Oriental Midway Travelling Show Arrives In Topeka
A 1400 mile trip brings the Oriental American Midway of Deville Attractions to Topeka for the street fair. Camels lions and tigers headline a bustling midway with booths, parades and exhibitions ranging from German village scenes to carnival rides and variety acts. Officials list numerous exhibitors and vendors lining Fifth Street, promising a full day of entertainment and spectacle for fairgoers.
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Deville
Chartestin
Aieth
Carolina
Hore
Basu
Jerusalém
Fitth
Mcech
Beouentione
Drv
Me Guild Music Company
Compeiny
Carmel
Chicago
Klondike Pension Payments Spark Wide Open Inquiry
Pension payments trigger widespread activity as inmates in the Klondike penal complex receive two days of money. Keepers clamp down on harvests and den operations while confidence men flood the scene. Inmates gather at nearly all houses, some used as joints or fronts, as fortune seekers target the establishment’s finances and property.
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Schiiere Ad
de Milchinery
Ua Agp
Workitis Onder
Ibline Hevice
Hina
Ike
Bose A6
Havect
Fortune Volling
Attorney General Moves Against American Tee Company
New York May 21 Attorney General Davies announced a decision that the American Tee Company is an unlawful combination restraining trade. He will commence proceedings to prohibit the company from doing business in this state citing violation of law and public policy.
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New York
Davies
American Joe Company
American Tee Company
mobs raid jail in Athens as lynching threat looms
A mob of men largely miners assaulted the county jail in Athens threatening to lynch a Black man accused in a recent assault. Sheriff Porter moved the prisoner to the courthouse after a staged diversion failed. Citizens pursued a false lead as Gardner was found in custody and later removed to safety.
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Athens
Counsele Aera
Ric
Porter
Dail
Sader Wood
Garnier
Gardner
State Journal To Double Its Size This Saturday
The State Journal announces Saturday edition will be enlarged due to strong demand for advertising and to include more features and telegraph and other news beyond the usual Friday and Saturday sections.
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State Journal
Queen's Birthday Celebrations Across London and Empire
May 21 reports the relief of Abwieking and Tard Keb eri fapid progress sparking unprecedented rejoicings. Public displays feature flags and parades from London to provinces with tri color eruptions and blue union jacks. Schools holiday and businesses partially closed as West End glows with patriotic illumination.
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London
Abwieking
Spd
Lottie
Revere
Toreh
Lomton
Campaign Issue Threatens to Exploit US Policy Shift
A Herald special from Washington reports President Truman warns against outside interference in South Africa and accuses agitators of exploiting the issue for political gain. Separately a fire at the Washington Court House Chair Factory causes major losses with $34,020 in damage and 40 workers displaced. the plant will be rebuilt. Weather in Chicago forecasts possible showers with cooler weekend conditions and fresh west winds.
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Washington Court House
Ohio
White as VP Candidate for McKinley Backed by Republicans
A Herald Washington dispatch reports Andrew D. White, U.S. ambassador to Germany, is seriously considered for the Republican vice presidential slot. Party leaders plan further discussions at a meeting of committee members in New York on May 25. Wolcott is expected as temporary convention chairman and Hanna remains as national committee chairman.
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New ‘York
Washington
Andrew D.white
New York
United States
Germany
The
Nating
Glorious Revolution in Cuba and the opened offices controversy
An article notes May 25 remarks from Guardian on a celebratory dinner with Governor General Wood and Cuban officials. Diaro de La Marina contrasts pre revolution constitutional restrictions with post revolution governance, blaming foreign influence and praising Cuba’s new constitutional framework.
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II Havant
J. E Guardian
Dininer
Wood
Mgr. Sbaretti
Havana
Segor Tamayo
Benor Mendoza
Supreme Court
Diaro de la Marinas
Messia
Bilas
Frye, Wood
Cuba
Istind
Cabn
Spain
Philadelphia GOP panel outlines convention roles and likely speakers
The Philadelphia committee signals Hanna may seek another term as RNC chair with Dick of Ohio as secretary and Woelcott as temporary chair. Senator Lodge or Spooner among possible permanent chair choices, Foraker to nominate. Roosevelt and Allison expected to second speeches.
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Hanna
Republican National Committee
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
Ohio
Philadelphia
Woelcott
Vic Chins
Senator Lider
Massachusetts
Bern
Spooner
MeiSinles
Foraker
Obie
Roosevelt
New York
Alison
Towa
Passion Play Opens at Oberammergau With Mixed Reviews
The Passion play begins its regular decennial run at Oberammergau after Sundays rehearsals. Herr Anton Lang as Christ receives high marks for voice and fitting presence though nerves show in places. Cast members Rosa Lang praised, but Anna Plunger misses the sought pathos. Judas Jenon Sewink shows improvement. Christ’s crucifixion scene features dramatic sunlight. evening performance notes Lang’s poise amid nervous moments.
