Burton Splits With President Stir Interest Ahead of Topeka Talk
In Topeka a crowd awaits Senator Burton's Monday address amid reports he will deny any rift with President Roosevelt on Cuban reciprocity. Washington dispatches claim Burton favors the president on many points while considering a repositioning to align with GOP convention tones. Parson details note his recommended appointments and a counter-endorsement clash shaping Kansas politics.
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Jena Wil and Gwar Ues Cream Van Bore Putetaliseis
Fragmentary text mentions individuals Jena Wil and Gwar Ues with a cryptic phrase about cream and a vehicle. Context unclear, no clear event, date, or location.
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Propaganda Clash Roils Populist and Democratic Conventions
Political turmoil erupts as the Populist and Democratic committees seek fresh candidates after Powell of the area school district falls. Rumors of rifts between President Roosevelt supporters and opponents surface, with congressman Curpot claiming knowledge of split over the Cuban policy. Fusion conventions loom at Sun Don City, as Bailey and Gilmore figures surface in Kansas political chatter amid bachelor governor lore.
Store owner reduced to employee claim sparks wage doubt
The piece asserts that a store owner is merely an employee, stating that one dollar investment suffices and that Vrooman pays the basic salary. It notes the groceryman’s pay is secondary to Vrooman’s and suggests publication in The Merchant's Journal may influence Topeka readers.
Vrooman Contract Alleged To Seize City Grocery Stores
The document outlines a pact involving Walter Vrooman and four parties including the Victimized Merchant and Western Co operative Association. It claims Vrooman would direct store operations, while the merchant loses control, bears debts, and is pressed to buy on credit for Vrooman’s followers. The deal would place purchases in the victim’s store name with Vrooman dictating management and salaries.
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Gleed and Funston Fringed for Southern Post Tour
Mr S Gleed departed for Denver today on the Santa Fe to accompany General Fred Funston on a proper visit to southern posts under his command. A special car was sent from Topeka for their use. Gleed said the general has been in poor health for some time and the southern trip will be a hard one. They will leave Denver tomorrow night.
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Miners Strike in Birmingham District Demands Eight Hour Day
In Birmingham Alabama on July 1 over 13,000 miners walked out after a meeting with operators. Miners demanded an eight hour day a biweekly pay day and sixty cents maximum coal price with a five cent increase. Operators refused the concessions.
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Winnipeg Strike Shuts Several Railway Jobs Across Canada
A July 1 strike at Canadian Northern railway, owned by Moses McKenzie Mann, halted schedules for freight clerks, freight handlers, track workers, switchmen, engineers, and others while engineers and conductors continued working. About two thousand workers affected amid ongoing disputes over presented schedules.
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Missouri Pacific Sells Limited Tickets for July 30
The Missouri Pacific announces limited tickets for a trip on July 30 to Emporia and Botura priced at 1.85 via Chautauqua. Tickets go on sale nine in July, inclusive, with sale details asListed in the notice.
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Absorption of Vrooman Movement Draws Low Outlook
Critics say the Vrooman operation will fail and note no stores report rising sales. They assign inexperienced managers and question the venture since no leaders have earned retail profits. Projections show five and a half years as the expected horizon for a grocer’s use, with few converts and limited progress to date.
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Many Pension Bills Filed in Congress and Rail Excursions Noted
A review of congressional activity shows pension bills in the House totaling 7,518 with 252 passed in the Senate. a Morgan resolution requested a state department statement on the Isthmian Canal expenditures. The Grand Trunk Railway hints at Muskoka and Kawarthas resorts with June departures, while Erie Railroad offers July excursions to Chicago for 14 dollars round trip. A W Moore, travel agent in Kansas City, handles arrangements.
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Hosiery Bargains From Local Stockings Sale
One case fancy ribbed Hercules stockings in all sizes at per pair price. One case Children s double knee stockings with spliced heel and toe at low price. One case Woman s Goldon Dye stainless stockings made of Real Mack cotton yarn, a special batch. One case Woman s Lace Liste ee inge e so article pair. Prices and items reflect bulk sale in store.
Dresses and parasols sale notice in period ad tone
Advertises dress prices at 80 and 60 cents with a selection of dresses and parasols ranging from 2.50 to 5.00. Mentions children’s items and a few scarce line items. Includes random pricing fragments and truncated product descriptions from a vintage storefront display.
Love Sonnets of a Summer Man wedding notes in Decatur
Fragmentary society notes from Decatur and Topeka document a rumored wedding between prominent local figures. Details include guests from Mulvane and nearby towns, travel plans to Topeka and Cork, and a reception at 1116 Polk Street. The piece mingles social gossip with scheduling for visits and upcoming events.
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