Topeka State Journal highlights and political notes
The Topeka State Journal reports on current political figures including Seth Low and McKinley election dynamics, with references to party groups and coalitions such as Citizens' Union, Republican City Committee, and German-American associations. Notes include international mentions and canal debates.
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Citizens’ Union
Republican City Committee
Greater New York Democracy
Brooklyn Democracy
German-American Union
German-American Municipal League of Manhattan
Anti-Tammany Association
German-American League
Independent Demotrach
German- American Reform Union
Roosevelt and Booker Washington at White House luncheon
The article discusses President Roosevelt inviting Booker T. Washington to a White House luncheon, noting it challenges claims that he aimed to woo the South away from the Democrats. It cites Georgia Governor Candler and the New Orleans Picayune on race, politics, and social mixing, with Southern reactions mixed. The piece highlights debates over race, patronage, and the politics of the time.
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Roosevelt
Tee Soouth
White House
Booker T. Washington
South
Gov. Cundier
Georgia
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New Orleans Picayune
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Picayune
Enief Magistsute
Republic
Dagina
Roveevelt
Memphis
Sares
Booker Washington
Sonia
Roosevelt Act Sparks Debate on Sanity of Order
Fragmentary remarks discuss preserving order and sanctity, with a call to southern leaders to resist interference. The text mentions Mr Roosevelt and asserts his act should bear approval, while noting potential shifts to the present arrangement.
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The Atchison Glote and Local Social Oddities
Readers are treated to a disdainful sketch of town life where women gossip about marriage choices and dress stylishly, while men face domestic heartbreak and humor about cynical views on love. Anecdotes focus on funerary potatoes, theater seating, and class commentary.
Fragmented Parables and Aphorisms on Life and Society
A garbled column presents a string of pointed aphorisms and sketches about love marriage laziness charity vanity and politics. The voice critiques society with quick quips on wealth envy structure and human folly, referencing old age virtue and the balance of power.
Quaker Reflections From the Philadelphia Record
A collection of wryObservational quips on love, marriage, propriety, and social behavior. Jokes touch on taste in cigars, mirrors, compliments, and engagements. A Camdenville exchange leads to a pun about ferry bolts. A brief court of inquiry line closes the piece with a light note.
Reflections of a Bachelor from New York Press
A humorous piece notes that swapping horses is less risky than marriage. It jokes about choosing a wife for beauty or money and the perils of losing either way, framed in a playful critique of social pretensions.
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New York Press
Inents
Four proposals test a fragile heart in love triangle
A woman recalls four suitors including painter and painterly types while weighing marriage. Narrator confesses love for Miss A and follows a plan suggested by a friend. A decisive moment at a street corner leads to marriage three weeks later at St George's with family present.
Burglar Steals Purse From Hamilton Home
Mrs G W Hamilton of 421 East Eighth avenue reported a burglary Monday. While she briefly fed a horse, a thief entered and took her purse containing about 40 dollars. She was away from the house only about twenty minutes. doors were unlocked and no clue was found. Also dated Auburn Oct 22 Czolgzs interview with Polish priest.
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G. W. Hamilton
East Eighth Avenue
Hamil Cal
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Promote Internal Cure
Plain Talk To Catarrh Sufferers argues common salves fail and only internal treatment reaches the blood. It touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a palatable remedy that cleanses the system, relieves fever and congestion, and contain no narcotics or poisons. Sold by druggists with broad claims of safety and effectiveness.
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Stuert
Facknae
E. Ae
Huge railway grant linked to 1500 mile Mexican line
Detroit financier Sidney A. Witherbee secured concessions on 1500 miles of railroad from the Mexican government. The deal includes 1.5 million dollars cash for construction and 7,000 ropes of land valued at about 22.4 million dollars. The route runs from Presidio Del Norte to Metamora then east to the Gulf, connecting with the Brownsville line at Metamora and extending to Brownsville, Texas. Engineers are surveying to begin construction soon, promising a near continuous line to St. Paul from Mexico City.
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Detroit
Mich
City of
Mexico
Sidney A. Witherbee
Kansas City and Orient Railroad
Presidio del Norte
Metamora
Camepehi
Gulf
Brownsville
Corpus Christi
Gulf Millroad
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St. Paul
Dinner invite highlights Booker T. Washington circle
Richmond reports Giles B Allen of Virginia and leaders in the national association invited to President Roosevelt’s dinner for Washington. Jackson, a local Black lawyer known for wealth and little schooling, confirms the telegram but refuses further comment, saying his time is spent on money and he has no chance for social equality.
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Richmond
Giles B'llen
de Dollar
Autopsy Reports on Giant Heart Memory of Wing
The report notes George Wing’s autopsy in Zanesville as the heart measured far larger than normal, described as the largest in medical records. The finding is linked to a tendency to crowd the heart against the sternum with the organ extending beyond the breastbone area. The note places Wing among noted steeple climbers who performed remarkable work nationwide.
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Zanesville
George Wing
Former Senator Blair and Governor Crawford Seek Osage Claims Hearing
In Washington on October 22, former Senator Blair of New Hampshire and former Governor Crawford of Kansas met with Interior Department officials to obtain a hearing on Osage traders claims. Commissioner of Indian Affairs Jones agreed to grant a hearing as the department surveys how much, if any, of about 900000 dollars in claims should be paid.
