Defames Logan over scalp bounty on dead cavalryman
Baxter Springs residents recall a charge by Gillette of Par nn offering 100 dollars for the scalp of a dead cavalryman on Shiloh field. They assert Gen. Logan was not at Shiloh on the dates named, noting his wounding at Fort Donelson and later home. The rumor provokes general indignation among old partisans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Logan
Shiloh
Baxter Springs
Gillette
Parnn
Leesan
Shiluy
Bealpore
Jobo
Logan
Petruary
Fort Donolitdon
Tingle
Wichita Man Secures Patent for Paper Bag With Metal Fastener
Abe Schoot receives a contract from Ute Dalyn Paper Bag to patent a paper bag with a lightweight metal strip inserted during manufacture. The design aims to replace twine, offering quicker assembly and greater security. Schoot, pursuing the invention’s rights, plans to visit St. Louis producers this week after discussions with the Paper Bag company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Abe Schoot Hag
Ute Dalyn
Amd
Dt Ds
Cones Paper Bar Company
St. Louis
Initent
Triant
Fir
Wavantute
Public finances require quarterly county treasure audit
An order directs the probate judge or assistant to determine the amount in county funds after the treasurer’s records show cash on hand. The quarterly tax balance will be reviewed against vouchers and a monthly examination to ensure a proper balance before approving any expenditure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minseapolis
Pept
Tremmunirs
Comumlestonens
Missionary to Africa Chosen at Wesleyan Conference
Wesleyan Methodists in North Brasch hold annual conference with over 10 delegates and church members present. They vote to send a missionary to Africa and elect officers including President Oeie E Powsra and Secretary Rev. B.S Hiexins, with eight ministers ordained. Rev A F. Linesrd to return to Topeka as pastor of the Topeka circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Methodists
North Brasch
Wesleyan Methonet Church
Ranferener
Africa
Tewleotet
B.S Hiexins
Amp
Beluga
Pekemtke
Thie de- Tominatian Ib Runes
A F. Linesrd
Ipoeen
Topeka
Fort Scott Woman Injured After Crutch Fails
A Fort Scott woman suffered a broken arm in a peculiar accident as her crutch collapsed while she walked near a house on a Saturday. The injury occurred when her crutch gave way, causing her arm to be twisted above the wrist.
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Fort Scott
Port Scott
Therstan
Mae Crauiches
Excursion Fizzle On Missouri Pacific Train Run Day
The St Joseph to Kansas City excursion for the horse show drew a small turnout with only four passengers boarding the Missouri Pacific train. The event, described as a major flash for the road, ended quickly as the riders left the car and did not reboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alchtoan
Missouri Vacitte Railway
St Joseph
Kansas City
Tour Cimehes
Bate
Police Judge Resigns Amid City Criticism
At the Sept 7 council Frvetine meeting the police judge presented the July and August report showing six fines of 50 dollars each. Total fines received by the city were noted as part of the resignation context involving Judge Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Jude
Post Reassignment Remarks on City Leadership Change
A note explains sudden posting change after months of payments and criticisms aimed at city management. It states Mr. Anderson resigned amid concerns over how business operations, including aviation oversight, were run, and the move reflects ongoing governance tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
de Aviation
Fort itv7 three of the largest contracts for improvements
The Fort Itv7 area awards three major contracts for city works. Anniston Foundry, Ludlow Valve, and Stuckey of Belevile receive bids for pipe, fittings, hydrants, and installation services. Separate notes describe a hair snake found in a toilet washroom and a Methodist conference election slate, plus Cheney veterans bake planned near Cheney on October 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston and Foundry Company
Anniston
Ludlow Valve Company
Troy
Cheney
Hankin Post G. A. Fh
Ninnescah River
Banana Tree Roots Grow from Bird Nest in Arkansas City
In Arkansas City on Sept 7 a banana tree sapling sprouted from a bird nest with roots reaching about ten feet. A wind storm toppled one branch, causing minor damage as the plant remains a curious local feature. Meanwhile in Lawrence and Leavenworth reports note a fisherman’s sudden death and a pharmacist giving away peanuts and lemon ade during Labor Day events. A river steam boat at Agra reports a stationary pond and locals building a small yacht for leisure sailing on the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas City
Leavenworth
C. Fritechs
Broadwey
Hhe Drugstore
Marshall Republicans Plan School House Campaign
In Marshall county, Republicans launch a school house campaign with Gen J C Caldwell and F A Stacks speaking in towns and districts. Bohemian editor Robert Rose from Chicago assists, while the party notes vocal civic outreach and education as their focus.
