Wandering Wife Detained Then Reunited With Husband
Mrs. Vorney Spencer, wife of an express wagon driver, wandered from home near North Topeka Avenue and was taken into custody. She was held briefly at the police station, then located by her husband and returned home after a police-assisted investigation of her erratic conduct and attempts to be driven to Grantville.
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Vorney Spencer
Topeka Avenue
Bitte
A. Brubaker
Els
Bros
Gar ‘Ald Park
Spencer
Garfield
Bix Street
Kansha Avenue
Grubaker
Kpencer
Eri Tahker
Sixth Street
Marth
Pallce Mats Thorpe
Uise
Mivrth
Kate
Hushand
Nate
Wire
Worney Spencer
Golive
Starbet
North
Tuxpeka Syenoe
Helen Smith
Louise Smith
Ethel Peek
Terrence Ewart
Dave Lilley
Tom Frost
Trime
Misses Smith
Cor Andersen
Ith Plummer
Dave August
Ike Hagelern
Br. Hawk
Oswakie
Fannie Nesbitt
North Tootka
Prof. Grimsley
Washburn
Kansas
Columbus
Ohio
Jakes
W. #. Purdy
Chicago
Waiting on Cleveland in a split Democratic convention
Washington dispatch reports a fractious Democratic scene as Western money factions clash and ex Governor Wiener bolts with others while Cleveland tones a public statement. Olney travels to Gray Gables amid summer political maneuvering and Treasury official Hamill shifts to Blardon as final moves unfold.
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New York
Whiltsuey
Wiener
Cleveland
Alter & Cintieruice
Washington
Olney
Fineuth
Mayeto Falmouth
Sio
Fetare Hamill
Treasury
Chicago
Flora's Festival Money and Midsummer Dream Proposal
Flora's Festival plans include a fundraiser at Garfield Park to support the fairy spectacle Midsummer Night's Dream. Volunteers listed aim to raise about 600 dollars from a Garfield Park entertainment and seek performers and support for a public show expected to draw up to 3 000 attendees.
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Garfield Park
Steels
JW. W
ML Wilton
Atrs
Theo
A. Wilkie
Hur
Worth
Bila Wood
A. J
Arcold
Mesman
Mesman and Mre. C.F, Bri
Plore
Georgia
Bawrenne
Grand Opera House
Ominy
Glick nomination debated at Kansas Populist confab
At a Kansas Populist gathering the prospects of nominating George W. Glick for governor were examined with some urging him to quit his present race. Governor Lewelling denied seeking the nomination but said he would support the convention choice and back the nominee through the campaign.
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St. Louis
Kertina
Kansas
George W. Glick
Kovernor
Glick
Lewilling
Widlr
Lewetting
Lemeiling
Sivey
Lewellinae
Hick
Abdiete
Lewellingwala
Payne May Retire From National Republican Committee
Milwaukee dispatch reports Henry Payne plans to retire from the National Republican Committee due to health. Payne denies harmful chatter about rifts with Hanna, asserts cordial relations with Bain and that overwork caused a recent health collapse leaving him inactive for an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Henry
Payne
National Republican Committee
Hanna
Edward Washimer Elected President of Birmingham Railroad Co
At a meeting of the board of directors of the Birmingham City Fort Scott and Memphis and Kansas City Railway, Edward Washburn was chosen to succeed the late George H. Nettleton as president. Washburn, born in Boston April 30, 1844, was 52 years old. His career began in railroad service as a clerk in Chicago before rising through the ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaveas
Ft. Scote
Memphis
Kansas City
Birmingham
Raliroid Corp
Boston
Edward Washimer
Sae
George H. Nettleton
Washburn
This & Q
Chicago
West Virginia Republicans Nominate Atkinson For Governor
George Westey Atkinson of Obie county was named the Republican candidate for governor by the state convention in Parkerabirs W V yesterday. Atkinson is about 34 years old. Lafatelle of Grafton was chosen for auditor. The convention adjourned after the nominations.
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Parkerabirs
W. Va
George Westey Atkinson
Obie County
Ovne
Publican
Acu
Atkinson
Northwest Forest Fires Ravage Line With Widespread Damage
The report describes extensive fires along the Northern Pacific route near Vancouver in July. Mentions burned fences, destroyed telegraph and railway facilities, and fears of further loss. Includes brief notes on local disruptions and a lecture by John L. Waller on Madagascar scheduled for July 24.
