Permanent Home Topeka State Journal Building Ad Details
The Topeka State Journal lists its building location at 2 and 60 Kansas Avenue southwest corner with telephone numbers for the business office and press room. It notes openness to advertisers or readers and references the American Newspaper Publishers Association.
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Topeks State Journal
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American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
End of the Coffee War and Price Rise of Pack Coffee
The coffee price surge sparks a clash between Arbuckle and Movemakers over sugar refinery plans. Arbuckle attempts a sugar refining venture to counter the sugar trust, ordering plant machinery and facing a destructive setback. The conflict ends with Arbuckle yielding, while coffee prices stay elevated due to the broader market pressure.
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Movemeyers
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Sugar Trust Board of
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Woolen Spice Company of
Toledo
Artuckle
Weare
Kansas County Officers Election By Alternate Years Debate
A debated plan proposes electing Kansas county officers for two year terms all at once to break up court house rings. Proponents argue it reduces corruption while increasing election costs. Opponents warn of disruption and question effectiveness without broader reform.
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Kansas
Kanena
Judes
Weil
Notable Figures and Anecdotes from Public Life
A collage of brief notes highlights Henry Ward’s Sundays as a boy reciting the Caledonian, Oritiths of the Omaha exposition aiming to secure art exhibits in Fray Geemittiee, Gladstone Hities and OrionE Batraphic, and rumors about minors. Governor Overall’s public speaking is recalled, plus a flamboyant toast and Dixie melody. Diplomat Turow Vox Hollenden bears scars from many duels, with German gossip of gravestones for foes. Lewis Douglues of Washington seeks a portrait of the late Broderick Douglass.
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Geemittiee
Gladstone
Portraits and anecdotes stir Bowwinta school room rumor
A disputed account describes a first portrait hung in Bowwinta Grammar School, north of Mason and Dixon line. The piece allegedly mocks or honors a famed American figure, while local editorials discuss temperance and Kentucky figures. The tale references Ben Gould and correspondence with scientific circles, plus a long aside on Lincoln era observers and a London dinner remark by Ambassador Hay.
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Bowwinta Grammar School
Strla
Bowien
Mason
Revival Meeting Ends In House Hall Conversion
At AT THE BALL, Ceredu W Va Nov 25 a two week revival led by Rev James H Hise drew large interest after a music hall incident. A panic cry and a sermon sparked kneeling prayers and a dozen youths and others moved to the aisle, with several declaring they would not return to the ballroom. The event closed with singing Nearer My God to Thee as attendees departed.
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W. Va
James H. Hise
Rapuet
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Cermatin
Bridew Street
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Rippins
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Gentienan
Rigg
Walk Across the Ocean Promoters Announce Atlantic Crossing Plan
Beverly Massachusetts reports Captain Andrews and Prof C W Oldrieve plan an Atlantic crossing in a folding canvas boat and water-walking shoes. They expect to land near Hovey then travel to Paris by the Seine while touring Europe to gain world renown. Publikum will be charged one cent per head to view the feat.
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A. Andrews
C. W. Clarieve
Atlantic Ocean
Andrews
Oldrieve
New England
Cuba
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Paria
Europe
Boston Hieri
Cattle Car Shortage Bites Texas Rail Lines
Nov 25 Fort Worth Texas reports a rail car famine as Santa Fe, Rock Island, Missouri Pacific and Texas loans supply only 500 cars for cattle movements west of Texas Pacific. Stockyards handle over 1700 head in ten days, with traders warning more cars are needed to move cattle to Nebraska Missouri and Kansas. Prices around 70.00.
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Hock Island
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Kunid
Texas Iola
Texas Pacific
Texas Pacfic
Burt Worth
Deans City
Towa
Nebraska
Minsouri
Kanes Points
Garkies
South Texas Paints
Fitcher Turns Preacher Edward Lewis of the Boston Team Becomes an Evangelist
Edward M. Lewis a pitcher for the Boston team leaves baseball for evangelistic work after a summer career. The article notes his aim for a first class education via baseball earnings and a career teaching scripture, with plans to pursue evangelism after college. It also mentions Robert Stone, estate administrator, selling stock at 720 Kansas Avenue.
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Boston
New York
Edward M. Lewis
Tareton
Lewis
Angers
Hudd
Bareball
Frow College
Ufe
Robert Stone
Trumbull
Youles
Kansas Avenue
Rare Case of Honor as Amos F. Eso Pays $500,000 Debt
New York November 2 The remarkable act of business honesty follows Amos F Bueno son of the Fifth Avenue hotel lineage as he pays off old claims against a failed Civil War era firm Ene Betten Valentine. He distributes checks with 4 percent interest since 1861 to the original creditors, insisting on anonymity.
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Chicago Banks Tap Foreign Balance To Fund Domestic Demand
Chicago banks hold foreign balances near four million dollars, spurred by robust trade and rising demand for foreign bills from European merchants. Officials say the inflow supports higher liquidity, with banks buying bills of exchange to back purchases from Europe and to finance elevator operations and futures hedges.
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Chicago
Times-Foralt wLyy
Jorelen Betas
First National Bank
Daal
Bruce
Guy Flower
New York
Chiesa
Fareigh
James J. Forgan
Europe
Ur Bank
Farview
L Shvold
Bagiagd
Couti
John J. Mitchell
Disiots Trust and Savings Tian
Bette
London
Paris
Berlin
United States
RealSia
Sakeken
Economic panic shifts capital to Britain and Europe
The article notes a silver panic driving money from stockings and safe deposits, while U S banks pause on deposits. It contrasts rich import of copper and tin with lagging American capital as English and continental money flow in for grain and provisions. New enterprises are expected to start once credit returns and agriculture stabilizes.
