Topeka State Journal Opinion on War News and Carnegie Gift
A garbled Topeka State Journal snippet discusses recalling U S troops from China and possible use against Texas boxers, notes on Count de Castellane and debts, Kentucky feudists enlisting, miner protests, and a failed Turkish debt arrangement. It contrasts with Carnegie’s $4 million Homestead relief plan and the lack of last minute philanthropy to ease the Homestead workers' fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chimnenw
Deadwood
Count de Castellane
Anne Cood
Kentucky
Postal cedar boxes used by congressmen exposed by Chicago paper
The Chicago Times Herald criticizes the U S railway postal service practice of sending cedar boxes to congressmen. It argues the boxes incur large costs funded by taxpayers and are misused for possessions and official documents. The piece condemns the franking system as wasteful and indefensible.
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Chicago Times-Herald
Unite States Railway
Unlan
Congress
Peetie
Congressional
Dusioce
Trade figures show US exports and world imports shifts
The document reviews five to ten months of 1900 and January 1901, detailing rising US exports by month, declines in some countries, and varied import changes for the United States. It cites Argentina, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Canada, Mexico, Spain, the United Kingdom, and other nations, with figures for increases and decreases in trade, alongside the context from the Globe Light column.
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France
United States
United Cus
Argentina
Austria-Hunsary
Bolgnatt
United Kingdom
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Italy
Mexico
Spain
Philippine Islands
Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News
A garbled Chicago News fragment notes a man finding time and manner to a coal mine. The piece hints at an emphasis on effort and obligation, suggesting a story about work ethic and personal conduct in mining.
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The
Chicago News
Ministers Assigned For Ensuing Year Named By Bishop Merrill
Bishop Merrill announced the appointment of multiple ministers for the coming year. First Church Zebre 7. McParland Ruel Avenue. Sackror De ae Uakinsie Ps Ben.
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Merrill
First Church
Zebre
McParland
Ruel Avenue
DE Ae Uakinsie Ps Ben
Crosses nailed to walls as university turmoil erupts
Disturbances between university authorities and students lead to suspended lectures after graduates gain entry and nail symbols to walls. Parliament discussion planned amid village improvement society notices. Prisoners moved from Oporto amid naval moves to curb further incidents.
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Budapest
Tal
Publicans Mobilize To Boost Registration In City Race
The Republicans push active registration efforts and fee collections to rally support for their city office candidates. They vow no chances on defeating the Republican ticket and intensify outreach today to influence voter turnout.
Local election follow up and arrests reported
The article notes mayoral election activity led by Star Captain Eucrin at the Salvation Army ball drew strong attendance. J J Artemor and J C Carlisle were arrested for ebeneezing on a chorus line. Ed Black faces gambling car charges amid a police court morning. Three plain drunks fined three dollars each. Registration shows numbers rising rapidly.
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Will
Eucrin
Salvation Army
Bourth Street
Hood's Sarsaparitta Promises Blood Purity and Strength
Hood's Sarsaparitta claims to cure catarrh by acting on the blood, eradicating scrofula eczema and other eruptions, aiding anemia and stomach troubles, and boosting nerves and vitality. It touts testimonials and urges readers to buy only Hood's today.
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Hood
Indian grave discovery on a farm near South Beaver
A Hawkins county man reports digging up an Indian grave on his South Beaver farm. He says a seated figure appeared beside the grave with a pony standing nearby. The scene allegedly included bending knives and tomahawks. The account resembles a fictional or sensationalized tale with possible connections to frontier legends.
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Hawlins County
South Beaver
Hon Hunter
Luzon
Still Up Hee Sleeves Osrd Which Mrs Hall Plays
A dispute over which Mrs Hall will perform in Mira remains unsettled as Hele Hall refused to comment on her position or the claim. Rumors circulated that she holds a deed to a mansion on Black Rock and other property.
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Mra
Mira
Hele Hall
Cee
Tia Cal
George Francis Giman
Wasagsia
Black Rotkami
Dramatic Scene Described In Nation Controversy Play
The account recalls a troupe member recounting a confrontation where Mrs Nation’s part drew strong feelings. The description notes a disagreement with a figure named Nation splintering the event and a moment of prayer following the dispute.
Judge Isenhart's Place Fire Destroys Woodwork
An attempted arson damaged Isenhart's residence with brickwork and charred wood in the rooms. The arrival of Mr. Myers stopped the fire from spreading to nearby areas and the palace block, preventing further destruction.
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B.isenhart
Mr Wm A Brady Theatres Listing Notice at Crawford
An 815 Crawford Theater listing indicates a Wednesday event with Mr William A Brady connected to a performance or honor. The note mentions March dates and possible orders for Thursday, March, with unclear descriptors and scattered fragments about the Ramous Way and sapporios.
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Crawford Theater
WM. A. Brady Baus
Honor
Sapporios
The
Ramous “Way
Maeus
St. Wi
Rom
Because She Loved Him So Seats on Sale Tomorrow Morning
A brief theater listing announces that seats for the show Because She Loved Him So go on sale tomorrow morning. Tickets available at the box office and by phone.
BISMARCK ON FIRE IN MASSIVE MIDWEST BLaze
A March 18 telegraph dispatch reports Bismarck severely burning as fire sweeps the southern part of town. All wires down, communications cut. 40 plus dwellings and several businesses are reported damaged or destroyed. No fatalities confirmed, but aid and casualty counts are incomplete.
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St. Louis
Bismarck
Irondale
Fire in St Louis Brewery District Under Control
A large blaze in the brewery district of St Louis burned property valued at about 1,000,000 dollars between Zepp Street and Utah Street. A telephone message indicated the fire was under control after 3 o'clock. A stone wall at the arsenal stopped its northward spread.
