The Greatest Three Months on Record at State Journal
The Topeka Daily State Journal reports record first quarter 1897 circulation under current management with a daily average growth of about one thousand copies. The paper cites AP service, association memberships, and a large ready readership across Kansas. The description notes a permanent press plant on Osage Street with a perfecting press visible from the sidewalk and a busy print room turning out papers rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka Daily State Journal
State Journal
Ita
Associated Press
Arican
Pubbets’ Association
Eat State of Kansas
Ate
Satara Sasti
Bieae
Trent
Honoreus
Talcoay
City state clash over aisephrevs bill and reform efforts
A long critical piece discusses Chicago and Indiana style battles over municipal powers, state interference, and charter rights. It cites Governor Altgeld, a Chicago protest meeting, and opposition to the Humphreys bill as lawmakers fear dominance by powerful interests and the risk to city autonomy.
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Chicago
Timots
Clee Hays
Gue- Mang
New York City
Chiang
Indiana
Indianapolis
Altgeld
Ohieneo
Cook County
Humphrys
Metro- Patan
Nebraska
Omaha
Humphreyes
Dilinots
SLOBE SIGHTS and Social Reflections in 19th Century Verse
A fragmentary prose sketch ponders male and female behavior, blame practices, and social hypocrisy. It critiques public sentiment toward loafers, marriage dynamics, and the notion of fault in sickness and wrongdoing, ending with a quip about a wife’s explanation of a husband's past misdeeds.
Wheels editorial urges strong laws for bicycle thieves
The New York Sun editorial uses playful yet pointed language to argue that bicycle theft warrants serious protection and harsher penalties. It cites experts and anecdotes about high end bicycles showing remarkable intelligence and resistance to theft, and notes hopes the machine may survive in Paris TH 3900.
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New York Sun
Meyeles
Abe Mleye
Eligetrad
Madcebure
Re Dlawue
Berdsaux
Mereuls
Paris
The Vacant Chair Verse Author Memoir Emerges
A new sketch honors Lieut William Grout of Massachusetts, framed as the hero of The Vacant Chair. Born in Worcester to a wealthy family, Grout showed early military zeal and rose through Worcester Military Academy before earning a second lieutenant commission in the Fifteenth Massachusetts volunteers. He gained popularity as the war progressed.
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Ramillar
Henry Stevenson Washburn
Boston
Jali Wilem Grout
Jobe
Willem Growt
Worusster
Tei
Worcester
The Vacant Chain and The Absent Mastermind Authorities
A garbled 19th century note references Ta tie Makislim Ueln Tunadi as a brave figure in a war tale. It mentions deaths, public publication of verses titled The Vacant hase and The Vacent Chain by I. J. W.-Muaie with music by George FP. Hoot. Chicago connections and Boston society figures are noted with copyright disputes and literary activity surrounding Weanbure, a prominent local businessman.
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Ueln
Tunadi
Garaliy
Wauhbien
Centul JL
Chicago
George FP
Millet
Weanbure
Bowee of
Boston
Lone Ao Pub
Pronunciation of Greek Names Across Nations
A New York Tribune summary notes Greek name pronunciation varies by language and official influence. It cites officials like Natian BudgneY and Alexander Skouces, discusses syllable stress and accent patterns, and covers how foreign officials and priests affect local usage. The piece highlights diverse pronunciations for a wide range of Greek names and how vowels influence pronunciation.
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New York Tribune
Daurainichaler
Lewargond Myitle
Alexander Skouces
Mm Roy E Wwenie
Philp Vargorlea
Fumbice
Ivholad
Okar
Marine
Fray Tien
Ota
Devuting
Delvarii
Moman
Pomerriae
Carmen Hamer
Okerce
Fragmented Gleanings from Various Newspapers
A garbled OCR batch cites quotes and absurdities from multiple papers. It references Hutchinson News on a score query, Newton Kansan on a map revision, Atchison Champion and Globe on spring Ode, and Arkansas City Traveler, Wichita Banner, Emporia Republican, and other titles with jumbled phrases about war, medicine, manners, and political aims.
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Mle
Atchison Champion
Cligatches
Cuba
Spain
Atchison Globe
M. G. A. Convention in Mobile Elects Officers
In Mobile on April 22 the Young Men's Christian Association opened with Dr. Warner of New York presiding. The biennial report notes rising membership and expanded property, with libraries and educational divisions growing. Officers elected include Major Joseph Harme of Birmingham as president and Robert Stewart of Ottawa as vice president, among others.
