State Journal Prominent Topeka Daily With New Brick Building
The State Journal, Kansas's leading daily, operates with a large circulation and 44 carriers in Topeka. It recently erected a permanent brick building on the southeast corner of avenue and Eighth street, featuring four Linotype machines visible behind plate glass and a large window from the business office.
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The
State Journal
Great State of
Kansas
Topeka
the State Journal
Is Avenue and
Eighth St
Kansas Avenue
Jealousy Tragedy Ends in Wife Kill Self
Thomas Greene shot his wife in a fit of jealousy and then killed himself. The couple’s estrangement and persistent conflicts are cited as motive. A separate court record notes divorce granted to Annak Norton Narthegen, a well known soprano, on abandonment grounds after a three year separation. the defendant did not contest.
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Thomas Greene
Marsh
Wichita
Thorsis Greene
Cineinnutt
Der
Ming Sherrod
Min Murphy
Tim
Trenton
Murrhy $E
Charlotte Lambert
Miss Sherry
Abe
Bulldog
Bulger
Tor
Unclear fragment hints at European royal visit plans
A damaged OCR fragment references Emperor Nicholas and King Francis Joseph with Austria Hungary in Europe and mentions a Royal visit, but text is garbled and many names are unreadable.
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London
Troops Arrive at Fort Leavenworth Prepare for Manila
Troops B, C, Fahd E of South United States cavalry reached Fort Leavenworth from Wintigilly Atu and set up camp north of town. They will entrench at the Twentieth in fatirr and are under orders to proceed to Manila to occupy the fort.
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Leavenworth
Fahd E
South United States Cavalry
Fort Leavenworth
Tedas
Wintigilly, Atu
Penalti Carp U
Fatirr
Manila
Phen Wey
Dyer Elected President of State Teachers Association
Superintendent Frank Dyer of Wichita schools won election as president at the state teachers meeting. Geary and Pottawatomie counties earned honors for notable turnout and support. The talks favored manual training in schools, arguing opposition misreads character and purpose of such programs.
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Frank Dyer
Wichita
Dyer
Gearg County
Chicago
Sabter Manuid
Mantel
Oharaeter
Mantal
Murphy's Topeka Return Delivers Political Comedy Pleasing Crowd
Murphy presents a political romantic comedy as the carpetbag governor of Mississippi, in Topeka's Grand Opera House. Dorothy Sherrud and Caspetbagrer star as key figures, with a plot of plunder and reform amid light satire and humor.
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Tha Murphy
Topeka
Grand Opera House
Uhac
Murphy
Carpetbas
Afissinsiph
Mart
Ube
Dorothy Sherrud
Chasant
Mr Murphy
Nejiie Crance
New President Frank Dyer Elected by Teachers in Wichita
Frank Dyer of Wichita is elected president of the Kansas State Teachers Association. The event includes remarks by A F Taylor of Em writ and a program noting educational aims, teacher standards, and county and state education efforts amid discussions on curriculum and professional focus.
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Frank R. Dyer
Wichita
Kansas State Teachers’ Association
Frank R. Byer
Funang State Tractgry Association
Ob Normal University
Wiesteyant
Brent Wite Dern
Fraiructors
Etary
Tellartan
Bohol
Geott, Forcemans & Coy
Chlenea
Ceune
Tom Ek
Wardey
Staniard Dictionary
Mtey
Oran
Mir County Superingerndent
Aredtadt
Ermandos
Comet Hee
ABC Aradmod Amoeba
Haurind
Pstya— Wavrenle Cougs
Th. Apple
Fen OM
Esimty
Mle
Rerching
Topeka
Wis
Meronded
Uratany County
Pofins
Eed
Ik Semien
Ion Eaadte
Aie
Maiinwaeenn
Charlins Morgan
SPE
Pbbalieut
John Savbselosd
Hind
W. G. Iste
TA Authe
Repamittee
Davidson
Wdager
Wau Beeral
Disorderly house raid at Third and Kansas avenue
At 21 o'clock last night police raided the disorderly house at the corner of Third and Kansas avenue and treated Vera Knowles as keeper. Tomorrow at Unity club Mrs. KB Foulks will read from President Jordan's ads on Imperial Democracy Mise will give a vocal solo Mr. Geoiesa Seu Sehus will give an essay
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Third and
Kansas Avenue
Vera Knowles
Unity Club
KB Foulks
Jordan
Imperial Democracy
Mtr. Geoiesa. Seu
Merriam Slated for Ambassadorship in Washington Rumor
Washington dispatch reports former Minnesota governor Samuel Merriam as a possible successor to Secretary Hitchcock as ambassador to Russia, with Senate confirmation anticipated after the holidays. The piece notes mixed commentary among insiders and references past diplomatic considerations. A separate ad promotes Sainte Nathur’s Balm for nasal catarrh with claims of deep cleansing and heating effects.
