Topeka State Journal Subscription Rates Announced
The Topeka State Journal outlines subscription options for daily and weekly editions. Details include carrier delivery thirty days and annual mail terms, with the permanent home at 90 Kansas Avenue and eighth street corner, plus contact notes for business and reporters.
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Topeka State Journal
Huilding
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Bell
Bell Phone Trcs
New York
Potter Buniting
Weather Indications and Political Quarrels Around 1900
A patchwork of weather notes and political commentary spans several regions. Mentions of fair weather tonight with cooler air in the east contrast with scattered wind reports. The text then shifts to a long critique of John Wanamaker and William Jennings Bryan, discussing currency, tariff, and electoral strategy, citing speeches and expectations for reforms.
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Chirac
Kansas
Fires of Bryanism ignite political storms in Washington and New York
The New York World essay traces three major weekly news threads: the Chapman case and its far-reaching implications. Albany battles with coal magnates over state versus law, plus the attorney general's weak justification. and the evasive tax on personal property depriving cities and taxpayers of revenue. It argues clerisy and corrupt elites fueled Bryanism last year while tax dodgers shift the burden to the poor.
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Globe Sights Acheson Globe notes on life and humor
A mixed fragment from the Atchison Globe offers quips on honesty, marriage, church debt drives, and social mores, alongside local color about fishing season, engagements, and a young believer’s moralizing. It sketches everyday vignettes and opinions with a dry, homey tone.
Trick That Hib Case Played on George Peck
Attorney Hib Case recalls a ploy by railroad lawyers to force depositions in distant cities. He narrates how Geo Peck sent him on a rigged tour to mislead him, then Peck later used a similar ruse that the speaker describes as deserved payback. The tale ends with a warning that others have tried the same trick, but the speaker refuses to be outsmarted again.
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Omate
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Justice of the Peace
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Preene
Chicago Tribune Gone Crazy editorial satire echoes a debt tale
A muddled piece lampoons the Chicago Tribune editorial page of May 14 and local debt myths. It recounts Shylock Sage repaying a $50 loan to his nephew Elizur Jase in Joliet with a mortgage on a homestead.
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Waters to deliver keynote at school commencement exercises
Captain J. G. Waters outlines preparation for the address to graduates, promising a polished speech and careful personal presentation. He notes his readiness to meet the dignity of the post and aims to avoid clichés, insisting the speech will reflect deep preparation and clear purpose.
Hochioil Wiped Out In Japanese Town Fire
A Japanese fire in Hochivil, Hoch district, Japan, destroyed nearly 4 000 homes and claimed between forty and fifty lives. The blaze began around 2 PM and by 7 PM little remained of the town. Yokohama Mercury warns that such catastrophes may recur due to casual handling of fire and widespread use of kerosene in faulty lamps.
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Millionaire Will E English Fined by City Court
Indianapolis May 4 The city court fined millionaire former Congressman Will E English 22 dollars after he pleaded guilty to assault and carrying concealed weapons in a dispute with Dr Quincy Van Hummel over property and the conversion of a formity mirror during an effort to erect a new hotel. The Van Hummels had sought to prosecute English's confidential secretary for assault, but the state dismissed the case.
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Oie
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Englist
Hotel Manager Vanishes After Bell’s Hotel Bill Claim
Atlanta May 2 Frank Bell proprietor of the Arregon hotel has disappeared while facing claims he charged Gov Levi Morton and staff $1700 for two days board. The Arregon, owned by Washington Collier, had been prospering though Bell’s actions and a large mortgage backed by his wife’s relative have raised questions about the hotel’s finances and future. Bell reportedly came from Paterson New Jersey where his mother’s house sits near Vice President Hobart’s residence. Collier now runs the property with Mrs Bell controlling the enterprise. The episode follows Bell’s notoriety over a recent exhibit claiming the governor’s bill. The matter involves significant sums and local investors ruled wary of northern visitors. Amal continues in charge of the hotel property.
