Democratic platform debates shape Nashville convention
Fragmented report details Democratic support for the Chicago platform, Bevan's mastery of formation and the impact on Populist plans. It notes county meetings at Cleveland, the Nashville conference ahead, and a Texas road scheme tied to Kans taxpayers facing high construction costs and railway freight considerations.
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Willan Jennings Bryan
Simpeetty
Beyan
Orkte
Thin
Colt
Seruvé Bay
Brean
Sci Teva
Chicago
Tiny
Chirwin
Anybedy
Jemer
Democrata
Emily
Bevan
Nash
Atchison
Texas
Kanyon
Aieenis
Leedy
Nebraska
Mille
Kans
Six Acres Enough in a Dreamlike Arcadian Scene
Fragmented lines depict William Aucy White’s musings on land, time, and memory. The piece references Emporia and Arcadian quarters as fading, with dreamlike imagery of writers, stones, and a restless creative life. It sketches a nostalgic, elusive landscape amid changing places and worn ideals.
Six Acre Farm Family Near Emporia Shows Independence
A rural family on six acres near Emporia sustains itself through homegrown meat, fruit, vegetables, dairy, and hogs. Fritz Richter and wife raise four children, avoid debt, pay taxes, and rely on farm labor rather than credit, with earnings around 280 per year from the land and livestock. They are praised for frugality, self sufficiency, and a lifestyle distinct from urban reliance.
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Arcedy
Emporia
Dushuud
Wishoe
Mra Richter
Fritz
Ghosts and the meaning of Hamlet in a sermon
In a sermon discussion on Hamlet and ghost imagery, the speaker argues ghosts reflect hosts' beliefs and conscience. The critic notes the Ghost repeats Hamlet’s view, echoes Shakespearean tone, and compares ghostly speech to Macbeth witches. Dreams and daytime thoughts frame the play’s moral questions and the era’s dream lore.
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Mymp Reed
Hamlet
Jayde
Macbeth
Pinu Sole
Kong
Scotland
Constantine
Rome
Slaira
Echilt
Chas
Nigat
Notable Figures In Society And Letters Worldwide
A coarse miscellany notes prominent people and events. The Duke of Orleans and Mr Nicolini face health and travel rumors while Henri Hordefort risks prison terms for political remarks. Princess Bestrice, Heleny, and Mrs Oliphant are referenced among notable women, with Ex Secretary Carlisle shifting back to law practice. A tip about a costly watch repair and a Parisian critique of Theodore Dito n appear amid social chatter.
Drunken Women's Home at Duxhurst Open for Reform
A historic report details the Duxhurst colony in Surrey which admitted its first inmates in January 1896. The village-like facility blends open-air work, cottage life, and female wardens to model state supported reform. Children from London join in weekly activities while inmates earn keep. success hinges on humane care and brightened outlook.
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Henry Somerset
Duxhurst
Surrey
Church
Swantey Collees
London
Swell Restaurants at Upper Class Chicago Hotels
A critique of pricey hotel dining in Chicago noting exorbitant prices for simple dishes and the social contrast of luxury and poverty. The piece contrasts costly meals with plain fare, mentions prominent elites like Vanderbilt and Rockefeller, and reflects on the prestige of eating in the city’s grand hotels.
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Chicago Times-Herald
Fifth Avenue
Mr. Huntington
Mr. Rtockefeller
Avenue
Bowery
Great Pith Avenue
A playful glance at social life and gossip
The piece riffs on marriage, attention, and publicity in a lively old newspaper voice. It jokes about personal announcements, memory among friends, and scenes of family travel and graduations, with humorous asides about weddings, photography, and a dinner table tale.
Rockefeller Testimony On Oil Prices And Wages
New York on June 21 reports John D. Rockefeller claiming ignorance on oil quality and refusing to answer earnings questions. He testified about alleged overcharges by the Pennsylvania Railroad and asserted his attorney advised him on responses, with lawyers noting the lines were irrelevant and improper.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Chicago University
William
Pennsylvania
Ladenburs
Iman Go
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Frm
Rockefeller
Elslawyrr
Relic Hunters Find Skeletal Remains at San Nicolas Island
A party of relic hunters reached Lone Beach on San Nicolas Island after a nearly three week stay and unearthed seven skulls and fragments, with three nearly complete skeletons. A 20 foot square excavation revealed crouched remains as if buried alive, plus burned bodies at another site. Evidence suggests multiple ancient races with distinctive jaw features inhabited the island centuries ago.
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Long Feach
Cal
Bargen
San Nicolas
Lone Beach
London Week Prelude to Jubilees and Astor Arts
The piece describes preparations for Jubilee Week activities in London with dances, receptions, balls, and river trips when weather allows. William Waldorf Astor has started the social season by hosting masses and releasing a deluxe Pall Mall Gazette edition at reduced prices, aiming to set a fashionable tone.