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Hitchcock
St Petersburg
New York
Washington
Merriam
Sdoneseta
Hwasin
Gin Tormor Govertor
Senate
Une Bislidius
Motrin
Rey Pewa
Minnesota
Mertinin
Esmedra
James Gown
Coneuh
Dusty Senate Chambers Deluge Sparks House Bill Parade
The article notes filthy senate chambers with piles of dust as seven workers are paid to clean. It lists numerous bills introduced by members including Metyrath Barkley Fell Smith Lewie Simmons Davis Hackney Parkehill and Trown. It also covers Governor-elect Stanley’s inauguration plans with a public reception and decor details.
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Sittin
Senate
Min
Metjrath
Barkley
Fell
Smith
Sherman
Lewie
Simmons
Davis
Hackney
Pakrehill
Board of Fire and Police Com
Ionurs
Trown
Pratt
Board of Railroad Com
Missioners
Stanley
Hell
Tanes
Marshall’ Bagel
Mars
P. Shreve
Ntating
Jonebruke
George W. Crane
K. Hudson
F. Boma
Anderton Ani
Unie
Turbulent Dispatch Describes Cuban Tensions Abroad
A confused Ottoman era style dispatch reports Cuban dissident activity, U S treasury actions, and civilian unrest. References to Cuban factions, Spanish silver, and a Bombay cafe incident outline the volatile atmosphere and military attention shaping policy and local responses.
Cuban crowds clash as tensions flare in Havana streets
Report from Havana describes street clashes after Cuban nationalists confront Spanish marines. A Cuban drew a pistol and fired claiming defense of the Antillian five. further exchanges followed as U S and Cuban forces are cited and reports reference recent mobilizations and canal guard actions.
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Havana
Cuba
Amarichl
Shar
Gauhl
Trois Savannah
Folie Wolrout
Strained Treaty Talk As U S Forces Occupy Castle Punia
The fragment describes friction between Spanish authorities and the United States over wartime property and settlement terms. References to President McKinley, General Castellanos, and the occupation of Castle Punia suggest a tense postwar dispute affecting troop movements and control.
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Prado
Quemedos
Menta
United States
McKinley
Clhus
Castellanos
Punia
Larned Man Vanishes After Embezzling From Wife and Bank
A Larned man fled with about 1000 from his wife and allegedly forged his father’s name to a bank entry, leaving his young wife widowed and families distressed. Authorities have not located the runaway as investigators pursue missing funds and related deceptions.
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Larned
Larned. Run
Yates
Georgy A. Yates
Tly Place
Indaw
Mofile Bros. Bank
Sol
Wilkerson Denies Involvement in Burnett Testimony
Wilkerson defends his record and denies involvement in steering May Burnett’s testimony in the Collins murder case. He says he never met Burnett before her story and will spend any money to clear his name. Fred Robbing and a secondhand dealer Lowe are cited as sources in the defense narrative. The Burnett woman remains jailed and threatens to reveal more but will not speak to reporters.
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May Burnett
John M
Filkerson
Burnett
Collins
Wilkerson
Fred Robbing
Third Street
Kan- S45 Avenue
Ted
Lowe
M'Kinley Proclaims Cuban Payment in U S Money
President issues order effective Jan 1 1899 requiring Cuban customs and dues be paid in United States money or specified gold and foreign coins, with set exchange values for Alphousinis, Louis and related Spanish silver and Cuban coinage, and outlines reception of fractional payments in US currency.
