Wichita Rebellion and Temperance Push in Kansas
Wichita temperance workers canvass homes to sign a petition supporting enforcement of all prohibitory laws amid a massive pro-prohibition meeting. Governor Morrill avoids comment on the Wichita gathering while denying plans to abolish police commissions, asserting intention to enforce the law.
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Wichita
Temperance Workers of
Uuainses
The
Ciy
Iey
Dan Colt
First Methodist Church
Nicholas Hurd
Tle
Board of Police Commissioners
Ovatiuik
Gil Ebkewin
Eny'e
Tuersler
Kansas
Beioventate
Gol Bird
Gov. Morrill
Save I
Abeollah
Morrill
No Truth in Governor Morrill Report Denial Said
A State journalist queried Governor Morrill about a circulating statement. he rejected it as false and unfounded, noting he has not considered such action. A supportive ally hinted the plan could occur before November, possibly even if Morrill opposes it, and could lead to abolishing Wichita’s sale commission if he sees failure in keeping saloon closures.
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Trous
Jousxan
Morrill
Wichita
Drugists Itinerary Two Routes to Denver
The American Pharmaceutical association meets in Denver from August 14 to 31 and will travel two parallel routes from the Atlantic coast to the Rockies. One line runs via Chicago with a special Santa Fe train leaving Chicago August 11 at 5 pm, includes Kansas City entertainment stops, then Colorado Springs. The other line goes via St Louis with a Missouri Pacific special train leaving August 12 at 9 am, visiting Kansas City and other points before reaching Denver on Union Pacific tracks.
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Denver
American Pharmaceutical Association
Atlantic Coast
Rocky Mountains
Chicago
St Louis
Sante Fe
Kansas City
Colorado Springs
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Kansas ‘City
Kanaan City
Union Pacific
City Board of Health backs lower dam over disease fears
Health committee defers to health board after hearing petition by J G Watera and 800 others opposing the lower dam site. Board doctors Mitchell Lindsay Grabie Trisanderatoud favor dam building and report handed to the committee for acceptance. Health panel plans a meeting early next week to act on the report.
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City Board of Health
J. G. Watera
Drew
Stevens
Pattison
Roundtree
Board of Health
Grabie Trisanderatoud
The Same Old Story About State Penitentiary Funds
The state auditor reviews old penitentiary board accounts and finds ex director W J Hurd overcharged nine cents per mile for travel and claimed 350 dollars a day for his services beyond the appropriation. Hurd has left office, and no action is expected.
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Board of Penitentiary Directors
W. J. Hurd
Loiton
Popust
M. M. Beck
Hurd
Banks Must Pay Fees in City Revenue Plan
Chicago city officials enforce a 25 dollar annual license fee on banks brokers commission merchants grain dealers real estate and insurance agents excluding national banks or allow notices to reach all others. This ordinance could raise about 820,000 in new revenue for city government.
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Chicago
Cniase
Mass
China Crumbling Amid Revolt Fears and Prophetic Text
Ho Tung, a Hong Kong banker, arrives in San Francisco en route to New York and London, predicting Li Hung Chang faces a coming dynasty collapse influenced by a 450 year old prophetic book. He notes Li's wealth and a corrupted brother, while China readies to buy ships, guns, and ammunition abroad after a costly war with Japan, testing new munitions in Perryville.
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San Francisco
Ho Tung
Hong Kong
England
New York
London
Li Hung Chang
Louw Pak Wong
China
Pais
John W. Foster
Japan
France
Germany
Europe
America
Perryvilla
Justin
Plecea
Topeka Encampment Contemplates Big Day Plan
The K N G encampment committee met at the Rock Island city ticket office to discuss rescheduling the encampment and a Topeka day with one fare rail passes, a parade, sham battle, fireworks, drills, and free park admission to attract up to 25 000 visitors. Sub committees were formed to negotiate with the state military board and the War Department regarding regulars from Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth.
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K.N.G
T. H. Haskell
Rock Island City
T. J. Anderson
Arthur Capper
J. Kane
A. al Pulier
IL. G Holman
T. Howe
Mortill
War Department
Fort Ruey
Fort Leavenworth
Howe
Emporia
Topeka
Anderson
Military Board
Moerill
Fuller
Teporta
Missouri River Commission Reports on Improvements at Atchison and Leavenworth
The annual Missouri River commission report details the past fiscal year's work on the Missouri and tributaries. Expenditures include 530.97 dollars for the Missouri river, with near repairs at Atchison and Leavenworth and plans to strengthen revertment, build dykes, and manage erosion and bridge approaches. Bill Taylors' threat emerges as testimony in the Taylor Brothers murder trial in Canotros, Massachusetts, noting plans to remove Gus Meeks.
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the River Commission
Atchison and
Leavenworth
Washington
Missouri River Commission
Missouri
Missouri River
St Joseph
Benton
Balmont
Atchison
Atchison Island
Commission
Fort Leavenworth
Bill Taylors
Taylor Brothers
Cannotoros
L. Phillips
Crowning
Bill Taylor
Bill
Gus Meeks
Meeks
Taylor
Phillips
Reber Named Assistant Attorney General in Brown County
Attorney General F B Dawes announced the appointment of D E Reber of Hiawatha as assistant attorney general for Brown County. County Attorney James A Clark, a Democrat, has not replied to demand to enforce the law. Reber is ordered to close all saloons and joints in the county and prosecute all violators of the prohibitory law.
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Reber
Gemeal
F. B. Dawes
D. E Reber
Hiawatha
Brown County
James A.clark
Depew Hinted as Next Republican Presidential Candidate
The Westminster Gazette publishes a long interview with Chauncey M. Depew suggesting he is discussed as the next Republican presidential candidate. He comments on British elections home rule and the divorce doctrine, with remarks on bimetallism and Salisbury's cabinet. Heavy rain and hail visit Iowa. 2.25 inches fall and countywide damage reported. Secretary Lamont visits Gray Gables with notes on Idaho trouble.
