New Year Trade Pulse Mix with Cotton Slump
New York reports show optimism for trade and grain provisions boosting markets while cotton slips. Railway earnings rise seven percent as industrial activity trends uneven amid cautious production and wage talks. wool and textile sectors show mixed signals with duties and prices under pressure and overall demand tepid for spring orders.
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New York
Headstreet
Bette
Deinard
Emi
Cati
Tracy
Ton
Basset
Ipo & Cos
Manthy
Clash Over Primary Dates Shapes Shawnee County GOP Meeting
The Shawnee county Republican central committee met to discuss combining county and state primaries for a unified nomination process. The group eyed a May or late spring date, with candidates Walter and Pryor favored for the combined primaries and others seeking favorable scheduling to enhance turnout and influence at the county convention. Delegates to the First Congressional District service conve ntion in Holton were slated to be chosen February 2 without a county convention, as the party weighed timing and proxy arrangements amid intra-ward contests.
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Shawnee County
Old Court
Duto
Hoyubican
Marion Popatties
Witlon
Wishtte
Oeta
Eur
Bic- Cabeant
A.W. Dana
Utnirict
Dlawrtics
Sae Leen
Temlataice
Fetf
Stepublican
Sirius Whetet
Curian Philips
Third Ward
Philips
J. G. Slonécker
Blonacker
Larimers
Weightman
Dy Boulvaie
Hind Wird
Alscrice
Holton
Medline Beginnings in Radium Medicine Discussed
In the forthcoming New York Medical Journal Dr Tracy discusses radium as a potential medical therapy. He argues its traceable internal effects may aid internal circulation and combat bacterial disease, noting temporary retention and simple manufacture to keep a supply of active solutions.
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Medical
New Fork
New York
Tracy
War News Affects Stocks and Demand
New York reports war news and earnings outlook influencing the United States Steel Corporation December quarter figures. Market activity shows easing money conditions and a belief that iron and steel trade fears are discounted. Speculation centers on minor railroad stocks amid rumors of combinations.
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New York
Don
United States Steel
Euramx
Reception to Judge Pollock Wintelaan
Jan WA general reception held in Bretton jars in honor of Judge Pollock. Pollock greeted by laughter and praise as a resident with strong community ties. Notable mentions include Dowie Will Locate in Texas and Dr Dowle’s plan for Zion City farming in Texas.
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Jan
Pollock
Pollock Sona Fava
Dowie
Texas
San Antonio
John Alexander
Dowle
New Zion City
Awateai
Terp
San Francisco
Humors and ailments blamed on the body quoted testimonials
In a period style testimonial, readers describe longstanding skin ailments and itching as caused by humors within the body. The piece credits Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy, presenting grateful lines from sufferers who claim relief and renewed vigor.
Meeting Called Over State Boss Busters Letters Seek Hoch Nomination
A telegram and letters in Kansas recount a bid to organize opposition to the current state government. The memo urges support for EW Hoch for governor at the Topeka convention, alleging abuses by Governor Farley and payroll corruption. The meeting is set for January 12, 1904, in Topeka, with Morton Albough cited as state committee chairman.
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J. Ni Doy
Patinsee County
Throop Hotel
Topeka
al Thome
Karsuis
EW. Hoch
Wichmk Konvertsol
Hoch
Walt
Hock
Habyil
Strned
Dolly
General Young Retires After Long Army Service
General Young retires from the army after leading as chief with the rank of lieutenant general. He is succeeded by General Charlton Chaffer in the top post, while Engineer officer McGorny is named to a key branch role. The change follows Young’s 62 years of service and a pending retirement age under law.
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Ora
Topeka High School Reception Dances Disrupted by Band
High school sub seniors hosted a reception for faculty and seniors. Waxed floor temptations led to dancing by couples until President Cowell halted the orchestra. After pauses the music resumed with an intermezzo. Waitresses at punch bowls included Misses Firishman Godard Neth Naire Lytle Heath Bhartts Bailey and Vree-Jandy.
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Topeka High School
Iit
Tintry Cowell
Pers Tormanee
Clara Firishman
Guewn Godard
Lorn Neth Naire Lytle
Isabel Heath
Helen Bhartts
Eva Bailey
Grace Vree- Jandy
Supreme Court Rules for Kansas City in Levee Case
The Kansas City ruling upholds the city in the dispute over possession of an old levee near the public landing. The heirs of the Alpine company argued the levee, about a mile long and wide, should revert to its original purpose. The court’s decision sticks with the city, noting the levee’s current use by railroads and factories.
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Supreme Court
Kansas City
Yas
Bhourke
N. BcAlpine Aml
OPE Anlinva Company
Vandotte
Copany
Wabb Bracour Decision In Jackson County Case
A damaged OCR fragment describes a court matter in Jackson County involving Mrs Webb and Mrs Nichols. It states no court today but aims to show property under dispute reverts and the sheriff sale may be set aside. The case involves William Fagen against Mrs Webb Lee Nichols.
