Turbulent US politics and industry notes in topeka issue
The Topeka State Journal reflects on cabinet changes from McKinley era, tariff debates, and the Trans-Siberian railway focus. It discusses Alger's replacement by Root, military events in the Philippines, and shifting freight-car materials from wood to steel, with industry implications.
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O Trust
Alger
Br. Root
McKinley
Cabinet theMoe
Meketh Gate
Long
Wilwon
Source of Prosperity Reflects Crop Conditions and Trade
The Brooklyn Eagle notes that prosperity rises with crop yields and export activity. It cites 1890s wheat and corn production, cereal export values around 126,004.00, wheat at 102.6 per bushel and corn at 31, with varying exports in 1890s amid price changes. It mentions 1896 modest cereal export recovery and a revived wheat market as prices rose and demand grew.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Wheat shipments hint at export push in Kansas
Fragmentary OCR suggests discussion that wheat exports abroad reflect broader prosperity hopes. References to patent tines and guaranties harvests abroad appear amid speculation on Kansas prosperity and large agricultural potential.
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Kansas
Eagle
Gloried Society Observations From Anbieon Globe
A satirical clutch of social norms critiques notes women’s gossip and party etiquette. It mocks modern invitations and Western flirtations while describing a Chautauqua wagon tale and a neighbor publicizing unspoken social slights by placing notices in a window.
Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News
A fragmentary Chicago News item presents satirical snippets about social snobbery and insiders in stock markets. The piece mocks polite evasions, a flirtation with wealth, and cautious judgment, noting shifting attitudes toward debt, language, and public figures.
Saline to Host Fiddlers Contest at Street Fair
Rural Kansas news notes a Saline street fair adding a fiddlers contest while army worms trouble Neosho county farmers. Caney voters approve 19.0 bond issue to fund gin search and gas wells spread across Southern Kansas. A curious machine drawn by horses appears in central Kansas. The Wichita Beacon criticizes Bank Commissioner Brinkerthal as no state bank failed last year. Lawrenc e Journal laments thePhilippines war. A fight planned between local talent and Kid Welch. a farmer offers his farm for 50 cents per apple on a leading tree with 5000 dollar value. Nathaniel Head estate heirs found for a Saline area bachelor who died recently.
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Saline
Neosho County
Caney
Kansas
Kunssx
Lease
Bob Esgersoll
Wichita Beacon Blues
Bringerthal
Stato Bank
Marquette
McPherson County
Lawrences Journal
Philippinin
Republican Party
Tula
Focal Talent
Kid" Welch
Sun Sentleman Prise
Coffeyville
Nathaniel Head
Salina
South
Fiend
Hayes
Temperance Day Attracts Large Ottawa Crowd
Ottawa Kansas on July 26 drew the season’s largest Temperance Day crowd with 5,000 attendees for lectures by State Organiser George H. Mirkpatrick and Albert E. Hyde of Chattanooga. The event highlighted John De Wolley the noted temperance lecturer. Stockholders named board of trustees whose terms expire in 1902 and elected officers: Stepin A Serthrop vice president, Rev. J. W. Chalites treasurer, H. F. Pilis Ottawa secretary Jaki 2 Clark Ottawa. Next assembly fine expected about ten days earlier on Prospect Day with James Ranny and K. Burty. Jy. A. Harts were named as d.
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Ottawa
George H. Mirkpatrick
Albert EB. Hyde
Chattanoogs
John de Wolley
D. C. Blimer
Chicago
C. O. Markham
Hardwin
F. ©. Hetrick
Wt. Pilkersit
Topping
H. J. Birth
F. Beeler
Cittawa
Ir. Stepiin
Serthrop
Kanews City
Vce
J. W. Chalites
Fredonia
Khan
Treachurer
H. F. Pilis
Jaki 2 Clark
Eber West
James R.anny
K. Burty
Senatar Jy. A. Harts
Das
Army Worm Appears Ravaging Fort Scott Fields
Fort Scott July 2 reports state a large army worm outbreak has damaged grass late corn and cane around the area. Farmers describe worms inches long, green, caterpillar like, stripping stalks and leaving only stubs, with fields at Cabun farm northeast of town and near Fulton showing destruction. No origin detected as worms spread from north Osban field toward the south.
