White Man's Burden and Public Affairs Color the Nation
A jumble of 1899 era opinion snippets quotes McKinley administration praise, debates on presidential candidates and vice presidents, Central American troubles, streetcar policy talk, and a long Salt Lake Tribune passage praising American unity and strength. The notes reference Col Roosevelt and Carter Harrison for second spots, Tom Johnson on free streetcar transport, and foreign policy concerns shaping U.S. actions.
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Col Roosevelt
Carter Harrison
James G. Blaine
Municipal Ownership Trial in Detroit Street Railways
Detroit authorities win legislative power to launch municipal street railway control. A successful test could sway other cities and influence upcoming elections in Cleveland. The move, approved by voters, transfers franchise rights to city management as a valuable municipal experiment proceeds.
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Detroit
Cleveland
Parrots talk and fashions fuel moral musings in Globe notes
The Atchison Globe piece mocks overblown declamations on municipal ownership and reform while lampooning society chatter. It contrasts parrot-like sermons with practical questions about curtains in Pullman cars and exposes age and weight stigma tied to women.
Zelaya's Ultimatum Hit Bluefields Trade
A Bluefields dispatch to the Picayune reports Gen. Torres, Zelaya's special agent, warning merchants they have 24 hours to pay duties. He seeks to bar the American consul from contacting Washington and plans to double charges, prompting calls for naval action and possible dispatch of ships to Bluefields.
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New Orleans
The
Picayune
Bluefields
Nicaragua
Torres
Zelaya
Washington
Managua
San del Sur
America
Port Limon
Costa Rica
Wousdl Inanese
Republic
Congress
Pulling Joints Warrants Target Local Jointists
This morning Sergeant Donovan and Officer McCoy served warrants on alleged jointists selling intoxicating liquors. Warrant targets include Mike Kenly on East Sheth Street between Kansas and Quincy, Klein opposite Kelly’s place, and Julius Antone on Kansas between Third and Fourth. All defendants bonded to appear April 17 at 4 o'clock for trial. Other warrants to follow.
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Donovan
McCoy
Mike Kenly
East Sheth Street
Kansas Avenue
Quincy Street
Klein
Kelly
Julius Antone
Santa Fe
Editor attacks Bank Commissioner Breidenthal in crude exposé
The Wichita Eagle accuses Populist Bank Commissioner John W. Breidenthal of misconduct and calls for his removal. It claims the governor has not acted and suggests extralegal punishment and public shaming on Kansas avenues and town streets.
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The
Wichite Eagle
John W. Breidenthal
the Eagle
Breidenthal
Kansas Avenue
Cars Run By Liquid Air Experiment In Zurich
Zurich April 7 The first street car on the continent to be propelled by liquid air was tested in Zurich. If experts are satisfied, the city will remodel its municipal traction system to use the new motive force. Gas stove prices to rise 15 to 30 percent due to higher raw material costs. Remember Apron sale at Episcopal church parlors Saturday with free admission. Weather notes indicate variable winds for Kansas tonight and Saturday.
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Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Zurich
Semslon
Hollenden
Episcopal Church
Kansas City Court Election Defeats Colored Candidate
Unofficial city election returns show Republicans winning all major offices except city court marshal where Jake Starr, colored, lost to Democrat John Flynn by 213 votes. Mayor Donald leads by 17 percent. J. W. Wagener loses to W. D. Casey for city court judge by 176 votes, with women’s ballots counted for this office. Attorney General Godard previously opined women could not vote for judge. Casey’s claim of a majority in the tally may lead to a contest.
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Wagerner
Tagle
Hhis
Casey
Sturt
Waggener
P. Waggener
Smith Center Sees Growth Boom Talks Promising Prospects
Smith Center on spring upturn as carpenters secure work through summer and a 310 000 mill project looms. Brick firm plans location here and a citizens meeting on bonds for school buildings is set. Smith Denter ladies add 100 volumes to library and plan move to a new brick building.
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Smith Denter
Mortality Jump in Leavenworth March Death Toll
Leavenworth reports 551 deaths in March due to variable weather and sickness. Through year ending March 31, 1899 total deaths reach 350, down from prior year but with one third occurring in the first quarter. Pneumonia linked after grippish illness cited.
