Roosevelt's nomination seen tainted by party revenge debates
A long column discusses the 1904 presidential race, condemning Democratic frauds at future conventions and noting how Roosevelt's nomination could be shaped by factional battles. It analyzes Pratt's push to remove Roosevelt from Republican talks, and reviews international railroad ambitions linking Canton, Hankow, Pekin with Russia and India while noting potential war disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chieee
Calvin Brice
Hugh J. Grant
Thurlow Weed Barnes
Hong Kong
Canton
Hankow
Pekin
China
Manchuria
Shantung
Kino-Obau
Matuerize
Jiarmal
India
Chingant
British India
Europe
Russia
Siberia
Chis
Burmneh
Persia
Turkey
Nussia
England
Burmak
Its Terrible Truths From a Womans View on Life
A fragment from Atentson Life sketches social observations on love, work, poverty, and gender roles. The narrator notes the appeal of cigars for the poor, girls limited by schooling, a man in love with nine, and women believing husbands earn much money. It quotes advice about quarrels and the discredit that follows loving pairs.
Trouble in China outlines foreign rail and telegraph aims
The feature describes the Chinese telegraph and railway expansion and anti foreign sentiment affecting projects. It notes the telegraph linking Pekin to other capitals, the rail network from Pekin toward Tien Tsin Hankow and Hankow’s role as a commercial hub, with US engineers led by W Parne advancing plans in the late 19th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Treacury Bureau of Statistics
Tta
Chine
Une
Trilion
Gathonel Sanita
Pekin
Soonn
Ines
Smany Cates Bern
Areten
Chittest
Apd
Tien Tsin Whith Hom
Gulf of Becht
Paki
Tin
Ten ‘Tein
Khanmhwan
Pekina
Pee Ting
Cullly
Pwiun
Prom
Helalan
el Cho
Hankow
Chicago
Shanghai
Holetorn
Canton
Bong Kong
Aorps
Mr. W. Parne
New York
Fragmented Chicago Page Snippets Reflected Incoherent Provocations
OCR fragment shows a jumble of editorial snippets and aphorisms about dentists, bathing suits, doctors and patients, architecture, and foreign peoples. It reads like stray lines from a 19th century newspaper page, with derailed phrases and incomplete sentences lacking clear news events or cohesive narrative.
Quaker Reflections and Curious Sayings
A fragmented column level discusses reflections on Quaker life and odd aphorisms. Snippets touch on aging, memory, and social views with scattered phrases about hats, birds, silence, and jokes. The text recalls old photographs and a character named Zeke in a terse, puzzle-like layout.
Fragmented dialogue from a cryptic disputed scene
A garbled exchange features a tackling scene and disjointed dialogue about motives, census, and a suitor. The fragments hint at social pressure and mistaken intentions, with characters debating loyalty and consequences in a tense home setting.
Charities Committee Appoints Assistants in Topeka
President Blackmar names a full charit ies committee for the Kansas Association of Charities and Correction with state, relief, legislation, defective and other posts. Notables include W E Stanley, Edwin Snyder, J W Bread enthal, J D Milliken, Eva Harding, Lee Johnson, Henry Landis, George H Case, and others. Meeting set for Topeka on May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackmar
Assistencee
Bla
Kansas Association of Charities and Correction
Topeka
Exmnouin
Miahe A Pe
W. E. Stanley
J. B. Tomlinson
Biate Salvenens
Hev. D. Me Fisk
Congregational
Chur Peta
Chur Peta. ‘Pullittations and A Ee Peake, Aera
L. A. Stel
Cuit Sams
George Hi Case
Mankato
State Penitentary
J. S Simmons
Hutchinson
State Reformatory
Eva Harding
Ti Serr
H.C Hammond
Olathe
Mra. Bond
Snitna
State Reform School
George H. Case
Phuwbe Haer
Media
James A. ‘Troutman
W. L. Holcomb
Topeks Aly 20
Lectures On ATR Brakes By Santa Fe Instruction Cars
Santa Fe passengers and firemen to receive brake instruction from a Pennsylvania correspondence school. J P MacGowan arranging inauguration of the system with an initial stereoptical car visit to Topetca. Lectures three times daily for forty men per car with Westinghouse cylinders and signaling gear. Cars are 70 feet long and built strong for heavy use. The first car will travel the Santa Fe lines and feature over 200 incandescent globes and varied lighting systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Railway Company
Pennsylvania
Iencor
Fremen
Graken
J.P. MacGowan
Topetca
Westinghouse
