The Boxers Society Rises From Old Martial Order
A historical account traces the Boxers to the Great Sword Society and its conversion into the Usiyerwal society of Boxers. It describes how the movement grew under imperial pressure, spreading anti-Christian violence, forcing government action, and shaping a new society theme with nationalist and protective aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleven
Phen
Gren Sword Society
Eprans Teady
Urid Te Oltsagee
Sitor
Tecone Boller
Te Livan
Changes in Retail Trade Report Emerges
The piece reports shifts in retail trade reflecting department store activity and consumer behavior during the wartime period. State labor bureau data indicate changes in merchandise categories and distribution methods as the inquiry seeks to illuminate postwar consumer patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardite
Ted
Stetisiii
Modern retail decline not tied to population or department stores
Col Horace G Wadimy reports no material drop in retail store numbers relative to population over 20 years. He argues competition from organized grocery stores and department stores drives price declines through capital concentration, advertising, and evolving consumer tastes, leading to wider goods supply and lower prices for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace G. Wadiimy
Wad- Ut
Wade
Globe Lights Prom From the Atchison Globe Cartoonish Rants
A jumble of social musings criticizes sympathy after failed jobs and married life. It ridicules vanity and borehood while musing on youth, fashion, and gender roles with sharp, satirical asides about servants, parties, and class pretensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Lights
Atchison Globe
Fragmented 19th Century Page Fragment
A garbled repartee notes muddled quotes about crime manners and marriage with scattered phrases on a hat a boy named Mary and a hunter. It references a riddle of covey and a discussion of a future wife and honeymoon with unclear context.
Quaker Reflections on a Decoration Day
A fragmented item from the Sonya malities Record reflects on marriage hopes and social behavior. It questions why a man keeps faith in money and work, noting a group of men who decorate a shop and plan a day for Decoration Day while pondering trust and advice.
Fragmented Satire Snippets in an Odd Page Text
A garbled OCR page presents a mosaic of quirky character names and dialogue. References include a boy urged to become a literary writer, a wary umpire call at a game, and a bemused Atlantic City press agent. The fragmentary text hints at stage, retail, and journalism scenes with obscure names and misread lines.
Kansas Twine Defended Amid Penitentiary Trade Talk
Warden Tomlinson refutes claims that Kansas twine is inferior, saying the product is as good as any on the market. Governor's secretary reports investigation finding that the so called knuckite disparages Kansas twine, with potential shifts of sales to Minnesota and other states if domestic demand wanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Tomlinson
Baeteen
Kassis Tarmets
HJ. Allen
Topeka
Leavin
Minnesota
New Sugar Refining Co Forms In Jersey City
The National Sugar Refining company of New Jersey is formed in Jersey City from the National Mollenhauer and Doscher firms with 20 million dollars in capital split between 10 million in common stock and 10 million in preferred. Directors include James H Post P F D Mollenhauer Claw Doseher George Arbuckle and others. Officers named James H Post president and Frederick B Mollenhauer treasurer with Herbert D Curry secretary. Plants will operate at full capacity. no definite merger with American Refining is stated though competition rumors persist.
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New Sugar Company
New
Janes H. Post
B. H. Howell, Son & Co
James H Post
PF. D. Mollenhawer Claw Doseher
George Arbuckle
Holly Herbert D. Cory
Henry F Molfenhawes
Jamen T
Widen Havana Streets Foreign Syndicate Seeks Concession
Havana June 4 A foreign syndicate applies for a concession to widen streets in Havana. The request targets municipal approval and outlines planned development and funding steps. Authorities will review the proposal for feasibility and public impact before signaling next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Jone
Hood's Sarsaparilla praised as blood purifier
The testimonial cites Hood's Sarsaparilla curing boils in a husband and restoring strength and health to a woman named Mrs A E Stars Tankers in New York. Separate letters claim scrofula relief for Muss Kettie Molmms of Silver Creek Kentucky and general fatigue and appetite improvement for Mrs L B Woowarp of Woonsocket.
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Hood
N.Y
Hood's
L. B. Woowarp
Ballou
Woonsocket
Havana considers 912 million concession for street widening
The Havana council discusses a foreign capital proposal to remove Hauser between Obiapo and OReilly streets and widen the two main streets. The plan includes building fine structures and more traffic capacity. The matter was tabled. Senator Perfecto Lacoste notes aid for a bacteriologist to Paris to study disease control in cattle imports.
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Hauser
Obiapo
Oreilly
Havana
Perfecto Lacoste
Wericulture
Paris
New York Delegation Backs Mrs Lowe for President
June 4 Milwaukee reports the New York delegation to the Federation of Women's Clubs endorsing Mrs Lowe for president. If she declines, they would back Mrs Wu. Indiana dispute over reorganization remains undecided amid broader debates on club cooperation and wage-earning women.
