Philippines War Returns and Economic Notes Across the Nation
The discussion spans reactions to the Philippine conflict, McKinley’s peace rhetoric, and the homeward mood in Washington. It notes Hemp prices, Beveridge and the Philippine Commission, regimental mortality comparisons, and debates on currency and gold certificates under Secretary Gage. It also mentions public advertising trends and the upcoming tour of the “Jersey Lily” while touching on political friction over leadership in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley Tus
Manila
Henry Clews
Gage
Trea Ury
Enid
Old Figures in New Garb On US Foreign Trade Figures
The article críticas outdated trade statistics for the fiscal year ending June 30, noting editorial commentary on exports and imports. It cites Treasury Department data showing dramatic shifts and suggests that agriculture claims distort manufacturing strength, listing items like wheat flour meat and margarine as examples of perceived value in the trade balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago News
Treasury
Clusa Qentinn
Export growth in agricultural goods sustains large industries
stern subjected in taking in the raw state to the fintelled cor witkin to whic they are exported the preparation of many of these articles affords employment to whole grand di visions of the industrial ori Tt may be noted that the exports of agricultural prodade last year were practically as great, measured in value, as the total exports of all gupta ve years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stern
Cor Witkin
Ori Tt
Gupta
Globe Sights on Marital Strings and Social Clusters
The excerpt riffs on marriages, gender roles, and gossip with sly humor. It notes that pleasing husbands often hinges on easy husbands, while many men lack awareness of social ties to great men, a joke about wives and mothers and the folly of quarrels and furniture. A doctor’s horse and a telegram messenger complete the fragment.
Pointed Paragraphs from the Chicago News
A collection of wry, aphoristic lines. The text riffs on law, health, power, romance, age, smoking, creditors, Noah, and industry. Sharp one liners mingle satire and social observation in compact paragraphs.
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
The column argues about marriage and divorce suggesting men marry and divorce easily, noting children bind weak marriages, and comments that exposure to many men before marriage would change attitudes, though it might prevent many marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Press
Tita
Local notices and oddities from Jewell to Kan San era
A jammed mockup of a rural newspaper page mentions August 29 muni pal water works vote, Jewell county reunions, Ellinwood criticisms, four zoning licenses in Dickinson County offset by divorces, and local boasts about farming income. It cites the Hiawatha World on wind damage, Webb McNajte scalplock, and a Cloud County official touting Philippines export plans. Also notes up-to-date implement dealers in Kan san, dry conditions, a cow drinking paint, and a Racnas railroad mystery about company directors and pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muniipal
Jewell County
Dodge Petery
Ellinwood
Dickinson County
Jewell
Hiawatha
Gaylord Herald
Webb
McNajte
Lew Headley
Ales
Cloud County
Philippines
Concordia
Kansan
Feandia
Ewing
Haitna
Racnas
Ie State
Saree Tom
Kansas Town
Grant Lite
Roulmkon
Agener Directure
Ikan
Red
Nihilist's Revenge In Philadelphia The Russian Defends His Client
A Russian named Nicholae Ivanhoe, aged 17, arrived in Philadelphia after a dramatic escape tale. His father, a lawyer in Stavropol, defended a man accused of murder despite lacking proof. The elder Ivanhoe spent money to aid his client, but the case ended with the lawyer punished for his zeal and a vow to seek vengeance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Khorbeds
Cear
The Escape of Ivanhoe at Saghenl en Island Torture Site
A fragmentary tale recounts a man from Nicholy drawn into Nihilist circles on a distant island. He climbs from jack to jailer in a brutal penal system, secretly documenting tortures and deaths of exiles, then faces pursuit as authorities close in on his covert reports and movements.
To Err is Human. A Warning on Blood Health
A fragment warns against neglecting blood health and impurities that surface as emotions or hurt to health. It urges avoiding careless or criminal ignorance of blood condition and stresses proactive attention to wellbeing.
