Political Skirmishes and Predictions Amid Turmoil
Fragmented remarks discuss U S foreign policy in China, the administration, and party prospects. The piece notes a convention aftermath, the turmoil and pistol fire, and questions whether the Republican ticket can win in November. It highlights a cautious Washington figure as a potential carrier of the ticket.
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China
Americas
Fchiniey
Republican Party
Genteman
Washington
Fragmented 19th century column on politics and society
A dense mixed analysis recounts politicians such as Stewart and Murphy, cites the St. Louis Globe Democrat, and critiques U S policy toward China and the Philippines. It mentions Pekin, the Sultan of Turkey, and party dynamics, with digressive notes on census data and local Omaha events.
Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News on Odd Sayings
Fragments humor and wisdom pieces mirror a late 19th or early 20th century vibe. The text parodies everyday speech, politics, and social norms with jumbled quotes and misread lines. It mentions a track record by Joe Patchen, set in Middletown NY, at 2 06 for the mile.
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Patohen
Middietown
Joe Patehen
Cling
Gentry
Gophen
Deed dispute over land leads to felony charges in Clark county
Miss Nancy May and Prof. Matthews face hearings on charges arising from a deed to a farm near Clarksville. The case centers on a deed held by Miss May claiming ownership of 40 acres, allegedly conditioned on delivery after the mother’s death. Matthews aided his cousin. the defense says the deed was never delivered, making it void.
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Amys
Fee Tn Cnze
Clarksburs
Miss May
Prof
Matthews
Mrs. May
Misa Nancy
Missing Wichita girl leaves home in August
In Wichita a young girl named Mabel Lenin disappeared from her home. Police have been working on the case for several days but have learned little of her whereabouts. Parents initially believed she had run away.
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Wichita
Mabel Lenin
Cearhe
Perulal
French to the Sahara Recruit in Kansas Fort Scott
Aug 24 report notes a French expedition to the Sahara with Capt W A Green in the Philippines offered command of a company. Fort Scott youths show interest and enlistments are to occur in Algiers with officers drawn from experienced military men in the United States.
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Sahara
Kansas
Cation
B. Ingele
W. A. Green
Philippines
Nls
Freech
Sahara Desert
Fort Scott
Hlatchley
Twentieth
Kansas Infantry
Lai
America
Algiers
Firebrands Meeting Broken Up by Local Crowd
Abliene August 24 The Firebrands meeting once held in the Bear Moonlight area was dispersed last night by the surrounding people for safety. The group is described as a county faction of about twenty five members led by a chief agitator. Aside from religious fanaticism they are said to be honest farmers.
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Bickel
Tan Opto
Topeka
Bryan
Ridgely
State Journal
Kouma
Mr. Ridgely
Hutchinson City Council Enacts Heavy Telecom Tax
Hutchinson Kansas neighbors report a new city ordinance taxing telephone and express companies. The measure imposes monthly fees per instrument used for transmitting messages and targets box lines including those of American District Debegray Co BY. The tax, if upheld, could raise substantial revenue for the city over a year.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Etty Feuneh
Debegray
Aly Bosest
Phillips County Colored Picnic At Hall's Grove
Phillipsburg Ag August 24 Colored residents of the county held their emancipation celebration at Hall's Grove near Phillipsburg. A large attendance heard Paul Jones speak for about an hour as principal orator. Local speakers and W. A. added brief remarks.
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Phillipsburg
Thin ‘County
Halls Grove
Paul Jones
W. A
Railroads Fail to Meet Fort Scott Log Rolling Fans
Local audience at Fort Scott last evening witnessed a chaotic meeting as executives of major railways declined to offer satisfactory rates for the event. The discussion centered on logistics and pricing, with attendees expressing disappointment over ongoing transportation challenges affecting the Fort Scott community and upcoming fall events.
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Fort Scott
Aug. S
Poisoned by Ice Cream Strikes Independence Family
A household in Independence faced severe illness after consuming ice cream. The entire family was affected, including children, with doctors investigating a possible contamination or reaction. Local officials urged caution while health authorities evaluate the source and scope of the incident.
