Kansas items of interest highlight Topeka build date and local events
Topeka must finish its new city building by September fourteen. Parsons water and light companies merge. Holleville’s state bank opens. Ralph Ingalls serves in Manila. 610 settlers in several counties plan a Logan reunion September 5 to 7. Leavenworth miners threaten strike over pay. Santa Fe grades work continues. tours include auto races at Topeka September 25.
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Topeka
Water and Light Companies
Parsons
State Bank of
Holleville
Bukiners
Ralph Ingalls
Manila
Rooks, Norton
Rnham
Phillips Counties
Logan
Leavenworth
Tawrente Boyington
Cornell University
Kansas University
Burlington
Dickinson County
Civil Service
Parsons Ootoly
Wichita
Salina Metaber
Orient
United States
Kansas
William Jones
Newton
Hutchinson
P. Campbell
Chiude Duval
Mins Stéeay Capper
Arthur Capper
H. Myers
Garnett
Glathe
Lele
Kiosis
Galena
Fela
Wielita
Hart
Wan
Wallhew
Missouri
Avcingtom
Leaventworth
Wie Tittle
Joseph Potter
Olf
Atchistn County
Mbsoury
Kansas Territory
Survey of irrigation and soil maps aids tobacco regions
The Division of Botany of the Department of Agriculture reports large scale surveys and maps for irrigated areas in Montana Utah New Mexico and Arizona showing soil types safe water applications and alkali issues. Reclamation plans near Billings Salt Lake Roswell and Carlsbad could save millions. tobacco fermentation advances in Connecticut Valley promise higher quality and faster processing. The department expands agricultural education and farmer access to information through institutes reading rooms and promoted reading materials.
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Department of Agriculture
United States
Montana
Utah
New Mexico
Arizzona
Salt Lake
Pesos Valley
Roswell
Carlsbad
Peros
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Maryland
Louisiana
Connecticut Valley
I T
Tively
Free Homestead Bill Extends to Indian Lands
National measures show Senator Shoup backing a free homestead bill to extend the general land laws to protect ceded Indian lands. Beneficiaries include thousands of settlers and holders of former tribal lands.
Expansion of western states settlers on Coeur d Alene and Nez Perce lands
Senator Shoup has pressed for three years an amendment to the Indian Appropriation Bill to extend settler payment time. With the free homestead bill now law, settlers will be relieved from payments except ordinary land title fees.
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Coeur d'Alene
Nex Perces
Idaho
Shoup
Cohans See Fight for Prosperity in Diario de la Mating
Diario de la Mating from Havana July 6 says had Mleyveland teen backed Democratic candidate Bryan would have shown a chance, but Bryan’s defeat is foregone. July 7 8accuba notes Cuba’s keen interest in the American presidential race as gold standard vs silver free coinage dominates. Cuban merchants favor a high standard or dollar-based currency to protect business prosperity.
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Cohans
Diario de la Mating
Havana
Jly
Mleyveland Teen
Bryan
Cuba
Mineral Output Rise in Missouri Galena District
In the Galena district Missouri mineral output shows a twelve year aggregate rise with higher sales in zinc and lead. Figures quoted include 3,840,480 and 4,080,787 in output and 10,802,477 in another measure with a 200 percent sales increase since the Isat Democrat era and McKinley prosperity.
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Galena
Missouri
Wes Lacass
Conan
Peerreey
Cesar Ee
Galea
Isat Democrat
McKinley
Hive
Miscou
Imperialism Debate at Democratic Convention Paraphrased
An interview from Kansas City quotes a speaker denouncing imperialism as the worst form, claiming strong silver supporters back him and noting opposition to imperialism in both national and individual terms. The remarks target figures including Brean and Joneste, highlighting internal party tensions.
When We Heat England A 19th Century Trade Note
A concise remark notes 1858 as a turning point when the United States under McKinley’s framework surpassed Britain in merchandise exports for the first time, marking a shift in global trade leadership and the era’s tariff and gold standard policy context.
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England
McKinley
United States
Great Britain
Expansionist Nation and Farmers Support
The piece says Americans embrace expansionism as universal trade grows with canned meats reaching global markets. It notes anti expansionists anger while farmers remain committed to expansionist policy.
Trade Rise in Lard Exports Under Republican Policies
A historic increase in lard exports to export markets is noted since the prior Democratic administration. Proponents argue tariff reductions and free trade favor farmers, asserting Republican policies boost agricultural sales and rural income.
