Economic Trends and Presidential History in Historical View
The text reviews political opinion shifts about China and U S policy, notes donations to a Democratic camp, and discusses presidential tenure patterns including Harrison Lincoln and Garfield. It includes analysis of industrial growth, import and export changes from 1890 to 1900, and the rise of manufactured materials versus finished goods in exports.
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Ube Alte
Stuckira
Freneury Bureau of Statation
Gold Production Soars Past Historic US Highs
The article notes US gold mining in the year ending December 7 set a record surpassing 1863 California highs. It cites the director of the mint Sno0.0n, estimates of annual world production, and compares decades of output, including figures from 1494 to 1800 and later half-century periods. It highlights a rapid rise in gold production in the United States and worldwide.
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Unites States
Ieee
California
United States
Adiotah Soethmner
United States Mint
Vested States on July 3 to 4 noted in fragment
Fragmentary OCR mentions dated July 3 and 4 with unclear figures and names. Information is incomplete, listing scattered words like states, dates, and numbers without coherent context or full items. Unable to determine precise entities or events from the fragment.
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Stat. Ie
EULA
Glove Sights From Atchison Globe Parody Humor
A humorous column mocks social quirks and clichés noting ice cream sharing gossip and a parade of dated expressions. It satirizes manners like breadwinning marriages and male temper, then jests at flirtations, age gaps, and the endless quest for fitting roles in a coy, playful tone.
Fragments from a Chicago News satirical column
A collection of clipped observations and puns on society and human nature. The writer jests about sermons on wet Sundays, legal lawyers, women's rights, conceit, and everyday curiosities. Echoes of rural life and pride in local comings and goings appear in a wry, observational tone.
Quaker Reflections and Congress Notes in Philadelphia
A fragment from Philadelphia Record quotes verses and quips about manners and fortune. It reports Congress opening on Independence Day with a cabinet crisis anticipated and mentions a 5 percent dividend from a national bank, amid government concerns for public protection.
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Almnn
Bovis
Boavis
Pus
Galveston ‘Tex
Aue
Ualay
Tolmve
Congress
Natonal Bank
Homt
Bote
Japanese Emigration Halted Report From Washington
The Japanese government has presented plans to resume emigration of Japanese laborers to the United States and Canada. Buffalo population data shows 350,010 residents with 37.77 percent growth since 15M. Manitoba wheat crop forecast places yield at 11,000,000 bushels with drought and winds reducing acres to 2,745 per acre.
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Waahtntn, Air
Adinpatch
Government of
Japan
United States
Canada
Washington
Buffalo
He Ohne
Manitoba
St. Paul
Minn
Wintipes
Dan
Local figures and travel notes in a rural county scene
Oly Faiter Gilmore and daughter Axed 12 started a bicycle trip to Elite county yesterday morning but opted for the train due to toughness. Officer Botham and Deputy Clerk Holt are noted in court and Leavenweres, while Mayor L. Dikgs of Perry visited his mother Annie J. Eerema. Doan's Ointment advertised for skin ailments.
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Oly Faiter Gilmore
Win
Elite County
Draring Gilbeens
Botham
Holt
United Btazen
Leavenweres
Xeexion
L. Dikgs
Perry
Annie J
Armed train robbery near Hugo ends in a death
Union Pacific eastbound No. 4 was robbed just west of Hugo around 1 am by two mounted men who woke sleeping passengers and obtained cash and valuables. An elderly California resident, W. J. Fay, shot at the bandits but was killed. Passengers and crew described chaotic scenes as robbers fled, with authorities alert for capture.
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Hugo
Union Pacific
Denver
Pullman
Limon Junction
W. J. Fay
California
St. Lovin
Miss Shaw
Pansenerre
Contagion among Army Animals at Presidio Hospital
At the Government Hospital in the Presidio San Francisco Aug 6 about Sim patients most returned from the Philippines and convalescents. Over the past three days two veterinary surgeons suppressed landers among 1 500 animals of the Third and Ninth regiments. Ten horses were killed on Friday and Saturday due to contagion and 28 suspicium cases were reported earlier. As of now there are 110 new cases and preparations include four wagon trains ready for front with mules and packs soon to be sent to China once steamships are ready.
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Presidio
San Francisco
Balu Suldlere
Philippines
Landers
China
Royal Grief Queen Victoria Responds to Humbert Death
Queen Victoria expresses unity with Parliament in condemning the assassination of Humbert of Italy. She thanks Parliament for the address, joins in indignation and deep concern, and conveys sympathy with the king, royal family, government, and people of Italy.
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Victoria
Humbert
London
Queen Victoria
Kite Humbert
Italy
Picnic gathering to feature cattlemen from four states
Major W. Kane visits Topeka arranging with the Santa Fe for a large regional cattlemen gathering. Attendees from Kansas Oklahoma Missouri and Colorado are expected as an attraction for the picnic with public speeches barred.
