Topeka Mayor Trial and Prohibition Debate Reach City Anew
In Topeka a court decision splits power over mayoral office as Parker is ruled entitled while Hughes holds offices. Kansas City ministers plan to curb sermons, fueling church decline. Rumors swirl about other political moves, including figures like Perkins and Funston. President McKinley’s arrival draws massive crowds as loyalty to the republic faces tests amid prohibition divides.
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Parker
Topeka
Hughes
Kansas town paper debates candidates and politics
A stream of fragmented remarks touches on Bryan, McKinley, Populists, and Kansas politics. It notes Omaha saloons closing, Nebraska mood, and mockery of officials while referencing figures like Pierpont Morgan, David B. Hill, and Empress of China in a satirical context.
Department Store Fire and City News Digest
Pittsburg Virginia April 30 department store of Lorsell and Bro burned at Carson and Seventeenth streets causing heavy loss. A child reportedly lost was found safe in a Twenty second street house. Topeka Kansas April 36 patrolman Tall in jail on murder charge faced mob threats and lynching attempts which failed. Convict parolee in Topeka broke faith and Governor Stanleys mercy policy questioned. New York April 30 shipbuilding owners discuss a possible 60 million dollar trust. Hall's Catarrh Cure advert and accompanying letters detail business reputations and local notices.
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Mt Pitta
Pittsburg
Lorsell & Bro
Carson and
Seventeenth Streets
South Side
Kate
Explosion of gas at Aldersh Mines kills five and injures seven
An April 30 explosion at Aldersh Mines near Meester Town caused five deaths by asphyxiation and seven injuries among about 125 workers. The blast occurred around 6:43 AM after shots were fired and likely involved unplanned firing by miners. Rescue efforts by the superintendent and mine inspector followed, with missing workers reported and some men overcome by smoke but later recovered.
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South MeMester
Uke
Did Meester Con
Alderseh
Emanuel Taylor
Wiley Clark
Ares
Age Drews
Mat Woods
Ferionary
Thaedianp
Boontes
Alteway
Wcme
McAlester Centsetapany
T. J. W. Tirgunj
Statement from Hill Clarifies Democratic Nominee Timing
A garbled April New York statement from Hill denies any plan to drop a presidential bid this year or next. The note asserts no candidate will be urged to withdraw and that Carrhee has no nomination goals in the near term while signaling uncertainty about 1904.
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David B.hill
David
N.Y
Gae
Iran
Politi
Cogill
Carrhee
Wasgeman and Schuetze
The
Physiological Institute
Koch
Indemnity Plan for China Focuses on Bond Bonds and Revenue
A New York Sun summary reports Sir Robert Hart's plan for China to raise indemnity funds by issuing bonds redeemable in 50 years. Revenues pledged include ticks on opium and the land tax, totaling about 29.9 million dollars, with potential for augmentation. The article compares Russian and Japanese naval strength in Asia, noting Japan's superiority in ships and armament.
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Robert Bart
New York Sun
China
Germany
Tme
Chinese Board of
James H. Wilson
Wilson
Robert Hart
Oplum
Sir Robert Hart
Ilia
CONSIDERING WITHDRAWAL IN LOCAL POWER DEALS
Fragments recount a withdrawal discussion on child welfare under Lenore Chiia and Shan Si control. References to a governor, military figures, and a fatal explosion at a Cod workshop, plus a medical ad offering Ely’s Cream Balm for nasal catarrh.
International Flirtation Promotes Schoolgirl Correspondence
W T Stead promotes a scheme to pair school children across nations for language practice. English French and German pupils exchange letters through schoolmasters, forming friendships. Stead cites personal examples and notes no impact on classical studies, while referencing Lord Salisbury.
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Landa
W. T. Stead
Mr. Stead
London Daily Mail
William T. Steate
Germany
Lord Salisbury
University of Oxford
Methodist minister outlines Russo Japanese Korea relations
The Rev Dr L. Baldwin, recording secretary of the Methodist Missionary Society, spoke on the tensions between Russia and Japan during his Korea tour in early 1898. He warned that if war came, Japan would rely on moral support from the United States, Britain, and Germany, and urged U.S. willingness to share responsibility beyond England’s past role. He described Japan as the best equipped force in the region and noted Russia’s efforts to push MacLeary Brown as a key crisis factor.
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8. L. Baldwin
Methodist Episcopal Missionary Society of
New York City
Korea
Miasiona
New York
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Japan
Russia
United States
Great Britain
Germany
England
Russa
China
French Aeronauts Plan Mediterranean Balloon Crossing
M de la Vaulx, noted aeronaut, aims to cross the Mediterranean in a balloon launching from Toulon within weeks. The spherical silk craft will carry four men including Lt. Genty and two French naval officers to observe, relay meteorological data, and test aerial communication to Africa while carrying pigeons and wireless gear.
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Mediterranean
Toulon
New York Journal
Genty
Naval Aerostatic Park
France
Africa
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M. de la Virulx
Trussia
Ascensionist tale and health ad from Cripple Creek era
A fragment reports a ballroom ascensionist who fell from a trapeze, shocking the crowd. It then endorses Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters for digestion, health and longevity, urging peaceful pursuits. Names Coghlan, Colerain Springs, Cripple Creek appear with travel plans for a presidential visit and a Cripple Creek souvenir for the President.
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Conde Teus
Colorado Springs
Colerain Springs
Sprit
J.B. Coghlan
John D. Leng
Mareighead Macy Yard
Cripple Creek
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Parents In Lawrence
A Kansas reader cites dramatic cures for juvenile kidney weakness using Dean's Kidney Pills. Testimonials from S. V. Watkins of Ottawa and other Lawrence residents claim remarkable relief, urging others to buy at Dick Bros. drug store. Price 30 cents. Foster Milburn Buffalo NY sole U S agents. Remember the name Dean's.
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Watkins
Oak Stroat
Painter
Ottawa
Kaness
Lawrence
Dick Bros
Foster-Milburn Cn
Buffalo
U. S
Dean's Aid
Kitchener Wins Surprise Capture at Klipdam
London reports Britain’s forces under Kitchener surprised and captured Vantjensburgr Inager at Klipdam north of Victorsburg. Severs Rocca killed and 37 prisoners taken. Eight thousand rounds of ammunition and all wagons and animals seized. One casualty reported. Government documents sent notes to captives regarding hair notes and abolition.
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Lord Witehener
War Office
Kitchener
Rossen Kale
Beerr
Oil Excitement Maintains Steam As Wells Vie For Progress
In Temianont Tex April an excitement persists as writers report ongoing drilling at Crescent well and Lane Stir sites. News from Appleton Mo details a franchise granted to Appleton City Water & Power for a new waterworks system sourced from Prosdsthil with bathhouses and a sacrarium planned.
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Frogren
Appleton Hitz
Appletanity
Appleton City Water & Power Company
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