Turmoil Over U S Post Check Currency Plan
A scrambled Report from the Associated Press touches on a proposed public check currency reform, urging farmers to petition Congress. It describes a plan to issue postage-stamp style currency blanks and small denomination notes to simplify money transfers and payments amid late 19th century financial pressures. The piece notes calls for petitions to the West Eastern states and stresses practical, economical methods of sending money by mail to improve rural commerce and alleviate distribution costs.
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Brin
Avemin
Washington
Farrves
Clube
Buying and Selling in The Year of Exports
The Treasury report shows a record year for exports by manufacturers. It details shipments of iron and steel, copper, cotton, chemicals, food, paper, paraffin, tobacco, textiles, machinery, carriages, and printing materials, highlighting a surge in overseas demand.
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Manutertures
Haren
Wia
Micvcinel
Fathersich
Trade Statistics Show Mixed Export Shifts in Ten Months
The report outlines import and export values across manufactures for the ten months ending October 1904. It highlights rises in iron and steel exports against weaker figures for mineral oils and copper, with leather goods and agricultural implements posting notable gains, while hides, skins, and cotton trade show varied results compared to the prior year. Named regions and currency values are cited to illustrate shifts in global trade patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lista Rebbes
Ilitaml Agalues
Corres
Ponting Manly
Aguinet
Tsi
Merger Principle Debate Sparks Wage Rise Forecast
A Minneapo lis Tribune excerpt argues railroads likely to raise wages to 650000 workers amid a surge in earnings for lines already vast profits. It links wage hikes to potential higher freight rates, contending the merger principle tests public benefit and efficiency against rising costs and administrative bloat.
Peculiar To Itself Purifying Alterative Claim
Segment describes a purifying alterative claiming to cleanse the body and bolster the whole system. It asserts benefits for weak, tired, languid feelings and energetic restoration, using unusual phrasing and vague health claims amid promotional tone.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises to Cure and Keep
Advert shows Hood's Sarsaparilla claims none other works like it for restoring health and strength at low cost. Testimonial from Withers NC says after four months of illness he could barely walk yet after taking two bottles he could walk and after eight bottles felt well as ever.
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Ertofaia
Raume
Fieod
NC Hoos
Wage Advances and Mergers Across Industries
The piece argues that wage increases may not come from higher surplus earnings but from merger dynamics, affecting pricing and competition. It predicts that combined firms can raise wages without higher rates, while weaker players struggle, prompting a trend toward consolidation across sectors and potential benefits for both consumers and workers.
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Noyl- Afton
Neot
Rome
Fort Scott notes and echoes in jumbled lines
A fragmented Fort Scott column recounts local events and rumors including inmate conditions, political tensions in Kansas, a church or funeral note, and scattered mentions of places like Leavenworth and Neodesha. The text blends names, incidents, and stray phrases with unclear order and missing context.
Atchison Globe Satire and Local Vignettes
A fragment from the Atchison Globe presents humorous and pointed observations on farming, wages, crime, and social behavior. It touches on petty larceny, thrift, labor disputes, and a regional anecdote about an officeholder and a wary wife. The tone mixes satire with everyday rural and town life.
Pointed Paragraphs From The Chicago News Parody
A clipped collection of humorous, fragmentary observations on money lending, romance, and social mores. Witty quips compare clone friends to loans, remark on bachelors and pin money, and poke fun at amateur photographers and hypocrites with terse, satirical lines.
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Chicago News
Amatteur
Quaker Reflections Featuring the Phitatathin Tone
Fragmentary text shows reflections and dialogue on temper charity and consistency. Mentions a preacher, attire, and social roles with uncertain phrases and names.
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A fragmented 19th century column describes romantic vanity and social wit. The speaker mocks a red headed widow and notes male vanity while offering fleeting moral judgments in a satirical voice.
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New York
Bea
Vanderbilt Typhoid Patient Improves at Home in New York
A report from New York notes Cornelius Vanderbit, a Vanderbilt figure, is ill with typhoid fever at his home. Condition is described as improving after a week with no new complications. Forbes advised for sales of scissors and shears.
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Vanderbilt
New York
Dac
Cornelius Vander
Delegates Pick Atchison Site for State Oratorical Meet
Delegates from nine colleges met to decide the next state oratorical contest location at Atchison in late February. Judges were chosen, though some names will be announced shortly. Attending delegates represented Kansas University, Palomar College, Baker University, College of Emporia, Ottawa University, Fort Hays State, and others.
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Ninearmen
Nxt
Atchivon
Kansas University
B. Wilsom
Palrmount College
A. Hoinick
College of Emporis
V. & Howe
Haker University
David Itienards
Sogthnet Kansas Cotlege
Tohompton
Warriture College
B. MM. Linch
Salmna Wesleyan
Ho A. Yutter
Midtown College
G. M. Mendenhall
Ol‘laws University
Mle Newell
Famine Relief Drive Among Sweden Nationals Prompted
A Swedish Baptist church meeting in Topeka focused on aiding famine victims in Noorland and Dalurne. A committee led by Free Gustav Nyquiet and Rev Peter Pearson will coordinate a united appeal with plans for further fundraising at a Trembly afternoon gathering. The effort mirrors prior relief actions in Kansas for India and Cuba, with broad support invited.