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Leavenworth
Grin
Mob to Lynch Negro Near Girard After Alleged Assault
A telegram reports a mob from Alton plans to hang the Negro captured near Girard on Tuesday afternoon for allegedly assaulting Mrs. William Brown, a farmer's wife who lives near Alton. The vigilantes seek justice regardless of due process.
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St. Louis
Kansas Boys Return From Manila Aboard the Arizona
The US transport steamer Arizona arrived in San Francisco after 31 days from Manila via Hong Kong. No sickness or quarantine. Lieutenant Hogan wounded at Manila led the list of returnees along with Major Williams and Lt. E K Irwin. Regimental totals include Third artillery four, North Dakota one, Montana four, Idaho two, Nebraska four, Pennsylvania six, Minnesota six, Oregon ten, Washington twelve, Kansas eight, hospital corps three, Fourteenth infantry twenty four, Eighteenth infantry, Twenty third infantry twenty six, Colorado fourteen. Quartermaster John J Boachin in charge of the ship. No deaths. wounded faring well.
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San Francisco
United States
Arizona
Manila
Hong Kong
Hogan
Califonia Regiment
Pacochurch
Williams
Nebraska Regiment
E. K. Irwin
Washington
C. Quenan
Third Artillery
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Oregon
Kansas
Dakota
Hospital Corps
Fourteenth Infantry
Eighteenth Infantry
Colorado
John J. Boachin
Charles A. Hammond
David M. Horkman
Monster Eagle Shot and Mounted in Great Bend
In Great Bend April 7 a party shot and crippled one of the longest eagle species north of the town. The six foot bird resisted capture and was sent to a Chicago firm for mounting by Mr. Scuyler G. Stevens of the area, who keeps a natural history collection. Separately, Great Bend reports a fierce municipal campaign with three tickets in the field. The Citizens ticket won, despite a Republican city, vindicating the current mayor and council who favor fines on joints. Mayor-elect Hulme is a Democrat and will continue the policy. The drys’ effort may ease after the defeat.
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Great Bend
Citizens
Hulme
Stomach Photographing Device Described in Berlin
Berlin reports Dre Lang and Meltz ing describe a stomach imaging apparatus. A stomach tube end holds a microscopic lens and an electric light. When the stomach is air filled the device photographs hidden recesses. the negative is cherry sized and enlarges.
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Berlin
Dre.Lang
Meltzing
Deaths and Funerals: Isabel Martin 71 in city since 1878
Funeral services for Mrs Isabel Martin were held this afternoon from the family residence at 422 Mast List street at 2 o clock with Rev Linus Blakesley officiating. She was 71 and lived in the city since 1878. She leaves husband Jonathan Martin and three children Mrs W H Martin Miss Nettie Martin and Mrs Jon A Vickers of Kansas City Mo.
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Isabel Martin
Mast Listh Street
Dfernck
Linus Blakesley
Jonathan Martin
W. HR. Martin
Nettie Martin
Hendry Honored, Then Hung in Effigy in Nickerson
W F Hendry editor of the Nickerson Argosy was banged in effigy Wednesday night for his temperance stance in the city election. The Republican caucus backed the wet ticket which won against the Citizens ticket. A brief note from Herington reports a dominant Republican vote with about 800 mayoral ballots last year.
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Nickerson
W. F. Hendry
The
Nickerson Argosy
Secoust
Hendry
Repub- Veen
Herington
Heringtonm
Teket
Topeka Site Discussed for Auditorium and City Building
Local notes mention Louis Meek at Ninth and Quincy as a proposed site for the auditorium and new city building. Prof Heck owns multiple lots on Quincy and Ninth, highlighting street frontage and area. The committee on the Topeka Country project began member outreach yesterday and reports prompt, favorable reception. Citizens express enthusiasm and belief Topeka needs a facility.
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Louis Meek
Ninth
Quincy
Heck
Topeka
Jefferson City House Votes Down Free Textbook Bill
In Jefferson City on April 7 the house rejected by 54 to 42 a bill by Ransdell to compel public school boards to furnish free textbooks. The bill would have mandated free texts for all children in public schools, with a focus on comfort and economy. Also noted are rail and laundry ads and discounted fares by Santa Fe Route and Union Pacific, including routes to Portland Helena and Salt Lake City.
