Turbulent editorial notes from Topeka paper in wartime style
The Topeka State Journal piece comments on a range of topics including U S president and European affairs, tariff debates, and immigration. It references Bryan band tendencies in The New York World, calls for gentlemen of prominence to hold Porto Rico offices, and critiques tariff timing while noting Japanese and Chinese immigration concerns and protectionist aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Bryan Band
Two Views of It in India War Savings Plea
Fragmented prose discusses war relief in India and a British appeal urging fund donations to save lives. It cites figures on how many deaths or winters could be spared by small contributions and references a Philadelphia newspaper and Mr John Wanamaker’s commentary.
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India
En Jose Pussy
Philadelphia North Americcan
John
Basan
Ghita Mati
Glowing Globe Sights and Church Row Reflections
A string of editorial jots from the Atchison Globe covers global tensions labeled as government failures and human folly. It critiques misconduct in India and South Africa while musing on fairness, work ethic, and social judgment in community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Sights
The
Atchinen Globe
Pointed Paragraphs From a Journal Clippings
A fragmentary Chicago page note presents assorted witty lines and aphorisms about wealth luck weather and human folly. It hints at satirical contrasts and curious quotes reflecting newspaper variety and social commentary of the era.
Dayton lynching attempt wounds teen and sister in street
Fragmentary notice reports a violent street incident in Dayton Ohio involving a high school boy Harry Frank, his sister Daley, a teacher, and Judge Frank’s daughter. A young man allegedly defended a person, but Harry Frank was stabbed in the neck below the left ear and pronounced fatally wounded by surgeons. Police pursued the assailant, while the wounded party received urgent medical care.
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Dayton, O
Apr
Harry Frank
Daley
Von
Judge Frank
Jung Man
Ainter
Nero
Frank
Silver punch bowl honors Admiral Dewey at St Louis visit
A grand memorial for Admiral Dewey to be shown in St Louis next month is a solid silver punch bowl two feet tall with a 29 inch diameter, lined with gold and valued around 22,000. The exterior features allegorical war trophies including sunken battleships and cannons, with a central beaten silver decoration on one side atop a circus vase support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Dewey
Miss Gould Regrets Dewey Celebration Attendance
Miss Gould sends regrets to Mayor Harrison about attending the Dewey celebration. A prior engagement will keep her in New York, preventing travel to Chicago during April or May.
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Chicago
Chcago
Harrison
Miss Gould
Dewey
New York
Indians Seek More currency at Republican State Convention
Indiana report notes a large turnout expected at the Republican state convention with leaders Durbin Hagate Dodge and Haggard predicting strong first-ballot support. Sessions begin at 2 PM tomorrow as platform talks include endorsement of a monetary law and opposition to certain bills. Denna and Overstreet expected to shape the plank drafting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egates
Lee
Durbin
Hagate
Dodge
Haggard
H. Hm.denna
Overstreet
Interview with justice minister on border threats
Montreal reports quote David Mills, Canada’s justice minister, on a recent bombing attempt and the fate of suspects who claimed a political motive. He says if suspects are U S citizens aiding an organized group they may face treason charges in both countries and that Canada will respond through diplomacy and domestic action. The military orders tighter border ammunition controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Montreal
David Mills
Welland
United States
Canada
Officer Nabs Four in Robbery at Trump’s Store
Police arrested Oscar Sharp Will Clinney John Thompson and James DeMoss on charges of robbing Trump’s store of 31 boxes of cigars DeMoss escaped and was later found at his home near Twentyeth and Jefferson Street He asked to change clothes then fled through a back window leaving the house in a hurry reports say
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Sharp
Will Clinney
John Thompson
James DoMoss
Trump
DoMoss
Henderson V
DeMoes
Jointists Dogging Police Crack Illegal Liquor Rings
Police continue raids on joints arresting suspected bootleggers. George Klaver and George Bufort were seized for operating a rear store joint, with beer pump and case of neat found. Carr Sheulan, Frank Stino, W. S. Iste, and Mike Jelly were later arrested nearby on related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Klaver
George Bufort
Klaver
Carr Sheulan
Necy
Frank Stino
W. 5
Iste
Mike Jelly
Bowdoin College Receives Major Library Donation
Bowdoin College in Brunswick Maine announced a gift from General Thomas A Hubbard Bowdoin 57 of New York for library construction. The donation totals 160000 dollars to fund the new building, announced April 24 by President Myde.
