State Journal history notes from President Cleveland era
The State Journal reports on historical figures and events including President Cleveland, the constitutional convention, and a public assertion of law and order. It discusses views on civil rights, the importance of lawful authority, and praises Roosevelt as a steadfast upholder of American principles.
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Lawleax
Montgomery Advertiser
Pomta
Tiatter
Stall Toy
Roorevelt
Roosevelt and the South Policy Praise for Southern appointments
The article lauds President Roosevelt's policy of placing reputable Democrats in federal posts in the South. It highlights Alabama Governor Jones as a respected choice and quotes Hilary A Berbert praising his integrity and independence. The Birmingham Age-Herald commends the appointment as a step toward smoothing politics and advancing competent leadership in federal offices. Booker T. Washington endorses the move, framing it as progress for Southern white leadership and racial affairs.
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Roosevelt
South
Jones
Alabam
United States
Navy
Hilary Aberbert
Cleveland
Bets
Birmingham ‘Age-Herald
Othello
Alabama
P. Glam
Montgomery
Booker T. Washington
Ex- Jones
Ain
Glose Sights From Atchison Globe
A collage of quirky aphorisms and brief observations from the Atchison Globe and Chicago News style columns. The snippets touch on patients, smoking, fathers, women, funerals, and social foibles with a humorous decidedly old time voice.
Reflections of a Bachelor in the New York Press
The essay notes a wary old fox in marriage plans across distant banks on opposite sides of the globe. It discusses a man who regrets a misdeed he often plans, and shows how a proposal followed by a refusal can be countered by feigning acceptance of her word.
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Clicase News
Eiltiers
Seting
Balance & Canoe
America’ Cup
Row
Texas
New York Press
Fox
Oust Pyramids permit challenged in Kansas
Proceedings before Superintendent of Insurance W V Church begin to revoke the Ancient Order of the Pyramids permit to do business in Kansas. The move stems from the Bre, Susan Busband case, two years after a death. Bond sale drag on as Mayor Hughes returns from conference city seeking support for the bond issue. A St Louis bond firm opened talks to gauge market interest. Mrs L A Croft and Mrs Catherine Teawit suffer injuries in separate incidents. Government Crop Report shows corn 52.1 percent, barley 70, wheat pending annual report.
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W. Vchurch
David Overmyer
Kansas
Bre
Susan Busband
Hughes
Biayor J. W. Tataghes
Aoanee City
Bay Pict
Welling
Incve
St. Louis
Tian Aiec
Washington
Get
Kemper Chosen Grand Secretary by Odd Fellows
W. H. Kemper of Horton elected grand secretary to succeed D. W. Kent, amid a vote of 480 for Kemper, 18 for Dalpon, 119 for J. W. Jones, 37 for A. Crider, and 10 for Harkey Corder. Grand Warden and furrowing officers installed include Geo. W. Brown as grand master, J. M. Johnson as deputy, Le G. Beal as grand treasurer, W. L. Brown as grand representative, and W. H. Kemper as newly elected grand secretary.
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Odd Fellows Grand Lodge
D. W. Kent
W. H. Kemper
Horton
Kemper
John Dalpon
J. W. Jones
A. Crider
Harkey Corder
Geo. W. Brown
J. M. Johnson
le G. Beal
W. L. Brown
W. H. Kemver
State Accounts September Statements With State Auditor
Monthly statements for September are in the hands of the state auditor. The accounts for the several sections are all with auditor Howe and awaiting review.
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Howe
Bridge Collapse Kills Cattle and Endangers Child
A bridge failure yesterday near Kav e Way sent twenty cattle plunging into the stream. Several died or were injured, and a young girl narrowly escaped harm as the structure gave way under the animals. Local officials investigate.
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Seraiter
Deaths and Funerals Prompt Local Notices
Mrs. Sarah Wingett aged 77 dies at her son G B Wingett’s home 314 Monroe Street. She was born in Washington County Pennsylvania October 3 184. Funeral Friday at 2 from the Monroe Street residence. J I Smith dies in Columbus at 84. Funeral held today. Freddie Snyder three months son of Mr and Mrs John Snyder dies aged 0 7 at Morris Avenue address 316. Fire in Santa Fe shop tool room at 4 this morning. Damage about 50 dollars. Origin unknown. Fire department extinguished blaze. Tool room had a similar fire about a year ago.
