Opposition to permanent army increase shapes Kansas politics
Kansas Senator W A Harris, a state military affairs member, says he opposes a permanent standing army rise. He favors extending the existing law for another year and predicts Republican conservatism and Democratic cautions will influence the coming session. Oklahoma statehood and territorial matters dominate talks with Curtis, Flynn, and other delegates debating admission and governance.
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Washington, D.C
F W. A. Harris
Kansas
United States
Ielind
Itan Eee
Ennican
Janis Unier
Cutulito
Tate Uutatde
Polit
Tuan Wulnek
Chia
Cmiabora
Tan
Mcahoma
Haslet
Celrcat
Wille
Topeka State Journal Index of Today's Paper
Weather and news highlights dominate the index with items on South Africa events Kitchener Roberts succession Africa and domestic notices. Local items include Topeka society updates Topeka Humane Society Lost Child and other society notes along with ads and short summaries of weekly content.
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South Africa
Kitchener
Roberts
Africa
Barialot
Bishop
Chaucer
England
Naval Mittal
Government officials and appointments listed in 1890s report
The article notes appointments and transfers in Alaska and Washington. Lydia M. Muckes of Kansas becomes a Congressional library clerk at $720 annually. James Norton resigns as scientific aide in botany division. George F. Thompson, editor of the Bureau of National Industry, completed a major 700 page government document on the Angora goat industry. William T. Miller joins the Copyright Division at $1,200 yearly. Toyd Kay receives a daily wage position at a New York experiment farm. remarks on Sitka stations and agricultural resource surveys accompany the inventory of personnel and roles.
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George F. Thompson
Manhattan
Bureus
Netznel
Bureau
Thompson
United States
Iexite
William T. Miller
Kaoris
Congressional Tibraey
Civil Service Order Governs Philippine and U S Exams
Washington December 1 President issues an executive order directing civil service formalization at the Philippine board. The commission to conduct civil service examinations to be agreed upon between the two bodies. Also notes a boxing offer for Dick Burge from the National Sporting Club of London. The U S Mint reports November output of 2,255,000 dollars in gold and silver bullion with silver value around 1,230,320.
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McKinky
United States Civil Service Sormalasigie
Senden
Ehulipare
Erent 5 Panelish
Maletala
Philippines
Deo
National Sporting Club ‘of London
Dick Burge
Bfinta Philagaphis
United States Mint
Custo Ries
Great Fight Forces Bind Knox and DeWet Clash
The Evening Standard reports a major clash between Generals Knox and De Wet near Rogresa in the Orange River colony with talk of General De Wet's capture. British losses include five killed and many wounded amid fighting near Viljoen and Ridontely as Kitchener dispatches confirm engagements with De Wet.
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Duc
Evening Standard
Rogresa
Knox
de Wet Pear
Bloemfontein
Picher
de Wet
de Wel
Tafelberg
Bethulle
Orange River Colony
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Eitehener
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Erasmus
Rietfontein
Linyd
Indemnity Case Pushes U S Warship Mission
Washington dispatches say the state department ordered Consul Gummem to travel toward Maraceo’s capital with a United States warship, likely the Kentucky, to press the U S claim for indemnity after the June 1900 murder of Marcus Hoaguin, a naturalized American. The ship will ferry the consul from Fangiers to Siagagan, the Neprexi port to Fea, capital of Maraceo.
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State Department
United States
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Moroceo
Marcus Hoaguin
Kentucky
Smyrna
Fangiers
Siagagan
Heprexi
Fea
Maraceo
Widow of Supreme Court Justice Found Dead in Bed
Washington December 1 Mrs Biela W Miller widow of late Associate Justice Samuel H Miller was found dead in bed at her Highland Terrace home from angina pectoris. She had returned from Keokuk for Thanksgiving and dined with Senator and Mrs Quirom. An attack of heart disease followed early the next morning and she had been dead several hours when found. her children Irvine Miller of Springfield Ohio and Mrs Toulzin of Colorado Springs Colorado were notified.
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Bilea W. Miller
Samuel H. Miller
United States Supreme Court
Highland Terrace
Keokuk
Quirom
Siece
Irvine Miller
Springfield
Toulzalin
Colorado Springs
Colo
Steamship J M Hannaford to serve Lewis ton and Snake River points
The steamer J M Hannaford owned by the Northern Pacific will be leased by F W Xettenbach and enter service between Lewiston and Snake River points early next week. First trip Tuesday. Traffic arrangements have been made with the Northern Pacific to transfer freight at the Snake River waterfront, signaling a major expansion in Oregon Railway and Navigation territory and a move to create a competitive market for grain shippers heading to Puget Sound ports.
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Northern Pacific Railway
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A & Big
Oregon Railway & Navigation Territory
Northern, Pacific
Puget Sound
Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
Safford Funeral Rites and Viewing Details
Pall bearers to honor H C Safford as viewing occurs at the family home 403 Railrad Street North Tonka Sunday morning then services at Grace Cathedral at 1245. Weather notes from Chicago show Kansas forecast fair with light winds while Cedarvale marks a centenarian milestone near the Cowley county line near Moona.