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W. Kane
Topeka
Santa Fe
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Colorado
Post Office Debates and Reform Calls Across Party Lines
A long excerpt traces post office politics under John Wanamaker, arguing for lower postage while criticizing waste and rail favoritism. It notes Democratic and Republican stances on one cent per ounce rates, rail transportation costs, and calls for government ownership to cut expenses. The section also includes rants on dress norms and social double standards.
International race for Sewanahaka cup winds down
Doval Que August 6 The third day of the Sewanahaka cup race saw light winds delaying the event. Saturday’s race remained unfinished within the four hour limit. The course remains the same ny windward and return two miles apart, totaling 12 miles. At 1 30 oclock the breeze was light and southeasterly then shifted south, leaving boats idle beside the committee boat with sails up.
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Doval
Eturn
General Miles Visits Camp Alexander Hopkins in Pennsylvania
Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles arrived at Camp Alexander Hopkins to review the state's guard encamped there. He inspected more than 10 000 troops this afternoon in the official visit to the Pennsylvania militia.
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Mount Wrewa
Aur
Nelson A. Miles
Alexander L. Hopkins
Pennsylvania
Milithe
Miler
Reading Dividend Declared by Mending Halteay Co
The directors of the Mending Halteay company at a special meeting declared a dividend of 1i per cent on the Beat preferred stock payable September 10. Last March a dividend of 1M per cent was paid, and today is the first dividend for some time.
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Reading
Philadelpus
Mending Halteay Company
Soldier dies in Porto Rico amid osteosarcoma illness
Private Sherman Gauley of the Fifth Cavalry died at San Juan de Porto Rico on the instant of osteosarcoma. War department officials in Washington reported the death occurred August 6.
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Diea
Porto Rico
Washington
Wood
War Department
Sherman Gauley
Trop H. Fifth Cavalry
San Juan de Porto Rico
Boys Arrested for Watermelon Theft on Rock Island Track
Seven boys aged 10 to 12 were arrested for stealing watermelons from cars on the Rock Island line. Names listed include Joe Menulen Bill Duxsina Joe Duggins W Arthur Carson Leslie Gilman and Floyd Harris. Two cars were opened and a few melons taken. They feared punishment and await larceny charges before Judge Maxan at four this afternoon.
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Rock Nd
Joe Menulen
Bill Duxsina
Joe Duggins
Arthur Carson
Leslie Gilman
Floyd Jarris
Maxan
Missionary Cousin Reports Quiet in China Interior
Mrs. I T Yount receives a letter from cousin Mrs Butler a missionary in China stating missionaries in the town there had not been disturbed The letter written about a month ago notes authorities did not seek trouble and warned foreigners to stay home Mrs Butler a Quaker left Alliance Ohio for China
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I.T. Yount
Mrs. Butler
China
Butler
Alliance
Weather Forecast Notes a Sizzled Weekend Heat Wave
A fragmentary weather note reports a heat spike starting Saturday with a high around 74 degrees and a rising trend by Sunday. Winds from the north at 12 mph cooled conditions but the forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms tonight and Tuesday with high temperatures expected.
Judge Hazen Rules on Stanton vs Kansas Mutual Life case
Judge Hazen ruled for the Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Company in the suit by Col. H. H. Stanton for $3,000. Stanton was found negligent for failing to pay quarterly premiums after a draft for payment was sent and returned. The court held the policyholder knew payments were due and neglected to pay.
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Hazen
Hilra
Col
H. H. Stanton
Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Company
Indurance
Stanton Ratta
Peney
Cal
Tax for Hedge Cutting Forces Hedge to Pay for Road Fence Trimming
Judge Hazen rules in favor of township hedge cutting order. Casson sues County Treasurer to stop collection arguing lack of notice and hedge status. Court upholds that the hedge was valid and officers justified in cutting it.
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Hazen
Guargea Gana Ee Hableeeceri
Casson
Philips
Governor on Move Through Kansas Cities Schedule
Governor Stanley travels through Hays City Ells Wa Keeney Grainfield Guye City Oakley Sharon Springs on a week of public speaking events. He speaks in Hays City tomorrow afternoon and Ells tomorrow evening. The itinerary includes Grainfield Wa Keeney Oakley Sharon Springs with meetings and public addresses across multiple days.
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Stanley
Hays City
Ells
Wa Keeney
Grainfield
Guye City
Oakley
Sharon Springs
Remington Wins Nomination Fight in Miami County
Major J B Remington has been nominated for representative in Miami county. Reports from Topeka this afternoon say the vote stands 2 ile with both candidates at 61 votes and one township uncounted. Remington carries the nomination by a 21 vote majority over C S Bixby, Burton candidate. Tom Kelly, secretary of the Republican state committee, foresaw Burton’s bloc before the day. This marks the second yearly contest in Murcon a. the Ker people have won each time.