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Gen Caldwell
Blue Rapids
Sept. T
Robert Rose
Chicago
Bohamiens
J. C Caldwell
F. A. Stacks
Vibes
Centralia Hosts Warm Welcome for War Stumpers
Centralia and Seneca greeted Jerry Botkin with a hearty reception amid a large free silver rally in Northeastern Kansas. The Centralia crowd claimed the region as the champion organization, with strong turnout and jubilant supporters praising the silver issue.
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Centralia
N. E. Kansas
Centralis
Jerry Botkin
Seneca Satunus
Inrze
Wndisted
Nemathe County
Horthesstern
Kansas
Ocean disaster near Minos stirs Corunna coast
An explosion off the coast near Minos causes large wreckage to wash ashore in Corunna. Reports say two vessels collided and foundered during the night. Death toll and vessel identities remain unconfirmed amid speculation and uncertainty.
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Madrid
Minos
Corunna
Editor J W Bliss Retires From Bee After Fifteen Years
In Frankfort on September 7 J W Bliss retires from editorial management of the Bee which he has published for three years Granger succeeds him having just retired as postmaster after over four and a half years Bliss has been a newspaper publisher and editor across northeastern Kansas during the last fifteen years
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J. W. Bliss
Frankfort
The
Bee
W. J. Granger
Kansas
Excursion Rates To Cities With Sept Dates
Excursion fares listed to St Joseph Wichita Kansas City Meriden Iola and other destinations. Round trip prices vary from 2.55 to 4.47 with tickets valid through September 12 or specific return dates. Homeseekers excursion noted for September 15 under the Kansas City lodge schedule.
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Bt Joseph
Wichita
Wichita Grand Lodge A. F. and
Kansas City
Fair Mount Park
Laketsun
Meriden
Iola
Ihare
Homeseekers
Ogdens Race Captures Eastern Handicap For 2-Year-Olds
New York Sept 7 Ogden ridden by Taral won the Eastern Handicap for two year olds at Sheepshead Bay in fast time. Typhoon with Martin aboard led early but Ogden surged on the rail to win by a head over Water with Ornament fading to fifth. Vater placed third as the field sprinted through a steady rain.
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New York
Sheepshead Bay
Winged Foot
Simma
Ogden
Typhoon
Vater
Sunnystop
Taral
Water
Suinyelype
Martin
Secima
Meden
Sunday Games Highlight Rough Umpire Ejections and League Scores
Sunday baseball notes show Bobby Caruthers ejected after a disputed strike call against Whistler in Kansas City, with players from both teams reacting. Detroit, Columbus, St Paul, Minneapolis, and Indianapolis results are listed, including a Miller championship clinch in Minneapolis and multiple battery pairings.
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Kans City
Bobby Caruthers Carser Ds
Weatete
Whistler
Kansas City
Detroit
Burnett
Lake
Gale
Tinchy
Knell , Egan
Twincham
Rae St Paul
Columbus
St Paul
Fricken and Spies
Jane and Witton
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
The
Millers
Fisher
Kellem
Multiple baseball and sports results from Topeka and surrounding towns
Reports include Atchison beating Topeka 12 1 with Redmond and Hall leading Topeka, plus other game scores. Milwauke e defeated visitors in a second matchup. Also noted are rowing champion Gaudaur winning in Putney, Halstead bicycle races, and various boxing and track items with names such as Putney, Gaudaur, and Shillingfer en. Also mentions Bayard’s London visit, a diphtheria death in Granville, and a diphtheria case in Cleveland‑area families.
