Kansas crops and national finance mix in Penned Notes
The Topeka State Journal by Frank P. MacLennan surveys economic signals from 1899 and 1900. It notes Kansas wheat prospects, a historic crop potential, and compares banking bond shifts, including 2 percent bonds replacing older issues. Census data show population changes in major cities, with Kansas City near the top of growth alongside other states and cities.
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Frank P. Maclennanyolumig
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Peoria Journal
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Postwar Bond Votings Face Taxpayers Resistance
In Scotland county and across Missouri counties postwar bond issues faced opposition as property owners and tax payers, disenfranchised during the rebellion, resisted payment. Railroads had bonds voted and loomed statewide as the roots of the bonds were challenged and distrust persisted.
Atchison Globe Light Salons Bits of Town Wit
A collage of humorous jests and local sayings from Atchison residents. Snatches discuss aging and court life, with quips about beards, beefsteak, and manners. Includes tales of a man in Ute town chasing prosperity and a woman restraining pride.
Fragmentary Paraphrase on Human Nature and Wit
A garbled column of aphorisms and quips on aims, weather, witnesses, economy, appetites, and imagination. It references a diverse mix of ideas about self-control, perception, and folly, all presented as scattered maxims without a clear narrative or source context.
Quaker Reflections from a Fragmented Note
Fragmented OCR from the Philadelphia Record presents noisy dialogue and snippets. It hints at satire and social observations with disjointed lines about women age stories and posthumous joys, but contains many garbled phrases and incomplete sentences.
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Philadelphia Record
Latest Photograph of Senator Platt Sparks Family Drama
Fragmentary dialogue shows visitors debating a marriage proposal and concerns about supporting a future family. The scene hints at social expectations and political influence as a visiting suitor pitches himself to Platt’s household amid chatter of leadership roles.
Traded Wives and Senator's Criticism
A Waterville correspondent recalls a tangled tale of two couples in New Brunswick who marry and drift apart amid jealousy and elopement. The story shifts to Washington with Senator Hitt praised for decades of service and his anecdote about a small church service and Benton.
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Washington Cor
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Hitt
Tina
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Paris
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Mary Tell
Thomas
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Women in Ancient Egypt Rights and Roles Revealed
From the Westminster Review a portrait of Egyptian women shows monogamy, nonlegal marriage, and a wife’s control over her husband. Women of all statuses presided at births and education, while later periods saw severe downtreading and brutal punishments.
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Westminster Review
Ancient
Egypt
Japan Will Retire After Amoy Port Peace Pledge
A telegram from Amoy says Chinese authorities will protect foreign residents and property. Japan orders withdrawal of marines guarding Japanese property and will pull remaining troops once peace and order are ensured. Other items report Rogers faction gaining control of Washington convention and early nominations, plus a Vancouver fire fatalities and a Marhall tow accident with a banker injured.
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Washington
Amoy
Gotalied
Topeka Notice Ad Solicits Commissioners Election on West Sixth
Public notice dated August 31 1900 announces a meeting of stockholders in Topeka Kansas for purchase and election of commissioners to oversee work on West Sixth Street. The document reflects a sale and governance action dated September 11 1900 in Rock Creek Natural Asphalt context.
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Stockokie
Topeka
Kai
West Sixth Street
Kansas
Contempt of Court Case and Land Bridge Issue
J Beam cited for contempt of court in a city hearing today, with case dismissed as the complaint likely solvable. A collapsed land bridge onBeam’s property, left unrepaired for years, was removed by the owner to prevent injury, noting it did not belong to him but to the railroad.
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Beam
Pault
Farmer
J. Beam
Hazen
Wheer
Topeka Auditorium Completion Delayed Until October
The Topeka Auditorium will not be completed on time with September as the target. Officials fear finishing touches may push occupancy into October, despite efforts to ready the opening by September 1. Delays stem from late material deliveries and insufficient ceiling material to finish work.
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City Hall
Tor
Ae Fon
Han
Baby Lund's Captive Impresses Topeka Contractor
In Topeka an admiring contractor, Butler, in charge of city asphalt repairs, paid marked attention to the young performer known as Baby Lund. He escorted her in a fine livery turnout for a drive, followed by another ride and a bouquet presented at a recent Falk & Voranee company performance. The article focuses on his public display of interest in the entertainer.
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Baby” Lund
Topeka
Butler
Baby
Rosa
Etle Gir
Falk & Voranee Company
Plague at Glasgow spreads amid deaths and suspects
Glasgow reports eleven bubonic plague cases with additional suspects and two deaths. Cable traffic from Washington notes suspected cases, crowded tenement districts, and medical observation ongoing. Surgeon General Wyman's office relays incomplete details as authorities investigate and coordinate with consul in Glasgow.