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Vancouver
Sorchers
Wraltway
Wistosh
Titter
Siuke
Wapart
Ibis
Weylyon
Severabe Talners
Spokane
John L Waller
Waller
Madagascar
Hamilton Ball
Crete Uprising Rumor Denied Christian Butchery
An on the spot investigation reports that a Saturday incident near the town gate involved Turks and Christians in a cafe panic. A Turkish officer arrested a man while a shot wounded and killed Mustem, the only fatality, amid calm later as Turkish troops patrol to keep order.
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Canoa
Sobiiers
Old Mustem
Christian
Mostum
Topeka Social Bits and Local Notes
A jumble of Topeka society and politics items. Trolley parties, county conventions, a McKinley club planned at Highland Park, and Flora's Fall Festival flowers. Mentions of Justice Furry, H. R. Rush, and various local figures. Police cases, lawsuits, civic events, parades, and a garden fete at Bethany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Furry
Topeka
McKinley
El-Sherif H.R Rush
Auburn
Highland Park
van Cleave
Polk Street
George Stansfield
Seymour Herman
Denver
Marion
J. C. Caldwell
United States
Sunflower Lodge of Watchmen
Burlingame
Morihia
Wen
Hows
Reformatory
Barnhall
J. G. Fletcher
Madison Street
Wm. Horacrk
Pianis & Co
Telephone 78
Hepradi
Colorado
Frank Patterson
E. J. Pounds
Memders
Cty
T. 8. Ferry
Pennsylvania
MB. Barry
John Barry
Chandlertreet
Metsker
Georgy Botters
Spirit Voloes
James Kenner
Valley Falls
Topsky
Hal Weatherby
Frank Elis
Uther
Whi Swan
Topeke Cash Dry
Barry
Reform School
State Jornal
Republican Pimmbeau Club
Lambeau
Jorg
Topeka Social Event Highlights Delightful Evening
In Topeka society notes a large turnout for Miss Knox and Miss Tracy at a masked ball with decorated halls. Guests included numerous local and visiting people, a full program of songs and ser enades, a later tea and trolley party, plus a mass of social updates and upcoming engagements across Topeka and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Knox
Tracy
Vair
Myrtle Welsh
Biss Ada Ward
Lena Ebey
Brahms-Rees
F. B. Church
Mise Knox
Olive Knox
Kamennel-Ostrow
Rubenstein
Gertrude Tracs
Corta Mind Knox
Graten Hoffmann Stes
Church
Mise Otlee
Panic in a Park at Krug Park in 1900s St Joseph
A panic at Krug Park in St Joseph Missouri after a horse drawn vehicle crashed into a crowd following a concert. Twelve injured, four fatally likely, including Charlex Woodyard and Mrs George Jackson. The horse bolted trampling and injuring many as it fled into departing crowds.
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Woodyard
Hus
Birt
Dews
Myre DB
Jones
Misa Princes Yackley
Beter
Governors Address Shapes Cleveland Centennial Day
July 21 Cleveland witnessed a clear cool New England day during the centennial celebration. Visiting association members and dignitaries rode the City of Buffalo on Lake Erie, with the New England dinner held at Western Reserve University campus under centennial auspices. Notables included ex-Governor McKinley Governor Cole Governor Bushnell Senator Hawley and ex-Governor Bulkley among others.
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Clevland
Cleveland
New England
Association Dailies
Ohio Hibtortal
Hookts Valley
City of
Buffalo
Lake Erie
Western Referve University
Centennial Commission
McKinley
Cole
Connecticut
Bushnell
Ohio
Hawley
Morgan G. Bulk~ Je
Woman Files Charge After Husband Threats and Insults
Mrs. J. C. Ferguson formerly Mrs. S B Spencer testifies that her former husband curses her when he sees her and has threatened her life. She swears before the city attorney that Spencer commits domestic disturbance. The warrant was issued and the case slated for afternoon trial but was postponed due to court workload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Ferguson
S .B. Spencer
Spencer
Anernoon
Ferguson
Buckien Arnica Salve Promises Cures and Satisfaction
Buckien's Arnica Salve claims to heal cuts, sores, ulcers, rashes, fever sores, chaps, chilblains, corns, and piles with a money back guarantee. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by K Jones at Fifth and Kansas Ave.
