Free Land Club Organizing Kansas Citizens Rally
Amporia July report notes Crawford forming a free land club in Canuds Northwest with 165 members. AD White presided, B B Fowler listed as secretary. The group plans meetings and to send a delegation to assess prospects for free homes in Canuds Northwest, sparking local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amporia
Crawford
Canuds
AD White
Chhen
B. BL Fowler
Tneoaise
Cendola
Ubere
Petrified Buffalo Head Found Near Downsville
Downs July 27 The petrified head of a buffalo was found by Weircle Carson in the North Solomon about half a mile northeast of his house three miles west of Lowe stream. The find includes the upper claw and preserved shell and teeth in the stone. analysis notes mineralized flesh and hide. the discovery is described as a fossilized buffalo head with geological significance.
Whitmore Touted as State Auditor Candidate by Firth District Republicans
The Firth district Republicans nominate A. J. Whitmore, a noted young figure and county deeds registrar, as a candidate for state auditor. Supporters plan active campaigning and anticipate Whitmore’s prominent role in the party’s statewide push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firth
J. Whitmore
A. J Whitmore
Whanington
Me Whitmore
Wilstrenethen
Ex-Cashier Arrested in Mileelty Embezzlement Case
Fort Scott July 20 ex cashier Onas G Campbell of the People's Savings Bank faced trial for embezzling 0 from Mrs W W Heathente and was acquitted. He was rearrested on a second embezzlement charge involving 1700 from guardianship accounts of John Scott's two tenants and the child Mr Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Scott
Onas
G. Campbell
People's Savings
Bank of
Bin
Cantbedl
Atoulton
Death at a Funeral in Atchison Tragedy Strikes Family
Atchison July 2 the funeral of Pred Schmeim was disrupted by an accident that crushed the flesh of a year old daughter of the deceased. A carriage carrying relatives stopped at the residence after the funeral and the vehicle door opened suddenly. The infant was pinned under the wheels and died from injuries sustained. The mother is reported prostrate with grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Pred Schmeim
Shlind
Yerturdiey
Ster
Stolen funds hit German league treasurer at Em pore ships
A dockbinder Fred Lanestert vanished with picnic money and beer receipts from the German League at Em pore Port. He was treasurer, having received beer funds that night and reportedly left with the league receipts, authorities said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporie
Aitpuria
Fred Lanestert
Langedorf
Dynamite accident at Pilot Kent quarry injures Leavenworth boy
In Leavenworth on July 23 a 12 year old colored boy and several youths found powder and fuse buried at an old rock quarry. They tied a fuse to a quantity of powder and lit it, but the blast sent the boy fleeing. The report notes the explosion occurred and a boy narrowly escaped injury as the fuse misfired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Ea Kelty
Oulin
Pilot Kant
Local Injury After Altercation Over Powder Incident
A white boy named Joe Welsh pushed another youth causing a fatal powder incident. The victim, Kully, was blown about 15 feet through the air, his face torn to pieces and his left foot badly turned, leaving him crippled for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Welsh
Kully
Conductor quits $140 job to mine in Arizona
Wellington July 27. Conductor B F Hyan resigns from Nic Senta Fe to pursue mining full-time in Arizona. His Enelewesd branch run paid about $140 monthly with no Sunday shifts, leading to his decision to quit a steady job for mining. Also notes new Kansas postmasters and local tax actions amid scattered regional updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sante Fe
Wellington
B. F. Hyan
Nic Senta Fe
Arizona
Enelewesd
Methodists Complete New Parsonage in Pallipeburg
The Methodist denomination has completed and paid for their parsonage in Pallipeburg at about $2.20. Mr Wm Hardman presented one of the doors of the building and is said to be the most elegant door seen in town or Phillipsburg.
