Kansas City Merchants Fight Federal Building Location
Wyandotte county merchants lead backlash against the location of a new federal building in Kansas City. The Kansas City chamber of commerce accuses Treasury Department officials of political influence, urging investigation by Congress. Citizens fear the site favors one end of town, harming nine tenths of residents and hundreds of firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Wyandotte County
Ater
Caluvan
Bullettmns
Kauss
Kan
Chamber
Sam Merce
Treasury Department
Washington
Congress
Tyw
Kiiikas City
Old Wyandotte
Old Armourdale
Old City
Armourdate
Old Kansas City
Ratsie City
Chamber of Commerce
Secretary of the Treasury
HR. Taylor
Tomot
Alte
Grape-Nuts Advocated to Support Brain Work
The Meical Sentinel discusses restless urban brain workers tiring their faculties. It argues for proper food to rebuild brain and nerve centers, noting potash use and the role of grape nuts in sustaining mental effort. Eight to ten days of use promises improved brain power and physical strength.
Perry Okisnoma Town Plans Lively Fall Festivities
Perry Oklahoma July 21 The town shows rapid growth with a new large school building under Bistera and a brick business house by Mayor Pan coast editor Jake Stotler arriving at the Republican. Readied entertainments include a soldiers encampment Methodist camp meeting two street fairs a week of free theater and a county fair in the weeks ahead as crops prosper and life grows brighter.
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Okisnoma
Perry
Bistera
Pancoast
Jake Stotler
The
Republican
Kansas
Mains A Republican and the Bryan Forces
C W Main of Jewell county who has allied with the Bryan camp says he now adheres to the Republican faction. He criticizes currency depreciation and Philippine policy while endorsing McKinley. Main asserts he switched due to disillusionment with anti-patriotic rhetoric and monetary policy.
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C. W. Main
Jewell County
Sears
Topeka
State House
Sear
McKisley
UBUI
Aid
Philippines
Timor
Duke of Arcos to Attend Chicago Grand Army Encampment
Encampment officials report the Spanish minister at Washington, the Duke of Arcos, will arrive in Chicago on August 27 for the Grand Army event. Letters of acceptance have come from notable figures including General Alger, General Miles, Governor Upham, Governor Lee, Richard Yates, and ex Confederate Governor Heard.
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Chicago
Duke of Arcos
Washington
John C. Black
Grand Army
Russell A. Alger
Nelson A. Miles
Vincent
G. P. Wilson
Washingt
W. H. Upham
Wisconsin
Andrew E. Lee
South Dakota
Richard Yates
G. W. Sutherland
Thirteenth
Tuinols
W. W. Heard
Louisiana
Rebels Seek Battle Outside Panama City War
A Panamanian rebel letter to the American consul urges peace and proposes the government meet the rebels outside the city to avoid urban fighting. Consuls form a committee with English and French reps to confer with Governor Alban, who vows to defend the city if clashes occur. French commander De Cordelle consults with Delafre on coordinating efforts.
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Agicu
New York
Herald
Panama
Revolutionary Forces
Uate
Consular Corps
Colon
Alban
de Cordeck
Sachet
M. Delafre
Supply depot established at Taku for American troops
Chicago July 21 A new commissary depot for American troops in China has been set up at Taku under M Jor Gallagher in the Philippines Department aid. Col W Alexander reports no delay in supplies reaching the depot with heavy Manila shipments and 30 more carloads of canned dressed and salted beef to be sent next Friday. The base will support operations against Pekin and a refrigerated ship will be deployed to handle refrigerated beef.
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Chicago
China
Taku
M. Jor Gallagher
department of #assistence
Philippines
Col. W. Alexander
Department of the Lakes
Manila
Col
Alexander
Tak
Pekin
Commissary Department of the Philippines
Wright Nominated for State Senate in Lyon and Greenwood
L T Wright of Emperia, a Populist ally of Kansas cattlemen advocates, has been nominated for state senator in Lyon and Greenwood districts. Opponent W J Huggins, law partner of I Lambert, is also a popular figure in Lyon county and the race is expected close and lively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. TH. Wright
Emperia
Kansas
Conor
Lyon
Greenwood
Mr. Wright
W. J. Huggins
I . Lambert
Lyon County
State inspector profits and boundary survey in Nicaragua
The state inspector turned over 1134.44 to the treasury as profit from inspections for the month. Inspectors collected 2148.10 in fees and expended 914.44, leaving a net profit to the state. Boundary survey completed in Managua as Gen. Alexander arrives with engineers and is welcomed by the government. The government orders vigilance against the bubonic plague.
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Olpore
Alanagua
Nicaragua
Gen
Alexander
Cleveland
Costa Rica
Managua
Socialist Candidate Nominated for Congress in Third District
The first Socialist congressional convention held in Kansas adjourned at Pittsburg after J C McLaughlin of Crawford county was nominated for Congress in the Third district. Fusion managers fear socialist votes will dent Populist strength and aid Republicans. F Baker defends Prentis reports and forestry commission history.
