The Greatest Three Months on Record at State Journal
The Topeka State Journal reports record first quarter circulation growth surpassing prior years. It notes daily average circulation rising from 300 to over 11,000, aided by a new press and permanent home at a Broadway Topeka site, with delivery by 43 carriers.
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Pub Y Association
State Journal
Kanan
To- Reka
Rome
Topeka
Francas Vero
Kansan Avenue
Kroes Ustness
Aineed
Opie Datk State Journal of Toy
Taiwan
The Law And The Governor
A critical read of Mr G Clemens defense of lax prohibitory law enforcement. It argues the governor should enforce all laws, not favor railroads or delay action. It asserts Gov Leedy would replace a failing board promptly and that neglect harms public duty and church influence does not excuse inaction.
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G. ©. Clemens
Leedy
Sie
Mr. Clemens
Guy Leedy
Kansas
Clemenet
Willard proposed as ambassador to Britain by Harper's weekly
Harper's Weekly suggests Frances Willard as ambassadress to Great Britain. The piece argues she would be a strong chooser for the role, noting her familiarity and ability to adorn the station, despite lacking a vote. It hints at aiding the arbitration treaty and influential diplomacy between the United States and Britain.
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Harper's Weekly
McKinley
Frances B. Willard
Great Britain
John Hay
District of Columbia
Willara
London
Senate
Miss Willard
Coincidences at the White House in a Tuesday meeting
A remarkable scene at the White House on Tuesday saw William Jennings Bryan enter the president's office to find John Thursoes, a Nebraska senatorial foe, conversing with William McKinley, Bryan’s presidential rival, as Representative Connolly of Illinois appeared with a telegram from John M Palmer. Palmer urged retention of C. A. Keys, Springfield postmaster and gold standard supporter, who failed to win Senate confirmation.
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White House
William Jennings Bryan
John
Thursoes
Nebraska
Willian McKinley
Connolly
Ilinois
John M. Palmer
Palmer
C. A. Keys
Springfield
Wilverite
Senate
Penitentiary Figures from Eastern Penitentiary Report
The Philadelphia Times reports figures from the Inspectors of the eastern penitentiary showing 623 convicts received last year. Of these 402 had attended public schools and 38 private schools. Only 1 or under 1.5 percent were Liberates while four-fifths had some schooling. Fewer than 12 percent had trades training, underscoring calls for industrial education as a substitute.
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Philadelphia Times
Carnegie Story: Rise From Telegraph Operator to Steel King
The St Louis Globe Democrat traces Andrew Carnegie from a telegraph operator with the Pennsylvania railroad to a steel magnate. Beginning with shares bought during early career, he built mills from Braddock to Duquesne, forming Carnegie, Bran, Co. and expanding through ore and coke ventures. He donated millions to libraries and charities, married Miss Louise Whitfield, and faced a pleurisy illness. His fortune is estimated at 25 to 26 million dollars.
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St. Louis Globe Democrat
Carnegie
Ife
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Thin City
Altoona
Andrew Kioran
Thi City
Brear Thompson
Homestead
Allegheny Besteamer Steel
Duquesne
Alls
Beaver Falls
Garnegle
Louise Whitfield
Mr. Whitfeld
West Forty-eighth Street
New York
Grotaing
Miss Whitfield
Belme
Oyster culture secret tied to ancient Italian method
A historical note on oyster farming describes early Italian practice from the seventh century involving rockeries on mud banks and anchored bundles of twigs. The method, linked to Sergius Orate and possibly Augustus, shows an ancient groundwork for modern mariculture.
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Kolht
Sergius Orate
Lake
Lucris
Serguis
Echoes of oleomargarine era and waste fat trade
An old New York Tribune piece recalls the bygone practice of selling waste fat and grease from animal skins to oleomargarine makers. The dealer reflects on the shift after new laws, noting former markets for skin byproducts vanished and customers balk at clarified substitutes now described plainly.
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New York Tribune
Tie
Olen Margarine
Quotes and notes on Victorian writers and craft
A sampler of remarks from Chicago News and various authors on novel writing and Victorian literature. Arlo Bates on Corelli, Reade’s writing advice, Lang on Browning and Tennyson. Dickens Tennyson and Brontes placed in front rank with Reade and Trollope in the second tier.
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Chicago News
Charles Reade
Tom Young
Andrew Lang
Browning
Tennyson
Dickens
Timekerar
George Hoot
Charlotte Bronte
Anthony Trol
Lytton
Trol
Ingalls Sharp Tongue Noted in Kansas Lobby Tale
Washington Post reports in Kansas Willard lobby half a dozen Missourians including congressmen discussed ex Senator John J Ingalls. A recalled anecdote recounts Ingalls baiting Judge Hubbard with sarcasm and a signature nodding gesture that mistook agreement for approval.
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Washington Post
Congress
John J. Ingaile
Kansas
Willard
Yerterday
Ingalls
Atchison
Hubbard
Tom Penton
Fenlon
Impressionist Nece tities in Spring Haberdashery
The piece notes that spring wares in haberdashery shops burst with bright, undiluted colors. It observes men’s waistcoats and ties from American mills remain vivid, while women’s gowns and hats have already embraced high color. The festive palette is likened to an excited painter’s spill, creating bold, discordant notes that outshine autumn shades.
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Rasscapt
Haberdasiers
The Ties Low in Tone Stir Impressionist Fashion Debate
The piece laments the lack of uniforms and describes the harmony of intent among rivals. It notes ties’ colors clash with each other and with wearers’ outfits, while Parisian painters report a trend toward subdued tones and diminished radiance.
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Parla
Notable Figures and Events Across Europe and America
A varied collage notes King Oscar of Sweden studying higher mathematics, large charitable gifts totaling 14.3 million, and Syracuse bishop Huntington guiding 22,000 souls in 27 years. It also mentions Mrs. Custer possibly reporting from Crete, Garibaldi’s son active in Greek service, and Barrow’s MP fines for chimney neglect. A White House dinner anecdote with Congressman Batley is recalled alongside Ruskin gardening and a failed comeback bid by Ex Senator Pugh as a House rule blocks ex members from the floor.
Topeka Reflections and Scattered Cultural Notes
A fragmented Topeka column critiques political courtesy shown to ex representatives and mocks artistic circles. It mentions a design for Charles Whibley s Book of Scoundrels featuring a laurel and death’s head motif. The piece also notes social satire on cleverness and honesty with a closing remark about John J Ingalia and a Kansas bishop.
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Zakid Haye
Weasch
Hin
Charles Whibley
Globe Light s. From the Atchison Globe humor column
A fragment from the Atchison Globe features satirical thoughts on prosperity, small towns, editor feuds, marriage, wit, weather, and women. The piece riffs on daily life, humor, and social foibles with quirky aphorisms and wordplay about relationships and local manners.
Slot machines to go judged illegal by St Joseph judge
Judge Culver in St Joseph Missouri ruled slot machines are gamelike devices and that operators who permit such machines in premises may face heavy fines or county jail. Police officials in the city plan to close every machine following the decision, with court action already commenced against several operators.
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St Joseph
Criminal Court
Gall
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