Big guns crisis at Midvale works sparks factory shutdowns
Reports from Philadelphia say Midvale steel works face a government order to increase production for 10 inch guns. Unfinished 5 and 6 inch components loom as workers endure long shifts and high tension. Southwark plant ties in, with war department pushing ten inch disappearing quads.
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Philadelphia
Nicetomn
Abe
Phi
Une South
Luis A di Veet
Southwark Company
Bith
Atdvale
Southwark
Great Run of Luck Ends in Wreck In City
A man in this city arrived from Fandhwin and entered a tavern where he feigned luck at a wheel. He won $200 at each spin and accumulated about $200 total before a reckless drunken run ended in a wreck. Police reported the man in a demiered condition and his escape from the wheel not broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyer
Wre
Porvin Bouse
Fandhwin
Aston
Cycle Men In A Pool Taleo O Nev
A jumble of names and places outlines a plan by a powerful group to form a pool of leading manufacturers across multiple states and cities, promising to set prices and control output. The report lists firms from Toledo Cincinnati Chicago Indianapolis and beyond, noting a syndicate’s reach over several industries and locales. It also includes short drug and beauty ads and a subscription pitch from The State Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taleo. O
Santutiees Trey & Pool
Mins Riel
Cyete Fitters
Toledo
Kirk Manufacturing Company
Western Wheel Works
Atherstome & Co
Ciieage
Indiana Bicycle Company
City water works lawsuit pits City Attorney against Isenhart
In a heated dispute over the water works case, City Attorney Bird is accused of not pursuing the matter aggressively, while Isenhart claims he was compelled to assist but refused when Bird blocked cooperation. The feud threatens to delay manda mus and inflame council tensions as the case moves toward federal and supreme courts. Mayor Follows dodges comment amid talk of new legal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uye Cuy
Bint Add
Leenhart
Bird
Lenhart
Ciy
Supreme Cours Suvorsl Munthe
Jeunhart
Cdfuurt
Hirdgain
Iseuhart
Mn Bird
Mir
Ava
Te Water Company
Whem
Thayer
Water Company
New York
Dave
Teekhart
Mr Bird
Willer Company
Couneil
Hird
Isenkart
Ditternes
Dreuches bin Ty
Isertijrt
Sheemine
York
Pendigur
Supreme Court
Counel
Maidamus
Giro
Wwaler Company
Prxioite
Direntine
Iserhart
Mateiamus
Mtickey
Gatashart
Damus Procintinis
Spains Autonomy Plan For Cuba And Puerto Rico
Madrid discusses the autonomy proposal for Cuba and Puerto Rico. It envisions a Spanish commonwealth with an elected Cuban chamber and a governor general directing executive and civil posts, while Spain retains control of expenditures. The plan sets up a Cuban senate and limits race or color considerations in elections.
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Madrid
Spaniah cetMnet
Suime
Pel Vole
Miter
Ailitary
Spain
Local Dramatic News at Crawford Theater Tonight
Engagement of W S Hart opens at Crawford with The Man in the Tron Music supported by Constance Williams. Tomorrow West The Bells by Leopald Lulu. Prices 25 50 and 75 cents. Next Saturday Howley Snow’s White Minstrels at Crawford. Bob Pitesitsinos champ puzzle likely draws crowds. Jogan’s Alles comes next Wednesday.
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W.S. Hart
Crawford Theater
Cowtes Opera House
Kansas
Shorty
Alo
Bob Pitesitsinons
Puziner
Uke
Topeka
Jogan
Alles
Firme
Crawford
English arbitration advocate visits Washington for petition on treaty
Washington sees Engish trade leader R Cremer in the city to present a midler petition from English workers and business groups in favor of adopting a treaty on arbitration. He notes the petition reflects popular support from 2.75 million members and over 7,000 signed officers across trades and industrial sectors, aiming to disarm suspicions of official plots.
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Washington
W. R. Cremer
Senate
People of England
Reper
Great
Huitgin
Note on a bird telling of starving boy found
Richmond Indiana November eighteen. A ten day search for a missing boy, Clarence Proctor, ends with a cryptic note suggesting distress. Mrs. Austin Proctor of Napwitts reports in a letter to Sheriff Calkins that Clarence was traveling from Toledo to Indianapolis and has not appeared since starting. Several locals recall sightings as the search intensifies.
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Richmond
Ind
Dave
New Paris
Miles
Marshal Calkins
Mystic Cure Promises Pain Relief in a Day
A claimed remedy named Mystic Cure promises rapid relief from rheumatism and neuritis within one to three days. Testimonials from ex-postmaster Anthony claim one bottle plus two doses cure more effectively than fever medicines. Sold by Swift & Holliday Drug Co Topeka Kansas. Also ads tout Santa Fe Route faster travel to Los Angeles with deluxe service and sleepers.
