Massive 1890s Political Turmoil and International Posture
A lengthy compendium describes rapid cabinet dismissals for intoxication in the early administration, Canadian annexation threats and rival schemes, Central Asia military moves, and West Virginia political maneuvers. It notes President Harrison’s status and Morrison’s cabinet, alongside finance and land, cattle slaughter schemes in Texas, and university pension plans. The piece surveys global tensions, party politics, and press battles in London and Washington with dated references and shifting leadership roles.
Booth lauded by Kansas lawmakers in public visit
Hon. Henry Booth speaker of the Kansas house spent a day in the city greeted by friends and admirers. He toured with Hon. Geo. L. Douglas and departed on the western express. The winter and duties of presiding officers are noted, with praise for Booth’s achievements and party gains.
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Henry Booth
Kansas House of Representatives
Kansas
Aifternoon
Geo. L. Douglas
Western Express
Booth
Bach
Kannas House of Representatives
Portraits of The Forty Senators in Friar Frames
Noble Trentis paints pen pictures of Sedgwick senator Bently and Haya as friar types during roll call. He contrasts two forms of specks monk, one lean and grave, the other rotund and jovial, noting their ways on passing local bills. Senator Mays opposes bills on principle, while Senator Bensly backs Sedgwick County measures.
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Noble Trentis
Bently
Sedgwick
Haya
Ouborné
Mays
Bensly
Sedgwick County
Trade reforms eyed to boost relations with adjacent nations
The Boston Advertiser notes growing interest in commercial links with neighbors Mexico Central America the West Indies and South American republics urging liberal credits bonded warehouses and direct steamer service to expand trade. It cites 1855 1862 trade figures and calls for better knowledge of regional needs and reduced reliance on Liverpool as a final port. Separately Fredericksburg residents oppose selling Mary Washington grave land and vow to install a monument amid disputed options.
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Boston
Mexico
Central America
West Indies
Liverpool
England
IHG
Mexico i
Southest
Iss
South America
Fredericksburg
Mary Washington
Shepherd
National Picnic and the Washington Trip Echoed in 1876 Spirit
The piece extols a national gathering in Washington as a grand, cross‑party event where thousands from both parties converge for a centennial era celebration. It lauds Washington as the country’s center, praising public buildings, government machinery, and the Wheeler or Marian presence while noting the charm of the capital’s climate and architecture.
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Stiles
Airlin
Washington
Hepublicas
Dutas
United States
Fearral Ferns
Comte
New York
Chicago
Dioeu
Sedgwick county to appoint judge for new common pleas court
A recent gathering announced Paty Pompe Atowerner Humphrer will serve as judge of Sedgwick Quarter’s new common pleas court created to ease litigation load. Jacob M Balderston, a long-time Republican with Civil War service, is noted as a prominent attorney connected to Wichita and Sedgwick County legal circles.
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Paty Pompe Atowerner Humphrer
Jeedew J. S
Wihlerstein
Wi Wa
Cour of Common Pleas
Sedgwick
Nelgwick Onumly
Clint Evant
Taige Palderwton
Wieluta
Jacob M. Balderston
Colerain
Delawat Cogety
Ohio
Magenlin
Putum
Dilaots
Arty Fly
ISL
Ln Co. A
Mincrs Cavalry
Uamit
Co. Ears
Ani
Af Wyte
Aitnl
Whine
Wealesan Universty
Wietiit
Wuile
Ollice
Kansas farming notes trumpet bountiful crops and science
A Kansas column celebrates favorable weather boosting planting and sorghum fodder value. It notes Attica watermelon farming, rising acreage near Osborne, and widespread Kansas optimism with rain and no hot winds. Also covers sorghum research funding, beef market debates, 1888 corn output, and frozen wheat seed experiments.
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Attica
Kansas
Jeff Duries
North America
Osborne
Western
Kansa
Treacherous Barrel Heist and Watch Theft Panic
A chaotic scene unfolds as a man hoards sixty thousand in gold from a bank, convincing depositors in Leavenworth of a looming shortage. Across town, a crowd gathers while a plan to smuggle out treasure falters amid a wave of watch thefts by women and shop clerks. The report details depositor fears, a daring but failed escape, and resulting looting as crowds demand their money and watches.
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West Virginia
Cour
Loet
Harrie
Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Hiv
Othet
New York Produce Exchange
England
United States
Mike Hyun
Clociunuta Tetyram
Furthur
Leavenworth
Kam
Kansas City
Tallui
Matt
Lars Frosts
Wien
Erin
Tio
Betes
Merthyr
Dusit
Steven
Anil
Tos Pope
Aktenene
Herald
Wwe We
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Gett
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Womday
New England
Canada
Central Asia
Afghanistan
Department of the Cancaists
Ezair
Wadia
Morrison’ Sabinet
Joben Busines
Mrr
Blaine
Eater
Nisi
Rankins
Texas
Lawcetlcy Tribune
Smith
House of Commons
London
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Parnall
Healey
Joseph Chamaberlain
Moss
Gladstand
Morley
Vernon Warcrafrt
Twin
Kamiberlain
Serica
Sepogwick
Plumb
St. Mary’s
H. A. Hagan
Glick
Senate
Hagan
Congress
Minnesota State Experimental Farm
Trotters
Lexington
Bell Bor
Berlin
J. 1 Clark
Genessee Valley Stud
G. 1 Hopper
Unionville
Topeka
Jess Brink
Karsas City
Missouri
Equity
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Parnell
Fressem
Partie
Culoing
Jemonsde
Masy
Michigan
Wisconsin
Miewick Mae
Kent
Miamesia
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Dakota
Lowa
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Indianapolis
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Rudolph
Nobod
Austria
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Oklahoma
Newton
George Toner
Lawrence
Harker County
Sun City Cina
Nebraska
Unia Pacific Railway
Council
Dilly Azul
Sanattain
Union Pacific Railway
Edmond Times
Mark J. Keller
Hin
Santa Fe
Cedar Junction
Tin
Yates Center Council
Winfield Fair
Wintel
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Mies
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Herbert
Greenlands
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