Political Gossip and Campaign Tactics Across Districts
Local readers learn of campaigns in Wakefield and Doniphan County as Republicans push into Con districts. Speakers Curtin, Harry Bone, J. F. Burch, and Frack address meetings. Wakefield seeks state guardian status for Cy Leland. Financial notes include $3,500 probate items and an affidavit about records. Forecasts place Stanley’s victory in doubt. final results hinge on First and Second districts.
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Doniphan
Cain
Con
Mreseman Curtin
Harry Bone
J. F. Burch
Frack Ae
Unis
Cy Leland
Bers
Leland
Wakefield
Boundary dispute blurs Chattanooga location in Georgia or Tennessee
State officials and attorneys debate whether Chattanooga lies within Georgia or Tennessee as 1,600 square miles of disputed territory referenced by Geonota and Gov. Capdier. The issue remains unresolved with courts expected to decide, while the Wad's attorney argues Chattanooga sits inside ancient Georgia boundaries.
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Atlanta
Wimbaan
Capdier
Geonota
Terriory
Tennessee
North Carolina
Yana
Georgia
Emergency Proclamation Amid Spokane Robberies
Spokane mayor issues emergency order and mobilizes 11 years of enforcement staff, offering 3500 reward for robbery convictions as robbers run rampant. Union Pacific line serves Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco Portland with Pullman Palace sleeper cars and tourist sleepers, full timetable and information through city agents.
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Spokane
Minneapolis
Apoetay
Anya
Jasuet
Es Paclas
Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Portland
Unde Pacific
F. A. Lewis
J. & Pulten
Behr’s Latest Show Stops Crowd at Ape See Esire Event
A brief note records an entertainment scene with Behr presenting a performance titled Ape See Esire. Attendees included Jones and Ree, among others, as the act drew a large crowd and favorable reviews.
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Ape
A Good Showing War Investigation Begins in Cincinnati
The war investigation commission reopened with Gen Dodge Gen Sexton and Dr Connor present. Dr Menage testified about hospital tent shortages and transportation delays for the Sixth Infantry in Cuba. He described limited medical supplies insufficient ambulance access and the regiment's health status as of August with many in acute condition and no yellow fever reported.
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Cincinnati
War Investiention Commission
Dodge
Sexton
Connor
Menage
Sixth Infantry
Cuba
At Graw
Santiago
Montauk Point
McGraw
Colored men promoted to Santiago de Cuba ranks
Washington reports the Ninth regiment appoints officers to Santiago de Cuba for duty. Named Second Lieutenants include Alexander Richardson, Edward Williams, William Woks, Robert G. Woods, disco C. Smith, and John W. Brown. Promoted for gallantry at El Callao and San Juan. most were attached to the Twenty-Fourth Infantry or Ninth and Tenth Cavalry.
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Washington
Santiago de Cuba
V. Infantry
Alexander Richardson
Edward Willams
William Woks
Robert G. Woods
Disco’ C. Smith
John W. Brown
Twenty-forth Infantry
Ninth
Tenth Cavalry
el Calley
San Juan
Insanity ruling for aged Charles Graham at probate court
Charles Graham, a frail centenarian in the probate court, was declared insane after a medical exam. The jury accepted the testimony that his age is near 21, while witnesses described his habit of tearing his clothes. An accompanying note mentions an entertainment event by the state institute for the blind with three participants and proceeds shared among them.
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Charles Graham
B.D. Hasiman
Graham
Dr. Eaptmat
Institute Dall
West Eldith Street
Fanten
State Institute For the Blind
Annas City
Mabel Packard
Ida Craigmire
Raymond Packard
Military ready for any turn in peace talks says Washington
Washington reports the administration optimistic about peace negotiations. The navy is prepared for renewed hostilities with the North Atlantic squadron docked and refitted in New York and Norfolk. Admiral Dewey ensured ships and ammunition are ready. auxiliary vessels are kept in condition for emergency use. The army, though reduced, is deemed more formidable due to renewed training, improved efficiency, and healthier, better-led troopers and officers.
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Washington
Tne
Peace Commission
North Atlantic
New York
Norfolk
Admiral Dewey
Hong Kong
Long
Army
France Gives Up on Marchand Mission Statement
A semi official note from Parts reports the government will not retain the Marchand mission at Pashota. The decision followed exhaustive cabinet deliberation. The government will explain its motives in the Chamber of Deputies after an inquiry.
