Railroad into Africa to Victoria Nyanza vote passes
London July debate over a Great Britain to Victoria Nyanza railway advances with a 289 to 86 vote after urging that Britain must build a subway to the lake. The Usanda railway plan moves toward construction from Mombasa across Africa with route details noting engineering challenges and proposed stations for nightly stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Wyanze
London
Cittmiens
Mtr Curran
Great Britain
Victoria
Mombasa
Zanathar
Eset Atria
Kilimm Nyjaro
Wakamba
Kikoyi
Nafvesia
Vitoria Nyanza
Kavininds
Herkeley Bay
Eldoma Racine
Flour Rate Row Sparks Grocers Dispute in Topeka
The Star Grocery's Mr. Sprout alleges a flour price agreement by the Retail Grocers’ Association favors home mills and harms independents. Association secretary Destefield says the pact, meant to patronize local mills, is under scrutiny as Sprout seeks damages, claiming loss of business and higher costs for Nour Ate flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tis
Mr. Sproat
Toveka
Hyve Wagottafian
Hprout White
Syrout
Urowsite
Sproat
Satorey
Sarasat
WeEy
Destefield
Gracurt Ammonitions
Telly
Journal Reporters
Sprout
Topeka
Beges Cherry Cough Syrup Ad Claims Respiratory Cure
A vintage ad asserts Beges Cherry Cough Syrup frees phlegm and mucus from bronchial tubes, prevents congestion, and guarantees effectiveness against a cold or cough. Drugstores are listed as retailers.
Morill Campaign Seeks Stronger Ticket In Gubernatorial race
The Morrill camp talks of strengthening the state ticket with a suitable running mate. They reportedly plan to nominate Morrill on the first ballot and shift to Trovisan or Troutman for lieutenant governor if needed. Trovisan denies any interest in running and calls such schemes untenable.
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Morril
Campaison
Nomi Bation
Bjor
Staplon-Burton
Troutman
Ucket
Morrill
Peffer Prophecy: Kansas Carries Bryan Slate by 59,000
The interview reports Senator Peffer predicting that Kansas will back Bryan and Watson electors, with the overall ticket winning by more than 50,000 votes. He mentions no clear plan for combining tickets and says arrangements will be made by party committees. He notes delegates spoke but provided no firm ticket details.
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Benstor
St. Louis
Droanes F
Karsus
Bryan
Sewall
Bryan Gd Watson
Kansas
Weil Mye
Ilver
Anre Elactors
Elaetors
St. Lovie
Ian
Suite
Arkansas City Rally Pleases Large Political Crowd
A mass gathering in Arkansas City celebrated William Jennings Bryan activities with a Saturday rally. Speakers from both parties urged support, praising Bryan and critiquing rival policies as crowds estimated from five thousand to more. The event featured parade formations, speeches by J Muele Tove and J C Bradghaw, and a turnout noted by local reporters.
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Bryan
Arkansas City
Arkrns City
Popatiste
Mont
Norman Barker
Amos Wallen
S.J. Gilbert
Tirkel Trude
Bistan
Kanes
A.J. Chapel
United States
Ogine
Wey
Nebraska
Abraham Lincoln
Grover Cleveland
Debates on Bi metal Policy At Local Convention
The report describes a convention speech advocating bi metal coinage with gold and silver. It condemns mono metallism and urges use of both metals to support national credit and honor. The Journal notes rising circulation as supporters rally for free silver and predicts Republican backing in the county.
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Arkansas City
Mainitain
Two Pawnee Conventions Name County Ticket and Delegates
Republican county convention named a ticket for representative ex sheriff A A Phorpe district clerk C D Mead of Garfield county attorney H B Rogers probate judge L A Hascall superintendent of public instruction Frank Johns first district commissioner WH Brinkmat The state convention delegates listed Hy Booth D I B Walcott J J S Heaton The Populist convention elected A H Lupier W J Crumpton and E Boarday to state convention To the congressional convention WW St Goodren G A Petl and Joan Hall All delegates were uninstrusted with support for Jerry Shims
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Red
A. A.phorpe
C.D. Mead
Garfield County
H. BS. Rogers
Uuder
L.A. Hascall
Frank Johns
Firet
WH. Brinkmat
GA. Petl
Joan Hall
Atl
Cangrens
Fur Jerry Shims
MORRILL AND BLUE Delegates Chosen at Leavenworth County
The Republicans at Leavenworth County held a convention selecting 19 delegates to the state convention and a similar number to the congressional district. Delegates to the state convention were instructed for Morritt for governor, Hine for congress, and David Martin for justice of the Supreme Court. Judicial delegates were instructed for W. A. Porter.
