Feverish July winds and strange foolhardy schemes
Beloit merchant James Friend touts a plan to cool the atmosphere at two dollars per acre using scripture based methods and lectures. Other items note Mrs. Schenck near death, an Ottawa athletic club banning drinking, German empire congratulations from Wichita, and local business talks on ovens, lynching tales, and a proposed Mexican road project.
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James Friend
Sapporte
Ite
Ito
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Anderson Victory Shapes Shawnee Delegation at Large
Major T. J. Anderson and Capt. Johnson comment on Saturday ward delegate elections in Shawnee county. Anderson wins a county delegation majority to attend the state convention in Wichita with solid support. Johnson reflects on defeat and vows to stay active in party work.
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Serarday
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St Louis
Andersee
J. B Johnson
Major Anderson
J. R Johnson
Tom Anderson
T. J. Anderson
Wichita
Topeka
Cy Leland
Joeman
President urged not to seek another nomination
A Washington dispatch reports a cabinet member says the president should not accept a second bid for the presidency even with guaranteed election. He may not issue an official statement but could still back a successor like John G. Charliske of Kentucky.
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Jess Thee Adar
New York
Washington, D. C
Tim
Sense 9
Lim
Oval
John G. Charliske
Kentucky
Capital paper battle to secure official state paper status
Editor Mulvace of the Topeka Capital presses a fight to keep the Mall as the official state paper as the law allows annual designation by the executive council. The Mail and Breeze is current official. selection of a new paper occurs at the last Wednesday in March. The editor aims to avoid harsh attacks on council members until a successor is chosen.
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Topeka
Stats
Arthur Capper
the Mail and Brees
Executive Council
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Th House
Battiwong
Wnll
Ilague Megnaler
Baltimors
Union Park
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Iltimore
Hilcott
George Gideon
George Bidwell
Transportation Committee
League
Power of Brooklyn
A. GQ
Batchelder
Theational Racing Board
Brice for President In Politics Denial Stirs Debate
Ohio Senator Calvin Briers denies retirement rumors and asserts continued candidacy and activity in Democratic politics. Contends he will remain a citizen of Ohio and engage in politics even if Democrats pick another candidate. Elder statesman Storrs suffers pneumonia at home, age eighty, unlikely to recover soon. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises cleaning services at 113 and 114 West Eighth.
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Col. S
K. Danovin
Calvin
Obly
Storrs
D. Storrs
Fillmore Siest
Bicycle trade booms amid shortages and rising demand
The 1896 bicycle trade faces strong demand with numerous inquiries and large orders while production lags. Sundries and rubber stock are tight, and factories push outputs two to three times capacity. In New Jersey and New York, wheelmen push for cycle paths and a baggage bill, while European tours and races proceed for notable riders and managers.
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New York
Lhe
Svory
New Jersey
Armstrong
Bald Cycles Rider Signs with Barnes for season team
Bald, leader of the profeanions, signed with Barnes Cycle Co of the city to head a racing team for the season. He plans to form a full squad soon and aims to travel to southern California for training and competition.
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Barnes Cycle Company
Eam
California
Indi Feroune
City of
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Mater-Fitzsimmons
Prese
Governor Greenhalge Very Low As Doctors Warn
Lower Mass March 2 Governor Frederick T Greenhalge is very low and only slight hopes of his recovery are entertained by his physicians He passed a comfortable night under medical care with opinion unchanged
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Machuselin
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Mass
Frederick T. Greenhalge
Greenhalge
No Snow In A Decade Marks City Morning Storm
A heavy snowfall in San Francisco for the first time in ten years gave way to cold rain as the storm lasted about ten minutes. The prior snowfall occurred in winter 1586-37 with several inches on the ground. Meanwhile, a fire in Minskavents wrecked Elevator A2, valued at $750,000 loss, and a Santa Fe elevator in Winfield burned to the ground, its grain capacity 200,000 bushels. Painters in Pittsburg and Allegheny won wage terms, and Jackson’s Arnica Salve advertises a 25 cent box for skin ailments.
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Haren
Baill Coyne
Shawsee
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Hazen
Ralph Gaw
Huyten
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Burcigg
Winfield Elevator Besteoyea
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Prevssyee
Pittsburg
Alleghny
Leap Day Babies in Topeka Mystery Baby Born February 29
A Topeka report explains leap year births and calendar changes from Julius Caesar to Gregory XIII. It notes February 29 babies cannot have annual birthdays until 1904 and cites a secret birth in Topeka linked to a judge's home, with parents seeking privacy.
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Pope Gregory
Gregory
Julius Cwsar
Mitchell
George W. Clark
Blow at Gov Morrill Divides Reno County Convention
At a Reno County Republican meeting held Saturday the proposed resolution backing Governor Morrill’s administration was defeated amid strong opposition. Resolutions supporting McKinley for president and Frank Vincent as Seventh District delegate to St Louis were unanimously adopted.
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Hurcnixsox
Ram
Aivrcill
Cy Lelacd
McKinley
Frank Vincent
St Louis
Yellow fever at Rio and snow flurries forecast
A New York Herald dispatch reports yellow fever deaths in Rio Janeiro averaging sixty daily as ships halt Brazilian port calls. Also included are cold weather notices with a 37 degree high, snow flurries expected tonight, and railway weather conditions across Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.
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Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Dangerous Kick Injures Deputy’s Son on West Street
Young Willis Leech, son of Deputy Sheriff Frank Leech, was kicked on the shoulder and jaw by a horse at Mr. Leech’s new West Street home. He lapsed into unconsciousness, then regained consciousness and improved by the next day. The horse was unshod, reducing potential serious injury.
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Frank Leech
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New Houe
West Street
New Police Chief Contention Shakes Topeka Meeting
Debate over chief of police draws in Commissioners Gardiner Ellison and McCabe as possible frontrunners. Rumors of governor intervention spark resignations if politicized, while a possible compromise may elevate Lt. H. M. Phillips. Firebrand exchanges center on enforcing law and sobriety amid local power plays.
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de. McCabe
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Chris in Texas Arranges Tour for St Louis Browns
CHRIS IN TEXAS. Arranging for the Tour of the St Louis Browns. China Von Der Abe, president of the St Louis baseball club arrived in Dallas to inspect spring training setup and to plan April exhibition games in Texas. Manager Diddiebock to arrive March 16 with 21 players for two months in Texas. Bridges between Auburn and Lewiston swept away by flood as the Androscoggin rises high.
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