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Dante
Webb
Nichole
el Institute
Jackson County
Ww. Fagen
Webb Lee Nichols
McNeil Wins Freedom From Three Month Sentence
Alexander McNeil of Mitchell County was released by the supreme court after serving three months for assault and battery. The court ruled that imprisonment may be replaced by a fine, and he paid the fine before writs of habeas corpus were denied. The ruling clarifies that the law allows only fines or imprisonment, not both, and McNeil cannot be held for the imprisonment portion.
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McNeil
Alexander McNeil
Mitchell County
Supreme Court
Weil
Labess Corpes
Geehult and Butters
General Gordus Wear Death Notice
General Gordus Wear reported not improving today. The family believes her condition may worsen over the next 24 hours, with imminent end anticipated by her loved ones.
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Gordus
Ten
Gor Jon
The Torch by Herbert M. Hopkin: A Fresh University Novel
The Torch portrays a western university through its professors and social life. Susie Van Sant dominates with charm and flaws, while Henry Habbington as president and Nicholas Lee as a sympathetic rival navigate vanity and ambition. The book is praised as readable and promising for a young author.
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Herbert M. Hopkin
Bentity
Stall Western University
Wee Ike
Pruderits My
Youtis
Henry Habbington
State University 9
Duthors
Mra. van Sant
Susante Vor Sant
Nicholas Lee
Stewart White's Latest Turn in Town Sparks Conversation
In Grand Rapids to visit Ye old folks Stewart White, author of Conjaror's House and The Hins-20 Tran, draws praise from friends including Mike Dwyer who quips about White's current path. Gilbert White notes Stewart is now writing, while others wonder if he is "making it" in books.
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Gilbert White
Stewart
Ike
Gil
Menbooker
Discover N Deep
Allie Bela
Mistory
Gilbert Parkeer
Exnerson Hough
Mr. Hough
West
Woman Writer Uses Male Pen Name to Ease Business Contact
R E Young, author of “Saily of Mis souri,” is revealed as Rose E Young. She adopted masculine initials to conceal gender and found business dealings preferred with men. She recalls readers addressing her as sir and the strain of lavender letter etiquette.
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R. E. Young
Saily
Missouri
Poech
Gene
Ieem
Ike
George Ade and the rise of his slang in Babel era
George Ade mocks his own reputation as a slang writer and promotes his new book In Babel. The piece traces his start at the Chicago Morning News writing Artie sketches, the Artie Stories in the Sunday papers, and his turn to modern slang within fable form, signaling his path to success.
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George
George Ade
Babel
Ade
Chicago Morning News
Artie
Notable Books Attract Attention In Holiday Season
Ruth McEnery Stewart's George Washington Jones and George Madden Martin's Hmmy Lou top holiday reads with McClure Phillips press planning a new press run. Macmillan previews The Heart of Rome by Marion Crawford and Old Quebec Fortress of New France in a richly illustrated volume. The Artist Engraver debuts as a quarterly, featuring works by Legros Strang Shannon Pennell and Cameron.
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Ruth McEnery Stewart
George Washington Jones
George Madden Martin
McClure, Phillips & Co
Marion Crawford
Heart of
Rome
Macmillas
Gilbert Walker
Claude G. Bryan
Quebec
New Frazes
Spailion
Messrs. Macmillan & Co
London
Wey
A. Legros
William Strang
CH. Shannon
Br. Joseph Pennell
D. ¥. Cameron
Horoscope predictions and character readings by sign
A long list of astrological sketches offering personality traits and life forecasts for multiple individuals. It includes dates, locations, and brief notes on finances, careers, and personal changes, with various signs and initials, plus scattered notes on anticipated upheavals and improvements.
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PB. S.C
Cc. N
E W. C
LM. D
Washington
W. B
G. H
A. W
B.C
P. Ava
E.R. W
Cilfion
Kan
Ife
KK. M
ME. T
Lincoln
W. H
Phart
Tenacioun
B. W
Welch Abandons Candidacy for County Attorney
Charles D. Welch announced he will not seek the Republican nomination for county attorney. Welch, current county auditor, had been a receptive candidate for months but follows recent changes in the field. He faced urging from supporters after Clad Hamister also declined, with others expected to run.
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Charles D. Welch
St. Welch
Clad Hamister
Welch
Withargent Inhves
Connie Steveney
Han
Narrow Chests and Inherited Consumption Theory
An old medical claim disputes inherited consumption and promotes patent remedies. It asserts germs are universal and that a healthy body can expel them, urging readers to trust Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets as cures for coughing weakness and related symptoms.
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Pierce
de Picross
Disreputable Rail Street Den Breaks and Police Action
North Topeka authorities closed the Old Man Cartation after a Thursday raid on Railroad Street led to arrests of several men and women of ill repute. Aged owner, a crippled man, was removed, with a 9 year old girl placed in care of a matron and later bound for the Helmt Reform School. A second item reports Mrs McHenry over a lamp post incident and officers seeking two suspects in a nuisance case.
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North Topeka
Poltcn
Weero
A. G. Nie
Christian Ey Paras
Hale
Price
Thorpe
Hayden
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