Subscription terms and war news notes
The 通 newspaper advertises daily edition delivery and subscription options, including mail and carrier routes. It reports on U.S. war discussions in the Philippines, echoes from Secretary Root and General Miles on endgame plans, and debates over imperial policy, currency, and the beef trust. It cites opinions from Commercial Tribune and New York World, and notes pension bureau trends with veteran counts dropping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root
Miles
Building Boom Lifts New York Above All Cities
The article notes New York leads U S building activity with $37400000 in permits and 4 563 structures in the first six months of the year, a 69 percent gain from 189 to 187, signaling a boom that may require 800 million bricks to meet city demand. Other cities like Minneapolis and Los Angeles trail, while Boston and Chicago show varied activity.
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United States
York City
New York
Unis Ierenan
Nearner
Albangle
Tature de Avery
Minneapolis
Bursue
List Angeles
Cincinnati
Glorious Globe Gist of Everyday Life Timely Cues
Local column humorously notes the varied fates of men and women in daily life. It mentions travel habits, credit, marriage, aging, boarding houses, and odd anecdotes about careness and misfortune, using playful misprints and slang. The tone mimics a hometown gossip page with brief, cheeky vignettes.
Reflections of Bachelor from the New York Press
A humorous meditation on jealousy and honesty in relationships. The piece notes that women brag about grandmothers cooking and about their partners, while men fail to live up to women’s social poses. It comments on women's honesty about dishonesty and shifts in social behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Untitled Dispatch On Local Editorial Debates And Events
An assorted column from the era reports on editorial policy changes at The Ottawa Herald, remarks on Jonn Madden and Hill Morgan, and commentary on regional events. It notes city council disputes in Salina over a new public building site, tensions in Wichita with street carnival coverage, and Kansas City’s push to attract readers to the Kansas State fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Sauna Eaen
Coolidge
Isell
Camp Merit
Dickinson County
Ottawa Herald
Republican State Central Committee
Ondine
Jonn Madden
Hill Morgan
Kansas City
Ewing Herbert
Emporia
Kan
Salina
Arnother War
Friends
Sean Times-Star
Addler
Philippines
Copperhead
Times Star
Wichita
Eagie
Kaneies
Kansas
Kotenas City
Haneas
Naual
Soldier Returns from Camp Amid Local Jubilation
Fragmented OCR text notes a soldier return to the country amid mixed memories of a unit and regimental history. References include a few named places and figures, with unclear details about events, dates, or outcomes. The readable portions suggest community interest and pride in the returning service member.
Charters Granted by State Charter Board
The state charter board met this afternoon and granted charters to several entities including Strahord Totton Evans Commission of Saint Louis, Western Cattle Brokerage of Kansas City with capital stock 90, Saint Francis Creamery Company of Saint Francis with capital stock 2, Auditorium Real Estate Company of Newton with capital stock 3,000, Faster Sart and Tool Company of Baxter Springs with capital stock 5,000, The Fire Baptist Church of Meads, and The Zetagathean Literary of Wesleyan University at Salina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Follawina
Strahord, Totton
Evans Commikeion Suntany
SL Louie
Capital Stock Smu Western Cattle Brokerage
Karndas City
Capital Stock
Saint Francis Ireamery Company
Saint Francis
Auditorium Real Estate Company
Rewton
Faster Sart and Toor Company
Baxter Springs
Capital
Double Track Fo lshed Between Florence and Eraperty
The Santa Fe stretch of double track between Florence and Eraperty was completed last night. The southern track was charted about a year ago, and completed with the exception of nine miles between Strong City and Basiaravilis, gap has now been closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Florence
Eraperty
Strong City
Basiaravilis
Gap
Fire injures woman at Crane Street home
The Ore department was called at 12 Peloek to 318 Crane Street where Mrs. Tain, preparing dinner on a stove, attempted to fit a reservoir. Gasoline ignited from the burner, severely burning her and causing damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peloek
FL E. Lain
Crane Street
Tain Wan
Hatch Brothers Bombard Home In Hutchinson Riot
Kansas town sees crowds as Hatch brothers clash with brother in law over locking up a house. Parker Hatch fires bricks with a Winchester while Bum Hatch and a shotgun-wielding sibling resist. Police pursue, arrest both men after a chase near Parkers place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Hatch
Tnto
Emeline Hatch
Coloraddo
Wil Hatch
Bum
Tater
Parker Hatch
Rock Island
Asa
Parker
Winchester
Hooonea
Winchesters
Hatch Brothers
Charles Hlodrick
Champion
Frank Nichols
Parkers Playe
Avenue C
Hedrick
Blondike Harvest and Pension Payments in Leavenworth
In Leavenworth Kansas on August 4 J W Greed president of the Brave Temper ance union discussed Klondike dives and pledged state action to close the Klondike if needed. The pension payments at the Folders home begin and will exceed 100000 dollars by Friday with most funds going to veterans and many checks sent by furlough. A large portion of the cash will be diverted to the Klondike joint keepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
