Substantial political debate and financial plans noted
The Topeka State Journal reports ongoing talk of a party nomination with no clear candidate. It notes a Washington test, references war hero hopes for a second Philadelphia ticket slot, and mentions an expected public stance on the two thirds rule. The piece also covers a Turkish claim dispute, U.S. world power status, and a proposal involving large loans around 100,000 to 700,000, with plans for issuance by 1900-01.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fianna
Washington
Miller
Wanede
Philadelphia
Mon Soul
Fred Punston Pirihe
Aldiene Hellector
Pmper
Kansas
Assas Motey
Panakin
Evanation
Burr
Presidential Electoral Vote in 1896 Details
The 1896 election page reports 447 electoral votes with McKinley winning 21 votes and Bryan 3. The overview notes Meitiniey’s large share and cites New York and other states as carried in the electoral college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKloley
Bryon
Meitiniey
Sien Oraary
New York
The Fixers Fixed and the Bosses in Control
A historical critique argues that major parties are ruled by few insiders across states and conventions. It contends that delegates, chairs, and “fixers” orchestrate platforms, with Philadelphia and other centers preparing prearranged outcomes, while rank and file stay largely silent in formal procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Popaltats
Philadyphia
Slow Methods and City Plans in Curious 19th Century Note
An odd Philadelphia column describes a regimented routine blending exercise, meals, and travel with moral guidance, praising brisk walking, light meals, and public speaking before work. It mentions a harsh, bustling schedule across farms, offices, and leisure, ending with a vague note on British forces in a tumultuous city scene.
The Bear and the Mikado Rumor of War Escalation Near China
A dramatic account of projected Russian moves toward China and the risks of a broader war. It weighs Britain US France Germany and Japan, noting Japan's growing naval strength and potential for a swift strike if tensions flare. Russia's large fleet and army could threaten, while Japan eyes strategic targets and aims to deter czarist ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Li Hung Chang
Rupala
Great Britain
United States
France
Germany
Far East
Wilkim
Japan
England
Europe
Eubers
Russia
Hussia
Jet Miele
Dapanee
Sapan
Chir Husain
Hye
Hetavier
Million Dollars Daily in Tropical Imports to US Factories
Treasury bulletin shows tropical product imports to the United States averaging nearly a million dollars daily, totaling about 265 million for ten months ending in April. Rubber, fibers, cotton, dyes, indigo, and sugar dominate, with India and the Dutch East Indies as major sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
Tropics
Philippines
Wayside Garbage Problems in Topeka and County Roads
City leaders spend on streets and parks while Shawnee County road overseers may help. The piece critiques dumping trash along public highways near Topeka, noting unsanitary materials harming beauty and health. It describes the odor and air issues from roadside waste and lauds drivers avoiding dust by leaving pavements, urging action against such practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Shawnee County
Road Conditions Warn of Legal Action on Obstruction
Fragmentary excerpt discusses repeated road work near town deemed obstructions. Notes penalties including imprisonment and fines. Advocates proper authorities to stop practices, says Kansas roads are better than others but should not serve as quimping grounds.
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Phiadelphia
Goa
Hs Otter
Reagan
Niebt
Kanes
Kansas
Joe Patenen
Atchison Globe Notes on Social Views and Local Anecdotes
The column surveys neighborhood quirks and opinions, lampoons modern marriage roles, garden fads, and gossip in Atchison. It cites a woman winning a silver badge at a card party, a lazy man beating a personal record, and public reactions to a sensational crime tale misattribution, reflecting local manners and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Lights
Atchison Globe
Littetan
Compoet Street
Atchison
Pointed Paragraphs From The Chicago News
A collection of witty and paradoxical lines on knowledge behavior and social habits. The verses joke about wit, patience, water dangers, and human foibles with sharp humor. Individual quips reference teachers, women, rivers, neighbors, and a porcelain wall story.