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Aira
Wayhaven
Conn
Persoon
Dreezsia
Mins Delia Day
wWoter- Joa
Inwa
Saya
The
State Journal
Neumieia
Anthony
Promise Cry Laws
Conta
Swift & Holliday Drug Co
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Ls Angeles
Man's Inhumanity to Health Through Cereal Coffee
A fragment of an aged article denounces adulterated foods and counterfeit coffee substitutes. It warns that cheap grains and cereals mimic coffee taste, harming health, while promoting Postum Cereal Coffee as a pure alternative. It urges physicians and workers to adopt the product as nourishment and health aid, urging a ten day trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohor
Java
Rich Ae Seley
Nebraska and Kansas football face復 1897 rematch talks
Lawrence November 18 Nebraska and Kansas discuss a December 4 game with three gate split proposals. Kansas offers zero to Nebraska and keeps all receipts, while Nebraska would receive portions from the gate and gate receipts. Manager Oury’s decision awaited as rivalry, public interest and fairness ride on the outcome.
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Lawrence
Nebraska
Allusards
KOS DB
Uwberal
Karmans City
Kansas
Tarnsas Hive
Nevravke
Nebrastas
Cury
Corbett on Football Critique and Cedar Rapids Meeting
Jim Corbett weighs in on football endurance and rough play, contrasting it with boxing and college sport. The piece also reports the Western Association meeting in Cedar Rapids, noting Topeka’s tentative join attempt and potential crowd of about 2000 if invited.
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Topeka
Western Association
Cedar Rapids
New York
Jim Corbett
Phave
Tik
Pam
Polo Grounds
Turror
Evry Point
Oror
Colleen Intents
Heidelberg
Bohrs
Hothy
Cedar
Ansociation
Une Achorie
Topeka Sportsmen’s association grows at Condavior’s hall
The Topeka Sportsmen’s Association held its first peculiar meeting at Condavior’s hall East Fourth street. President Prnch led as committee on membership reported new members including White Drew Bikes Thorsias Hindman Patrick Thomas Stutts Calvert Miller etc. Membership nears eighty eight with seven more awaiting joining. plan to set dues at two dollars. A Mugan trap was ordered for purchase and expected soon for use by the club.
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Topeka Sportsmen's Association
Weilshei
Condavior's
East Fourth Street
Prnch
EF. White
Tugene Drew
James Bikes
Charles ‘Thorsias
Hindman
Charles Patrick
John Thomas
E. D. Stutts
Wmn. Mack. L. Calvert
Walter Miller
David Thomas
Scudder
Edward Sher
Eiv
Kansas
Howe
Topeka
Evik Membership Expected to Rise Again
The article notes an anticipated increase in the Evik membership. A fret trap shout is planned for Thanksgiving Day. Three thousand live pigeons have been ordered and will be provided to anyone who wants them.
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Evik
Indoor baseball first practice game at St Louis Coliseum
The first indoor baseball practice game was played yesterday afternoon in St Louis Coliseum. Two teams of top amateur and professional players battled nine innings, ending 13 to 1 in favor of the professionals. The event drew much excitement as the first indoor game in the city.
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St Louis Coliseum
St Louis
Coliseum
Eily Kuehne
Minneapolis
Oneeam
Frank Pears Ihe
Jake Bene
Comtgan
Bader
Ricks
Stammn
Sporting News
Pears
Lally
Kuehne
Genina
Crooks
Whistler i
St. Louis
Uydeeweet
Harvard Penn game sells out big advance seat rally
Philadelphia November 18 The advance sale for the University of Pennsylvania Harvard football game Saturday at Franklin Field is unprecedented with over 25 000 expected. North and south stands sold out and an extra east stand is to be erected boosting capacity.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Yale Princeton Ticket Rush Reflects Demand
New Haven reports a strong sale of Yale Princeton game tickets with a few seats at 12 dollars and general pricing at 10 dollars for two seats and 96 dollars for 150 positions.
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Yale-Princeton
New Haven
Cituation
Yale Princeton
Sporting News Oddities and Trades Across Early Baseball Circuits
The item lists a jumble of bids and trades in early sport scenes, noting Harvard tackler, Cliveland price offers, Hammer thrower Purcell, and heavyweight clashes in the Coliseum. It mentions Ankon, McCarthy interests, Hawley and Smith deals, Chicago player values, Seymour valuation, and a League of American Wheelmen prize for road photography with open eligibility.
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Harvard
Tae Nose
Cliveland
Hitde
Lucky Baldwin
Sun
Jobn Purcell
Gruffo
Tracy
Coliseum
Ankon
Cdianapolis
Jack” McCarthy
Cincinnati
Whines
Sehriver
McCarthy
Gras
Pittsburg
League of American Wheelmen
Miners Union Objects Force Canceled Football Game
Leadville Colorado reports a telegram from Butte Montana canceling a planned game between Colorado players and Butte teams. The Butte Miners Union objected to several Colorado players, including National Guard members, linked to the militia at Leadville during a recent strike, prompting the match to be called off.
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St Butta
Leadville
Col
Butte
Mont
Treenan
Colorado
Bute
Bute Miners’ Union
National Guard
The Pace That Kills Claims Nervousness Endangers Civilians
A German physician warns civilization suffers from Nervousness as lunatic asylums rise and people grow pale and unhappy. The ad promotes Charcot's Kola Nervine Tablets as a cure, claiming they restore strength and health with boxes sold for fifty cents or one dollar from druggists or by mail.