J. W. Greed
The
Brave Temperance Union
Topeka
United States Court
Greed
Cbeed
Leavenworth County
Klondike
Welordas
Populist Primaries Resolve County Races
Aug 27 report on the People's Party second primaries in this county to fill offices including register of deeds and sheriff. Returns show AO BL Adamson favored for register. other county offices listed include treasurer NL Wilton, clerk Luther Crone, surveyor L P Kanll, coroner LP Kanll, and commissioner CM Grecian First District with results indicating lead for Adamson and party nominees. Heavy turnout noted with ballots cast across townships. weather or specific vote totals not provided in readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Party
Adameon
NL. Wilton
Luther Crone
Dake
Fire Destroys Montanoviaey Barn Two Miles East of Montrose
A large barn at Montanoviaéy, Montrose, AR, was destroyed by fire on Dime day evening. Fire started when two boys, about fifty, were playing near the structure. Neighbors rescued the children, but the barn burned completely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montrse
Ars
Montanoviaéy
Wines
Montrose
Rawlins and Allen counties fuse parties for fall elections
Aug 24 reports from Rawlins and Allen counties detail Democratic and Populist central committees forging fusion tickets for the November 18 election. In Rawlins the fusion ticket leads by about 100 votes. Allen County notes Sue Chamberlain for treasurer, with a notable race between two women and a Republican candidate. Also: Osage Indians warned to attend school or face withheld payments. other items include a Burlington engagement, a ball game stabbing, and local gas and coal news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faston
Rawlins
Atwood
Rawlins County
Denis
Clugty
Allen County
Breidenthal
Sue Chamberlain
Misa Wilwes
Coffeyville
Pawhuska
Unclear OCR fragment on US Philippines policy debate
Fragmentary report discusses alleged Chinese actions and US policy toward the Philippines, mentioning General Ove, Manila, and responses from the war and state departments. Text is garbled with many misspellings and uncertain names, but centers on interwar military authority and jurisdiction questions.
Chinese Labor Exclusion Laws Glance in Philippines
Reported by naval officials a plan to loosen core government limits on Chinese labor in the Philippines sparked debate. Observers note the move could be temporary and tied to military occupation rather than a shift in official Chinese policy toward the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macile
Fave Galas
Furturmes
Step i
Otis
Chia
Hearst Interest To Sell One Third Of Homestake Mine
A Deadwood dispatch reports Hearst interests plan to sell one third of the Homestake mine in London next month. The mine is valued around 9 million dollars with capitalization near 12.5 million. It has paid dividends totaling about 7,926,300 and is expected to yield 65,000 dollars monthly in dividends for twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnespotla
Minn
Deadwood
Hearst
London
Hearste
Homesake
Deathwood-Terra
Highlund
Prairie Band Allowance Payment Delayed by Probate Affairs
After nineteen years the United States Court of Claims awards to Prairie Band Potawatomi heirs are released for distribution. Probate filings in the past week seek administrators for estates of Louis H. Oges, John J. Young, and Tavis Views, with $125, $2,999 and nil amounts respectively. Judge Dolman will hear the matter on his Colorado return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Court of Claiom
Prairie Band of
Pottawatomie
Dolman
Colorado
C. S. Ogee
Louis H. Oges
Laframboise
Silver Lake
John 3. Young
Ellen Cook
Madden Nadeau
Tavis ‘Views
Lease changes raised at Lake Pleasant spiritualist camp
Kansas figure M E Lease speaks at Lake Pleasant to spiritualist camp meetings. She asserts McKinley’s election cannot be prevented and vows to oppose Bryan, labeling him a follower and coward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Bryan
Mra. M. E. Lease
Kansas
Lake Pleasant
Damage to Willamette valley wheat crop overestimated
An Oregonian report states that about 25 percent of Willamette valley wheat is unmerchantable due to wet weather and only a small portion of the remaining crop may reach top grade. Reports from the Columbian Basin also indicate heavy damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Wne
Oregonian
Willamette Valley
Columbian Basin
Topeka Visit on Farm Implement Firm Seeks Expansion
Re BFeaksemas of Idea Farm Implement Co Fort Madison Iowa travels to Topeka to gauge interest in adding a new plant. He plans a public demonstration of a machine that eats, binges and shocks corn and intends to present definite information to the Commercial Club for possible Kansas expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Implement Company
Fort Madison
Lows
Topeka
Kansas
Niin
Commercial Club
Nia
Corm
Arrested 13 Boys in Drunk and Disorderly Row
A chaotic scene reports 13 boys arrested after a spree near a river and bathhouse. Witnesses name central figures including Joliet Temerly and Sir Wilder guiding actions and warnings amid alcohol fueled misbehavior.
