Topeka Seeks Queen for Fall Festival Amid Secret Committee Strife
A Topeka call for a public spirited queen for the Fall Festival reveals a secret five member committee struggles to select a suitable candidate. The queen would wear diamonds worth 20000 dollars and appear in at least five costumes, with the city hoping a married woman of good presence will serve. The feature dominates local talk as organizers push to finalize a plan and crown a queen to lead the festival.
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Tee
Toneka
Copertry
Gostriel
Bela
Gornmonde
Los Angeles
Topeka
Queens From Kangas Towns A Feature That Has Hung Fire May Be Adopted
County papers push plan to debut a queen festival feature at the Fall Festival. Committee favors a 16th century tournament with brass armors and a parade to draw crowds, offering banners or cash prizes. Secretary Downing proposes transporting 60 young men and many young women to Topeka for entertainment and hosting visitors from surrounding counties.
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Kangas
WT. Notte
Gra Bers
Shean Nears
Pims
Utter
Swasze
Btr
Downing
Topeka
Tapeka
Kansas
Noble
Queer
EL AL Dierman
Uverman
Festival Tournament Set With Armored Contests And Pageantry
A festival features armor and helmeted combat with heavy broad swords. Events include contests on foot and horseback, tilts between armored men, prize pegging and lemon calving. Sixty combatants are to participate, all in sixteenth century costumes. The queen will crown the closing scene. Ulerman plans to travel to Wabanisos to hire Norsemen for the tournament, and horsemanship training is emphasized. A Fifteen Committee oversees the event with W T Noble, A K Wilson and L E Kiene. The third shot was formally accepted.
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Arbor
Ulerman
Wabanisos
Nice
Holgate
W.T. Noble
A. K. Wilson
L. E. Kiene
Prosperity or Hard Times Hit Cotton Mills in New England
The article reports multiple mill closings and widespread layoffs in New England. Saco cotton mills will shut for five weeks due to reduced demand, affecting many operatives. Atlantic and Brevet mills suspend operations through August, with about 2,900 workers affected. Amoskeag Mills in Manchester announce August walks due to losses and reduced dividends, impacting around 6,000 workers.
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Biddeford
New Yorke
Saco
Lawrence
Mass
Atlantic
Brevett Cotton Mill
Boston
T. Jefferson
Jeant
Amoskeag
Wild Killed Miss Barrett Rost July
Local report on the death of Alice Barrett a Waltham bookkeeper found after a fire at Codman and Codman firm. Early theories suggested murder or possible arson tied to a burned cash book. Firm officials suspect Barrett was murdered with the cash book missing and discuss irregularities in the firm’s finances.
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Alice Barrett
Waltham Tat
Codman & Codman
Holt
Ageyolrer
Dar
Finn
Maels
Wiliam C. Codman
Hvar
Mr. Codman
Nantucket
Miss Marrett
Congressional Library Move To Capitol Hall Affects Public Access
The U S Library plans to move large Congression Library collections to Capitol Hallingto me mmenifi Cent. The transfer requires weeks of work with 41 to 70 staff, closing parts of the library to the public. Contents will be boxed numbered and re shelved in new stacks to minimize disruption. The copyright department starts, and overall reorganization aims to preserve divisions while improving classification.
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Washington
Copyright Department
Forty Mile post graves dispute in San Francisco tale
In San Francisco a report claims 2000 graves at Forty Mile post indicate severe cold suffering. Bowker counters that over the past three years there were no deaths at Kimdike until recently, and at Porty Sle craveyard there have been only about 30 graves.
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Ban Francisco
Frank Murs
Forty Mile Post
F. UG. Bowker
Beine
Kimdike
Porty Sle
Craveyvard
Gage Speaks on Currency Reform at Boston Banquet
Secretary Lyman J. Gage addressed Boston business leaders urging caution in replacing paper money but arguing for retirement of paper currency and a stable financial system. He linked present policy to Revolutionary memory and urged Congress to act on banking reforms and currency stability.
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Boston
Secretary of the Treasury
Lyman J. Gage
Lday
Gage
Wberry
Bunker Hii
Unies
Oppas
Comtendi
Sayeda
Uwe
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Bent Benstia
Courage to sustain a republic through reform and foresight
In this spirit the article urges patient, principled governance as currency and banking reforms become law. It notes Congress may act wisely after wide public input and credits the new measures with stabilizing revenues, markets, and national security while urging restraint, justice, and unity.
