Topera State Journal political miscellany and editorials
A compact summary of material from the Topera State Journal includes several political and social observations. It notes Democratic conventions in Kentucky and comparisons to the French chamber, mentions Carter Harrison in talks about electoral votes, and references Kentucky, Clay County, and Louisville. It discusses the New Ashmings Canal, New Jersey, and a proposed capital venture. It also mentions education, culture, and social mores with anecdotes on engagements and marriage age, and a short note on religious services in Unitarian and Episcopalian contexts. The tone reflects late 19th century editorial voice with varied items and local curiosities.
West Indian Trade Prospect Pressures Southern Farmers
The Washington Post notes improving West Indian trade facilities and future prospects for sugar, fruits, and vegetables in Cuba and Puerto Rico. It warns southern farmers may suffer as capital flows in. highlights Jamaica tanker commerce and a shift toward increasing coastal shipping and processing capacity.
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Wasamnton
Fuber
Jamaica
Bankeas
Cuba
Porto Rico
Jameson
Dorth &Q Sini
United States
Washington
Dadien
Fragmented Chicago opinion notes on pride and storms
A garbled Chicago News excerpt critiques public courage and judgment, contrasting the skeptical with the young, warning against vanity and spectacle. It laments misused rhetoric and storms of indignation, referencing Samson and breath baiting in a fragmented pastiche.
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
An essay on how women judge men by appearance and manners, noting excuses and pretenses in social expectations. It argues that men gain amusement from life and death through women’s influence and that a woman’s response to scandal hinges on her relationship with the man involved.
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The
New York Press
Kansas Towns, Preachers, and Odd Notes Spark Curio
White preachers wage a crusade against Sunday band concerts while scattered Kansan items mention new town names, local committees, and odd happenings. Reports touch on harvest hands, a professor lifting death in grasshoppers, political moves, a Wichita counting of strange acts, and Kau-sas educational institutions with multiple schools in one center.
Not an Invited Guest Belmont Treated in Louisville
A Louisville magistrate’s court suit over a hack bill involves O H Belmont and The Verdict coverage. The Belmont invitation feud at an Ohio Valley League banquet centers on who could invite him and why he was kept off the speaker list.
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Louisvile Carriage Company
John T. Dunlap
Belmont
Dunlap
Charles L Stewart
Helyman
Messrs
McKay
Alien Smith
Stewart
Bell
Mir
Seenonin
Roe
St. Louis
Dining
Belmont Wight
Dunlag
Belritution
Dunia
Kieuey
Disappointed People at Sacne Kernnt Ball in Chestnut
A crowd of about fourteen thousand gathered at Sacn kertent ball in Chestnut tonight amid a lack of entertainment. The hall lacked completed stage and flooring and Supervising Architect Ward Haldwin collapsed from nervous prostration after failing to meet the opening promise. Workmen cleared debris as guards kept order. the concert was canceled and the next opening program announced will be delayed.
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Jane
Riiteen
Ward Haldwin
Haldwin
Beykey
Rouen
Ste
Preparing to Resist Fortifications Across the Archipelago
An Advicer report from Hudoxjute notes Philippine forces in the southern inland regions are erecting fortifications amid rising tensions. Volunteers arm with crude weapons and vow to defend against potential invasions as Hokoku Maru receives a reception from Filipinos seeking aid. Captain Sakichi states only two revolvers and the cook's halves were sold to insurgents in exchange for return cargoes of hemp.
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Victoria
Hudoxjute
Camary Sgklenl
Hokoku Matu
Philipplass
Voliun
Hemingtons
Gesshin
Sakichi
World Wide Cop May The American Society of Civil Engineers session
The ASCE held a business session with forty members in attendance. A resolution memorializing the government to compile a more complete statement of quaphctus Works through the United States was passed, citing census bureau incompleteness. A next meeting location in Paris or Prague was favored, with final board decision pending. A proposal favoring Dana SOW T or Porto Rico was adopted amid discussion on water supply pollution.
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Cop May
S.J
American Society of Civil Engineers
United States
Census Bureau
Paris
Pragve
Dana Sow. T
Porto Rico
Merchants urge Philippine supply purchases in SF
The California Manufacturers and Producers Association, representing over 500 San Francisco houses, asked the US Army quartermaster in Washington to correct garbled shipment methods to the Philippines. The letter states that many store goods arriving here are badly damaged and 95 percent unfit for use, urging purchases be made locally to avoid railroad damage.
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San Francisco
Cal
Manfacturers and Producers Association of California
Jpess Houses
United States Army
Washington
Philippines
United States Arty
Ewe
The Doctors Favor Stiestach Bitters
Doctors everywhere commend Hos tetter's Stiasach Bitters. For half a century it cures stomach troubles and prevents constipation. It strengthens the system and imparts a healthy tone, bringing health and strength to the user.