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Leavenworth
Leaveneneth
Uby
Unbs
Morritt
Hine
Lerge
David Martin
Supreme Court
W. A. Porter
Will Sewall Withdraw debated after St Louis convention
Ex Congress man John Davis, a Populist, returns from St Louis and states Sewall will likely withdraw from the ticket, while Watson remains. Local reports note Fifth District Populist delegates gather in Junction City for the convention, with several county and district officers named. Wabaunsee and other counties report local Populist activities and party organization across Kansas.
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John Davis
Sewall
Junction City
St. Louie
Watson
Fie
Patchen May Come to Topeka for Reunion Event
Albert Parker reports letter from manager Taylor about Patchen racing in Topeka during the Reunion and Festival. John Gentry manager says no visit planned that week due to engagements. Parker notes only other possible rival, Robert J., but awaits Fifteen Committee instructions. Patchen and Gentry hailed as Kansas bred. Portland dispatch: George McConnell, Knights of Pythias grand keeper, vanishes with about $2000 missing.
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Albert Parker
Taylor
Charce
Joe Patchen
Topeka
Elao
John &. Gentry
Parker
Patchen
Robert J
Mr. Parker
Gentry
Portland
Ore
George McConnell
The
Knights of Pythias of
Oregon
Order
Canada
Merchants Debate Roles In Topeka Festival Support
Merchants led by Heyman voice concern over overextending small side shows while aiming to back the grand festival. Colleagues anticipate a large crowd, with estimates around 90,000, and seek coordinated action to ensure a successful reunion and festival in Topeka.
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S & Heyman
Hub Clothin Company
Migoh
Lelig
Eee Ree
St. Snattineui
Barnum & Co
Topeka
Snattinger
W. A. de Pikempson
D. A. Clements
Topekwelub
Flora and Her Float for Floral Festival Benefit
Miss Hayes leads the Flora and Flower Parade committee in planning fundraising events for the Floral Festival. A ball at the courthouse grounds is set to feature a baseball game opposite Minneapolis, with tickets sold by local youths. The committee approved thanks to many men for their varied help and will reconvene Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the courthouse.
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Flora
Miss Hayes
Smms
Flora and Er Feat
Manuser
Phuoradoy
Uday
Minneapols
Mesars
F. Jilles
J. W. Priddy
SB. Bertt
Stoker
G. Palmer
Dr Hamilton
Tnate Curay
Mr. Gien
Chief Gardiner
Beery & Morton
Munneer Ruff
Lee Jones
Julip Gish
Court House
O'Clork
J. T. Herrick
Galveston
Fifth Ward
McKinley Ctvic
Otto Zimmermag
Wichita
Kepley
Ouce
Justice Brewer
Topoka
A. M. Harvey
Topeka
Abilene
Republican County Central Committee
Kansas Avenue
Justice Grover
Parkdale M E
Council Chamber
Equestrian Club Plans Floral Parade Participation
Members of the Equestrian club met at the courthouse to organize for the Floral Parade display. Knights and ladies in period costumes will ride, with names listed of those expected to participate and a call for others to join by contacting Miss Emmet Banks at 125 Buchanan.
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Equestrian Club
Court House
Yesterniay
Tekini
Fai
Tiwat
WF. Hughes
Str
Frank Wear
G. G. Burton
Misser Denma 'R Bshis
Youle Bratshay
Ella James
Ball Welsh
Jennifer Anns Banks
Bile Hayes
Messrs. Beil
P. Frost
Harry Howard
W. MH
Stewart Charles Joslyn
Jetmore
Fred Gordon Mere
Emmet
Banks
Buchanan
FREEMEN S RELIEF FUND ORDINANCE TO BE PASSED
The city council will pass an ordinance creating a relief fund for firefighters. It designates the fund to be kept by the city treasurer with drawings by the Firemen's Relief Association president and secretary. The marshal will chair the association. The fund pays five hundred dollars life insurance for each fireman and five dollars weekly for illness or injury. Nevada paper backs McKinley on protection over silver. Reno Gazette backs McKinley and Hobart, arguing protection is the campaign issue.
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Tetiremen
Firemen’s Helle! Association
Tte
Nevada
McKinley
Reno
Nev
Reno Gazette
McKinsey and Haelwrt
Topeka Socials Highlight Summer Visits and Parties
Recent society notes in Topeka feature Mrs Walter Horner hosting guests from St Louis and Chicago. A moonlit Tecumseh outing, tennis at Nineteenth and Harrison, and multiple informal gatherings showcase Topeka families, visitors, and local clubs with numerous names and travels.