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Washington
Cuba
United States
Louis
Alphousinus
Island
Cata
Coba
Detective Kinney Fooled by Opera House Mix Up
A Santa Fe detective, J. Kinney, mistaken for a theater patron, attended a show with friends and ended up at the London Gaiety Girls performance by error. Witnesses described Kinney’s surprised reaction as he joined the audience and observed the comedians, while colleagues recounted media sensationalism and Kinney’s stern stance toward threats to his office.
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J.J. Kinney
Gaiety Girls
Santa Fe J. 7
Kinney
Tim Murphy
Frisa Nage
Kidney
Kimsas Avenue
Ceanford
Aril
Rinne
Two
Opera House Limited
Gene
London Gaiety Girls
Jimsey
Moran Bank Directors Arrested On Banking Violations
A War Boyt Kan. dispatch reports Moran Kansas bank directors Jab Rumble Hank J. He Tose Wat Parke and cashier JA Brown were jailed on bonds to await further action after a petition for release. The case centers on alleged violations of Kansas banking regulations. In a separate fire report, Elevator X on the Hastings and Dakota line burned, destroying 200000 bushels of wheat and causing significant property loss with insurance estimates around 75 000 to 135 000.
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Kunsia
Dev
War Boyt
Kan
Moran, Kan
Arttery
Mike Jie
Kanes
Hang J
Releisinie
Fhietz
Wall
Otter Wan
Allen
Minneapolis
Hastiner and Dakota
CM. & St. PL
Bleventh Avenue
George @ Hughey Elevator company
Finn
Root Sues the City Over Attorney Fees
Root filed a suit against the city seeking 82 100 for attorney’s fees related to the waterworks case. The action targets compensation for services during the period he was employed by the councilmen Hughes and Elliott.
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Root
Tie Waterworks
Hurgtes
Elliott
Market Report From Associated Press Sees Mixed Wheat Trading
Today's market summary notes fluctuating wheat activity with limited demand and steady to slightly lower prices. May futures showed small gains in some areas while overall receipts remained light and Northwest supplies remained ample. Foreign markets and Argentine trends were mentioned as influencing tone.
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Associated Press
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Dundintery
Mven
Menin
Ermal
Puri
Geminici
Wunguriuddinde
Kansas City and Chicago Livestock Markets Report
A fragmented farm market update covers Kansas City and Chicago livestock activity. Cattle receipts, steer and cow pricing notes mingle with feeder and slaughter trends as buyers and sellers gauge demand and price directions amid varied quotes and regional movements.
Market Gossip and Oddities Spark Bid for Wheat Prices
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a city product market with odd phrases about wheat, prices, and supply. Mentions of Kansas, New York, and various foods appear, along with scattered numbers and potential market terms. The text is garbled but centers on commodity movement and market chatter.
Lost items and rewards notice in fragmentary text
Fragmentary OCR notes a lost book and papers with a reward offer. Mentions a missing address and a name possibly connected to the finder or owner. Readable details are sparse. unlikely to identify any specific individuals or locations from the fragment.
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Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Company
National Bank
Dank- Angspeter
Npenis
Yerney
Ieee Cmntroee Adaress 2
PB. Davis
Associated Press Report
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
NEW Crawford Theater
Emer Touriac Cie
Wigine
Anil
Ismoke
Klauer
Cent Cizrar
Topeka Transfer CO
Kansas Ave
P. Bacon
Geary and
Pottawatomie Counties
Hiss Suerrod
Toman
A. FL .Taylor
Emwrit
Ely Boothers
Warren Stret
Spain
Brooke
Gome Tyre
Marana
Aselsta
Atenok
United States Treasury
L. Childs
Hayans
Lodiow
Bombay
Wortur
Muvann
Sodiom
Serevent Adams
United States Infantry
Belzi
Inaieta
Wutelde
John Mason
Petnamiex
Municipal Poles
Fom Bay
Sheek Cutan
Tage
M. E. Dolphin
Leavenworth City
M’kinley
M'Kinley
Mangion
Moran Bank
Kansas City
Alway
Chicago Livestock
Sante
Mutivendaa
Wenie
Wedeley
Cassis
Alendy
Tery York
Walaeh
Fern Rais
Zron
Vt Ae
Bae Waive
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