New Kansas Gas Field Opens With Volcano Like Well
In Cherryvale a new gas well has been found northeast of town with rock pressure near 600 pounds and almost uncontrollable flow. Described as a volcano, it expands the Edgar Vine Company's reach and dwarfs earlier wells in Iola and surrounding areas, signaling a major new field beyond prior limits.
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Cherryvale
Kansas
Goa
Edgarvine Company
Iola
Death of Capt Johnson at 67 in Kansas City
John Johnson, early Saline River settler in Russell County and Civil War Union veteran, died in Kansas City after years of illness and two amputations. A Kentucky native with democratic leanings, he served as a Greenback Democrat candidate in 1882 and was active in local economic debates. He is survived by his wife and children. burial was in Russell Cemetery in Masonic rites by Lodge No. 63 A. F. and A. M.
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Wwe
Enries
Bait Tutia
Kansie City
Capt Johnson
Greenback Democrate
Mia
Lodge No, Vi A. T and A. ML
Song
Itis County
Dalton Watch Found in Coffeyville Near Old Crime Site
Workmen found a fine geld watch in an alley near the riverbank where Bob Dalton was killed on October 5, 1892. The watch belonged to Bob Dalton, rumored to have carried a gold watch. The case is well preserved and the find was reported June in Coffeyville.
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Coffeyville
Bob Dalton
Dalton
Darini Haider
Heb
Sheriff Declines to Deputize Yale Miners in Mine Dispute
Pittsburg Kan June 29 The armed miners at Yale employed by Western Coal and Mining Co have repeatedly asked Sheriff Campbell of Girard to deputize them to act with state authority to keep order. He refused saying the deputy sheriff force is sufficient and there is no need to deputize Yale men. He believes the situation has quieted and will use Crawford county reserves if needed.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Yale
Western Coal and Mining Company
Campbell
Girard
Yule
Mirshils
Crawford County
Reranlon
Dorado Bank
el Dorado
Osborn
Citizens State Bank
Leavenworth Man Attacked by Hydrophobic Dog
Leavenworth June 29 N H Burt treasurer war manager of Great Western Stove works of Lbsety was badly bitten by a dog owned by a butcher mand Bieckberser. The animal leapt at him as he walked injuring toes and arms and it showed hydrophobia signs. The dog was killed after the attack. Burt left for Chicago for special treatment to prevent hydrophobia.
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Leavenworth
N. H. Burt
Great Western Stove Works
Lbsety
Mand Bieckberser
Gurtng
Bart
Doiers
Burt
Free Rural Delivery Route Set From Valley Falls
Free rural delivery will begin from Valley Falls on August 1 with a daily service except Sundays. Postmaster Kare has announced a route reaching over 100 farms. The notice, dated June 29, previews the new service from the Valley Falls office.
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Valley Falls
Kare
Noul
Tragic Flood Destroys Farm Team Two Boys Drown Near Louisville
A swollen creek six miles west of Louisville washed away a team and wagon yesterday, drowning two boys. Mr. Lambeer was found trapped under the wagon, his wife and four children left behind. the bodies of the youths remain missing.
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Yesteriny
Louisville
Lambeer
Winfield Chautauqua Show Draws Thousands for Coghlan Talk
Captain Coghlan lectured on The Battle of Mantle before more than four thousand people at Winfield, with Governor Stanley in attendance. The event capped a day of local programing as Winfield hosts the Chautauqua gathering.
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Coghlan
Manila
Winfield
Winfield Chautauqua
Stanley
Steamer Margaret Sinks in Lake Erie Storm
The steamer Margaret, owned by T P Smith of Cleve hind, sank in a Lake Erie storm off Lorain with twelve lost including Captain John Brown his wife and son and passenger Miss Jodwin.Only Seana Coyle survived after being picked up by the steamship State of Obie.
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Chicago
Mar-garet
T. P. Smith
Clevehind
Loraise
Lake Erie
John Brown
Jodwin
Kelly's Island
Cleveland
Hmestone
Seana Coyle
Roosevelt Declares Not Candidate Aide for McKinley
Albany June 29 Governor Roosevelt says this afternoon he is not a candidate for the presidency in 1900 but advocates the renomination of President McKinley.
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Albany
Roosevelt
McKinley
Van Valkenburg Divorce Suit Filed in Topeka Court
Mrs. Katherine Van Valkenburg nee Kittle Lindsey files for judicial separation from O. Van Valkenburg in district court on desertion grounds. The couple, once Topeka society figures, were married about five years and moved to Nebraska where he entered insurance work. He disappeared years ago. she returned to Topeka to live with her father Colonel H. Lindsey. He has recently made brief visits but plans to stay a short time.