Train Heist Claims Reviewed by Pacific Union Adjuster
An adjuster for the Daiga Sa acne Railway company vetted claims after a train robbery incident. The scene involved Mr. Bartholomew and others as investigators reviewed the case and assessed damages and responsibilities.
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Goodiana
Aus
Disease Attacks Horses at Moline with Fatal Results
Reports from Moline Kansas describe a mysterious illness affecting horses nicknamed pinkeys. Authorities note similar cases elsewhere and warn horse owners to watch for sudden illness or death amid growing concern among rural communities.
Dunn Furniture Company Turns Stock Over to Creditors
Ottawa August 24 filing shows total mortgage 5027.09 executed by Dunn Furniture Company in favor of creditors. Attorney W B Jenks represents about 20 creditors scattered across several cities. Bank of Ottawa listed for 1500.
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Dunn Furniture Company
Ottawa
Oe Znort Fame
Fedie
W. B. Jenks
Bank of
Klauer Sues Drew and Ramsey for 10000 Damages
Tierman A Klauer files a district court suit against Mayor Choa J Drew and Police Chief Ramsey seeking 10000. He claims damage from a July 24 1900 arrest warrant and search tied to alleged liquor sales at his cigar factory and store on Kansas avenue between Fifth and Sixth streets. The petition asserts unlawful arrest and imprisonment caused by the defendants.
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Tierman A. Klauer
District Court
Choa J. Drew
Po- Hoe
Ramsey
Klauer
Kansas Avenue
Fifth
Sixth Streets
Nee Aes
Snd
Ward
Train Kills Two Near Effingham Kansas
A Missouri Pacific passenger train hit a wagon one mile west of Effingham Kansas today killing two occupants Alma Taylor and Closter Taylor sisters and seriously injuring Mrs John Black.
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Effingham
Kan
Missouri Pacific
Alma
Closter Taylor
John Black
Storm Ravages Apple Crops and Buildings in Leavenworth
A heavy wind and rain storm swept through Leavenworth Kansas on August 24. The storm damaged most apple crops and destroyed several small outbuildings in the Bilsters charity area and around the Sol Hershomme holdings. Residents report property losses and downstream impact on local fruit farmers.
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Leavenworth
Kas
Bilsters Charity
Ridgely SA Satisfied On Bryan Meeting Attendance
Ridgely says the Bryan notification meeting drew at least five thousand people, with estimates ranging from six to seven thousand. He praises the smooth program and cheerful tone, calling the event a grand success despite others deeming attendance lower.
US to stay in Pekin during Chinese talks
Washington August 24 The withdrawal of US forces from Pekin to Tientsin or Taku is deferred as negotiations on China disturbances proceed in Beijing. Troops remain in the capital for safety and to preserve order while supplies may be shipped to Taku. Railway between Taku and Tientsin is sound but three months to Pekin. river routes and canals used while awaiting river freeze.
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Washington
United States
Pekin
Ten ‘Sin
Taku Dasteen
Sami
China
Meade
Taku
Indiana
Johnson
Amoy
Japan Seeks Warships to Guard Amoy Sphere
A Consul report from Amoy notes Japan requests gunboat support for emergencies. Two Japanese ships with marines are believed deployed to Amoy to protect a sphere of influence around Fu Kien, Amoy, Fu Chow, and Fo island, analogous to British influence in Yangtze valley.
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Johnson
Amoy
Mari
Great Britain
Yang Tae
Fu Kien
Fu Chow
Japan
Shane Tes
Dying in a Box Car In St Louis
A man identified as James S Love of Chicago was found dying in a box car in St Louis. He lay next to a morphine package and a letter to a Chicago address written by his wife Mrs Exama Love. The man, about 49, appeared a mechanic and was taken to city hospital, where Dr Nietert said he could hardly recover.