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Jefferson City
Ransdell
Union Pacific
Portland
Puget Sound
Helena
Montana
Salt Lake City
Utah
Lewis
J.C. Pullen
Floor coverings and linoleums offered in varied colors
Catalog style ad lists Chinese and Japanese mats at 8c 12%40 18c 26c 85c and 48c. Linoleums in 20 designs and colors from Wise English goods at 3c and 8c per sq yd. Worts and floor oil cloth with bright patterns in multiple colorings, priced 7c 26c per sq yd.
Smyrna and Chenille Rugs and Portieres Sale
Smyrna rugs moquette and chenille rugs headline a carpet department sale with big savings. Notable items include chenille portieres two yards wide at 1.69 and tapestry portieres in leading shades and new designs with Nottingham lace curtains in stock.
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Ingrain
Nottingham
Fourth New Jersey Troops In Railcar Turmoil
S. Barnum Atlanta reports the Fourth New Jersey unit, mustered out at Greenville and en route home, terrorized towns by firing revolvers from trains and looting vendors, stations, and waiting rooms from Greenville to Chester. Soldiers were reportedly intoxicated. regiment officers accompanied them.
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Atlanta
Greenville
S.C
New Jersey
Chester
Thief Overtaken by Goodrich Near Town
George Goodrich reported pursuing a horse thief who rode off with two of his horses and a third behind. He followed the trail to a two horse buggy, heard a rider flee, and assisted by others recovered the buggy and horses before returning to town to report the theft.
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George Goodrich
Police Etaton
Ae Glock
Ife
Goodrich
Strivas Amt
Loaded Dice Maker Arrested in California Case
W H Longstamt was arrested in California with a set of fake dice rigged with quicksilver to produce sevens or elevens. Police recovered a bottle of acid and improvised dice materials, including ivory cubes. The incident relates to a California facility on the Santa Fe Route, with a $32.0 amount cited.
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W. H. Longstamt
Jack Oballirden
Bory
Butterick Patterns and Mico's Overalls Ad Offer Quality
An advertisement urges careful comparison of Butterick Patterns and Mico's warranted overalls jackets shirts for boys. It promises absolute price guarantees and savings, stating prices from 230 upwards and $7.50 easily saved in buying right despite competition.
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Mico
Wreck Near Los Angeles Hurts Topeka Woman
Mrs SE Plowman of Topeka Kansas suffers fractures to five ribs after an electric railway wreck in Los Angeles caused by small iron pickets on the track. Several others injured. condition serious. Also brief notes: Texas legislature passes third reading on Galveston wharf frontage grant and a fare offer to Helena Montana.
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SE. Plowman
Los Angeles
Cali
8 & Plowman
Topeka
Kan
Huntington
Austin
Tex
House of the
Texas
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Topeka State Journal
Frank P. Maclennan
Gcertier
Brit Are
Bela Fe Dour
A.fre Nicharaon
Aco
Orrie Rich Rachie
Jane Kuchorason
Dion
Col Bryan
McKinley
Canton
Davia
Hii
Croker
Paty du Clima
Russia
Col
Jes Lelior
McKisson
Federal
Chicago News
World Order
Omaha
Iowa
Aftianeed Fas Nm
Palley
Central American
Central America
Union
Salt Lake Tribune
Une
Earth
Municpal
Fitene the
Atchison Globe
APTER
Chicago
Hood
Kansas News
J.W. Waggener
Atchison
Godard
Knox
Hawes
Amedd Bass
Alfred Benjamin & Co
Smith Center
Edwardsville
Towu
Smith County
Triangular
Morphy
Kansas City
Santiago" Morphy
Mexico
Sanderson
Schulz
Stratford House
Eighth
Holmes
Rock Island
Castoria
Hare
Lat
California
Butte
Mont
Abo Peerens Steam Loundm
Roxbury's
Stinson & Co
Brussels
Ingram
Lowell
Hartford
Tremont
Leicestershire Mills
Rand
Brossses
Tate
Gaual Price Slaw
Smyrna
S. Barnum
Phys
Kohl
Charles W. Kohl
Kansas Ave
Has
Topeka Transfer CO
P. Bacon
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