Utah Climate Sparks Union Pacific Travel Pitch
An 1900 travel notice touts Utah as a health and pleasure resort area. It highlights Father Silvestra Velez de Wire’s diary remark on Great Salt Lake climate and announces a special round trip fare from the Missouri River to Ogden and Salt Lake City. Includes travel dates June 7 to Aug 2 with return by Oct 31 and directs readers to contact F A Laws for details.
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Utah
Silvestra Velez de Wire
Salt Lake
Strd Dus
Union Pacific
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Missouri River
Sheepmen say Utah range conditions worsen meat market outlook
Salt Lake City July 27 reports from Utah sheep raisers describe severely parched ranges across the crab counties with grain disappearing and sheep driven toward the Big Here basin. Adverse reports spread to surrounding areas as drought tightens feed and outlook for the industry.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Boundary Line Advisory Maintains White Pass Demarcation
A Seattle dispatch reports no change to the Boundary Line at White Pass. A Yukon steamer, the Jorence S., wrecked on Thirty Mile Ravine of the Lewis River with the purser Maltby and two women drowned. Provisional Boundary Mine located on White Pass summit. tomorrow the team will visit Chilkoot summit to extend the survey.
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Wey
Skagway
Yukon
Jorence S
Vanon
Lewis River
Teo
Maltby
Hia Point
Mixshowers
Chilkoot
Une
Calamity on Lake Labarge Claims Fortified Losses
A Victoria to Times dispatch reports the Cottage City carried 150 passengers when the Florence TH steamer, operated by Captain Barrington, was caught in a storm on Lake Labarge. Forty lives are said to be lost with the Humboldt said to have aided the rescue. Confirmation is lacking and the report comes from Juneau passengers.
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Minneapelis
Minn
Speial
Times
Victoria
B. C
Lake Labarge
Juneau
Florence TH
Barrington
Humboldt
Bewe
Waite Forse
Travelers' burdens lifted by steamship pier agents
Report notes a system where interior travelers heading to sea are guided at the pier by agents who arrange gates, trunks, and staterooms. Agents greet arrivals from Europe and transfer passengers to New York Central trains, advising on hotels, cab fares, and berths. Two experienced steamer line men oversee the service at major piers. Cape Nome fire devours miles of tundra near Nome, burning native homes as it spreads from suburbs outward.
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Rutral
Tass
Europe
New York Central
Louis Salardanas
Awertenergie Star
Ea. Schulte
Rotterdam
Red Star and
Thingralls Line
New York Herald
the Times
Cape S Wi
Nome
Cape Nome
Farmer Held Up Ten Miles East of City
A farmer was robbed of 30 dollars by an unidentified assailant while traveling ten miles east of the city on July 27. The incident occurred as the farmer was en route to town to trade goods. A concert by Marshall’s band at Garfield Park was also mentioned with Welock noted.
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Independence
Arthur Thompsombs
Thetipes
Garfield Park
Marshall
Welock
Wichita Soldier in Philippines Describes Suffering and Duty
Sergeant A. Hendryx of the Forty fourth Infantry writes from Catbalogan Samar detailing brutal campaigning in the Philippines. He reports mud, hardtack and pork rations, unfit water, multiple wounds, fever cases, and nightly attacks while noting the division of his company and the perilous trails. He ends with hope of a 14 month service, then factory work back home.
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Wichita
A. E Hendryx
Hendryx
Garteld University
Philippines
Catbologan
Samar
Sife
United States
Patate
Catbolngan
T. C
Sam and Brother
Sergt. A
Hendrex
Penitentiary Farm At Leavenworth Yields Record Produce
The Fort Leavenworth penitentiary farm, 70 acres, reports strong yields from grain and vegetables. Superintendent Moirbee notes 4582 bushels of wheat, 4000 bushels of oats, over 15 000 bushels of corn, and cabbage, potatoes, onions, and radishes supplying inmates. Much produce reserved for roosting cars for prisoners. Weathered by partial harvests, the season is described as highly profitable.
