Topeka State Journal Snippets From Midwinter Exposition
A compact summary notes Topeka readers warming to current events at the Midwinter exposition, with remarks on Mayor Parker’s remarks, statewide manufacturing, and a brisk stream of editorial quips. It highlights regional politics, rail traffic, and local reactions to weather forecasts and public notices. The column references the Santa Fe Limited record, Wichita or Denver lobbying chatter, and a two thousand mile foot race headline.
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Keglakman
Fragmented Local Nonsense and Public Notices Parade
A jumble of social satire and stray observations. The column mocks probate business, crowns, and public figures while tossing humorous quips about etiquette, interviews, and grammar mistakes. It notes Wichita's civic chatter and a dog accident with a flourished, fragmentary tone.
Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News
An assorted set of wry maxims on vanity politics and prudence. The passages joke about the self-waiting waiter, statesmen versus money, and the foibles of women and men. The quips touch on fame, influence, fortune, and generational insight with a satirical tone.
Quaker Reflections in a Philadelphia Record snippet
A brief fragment from the Philadelphia Record shows a quirky column titled Quaker Reflections. The piece references a bribe-giver paying respects, a humorous comparison of Cupid and a burglar, and a wary note on choosing a difficult horn to blow. The text reads as a playful, partial snapshot of a Manayunk philosopher persona.
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Philadelphia Record
Cupid
Fragmented 19th Century Dialogue Snippet
A clipped dialogue scene features quips about beauty material costs and social norms. Characters include Miss Pert Miss Antique and the Wise Guy with banter about dresses, time, and morality. One line notes a hospital stay for smallpox and another references marital discord.
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Minere
South
Miss Pert
Antique
Nyr
Hen- Reckke
Schley Honored in Senate Deliberations on Santiago Victory
In Washington on Thursday Senator Mason moved to consider a Joint Resolution praising Rear Admiral William T. Schley for his leadership of the American fleet at the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. The measure proposed congressional thanks with a sword and medals for officers and men. a $10 appropriation to cover expenses was also discussed, but the motion was referred to the Naval Affairs Committee. A Teller bill on intervention for Schepers was postponed indefinitely amid Boer War commentary. The commerce bill received debate but no firm progress.
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Washington, Jan. M
Senate
Mason
Congress
Winter Scott Schley
San‘hesifort
Controv Hiey
Santiago
Schley
Union
Mr. Hale
Teller
Schepers
Scheepers
Siea
Great Britain
Britain
Scherpers
Department of Commerce
Dean
Rock Island official tours Topeka en route to Denver
John Sebastian general passenger and ticket agent of the Rock Island passed through Topeka today en route to Denver. T deRariee for the State Journal saw him at his private car. He had nothing to say about the announced passenger service on the new El Paso line, stating the engineering department had not yet provided definite advice.
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John Sebastian
Rock Island
Sixteen Dead in Des Moines Mine Disaster
Des Moines reports sixteen bodies recovered from the Lost Creek mines after a fire trapped miners. Rescue teams fight to reach the entombed workers as officials warn of low chances for the remaining thirty to forty miners. The scene features a northeast end blaze and ongoing efforts to save anyone else. The item also notes real estate transfers and local births in brief notices.
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Des Moines
Lost Creek
At | Daily Capital
Whist Scores Show Topeka Teams Leading In Play
The column lists North South and East West pairs with scores from a whist match, noting Topeka teams posting the majority of above average points. It highlights Topeka players surpassing the team average by a substantial margin, while two Topeka pairs fell short of the average.
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Thrapp
Putnam
Topek Byrnes
Sipes
St Mary
Copeland
West
Sarah
Robbins
Tepeten
Wolf
Storey
Topeka
Bronson
Cole
Herbst
Lowry
Topek
Leavitt
O'Brien
St. Marys
Carr and
Hart
Knecht
Louisvil Williamson
Hauldren
Loujav le
Ryan and
Cass
Harrison and Levi
Louisvil Urbansky
Urbansky
St Marys
Munn and Ashby
Scott and Kennedy
Merrick and Koontz
Keeler and Falkmer
Hurrie and
Sibley
Moriartty
Vershelden
St. Marve
Washburn and
Greenwood
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Miss Stone’s Ransom Bears Toward Mountains with Escort
Seres Macedonia Europe and Turkey report the bearers of Miss Ellen M. Stone and Mme Tallka bear $72,600 in ransom money. They reached Tise and moved toward the mountains with a strong escort.
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Seres
Macedonia
Turkey
Ellen M. Stone
Mme. Tallka
Tise
Siewer
Stamp Tickets Demand Spurs New York License Bill
A bill in the New York legislature targets ticket scalpers by requiring a $2 bond with the railroad commission and a $500 license fee for unauthorized traffic. Sellers must stamp name and address on all tickets to protect buyers if tickets are misrepresented.
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New York
Railroad Commission
Kansas Midwinter Exposition in Topeka
The Kansas Midwinter Exposition in Topeka runs January 20 to 30 with Rock Island round trip tickets from Kansas and nearby points at special fares. Tickets on sale January 20 and 27 from all Rock Island lines. limits vary by origin. Exposition features dairy, minerals, fruits, cereals, manufactures, and fine arts displays.
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Rock Island
Kansas
Unclear OCR A J Shell Party Wanes Fearful of Pain
An unreadable fragment describes A J Shell avoiding a party due to fear of pain. The garbled text mentions remedies, doves, and a primy sira or bimmer AOL, with no coherent names, dates, or clear actions.
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A. J. Shell
Grocery Price List Fragments From Local Store Ad
A damaged OCR list shows varied grocery items and prices including sugar flour potatoes coffee and canned goods. Brand names like Heinz Eagle Anchor and Ralston appear with partial descriptions and unit details.
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Mutual Tee Company
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Phoenis
Arizona
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Texas
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Plas Vega
Oe Springs
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