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Oberammergau
Jase Mayer
Anton Lang
Christ
Mayer
Lang
Bethany
Christs
Fraulein
Anna Plunger
Rosa Lang
Judas
Jenon Sewink
Rand
Charities Conference Ends with Indeterminate Sentence Plan
Leavenworth Kansas May 2 final session of the national conference of charities and corrections adopted a system of indeterminate sentence and parole for prison work nationwide. Warren McClaughry detailed changes and a federal prison at Fort Leavenworth. Delegates praised Kansas officials and adjourned for homeward travel.
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Leavenworth
Kan
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
Warren McClaughry
Lile Lory
Ft. Leavensworth
Congress
Stanley
Kansan
Democrats and Populists Renominate Judge Samuel A Riggs
In a Franklin and Douglas counties convention held yesterday at Ghana, Samuel A Riggs was renominated for district judge. The meeting praised his four years of judicial service, integrity, and careful labor, urging voters to reelect the learned fearless and unwavering judge.
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Frankling
Douglas
Ghana
Samuel A. Kiges
Judey
Samuel A. Riggs
Topeka Men Tried in Salina Court Were Acquitted
In Salina federal court J P Smith was acquitted on counterfeiting charges. Joseph Purney of Silver Lake faced related counts and was not convicted. Jury split five for conviction seven for acquittal before adjournment. Mrs Emma Hume, a 56 year old widow, died suddenly at home after learning news of a brother’s illness. Funeral arrangements announced for later today.
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Salina
J.P. Smith
Smith
Bill An & A
Topeka Coal Company
Joseph Purney
Silver Lake
Lawrence
Emma Hume
Bar Home
Explosion threat looms over Cuban customs fraud probe
New York May 25 A Washington Herald dispatch reports an explosion is threatened at Cuban customs as revelations from Havana emerge. An ex official asserts widespread fraud and corruption among customs staff. Congress faces broad inquiry, with claims of misused funds, lax methods, and undisputed disbursements without vouchers.
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New York
Washington
Cuban Customs Service
Postal Service
Custom Service
Havana
Customs Service
Congress
Cuba
M kinley’s Trip to Fredericksburg for Army of Potomac Meeting
President McKinley and cabinet members travel by special train from Washington to Fredericksburg Virginia for memorial services and the corner stone laying of the Fifth Corps monument. The party includes Secretaries Root Gage Long Hitchcock and others, with Marine Band. Ceremonies feature a court house welcome, a memorial address, a reception at Mr St George Fitzhugh and a service at the national cemetery.
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Washington
Mc Kinley
Pennsylvaniaa & Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac
Fredericksburg
Society of the Army of the Potomac
McKinley
Root
Gage
Long
Hitchcock
Staith
Regersis Miles
Wheeler
Michler
Wilson
Nelarm A. Miles
Joseph Wheeler
Gener Ruggles
Marine
Quenticn
Fredericks Ig
St. George St. Whitehugh
Martin T. B McMahon
Dynisl EB
Idacheon
St.George R. Fitzhugh
Niconal Cemetery
Fifth Corps
Daniel E Mutterfield
Masonic Lodge of
Wise Nominated for Legislature and County Tickets
Reno Republicans nominated Wise for the legislature in the county convention. Other district candidates were named plus a county ticket including J. M. Wyman for clerk, HA Campbell for probate judge, J. T. Dayhomt for county superintendent, and W. Taylor for county attorney. Also notes a South African mining enterprise planned by Cecil Rhodes and partners in German West Africa with a large prospecting and building plan. Christopher James to lead the expedition, departing England in June.
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Reno
Wise
Igliowine
J. M. Wyman
HA Campbell
J. T. Dayhomt
W. Taylor
Cecil Rhodes
London
Chell Rhodes
Alfred Bett
Julius Wernher
Fotibe
German West Africa
Daily Express
Walfiech Bay
Christopher James
England
Seventh District Terms Courted by Patronage Split Claim
A report claims Dem and Populist candidates Campbell and Duvall discussed withdrawing in the Seventh district if Duvall signs a patronage division pact and helps Campbell secure a federal appointment, including a lucrative congressman salary, with talks aimed at arranging retirement for Duvall.
