Sensational suit against ex congressman Harris in Lawrence
Lawrence files defense of a $20,000 claim for alienation of affections against ex congressman W A Harris. Bernard Murray, former hotelier of Lawrence, alleges Harris pursued Mrs Murray from 1883 onward at Eldridge and other spots, causing divorces and wrecking Murray’s life. Harris’s explanation calls it mere friendly regard. Case unlikely to trial before November. supporters say suit aims to block Harris’s gubernatorial candidacy.
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W. A. Harris
Linwood
Leavenworth County
United States
Bernard Murray
Naka
Artist 3
Murray
Lawrence
Plarlige House
Harris
Eldridge House
Mra Murray
Aastead
Wod
Uveale
Martesy
Mra
Pinachute
Mra Harris
Ilaria
Mra. Murray
Parris
Garris
Congress
Landford Murray
Washington
Colorado
Kansas City
Harris Murray
Elarcis
W. C Spangler
George Norris
Waters & Waters
Topeka
Yale Prize Award Goes To Clement George of Manhattan
Clement George of Manhattan earned a Yale prize medal for his speech on The Religion of Millon and the Religion of Gea Llerbert. The ceremony occurred in New Haven as part of the Yale statistic class events.
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Clement George
Manhattan
New Haven
Cono
Yale Statur
Kan
Millon
Gea Llerbert
New York
Jenna
Ingalls Sees Cleveland Criticism in St Louis Talk
Ex Senator Ingalls, delayed in St Louis, condemned Cleveland's policy and sound money plans. He called Cleveland a petty lawyer turned millionaire with no constructive capacity and accused him of destroying his party through tariff shifts. He warned of Kansas political tensions and potential fusion between Democrats and Populists with Prohibitionists.
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St. Louis
Ingells
Cleveland
The
Kansas Statesman
Bia
Ings
Buffalo
Kansas
Rosebery Cabinet Set to Resign Amid Irish Crisis
Lospos June 22 reports Lord Rosebery and his War Secretary Campbell Bannerman amid a cabinet meeting at Downing Street. The Liberal government faces Irish opposition, a likely dissolution, and a plan to pull back on noncontentious measures while the Irish land bill stalls. Rumors say the ministers may resign to force an election, with decisive moves expected Monday.
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Lospos
Lord Rosabery
Downing Street
Campbell Bannerman
Westminster Gazette
Lord Rosebery
Windsor
Gazette
St James Gazette
Campbell Hronnerman
Skeuaugs
Ministeriglista
House of Commons
Arnold Morley
Oliver Cromwell
Cromwell
Iria
Sriah
Lord Rossebery
Expedition to Greenland Sails to Meet Peary Party
The World reports Prof Dyche and a Greenland scientific expedition leaving Brooklyn aboard the Portia June 22, bound for St Johns Newfoundland. Capt. John Bartlett will sail the Kite in late June to Greenland with Emil Diebstad directing. Crew includes Rollin Salisbury, Lt Dyche, Theodore LeBout Miller, and Dr John Walsh. Main aims are to reach Anniversary Lodge Bowdoin Bay to contact Peary and study geological specimens glaciology and fauna.
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Peary
New York
The
World
Josephine Peary
Portia
Brooklyn
Greenland
St Johns
N. FP
John Bartlett
Emil Diebstad
Washington, D. C
Meriden
Conn
Matthew Hepsey
Trial by a Woman Jury Brings Breach of Promise Suit
Kentucky reports a breach of promise case set for trial in Garrard with a jury entirely composed of women. W. C. Stivers sues Mixa Katherine West alleging acceptance of his proposal and a wedding planned, but he was refused. Judge Sanfley will preside, noting women are eligible for juries under the new constitution.
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Kentucky
Louisgirze
W. C. Stivers
Garrard County
Mixa Katherine West
Cane
Mr. Sanfley
Garrard Circuit
Sanfley
Crisis note and whist league vote on 1883 era topics
London reports say Labouchere and Harcourt joked about a crisis as the army division was channeled into a division result that could hasten a general election. Minneapolis notes the Whist League approves New England clubs to join and sets St Louis as next meeting site. Desrecs Ia witnesses the launch of the revenue cutter William Windem, 171 feet long, 27 foot beam, 18% feet depth, about 412 tons, powered by two triple expansion engines and 16 knots.
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New Yoas
London
Henry Labouchere
Labouchere
Sir William Harcourt
William
Mr. Labouchere
St. Lous
Minneapolis
New England Association
St. Louis
William Windem
Desrecs Ia
Iowa Iron Works
Seattle Strawberries Bring Pacific Fresh to Chicago Market
Strawberries grown near Seattle Washington arrived in Chicago on Monday marking the first time berries from the Pacific coast were shown alongside East Coast goods. Hotels restaurants and fancy grocers bought the fruit at 6 to 15 cents a pound with prices ranging from 8 to 0 dollars per crate. Ice was replenished every twelve hours during transit, reflecting the high risk and freight costs involved.