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N. Y
Milwaukee
New York
Federation of Women's
Mrs. Lowe
Indiana
Whey
Atheneum
Alhungeum
Barwh Pratt Deckire
Denver
Washington House Adjournment Push Nears Final End
June 4 reports from Washington describe a crowded scene as appropriation leaders, supporters, and clerks rush toward final adjournment. A motion by Mr. Miers sought to adopt a resolution of inquiry into pension matters, but the measure failed after a committee-led ruling, leaving the resolution still with the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dilla
Miers
Privace
Secretary of the Interior
W. M. Goodlove
S Harris
A. W. Room
Gen
J. H. Subr
Stibbs
Si Stinbs
Harris
Room
Goodlave
Wer
Char
Gal
Pardon Restores Rights for Manslaughter Convict
Governor Stanley pardons S. E. Yoeman, restoring him as a citizen. Yoeman, in county jail for six months on manslaughter charges for killing David Jackson, is released at noon. His sentence would have expired June 14, but good behavior time deduction allows release today. The pardon is a perfunctory restoration of felony rights.
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Stanley
S. E.yooman
David Jackson
Yoemnn
Governors Invites Delegates to Semi Centennial Conference
Governor Stanley sent telegrams to boards of commissioners in 123 Kansas counties inviting delegates to attend the semi centennial exposition meeting in the city on June 5. Counties listed include Doniphan Pottawatomie Dickinson Lincoln McPherson Russell Burton Chase Marion Chautauqua Elk Montgomery Wilson Cherokee Linn Miami Wabaunsee Coffey Osage Edwards Finney Rueh Trog.
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Stanley
Boards of Commissioners
Kansas
Doniphan
Pottawatomie
Dickinson
Lincald
McPherson
Russell
Burton Chase
Marion
Chautauqua
Elk
Montgomery
Wilson
Cherokee
Linn
Miami
Dewey Plans Westward Trip From Washington June 4
Admiral Dewey completes arrangements for an eight day Ohio and Michigan journey departing Washington Tuesday aboard the Baltimore and Ohio special train. The party includes Mrs Dewey Lieut HO H Caldwell and J H Maddy. The route covers Columbus Detroit Grand Rapids Avilla and returns to Washington by evening June 4.
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Ohio
Michigan
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Baltimore and Ohio
Pty
Dewey
Lieut HO H. Caldwell
J. H. Maddy
Columbus
Loom
Hocking Valley
Lake Shore
Detroit
Pere Marquette Coimad
Gra Rapids and Indiana Railroad
Avilla
Baltimore and Ohie
Three Die in Texas Courthouse Feud Tragedy
In San Augustin Texas a courthouse feud ends with the deaths of Felix Roberts Si Roberts and Sheriff Noel Roberts. The clash stems from a long standing Wall and Roberts conflict with Brooks and Borders factions. Armed men head to San Augustin as tensions escalate.
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Nacomtoches
Tex
San Augustin
Court House
Felix Roberts
Howe Paper
Si Roberts
Sherif Noel Roberts
Wall and
Roberts
Brooks and Borders
George Wall
Curd Borders
Laat
Eugene Wail
Ben Trocka
Bherif Wall
San Augua
Tetegrans
Otis Nomination Delayed by Senate Committee
Washington June 4 The senate committee on money affairs today reported favorably the nomination of General Otis to be a major general When sent to the senate in executive session a request for immediate action was opposed and the nomination was postponed.
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Otis
Washington
Senate Committee On Mudney Affairs
Senate
Horner homestead remodeling and local notices observed
Local mentions record remodeling of the Horner homestead at Ninth and Tyler. Palace Juniors beat Cap tus City 102. Senator John T Chaney completed home improvements on Chay street. Barkley attends state board funeral directors meeting in Dodge City. First quarterly St David's Society meeting set at Topeka Indigo No. Annates Rogan arrested for disorderly house on Monroe. Keil Nichole buys corner lot at Ninth and Harrison for remodeling. Mrs Francia Doran visits, returns to Martson with granddaughter Josephine sent to Temalin for summer.
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Horner
Ninth and
Tyler Streets
Palace
Captus City
John T. Chaney
Chay Street
Barkley
Dodge City
State Board of
Bt David's Society
Topekx
Monroe Grover
Keil Nichole
Hithth Avenue
Harrison Streets
Francia Doran
Bir
T. ©. Doran
Martscoonte
Josephine
Temaln
Teller Opposes Spooner Bill in Senate War Debate
Washington June 4 Senator Teller spoke against the Spooner bill in the Senate. He cited Beveridge Lodge and Spooner speeches as political in tone and favoring administration interests. He warned imperialism debates affect U S policy and urged a republic dependent on people’s consent for colonies, urging careful handling of Philippines ties and war-era policies. He criticized party loyalties and urged caution as elections approach.
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Washington
Teller
Senate
Spooner
Beveridge
Lodge
Mrr
United States
Mr. Bryan
Republican Party
Philippines
Lugon
Lugo
Amon
Phaep
Vollgrpe
5 A
Aero Eaure Paler SY Agaol
Ita Financial
Philorpins
Paler
Watcott
Cokerem
Sauer
Abshylste
Watest
Butler
Waleutt
Mint
Ak Eserg
Woman Attacked by Crowd Near Twelfth Street
In St Louis near Twelfth Street and Geyer Avenue an unknown woman riding a car was assaulted by a crowd of strike sympathizers. Her clothes were torn, and a police wagon was sent to rescue her.
