Topeka State Journal Exposition Notes and Debates
A dense Topeka State Journal column reviews The Mid Winter Exposition with details on the Torrens land-title system and a Chicago paper description. It cites Andrew Carnegie on wealth, praises Kansas progress, and reports New York Sun figures on city debts, pensions, and proposed exposition classifications for St Louis.
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Topeka
Herbie City
Peoce
Kansas
Kansan
Torrens
Chicago
Richard W. Hustad
Fronton
Burnham
Calumet River
Reana
New York Sun
Boston
Cleveland
Kansas City
Buffalo
Detroit
Denver
Tasianapolia
Tnelaville
Dew Haven
Pittsburg
Hartford
Tersay City
Providence
Balt Like City
Worcester
Globe weekly bargain highlights literary prizes and circulation
The description promotes the Atchison Weekly Globe as six times as entertaining as its daily and offers it for twenty five cents a year. It praises its wide reach with personal subscriber examples and urges readers to bind or clip its weekly issues for scrap book material.
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Atchison Weekly Globe
Daily Globe
Slee
Flore
Weekly Globe
Globe
Ohio
Johnson’s Book Store
Atchison, Kas
Local Talk on Letters and Fame in New York Gossip
The piece reflects on how public letters and gossip shape reputations in New York. It notes that much writing remains unreadable or pointless, while publicized tales and scandals draw attention and provoke scolding, highlighting how audiences respond to youth and performative images in society.
Reflections of a Bachelor Prom the New York Press
Public Hives covers scandals with a witty note on self deception and the folly of sowing wild oats. The piece mocks the idea of happiness tied to ornate table talk and a husband insisting on English names for dishes.
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Prom
New York Press
Pointed Paragraphs From Upicage News
A fragmentary column riffs on social wit and self reliance. It mocks hero worship of a valet and the folly of marrying a younger fool while praising true judgment. The writer quips about intellectual improvement and saucers for drinking, noting stubborn beliefs persist.
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Ike
Quaker Reflections and Political Notes In One Column
A miscellaneous 19th century page mixes quips and reflections with political news. It notes Senator Hanna's pension bill favoring Mrs Ida S McKinley at five thousand annually, and reports on tax reduction discussions by the Ways and Means Committee. It covers Bayless arrest warrant for recaulting Bert Monroe, and mentions John Tr Marshall Jr entering the Innes corner contest, with Miner and Marshall withdrawing in favor of Bandmas Marshall amid Midwinter exposition surveillance.
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John Tr. Marshall, Jr
Mr. Marshall
Frank Miner
J. BR. Marshall, Jr
Marshall
Sarsaparilla Famed For Restoring Strength And Appetite
A testimonial extols a tonic's effects on a run down person. It claims improved digestion and vitality after taking sarsaparilla. The ad cites a Mrs L Garland of Shady, Tennessee, noting restored appetite weight gain and regained ability to work.
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Garland
Shady
Sesh
Hood’s Sarsaparilia Promises Quick Cure
An early 20th century advertisement touts Hood’s Sarsaparilia as a cure all. It urges prompt use to gain quicker relief, claiming better results when treatment begins sooner.
Troutman Enters Race for Kansas Governor
James A. Troutman of Topeka declares intent to actively seek the Kansas governorship. He says he is not aligned with factions, has broad support, and notes strong campaigning skills. the field also includes Batley, Seaton, Bailey, Smith, Nelson, and Cole, with Bailey's decision pending and balance of candidates unsettled.
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Paptra
James A. Troutman
Topeka
Mr. Troutman
Burton
Leland
Troutman
Atate
Kansas
W. J. Batley
John Seaton
Baler
Mr. Halley
Malley
Seaton
A. W. Smith
Smith
Frank Nelson
Nelson
Bailey
George Cole
Cole
Burton To
Richter
Mr. Bailey
Agin” Hailey
Balley
Bhawnee
H. B.miller
Osage
B. A. Enright
Wyandotte
Stanley
Ambe
Henry Allen
Ottawa
Allen
Batley
Miller
Mr. Balley
Mrs Peffer Stricken In Washington Home
Mrs. Peffer wife of former Kansas senator suffered a paralysis stroke several days ago and is critically ill at her daughter Mrs Mellhenny’s home located at 2115 A Street N. She was moved to the residence after the attack and remains in a serious condition.
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Washington
Jun
Peffer
United States
Kansas
A. S. Mellhenny
Street
City Officials Talk Of Abolishing City Physician Office
City discussion centers on repealing ordinance 1620 to remove the city physician role and possibly abolish the office. Mayor Parker hints at radical removals, including Street Commissioner Snyder and Dr Judd, while noting the street office cannot be abolished. Superintendent Munson may retire. new appointments likely. Hal Pavey appears set for sergeant, with Owen, Jenkins, Goff, and Gardner as rivals.
