Zinc industry notes and trade figures in 1901 report
The article details 1901 zinc trends including home consumption at about 141,697 tons, exports to the United Kingdom totaling 6,167,278 pounds, and per-ton price comparisons from 1900 to 1898. It highlights new and existing plant capacity, southwest Missouri and southeast Kansas mining in the Gelena Joplin district, and varying import values for refined zinc.
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Kirchhoff
Tol
United Kingdom
Sing
Missouri
Kansas
Gelena-Joplin
State Journal summer home delivery offer effective daily
Subscribers may have the State Journal mailed to any address while away for the summer at thirty cents a month with changes as desired. The paper promises to be like a daily letter from home, while the content notes crop reports, stock movements, and corporate reorganizations including Rock Island and United States Steel, and comments on taxation and education.
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State Journal
Hones
Congressional estimates for next House races described
The article compares Republican and Democratic forecasts for the next Congress. It notes a 387 member body with 29 more than current, predicts GOP majorities ranging from 21 to 47 depending on estimates, and outlines shifts in Ohio New York Pennsylvania and southern states, with Democratic gains in some states and Republican losses in others.
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Beimg
Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
South
Arkansas
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
Texas
Delaware
Maryland
Kentucky
Production of Tin Ore Sets U S Mining Record in 1901
The United States Geological Survey reports in the 1901 miners resources volume that tin production reached a record 140,522 tons in 1901, up from 123,586 tons in 1900 and 125,051 tons in 1899. Kansas led gains with 74,240 tons, vs 62,138 tons previously, as Timodseine rose in output.
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Sow i Press
United States Geological Survey
Charles Kirchher
Kansis
Roosevelt reciprocity plan debated in Kansas papers
The Emporia Gamette informs readers that President Roosevelt opposes the rebate plan advocated by Senator Burton while Burton's Kansas stance shifts. It questions Burton's consistency, cites past endorsements of reciprocity in Washington, and asks where he stands on the Cuban reciprocity bill and its Kansas application. The piece implies a split over federal versus state support and urges Burton to align with his prior commitments.
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Emporia
Abilene
Jong Oddy
Burton
Kansas
Roosevelt
Kansan
Eugene Ware
Chester I. Long
Warde
Wichita
Whitt
Senator Burton
Washington
Long Tu
Atchison Globe Oddities and Local Rumors
A fragment from the Atchison Globe reflects small town chatter. Notes include a thin man sleeping with a pillow between his knees, references to age and social teasing, peculiar consumer scenes, and a Leavenworth widower courted by relatives who gossip about his marriage prospects.
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GLOBE
Atchison Globe
Atchison
All Heaven
Central Branch
Leavenworth
Grants
Pointed Paragraphs From a Queer Page of Town Ties
Fragmentary paragraphs discuss manners, fortune, and social behavior with playful aphorisms. Mentions city ticket office and Kansas Avenue. Reads like a miscellany of wry, stray reflections and diarylike jottings with no clear single event or named individuals.
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Cay Ee Daly J Eation
Geney
Kansas Town
Waterworks fight pits council against citizens over plant sale
The consternation centers on the water company sale at about 600000 with 25000 in boilers and plant upgrades. Council opposition argues litigation waste and high rates while advocates urge a public vote on whether to buy or privatize the works, noting prior appraisals and contracts.
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Cit
Washburn College
Burgenthas
Martin & Dennis
Munghot
Parker Voinks
Lea
Hero
Topeka
Experimenta
Surme
Quaker Reflections from the Philadelphia Record
A collage of aphorisms and wry observations on society religion and human foibles including phrases about charity, honesty, fashion, and fate with humorous asides and clipped dialogues. The piece comments on wealth vanity luck and life’s ironies through quips attributed to various speakers.
Missouri Pacific Round Trip Fare to Ohio Indiana and Central Territory
The Missouri Pacific offers a low round trip fare for select dates in September and October to polls in Ohio and Indiana and to points in the Central Passenger Association territory. Limited to first class return tickets. travel ends by late November. The program aims to help patrons visit home and friends along the Steinlen Q14 road bed with fast trains available.
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Missouri Pacific Airway
Ohio
Indiana
Amociaton
Missouri Padre
Steinlen
What They Think Before the Court on Water Works
A State Journal reporter interviewed local business leaders on the waterworks dispute. Citizens express varied views on whether the council should sue the Pecos Water Company and whether the city should own or regulate the water plant. Comments cover voting, price, and the potential city purchase.
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The
State Journal
Meatnet
Bros
Coe Manquee
C. Bowman
Knowles
John
Mulvane
Caine
Tam
Van Orden Killed by Lightning on Crystal Lake Porch
A violent thunderstorm struck Crystal Lake as William Van Orden stood on his porch. A fatal lightning bolt killed him instantly while he refused his mother's plea to seek shelter. Mrs Van Orden was knocked back by the blast and the couple’s garments were torn by the force of the strike. a doctor confirmed immediate death.