Real Workingmen At British Trades Union Congress
The twenty ninth annual trades union congress opened in Edinburgh with about 860 delegates. The new constitution limits delegates to actual workers or paid officials, represents one vote per thousand workers, and plans extensive discussions on nationalization, eight-hour workdays, employer liability, and broader labor reforms. Two American delegates attended, and resolutions number over sixty address wide topics from press reporting by trade union labor to civil actions against union officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Edinburgh
Trades Union Congress of
Great Britain
Assembly Rooms
George Street
Cardiff
John Bivens
Keir Hardie
Henry Broadhurst
Northumberland and Durham Miners’ Union
Boilery Makers’ Union
Samuel Woods
Pariamentary
Bohm Fide
Cardin
Standim
Wwelty
Messrs. Strasser and Sullivan
Edward Cowey
Yorkshire Miners
Aleo
United Kingdom
Norwich
W. Thorne
Congress
FL Harford
Ubat
High Court of Justice
Union Congress
Tailors’ Society
Best Cambric Dress Linings and Accessories in Market
Linen and textile items listed with prices and purchase limits. Includes cambric dress lining at 3 cents per yard, Velveteen skirt binding 21 cents per yard, patent hooks and eyes, silk spools, embroidery silk, and assorted canvas goods with quantity limits. Names brands such as Hump and Selicia noted but no dates.
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Selicia
Millinery line samples shipped from New York buyer
Our buyer is now in New York and has forwarded samples of what will be worn. For anything in the line see what we have. We can please you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Reform and union delegates at public meeting in Cardim
A reform proposal seeks to allow public exposure of firms injurious to workers. The Miners National Union sent 13 delegates representing 75,000 miners in the Northern counties, including T Burt and J Wilson. Other unions present include boiler makers, boot and shoe operatives, carpenters, dockers, engineers, gas workers, and railway servants, totaling tens of thousands of members across many trades. The Cardim gathering did not include the miners federation delegation yesterday.
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Belio
Miners National Union
Countes
Meayrm T. Burt
Fenwick
M. P
Joan Wilson
Cardim
Boiler Makers
Society of Carpenters and Joiners
Alliance Cabinet Makers
Coach Makers
London Society of Compositors
Dockers Union
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
Gas Workers’ Union
Miners’ Federation of Great Britain
Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants
Northern Counties Weavers’ Association
Bryan Leaves Milwaukee Quietly for Chicago Campaign
Chicago dispatch reports three time Acmines left Milwaukee quietly this morning. A small crowd gathered at the Northwestern depot as the Bryan train departed at 7 15. He was driven there by EC Wall the state central Committee chair. Ex Gov George W Peck and JH Stover accompanied him. At Racine Kenosha and Waukegan cheers followed the train. About 100 people met the party in Chicago and cheered Bryan as he was driven to the Auditorium Annex with Peck.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Morning
Northwestern
Bryan
Fie
EC. Wall
State Central
Cream City
Wee
George W. Peck
JH. Stover
Racine
Kenosha
Waukegan
Mr. Bryan
Peck
Excursion Train Wreck in English Fatally Injures Several
An excursion train from St. Louis wrecked at Tatwell on Sunday morning, possibly from a worn rail or rail spread. The baggage car and three coaches derailed, with one listing and nine men injured badly. several passengers, including Mrs. F.B. Jordan of East St. Louis, were crushed in the panic as people frantically fled the cars. One man is missing, and William A. Kane of St. Louis is hospitalized unconscious.
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Ind
St. Louis
Tatwell
John Gibson
St. Louie
William A. Kane
W. Convicep
St. Linuis
Chris Hendrick
FB. Jordan
East St. Louis
Thomas Witlizin Murray
St. Loui
William A Kane
Irving Plans Fall Term Classes and Recitals
The Department of malocution oratory and physical culture led by Miss Caroline Baum opens Tuesday September Sth with private instruction available any time. Class work begins Saturday September 1st and monthly pupil recitals will be held at Institute Hall. Office 118 West Sth St. Irving. The McKinley Club forms with 100 plus members, TR Hemphill and Chas Preston speaking. Frankfort reports a diphtheria quarantine with several severe cases.