Republican 17th Judicial Convention heats Norton
July 27 Norton hosts the Republican judicial convention for the Seventeenth district covering Phillips Norton Decatur Rawlins and Cheyenne. Nomination consent noted from Pratt Lewis of Phillips and Hamilton of Norton if nominated. Also reports arrests and local notes from across Kansas towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Philips, Norton
Decatur
Rawlins
Cheyenne
Pratt
C. A. Lewis
Phillips County
John R. Mamilton
Nortwin Cowoly
Ron
Local news roundup from multiple towns in Kansas and nearby
Reports of alfalfa damage from a worm in Navarre and farms near Abilene. Newton details a prowler incident as Mrs. George Clark fired four shots at an intruder. Atchison notes bank protection work on the Missouri river above East Atchison and a forthcoming dyke project. Wellington records Santa Fe settlement of damages to Anderson’s farm due to the LeRoy Western railroad. Leavenworth reports remittance of county funds to the state and city tax allocations. Eudora notes the drowning of 16 year old John Cap in the Raw at Linwood, with others unable to swim and body not recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
South
Dickinson
Navarre
Newton
George Clark
Hire
Wellington
Santa Fe
HA. Anderson
Belly Plate
LeRoy& Western Railroad
Chicas, Kansas & Western
Leaven Worth
Breakity
HeMebower
Kansas Central
Southwestern Railroad
Eudora—John Cap
Linweed
Fternoon
Braden Bros Acquire Helena Smelter in British Columbia
A Helena group led by Braden Bros has taken control of the 1000 ton Pilot Bay reduction works on Kootenay Lake, idle for a year, and will resume operation immediately. The plant includes a major concentrator and will supply ore from Blue Bell and other nearby mines, while some custom work is planned. The move aims to revive mining activity in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Helena
Mon
Braden Bros
Pilot Bay
Kootenay Tube
H.C
Sluklun
Blue Bell
Braden Trathers
Slock
British Columbia
Ory
Tariff Litigation Sparks New Duties for Saturday Imports
New York July 27 Customs collector Biddewell announced duties under the new tariff would be collected on goods entered Saturday. Imports arrived on ships from Hamburg Southampton and Liverpool, including La Todraine from Favre with art works. Protests rise as the case may go through appraisal court and higher federal courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Biddewell
Bingley Inn
Normannia
Hamburg
Paris
Southampton
Umbria
Liverpool
Bent Srek
Wilson
Favre
Custom House
United States Circuit Court
United States Eircuit Court of Appeals
United States Supresa Court
Germany Delays Settlement of Eastern Question at Peace Talks
July 27 Constantinople report says ambassadors blocked peace preliminaries drafted by powers that would allow European arbitration between Greece and Turkey to shape a final treaty. Germany backs European control of Greek finances, hindering progress on the Greek Turkish dispute. The proposed transfer of the Volos Larissa railway to Greek administration includes equal facilities for Turkey to move troops, signaling not evacuation of Thessaly but cost cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinome
Germany
Yolo- Larinsy
Turkey
Thessaly
Mrs Hetty Green to Speak in Texas for Industry Day
Dallas receives word from Mrs Hetty Green of New York accepting the invitation to attend the Texas state fair in Dallas in October for the Industry Day. She is slated to address women on topics of special interest and will be entertained by the Texas Woman's council and the Texas Woman's Press club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hetty Green
Texas
Dallas
Tex
Barnett Gibbs
Woman's Home Industry Club of
New York
One Minute Cough Cure Endorsed By Speaker
An eyewitness report notes a slight quake felt at 5 p.m. yesterday with no damage. The public speaker, after a brief pause, resumed his oratory and praised One Minute Cough Cure as unequaled for threat and lung troubles. G. W. Stansford endorses Ayers Sarsaparilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
G. W. Stansford
Kansas Avenue
Atchison Rail Road Eyes Record Earnings This Year
Chicago July 21 Officials of the Atchison road forecast by year end the largest earnings in its history as grain shippers move freight from Kansas and Texas. A flood of western grain may push shipments past 49 million bushels if these conditions persist and rail cars remain available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Atchison
Galveston
Kansas
Texas
Ute
Topeka
Othier Western Rats
Sll
MO PACIFIC PLANS LINE Conway Springs to Arkansas City
