Lawrence Fire Destroys Opera House Amid Fire Losses
A blaze swept the Bowersock Opera House and adjacent buildings in Lawrence late at night. Origin undetermined, the fire damaged the opera house and pastoure building, with walls left standing though upper floors gutted. Estimated loss about 29,000 dollars, with repairs planned. Fire department prevented spread to nearby structures. no wind aided flames. Emergency crews evacuated the scene as crowds watched from First Moor and surrounding streets.
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Lawrence
Bowersock Opere House
Pastoure
Ames
Bowke
Pertadien
Mall
Fevte
Parwell at Concordia report from county fair events
Readable fragments describe Farwell of Chiizo addressing why demonetization occurred as India would adopt free commerce, the Pale association meeting and fair finance notes, three girls leaving home with parental consent, travelers in town, and a Cloud County Democrats fusion update with W. A. Masher endorsed for state super.
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Concordia
Oldloers
Abilene Horse Market Ships Antler Carload to St Louis
Abilene on September 2 reports Etheriguin and Human shipped a carload of horses to St Louis last night. In the past, these dealers have aided Bhugtiat Reree and mules for general use.
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Abilene Os
Abilene
Etheriguin & Human
St. Louis
Fire at South Haven destroys farm implements
A lively fire at South Haven in Sumner county yesterday destroyed farm equipment including ashers, lowes, a shermakers shed, and several stalls. The origin of the blaze is not known.
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South Haven
Wichita
Sumner County
Shermakers
Women Bryan Clubs Seek Admission to National Democratic Association
A St Legis gathering on Sept 0 drew delegates from Women Branch and Sewallatu of St Ballie. They aim to join the national Democrats and participate in proceedings with an assured welcome for their club representative. Delegates received nomination blanks for participation and credentials.
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St Legis
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Fmat
Andience
Bran
Sewallatu
St. Ballie
McKean
Club 4
Eagle for McKinley sent from California
A telegraph report states a hunter in California sent an eagle to William McKinley in Canton. The note mentions the bird carries credentials from California and a Republican party record, praising McKinley’s ongoing political stance.
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W'Kinley
Big Bird
California
Sant
Oakland
Cal
Berechy
William McKinley
Canton
Dennison
Calfornia
Emperors and bands as Danube tensions rise
A Vienna dispatch reports Houmanis joins the Dreiband with a Bucharest focus while Austria and Romania guard the Danube as a sacred line. The note hints at Emperor Fran osety and unresolved promises amid shifting Balkan alignments and border fears.
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Houmanis
Dreiband Lonilan
Vienna
Eimperor Fran Osety
Misit
Bucharest
Housania
Drei- Band
Auatria
Retinania
Sereet Ty
Danube
Sewall’s Gold Contracts: Forty Years of Practice
Arthur Sewall defends his use of gold and silver as payment in charter contracts. He states for forty years he has followed this method and sees no reason to change, noting foreign voyages are likewise paid in gold or sterling. He expresses willingness to accept silver if payment is permitted.
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Sewall
Arthur Sewall
Indiana Populists Agree to Fuse on Electors
Indiana populist central committee met in Indianapolis to discuss fusion with Democrats for the 1900 election. After a full day of sessions they adopted a resolution to nominate five populist electors and ten democratic electors, placing about 200 electors on the state ticket. The plan aims to support William J. Bryan for president and Thomas F. Watson for vice president while backing familiar party figures in congressional districts.
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Indiana
Indlannapolia
Ind
Eesejon
To- Baha
William J. Bryfh
Thomas F. Watson
Heket
Pamntrees
cot_ress
Userr
Ield Cclear
Societie
W. S Holman
J. *. Kroeger
Union Generals' Special Praised on Lincoln Route
Lincoln dispatch reports the July 30 to Sept 30 tour of Union generals across Nebraska with crowds cheering at multiple towns Hastings and Lincoln stations. Notables Gen Sickles Howard Steel Alger and Tanner were met by large congregations causing crowds to spill onto tracks and streets as speeches were delivered.