President Reappoints Nominated Officials in Washington
The president announced recess appointments including W Powderly as immigration commissioner general Albert J Tracewell as treasury comptroller Hough Rodman and Alexander Morrison as internal revenue collector for New Mexico Joseph N Stripling U S attorney for the Southern District of Florida Mack A Montgomery U S district attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi Moses P Handy as special commissioner Several nominees were nearly confirmed previously but papers miscited Morrison as Morrison instead of Morrison and Stripling and Montgomery were not counted.
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Washington
Tnday
W. Powderly
Immigration
Albert J. Tracewell
the Treasury
Hough Rodman
Naeve
Alexander ‘T. Morrison
Internal Revenue
District of New Mexico
Joseph N. Stripling
Florida
Mack A. Montgomery
Mississippi
Moses P. Handy
Spear
Paris
Stripling
Montsomery
Senate
Moretson
Rehin
New
Spiritualists Prepare for Kaw Valley Camp Meeting in September
Spiritualists of the Kaw valley plan a three day rally in this city as a precursor to the annual Garfield park encampment in September. The event opens Sunday with lectures daily and two talks during the day and one in the evening. Moses Hall of Massachusetts will speak at Hamilton Hall. A woman, Virginia Rydout, years old, was arrested for selling intoxicants at a lower city location.
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Garfield Fark
Kaw Valley
Garfield Pack
Mamilton Hall
Moses Hall
Massachusetts
Hum Will Aleu
Virginia Rydout
Pittsburg Arbitration Conference Aims to End Miners Strike
July 27 Pittsburg coal operators and labor officials held a key joint arbitration conference in the court house to adopt a plan ending theWk miners strike. The True Uniformity plan urged cash payments, elimination of company stores, and a uniform screen amid disputes over vein thickess and price differentials. W. P. De Armitt and others led committees while leaders from Shawneetown to Cleveland pressed for swift settlement as districts report heavy control by a few operators.
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Pittsburg
Joint Arbitration Commission
Murnims
Court House
Owine
Kather
B. Frank Schmid
Indiana
Selwyn V.owens
Bishop
John Lite
One Ghio Board of Arbitration
George W. Schluedbere
Francis J. Robbins
Alex Dempeter
Bower HM
Spring Hill
W. P. Murray
Pickands, Mather
John Newall
J. W. Ellsworth & Co
C. W. Hitchcock
A. C G. Saunders
D W. van Binan
The
Pittsboro and Chicago Gas Coal Company
George and
John Hossek
Frank Armstrong
W. J. Sven
EN. Wildman
J. W. Allies
W. Black
K. M. Dressbach
James Armstrong
Manefient Coal Company
J. Wesser
Lake Shore Coal Company
William Dinker
Eureka Cos! Company
D. M. Anderson
J. W. Blower
Eggultabie Coal Company
William Shinn
Edward Boyle
Boyle Bros
Henry ‘Ploersheim
Finleyville
John Blythe
Blythe Coal Company
J. J. Btveltier
Slope Aiming Company
Arbitration Commission
Ohio Lane
Pennsylvania
W. P. de Armitt
Alex Dempster
W. P. Read
Geirke W. Schienbers
Mr. Dempster
John Little
Marshall H. Teno
W. BP. de Armitt
George W. Schleudbers
Thoske. Young
W. P. Fend
B. P. Black
Ar. al Andrews
James Armstrone
FL M. Osborne
Arclock
Parkersburg
W. Va
Monagih
Atkinson
Cleveland
Thos. Young
M.A. Havin
Pittebors
Lu Ube
Boston Streetcar Officials Order Madam for Women Passengers
Boston July 2. The Lynn and Roston Street Railway Company workers must address women passengers as Madam. The change marks a shift from calls like Move up, lady to Madam as officials seek to end the use of the word lady and possibly drop gentleman forms.
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Boston
Crcareer
Lynn and
Roston Street Ailway Company
Tear Down the Traps Major Anderson Proposes Fair Grounds Repairs
Major Anderson leading a Committee of Fifteen delegation asks county commissioners to improve the fair grounds. He faults the grounds and buildings as nearly worthless and suggests repurposing lumber for summer entertainment like Cinderella. He also urges cleaning cattle barns used for sheep. Commissioner Kelsey questions spending 500 to repair grounds. Fellows and Rodgers propose inspecting the grounds with the committee to assess needed work.
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Major Anderson
Board of County Commissioners
Kelsey
Rodgers
Kansas girl's trial attracts big crowds at Guthrie
Miss Grace Allen, a 24 year old Kansas schoolteacher, endures a preliminary poisoning trial at Chandler involving rival Miss Phronia Eckes and her mother. Allen, linked to W G Smith, travels from Wilson County to Edmond and Baker, drawing attention as the case unfolds with Smith and Allen's elder sister aiding the proceedings.
