War and policy items from the Topeka State Journal In the 1898 era
The Topeka State Journal reports on political and international topics including Quay and Clark’s stance, Kentucky war tensions, Spain peace talks, Boer headquarters, and Carnegie’s library endowment ideas. It notes pacification efforts by Britain, tariff proposals affecting Porto Rico, and various pension plans. The Memphis Commercial Appeal and Minneapolis Journal commentary are cited on expansion and farmers trusts. It mentions proposed naval and canal projects and grand sums for war claims and pensions.
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Minneapolis Journal
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Hay
Treasury Secretary Under Fire Over National City Bank Deposits
The secretary of the treasury faces heavy criticism amid disclosures about ties to the National City Bank. Allegations claim he increased bank deposits despite security concerns and prior warnings, raising questions about influence, policy, and possible government actions on Wall Street.
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Bik
Stillman
Wall Street
Industrium
Treasury secrets and Wall Street collusion questions arise
The document questions why the secretary of the treasury would meet privately with influential financiers at the Walton hotel in Philadelphia and not at the Treasury Department. It probes intimate ties between Suleman, Pierpont, and the people, asking what public business was concealed and why.
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Stanford Oil Bank
York
Sse
Ho _trenaury
Stuttzman
Freiburt Morgan
Walton Hotel
Phil Philadelphia
Toner Aky
Philadelphia
Treseury Department
Washington
Standard of Company
Clobe Lights
A column from the Atchison Globe muses on home, honesty, punishment, gossip, and newspaper writing. It contrasts harsh judgments for theft with lenient handling of honest mistakes and critiques the tendency of men to think they can run a paper, noting writers tire after repeated overthinking of their own theories.
Fragmented Chicago News snippets on etiquette and sayings
A collection of aphoristic lines and proverbs from the Chicago News touches on courtship, social conduct, timekeeping, charity, pay, and reputation. It notes that suiters must fit the girl, money talks, and that appearances or chatter do not guarantee success or virtue in people.
Haste Not and Health Tactics in Quick Cures Adverts
A chunk of garbled health ad copy touts Hoods Sarsaparilla as a miracle cure for liver kidney and blood issues. It claims quick relief from various ailments and cites testimonials from named towns and individuals.
Sherburne Dies After Long Regimental Service with Twentieth Kansas
Walter L. Sherburne, a veteran member of the Twentieth Kansas Volunteer Infantry, died at Christ Bartlett Hospital in Gysen tery after a lengthy illness tied to service in Manila. He enlisted when his brother failed to pass an exam, served bravely on the front, was wounded, and endured dysentery and hospital stays before his death at about 3 30 in the morning. He will be buried beside his wife in Blue Rapids Monday.
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Twentieth Kansas
Walter L. Sherburne
Twentieth
Christ Beeettal
Blue Rapids
Twentieth Kansas Volunteer Association
Kansas Arenas
Sherburne
Manila
Warwick
Minnesota
Calooran
Malolos
Sant Fernando
Agai
House Actions Tuesday impeachment to be voted
Washington January 20 House members debated and approved a majority report calling for the exclusion of Representative elect H H Roberts and set the case to be resumed Tuesday. A vote authorized admitting Almedo Alfaro of Ecuador to West Point and a rail right of way through Fort Sill and Reno reservations. Olney named to Smithsonian vacancy. A St Marys canal information request authorized. A petition against lynching read for 2413 signatures. Tributes paid to Rep Dan ford of Ohio.
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Washington
House
Taylor
Ohio
H H. Roberts
Roberts
Secretary of War
Almedo Alfaro
Ecuador
West Point Military Academy
Chicag, Rock Island & Pacifie Railways
Fort Sill
War Department
St. Marys Rapids
Lake Superior
White
Richardson
Tenn
Orlock
Old Rebel Yell at New York Confederate Banquet
The tenth annual Confederate Veteran Camp of New York banquet honoring Gen Robert E Lee drew about 300 attendees at the Waldorf Astoria. Mrs Jefferson Davis was escorted to the balcony box for an ovation as roses and napkins flew. Edward Owen presided and Nelson Page lauded the South and Jefferson Davis in a lengthy toast sequence.
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New York
Robert &. Lee
Waldorf-Astoria
Edward Owen
Jefferson Davis
Thoms Nelson Page
Virginia
Longstreet Letter From McKinley Misses New Orleans Banquet
President McKinley declines tenth annual banquet invitation due to prior engagements while praising national unity. The Fortunes of the era are noted as citizens from the north and south contributed to the country’s prosperity. John Temple Graves of Georgia commented on the monument and memory of Robert E. Lee.
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South
North
Robert BE. Lee
John Temple Graves
Georgia
Southgate Bankrupt Ends Involves Brunswick Hotel
Chicago Jan 20 RG Southgate of this city manager of the Auditorium hotel filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy. He is president of the late Hotel Brunswick Co. of New York closed 1896, tied to endorsements and guarantees for long term leases. Closing of Brunswick spurred by modern palace constructions. Southgate’s own efforts left him financially ruined. Bankruptcy not tied to Auditorium hotel. Also notes on fraudulent remedies and local notices.