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Judd
Parker
Board of Health
Senea Ne Tes
Frank Snyder
Snyder
ED Pavey
Hal Pavey
Jake Owens
Owen
Shorey
Topeka
Morrie Jenkins
Carl Goff
John Gardiner
Goff
Democrats Plan Early State Nomination Convention
The state Democratic committee opens tomorrow with Topeka arrivals expected tonight. Some anti fusion Dems push to block Populist take over of party machinery and a February 21 convention date is floated to avert Populist control. Many Democrats favor uniting with Populists and risk the party’s future organization.
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State Committee
Democratic Committee
Topeka
Eid
Manny
Head on Santa Fe wreck near Syracuse Kansas
Reports say a head on collision occurred around 4 am near Syracuse 14 miles this side of Cool. The west bound Mexico and California Express collided with No 6 Kansas City and Chicago Express. Wires are down, no communications. Four cars reportedly burned, no lives lost. Cause unknown. Syracuse lies west of Newton within J Hurley’s jurisdiction. Hurley was in Topeka for conductor grievance tests and could not be reached.
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Santa Fe
Syracuse
Kan
Mexico
Kansas City
Chicago
Mudge
Newton
J. —. Hurley
Death of Mrs Fellows Wife of ex Mayor Fellows
Mrs Hattie Fellows wife of ex Mayor Fellows died Sunday evening at Btormont hospital after an operation on Saturday She rallied then declined and died early Sunday night The family long resident in Topeka had two children Florence JS and a son The service and pallbearers listed include longtime locals and visiting names The obituary notes a pleasant home life and community ties Other deaths and funeral details follow for neighbors and area residents
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Hattie Fellows
Btormont Hospital
Comaltton Sea
Hospital
Fameily
Fellows
Wamene
Bellows
Amily
Wis
Florence
Mar i Topeka
Indy
Limaginaiie
Fullersi
See
Tuesda
Wal
Fowies Wi Paslben Richardson
Moustun
Tes
Sterne
A. K- Wilgon
Doran
Eonauctea
Sane Ter
Madiaon Street
Bt Joseph's
Miners Gather for Thirteenth UMWA Convention in Indianapolis
Nearly 1000 United Mine Workers delegates from 24 states converge in Tomlinson hall Indianapolis for the thirteenth annual convention led by President Mitchell. British labor leader Ben Tillett attends as a guest. talks on wage increases and operator concessions mark the gathering. A joint conference with operators opens January 20 and lasts ten days. A banquet is planned by the Central Labor Union for January 30.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Tomlingon Hall
Mitchell
Wilson
United
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Central Labor Union
Tomlinson Hall
Subsidy Bill Moves as Commerce Panel Reports
Washington January 90 Mr Frye of Maine reports the ship subsidy bill agreed by the commerce committee. Mr West of Missouri gives notice of dissent by current Democratic members on the committee and intends to lean minority report. Mr Nelson calls up the bill creating a department of commerce and addresses criticisms of the measure.
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Washington
Frye
Committee On
West
Lee
Nelson
Department of Commerce
Metcalf denies charges over Filipino killing claim
Washington January 20 Col W S Metcalf of Kansas met the president with Mr Mulvyane national committeeman. He says the charges that he ordered a Filipino killed are based on an affidavit later withdrawn. He asserts the stories are untrue and will be proven in the senate where his nomination from Kansas is pending.
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Washington
W. S. Metcalf
Kansas
Mulvyane
National
Bluteslf
Bin
Senate
Peetes
Local notes from Santa Fe and Topeka
2, B Hurley of the western grand division is present today. Mrs. Robert Buffette passed through Topeka en route to California. Chas Kobi the druggist was arrested today on a warrant from Justice Dieney's court. Mr and Mrs R D Montgomery of 721 Taylor street are the parents of a baby born last night. Police Judge Lindsay certified eight liquor cases appealed by the city from police court to Shawnee district court.
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B. Hurley
Santa Fe
Western Grand Division
Robert Buffette
Throwgh Topeka
California
Chas. Kobi
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Associated Press
Tor
Stats Journal
Aise
Andrew Carnegie
Wlt
U.S
Stead
Europe
England
Russia
Chicago Tribune
St. Lotte
Teifteen
Balldlige
Missouri
St. Louis
Globe Sights
New ‘York
Atresia
Jerom Tor Rousorpue Severu
Sillicus
Cynicus
McKinley
Hannabill
Ida 8. McKinley
Washingte
The
Topubitosn
Ways and Means Poutnlt Tee
Bam Bayless
Bert Monroe
Bayless
Monroe
Hood
Atchison Globe
Mrs. Peffer
Central Committee
Philippines
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Democrats
the Mills Dry Goods Co
Mrs. Fellows
Furman’s Eat Slaughter Sale
Furman’s
Kansas Avenue
Metcalf
K. C
Rising Sun Stove Potish
Bakers Chocolate de Worth
Schwab Bros
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