Memphis Route Fast Train and Scenic Line Offers
The Southeastern Limited runs daily from Kansas City at 6 30 p m reaching Memphis next morning. It features reclining chair cars and palace buffet, stopping only at key stations like Olathe and Paola. Also advertised are scenic rail tours through the Rocky Mountains on the Scenic Line of the World with through Pullman cars, and itineraries via Denver Chicago and the West with dining cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Southeastern
Kansas City
Passoeers
Birmingham
Chattani
Atlante
New Orleans
Jacksonville
Fla
Olathe
Paola
Pisisanter
Fort Scott
Lamar
Springfield
Hocky Mountains
Denver & Rio Granite Railroad
Tourteta
Colorado
Utai
Mexico
Rocky Mountains
Tcketa
Cripple Creek
Pullman Painée
Tourlet
Chicago
Denver
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Utah
Towho
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Ogten Gateway
SK. Hooper
OP & DA
Colo
Fighting near Pretoria Lord Roberts reports skirmishes
June 23 dispatch from Lord Roberts relays actions near Pretoria with engagements at Winbete and Heidelbere. British and colonial forces drive the enemy north with light casualties, crowds cheer in Heidelbere as Captain Valentine raises the Union Jack. Mounted infantry clash with Moors. Lieutenant Crispin and a Northumberland founder wounded.
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Tandon
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Presidency
Clements
Winbete
Lindiey
Heilbron
Heidelbere
Sat
Hamilton
Valentine Bolstal
Huttin
Anleyla
Crispit
Men Accused in Brooklyn Transit Stock Conspiracy Trial
The Brooklyn Transit conspiracy trial opened in New York before Justice Forsman. Six men were indicted for conspiracy and felony charges over attempts to depress Brooklyn Transit stock by spreading rumors. Four defendants Gostin Davis Packer Bogart face conspiracy charges. Alexander and Allen charged with felony. Jury selection proceeded with an adjournment to continue arguments tomorrow.
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New York
Brooklyn Rept Transit Company
Justice Forstnac
Supreme Court
Brooklyn Traneit
Alfred
Gostin
Charles Thomas Davis
Eugene L. Packer
Senate
Yanrees Seay
Alexander
Attorney For the People
Wheeler Takes Command in Lakes Department Transfer
Brigadier General Joseph Wheeler assumed command of the Lakes Department, succeeding General James F. Wade. Wade returns to St. Paul to direct affairs. no ceremony marked the transfer. General J. F. P. Wheaton, commissary general, left for Kansas City. Tarvin mover noted in separate report about political candidacy.
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Ohio
Joseph “Whiveler
the Lakes
James F. Wate
St. Paul
Ferner
Ae Dmkotas
Tania Ath Birbauy
Wheeler
J. F P. Wheaton
Kansas City
Quige Altered Platform For Five Thousand Fee
A New York man alleges Quige accepted an eight dollar fee to strike Nicaragua from the Republican platform at Philadelphia and replace it with an Isthmian canal wording. The Panama Canal Company group sought a neutral Isthmian line. Quige, a New York resolutions committee member, reportedly earned the grant as part of the maneuver. The issue could resurface in Congress next year.
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Washington
Samiel Hi Quige
Placine Therd Isthman
Nicaragua
Philadelphia
New York
Ne Abd Chere
Republican Platforn
St. Louis
Panama Canal Company
Allerico
Republican Party
Bus
Derest
Quigs Wax
Quine
Congress
Pangins Company
Patforn
Dissatisfaction With Republican Platform Echoes in Capital
A Washington dispatch reports strong discontent with the Republican national platform. Critics call it lame and awkward as senators and administration figures express disappointment with how proposals were revised. Senator Fairbanks chairs the committee after involvement in drafting the planks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Times-Herald
Washington
Smith
McKinney
Philadelphia
Fairbanks
Wairbanks
Atin
Tanne
Shanghai Safe Warns War Not Likely In Shanghai
Richard Morse of the YMCA reports a cable from Shang hai indicating war unlikely to affect Shanghai. Five American representatives, including Willard Lyon and Brockman, are stationed in Asia with details on their homes and origins. A Detroit meeting discusses wage policy differences with Republic Iron and Steel, while rail and travel offers appear for Colorado and Chicago trips with specific dates and fares.
