Debating Aguinaldo and Roberts in Transvaal War Warms
A garbled despatch riffs on Lord Roberts and Aguinaldo with hints of Philippine actions, British strategy, and American political rhetoric. It notes signals from Dewey’s visits, shifts toward Pretoria, and speculation about Gonzales and Matartines, with hints of U S judicial influence and party loyalties shaping coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orly Se
Lave Ward
Lord Roberts
Alvanie
Pretoria
Transvaal
Surplus Paper Trust Pushes Back on Overproduction
A 1910s era notice describes a paper mill industry clash over overproduction and competition. Representatives warn against crowding the market and harming consumer access while advocating balanced output. The piece references paper and pulp markets and regulatory discussion in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Americus
Porto Rico Duty Rates Under New Law
The Treasury Bureau of Investigation outlines Porto Rico duties on imports to the United States. It lists per unit rates for items with specific duty per bushel, pound, or yard and notes that some goods use ad valorem rates. The table shows estimated wholesale prices and the minimum duty per unit under the new law on key articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Porto
Iregwury Bureau of Atoristion
Porto Ie
Duty Free Goods Listing From Porto Rico Trade Measure
A detailed enumeration lists imported items and their free duty status under the Dingley law for Porto Rico. Included are flour, corn meal, bacon, meat, oats, pork, textiles, machinery for sugar refining, nails, machetes, steel bars, agricultural implements, boots, dyes, clocks, carpets, furniture, dried fish, lard, butter, soap, beans, harness, earthenware, and china. The document notes the broad free list applies with special duty rules for certain items like coffee-related boffes and Porto Fleen as per the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Hico
United States
India
Tree
Gary
He. & Mills
Dntanst
Globe Lights From the Atchison chee As cule
A jumble of assorted maxims and stray lines. The piece riffs on human foibles, generosity, and opinionated behavior, featuring quips about kin, charity, manners, and a stray tale about a Missouri Pacific office visit and a new book. The tone mimics a newspaper humor column with scattered misprints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison Chee
Cule
Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News
A garbled excerpt from the Chicago News references distrust in letters to males and notes a fish trust. It mentions a statistician predicting Gormerti- Ing house butter outranks other domestic products and a Connecticut man making a tract from great apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Gormerti
Governor Richter Hurt In Streetcar Accident
Lieutenant Governor Richter injured in an accident stepping from a streetcar at Sixth and Kerns Avenue Friday. He suffered a badly broken leg and chest injuries with displaced ribs and torn pleura, according to his surgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Richter
Sixth
Kerns Avenue
Duchter
Meeting of Auditors in Santa Fe Conference
Traveling auditors from Santa Fe meet with senior disbursement and auditing officials in Topeka. The gathering, the tenth annual, focuses on accounting work and the relationship between Usetray Hike Avations and Colorado Southern. Officials from Denver attend as part of regional coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
TS. Lauck
C. Barton
Phesencey
Topeka
Phe
A. D. Parker
Colorado
Governor Visited Olathe For Evening Engagement
The governor traveled to Olathe for a scheduled address and a meeting with governors of several states this afternoon at 3 o clock. He was billed for the engagement but could not attend, with his secretary representing him at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Kentucky
Walt
Olathe
Vernor Stanley
Wehiel
Allen
Bit
Paris Sees Ghosts Wardriven by German Neutrality Hope
Paris dispatches claim The Patrie reveals Emperor William seeks to woo Britain to neutrality amid possible war with the United States. The piece cites past friction with Admiral Dietrichs at Manila and says Germany aims to prevent Anglo American silence to bolster plans for a future Greater Germany, with Britain and Argentina as potential dependencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
the Patrie
London
William of
Germany
Great Britain
United States
Patrie
Dietrichs
Manila
William
Brazil
Argentina