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Seattle
Washington
Pacific Ocean
Chicago
Empire Afate
Madrid press claims Havana seizure over Mora claim
Spanish papers argue the United States will pressure Spain to settle the Mora claim by paying it so Havana would be seized if not. Madrid editorials link Cleveland's proclamation against Cuban filibusters with a demand for payment, while official circles remain silent.
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Havana
Mapu
Madrid
United States
Cleveland
Spain
Tincher's Body Found After Missouri River Jump
The body of Clyde C Tincher, who died by self harm by jumping into the Missouri river at Kansas City, was found this morning seventeen miles below Kansas City. Friends notified identified the body, which will be brought back to Topeka for burial. Funeral arrangements are not yet set, and the hour is not fixed.
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Savens
Bicycle in the Military Trip to Springfield Expected
June 22 report from Brrincreap Alabama suggests the Chicago crack battery troupe of the Illinois National Guard may overland ride to the Springfield encampment this summer. First regiment infantry bicycle riders may seek permission to come overland while wheelmen claim soldiers on bicycles can reach Springfield from Obiings in under four days, with cavalry needing about seven.
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Brrincreap
Chicago
Hainois
Springfield
Mayor Refuses to Shield Sabbath Raiders at Sunday Game
June 22 micaco reports the Sabbath Observ ance league plans a raid on a Chicago Cleveland Sunday baseball game. Mayor Swift refuses to provide protection. The league lacks police support and faces likely trouble if interference occurs, possibly leading to the raid being abandoned.
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Swift
Raidera
Topeka Club Case Continued On Sickee Overmyer Request
The Topeka club case was postponed to next Tuesday due to Mr Overmyer illness. He stated he was too sick to proceed, and the jury will be drawn the day before. C M Sterry of New Mexico sought a two day postponement for a prior engagement at Emporia. The defense team indicated readiness for trial.
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Topeka Club Ca
Topeka Club
David Overmyer
Emporia
Vance & Campbell
W C. Webb
B. Isenhart
Death of Whs Jordan Father of Josiah Jordan dies at 78
Clyde Tincher funeral to be held at his parents home 20 Kansas avenue tomorrow morning at nine. William Jordan father of Josiah Jordan died at one this morning of consumption at his daughter Charlotte Cleveland’s home in Wabaunsee county. He came to Shawnee county in 1856 and lived there until two years ago then with his son Albert in Wabaunsee. Body to be brought here for burial with funeral likely Sunday afternoon or Monday. Air Jordan 78. Lightning blasts a blasting quarry in Rowlesburg causing a premature explosion after a wire strike.
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Josiah Jordan
Clyde Tincher
Kansas Avenue
William Jordan
Charlotte Cleveland
Wabsaunsee County
Jordan
Shawnee County
Jast
Wabaunsee
Albert
Air Jordan
Local notes on sickness and paving update
H L Shirer is confined to his home for three days with a non serious illness. J A Fuller of Crosby Brothers will depart Monday for a two week vacation to visit relatives. Street crews finished paving the alley north of the high school, limited to a seventy yard stretch at the Harrison street intersection restricting entry to the alley north of the building.
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H. L Shirer
J A. Fuller
Crosby Brothers
Harrison Street
Proclamation Against Filibustering Carried Out
The article reports authorities enforcing a proclamation against filibustering with rigid measures. A yacht puzzleboarded vessel raised suspicions and further confirmations were obtained by investigators regarding crew actions and intent.
Dynamite and Ammunition Found at Matanzas Cuba
Information from Brunswick Georgia reports vigorous actions by federal authorities against filibusters under Cleveland and Harmon. A revenue boat observed suspicious prep for the yacht Uzzie, crew fled, and a large load of dynamite and ammunition was found at Matanzas, tied to a filibustering expedition aboard the George W. Childs. Tampa reports Campos ordered 4000 men to stop Gomez, who advanced west along the coast toward Camaguay while Maceo moved independently negotiating battle as he neared Guayamaro.
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Wasnincroy
Brunswick
Cleveland
Harmon
United States Revenue
Boutwell
Uzzie
Washington
Matanzas
Cuba
United States
George W. Childs
Tampa
Martinez Campos
Guayamaro
Maximo Gomez
Camaguay
Gomez
Maceo
Macéo
Courer
Macau
Guayamara
Comego
Campos
Will Stop Pool Selling Race Track Grand Jury Indictments
Chicago June 22 the Civic Federation war on track gambling reached the grand jury with a large batch of indictments against track proprietors and attaches. The list includes forty four book-makers sheet writers and other track people.