Bethany hospital to receive major western endowment
Kansas City Aug 16 Bethany hospital in Kansas City Kan reports a gift of 40000 with probable additional 9000 endowment. The donor's name is withheld until terms are finalized around next month. Plans include a new artistically designed building, with the old structure becoming a deaconess home and training school as a branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Bethany Hospital
Ken
Betts
Eaid
Uberty
Arya
Wreatern
Bett
Kan
Udine
Halle
Saine
Skisik
Jind
United Statan
Methudien Episcopal Church
Kunien City
Wea
Tke Methudint Conference
Kansan
Rates Conference
Uae
Colored Masons Elect Officers in Atchison Meeting
The Grand Chapter of colored Masons of Kansas elected A J Gilmore of Leavenworth as grand High Priest and G Davie of Kansas City as deputy grand high priest. Other officers named include J M Childers of Topeka grand secretary and O A Harris of Leavenworth grand commander. About a hundred new members were taken in during the year as the State Blue Lodge followed, to meet through Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchicon
Kansan
Atchison
A. J. Glimore
Teavenworth
G. Davie
Kansas City
BR. J. Smith
Leavenworth
Hugh Dwrzig
O. A. Harris
W. Smith
Topeka
S. H. Thompson
G. W. Forfa
Fort Scott
C. Davis
H. Childers
H. Childers of ‘Topeka, Grand Recorders R. J. Smith of Leavenworth
Blur Lodge
Wil
Artesian Well Found on Dickinson County Farm
A farmer, A. Bohannon of Ridge township, discovered an artesian well on his land twelve miles south and three east of Abilene. After boring to about 34 feet a sudden six inch stream bubbled to the surface, creating a powerful jet and promising an artesian lake near his home. The flow disrupted attempts to confine it and drew considerable local attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
A. Bobennan
Ridge Township
Bohennan Lad
Elma
Bore & Well
Weil
Bohannon
Harvey county seeks next judge at Republican convention
Harvey county filed a protest at the Ninth Judicial District Republican convention against 26 years of discrimination. Reno and McPherson counties held judgeships, with Harvey proposing the next judge be from their county. The Harvey delegation withdrew after the resolution failed, and Simpson was renominated by reclamation. State Printer Morgan chaired. Harvey delegates plan to meet September 2 with the county committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Harvey County
Reno County
McPherson
Rena
M. P. Simpson
Harvey
Ulat
Simpson
Morgan
Bridge collapses under Texas herd at Caney River crossing
Elgin August 14 a bridge over the Caney river yielded as a herd of Texas steers crossed it at 4 oclock Monday afternoon. The cattle plunged about 50 feet, forty were killed or crippled, one horse died and two men were injured. The herd belonged to John Blocker of Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Elgin
Caney River
John Blocker
Postmaster Resigns at Clay Center as Achenbach Takes Charge
In Clay Center August, Postmaster Van Atta resigns by request under an official inspector’s influence. H. C. Achenbach, recently backed by Congress, is slated to assume the role and manage mail delivery. Interstate G A R Reunion committee announces speakers for Baxter Springs event August 28 to September 2 with Gov. Stanis, senators, and generals on the roster. Pensions for Kansans list adds and increases across several veterans and widows. Evangelical Association closes at Atchison after election of officers for the German and High Evangelical group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Atta
Achenbach
Clay Center
Aug
Emory Smith
H. C. Achenbach
Congress
United States Mall Tn
Galene
Baxter Springs
W. FE. Stanisy
J. Ralph Burton
Senator Baker
B. Dawes
Sec of the Interior
Webster Davis
A. A. Godard
John Ingalls
Congression
Chester Long
Dennis Flynn
Charles Curtis
James B Pond
Baxter
Evangelist Eb, Shawhan
Kan- Gendus City
Kansas
Ore Find In McPherson County Miner Draws Interest
Aug W A resident from the county’s northwest brought a large piece of ore he found in the hills into McPherson. He refused to reveal where he obtained it but attracted interest from local parties to secure the land for mining. He mentions abundant jack ore nearby near Marquette along the Smoky River.
