Topeka State Journal reports national politics and local coal famine
The Topeka State Journal discusses fusionists and Tamany politics, Governor Taft style campaigns, and the water pressure issue in towns. It notes a Missouri-Pacific and Santa Fe railcar coal shortage, wheat elevator strain, and rising coal prices as winter nears, with Topeka mills running full and rail shipments fluctuating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Santa Fe
Missouri Pacific
Europe
Cunge
Paathers
Kansas
Sual
Ts Topeka
Une
Convicted Liquor Dealer Faces Uncertain Future
The passage discusses penalties and deterrence for illegal liquor sales, weighing imprisonment versus potential repeal of enforcement. It notes that four months in jail may deter some yet questions whether fear of prison will curb illicit sales or if strict enforcement will lead to repeal. The tone reflects legal and commercial considerations in balancing liberty and public safety.
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Buelness
Washburn Athletics
Washburn
Topeka
Hed Manger Tele
Washburn Bug
Enach
Hanif
Medical Enilete
Kennedy
Allen as a Joker in Lawrence visit during race shows
Henry Allen of Ottawa, state charities board chair and GOP candidate in the Second district, appeared in Lawrence on a college visit. He chatted with Chancellor Strang and briefly met his opponent, Congressman Bowersock, near the mill and bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Allen
Ottawa
Haversock
Lawrence
Strang Total
State University
Bowersock
Mr. Bowersoulh
Allan
Franklin County
Henry
Tedw
Chicago professors as nation makers in cantankerous discourse
A garbled extract from a Chicago university editorial scene discusses professors shaping national thought. It notes fears of overreach, references to Longfellow, Stakespeare, and Germany, and questions whether the institution should be blamed for professors’ extreme statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago University
Chicago
University of Chicago
Scottoclustm
Germany
Albred W. Small
Koleer
Harper'n
Harper'n Pare
Senate
Bedlam
Amall
South America
East
Funndamentat
Comumon
Germany faces tax burden as nation debates army costs
The piece argues Germany endures heavy taxes for a standing army in peacetime while risking broader hardships from food and fuel shortages. It questions German knowledge of global trade control and critiques projections about naval replenishment during wartime.
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Nense
Germany
Fipes
Small
Chimeras
British Board of Trade
Horror of a triple execution shocks New York
An editorial denounces the Wednesday triple execution at Clinton prison as a gruesome, odious use of the electric chair. It condemns capital punishment as barbaric, cites governor Odell's reluctance, and argues that state-sanctioned murder undermines civilization and morality.
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State of
New York
Clinton
Oliest
Odell
Cidell
America
Revulion
The Emerald Isle and American Industrial Notes
A collage of Whittier poems and early 20th century U S economic updates, noting Whittier's youth and the emergence of modern Irish history lines alongside statistics on coal output, anthracite decline due to strikes, and surpluses in internal revenue. The piece also discusses Washburn athletics debt clearance, football prospects, and expanding American agricultural implements shipping worldwide with brief notes on lead zinc mining growth and tariff considerations.
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Emerald Isle
John G. Whittier
New York Independent
Whittier
Anntaretti Garrison
Pree
Academy
Elan Woid
S. T. Pickard
Hibernia
Ussians
Bureau of Statistics
Reypt
Turkey
Russia
Japan
Five Weeks Abroad in Britain and Scotland
A traveler details a London to Edinburgh rail journey using Cook’s offices for tickets and hotel coupons, noting costs, class, and comfort. It covers rail travel, hotel arrangements, the Inverness round trip, and scenes from Edinburgh including local clans, notable streets, and civic life. The narrative contrasts English and Scottish countryside, trains, meals, and the Ness river townscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Prarie
Mecca
Lennon
Lu@gate Circus
Great Britain
Palestine
Iunesia
South Africa
Australia
America
Cook
Cook's
Inverness
Scotland
Edinburg
Heck
Herele
Europe
Ely Rooms
St. Pancraa
Midland Railway
England
West Rastway
Edinburgh
Nowle
Liverpool
Katmas
Reids
Kanes
Seotold
Fathor
Ruyk
Mining Output and Prices in Early 1900s Colorado
The document notes valuations of mined coal and bituminous ore in 1901 1903 with average values per ton and total tonnage figures for coal output. It states Colorado coal production rose by about 40 percent over 1901, with specific tonnage and monetary values for mined goods and shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Geological Survey
Miselestiml
Colorado
Globe Sights A Rambling Rant From An Old Paper
A garbled column mocks social pretensions and public morals with quips about drunken men, wedding scenes, and the value of a schoolteacher. It recalls a theater promotion for Ten Nights in a Bar Room and laments modest attire and proper conduct while urging charity and prudence in public life.
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Globe
Sinan
Atchison
Jonger
Rks
Quaker Reflections in a Patchwork Column
A fragmentary Philadelphia Record column parodies social topics with humorous vignettes. Characters like Nell Belle and a bellwether joke about matrimony and frugal bargains surface in a light, quizzical tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Essaz Boggins
Nell
Reflections of a Bachelor From the New York Press
A dated moral vignette on young men chasing money through marriage, warning that folly and pride tempt men toward wealth. It quips about family advice and the idea of children tempering a man’s whims, suggesting the need for interference to curb excess and folly.
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Gorse
Tammany
Colerdao
Victor Mecord
Govenor Tazini
Republican Campaten
Mary MirLane
Denver
Ark
David Ro Amt
Richard Croker
Ty Tammany
Hee Moines
Mtatiies
Kentucky
Columbiaty Congress
Thomas Liptos
Enoree Be
Teane
Low
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Unker
Dakota
United States Supreme Court
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Tron
Alee
Department of Com Foercy and Labor
Bureau of Mathes
Phow
Aueuet
Ivali
Mit
Boeton
Maine
Skowne
Henry Washburn
Xine
Etate of Marine
Irin
Promi
Rajiv
Giory
Brian
Corclan Moare
Hatter
Tobaccs
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Tieward
Uw Swell
Tapeka Club
Mira
Manhattan
Abdene Hae
Gentleman's Driving Club
Cou
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Princeton
Karena
Balifie
Linack Docahts
Meere
Arenin
Mules
Sere Mai
Sherervals
Ahaa
Wer
Reliance
London Taverness
Paul
Crn
Wichita
Wey
Ness
Nee
Porter
McKensies
MacLennans
MacDomids
Campbells
O' Camerons
MacArthurs
MacPhersons
Kaneas
Iteetiig
John’ MacLennan
Alice
Thalr
Jantisoue
Neestel
Childrn
Kansas Avenue
Walter Rcott
Calton Hill
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