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Lincoln
Nebrake
Genesis Sickles
Howard
Steel Alger
Tanner
Hastings
Wyandotte Politics Shake Up in City Commission
In Wyandotte, new appointments reshape local government as the city police commissioner rebuilds the administration. Thomas Worthington, a Democrat, is retained, with Henry S. Lowington named as successor. W. M. Storrett faced refusal, while C. J. Peterson becomes chairman of the B ant Co. Q Clafty, aligned with Forse, takes a position in the Republican state central committee.
Ingalls Opposes Bilver Rally Draws Protests in Huntington
In Huntington on September 24, E Ingalls spoke against Bilver in a Chesapeake and Oslo rally. The event drew a large crowd of workers at the opera house where a memorial to Ingalls was read amid strong objections to coercion and calls for fair treatment.
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E. Ingalls
Bilver
Huntington
W. Va
Lhenks
Chesapeake & Oslo
Ingalls
Bengt Canae Anche
Carnegie on Farmers Face McKinley Victory Prediction
London dispatch reports Andrew Carnegie says American farmers are prosperous but discontent as produce prices fall. He predicts a decisive McKinley victory in the upcoming election, noting farmer concerns and timing of the poll.
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Pridida Mcttinsey
London
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
McKinley
Streetcar Accident at Topeka Fair Grounds
A serious accident occurred near the Topeka fair grounds when Harri son Keaupedy Jr attempted to dash onto a moving trolley. He slipped as the car departed and both feet were crushed beneath the rear wheel, resulting in amputations and a scalp wound. He was taken to Santa Fe Hospital for treatment.
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Topeka
Fair Grounds
Harrison Keaupedy, Jr
Freran
Nisit
Fair Krounda
Kennedy
Santa #& hospital
Bryan Indorsed in New Mexico Amid Denver Speech
AENE the News from Santa Fe reports the territorial convention endorsing Bryan with remarks on the Chicago platform. It notes emphasis on free coinage of silver and the income tax plank, reflecting the national campaign stance.
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Bryan
New Mexico
Denver
Col
Santa Fe
Ditcerarie Territorial
Ferguson
Enituris Brean
Sewall
Chicago
Burglary Reported and Travel Advertisements
A fragmentary notice lists a burglary report and an advertisement for Home Seekers Excursions to Arkansas, Arizona, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Indiana Territory, and Texas. Dates of sale September 15 and 2, October 3. One fare plus $2 round trip, valid twenty one days. Also promotes a patent medicine and mineral water. W Phillips 612 W Eighth Ave.
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Arkansas
Arizona
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Indiana Territory
Texas
Ayer
North Topeka News Roundup and Local Updates
North Topeka items note Misball Pristine Co pickups and clerking missteps, travel to Zanesville, and visits from Manor and Manhattan residents. Reports cover weddings, school visits in Chicago, local guests at Harrison Street, a robbery on North Jefferson Street, and praise for Chief Wilmarth’s parade contributions.
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State Journal
Kansas Avenue
John Troutman
Berry Lee
EP. Ewart
I. C. Betts
Zanesville
North
Wenene
Eneminger
Silver Lake
Grant Dewey
Manhattan
Misa Mamie Harrt
Chicago
Mr. Smith
Onetds
Kerns
Monroe Street
George Walker
Holton
Mes A. F. Eby
Frank Walker
Republican Flambery Club
Tecumsth
Valencia
Emme Stephens
Annie Philiip
Lawrence
Ethel Hayes
Lynden
Kan
Yesteriny
Guerney Foge
Waiégo
F.C Bowen
Harrison Street
Wil Ritter
A.W. Hitlack
Lorain County
Ohio
J. A. Berry and
Central Avenue
Thousand Armenians Clubbed to Death At Niki
Dispatches report mass killings of Armenians near Niki on Sunday with the governor of Kharput telegraphing the massacre. The sultan has allocated 124000 to indemnify foreigners injured in the massacres according to other lines in the dispatches.
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Tonien
Bern
Gudes & Constantinosl
Prahkfurter Zelting
Kharput
Niki
Parade disputes and theft reported near Sixth and Kansas
An account from a bicycle parade near Sixth and Kansas describes Patrolman Ewing roughing a prize judge, while a colored man named Frank Smith allegedly snatched a pocketbook from an elderly woman at Camp Miles. Smith was pursued by special patrolmen and arrested. The report notes confusion and incomplete details about individuals and actions.