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McPherson
Aug
Bevin
Marquette
Smoky River
Found Dead In Bed At Smith Center
The Rev W W Comper pastor of the Tasted Brethren church near Reamsville was found dead in his bed yesterday morning. Afflicted with asthma he likely died from it. He was well to do and had no family. Open New Line Thursday. Santa Fe Boathe Department announces that trap over the Blackwell branch will be inaugurated as far south and off WR Thursap, Tonkawa station on the Ret Perk river nine miles ant ek well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholy
Pererabure
Eraniee
Pho- Hortasi
Hamed Khon
Hus
Ivanhoe
Saghalen
Sighallen
Palleers
Alexandroyaxtl
Atny
Ufe
Morbout
Tyenhoe
Wichitas
Russia
Menes
Tr Fvico
Tran Bee
Iito bin
Pon
Tag
Eble
Rey
Nichala
Smith Center
Smith Centre
Comper
New Tasted Brothern
Reamsville
Santa Fe Boathe Department
Blackwell
Thursap
Tonkawa Ie
Mk Ie
Texas
Old Settlers Gateeer Marshall County Union Opens
OLD SETTLERS GATEER Blue Rapids Aug 16 The annual re union of the old settlers and pioneers of Marshall county opened today with barbecue. After the welcoming address by the old settlers leader Judge Stockson Bing Rapids greeted the crowd. Teailes spoke for nearly two hours. Poetry, recitals and music followed as the first day’s program fired up. A big crowd expected when Governor Stanley speaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Rapids
Marshall County
Sen Erpnon
Bing Rapids
Teailes
Pancy
Stanley
Bulletin on Labori Wound Status at Rennes Trial
The Associated Press correspondent reports Labori’s condition worsened at Prof Basch’s residence near Rennes. A slight fever returns as X-ray imaging delays bullet location. Court adjournment denial provokes pessimism over the trial outcome amid judicial unanimity against adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rennes
Heis
Associated Press
M. Labori
Prof. Basch
Wallfarden
M. Hill
M. Lahori
Martai
Col. Jouaust
Drewf
Fight Over $100 Estate Sparks Probate Court Dispute
Jacob W. Smith, the Hackman who recently died by suicide, left a small estate after selling the hack and team for 325 dollars. Only 171.40 remains after mortgage payments and funeral costs. Mrs Smith claims the entire sum. her attorneys contest the executor’s proposed division. Judge Dolman delays order pending investigation as H B Smith resigns as executor citing conflicts over the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Para
Jacob W. Smith
Hack
Mre. Smith Showll
Ebe Smith
Kmvinees
Dire. Smith
Ramsey Acts in Person to Close Joints Under New Ordinance
Chief Ramsey visits local joints to warn proprietors to shut down and refrain from opening under penalties of arrest. Some closures already in place while many small businesses resist. Protests center on the ordinance and potential test case pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey
Gervald
Smith Centre Beats Bruce Lumber Co in Return Game
Smith Centre won the second game against Bruce Lumber Co of Kansas City with a 4 to 0 score. Jarvis pitched for Smith Centre as fans celebrate the series, with the final game reportedly set for tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deisawe
Bruce Lumber Co
Kansas City
Smith Centre
Bruce Lumber Company Teat
Jarvis
Tollow Smith Centre
Deaths and Funerals and Railway Officials Meet
The unfast var of Mr and Mrs D. AL creamer died this morning. The funeral Was held with Atternagn from the deuce No. Pleasant P Pred. The 'atduet 'Sox OF Mr and Mire CA, Jo Simppsyn died at the home of his parents in habeas Cia. The furory Tormerly Hved in Foyessamsna, sity and Isaatd Shire Arthur of the Brotherhood of Lo comotive Eneiieers, F. FP. Sargent grand master of Hallway Firemen, 5. Clark grand chief of the Order of Raltway Conductors, P. H. Morrissey grandmaster of the Order of Railway Trainmen, and BF. Dolphin out senting the Railway Telegraphers and about 260 railway representatives met here today. Four More Transports. Washington, Aug. 16 Secretary Root hag directed that four additional trame parts be chartered They are Puelsio, Belgian, King, Columba and Charles Nelsen Ail will be Pd to call for no Mass by September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. AL Creamer
Mire CA
Jo Simppsyn
Habeas CIA
Foyessamsna
Sity
Shire Arthur
Brotherhood of Locomotive Eneiieers
F. FP. Sargent
Clark
Order of Raltway
P. H. Morrissey
BF. Dolphin
Washington
Roothag
Puelsio
King
Columba
Charles Nelsen
Ice Cream Social At Church Of The Assumption Tonight
A note mentions a Catholic Church event at the Church of the Assumption this evening. Attendees are invited to join a social gathering after services and possible ice cream, in a community-friendly activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atholic Church