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Chicago
England
Agraire
Secretary Alger's Ideas on Yukon Territory and Alaska
Secretary of War Alger discusses options for Alaska and the Yukon region. He proposes creating two territories and a territorial government to improve administration. He notes limited transport routes, suggests reindeer-assisted relief, and cites Dawson City, St Michael, and the Yukon River as key supply lines amid winter travel challenges. He mentions shipping provisions from San Francisco and implications for future summer access.
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Alges
Wilfrid Likurter
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Tea
War Department
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Pitcard
Liierar
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Yuket
Ruth Lee
Pelle
Sinter
Biles
Eesretars
Nterior
Wat Départment
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St. Aflctuel
Maro
Dalton Trail
St Michael
San Francieco
Regothalon
Nevada
Large cotton seed oil mill and soap works planned at Torreon
Plans for a major cotton seed oil mill and soap manufacturing plant were finalized in Torreon, Mexico. The Erlo Iron Works of Exie Pa. will supply machinery and buildings, with completion and operation expected in four months. Carlo Gonzales leads as president, Jose Farias as superintendent, and Tillman named general manager. the plant will employ about 600 workers and connect to the Mexican Central and Huntington railways.
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Naat
Torreon
Operauin
Erlo Iron Works Company
Exie
Thrush
W. A. Buel Doll
Enconseral
Carlo Gonzales
Jose Farias
Oll Tillman
Estabah
Mexican Central
Huntington Rilwigs
McKinley Candidate for First Presbyterian Church Call
The cousin of the president and Rev. D J Bachman figure in the vacant pastorate at the First Presbyterian Church. McKinley plans to stay about ten days, bringing credentials as a prominent minister and noted lecturer across Ohio and the West, with the likelihood of a formal tender.
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Russell McKinley
Strautonville
Decora
First Presbyterian Church
D. J. Bachman
Knoxvills
Tent
Dave
Hiv
Gymnastics Classes Open To Ages Four To Nine
Boys and girls ages four to nine may join regular gymnastics sessions Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2 oclock at Topeka School of Physical Education. Corrective and aesthetic gymnastics will be taught with simple attitudes. Enroll now for December 1 start. special rates apply before December 1. Kansas Avenue outlet promotes new management for Green & Co. The old stand reopens Sixth Street. Santa Fe California Limited departs Topeka Sundays and Thursdays at 11:83 am, arriving Los Angeles in 54 hours with Pullman sleepers, buffet library car and dining car. Details from A. T. & S. PF agent.
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Topeka
Aeton Sanes
Green Cos! Co
Kansas Avenue
Ards
Sixth Street
Viaduct
California
Los Angeles
Ity
Melton Seeks Damages in Spanish Pacific Case
New York reports Captain Laherdell demands damages from Spain and the United States will back claims. Melton, the most aggrieved, plans to press similar action. Leavitt prepares his case at the State Department. The Companitor and Seahorse stories unfold with health and legal implications.
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New York
Washington
Laherdell
United States
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Seahorse
Lawworde
Ts Weain Witt
Santa Fe Route offers quicker travel and extra comfort
J M Thirlwend of Grosbeck Texas touts Santa Fe Route benefits like fifteen hours saved against longer trips plus Pullman cars and free chair cars to Los Angeles. He credits DeWitt's Little Early Risers for a quick next day recovery and urges others to try Mineral Water’s top Western service.
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Santa Fe
J. M. Thirlwend
Grosbeck
Tex
DeWitt
Manny
Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Fitzs memory falters in Topeka hack ride tale
An account recalls Robert Fitzsimons driving John McMee and others around Topeka after a game. A playful dispute over fare ends with Julian paying a dollar for the three riders as the party nears departure. The episode leaves Fitz in a mood to pursue consequences if he ever returns.
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John McHes
Robert Fitzsimons
Fitz
John MeeHop
Haekwan
Topeka
McMee
Kin Ranaeer
Mele
Bob Jr
Pita
Martin Tulas
McBee
Fite
Bia
Martin
Julian
Swam the Sheep Across By Utah Herders Across Green River
A Mormon party outwitted a district sheep inspector by swimming thirty bands of sheep across the Green River near Green River Wyoming to reach the Red Desert for winter pasture. The crossing followed quarantine measures on the bridge, as the inspector prepared to stop them. County officials are seeking a new inspector after the incident.
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Green River
Wyu
Red Desert
Utah
Ube
Eheopmen
Baltimore and Olde Railroad October Earnings Report
The Baltimore and Olde Railroad reports October results with a 6.6 percent drop in gross earnings and a 6.8 percent increase in net earnings for the four months ending October. The Santa California Limited bound for Los Angeles is noted as a winter service.
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Baltimore
Baltimore & Olde
Cheap Rates to Frisco Promote Local Hall Reading
Fragmentary notice from Butler indicates travel rates to Frisco and a local hall event hosted by G. A. Vail. The garbled text mentions merchants and druggists, suggesting a promotion or public notice about transportation and local commerce.
Woman Credits Nervous Condition Cure With Pills
An earlier report quotes a patient describing nervous prostration and gypsy-like pain. She reports relief after taking a vegetable remedy called Nervibe Tablet, noting weight gain and physical improvement within weeks and praising the physician Dr Charoty Mot as recommending the treatment.
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Onalaska
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