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Buckien
Aalious K Jones
Fifth
Kansas Ave
Peace at Wyandotte and Republican unity plan
The Kansas State Central Committee aims to take charge of Wyandotte county Republican affairs. Leaders expect consolidation and a single ticket in the county. A sub committee will visit Kansas City Kansas after August 12 to arrange reconciliation and report to the full committee for approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyandotte
Kansas State Central Committee
Kansas City
Kay
Republican State Central Committee
Wyandotte County
Kan
City to Trim Trees for Better Street Lighting
City Engineer Barnes reports complaints that electric lights do not illuminate sidewalks and streets adequately due to low hanging branches. He calls for a full inspection and trimming of lower branches to prevent shadows and improve night visibility.
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Barnes
Charlie Hard at Work in California Banking Debate
Police Commissioner C. K. Holliday assists his father in law, a California banker, by presenting documents on the free silver issue. The banker rejects the idea, yet the Piper letters continue arriving daily as Holliday pursues his argument.
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C. K. Holliday
California
Holliday
Naval Officers Change As Pacific assignments take shape
A party of young naval officers visits Chicago en route to Pacific ships. Commander Reuter of the Detroit leads the group. Assistants H L Cane of Florida Ena S Geimox of Michigan L P Blames of South Carolina Ensign W S Graham of Oregon Ensign W P Send of the Yorktown and Frank Lyon of Oregon await new posts. The visit partly explains a broad navy shake up this month transferring many Atlantic squadron members west.
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Chicago
Pacific
Reuter
Detroit
Siso
H. L Cane
Florida
Philadelphia
Ena S. BE. Geimox
Michigan
L. Plames
South Carolina
Monterey
North Pacific
S. W. Graham
Oregon
W. PB. Send
Yorktown
Frank Lyon
Navy
A Trainload of Melons Louisville to Entertain Law
Chicago reports officers of the seventeenth national meet of the L A W to be held in Louisville Kentucky in August. The LA W Bulletin notes drinkables to feed 19000 people pipes tobacco and cretary stock and souvenir programmes due August 1. City appropriations for sanitation and police prepared lanterns and bells will guide visitors as a trainload of watermelons for the feast are contracted.
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Chicago
L. A.W
Louieville
Muéct Club
Louisville
L.A. W
Vine City
Remarkable Mrs Ingram Lingers After 150 Days
Battle Creek mid July reports Mrs Henry Ingram still without nourishment for 150 days. She appears well yet has shed over 10 pounds since tipping 220 pounds. Crowds visit her home while inquiries from abroad increase amid the ongoing fasting case. Kansas women at St Louis convention show modest attendance with Mrs Breckenthal and others listed among attendees.
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Belvoir
Porwith
Jizsie Myers
Bellville
J. Sceot
Frank P. MacLenpan
Mire
W. FB. Jones
Daishtera Enzie
Jennie
Colorado
Salt Lake City
Hlm
Spivey
Victor
Cat
J. ¥. Shasteen
Yesphate
Napa- Airs
W. Z. Robey
Indiana
Mize
Sophia Levitt
New Bedford
Evere
A. A. Robinson
F. G. King
Jessie Sill
Halph Valentine
Deserts
Georgia Godard
Whiting, Karn
A. A. Godard
Battle Creek
Henry Ingram
Mra
Taeram
Kansas Women
St. Louis
Stout
John Brekenthal
Allen
S. H. Allen
Alonzo Gall
Topeka
Sense
Wichita
Digea
Lawrence
Helen Mitchell
Kansan City
Florence Republicans Nominate Battey in 33rd District
Florence Kans July 2 The Republican convention of the Thirty third senatorial district met at Cottonwood Falls and nominated Head Battey of Florence as their candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Kan
Cottonwood Pulls
Ead Battey
Bege's Hair Renewer Promises Universal Hair Renewal
Bege's Hair Renewer claims to cleanse the scalp and banish dandruff while renewing hair, leaving it soft and luxuriant. Sold by a n l ar t i c broken edge collars promise smooth results through Peerless Steam Laundry service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bege
Anl Artic
Dr Edward McGlynn Narrowly Missed by Train
In Newbury New York on July 22 Rev Dr Edward McGlynn pastor formerly of New York was almost run over by a train. He escaped being struck as the wheels passed between his feet and he fell to the ground with minor injuries. He rose and walked a short distance before resuming his steps.