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Chicago Civic Federation
Chicago
Civic Federation
Mrs Henry King Reported Dying in St Louis
Topeka reports Mrs Henry King wife of Capt Henry King managing editor of the Globe-Democrat is very sick at home in St Louis and death is momentarily expected.
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Topeka
Henry King
Capt Henry King
The
Globe- Democrat
St. Louis
Stout Stricken by Heat While Visiting County Superintendent Candidacy
J W Stout former Nickle Plate school principal in town to canvass for county superintendent nomination. He grew faint on the street, was moved to J H Stevens home and then to his own residence at Kia homie near Wakarusa. Doctors expect recovery.
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Acipal
J. W. Stout
Kia Homie
Wakarusa
J. H. Stevens
Ibis
Guardian for Plumb minors appointed in Kansas case
A. H. Plumb guardian named by the Supreme Court commission to protect Caroline and Preston M. Plumb in the Bateman versus Plumb suit. Amis Hi. Plumb, eldest son of the late Senator Plumb, appointed guardian ad litem. Report misidentified a receiver for the Plumb estate.
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Flumb
Kansas City
Emporia
Kansas
Saye
L G. Wilcox
Charles Fletcher
Wm. A. Willis
Supreme Court
Washington
A. E Bateman
Carrie
Plumb
Senator Plumb
Amis Hi. Plumb
Caroline
Quack Label Sparks Debate at Sociological Convention
At the session in Chicago, Swift Holbrook labelled Henry George and Bellamy as quacks during a talk on poverty causes and remedies. Several attendees objected to his language as the discourse was interrupted.
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Swift Holbrook
Chicago
Holbrook
Henry George
Bellamy Quacks
Sunday Excursion to Kansas City by Union Pacific
Sunday excursion fare set at 1.50 for round trip to Kansas City with Union Pacific. Depart Union Pacific depot at 7 46 am and return from Kansas City at 7 30 pm. Attractions include St Paul on Kansas City baseball and park lists. Lewis, city ticket agent, 525 Ces Avenue, tickets on sale at Beatrice city office 601 Kaness Avenue. Presbyterian excursion to Fl Riley set for Tuesday June 25.
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Kanes City
Union Pac
Tfe
Fann
Union Pacific
Kansas City
St Paul
Daseball
Thia Ge Fba
Lewis
Ces Avenue
Asle
Beatrice
Kaness Avenue
Lawyer Root Attacks Sale Incompatibility Claim
In Shawnee County District Court EH C Root argued Judge Johnson held incompatible offices as circuit judge and master in chancery of the Santa Fe railway, seeking to enjoin Sheriff Burdge from selling a tract where Mrs Lizzie Sheldon resides. The sale, ordered nearly a year ago, was challenged but the writ was denied. Judge Hazen refused to endorse Root’s propositions, noting no plan to unsettle millions in judgments.
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Jadge Johnson
District Court
EH. C. Root
Bays
Burdge
Lizzie Sheldon
Johnson
Shawnee County
Root
Santa Fe
Hazen
Hezwa
Mr. Root
Superintendent Hatch Faces Removal Showdown
Hutchinson reformatory board members led by J M Humphrey Fort Scott Senator John Armstrong Great Bend and Tully Scott Oberlin meet Governor Morrill and Attorney General Dawes over Captain A F Hatch plan to run the institution. They accuse him of seeking funds without board approval selecting prisoners without consent and opposing Abernathy Furniture after a board contract. The board says Hatch’s actions amount to insubordination and he may be ousted under state law. The weather notes describe a cooler day with a rise in temperature in several states and a forecast for fair conditions tonight and Sunday.
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Reformatory
Diawgree
The
Hutchinson Reformatory
J. M. Humphrey
Fort Scott
John Armstrong
Great Bend
Tully Scott
Oberlin
Morrill
Dawes
A. F. Hatch
Captain Hatch
George E Cole
State Penitentiary
Abernathy Furniture Company
Kansas City
Hatch
Abernathy
Oy Leland
Mrs Greeleys Discipline Story From Horace Greeley Era
Amos Cummings recalls a tale with Horace Greeley in Chappaqua. Mrs Greeley, a spirited host, throws Asa’s hat gloves and cane out the window, then explains they must be hers. Greeley consoles that she thought they were his, prompting lingering doubt about his old hat. Herbert Thomas of Chicago is in the city placing advertising for a product launch.
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Amos Cummings
Horace Greeley
Greeley
Aga
Amos
Chappaqua
Asa
Mrs. Greeley
Cummings
Ro Herbert Thomas
James & Kirk & Co
Chicago
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W. Va
Standard Stone Company
Rowlesburg
A. H. Plumb
Guardian
Bellamy
Mr. Holbrook
Nam
Presbyterian
Riley
Root’s
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