoric. The line up includes Hrein and Sewall, Sliver, 15 to 1, as they vie for support in Kansas local politics.
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Cubs
Kansas
Hrein
Sewall
Zinc in Bussell vein found near city in disjoint report
A presumed valuable zinc vein was located about one and a half miles northwest of the city by Hirst G. Waterman during prospecting. Several men are employed at the site, with excitement prevailing in the district as work continues on the vein.
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Hirst G. Waterman
Mingrand
Peter Hughes Drowned Crossing Swoltes Stream
Abiione reports the death of Peter B Tishes near T. J Wilson farm after attempting to swim his horse across a swollen creek. The body was recovered later, marking a fatal accident in a rural area.
Lawyers to Meet Bryan at Omaha Banquet
Lawyers gather for national convention of the Commercial Law League of America in Omaha at Creighton theater. President W Sprague of Detroit opens sessions with sermons and addresses. Delegates from Chicago and other cities arrive to attend events including AK-Sar-Ben initiation and a banquet with Mr Bryan expected to speak.
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Omaha
The
Commercial Law League of America
Creichtnn Theater
W. Sprague
Detroit
Ak-Sar-Hen
ML Bartlett
Bryan
Thunsday Vyenime
Sedgwick County Taxes Case Reaches Supreme Court
A Sedgwick County dispute over taxing Garfield University property moves from the district court to the supreme court after the county sought an injunction to halt tax collection. Edgar Frade loaned money on the property and Khally obtained a deed, with objections to taxes on school use. The county seeks reversal of the lower court’s injunction ruling as the case proceeds.
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Sedgwick County
Hay
Supreme Court
Garfield University
Edgar Frade
Khally
District Court
National A W meet opens at Louisville with 27 races
The national A W meet begins in Louisville on August 10 at Fountain Ferry track, featuring 27 races with $2 540 in prizes. Twelve amateur events cap prizes at 35 dollars, fifteen pro races offer up to 500 dollars, and gold prizes are paid in professional events. The meet includes city tours, club parades, and multiple officials from racing bodies.
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Louisville
A.W
Fenue
Fountain Ferry
94 Vomittee
Prenkfort
Mammoth Cave
Maysville
Bite Eriss
Vatun
E. HH. Croninger
Covington, Ky
National Racing Board
Sterling Biot
L. A
George D Gideon
Chicago 10 Boston 2 in National League game
Chicago won 10 to 2 over Boston in a decisive National League matchup. Attendance was 2,460 as the Cubs outplayed the Red Sox at all points, with strong pitching from Terry and Doho hus and hits keyed by Boston miscues.
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Chicago
Boston
Jobs
Coite
RIL
Terry
Dohohus
Lewis
Silyettd
Tenney
Kansas City Races Summary at Junction City
Five furlong selling race won by Collins with Good Friday second and Wanda L third. Second race two and a half furlongs Adelina the winner with Spoon second and Wedme field third. Seven furlongs selling Arkanian Traveller wins with Cyantin and Sir Charles placing. Five furlongs handicap Queen Faustus takes victory with Doo second and Lite Chap third. Fourth race four and a half furlongs selling Thurman wins with John Boore second Maude Johnston third. Junction City hosts second meeting of the series as Function City wins the second event and Blues provide the finishing flourish.
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Kansas City
Lottie Collins
Wanda L
Adelina
Spoon
Wedmefield
Seling
Arkanian
Traveller
Sir Charles
Queen Faustus
FN Doo
Lite Chap
Thurman
John Boore
Seconit
Maude Johnston
Young Corbett and Kid Lavigne Agree to Meet in Lightweight Bout
San Francisco July 2 The Occidental Athletic Club approved a match proposal to meet Young Corbett and Kid Lavigne in a lightweight contest at 135 pounds. Green agreed with the condition of catch-weights. Meanwhile Southern Kansas League organized with Coffeyville Parsons Chanute and Independence forming four clubs and scheduling games.
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San Francisco
Manaseta
Occidental Athletic Club
Georie Grein
Corbett
Kid Lavigne
Green
Saginaw
Southern Kansas League
Independence
Southern Kansas Ball League
Parsons
Coffeyville
Chanute
Topeka Debates Bridge Bond Sale and Delays
Topeka faces further delay as a bond sale for the bridge stalls amid quibbling. A Chicago syndicate led by Harris & Co sought signed authority and records of the election, signaling more time before bond purchase. Contractor Keepers, ready to come, was telegraphed not to travel to Topeka yet.
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Topeka
H. C Speer
Chicago
Harris & Co
Kelecy
Wil- Innie
J. L. Campbell
H. G. Larimer
Mutiny on Barkentine Half killed Captain and wife
In Halifax a mutiny aboard the barkentine Herbert Fuller from Boston to Rosario ended with the captain his wife and the second mate killed in their cabins. The first officer slept through it as the murderers crept to the cabin and slaughtered them with axes. Crew were taken ashore and locked in police custody awaiting trial.
