Trusts and tariffs dominate by midterm odds
A long memo from The Stitt Forum summarizes political tensions. It notes the Hill faction in New York Democrats clashing with Devery, Hill’s success in state conventions, and the Bryan element’s setback at Saratoga. Fluctuations in labor, trusts, and tariff debates influence voter sentiment as Republicans face internal rifts and the public eye shifts to Philippine issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
New York Democracy
Bryan
Saratoga
Devery
The Approaching Election Opinion and Uncertainty
The piece surveys voter apathy and uncertainty about the coming election. It notes Republicans expect victory while Democrats predict their own success, but observers say no reliable indicators exist. It cites Maine’s off year results as mixed signals and warns of clouded GOP prospects amid party divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Harrison
Mitaell
Republican Party
Philippines
Washington
Prergerte
Landlaw
Manoir
Maine
Quirky Prose Snippets From an Odd Collection
A jumble of aphorisms and wry comments on life. It riffs on strength from rocks, ambition, travel, bread, temper, and love, mixing witticisms about politicians, bachelors, doctors, and misheard lines. The tone resembles a satirical column or notebook of maxims.
Fragmented Style Observes Fashion and Aging
An antiquated prose piece muses on aging, fashion, and honesty with social observations. It contrasts ostrich myths, luxury, and the idea that money can buy honesty, while noting broad human tendency to follow trends over personal comfort.
Reflections Of A Bachelor From The New York Press
A fragment from a nineteenth or early twentieth century publication remarks on gender norms and social costs. It jokes that women’s unseen clothes are for show and notes money spent on keeping a family can exceed the cost of other men’s separations. The garter reference is used as a metaphor about premarital risk and social expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kansas City and Return $2.00 via Santa Fe Fall Festival
Eight trains a day in each direction. Return fare banner mentions Santa Fe route. On sale October and valid through October 7th. Promotion tied to Fall Festival events. Real limit dates adjust pricing and schedule accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Robbery at Hapwood Livery Near Police HQ
J Cole of Hapwood livery, on S14 Jackson, was sandbagged and robbed near his workplace last night. Two men jumped him from behind a dark alley rear of Peterson's barn, taking his watch, chain, and more than 100 dollars from his pockets and the barn owner. He was battered but survived, with bruises and a strained neck, and was unable to describe the attackers. The crime occurred about 9 30 near the police station, suggesting the robbers were familiar with Cole and his routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cole
Hapwood
Jackson Street
Barr
Tyro
Cole
Kanda Avenue
Sixth Avenue
Kansas Avenue
Peterson
Topeka
Viotin
Miners Suspend Work Across Tennessee Coal Hackney Units
About 2,500 miners across Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company in Alabama halt work on orders from the United Mine Workers executive board. The suspension follows operators’ refusal to collect a one dollar weekly assessment for union fund support of Pennsylvania anthracite strikers. Overall 3,000 miners now out as Blue Creek, Bloc ton mines expected to join if no deal. Sloss Sheffield Steel workers hold mass meeting in Cardi to decide next steps.
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Birmingham
Ala
Tennessee Coal, Tron & Stalload Company
United Mine Workers of America
District of Alabama
Beneft
Pennsylvania
Blue Creek
Blocton
Tennessee Company
West Pratt
Sloss- Sheffield Steel & Iron Company
Mystery Kansas marriage woman travels with husband
Leavenworth, October 2. The elusive woman who wed F. W. Elliott at Abilene last Tuesday appeared with him in Leavenworth yesterday. She used the name Minn Jedith Sims at marriage but is now identified as Dire Elizabeth Willits, wife of Emory Willits. The pair left for Kansas City, Missouri aboard a train.
