The Western Kansas Brightenings and Disillusionments
Kansas recovery from famine panic is traced through years of wheat boom and bust. Governor Leeds recalls agents pressuring settlers to gamble on quarter sections, misleading eastern investors, and a mass mortgage industry. The piece notes the shift from failure to renewed effort as homesteads dwindle yet resilience returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis
Globe-Damorat
Rania
Kansas
Abeshire
Topeka
Rati- Fouda
Serapee
Jean
Pestille
TeyguDd
Capitel
Tobe Simuder
Leeds
Tebeka
Wren
Meade
Eich
Azone
Cottnty
Leah Ter
Western Kansas stock country emerges in old article
The piece argues Western Kansas shifts toward stockraising and grazing dominance. It notes investors foreclose on land, stockmen lease and fence vast pastures, and sheep ranching grows alongside cattle. It cites Norton, Stanton residents, Wichita agents, and Cheney, Comanche county sites, detailing land values and loan histories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kunens
Guite
Kansas
Cheney
Cairo
Shentovkmen
Davidson
Wichity
Oscar Z Smith
Senttha Alien Realty Company
Wichita
Ap Mae Doris
Mr. Smith
Comanche County
Ula
Uwe Éantern
Ubis
Whckmen
Fraud in Western Kansas land schemes exposed by witness
A witness describes how eastern capital funded bogus mortgages in western Kansas and Nebraska. Contractors inflated claims, rangy agents earned heavy commissions, and many investors left town after mortgaging lands. The speaker notes a floating population spreading stories of hardship and a rush toward Oklahoma as the yard sign scam collapses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kt Wats
Kansas
Mr. Smith
Nebraska
Tool Claims
Oklahoma
Three Cent Fare Battle Hits Cleveland Streetcar Plan
The Cleveland city council defeated Hopkins ordinance to cut streetcar fare from five to three cents on Senator Hanna's Woodlawn avenue line. Councilman Witzel balked at reconsideration, delivering a bitter speech while papers accused him of feigning illness. The fight shifts to a new ordinance next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanne
Cleveland
Hopkins Ordinanee
Hannas Woodlawn Avenue
Chase A. Mitzel
Witgel
Witzel
Hanna
Hopkins
Italians Excluded From Contract Labor Landings
The Canadian steamer Monarch of the Bearty One arrives with 21 Italians from Canada bound for Duluth. Deputy Collector Madkon rn refuses landing for 2% as they violated contract labor law while six others gain entry with naturalization papers. The hiring party remains unknown. Also notes a local ad for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Buckingham's Dye for the whiskers with price mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Ming
Canada
Pmadkon Rn
Thy
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Safe Radical Relief
An advertisement touts the Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe, painless treatment for all pile forms including bleeding and protruding cases. It claims surgical methods are long avoided, urging readers to use a vegetable-oil based remedy sold by druggists with a customer letter from Pittsburg praising its effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Earlly
Pittsburg
Jeman
William Ban
Cotten Alley
Pitteburg
Henry George fund drive seen in Brooklyn political meeting
Governor Frank M. Black and General Tracy addressed about 1,300 Republicans at Lenox Lyceum in Brooklyn. Black urged unity behind Tracy and warned of cross‑country fundraising for George. He framed the campaign as a defense of honest money and party loyalty amid Chicago platform criticisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wew
York
Benjamin F. Tracy
Aad
Bisl
Frank M. Black
Lenox Lyceum
Chicago
Giber
George
Kansas
New York
Tracy
Trey Aroar
Brooklyn
Citizens’ Union
Frank Blick
UAI
Ander
Arny
George Goes to Brooklyn as Henry George Draws Crowds
In New York on Oct 2, Henry George drew vast crowds at two Brooklyn venues the Brooklyn Academy of Music and the Claremont Avenue rink. He addressed supporters amid cheers and prolonged applause while McGeorge and Tom L. Sahisan spoke at the latter. Manhattan Democracy endorsed the Citizens union ticket and issued a campaign address. The split in reform factions widened as the United Democracy balked at backing Citizens union and Jefferson Democracy, and George declined to head the Democracy slate.