A Conway Springs dispatch reports the Missouri Pacific will build a line from Conway Springs through Wellington to Arkansas City to connect with Winter to Dexter, while the Winfield line is to be abandoned. Freight tonnage on the Mexican Central Railway rose 50 percent in six months, with new equipment costs totaling 8,786.40 in Mexican currency planned for 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conway Springs
Arkansas City
Wellington
Missouri Pacific
Fine
Dexter
Ulen
Warfield
Winfeld
Winfield
Euen
Sass Bean Successoo
City of
Mexico
Mexican Central Railway
Corres
New Santa Fe Depot Planned for Nortonville
Nortonville will gain a new Santa Fe depot starting August 1. The building measures 0 by 80 feet, includes no waiting rooms, and will feature modern improvements. The platform will be enlarged, and the old depot will be moved to assist during construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nortonville
Santa Fe
Naval Fleet Docks Near Fisher's Island For Reserve Drills
A flotilla of United States Navy ships anchors south of Fisher's Island including the Texas Maine and Massachusetts battleships the Portsmouth and the Ericsson. The Maine joins today with the New Jersey Rhode Island reserve battalions and sailors will gain a week of aboard experience with heavy gun drills and small arms practice. Commanding officers supervise tactical drills and state naval reserve crews prepare for maneuvers later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher's Island
Lene Toland Gaard
North Mill
Texas
Massachusetts
Ericcs
Portsmouth
New Jersey Naval Reserve
Maine
Miners’ Renion Report Urges Relief in Indiana
Commissioners Connor and Terhune report about 300 miners and families need relief if current conditions persist. They fault low wages on operators citing price suppression under competition. Governor to issue appeal for reasonable relief while noting no lawlessness or unruly behavior. Washington also reports consular appointments for Samoa and Italy. White Feather, Nebraska, tribal leader, dies during a sun dance in Guthrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Connor and
Terhune
Mount
Indiane Cosields
Sor
Guthrie
White Feather
Nebraska
New Great South American Kidney Cure Claims Quick Relief
Relief in six hours. Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. This remedy relieves bladder and urinary passage pain in male or female, restores urinary flow, and claims almost immediate relief. Sold by Gen W Bransfield and Sim Drax Co., Kansas Ave, Topeka, Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen W. Bransfield
Kansas Ave
Sim Drax Co
di Tupeks, Kan
Single Tax Crusaders Arrive in Topeka for Lectures
National lecturer J B Herman arrives in Topeka after lecturing in Emporia to promote the single tax concept. He says Kansas may become a center for nationwide education on this issue, with lectures nightly at Sixth and Kansas Avenue and 25,000 tracts to be distributed. Robert Matias of California will join next week to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Herman
Topeka
United States
Washington
Kansas
West
J. R. Herman
Cedar Rapids
National Single Tax League
Emporia
Cyon County
H. T. Snediker
Hartford
State League
Shediker Lyes
Herman
Sixth
Kansas Avenue
Robert Matias
California
Hot Wave Predicted As Heat Pushes Through Topeka
Weather observer Jennings warns of a coming hot spell with tomorrow expected to be near record highs. Scattered showers possible tonight around Topeka and surrounding area. Current readings show high humidity and warmth with a 70 degree minimum noted this morning. Government records from the Columbian building list weekly maximums for July with several days near peak temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings
Topeka
Kansas Avenue
Columbian
Shawnee County Populist Flambons Elect Captain
W J Sullivan is elected captain of the Shawnee County Populist Flambons club. Glen Elder residents offer a purse for no base ball game between Atchison and Topeka teams. Prescott & Co commence district court proceedings against W L Chamberlain and Grace Chamberlain for 45 dollars for a hot water heating plant installation. Chamberlains traveling east. A silver-womb horse belonging to N As Adams of North Topeka ran away, smashing a carriage at Tenth and Van Fleet. no injuries. Clerk Sharritt of the United States court, summering in Wyoming, ordered to return. Judge Sanborn directs report in Leavenworth if Union Pacific receivership proceeds. A special master to sell the couch will be appointed and steps toward receivership are outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Sullivan
Shawnee County
Glen Elder Raye
Atchison
Topeka
Prescott & Co
Coutt
W. L. Chamberlain
Grace Chamberlain
Western Avenue
Chamberlain
Adams
North Topeka
Carrie
Crane
Mies
Tenth
van Fleet Streets
Sharriit
Uaited States Court
Wyoming
Sanborn
Quanha
Leavenworth
Union Pacific