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Sarah Wingett
G. B. Wingett
Monroe Street
Washington County
G. B
A. B. Wingett
Bruce Stephenson
Sid Monroe
Welock
Freddie Snyder
John Snyder
Morris Avenue
Santa Fe
Rigin Io
New Life Pills Promise Rosy Cheeks Amid Skin Flaws
An advertisement touts New Life Pills as a remedy for sallow complexion moth patches and blotches on the skin. It claims relief and clearer skin with a sale by Arnot & Son, Sanias Avenue, urging readers to try the product.
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Arnot & Son
Arctic explorer Dr Stein leaves Lewisburg for Washington
Dr Stein denies Dr Deldrich is insane and blames Peary and the doctor for the dispute. He mentions Blama Halifax and accounts of Peary discovering gold. he believes gold is plentiful there though unsure of confirmation.
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Halifax
N.S. Orwiv
Dr. Stein
Lewisburg
D. C
Washington
Deldrich
Peary
Doctor
Stein
Supposed Diseases of Women and Remedies Offered
A fragment discussing physician mistakes and female ailments such as constipation and headaches. It touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and herbs for relief, claims rapid results, and offers a promotional pamphlet by the Pepsi Company of Monticello.
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Dr. Caldwell
Sieaasen
Apd
Pepsi Company
Montceilo
Convention at San Francisco Opens Quietly with Prayer
Mite box system discussed as Millspaugh delivers address to the Triennial convention. Deputies join in prayers led by Rev. John McCarratt and Bishop Peterkin on the opening day. Trinity Church choir provides music as the house of bishops convenes. Mrs. Molepaugh and Simon deliver early remarks on missionary work. Tonight Bishop Potter and others address labor interests. Brotherhood of St. Andrew begins first session.
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Mfrs
Millspaugh
Sa Francisco
Tse
Secon Ee
John McCarratt
Michigan
Peterkin
West Virginia
Trinity Church
Lindan
House of Bishops
Hell
Indpal
Botha Escapes British Cordon at Pivaan River
London reports Lord Kitchener wires that General Botha has crossed the Pivaan river 20 miles north of Vryheid, effectively escaping the British cordon. General Buller reacts to harsh newspaper criticism and defends his advice on Ladysmith, insisting he stands by his decisions amid public scrutiny.
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London
South Africa
Lord Kitchfener
Botha
Pivaan
Vrybeld
General Buller
George White
Ladysmith
Publi
Topeka Gun Club Forms Committees for Thanksgiving Shoot
At a Topeka Gun Club meeting last evening committees were named to organize the Thanksgiving day tournament. Reports are due at the next meeting at Elliott's Gap store. Oscar Perkins leaves for Emporia to promote shooters' interest in the event, which may extend to a two day tournament if enough entries are secured.
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Topeka
Oscar Perkins
Emporia
Big Stoot
Omrera
Evans Will Stay at Washington October Meeting
Congressmen Curtis discussed a potential replacement for commissioner of jobs with the president, favoring Mr Pears of Kansas, but no immediate change was indicated. War department plans Philippine troop replacements as enlistments expire, with detachments filling gaps. Western Union rate case resumes testimony with A H May. about 600 plaintiffs challenge the 15 cent residential rate. Eugene R Hendrick named US marshal Hawaii. Will iam named secretary to US delegates to the Congress of American Republics. Marquis Haribounto of Japan visits Chicago. reception held for Japanese residents as he tours the city.
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Wasninges
Curtis
Jonns
Pears
Kansas
Washington
War Department
Philippines
Western Union
A. H. May
J. G. Sienecker
May
Topeka
Allen
L. A. Stebbins
W. H. Rossington
Western Union Company
Japan
Chicago
Marquis Haribountito
St Paul Incory
Toshiro Fugita
Auditorium Annex
Powers Continuance Granted as Attorneys Seek Time
GeorgetownKy Oct 10 Court opens as Caleb Powers counsel seek more time to file the continuance affidavit due to jailer refusal. Judge grants extension until 4 o clock this afternoon. CartersvilleGa Oct last night guards on duty at Sturt house to avoid a similar incident with Bill Johnson.
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Powers
Georgetown
Caleb Powers
Cartersville
Sturt House
Bill Johnson
Stop the Cars: Street Service Halt on West Eighth Avenue
Street cars will cease to run from Topeka Avenue to Surmen and Topeka avenues after today as grading for West Eighth Avenue pavement begins. Tracks between Topeka and Taylor will be torn up, with the line cut to grade and laid on chairs and sawed ties. Completion before winter depends on weather and contractor progress per City Engineer McCabe.