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Pashota
Joint Traffic Quits After Supreme Court Ruling
The Joint Trade association board of control voted to dissolve the organization following a Supreme Court decision ruling its railroad rate control efforts illegal. Paris word from Washington notes cabinet meeting adjourned with no firm word on ambassadorial postings. London reports Vienna correspondent that talks are underway to raise US and Turkish ministers to ambassadorial ranks.
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New York
Board of Control
The
Joint Trade Association
Supreme Court
Paris
Washington, Mor
Comivant Paria
London
Vienna
Standard
United States
Turkey
Bible Society Secretary Vacancy After Dr McLean's Death
Ing secretary to Mil the vacancy caused by the death of Dr. Alex McLean in March last.
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Bible Society
Ing
Mil
Alex McLean
Peace Reigns in Wilmington as Election Nears
Quiet conditions prevail in Wilmington North Carolina with no credible rumors of trouble surrounding the upcoming election. A reported artillery movement to Charleston is not deemed significant, and the Republican county convention adjourned without nominations. The disappearance and sudden restoration of the Columbus precinct registration book sparked threats of prosecutions by Democrat lawyer Frank McNeill.
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Wilmington
N. C
Fort Caswell
Charleston
Southport
North Williams
Columbus
Frank McNeill
Electrocution deaths in Honolulu a San Francisco engineer
Report from Victoria dated November 4 details the electrocution of Thomas Hannan a San Francisco native pressman and member of Company I New York engineers, after a live wire fell to a street in a dark stormy night. Private Gertz of San Francisco narrowly escaped. A fireman saved Hannan’s life by pulling him away.
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Victoria
B. C
Honolulu
Thomas Hannén
San
Altehting
Hannan
Tennessee
San Francisco
United States Battalion
Second Volunteer Engineers
Live Bird Shoot Planned by Topeka Sportsmen at Lowman Hill
The Topeka Sportsmen's association plans a large live bird shoot at its grounds in Lowman Hill on Thanksgiving afternoon with J. C. Wilcott's service tonight to finalize plans. One hundred pigeons and many clay birds will be used. Funeral services for Milo Norton will be tomorrow afternoon and are open to friends of the family.
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Topeka
Lowman
J. C. Wilcott
Milo Norton
Local police arrest A Morey for murder attempt
The police morning arrest A Morey who was wanted at Leavenworth charged with a riot with intent to kill. Morey reportedly argued with his wife, drew a revolver, and threatened her. He will be taken to Leavenworth for trial. Calvin dies at Highland Park home, legacy as Topeka’s veteran lawyer.
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Morey
Leavenworth
Calvin
Highland Park
Topeka
Ely's Cream Balm Public Endorsement Expressed
A reader reports Ely's Cream Balm cured persistent catarrh and sinus issues. The letter claims the product works wonders and credits rapid relief, with address hints for purchasing and trial sizes offered by Ely Brothers.
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Ely
W. Stevens
Ceidle Ely
K Pries
Hart Bt
Brooklyn
Baes Ely Brothers
Warren
Football at Lawrence Nebraska game note in EU VA
A fragmentary item mentions a football game in Lawrence with Nebraska slated for Saturday in November. A Santa Fe round trip sale is noted with a 2 pm train arrival for attendees and coaches referenced in the readable text.
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Lawrence. EU
Nebraska
Santa Fe
Lawrence
Ias
Rat Attacks Prolific Old Woman Found Dead in New York
Emma Fox a 70 year old, was found dead in her East Fifteenth Street room. Police believe rats caused the fatal injuries after biting her hands and feet while she sat in a rocking chair. She wore only a wrapper and no shoes, with a bone wrapper observed nearby.
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New York
East Fifteenth Street
Seth
Bunery Rats
Emma Fox
Miss Fox
Sbe
Leedy Opposes Reestablishing Metropolitan Police
Governor Leedy declares in Carbondale that the Leavenworth Republicans have pressured on the metropolitan police issue, saying he opposed reestablishing the system and that it will not return while he remains governor of Kansas. He notes the People's party promise led to abolition.