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van Orden
William van Or
Rystal Lake
Weddings at Abilene Feature Local Nuptials
Rachel Hull formerly of Kamums Cle and W. W. Davis wed at the bride’s home in Abilene an evening. Julia of Frank alla Company authored everage l and music, and Benedict cage attorney assisted at Andrew's church.
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Abilene
Rachel Hull
Kamums Cle
W. W. Davis
Mise
Julia
Frank Alla: Company
Benedict Cage
Andrew's Church
Deaths and Funerals Notice
Obituary item notes the death of John C. Kistler at 3 o clock. Mentions grandparents Mr and Mrs Clinton and other relatives in a brief death notice fragment from a local column.
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Mrs. Clinton
Joh C. Kistler
Bank Official Hawley Mortgage Move In California
Hawley, cashier of Fleet National Bank, and his wife settle a $5,000 consideration. They will reside with Mrs. Merrill, Hawley’s mother in California, while the Mrs. Merril is visiting.
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Merrill Buyea
BR. Hawley
Fleet National Bank
Malta Vita Demonstrations Highlight 72 Dishes
The notice describes Malta Vita prepared in 72 ways and invites readers to request delicate dishes from the camyuasers. It mentions a term Pity Ticket Office Dalen Pacific R R and lists 65 Kansas Ave as a location reference.
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Malta
Dalen Pacific R
Kansas Ave
Local notes and court actions near Topeka Avenue
Secretary T E Prout of the railroad Y M C A shows gradual improvement as Dr L H Munn travels toward Albu sean. W W Mills hosts a rear yard cattle drive on Topeka avenue. The case against Henry Spradhey, a colored man, for stealing from J Thomas Lumber was dismissed by the county attorney. A large turnout celebrated at G M Docgherty’s home on Western avenue. Charles Lawson, a jointist jailed for carrying weapons, fined $6. Two Topeka jointists, Clarence Wood and Clough, arrested for selling liquor to Indians, await plea today. Harry, son of Orlando Grumbine, fractured his left arm in an accident. Richard Boyd of Edson plans to return home in Misouri. Authorities pursue Crofts, John and Harry, linked to a forcible restraint case. The third installment of a “forcible restraint” suit was filed as guard presence rises in Oklahoma.
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T. E. Prout
L. H. Munn
Albusean
W. W. Mills
Topeka Avenue
Henry Spradhey
J. Thomas Lumber Company
Ty Success Club
Clarence Wood
Clough
Dearing
E.H. Moecer
John
Harry
Sears
Oklahoma
Deveny 18 Named Roundhouse Foreman in Topeka
Deveny is appointed permanent roundhouse foreman in Topeka after two months in the role. He has long been with the Santa Fe as a machinist and will assume foreman duties immediately.
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Topeka
D. Deveny
Jaonmaes Br Ane Ranta Fe Railroad
Deveny
The
Santa Fe
Fairs and county associations across Kansas in 1902
A fragmented list outlines numerous county fairs and associations in Kansas for 1902 with secretaries and dates including Great Bend Hiawatha and Sedgwick areas. It also notes an accident involving Dr McCandless in an unrelated anecdote at The Model.
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Topeka State Journal
Frank P. Maclenman
Portrre
Oom
Bute Journal
York
Associacea Seaarnth
Ecaan Cation
Wight
Joeee Sues
Mary MacLane
Hartford Post
Lust
Congressional Estimates
Wallance
Attenton
Hiv
Cales Pacific
Philadelphia
Sillicus
Costa
Mua
Philippines
Willie
NyeetAnn
Manayunk
Fireater
Citizens Express
Nsas
Federal Water Works
Utigaare
Pris Cabs
Hook Anne T G
Waters
Phillipe
Sven the Pisadings
Ne ‘Court
Gisuniwea
H. M. Phillips
Ani
Miss Faya
Miss Quinlan
Siy
Quinlan
Anna Eva Faye
Herrman
Anns Eva
Tracy
Racing Matinee
Fair Grounds
H.C. Lindsay
Dixie
M. L. Campbell
Lady Evans
Jackson
Colorado
Pckislang System
Rock Island
Burnt Falten
Wheaton
Harton County
Gyrke
Great Bend
Epten Brows
Great K.ingion
Hiawatha
Butler County
Retary
Clay County
Pee
Clay Center
Mgrahall County Fair Association
E. Isse
Maryaville
Septembie Coffey County
Ecesuary
Cowley County
Eeere- Finney County
A. Mion
Nnklin County Agricultural A Carey Si
Cuiawa
Sue Asilowithal Society
Marshall Inty
Frankfort Fair Amocia
J. D
Eetley County
McCanditen
McCandlias
McCandliss
Marshall
Garfield Park
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