California Fruit Trade Fallout in Reciprocity Talks
A damaged California delegation report warns that new reciprocity treaties risk raising fruit prices and hurting the state’s growers. Observers note Jamaica and Jamaica‑like arrangements could shift shipments from Jamaica to New York at higher costs, jeopardizing California fruit markets and revenues.
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Brutt Growera Washingt
California
Califurnia
Jalunica
Newt MS
Redauthen
Jamaica
Baht
Kahn
Altmodeh
Bryan 10 Write a Book
Admirers in Austin plan a private residence for him during several months stay. Colonel Bryan seeks seclusion to work on a forthcoming campaign book and other projects while denying any move from Nebraska. Ex-Governor Hogg comments on the political scene as Bryan returns fire in his own defense.
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Anastin
Texas
Austin
Tex
Waliam Seonines
Brean
Stephen Hoce
Lake Surprise
Cabinel Firyan
Ane
Ehontine
Beynhetd
Doe
Ureun
Brian
Nebraska
Bryan
Ajlen
Hitchsock
Hogg
Not Seeking Democratic VP Nomination Might Decline Honor
The remarks indicate he is not pursuing the Democratic nomination for vice president and would not serve if offered the position. He signals reluctance to accept public office and distances himself from the potential honor despite discussions or pressures evident in political discourse.
Eye on Russia and the European War Debate
An obscure 19th century style analysis surveys Russia and Central Asia amid European tensions. The piece references figures like Chamberlain and British policy, noting military and political maneuvering, with scattered remarks on public opinion and ongoing conflicts in Europe.
Topeka Socials Highlight Elmwood Musical and Davies Marriage
In Topeka, a grand Elmwood Club reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Greenwald drew hundreds, with lush decorations and guests including Miss Maud Reese Davies, now married to Herbert Merrill Quinby. The event featured James Mandolin Club, French gowns, and a smoking den, while Elmwood Club held a separate musical evening with Parkhurst and Hackney performances.
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Greenwald
Topeka Avenue
Genety
D. J. Greenwald
Eulor
Mer. James
Rogen
Opa Rakind
Miny Totayll Greenwood
Anas Crane
Edith Out
Disa Bate Welshina
Ted
Mim Katherine Mills
Emily Hagar
Mrr
Mra. Gremwald
S. Sutton
Robinson
Ming Jeanie Hagar
Mrs Greenwald
Dresden
Sutter
Mia Robieson
Miss Hagar
Migs
Fellows
Irs
Doran
Greetwood
Rimwood Club
George W. Parkhurat
W. H. Whitton
Ho. Shirers
Charlotte Parkhuret
George Hackney
Associated Press
Maud Reese Davies
Angeles
Cal
Topeka
Herbert Merrill Quinby
Detrait
Mick
Glenn Palix
James Holden
Detroit
Potter Palmer Jr
Honore Palmer
Chicaze
Paris
Suuea
BM. and
Davies
George Stansfield
Teyeza
Local society notes reflect Topeka visits and travel
Misa Mand Parnes returns to Alme after a Topeka visit with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Taylor of Columbus Ohio. J. W. Murdt improves in Chicago and plans winter with Mrs. Hardt in Florida. Giged returns from a business trip to New York. Mine Abby Ware attends the Phi Delon party in Lawrence Friday evening. Mrs. W. K. Ward returns to Kansas City. Adams Brothers engraved wedding cards and invitations.
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Siert
Baxth Street
Misa Mand Parnes
Topeka
Ray Taylor
Columbus
Ohio
J. W. Murdt
New York
Abby Ware
Phi Delon
Lawrelice
W. K. Ward
M. Carsher
Kansas City
Adams Brothers
Ridiculous claims on Manila siege and Raleigh action
Captain J B Coghlan, commander of the Raleigh at Manila, now port station commandant, denounces alleged concessions at Manta. He says no surrender occurred, asserts he captured arms and prisoners, and explains actions around the island and treatment of insurgents. He disputes rumors of a truce or improper handling.
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San Francisco
Seattle
J.B Coghlan
Raleigh
Manila
Port Orchard Maia
Manta
Julio del Elo
Senor
Hafael Riseilo
Cyehian End
Jose Ary
Othur
Chum
Wei
Abiar
Ceghien
Geenaa
Trene
Riga
Cable to Span the Pacific Likely to Become Law
A Washington TribUnte dispatch says a proposed Pacific cable linking San Francisco Honolua Guam and the Philippines promises greater practicality than other plans for commercial and military communication. Senator Hale introduced a bill for construction and maintenance with a private company seeking a 400000 annual subsidy for 20 years and postwar sale potential to foreign powers.
