War chatter and political comment in Topeka Journal
The Topeka State Journal quotes diverse opinions from New York, Chicago and Indianapolis. Discussions touch on Speaker Reed, Italy’s role, enlistment, Kipling, spring birds, and war-tax issues, with notes on capital punishment repeal efforts and wage policies. Readers are exposed to a mosaic of 19th century opinion and news items.
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Place
New York
Florence
Lawrence Journal
Hutchinson News
Evidence of Prosperity in American Manufactures Trade
Exports of American manufactures rise toward a record high for the fiscal year ending June. Seven months show exports surpassing imports by a large margin, with daily export rates near one million dollars and customs receipts reaching new daily highs under the Dingrey law. Comparisons with prior years show growing export dominance and declining imports.
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Tacoma Ledger
Reflections and humor from loose newspaper scraps
A collage of witty lines and quotes from various papers including the New York Press and local dailies. Snippets comment on society, fashion, education, marriage, and politics with a light, satirical tone. Multiple brief items touch on trains, poets, and public life.
Private Property In Household Belongings
A humorous piece on shared personal items in households. It contrasts the idea of private property with observed habits where hats gloves towels brushes and brushes are shared among family members friends and guests, highlighting discomfort and questions of etiquette in communal living.
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Harper's Pasar
Pep Boas
Kipling's Children On the Beach and Band in Hand
From the London Truth, Kipling's children are described as uncanny in manner, with three barefoot siblings roaming the coast. They play stone duels in a triangular game, then engage in spirited, self disciplined street protests before singing a trio home to lunch.
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London
Kipling
Batte
Webb McNall Plans Bond Action In Insurance Office
Webb McNall remains acting superintendent of Insurance and warns an eastern company that taxes must be paid or its license will be revoked. Church will succeed McNatt after filing a bond, likely today or tomorrow, with the executive council approving the bond platoon until the governor returns from Wichita late week.
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Webb McNall
Inqurance
Eastern
Church
McNatt
Executive Council
Stankly
Wichita
Amarty
They Stand by Gomez
Havans March 13 A public demonstration by patriotic classes is called for 4 o'clock this afternoon with music and banners. The march will reach Quintx to express support for Gen Gomez and disapproval of the Cuban assembly's removal of him as general in chief. Returning crowds cheered Gomez in Central Park and questioned the assembly's actions. The lively session of the assembly is expected to begin this afternoon.
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Calan
Gen. Gomez
Cuba
Iwelock
Collins case to be disposed. judge urges quick action
District Judge Hazen addressed a letter to Attorney Charles Hayden urging arrangements to close the Collins cases. Attorneys for Jake Collins must decide soon whether to appeal. If not appealed, John Collins will be sentenced to the penitentiary. Judge Hazen says only a small portion of the record is needed for a possible appeal to the supreme court, reducing cost.
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Collins
Hazen
Charles Hayden
Jake Collins
John Collins
Te Supreme Court
Hie
Doster and Buchan Commissioned as Regular Army Lieutenants
Washington March 13 The following names have been commissioned lieutenants in the regular army by the president Charles Doster two years U S M A major Twenty second Kansas volunteers Freda W Buchan graduate Military Academy captain Twentieth Kansas Infantry
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Washington
Kaensons
Charlies Doster
Twenty-second
Kansas Volunteers
Freda W. Buchan
Graduate Military Academy
Twentieth
Kanaas Infantry
The Wicked Dr Embree in Slot Machine Gambling Case
A boy testifies that Dr Embree placed a nickel in a drugstore slot machine leading to a gambling charge. A clerk behind the prescription case and the boy are the key witnesses. the defense disputes the act as presented in court.
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Embree
Petition Seeks Craig as Captain of Twentieth Kansas
Governor Stanley received a signed petition from all Twentieth Kansas officers and privates in B Company urging Daniel F. Craig's appointment as captain to replace Captain Charles M. Christy who resigned under charges and was honorably discharged. No information yet from Twentieth Kansas colonel on the matter.
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Stanley
Twentieth Kansas
Daniel F. Craig
Charles MM. Christy
Firhaton
Christy
War Department
Washington
Army
Twentieth
Budd Refuses to Surrender Teale to Kansas Authorities
California Governor Budd declines to honor Kansas demand for the return of F H Teale who is held in Los Angeles on embezzlement charges tied to the Parkhurst Davis Mercantile Co of Topeka. Teale, a traveling man, allegedly cashed firm drafts and diverted funds.
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California
F. H. Teale
Kansas
Topeka
Budd
Teale
Los Angeles
Parkhurst-Davis Mercan Ule Company
Topeks
Mr. Teale
Grain Imports at Liverpool Week Report
Imports of corn at ports recorded for the week totaled 67,200 quarters. Notable consignments from At ee ports and shipments through the Peerless Steam Laund provide context for milling and trade activity.
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Liverpool
Tiverpool
Lacygne Boy Killed in Kansas Hero Passes
Mantia Oscar G Thorn killed at Manlia, formerly of LaCysne Kansas. His mother Mrs R Thorn widowed there. He was a farmer recruited in the last call for troops. William M Rumbley, I Company, wounded, 23, son of J Rumbley of Iola. Archie T Howe, 19, son of Seymour Howe of Kalamazoo Michigan, wounded. recruited at Leavenworth in company C.
