Kansas Senator Seeks Real Power for Railroad Board
Senator M P Farely of Chanute blasts the current railroad board for lacking authority to fix rates. He argues a properly empowered board could study rates, test adjustments, and avoid injustices of inflexible schemes while warning against rushing rate legislation before the next campaign. He predicts no fusion in Kansas without party deals and says free silver will dominate the upcoming race.
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Sam
M. P. Farelly
Chanute
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Board of Commissioners
Aix
Kansas
Senator Fareity
Fareity
Tancus
West
X Party
Uiat «ipTo
Kansan
Mirage of a political clash in Leedy era
Governor Leedy aides a state program as Senator Forney enters the race sparking Populist charges of Jerry Simpson driving the attack. Brown and Simpson feud over control of congressional seats while Brown seeks to unseat Simpson, prompting calls for quieting the intra party war.
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Leedy
A. G. Forney
Envernor
Jerry Simpson
W. S. Brown
Simpson
Congress
Brown
Mr. Brown
Burton for Governor Curious Suggestion by an Erratic Editor
The Lawrence World seems to doubt the Republican party's future in Kansas. It endorses a bold candidate who could clear the field, arguing Burton has performed enough to surpass rival hopefuls if chosen governor.
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Burton
Lawrence
Kansas
Ian
Cam Piers
Vandiveert Plans Emigration to New York for Legal Practice
Van Diveert announces intention to leave Kansas this fall and move to New York City to practice law. He argues prohibitory laws harmed western Kansas legal practice and cites ample business and funds awaiting him, noting the trend seen in Edwards and Pawnee counties.
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New York
Kansas
New York City
Vandivert
West
Edwards
Pawnee
Clarke denies seeking Populist chair, cites governor talk
Clarke of Lawrence says he is not a candidate for chairman of the Populist state central committee to replace John W. Breidenthal. He states the governor has not mentioned the subject to him and that he has no desire to secure the position.
Prehistoric Fort Found in South Dakota by Captain Louis De
St Paul July report by Captain Louis De of this city describes a newly discovered prehistoric fort in South Dakota. The earth walls form acute angles with a 15 foot ditch between inner and outer works and a watercourse defense on the east. A gate and three mounds mark the gateway with additional ditches leading to a large spring along a ridge to the hill.
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St. Paul
Louis de
South Dakota
Grant resigns as New York police commissioner
Colonel Fred D Grant announces his resignation from the New York police commission citing opposition to methods used to obtain evidence against disorderly houses. Mayor Strong accepts the resignation effective at closing of business tomorrow and will appoint a successor, whose name will be announced tomorrow.
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New York
Fred D. Grant
Strong
Mayor Strong
Colonel Grant
Tomor
SHERMAN RESTS A WEEK AT AMAGANSETT
Secretary of State John Sherman visits Amagansett with his private secretary Gabcock. He rests at Ocean House on the veranda and says he cannot stay longer than a week due to important business. He plans to drop official duties, take moral walks, and regain his hearth while away.
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L. L Amagansett
John Sherman
Gabcock
Maj. Sherman
McCallum
Sherman G Red
Ocean House
Sherman
The Lovejoy Monument Dedication Date Set
Lovejoy monument dedication planned for Monday November 8 in Alton with 60th anniversary of Brigid P Lovejoy murder cited. Monument cost 32000 with 25000 state appropriation and remainder from private subscriptions. sits on eastern city bluffs visible to river traffic.
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Til
Lovejoy Monument Association
Lovejoy Monument
Ith
Brigid P. Lovejoy
Missouri
Mississippi
Topeka Exhibits and Local Baseball Recap at Hayden's
Late sporting news from Topeka highlights exhibition results at Hayden's jewelry store, including prizes for a state bicycle race, and reports on nearby baseball games. Eyler and Cochran pitched in yesterday's Atchison defeat of Topeka, with scores and innings detailed. Following this, several league scores from Pittsburg, Baltimore, Boston, New York, St. Louis, Cincinnati reveal mixed results and attendance figures.
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Athletic Park
Atchison
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McFadden
Stricklett
Jones
Woaoatlo
Atehiaun
Howe
Underwood
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Colburn
Krebeett
Conlin
Kinnler
Brockway
Contin
Perry
Cole
Junction City
Eke
Junction
Juvullan
Hutchinson Wichita cycle meet entry closes and prizes listed
The report notes entry blanks for Kansas circuit races at Hutchinson August 19 and Wichita August 20 with close dates August 11 and 17 for open classes. Prizes include cash awards ranging from 5 to 45 dollars across various mile and handicap events for amateurs and professionals, plus medals for club championships.
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Hutchinson
A. J. Musselman
Wichita
Kansas
Hovses
Cincinnati Reds Seem Ready For Pennant Push
Cincinnati manager Bancroft and captain Ewing voiced confidence that the Reds can contend for the pennant this season. Bancroft cautioned that the team must prove itself, but both believed the chart of upcoming games favors a strong finish. They predicted the Reds will finish as high as first or second with favorable outcomes against Cleveland, Pittsburgh, St Louis, Louisville, Chicago, and an August eastern trip shaping the race.
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Ewing
Reds
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Pillsburs
Pirates
St. Luis
Louisville
Chicago
Washington
Philadelphia
Balrimam
Gun Emporia Shoot Club to Host Amateur Tournament
The Emporia Gun club announces an amateur tournament to be held August 3 and 6 with two hundred dollars in prizes. The event will take place in Emporia and was reported July 31. The club also notes adoption of the old jack rabbit and mentions a separate item about the Giants.
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Abliene
Abilene
Emporia Gun Club
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