Bngland
Williart
Bogland
Teast
England
Enthusiasm High at West Virginia Republican Convention
Fairmont West Virginia May 6 enthusiasm ran high as the Republican state delegate convention opened with a welcome by ex-Internal Revenue Commissioner John W Mason and Governor Atkinson named temporary chairman The body adjourned for a recess and district Republicans met to select delegates to the national convention
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Fair- Mont
Internal Revenue
John W. Mason
Atkinson
Laborer Created at Federal Building in City
A new federal building position titled laborer has been created. George W. Smith, a local Legto politician, is appointed, with Jos. Dietrich previously filling the role now joined by a second laborer. The job pays $540 annually under the treasury department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
George W. Smith
Legto
Treasury Department
Jos. Dietrich
Pie Jordan Trial Leaves Court Split Over Theft
Pie Jordan faces multiple charges in district court after a jury found him guilty of stealing coal from a freight car. A sentence was suspended pending other cases, with a third charge accusing him of stealing a keg of horse shows. Expert witnesses assessed value, suggesting about £40 for the quilt, raising the prospect of grand larceny if quilt prices align with church raffle quilts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pie Jordan
Thorpe
Jordan
Local suits and probate claims noted in Giathor court
Local mentions include Atinnie Jones seeking divorce from Robert Jones on grounds of non support Adio May Jothaun seeks a divorce from Ed B Johnson on grounds of enmity Angaline Thor seeks separation from Joseph Thompson alleging cruelty Claims exceed one thousand dollars filed in probate court against estate Taries Baker including notes from W Griggs Co Beery & Morton W S Furman Louie Starx W B Johnston Christ hospital Mary Yowell Dr T O McClintock and Harnum also reports a Santa Fe shop accident involving Ed Gallagher with a broken arm and several paragraphs describing sensational health remedies and local drugstore advertising notes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atinnie Jones
Giathor
Robert Jones
Adio May Jothaun
Ed B. Johnson
Angaline Thor
Joseph ‘Thompson
Tse
Aetate Taries Baker
W. Griggs & Co
Beery & Morton
Harnum
Baby Prizes At Topeka Street Pair Show May 20
A Topeka event promises a large babies pageant with many classes. Prizes include silver cups for handsome babies and silver rattles with bells for the heaviest boys. Girls receive doll sets and jeweled keepsakes. The exposition invites Kansas babies and notes pink ribbons for entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Topeka
Rebel attack at Barotac Barotoc Panay May 2
A force of about 400 rebels attacked Barotac in Iloilo, Panay island on May 2. Two Americans were killed and four wounded in the assault, with several others later wounded as a quick relief party reached the garrison. The enemy suffered heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manlin
Barotac
Ioflo
Panay
Ameriegs Commainder
Kommunicate
Dimiangas
Topeka Street Fair Attracts Regional Attention
Kansas papers note Topeka home product exposition and street fair set for late May to early June. Emporia and Atchison Globe praise Topeka attractions, urging a carload of visitors to support the fair while stressing regional competition with Paris exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Topeka
Atchison Globe
Emporis Gazette
Emporis
Emporia
Man Eaters and Wild Beasts at Topeka Fair
An Oriental-American Midway Carnival show brings dangerous lions to the Topeka street fair. Sustana Wallace the lioness, with a newborn cub, has a history of killing. keeper injured during Augusta, Georgia performance. Other lions Don Caesar Queenie General Funston Hex and trainer Madame Pauline perform acts amid boars, tigers, leopards, and wolves. The act employs twelve cars and about 100 workers. advance agent M J Morley is preparing the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Orietal-American Midway Carnival Company
Augusta
Llonese 5
Sustana Wallace
Bronce Bocheo
Eld
Don Ceaser
Heingg
Queenie
General Funston
Madame Pauline
Don Caesar
Hex
Rex
Hela
Ricardo
M. J. Morley
Maggie James Escapes Jail Sentence After Fit