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Astor
The
Pall Mall Gazette
London
Sato
Farden Ries
Wiliam Waltort Astor Hiss
Luxe
Washington officials depart for San Francisco mint duties
Washington June 21 Mr B P Butler, Mr Lawson of Ailpais, and Mr Jos Pitetaugh of California left Washington for San Francisco to supervise the annual settlement and to weigh and count coin and bullion in the mint totaling 364,000,000. On their westward trip the committee will also weigh and count the bullion and cash at the Watson mint amounting to about 6,000 dollars.
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Washington
B. P. Butler
Lawson
Ailpais
Jos. Pitetaugh
California
San Francisco
Bryana's Ottawa Brean Day Train Run From Tepeke
The Missouri Pacific will operate a special train for Brean Day at Ottawa Chattanqua. Train leaves Tepeke Friday June 25 at 7:50 a m and returns Ottawa by 2 30 p m. Round trip tickets are 81.00, valid on the special train only. Steam Laundry, 112 and 114 West sth.
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Ottawa Chattanqua
Missouri Pacific
Tepeke
Ottawa
West
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Baby's Scrofula Head Eruption
A mother recalls severe infant illness with ear discharge and scalp scrofula cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills. Hair regrows, cheeks rosy, and child thrives. Advertisement style personal testimonial urging use of Hood's products.
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Hood
Millionaire Blair Dying After Long Illness At 94
New York notes John J. Blair of Blairstown New Jersey famed financier and rail investor nears death in frail health. He is past 94 on August 3 and has given millions to colleges and institutions including Blair College Princeton Lafayette and Grinnell College Iowa. He rose from store work to banking cotton manufacturing and railroad interests.
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John J. Blair
New Jersey
Blairstown
N. J
Blair
Belvidere
Nos
Scranton
Delaware & Lackawanna
Union Pacific
Blair College
Princeton
Lafayette
Grinnell College
Cyclon
Blaie
Charles Scribner
Queen Victoria Jubilee Celebration at Garfield Park Topeka
Loyal English residents and friends gather at Garfield Park on Saturday June 11 for the Queen Victoria diamond jubilee picnic. Events include speeches by local figures, tug of war races, cricket games, Highland dancing, a Marshall’s Military band concert, and arrivals of delegates from nearby towns.
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Garfield Park
Topeka
Queen Victoria
Messrs
Sutton
Meyer A.C. Fellows
David Goermyer
Joseph G. Waters
ES. Burser
Emporia
Richard Dendley
Lawrence
Bray
Stillwell
Keteas
Secoth
Highland Piners
Strathspeys
Marshall
Garfeld Park
Emferia
Scranton
Osaze City
Maple Hit
Auburn
Elevator to be installed in federal building court area
Within a month an elevator will be installed in the federal building to serve the federal courts. The contract, awarded to Smith-Hil Elevator Co for 3697 dollars, will move the courts from long flights of stairs to accessible rooms. The project, delayed for years, had an earlier award canceled and re-advertised after a mis understanding.
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Federal Building
OE Quines
TIL
Kentucky Court Strikes Down Building and Loan Associations
Louisville June 2. By a two to one decision the appellate court voids the state’s building and loan associations. It declares the 1930s law unconstitutional, bars dues and interest above six percent, and rules dues are interest. Borrowers may seek refund or credit for excess charges, impacting thousands with existing loans.
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Kentucky
Building and Loan Associationa
Loulsville
Lune
Notorious Mexican Outlaw Sepulveda Captured in Baja California
News from Ensenada reports that Andronico Sepulveda, a notorious Mexican outlaw linked to the Riverside area last year, was captured in the mining town of Alamo near Ensenada after a pursuit by Mexican rurales and Riverside County Sheriff Johnson. Accompanied by Jose Mor íes, Sepulveda evaded justice until authorities secured his arrest with American assistance.
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California
San Diego
Cal
Ensenada
Lowe
Andronico
Summer Travel by Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Line
Buffalo and Boston ate sea casino pots are reached by this line with morning afternoon and evening trains from Chicago. A tourist book outlines routes to Chau tauqua Lake and other East points. free printed matter available on request from E Humphrey P A Kansas City or C K Wik ber AG PLA Chicago.
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Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
Chicago
Chautauqua Lake
Adareex
E Humphrey
P.A
Kansix City
C.K. Wikber
AG. Pla
Bryan Day Chautauqua special train from Topeka Ottawa
Missouri Pacific runs a special Topeka Ottawa train on Bryan Day Friday June 25 leaving Topeka at 7:50 and Ottawa at 7:30. Round trip ticket price 1 50 good only on the special. Santa Fe display in Ottawa promotes the Chautauqua Assembly route.
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Bryan
Ottawa Chautauqua
Missouri Pacific
Topeka
Ottawa
Santa Fe Dspor
Chautauqua Assembly
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