Hughes and Laundry Advertisements on East Fifth and West 8th
An old classified fragment advertises Hughes at 107 East Fifth selling carpets, lace curtains and valuables on easy payments, plus Peckess Steam Laundry on West 8th offering shirt laundering. It also promotes Bromo Carb and Beges' Diarrheas Balsam as remedies with druggist guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
East Fifth Street
Peckess Steam Laundry
The Porter His Bootjack on a Passenger Train
A Kansas City Star item recounts a humorous incident on a Chicago to Kansas City train. An elderly passenger struggled to remove his new boots, seeking a bootjack or porter’s help while fellow travelers offered comic theories. A drummer and a darky share makeshift methods before the boot finally comes off with a dramatic tug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kansas City
Unc’ George
Kansua City
Lean Meat and Food Fuel Heat Values
A Philadelphia Times excerpt analyzes water content in lean versus fat meat noting lean meat can reach 78 percent water while fat pork may be around 10 percent Water content varies by fish with salmon over one eighth, cod four fifths, founders six sevenths The piece compares dry foods like flour oats and sugar and explains that the body relies on food as fuel The text outlines three nutrient classes and states fat yields twice the heat of protein or carbohydrates making fatty foods higher in heating value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Chamberlains Colic Cholera Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement extols Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best treatment, claiming instant stomach pain relief, unique curative powers for chronic and epidemic dysentery, and universal dependability. It touts safety, pleasant taste, and life-saving claims, with distributor notes and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Drugeiuis
Topeka Fire Alarm Key Streets List
A historical list of fire station locations and cross streets in Topeka shows numerous addresses and nearby avenues. The record notes No 1 Fire Station at Moores and Kious Streets and includes multiple intersections along Kansas Avenue Topeka avenues and surrounding streets, with references to Fourth Fifth Seventh and other streets and boxes north of River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse and Jackson Streets
Kansas Avenue
Eailroad
Gordon and Taylor
Laurent and Harrison Street
Grant Street
Topeka
SA Street
Fourth Street
Second Street
Pire Station
Moores
Kious
Garfeld Street
I Kansas
Tenth Avenues
Kaneas
Kaneda and
Bucs Avenues
Crane and
Adams Streets
Mire Station
Twich and
Taylor Streets
van Buren
Eleventh
Twelfth Streets
Euclid Avenue
Buchanan Street
Lane
Eleventh Street
Morris Avenue
Crate Straat
Monroe Streets
Tenth Avenue
Lavwrenes
Eiver
Engtichmu and Ruth Hale's costly engagement tale
Ruth Hale faces her English fiancé John Dare amid her father Peter Haldane's money demands. Ruth insists love over wealth, and a pivotal scene ends with her promising to return her mother's settlement, proving money cannot buy affection. Four months later Ruth and John marry after she delivers a final note from her father, confirming Dare's influence and her choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Hale
John Dare
Roth
Jobo Dara
Fala
Hed
Ruth
Soelen
Aesin
Huth
Kriewd
Mr. Haldane
Dave
Amau
Berider
Peter Haldane
Encentrin Roghahwen
John
Hier
Mme
Mymit Alam
Pether
Joeson
Rath
Jobo
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Free Land Club
Organization For Homes In
Canada Northwest
Lyon County
Kansas News
Downs
North
Solomon River
B. Campbell
Ayer
Kanas
Brenner
Doniphan
J. A Howard
Vicr
H. Hirwarth
Enterprise
Wilkinson County
Jerks Frey
H. Hassler
Gréesseat
Washington County
Simon Shovohard
PL Te Joslli
Ioigih
Kiley Gopaty
B. Vawter
Ft. Scott
Meyer Hesslers
Barone
Jewell Republican
K. Steind
Randall
Bard Lebor
Strand Wisler
Augusta
Socialistic Society
Great Bend
Parker Haton
Elmnwool Yeaterday
Neste
Hutchinen
Aft
Snow
Ottawa
Ottawa Tournal
Muy
Goml
EH. Snow
Brown County
Hiawatha
Mucrith
Tranviile C. Weet
Kanaas
War Department
Charles Brewster
Sam State
Platts
Omaha
Neb
McMahon Brother Circus
Avohisin
Wamego
Gatnett
Dutee Vanilvert
Dodge City
Tagan
Truit
W. al McCrakey
Iaogun
Tola
Lola
Garnett
Anderson County
Salina
Green Mountain Falls
Colo
Jw, Bean
W. C. Addison
Delenn
Mayme Addison
Maud
Pressett
Florence Gebhart
Elizabeth Bent
H. T. Floyd
Missouri River
East Atchison
Sepa
Helena Parties
Railroad News
LAND
Astars
Indiana
Samos
Congress
Howe
Apia
Samoa
Paferimo
Italy
Luther W. Osborne
Mr. Fennings
E. W. Hughes
East Fifth
Postoffice
Beges
Nashville
Tenn
Teturn
de Witt
G. W. Stansfield
Kaneas Avenu
Dantaxo Davonses
Joe Dart
Patheos
Dare
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