Whisky Money and the City Debt Controversy
Salina July 27. City council discusses a contract with the Light Heat and Power company for three years starting November 1 to provide electric arc lighting. A move to investigate city indebtedness leads to debate over contingent debts and new ordinances. Mayor veto questioned, executive session held, and a new ordinance with penalties discussed.
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Salling
Pan Inn
Fayler
Eosuierioud Flarkntes
Bia Norwaler
Nhl
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Tuchit
Crawford
Norton Populist Nominates Mixed Ticket
Norton county Populist convention met Saturday and endorsed the Chicago convention platform and the St Louis week’s conventions. A Democrat was nominated for county attorney and a silver Republican for clerk of the court. Delegates were chosen to the state convention.
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Norton County
Chicago
St Louis
Manhattan Boy Falls From Bridge During Drift Wood Ride
A cold log ride on the Manhattan River bridge ends with a 11 year old boy sliding over the railing and into the water. He clings to a piece of wood before being pulled to safety several miles downstream. otherwise he is unharmed besides being badly frightened.
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Kansas
Dave Thotun
Yeemme
Lu Kien
Tim
Thomas
Outing of Co A Manhattan Camp Life Near Diverger
A fragment describes Company A unit in Manhattan July 2 at a new camp on the riverbank with walnut grove surroundings. Tents and provisions are arranged for soldiers, the site supports camp life with meals, drills, and target practice while rainy roads hinder travel. The camp reportedly hosts visitors on a Sunday, and discipline is light.
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AL New al
James Knox
Carmp
Osborne County Fair Dates Set for September Events
Osborne County Fair Association announces dates September 15 to 18 with preliminary events including speed trials and horse displays. Officials plan to print and distribute schedules, noting multiple activities and the fair’s countywide scope.
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Oeborme
Airverars
Osborne County
Amye
Fale
Ivelundee
Ihuealay
Osborne
Wevks
Salina Gas Plans New Coal Gas Facility
Salina Light and Power Company announces plans to begin improvements to manufacture coal gas, replacing water gas, with construction near the Madison Temple. Tracey represents the new firm, incorporated to manage the project and supply gas for the city.
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Salina
Tracey
Pew Ment and Power Com- NY
RAYS
Besihear
President Stewart Resigns From Fort Scott Police Board
President Stewart, J. J. Stewart, resigns from the Fort Scott board of police commissioners effective August 1 after presenting resignation to Governor Merrill. The move ends his two terms as president and leaves the successor to be named, with no stated successor. Troops to Leave Fort Riley as transfer orders move units toward Port Sheridan. Changes include Captain Wainwright and Troop G First Cavalry officials. Lieutenants Foltz Furlong Whitman reassigned.
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Tanction City
Jute
Bort Riley
Colum Armold
Hae
First Cavairy
Capon Wainwright
First Cavalry
Hethan
Jey
Port Sheridan
Foltz and
Furlong
Lieuenant Whitman
Populists Renominate Senator Arm Strong At Rally
The Populist senatorial convention in a thin district at Eilindwed Saturday afternoon renominated Senator Julia Armstrong on the first ballot. Resolutions favor Bryan and silver were adopted amid party enthusiasm.
Man Keeps 30 Year Vow on Presidential Ballot
Arthur Smith of Cowley County has long refused to vote for a president, a vow reportedly made 30 years ago. He notes that he would vote for J. Breas if a Mississippi River event occurred, and says he has voted regularly on other questions.
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Arthur Smith
Cowley County
Wee J. Breas
Mir Smith
Populists Start Free Silver Paper in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis on July 1 the Populists announce a free silver paper to be published during the campaign. The paper will be edited by Dr. D. M. Dunn who has worked with the Populists for five years. The first issue is scheduled for this week.
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Minneapolis
Minneapols
Bayer
Campolar
DM. Dunn
Sedgwick grape growers plan shipments Denver to Wichita
Kansas grape growers meet in Wichita on a Saturday session to handle the entire grape shipment route from Sedgwick County to Denver. They project lowering shipping costs from 47 cents to 20 cents per unit.
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Denver
Wichita
Sedgwick County
Topeka Club Directors Seek Romney Date
A Topeka club held a brief Saturday night meeting and appointed a three member committee Rosene Hasan OS Sutton GW Crane Dee Gallon and Arthur Capper to consult the club minders about a romney date. The drive for pledges totals around twenty percent and plans for a fund raise are in progress with timing to be set in a day or two.
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Topeka
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Riaise
Hai Fendhal
Rosene Hasan
OS. Sutton
GW. Crane
Dee Gallon
Arthur Capper
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Mary Johnson
Boxhuel
Sint Pharmacist
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Oldest Largest Safest Surest Quickest Cleanest Cheapest Best
A compact slogan listing superlatives such as oldest largest safest surest quickest cleanest cheapest and best. It emphasizes superiority across multiple criteria in a single line. The phrasing resembles a promotional or advertising texture used to claim top status across diverse measures.
Indoor track at Coliseum to host August races
The National Cycle Exhibits Co awarded a contract for the world’s largest indoor track at the Coliseum for August 7-8 events. It features a quarter-mile circuit with 20 to 30 feet banked ends, flexible segments to be removed after races, and ends that incline inward. Construction aims to finish within a week with allowanced training after completion.
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Liulaville
Chester Park
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L. A. W. Racing Board
Bryan Nominated by Populists for President at St Louis
At the Populist convention in St Louis on July 27 W. J. Bryan was nominated for president by a vote of 1 042 to 400. A roll call followed with Bryan carrying most states and Norton winning in several instances, as delegates debated the motion to grant the national committee power to transact convention business after adjournment.