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New York
Richard Morse
Intern Tgent
Young Men's Christian Association
Robert E. Lewis
Shanghei
Shanghai
Lyon
Japan
Brockman
Chita
Willard D. Lyon
Pekin
R. Galtey
Tien ‘Tsin
F. & Brockman
Walter J. Southam
Hong
Mr. Galley
Fawn Grove
Rush
Princeton
Mr Southam
Lyons
Wooster
Atlanta
Lewis
University of Vermont
Berkshire
Detroit
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Griswold House
Local items note parade uniforms and city projects
Howard Guild returns from Kansas City while Plombeau club declines uniforms for the parade. Hale Hamilton wins the handicap tournament with a 25 handicap. Apdegram returns from Denver horse show. Citizens fund sidewalk riding dues, and alleys near Van Ten to Harrison are improved. The Sixth and Kansas sidewalk is being rebuilt with brick. Rodger travels to Kansas City to meet Congressman Curtis, and Curtis parade participants meet at 8 pm. City council brief session precedes Commercial club meeting. City water plant specs due June 22 and presented to July council. John W. Jones seeks divorce from Mary B. Jones. Kepley of Topeka lands brick sidewalk contract at 7.6 cents per square foot. Charlotte Patterson adjudged insane in probate court. Curtis reception invites Ladies of the Republican Association to the Copeland balcony at 8 pm. Willum Burns resigns from Swift Packing, to work for Oklahoma commission. Maurice Gould, Washburn alumnus and former carrier, noted as historian in Yale exercises. Waco mayor asks for info on Melanarch bridge over Kansas river. Topeka Turners place second in Philadelphia national contest and receive home welcome. Ollie Day injured on Santa Fe train in Lawrence yards after attempting to ride the top. Mrs. Alice Brubaker’s buggy collides with P Vicken’s wagon on Kansas avenue. Brubaker uninjured, rig damaged.
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Howard Guild
Beatrice Chauactan
Howard
Kansas City
Plombeau Club
Marshall
Garfield Park
Hale Hamilton
Denver
M.S. Hollis
Burr Willard
Sixth
Kansas Avenues
Aik Rodgera
Kaneasky
Curtis
5 Island Depot
John W. Jones
Mary B. Jones
RB. Kepley
Topeka
Leavenworth
Charlotte Patterson
Woman's Republican Association
Copeland Hotel
Willum Burns
Swift Packing Company
Oklahoma
Maurice P. Gould
Washburn
Topeka College
Dispatches
Yane
J. W. Riggins
Waco
Texas
Boes
Kansas
Lawrence
Alice Brubaker
Kansas Avenue
P. Vicken
Western Avenue
Anti Imperialists Meet In New York Conference
Delegates from across the country gathered to shape action for anti imperialist followers at a conference in New York. The afternoon discussion focused on the Democratic platform and the Australian Commonwealth Bill amid broader anti tubertaliens debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carl Schure
Boutwell
Winslow Warner
Davie B Hopking
Henry W. Lamb
G. Bradford
B.S .Winslow
Bumoal Dyvies
FH. Orveny
Charles Couman
Lorace Whitelee W. Oruway
J. Paull
Burt
Paty
Kansas City
Scramble for Money in Memphis Harbor Commission Hearing
In Memphis district hearings representatives from several districts and engineers urged larger funds for harbor improvements. Key figures cited include W. Amos, Major Herros, N. Watdiver, J. M. Jayne, H. B. Richardson, and Capt. P. Whitehii. They pressed for a substantial apportionment to sustain levee standards and harbor work. The session adjourned after proposals for broader waterway and harbor enhancements.