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Kansas
Mantia
Oscar G. Thorn
Manlia
LaCysne
Kan
R. & Thorn Etlli Wides
William M.rumbley
Fort Scott
J. Rumbley
Iola
Archie Tt. Howe
Seymour Howe
Kalamazoo, Mich
Leavenworth
Putnam Named Librarian of Congress
Washington March 1 The president appointed Herbert Putnam of Boston to be librarian of Congress, marking a historic selection for the library’s leadership.
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Washington
Herbert Putnam of
Hoston
Congress
KLINE WAS A BLACKSMITH
J W Kline a Kansas soldier killed at Manila was a 28 year old unmarried blacksmith from Kansas City Kansas born in Pennsylvania. Relatives live in Quindoro suburb. Enlisted last year at Kansas City Kan. The piece also notes Harry Alexander in town and a hospital ear reconstruction on an unnamed patient.
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Kansas
Manila
J. W. Kline
Kansas City
Kan
Quinduro
Jewn Kline
Pennsylvania
Geta
Harry Alexander
Cecil Rhodes in Berlin for Africa rail pact talks
Cecil Rhodes arrived in Berlin as guest of banker Hausmann to seek German right of way for a Cairo rail line. Emperor audience planned. German papers note Rhodes is unpopular but appeal may proceed if it aids German Africa development and interests.
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Cairo
Berlin
Cecil Rhodes
Hausmann
National Zeitung
Rhodes
Germany
Africa
Gerliner Neueesten Nachrichten
Petition Aims To Pave Twelfth Street Tonight
A petition will be presented to the city council tonight asking Twelfth street be paved from Topeka avenue to Tyler Street. An earlier effort to pave the street failed, but property owners now expect less opposition to the project.
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Twelfth Street
Topeka Avenue
Twelve Generals Discharged in Union Army Readiness Update
By presidential directive an order was issued on March 12 mustering out a large number of general and staff officers of the volunteer army. Those not mustered out will remain under the reorganization law. among the generals discharged today are Maj. Gen. Joseph W. Keifer and Brig. Gens. Arnold, Alexander, Kennington, Snyder, Randall, Sheridan, Douglas, Boynton, Mc Kibben, Carpenter and Humphreys.
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Ahington
Volunteer Army
Joseph W. Keifer
Arnold
Alexander
Kennington
Snyder
Randall
Sheridan
Douglas
Boynton
McKibben
Carpenter
Humphreys
Higher wages seen for 19000 puddlers and finishers
Pittsburg March 18 A bi monthly wage scale conference will be held in Youngstown tomorrow. President Shaffer says market reports show heavy advance in bar iron and expects wage increases for 19000 puddlers and finishers and many other skilled workers beyond union members.
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Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association
Youngstown
Shaffer
Bar [Rea
Amalculated Association
Insurance statements and agency notes from early records
Fragmentary archival note from C.C. Courtney State AGEN Mass building in Kansas City Missouri detailing insurance statements and financial figures. Mentions New York Lira Inbranca, John A. McCall as president, dates to 1809 era, and lists surplus funds and other reserves.
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Ted
BELL
C.C
Courtney State
Agen Mass. Bldg
Kansas City, MO
New York
Lira Inbranca Go
John A. McCall
Dessets
Otek
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Saemen
Eruta
Eanger
Reed
Bert
Ttaly
Bailey
Detroit Journal
Spain
Central Pacific Raitroed Company
Truat Thuikes
Combine
Eaganta
Hewall
Miles
Aler
Reinderr
Indianapolis
Philippines
Tt Ds
John Lambert
Chicago
American Steel and Wire Company
McKinney
Lambert Har
New York World
Municipal Assembly of
St. Louis
Tlon
Clay Center Times
Arkansas City
Teaver
Jackson County
Uncle Sam
Ottawa Republican
Ohio River
Newton Kansan
New York Press
Ian
The
Kipling’s
Hood
Neighbers
Falind
Didao
Etna
J. Levxland
Fargo Ave
Buffalo
W’nall IS
Insurance Department
Gomez
Doster and
Buchan
the Wicked
DR. Embree
Lonesome Mickel
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Western Rail
Chicago Board of Trade
Western Railroads
Mississippi
Ailroad and Warehouse Commission of
Tilmols
Ory
Knok
Clements
Vielcamics
Kansas Avenue
Knox the Hatter
Lacygne
Putnam
Kline
Hyomei
T. Sim
Kans. Ave
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Columbia
Hartfords Vedettes
Teresa
Topeka Cycle Co
Tsa West 8Th Street
Worth
Tetlow
Craddock
Eeesee
Clark
Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co
Kansas Ave
Empress of
NEW Crawford Theater
America
Flint
Wm. Sautage
Kochey W
Divg
Treome
Ieeeeerseepis
NT Newa
Boone
Direotors
Kanelle City
B. Wood
Hmeurt-Erenee Inurancs Co
Sa Fremiuium
Uleres
Eee Pividerdy
Alko & Acras
Bellview
LM Street
Bavite Wadition
Stom
J. OG. Butler
Pinike
Jefferson St
Eden
Peerless Steam Laundry
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