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Caroline Baum
Institute Hall
West Sth
Irving
McKinnes
TR. W. Hemphill
Marshall County
Chas. Preston
Fatally burned girl dies after home accident
Catey Stafford age 13 died after a gasoline fire at her home east of the city. The blaze began when gasoline was used by mistake. She was burned severely and succumbed to injuries after 11 o clock Saturday night. Funeral held later. burial at Topeka cemetery. Father John Stafford works for Santa Fe.
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Catey Stafford
John Stafford
Nathan
Topeks
Stofford
Santa Fe Ati
Wouldn't Hurt Guldbugs Gen Caldwell Sees Election Impact
General Caldwell weighs Bryan victory as pivotal for political crowds. A tent with seating about capacity was opened for events at Ware County fairground with gate collectors present. The piece quotes a labor perspective challenging belief in Wall Street elites and warns on mortgage holders.
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Caldwell
Bryan
Mase
Gate Collewters
Wal Street
Democrat for McKinley address in Stockton club
Fellas of Stockton addressed Strong Republican Club on Sept 7 declaring McKinley had been organized here with 145 members. Officers elected included BE J Williams president Frank Borin Chas Alexander vine peasants PH Cooper secretary and E Young treasurer. W A Allan, Be Reville and W Zitor spoke, outlining Democrat positions in strong language.
Floral Benefit Ball to Lead By Wilder and Thomas
Society to hold grand benefit ball at Hamilton Friday night with Mr Wilder and Mrs Thomas leading the event. About 400 to 600 society figures expected, billed as Topeka’s grandest and most elaborate social affair in years.
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Wilder
Mrs. Thomas
Baward Wilder
Sire
Junaihog ‘Thomas
Hamilton
Topeka
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Parsons
Black Jack
Wichita Boys Fortune
Ottawa County
Port Beott
Baiel Huntington
Rein Keel
Methodist Conference
Ttawa
J. B Dally
W. A. Sprague
Ménary
Sheppart
J. E Diverbiss
W. W. Shaw
Hey
Lay
GW Lene
KK M Glass
DB. S
J. HR Heath
Budden
King
Lawrence
W. B. Bing
North Lawrence
West
Winer
Agra
Tock
Marshall Republicans
Banner Silver Club
Ornament
Sheepshead
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Ree
Dwyer
Peltz
Payne
Burrell
Boston
Cleveland
R i
Klobendane
Ganzel
Young
Zimmer
Sullivan and
Gamzely
Philadelphia
Hi. B
ST. Paul
Ee OH
Ee Rt
Puntreat
Dehzer
Spiest
Wilenn
Physe
Spies
Daniels
Wil Son
Sctre
Iet Gare
Carey
Thomas
Twinehiam
ST. Patel
Saints
Grand Rapids
Jones
Ouf
Darkpeas
Milwan Spear
McParland Hodge
Barnes and Spear
Wolters and Hedge
Atchison
Topeka Hall Club
Coffeyvike
Atetison
Itere
Clark
Redmond
Hall
Laman
Atchi Lson
Cece
Sawyer
Gaudaue
Putney
Hug
Jake Gaudeur
Teronte
James H. Stanabury
Australia
Wast Herding
Mortlake
Gaudaur
Halstead
Newton
Pred Hessler
Walter Shillingferen
Dan Gracey
Will Phillips
John Faecher
San Francisco
Lon Agnew
Spider Kelly
Armory Athletic Club
Jimmy Anthony
Tom Cooney
Billy Fay
Billy Lewis
Denver
Billy Shennon
Thiesity
Independence
Paola
Nash
Fraser
Ike
Phillice
Orphan Knight
C. J
Topeka Blues
Coffeyville
Saturdas
Wayne
Powers
Nichola
Whanée
Patsy Tebeau
Baltimore
Charley Zimmer
Minneaporte
Pete Daniela
Archie Wodhler
Ottawa
John Lawson
Satunday
Sadie R. Whitney
F Whitney
Grantrile
Harry Scott
Branner Street
Cerc
Minnesapolis
Paul
Milwaskes
Grant Rapids
Uae
Roth
Jaekamm Neon
British Congress of Trades Unions
John Burns
A. H. Sharum
Kamsas Ave
Frankfort Frankfort
Daisy Stafford
M’kinley
Ladiex
Iid
Aurora
Havana
Geo
Burghart
Ture
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