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New York
Ee Abtricta
Colonel Amos
Sticke
Ma L. Handouty
Major Au Herros
H. W. Parr
Rufus Wil
Serena Dergrasa
Vis
Yazon
Sania
Kate A Gainey
Ener
Ne Jabniey
Whitether
Patrick Heary
Henry
Eache
J. M. Jayne
Walter Setie
Louisiana Suite Poara
H. B. Richardson
Tenor
John P. Parker
la Foucher Basin
John Marks
Paul Darrin
J. 1
Wilts
Deshia
Arkanse
Capt . P._Whitehii
Robert Ae Chicot
Arkanens
Memphis
Miemptite
Weisankee Matetet
A.ng
China Protest Over Army Request To Send Troops
Washington reports the Chinese minister urged an armistice and asked the United States not to relent in sending troops to China. The Chinese viceroys promised order but McKinley acknowledged relief in aid, yet stressed that U S officers remain in danger and troop deployment continues to be pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
China
McKinley
Roosevelt Won’t Discuss Campaign Plans Until July First
New York June 2 Vice Chairman Payne arrived at the Roosevelt residence at noon. Governor Roosevelt announced he would not publicly discuss any campaign plans until after July 1 when he is to be formally notified of his nomination for vice president.
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New York
Payne
Roosevelt
Roonsvelt
Case dismissed in conspiracy charge against ice trust officers
A grand jury report to Judge McMahon in general sessions noted the case of conspiracy against officers of the American ice company was dismissed. The action followed the June proceedings with details recorded on July 1st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ice Trust
York
McMahon
General Sessions
American
Ce Company
Deaths and Funerals Ledger Aged 76 In Macon
Death notices from Macon Georgia list Samuel Anderson age 76 who died at 70 West Street. Services from his Highland Park area home tomorrow at 2 PM and burial at Foster cemetery. Also Thomas Coffman, Santa Fe trackman, killed while removing a tramp from a train, with remains shipped to Newton for burial. Other items note public notices and local business ads.
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Ied
Sunda
Highland Perk School
Foster Cemetery
Samuel Anderson
West Strest
Residenan
Thomas Coffman
Santa Fe
Newton
Mra
H.C. Ruwhmore
Lincoln Street
An Observation Car to Colorado
An Observation Car to Colorado. The only Pullman observation sleeping car fine between cities, operated via table and rattan seats. The rear platform guarded by flag gales, may be occupied with seating for viewing nine counties. Current magazines free on request from T L King, Agent, Topeka Kansas.
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Ars City
Easteas
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Maclennan
Fulume XXVII
Jioum
Smuator
Hanna
Quay
Vet Wees
Cubs
Clark
Sewas
Platt
Grover Cleveland
Taster
Kentucky
Pittebure
Montgomery Advertizer
Pravleny
Schley
Santlagy
Getm Seton
Sosihann
Kania
Hormn
Utica
Rochester Herald
Derorrat
Semitor Mall
Pratt
Hoosevelt
Free Revaes
Chicago News
Ana Tule
Forceresbet
Silence
Causity Town
Gris
Lve
Petrs
Soepans
Havine
Sean
Charities CO Committee
Congressman Gamble
Yankton, ST
Gamble
Sioux City
Dune
Cullom Cing
Tiecesenry
Rockford
Ghuduee Sheor Refluing Company
Cood
France
Andre
Gallifet
Wheeler Takes Command
Gen. Wade
Department of the Lakes
Tarvin
Peg. Covington, Iy
Jamis P. Tarvin
Presen
The
Aitte
Valley Firetale Hereague
Mention Sangten
J Tardin Hay
Bryan
Taxiepron Iota
Reaneas
Creswr
Bett
Clirtatian and
Aliance
Ald Coday
Milasion
Missouri Pacific
Townsend
Pat St. Louie
Nipps
Colorado Springs
Pueblo and Return
Quige
Pueblo
Appines
Deny Bitee
T. King
Cnd
Ind
ANTL
London
House of Commons
Frankfort
Kydune
Democratic
Teaders
Sears Certar
Jis
Beckhem
FT. King
Colorad
Gommon Points
Pees Perkins & Co
Pilin Pertland& Coy
South Sirest
Cotton Exchange
Swan Fountain Pots
Benett's Book Store
Kan. Ave
Mississippi River Commission
Aarne Ata
Macon
Ars
Gem Whenden
Kansug Avenue
Ee Pens
Bennett's Book Store
Tao Wandan
T. L. King
Topeka, Kan
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