PARCHED NEW YORK DRY CROPS AND LIVESTOCK IN PERIL
A drought across western New York and Ontario leaves creeks dry and fields burned with grasshopper damage widespread. Reports from counties including Chautauqua Erie and Allegany describe ruined hay, stunted crops, and cattle feeding pressures as rain remains absent since July. Farmers fear large yields and looming starvations with milk and produce losses mounting.
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Borrato
New York
Chautauqua
Erie
Ontario
Niazyars County
Middleport
Lockport
Brockport
Allegheny County
Hornell
Steuben
Jamestown
Lake Chautauqua
Chaduki
Atraius
Genesee
Curtis Arrives Home to Warm Topeka Reception
Congressman Charles Curtis returns from Washington aboard the Santa Fe train arriving around 33 percent o'clock to a large crowd of friends and neighbors. A parade formed on Kansas Avenue with marching clubs and the Diepach band leading to a city park reception where speeches are underway.
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Tate
Charles Curtis
Washington
Santa Fe
Kansas Avenue
North Topeka
Diepach
Harrison Arrives in New York with Daughter on UK Route
President Harrison arrives in New York with Mrs. Harrison on tour to the West. He reports strong health and will stay until Monday or Tuesday before heading west. Cloak makers strike in Brooklyn with 1,500 workers seeking a ten hour day and steady wages. Secretary Reichers cites 20,000 workers halted in New York. President Cleveland and actor Joseph Jefferson fish near Wareham, Massachusetts, enjoying a good catch at White Island pond.
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New York
Benjwiuk Harrison
Mra Melee
Harrison
Bluemooth
Brooklyn
Reichers
Geement Workers Union
Hectatos Bay
Masa
Cleveland
Joseph Jefferson
White Island Pond
Warebsa
Six Blackns Shot in Tennessee Lynching Case
Six black barn burners taken from custody near Kerrville by a mob and killed in Millington area. Deputy Richardson, with prisoners, was attacked as night fell. by dawn up to fifty armed men killed the six and dumped their bodies. An inquest found death by "hands of unknown persons" with sheriff and officials planning further action.
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Mewrais
Tenn
Millington
Chaatha
Millington Fair
Dan Haw- Shes
Wurser Williams
Ecateey
Denne
Kerrville
Weateren
Richardson
Statens
Resa
Ankuusee
J. A. S al Curyer
Alice
A. J. Melendon
Tle
McCarver
Dan Hawkins
Hawkins
Band of Firebugs
Ncw
Mulington
Kerricne
Sherif Richanson
Mawkins
Yesterdas
T. Aicnjjoon
Big Creek
Atechicon
Almager
Dieville Anti
Atchison
Justice Hill
Ayeo
35000 Will Strike The United Garment Workers Of New York
The United Garment Workers, with 35000 members in New York City, plan a citywide strike today for a ten hour day and weekly pay. A cloak makers meeting will decide whether 2000 workers strike for a 25 cent per garment rise. Brooklyn tailors demand a ten hour day and higher average pay.
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United Garment Workers of
New York
Geo Out
New Yours
United Garment Workers
Brooklyn
Viclmity
Leospos
Lord Unravyen
Syndiedte
Newport
Onler
Acudu
N P Banks Dead Noted Soldier Statesman Dies in Wattham
Nathaniel P Banks veteran of the Civil War and long time Massachusetts leader died at his Wattham home aged 81. He served as governor and as speaker of the U S House after a protracted contest. Funeral service will be held Tuesday with services at Asbury Temple and residence.
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Wattham
Mass
Nathaniel P. Banks
Shelock
Paul Sterling
Mount Desert Ifand
Malne
McLean Asylum
Somerville Tle
Linn
Ile
Eee Sae Mra. Banks
Mud
Mias Sybil Banks
Banks
Geo. Banks
Warden
Col
Stevon
Asbury Temple
Haid
Baskets Bite
Nathaniel F. Banks
Weltham
Untt
Lowii
Massachusetts
Bath Houses
Massichusette
Congress
Ieda
Dkk Gooch
Lincoln
General Scott
Isa
Pittburg
District of
Warmest August in Kansas record since 1874
Lawrence Kansas September 1 The weather report from Chancellor Snow of Kansas University states that the past month was the warmest in 26 years aside from 1874 The hottest day reached 1026 degrees and the average temperature was 87 and rainfall was 0 43 inches the total rainfall for 1594 stands at 15 45 inches 5 17 inches below average Also Charles E Smith the letter carrier began a bid to break the bicycle Chicago to New York record leaving at 10 this morning escorted by a large delegation The present record is eight days eight hours and an advertising manager at Santa Fe issued a four page promotion for harvest excursions.