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St. Louis
Zepp Street
Utah Street
Arsenal
Carrie Nation disrupts Throop hotel party in protest
Mrs Nation entered the Throop hotel Saturday evening to confront a party held by WFP for Manhattan college students. She questioned the host about beer served at the hotel and then delivered a public lecture on liquor’s vices. The event drew members of the Tranche Walsh group and inquiries about prior drinking. Nation shared personal anecdotes about past intoxication.
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Carrie Nation
Throop Hotel
WFP
Manhattan College
Mies
Jansen
Sem Radgen
Mra. Nation
Creri
Death of Mrs Sterne Mother of U S Marshal Dies in California
Mrs Sterne aged 67 died in San Diego California from Brights disease Sunday morning. Funeral services are planned in Topeka with Mrs Jacob Helfrey listed among mourners. Her son is Pee Sterne United States marshal and another daughter is Mrs Wupson of Topeka.
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U.S. Marsal
California
Manel
Euecrnooteei
Topeka
Wr. Sterne
San Diego
Cala
Bright
Tursdey
Jacob Helfrey
Nea Sieber
Questionable State House Payment Reported in Legacy Ledger
Fragmentary notes allege Evans Cox received funds for work on the State House from a prior legislative session. The entry mentions a treasury fee on lands and a farm, with accusations of misapplied or improper payments and a possible forged account linking Cox to the settlement.
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Evans @ Cox
State House
Treasury
Fort Hays land claims settled amid 1889 delays
Washington report notes that Attorney General Godard found fourteen claims allowed for settlers on the Fort Hays renervation. The Civil War era event spans from June 18, 1889, to an event in late 1900s, with settlers affected by the delay and ongoing operations.
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Cisisna
Godard
Washington
Fort Hayn
Mrs Benjamin Harrison Dies at Home with Large Family
The living and devoted wife of the late ex president fades at her Quinton home on a night of heart failure. She leaves seven children and a son named in the obituary. The funeral is planned from St Joseph’s, with services at St J5 German Catholic church on Tuesday. The burial follows today from St Joseph’s.
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Fadees Daslana
Quinton
Sine
St J
Ineral
St Joseph's
Found in River Infant Found Dead in Monroe Street Area
A two month old white infant was found in a river basket along Monroe Street in North Toronto. Passersby fishing at the foot of Mom Pea Cit and Gardeners Grove reported the discovery. Police are investigating the case as a possible drowning or foul play and seek clues to identify the infant.
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Monroe Street
Tory
Ease Aille
Gardner
Ticige
Fragmented notes on a legislative hearing and grant delays
A garbled report describes hearings about fourteen entries and an appropriation tied to an experiment station grant. Officials warn the state cannot accept the proposed grant, with about 2,000 acres tied to a 7,000 grant. potential delays could push action two years as the attorney general seeks clarity and funds.
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Godard
Oder
Pitt
Clais
Joliet Fire and Labor Turmoil Report Incomplete
A fragmented Joliet dispatch notes widespread destruction from a blaze, with chaotic details on workers, wages, and police actions. References to Telegraph, Federal Comptroller, and Washington proceedings hint at broader labor and telegraph policy tensions, but the text is partial and garbled.
Burnt Her Cylinder Island of Amension March Thn Revieas
Fragmentary OCR text describes a Norham casting of a duro cylinder with ascent value and miles. Readable names suggest a historic science or shipboard item, but details are unclear. The piece presents a damaged historical notice with partial references to locations and values.
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Amension
Tron
Norham
Timpa saga Dominates Erie News Briefing
The Erie newspaper reports on the Timpa saga with focus on control by pw controllers and implications for Great Britain and domestic politics. It notes statements from officials and potential actions by Congress and the Supreme Court, with attention to centers of influence and legal stakes.
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Erie Newaes Marol
J. J Mal
Erie
Land Opened for Satunra Spee See Merch Suite
Land opened at Satunra Spee See Merch suite area with new facilities. Earliest access details and inn below Yume indicate readiness and value. The project promises valuable exposure and potential revenue, with plans for merchants to utilize the space upon opening.
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Yume
Balloting at Lincoln Neb March First
Balloting scene described in Lincoln Nebraska with lines about orders to San Francisco and mentions of temperatures in large cities. OCR fragment hints at election activity and city weather notes for March with scattered proper nouns and numbers.
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Lincoln
iIncoln
Neb
Eee de Eae Risaa
Wasted to Lynch Him ER ney Chartes MM Sheldon
A fragmented note mentions an intent to lynch an individual, with unclear names and a suspicious medical context. The readable bits reference an attorney involving charts and possible Bernese confusion, leaving the central event uncertain. Further legible details are not present.
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Neem
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Mixty Hearem
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Wld
Chicago Chronicle
Andrew Carnegie
Tittle
Monongahela
Car” Pegieh
Globe Lights
Atchison Globe
Cook
Atchison Gtr
Abe
Saulkmass
Musisma Yieiaa
Iba Sanstads
Bimeett Dows
Sieids
Bishop Merrill
Lincoln Street
Sto
Sida
London
Liston Mag
Oporto
Sarsaparitta
Cousnt
Cally
Atrical
Mrs. Nation
Isenhart
Pire
Cox
ZB. Co. Ie
James R. M’kee
Mra Nation
Auacar
Fort Hays
Mrs
Benjamin Harrison
Mrs Bras
Brostur
Feria Weare
Martie
Minooka, I
Joliet
Ainooka
Innes
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Sesmon
New York
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Dell i Ir
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Omer
Schmidt
Sonenkit
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Commission Ae
Britain
Steven Ws
Orie Fm
Supreme Court
Fujice
San Francisco
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