Brigham Roberts in Brooklyn and political mood in 1899
The Topeka State Journal notes Brooklyn sightings of Congressman Brigham H. Roberts, described as the man with three wives, and contrasts his visit with broader commentary on political prospects, the Transvaal and Philippines news, and the coming congressional session. It cites Syracuse Herald on cotton prices and urges readers to follow The State Journal for updates.
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Ukkt
Brigham H. Roberts
Brooklyn
New York
Good Words From Missouri Welcome Home of the Twentieth Kansas
The Joplin Herald hails the Twentieth Kansas veterans arrival as a historic welcome in Topeka. Kansans vow a warm, vigorous celebration with cannons, bonfires, and schools closing. The piece emphasizes Kansas temperament and anticipation for the troops' homecoming.
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Missourl
Joplin Herald
Twentieth Bansas
United States
Mansel
Kansas
Luke
Zere
San Francisco
Santa Fe
Topeka
Where Are The Tramps In Prosperity's Afterglow
In Topeka and across the era, persistent questions arise about the vanished class of tramps once blamed for unemployment. Claims of deliberate laziness faded as recovery efforts and social shifts challenged the notion that all beggars chose vagrancy over work.
Tramps Misunderstood as Work Shadows in Debate
The passage questions the view of those denying a proposition about tramps. It posits they might have avoided water and suggests a tramp could have found work. It condemns harsh judgment and abuse toward the vagrant, asking if he has truly gone to work after all.
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Beiar
Sacred Door of Hope church in Atchison reports debts paid and new roof
Members of the Sacred Door of Hope in Atchison claim victory over a $200 old debt as they celebrate a ten day jubilee and undertake a new roof project costing about 600 dollars while continuing work as Soldiers of the Cross. The text notes internal family tensions and social expectations for women.
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Sacred Door of Hope
Atchison
oTwen
The
Points and Prose From the Chicago News Commentary
Snippet of opinion laden with aphorisms on wealth temperament and wisdom. The text jumbles maxims about nerves, admiration, tenement life, and Solomon, noting how philosophers grasp unseen aims yet miss own possessions. It hints at social satire without clear events or dates.
Reflections on Bachelor Life in Early Press
Fragment from a New York press column jokes about marriage and bachelor life. The tone mocks male habits and female fashion, noting wives and women’s influence, with humorous asides on skirts and scalp style. The piece relies on playful stereotypes and casual social satire.
JAYHAWKER JOTS At Wichita fair and county notes
Scraps from Jayhawker columns mention a convention in Wichita this week, land holdings by the Jewell County settler, Beloit’s new house with a billiard room, postal service growth in Abilene, Populist expansion talk in Salvia and Meade, a river bridge accident near Fort Riley, and various local peculiarities and rumors from Nortonville Republic City and surrounding towns.
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Wichita
Jewell_county
Perks
Beloit
Abilene
Hannum
Republic City
Meade
Book Notes Review Highlights Early 19th Century Crime and Travel
The column surveys several new releases including Saha Grange Giri by Sir Walter, France and Italy by Isore Saint Amand, and Black Rock by Ralph Connor. It notes themes of colonial era justice, maritime adventure, and prohibition-era mining life, with remarks on narrator perspectives and historical settings. Local notes include new animal tales Diomed and Jess from Macmillan, plus Nannies Happy Childhood by Caroline Leslie Field. Rural delivery expansion announced for Merriam, Kansas, and postal route details.
Honest Labor Bears a Lovely Face in Honest Toil
A praising view of laboring men and women who earn daily bread and keep the nation strong. Hood's Sarsaparilla is extolled as the remedy for poor blood with a testimonial from Hattie J. Taylor praising its warming effect.
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Hood
America
Hattie J. Taylor
Hillmon Case Sixth Trial Opens in Kansas District Court
Leavenworth Kansas October sixth sixth federal judge William C Hook presides as the Hillmon case returns to federal court for the sixth time. Mrs Sallie Hillmon now Sallie Smith seeks about 50 000 including interest from New York Life Insurance and other defendants after challenging a 1879 death and disputed insurance payout.
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Leavenworth
Hillmon
United States
William C. Hook
District of Kansas
Hillman
West
Sallie BE. Hilimen
Smith
John W.hilimen
Medicine Lodge
Lawrence
Kum
Inaurance
Kansas
Agas
Fuhman
Ew York Life
Zinc Company Refusal to Enter Agreement to Keep Up Prices
A Kansas smelter region resists price-raising deals as a Bruce Kansas operation of the Mie Jap Mining and Smelting company dodges shutdown claims. The Pearl C lead mine near Joplin and local furnaces push output, with multiple mines and smelters increasing activity and considering future acquisitions to sustain higher ore prices.