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Guthrie
Grace Allen
Chandler
Phronia Eckes
Miss Allen
Wilson County
Kansas
Miss Eckes
Territorial
Edmond
Baker
W. G. Smith
Eaktes
Texas
Saye
Judge Cooley Nears End in Michigan Biography
Ann Arbor report notes Thomas M. Cooley, aged 72 to 73, hospitalized at a Flint sanitarium. The longtime Michigan Supreme Court justice and legal scholar suffered a cognitive breakdown tied to his earlier Inter-State Commerce Commission work, with intermittent rationality and fading memory.
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Ann Arbor
Auem
Tary
Thomas M. Cooley
Flint
Blick
Jude Cooley
Inter State Commerce Commission
Joige Cooler
Michigan Supreme Court
Myrtle Camp sails for Hawaii in 45 ton schooner voyage
From Sheboygan to the Hawaiian islands the schooner Myrtle Camp began its long voyage expected to last about three months. The 45 ton, 67 by 18 by six foot vessel, bought by Donald B. Stephene for trading among the islands, will be crewed by four and sail via Lake Michigan and the St Lawrence. Mrs Stephene, a native of HoX alum, is noted among local supporters departing on a science exhibit voyage by the Godtertes group.
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Sheboygan
Win
Myrtle
Hawaiian Islands
Donald B. Stephene
Escwiiaba
Ilands
Gunderson
St Lawrenes
Sehourer
Hox Alum
Ely
Stephene
Howsilan Capi
Butte Man Sheds Skin in Annual Change Right Here
Butte Montana July 27 John H Price known as the remarkable freak of nature endures his yearly shedding under medical care. Yesterday he suffered dizziness and nausea followed by unconsciousness from skin congestion. Violent rubbing by his wife preceded consciousness return and his skin began to shed all over. The shedding lasts a few days then he resumes work in a new coat, though feet may stay tender requiring old skin moccasins for days.
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Butte, Mont
John H. Price
Price
Matt O
Two Horse Thieves Killed Near Scott and Yell Counties
In a July 27 incident near a telegraph office two white men named Crownover and Besen, described as horse thieves, were killed. The events occurred Saturday near the Scott and Yell county line, with one thief lynched and the other fatally stopped. The report notes recovery of details from the local telegraph office.
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Little Rock
Scott and Yell County
Crownover
Besen
Troops Ready for Alaska Company Within 12 Hours Notice
San Francisco July 7 In reply to a telegraphic inquiry Gen Shafter commander of California department told Secretary Alger a full infantry company could be organized at 12 hours notice for Alaska service. He expects final orders today and may dispatch immediately to reach the Yukon before navigation closes. The plan calls for a special train to Portland with a company possibly from Colombia department, accompanied by a major surgeon captain and two lieutenants.
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San Francisco
Circle City
Alaska
Shalter
Department of California
Alger
Shafter
Portland
Oregon
Department of
Cumbia
Schlegel Trial Opens With Noted Accomplice Charges
Jurors hear the case against Weber and Farsas Cly for allegedly aiding Joh Schumer in the Berger murder. A professional witness testified as the dramatic trial began in the criminal court room drawing a large crowd of spectators and relatives.
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Erimtinal
Witmermien
Schlegel
Senpael
Watt & Minute
Judge Hazen Tackles Dismissal Motions in Injunction Case
Judge Hazen heard arguments on dismissals in the Dox veka liquor injunctions. Attorneys for Rugere Hague and AH argued the motions should be denied. the judge took the matter under advisement and will rule soon. Proceedings concern BE Enter W Lytle and AH Hayslip with wider implications for related cases.
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Hazen
Dox Veka Liquor Myn
Diepee
Rugere Hague
Vance
Mazen Tok
Enter
W. Lytle
Hayslip
Chivago to Klondike Gold Hunt Leaves Chicago by Special Train
A party of men will depart Chicago next Saturday by special train, bound for Alaska’s Klondike fields. The expedition, traveling through San Francisco, plans to purchase supplies and sail on a steamer to reach the Klondike river mouth. About 200 men, mostly from Chicago, will accompany guides and officials, with County Attorney Jeimure starting a three week Vermont visit.
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Chicago
Zuld Fields
Tad Inilividwala
San Francisco
Wining Cuppiler
St Michael of & Sue Ful Steamer
Plaza
Elere
Klondike
Francisco
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John H Price
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Vermont
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