Massy fragments reflect debates on water cure and China policy
The TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL prints a wire report from the Associated Press amid a busy day. It surveys calls to tax packaging hawks profits, reviews the water cure controversy in the Philippines, and presents Madison era debates on the Chinese population and immigration impact with quotes about Mulitpolicies and American duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Petwest
Bierpont Morgan
Kansas
Taybawker
Hering
Filipinas
Owilver
Oppressive Trusts Debate At Indian Convention
Senator Beveridge pressed questions on trust oppression and working conditions. He cited labor shifts and bowed to claims of high wages and employment gains under wartime policy, arguing reform should balance production with farmers’ incomes while noting economic tensions and global competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Wagner
Ciepuwle
Emptai
America
England
Gertmeny
American engines challenge British loom in cost and speed
An Esth of Cromer report reviewed by the Treasury Bureau of Statistics contrasts American and British locomotive makers. It notes Americans offer lower prices and faster delivery on standard engines, but British prices may undercut for specially made engines. Tests show American engines burn 20 to 40 percent more coal than English builds, with two bids illustrating price and lead-time differences and Baldwin works cited for continuous production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagot
Estl
Cromer
Reltith Consial General
Calvo
Treasury Bureau of Statistic
United States
Bxypan Railway Board
Peleeta
Meera
Bull Willams & Co
Nays
Kilvante
Moses Hhowher Beoteh
Ottier
Exadt
Fragmented Globe Sights on Women and Society
A garbled excerpt reflects social stereotypes about women and marriage, with jumbled phrases on bachelors, gifts, temperance, and wages. It mentions an Atchison woman, an apprentice, and a clerk. notes confusion over dress and pigtails, and hints at a forthcoming European ship listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leromi
Drs
Massie
Mike Prevboiowicks
Lensenwatst
Mao Ie
Weyers
Praybolowskisteke
Mscape
Atchison Wonan
Jenife
Tverry Shell
Union Dey and the Hidden Heirloom Mystery
A fragmentary note references Union Dey asking where someone is going, with garbled phrases hinting at an English history or trade mystery. The text remains unreadable in key portions, leaving the core event unexplained and no clear suspects or outcomes.
Untitled Prose Snippets on Love and Courage
Fragmentary humorous musings compare marriage and bachelorhood, gender roles, and social commentary. Vague references touch on Panama, relationships, generosity, and a mysterious water cure in the Philippines, framed as satirical insights.
Fragmented aphorisms blur domestic satire in Chicago page
The fragmentary text parodies wisdom and vice with scattered quips about truth, domestic economy, and social manners. It references a companion of vice, whitewash gear, and a distant manner linked to onions at dinner, all set in a Chicago news context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Worman
Reflections of a Bachelor from a Sensational Gossip Sheet
The piece mocks social ambition and marriage norms through sardonic lines about a bachelor’s life. It contrasts men’s pursuit of status with women’s timing in relationships and hints at lost opportunities and the challenge of maintaining love after marriage.
Burton Chief Speaker at Grant Banquet in Brooklyn
Kansas Senator J R Burton spoke at a Brooklyn Grant banquet celebrating General Grant's birthday. He praised Grant's leadership at Fort Donelson and Vicksburg, contrasted with Napoleon, and urged fidelity to friends and country. The event featured Union League Club and others hosting officials and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Grant
Brooklyn
New York
Grant Pest
Galal
J. R. Burton
Fort Donaldson
Vicksburg
Napoleon
Nipoleon
That Tired Feeling Warns of Spring Blood Impurity
A brief health note warns readers that persistent tiredness signals deficient vitality and impure blood. It cautions against ignoring the risk and suggests attention to bodily balance during the spring season.
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Ad Claims Health Benefits
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills promising new life strength and animation. It claims to purify blood improve complexion and cure tiredness with testimonials, citing a user from Gilad County who says it cured scrofula and aided sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Abeo
Mas
Rogr
Gilad
Whales Drifted Ashore at Port Royal Loss of Six
A school of light whales reached Port Royal during ebb tide. One large whale and several smaller ones grounded near shore and many died as they struggled to reach deeper water. The loss renders a potential oil harvest useless and marks the first whale sighting in Port Royal in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apell
Port Royal
Smith Trial Resumed in Gen. Smith Court Martial
Manila April 28 Gen Jacob H Smith faces court martial on conduct prejudicial to discipline. Major L W T Wailer of the Marine Corps testifies about orders to "kill and burn and render Samar a howling wilderness" and recounts brutal clashes with tribesmen, with survivors and witnesses describing harsh actions and casualties among American forces during the Samar campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Jacob H. Smith
Lintleton W.T. Wailer
Marine Corps
Smith
Samar
Waller
Reichard
Dorper
Canduri
Schachiel
Depdapoe Bar
Poldler
Nichia
Allvecuilien
Privacy Sunioe
Tenshi Cavalry
Musicians Leave for Goodland Bail Tomormi Evening
The article notes a lineup of musicians and orchestral players including John Price and Gwenhagen set to perform tonight at a local dance. Details are fragmentary but indicate a lively program with diverse instrumentalists and a continuing dance event through the evening.