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Fort Scott
Tln
Cabun
Fulton
Wichita Jury Fe-Marry Stokes Details Daltons Case
Wichita reports a man named Stokes, about 20, arrested for disturbing the peace, claims four years in Daltons captivity. He says he aided the gang by carrying messages from a cave near Oklahoma, Texas and Red River hides. A large facial scar is described from an alleged shooting. He asserts further threats and strict surveillance by gang members.
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Wichita
Stokes
Daltons
Coffeyville Creamery
Vie
Detten
Sokes
Oklahoma
Red River
Texas
withRinda
Brazil
Fight at Emporia Leaves One Wounded in Festival Brawl
In Emporia last night two ex members of Company D Twenty third Kansas clashed during a colored festival at the Mason lodge hall. A chair was thrown and hit a girl Stella Cross. Pierce drew a revolver and shot Finch in the abdomen, with a severe wound and possible fatal outcome. Finch may not recover. Pierce escaped and remains at large. Dr Boylan performed an operation today. Also note: De Soto wagon bridge project in Leavenworth to cost about 14000 with shared funding from Leavenworth county and Sherman township.
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Emporia
Company D
Kansas
TH Pinch
Tim Tucker
Starton Pienos
Pierce
Lim
Stella Cross
Finch
Boylan
Nod
DeBote Leavenworth
Ets
Speer and
Dow
Jonson County
Kaw River
de Soto
Anid
Mason Valley Bridge and Tren Company
Leavenworth
Leavenworth County
Sherman Township
Think of Ease But Work On
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsa parila as a tonic to purify blood and improve health. It claims the product sustains the body so that even hard work becomes easy, urging readers to think of ease while endorsing the sale.
De Soto Township Funds for Bridge Across Tallroad Tracks
De Soto township plans a bridge to cross the Santa Fe tracks by November 1, funded by township 6000 dollars Santa Fe 2800 and Johnson county 0. Quarantine lifted at Saffordville as Dr Conway of Cotterwool discharged smallpox quarantined workers who had left town.
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Santa Fe
Johnson County
Saffordvile
Conway
Cotterwool " Falls
United States Advantage Seen in France Treaty Talks
New York report quotes French consul Edmund Bruw nert on a reciprocal treaty with the United States. He says the pact shifts a large tariff advantage to America, with 642 items on the duty list and a typical gap of about one third in duties for US goods. Details await congressional action and ratification by leaders in Paris and Washington.
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France
New York
Edmund Bruwnert
America
Dfrator
China
England
Belga
Jum
Germany
Austria
Americas
Loubet
McKinsey
Berkuse
Werenet
McKinley
Congress
Alaska Boundary Arbitration Debate in Daily Mail
London July 2 The Daily Mail argues the interpretation of the treaty is chiefly for arbitration while noting political pressures. The piece questions whether the United States would back away from arbitration if Britain asserts its own rights and Canada’s stance on the boundary dispute.
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London
Daily Sail
Tether Wimong
Daily Mall
Ataioa
Canada
United States
Uoelund
Fang
Tilak
Twa
Two lynching incident fuels ongoing rural tension
A fragmented report from Hountos Tex in July describes a lynching and subsequent attack. It notes a man named Mandy was fatally shot and another person injured while a hostage fled and was recaptured. Authorities suspect revenge for a prior lynching as the motive.
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Hountos
Tex
Randall
van Wetent
Mandy Shenely
Errane
New York journey hints at Pacific voyage plan
An early 20th century style note describes a group including Alfred G. Vanier Dilt and Willem Burden journeying from New York to travel west over the Canadian Pacific by railroad to take an Em prew line steamer for Japan, with Sir Willen Vat Harn of Candia Pacite mentioned as a patron.
