Brewer Visits Topeka Amid National Money Debate
Kansas audience and Journal reporters describe Justice David J. Brewer’s Topeka stop en route to Washington. He dodges political talk, stresses sound money, notes industry inquiries on currency reform, and previews commission work while family visits and local curiosity rise.
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David J. Brewer
United States Supreme Ous Rane O
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Two Topeka Artists Build Hundred Foot Dragon for Fall Festival
Work on the Fall Festival dragon begins Saturday under Prof Worrall with Captain Titus in charge. Dor Quixote Hancho Pansa Dulcines features seen in the illuminated night procession next Thursday. Dragon built in 20 sections of 16 feet, powered by manpower, with carpenters and watchmen supervising at the fairgrounds. Painting by Worrall and Stone, completion hoped in four weeks. Estimated cost near 2000, with a grand spectacle of bon Quixote and dragon retinue, secret societies, and business men involved.
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Topeka
Captain Titus
Prof
Worrall
Fair Grounds
Wurrafl
Stone
Wall Street Mortgage Firm Forecloses On Mrs Leass Property
The Times reports Populist leader Mrs Mary Ellen Lease faced a mortgage crisis tied to the Jarvis Crakin Mortgage Trust in Wichita Kansas. The lender sought repayment as the due date neared, with Lease’s law practice and other affairs reportedly set aside during her political rise.
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Leass
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Times
Mary Ellen Lease
Kansas
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Roiat HO Cokin
Toney
Jarvis- Crakin Mortgage Trust
Wichita
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Rompany
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Quay and Hanna Confer in New York
Senator Quay met with Mr Hanna for about an hour in New York. They did not disclose the subject of their discussion. Garret Hobart joined later and commented on Hanna’s campaign plans and possible New Jersey and New York activities.
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New Jersey
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Weather Report Notes Varying Temps Across State
The bulletin says mercury rose to 98 today with cooler expectations. Wind at six miles per hour, temps around the high 80s to 90s in many areas. Central northern regions reach up to 104, with light rain reported in places and generally clear weather in Kansas.
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Weather Bureau
Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices Chronicle
Real estate transfers list owners including Margaret TU Mary W Hartt Nelswuneve and Hannah fiaghert with multiple lots and avenues in Central Jackson Sixth Parkin and Morris venues plus a savings bank transaction for 1300 dollars. Meanwhile William Usher receives notice of his brother Robert Usher killed in St Louis with no details, and the Topeka Barbers' Union names Wm R Walker president amid vacancy.
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Margaret TU
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Jane W. Hardt
Hinna Gayheart
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Bots & Ter
Central Avenue
Jackson’ Street
Filedt's
Hannah Fiaghert
Mary W. Hartt
Sixth Avenue East
Parkin
Union Five Cents Savings Bank
Rochester
Will Usher
Kite
Wim. Usher
Hall
Robert
St. Louis
Tenth
Usher
St Louie
Holton Rages at Holton Meeting Kansas Chief Sets a Track Record
At Holton July meeting the crowd reported fair for day one. Kansas Chief won the 2:12% pace setting a new record amid a strong field including Frank Ervin. A Bay mare Miss Wilson’s Dine was implicated in a disputed heat call and officials reviewed the running. The event featured heats, pace, and commentary from local horsemen and correspondents.
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Frank Topeka
Wilam Brathary
Charles Bests
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Wikrtho
Bing
Beaudsenpy
Dingtun
Lulu
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Joe Beppo
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Food & Ding
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Stacle
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Keaver
ge.DeHanesy
Harriss
Woodrerd
Heir
John Lonbore
Topeka
Myers
Invincible
Steir Mela
Wbls
Silver Simmons
Second Gice trot leads to heated pace at Topeka meet
A two year old pace, worth 300 dollars, featured the Second Gice trot with Heir Mellium Silver Simmons and Invincible’s DUE among the contenders. The day’s highlight was the half mile race won by The Searcher with strong support for Cricket Hill in the earlier heats.
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Lady Bird
Jackdaw
Mr. Bradbury
Topeka
Chess
Albert Parker
Charles Sampson
Mr. Sears
Frank Foster
RJ. Kyietpe
Whoxenberry
Reed Speaks at Alfred Campaign Stop in Me
Thomas B. Reed urged voters in Alfred Me to see through campaign froth and favor deeds over talk. He warned that blunders repeat and praised steady leadership while denouncing free coinage critics. The event included informal remarks and endorsements from local residents.
Garrett Dead The End Of An American Railroad King
Robert Garrett former president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad died at his Deer Park Maryland home after years of mental illness and chronic nephritis He had been moved from his country home to Deer Park two weeks ago in hope of relief His wife was with him at death Funeral plans unknown but if held in the west would be in Baltimore on Saturday The death shocked Baltimore residents who did not know of his serious illness
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Gaines Granted Unconditional Pardon By State Board
At the state house H E Gaines Topeka policeman who shot Cruger has been granted an unconditional pardon. The board of pardons cites the criminal class crowding the courtroom and the officer’s belief his life was in danger while noting Gaines knew the parties involved. They conclude executive clemency serves good government and public policy.
