State Journal claims record Kansas circulation growth
The State Journal describes its status as Kansas’s leading daily with a growing circulation from 800 to over 15,000 under current management. It details a new three floor brick building, front presses, and four linotypes visible through plate glass and a business office window. It warns advertisers about verifiable circulation figures.
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Pleasant Society Evening Noted In Topeka Local
Friday night Mr Chertle Moon hosted a delightful party for Miss Ethel Haines of Sabetha and Miss Ella Nye of Hiawatha. Guests included Ethel Haines Ella Nye Lulu Ewart Allabelly Troutman Mina Nettle Ware Sarah Wilder Isbel Davis Ethel Merwin Nellie Baker Rebecca Rodgers Don Mulvane Pan Mulvane Clargnes Poindexter Jenn Bailey Jim Tacey George Allen Dens Davis and Bernie Crosby. The evening featured dancing and ging cards after a town outing.
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Chertle Moon
Ethel Haines
Sabetha
Ella Nye
Hiawatha
Mr. Moon
Mids
Amiss Ella Nye
Lulu Ewart
Allabelly Troutman
Mina Nettle Ware
Sarah Wilder
Isbel Davis
Ethel Merwin
Kansas City
Nellie Baker
Rebecca Rodgers
Don Mulvane
Pan Mulvane
Clargnes Poindexter
Jenn Bailey
Jim Tacey
George Allen
Dens Davis
Bernie Crosby
Notable travelers plan Colorado sojourn and return via Omaha
A group heads to Colorado for a two month stay this evening then returns by Omaha. Mentions Miss Lizzie O Donald of Leavenworth Miss Apple DO Donald and Mrs Mc Clair of Carbondale who were in town Thursday on their way to the trip.
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W.T. Crosby
FE. J. Crossy
Tittle
Hye Beach
N. H
J. E. Crash
Bernard
Richard Gundry
el Reno
Gundry
Hessie West
Colorado Springs
Edward Donnin
Emma
Leavenworth
J. W. Turner
Quincy
Avery Turner
Newton
Colorado
J. J. Prey
Bell Hall Small
Hot Springs
N. M
Fternoon
Edith
Libbie Gregory
Topelot
Chicago
Mildred Scott
Will Tinker
Omaha
Lizzie O' Donald
Apple ‘Do Donald
D McClair
Carbondale
Garrison of 5000 To Remain In Santiago Post
July 30 Santiago reports Gen Shafter in talks with Adjutant General Corbin over keeping 5000 immune regiments in Santiago. Alabama and Mississippi units will stay to garrison the city with orders to withdraw cavalry to the north and send the rest of the Fifth Army Corps to Montauk Point.
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Santiago
Wen. Shafter
Corbin
Shatter
United States
Shafter
Alabama
Mississippi
Leon Ae
Fifth Army Corps
Montauk Point
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Kansas Printer Honored by Typographical Union
A Kansas man, C. Jones of Emporia, elected President of the Typographical Union of Washington. He serves as foreman in the second division of the Government Printing Office and has a law degree from Georgetown. He previously practiced in Kansas before returning to government service.
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C.C. Jones
Emporia
Washington Typographical Union
Washington
Kansas
Typographical Union of
United States
Government Prinvns
C. ©. Jones
Government Printing Office
Em- Piri
Kan
Dmer
Georgetown University Iia
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Governor Leedy Climbs State House Dome for Inspection
Governor Leedy ascends the state house dome with Secretary of State Bush and Superintendent War Stryker amid a 90 degree day. They reach the marble walk high above the base, noting the final panoramic view and joking about future climbs as the ascent ends with the governor wiping his brow.
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Leedy
State House
Leeds
Bush
War
Stryker
Lescher
Leady
Clase
Sieretty Bush
Lerity
Hush
Leecher
Teeds
Transports headed to Porto Rico and Cuba updates
July 20 dispatches report transports Mississippi Orizaba and Lucls one to Porto Rico and Cuba with orders to hasten departure. Several vessels including Tampa Saratera Iroquois Knickerbocker Beguranca and others to leave as soon as possible after discharging current cargoes. Prize Gibare brought in at Key West after capture by Nuahwilie. Governor Hinckley declines to intervene in Marti Thorn death case. Prince Henry of Prussia visits Corea at Fusan, voyage from here expected August.