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Postoffice Ruling Targets Sample Copies in Newspapers
Postmasters will enforce a department rule prohibiting sending more than a hundred pounds of sample copies through the mails if publishers ship large quantities of whole papers at pound rates. The ruling requires postmasters to report pounds sent to subscribers and pounds sent as samples, with enforcement to follow regardless of which publications are affected.
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Postoffice
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Guthrie
Proposal of Europe Africa tunnel under the strait
Washington reports detail a proposed submarine tunnel from Europe to Africa under the strait of Gibraltar. French engineer Mr Berlier claims feasibility and low cost, with a two end approach from Spain and Morocco, but doubts persist about water ingress and earning projections.
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Algeciras
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Morotca
Church War in Arran as Free Church Defenders Face Attack
In Whiting Bay Arran antiunionists tried to seize the focal free church. Officials barricaded doors while attackers stormed the church attempting entry by roof. Firearms forced defenders to retreat. Legal actions loom as united Free church members gather about 2 000 defendants including assemblymen and trustees.
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London
Whiting Bay
Arran
Focal Free Church
Free
Catches Croker Faces English Income Tax Challenge
World dispatch from London says Richard Croker was assessed 100000 pounds for income tax under England's Boer War levy. The tax targets temporary residents and citizens, prompting Croker to appeal the assessment. He traveled to Wantage to present his case before the local committee. Proceedings were private.
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New York
World
London
Richard Croker
England
Croker
Wantate
Carlsbad
Falsely Posed Doctor Held on Swindle Charge in New York
A man claiming to be Dr. William A. Persivon, said to resemble a notorious ex governor, was arraigned before U S Commissioner Shields in New York. He posted $1,000 bail and faces examination Thursday on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. Federal authorities seek his transfer to Washington for swindle charges. Dr. Jarman and Dr. A B Shanda testified.
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New York
William A. Persivon
Galveston
Mass
Charleson
D. C
United States
Shields
Ferguson
Jarman
Washington
A.B. Shanda
Public aghast as South Africa war paces worsens
London dispatch details DeWet's Dewetsdorp victory and the crisis in South Africa. Reports quote AP and British officials noting suspended Parliament, the British army shifting to mobile cavalry and mounted police, and Kitchener viewed as best to tackle Boer resistance. Filipino incursions into Europe and Aguinaldo’s agents are discussed amid war uncertainty and possible American political shifts.
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South Africa
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Dewetsdorp
Associated Press
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Thore
War Office
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Kitchener
Lord Roberts
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Europe
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Bryan
Mr. McKinley
Taft
Thomas Lipton
Glasgow
Clyde
George J. Watera
Watson
Fragmentary Pall Mall Trait Reflected in Speech
A fragment mentions Pall Mall and a group speaking with flirtation about receiving favors. The source shows incomplete lines suggesting social vanity and perceived entitlements, with a hint of mockery directed at the subjects. The text lacks clear events or named individuals.
Senator Davis Laid In State Amid National Mourning
A solemn state funeral is held as President and Mrs. McKinley pay homage with a White House wreath. Wisconsin officials, senators, and state delegates attend in half mast tribute. The service at Christchurch features music by a mixed quartet and prayers by local clergymen.
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White House
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Engneh
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Almont
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Eral
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Andrews
Christchurch
Theodore Tics
Church of 8
Tia
Treland
Ufe-long
Rumors of U S Turkish Rupture Declared False
The United States and Turkey relations are reported stable with no rupture anticipated. Officials note ongoing diplomatic ties and continued liaison, dismissing rumors of a break or punitive measures.
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Campbell Named Police Chief in Manila For Civil Government
St Louis dispatch reports Chief John W Campbell of St Louis has been offered and accepted the post of chief of police in Manila under civil authority. The move follows the city’s transition to civil governance.
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Mannla
Trusts consolidate salt industry under single management
Fragmented early 20th century salt market reports large players consolidating Western territories. Prices surge from 95 cents to 2 dollars per bag as Federal Salt Company plans to unify output. Mergers involve Alsmeda County and Bucks Mountains regions with offshore buyouts of smaller concerns to form a single national control.
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Federal Fair Company
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Lord Roberts Command Over Treated British Troops in Africa
London reports from the War Office that Lord Roberts has taken command of the British forces in South Africa near Kitchener. Queen Alexandra reportedly remains in London as the war expands, with ever-shifting reports on Kitchener’s position and the morale of Cape Colony under a growing threat.
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War Office
Lord Roberix
Beth Africa
Kitchener
Cemeund
South
Dearie
Hoberts
Meritime Post
KieWenee
Kitchenir
Prva
Roberta
Tabata
Cape Town
Cape Colonie
Orainipe
Oscar Wilde's Death Reported in Pacis
Pacis December 1 reports the death of Oscar Wilde, noting he succumbed after illness. The item mentions prior health declines and references Alfred Douging in connection with the events surrounding his passing.
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Pacis
Wilde
Munmuth
Alfred Douging
Paying Well In Hand In Pavement Project Delays Loom
A local paving job faces weather delays and partial payments as only one block is ready. Officials say the remaining work depends on favorable conditions, with the project timeline stretched into next week. Canadian trade data from Montreal shows wheat and dairy exports to Britain rising, offset by declines in other goods.
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