Karnival Krewe Seeks Advertisers for Festival Parade
The Committee of Fifteen discusses inviting Kansas City and Omaha to advertise the Karnival Krewe during Festival Week. Plans call for five parade floats with potential additions from Santa Fe and Fraternal Day parades. They urge invitations to Topeka, Leavenworth, and Kansas City civic groups to sponsor floats and showcase the event in Wednesday night demonstrations to attract visitors.
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Santa Fe
Pittenn
Topeka
Tox
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Palles
Karas
Denver
Florida Ship Canal Project Forges Ahead in New York
Articles have been filed for the formation of the Florida Transpeninsular Ship Canal Company. Chief incorporators include Stobert Caffall Freeman H. Galdwin H Bolet Peraza consul general for the Greater Republic of Central America Benjamin F. Cromwell and Francie Fleming. The plan envisions a canal and railway linking the Atlantic and Gulf, to save three days for vessels to reach Texas or Mexico. The canal, about 200 feet wide and deep enough for the largest ships, may take five years to complete and would boost commerce while easing transit between coasts.
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New York
Phirida Transpeninsular Ship Canal Company
Stobert Caffall
Freeman H. Galdwin
H. Bolet Peraza
Republic of Central America
Benjamin F. Cromwell
Francie Fleming
Tub Depta
Ee Fine Atlantic
Gulf
Peraza
Texas
Mexico
Teelgiet
Axaene
Gaffai
Augustine
Carnegie Buys Skibo Castle Estate in Scotland
Andrew Carnegie has purchased Skibo Castle in Sutherlandshire, a large estate prized for its hunting and fishing. He travels with Mrs. Carnegie and a party of friends including Ian MacLaren and Dr. John Watson after a cruise in the Hebrides aboard the yacht Columbia.
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London
Andrew Carnegie
Skibo Castle
Sutherlandshire
Andrew Carneie
Ian MacLaren
Jonn Watson
Hebrides
Columbia
Remarkable stone deposit sent to Yale for examination
A fragment describes a hoard found in a hollow or mound, shaped like a ball with measurements of about 1 foot 2 inches in circumference and weighing 4 pounds 4 pence. Stones vary in size, color, and are square with smooth faces. They resemble diamonds and were sent by St. Claie to Yale College for study.
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St. Claie
Yale College
Reform School Doctors Show No Large Saving Claim
A Topeka editor letter contests a Journal article on Dr Eva Harding appointed to the Reform School. It argues annual medicine savings from a homeopathic physician are far below the claimed 800 to 999 dollars, citing four years of medical and surgical supply expenditures averaging about 159.9 dollars per year and 74 to 70 cents per inmate, with regular and homeopathic costs differing by under 195 dollars annually.
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Lindsay
Topeka
Kan
Amie Journal
Hanling
Eva Hardine
State Board of Charities
Reform School
L. A. Ryder
North Topeka
Reyder
Eva
Harding
Teeferma School
Hardingbee
L. A. Hyder
Ryder
Arctic Summer Hardships Reported From Dawson Creek
A letter from Edgar Miser describes Dawson summer heat from 0 to 100 in the shade, with ice at 50 cents per pound and mosquitos covering clothing and skin. He notes scarce water, stampedes for new digs, and that mosquitos drive men to despair, though they expect relief in about two weeks.
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San Francisco
Sept
Dawson
Arctic Circle
Edgar Miser
Mimner
Uni
London Theater Season Opens With New Van Winkle Version
The London theater season begins with Haymarket and Her Majesty's reopening and EB Hedmont staging an operatic version of the old tale John Winkle. Written by Wen Alterman and composed by Franco Leon, this ambitious project aims to blend tragedy with operatic style amid the season’s bustle.
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Ro van Winkle
London
Haymarket
House of Beerbobm ‘Tree
EB Hedmont
Joha Winkle
Enaties Opera
Wen Alterman
Franco Leon
Bill Favours Women Admission to State University
George C. Thomes has drafted a bill to admit women to the state university. He plans to present it at the general assembly and push for passage with vigor. Trustees previously left the question to future action, prompting Thomes to move now.