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New York
Guy
Alfred G. Vanier
Dilt
Doughes Keobrak
Koest Beelin
Willem Burden
Trey Wit
Willen
Candia Pacite
Prom Mosi
Teal
Canadian Pacific
Japan
One Smelter Resumes With Wages Raised
Leadville July 1 The Arkansas Malley stndster, one of Ie plants Dein pie to the Americat Sineltuig and Henne ey PasaDa Sty We fe gas beens nant wince July 1S of ategint of a diateceeninny bee Swern fe workmen ang the mazere WOT WARYS ROG beliTe at MDE hae been, Cengage Thies 1 eoecen ey Lama monkipn Sepals eae Huse bevore the old sai aad of the werk begie oes te in effect, have in oavanind.
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Leadville Co
Arkansas
Mazere
Fatal lightning strike in Napoleon Ohio silences threshers
A July incident in Napoleon Ohio reports Ganlel Hane killed by a bolt while threshing. Several others were knocked senseless by the same lightning, which also set a barn on fire where they sought refuge. Two men died from injuries sustained during the event.
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Napoleon Ohio
Ganlel Hane
Stehbing Todas
Eleht Ommers
Rough Road Ahead in Washington Over French Opposition to Trade Treaty
In Washington a surprise opposition in France to the reciprocity treaty negotiated by Kasson and Cambon upends expectations. French voters may not grasp the treaty’s real gains, and champagne interests could shift French anger to the United States. Delcasse asserts a favored nation clause, but the provision is limited to certain articles. French opposition from Republique Francaise and Melin signals a tough battle ahead for ratification.
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France
Mr. Kasson
M. Cambon
Owine
United States
M. Delcasse
pMfaire
Paris
Mo Meline
Memor
Ane
Census Bureau posts 3000 clerk positions for 12th census
Washington reports Census Director Merriam organizing about 3000 clerks for the twelfth census. Kansas will receive around fifty, Missouri about fifty five, all hires reserved for Republicans. Monthly salaries range from 76 to 135 dollars with allocations based on party strength per state.
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Kansas
Missouri
Washington
Merriam
Kaneas
Minnesota
Tlinois
Nebraska
Tidlane
Cuban cattle import plans falter due to acclimatization issues
A Havana letter to Diaro de la Marina argues American cattle cannot acclimate to Cuba and suggests importing cattle from sources other than the United States. It recalls that after the war Spanish authorities allowed non US imports, which acclimatized better, while Brigadier General Carpenter departed Neuvitas on the steamer Olinda to New York.
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Havana
Diaro de Samarina
Cuba
United States
Isia
Carpenter
Istrict
Puerto Princips
Neuvitas
Yesterdex
Olinda
New ‘Orl
Major Anderson Lame Injured at Beatrice
Major Anderson remains sidelined by a foot injury suffered when he slipped while stepping onto a car platform in Beatrice. The wound to the instep is swollen and painful, and doctors fear he may need a plaster cast and rest until full recovery.
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Beatrice
Anderson
Talette
Tepales
Anderesa
Lynchings Loom as Governor Mobilizes Militia
July 6 Birmingham Alabama reports a mob formed after Justice of the Piece Jr. Hamilton was killed resisting arrest at Blount Springs. Henderson Tunstill identified among those captured at Cullman. Gov. orders Birmingham militia to guard the negro suspect. Separately, Mrs Fannie Stevenson killed her infant with an axe in Chester, Pennsylvania. her husband implicated. Miss Chaney Teanette Vance Dies in Chicago after a long illness.
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Birmingham
Ais
Henderson Tunstill
Justice of the Peice Jr. Hamilton
Blount Springs
Cullman
West Chester
Fannie Stevenson
Miss Chaney
Cni
Teanette Vance Onemere
Dona
Great Fire Rages at Marischburg West Prussia
A major blaze at Marischburg in west Prussia burns since forenoon razing forty houses. Fire brigades from Dentzic and Elbing called to assist in subduing the fire. A special train to Pt Scott Aug 1 via trip 42.00 Mo Pac Round.