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Snow
Lawrence
Kansas University
Cawaco
Sept
Charles E Smith
Chicago
New York
Smith
Heirg
Labor Day Parade Promises Biggest Topeka Event
Labor Day celebrations in Topeka plan a 9 a.m. march from the corner of th and Kansas avenue to the river then to Tenth before disbanding. Sports and contests will follow at the park judged by Sullivan and others, with bread and cake prizes. Speakers at 1:30 include David eaureanne for Democrats, Frank Doster at 2:00, Gene Caldwell for Republicans, Pickering for prohibition, and Mrs Leura Johns representing women.
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Topeka
Kansas Avenue
Sullivan
Oneohn Jenkins
Dincera
Liscoin Post
Shetland
Tagune Asylum
Alhambra Mandolin Club
David Eaureanne
Frank Doster
Gene
J. C Caldwell
Pickering
Leura M. Johns
Saragiats
Robbery at Tescott Bank Ends in Shooting and Escape
Four masked men robbed the Tescott bank early this morning, killed the cashier, and carried away money as sheriffs and posses pursued toward Brookville. A bystander, John Swarts, was wounded in the groin while a farmer surrendered valuables. A bank patron reports men seen near Brookville around 1 PM.
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Hank
Tescott
Evcape
Sativa
Kana
Here
Anderson
Ohin
John Swarts
Escott
Balina
Poe
Brookville
New National Party Emerges From Pa Rally
A new national party born near Braddock Pa named Nation forms from J B Corey coal operator. Parade fizzled. barbecue to feed 6000 with Wm Corey presiding. Call cites distrust of bonds, spoils system, and seeks reduced government, one term presidency, and pay cuts to end political corruption. Names from Pittsburgh sign the call.
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Pennsylvania
Congress
Braddocks Field
Pittsburg
Torpedo Guns Tested by Government at Sandy Hook
New York Sept. 1 The pneumatic torpedo guns at Sandy Hook were to finish testing today. An eight inch gun could not be tested due to fog affecting charge and range. Major Phipps and Captain Heath evaluated training and operation with satisfaction. A 15 inch gun fuse test and inspection showed the weapon capable of handling various projectiles. Russian legation envoy Captain Mertwago observed. Officials stated no sight-inch guns will be manufactured in the future as the 15 inch gun handles all sizes.
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Yeas
Sandy Hook
Vaenel Oraeyita
Phippa
Heath
Board of Ordnance
Proving Grounds
United States
Papps
Captain Mertwago
Washington
Louisville Lawyer Confined After Mental Derangement Claim
Thomas L. Martin, a Louisville lawyer and brother of State Senator Martin, has been confined at Central Hospital after claiming he is Congressman Breckinridge. His family sought secrecy, but the man grew violent and was restrained. Doctors attribute the breakdown to overwork and tobacco use. he is about 40 years old.
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Louisvilis
Sept
Thomas L. Martin
Martin
Hosen
W. C. P. Breckinridge
Ashland
Louisville
Geer
Uy Central Pollos Station
Gunther
River
Tabacen
Light Showers Expected Over Kansas State Tonight
United States weather service says indications point to showers in parts of the state this evening with no widespread rains. A fall in the barometer signals disturbed elements, dust was not fully laid by noon, and forecasts hint at heavy rain south and east of the city. Temperature readings fluctuated from 0 to 63 degrees as the day unfolded.
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Hale
Saya
Jennings
Jongings
United States Algnil Service
Saga
Uuit
Joel
Kansese
Prizes Awarded in Division Drill Competitions
The drill prizes for the division ranks were announced today by Gen. Caroshin. First place went to Hastings, Michigan. others included Parkersburg West Virginia and Eau Claire Wisconsin. The overall drill prize was won by the D. Buroes Hussere from Josepho, and the battalion prize by the First Battalion of the First Rogu ment of Indiana.
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Gete
Neece Pyth
Just Ges
Hastings
Hesttagy
Mich
Parkenburg
Parkersburg
W. Ve
John Barr
Alba
Ion
Grose Ro
Josepho
Firat Rogument
Indiana
Gian Petitors
Gen. Caroshin
Suedlock
Torna Opeteen
Offeer Agate
Washington
Knighte
Bookmaking through the ages from copper type to Gutenberg
The article surveys the evolution of book production from early copper type and stereotyping to wood and logographic printing, notes a 1831 London booksellers’ trust, and recalls 1484 Schoeffer herbarium with 2650 plant cuts. It explains Saxon word look from beech, monastic scribes, and Gutenberg Bible sale practices.
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Tilloch
London
Beck
Sret
Schoelfer
Ireland
Scotland
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O. i. Dauser
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Mr. Danner
Jack Crawford
Canon Wilberforce
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Knights of Tabor
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National” Party
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