Topeka Industry Report Highlights Diverse City Output
The Topeka city report shows a $4 million rise in raetery and jobbing output amid a diverse industrial base. It lists 21 blacksmith shops, several factories with capital and employment figures, and varying production values across carpentry, dye works, carpet weaving, carriage making, dressmaking, and other trades reflecting urban growth.
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Cotond Janes Borges
Topeka
Bue
Topeksthine
Capital and labor across industries in broad production report
A historical business summary outlines multiple sectors with capital, employee counts, and wages. It notes leather, upholstery, vinegar and preserving works, and textile related activities, listing values for raw materials and production alongside totals for capital and employment across the economy.
China agrees to indemnity payment by government
Washington reports indicate China has issued a de res agreeing to pay an indemnity of 420,000,000 tied to about 37,000,000 at current exchange. The settlement is expected to close within the month if evacuation proceeds, with powers reviewing form and extent of entrantee while United States contemplates a military commandant to Pekin.
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Washington
Department of State
Chines
China
United States
von Waltersrefi
Pekin
Staten Anlinger
Cumin
Passaic Handkerchief Factory Strike Sparks Vandalism
New York May 20 A protests at the Acheson Wardern Co handkerchief plant in Passaic New Jersey drew police protection as about 100 girls reported for duty. Strikers reportedly roughhandled workers and damaged windows while four strike leaders were arrested and one man was lost to the crowd. The strike's scale and casualties remain unclear as early reports flood in.
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New York
Acheson, Wardern & Co
Passaic
N. J
Floridian fugitive sought for double murder
A manhunt is underway for a suspect named Rochelle, described as a Negro, linked to the murder of Mrs Ross Tagger of Bartow. Reports say the town plans to burn him at the public square if captured, and Governor Jennings may intervene to protect his life.
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Advanta
Apec
Tampa
Pla
Busiques
Tartow
Fla
Ross Tagger
Bartow
Rochelle
Myre Tiggert
Adam
Phon
Stochelle
Covernor Jennings
Shooting case at residence involves 13 year old victim
A garbled report describes a shooting at a Des Moines residence tied to Jewett Kopewriter employee Char ies Neil Bogine. The suspect entered the Mercer home around eight, pled guilty to a fault with intent to injure. Mercers were strangers, motive unclear, bound over to further proceedings.
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Charies
Neil Bogine
Des Moines
Jewett Kopewriter Factory
JW. Mercer
Hebb
Lesune
All Probably Drowned
Dated May 23. Dennis Cummings of Peyettaville Kentucky and Ott Adaus of Oak, Ohio started a boat trip on the lake to visit a friend. A storm or mishap left the boat and crew missing, and it is believed all three drowned though only partial details remain.
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Sandusky
Dennis Cummings
Wai Gam
Peyettaville
Ott Adaus
Oak
Senson
Day of Flowers Decorated Graves and Parade in Topeka
Old soldiers and Topeka citizens plan a Memorial Day program with morning grave decorations at the cemetery, an 2:15 p.m. parade starting at Quincy and Seventh, a gun salute, and a Council of organizers coordinating flower placements and ceremonies at the Auditorium. The program features Col. George W. Venlo as master of ceremonies, music by Reform school band, and memorial addresses by Judge H. C. McDougal and Miss Myrtle Palmer-Rees.