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Col Ler
Amal
New York Market Report on May 2 Cherries Rise in Demand
New York notes cherries are arriving in nine quantities with a carload last Saturday and more expected this week. Prices last week ranged from $1 to $1 a box. Demand for cherries has increased due to plentiful supply of strawberries while oranges and pears declined. Lemons also dropped due to poor weather and export increases. Havana plates pies, and barrel receipts from last week are listed, with grades and conditions affecting pricing.
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Bat Datas He Benen
Buneh
Senator Returns Salary From Legislator Payment
Iowa State Senator Rudolph Lehfeld says he did not earn or deserve the $45 warrant issued to his father for services during the special session. Lehfeld opposed accepting the payment and questioned its allocation while acknowledging his participation due to urgent issues like liquor legislation. He is a Republican elected in 1895.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Treasueer Hertott
Crawford County
Labid
Senatos Lehfeld
Senate
Fix Wil
Flowers for the Poor Begin Summer Work by Chicago Flower Mission
Baskets of apples blossoms violets and tulips will be arranged at the Athenaeum and Memorial Baptist church for the Chicago Flower Mission. Maids and matrons will sort flowers into bunches to send to hospitals and tenement districts as the summer program starts. The mission will continue weekly as long as supplies arrive from nearby towns.
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Hunter to be minister to Peru after bribery case
Senator A D James, back from Washington, says W Godfrey Hunter has been offered one of four posts by McKinley and will accept minister to Peru once bribery indictments are disposed of. Hunter met with McKinley last night during the talks.
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Kentucky
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Burlington's Stone buys unknown assets of defunct insurance
George W Stone, a Burlington merchant, purchases unknown assets of the failed Burlington Insurance Company. The assets, valued at $170,000, include stocks bonds and money. Attorney CL Poor seeks explanation from former president Miller as court examines unaccounted funds. A separate ad extols King’s New Discovery for coughs and a laundry service advertises specialty laundering.
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30000 Stables to Go Under New Charter in Brooklyn
New York May 20 under section 1 p 212 of the Greater New York charter all stables built behind tenements will be prohibited on and after January 1 In Brooklyn alone there are over 30000 such stables and the board of health will order their removal Lawyer Steinert counsel to the board said stables rear of tenements are barred but Brooklynites were allowed until now He notes the new charter forbids keeping horses cows calves swine pigs sleep or swat on premises and will wipe out rear tenement stables He expects a turf and livery stable exodus from many tenements across the borough
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Fiure- Bush
Lovers' locked boxes at Topeka postoffice expose youths
The Topeka postoffice reportedly detects use of lock boxes by couples seeking secret communication. Each box holds two keys, one for the young man and one for the sweetheart, enabling exchanged letters. Use risks exposure and possible legal consequences. some couples may hide meetings due to parental objection or lack of privacy.
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Topeka
Ali
Miss Lillian Gary Engaged to Robert Taylor
Miss Lillian Gary eldest daughter of Postmaster General Gary is engaged to Robert Taylor a New York lawyer formerly of Cantorsville Md The couple plans a future wedding with no date set Jessie and Madeline Gary remain unmarried observers in Baltimore and Washington society
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New York
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Maner
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Gifts to a Church in Highland Falls Unveils New Organ
J Pierpont Morgan and Major Charles F Roe funded an impressive organ for the Episcopal church in Highland Falls with Archdeacon Thomas presiding. The gift honors their son Stephen Bogert Roe who died a year ago. Attendees included Morgan and family, John Breelow and daughters, and Major Roe with several West Point professors and army officers.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
Major Roe
Highland Falls
N.Y
Monica
W. Ft. Thomas
Charles F. Roe
Roe
Stephen Bogert ‘Roe
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J. Pierpon
Arbuckle Firm Plans Louisiana Refinery to Rival Trust
The Arbuckle company leases a fireproof cotton press on the riverfront for one year with a purchase option at 67000, aiming to erect a magnificent refinery to compete with the Havemergers in Louisiana and the West Indies. Three ships bring sugars to the area as prosperity floods rail depots and Topeka prepares for growth and European trips.
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