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Weather forecast for Kan sas region
July 22 forecast shows increasing cloudiness with local rain in the western region. Winds shift from south to east across Bor area with improving conditions later in the day.
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West Boron
Powderly as an Issue in Immigration Appointment
The piece notes Terence V. Powderly becoming a national issue over his potential appointment as immigration commissioner. Opponents allege rewards for party service, with debate delaying Senate confirmation until December due to political risks to Hanna. Comparisons are drawn to Van Alen and past patronage cases, signaling likely fallout in October implications.
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New York Waifs and Kansas Immigrant Policy Debate
The New York Waifs and Cherokee Sentinel discuss sensationally that New York residents cease to be labeled as abusing surnames, while legitimate children are shipped to Kansas and Michigan in carloads to place them in virtuous homes. They condemn locational residents and city schools handling by implying forced immigration and state-funded care for illegitimate children, urging exclusion and responsibility within Kansas institutions.
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Heer
Kansex
Michigan
Kansas
Basats
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Leavenworth
Ex Rays and the Call to Strike
Ottawa Republican notes that coal miners and blacksmiths should learn how to strike, urging readiness amid labor tensions. The fragment hints at organized action affecting industry and labor rallies, reflecting early 20th century union sentiment.
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Ottawa Republican
Globe Lights From the Atchison Globe
A garbled column reflects on social norms and gender roles with satirical lines about women ushers, porch parties, and courtship. It notes debates in Atchison County to make women official church ushers and pallbearers, arguing women have more time for such duties.
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Atchison County
Smallpox Scourge Spurs City Health Measures in Birmingham
Birmingham health authorities announced four suspected smallpox cases with about twenty other eruptive illnesses. A special city council meeting supported health board recommendations to establish a pest quarantine and isolate patients with guard, while vaccination and disinfection were enforced. Acting Mayor Pearce implemented these steps and noted a history of repeated smallpox in three months, though mass vaccination limited spread. The outbreak traceable to other towns in the state is noted.
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Birmingham
Surye
W. Sanders
Mobile
Arate
Board of Health
Logan McCook Feud Roils Ohio Public Eye In New Form
Columbus July 22 The Logan McCook feud resurfaces as an article claims a captain’s commission granted abroad was illegally issued as Logan had left state service before a late law. He allegedly cannot wear the uniform or command. Also, grasshoppers plague Michigan with Bristol dispatch reporting great damage to wheat and oats.
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Remarkable Matrimonial Record Set by Carrie Prescott
Carrie Prescott of Berrien county, still under 18, has secured a bill of divorce from John McGinnix, the second husband she has divorced, marking a striking early marital history reported in mid July in Niles.
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Carrie Prescott
Berrien County
John McGinnix
Pittsburg Plate Glass resumes operations at Kokomo plant
The Pittsburg Plate Glass company resumed operations this morning in all departments after a temporary shutdown. Initially scheduled to restart September 1, the surge in demand prompted an early reopening. About eight hundred workers are involved.
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Kokomo
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
White aide letters reveal mixed stance on coinage and support
Governor Boten protests free coinage at 1 to 1 yet backs the Democratic ticket. A public letter from Horace Botes, dated June 15, 1897 at Grandy Center, expresses gratification at Fred J White's nomination, pledges help from the legislature, and wishes for his election and party policies to be enacted.
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Democratic Alliance
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White Owo
Grandy Center
Fred J, White
Webster
Des Moline
Char Min
Horace Botes
Nude on Logan pedestal shocks city man fined
George Lang, claiming he could stand on a pedestal as well as a hero, exposed himself atop the Logan monument after an alcohol incident. He was fined ten dollars and sentenced to twenty three days by Justice Martin for disorderly conduct amid onlookers.
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Ilguor
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Lane
Harrison Mireet
Pike's Peak Tunnel Scheme Fiery Legal Battle Unfolds
Giles Otis Pearce files suit in Colonna Springs district court against George H. Procter and the Pike's Peak Tunnel and Mining Railway company. Pearce alleges a $3 million plan to bore under El Paso County gold fields and that he was promised £2000 in cash 200,000 in stock and a salaried post. He seeks investigation of the transfer of plans and expects $2,500 in cash $5 and $200,000 in stock plus the stock of the corporation.
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Phonograph Excerpts of Murderer's Confession Shared
Philadelphia July 22 Peter Wassill faces hanging at Wilkesbarre for murder. He confesses to the crime but blames his brother Ida. A phonograph recording was made to brief Governor Hastings on his story before the governor decides on the sentence. The cylinder was sent to Harrisburg for review.
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Murder Trial Fines in Cecil County History
Captain Joseph S. Mitchell died at Cecil County almshouse after a 1884 murder trial linked to farmer George W. Oldham. Mitchell, from a prominent county family, was convicted of manslaughter. ordered to pay a $1 fine plus costs and serve eight months in jail.