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Topeka
Ane Uuriens
Seventh and
Kansas Avenue
Maro
Balute
Cabobdy
Waliatt
Quincy
Quincy Atrest Ae Rae Seirere Arciaienm
Grant Marahel
Stat Pene
Miller
Sagoentail
Reem
M. Penwall
M.W. A
Hatch
LOO F
Kinsey
Copamunad
Knighta Ant Laien
Stourtty
Kujenia
Ladies of Security
Tman
Civic
Organhizaunas Wii
Mayen
City Council
Orville Crane
Yeenty
Hind
Gayitvarriee
W. Eberiy
Une Vereral
Drism
Lincoln Post
G. A ¥Ood
G.G. Gage
Whittefind
Fort Pillow
W. H. Sweeny
S J. F Gray
Fifth
Pitth
Kankas
Auditorium
Diaband
Diviemba
Alde-Deemmpa
Will Deépart
Seventh
Staf
Gea Wweed
Aide de Campe
A. M. Russell
SS W. Brent
M. Moore
G. W. Porter
Bml Kimball
Alexander
Geo. Kinzér
J. Wilcox
H. Wil- Name
JH. Squires
T. H. Bain
Ey Baker
Thaplaon
Col
Geo. W. Venlo
Marstale
H. Co McDougal
Kansas City
Myrid Regiming
North Topeka
Rochester Cermebers
Reform Naboal
Coupes
Glendenning
Musto
Quartette
Frenchy
Musson
Kkre
Got
Aysburg
Myrtle Palmer- Rees
T. A. James
A. le Hadden
Guarette
Dr. Mitchell
Marshe
McGovern to Meet Herrera in San Francisco Bout Tonight
Terry Govern faces Aurelio Herrera in a B-round championship bout at Mechanter Pavilion with a $5000 stake and $33,000 expected. public interest surges after McGovern recently defeated Oscar Gardner. Preliminary pits Danny Dougherty against Kid Merten in a foul-filled opener.
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McGovern
Yountger
Sirge Sim
Buccera
Danny Dougherty
Philatelphia
Kid Merten
Trn Francisco
Momadden
Presidential Train Reaches Fort Wayne with McKinley
May 2 Fort Wayne Ind The presidential train arrived this morning Mrs McKinley rests well and plans to visit relatives at Caton this afternoon The Cuban constitutional convention yesterday accepted the Pratt amendments The United States will not lift military control yet Cuba must hold an election establish government and Congress may assume eventual authority over Cuba’s affairs
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Fort Warne
Ind
Mckinley
Caton
Cuba
Chang
Congress
United States
Windsor Visit Sparks Milner Dine and Sleep Invitation
London dispatch reports King and Mr Chamberlain quiet public dispute over inviting Lord Milner to Windsor. The king offers a dine and sleep invitation as Milner moves among invitations from across the United Kingdom. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman vows to resign opposition leadership if the Radical leaders attend the benchon gathering.
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Endiog
New York
London
Lord Miner
Windsor
United Kingdom
King
Chamberisin
Sir Henry Fowler
Mr. Chamberlain
Budth Africa
Henry Campbell-Banneman
Ated Inuway
Wilders
CHE
Gove
Sammon Sail To Carry Record 8000 Ton Cargo From Beattie
Beattie Washington May 29 The United States army transport Sammon sails today with a government cargo likely to exceed 8000 tons one of the largest ever shipped from the port by the war department. The Samoa will carry about 6500 tons of hay grain and feed from San Francisco. The ship is commanded by Captain Cole.
Salute to Famous Battleship Will Do Duty at Grant's Tomb
New York May 22 The battleship has been assigned to fire the salute at Grants tomb near New York tomorrow then proceed to Newport for the naval war college opening on June 3. Levels of trophies and shipyard activity noted with Spanish guns from Manila and a launching planned at Brecklyn yard.
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Grant
New York
Aiay
Caramige
Sihute Cit
Newport
Nnnval War College
Conto
Dewey
Manila
Tala de Cah
Brooklyn
Newper
Erie Basin
Bulley
Brecklyn Navy Yard
Leck
Miller
Spirit World Adopts Platform Against Vaccination
The Spiritualms of Kansas adopt resolutions favoring arbitration, spiritual growth, and opposition to vaccination. They state matter and spirit evolve, urge restraint over punishment, and vow to prevent legislation hostile to spiritualist practices. They urge support for the Psychic Century publication.
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Kansas
Ife
Titus
Mt Ulko
Nature
Mall order growth urged by Topeka merchants
Postmaster Guthrie cites a rising mall order trade in Topeka with local merchants embracing this channel. He pledges help through packaging, prompt handling, and explaining post office advantages. A Topeka firm ships hundreds of mall orders, including a truss manufacturer sending over 500 packages last year. The Kansas field offers growth as merchants are urged to capitalize on this opportunity.
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Topeka Ouehe
Guthrie
Topeka
Fragmentary wartime note on generals and moves
A damaged OCR fragment mentions generals and troop movements, including Grant and references to Chicago, May, and early Tulety. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events or dates, rendering concrete facts unclear.