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Ea Aeine Henze
Bank of
Topeke
M. J. Harrington
Delaware St
Kansas City, Mo
B. C. DeMoss
L. M. Penwell
Odd Fellows’ Building
Quincy Street
Earth
Undertakers
DeMoss,Penwell
Quincy St
Barrison Fhens
Bell Phone
Africa
J. S. Sproat
Retail Grocers Association
U.S
Peffer
Kensas
Cowley Republicane
Ian Kirkpatrick
Toursal
Cowley County
Windeld
Pawnee
Morrill and
Blue
Will Sewall
Kun
Delates
Vincent of
Gray County
Cimarron
J. A. Paine
Joe Lilly
J. i. Egbert
Wabaunsee
Harris
Eskrider
Wabeunece County
W. A. Harris
pKinley Club
Alton
Kan
McKinley Club
Ilicern Aire
J. A. Dillon
J. 0. Prizer
F. W. Arnold
WT. Brown
Mankato
Followiss
Fort McBride
Be. Purdum
Morgan Ralston
J. B. Pair
Concordia
McKinsey and Hobart
Whiter Dariinston
Cra
DG. Gould
Moline Free Silver Club
Free Silver Forces
Moline
Bryan Club
PH Farreily
5 Hunn
A. Ot Jackson
Doc Carr
Wichita County
Leoti
Wisite
Hers
Freemen’s Relief Fund
Norsk, Fet
Sill
Thorson Bros
6Th St. H. Tel
Manchester
Dimitris
Saracen
Kemper & Paxtons
Quincy
Misa Mary Horner
Tile
Lilie Dieckriede
Walter Horner
John Waters
3Fixs
Antle Firan
Miss Horner
John Prescott
Minnes Dieckriede
Alice Prescott
Mars ‘Thompson
Bilss Glenna Cross
Mise
Rosamond Horton
Mary Lakin
Nellie Clough
Nora McCarthy
Mise Mary Roberts
Nive Gertrude Haberts
Mise Or Schumm
Kate Gunther
Bidney Crane
Sallie Corning
Margaret Wiles
Kate Weiss
Acnle Flynn
Bessie Campbell
Flora Mayo
Georgia Bowen
Herr Williams
Harry Valentine
Charlex Barnes
David Lakin
Ralph Peterson
Harry Howe
Eph Kepley
Fd Meliride
Frank Alderson
Pred Robbins
Marc Robbins
Hert Lemon
Will Wadsworth
Clarence Horner
Tecumseh
Miss Davis
Clyde Thorady
Carrie Hard
Amy Hunt
Byrthe Spencer
Milton Riete
Morris Bschierel
Rochester
South Topeka
Harrison
Misses Grace
Irene Campdoras
Clara
Celia Owens
Mattie George
Nina Edwards
Grace Dariow
Florence
Tda Packard Louie
Anne Hela
Mra Hurley
Messrs
Shennan Geerse
Hurt Button
Alvin Owen
Frank Campdora
Malcomb Hughes
Clarence
Will Hamilton
Bo Bartell
Ed Denning
Tom Husky
Morton Stark
Fred
Haymond Packard
Wielfred Prescott
Etta Berk
Sadie Shull
Nelle Kirk
Libtie Gregory
Winnie Eh Gertrude Silt
Earl Grasham
Eat McDonald
Late Wikidal
Jay ‘Schull
Amasa, Akers
Milo Sloo
Fred Wick
Roger van Hook
Mariaret Lavey
Myrtle Bannister
Horton
Maud Mahoney
Maggie Hanley
Ji Hanigan
Nelle Bannister
Mary Banley
Magee Cussey
Chicago
James Hanley
Frank Meleh
Wil Hanley
Glen Perkins
William Gunther
Austin Brady
Mrs. Dennett
Auburn
J. J. Vandervort
Ponca City
Mia
M. J. Mercer
Mya
J. Hf. Cavert
Nashville, Tenn
Chas. F. Cavert
Topeka Avenue
Roby
Niagara Film
American Homeopathic Association
Misa Abbie Ware
Louise Kimmerly
Herington
North Topeka
Chlison
Munitad
Mra
Ed Burnett
Bexair Campell
Cheney
A. A. Robinson
Wallace Rynerson
Rynerson
Ohe Hotel
Colorado Springs
Abbie Ware
Agnes Lee
Juliet Wilson
Kansas City
Gertrude Fulton
Mary Baker
Frane Littlefield
Margaret Mulvane
Frene Littlefield
Miss Ware
Thermattes
Mir
Washburn
Stormont
Stormont Hospital Mr. and Mrs. Gee, Shuritt
Jam
Denver
Christian Endeavorers
Christian Church
Nat Thomas
P. G. Steel
Ethel Wood
St Washington Court House
Prank Young
This Wity
Anna Henry Hex
H.H. Fowler
Tate
S.J. Feros
Yesterdny
Westchester
Neo
Maude Brazier
Colorado
Louisville Spring Park
Camp Ramona
Maude Shields
Bert Shields
Winchester
George Seward
Nova Bte- Carthy
Adna Crane
Butewalde Davis
Libbie Hazlett
Lake View
Sewarse
Louie McMahan
Lois McMahan
Patline Myers
Minnie Carr
Nee Lake
Data
Minne. Saturins
Pesvler
Vinnie King
Abifene
Pierce
Clemente
East Desies
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