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Tobacco Stampede At Custom House In New York
A rush formed at the New York custom house as traders sought to move wrappers before a tariff change. The compromise schedule sets a $1.55 per pound duty on wrappers, replacing the prior $1.0 rate, prompting large duties paid today totaling $1,401,000 with major sums from William H. Stelzer & Sons and E Rosewald & Bros. The note lists a $500,210.37 check and signatures from Gransis tobacco interests. Miners Water advertises and invites readers to sample its product.
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New York
William H. Stelrer & Sons Tor E. Rosewald & Bros
Spelling of Klondike Settled by Official Chart Authority
New York July 2 The Klondike spelling dispute ends with official chart testimony from Alaska ship captain Hike and Canadian geologists. Indian meaning is Deer, river name attributed to native tongue and Dawson era charts.
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Ark Dwellers Deserted Leaders of Virginia Sect Decamp
Norfolk July 2 The band of Sanctificationists led by Sadie Coline and Josah Lynch has decamped after threats of violence from supporters of their doctrine of free love They retreated via Chincotvagne and the Chowan river while followers were warned to seek safety Despite split loyalties some adherents plan a large camp meeting Moritrosr to gain converts Locals fear immorality charges and church losses from the sect’s preaching
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Chowan River
Sadie Coline
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Lynch
Wisconsin Man to Cross Niagara River on Cable
Neenah Wisconsin July 2 Chares Helbach a noted wire walker plans to imitate Blondin by spanning a cable across Niagara Falls. Backing comes from Henry Fitagibbon a prominent attorney. Helbach aged 26 has earned local fame for daring feats and recently crossed ropes between tall buildings. He expects no trouble and preparations are underway.
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Marriage at Midnight on the Louisville Bridge
John De Ferguson of this city and Mind Luli Maguire of Lexington were secretly married on May 4 at midnight aboard the Ohio River bridge between Louisville and New Albany by Squire Keigwin. Ferguson is a son of Judge PF Ferguson and planned to move to Chicago. Maguire's father is said to be worth $900,000.
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John de Ferguson
Mind Luli Maguire
Lexington
Squire Keigwin
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New Albany
Ohio
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Chicago
Gum in Court Provokes Magistrate Crane in New York
In Magistrate Crane's court a well dressed couple argued over gum chewing during session. The judge ordered no chewing. the man produced gum, the girl hid hers. They were fined $5 each. The notice promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve and De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve for skin ailments, with local ad copy for G W Stansell at 832 Kansas Avenue.
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Ku Klux Outrage Scare Rips Lawrence Randolph Counties
Law and Randolph counties report a rising Ku Klux threat with nightly abducts and floggings. Citizens, including an elderly couple, are dragged from bed and whipped. one woman dies from injuries. Newton Gray, a promising farmer, disappeared after a raid near Richwood. Thirteen locals jailed, ten released, three farmers Bishop Fletcher Gates bound over to district court.
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Poor banquet food triggers protest by Silver Republicans
In Los Angeles on July 22, attendees paying six dollars for a Bryan banquet criticized the caterer for serving far less than the promised menu. The Silver Republican club had agreed to pay forty dollars a plate but served only half the items, prompting the committee to seek a one third reduction. The caterer vows to sue if the cut stands, signaling a forthcoming court tale.
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Tt Angeles
Pittsburg Man Detained as Loose Footed Traveler
A 60 year old man from Pittsburg Pennsylvania arrived in Topeka and, after stumbling on Fourth Street near the Santa Fe depot, was taken into custody by Patrolman Pavey and Detective Capron. He claimed to be from Pittsburg and walking Pennsylvania Avenue alone. He appeared harmlessly insane and was moved to the county jail pending Probate Judge Dolman’s upcoming hearing.
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But Will She English View of What Great Britain Had Ought to Do
A Daily Mail received anonymous letter suggesting England should seize Maine Vermont New Hampshire and part of New York to reach Canada via a year round Portland port and also annex Alaska and the Sandwich Islands. The writer says US help to England in a war against Europe is unlikely and that Americans would likely oppose England.
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Wheat for Brazil ships ready to sail from San Francisco
San Francisco reports a wheat shortage in Brazil shown by chartering two large steamers. The Comurbank, 2179 tons, is loaded and seaworthy, while the Cressington, 2000 tons, is ready to begin loading. These ships will carry a sizable wheat shipment to Brasilia, a first from this port.
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Annual Flower Carnival in Colorado Springs
The Flower Carnival will be held in August in Colorado Springs from August 10 to 20. The Antlers hotel will host the event with Mrs. Barnett overseeing arrangements. City business leaders and public spirited citizens pledge royal support to ensure a grand carnival lasting three days.
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Train Route Offers Day and Night Service to Colorado Springs
Tie Hock Island Route runs day and night trains with sleeping and chair cars to Colorado Springs and Denver. Topeka departure is 8 p.m. arriving next morning at Colorado Springs. another Topeka service leaves 10:40 p.m. with arrival listed as 2:40 p.m. in Colorado Springs. Broken edge collars are smoothed by Peerless Steam Laundry.
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