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Goodland
Jackies To Prison Reported For Disorderly Conduct
Vehlot and the crew of the United States cruiser Chimige were arrested for disorderly conduct. Femara iin hate teen Semcenees Le torus received imprisonment terms ranging from three to four months each.
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Vehlot
Chimige
Semcenees Letorus
Mysterious murder at Herndon Kansas store
Dr J R Howland of Herndon Kansas was found shot to death in a room adjoining the general store owned by W C Dull. A bullet through the head and another through the stomach killed him. No weapon found and no trace of a murderer. Howland was a prominent Mason.
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Atwood
Kes
J. R. Howland
Herndon
Kas
Aly
Aminil
W. C. Dull
Rowland
Howland
Memory, Deportation Contends With Strange Story of Milwaukee Man
John Dannhauser, an ostensibly Milwaukee resident and Chicago traveler, arrived April on the Vaderland then claimed amnesia. He detailed a journey from Milwaukee to Chicago then Antwerp, with a return the ship’s manifest misreporting his citizenship. Deported, he regained clarity at Bus Island hospital, claiming a Milwaukee life and a wife and children there.
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New York
John Dannhauser
Vaderland
Bus Island
Danphauser
Bile Twlah
Special Inquiry Board
Chrughies
Realutry
Hewart
Milwaukee
Lourd
Chicago
Antwerp
St Seage
Lllieteland Hospital
Wisconsin City
Lit Crum Blunders Opening Court Session
A disjointed OCR report details Lit Crum, newly appointed judge for the District of Kansas, mishandling the opening of the U.S. district court session. Court crier Henry Dillard was absent, Judge Hook awaited proceedings, and Crum faced an awkward, failing attempt to address the gathering amid garbled interruptions and uncertain actions.
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Crim
TB. Mercha
Dstrict
Kansan
U. & Schatriet Court
Crum
Beth
Wook
Henry Dillard
Wes Abeent
Crumsapple Chase
Sieve
Ex-Gov Adams Declines Senate Bid Amid Furor in Colorado
Former Colorado governor Adams withdraws from the Senate race after promises of support from Patterson and Teller allies. Governor Orman backs Adams’ rival, while J H Maupin seeks the governorship as alliances shift in the April Denver contest.
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Adams
Colorado
Denver
Cole
Pa-Goveror Alva Adame
Puchin Jaday
Ada A
Teller
Ratire
Triter
Adame
Orman
Tellers
J. H. Maupin
Nissley Buys Interest in Burton Dairy Distribution
J Nissley purchases an interest in Burton's dairy near Oakland and acquires delivery, rights to city distribution, Burton’s milk and herd assets. He will supply the milk to Nissley and manage distribution through Continental Creamery connections. A separate note reports a boy sent to reform school for a post office theft and mentions rural delivery extensions and other scattered items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Dairy
Eae
Continental Creem-ery Company
Burton's
Oakland
Sr Nusaley
Sillayergins
Burton
Niesler
Missing man’s wife seeks Bruce Medical unit leads in Kansas Ave
Mrs. Jr Peak, wife of the missing Bruce Peak member, visits 8 Kansas Avenue seeking clues about her husband. She says Peck remains indebted and creditors remain visible while she hopes for word on his attendance as she searches the area for the X ray machine and contact with the “precious” device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. JR. Peak
Br. Peak
Bruce Medical Company
Kansas Avenue
Tom
Peck
Mae. Peck
Machine operated cotton picker debut in Greenville Miss
A historic machine to harvest cotton at Meldmith factory in Greenville is claimed to be the first of its kind locally. Contracts for the next crop are being lined up as the device is tested with the Pittsbore company overseeing operation and stock. In other LOCAL MENTION notes, several residents and officials are referenced in brief items across town.
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Greenville
Miss
Pittsbore Company
Tomenstock
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Saya
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Panama
Sorneone
O'League
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Ati
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John Daenhauser
J. ©. Nissley Buys
Reformatory
Grover Melvin
Jennings
Ste
Fiant U. 5
Marana Prankruth
Melvin
Washington
Cork
Satta Sane
ABS Fansae
Payalation Sereed
Marcus C. Snyder
Grace Fitepetrick
Highappe
Mars
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Cashier
W. H. Rosiretos
Bowman
A. A. Robinson
W. H. Rossington
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J. Lastry
Chas. J. Devin
W. A. Stephens
E. Hawley
GEO. M. Noble & CO
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Wndle
Topeka, Kansas
Jackson St
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Chad Mahofeke
Ric Eoee
Ghder Saint
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O. W. Rastib
Tein Bram
Harry Song
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