Maggie James a colored girl recently in the county jail for petty larceny suffered a fit Monday causing her to be released. She had been arrested weeks ago for stealing a family washing from a North Topeka clothes line. The county physician was summoned but attempts to revive her failed momentarily. her mother was called, and the county commissioners released her on a promise to care for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie James
North Toeka
Wersensen
Mills Store Offers Handkerchiefs in Abnormal Bargain
The Mills Store advertises 238 dozen handkerchiefs for men and women, half of a 475 dozen lot from New York. Most are plain linen seconds sold at reduced prices across three price points, with embroidered ladies styles included, and urged inspection at center counters Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Belfast
Lay Representation Debate At Methodist Conference Adopts Reform
Chicago May 8 The quadrennial Methodist conference adopts a report approving equal lay and ministerial representation at general conferences while preserving lay exclusion from annual conferences under special provision. Changes to balloting require joint voting with split exceptions for discipline and other questions. Constitutional amendment rules tightened to two thirds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Warren
Ehad
Revisions Require Two Thirds Vote For Conference Changes
Dr Charles J Little of Garrett Biblical Institute explains revisions to exclude laymen from the annual conferences with a three fourths vote of ministers and a two thirds vote of the general conference. The two thirds of all members must arise and vote for the alteration or amendment to take effect and be announced by the general superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Little
Garrett Biblical Institute
City Hospital Plan Aims to Aid Detention and Welfare
Rev. Charlen M. Bacon proposes using 1009 of the Sheldon edition profile funds for a city prison addition to house a detention hospital. The project would provide space for mentally ill or injured detainees and separate rooms for children, with the rest of the facility assigned to humane care and social welfare. The Sheldon bequest to the city council was expected to be discussed last night, but the meeting did not occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlen M. Bacon
Emorgener Pines
Serentae
Bolles Atatron Thorpe
Thorpe
John Marshall Opens Summer Concert Season at Gaffeld Park
John Marshall announces the summer concert season at Gaffeld Park will open next Sunday afternoon. A program of several selections is planned with suitable weather expected for the opening. The Friday evening concert may be held next week, though details are tentative. The pavilion in Virwwo Park remains the primary venue for summer dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marshall
Gaffeld Park
Boen
Virwwo Park
Stone Cutters Strike Delays Thirteenth Street Curb Work
Kepley faced trouble with Ben setting curb for Thirteenth Street paving as srish-sived strike hit two cutters and a laborer. Kentey reported two attempts, with workers hired to finish the curb as delays threaten consolidation of crews and contract execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kepley
Ben
Ros. Kepley
Kentey Hai
Atime
Civie
Il Wwe
North Star ad compares prices at state grocers for fruits and canned goods
The notice notes cheaper grocery prices at the North Star for items such as Anderson's Jam Campbell's Jam and Van Camp's Baked Beans. It also mentions workers quitting a job after a curbing dispute and City Engineer Wise surveying the strike impact. Local suppliers Mable Todd & Bard and Bett's Book Stetters are referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iecery
Anderson's
Campbells Jam Horseshoe
Star Tobacco
Phoenix
VanCamp
Mali
Mable ‘Todd
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Topeka State Journal
Frank P. Maclenkan
FOLUB
Perenseye
Guiy
Barnes Creoea
Caro Office
Deway
Aguinalde
Olf
Kansas Board of Piititie
Perhapa
Perhapa Otis
Philippines
Helep Gould
Newport
Ty Thi
Listtle Timer
American Republic
Fo Hays
Brattin
King County
State of Washington
Drake Watson
Missouri Pacific
Fish Trust
Ty Garth
Richter
Postoffica
Ed Gallagher
Gallagher
Adams Street
Second
Mr. Hunt
A. Z
Wageoner
Kateat Avenue
J. Sme
Price Uc
Mall Hoon & Co
Lowell
Mass
Tal
Qood
Will White
the Mills Store
the Mills Co
Methodist General Conference
G. Coftman
Seemie Reneabes
Eranla
J. E
Henates
Burt
J. EB. Littlefield
West Street
Kan- Bas
Kansas Avenue
T. J. Anderson
C. D. Gray
Topeka, Ansas
Charies Mo
Sheldon Founda
the North Star
Kansas Ave
W. F. Mogaboom, Prop
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