Artificial Winter at Lucy Furnaces Sparks Steel Plant Plans
Pittsburg May 2 United States Steel Corp develops a refrigerated plant at Lucy furnaces as Carneste cons company funds a venture likely to reshape costs in iron making. An experimental setup aims to control air and pressure to produce iron efficiently, drawing interest from furnace owners observing the process.
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Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
Lucy
Carneste Cons Company
World changing decision shifts US-Europe power balance
London commentary analyzes a United States Supreme Court ruling as a pivotal move that could broaden liberal trade outside America, alter the Monroe doctrine, and redefine relations with Europe and the world. It cautions that colonies, naval bases, and hinterland control hinge on this shift, urging amicable negotiations to resolve tensions.
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London
Congress Anay
Westminster Gazzette
United States Supreme Courts
Westminster Gazette
United States
America
Europe
South America
Siti
Prohibition in Kansas book to be issued soon
A new work titled Prohibition in Kansas by T B Stephens ex secretary of the State Temperance union is at the publishers and due in about four weeks. Nearly 400 advance orders have been received. The book will run about 125 pages with 40 pages of illustrations and will discuss maintaining and enforcing the law. It was prepared by Attorney Wm Cowie chairman of the advisory committee of the State Temperance Union.
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Kansas
T. BE. Stephens
State Temperance Union
Kanens
Wit. Cowie
State Pemperance Union
Howl
Regents visit Fort Hays reserve to plan ahead
Regents from Emporia and Manhattan schools with Presidents Taylor and Nichols toured Fort Hays reserve today. They divided responsibilities for buildings and work to begin when terms end. Normal school sessions start next fall.
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Emporia
Manhattan
Hays City
Kan
State Normal School
State Agricultural College
Taylor and Nichols
Fort Hass Reserve
Negotiations Stir as Machinists Call For Arbitration
May go out in Chicago as an arbitration request reaches President OConnell of the International Association of Machinists. A appointed committee with D W Roderick Arthur Holden and Wm Reb bing will negotiate with the National Metal Trades association. The machinists hint at a strike if a New York agreement is abrogated, signaling possible price and labor tensions this week.
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Chicago
O'Connell
National Metal Trades Association
Gouna
D. W. Roderio
Duainees
Chicasoi
Chicasoi Pialcict
Machinists’ Association
Arthur Holden
Des Moines
Wm. Rebbing
St. Lowis
Roderick
Machanists
Tretal
New York
Wreck at Booneville Missouri Destroys Freight Car
A freight wreck near Booneville Missouri destroyed a freight car and coal load leaving wreckage scattered. No injuries reported and local authorities investigated cause.
Wreck Of Lourtain Freight Boat Blazes Fatal
Booneville May 51 A Lourtain freight boat blown up while loading at Booneville bound for Ruchdport on the Miyourl river caused a massive fire. Two men Burt Cripe of Cheetite Missouri and Steve Wilson of Dyeiodi Taxi were missing presumed killed. Explosives on board 5 100 pounds of dynamite and 10 kegs of powder ignited a blaze spreading for miles and wrecking nearby property. The blast shattered windows and damaged the vessel as crews tried to fight the fire and save lives.
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Booneville
Ruchdport
Burt Cripe
Whithe
Cheetite
Steve Wilson
Central president offered to W H Newman head of Lake Shore Railway
The Tribune reports May 20 that Samuel J. Calloway resigns to head American Commonwealth Company and L H Newman is named to lead the Lake Shore Railway. The article traces Newman’s career from the Texas Pacific to the Northwestern and Great Northern lines, noting ties to Jay Gould and the broader Great Northern system.
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W. BH. Newmes
Laks Shore Railway
New York
the Tribune
New York Central
Itsew York Arak
Unitewsi
W.oh. Newtoen
Great Northern
Raiihiall
Palames
New York Gestial
Texan Pacific Railroad
Texas
Jay Gould
Texas Pacific
Newman
The
Northwestern
Meron
Dervier
Ted
Stormy May Then Rain Delays Expo and Weather Woes
Cleveland area reports heavy rain disrupting events at the Tan-Ameriets exposition. Forecasters warn of persistent showers through May with concern over postponed activities and security at the fairgrounds. Local banks face disruptions as a burglary investigation uncovers $10,000 missing amid the storm chaos.
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Buffalo
Everson
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