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W. GC. McLaughlin
Kansas
Pittsburg
J. C. McLaughlin
Crawford County
George W. Wheatley
Galena
Republa
A. M. Jackson
Winfield
Justondat Bec
McLaughlin
Social
J. Rb, Johnson
Neosho County
J. W Forest
J. E. Taylor
Wilson County
Congressional District Committee
Third District
Drift of La Guna Threatens Navigation Off San Francisco
The steam schooner La Guna, ashore near Tillamook last April, is drifting between San Francisco and Crescent City posing a navigation hazard. Tow attempts by the W H Kruger failed after a gale parted the tow line, and the Kruger proceeded on to San Francisco without the vessel or its crew. Start on Coffey County Court House Burlington July 21 work began on a new county courthouse modeled after Junction City, to cost 40000 dollars and be ready for occupancy by January.
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San Francisco
Tillamook Bhat
Here
Crescent City
W. H. Kruger
Tillamook
San Pedro
Kruger
Coffey County
Burlington
Junction City
Sheehan Convicted After Liquor Sale Trial
Larry Sheehan owner of the Clip restaurant was found guilty of selling liquor. Arrested July 10 he faced a police court trial with witnesses, including two who positively identified him. Judge Magaw sentenced him to thirty days in jail and a $100 fine. He appealed to the district court amid a history of prior acquittals. He once acted as a deputy under Sheriff Kepley and oversaw county prisoners during a jail escape era.
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Larry Sheehan
Clip
Pala
Sheehan
Magaw
Kepley
War of words Between Populist and Republican State Committees
A heated clash erupts as Populist and Republican state central committees trade accusations over a list of more than 3,000 men who switched from the Republican to the anti imperialist Bryanium silver cause. The Republicans offer a payment of 1000 to the Populists for proof that one tenth of the list are genuine changes, a proposal the Populists deem a slush fund and reject.
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Republican Committee
Republican State Committee
Republican Party
Republican
Gould Sells His Yacht Atalanta to Colombian Government
New York July 21 Mr George Gould has sold the steam yacht Atalanta to the Colombian government for a gunboat. The yacht remains at South Brooklyn and will be taken in hand at once by the new owners to be fitted for service. Built by W Cramp & Son Philadelphia in 1883 for Jay Gould and later owned by George J Gould the vessel was a famed boat of the New York Yacht Club fleet.
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New York
George Gould
Messrs. Gardner & Fox
South
Brooklyn
New York Yacht Club
Messrs. W. Cramp & Son
Philadelphia
Jay Gould
George J. Gould
Still Talking About Tavernacle Plan at First Baptist
Members of the First Baptist church continue discussions on building a tavernacle on the church site. Robert Stone notes no ground will be broken this year though fundraising may begin this fall. The congregation insists no steps have been taken yet.
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First Baptist Church
Robert Stone
Will Hear Soon On City Water Board Agreement
Receiver J W Wen of the Water company expects to hear from President Street and the board of directors about the agreement with the city council early next week. Street hoped to arrange a board meeting this week to ratify the action taken with city officials. O Neil expresses confidence directors will endorse the move.
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J. W.wen
To- Water Company
President Street
Street
O'Neil
Strast
Colored Chorus at Work in Opening of the Auditorium
Prof Jackson trains a colored chorus for the auditorium opening. They will sing Mozart Gloria, Anvil Chorus, and Star Spangled Banner with Twenty third Regiment Band. Additional solos by Mrs Tutu Cunningham and Mrs Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quindaro College
Fisher
Vrooman Not Active At State Agricultural College Board
A fragment notes Carl Vrooman, co proprietor of The Advocate in Topeka, is not actively serving on the State Agricultural College board despite governor records listing him as a member. Associates oppose him and he no longer takes a lead role in college affairs.
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Parsons
Agricultural College
Benetal
Carl Vrooman
Topeka
The
Advocate
State Agricultural College
Vrooman
Leedy
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Mains
McKinley
Duke
L. R. Wright
Socialist
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Prentia
Father Baker
Bureau of Forrestry
Prentis
Forentry
Prenis
Mr. Prentis
Baker
Dows
Radway & CO
Elm.St
Radway's
Gould
Colombia
Carts Baker
Bookwalter
Ohio
Dr Williams
Wiliams
Dr. Willems Medicine Co
Schenectady
CIA
Atx
Richard D. Creech
Second Street
Appleton
Wis
Willard
Canada
Dr. Williams
the Crescent
DRS. Lyon & Heatherly
Kansas Ave
A. L. Thompson Hardware Co
H. L. Tromp
Ollege
Quincy St
G. F. Miller Plumbing and Heating Co
ST. South OF Water Co
Topeka, Kansas
T. F. Lannan
Brera
Annay
Fifth
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