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Uret Topeka
Sweden
Swedish Baptist Church
Thierity
Gustav Nyquiet
Revo Peter Pearson
Fran Nelson
Nelson
Noorland
Dalurne
Peninaula
Tiene
Natonel
Bjorkholm
Statte
Kiran
Kansas
India
Cuba
Menagerie Panic At City Zoo Fire Scene
A chaotic fire broke out near the Manhattan zoo cages on Sixty fourth Street and Fifth Avenue. Animals panicked as flames damaged the woodwork, while firemen fought the blaze and police aided emergency operations. Spectators fled or watched in alarm as lions tigers and elephants reacted to the danger.
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Fwtnh
Arsenal
Sixty-fourth Street
Fifth Avenue
Wark Department
Bea
Peter Iaes
Hire Palm
Punt Vt Park
Atondance
State of Frenay
Blackburns Faced with 5000 Damages Suit in Pittsburgh
Doe filed in Pittsburgh today a case of Jiveena Blackburn versus J B Blackburn seeking $5000 damages for alleged alienation of affection of Harry O Blackburn. The complaint claims the defendant married woman at Youngstown Ohio March 2 and later caused the desertion of her husband. The plaintiff asserts the defendant wickedly attempted to alienate the husband’s affections and succeeded.
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Pittsburg
Doe
Jiveena Blackburn
B. Blackburn
Harry O. Blackburn
Youngstown
Doctor in Diphtheria Quarantine at 72 Beamer Street
A doctor with diphtheria remains in quarantine at her home on Beamer Street, as cases spread to the family of Chas A. Faxwell. The report notes several affected relatives, including an elderly man and a young child, amid local public health concerns.
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Horret Sasine
Pirteenth Street
la Quaran
Tina
Shi
TG Adar
Chas A. Faxwell
Welt Binesif
National Civic Federation meets to discuss labor capital ties
In New York on December 1 the Industrial department chair Gus presides at a session opening with a welcome and congratulations. Leaders discuss improving relations between capital and labor as the nation faces work conditions and industrial matters. Present include Milburn, Ireland, Duncan, and Chambers among many others.
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New York
National Civic Federation
Gus
Benatar Harnd
Welcon
Ite
Tsilunirinl
United States
Elsim
Mayer Lew Mae
John G. Milburn
Hittali
Louis Nikeon
Mixon Porter
Cornelliag
Bliex
al Morsly
Knot of Marvard
Archbishop Ireland
Oscar & Stages
John 4. Mecock
Chiles G. Bonaparte
Damex A. Chambers
Theodore D. Shafter
Janes Duncan
Tonte J. Kaefe
James O'Connell
James M. Lynch
Henry White
Joan Mitchell
Charles J. Taylor, Jr
Americat
Ianciiation
Weed T. Towne
National, Foundisw Association
Charles AL Cite
Stone
A Becerly Smith
Bieter Lithos Seraphicel Union
Wiltkart Mahon
Prem [Dett Amalgamated Street Railway
Aampel Ation
Thomas W. Pater
Aitchizan
John Grahem Brooks
Cambridge
John A. Hobart
Englani
Etter to Marry Miss Lockie Fort in Las Vegas
W K Etter, Santa Fe chief clerk to General Superintendent J E Hurley, heads to Las Vegas New Mexico to wed Miss Lockie Fort, daughter of Capt J C Fort longtime territory prosecutor. The couple plan a California Grand Canyon western tour before returning to Topeka.
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W. K. Etter
J. E Hurley
Santa Fe
Las Vegan
N. M
Dyenhar
Miss Lockie Fort
Miss Fort
J. C Fort
Territory of
New Mexico
Toveka
Blarey
Havney
Etter
la Junta
Thpeka
California
Grand Canyon
Etttee
Hin Luce Benekk
Woos Bilgok
Wimbledon golf match ends in confusion at Lake Wool
New York players Arthur Hill and Enlott Noreross set a score of 64 at Merif club on Lake Wool. The Wimbledon match was interrupted at the seventh hole by a suit. Players planned to resume the next day but events altered plans and stories emerged about a rare meeting at the Lakerwood Hotel.
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New York
Rome
Wimbleton Links
Surrey
Wagland
Arthur J. Hill
Enltott
Meters
Futty
Aliner
Lakerwood
Rita
Suspected Bank Robber Arrests Reported in Groomington
A man named H. J. Barnes, said to be from Denver, was arrested on suspicion of bank robbery near Groomington. He had been staying at a local hotel and was identified by a bank official as involved. Other tests will follow as the case develops. Washington, Delk The towing fourth vines postmenters have Lorn appointed for Kanaae Cedron Lincoln County Carlton St.
