Kansas notes and oddities from Topeka to Omaha
Kansas notes report rising school attendance in colleges, corn yields in Butler and Osborne counties, and butter output at Tonganoxie creamery. It cites a Ringling Brothers show drawing 13 thousand in Clay Center, vocalized gossip about public figures, a Topeka asylum successor, and local photographer pricing. It also mentions whisky concerns in Muscotah, a Lancaster mother seeking photos, and Kansas political nicknames from St. Joe.
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Topsica
Ioa
Bow Daily
Arabip
Arkansas City
Kansas
Butler County
Clay Center
Mid
Seneta Tribune
Sgal
Ringling Brothers
Led. McKintey
Dr. Wetmore
Topeka Asylum
Opening jubilee marks peace celebration in Chicago
Eight thousand people packed the Auditorium for the national peace jubilee honoring President McKinley. George R. Peck led remarks praising Dewey at Manila, Lincoln, and the war’s end. Archbishop Ireland and Mayor Harrison addressed the crowd, with President McKinley delivering a unifying closing message urging universal peace and national solidarity.
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Cuidado
Charles Truax
George R.,peck
Kansas
Postwar News and Global Updates From 1898 Era Dispatches
Reports from Shanghai claim a new imperial heir will be proclaimed. American commissioners warn that Cuba’s flag will rise on December 1 if Spain evacuates. Knights Templar parade in Pittsburg marks a record turnout. Dr. N. B. Lincoln, longtime Washington physician who attended Garfield, dies. Navy inquiry suggests the Oregon and other ships bore the brunt of Santiago fight. President McKinley tours Nebraska and Iowa amid large Omaha crowds. Roosevelt’s Rough Riders recounts travel claims include a Lincoln soldier. Violent events: Virden IL mining clash leaves many dead, train carries wounded. Oregon and Town sail with sealed orders from New York. Howard Gould and Kathryn Clemons wed in New York. Omaha hosts Peace Jubilee Day with massive attendance and no major issues. Gas explosion in Tayoqa Pa colliery kills five. Chaplain McIntyre of the Oregon found guilty and dismissed. Fire at Retz brewery causes substantial losses. Obvious disruptions as German public opinion shifts toward America.
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Wellington
Napoleon
United States
Cuba
America
Grant
Russias
Europe
Parma
Aomanity
Reason
Spier
Georgia
Ireland
South
Spain
Columbus
Thia
India
Speer
Meniza
Havane
Santiago
Pesos
General Duffield
Michigan Volunteers
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Filfare
Studebaker Hall
Alvert J. Beveridge
Indianapolis
Cyrus Northrop
University of Minnesota
Columbia
Milea
Henry KM. Duffeld
Detroit
Andlenca Limited
Mementay
Jesse James, Jr
Kanaas City
Missouri Pacific
Leeda
Shanghai
Imperial Clan
Tang-Chi
Knights Templar
Pittsburg
Lincoln
Washington, D. C
Isidead
Garfield
Guiteau
Naval, Board
Sampson
Stirley
Oregon
Texas
Alger
Culis
Walker
Minn
Ne York
Washington
Howard
Gould
Kathryn Clemmons
New York
Omaha
Exposition Grounds
Virden
Chicago & Alton
Chicago-Virden
Springfeld
Tanner
Operaora
Illinois
Roosevelt
Uslins
Tex
New York Hospital
John Hadman
New York City
bin. Fayer
Qotabey
Tayoqai
Ifemin
Ifm
Chaplain McIntyre
Retz
York City
Chicago
Obdam
United
Turbulent War News and Royal Births Stir Bleary Headlines
A chaotic mix of reports from the war front and domestic events fills the page. News covers claims of a naval engagement and squadron destruction, cargoes shipped to Spain, and a flotilla of casualties. Royal and political happenings include Consuelo Vanderbilt giving birth to Jason, and McKinley’s cross-country tour amid ovations.
Photography and medical ads mix in a curious page
A fragmented 19th century page blends notes on Daguerreotype progress with playful travel quips and bold patent medicine pitches. It mentions Prof Morse visiting Daguerre, the Draper portrait, a 1840 Boston photography class, and various advertisements for Dr Kay remedies and beauty products.
Iron wills and brassy checklists drive success
The phrase suggests that success comes from steadfast resolve in some and from reliance on bold authority or external constraints in others. It frames a comparison between inner discipline and external discipline as keys to achievement.
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Omaha Exposition
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G. D. Olden
Hiilese Rami Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Topeka
Lancaster
Atchison
John J. Ingalig
Webb McNall
Kansda
George W. @lick
Lutkleat
J. . A. Hudson
Joe
A. A. Heyton
Old Boxy
Cy Leland
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John
Martin
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Jos Watora
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Judge
Peffer
Whiskera
W. W. Guthrie
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Funston
Tom Fenlon
John Seaton
Coburn
Sunhine
David Overmyer
Daniel— Webster
B. P. Waggener
John W. Breidenthal
D.R Anthony
Senator Harris
Hawaii
Rose Emich
Rosa
San Francisco
Cleaver
Rose of
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Arthur Leit
Atchison Company
Kaneas
Mecca
Muceo
Ates Ee Sfensive
George K. Henke
Iseran
Manila
Dewey
Orient
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Schrey
Clark
Evans
Philip
Wainwright
Aallora
William
McKinley
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Harrison
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Sturgey
T. Boule
Butaeday
Bear
Duchess of Marlborough
Consuelo,Vanderbilt
Jason
Marlborough
Wykoft
Havana
Charlie Rocco
Lee
Nebraska
Old Point Comfort
Atlantic Transportation Company
Lizard
Falmouth
Eng
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St. Louis
CIA
Missouri
Twelfth ‘Regular Infantry
Frank Caas
William Schacht
Toledo
Negro Republic of
Liberia
Becnra
Gammoo
War Investigation Commission
Crete
Pekin
China
Prince Jun
University of Chicago
WeKinley
Naois
Iowa
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Porto Rico
Blingfell
Atrea
Margat
England
London Standard
Eassingey
Port Arthur
Hansan City
Belt Line Junction
Duchess of Sutherland
Calais
Binaco
Red Cross
Cienfuegos
Cardenas
Sagua le Grande
Cotbikren
Bohai
Honda
Wm. H. Murray
Clinton
Harriet
Oak Grove
Flint
Mich
Saylum
Bacon
Minnesota
Charles Kenn
Missouri Volunteers
Russell
Miltabath Flint Wadehes
Nicholes
Morse
Paria
Daguerre
Proiensor
John Drapar
University of New York
Catharine Draper
Mian Draper
Boston
Gourad
Paris
Edward Dvarett Hale
Harvard
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A. A. Whitran
Tresserer
United’ States
Sargett
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B. J. Key Medical Co
Kay
Inerica
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Acentiga Processes
Renee
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Ossoarats
Germantown
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Palladeighia
Ook
Evar Biekess
Parting Remedy Company
Osiesgn Mentrwal Rew
Eda
Harding Wireen
Hood
I. Hood & Co
Lawall
Minas
Xankes
Calengo News
Natural 105
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Metropolia
Bookley
Sterling Remedy Co
Netta
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Philadelphia
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McClellan, Chareter
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