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Maine College
Brunswick
Maine
Myde
Bowdoin Collees
Thomas A. Hubbard
New York
Bowdoin
Long Trip for Gates Plans at May Directors Meet
New York April 24 The Tribune reports Wall Street chatter that John W Gates once again contemplates a world voyage after resigning as chairman of American Steel and Wire due to ill health He may step down at the May 7 board meeting amid rumors of a change in control led by Federal Steel and allied holders Gates declined to comment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Tribune
Wall Street
John W. Gates
American Steel and Wire Company
Gates
Federal Steel Company
Steel and Wire Company
Boxing Interests Consolidate in Chicago Promoter Pact
Chicago April 24 reports boxing interests in the city consolidated under a promoter pact. Tom Han tom, president of the Fort Dearborn Athletic Club, resigns as organizer and joins the Tattersalls Athletic Association, becoming an equal shareholder in the South Side club with Lou M. Fousenan and S. B. Franks. The move signals the demise of the Fort Dearborn club and reshapes local boxing leadership.
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Chicago
Tom Hantom
Fort Deartorn Athletic Club
Star Iheater
Tattersalls Athletic Sesacration
Hanton
South Site
Lou MM. Fousenan
Franks
Fort Dearborn Athletic Club
W. Mayhew
Merton
Wie
Illinois Populists convene to shape state slate and national bid
The Illinois Populists met in April to form a state central committee and select delegates for the national convention in Cincinnati. Temporary officers were chosen, with plans to decide on a state ticket and a position on presenting Gom into the national agenda. Delegates include likely national committeemen Jegrie Wihokdine, James Frrris, and W. J. Banigan, while Joseph A. Hopp was named chairman and Earl Richardson secretary.
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Ermnnaeia
Roth
Chicago
Cincinnati
Gom& Into
Apse
Jegrie Wihokdine
Nashville
James Frrris
Joliet
W. J. Banigan
State Committee
Joseph A. Hopp
Earl Richardson
Matioun
Democrats Gathering for Sunflower Banquet in Wichita
Wichita April 34 Several invited speakers for the Sunflower banquet disappointed the organizers with Senator Daniel canceling and Senator McMillin and Governor Thomas missing recent movements. Only Bryan and Myers remain likely to speak as party tensions rise over Populist ties. Governor Stanley faced uncertainty about reception in Wichita as he attends tonight’s Democratic banquet, signaling potential splits within the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kas
Bryan
Juntel
Virginia
Blackburn
Kentucky
McMailin
Tennessee
Thomas
Colorado
Towne
Minnesota
Allen
Daniel
W. F. Supp
Tague
McMillin
Mr. Bryan
Myo
Clay Center
Hale
People's Party
Claude Duval
United States
Shipcon
Kansas City
Colby
Great Bend
Fort Scott
Stanley
Old Grudge Ends In Double Shooting At Depot
RicMview April 4 report says Frank Blankenship a son in law to 55 Jones a Ashley prominent lawyer met at Hitofa Central depot at 8 pm last night. They fired revolvers at each other. Jones was shot in the breast and other wounds while Blankenship received a shot in the arm. Cause stated as a grudge of several years standing.
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RicMview
Frank Blankership
Jones
Ashley
Hitofa Central Depot
Blankenship
Dellenbaugh Disbarment Confirmed in Ohio Courts
The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed lower court rulings disbarring Cleveland judge Frank Dellenbaugh. He was found to have shared a fee with an attorney in a case before him. The ruling ends his eligibility to practice in Ohio courts.
