Record Exports Hit New High in April 1900
The Topeka State Journal notes a record breaking April with exports at 118.9 million dollars, surpassing all prior Aprils. Coal, cotton, grain and provisions drive the rise, while manufactured goods also show strong gains. The year to date suggests a total export peak unmatched in U.S. history thus far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Odessa
Hamburg
Newraelle
Goa
New Orleans
Europe
Great Britain
Toesien
Ininman
Statain
Uinually & Iignt
Idustry
Marek
Catton
Groduetn
Leo Rhowed
Kain
Ornament Keepsake From Glass Atomizer Carder
Fragmentary note describes transforming a glass atomizer from a carder into an ornament. Mentions preserving it from generation to generation and suggests ongoing contemplation during busy mapping times. No clear people, places, dates, or organizations identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carder
Genere
Fragmented memoir notes and a funeral sermon in odd form
A narrator reflects on social pretenses and marriage norms while recounting a lengthy funeral sermon for John Burnaby. The piece sketches family dynamics, long illness, religious figures, and a wife’s reports of her husband’s condition, ending with muted questions about the deceased’s life.
Pointed Paragraphs From The Chitaso News
A collection of pithy adages and quips on money time luck and manners. Includes lines about kindness time management and skepticism toward political influence while poking fun at common follies and modern trends.
Quaker Reflections and Snappy Quips in Philadelphia Tone
A compact humor column from the Philadelphia Record features a string of witty exchanges and gags. It teases earnest sayings like the Golden Rule and political satire while delivering quick quips from mock dialogues and public figures.
What Ails Kansas Lincoln May 15 Neb
A garbled report from Lincoln Nebraska on May 15 discusses a parliamentary question among university peers. Delegates A L Anroe and G D Talbot are noted amid confused terminology about democracy and growth of real comparisons.
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Lincoln
Ned
Nebraska
Universiwve
Warnas
A. L. Anaioe
G. D. Talbot
Mais
J. Eae
Tr. J. Lyons
den James
Suspected Burglars Captured After Tipton Robbery
Witt brothers accused of robbing Bueche and Hume's store at Tipton are captured hiding in a nearby deserted house. Plunder found in the same location, ending the recent burglary case.
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Cawker City
May I
County Attorney Issues Warrant for Tontine Agent
May day report states County Attorney Enright issued a warrant yesterday for the arrest of W Warren, described as an agent for the Tontine and Deceptors, on charges related to undisclosed actions. The case involves alleged fraud and missing payments connected to players and their handling.
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Kanne Clty
Kas
May
Enright
W. Warren
Tontine
God Deceptors
Oueettons
Funk
Simpson's Fall Over State Committee Seat Loss
McPherson Republican figure J M Simpson failed to win re election to the state committee as A W Smith took a presidential elector role. The contest involved Harvey Reno and McPherson counties with George Kanavel replacing Simpson and the convention restricting future officer selection to non committee members.
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J. M. Simpson
McPherson
Republican State Committee
Bom
A. W. Smith
Simpson
Ubelix
Renocoutty
Hutchinkon Ftelows
Harvey
Reno
Sampson
Martin
McPherson County
Mr. Simpson
Hutchingon
Simpsons
George Kanavel
Harvey County
Kanavel
M. P. Simpson
A. L. Greene
Newton
Greene
Kapavel
Harvey Counties
Kunavel
Smith
Thie Prise
Extradition Law Seeks Cuba Philippines Reach Under Bill
The attorney general outlined proposed legislation to extend U S extradition power to Cuba and to possessions including the Philippines Guam Hawaii and Port Said The bill aims to prevent habeas corpus delays by clarifying authority for Neely extradition amid mixed opinions from lawmakers and diplomats
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United States
Cuba
United Stites
Neely
Philippines
Guam
Hawaii
Portaleo
Davis
Senate Referencing Credentials Sparks Chaotic Debate
In a tense session Senators Turley and Pritchard clashed over credentials reference as the Senate prepares to act tomorrow. Turley argued the Senate assumed jurisdiction, negating Clark's resignation. Pritchard countered the resignation was personal and could be exercised anytime. Discussions touched on Clark's vacancy and the lieutenant governor's potential reappointment. The committee seeks early consideration following Governor Smith's letter.
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Ator Chandler
Senate
Gelock
Smith
Pritchard
Harris
Preas
Turley
Clark
Tme
Mr. Clark
Sen
State Journal to Issue Double Edition Saturday
The paper doubles its pages to twelve to meet demand for Friday and Saturday news plus extra features. Telegraph and other news will be fully covered, expanding beyond the usual eight pages.
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The
State Journal
Telegraph
New Law Urged to Capture Cuban Defaulter Neely
Washington May 18 Congress urged to pass a new law to close escape loopholes and aid in bringing Cuban defaulter C. F. Neely to justice. Attorney General Griggs sent the bill and a strong letter to Senator Hoar and Representative Ray, emphasizing prompt action. The bill has two provisions and aims to strengthen government leverage.
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Neely
Washington
Port Cays
Congrras
C. F. Neely
Excape
Griggs
Congress
Senator Hoar
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Ray
Dre House
Transit strike disrupts St Louis streetcar service
May 14 in St Louis the Transit company operated 164 cars under police protection. 67 ran Lindell Park Avenue lines amid union pressure. Shootings marred the day as patrons and motormen were wounded on Jefferson, Lutiede Grand, Prairie and Zaston avenues. Disturbances clogged tracks with overturned wagons and coffee wagon actions. No police were visible.