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van Valtenburg
Mr Batteys Place and Local Notices in Wisconsin Visit
A jumble of items notes Senator Battey’s appointment as trustee in the Willits Martindale estate amid a Cross bank suit, Hazen appointing investigators into Chesney, a Rock Island trip price, a Marshells Band concert at Garfield park, a patient’s recovery from rheumatism aided by Chamberlains Pain Balm, and an advertisement about cigars and papers on Kansas Avenue.
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Hook Tet
Martindale
TOPEKA A HOODOO IN TOWN AGAIN
Dave Harvey a young Topeka society man known as the hotelkeepers law’s first violator was released from county jail after paying a 25 dollar total fine and costs. He explains difficulties paying the fee after staying at Union Pacific hotel under an assumed name and being jailed when unable to settle charges. He says the trouble follows him to Topeka and plans to travel to Denver via Omaha to avoid recurrence.
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Dave Harvey
Topeka
Hestis
Harvey
Union Pacific
Dean Low's Country Circus Planned for Topeka
Topeka citizens will see a new entertainment titled A Country Circus created by Dean Low of the Topeka Dramatic Club. The event funds auditorium seating, features Wild West scenes, staged hold ups, 30 Indian dancers, drills by cavalry and artillery, and chariot races. Proceeds support the auditorium and fairground setup includes multiple viewing stands and a circus ring.
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Dean Low
Topeka
Hameo
Sud
Iil
Uber
Bugle
Ta.a
ML Ce A
Turners
May Run Independent. Jones Signals Governor Bid
Columbus, June 29. Mayor Jones of Toledo declares readiness to stand as the candidate of an independent movement for governor. He says he will not rush in but will campaign if the time is right, arguing that party days are passing and party machines burden the body politic. The letter was published with permission of Mayor Jones.
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Columbus
Mayor & M. Jones
Toledo
Junes
Hayden
District Court
Hopking
Hopkins
Matthrves
Pucrol
Bundy
Elgn
Missing Eight Year Old Violet Gatton Searched For
Eight year old Violet Gatton is missing from her home at 222 Kansas Avenue. Her mother reports searches since morning. she was last seen at the post office around nine o'clock wearing a green dress and brown shoes. Police are investigating and seeking leads.
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Violet Gatton
Fransfic
Kansas Avenue
Deaths and funerals Col W D Alexander 68
Col W D Alexander aged 68 died Wednesday night at his son in law Charles F Spencer 421 Clay Street after a sudden heart failure He was well known in Topeka a Mason and a member of the Lices in Post He had traveled to Marlin Texas for rheumatism and suffered an illness His two daughters are Mrs Charles F Spencer and Mrs H G Garvey Also noted Emman Kigbersben aged 21 died at 429 West Locust Street Burial plans pending Wesley Falls and a separate line lists round trip rail tickets to Salt Lake and Glenwood Springs via The Rock Island Route
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W. D. Alexander
Iis Son Inlaw
Charles F. Spencer
Claystreet
Col. Alexander
Topeka
Mason
Lices
Post
Sugar mill bonds lead to federal suit against Mission township
Keeler and Wite represent a plaintiff seeking 715000 in bonds issued in 1890 under a special act to fund a sugar mill. The township is accused of defaulting on 6 percent interest and accrued interest on coupons totaling about 500. Authorities argue the mill was private, built as contemplated but destroyed by a trust sale last year.
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Keeler
Bodge
Mission Townestip
Coloy
Krieg to lead Topeka baseball revival venture
Krieg plans to organize a four team league in Topeka after Western Association fold. He aims to sign experienced players from disbanded leagues and invest funds if strong interest materializes. Al Matlok cites Topeka as a promising site with potential teams from nearby cities.
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W. F. Krieg
Topeka
Mr Krieg
Chillicothe
Til
Bourmington
Gan
Ucl
Krieg
Oy Sessaut
Ting
al Matlok
Ommuka
Ore Maulnes
Linux City
Lincoln
Atchison
Emparia
County institute thanks faculty and city for support
The Shighet county teachers institute adopted a resolution praising the math faculty and local contributors for their efforts in the reunion. Officials also report ongoing jail issues as John B. Carpenter is held for horse theft and legal maneuvers play out over writs and custody amid court actions.
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Shighet County
Teachers’ Institute
Stuiwnee County
Jno. W. Stout
Patterson
Messra Eyre
Wasson
Will of Judge C. G. Foster Probate Filed
The will of the late Judge C. G. Foster was filed for probate today. The estate, valued near one million, directs $1,000 toward a building for the Foster Humane Society. Property is left to Mrs. Foster and the two daughters, with Mrs. Vorter receiving a portion and the daughters each getting one fourth. Details and descriptive literature are available from L. King, agent, depot.
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C. G. Foster
Foster Humane Soviety
Foster
Vorter
Tnbertt Halt
L. King
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