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Dellenbaugh
Columbus
Supreme Court Today
Frank Dellenbaugh
Cleveland
Ohie
Bef Hi
New York Firms Fair Bankruptcy Petition Filed
Larie K. Stone filed a petition in bankruptcy in New York. Ela Dilltes, contracted in St Paul, Minnesota, for 152 685 dollars in assets. A Hellun & Co importers of millinery and artificial powers and feathers made a cost signment with liabilities of 65 000 dollars and assets of 53 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fair
Larie K. Stone
Ela- Dilltes
St. Paul, Minn
A. Hellun & Co
Amseta
Unclear text fragment about a London horse event
Fragmentary report describes a London gambling or horse racing scene with mentions of sovereigns and a Piney venue. The readable bits reference 1 000 sovereigns and a 3 000 appareliens phrase, but details are obscured and no coherent event or names are extractable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Piney
Ras
Peere
Beareet
Piret
Local probate dispute and county actions reported
The district court hears a probate related note from the estate of Hitae Chrisman seeking to redeem bonds while Pepita Lacey challenges a zoning issue at a restaurant building owned by W F Parker. County commissioners approve a separate matter as Robert’s Boys prepare for a stated march tonight at Piret Coherems.
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Hitae Chrisman
University of To
Pepita Lacey Hie
Wait
ZL. McFarland
Veiue
W. F. Parker
Seonty Rasesuer
Bottle trust forms in Pittsburgh to harmonize bottle makers
Pittsburgh April 24 A bottle trust forms in Pittsburgh to unite flint and green bottle manufacturers. Representatives from both sides arrived to discuss uniform prices packing systems and freight rates. A general meeting of manufacturers will convene tomorrow to review committee reports.
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Pittsburg
Hottie
Irmde
Tightening Our Hold as NA Trust Buys Havana Bonds
The North American Trust Company has purchased nearly 1,000,000 of Havana first mortgage bonds amid political appointment rumors. Havana politics stir as General Rivera’s minister of agriculture succession and a cabinet vacancy loom with Luis Hstovex set to tour Europe.
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N. A. Trust Company
Havana
General Rivera
Perfecto la Caste
Maiuel Sanguilly
Alexander Frodriguex
Luis Hstovex
Europe
North American Trust Company
Canada Pacific and Western Rail Rates Clash In April
A New York report states Canadian Pacific seeks relief from Western lines over grievances including through traffic from New England to the Pacific and discrimination by a Western immigrant bureau. Western roads resist a single differential rate while Cotton Belt appoints a new passenger head in St Louis. Also notes Frankfort court appeal by ex Governor Bradley and Scranton strike affecting Jermyn company workers.
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New York
Pacffc
Macy
New England
Pacific
Corther
Puclte
St Louis
Fred $J. Jones
Cotton West
St. Louis Southwestern
Memphis
Tyler
Mr. Jones
8. G. Warner
Skanaaz City Southern
Kansas City, Pittsboro
Bradley
Frankfort
W. O. Bradley
Court of Appeals
Cantril
Breckinridge
Pratt
Senator Renominated by Third District Backers Today
Supporters in the Third district renominate the senator as the scene shifts to Kentucky where he declines to discuss the situation. A local note mentions Kavanagh and Roney Boys at First Congregational Church tonight in related events.
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Third District
Senete
Kentucky
Smallpox Patient Confined With Animals in Englewood Pound
April reports in Chicago describe an Englewood police station patient with malignant smallpox held in a small pound with four dogs and three horses. James Harris of Spring Valley Jr. waited over four hours for ambulance transport to an isolation hospital as residents near Wentworth Avenue feared spread of the disease.