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Berlin
Marischburg
West Prussia
Bngades
Dentzic
Elbing
Scott
Pac
Chicago declines as convention bids stall lines
Chicago and local party managers expect Kansas City Buffalo Indianapolis or Denver to host the 1900 conventions. They warn Chicago may not be favored if not welcomed in advance and note the bid process favors other cities. National committeeman Jamieson supports moving the Republican convention elsewhere.
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Chicago
Creege Pontiions
Kansas City
Golag
Jamieson
Vet
Major Farnsworth Dead Pioneer and City Official
Major W. Farnsworth died at 1 35 this afternoon at 203 Topeka avenue after a three week illness. A 62 year old Topeka pioneer, he served 20 years as clerk of the city board of education and 23 years as recorder of Bis Mesonte lodge. His wife died years ago. surviving children include W 3 Fort Worth City of Mexico James Ogden Colt L Chicago Fred Ts Deke Addie Witleux California Mrs Minnie Aiken Omaha and Mrs Kate Aiken Topeka. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
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W. Farnsworth
Topeka Avenue
Major Farnsworth
Topeka
City Board of Education
Bis Mesonte Lodge
Hin Wif
Fort Worth
City of
Mexico
Jame Ogden
Colt L
Chicago
Fred
Addie Witleux
California
Minnie Aiken
Omaha
Kate Aiken
Topeks
Negroes Convene at Indiana State Colored Meeting
In Indianapolis a two day 2 A state convention of colored people gathered with about 100 attendees from across Indiana. Rev W H Anderson of Booneville chaired the session with Gurley Brewer as secretary and George Stewart assisting. Delegates discussed race problems and political status in the north, plus moral improvement and reducing prejudice.
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Indianapolis
Ind
W. H. Anderson
Booneville
Gurley Brewer
George Stewart
Transvaal Claim Filed by American Citizen for 2 Million
American citizen Brown filed a claim with the State Department seeking 2,000,000 against the Transvaal government. He had mined in the Transvaal and alleged judicial interference led to Kruger removing a justice, with redress sought through the U.S. government as the proper channel. The State Department will investigate the claim.
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Washington
Brown
State Department
Transvaal
Kruger
Brown Clatine
African Republic
Ile Clair
Carnegle's Generosity Donation to Fort Worth Library
Agavon Garnegle via private secretary Pertram wired the Fort Worth Library Association today donating fifty thousand dollars for a new library building. Citizens plan a commemorative meeting tomorrow night to consider resolutions honoring this philanthropic gift.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Agavon Garnegle
Pertram
Cint Worth
Riot at Marion area dance leaves injuries in melee
A dance at John Turner’s farm near Marion Indiana last night ended in a riot. About 20 men were injured and one rioter is reported dead at his home near Gas City. Sheriff and deputies are on scene and expected to rearrest participants.
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Marion
Ind
John Turner
Gas Cty
Deaths and Funerals and Society Notes From London and Boston
Deaths and funerals notice: Mrs Ed Vascar filed Tuesday at her sister Mrs E G Slusser s residence at 4 East Eighth Street. funeral Thursday at 10 from the same home. Yale Harvard athletes entertained by MP W H Grenfell at Taplow Court. later attend Pinafore at the Savoy. Boston report: Governor Worcester nominates Oliver Wendell Holmes to be chief justice of Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, succeeding the late Walbridge A Fields. Ada Gray Tingay, famed actress, reported as seriously ill after cancer operation in New York. Milas Gray noted as well known nationwide.
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Ed Vascar
E. G. Slusser
East Eighth Street
London
Yale-Harvard
W. H. Grenfell
M. P
Taplow Court
the Thames
England
The
Savoy
Massachusetts
Boston
Wotcet
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Walbridge A. Pleld
Supreme Court of Massachusetts
Ada Gray
New York
Mre
Ada Gray Tingay
Milas Gray
United States
West
Special Excursion To Wathran Chautauqua Sunday
An advertised excursion runs to Wathran Chautauqua Sunday with Levi via Froth Tat and Leave Topeka. The round trip fare is $1.25, departing at 7:20 AM and returning by 5:06 PM. Contact East Eighth Street for more details. Phone 7212.