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New York
Washington
Pacific
San Francisco
Honolua
Guam
Philippines
Congress
Hale
Pal
Navy
Geks Congress T0
Mirs
England
Germany
Fusela
Janes
Tava Vesarls
United States
Bradfort
Post Office Department
Republicans Win City Election in Boston's 1897 Mayoral Race
In a tight municipal contest Thomas Hart defeated ex-Congressman Patrick Collins by about 1,400 votes as Republicans gain influence in the city government. The Tremont street car tracks relaying measure failed, and Democrats hold major control while party factions influenced the result.
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Boston
Rampaige
Purday
Thomas Hart
Patrick “A Cullins
Collins
Tremont Street
Colina
John Murphy
Bart
Minegur
Death by own action study ends in suicide at St Marys
William Veller, a longtime student of self destruction, tried hanging then shooting and finally cut his artery to bleed to death at St Marys cemetery in Salunay. He spoke with his son in law Adm Nauman about choosing death as a form of sleep, a habit he developed after reading death by own action literature. A hunting party later found his body in the graveyard, where an intelligent dog led them.
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New York
Tamdonsare
Kieisa
Deum
Taner
Eodh
Central Asia
France
Sonia Atrin
Sultahury
Cudlice Gate Tv
Chitu
Thitep
Wint Wal
Fle Gvert
Wien
Ehertt
Treiebery
Tie
Che
Eixty
Galueres
Soliton
Rikboth
Owen
Mr Chamberlain
Philadelphia Press
William Veller
Ley
Mary's
Vetter
Allegheny River
Adm Nauman
Aml
Kim Yoursel
Spring Garden
Judd
Reserve Township
St Mary's Cemetery
Salunay
Block of Gold Worth Billions Meant for Army Support
A Washington Chicago Journal item imagines a massive solid gold block equal to past year army funding. Using official figures the block would weigh about 1,841 tons, measure roughly 26% feet on a side, and stand tall enough to reach third story windows if placed mid street, illustrating the impractical scale of such wealth.
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Washington Special
Chicago Journal
Preston
Prifamiloniy Fedres
Annie
Coveress
Aegregatinec
Tts
Endurance of the Moose in Lewiston Journal
A Lewiston Journal excerpt discusses moose endurance versus deer and mouse pacing. It recalls Sir Edmund Head’s tame moose, famed for swift travel, and a governor’s £140 wager to race from Prev ericton to St John, eighty four miles, using a sledge and horses on river ice.
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Lewiston Journal
Cmri- Don
Edmund Head
Prevericton
St. John
Lord Hill
Moose and driver trek eight inches of snow to Market Square
The journey began opposite Government House at eight in the morning and took seven hours. The moose and its driver reached Market Square while St John, Lord Hull's team, lagged behind. One horse died at Gagetown, another arrived in St John three hours after the moose.
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Government House
Market Square
St. John
Lord Hull
Gagetown
King Lovell Victorious Fire Ends King’s Wealth
King Lovell’s valuables story unfolds as distressing fire at Sharp’s hotel on Forty-eighth and Market streets consumes wagons harness and ornate belongings. Queen Lovell and tribe witness a strange rite as flames char the king’s riches while the burial before the grave proceeds in solemn fashion. The narrative notes a dissolution sale in Topeka and scattered notices of medical and cosmetic products and concerts.
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Philadelphia
Seth Lovell
Sharp's
Lavell
Niwaya
Tim
Lovell
Ronald Racy
End
Treaty talk and naval plans in Pacific unsettled
The dispatch outlines diplomatic maneuvering around a Pacific proposition with Secretary Hay and other powers arranging for a treaty framework. It notes potential Guam governance issues, naval station concerns, and questions of territorial annexation while signaling cautious progress toward an agreement between German and allied parties under evolving political pressure.
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Mennen
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Topeka Cash Dry Goods CO
Russia
Charles Adams & CO
3Rellas
Topeka Society
Mrs. Greenwald
Elmwood Musical
Maud Reese Davis
Callderesn Cin
A. W. Larey
Harrison Street
TA. Bock
Card Club
A_ Godard
Turner
Ass Kenderdine
Toss Kurs
Minx Farneworth
George Bates
Mra Eer Ba Tno Etek
Crane
St. Louis
Allis Santuators
Ralph Ggulvie
Wiscolm
Seb
Mra
H. D. Davis
Coghlan
Aline
HG E.siath ST
Gould
Thelephond Wo. c. W. W. Gavitt Printing 2 Publishing CO
Gol
Fourth Street
Adams Street
Topeea
EANS
Kan
W. M
Paine Bros
Kansas Ave
Swift & Halliday Drug Co
Northrup
Kannan Avenue
Thureigs
Rothe’s
Rowley
Snow
Swift & Helliay Drug Co
Samoan Island
Hay
Lord Puuneétote
Herr von Hinleben
Neeorintiane
Hus Ben Pinhead
Mathig Sirial
Linkin
Neu Tse
Arma Pomacoe
India
Parchessi
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