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New Hampshire
Nebraska
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Topeka Pace Champs Highlight Junction City Show
The Topeka free-for-all pace features Otto W in the Holt er string and Gen. Tr win owned by Bir. Janea of Shawnee with Hart. Albrine, a full brother to Dends, and Filley Silverene in Leach’s string show speed in 2 20. Manzinetia, Stugie Frost, and 2:15 Chagtward are among top trotters. Gould string under Mr Hughes Heliak eyes nearby stars Woodline and Shade Land Onward. Local fans plan to attend. gate admission 35 cents for gentleman and lady.
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Topeka
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Faste
Stugie Frost
Gould String
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Amone Rhein
Woodline
Nebraska
Bryan Convention Adorns Election Totals Read
The chairman declared the convention adjourned. Totals show Bryan 1 042 Norton 312 Casey 3 Debs 8 Donnelly 3 and 700 listed as necessary to close. A mix of district and regional results from the ballot and party delegates.
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Bryan
Arizona
District of Columbia
New Mexico
Cklshomie Barren
Indian Territory
Norton
Casey
Debs
Donnelly
Coles
Populist Speakers List Men and Women At Campaign Rally
In St Louis on July 27 speakers for the Populist ticket include Debs of Terre Haute Schilling of Milwaukee Allen of Nebraska Peffer of Kansas Lewelling of Kansas Mrs Mary Lease Mrs Roberts and others. The currency issue dominates speeches and Mrs Roberts praised Bryan at the convention. Cyclone Davis notes a split in the convention believing Bryan's selection inevitable while his group contends otherwise.
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Terre Haute
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Robert Schilling
Milwaukee
Senator Allen
Nebraska
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Coe Lewelling
Mary Stlanbeth Lease
Roverts
Colorado
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Harrison Expected To Attend Presbyterian General Assembly
Ex-President Harrison and Mrs Harrison are due in New York from their Adirondacks camp this evening. He is a member of the Presbyterian general assembly to meet at the Fifth Avenue hotel tomorrow evening, likely to attend committee sessions. Also noted is the death of Harry Innes Bodley Jr., son of Rev Harry L. Bodley and Annis G. Grant, enter ed into rest.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
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General Assembly
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Colonels Bilve Predicts Kansas GOP Victory by 30900
Colonel Richard W. Bilve, Kansas congressman at large, returning from a western tour, says Kansas is Republican this year and will deliver a clean majority better than 30,000 for national and state tickets. He notes widespread peacetime attention to issues and expects an energetic campaign.
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Peuce
Sundays Games Highlight Senators and Reds Stumble
In Louisville and Cincinnati today, Washington and Cleveland faltered early. Battered by miscues and weak base running, the Senators lost to Louisville 2-0 with Hill and Dexter leading the batteries. Cincinnati routed Cleveland 10-1 as Foreman struggled for the Indians and Reds capitalized on timely hits. Attendance reached about 4,000 in Louisville and 17,900 in Cincinnati.
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Liquor fight prompts police board change in Fort Scott
Fort Scott July 7 Approving a prohibition conflict the police commissioners face disruption as J J Stewart longtime president mails his resignation to Governor Murrill effective August 1. Stewart, a Methodist lay leader, is tied to church opposition to the police board and the shakeup is attributed to that pressure.
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J. J. Stewart
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Extinct Volcano Report From Bad Lands Near Hermosa
Prof. J. F. Toad state ecologist reports discovery of what looks like an extinct volcano on Sand Creek in the Bad Lands near Hermosa. The hill rises about 300 feet near where the creek enters the White River and it vibrates and groans as if an eruption were imminent.
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J. F Toad
South, Dakota
Vermillion
Black Hills
Sand Creek
Hermosa
White River
Local Births and Medical and Animal Incident Report
Born to Mr and Mrs Hammon of 1018 Monroe street yesterday a son. E Mummaugh of Silver Lake operated on for strangulated hernia at Santa Fe hospital the life saving procedure. Mummaugh is dead. A valuable bird owned by J E Dubrechl shot Saturday by Baythry Officer McConnell. The dog was bitten by the mad des causing a scare and began to show signs of rabies.
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Intense Heat in Memphis Claims Local Fatality
Memphis Tenn July 27 intense heat for two days near 100 degrees. One fatality reported to police today John A Cooper died from the heat. Dr A P Sawyer reports curing pain with Family Carator. Mary Jane Mapetadl of Galesburg endorses the remedy. Tl Frank Sim pharmacist 607 Kansas avenue.
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Wheat and grain futures steady amid wet West weather
Chicago July 27 Wheat opened irregular yet strong near Saturday’s close as wet Western weather boosted demand while receipts fell short of estimates. September showed a down drift with favorable harvests. Oats rose with wheat, while September pork, lard, and ribs held steady as hog prices remained firm.
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Chicago Livestock Market Receipts and Prices
Chicago market receipts estimated at 1,400 today with light and heavy categories mixed. Cattle receipts 14,000 including 2,400 Texans and 2,000 westerns. market steady to higher. Texas steers around 403.45, stockers and feeders 2.25673.60. Sheep receipts 77,000 with market slow and lower prices. Kansas City notes cattle receipts 5,900 shipments continued.
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Receipts and prices from Chicago market summary
Market notes show cattle and hog receipts, mixed price shifts, and steady to weak trends. Wheat and corn futures face dull activity with export orders shrinking. weather and position data influence Chicago, Minneapolis, and Duluth quotes.
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