State Journal Highlights and Dated World News Notes
The column rounds up items from The State Journal including notices on distribution terms and building location, plus brief world society items. It notes Catherine, the princess of Wales, receiving anonymous letters and a white dog. Colonel Morrison, interstate commerce chief, prepares to retire. a Pbois-Lon salary contest. Mrs Glatstone’s control of her husband’s attire. Darwin statue unveiled in Shrewsbury. Bishop Wilberforce’s changing views. Japan’s Empress and a Tyreuyer profile.
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Princess of
Walen
William R. Morrisen
Interstate Cutomere Commission
Igs
Col. Morrison
Interstate Pasimerce Commission
Ue Pbos-Lon
Charlie Darwin
Shrewsbury
Shropshire Horticultural Society
Behop
Wilherfree
Darwin
Herward
Weather Indications Change for Kansas
October weather update notes fair conditions tonight and Wednesday for Kansas with variable coverage in eastern portions. Northwest winds are expected, and overnight temperatures should stay mild.
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Kansas
Covier
Tunleht
Who Shall Be Mayor of Greater New York
The piece surveys mayoral contenders four candidates deep, noting Republican Benjamin Tracy and Democrat Henry George as leading figures. It discusses Tammany Hall’s support for Richard Croker aligned with a George or Loe platform and Seth Low’s nonpartisan bid backed by the Climax Union, weighing each candidate’s chances in a crowded field.
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Greater
New York
Republican Party
Benjamin F. Tracy
Mt Breauflont
Tumenany Buill
Cinnen Torie
Jude van Wyck
Thorn
Litte
Cvantry
Larice
Nobaly
Richard Croker
Hila Nominathi
Hinees
Seth Low
Politico
Columbia Celinga
Climax Union
I Oro
Teerinen American Union
Intia Derr
Mobedy
Vanmany
Chicago
George
Sul
Kiy
Eanniddey
Tammany
Meyer
Lal Jose
Hewitt
Rroosevelt
Ste George
KnoWindeo
Henry George
Beta Hod
Aimee
Iss
Henry Gneree
Lew
Bass Croker
Rose Platt
Notable Figures and Projects in Early 20th Century News
Senator William B. Atizon delivers the principal address at a Republican meeting in Cleveland on October 16. General Borth oversees social work direction for the Salvation Army. William Waldorf Astor plans a large Napoleonic marble fountain at Caveden estate on the Thames. David J. Brewer eyed as potential successor to Hoy on the Supreme Court. Dr. Richard S. Storrs of Brookline noted.
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William B. Atizon
Galiver
Cleveland
Borth
Salvaton Arasy
William Waldorf Astor
Caveden
Thames
Duke of Wentenineva
David J. Brewer
United States Supreme Court
Hoy
Richard S. Storrs
Brook
Atchison Gleaned Humorous Snippets on Everyday Life
A string of humorous old sayings from the Atchison Giebey section mocks labor norms and social proprieties. It playfully contrasts women and men, jokes about luck and banking, and recounts a tale of an Atchison woman moved by a flower scent, wearing a belt bouquet as time passes.
Peanuts Market Tightens as Virginia Supplies Cornered
Chicago reports a major peanut and confectionery supply squeeze as a Virginia company quietly consolidates holdings. The so called trust has amassed old stock of Spanish shelled nuts and is poised to push prices higher on the eve of the new crop, with a 60 cent per pound quote in some cases and expectations of a one cent gain soon.
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Chicago
Auee
Krealwaning
Suger Trust
Virginia
San Francisco Mint to Resume Silver Dollar Coinage
Oct reports say the San Francisco Mint will immediately resume coinage of silver dollars in line with Washington instructions. The order also decreed the appointment of one new employee from civil service rules, most of whom were suspended when minting halted in July. Argentine Congress approves a tax on tonnage entering Buenos Aires port. A Arkansas note: a local family praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for quick relief from croup.
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San Francisco
Washington
Orfer
Whch
Cvil
Tuenas Ayres
Argentns Congress
Enid
Buenos Ayres
Topeka Fall Festival Praised by Kansas Newspapers
A collage of editorials from Kansas papers lauds the Topeka Prosperity Festival praising its beauty, scale, and civic hospitality. Critics call it the greatest carnival in the state, noting Santa Fe showcases, city decorations, and enthusiastic crowds that week.
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Kansas
Topeka
Parsons Sun
Chelwea
Bari
Tupetes Peatival
Santa Me Usy
Emporia Republican
Duyn
Fetininmant, Jre
Neariuarters
Helph Maxon
Jn Klene
Oty Edietor
The
State Journal
Ray Wy
Twenty Mills En One in Wire Industry Merger
Chicago reports a planned merger of twenty wire and wire goods mills into a single company. Capital may range from 50 to 60 million dollars. The new firm would absorb eight existing mills plus others across New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Missouri. Promoters promise lower consumer prices and a unified operation under Consolidated Steel and Wire with Chicago offices.