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New York
Henry George
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Bir
Brooklyn
George
Thomas Jethereon
Claremont Avenue
McGeorge
Tom L. Sahisan
Obie
Flushing
In Manihattan Democracy
Citkeens” Union
Swekler Democracy
Han
Menty Guange
United Temocracy
Citizens Union
Jefferson Democracy
Democracy
Wan
Potatoes in 1897 Crop Failures Hit Nation Hard
New York reports that the 1897 potato yield shows the worst crop since 1892 with a nearly 90 growth drop versus last year and poor quality. American Agriculture data from county lines place total production around 174 million bushels, far below peak years, with average yields per acre near six bushels, signaling widespread hardship for growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Saya
Fatal to Northerners They Fall to Yellow Fever Victims
New Orleans reports a surge of yellow fever cases on Saturday with 53 new infections and six deaths by the morning. Among the deceased is Ira T. Britton, manager of General Electric, who died after contracting the disease. Pascal Maglestrano arrived from Kansas City seeking charity hospital care, but did not survive after rapid diagnosis confirmed yellow fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Sithousy
Ira T. Britton
General Eiedtric Company
Horn
Columbus
Pascal Magnestrano
Kaneas City
Charity Hospital
Amalgamated Engineers May Call General Strike
New York dispatch reports a new move by the Amalgamated Society of Engineers in England to enlist support from American labor bodies. The idea is a general strike of engineers firemen machinists and other workers on Transatlantic steamers in UK allied firms and potential sympathy actions in the United States and Canada. The New York branch executive board met with AFL President Samuel Gompers who would not disclose the meeting’s aim but said it involved aid for the extended strike already underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
England
Ateminers
Engineers’ Society
American Federation of Labor
K of L
United States
Canada
Gompers
American Federation of Laer
Boy Faces Hard Choice Over Scalding Injury
In Chicago a boy who scalded a companion with hot water must choose between risking grand jury charges for assault or donating part of his cuticle for a skin graft. In Justice Sabath's court he was given time to decide, with October 2 set as the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grand
Hot Walter
Anton Kwitke
Whisky kills a baby in Chicago coroner clears parents
In Chicago Det 2L White Henry Paupert and his wife of 2 West Chicago Avenue faced a coroner's inquest after their 35 month old son David died from ingesting whisky found in a bottle. Although health officials found no direct blame on the parents, burial was delayed and a certificate refused until the inquest verdict absolved them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry Paupert
West
Havid
Wade
Marinette Mills Lead Regional Lumber Output This Year
Oct 2 Marinette Wisconsin reports total cut of ecounteer mills on the river will exceed a set figure. Marinette mills continue rinsing until freeze, with Menominee milk Live manufacturing more lumber than any other district. Value of this season's product around 400000. most lumber sold before navigation closes. Skyrockets for Blackbirds become a concern in several town areas. A remedy suggestion involves firing sky rockets into roasting places after dark. Also notes a medical promo for Laxative Bromo Quinidine Tablets. Clara Schumann Ladies Orchestra and Mile Henrietta Edice perform at Washburn chapel Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bmarinette
Wis
Ecounteer
Marinette
Clara Schumann
Henrietta Edice
Washburn Chapel
The Pace That Kills Nervous System Decline
An 19th century health ad decries nerve strain in modern life with references to a German physician and deteriorating vitality among women and children. It touts Shartot's Kola Nervine Tablets as a cure for nervous diseases, claiming dramatic improvements and urging readers to buy at drugstores and via mailing addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nerv
Cir Shartot
Srucsists
Britain Rejects Immediate Open Mint, Hints Alternatives
London reports the British government cannot reopen the Indian mints now and will not accede to the American bimetallic commission proposals. Lord Salisbury says Britain favors a stable gold to silver par exchange and enlarged silver use, but will consider practical U S suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Leni Salisbury
Arghiswandar Hay
Wolcott II
Great Britain
United States
France
Lord Salsbury
Huntish
Topeka Welcomes Captain Steele Historian of Kansas
Captain James W. Steele of Chicago and former editor of the Kansas Magazine visits Topeka, praising the city as the best home in the United States and noting Kansas progress. He discusses his works on Kansas and Cuba, his Cuba mission, and finds Kansas dairy farming prosperous with impressive farmer payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Steele
Topeka
James W. Sterie
Chicaco
Tormeris
Oita
Kansas
Eterle
California
Captain Sterle
Kansas Magazine
John J. Ingalte
Senate
Ingalle
Captain Steele
Cuba
Arkams
Chicago
Karas
Kanaas
Obsect to Love Charms Sparks Spiritualist Protest
Washington October 24 vigorous protest against the sale of love charms by alleged gums was voiced at a meeting of the National Association of Spiritualists. The discussion denounced an individual in that city selling love charms and similar devices at two dollars a head. A fall vote was planned, with special committees appointed to study the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nationsl Association of Spiritualiats
STUDebaker'S WILL READ Leaves Estate to Relatives
The will of Peter Studebaker, who died in Michigan ten days ago, leaves about 1 090 000 dollars and specifies shares: widow receives five hundred shares of Studebaker Manufacturing, son Wilbur gets remaining shares, and his two daughters Neiman Hiles and Mrs William Junie receive portions. Real estate in Cincinnati St Joseph and this city is left to the two daughters and Wilbur's children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Studybaker
Alma Sapitaginea
Michigan
Chacintall Yeaterdis
Studeoskee Manufacturing Company
Thatavid
Wilbur
Mia
Neiman Hiles
William Junie
Studebaker
Cincinnati
St Joseph
Sto
Funeral of Ex Senator A. J. Paddock in Omaha
Ex Senator A J Paddock was quietly buried in Omaha after arriving by special Burlington train from Beatrice where religious services were held. There were no church rites here but at the grave the Loyal Legion ritual was performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paddock
Omaha
Burlington
Beatrice
Loyal Legion
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Baruciot
Trinity
Norton
Stanton
Thape
Enmumi Ples
Twola
Remann Tate
Montcéees
Erippe
Chamberlain
Banner of Liberty
Libertytown
Maryland
Wil Draggiets
U Sue Buckingham
Beths
Kansas Avenue
Neaa
Afl
Miores
Weemia der Package
Secretary of the Interior
Bliss
Hkansas
Brooklyen
Della Day
Watertoo, Jows
Whisky
Wisconsin
Burlington Courier
Lord Salisbury
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Stansfield
Daniel Myers
Pennsylvania
Miles
Isleopuil
Miles Medical CO
Rlbbart
Ind
Roromatisn
Nesralgia
Low Paco
John Dudley
Galloway
Sila
N. E
the Savingsi Loan Assn
Kankas Avenue
Miuls
Sime
Witt Stacharras
Sam
Poros
Atly
Hfe Vopainad
Jen Vros
Wm. Bavidsoo
W.gong
Treks
Chis
J. Wad
Fae
Neds Avenue
National Stables
Sgnchriss Bros
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