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Newbury, N. Y
Edward McGiyon
Marr
Es Ore
New York
Waite
Wheelane
McGlynn
Hie Valle
Cargo Record Broken by Queen City Steamer
The Queen City steamship broke a Lake Superior cargo record carrying 200,000 cwt of corn, surpassing previous highs by 57,000 bushels. The vessel measured 16 feet 1 inch forward and 16 feet 0 inches aft, with a draft of 14.4 feet and a capacity near 4,007 gross tons. Five years ago half this size would have been a bar load, making this the largest cargo ever on the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Queen City
Hypnotic Influence Drives Youth to Crime in Chicago
A 17 year old, Arthur Peterson, and Moses St. Clair, colored, were jailed after police traced a string of burglaries fueled by St. Clair’s alleged hypnotic control. Peterson told how St. Clair compelled him for weeks to commit robberies in Oak Park, Austin, and New York, then return to Chicago seeking more victims.
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Peterson
Chicago
Arthur Peterson
Moses St. Clair
Oll
Ber
Murphy
St. Clair
BE Clain
Oak Park
Austin
Yong Peterson
St Clair
New York
Lae
Clumgo
WES G COLEMAN WANTED heir to money in Chicago cantata
Captain Elonn received a postal from Joven and Coleman of Cunning seeking the correct address for Mire Gertrude Coleman missing since a dressmaker’s note. no directory listing. Our Flag cantata at Third Christian church Lake and Third Street Friday July 4 at 4. admission ten cents.
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Chicago
Elonn
Joven
Third Christian Church
Corner Lake
Third Street
Misread Rail Route Notes and Advertisements
The article fragment references travel routes via St Paul Minneapolis and Sioux City with train features and names rail lines and stations, plus assorted local ads. It includes mentions of a General Passenger A. St Louis line and various business names, with unrelated product pitches and medical claims.
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St Paul
Minneapolis
Ington
Tyo
Blisscurl River Paints
Eh Fort
Sioux City
Handsome Observaton’ Voatie
Omaha
Council Bias
Blows City
ARETE
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North Topeka Avenue
Leavening Powe
Royal
U.S
Flora
Lewelling
Nettleton
Edward
Scott & Memphis
West VA
GW. Atkinson
Crete
Bethany Lawn
Gertrude Tracy
Calidrid Adalaide
Beethoven
Knox
Florence Enos
Punch
Ine
Vinewood
Artrude Dean
Littie
Rock, Ark
Mish Myrtle Davis
Frank Morrill
Hiawatha
McWalter Cum
A McVicar
Willard Scott
Ralph Moore
Russie Bennett
S. Suaidard
Joe Morean
John Waters
Archig Williams
Walter Smith
Ea Mobtrii
Hert Haxtett
My Win Mellintock
Ernest Contell
Dave Harvey
Everett Ballas
Mtr
Clarence Horner
Galen Nicholv
George Heyden
Will Wadsworth
Str
Charles ‘Kkieinhans
Frank Bennett
Brown Potter
Eva L. Brown
Wilbur Potter
Leavenworth
John Brown
Aciins Street
Mallory
Mr. Potter Ia
Bridge and Water Service
Santa, We
Eva Brown
J. W. Davis
Herbert Holt
J.P. Wahte
Mise May Davis
Apna Benk
Emma Bank
Mise Mattie Hanley
Mary Barkte
Mise Faant
Blakesley
Rose Jones
Lixsie Davis
Edius Davis
James Thomas
Mise Rose Jones
Miss Mor Davis
Misa Kate Jones
Mise Lukgie Davis
Charles Barres
R Thomas
Ward
Freddie
Goodland
Son
Beth
W. C. E. Seedbeck
W. S. Roebr
A. F. Quinton
Felitttes
RM. Lewis
St Louis
J. T. Lageratrout
Ani Stew
Geo. Dick
Louis Dick
WA. Coates
Frank Alderson
Ottawa
That Wity
Cary
Hypes Bros
East Path
St Joseph
Weinley
Charlie
DR. Wglynn
Newbury
Wes. G. Coleman
Jeon
Y Crasher and Billine Company
Galena
Kam, Hay
George Hugenbudh
Newton Miler
DB Whiteside
J. 2 McCann
C. T. White
Hope Leurdry
DeWitt
W. Staneneid
BELL
Cromwell & Jefferis
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