Church of the Assumption
Topeka Officials Prepare Speech For State Train Visit
Coburn and Nelson named to speak for the state with Troutman and the Commercial club, and Mayor Drew for the city. A joint meeting of state county and traffic officials will convene at 7 PM to greet the train. If enough people attend they will proceed to the Rock Island depot for the 2:20 AM departure. Citizens are invited to attend after supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ttc
Frank Nelson
Coburt
James A. Troutman
Commercial Club
Drew
Morne Veninr
Hock Island
Topeka
Terms of Surrender At Paria Amid Barricades
Aug 16 Paria reports M Joseph Lasses a tiesumite and anti-terrorist member met Premier Wal deck Roussein secretary for M Guerin president of the ent-meniie ue to discuss term one and a bloodless arrest. Government seeks to uphold law while avoiding violence. further talks planned. Guerin barricades persist and One-Ain refuses surrender preferring starvation to capitulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
M. Joseph Lasses
Antiesumite
Anti-Terintoriet
Chamber of Deputies
St. Man Ward
Patric
Waldeck-Roussein
Guerin
Thie Ent-Meniie Ue
Crowde
Poset Conrnue
M. Guerin
MS One- Ain
Anp
Teres
Judge Dolman Orders Dividend To Fourth Class Creditors
Judge Dolman today ordered Dr. Nellis administrator of J. S. Collins estate to pay a dividend of 3 1 3 percent on all fourth class claims. The petition by Mrs. H. P. Hogey among fourth class creditors prompted the order after prior classes were paid. Administration has $1,020.07 on hand for fourth class claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolman
Dr. Nellis
J. 5. Collins
Mra
H. P. Hogiey
Wife of Kansas painter survives gun attack and suicide attempt
Mrs Joseph Murry, wife of the Topeka painter, had a bullet removed from her arm at Bermont hospital after her husband shot at her and then killed himself. The bullet lodged in bone near the shoulder, and x rays showed it tightly embedded in bone after examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Murry
Topeka
Btermont
Mis Murry
Byrne Should Win In Catholic Contest In Topeka
A Topeka Catholic pageant tonight will name the most popular Catholic in town. Archie Baird, foreman of the Santa Fe boiler department, and James Byrne, superintendent of Metropolitan Life Insurance, are the two contenders. The winner will receive a fold headed care. Catholics rally support for both candidates amid local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ectie
Topeka
Church of the
Burnsides Transport Burnside Seen Missing at Sea
Washington reports anxiety at the war department over the transport Burnside missing after departing New York over a day ago. The vessel was due at Manila last Monday and may have sailed to sea to ride out the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Burnside
New York
Matanaas
Voter Convention Supports Goebel Ticket In Kentucky
In Lexington and Louisville on August 1, more than 2,000 Democrats gathered for the aisle convention at 2 PM. The meeting backed Goebel and his ticket with a full state slate to be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Frater Goebel
Louisville
Dividend declarations and local notices amid mixed chatter
The report notes a dividend of 2 per share on Chl aac Alton stock payable September and a 14-The Atrectors rebrand vote on Slvinend at 1 per cent. It references local mentions, Lawrence and Topeka. Mississippi terms appear garbled among unrelated items and grocery notes about rice and pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opeeetee
Chia Iurlington & Quince
Alton
New York
Chlaac & Alton
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Frank P Maclennan
Sue
Topere
Tempis
A. Frank Iichatdaom
Chicago
Losdos
Sireate Geant
Col. Bryant
Col Goebel
Kentucky
Ports
Fico
Dever
Philippine Commission
Genatar Beveridge
Islands
Tacoma Ledger
Chickamauga
Thomes B Reed
Trusty
Hut
United Stars
Lanitry
Patt
Justine
Globe Sights
Maiz
Lysander
John
Noah
Jayhawker Joots
Kansas News
Methodist Hospital
Kas
Bethany Institution
Pee Es Ee Tan
Anne Eas
Aseauit
Olathe
Walker
Colored Masons
Miss Perkins
Joseph H. Bardwell
Violenta
John Tnunen
Benton
Patrick Nulty
Howard B. Badger
Wichita
Henry Turner
Centropalia
Geo. W. Chandler
Alten
Bewell K
Evangelical Association
Atelilson
Young People’ Alliance
Evangelical Assoriation of
Forest Park
Frank Pacavhner
Milton Gabel
Holton
C. W. Stauffer
Maries
Otto, Honne
St. Joseph
Gentry
Patchen
Rochester
Pica
Old Settlers Gateer
Labori
Stathenius
Drewras Visi
Hiss
Ier
J .W. Smith
Sauway
Goiefs
Coburn and Nelson
J. & Gelling
Murry
Byrne
Ty Nes
Qulen Nichols
Lawrenes
Bibslena
Whittel
Ag Mer Co
Groce
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