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George C. Thomes
General Assembly
Thomas
The Aztec Sun Dance at Territorial Fair
Albuquerque hosts a feature to attract ethnologists sightseers and tourists a sun dance of the Aztecs performed by one hundred Cochiti Indians during the Territorial Fair November 33 to 1st Tickets on sale at rate of 31 00 from To Reply 0 WiC Garv agent Banta Fa Wow for details Portland Ore Sept 6 The fossil remains of an extinct seal species unearthed near Newport Lincoln county Prosperity examined bones say the fossil must have been cast up by the sea at least 500 years ago Mineral Water The Oneat in the weet Come and Sweep Poines 2 W. Eight st
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Albuquerque
Wic
Banta Fa Wow
Portland
Ore
Newport
Lincoln County
Proversity
Social Democracy and public co operation as viewed by Justic Allen
Justice Allen argues against labeling in debates on Social Democracy noting people divide into groups yet must unite to build transport banking and communication networks. He asserts railroads are public highways and warns monopolies must yield to public needs while private effort should be kept where competition exists. He stresses two aims for government: mobilize collective strength for public works and ensure equal justice for all classes.
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Tustic
Allen
Supreme Court
Europe
America
Great West
Corn Crop Kansas 167 Million Bushels Expected
Secretary Coburn reports Kansas corn crop likely reaches 167,577,240 bushels with about 38 bushels per acre. Weather this August harmed growth and ripening, reducing yield quality. southern counties have ongoing cutting and shocking while some regions show favorable conditions.
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Kansas
Coburn
State Board of Agriculture
Jess
Washington
Republic
Sheridan
Sherman Rose
Jowell
Politician Ridgley Advocates Referendum and Reform
Congressman E R Ridgley of Pitts boro speaks as a Labor Day orator. He asserts Third district prosperity, credits McKinley and Hanna, supports monetary reform, and urges referendums on major laws to empower the people. He warns caucus control threatens democracy and calls for direct public approval of significant legislation.
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E. R. Hidgiey
Pittsboro
Journal
Mark Hanna
McKinley
Hero Bill
Aulet
Cherokee County
Varios
Ridgley
Brad
Congress
Jnpuler
Instructors May Face Action Over Textbook Bindings
Superintendent J H Glotfelter of Atchison reports to the state superintendent that bindings of fourth and fifth readers and grammars do not match the samples used for adoptions. An inspection by the state supervisor and attorney general will guide any action. Publisher George W Crane denies charges, awaiting investigation to prove contracts fulfilled.
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J. H. Glotfelter
Atchison
Glotfelter Com Pigine
George W. Crane
Judge Allen on Injunctions The Use of the Injunction Should be Restricted
Justice H Allen of the supreme court warns that writs of injunction and related privileges have been greatly abused. He calls for restricting injunction powers to traditional bounds and stresses trial by jury as essential to protecting liberty. He says a strong jury system is the shield against arbitrary government overreach.
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Justice & H. Allen
Supreme Court
Allen
Enetieh
Jon
Campaign Opens and Expenditures Compared in 1895 and 1897
State Auditor Morris compares legislative spending for 1895 Republican session at 96292.47 with 1897 Populist session at 72029.10. He notes party clerk counts: 20 in the house and 131 in the senate for Republicans. Populists had 200 total. Troy Times reports Deputy Coal Oil Inspector Elliott bought the paper and will publish Populist materials.
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Morris
Popu Ustic
House
Senate
Tim Iss
Temiala
Ture
Troy Times
Frank Wiliott
Deniphan County
J. N. Halligan
Ar. Eliott
Better Rail Transport Should Mirror Post Office System
Attorney General notes Justice Brewer in the Ames case argued that transporting people and goods could be a government function like the post office. He contrasts a universal, uniform service with private, profit driven rail transportation, urging a possible shift from business to public system as experience evolves.