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Wathran Chautauqua
Levi
Topeka
Vitaly
Dean
Fletcher Downed Postmaster Appointment in Clay Center
A dispatch from Waskinston reports the appointment of H. A. Cobenbech as Clay Center postmaster. W. H. Fistcher, originally favored by Congressman Calderhead, was rejected after an investigation led by A. M. Fulton of Topeka. Fletcher faced protests over alleged sharp practices and room deals tied to Pietcher and Heusted. The outcome reflects intra Republican clashes and a youthful GOP momentum.
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H. A. Cobenbech
Clay Center
W. H. Fistcher
Calderhead
A.M. Fulton
Topeka
Fletcher
Pietcher
Delderhead
Fietcher
Post Office
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Pietchers
Achenbach
Bla
Defends Alger in bitter Washington exchange
A fragmentary transcript shows debate over Alger and secretary Nader Siazreon Aurafnintentor involving remarks on retirement, credibility, and party loyalty. The speaker denies being an apologist, warns against controversy, and vows not to hesitate in demanding accountability of any man.
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Bat Rineton
Biko Fitgiald
Nader
Washington
Beeremey
Euuinet
Chaucine
Avery
Warrior in Costume Stages Impromptu Walkabout
A young Avyoungindian from the Pottawetormia reservation named Rising Sun visited the state affairs this afternoon. In the presence of Nquor he removed nearly all his clothes after making the rounds, then walked down the street in a warrior costume.
Constant Peace Between England and United States Believed
Ambassador Joseph Choate told a luncheon at the agricultural show in Wolverhampton that no question could disrupt the constant peace between Great Britain and the United States. He expressed hope they would preserve mutual civilization, justice and freedom as the foundation of both governments.
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England
United States
Choate
London
Joseph Choate
Aking
Biltardire Agricultural Society
Wolverhampton
Great Britain
Justine
Healing wells and old Highland rites at Craigie t Howe
Old customs describe healing wells in Scotland with processions and offerings. Reports note many people visiting Craigie t Howe to seek cures as fever and illness allegedly abate after ritual wells are honored, passing beliefs about sacred springs from generation to generation.
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London
Highlands
St. Mary's Well
Ealitie
Craigie T Howe
Caine
Caiie
President McKinley Takes Train To Champlain Visit
President McKinley and party departed Washington at a stated hour en route to Lake Champlain aboard a Pennsylvania Railroad train. The trip marks a scheduled excursion with the presidential entourage traveling with officials aboard the westbound service.
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Washington
McKinley
Pennsylvania
Lake Champlain
Monument to Rathbone Dedication Draws 5000 in Parade
The monument to Justus H Rathbone founder of the Knights of nine was dedicated today. Daughters Sarah Rathbone of Washington and Afise Lu cetta Rathbone of Virginia attended. A parade of about 5000 marched. The dedicatory address was delivered by Supreme Chancellor Semple of Sylvania.
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Justus H Rathbone
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Knights of Nine
Sarah Rathbone
Washington
Afise Lucetta Rathbone
Virginia
Rathbous
Semple
Sylvania
Monument to Parnell Considered in Dublin Meeting
In Dublin on July 8 a meeting is called for Thursday to discuss erecting a monument to Charles Stewart Parnell. Justin McCarthy, successor of Parnell as leader of the Irish Nationalist party, writes to the lord mayor in support of the project.
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Parnell
Dublin
Endeavor of
Charles Stewart Parnell
Justin McCarthy
Irish Netlanelist Party
Shot Father and Children in Chattanooga Incident
A man in Chattanooga, Tennessee, shot his father and two children near a Washington County Arkansas line. Witnesses say the assailant fled toward a Washington College area but was captured and brought in January. The event involved a disturbance and the assailant fired several shots.
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Tenn
Jair
Santortone
Rermers
Washington County
Ark
Carson
Ashington College
Careyt
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