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Santiago de Cuba
Mississippi
Porto Rios
Tampa
Iroquois
Knickerbocker
Beguranca
Lompraow
Valencia
Mant
Matteawan
Gate City
Manfeo
Cantania
Berkshire
Key West
Gibare
Gibara
Cuban
Martir Thorn
Albany
Hinckbex
Marti Thorn
Guidensuppe
Transmissouri Lines Form New Passenger Association
The Rocky Mountain News reports Denver as likely headquarters for a new passenger association spanning from the Missouri River to the Pacific. A meeting is set in Omaha to organize, aiming to sever Chicago's influence and create a western body independent of the western association. Chairman Caldwell would oversee territory between the Missouri River and Chicago.
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Denver
The
Rocky Mountain News
Missouri River
Pacific Ocean
Omaha
Favreday
Chicago
Union
Pacfic
Western Association
Caldwell
Alabama election campaign ends with rallies in Birmingham
The Alabama state election approaches with a full state ticket to be chosen next Monday amid a vigorous bitter campaign. Populist and Democrat leaders warn of counter meetings and discuss mobilizing volunteers to support their sides.
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Binmingham
Ass. Iuly
Alabama
Birmingem
G. B. Crowe
Offeriar
Duc
Crowe Sivs
al Seetiogis
A. McHan
Gadaden Tria Qune
Nits Wien
Teton Gy Chulrmma
Ieee
Dean Iy
Aituation
Hiowah
Marshall
Great Auditorium planned in Chicago huge hall
Chicago July 30 reports capitalists have arranged a colossal amusement and convention hall to rival the Col triumph. The site near the West Side yard is ready with a May 1 groundbreaking. Building to be 400 feet tall and 580 feet wide with a pillarless arena 472 by 380 feet and seating for 21 000 with roof garden. Exterior Gothic architecture features turrets towers and wood carvings.
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Chicago
Coltrum
Gall Wat
Plana
Ukeebie Traction
Monsoon, Dawson trip, and rail scenes in July dispatches
Berlin reports German apologies and espionage tensions while a Skaguay balloon expedition aims for Dawson City. India endures the monsoon with satisfactory crops. Paris cites the assassination of a French captain and tribal massacres near the Niger. Ads promote Denver Rio Grande scenic tours and Santa Fe dining cars with modern dental work offered locally.
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Africa
Paris
Fizare
Cassemajuu
Niger and
Tehad
Rocky Mountains
Denver
Rio Grande
Colorado
Utah
New Menxico
Rocky Fountains
Crinpie Creek
San Pratidieco
Idaho
Mentans
Oregon
Washington
SK Hooper
GP. & TA
Wreck survivors plan salvage cruise and Topeka court case
Joan Perry of Kansas City and W C Dillon of New York sail the steamer Hiawatha from Halifax to recover floating victims of the La Bourgogne wreck aided by hermetically sealed holds and embalmers. In Topeka, Ben Jordan faces a police court trial after a suspended sentence for selling alcohol and maintaining a nuisance, with Judge Hazen set to decide. Three killed by lightning near Oak, Nebraska, as farms burn and crops suffer, while Nebraska corn crop is reportedly saved after severe storms threaten two-thirds of the state.
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Halifax
N. S
Joan Perry
Kansas City
W. C. Dillon
New York
la Bourgogne
Hiawatha
Hawatha
Strauss
Ben Jordan
North Topeka
Hazen
Jordan
Erry
Topeka
Ed Oak
Neb
Weley Thornton
Thornton
W. BR. Henry
William Shapcott
Wallin
W. R. Barstow
Lehening
Nebraska
Marriage of Hogan Clarke in Junetlun City Kansas
Miss J Abbie Clarke Kansas gold medalist for best violinist in Kansas to wed Thomas F Hogan of this city. The ceremony scheduled with details of marriage and household arrangements listed in local notices. The event marks a notable union of prominent local residents amid civic recognition.