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Salantry
Steeeen Adiferee Ee
Yeaaserenee
Fanners
Coal Exports Dented in 1839 Fiscal Year Totals
Export figures show coal shipments for the 1839 fiscal year reaching 762,100 tonnes against 1,603,405 in 1895. In the nine months ending March, exports to the United States rose in late period trade.
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Marth Ziet
Bryan and Bryan Debate Split in Political Alter Ego Tale
A satirical note recounts a dialogue between two Mr Bryans about aligning with both the Democrat and Populist camps. The piece portrays Bryan as amused by the idea of a bifurcated political role, highlighting the irony of one man negotiating between two parties for personal gain.
June 1900 National Bank Note Circulation Report
The June statement of the Controller of the Currency shows total national bank note circulation at 309,009,710, up 68,201,023 for the year and 9,070,580 for the month. United States bonds on deposit total 254,287,040 to secure circulation notes and 93,139,450 to secure public deposits. The portion backed by lawful money amounts to 35,444,167, with yearly and monthly decreases of 660,425 and 1,955,005 respectively.
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Hank
United States
Honda
Receipts and Expenses Show Surplus Nearly Eighty-One Million
The surplus of receipts over expenditures for the fiscal year just ended amounted to 81,229,779 dollars, nearly double Secretary Gage's November estimate. Receipts from customs and internal revenue have been strong since then, while expenditures have declined. The total receipts for the social year just ended were 546,417,347 dollars, and total expenditures 457,403,400 dollars.
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Gage
Customa
Internal Revenue
Our Farrign Property Records a 1590 trade surge
The United States during 1590 paid surplus products at a rate of a million and a half for each working day. The year 1800 surpassed this record. The text notes prosperity and global market reach.
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United States
Weet satirical note on imperialism and export prices
A clipped polemic argues against imperialism and the term imperialium, insisting that tea costs 30 cents a pound in Boston and New York, and warns that focusing on such jargon diverts attention from practical export pricing.
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Boston
New York
War to Peace and Odd Health Notes From the Era
A collage of excerpts on animals surviving without food, a plan to melt Civil War cannon into a statue, Stomach Bitters promoting health, a diver riding a bicycle underwater, a burgular’s strange breakfast note, a London dog car with luxurious cages, and the Lancet on British soldiers in South Africa urged to drink boiled or filtered water after marches.
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Jostotter
England
South Africa
The
Lancet
New German Army Target System Ships Toward Practice
Movable target devices are described as cavalry charge simulators for German troops. They ride on rollers with horses pulling ropes to power the mechanism, allowing soldiers to train in ringestance and related maneuvers with noted accuracy. Also notes British plans to use immigration to alleviate Indian district congestion by settling Hindoo communities in British Guinea.
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Mortog
Huntish Gulnus
India
British Guinea
Woman Credits Lydia E. Pinkham Remedy For Pain
Edna Ellis of Higginsport Ohio describes decade long monthly agony from side pain and nerve distress. After doctors offered little relief a specialist told surgery was needed. She wrote to Mrs Pinkham and received a prompt reply advising Lydia E. Pinkham’s remedy, which she reports cured her and invites letters for more information.
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Santa Pe
Mississippi
Atlantic
Otis
Atchison
Senator Ingalls
Ingalls
Good Roads Congress
Stanley
J. D. 8. Riggs
Ottawa University
Estate Board of Education
W. J. Turner
Persia
Indiana
Ray Simpson
Melen Lampkin
Chillicothe
Nebraska
Abilene
Pelein
Vermont
Calvin B. Titus
Salvation Army
W. E. Hart
National Association of Accouptants
Congressman Bowersock
Lawrence
Valena
Ide
Charles Plommer
Reform School
Thomas Danks
Arkansas City
Moers M. Darie
Rome
Herington
Fopelea
Seumon
Old Gottlare
Westmoreland
Winfield
Billsworth
Union Mucfle
Gombo
Heya
Nortonville
John Erickson
Sumner County
Phas Roberts
Wil Hamsburg
King
Melcherson County
Rock Island
Union Pacific
Eary Hewitt
Marshall County
Mort Scott
Wetmpes
Nemadia
Heown and
Table Counties
Thednipal Modern
Woodusen Leeretling
Usywero
Naas
Telinson
Ordinries
Cho Tell Telephone Company
Gallile Express Eottic Piinlos
Cubuli
T National Apricultral Coryreas
Coloraile Springs
Feieco Resitond
Motushis
Woodmen of
Re~ Publican Administration
Arht
AML Irrigation
Piany
Tecos Valley
MR. Bryan and
Mr. Bryan
Almsett
Bryfin
Mr. Bryan Hank Book
Paws Ankennsty
Daniel M. Nilloch
Sydenham House
London
Owery
Bray
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