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Amailler
Camp Meeting at Bonner Springs Revival Begins Soon
Western Missouri and eastern Kansas Methodists plan a large summer camp meeting at Bonner Springs starting in August, lasting two weeks or more. Epworth League members hold a three day rally beforehand to discuss accommodations and visitor needs as Rev S L Betts leads the association. A Wichita woman seeks damages from Missouri Pacific in a separate item.
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Kansas City
Kan
Missouri
Kansas
Bonner Springs
Han
Epworth Leaguers
Betis
Wichita
Missouri Pacific
Tshita
Ate
Woman Sues After Train Collision at Crossing Injures Lead
A plaintiff sues Brooks and a third party for injuries from a collision at a railroad crossing during winter 189 sie era. The defendant’s train failed to warn of its approach, causing impact that left the woman with facial injuries, permanent scarring, and lasting nervous damage.
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Ps Haver
Gicin
Regent
Thi
Shen
Ube
Ee Tr EE
Karing
Pink-eye Epidemic Hits Sedgwick County Horses
In Sedgwick County Wichita the pink-eye disease remains prevalent with at least three horse deaths reported. Most livery barns escaped, Mammoth stable not renting out horses, and owners take strict precautions to prevent further losses.
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Sedgwick
Wichita
Population Decrease Reported in Seventh District
Census officials report a roughly six percent population drop in the Seventh congressional district over the last decade, from 276,008 in 1890 to about 233,007 today. Western counties show the heaviest losses, eastern counties faring better with some increases, while city populations rise overall.
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Hutenimsen
Washington
Hoodlums Rough Up Jerry Simpson in Fort Scott
Ex congressman Jerry Simpson faced a mob at the Fort Scott amphitheater while attempting a political address. A crowd of about 200 disrupted the meeting as a leader leapt on the platform. Police arrested several assailants but were overpowered by the mob before Simpson halted his speech.
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Jerry Simpson
Fort Scott
Megrc
Mr. Simpson
Goodlander
Mr Simpson
They Visit Sterling On Special Santa Fe Trip
A special Santa Fe train paused in Sterling for three hours en route to Denver. Delegates to the United Presbyterian young people's convention from the east were guests of the city, toured the salt works, and enjoyed Kansas hospitality during their stay.
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Denver
Sterling
Santa Fe
United Presbyterian Young People's Convention
Kansas
Burns Cement Plant Enlarging to Double Capacity
Burns Kansas plant plans to nearly double its output at the sole cement mill in the state. The move targets rising Burns Cement demand amid a growing market, as workers and local leaders anticipate expanded operations and employment.
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Chase County
Burns
Burns Cement Company
Kansas
Flag Respect and Post Office Reform Highlighted in Onlookers
In a hotel corridor discussion, a speaker urges a New York law banning flags used for political advertising, arguing national symbols deserve reverent treatment. A former postal worker recounts cases of stamp boycotts and a staged scheme to boost fourth class post offices, culminating in a arrest and a fatal outcome in Albuquerque.
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New York State
Copeland
Bryan
McKinley
We Must Repeat Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement
Public testimonial from Mrs A W Welle of 612 Chandler Street praising Dean's Kidney Pills for years of kidney trouble. She describes heavy aching, back and head pain, and relief after using the remedy, recommending it highly. Sold by Rowley & Snow at 600 Kansas Avenue, price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is sole U S agents. Remember the name Owen's substitute.
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Sk Jon “Oitienes
tx naaniy_peawen Feeel
A.W. Welle
Chandlerstrest
Rowley & Show
Doan
Rowley & Snow
Kansas Avenue
Foster-3fiburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Owen
Denver to Colorado Springs Observation Line Update
Tickets go on sale August 24 with services limited to October. The Santa Pr line remains the sole operator with an observation car available to Colorado Springs.
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Denver
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