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Washington
Blair
New Hampshire
Crawford
Kansas
Interior Department
Department
Jones
Indian Affairs
Relieved From Liability For Debts of Lombard Company
Judge Hook in U S district court in Kansas City frees Lombard Investment stockholders from liability to creditors after a six year case. The decision covers nearly two million dollars against eastern banks and individuals tied to the defunct firm. The Anglo American Land Mortgage & Agency of London filed the suit in 1891, claiming about one million dollars. The Lombard company, formed in 187?, failed with offices and directors named, Milton B Whitney listed as president.
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Kansas City
Hook
United States District Court
Lombard Investment Company
Antic States
Great Britain
Anglo- American Land, Mortgage & Agency Company
London
England
Lombard Company
Milton B Whitney
Westfield
Mass
Fight Over A Child Ends In Quick Hearing
Ophie Fuller a colored woman was arrested at noon on kidnapping charges tied to a child once in the possession of Wm. Murphy since the death of his mother three years ago. A writ of habeas corpus was issued to bring her before Judge Fagan for a speedy decision. The case adjourned to tomorrow as witnesses were not ready. The aunt of the child alleges Murphy has no claim, noting he denied paternity in prior criminal proceedings. the mother was a 16 year old who died after birth. The child’s aunt lives in Kansas City and the girl was visiting Murphy when the plan to keep her arose.
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Methuselah
Atchison
Chettal
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Ophie Fuller
Wm. Murphy
Murphy
Joe Ward
Fagan
Probate
Solomon
Failor
Kansas City
Gould Engagement Reported Between Gould Kin and Kelly Heir
New York, Oct. 22. Frank J. Gould, son of the late financier, is reportedly engaged to Miss Helen Kelly, daughter of the late Powerd Kelly, son of Eugene Ely. Friends say the announcement is likely true and had been anticipated by those aware of Gould's attentions. The betrothal, only recently formed, was to be kept secret due to the young woman's father’s recent death.
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New York
Frank J. Gould
Helen Kelly
Piwerd Kelly
Eugene Ely
Gould
Les
Cars Piled Up and Wreck Delays Trains in Utah
A freight train wreck near Wumsutter, Utah, blocked the line, delaying westbound land and passenger trains for hours. Ten coal cars derailed, but no injuries were reported. In Kansas, Brubaker family members charged with hog theft were bound over to district court on $5000 bonds. John Brubaker faces forgery hearing on the 5th.
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City
Utah
Pilon Pacific
Wye
Anarchist Most Sentenced to One Year in New York Penitentiary
Johann Most, famed anarchist editor, received a one year term in the New York Penitentiary for incitement. The case follows his controversial writings that urged assassination of rulers and appeared just before President McKinley’s assassination.
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Johann Most
New York
McKinley
Biggest Pigeon Ranch Operates at Eight Acres
The pigeon ranch spans eight acres with six lofts and 15 000 nests. Two men manage daily rounds to select marketable squabs, reusing waste, and shipping guano and feathers to factories. Equabs reach market in three weeks with prices from 1.25 to 4 per dozen, occasionally up to 10.
Deathly package mystery targets Philadelphia school director
New York dispatch reports Daniel Frey, a Philadelphia school director, received a mysterious express package labeled with his address. After opening it, a deadly eight inch centipede and a tarantula attacked him, killing the pests after a half hour struggle. Police suspect a political motive.
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Philadelphia
Daniel Frey
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North Third Street
Penn
Dl- Minhia
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Mr. Frey
Texas
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How Boer Prisoners Escape in Pearsons Magazine
In a Pearson's Magazine excerpt a Boer prisoner in Bermuda evades guards by launching a makeshift breath-holding box. He floats hidden inside as a British gunboat sailor retrieves the drifting box. Also a Colorado tale recalls Richard Gorman punished for wife beating by public lashes at a trestle near Leadville.
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Bermuda
Guarda
Local Menlo Club News and City Updates
Local brief notes: M C A members head to Port Sent for the state convention opening Thursday. Secretary George Serrigo to appear Friday afternoon. Unity club meets Thursday at 3 30 at Unity church to study Goethe via Taylor translation. Postmaster Guthrie receives mail route instructions between main office and Oakland. Four people held at county jail awaiting court investigation. John chose of Isudsnum on spree last week in North Topeka.
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Port
George Serrigo
Unity Club
Unity Church
Goethe
Taylor
John Guthrie
Oakland
Te County
John Chose
Isudsnum
North Topeka
In Closer Quarters and Rail Advances Across the South
Kansas City dispatches: a county judge transport plan includes Bethany and Maryville steps. Southern railway pushes good roads via an educational train led by W H Moore of the National Good Roads association with public road staff and workers. A Duluth fire policy for the Northern Pacific and a local note on hunting rounds out brief items.
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Southern Railway
Ratte
Ilinois Central
W. H. Moore
National Good Monds Association
Doda
Public Roads Office
Department of Agriculture
Northern Pacific
Duluth
Minn
Northern Pacific Railroad
Vermont Renewer Claims Remarkable Cures at Klingaman Firm
A. Klingaman of 12 East Sixth Street, sole Vermont agent for Smiths Green Mountain Renovator, reports remarkable sales and cures. The firm’s manager plans a personal visit to congratulate Klingaman on the record and the interest in distributing the remedy locally. Klingaman asserts strong confidence, calling it the best thing in his store and a remedy for headaches nerve disorders dyspepsia and rheumatic pain.
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A. Klinenman
Sixth Street
Vermont
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