Potatoes Flood Kansas Market Hit By Low Prices
In Lawrence on July 27 Irish potatoes from Kaw valley sell for 19 to 20 cents a bushel as the glut worsens. Farmers refuse to dig or market at a loss, fearing greater costs than receipts. The Kaw valley leads in output, with millions of bushels potentially left in the ground to avoid unsustainable prices. A decorated traincar shipment east failed to lift sentiment.
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Lawrence
Kaw Valley
Kanaaay City
Kew Valley
Coun
Emporia hosts fifth aerial shoot and Baptist district meet
At Emporia on July 27 the city held its fifth aerial shoot with many teams scoring in events across fifteen and twenty birds. In Salina the Central District Baptist association meeting opens August 2 at Second Baptist with sessions through August 7 including Sunday school, ministerial, women’s and association work programs led by Rev Arlington Wilson and A Pairfax.
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Emporia
Emporia Gun Elit
Bertahota
Desirea
Feisty
Hestanoney
McNewee
Jenkins
Phiramer
Daaracers
Wagoner
Dowden
Warner
Sword
Dodds
Jackeon
Jackanti
Lonturter
Walconer
Jackson
Gest
Tostutter Wagoner
Plummer
Selina
Central District Baptist Association
Colored
Salina
Second Baptist
North Fifth Street
Ministera
Desernw
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Convention
Aneust & 7
Welock
Arlington Wilson
Kansas City
Kan
A. Pairfax
Parsons
Abilene Fire Dept and Cowboy Band invited to Salina fair
Abilene July 27 news says the Cowboy band led by Clem Piviser and the Abilene fire department have received an invitation from Salina to attend its big street fair. Salina offers 960 dollars to divide among four prize winners with large prizes and races attracting fire departments from central Kansas. Prof Sigfrid Laurin of Stockholm, Sweden, will preside at Bethany in September as work on the Indies hall addition quickens, adding 20 new living rooms and a dozen music rooms.
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Abilene
Abliens
Clem Piviser
Abilene Fire Dlement
Ballina
Saline
Kanena
Laurin
Stockholm
Bethany
Lindsbore
Sigfrid Laurin
Sweden
The
Indies
Horst couple returned to face charges in Johnson County
Sheriff Blouton transported Fred Hurst and his wife from Kanak City to Johnson County to answer charges of horse stealing. Warrant alleges they left Johnson County weeks ago with a team of horses valued at 175 dollars. They were captured at Joplin. En route to Leavenworth the story notes later.
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Fred Horst
Johnson County
Blouton
Kanak City
Fred Hurst
Johrvor County
Selaneag
John Nall
Joplin
Imported Miners Head North to Weir City Strike Relief
Independence July 27 The Missouri Pacific passenger train carried two coaches of men from Alabama to Weir City to fill strike labor gaps at the Welr City mine. The movement reflects broader labor tensions as striking workers are replaced by out-of-town arrivals.
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Weir City
Independence
Missouri Pacific
Alabama
Welr City
Hamas
Watters Popeiaen
Phone Line Expansion From Council Grove to Salina
The Central Kans Telephone company considers a line from Council Grove to Salina to be completed by August. It will connect Morris Dickinson and Saline counties towns. Herington exchange will reach 100 phones this year as KR Oakford of Herington and the Herington Telephone company add lines. A Wamego young man, about 24, hanged himself in a barn near Vols City, days before his planned wedding to Miss Pricket. his death is listed as self-inflicted with unknown motive.
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Council Grove
Salina
Flerington
Central Kans Telephone Company
Conslderatin
Kan
Morris
Dickinson
Saline
Herington Telephone Company
Central Kansas Telephone Company
KR. B. Oakford
Herrington
Herington Exchange
Rusesth
Vols
Woodmen Lodge
St. George
Dead boy in wheat elevator tragedy at Solomon
Solomon July 27 a 12 year old boy, son of the Santa Fe elevator manager, died when he was drawn into a wheat bin by grain flow. The elevator side was cut out to reach him as thousands of wheat shelled out. He was dead at the scene.
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Solomon
David Simpson
Caney
Palmer
Santa Fe
Dewey
Here
Wee
Corsicana
Pex
Editor Questions Patent Medicines Rights in a Local Paper
A Brevard Sylvan Valley News editor defends public recommendations of patent medicine Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. The piece cites twenty years of use and claims safety and economy, urging readers to avoid risky nostrums. it mentions sales through Pittsburgh and Rock Island routes with a concert event notice attached.
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Sylvan Valley News
Brevrad
Hownpaper
Variguy
Chamberlain
Indian Asphalt Leases Under Indian Territory Review
Interested parties consult Washington on approval of asphalt leases in Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. No leases yet. Attorney General's view cited. potential tribal royalty set at 10 cents per ton. Several applications received. Indian Territory penology and criminal cases noted as context.
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South MacAlester
I T
Washington
Indian Office
Vardevanter
Choct
Tmhoma
Gulfway Sumpany
Jobin
J. George Wright
United States
Indian Territory
Lynching Mob Foiled as Judge Halts Violence in Ga
Rain, Ga July 27 Sherri Patterson Just wight and John Williams were at the center of a mob spirit over Williams alleged assault claim. Militia kept guards at the jail and depot as Williams was moved to a Plant Line train for safe keeping. Judge Hower and two generals stopped further violence and urged the law to take its course, ending the night with the town quiet.
