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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1898

Page

7

Day Returns to Canton Plans Law Practice After Paris Treaty Work

Day and Mrs Day arrived in Canton to spend Christmas with family after the Paris peace commission duties. He will resume the law practice with former partners and does not expect a large fee for Paris work. The couple appeared in good spirits, with Day noting no plans to visit Washington soon for commission duties.

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The Sampson Wedding Prompt

Fragmentary OCR text describes a wedding named Sampson with misread names and unclear details. It hints at political or social context in France and a possible president or cabinet figure, but the readable facts are sparse and uncertain.

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Gloom at Ann Arbor shows city aims to remove Aut Acine

A garbled report discusses efforts to relocate a business or institution from Detroit to a metropolitan area and the university’s role. It mentions agitation, proposals, and limited voter turnout, with references to local leaders, dates, and regional dynamics surrounding the expansion.

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Banks' Big Week With Four Million In Specie Reported

The week yields a surge in bank cash holdings as reserves rise and loans show a modest gain despite limited exchange activity. Deposits increase amid higher specie totals and a broader rise in balances across institutions.

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Faster Mail Service Boosts Transcontinental Routes

Washington reports a general change in transcontinental mail service aiding Boston to New York to San Francisco and Pacific coast. The New York to Chicago leg will gain 3.5 hours, arriving at 4 32 p.m. Central. Detroit delivery shifts earlier. Minnesota and Northwest routes gain time. Omaha to San Francisco improves by 10 to 13 hours, with faster connections via Union Pacific.

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Alarm grips Stroud over disease and guards at depot

Residents report panic as armed guards guard Stroud depot and roads out of town. Reports mention smallpox case at Dr Buxton's, actions by Dr Hai and local agencies, with precautions affecting travel and daily life.

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Succeed Foster In Senate Plot Over Baker Indorsement

Washington December 28 The house is expected to pass early next year the bill to retire Judge Poater of Kansas. Senator Baker faces decisive action regarding Posters su ester. Cy Leland opposes Hobb for the bench and aims to secure Baker’s selection. Hook to be told Baker is sole acceptable indorsement. Baker may be named federal judge if the plan proceeds. Nasal Cutaerh treatment advertised with claims of healing and home delivery from New York firms.

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Trouble About Money In Cuba Warms Uproar Over Resumption

The article debates Cuba’s currency reform impact on business in New York and Cuba as Spain’s financial shifts loom. Merchants fear silver and gold transitions, prices, and debts. bankers warn of temporary disruption as trade resumes and revenues adjust. The piece cites traders, planters, and officials analyzing coinage, taxation, and exchange rates amid a looming monetaryRealign.

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Baltimore Mayor Offered 250000 To Abstain From Reelection

Baltimore on December 26 reports Mayor Mate ter, amid factional lines, rejecting a bid of 250000 to withdraw from a four year mayoralty under the new city charter. Stephen Mason notes the mayor declined to discuss or name bidders, calling for transparency among factions. The piece links the offer to party struggles and upcoming spring elections in Baltimore, with transit references and one Fr Brunner contact for further details.

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Democrats Choose Individual Votes On Treaty Ratification

Washington awaits ratification of the peace treaty with no party lines. Senator Faulkner informed the president that Democratic senators will act as individuals, many opposing or supporting the treaty based on sentiment rather than party. The prospect points to a likely ratification with a large, possibly near unanimous, majority and early action.

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Thief at Astor's London Home Burglar Captured

A burglar broke into William Waldorf Astor's Carlton House Terrace residence in London last night while the Astor family was away at Cliveden. A servant heard the noise, an alarm sounded, and the thief was captured before escaping. Much plate and valuables had been secured in vaults, but some goods were stolen. The prisoner was taken to the police court.

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Paris Christmas Strike Shakes City Shops

Paris records a major strike by grocer employees spreading through the capital. Strikers and police clash in the Batignolies district with numerous arrests as guards protect shop entrances and tensions rise among nonunion and trainee workers amid the holiday bustle. A vote on the issue is awaited at a major department store.

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Recommendations on State House Insurance and Installations

The document states no state house insurance has ever been carried and urges immediate steps to insure the capitol. Secretary Bush notes the lack of protection for contents, reliance on street fire plugs, and recommends duplicating the engine and dynamos, adding an executive store keeper, bonding, signed requisitions, and annual detailed reports to allow proper checks and cost savings.

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Topeka Christmas Week Notes From State House News

State Capitol chaos and Christmas bustle fill Topeka as lawmakers and residents adjust to holiday schedules. Reports of Ed Hackney and other legislators reflect seasonal activities, with mentions of a new Christmas meal trend, a deluxe civic exhibit, and community celebrations across Kansas.

Police Raid Disorderly Resorts Shake Local Districts

Saturday night police raided two disorderly houses. At Mrs Anne Reagan’s residence at Second and Topeke, Treagan paid $4, Ida and Hattie Reagan posted $25 each, and three men surrendered $10 each. In the second raid at Mrs Manney’s Fourth and Jackson place, Manney posted $50, May Wilson, Leone Davis and May Smith $35 each, and four men found paid $10 each. Officers involved were Chief Strauss, Sergeants Owens, Pavey, and Jailer Grubts, and others in the second raid included Officers Parcel, McCoy and Pavey.

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