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Topeka Avenue
Eighth Avenue
Topeka Agenas
Taylor
McCabe
McKinley Monument Trustees Organize in Cleveland
The Roosevelts appointed national McKinley monument trustees met in Cleveland organizing officers William R. Day as president M A Hanna as vice president Myron T Herrick as treasurer Ryson Ritchie as secretary with Canton Ohio to house the association. Aimed to raise about 1 600 000 by popular subscription to build a marble memorial at Canton in honor of the late president.
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Cleveland
Roore- Yelt
National McKinley Monument
Wm. R. Day
Canton
M. A. Hanna
Myron
T. Herrick
Ryson Ritchie
Cariton
Gage mill owner touts shale gold dream in Topeka
Fred J. Close reports last Saturdays shale run yielded about 12 tons with a gold ingot worth 100 and silver worth six. He promotes the Gage process, says he owns most shares, offers no sales, and cites Dr. Fahrig's findings supporting chemical or electric extraction over burning.
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Fred J. Close
Gage Trego
Trego
Mr. Close
Gaye
In & Poe
Topeka
Gage
F. E Fahrig
Philadelphia
Lantry Syndicate
Fahrig
Reception for the K P band at AOUW lodge hall
Local A O U W lodge No 580 plans a reception for the K P band at the hall at Sixth and Quincy streets tonight. Street Commissioner Frank Snyder was summoned to the Home of his brother in law B C Bailey who is said to be dying of brain inflammation. The Bailey family lives a mile south of Burnett's mound and are longtime county residents.
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A. O. U. W. Lodge No. 580
K. P
Hall Corner
Quincy
Frank Snyder
B. C. Bailey
Bailey
Burnett's Mound
Will Dupree
Irwin Bradshaw
Policeman Hutton
Johanna Dupree
Bradshaw
Pearl
Ludington
Guy W. Ludington
City Attorney to Take Depositions in Ed ward H. vs Topeks Suit
City Attorney Spencer travels to Kansas City Friday to take depositions in the Ed ward H. v Topeka damages suit for 5000 dollars. Eason proposed a partial compromise for 15 of a but council rejected. A signboard two feet wide fell on someone at eighth and Kansas Avenue in October 1899 causing mental and bodily anguish and damages totaling 5 dollars in punitive and financial loss. Spencer plans to depose the treating doctor.
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Spencer
Kansas City
Edward H
Topeks
Eason
Eighth and
Kansas Avenue
Eanon
Topeka
Santa Fe Foot Bridge Proposal Urged by Commercial Club
The Commercial Club moves to push a footwalk across the Kaw river outside the Santa Fe bridge. Secretary Major T. J. Andne directed officers to communicate with Santa Fe officials to advance the project. Workers currently risk crossing on the railroad bridge approach to reach the shops.
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Kaw
Santa Fe
Banta Fe
T. J. Andne
Muat
Eo Arvin
Kansan
Gavitt Medical Company Boosts Reputation at Grand Lodge Visit
Visitors to Topeka sample Gavitt remedies as the Gavitt System Regulator arrives in tablet capsule and package forms. The company sells across Kansas and beyond, with many visitors importing their products during the Grand Lodge and Engineers and Firemen gatherings. Mr Fred Martin severely burned in a cooking accident near Topeka while heating a liquid cleaner, burning hands and face.
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Gavitt Medical Company
Grand Lodge
Gavitt
Topeka
Kansas
Fred Martin
Marcin
Ep Alte
Wiver Eakin
Topeka Lawyer Agrees to Buy Niece Equity in Ware Suit
The Port Scott Monitor reports a Cherokee county partition suit may end by agreement. Topeka lawyer Tadme W. Re Biddle represents A Ade Hamilton and Mary Me, with Ware defendant, as hearings advance. Ware agrees to 5000 dollars for his niece and her sisters property and to suspend a 3100 lien, while paying care costs for a relative. The case centers on partition of a full land section once deeded by the elder Mr. Ware.
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Topeka
Port Scott Monitor
Ware
Cherokee County District Court
Tadme
Biddle
Fn A
Ade Hameton
Miah Mary
Fiasteton
Les
Cherokee County
Re. Warchott Mc Ware
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