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St Louis
Twelfth Street
Geyer Avenue
Fire Department Responds to House Fire on Harrison Street
Firemen were called from boxes 35 and 20 to a fire at Harrison Street. Mrs Ninian and Mrs Dunlap aided as flames consumed a kitchen and section of the room. The department was alerted by telephone and additional calls followed, with crews arriving to tackle the blaze.
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Harrison
Ninian
Dutlap
Dunlap Etrock
Stanton McCipies
Jaett
Mare Smith
Sulzer Seeks It New York Congressman's Vice Presidency Bid
Washington June 4 Congressman Sulzer of New York travels to New York then to Buffalo for a two week recuperation before opening a national headquarters in Chicago as a presidential candidate. His lieutenant Watson predicts strong party support from Tammany Hall and Democrats in New York Massachusetts New Jersey Michigan Minnesota Nebraska and Wisconsin. He is confident of nomination.
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Sulzer
New York
Washington
Juni
Bibra Toga
Saratoka
Kanes City
Bia
4 View
Willas Watson
Suizer
Sujmer
Tammany Mail
Magsachusetts
New Jersey
Michigan
Minheaute
Wikconwin
Nebraska
Auditorium chairs recommended by committee for club
The committee appointed to select chairs for the auditorium met this morning and recommended a chair made by a Grand Rapids manufacturer. The chair is 19 inches wide and made of bir wood. The dial has no worms. It will cost about 4000 to heat the auditorium. The report will be made to the Commercial club tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Clu
Midway Goes at Last to St Joe For Claims
The Oriental American Midway company left Topeka yesterday for St Joe where a three day show will be given. Claims totaling 2395 were presented but settled for 200. Otho Hungate and A Austin claimed 150 for attorney fees in defending Turks in police court against assault on Tobt Ransome. A suit for 100 was filed in WS McQuintock v Ransome for damages from a broken tire by a Turk. The Midway company privately settled with Hall-Mome for 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oriental American Midway Company
Topeka
St Joe W
Otho Hungate and & A
Austin
Attorney Frees
Tobt
Ransome
WS. McCuintock
Midway Company
Hail- Mome
Santa Fe shop project discussed with committeemen
General Manager Muggs of Santa Fe notified the committee in charge of the shop multimer tomorrow afternoon. He will state that Santa Fe stands ready to pay over 200 per wore for land to be secured with 28,000 data. The meeting aims to move forward with the proposed Waokamith shop construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muggs
Santa Fe
Muitier Tamerros
Mudge
Santi Pe
Will Open Agats New President Ri bert H
New four president Ri bert H and the Pedgent Steel company announce plans to open and operate mills in Joliet. They state Time Steel's plant and slabbing mill will be part of repairs and expect Joliet mill to reopen by mid December. President Gary departs for a federal steel company inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ribert H. Aarr
Pedgent Steel Company
Time Steel Company
Saifie South Chiesgo
Tufruls Steel Company
Notmnancs
Pederal
Steet Comepany
Minster Dies in Rogers Park at Age 69
One of the oldest members of the Meth dist ministry, Chicas, died in Rogers Park at age 69. Born in Delaware County New York, she was ordained a minister twenty years ago. Dr Cleveland performed valuable work as a secret officer under Grant during the Civil War. Galena Pioneer is Dead Galena. June 4 Mrs Fritz Weber died unexpectedly in White. bakeries established by Mr Weber in Galena.
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Chicas
Reek
Cleeland
Rogers Park
Delaware County
New York
Cleveland
Grant
Galena
Fritz Weber
Fak-Natics
Sud
Bres
Nem Bakery
Weber
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Topeka State Journal
Otclat Paper
Topeme
Suneci Ton
Asiivere
Geesiee
Chicago
SA Eee
Lion
Johannesburs
Te Awe Lohans
Taylorett
Congrean
Padipine
Goyer
Yenator Hannes
Mointion
Oreeon
Enuimerster
Ross
Rome
Abe
Hs Gunther
Chicags
Tates
Soromen
Mac
Ayer
Sony Malities
the Hucker
Dobti
Tar
Girtet
Wase
Lake
Nee
Skeletos
Sersee
Vararay
Manasa
Sears
Oseage
Drugzins
Bjones
Buggins
Tshot
Muggins
Atlantic City
Lis
Amons Simmer Resorts
Callantic City
Mes. Lowe
Idaho
Coeur d'Alena Investigaion
Lente
Ghia
Hay
Virglia
Shoshone
Tsvu
Igaho
Uni
Idatus
Merriam
Morriang
Burke
Pupe
Montana
Hihy
Lyon
Elver
Smith
Mullan Mirror
Mulelin IhGs
Mersirn
Sigembig
Optim Mittority
Pelcom
Wurdner
Bull Pen
Ani Herder
Gen. Merriam
Goveror
Bartlett Sinclair
Rot Sinclair
Ines
Han Faver
S.E. Yoeman
Gov. Stanley
Texas
Great Barrington
Belis
Svea
Fialtinens Linpany
The
Midway
Company
of Illinois Steel Co
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