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Chicago
Promitee
Iuncie
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Missouri
Consolidated Steel and Wire Company
Hookers
Jolot
Lockport
Pittsburg
Brayer Patis
Allentown
Cleveland
St. Louis
Leather Truss Work Manufac of Cheap Shoes Forced to Close
New York Oct 5 manufacturers of cheap shoes face closure as sole leather costs rise. George J Axt shoe factory at Spring Valley shut doors after 3 years. Belk & Brite warned workers services no longer required until further notice. Foreclosures loom for Folk & Fritz. leather price surge floods the market, threatening more layoffs and factory closings.
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New York
George J. Axt
Spring Valley
Axt
United States Leather Company
Tite Trust
Bishop & of
Charpiuua
Kings County Ghee Companys
Brooklyn
The Ohio River Flood Turmoil Recedes in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati the Ohio River flood eased after a night of high water. Riverboats and wharves were damaged and streets flooded with debris. Bridges remained passable but advised caution persisted as authorities monitored rising tides and protected property.
Twins of Governor Lowndes Mess With Barber in Parkersburg
The two sons of Governor Lloyd Lowndes of Maury land, business men in Clerk burg, West Virginia, caused a scene in a Parkersburg barber shop. One son entered a chair, was shaved, left, then the other son returned to the same chair later the same day with facial hair already grown. The barber apologized for the uneven work and refused payment for the first shave.
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Lowndes
W. Va
Win
Lloyd Lowndes
Mauryland
Clerkburg
W. Vs
Liaxd, Jr
Richard
el Ten Brother
Women Seek Work for City Projects in Cleveland
Four women entered the office of Mr Chan in Cleveland asking for city work not for husbands but for themselves. They cited oil wealth in Alaska as inspiration and planned to shovel sewer tasks, listing two from Washington Market and two from Liberty Street as their addresses. The group offered to register and compete for city jobs when new sewers are built.
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Cleveland
Willian
Chant
Chan
Mr. Char
Alaska
Mr. Chard
Spierwomain
Teo
Washington Urrest
Liberty Street
Cheap Kansas City Round Trip Tickets Offered
Santa Fe announces a Kansas City round trip sale for two dollars with return by October 10. Tickets valid on any of their numerous trains. Advertising copy notes this as a cheap way to travel and mentions Watts steam laundry at 112 and 114 West Street as a separate business.
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Kansas City
SUN
Santa Fe
Connecticut Woman Celebrates Her 100th Birthday
In Bridgeport a Connecticut widow, Sallie Petser Jennings, marked her 100th birthday at her old wooden farmhouse in New Fairheld. Relatives from far and near joined in a country-style celebration as neighbors and friends danced and shared festivities. Jennings, living there over fifty years, is a descendant of Alexander Hamilton with ties to the Hamiton and Barnum families. A lighthearted country scene followed with dancing and jovial toasts, as guests recalled family history and shared merriment.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Oct
Ei Jennings
New Fairheld
Stza
Sallie Petser Jen
Jennings
Alexander Hamitlton
Orpha Hamiton
Philo Barnum
PLT
Harrine
Tam
George B. Booth
Mra Booth
Olay
Mex Hooth
Benjamin
Peter
Ahe
Enemies or Allies Salvation Army Volunteers Debate
The World reports debate over a possible alliance between the Salvation Army and the Volunteers of America with Denials from Ballington Booth and VOA leaders. Booth and colleagues condemn the telegraphed union as false and warn against political agendas. Major Blackurst travels to England to discuss this issue with former Salvation Army officers.
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New York
Salvation Army
Ras Ween
Detroit
Ulvation Armes
Dira
Ballington Booth
Montchair
Amerlin
Tallinet Booth
Hia
Salvation Acme
Teais
Ophieiie
Volenteers
Blackturst
Enz Jon
Silvation Army
Hilp
Bugiind
Bullington Booth
Ohio Falls Project to Remove Dangerous Rocks on River
The Ohio River will be drained of hazardous rock formations opposite Lewsville under Chief Engineer Wil Ham Shaw. Blasting will straighten channels and deepen the Indiana and Portland canals. A dam across the Trdfank channel will divert water to Kentucky side outlets, enabling workmen to reach the river bed. An appropriation from Congress funds the completion.
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Lewsville
Jeffersonville
Got
Ohio
Trdfank
Portland Canal
Kentucky
Congress
Railroad to Klondike Could Be Built From Vancouver
Ottawa expert Collingwood Schriber says a wagon road to Dawson City and the Klondike from Vancouver or other Pacific routes is not costly. Two surveys are under way by private and government teams on the Canadian Pacific line. He notes only about 50 miles of rail would create a usable year round route, with winter water travel limited to a non operative period.
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Vancoover
Dawson City
San Francisco
Vancouver
Klondike
Collingwood Schriber
Ottawa
HZ Newcomb
Justice
Engagement Ring Ethics in Broken Engagement Suit
Justice Lemon comments on engagements as tokens and gifts not binding contracts. In Brooklyn New Jersey, Miss Dera Shuts sues Israel Raphael over a glass substitution in an engagement ring, arguing engagement ends revert to donor. Fare details show travel offer: $2 to Kansas City and return by Union Pacific, valid to October 16.
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Judes
Brooklyn
N. J
Justice Lemon
Dera
Israel Raphael
Kansa
Kansas City
Union Pacific
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