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Sherri Patterson
Williams
Hower
Aisht
India Losing Money Copper Shipment From India
The steamship Cevie arrived in New York with 9,989 bags totaling 250 tons of copper ore from India for Oxford Copper Company. The ore is to be melted for copper content as coins are less valuable than copper. Current copper prices around 18.60 per unit reduce profit for the Indian government.
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New York
Steamahip Cevie
India
Oxford Copper Company
Jake
China
Disturbances in Johannesburg Over Krueger Resignation
A volatile scene in Johannesburg as discussions about President Krueger’s resignation trigger heated debate. Reported adjournments and new proposals spark calls for reform and democratic participation with large turnout anticipated.
Madrid July 2 Ambitious army bill debate in senate
In Madrid July 2 the army bill discussion in the senate drew heated exchange as General Weyler warned that any reduction in force could invite revolution. He asserted the government must maintain strength to prevent uprising, while opponents argued against unleashing harsher measures. The army bill proceeded after tense speeches and applause.
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Madrid
Senate
Weyler
Mail for Soldiers and Forwarding Instructions
Fragmentary note describes mail for military personnel and forwarding from a location to another. Mentions corps of other branches, U.S. service, Philippines area, and government orders. Language is garbled but indicates procedures for directing mail and handling addresses.
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Mate Smith
Han Bene
Onder
Ura
Philippines
Saritstad
Transports Sail From San Francisco To Manila
Three transports sailed from San Francisco bound for Manila early this morning. The ships included the Ghia and Kew port which cleared the deck after midnight with recruits and regulars aboard. The convoy proceeded at dawn, heading at Pes RRS to meet the Ninety-ninth company and others in a security sweep before the Fourth division sees action.
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Saly
Manila
Wera
Ghia
Pes
Die Nueceetth
Ian
Iinig
Dintetbaret
Alger Scores But to President McKinley Contradicts Loomis
Washington July 27 Secretary Alger faces scrutiny over his resignation. Loomis claims he was the only other person present, while Alger says Loomis misreads events. He hints at telling the full story if further false reports arise, detailing a meeting at Vice President Hobart's cottage last week.
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Michigan
Alger
United States
Frank Loomis
Venezuela
Springfield
Philadelphia
Miniater Loomis
Wgulnathin
Pennsylvania
Loomis
Hobart
Long Branch
Ben- Btor McMillan
Pingree
Om Alli Uen
Grizge
War Department
Sma
Ter
Pingres
Fraud Alleged in Chase Insurance Funds Case
In Bristol Tennessee on July 2 the death of farmer Thomas Chase at Milligan Cayler county was reported from pneumonia after a brief illness. His widow was to receive $20,000 in policies deposited by insurers in Knoxville and Johnson City banks, but banks are enjoined from paying the remaining balance amid fraud allegations.
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Bristol
Tenn
Perrinty
Thomas Chase
Milligan
Cayler County
Chase
Knoxville
Johnson City
Smith
Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription praised for women health
A testimonial extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female health issues from childbirth recovery to nervous ailments. The writer credits the remedy with restoring strength, improving complexion, and enabling daily tasks after period of illness.
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Marten
Ead
Dr. Pierce
Mystery surrounds Chase insurance death case
Report notes that an insurance payout was sought after a man named Chase was declared dead. Authorities allege hypnotism and collusion with one of Chase’s wives. A body purported to be Chase was interred but later questioned, with claims he was seen alive in Knoxville Tennessee two months after death.
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Chase
Knoxville
Tenn
Gurlal
Unusual Woman Refuses to Testify in Murder Case
In Wheeling West Virginia on July 6 Louis Dillmore's body was found in the river. Suspects Jo Driller and Mrs Parker, shanty boat dwellers, are in custody but Mrs Parker refused to testify citing self incrimination. The court held her in jail delaying the preliminary hearing.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Louis Dillmore
Jot Driller
Mra Parker
Jali
Mita. Parker
Driller
Voodoo Dances Draw Chattanooga Negroes in Wild Exemption
In Chattanooga Tennessee on a July 77 note the local Negro community gathers from Alabama and Mississippi to perform ancient voodoo dances. Several hundred participants dance to drums and ritual instruments drawn by sensational news. They continue until exhaustion ends the session with members seeking entry into a mysterious group.
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Chattanash
Tenn
Chattanooga
Alabama
Missiedppi
Fragmented Crime Scene Description From OCR Note
An unclear OCR fragment describes a dark room with figures waiting and a scene of disturbance. Mentions of vision, a treaty, and law enforcement presence are implied but specifics are unreadable. The text references a group and possible violence but details are obscured and non recoverable.
Young Zentuckian Hillis Plans Elopement Ends in Tragedy
Loujaa Kentucky July 27 A man identified as Hillis a Zentuckian, about to elope with his wife, shot and killed her and fatally shot a hired man near their home. He served in the Seca Infantry and had been married four years with two children. A separate note mentions Pietro Mascagni’s hymn to Davey and stage works performed before a 3,000 strong audience.
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Loujaa
Adare
Pramtay
Seca Infantry
Worman Ith
Mascagat
Davey
Romé
Pietro Mascagat
Cavalleris Ruaticans
Wan
Panterria
Nina
Aztec Calendar Reproductions Offered by Santa Fe Route
A Santa Fe route notice advertises a six month Aztec calendar reproductions set from July to December 1699. It features portraits of Puchiy Indian chief Isthea of A Burtank and the ancient Antee Calendar stone cover, priced at 15 dollars for the set and five cents for the cover. Orders by mail through W. J. Gingk, general passenger agent, A T & S F Ry. includes mention of rubber tires for vehicles.
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A. Burtank
W. J. Gingk
Paseenger
A. T
Topake
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