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Halifax
N.S
Barkentine
Herbert Fuller
Nash
Boston
Rosario
Wate
Deaths and notices from a 19th century paper
The remains of John Beall will be taken to Hutchinson University evening for burial. Jacal Zart aged eight months died yesterday afternoon and funeral services were held at the family residence on Chandler Street. Lena V. Peck aged 2 was buried yesterday at Ritchie Cemetery with services at 227 Locust Street. Claude Mardy aged four died Sunday with services at his Washington Street residence yesterday. A Democratic elector Randolph Barton withdraws from the ticket over the currency plank, planning to vote for McKinley. Anderson County Republicans endorse McKinley and the St. Louis platform. The colored McKinley Club in Oye Ward supports McKinley and sound money. Travel ad for Burlington Route touts fast, direct service from Kansas City to the West with connections to Denver and the Pacific Coast. Bert’s Blood Turlifier claims to cure skin diseases. Peerless Steam Laundry offers free button sewing and crease-free collars.
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John Beall
Washington Street
Baltimore
Randolph Barton
Barton
Hlm
Maryland
McKinley
Banks Halt Gold Issuance As Hoarding Fear Grows
Kansas City banks stop issuing gold for checks or withdrawals and warn premiums could rise. Bank officials in Topeka and Kansas City cite hoarding, demand from farmers and grain trade, and cautious reserves as reasons for keeping gold out of circulation. They say the current premium is about five tenths of one percent and doubt a sharp rise is likely soon.
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Kansas City
Bank of Commerce
St Louis
Mit
Ute
Mr. Russ
Guld
Alee
Thorning
Topeka
Journal
E. Dow
Central National Bank
Marvelous Results From Rev Gunderman Letter
A Dimondale Michigan pastor endorses Dr King’s New Discovery for pneumonia and grippe like illnesses. The testimonial recounts rapid relief and strong results after a trial, noting availability at 3. K. Jones Drug Store at Fifth and Kansas Ave with a regular size bottle priced at $2.
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J. Gunderman
Dimondale
Mich
Dr. King
Baptist
Rives Junction
Dove
la Grippe
Witte
Tr. King
3. K. Jones
Fifth
Kansas Ave
Low Excursion Rates to the East Via Burlington Route
Railroad ads detail low fares to eastern destinations for events in July. Notes include Christian Endeavor in Washington, Young People's Union in Milwaukee, National Republican League in Milwaukee, and Democratic convention in Chicago. Tickets via Westbound Limited to St Louis or Chicago routes, with travel times and dates.
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Burlington
HALY
WN. EB. A. _mieting
Buffalo
I Christian Exdeavor
Washington
Baptist Younus People’s Union of Armerica
Milwaukee
National Republican League
Chicago
St Leute
J .L. W. Wakeley
Louis, Mia
Bryan Endorsed as Populists Back Bryan for President
The Populists back William Jennings Bryan for president in many local contests and nationally, declining an independent ticket. Teller is discussed but not favored. fusion with silver forces is deemed too risky for the party, and Bryan is urged to receive the endorsement.
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Teller Whp
Chicago
Teller
Chico
Hirvan
Associated Press
Sewall Must Come Off As Southern Populists Seek Second Ticket
A July 21 meeting in Senator Butler's Lindell hotel room, St Louis, drew southern Populists from states south of Mason Dixon to back a plan endorsing Bryan and placing Sewall on the ticket while giving a southern Populist the vice presidency. Butler urged unity of silver forces, claiming bid for 88 southern votes and possible New England backing, though delegates avoided naming a preferred VP.
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St. Louis
Butler
Lindell
Bryan
Sewall
Mason and Dixon
Indorse Bryan
Ute
Chia
New England
Sewalls
The Silverites Course and Money Question
Lon N Stevens reports on the Silver party’s 1876 strategy to unite silver voters across parties. The group plans a Chicago platform based on money matters, aiming to nominate Ryan and Sewall and to persuade middle and western states to support a unified money policy.
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Lon
J. N. Stevens
National Silver Party
Republican Party
Ryan
Sewall
Chicago
Wr. Ryan
Roe
Political outlook shapes Republican prospects in state
In comments on party strength and ticket prospects, figures like Judge Peters and Thomas Potter express satisfaction with current momentum. Voters discuss reform measures, potential defections, and expected support, noting silver sentiment and possible cross-party shifts as Bryan's nomination looms.
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FR. Peters
Bolle
Bryan
Ryan
Mala
Texans vote down inquiry on Bryan endorsement
In Texas delegates debated sending a telegram to Mr. Bryan asking if he endorses the Omaha platform. The motion failed narrowly after supporters argued delegates should know Bryan’s stance. Bryan supporters expressed satisfaction with the result amid partisan tensions.
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Omaha
St. Louis
Texas
Deesan
Harry Tomey
Ryan
Tracy
Trey
Bryan
Tad Mage
St .Thoné
Bryan Athin
Georgia Against Bryan and Fusion Conflict in Georgia
Georgia delegates arrive amid division over fusion with national Democrats. The Georgia delegation signals indorsement of Democratic nominees and methods, while tensions persist within the reform faction. Also notes Dr. Ward resumes oral surgery practice and local notices about mineral waters and bargains on vehicles and bicycles.
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Georgia
Bryan
St Louie
Alf Sturt
Det
Keven
Biewal
Bélbe Tee
Ward
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