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J. B. Remingrom
Miami County
Topeka
Remington
Bixby
Burton
Mark Remington le
Bate
Luchensi Reacts to Humbert Assassination News
Geneva reports Italian anarchist Luchensi, jailed for life for a prior assassination, reacted with joy at the news of King Humbert I of Italy being assassinated. He predicted a cascade of sovereigns meeting the same fate, starting with Italy’s new king.
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Humbert
Geneva
Italy
Luchenti
Austria
Ttaly
Luchennl
Timber Destroyed After Los Angeles Forest Fires
Reports from the San Gabriel forest indicate fires thatison raged for weeks are now under control and a significant amount of valuable timber has been destroyed. Local authorities confirm containment with continued monitoring advised.
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Los Angeles
Cal
San Gabriel Forest
Woman Murder Suspect Held After Roadside Find
A woman murdered near town was found on the roadside in a damaged state with a throat cut. Durham, a relative, was arrested on suspicion and taken to Louisville for safekeeping.
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Alout
Sane Durham
Louisville
Santa Fe appoints new chief draughtsmen and engineers
Mr. Rice leaves to become chief draughtsman to Mr. James Dun, consulting engineer for the Santa Fe system, Chicago headquarters. Mr. E. B. Ries will move to Chicago for the same post. Mr. W. S. Storey, formerly San Joaquin Valley line chief engineer, installed as Santa Fe chief engineer and will work with Dun on regrading grades across the system.
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Santa Fe
Dus
E. 8. Ries
Chicago
James Dun
Dun
Topeka
Santa Fe Roper
Storey
Buttermilk Graft Snares Topeka Homes With Tickets
A smooth stranger toured Topeka east and west of Kansas Avenue offering samples of buttermilk. He left tickets for 20 quarts in exchange for 41. The scheme drew complaints from victims including ES Wee and John A Daily of the Santa Fe engineering department. The man vanished after promising returns.
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Topeka
Kansas Avenue
ES. Wee
John A. Daily
Santa Fe Engineering
Rice
Mr. Daily
Mr. Daily Today
Government to Act on Manila Bank Exchange Rates
The War Department weighs action against three Manila banks for cutting the exchange rate on American gold amid China turmoil. Complaints from Manila authorities prompt possible authorization for Gen MacArthur to curb the banks. The Philippines treasury already fixes sliver rates.
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Washington
War Department
Manila
China
Manita
MacArthur
Wea
Treasury Department
Deaths and Funerals in Topeka Area This Week
Multiple obituaries note deaths in Topeka and nearby towns. Joseph T. Newell, 68, died at home after illness. Willard B. Brooks, at sister’s home. Howard Patterson of Chanute died of typhoid pneumonia at Santa Fe hospital. John Rundt, about 68, died at Christ hospital. Mrs. Mary Weilert, 42, died of consumption. David Nevile, colored, old soldier, died at Christ hospital with G A R burial. Funeral arrangements vary.
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Joseph T. Newell
Bis
West Fourteenth Street
Topeka
Arid
Colorado
Jorsy
Willard B. Brooks
van Buren Street
Honard Patterson
Chanute
Santa Fe
John Rundt
Christ Hospital
Mary Weilert
Kansas Avenue
David Nevile
Mr. Nevils
Chargy
G. A.B
Toprka
Tourist rail rate to Colorado and Utah advertised
Tickets priced at 19.00 cover Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs and return via Santa Fe with sale August 1 and 1st and return window through October stopover allowed on the going trip after Pueblo. Also good September 27 with August 20 addition. Tickets available from Missouri Pacific points to Denver Colorado Springs Pactic Salt See nearest agents or write H C Townsend GP & T A St Louis May Bnlipps Topeka Kansas
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Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Santa Fe
Colorado
Utah
Missouri Pacific
Pactic
Colo
Salt
H. C. Townsend
T. A. St Louis
Homeseekers Excursions Advertised for August Trip
An old notice offers a round trip excursion via the Ranta Fa line on August 7 from Territory Omiams near Rocky Ford. Fare is $2 for the round trip with a 4 o clock departure, stopovers noted. Agent contact A. T. & F. or by phone.
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Omiams
Nis Ba
Notte
Wok
Texas
Jorada
Rocky Ford
A. T
Rock Island Route Round Trip Tickets From Denver to Gold Field
Denver to Colorado Springs and Pueblo round trip fare set at 12 dollars with sales during August and September dates. Fetes run until October 21 while shipments for war loan remittances prompt bankers to forecast broad engagements of funds from 31 million to 4.06 million dollars as negotiations proceed.
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Colorado Springs
Pueblo
England
New York
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