Masonic Home to Host Eastern Star Evening Fete
Wichita reports plans for the dedication of the Masonic Home with an Eastern Star led evening fete. A fifteen acre lawn, a $7000 stone stable, and a grand, illuminated park will be showcased. The event includes a railroad fare offer from all Kansas stations, a 7 PM dedication, and a large reception within a richly decorated main floor and upstairs chapel.
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Wichita
Sept. S
Faye Civer
Kensas
Jeneth
Knights Templar
Royal Arch
Merier
Phils Weill
Mabry Lia Lise
Winslett
Gerieriiteri
Phin
Forecast of Swann Predicts Long Cold Winter
Swann the Whitewater prophet warns of a severe winter with cold spells and heavy rainfall. He urges farmers to seed wheat, plant corn, and delay oats while frosts and floods loom, advising careful preparation for 1897 and a protected crop outlook.
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Whitewater
el Dorado
Icaeph Swann
Reformatory Anniversary Observed at Hutchinson
One year after the state reformatory opened inmates celebrated with a ceremony attended by NF inmates their wives and the board of directors. Judge J Peters T J Nell and W J Lingenfelter led the procession. George Veramme was among those present as the event drew deep interest.
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Hutchingom
Uesta
Feta Ie
J. Peters
T. J. Nell
W. J. Lingenfelter
Georveramme
Three Tough Robbers Arrested in Independence Heist
In Independence on a September Sunday night burglars broke into A C Sewall Co. jewelry store at Bix City through an entry, stealing jewelry before fleeing. Police arrested three suspects described as hardened criminals. The case centers on the robbery investigation and subsequent arrests by local authorities.
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Independ
Independence
A.C. Sewall
Bix City
From the Atchison Jail to Sandbar Refits on the Big Muddy
Partygoers arrested after a burglary attempt at Garden Place are jailed in district court in default of bond. A government boat, the Alert, reports many sandbars on the Missouri River between Atchison and Leavenworth, delaying travel as repairs begin. The Golden Gate is expected to arrive for river work, with Omahe amid plans for river improvements.
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Sheri Garden Place
Atchison
Alert
Toot
Commercial Street
Leavenworth
Atchivon
Golden Gate
Omahe
Harrison Kelly
Coffey
Burlington
Coffey County
Harrison Kelley
Grain rate petition spurs Kansas City diversion bid
An agent in Hutchinson is gathering signatures from shippers to a petition seeking a reduction of grain rates to Kansas City. He carries endorsements from the Kansas City board of trade, an organization that has opposed freight rate cuts. The drive aims to divert shipments from northern ports and faces local hostility to Kansas interests. The agent received no encouragement.
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Hutchinson
Kansas City
Kansas City Board of Trade
Kansas
Pensions, Auctions, and Political Tours Hit Kansas
General Caldwell at Opera House warns pensions would be cut if Bryan wins while Democrats press back with questions. Dickinson County auctions begin as warrants rise and county debt shifts. Gen Breckinridge visits Soldiers Home on annual inspection tour. Harrison Kelley campaigns across Coffey County with silver rhetoric. Hutchinson plans six band concerts starting this week. Emporia Normal opens with larger fall term attendance.
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Blue Rapids
Caldwell
Opera House
Republican Club
Glas Club
Bryan
Brecknridge
Soldiers Home
Teavenworth
Breckinridge
United States Army
Judge Hazen's Docket Selections for September Week
The district court assigns the docket for September 15 to September 19. Entries include habeas corpus for Robert Stone, various cases against Topeka entities, and assignments for real estate and corporate disputes. The document lists judges, parties, and docket pages across Tuesday to Saturday with multiple case references.
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District Court
Hazen
Mars
Rosi
Robert Stone
Carey
Weet
Topeka
Pratt
Johnson 'S
Lush
Bradiey
Ang Ve. Martin
Ory Real Hautate Company
Pearson
al Pee. Russell
Ye. Grenelle
Tal
Huntoon
Seabee
Overy Dietabe
Raymona
Eellows
Sppewl Tamstone Syrvive Company
Stevenson F& Co
Cebiial Nateal Bas
Stevenson Em
Year of Pacers Crop of Flyers Growing Up in New England
Chicago racing notes describe a diverse cohort of pacers and trotters aged 3 to 10 years, led by Pearl C. and King Joe Patchen with times near 2:03. Highlights include Cald sti Hollis 2:14, Lantana Lester Dore, Miss Tita 2:08, and Bessie Wilton 2:04.4. The article tracks age groups, notable mares and stallions, and season performances across New England and eastern circuits.