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Ewing
Sixth
Kansas Avenue
John Ewing
Chas
Barnes
Mr. Barnes
Camp Miles
Frank Smith
Hand’s Colle Cure For Children Sold By Druggists
A historical ad text promises Dr Hand’s Colle Cure as exactly as represented providing ease for babies. Mrs M Hl Hand’s Remedies for Children are offered by druggists for 25 cents with claims of best satisfaction.
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Dr. Hand
Dr Hand
M. Hl
Hand
Football Teams Show Strong Missouri Lead In 1890s Preview
Yale appears weak and Harvard shaky while Cornell faces many new players and Princeton trains 40 candidates. Pennsylvania banks on seasoned backs and tacklers, Missouri promises its strongest eleven yet with Patterson and Young aiding the Yale end.
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Chicago
Fale
Pennsylvania
Princeton
Harvard
Quakers
Johnnie Poe
Professor Pine
Waters
Holt
Hice
Gould
Beachman
Cornell
Missouri University
Patterson
Yale
Uni
Charles 5. Young
President Young Tales On Basebal Lease Controversy
President Young of the National Base Bal league comments on the tight finish of the championship, blames Te beau of Cleveland for a recent incident, urges action to curb umpire player disputes, and notes that coaching and Temple cup issues will be discussed at the next league meeting. He predicts the circuit will stay twelve clubs for at least four seasons.
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Washington
Nick Young
National Base
Balleague
Championsip
Tebeau
Cleveland
Young Isinks
Young
Clut
10000 Bass and Trout Stock to Sweep Kansas Streams
United States Fish Commission men arrive in Arkansas City with 10000 blackness and rainbow trout to stock streams in the west. After Oklahoma stops they plan another load for Kansas while racing a sprint challenge in Cherryvale. Minneapolis Millers win fourth Presto game. local church meeting discusses Rev Dr Brown case. Buffalo Bill's Wild West show announced for October 11.
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Arkansas City
R. S. Johnson
United States Fish Commission
Santa Fe
Oklahoma
Washington
Oklahoma City
Kansas
Crowds Fill Camp Miles At Topeka Fairgrounds
Thousands thronged Camp Miles for inspection day with ad hoc tributes to veterans. Speakers, bands, and women from the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic addressed the crowd as regiments posed in line and the day’s events shifted from campfire to hall discussions.
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Fairgrounds
Camp Miles
Adjutant Niles
St. Joe
Atchison
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Topeka
Atite Knoll
Crvd
Grant Avenue
J. 5
Rankin
Ama B. Wall
G. A. RB
W. C. Whitney
G A. KH
Glen Jones
Sons of Veterans
Fins
Cittven Piute
Mother Bickerdyke
Mre
Julis A- Chase
Woman's Relief Corps
Pedro Meyrelies
Mantford
Sf Relott
First Regiment
Emporia
Larned
sTomorrow
Cottingwood Falls
Meriden
Pence
Elsworth
Wheaton
McCasky
Fierce St Bernard Attacks School Children in Maryeville
A Ficrows St Bernard attacked a group of school children injuring two fatally feared, with Laure Baumann seven and Hawkins both injured. Regular Populists Take Emblem in Denver ruling. About 4,000 attended the Blue picture at Kansas avenue last evening.
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St. Bernard
St Jos. St. Joseph
Daily News
Maryeville
Laure Baumann
Kansas Avernue
Holliday accepts nomination for city representative
Col C K Holliday formally accepts the Democratic Populist and allied nominations for representative of the Thirty sixth district. He writes to the committees that he would serve if ratified at the November election, promising to advance material, moral, educational and industrial interests of the city and county.
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C. K. Holliday
Topeka
Kan
J. J. Hitt
E.G. Moore
Furman Baker
Democratic Committee
W. Webb
People’s Party Committee
J. G. Waters
G. D. McGinney
Free Silver Republicary Committee
Kansas
Crime economics theme at prison congress in Milwaukee
The sermon by Rev Samuel G Smith at the prison congress in Milwaukee linked crime to economic cycles noting higher crime during prosperity due to drunkenness and dissipation. He argued against claims of rising US crime versus Europe and said crime clusters in advanced nations, citing Englishmen versus East Indians as examples.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Samuel G. Smith
Minnesota State University
United States
Europe
Kansas City Produce Market Report Sept 29
Wheat active and steady early then slow. No 2 red hard and No 3 mixed bids. Corn steady in fall demand with No 2 mixed and No 2 white. Oats slow and lower with mixed grades scarce. Rye No 2 at stated price. Timot hay firm with creamery and dairy butter prices noted.