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Charcot
Drumglats
Chemical & Mig
Comures
Feua Crouse
Wie
Conspiracy Claim Tied to Chinese Deportation Efforts
Auburn official cites rising cost of deporting Chinese and alleges Canadian Pacific railroad employees and government officials conspired to break the law. Attorney General McKenna to sue the corporation. broader actions possible against other railroads if proven involved.
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Auburn
N.Y
C. J. Brown
United States
United States District Court
Canadian Pacific Railroad
MckKenna
Mm Brown
Brown
Florida opens her doors to northern travelers
Florida reports quarantine restrictions ease further, returning to normal operations. Through sleeping car service resumes between Jacksonville and northern hubs, reestablishing travel with Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis, and others. Louisville and Nashville and Frisco systems announce reinstatement of through service, boosting regional business.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Louieville and Nashville Railroad
Northwest
yla_ Montromers
Cincinnati
Chiousu
St. Louis
Sovereign Will Run If Bryan Steps Aside
A New York delegate to the general convention says Sovereign Bryan would be a hopeful for the 1900 presidential nomination if Mr Bryan corrects the fight and withdraws. The report notes Sovereign and Bryan are warm friends and the move would put Sovereign in the running for vice president.
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Tocheville
Donnelly Plans Fund Drive to Buy Mrs Lease a Home
In Crookston a plan arises to purchase a residence for Mrs Lease of Kansas to ease the mortgage burden, with Donnelly urging acceptance. Mrs Lease objects to winter in Crookston due to climate, suggesting a summer home in Craskaton and retreating east or to the Pacific during winter, a proposal that falters amid climate concerns and local opposition.
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St. Pau
Minn
Ignative Donnelly
Kansas
Lensehina
Crookston
American Money Welcome London on Cuban Reform
Nov 18 report from London discusses Spain’s stance on Cuban reform and the potential role of American capital. It notes uncertainty whether Senor Ragasta will confront Catalan unrest and whether Spain will concede to American trading and investment terms while preserving colonial privileges.
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London
Senor Ragasta
Texeda
Spain
Cuba
Gus Schoener Goes Insane Near Topeka
Gus Schoener, a farmer living three tiles east of North Topeka, became violently insane Tuesday evening. He entered the house, attacked a man, and a delirium followed before his wife and children escaped. The hired man and neighbors overpowered him. doctors offer no cure, and he may be taken before the probate court on the sanity question.
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Gis Seavener
North Topeka
Schomner
Tels
Landslide tragedy reported on Deschene River in Quebec
A Quebec telegraph story recounts a deadly landslide on the Deschene river with about 40 lives lost. A French daily published the disaster details, shaping early reports despite fragmented transmission.
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Montreal
Quy
Quebec
Deschene
Matter with Kansas Denver Cherien Kub arch seeks western migration
Cherien Kub arch of the Crantiin olonbe tion company of New York in Denver promotes western migration to 4000 families. They seek fruit vegetable and rape lands. A testimonial from We HL Sarton of Sutter Creek Cal praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for curing a cold and cough. druggists sell it.
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Kansas
Denver
Col
Cherien Kubarch
Sheretiry
Crantiin Olonbetion Company
New York
Cstate
Addus
Chamberlain
Sarton
Sutter Creek
Cal
Bargain Store Ad Promises Savings Across Silk Petticoats and Jackets
A long advertising notice touts big bargains across silks and winter jackets. It highlights mall order service and frequent buyers in New York City securing low prices, listing silk petticoats at 5.75 dollars and various Kersey and English wool jackets priced up to 20 dollars, emphasizing fashionable, warm designs and salesmanship by named staff.
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New York City
Drs
Dexter
Mist McCain
Bradoun
Meidelsohn
Botan
Table Delicacy Dept. Promises Rare Delicacies Locally
The Table Delicacy Dept offers rare and dainty foods typically sent East. Shoppers can find a wide range of items here and will find an interesting visit to the department.
Countess in Edinburgh Kills Herself After Distress
A Russian Countess, Terema Utteld, shot herself at a police station in Edinburgh after reporting distress and a purse theft. Photos of officers and a Spaniard officer were found among her belongings. hotel staff described her as well educated. Minute Cough Cure ad and laundry service notices appear in the text.
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Edinburgh
Biie
Cher Aidteee
Bt Mare
Moncow
Aficer
Teussien
Alokunior
Wno
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Yoming Handimas
Rouvitte
Cheyenne
Chicago
Isenhart
Spaln
Daily News OF Sport
Topeka Organisation
U OF P. Game
Baltimores
San Francisco
Fillmores
Creighout
Lange
Ottawa
Archie Waodtier
ET. Snyder
Woodlief
Chiness
Sovereign
Mr. Bryan
Minnesota
Gus Schoener
Smany, Bink Thay Grves
Kansas City
Wade
Akirs
Kansas City, MQ
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