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Chicago
Beco
Tilmots
Pearl C
I Pie
King Joe Patchen
Chivas
Robert J
Columbus
Frank Agan
Jerintms
New England
Lester Dore
Arthur J. Citun
Breen
Miss Tita
Bessin Wilton
Klamaeth
Tesele Wilson
Kentucky Union
Klamath
Miles
Bessie Wilton
Pat Lo
Fantasy
Kentucky Unden
Page
Benton M
Rigby
Topeka Goose Egg as Independence Drubs Severy 4 0
Independence defeats Severy 4 0 in Topeka with strong pitching by Drummy and Clarke. Offense minimal for Severy as Topeka fails to reach third base. score by innings shows a dominant Independence effort. Also notes Fagan’s Philadelphia to New York cycling attempt and several baseball results from the era.
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Independence
Topeka Hines
Drummy
Dad” Clarke
Base ball scores from Sept 2 games show multiple splits
Scores from Boston Louisville Brooklyn St Louis Baltimore Minneapolis St Paul Milwaukee reflect splits and tight finishes. Home runs by Cunningham lift Boston. Breitenstein and McFarland anchor St Louis in two games. Hoffer and Robinson pace Baltimore’s win. Attendance figures cited for several contests.
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Boston
Louisville
Cunningham
Pam
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Pittsburgs
Hoffer
Robinson
Hughey
Sudgen
Anson's Colts Triumph and Managerial Drift Between Clubs
Anson's Colts derail Nichols at Boston as Joyce asserts control over New York lineup. Ewing plans a veteran roster next season while Johnnie O'Brien covers ground at second base. Bud Lilys earns permanent umpire status after Pittsburg series. Rumors say Buck's Reds are scrappers on top, but quitters when down grade, amid scattered impressions of rest and strategy.
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Anson
Colts
Nichols
Boston
Ginns
Joyce
Ewing
Reds
St. Louis Browns
Johnnie O'Brien
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Thees
Crand
New York
Joe Vila
Buck Ewing
Buck
Nick Young
Hed Lulys
Pittsburg
Bud
Amos Rusie
Freedman
Pink Hawkey
Canadian banks plan discount change on American money
Canadian Smarties reports Seattle banks will rely on Canadian houses to discount United States currency. Canadians have been discounting at 19 percent. local banks may cut to 2 percent on paper while receiving 0 for old coin. Ten days notice will be given to customers. Also commentary on narrow minds and political talk amid wartime mood.
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Seattle
Washa
United States
Clearing House
Miia
Population Rise by Thirty Five Thousand Since 1888
Population figures show an increase of 35 000 over the 1888 total, marking a notable growth in the latest census period. The rise reflects steady urban expansion and demographic shifts occurring in the era.
Vermont Votes Solid for Republicans in Statewide Victory
Vermont results show Republicans winning by a large margin across counties and towns. Grout secures governor’s seat with the largest statewide margin, powers and Grout re-elected to Congress, while Democrats largely abstain or split, with Populist and Prohibition votes steady.
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St. Albans
Vermont
Merrill
Republican State Committee
White River Junction
River Junction
Brattleboro
Randolph
Orange County
Grout
Senate
W. W. Grout
Congress
Green Mountain
Josiah Grout
Henry Powers
Congressional Landnate
William Grout
House
Chicago
Derby
Nelson W. Fisk
Laramatt
Henry Field
Rutland
Chauncey W. Bronwell
Burlington
Franklin D. Hale
Lunenburs
Diphtheria and Scarlet Fever Cases Reported in City
Diphtheria and scarlet fever cases rise with two scarlet fever patients. The last scarlet fever case was reported to sanitary officers this morning. A. Johnson, staying with Mrs. William Jury at 210 Monroe Street, was stricken yesterday. A strict quarantine was ordered and lodgers at the Jury residence were displaced to temporary quarters.
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A. Johnsim
William Jury
Monroe Street
Santa Fe Route Home Road to Indianapolis Convention
Advert reads travel and event notices from 1896. It promotes Santa Fe Route as home road with round trip fare to Indianapolis for Sept 2 4, ticket sales Aug 30 and return by Sept. Also advertises through service to Chicago and St Louis via Union Pacific. Includes contact points Cromwell Jeffers Lew is Fulton ticket agents. Nearby promotions offer Missouri scenery book and Witch Hazel Salve product ads.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Union Pacific
Nebraska
Kansas
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Chicago
St. Louis
F. Or Lewis
Bt Pal
Eee
Burlington Zoo
Miasouri River
Nore
Burlington
Sioux City
Dey
Wight
Omaha
Corner Bluffs
Sioux City North
Lizsie Achenbach
Washington, Kan
Patriotism Versus Revolution in Chicago Platform Debate
A speech denounces the Chicago convention as driven by radical influence and urges Democrats to reject un-American declarations. It warns against overturning party precedents, attacking the courts, and repudiating debts, arguing the real campaign issue is patriotism against revolutionary rhetoric. May God prevent this.