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Dem
Claude Dubai
I.pf
Pe Campbell
Campbell
Leavey Duvel
Duvall
Sam Betees
Peoria overture dominates third Presbyterian assembly debate
At the Philadelphia meeting of the Presbyterian General Assembly the Peoria overture led discussions with 387 voting for and 22 against. The assembly approved a plan for election districts and addressed church issues from creed revision to ministerial renewal. Deceased ministers totaled 123 in the year as the session prepared for next year’s venue in Philadelphia.
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St. Louis
Ines
Dickey
Finance Committee
H.R. Miott
Assembly
beSisi
Robins Wholso Actk
Roberts
Philadelphia
Peoria
Imaac A. Cornelison
Vomimlasioners
Herrick Johnson
Jamce M. Rice
Tico
Cornelison
Uri
Col.Rice
Merrick Johnson
Chicago
Radcliffe
Johnson
de. Wallace Radcliffe
Tes
Oberts
Herrick Johnsson
William Covert
Presbyterian Church
Robertue
Wea
Hugh K. Welker
Presbytery of
Los Angeles
Synod of California
March Toward Pretoria Shrugs Off Light Resistance
The British push toward Pretoria along the railroad from Vredefort Road with General Roberts and General Methuen converging near Vredefort. Hunter’s column nears the Vaal river flank as operations threaten the federals’ right. Analysts expect the next major engagement to unfold south of the Vaal within days amid hopes Hunter travels to Vredefort by train.
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London
Pretoria
Lond Roberta
Gefort Road
Prospect
Goon
Hank
Lord Roberta
Vaal Bet
Gestorenik
Hunter
Vrreburg
Pretoria Occupation Date Pressed by Officials
London dispatch reports officials expect Pretoria to be occupied by June 1 while hostilities may end within three weeks. They foresee General Roberts advancing on Johannesburg as pressure mounts on the Boers from the Vaal to the Bloemfontain corridor. Colonial Office studies Britain and Cape colonies’ war costs and railways control to distribute burdens. no reinforcements planned for immediate action.
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Pretoria I
New York
London
Tribune
Vaal
Amng
Johannesburn
Roberta
Tyef Ninders
Thad Sreed
Johannesburg
Jurn
Hoberts
Tnc
Colonial Office
Cape Colony
Asad
Jeans Commando
Prevesti
Cere
Lodge of Sorrow Honors George M Lescher in Topeka
The Scottint Hite Masons held a lodge of sorrow at the Masonic building in memory of George M Lescher who died in Costa Rica. The Junior Warden’s chair was draped in mourning with the lodge motto Virtue miles sleath shall not separate. Impressive rites were led by past masters of Topeka lodge No 1 and other Masonic groups.
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George M. Lescher
Costa Rica
Lodge of Perfection
Topeka
A. Yo
A.M
Maxon
Pensions For Kansans and Weshington May 25
Pensions granted include Henry D. Francis and Jacob Doukter in Burlington, Wesley Vag Vortec and Jacob Wekion in Eagerton, David Stratten in Houston, Sylvester Hiner in Alma, William H. Stubte in Washington, Thos A. Morrison in Winfield, Julia W. Yates in Chetopa, William H. Smith in Cubs, with special accounts and reissues for James Wilkinson in Devon and Wilford Cooper in Labette. Widows and other cases noted.
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Kansan
Weshington
Els
Henry D. Francis
Orth
Jacob Doukter
Furlington
Oka Wesley Vag Vortec
Tilt Jaco Wekion
Eagerton
David Eg ‘Stratten
Steee
Aeerson Houston
Medora
Sylvester Hiner
Alma
William H. Stubte
Washington
Thos A. Morrison
Winfield
Julia W. Yates Chetopa
William ‘H. Smith
Cubs
Wilford Cooper
Labette
James Wilkinson
Devon
Nat Widows
Harab J. Fade
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Brace Clothing
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Llumination
A. Papodontis
Indianapolia
Notians
Mankner
Eee
Ratston Yeast Company
Topeke Tooting Compainy
Sotet, Leater and Kent
Pertumen
Wee Gilcme Coy
OD Cent Warner
Birickder Tallness Eilmves
ObAnieg
Thy Clemente Companys
Croné & Co
Raney Brothers Insurance
Sones, Paints
Muchas
Webles
Prigerves
Kirtisius
Anid Aeros Sampany
Oscar Kimien
W_ Rohl
We Surin
Wea Rahlarensen
Braugh
Sian
B.C. Hotman
Fort
Continental Clothing Company
Er Veek
Juindeburg
Brooklin
Rubles
Klondike Wide Open
Ice Trust
Mim
Kanesly
U. S. Ambassi@er
Wolcott
U. S
Andrew D. White
Intittee
Charities Conference
Ad- Tourn
Fusion Forces
M’kinley
Presbyterian Assembly
Lord Roberts
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Lodge OF Sorrow
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