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Englewood Pound
Chicago
Tribune
Englewood
James Harris
Spring Valley, Jr
Wentworth Avenue
Sixty-fourth
Seventy- Bret
Wisconsin Nominations Nominates GOP Candidates for Congress
The Milwaukee constitutional convention nominated Theodore Otsen for congress while Samuel S. Barney was renominated by the Fifth District Republicans. Delegates from Hayward and Superior were chosen for the Philadelphia convention. The party endorsed President McKinley and Governor Scofield.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Theodore Otsen
Congress
Samuel S. Barney
Todation
Peach Sociayadne Seel Ae
Ecormtck
Hayward
John T. Murphy
Superior
Philadelphia
McKinley
Scofieid
Weather Bureau Chief Salary Raised in Senate Agriculture Bill
Washington April 24 Senate agriculture committee reports the agricultural appropriation bill with a total of 955 120, a net rise of 22 290. The bill adds 82 820 in items but trims seed purchases by 40 000 and agricultural publications by 20 000 to offset the gain. Major increases include 50 000 for forestry investigations and 15 000 for seigation investigations. Amendments propose continuing soils research and testing American food products abroad, and raise the chief of the weather bureau salary by 5 000 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Senate
House
Agricultural Department
United States
The
Weather Bureau
Gasoline Fire Threatens Frank Newland’s Home
Firefighters were alerted at 11 66 this morning to 3201 East Sixth Avenue for a gasoline stove blaze at Frank Newland’s store and residence. A window was open and wind fed the flames causing the room to catch fire. the blaze was extinguished before the department arrived.
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Frank Newland
East Sixth Avenue
Meele
Oleo Margarine Tax Warranty Clarifies Wholesale Delivery Terms
Washington authority clarifies that manufacturers shipping stamped oleomargarine to customers via common carriers without taking bills by hand incur special wholesale tax. Delivery to customers named on packages by an agent triggers tax exposure. Retailers selling ten pound units in two such orders at the same price may violate single ten pound sale limits.
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Washington
Wilson
Internal Revenue Bureau
Plare
Colson Case Disminsen in Kentucky Court Motion
In Frankfort Kentucky on April 34 the defense for former Congressman Colson argued the failure to secure a conviction would lead to a dangerous outcome regarding the killing of Demares. The Commonwealth's attorney pressed the case amid anxious proceedings.
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Colson
Frankfort
Luther ‘Dena
Crewlt
The
Commonwealth
Lieut
Beottiesore
Demares
Two Were Drowned In Boston Capsize Tragedy
Boston officials report two boys were drowned when a boat capsized near the harbor. A survivor, McDonald, and a companion, Roney, were rescued but in critical condition as hospital attendants fear the injured boy may not survive. The incident occurred near First National Church as authorities investigate the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Attorney Bone Praised by Grand Jury In Federal Court
Assistant United States District Attorney Harry Bone received praise from the United States grand jury for his thorough and businesslike investigation work. The panel, meeting April 5 to 23, 100, expressed appreciation for his uniform kindness and effective handling of cases brought before them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bone
United States District Attorney
Hone
Mr. Bone
United States Grand Jury
Senaton
Reler
George Vancleave
J.B. Woods
Plumbers Strike Shuts Chicago Work Amid Labor Turmoil
In Chicago a new strike by Journeymen Union plumbers disrupts contractor activity after a vote. President Thomas Clinch cites the labor war as the motive and warns big bosses against arbitration. In Wisconsin, two Metropolitan Lumber saw mills burned in Mariiett with losses between 30,000 and 100,000.
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Chicago
Thomas Clinch
aSahiproun
Mariiett
Wis
Atkinson
Mich
Metropolitan Lumber Company
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Topeka State Journal
Torman
Carter
Seraee
Binek
Festerdas
Clark
Guny
Uncle Sam
Pretoria
Porto Rico
Grover Geveland
W. D. Bynum
Turkey
Ty Syain
Gonsie Whealer
Ipme al
Luis
California
Txwuble
Tus Aguinet
South Africa
Chicago News
Sith
Ruxbaudry
Rasquits
Dayton Tureov
Miss Goulins
Hood
Hanna
Illinois
Democrats
Sunflower Leaguers
Rober
Piret Coherems Nateharch
Serim
Whitmore
Canadian Pacific
Scranton
Jermyn Company
Ol Forge
Arecke
Aiansfield
Richard Nee
Eed
Ste Taylor
Wisconsin
Oleo Ruling
Commissioner de
AR. Bone
Shawnee Building and Loan Association
Eastman
West Sixth ST
Auk
King
AT. & 5. F. Railway
Topeea, Kas
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