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Tavior
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State Department
Ulne
Wyman
Omas
Thomas
London
Deaths and Funerals and Census Notes
Deaths and funerals across Meriden and Topeka include Ralph E. Bolz two year old son of Edward Holz buried in Meriden cemetery and Mary Hightower buried from Sutley Baptist church, with Topeka interment. Census bureau reports population shifts in Allen and Wilkes-Barre, Pa, as well as a not guilty verdict in Mt Vernon, Ill. A Winnipeg hurricane report notes damage and rain. Ralph Herman of Bul le l elected president of the Acetylene Association in Chicago.
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Edward Holz
Meriden
Mary Hightower
Sixteenth
Adams Streets
Sutley Baptist Church
Topeka
John W. Rogers
Dunavant
Kan
Santy
Spring Grove
Cemet A. Loofbouarrow
Martha J. Gardiner
Gee. Rogers
Dunayagt
Acetylene Association
Chicago
Ralph Herman
Bullel
Metecoarea! Acetylene Associa
Anglo American War Sparks Violence at Great Slave District
A half breed courier reports a clash between American and Canadian traders in the Great Slave area over smuggling and supplies. Gunfire erupts, Indians side with Americans, and about 15 Americans flee to the timber. One man, August Briese of Seattle, was killed, several wounded. Mounted police deployed. fear of wider unrest lingers as news lags.
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Covillad
Great Slave Later
Hind
August Briese
Seattle
Sweden Asks National Park Bank for Ten Million
A today report states Sweden applied to the National Bank for a ten million dollar loan. The bank president said the proposal was under consideration and noted questions about terms and feasibility. No agreement was announced.
No fears for Hay health reports in Washington
Washington reports on August 3 said alarming rumors about Secretary of State Hay's condition lacked credibility. He remained in almost daily contact with the president and the State Department, and official advices indicated he was steadily improving.
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State Hay
Hay
State Department
Prisoners Released and Wages Cut Across Regions
News briefs report prisoners released near ndodorp close to the Portuguese border, Kruger leaders on a railway line between Pretoria and Delagoa Bay, wage reductions urged in Fall River mills with signatures from mills totalling about one million spindles, and other items including Detroit population rise to 345,701, Miller is nominated for Congress in Pittsburg, plus a note on a riot and a death in a controller's office.
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Treasuries
Hottest Coon in Diste Matinee at Crawford Theater
Local notes report Jackson's Twenty ty thin band performing at Alma this afternoon with a matinee and evening show at Crawford theater Saturday. The company is said to be the same as last season, with Vernon and wife, Leroy Powell and others returning from trips. A Savina trip brings back Buck Campbell and others. arrests and illnesses are briefly mentioned in a scattered update from the town.
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Woodmen
Alma
Crawford Theater
Wizardaun
Jons Javens
Leroy Powell
Ed Ae Buck Campbell
Bana
Pest House
Democratic committeemen arrive in New York for offices
Daniel J Campau of Michigan and James D Richardson, both national Democratic committeemen, arrived in New York on August 20 to seek support for securing party offices.
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Daniel J Cam- Pau
Michigan
James D. Richardson
National
Fragmentary note hints at attempted writing project
Fragmentary OCR text references a child and a Tuesday event, with phrases about attempting to write or draft something. Details are unclear and no names or places are readable.
Tax protest planned by bankers to county commissioners
A delegation of bankers and loan representatives will meet county commissioners on Friday to press to record the action of the board regarding tax cases. They seek reversal of resolution on non payment and aim to ensure methods address the issue, urging the commissioners to decide promptly.
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Tina Biel
SONS MARRY IN RINH LAND MARRIAGE NOTICE
Oliver Anderson aged 7 percent and Elizabeth Crosier aged 6 of Rinh land were married this afternoon by Probate o e Dolman. The couple face a pending legal matter noted as a decums. A report from St Louis dated Aug 30 states Democrats in Missouri's Tenth district nominated Lieutenant Governor A J Bulte by acclamation for congress.
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German Lutheran Churches of the
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Elizabeth Crosier
Rinhland
Dolman
Ynoening
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Bulte
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Missouri
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Congress
Pullman Sleeping Cars For Tourista On The Union Pacific
Pullman ordinary sleeping cars offer comfort and convenience for travelers from Kansas to California and Oregon. Cars are new, with mattresses blankets pillows and are stewarded by uniformed porters to ensure order and passenger needs. Depot agent Fulton advertises full information on train times and services.
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