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London Westminser Gazette
Losvos
Westminster Gazette Today
Chauncey M. Depew
Westminster Gazette
United States
Depew
Marquis of Salisbury
Ru Huo
A J. Bulfvar
Treasury
Lamont
Gray Gables Buzzaro's
Gray Gables
Ivie
Idaho
Just Plain Honesty. Roosevelt on Enforcing the Law
President Roosevelt explains his approach to law enforcement as plain honesty in action. He argues that enforcing the law is not about grand ideals but about straightforward duty and reliable governance.
Only Keeps His Oath German Reform Union Complains of Mayor Strong
In New York on July 26 President Roose velt of the police board and Internal Revenue Collector Edward Crosse clashed over excise law enforcement. Roosevelt urged strict enforcement while Crosse accused Mayor Strong of promising to interpret the laws liberally. The Reform Union claimed the liquor blackmail and alleged corrupt influence by Tammany Hall compromised reform and excise enforcement.
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New York
Roosevelt
Police Board
Internal Revenue
Edward Crosse
Columbia Club
Wine and Spirit Gazette
Polce Board
Tammany Hall
Interpal
Crosse
Miss Anthony III Suffers Heart Failure After Speaking
In Laxesme O July 24 Susan Anthony experienced an attack of heart failure after delivering a speech this morning.
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Laxesme
Susan BR Anthony
Indian Trouble Escalates in Wyoming Warpath Fears
July 26 report says Bannock Indians led by Jim Ballard move north toward trouble as two Gen. Stitzer messengers remain missing. Indian police returning from Salt River say the band refuses to comply with orders. Agent Tetor wires that policemen sent to enforce the commissioner’s message are met with defiance, signaling a worsening situation in Wyoming.
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Impr
Povatetro
Idaho
Wyoming
Gen
Stitzer
Jackon House
Salt River Valley
Jim Ballard
Ballard
Washington
Tetor
Fort Hull
Browning
Oil Well Gushes in Los Angeles At Hobart and West State
An oil well at the corner of Hobart and West State streets in Los Angeles began gushing uncontrollably, pouring about 500 barrels per day. Nearby well owners plan to halt operations and drill deeper to control the flow. Aldace Walker and D B Robinson arrived in Topeka en route to Colorado for a rate receivership hearing. Suspex reports 1600 crates of California fruit reached Southampton, selling for half the prior week’s prices.
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Los Angeles
Los Axcetes
Cal
Hobart and
West State Streets
Aldace Walker
Aldace F. Walker
D. B Robinson
Santa Fe
Topeka
Colorado
Rock Island
Albuquerque
United States Court
Atlantic & Pacific
Kansas
California
England
Southampton
New York
Covent Garden
Gold Falls as Bank Cuts French Gold Price in London
A London cable reports Bank of England lowered the price of French and Russian gold coin to 76 shillings 6d per ounce to curb shipments. The move may not halt inflows as the Bank of France continues selling gold. Strong demand in Paris and anticipated remittances to the Bank of England raise questions about further French exchange increases. It is unclear how this will affect markets beyond speculation of a continued rise in the Paris rate.
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Bank of England
New You
London
Evening Post
Paris Exchange
France
Bank of France
Janna
Jupan
Germany
América
Bank of Francs
Clyde Mattox's Mother Sets Mission to Save Son
Mia Hatch, Clyde Mattox's mother, travels from Topeka to Washington and Gray Gables to plead with President Cleveland for clemency. She vows to meet officials, visit Lansing, and press a petition signed by prominent locals, insisting her son is innocent and deserves life.
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Mia Hatch
Clyde Mattox
Jeff Topeka
Washington
Gray Gables
Cleveland
Journal
Lansing
Clyda
Topeka
Goodbys
Potwin School district holds harmonious annual meeting
Potwin district conducted its annual school meeting at the school house with about fifteen attendees. Hiram Huff was re elected director and a new board named W M Forbes clerk and William Henderson treasurer. The board also re elected Miss Eliza Nagie principal and kept Miss Mattie Duggan as primary teacher with Miss Kate Hakill as intermediate teacher. Anna M Davin was chosen to replace retiring Miss Carrie Har. The board set a ten mill tax, seven for the school fund and three for incidentals.
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Anna M. Davin
Mies Carrie Har
Weachore’ Fund
Corbett Divorce Case Clarifies Vera Travel Ties
The Corbett divorce hearing resumes with testimony from Wile son of a dramatic company confirming Vera traveled with the troupe as Mrs Corbett. He says Corbett and Vera shared rooms at Burnett House Oleonati Park Hotel Madison Wisconsin and a LaCrosse Wisconsin hotel, closing the plaintiff’s case.
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Vera
Chamption
New York
Corbett
Jacob J. Hi. Wileson
Dramatic Company
Burnett House
Oleionati
Park
Madison
Wia
LaCrosse
Wis
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Weet Tenth Street
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Saratrow
Arthur Duestrow
Union
Purda
Edgar Terry
Mike Moutler
Duestrow
Dennys
Curcaco
F. H. Wong
Htness
M. R. Jefferies
G. J. Spence Payne
Palmer Haus
Col. Jefferies
Webb
Hizamosi
Mexico
Tiburon Island
Sonora
Mr. Roosevelt
German Reform Union
Strong
Miss Anthony III
Potwin School
North Topeka
Wm. Dake
W. I Scott
G. A. R. Cotor
CotuMats
J. H. Milliken
Louisville
Peretine Picht
Pants
Constantinople
Seya
Lake
Asuit
L. & Dolman
W.F. Lake
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