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Hogan-Clarke
Junetlun City
Kan
J. Abbie Clarke
Kansas
Kensas
Thomas F. Hogan
Howar
Bwrith
C. Furarty
Exconvict Allison Served Camp Drill Master Role
Friday night inquiry by Jour nal Lit Crum of Oswego linked Captain Allison to a criminal past. He allegedly served two years in Kansas penitentiary for obtaining money by false pretenses. Officials claim unofficial recognition, with Major Brown and Governor Leedy denying involvement.
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Crum
Oswego
Allison
Campody
Bt Allison
Kansas
John Brown
Leedy
Fire Sweeps Third Floor as City Fire Crews Battle Blaze
A serious blaze swept a building on Kansas Avenue last night, confined to one structure. Fire Chief Witmarth reported the fire began in a clothes room on the third floor and spread through a partition shaft. Firefighters from Hose Nos. 2 and 3, Hose No. 1, Hose No. 4, and Chemical No. 1 fought back flames with revolving nozzles and roof operations. The fire was declared under control around 3:00 AM with embers extinguished and the structure saved from total loss.
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HS Kansas Avenue
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Pherical No
Hook
Jaddec No
Witmarth
Chemical No
Promptiie
Fire damages three story building. loss estimated
A fire damaged the first three floors of a building owned by Benjamin Adams of Vermont. J H Thompsons grocery and a small printing office on the second floor were affected. Mrs Remy and child on the third floor escaped. furniture damaged by smoke. Roof charred. total loss likely 2000 to 2500 dollars. Cause undetermined. building insured for 2500. At Independence, Kan a cotton mill project is planned with gas fuel and city cooperation. a band concert is announced at Garfield Park tonight.
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J. H. ‘Thompsons Grocery
J. B. Bass
Remy End Child
Amuke
Wilmarth
Todey
Benjamin Adama
Vermont
City Real Portals ‘& Trust Company
Independence
Kan
Garfield Park
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Society News
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National Society
Wits Reid
Topeka Chapur
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Youme Hidina
Sr Wieg
Maple Ebi
Fred Fresmin
Missenna Cress
Mise Elizabeth Wheeler
Springfield
Edna Crane
Walter Burgess
Ed Carey
Fey Howell
Martin Wiksdal
John Water
Quaniyepte
Garneid Park
Emily Hager
Huby Roath
Agnes Walsh
Ccayla Greenwood
Smssy Mame Bed
Lou Dell McMasters
Ann Walsh
Josephine VanAmbureh
Myrtle Welluzan
Duffs
Tose Davis
Roberta Wissin
Lilling Hatt
Dales Hayes
Aa Mra
Tom Kestler
Mrs. Hunter
Risa Myrtle Fordyce
Miss Smith
Therten Smith
Mey Lurd Fordyes
Atlas
Anna Crane Mine
Mabel Hayes
Pen ‘Waters
al Halt
Aie
Rh Carry
Hel Thorn
Mer
Walter Goodwin
Charlie McMichael
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Lyon
C. Br, Gardner
Columbia Cotnel
Sat
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John Riedes
Rey
Swanes
W. W. Denison
Air and
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Fiffe Dowell
B. F. Meiftin
George E. Woolverton
Harry Bair
Ides
Kinne
McBride
Mattie A. Tair
Heller. Hain
Sarah Tannehill
Mitchell
Newark
Josephina Brows
Maryaher
Huntar
Helen J. Moon
Emily McClure
Sophia Hascall
Min Anna Scott
Coris Hrinham
Madison
Perkita
May Ball
Hite Tatty
Sins Verece Whither
Myrie Lede
Daisy Lesiie
John Rhodes
PL Ryiler
Shear
ElDorado
Fred Brows
Henry Bair
Robert Hunter
Ed Shearer
Porto Rico
Prince Henry
Corea
Perry Ae
Prince Henry of
Prusat
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Transmissouri
Frankfurter Zeitung
Berlin
Afl
Trentines
Comeuti
Sermuty
Dawson
Ncouver
B.C
Nok Doluitixta
Terwane
Skaguay
Dawson City
Andrye
Alshabad
India
New York York
Prince Victor of
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Turin
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Manila
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Beck
Kansas Regimental Band
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City Railway
Judge Dillon
John Perry
Thompson’s Grocery
Beatty
Felis Goubaud
Romoyes Bante
Sayre
Jonesse RM
Wimarth
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