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State House
H. E Gaines
Topeka
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Board of Pardons
Lis
Hood
Ganger
Gales
Jump Roller delays at state house lead to possible lockout
In a muddled dispute between the contractor and the engineer managing the Jump Roller at the state house, disruption over punishment for the engineer may halt work. An old man from Russell County sought employment, was initially refused, then hired by the contractor after Mr. Atherton intervened. The man proved reliable but was kept under watch on hot days. Howe was named to the National Association of Railroad Commissioners arrangements committee. The state treasury monthly exam showed a balanced ledger. Prof. H C Fellow, in the educational department, published a forthcoming book compiling school laws and systems across districts.
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State House
Russell County
Sitte House
Athernon
Imne
Elin
Fusion of Electors Made Possible Indianapolis
Before final adjournment of the Populist convention an early morning vote passed an act empowering a committee with one member from each district to act on presidential electors. Each district delegation will select its own representatives.
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Populst
Colored McKinley Club Meeting Tonight
The First wand colored McKinley club will meet tonight at 2 dollars at William Guastet’s grocery store on GIS West 5th Street.
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McKinley Club
Williarm Guastet Grocery
GIS West
May Be a Better Man James Smith Released by County
James Smith, once jailed for intoxicated behavior in Highland Park and assaulting his wife, was released by county commissioners. Judge Furry had sentenced 300 days with 217 remaining. Smith was freed to support his family, with Wolff Packing agreeing to hire him and contribute ten dollars monthly to the county until the bill was settled. James Wilson, jailed for larceny and recently injured, presented a physician statement claiming incapacity to work but faced continued restraint.
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Smith
Highland Park
Furry
Wolff Packing Company
James Wilson
Fieet
Ben Jordan
Portis Struck by Heavy Storm in Kansas Town
July 21 Por tus Kan was hit by a severe storm last night. Heavy damage affected every building in the town. No fatalities reported.
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Welock
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Queen of the Festival Voting Plan Proposed
The State Journal proposes a multiweek voting contest to select the festival queen. A central polling place would accept five cent ballots, proceeds to fund materials for towers and parade decorations. The article details a clipped form for ballots.
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Journal
Votes for Queen of Floral Festival Debated
A fragmentary notice describes a vote for queen at the Floral Festival, with a deposit of five cents per vote and a plan to publish results. The item hints at contest fairness and lively public interest in the event.
Daring boatmen safe report from Atlantic voyage
Philadelphia July 29 two daring navigators who left New York June 8 in an 18 foot sailboat crossed the Atlantic and were sighted July 19 by the American liner Indiana at latitude 50 30 longitude 21 55 They appeared well and needed no assistance from the Indiana with provisions and water offered Capt Thomson said the passing position was about 24 miles from Fastnet They expected to reach a channel port early in August if weather remains favorable They had 60 days provisions when leaving New York Meanwhile unrelated news notes involve the Sheigon chase, Wilson’s fine for disturbance, an American jockey suspended at Goodwood, and a Russian loan covered 25 times over.
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New York
Atlantic
Mress
To St Paul and Minneapolis Vie Burlington Route
Two splendid through trains daily from Missouri River points to the north via the Burlington Route and Sioux City line. Day train offers observation, built sleepers, free chair cars and dining cars north of Council Bluffs. Night train features Omaha and Sioux City views with parlor car service north. Consult century General Passenger.
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Reel Declines Nomination For Wyoming Governor
Miss Byeelle Reel, state superintendent of instruction, will not be nominated for governor this year. She cites her record in public offices and notes constitutional age limits as a consideration, while discussing possible legislative reforms and state land management ideas.
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Boom for Norton as gold standard Dem ticket rises
Norton boom begins with large Democratic petition in Nebraska City. J Sterling Morton faces pressure to join and may lecture on finance before departing. The move appears to be part of a broader push to nominate Morton on a gold standard Democratic ticket.
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Nebraska City
Neb
J. Sterling Morton
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Demoncrstic Party
Nebraska Sliver Man for Congress Conference Selects Maxwell
A Nebraska conference met in Norfolk to name Ex Justice Samuel Maxwell as the conference choice for Congress in the third district. Three committees were appointed to notify the Democratic, Populist and Prohibition conventions of the action.
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Congress
Norfolk
Neb
Evers County
Samuel Maxwell
Unree Ea
Hamm Trial and Pettition of Name Restoration
In district court Jeniie Marnn seeks relief from her husband via divorce and restoration to her maiden name Jeńnie Cotemat. She cites alleged cruelty and infidelity claims denied by the husband. The case outlines a request for alimony and legal name change amid a five year marriage with few children.
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Frank
Atimony
Jénnie Cotemat
Haif
Rock Island Derails Near Martell Nebraska
A Rock Island Fast Freight derailed near Martell Nebraska at 1 30 this morning after a washout. Five vats of merchandise and the caboose were overturned with no injuries reported. Trains were delayed until repairs completed around 1 oclock. Minneapolis game notes: Tomorrow Pitcher Seritaer to the bell for Topeka in the opening league game with Minnesota at week. Game to start at 1 15 p m.
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Martell
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