George Duncan Drowns in Oakland River
George Duncan, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Duncan, drowned yesterday afternoon while swimming with Baptist Sunday school youths at Oakland. He got beyond his depth and could not swim. fellow swimmers could not assist. His body was recovered fifteen minutes later by Lewis Innes. The boy had recently mishandled a pistol, causing a prior accidental self inflicted injury.
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Oakland
Neight
George Duncan
The
Baptist Sunday School
Baptist School
Union Sunday School Bionic
Duncan
Lewis Innes
Miss Shepard Weds Morris Son In New York Church
Miss Alice Vanderbilt Shepard daughter of the late Elliott F Shepard married John A Morris junior son of the late Job Morris at the Church of the Transfiguration on East Twenty ninth Street New York. Only a few friends attended due to the death of the bridgroom's father. The couple met on a Europe trip aboard the Majestic last summer, aided by William C Whitney. The bride is noted as charming and accomplished, while the groom a Harvard student studying medicine.
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Elliott F. Shepard
Jobn A. Morris
New Youk
Jace
Church of the Transfiguration
East Twenty-ninth Street
David Heenen Morris
Jobo A Morris
Westcheater
Alice Vanderbilt Shepard
Elliott F Shepard
Hits City
Briddegroom
Marguerite
Harvard
Ted Helmuth
Rise Shepard
Vanderbilt
Controversy Over Governor Morrill and Kansas Banquets
A critical view of Governor Morrill and state officials accuses them of tolerating and profiting from law defiance in Leavenworth and other cities. The piece questions licensure of saloons, disorderly houses, and police complicity, urging a firm stand for Kansas law and temperance supporters.
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Imilar
Baker
Tree
Morrill
Rome Guesia
Kansas
Leavenworth
Atchinon
Wichita
Roperly
Moriles
Irregular Burial Case Sparks Topeka Inquiry
A 50 year old Topeka painter A M Young was jailed after confessing an unintentional act. He buried his penniless granddaughter in a brush area after childbirth and death with no coffin. A coroner's inquest will probe the case amid questions of humane burial and local aid.
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Lt. Young
A. M. Young
Wilkeraog
Doc” Ward
Young
Palics
Mr. Young
Topeka
Andersonville
Hibben
C. M. Hustis
Topeka Street Paving Plans Stall Over Tax Objections
In Topeka Only A A Robinson appears willing to pay for paving, with little street work likely this year. Opposition to the plan blocks progress on Tyler Street between Ninth and Tenth, and earlier proposals for Tyler blocks between Tenth and Twelfth were abandoned. The Twelfth street paving proposal failed due to insufficient owner agreement.
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Topeka
A. A. Robinson
Tyler
Tenth
Twelfth
Twelfth Street
Topeka Avenue
Fined for Whiting Toy Ball Game Liquor Sale
A Whiting two weeks ago ball game site was fined 100 dollars after a joint keeper sold liquor. Constables attempted arrests but faced resistance. Sheriff Naylor captured a 17 year old boy, Frank Kitchen, and Justice Barker presided. the jury found one count guilty, carrying a 100 dollar fine and 30 days in jail.
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Dee
Whiting
Jackson County
John Dose
Richard Roe
Naylor
Frank Kitchen
Justice Barker
Baseball at Athletic park shows mixed play in Topeka win
A fair crowd watched Topeka beat Leavenworth 8 to 3 at Athletic Park amid miscues. Braner was effective for Topeka while Leavenworth miscues were costly. Hits favored Topeka 12 to 4 with Bruner and Colburn credited for the win and Braner strong on the mound.
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Athletic Park
Braner
Giants
Topeka
Leavenworth
Aeke
True
Leavenwoth
Ogne
Colburn
Buckhart
Errora
Augusta
Riewter
Bruner
Ages
Mr. Engle
Fell Twenty Feet Fred Whitaker Lineman Injured
Fred Whitaker a Harrison Telephone lineman fell twenty feet from a pole around eight this morning in Auburn. He struck the ground unconscious, suffered a dislocated right hip and a severe head and shoulder injury, and was taken home by hack. He is about 28 and lives at 123 Linden street with his family. A second item notes mine workers in Rico and Aspen Enterprise mines throwing giant powder, injuring two men as deputies and a physician responded.
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Fred Wittaker
Fred Whitaker
Harrison Telephone Company
Whitaker
Kengesarious
Jacksonsvest
Linden Street
Auburndate
Alkire
Rico
Cola
Aspen
Enterprise
Big Sunday School Picnic on North Side at Oakland
The North Side Sunday schools held a large picnic at Oakland park with 800 plus attendees. Children rode special cars to the grounds in colors per school and enjoyed games, swings, hammocks, animal cages, and a communal dinner. A drowning incident of 18-year-old George Duncan ended the event early.
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North Side
Oakland
Mantas Avenue
Oakland Ark
Christian School
Presbyterian
Methodist
Baptist
Congregational
Ieece
Annie
George
John
W. B. Hutchinson
A. 0. Rorabaugh
C. Nicholson
A. O. Rorabaugh
M. E
Wigan
W. H. Wasson
George Duncan
Gladstone's Sensation Stuns Rosebery Ministry
New York report states Mr. Gladstone offered no vote on the disestablishment bill affecting Wales, a staggering blow to the Rosebery government. Liberal leaders try to mitigate impact, but the move remains extraordinary and unexpected.
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Rosebery
New York
Gladstone
Wales
The Star Grocery Fourth of July Goods Ad
Local grocery promotes a Fourth of July sale with fire crackers sugar and canned sweets. Lists items such as gum candy root beer cigars and various lards and hams with prices and packaging details.
Before You Buy Flour Get Our Prices
An old time grocery list advertises prices for flour, dairy, canned meats, evaporated fruits, and Mason jars. Itemized goods include parlor mat, oats, cocoa, milk, grapes, soap, fish, pickles, syrup, jelly, gelatine, and assorted canned meats. Prices accompany each line, reflecting bulk and per unit costs for a general store sale.
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Arbuckle's
Sassenne
Enn Isa Ennedy
Climax Totaeca
Gladstone’s Retirement Prompts Welsh Establishment Clash
In a strain of political doubt, Gladstone’s church commitments shape his stance on Welsh establishment. Reportedly paired votes and reluctance to support Welsh bills threaten Liberal unity as Tories push for dissolution while the ex-leader remains abroad aboard Tantallon Castle.
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Gladstone
England
Ireland
Wales
Ashe
Tantallon Castle
St Ktes
Mr. Gladstone
House of Commone
Mr. Villiers
Lord Tweedmouth
Hawarden
Corbett Won’t Apologize for Criticism of Englishmen
A report claims National Sporting Club Manager Fleming offered £5,000 for a Corbett versus Jackson bout if Corbett and St Brady apologize for disrepectful remarks about the club. William A Brady says Corbett will not apologize, asserts Corbett is American, and plans a Dallas fight schedule after his contest with Fitzsimmons, possibly in October, with Jackson stepping in if needed.
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Fleming
National Sporting Club
Corbett
St. Brady
Purce
Jackson
Wm. A. Brady
Jim
National Club
Jackson Is Anzious
Dallas
Fitzsimmons
Neat Badge by Silversmith John Radford in Kansas City
John Radford, expert silversmith at 810 Kansas avenue, manufactures neat badges from solid silver. A small scroll engraved Pree Silver supports a sunflower with a golden center and sixteen silver petals, showcasing unique design and excellent workmanship for the Journal.
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John Radford
Kansas Avenue
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the Star Grocery
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C.H. Morrison Jeweler and Optician
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