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St Louis
Parke Avenue
Tie
Edwards
Unio
Uie
Shay
Whitaker
Company
Patroiman Bartow
Moran Streets
Euston Avenue
Henderson Stricken with Illness in Philadelphia
Washington May 1 Belle Henderson wife of the speaker of the house lies dangerously ill at a Philadelphia sanitarium. Doctors fear she may need an operation as her health has declined over two years. Mrs Henderson has tended her constantly and she is noted for musical talent languages and striking resemblance to her father. She stands about five foot five inches tall with brown eyes and hair.
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Eracki
John Burnaby
Jey
Burnsby
Sears
Wiuimsby
Burmaby
Washington
Belle Henderson
Philadelphia
Milas Henderson
Mias Henderson
Senate Panel Delays Clark Seat Vote Amid Credentials Debate
In Washington on May 1 the senate committee on privileges and elections and Friends of Senator Clark agreed to defer action to Monday. If Clark's credentials arrive before then, they will not be blocked. The panel considered options on how to handle the contested seat and the pending resolution declaring Clark not duly elected. The 6 to 3 vote reflected split views as members debated resignation impact and further Senate maneuvering.
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Washington
Senate
Clark
Trish Girls Arrive in New York by Steamship
Nine hundred Irish girls and women arrived at Battery Park from the Teu-Tonle voyage on May 13, many ages 15 to 16. Relatives met some and took them away, others carried tags showing their destination toSt. Louis. A large group planned trains westward, with more arrivals expected Sunday.
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New York
Battery Park
Bntch
St. Louie
Nora Connor
Confederate Claim Passes House Committee Favorably
Washington May 18 the house in committee of the whole favorably acted upon a bill to appropriate 200 009 for ex confederate soldiers for fort and other property taken from them in violation of terms of Lee surrender at Appomattox this is the first bill formally acted on since the civil war to compensate confederates for such property.
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House
Washington
Forsta
Lee
Grant
Appomattox
Mafe king Relieved
London reports that Moafeking has been relieved as of May 18 at 9 16 p m. The news comes from official dispatches confirming Allied forces halted siege actions and entered the town to end weeks of bombardment and resistance.
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London
Moafeking
American jockeys win at Gatwick summer meeting
London May 18 American jockeys claimed victories in five events at the Gatwick summer meeting opener. Richard Croker rode Scotchman IT to win the Champnay plate, and Golden Horseshoe took the Mayblossom handicap with the same rider. Lu tetia won the Alexandria handicap with J. Ret Sioane aboard, while Stole colt, ridden by J. Reitt, won the Worth stakes for 1,000 soveneigna، and Hall Caste captured the Ashdown welling handicap. The Mart plate produced a dead heat between Bien Viotet with J. Reitt and Buver, sharing the stakes.
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London
Reiff Brothers
Richard Croker Scotchman
Reiff
Lutetia
J. Ret Sioane
Stole
Hall Caste
J. Reitl
Mr. Croker
J. Reitt Opal
Buver
Cabinet Discusses Boer Envoys Reception At Private Citizen Level
At the May cabinet meeting the reception of Boer envoys was discussed They are to be presented to the president by the secretary of state and received with courtesy only as private citizens not in a diplomatic capacity The cabinet also considered Secretary Gage's call for redemption at length.
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Washington
Gage
Outstanding cent bonds and clergy shifts in Mobile and Selma
In Mobile Rev Robert Wood Barnwell of Selma was elected bishop coadjutor amid council moves. Barnwell, formerly Teeter of St Pauls Selma, was relieved Tuesday. The same issue notes a stage holdup near Stockton with $200 seized and a Boston fraud indictment of Francis Truth, a self‑styled divine healer, by a U S grand jury.
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Barnwell i. Sade
Mobile
Ala
Robert Wood Bartwell
Selma
Barnwell
Teeter
St Pauls
Boston
Francis Truth
United States Grand Jury
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Topeee
Rae Lon
Bed Lion Court Pine Street
Rost
Cortin
Methodist General Assembly
Chicago
Wharton Gurkers
Bryan
Figtke
Trew
J. L. Bristow
Ottawa
Corydon
V. Bikrid_s
Eimporta Republican
Bariowie
Eekridiee
Editar Bie Danghter
Mattie
Conarema
Globe Lights
Tony
Chitaso News
Walt
Ike
Spee
Omi
Nell
Joax
Tye
Tommy
Pop
Polition
Mani
View
Maud Multer
Hay
Maud
Mod
Kansas
Debsters
Alfred Benjamin & Co
Benjamin
Avenas
Knox, the
Hood
C.ui00d & Co
Lowell
Mass
St. Louis
Henderson
Speaker
Trish
Topeka
Jackson Street
Charles Adams & CO
Oman
Chambray
Oxford
Delft
Woman's Store
Mafeking
Edison Electric Piano
And
Life Motion Pictures
Buller
Tugela River
Edison
Kansas Ave
Ladysmith
Stockton
Cal
Yosemite Valley
Fone
Atts Neck
Springs
U.S
Effeult
Centralia, and Chester Railroad
Symrtu
R Walsh
T4si,pany
Manila
Edwant M. McLernand
John A. McLerraind
Mania
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