Local notes on Dr Easter recovery and civic changes
Dr TP Easter chief surgeon of the Santa Fe has recovered from a fever and will leave Sunday for vacation. Governor Stanley appoints Edward Muxtow as justice of the peace for Ignatha. Muxtow succeeds John Knobbush. The Grand Opera House season opens around September 1. James L. King seeks opening act. Governor Stanley received invitation to attend the Agricultural Exhibition and Harvest Festival in Cincinnati from September 2 to October 7, with a request to appoint delegates for the star festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TP. Easter
Santa Fe
Stanley
Edward Muxtow
Ignatha
Cincinnati
City Hall Bonds Opponents Seek Court Action and More Lawyers
A Topeka political clash over city hall bonds escalates as opponents hire lawyers G Clemens and partners to block funding. A protest committee considers adding Wilkerson Overmyer and Bulford, while Mayor Drew faces potential mandamus suits. The dispute centers on whether bond funds came from the general revenue and whether the city can proceed with purchasing the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Goermyer
A. H. Vance
G. C. Clemens
Jot Walkerson
J.B. Billard
Thomas Voltaid
Wilkerson
Vance
Wetland
Overmyer
Bulford
Clemens
Fnally
Hride
Dts
Clareice Melly
Bird
Drew
St Ap
Skrinus
Peta
Amt
Marives
Middle West
Topeka
Patchen Beats Gentry In Goshen Pace Feature
Goshen New York August 24 crowds top twelve thousand as Joe Patchen defeats John R Gentry in a three heat pacing stake of two thousand dollars. First heat dead heat 3 08 second heat Patchen 2 09 and third heat Patchen mile lead while Gentry faltered. Time 2 08 2 08 2 51.
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Goshen
N. Y
Goshen Driving Park
Pawers
John R. Gentry
Joe Patchen
Patchen
Gentry
Greappotstine
Mazees
Batchtece
Hawes
Tennis match set between Willard Wheeler and Lord Freeman
Promoters announce a forthcoming match featuring Frank Willard and Bennett A Wheeler against Johnie Lord and Pred Freeman. Lord and Freeman claim they will play only if challengers equal their combined prowess and weight, noting Wheeler and Witlerdere are a year older and weigh more by one pound.
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Jenin
Frank Willard
Bennett
Wheeler
Johnie Lord
Pred Freeman
Lord
Freeman
Wheeler and Witlerdere Suet
Lord and Freeman
New York Mayor Eyes Parade Timing After Uniform Plans
New York Acting Mayor Gum Nhnimet outlines a plan to double the reception committee to bolster a parade. He seeks a day between the two processions and to keep the mayoral schedule orderly amid the city’s preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dewey
Mayer Gum- Nhnimet
Fea Ene
Cols
Vilie Franchi
Tenidolph
Atting-Mayor
Dewie Will
Weather report fragment from Waptnee area
Weather data fragment notes a drop in temperature since yesterday with a maximum around 2 pm. It records 2 degrees Celsius at 2 pm, a minimum near 0.8, humidity at 52 percent, and light wind from the north. Rainfall logged as 0.38 inches.
New York Firm Wins Bridge Contract for India Project
H de Mart of the Pennsylvania Steel Co reported in New York that his firm won a British bidder beat for a Rangoon bound bridge project in Burma. The viaduct will span the gorge, about 2300 feet long and 856 feet high at peak, with a mix of American and English engineering plans. Shipments of 2000 tons of material and heavy machinery are en route to Colombo and Rangoon to support construction.
