Enormous 1887 Republican Central Committee meeting
The Republican Central Committee in the Berwick county Nepatican Cemtical Commition will meet in Wichita district court on Saturday July 1 or 2 at 1 p.m. The secretary H.L Taylor and W.L McBEE urge all members to attend. remarks on district matters and committee business will be discussed. Sixteen Salvation Army recruits immersed at Emporia in Cottonwood river witnessed by about 2,000. Fort Riley modernization noted as a premier military post. Various local anecdotes including tiger taming, a long Woolwich grin, and census projections for Kansas.
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District Court Foca
Wichita
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Tatlor Coateman
W.L. McBee
Salvation Anny
Emporia
Fort Riley
United States
Banbas Railroads and Kansas railroad commission critique
A Kansas rail contention argues the state railway commission reduced complaints only through rate regulation, not public benefit. The piece questions government debt relief for Union Pacific and condemns independent stock donations while urging railroad competition over strict commissions. It mentions editor Marsh Murdock’s Texas trip to assess freight routes and contrasts prohibition activists.
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State Railroad Commission
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Wichita Earth
Marsh Murdock
Galveston
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Murdock
New York
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Probable Surprise in Democratic Split Over Randall Trade Policy
The Globe Democrat reports a looming Democratic split as free traders resist a revenue cut plan linked to Samuel J. Randall. Backed by Speaker Currier, the administration faces resistance from Randall’s allies, with potential expulsions and political maneuvering in Pennsylvania.
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Jubilee Day in England Emancipation Reflections from Eng
A July 9 1887 letter from England recalls jubilee spectacles and Queen Victoria's 50 year reign. The writer notes public gratitude, royal processions from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, and vast crowds. He describes regiments, carriages, and international dignitaries, with observations on weather, decorations, and late night revelry. The piece frames emancipation, freedoms, and a simple liberator as central to the era.
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Moses
England
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Westminister Abbey
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Life
Derby Fourth Fades as Mulvane and Princess Draw Crowds
A Derby Talkor letter laments the town's muted Fourth of July observance. While fireworks and local sport entertained a small remaining crowd, many Derby residents traveled to Mulvane or the “gay, happy princess” for celebrations. The piece reflects pride in national progress and notes the nation’s strength and prosperity amid a quiet local celebration. It also touches on the Omaha Republican’s mention of a royal intrigue involving King Milan and Queen Natale amid broader political tensions.
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Kamaas
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Omaha Republican
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Stealey
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Prine
Stafford Fourth of July Celebrated with Parade and Unity
Stafford celebrated a near perfect Fourth of July with a large parade led by the Stafford cornet band and a state pageant featuring a goddess of Liberty. Judge Charles B. Green spoke, and crowds estimated at around five thousand attended a day of civic pride. Local railroads in operation boosted optimism for Stafford’s bright future.
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Statfort Cornet Band
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Uberty
Wells
Army and Navy
Diep-At His Residence Dies After Illness Near Mount Hope
Mount Hope district reports the death of Andrew Laughland Diep At his residence five miles east of Mount Hope Sunday night June 19 at 11 10 p m after a several months illness described as not cancer He was born in Gulliston Ayrshire Scotland May 25 1540 active Presbyterian deacon and Sabbath School superintendent He married in 1805 came to America in 1870 joined Greely now Mount Hope Congregational church and remained an honored member He leaves a wife and six children and many neighbors Funeral services were held at the grove near the house conducted by Rev L Hull and former pastor J Binker with prayers and scripture and the burial at Crematory after services in the morning resurrection awareness
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Selgwick County
Kansas
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J. Binker
Hell
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Deneve Fepshlinan Appeals to Save Docket in Court
Judge Deady of the United States circuit court at Omaha appeals to Bay to save docket. Pinion of certain committee day has Onegin citer under consideration, interfering with rights. The case concerns whether motion will affect the docket and proceedings.
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Onegin
Bay
Omaha
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