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Carbondale
Leedy
Leavenworth
Brother Stanley
Metropolitan Police
People's Party
Kansas
Money to Get Married: Depew Photograph Missive
A Chicago woman sent a photo and a plea for funds to Chauncey M Depew to buy a trousseau and marry this fall. The note, signed “Dear Dooter Depew,” described lack of money and sought help while the letter was shown to Dr. Duval and Mr. Depew, who recalled a similar tale.
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Chicago
Chauncey Depew
New York
Chauncey M
Depew's
Dooter Depew
Trousseau
Fale Young
Duval
Harvard appoints new coach for crew team
Cambridge Harvard announces the selection of an old crew figure, F. C. Stor row, known as Harvard 89, to succeed KR Lehmann of Oxford as coach of the Harvard crew. It is uncertain which stroke he will teach, likely a Lehmann influenced English modification. Crete: international troops seize the fortress at Cealock after occupation increases.
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Harvard
Cambridge
Mase
F. C. Storrow
KR. C. Lehmann
Oxford
Lehmann
McKinley Picture Row Sparks Hall Debate
Halstead residents recount a campaign clash over a McKinley portrait at a rented hall used by both Republicans and Populists. C. Philbrick, a meeting chairman, describes Republicans demanding the original image remain, while Populists replaced it with a larger frame featuring McKinley alongside Bryan Dewey and Sampson, in a scene labeled by locals as copperheaded loyalty. He asserts Civil War service as proof of loyalty.
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Halstead
McKinley
State Journal
C. Philbrick
Halatead
Trego
Hege
Bryan
Dewey
Sampson
Esfing
Pansons
Andersonville
C. Philbry
Bow and Arrow Edict Sparks Chinese Troop Move Near Beijing
Pekin reports indicate a coordinated Chinese troop buildup near the capital despite promises from the foreign office. Kang-i, a high Manchu official close to the young emperor, has gained influence, opposing foreign ideas and likely pushing the bow and arrow rearmament edict for soldiers.
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Pekin
Foreign Office
Anid
Kang-¥ l
Prince Kang
Slippery Yuan-Shek-Hai’s Stance Vague Amid Grants
Pekin reports Yuan-Shek-Hai, commanding foreign drilled troops at Tien Tein, has received funds described as for strengthening his forces to thirty thousand men if the dowager empress trusts him. Officials fear he may align with foreign ministers’ views depending on loyalty. Elsewhere, Raleigh notes quiet election outlook with no major disturbances expected.
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Pekin
Yuan-Shek-Hai
Tien Tein
Wheat Market Slumps Amid Export Doubts and Wet Conditions
Wheat futures faltered as export demand from the seaboard remained weak and Liverpool revised selling values. December opened lower, eased further, then steadied. Corn showed easy movement, backed by heavy crop claims and wet weather delaying harvest. prices varied, with December opening down but trading under pressure. Livestock and other grain notes follow a cautious, unsettled trading day with broad market underpinnings from domestic demand and export prospects.
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Associated Press
Chicemin
York
Seaboard
Liverpool
Devine
Eecelleta Ners
Alinneapolis
Duluth
Geieleke
Tao
Bole
Fragments Describe Dairy Bit Separator and Market Items
Readable text limited to partial items about a butter bit separator, dairy products, and market figures. Mentions pricing around 7400 and various equipment notes, but OCR fragments prevent full details.
Market Gossip Haunts The Grain Floor In Trading
Market gossip spreads through the grain pits as wheat and corn futures drift. Analysts note lower wheat prices and cautious provisi ons while traders weigh Chicago price signals and Northwestern receipts for the week ahead. Prices hint at firmer cash bids but lingering volatility as speculators eye potential receipts and port stocks.
For Sale and Rent Notices From Historic Madison Street Area
Classified fragment lists real estate and household items for sale including a modern six room house at 107 Madison Street, a cemented collar broom house, a two lot Pearl Street parcel, and a complete goods offered by Kansas firm Cott Co. Also notes for sale of a pony and harness, a new buggy, and cash bargains. Several notices mention beds, rooms for rent, and a lost crepe, with scattered street references and vendor names like J Brown and Columbian Building.
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Madison St
Peart House
Cott & CO
Kansas
Quincy St
West
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