Oldest Manone and Carter Harrison boom debate in era
The article notes a Carter Harrison presidential boom and anticipated stir, contrasts Andrew Carnegie giving half a million for public libraries, and mentions Odell waking in a potential New York Republican nomination feud. It also covers London stock market intervention by Rothschild and Morgan, and rail and crime notes in Newark and Albany streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Harrison
Andrew Carnegie
Scotland
Odell
Piache
New York
Tom
London
Messrs
Rothschild and
Morgan
Passage on Suez Canal value and American trade tone
The article discusses the Suez Canal as a profitable investment for American fur stock and argues a waterway linking the Great Lakes to the Atlantic would greatly benefit U S commerce. It reflects a forward looking view on global trade routes and investment opportunities highlighted by The Atchison Globe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seuit Sta Marte
Goutle Incamoanthet
Sues
Atlantic Ocean
Puckish bits from the Chicago News echo local whimsy
A collage of offbeat notes mentions hunger, pride, and prudence, with stray jests about callers, animals, and social quirks. It notes a new opera house in Olathe, a hotel war in Harper, and a town feud in Cottonwood Falls, all framed in a lively, if scattered, frontier-era voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Slaughter
Harper
Topeka
Pagla
Cimarron
Garten
St Ourbondale
Wakerusa
J. Pierpont Storgan
Cottonwood Falls
Farmers of Kansas Convene to Fight Wheat Combine
Nearly 200 delegates from 30 counties gathered in Salina to plan a state federation to combat the wheat grain combine. James Bucklin was elected chairman and J A Butler secretary as committees and talks outlined a potential strong organization to protect farmers, with constitution and by laws read but not yet adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina, Kam
Kansas
James Buckiln
Oakley
J. A Butler
Topeka
Aly
Fred J. Clore
Ellis County
Combine
Atute
Wichita Smashes Three Girls In Rum Crogs Case
In Wichita today three young women Jessimine Wilhoite Ann Peebles and Winnie Gilgrove were discharged for lack of evidence after being accused of smashing a beer jug in imitation of earlier suspects LeRoy Scrivens and others. They testified their innocence and were freed pending district court action. Judge Ray warned of a rumored secret organization and threatened bloodshed if mob action continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Jessimine Wilhoite
Ann Peebles
Winnie Gilgrove
Wohnen
Uiel
Holte
LeRoy Scrivens
District Court
Ray Attorrego
Maroons
Warren Sues County Over Bridge Injury in Irvine
J Warren filed suit against Gray County for 3600 damages claiming injuries from a defective bridge over the Republican River. S H Hamilton represents the defendant. Warren was thrown from his vehicle when the bridge gave way, causing broken ribs and serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Warren
Irvine
Han
Gray County
Republican River
S. H. Hamilton
Plains
Mgr. Warren
Rankin Leads Successful Temperance Crusade in Wolf City
A. Rankin conducts a strong signing and awakening campaign in Wolf City on May 17 4. The effort draws notable interest and raises temperance sentiment as crowds packed venues and pledged abstinence. The movement gains momentum as saloons are moved out and supporters rally behind Rankin’s calls for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin
Wolf City
C. Rankin
Columbus
Formerly of Atchison Revolt Teaser From May 17
Atchison May 17 John Emnmeluth reports a fragmented account of a revolt and political upheaval. Aimed at a throne, the text references Emmeline Atehteen, a hardware sister, and mentions an Emporia Postoffice Fight amid fading details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
John Emnmeluth
Sara
Meath
Flawallin
Wacund
Okkadacmt
Emeer
Mor
Fearwago
Emmeline Atehteen
Fina
Heen
Wu Hardware
Mian Res
Hawaii
Emporia
Ewing’s Behalf Delegation Heads to Washington in May
In Kansas Atchison May 11 report notes a political race with principal men, petitions and a large bid for a local project. William Martindale offered a price for Ewing’s benat while his supporters plan a hard battle with the president. A delegation will travel to Washington to advocate for Ewing. Also listed are bids for Fort Riley buildings and a government survey by Prof. J. W. Heeds of Chase county rock formation near Cottonwood Falls, with July 1 start.