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St. Louis
James S. Love
Chicago
Nietert
James
Love
Exama
Newbury Street
Kussel Forms New Repertoire Company for Road Tour
Jules Kusell of Falk Veronese to lead a new repertoire troupe with John A. West and Sam Morris as managers and performers. The company will feature monologues, songs, and new specialty numbers including a "Brownie In Fairy" act with elaborate scenery and effects as they tour Topeka and beyond.
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Jules Kusell
Falk & Veronese Stock Company
Sapany
Topeka
John A. West
Falk & Verimes
Sam Morris
Cecellie Geib
Adelaide Mancia
West
Rusell Beneneau
Intel
Tay Ne. O
Inter
Marry Leading Lady Reportedly Engaged in Lincoln
Manager Veronese of Park and Veronee stock company, staying at Crawford theater, and leading lady Miss Lillian Mortimer are to be married in Lincoln where the company will perform. Mortimer has been with the King theater in Chicago and has attracted Veronese for some time.
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Veronese
Park & Veronee Stock Company
Crawford Theater
Lillian Mortimer
Lincoln
Misa Mortimer
King Theater
Chicago
Robinson Applies to Join Topeka Commercial Club
A. A. Robinson, president of the Mexican Central, seeks membership in the Topeka Commercial Club. He stated he has long supported Topeka and wants to help promote the city, while the Auditorium committee plans a 7:20 PM meeting at the club to arrange posters, outside ads, and printed programmes. Bucked Shop Case Postponed in Milwaukee. The injunction suit by the Board of Trade against Milwaukee courts to stop using Chicago Board of Trade quotations on blackboards was postponed to September 10 by agreement.
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Mexican Central
A. A. Robinson
Topeka
Mulwaukee
Wit
Ine Junction
Hi ‘Board of Trade Aginst
Milwaukee
Chicago Board of Trade
United
HURRIED OUT OF JAIL Peck Akron Negro to Guilty
In a chaotic afternoon escape, Peck, an Akron Black man, along with Prisonkeeper Washer and Dr. A. K. Fouser, fled from jail toward a planned trial. Authorities insist the plan aimed to force a guilty plea and immediate sentencing despite the chaotic circumstances.
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Peck
Akron
Penwell to Go Delegates and Frisco Publications
Fragmented OCR reports Penwell set to travel as delegate from Kansas with associates Johnson and Bracken to represent regions in a forthcoming event. Mention of wind damage, street conditions, and payments to senators. Frisco line advertising educational literature and agricultural papers offered to readers, including titles and request for copies.
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Penwell
Canaries
Yupeeret
Jer Dias
Wichita
Johnson
Toomesie
BP Bracken
Beloit
Oaks
Pa Ee Sadz
Kansas
To Chicago Sleeper Cars and Bill of Lading Details
Topeka passengers will receive standard and tourist car service from Santa Fe for trips to Chicago with gate guides and ticket options. The message endorses the service, mentions mothers' support, and notes care for throat and lung troubles, though details are unclear and phrasing is garbled.
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Topeka
Atero
Santa Fe Mente
Sugtet
Siime
Sowa
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Frank P. Maclennax
Enator Stewart
Count van Walderan
Bince Bourke Cochran
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Suane
Sam
Turkey
Manila
Murphy
David Bhgl
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Hyn
Mark Hacua
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Washington Post
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McKintey
Pertienn Sentimenta
Chicago Journal
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Thas
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GLOBE
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Summer Wien
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Taby
Jeanhay
Glover
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Lemcet
Klod
Eere’s & Nickel
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Evangelist
Phillips County
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Moline
Pinkeys
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Nate Ball
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Tctalia J. Aesset
Jewell
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Gente
Huawath
Neille Wenner
Holton
J.C. Hardin
Adda Myers
Troy
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Carri Peck
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White Cloud
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Board of Control
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Tinney Wark
Reserve
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Klauer Sues Drew
Train
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Pruit
Leavenworth County
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Werte
Chaffee
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E. B. Guild Music CO
Crawford Opera House
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Colorado Flyer
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Frisco Hine
Missouri Amd
Arkansas Farmer
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