Board of Directors Tightens Word Limit for Society
The State Historical Society boards cap a 2500 word limit for papers and vow to fill vacancies. A contest offering 225 for first and 15 for second will be open to students and others, with plans to appoint a standing committee to oversee state historical society matters and nominate members for January elections.
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Society
State House
Lowatt
W. Martin
J. Bea
Law- Tenen
Women's Federation
Ise Zee
Admin BS
Martin
Roy
House
Senate
W. E Connelley
Topeka
Chas
Gicet
Joan Guthrie
Hinckbusch
Leavenworth
Grant
W. Harrington
Hiawatha
Johan G. Haskell
Lawrence
A. H. Horton
Rae Ie
Kansas City
RP G. Lowe
Eaeesernin
N. Morin
Hiswatha
F. GO. Pogence
Wm. Sime
W. H. Smith
Marysville
I. Vandegrift
Eke
Alt. Willims
Childre n and coffee dangers in early life report
A young woman reflects on the impact of coffee on children and the developing body. She describes coffee causing exhilaration and later heart and chest pains, arguing parents should allow children to have what they want. The piece argues coffee can affect nerves, strength, and growth, noting personal experiences and outcomes.
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Aspela
Capital vs Brains Ad Tricks From a Topeka Store
A humorous letter from The New York Mercantile Company of Topeka satirically reviews an advertised pitch offering to teach advertising for five dollars. It highlights practical price-focused messaging, shopping behavior, and local reader reactions, weaving in colonial-era slang, references to clerks and customers, and playful asides about goods such as gingham, shirting, blankets, and hats.
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Moore’s
Kellam
George
Birdie McGinniss
New York
Lize
Birdie
Ste Macbeth
McGillicuddy
Election outcomes noted in Concordia and Linn county
The report records Ackley of Concordia and Smith of Linn county as finalists, with Geo. W. Veale elected to succeed PP Maclennan of Topeka after the latter failed to qualify.
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Eeace Ackley
Concordia
Smith
Linn County
Geo. W. Veale
PP Maclennan
Topeka
Duke and Duchess of Manchester arrive at Tan derogee Castle
In Belfast on November 1 the Duke and Duchess of Manchester arrived at Tan derogee castle Armagh and were welcomed with great rejoicing bonfires and illuminations filled the town. Crowds cheered as the couple toured and the duke thanked his tenants for the reception. The duke and duchess plan to travel to India and Japan from the United States.
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Belfast
Duke
Manchester
Tanderogee Castle
Armagh
India
Japan
United States
Snow Storms Hit Colorado and California Rail Lines
Heavy snow and wind sweep western Colorado for three days with rapid melt causing damage and disrupted rail traffic and mine supply transport. Cold snaps persist north of Glenwood Springs while light snow touches eastern range areas. Southern California endures a severe storm with telegraph interruptions as snow plows deploy on the Central Pacific line. John Hayes Hammond reports a dividend reduction after examining the Independence mine and plans extensive development.
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Denver
Col
Colorado
Glenwood Springs
San Francisco
California
Southern Pacific Company
Central Pacific
Colfax
Reno
Trafic
Hammona
Victor
Cole
John Hayes Hammond
London
Exonerated Prisoner Returns Home From Hamburg
Charles Melka of Momence, Illinois, recently reported arrested by Hamburg police, was freed from false charges after five days of confinement with no access to the American consul. He has exonerated himself and returned to his hometown. The item also includes stray quotes and snippets from a Washington Star and New York Evening sheets with unrelated humorous lines.
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Chicago
Charles Melka
Momence
Hamburg
Rural Free Delivery Seen As Permanent Postal Feature
Washington reports the annual post office summary by W M Johnson shows rapid rural free delivery expansion funded by $450,000 for 1898 1900 and $1 72 million for 1900 1901. The program will extend as Congress permits and include Porto Rico and Hawaii in regular appropriations starting July 1. Money order business grows, with 208 000 000 issued last year and potential daily receipts nearing 1 000 000.
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Washington
W. M. Johnson
Postal Administration
Congress
United States
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Food Adulteration Address at Milwaukee Meeting
Wisconsin dairy chief H C Adams told the Nations Association of State Dairy and Food Departments that food adulteration justifies state and federal action. He cited millions in adulterated foods sold nationwide and urged national legislation to standardize regulation, noting many states have weak or unenforced laws.
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Milwaukee
H. C Adams
United States
Congress
Congress duty to adopt the broadest possible legislation
The passage argues that Congress not only has the power to push to the limit of its authority but also the plain duty to enact the broadest possible legislation. It references the Great Bill and the Sherman bill of New York as exemplars of this approach.
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Congress
Adame Thentapake
Sherman
New York
Berlin dispatch reports viceroy visit delayed by Chinese forces near Kalgan
From Berlin and Tien Tsin dated Nov 21 and Nov 2L, Count von Waldersee cites Col Yorck's corps as near Kalgan with 10,000 regulars and heavy artillery ready to halt an expedition. Yorck to wait for reinforcements before advancing. Other reports say Boxers march and locals flee as fear grows though generals doubt the threat.
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Berlin
Count von Waldersee
Pekin
Yorck
Kalgon
Tien Tain
Shanghai
Tien ‘Tsin
Bengal Lancers
Tien ‘Tain
Lorne Campbell
Col. Maule
Chicago mob clashes with police over child assault case
A mob of men and women confronted police at night to lynch Harry Evans a colored man arrested on charges related to the assault of seven year old Freda Guendale. The crowd gathered around the victim's home as Evans was brought forward for questioning. Police fought the mob and used vans to disperse the rioters.
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Chicago
Harry Evans
Freda Guendale
Evans
Republican majorities lead by state ticket shift
The Republican state committee reports official returns show majorities for Governor Stanley and Attorney General Godard, with Frank Nelson winning as Superintendent and L. Church as Chast?an? head caretaker. Tally by T. T. Kally indicates gains for Republican ticket across offices.
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Frank Nelson
T. T. Kally
Republican State Committee
Stanley
Godard
Nelson
Annual Banquet of New York Chamber of Commerce
The 132nd annual banquet in New York featured about four hundred members and guests. Speakers included Chavis Stewart Smith, St. Clair McKelway, Murat Halstead, and Bishop Potter. A telegram from President McKinley expressing regrets to attend was read by Mr. Jessup, with greetings and best wishes extended to all attendees.
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United Kingdom
Empee
New York
Depew
Lawrence
J. K
Aston TB. Parker
State Court of Appeals
Army
Albert S. Barker
Jessup
President McKinley
Executive Mansion
Washington, D. Casey
Chamber of Commerce
State of New York
Chamber of Semmeren
Thuis Ansous
Gabanet Ander Wood
Prominent Alabama Jurist Robert Brisgel Dies After Short Illness
Huntsville Alabama, November 2 Robert Brisgel ex chief justice and longtime souths jurist died last night after a brief illness. Also notes brief items from Ta to Nov. 11 including Rev G M Tourtericot of the Presbyterian Vanieah ox tes Grors tee and an accidental shooting incident while duck hunting near London. Yesterday the Lon-
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Huntsville
Ain
Robert Brisgel
Alabama
South
G. M. Tourtericot
London
Local policy shifts toward electric cars amid city project
A city report outlines steps to promote electric vehicle use in Aetropulia, with bids requested for grid and distribution work. The notes mention a 10 percent cost rise from last year and a December bid opening, plus a April deadline for material removal and a prohibition on explosives in caverns. The piece references Washington and St. Petersburg dispatches, a Havana port captain, and various industrial bids.
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Washington
Lucien Youne
Havana
Kkaf
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