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Chicago
Southgate
Auditorium Hotel
Hotel
Brunswick Company of
New York
Brunswick
Waldorf-Astoris
Holland
Savoy
Imperial
Bromewick
Southcote
Brunswick Hotel Company
Do They Fear Boers
Chicago January 20. A cipher message received by Captain Fagen, in charge of the southern station, caused excitement. He summoned rival warship commanders aboard Leander and ordered Virago to cruise. Fortifications were tightened, guards doubled, and guns manned as patrols and nighttime watch were stepped up in the harbor.
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Chicago
Tom Victoria
Ee Gy Saya
Fagen
San Francisco
Virago
Wabash Conference Aims to Settle Differences Chief Arthur Says
St Louis January 9 four railway executives arrived to confer with the Wabash grievance committee. Chief Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers said the meeting’s purpose is to adjust differences between the general office and the men. He declined to predict results or disclose positions, noting efforts toward an amicable settlement.
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Arthur
St Louis
St. Louis
Grievarien
Wabash Railway
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Kansas Mutual Financial Highlights On Fourth Page
The statement shows 1504 year excess of income over disbursements near 50000, gains in assets over half a million dollars, and increases in insurance over 400000. The Kansas Mutual is to be congratulated for strong results and growth.
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Kansas Mutual
Kansas
Cuban Revenues for December Reported by War Dept
Washington January 20 war department release shows Cuba total receipts for December at 1 730 241 dollars. The detailed December 4 1894 items list remains unclear in the fragmented OCR text but indicates ongoing accounting of revenue sources across the island.
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Washington
War Department
Cuba
Danish West Indies Not To Be Purchased Now
Washington report says the state department will not reopen negotiations with Denmark for the Danish West Indies at present. The idea is deemed premature and unlikely to gain approval in Congress. Business interests in New York had urged reconsideration, but no steps will be taken to pursue a sale or commissions. The islands are viewed as safely in Danish hands for now.
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Danish West Indies
Uncle Sam
New York
Times
Washington
Department of State
Denmark
United States
Butt
Congress
England surprised by Nicaragua canal push abroad
The Daily Chronicle editorial says a Washington canvass of Senate and House indicates Congress will pass the Nicaragua canal bill in a form conflicting with the Clayton Bulwer treaty. The piece warns such a move would be viewed as unfriendly by the United States government and surprise England.
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America
Nicaragua
London
The
Daily Chronicle
Washington
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
United States
Musicale for Dewey Honored Admiral and Mrs. Dewey
A musicale at the home of Mr and Mrs John R McLean honored Admiral and Mrs Dewey. Mrs Dewey was ill and did not attend. The event featured Metropolitan Opera members and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Cabinet members and social leaders attended.
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Washington
John R. McLean
Dewey
Metropolitan Opera Company
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Murphy to star in Carpetbagger at Crawford theater
Tim Murphy returns to stage in The Carpetbagger at Crawford theater on January 30. The contract was signed today after a favorable impression at Grand Opera House last season. The play explores carpetbagging days in the south. Also notices for typewriter operators at Remington or Smith Premier on Monday morning January 23 at 7 30 at 507 Kansas Avenue.
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Murphy
Crawford Theater
Grand Opera House
South
Kansas Avenue
Remington
Smith
the Accounting Trust Co
Harvard Faculty Sets Independent Admission Change
Cambridge Massachusetts January 20 Harvard University faculty approves a new admission plan allowing applicants to take a separate entrance exam instead of submitting English requirements from other New England colleges. If passed, students may forego college English courses and choose their entire curriculum, signaling Harvard's shift toward independent degree standards.
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Cambridge
Masc
Harvard University
New England
Harvard
Am Tern
Bachelor Buttons From the New York Press
Aparna notes about how women view beauty and marriage, arguing women believe men are dangerous without shared hobbies. The piece reflects on how girls are taught to distrust men and hesitate to reveal personal preferences or dates.
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Smother
Tate
Har
Heliograph signals and sun telegraph described in old notice
The article explains the heliograph as a mirror mounted on a telescope used to flash messages by directing sunlight to distant stations. It notes use in surveying, peacetime signaling, and wartime military communication, with readings based on a code. Cloudy weather blocks operation.
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Baltimore Sun
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Topeka State Journal
Cilicia
Picet Street
Quay
Clark
Eear
Huseln
Kentucky
Cleveland
Buller
New York Journal
Johnny Mockefell
Carnegies
Philippines
Redius
Comgresswean
Great Britain
Hin Spose
Walter Allen
Kandes City
Kaw Valley
Tru Thy
Nicaragua Canal
Gage
Atchison Globe
Tiow Jong
Jonge
Ives
Atchison
Chicago News
Bayel
Bankc
W. H. Ranpwim
Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Company
J. P. Davis
Toran Pam Pouroy
Certificate of Kansas Insurance Department
Kinney
Sim Drug Co
Katess
W. Stansfield
Topeka
Leach
Marchal HA. Prescott
Joseph Leach
Federal Penitentiary
Dr. King
Igunday
D. Edwards
North Reet
St. David's
Croup
Ty Dee
England
Admiral
J. BR. McLean
Tim Murphy
Preas
Aparna
Salem
Ind
Saya
Saul
Rock Island
Kansas City
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