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Leavenworth
Kas
Abilene
Kan
F. W. Elliott
Haa
Kansas
Kanes City
Minn Jedith Sims
Dire Elizabeth Wilts
Emory Willits
Married couple vanish in union station mystery
A travel saleswoman from Milwaukee and her husband, a Topeka banker’s son said to be rich, were found at Union Station. They claimed they married in Abliene and refused to print further stories asserting their union is real and they are of age. They denied any desertion or schemes to trap a lover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Colley
Ott
Abliene
F. Mayer Hoot and Shoe Company
Milwaukee
Topeka
Union Station
Mr. Eillott
Woodmen Meet Discusses Readjustment and Fund Drive
The Fraternal Woodmen hold their first annual meeting at the Whinoeo hotel to discuss readjustment and the value of assessments. E A Buright of Kansas City spoke on Woodcratt future as the group plans a reserve fund and a step rate change with a small extra monthly assessment. A long attendance list of members from Kansas, Topeka, Olathe, Fort Scott, Denver, and other towns attended the convention.
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E. A. Buright
Kansas City
Woodcratt
Roan
Th. Murphy
W. A. Northeatt Ietve
Tete Ralgken
Chas
Lockname
Wetmore
W. N. Beesley
Kinsley
D. Harmon
Dover
W.H. Mefiale
Kansas
George A. Garis
Pepeleas
A. T. Smith
Robinson
Hobo Grantthan
Winteld
J. A. Walker
Madison
J. G. Radial
Isodhou
Elton
Jah Pook
Morrison Case Appeal Filed in Supreme Court
The appeal in the Jessie Morrison murder case was filed in the supreme court today. The bond or appeal amount was set at $10,000, with the end date or conditions not fully specified in the fragment.
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Jessie Morrison
Supreme
Austin Succeeds Drury on Santa Fe Division
George Aumín has been named division foreman on the Santa Fe at Arkansas City, replacing M. J. Drury who was promoted to division master mechanic at Winston Arizona a month ago. Abetin joins from Northern Pacific after duties at Mandan, NC, and has also served with Michigan Central and the Pennsylvania railways. $2.00 for round trip via Union Pacific to Kansas City for Fall Festivities. tickets on sale October 3, return by October 12.
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George Aumin
Santa Fe
Arkansas City
M. J. Drury
Winston, Ariz
Abetin
Northern Pacific
Mandan
N. C
Michigan Central
Pennsylvania
Union Pacific
Kansas City
$50,000 For a Vote Bribery Trial in St Louis Court
In St Louis on October 2, the Snyder bribery trial resumed with Frederick G. Athott, ex-county council member, testifying that he was offered 50,000 to secure votes for the central traction bill. Witness Utnotty described meetings with Snyder and a package of currency and securities exchanged to influence council votes.
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St Loui
Ryan
Rober M. Snyder
Central Traction
Frederick G. Athott
Cig Central Traction Bil
Folk
Uthott
South Traction
Robert M. Snyder
Louis Dieckmans
Thott
Dieck- Tine
Snyder
Dieck Inonn
Liquor Business Boom Prompts Travel Deals and Remedies
A chaotic mix of local ad blurbs mentions rising liquor sales, travel rates to Washington for a G A R encampment with reduced round trips to New York, and medical claims for Arnica products. It lists contact details in Kansas Avenue and references fall festival tickets with dates October 3 to 7 and an eight‑day travel option.
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New York City
Washington
Union Pacific
Topekas
J.C. Fulton
F. A. Lewis
T. A
Kansas Avenue
Local notes from Sixth street work and railroad delays
The Sixth street repainting nears completion while Santa Fe train No 2 runs hours late and a freight wreck on the Western Grand division disrupts service. City council members press telephonic business to oppose Mayor Parker as Griggs aims to outperform predecessors.
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Sixth Street
Colorado
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Aulay
Newco
Cornelman
Vo Wolf
Parker
Comaie Grane
Griggs
Fragmented Daybreak Rant Echoes Erratic Editorial Tone
A garbled diatribe mixes political rhetoric and misread pleas, looping through emulatory boasts and vague calls to action. The text cites names and places in fractured phrases, referencing Bar Harbor and a funeral, with stray lines about law, pensions, and religious teaching in a mosaic of disjointed fragments.
Funeral notice for Brother Joe Newman urged to attend
All members of Bhawnes Lodge Nat GF are requested to visit their hall at 1 30 Friday to attend the funeral of Brother Joe Newman. Also an employment ad seeks experienced millinery help and sales staff at Troup Enterprises for women immediately.
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Motios
Bhawnes Lode
Nat
Joe Newman
Potter
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Eben
Washington Star
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Bell
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