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Mobile
Heport
International Young Men's Chistian Association
War-ner
New York
International Committee
Association Luis
Ani
Proberty
Teobert Stewart
Ottawa
Runecrane Evaneville
Ind
W. P. Jewick
Chicago
Paynon
Portland
E. A. Clark
Owenmbors
C. A. Killen
San Antonio
Texas
Minneapoth
Mion
Packer
Washington
D. C
E. Lo Willis
Ommlia
A. F P. Marshall
G. Owe
Matthewe
Atlanta, Ga
G. Grigius
Pitusture
Racing at Nashville Speedway Draws Large Crowd
April 22 at Nashville Nyabville featured 13 events with strong turnout. The program included open mile races and notable performances by Pine and Winsett, with top placements by Sack and Acstin Barty among others in a lively Cotl Beam Wet night of racing.
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Nyabville
Nashville
Philadelphia
Acstin Barty
Vine
Bert Rapin
Eshville
Iver Gustavsen
Amend Dingley Bill Striking Out Retroactive Provision
Washington April 22 Republican Senate finance committee members agree to strike or amend the retroactive provision of the Dingley tariff bill to facilitate conference action. Democrats promise not to press West resolution on Secretary Gage’s deal as Republicans move to reveal intent while Senate talks continue. The panel leans toward destroying the clause, with Democrats refraining pending committee deliberations.
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Republican Finance Committee
Washington
Finance Committee
Senate
Gage
Ber
Duty on Gypsum Debate Shapes Tariff Hearing
Senator War tis of Kansas presents the gypsum interest claim to the Senate tariff Committee. The statement outlines global production, ledgers the largest imports from Michigan and Ohio, and notes western manufacturers pushing to raise the duty from $1.00 to $2.00 per ton. The outcome hinges on committee views and future protection for gypsum users.
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Washington
Wartis of Kinses
Senate
West
Obien
Austra
Baden
Buvaru
Canada
Greece
Siglaed Tan Cretane Praire
Arm Culiorutu
Colorado
Towa
Karak
Misbirau
New Yok
Ohio
South Dikote
Tekus
Viet Bini
Smchigan
Tite
West Hive
Hhe
May
Chinese Excluded From Nashville Exposition In Immigration Move
The secretary of the treasury considers suspending parts of immigration laws under a congressional resolution to admit limited Chinese workers for the Nashville exposition. Authorities will admit about 20 Chinese entrants, while hundreds already at the border are to be denied and sent back, with instructions to migrate officials.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Hue
Whewer
Park Townsend
Washington Census Shows Population Change DC
Washington police census returns indicate population decline for the city core while suburban and agricultural belt areas gain. District figures list about 77, or 78 thousand residents, with slower growth since 1895 and year to year variations. Urban precincts show fewer inhabitants, including business districts and department clerks’ areas.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Thn
Myrtle Gillette Writes Drama The Shattered Heart
Myrtle Gillette, tied to J B Tucker during his Lin Gell Hotel suicide last August, declares she is writing a drama titled The Shattered Heart to star in. She predicts a $5,000 offer from a live company and appears at Four Courts & Visi with a grimy hand and drunk admission.
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Myrtle Gillette
Submerges 19 000 Acres as Greenville Levee Break Submerges Mayersville
A levee break in Mississippi tends a 10 foot high barrier and a 00 foot wide breach flooding 19 000 acres near Mayersville, wiping out the county seat. Water inside the levee surged as the break opened. Weather notes from Chicago indicate cooler conditions with frost in Nebraska and western winds.
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Greenville
Mincissippi
Mayersville
Chicago
Kansas
Nebraska
Home culture clubs spark social reform in Northampton
In Northampton Massachusetts George W Cable advances a home culture movement described as a modified communism where education refinement and social mingling rise above class lines. Smith College students join classes from Greek to embroidery as domestic workers share equal footing with masters in these clubs.
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Korelter
George W. Cable
W. Cable
New England
Northampton
Mass
Mr. Gable
Old Town
Smith College
Emerson
Ibsen
McCarty
New Secretary of the Bureau of American Republics
Joseph P. Smith chosen as secretary of the Bureau of American Republics. His background spans printing editing and state librarian duties under McKinley. He is described as a trusted adviser and influential figure in Washington politics and party campaigns.
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Bureau of American Republics
Joseph P. Smith
Washington
Olio
McKinley
Cleveland
Smith
West Union, O
Toledo
Ohio House of Representatives
Senate
Adjutant General
Mr. Smith
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Oottawa Herald
Newton Kansan
Bit Chigger
Wyoming
Arkansas City Traveler
Emporia
Themporia Republican
Kennan
Hiller
Sont
Dingley
Harris
Tor
Nashville Exposition
Msome Culture
Clairettes
Clairette
Prescott & Co
Topeka, Kan
The
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Topeka
R. L. Cofran
Supolio
U. S. Townsend & CO
Unter
Waverly
Paternail Crawford
Kan
G. Kinley, G. Lankan, Kinley & Lannan
Keeley
Smooth Building
Kansas City
Kas
Jackson
Kenny
Leslie Keeley
Nialon
Keeley Institute
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