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Kansas City
Jones Out of Money Says Democratic Committee
New York dispatch reports Senator Jones chair of the Democratic committees stating the party is short on funds. He mentions plans for a conference with Mr. Bryan, travel via Nashville and Detroit to a factory meeting, and returns to Chicago. He claims satisfaction with the campaign condition despite money shortages.
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Bonny
Chicago
Toaa
New York
Xaratten
Jones
Bread Bureau
Louis
Metaphis
Nashville
Tenn
Indiana
Joeam
Bryan
Democrats of
Terror at Chicago port amid schooner disorder and wrecks
A fierce incident in Chicago caused multiple accidents when the schooner Seaman broke from moorings near Dolph Street and struck several small craft. Several sailors faced peril in the water, with captains and crew narrowly escaping.
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Chicago
Sept. M
Seaman
Dolph Street
McCraies
Seamuc
Thiveral
Fear Amt
Lost Tickets Indicate Property Transfer at Station Corner
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a transfer related to lost railroad tickets and party claims of possession at the station corner of Eleventh and Sale avenues, tied to the Topeka Railway.
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Tickota
Topeka Railway Company
Femiehie
Saotn Fe Reiiroad
Seemafer Station
Elehth and
Salesas Avenue
Through Burlington Route Sleeper Service To The West
Shortest and most desirable route via Burlington with daily Kanawha City departure at 10 48 a m reaching Billings Montana next evening. Lines extend beyond to Mentank and Sound with through sleepers to Denver and Colescat. Grand Floral Hall at Hamilton hosts Shreves event with Ayer's line highlighted for comfort and color.
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Colorado
Montana
Hot Springs
Pagel Sound
Pacis
Burlington
Seaecoe
Missouri River
Kanwae City
Hamilton Hell
Mae
Shreves
Eal
Ayer
Trair Viger
Fragmentary OCR Note Signals Unclassifiable Text
The readable fragments mention a Jersey cow and brindle serom terms, with unclear references to Topeka and a return. Precise facts and entities are missing, preventing a proper summary of an event, person, or organization.
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Bowersock
Postoffice
Daily World
Parwell
Wichita Fair
Wichita. M
Pale Essociation
Cloud County
Sur
UNION
Nebraska
Addy Wyandotte
Phillips
Eighth Ava
North Topeka
John Spettel
Jefferson Street
Bean
J. WH. Heller
Dye Elmore
Winchester
Will van Ness
Elmore
Mina Rose van Nees
W. U. K. Club
H. W. Cheney
Corfer Harrison
Morse
John Quinn
Alma
J. N. Henry Hays
Mulhacinn
Harvey Facher
Satanrey Anna
FM Tuttle
Mra
Trout
Miss Trout
Ira Wilkerson
Mir
Abe Gillmer
Wamego
North Side
Wilmarth
Nikke Onunday
Topeka Cash Dry Goods Company
Siers
Prises
Attanerd
Martin
Demuth
St Jali
Quincy
McCoy
Honbert
Seamook
B.D
Harvey Adams
C Cowie
Hoye
Grerostend
Ertzeeenia
Ava Vian
Kate Um R
Ward Ak
GF Kon
W. Gardon
University of Missouri
Young Tales
U.S. Fish Commissioners
Cherryvale
Coffeyville
John Robbins
Minneapolis
Minn
The
Millers
Indianapolis
Olla
Parker and
Schriver
Damman
Dr Brown
Brown
Semana District
Buffalo Bill
Bureau
Leth’s
Floral Hall
Catop Miles
Representative Hall
Dragor
Mapasion
Prentiss
Hilue
Walker
GA. i
J. OC. Carpenter
Gen. Campbell
HW. Roby
Judee Johnson
McGaffer
Patterson Populists
Topska
Col. Holliday
Statistics OF Crime
Afflantic Trust Company
Atlantic Treat Company
Sult Todas
Lombard Investment Company
Atlantic Trust Company
Boraker
Greenwall
Nak
Cabec
Davey Teas
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