Quaker Reflections and Humorous Prose Snippets
A quirky collage of phrases and quips on manners and misfits. It jabs at weather, social tensions, and daily vexations with wry humor and playful wordplay, weaving reflections with lighthearted observations about friends, women, and modern life.
Book notes on Fergus Hume and others in Rand McNally catalog
The item reviews Fergus Hume’s Rishon Pendle and Edward A. Shaw’s Disesversts and Explorers, noting vivid characters and accessible geography, plus brief mentions of The Bible and Its Subst, Janes Lane Allen’s The Return of Law, and other titles. It covers Scribner’s and Atlantic articles, and publisher activity, with authorial and editorial discussions and upcoming publications.
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Fergus Hume
Priew
Rand, McNally & Co
Chicaco
Pendle
Han
Tor
Doctor Graham
Man With the
Sear
Mosk
Jast
Fctiow
Marvellais
Great Britain
Janes Lane Allen
Kentucky
Art in Kansas Owned by Brinton W Woolward in Lawrence
A small item notes an art work titled Art in Kansas is owned by Brinton W Woolward of Lawrence, Kansas. The note records ownership and location without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brinton W. Woolward
Lawrence
Brynwood Gallery Show Highlights World Art
A Kansas collection owner Me B W Woodward has lent the Brynwood Gallery works gathered from around the world. The exhibition features landscape and marine pieces with prominent American and European painters, including works by George Inness and Brice Crane, and notes the peaceful focus over battle scenes. Visitors are invited to see the evolving taste of modern collectors reflected in the Brynwood display.
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Henry wWollane
Leihoast
Macmilan Company
Paris
Defoe
Bersan
Harding Davis
Scricbet
Africa
Davis
Kroger
Scribners Magassie
Transvaal
Bia
Buller
Secon
Ladssmith
Cubs
Kgnaat
B. W. Woodward
Brynwood
Whawlow
Messe
Eamon Aual
DuLtena
Bet
Aleopheedtua
Woodward
Witel
France
George Innoms
Mont Piven
Surivet
Altman
New York City
Towers
W. Vermank Birner
Canvay
Krynwond
Marty Po
Seraity
Wace
Wien
Kansaa
Diab
Seth
Euler
Benad
Warves
Warrion
Edward Moras
Americin
Shanes
Woblenthan
Ples
Bnew Bern
Brice Crane
Arolal
Edwin Moran
New York
Wayne
Palsier
America
Irving
Couse
Bnalancape
Rarmonbvne
Brys
Kansas
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FRARA
P.maclennan
Eostto
Wepin
Sharas
Peri
Tee
Frank Ndon
Aes
Min Firyan Aleady
Turkey
Atay
Grikcom
Pergia
Wiethiariidis
Penalen Gormadetoner
Evan Growd
Aloe Weith
Lidimand
Pettigs 1
Goodwin
Uy Teutnie
Clrentar
Oran
Wawk
Watertown
Perkates
Brytiu
Aed
Owsenda
Mckinley
Bevan
Tata
Maltary
Nepal
Gust
Surahaaghars
Ani
Lon Roberts
Alten
Chicago News
Chaate
Poker
Dumgeret
Jfk
Hove
Maude
Edward A. Shaw
School of
Bedagosy
New York University
Sun
Capil
P. H. Casey
Attessor
Wordstock College
John Jas McVey Co
Augustine
Paist
Texas
Eurype
Central Asia
Philipins
Industriel
Acrtit
Imperial
API Austealasian Federation
South America
Asia
Methodist General Conference
Boston
Current History Co
Lita Assurance
James W. Alexander
Equitable Lite Assurance
Ee Rx
Cleveland
Lergery
Senate
John D. Long
Het Butler
Umpalza
Mostackwette
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Mr. Brinton
Wootwar
Moore Book and Stationery Co
Kansas Ave
Pemin
Besi-Har
Union News
Efears, Piasy
Ej Aul
Oatanes Speedy Goods
Hooke
Abe
American Ticket Book
Ammactation
Union News Co
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