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Pany Auiter
Bart Bareene
St Iesson
Ewing
William Martindale
Washington
Ewings
Chase County
Atchison
J. W. Heeds
Atchison County High School
Cottonwood Falls
Fort Riley
Artillery
Holmgren
Ziewier & Dalton
Krugar
Abilene
Ete
Ziemier& Dalton
Holgren
Gate
Clifton Transfer Station Moves Cream from Missouri Pacific
Clifton news notes the transfer of 76 to 100 cans of cream from Missouri Pacific to Rock Island lines at Clifton with multiple teams aiding the operation. Also listed are Kansans granted pensions in Washington and a Wichita edition report on a dog attack on a girl, with bystander intervention and safety details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lively
Clifton Enterprise
Clifton
Continental Cream-~ Wry Company
Topeka
Missouri Pacific
Rock Island
Double Wedding at Abilene Abicene
Two couples share rites in Abilene area ceremony with Rev. Dr. Jae Mies officiating. May date uncertain. witnesses and family amid modest attendance and local celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene Abicene
Wate
General Fitz John Porter Reported Very Ill
Word from Morristown New York says General Fitz John Porter long afflicted by diabetes has worsened with serious illness. A civilian observer notes his condition is grave and health officials await further word on his status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitz John Porter
New_York
Morristown
N. Y
John Porter
Panic Echoes Hit Brokers in Washington and New York
Washington on May 17 reports Gurley Johnson & Co a Washington broker firm with 450000 in open accounts and 190000 in six bills due. The six earlier figures stem from panic and heavy pre election business since 1899 led by William B Gurney and Richard A Johnson. In New York Gustav Graff Edward Graff & Co assigned for creditors amid the Tetent squeeze with liabilities around 900000 and assets about 160.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gurley & Johnson
Wall Street
William B.gurney
Richard A. Johnson
New York Stick Exchange
Johnson
Maryland
New York
Gustav Hdward Graft
Thos. Nevins
G. Edward Graff & Co
Consolidated Exchange
New Steel Combine and Morgan to Work in Harmony
John J. Mitchell of Minots Trust and Sau tiage bank of Chicago joins with John W. Gates and allies to back the Colorado Puet and Iron company. An R1,000,000 bond issue is placed with Sea & Co. of New York as the firm plans a $4,000,000 expansion into tin plate and wire mills. Mitchell says harmony will prevail with Morgan in active competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Steel Combine
Morgan
Harmony
Icago
John J. Mitchell
Peenat
Minots Trust and
Sautiage Bank of
Chicago
John W. Gates
Algo
Colorado Puet and Iron Company
J. Verpont Storgan
Ais
Sttchell
Tale Am New
Ihis
Acerca
Sea & Co
New York
Colorado Company
Colorado
Morgan Combination
Mitchell Wea
May Kansas City choral festival ends with grand Creation
In Kansas City, 16,000 gathered at Convention Hall for the May festival finale featuring Haydn Creation. Miss Helen Buckley of Chicago, Je F Bernstein of New York, and Geo Hamlin ofay joined by a 90‑piece orchestra and two choruses. Carl Busch conducted. ten choirs competed for $2000 in prizes with various conductors and societies from St. Louis Leavenworth Cameron and Leavenworth among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Haydn
Helen Buckley
Chicago
Je F Bernstein
New York
Geo. Hamlin Ofay
Carl Busch
Alfred G. Robyn
St. Louis
Gustav Schoettle
Cameron Oratorio Society
Cameron, Mo
B. T. Peters
Leavenworth Choral Cub
Leavenworth
Han
Frank Smith
Jacksonville Meeting Seeks Unified Relief Channel
In Jacksonville, Florida, a May meeting of relief officials discussed establishing an authoritative channel to provide information. The aim was to resolve conflicting guidance and ensure clear, coordinated messaging for relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Wii Gm
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China
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Gray Et Sentinel
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Jerry Simpeon
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Kansas News
Farmers’Convention
Salina
Fight Wheat Combine
Emporis
Congressman Miller
Hr Ewing
Wichita Smashers
Clay County
Warren
John Emmeluth
Erie
West
Vic Kid
Kansans
John le W. Wood
Franklin H. Monrom Lawrence
Sidaac Mutrell
National Soldiers Home
Robert Mooney
Atncreaer
Felay
Hebert Pyster
Thor DeJein Bos
Wiehies
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Tie
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