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Kansas
Saya
Pittshore
Mie~ Jap Mining and Smelting Company
Bruce
Kan
Pearl C. Lead
Anc Rovnes
Joplin
Jack
Pearl C. In
Mings
Trace
J. H. Brown
Parsons
Horses Dying Near Ottawa Report Unusual Disease
Ottawa farm reported multiple horse deaths in a cornfield area within ten days. Neighbors Dell Hii and others lost teams. diseased horses showed stupor and refusal to drink, dying within hours. Linseed boil and salts advised. some speculate chinch bugs on stalks may spread the illness.
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Ottawa
Xene Nirtham
Dell Hii
Horkes
Kirkham
Destructive Worms Hit Wheat in McPherson County
In McPherson County Kansas on October 16 a small worm about an inch long, resembling a cut worm, is damaging wheat in several localities. Farmers report losses, with worms found near straw stacks and in freshly listed ground. Mr Bradbury collected specimens and sent them to Warren Kansas and Washington for identification.
Independence Gas Company to Drill Wells in Indian Territory
The Independence Gas company announces awarded spumcey ocaeane wells for natural gas at jravilte thirty-five miles southeast, with an oil tank capacity of 5000 barrels. Drilling will begin after shipping two paths. Bartlesville has prior wells with limited gas yields. Pawhuska contracts call for six gas wells west of here.
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Independence
Independence Gas Company
Sputmcey Ocaeane
Jravilte
Here
Arthevble
Oae
Bartlesville
T¢Aak
Pawhuska
Drilling Outfits to Be Sent for Experimental Wells
Bartlesville firms will dispatch drilling outfits in a few days to an area with little recent drilling money. The project is experimental as the company seeks gas or oil in the region, which lies within a gas belt where both resources have been found nearby.
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Bartlesville
Miss Stella Preston Wins $5,000 Against Missouri Pacific
In Marysville on October 16 the third trial of Miss Stella Preston Belling against Missouri Pacific railroad ended with a verdict for her of five thousand dollars for injuries from being thrown from a caboose at Irving in December 1897. The original claim was not specified in available text.
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Stella Preston
Missouri Pacific
Marysville
Stella Preston Belling
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Irving
Free medical care drive by British Institute in Topeka
Eminent surgeons of the British Medical Institute establish a permanent Topeka branch at 412 Topeka avenue. They offer three months of free services for all invalids who call before November 15, excluding medicines, with consultation, examination, advice, minor operations, and guarantee of cure where possible. Dr. S Edward McCully leads, five hours daily from 9 am to 4 pm, no Sundays.
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British Medical Institute
Topeka
Topeka Avenue
Edward McCully
Beason
Multiple Trials End In Verdict For Miss Preston
The lengthy case against Miss Preston saw three trials before Judges Spillman Smith and Sturgis, ending in a verdict for the defendant. A motion for a new trial was pending at Spillman’s death and the matter likely advances to the supreme court. Attorneys Ory Gregg Berry for the railroad and Redmond Irish Brock for the plaintiff defended the actions.
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Interlucter
Spillman
W. Smith
Thirty-fourth
F.” W Sturgis
Twelfth
Preston
W. S. Glass
Smith
Sturgis
Supreme Court
J. W. Ory
W. J. Gregg
EL A. Berry
Wife Kills Herself Over Perceived Liquor Odor
Fort Beott October 16 Diva reports Susan Mc Mains, a young woman, died of a pistol wound after confronting her husband about beer and alcohol odor. She demanded sobriety. he left home to avoid confrontation and she shot herself at the gate. The deceased was described as of sound character.
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Fort Beott
Susan McMains
Football Victim at Delphos Game
George B. Thoreton fullback for Delphos died on the field during a match against Kansas Wesleyan university after a heavy plunge crushed his head and neck. He was carried off and died almost immediately. The incident occurred early in the game.
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Delphos
George B. Thoreton
Kansas Wesleyan University
Tlveton
Plant Receipts and Bond Costs In Local System
Receipts total 18 for the year with an average of 265.15 dollars. Operating expenses 420 and bond interest 740 on 13000 dollars, totaling 1200 annually. net income 1082.16 for the year, 700 applied to bond purchases. Jail sentences report various cases including robbery and horse stealing, with figures from Hutchinson Marysville and Yates Center.
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City
Ie Wise Building & Waterworks System
Hutchinson
Jacob Sheenafield
Harte Littell
Jory
James Eprading
Bill Allen
John
Talk No 22 Consulting Room Fragment
Fragmentary notes from a talk discuss ambition and the value of real hard work in achieving expertise. The unreadable text references personal experience and country context, with unclear names or dates remaining legible.
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David M. Sheets
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Kivalimarth & Stamper
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