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Boyle
David J. Brewer
Ames
Federal Reporter
W- 3
Bryan
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Brewer
Congress
Floral Ball Costume Plans Stir Social Pages
Are you planning a costume for the Floral Ball. Our stock of evening Silke and Velvets is complete now. A full line of Brocaded Satine in evening shades at five a yard. Evening shades in Latins and Jacquard effects one dollar per yard. Chen y Bros. velour at 1.59 quality. Velvet evening shades from five cents to 1.50 per yard.
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Y Bros
Parisian and Priestley Dress Goods on Display
We show Parisian Novelties in Suit Patterns and Dress Goods by the yard. Suk and Wool Novelties come in many patterns. Imported Tinsel Cloths Covert Cloths Granite Cloths Whip Cords Puplins Muscovines Armores. Priestley's Black Novelty and Canvas Cloths and broad selection of black dress goods.
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Priestley
Uniform railway rate control proposal cited in state debate
The passage discusses buying condemnation in a single transaction, with the state paying the actual value of property in transportation. It imagines the state gaining control similar to the post office system and prescribing rates by general taxation. It notes about 410 billion dollars invested in rail transportation and suggests legislation to achieve uniform rates without incurring massive indebtedness.
RICHEST Lap D IN AMERICA. Young Ogden Goelet Heiress Named
New York media notes after the death of Ogden Goelet Sr that young Ogden Goelet may inherit a vast estate estimated at hundreds of millions. The will not yet public, but reports say the bulk of fortunes may pass to him and to Miss May Goelet. The fortune spans holdings from Windsor Hotel area to East River, with large farm assets valued in the tens of millions. The heir’s youth and education delay control of a vast estate already tied to the Goelet and Wilson families.
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Ogden Goslet
New York
Ogden Goelet
Ergand
Cade Robert
Uli Absir
Eiu
Young Geelet
Miss May Geelet
Duke of Manchester
Miss Geelet
Wilson
Miss May Goelet
Goquird
Peter Goelet
Windsor Hotel
Iikride
T. Gerry
Tre Gost
Goslet
Santa Fe Announces Round Trip to Albuquerque Fare
On September 7 the Santa Fe will sell round trip tickets to Albuquerque and return for 41 dollars. This trip offers access to the Territorial fair the Antec Sundame and the war dance by one hundred Navajo Indians presented to W. C. Gervey, agent, Santa Fe Route Topeka.
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Santa Fe
Albuquerque
W. C.gervey
Low Ret Excursions and Santa Fe Route Note
On September 7 the Santa Fe Route Saponte Four roasts with Casearets Cusdy Cathart c cure constipation forever. IC C.C. fail craesista refund mosar.
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Santa Fe
Saponte
C.C. Fail
Craesista
Mosar
Tapestry Curtains Reduced to Clear at Low Prices
Classified ad lists tapestry curtains in multiple lines with discounted prices from top to bottom. Items include tapestry curtains at 4, 5, 6, 4.50, and 5.00 per pair with plain for furniture coverings also on sale. Indicates reduced prices across several curtain styles.
Paine Reports Bimetallic Commission Status in Boston
General Paine of the Bimetallic Commission, back from Europe, says the group has been waiting and doing little. He notes no clear U.S. push for international bimetallism, while European talks loom and the mission focuses on influencing party stances ahead of elections.
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General Paine
The
Bimetallic Commission
Boston
Charles J. Paine
Humital Ye Commission
Canada
England
France
Germany
United States
Rennet
Mepubees
Europe
Eimwrie
Croup Remedy Ad Boosts Local Sales in Seaview VA
A Seaview Virginia pharmacy reports strong local demand for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised by customers from distant towns. Advertised as a lifesaver for croup, the remedy is sold widely through the shop at the corner of Main and Elm, with general affirmations of effectiveness.
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Seaview
Chamberlain
Darren
Man Ave. and
Pharmscy
Cor
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