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Chicago
Supreme Court
St. Louis
Bryan
Sewall
Watson
Madison Square Garden
Bragg Vilas Rivalry Rumors Shake 1892 Race
News drafts a power struggle to force General Bragg out for Senator Vilas in Wisconsin’s 1892 presidential contest. Illinois General Black may be nominated if Bragg quits, while Vilas supporters press for a unanimous ticket. A later tale, declared a canard, claimed Bragg’s past money stance would shift support but Bragg and Vilas affirm loyalty to their positions and Wisconsin backing.
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Wisconsin
Indianapolis
Genera Brame
Vilas
Brage
General Brage
General Brace
Vilna
Jom C. Black
Illinois
Brags
Poesfble
Mr. Brage
General Bragg
Torree Silver
Senator Vilas
General Black
General Drage
Judge Thurman
Congress
General Brags
Genera Bras
Free
Mexico
Santa Fe Route Fare Sale Dates and Agent
Santa Fe Route announces a special fare offer with one fare plus 100 for two. Sales run from August 29 to September 30 with return limit September 30. Inquiries directed to Cromvest Jeffers at North Topeka post office or Santa Fe depot agent W. & Carvey.
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National Sete Nes Dame
Cromvest Jeffers
North Topeka
Ae Santa Fe
W. &. Carvey
Excursion Rates From Santa Fe To Western Cities
Rates list multiple routes with September travel windows to Denver Seattle St Paul Indianapolis and Chicago. Fares range from 1.5 to 4 dollars with return validity and special certificates. Includes dates September 1-9 for several trips and notes on voucher options for associated merchants meeting.
Convention Wations L Dewonoratic Par ty Sept 7
One fare for round trip. Ticket sale at 20 and 81, return by September 9. Inquiries at Cromwell Jeffers post office North Tapika or Santa Fe depot foot of Pifity street W Garvey Agent Santa Fe House The Home Road HOMSEEKERS EXCURSIONS To Arkansas Arizona Louisiana Oklahoma Indian Territory sale dates September 1, 15 and October 6 2. One fare plus 32.00 for round trip tickets good twenty one days.
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Cromwell & Jeffers
North Topeka
Santa Fe
Fifth Street
W. C. Garvey
Wations
Auru
Timlt
Cromwell
Jeffers
Postomec
North Tapika
Pifity Street
Garvey
Santa Fe Houte
Arkansas
Arizona
Louisiana
Cellahoma
Indian Territory
Sd Teta
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Masonic Home
Eastern Star
Winfield
SWANN
BH. Swann
Reformatory
Hutchison
General Caldwell
Dickinson
Abliene
Fiutchinson
Emporia Normal
Emporia
Pacers
Santana
Trotter
Tidepenaence
Jones
Nike and Hall
Fagan
The
Phila
J. L. Fagan
M. W. Fagan
J. C. Lockwood
M. Janney
W. Swarts
Princeton
National League
Cincinnati
Philadelpha
Philadelp'a
Orth and
Boyle
Dwyer
Vaughn
Clevelands
New Yorks
Cuppy
Zimmer
Seymour
Wilson
REE
Wallace and Pinner
Sullivan and Warner
Washington
Butters
Farrell
Griffith
Hue
Stivetts
Ganzel
Lousvile
Hil
Dexter
Louisville Batteries
Yerrick, Sullivan and Gangel
Louisville, Cunningham’ and
Miller
Brooklyn
St.louis
Hart and Murphy
Harper and Grim
Breitenstein and
McFarlanm
Kennedy, Stein and Burrell
Minneapolis
RHE
Detroit
Hutchingon
Milwaukee
RAE
Rettger
Boenr
Damman and Wood
E. Kansas
Barnett
Blanford
Boswell
General Sporting Notes
Cold Standard
State Journal
Holland
Democratic National
Republican Party
National Democratic Party
J.C. Fulton
South Missouri
Fors Scott & Bremphis Railroad Co
G. W. Stans
Kansas Avenue
Armes
Thos, F. Doran
Committee of Fifteen
Journal
J. B. Marshall
Mar
Shall
E. B. Guild
Kansas Ave
Babcock & Frost
W. F. Roehr
Denver
Joseph Ani
Wiehlin
Oskaloosa Arid
Likota
St Paul Ant
Soneferber
Ceturn
Bepbrentar
Cilcaro Tor Netionel Etminterinveal
Merchaote
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