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Eckoak
Fort Scott
Fock
Viettom
Fort Bootz
Smith County
Sania Oy
Arkansas
GLOBE
Atchison Globe
Berean
Atchison
Groomington
Der
Xberitt
H. J. Barnes
Denver
Cro
Barnes
Willicely Falten
Washington
Delk
Kanaae Cedron
Lincoln County
Carlton St
Fourteen Hunters Killed in Michigan Wisconsin This Season
A Marquette dispatch reports fourteen hunters killed in northern Michigan and northern Wisconsin during fall 1908 deer season. Many others wounded or missing, with accidents from misidentification, careless discharge, and alcohol cited. old hunter opinion warns alcohol contributes to hunting fatalities.
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Michigan
Marquette
Mich
Wisconsin
Upper
Emmy
Immigration Bill Hearing Deliberations At Senate Session
Washington December hearing on the immigration bill featured Senators and officials debating amendments. New York official Haldwin Brown urged deportation of public charges within 130 years and proposed retention of a minor tax to keep out certain groups. Other speakers pressed strict regulations and station grants as the hearing narrowed toward a vote.
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Washington
Senate Simplarites On
Senate
Haldwin Brown
New York State
Comeninaton
Eoan
Allene
New York
BedvEy
le Alan
Brune Et Vno
Eos
Torarrow
Explosion in Basement Shrouds Chicago Blocked by Fire
An explosion in a five story building basement at 2 and 4 Canal Street occupied by Marsh al Huechert Machinery and Schneider Trenkamp Stove surrounds the structure in flames endangering adjacent property. Reports show liens lost and ongoing fire suppression. Washington briefing notes accompanying the Louisiana Purchase Exposition permit record show receipts of 2 478 430 and disbursements 229 141.
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Chicago
Canal Street
Marshal & Huechert Machinery Company
Avid Schneider & Trenkamp Stove Company
Washington
State Department
Maste Oc
Robbery Report At Tailors Described In Fragment
A 40 year old man employed as a porter at Mr Manse tailors was arrested by Detective Lucas for stealing clothing. Nearly all the stolen items were found at Yar Sos in a nearby shop. The incident occurred as the porter was sweeping out and the proprietor fired the worker. Weather details mention Fortes.
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Frune
Manse
Todas
Detwetive Lucas
Rmulever
Yar Sos
Rvra
Boy blinded while peeking through knothole in barn wall
Santa Rosa California December 8 Fay Coffin a year old boy was blinded for life when an arrow fired by companions practicing with bows and arrows through a knothole in his father's barn in Healdsburg struck his eye. The incident occurred as other boys targeted the knot hole from the outside.
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Santa Rosa
Cab
Fay Coffin
Healdsburg
Bern
Local Notes From Topeka And Nearby Cities
Local items show James McMillen of Salina traveling to Topeka while E V Peterson of Norton visited the city Sunday. Beloit’s P T Space attends Throop meeting as Salina’s H Gamble visits. Webb McNall of Gaylord checks in at the National. J Williams and Brana of Par won tour the city. Santa Fe official Guy Ladington jokes about a flyoff for miners. 商 The Commercial club discusses Interstate Commerce amendments and nonpartisan tariff commission at midweek meeting. Miss Millie Vogel and Carl Kratzer of Alma wed last night at the brides’ parents’ home on Reg[ion] Street. J Barker of Lawrence campaigns from Topeka for state legislature. Howard Thompson arrested for whisky theft. a chaser pursued. Alice Goff, 31, dies of heart disease on North Jefferson. Benevolent society No 2 memorial service held at Masonic temple. Dean Kaye of Grace Cathedral delivers address. News notes mention a Detroit driven show feature and a note on a negro joint dispute at Fifteenth and Quincy. State Journal coverage ends with a final line about widespread advertising.
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James McMillen
Salina
Topeka Pelay
E. V. Peterson
Norton
P. T. Space
Beloit
H. Gamble
Webb McNall
Gaylord
National
J. Williams
Brana
Parwon
Cfty
Guy Ladington
Santa Fe Department
Commercia
Carl Krat 2Er
Alma
Second
van Buren
German Lutheran Church
Ree J. Barker
Lawrence
Douglas County
Topeka
Howard ‘Thompson
Quincy
Alice Goff
Jefferson Street
Fusprat
Benevolent Society
Dr. Wasnot
Bevind
Order of Hantern Star
Masonic Temple
Dean Kaye
Grace Exthedral
Sargent
A M. Callahin
A Wi
Nettie
Tema T. Lackard
Bf Fareew
We Shaver
Itx
Detroit
Mich
Fifteenth
Quincy Street
McDowell Wan
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Rypertaise
St. Lewin Bewdley
Port Worth
Eyeworld
St. Lowen
Ptyer
Gell Hetlies
Milver Dellars
Dan & Co
Tape
Wien
Polyeucien
Compartann
Bisheer
Minneanolis ‘Tribune
Rairoadt
Edgemouk
Zreit Fistern
Prntevivania
Hood
Jayhawker
Neadesho
Forbes
Central Park
Bartict Adams
Ontin
George W. Cable
Hyperion
Marlowe
Jackson St
Hanna
Industrial Department of Civil Federation
Las Vegas
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