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Americas
Pandora
New York
de Mart
Pennsylvania Steel Company
India
Fran Burman
Liverpool
de Hart
Murnmgh
Runmerase
Rangoon
T. Mt Grows
Bieh
Yesterdaty
Turbulent Russian Finances Hit Magnates in Europe
Ambitious Moscow backer M Mamantou and others face suspension. Reports from Tonnton say M. Vonderweise, a major city mine magnate, sees his fortune shrink as suspensions ripple through the finance and shipping sectors. Several firms tied to the Volga and Caspian trade suffer, with large sums in rubles tied to underperforming ventures canceled or delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonnton
Pobitahes
Dinpetch
M. Vonderweise
Bea
Bourey
Fennes
Agatery
Russia
Coeptan Sen
Sansary
Moscow
Iam Mamautou
Adm Dewey Wins Warm Welcome in Nice France Visit
Loyal crowds greet Admiral Dewey in Nice as he tours the former palace rooms with officers and French officials. A public reception ends with ovations and expressions of esteem for the American commander as he previews future meetings and ceremonies during the August sojourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nice
France
Admiral Dewey
Fyr Flas Lieitenen
TM Brumby
Bates
Efelt
M. Grani
Orinaidens
Alper-Maritimes
TM Vialiure
Vreten- Lite
Tin Kinks
Tietmont
Cailias
O'Farrell
Acie
Adare
Dewey
Dayal
Ieee
Thuwas
Bry
Pevonie
Viesin
Aederit
Examinations for Teachers Certificates Across Kansas
Examinations for state and county teachers certificates will be held at various sites across the state. State tests continue online, while county certificate exams occur only on Monday and Tuesday at listed locations including Manhattan Winfield Topeka Fort Scott and Dodge City among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandey
Tureday
Fee Jol
Mathhattan
Winfeld
Paling
H Ton
Colby
Stockton
Euroki
Qinthe
Lyons
Fort
Aatrd
Talsworth
Dodge City
II Chs
sUisaacs
Climarean
Teitrapiey
Harper
Newton
Dinonin
Meade
Putbit
Mineapoli
Lanried
Atwhurd
Hurchiwen
Itllands
Stecktur
Smith Custer
St. John
Wakeeny
Bharee Boringa
Leavenworth Bridge Foreclosure Suit Filed
United States circuit court suit filed to foreclose a mortgaged gate on the Leavenworth bridge over the Missouri river. John Eft Alin, trustee for bondholders, notes Leavenworth Bridge Co gained title in 188. The mortgage stands around 600 dollars, with 917.000 due on the property and 500 due on the prize. The bondholders report no interest since June IRA, default continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asult
United States
Leavenworth
Mixnurt
Jonn Eft Alin
Teentun
Min
Weide Bondhaldere
Leavenworth Hridue Company
Bridwelk
Kian Miancurt Bride Company
Ledete
Ullon
Skin grafting from toe saves Clara Burger’s hand
Clara Burger, injured by steam rollers at Whiter Bear laundry, received a skin graft at Stormont hospital. Doctors moved cuticle from a toe to her palm after heat damaged flesh, preserving two joints of the little finger and part of the hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Burger
Bear
Stormont
Deaths and Funerals: Farewell for 15-year-old Rows Netron
A funeral service was held for Rows Netron aged 15 at Storby Swedish Lutheran Church. The ceremonies followed a period of illness and were attended by family and friends.
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Topeka State Journal
Sean Marlee
Cosnor
Frank Ienstisun
Front Street
Awas
Uis
Paper Sacnany
Mitwer
Acuinalde
Dresbar
Nations of the Earth
Com Paul
Great Britain
Helland
Sit
Schurits
Pursulig
Immeliimiety
Cal
Triune Party of
Nebraska
New York World
Evans
Atchison
bin Tanew
Heme
Thor
Jayhaweker
Frank Stewart
Wenttech
Siemast
Aaron
Jett Mantia
Rus
Toni
Beouba Wien
Krerchaer
Peibtile
Tulse
Kercher
Hanich
Belig
Kansas News
Mitchell County
Woolsey
Watrous
Burlington
Lester D. Watrous
Tne Standard Oil Company
Sedalia
Mins Daisy Belle Beles
John E. Watrous
Standard Oil Company
Sedat
Abliene
John Corvican
Herington
John Burke
Burke
Corvican
Cornican
John MacDonald
Cimarron
Gray County Normal Institute
M. E. Church
Johnentyr
Western Pot Journal
Robert Burns
Ave
William Harris
Paselnte
Alllene
Methodists
Stephen Brink
Southwest Kansas Conference
Coffey County
Fair Grounds
Chanute
Ely Prospect
Celestial Government
Manila
War Department
Cosrac
Gia
Ign August Pi
Dea
Mao Ciy Sega
Prairie Band Allowance
Oregon
Port Madison
Barna
Dave
Emalier
Joliet
Sir Wilder
Wider
Ieider Ie
Bennett Wheeler
Chicago
the Tribune
Inet
Diamond Match Company
Rion
Jabred
Europe
Lir Dewey
Leavenworth Bridge
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