War News and Political Tangles From Topeka Journal
The Topeka State Journal notes American and allied involvement in Africa and the Philippines, with commentary on government officials and public figures. It highlights Governor Leedy’s militia decisions, the Twentieth Kansas regiment, and local political tension surrounding party politics and mobilization. The piece references Grover Cleveland, Brigham Roberts, and John W. Leedy amid war reporting and legislative debate.
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Joplin
Kunsun
John W. Leedy
Orgenimel
Hansas Regiment
Europe
Tropics
Ubun
Leedy
Col. Funston
Hia
Ihthin Cir Worrrior
Coear
Question of Method in Philippine Territorial Policy debate
The piece argues the core issue is method not motive in McKinley era policy toward the Philippine islands. It surveys anti expansionist views from naval station needs to full withdrawal and suggests public opinion may resist retreat while politicians like Bryan align with Cubans policy. It predicts investigation will show most favor expansion in principle, but oppose administration methods.
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Philippine
McFidleys
United States
Metiniey
Bryan
Thie
Cabe
Philippines
Orphans and morals in Atchison life and fashion
A fragmentary 19th or early 20th century piece discusses orphans growing in popularity, a young man seeking marriage to an orphan, belt fashions with engraved names, and social judgments about drinkers. It compares a sober industrious man to a dissipated friend, implying drift toward vice and the social weight of public opinion.
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Baye Cepa
Hend
Sun
Kansas Echoes on Kansas Rivalries and Yachts
Quirky Kansas clippings recount rival towns, politics, marriages, and a yacht dream. Notes from Wichita to Ottawa, Hutchinson to Topeka joke about Lipton and Funston, while a Coffey county member on a Luzon tower narrowly escapes shell fire in an era of global bancs and jokes.
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A humorous column on love and marriage noting men seek romance while many avoid commitment. It jokes about women's behavior and the idea of a man describing daily routines, with reflections on how tastes and customs have changed from grandfathers to the present.
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New York Press
Iola Metropolis Inspires Civic Whistles and Odd Notes
Iola grows bustling as Charley Scott signals city-wide chatter. The Galena Times starts a Small Pox Souud desk while Hart Chastain opens a Tolm dental office. A Columbus man debuts a new invention amid Kansas convict work trends and minor local mishaps color the week. Grace Lease named most popular county lady at Fort Scott fair. Abilene man obsesses over whist, leaving horse and buggy in street. A raw recruit faces a sentry. Hutchinson sues state reformatories. football bets, Drake, and Lawrence hotels mix with a quirky, sprawling county snapshot.
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Wichita
Emporia
Alec ClAline
Kansas
Topeka
C. B Sawyer
Abilene
Lawrence
J. L. Brady
Thomas Sinton
Philippines
CIA Register
Charley Scott
Reno
Ottawa Herald
Hutchinson
J. J. Whitman
Lyon County
Maryland Shire Experiment Station
United States
Winfield Ship Yards
Walnut
Joplin
Galena
Keefe
Motourneer
Ncently
Fred Trige
Denver Post
Tris
Tone
Funston
Polyeumy
Kania
Thomas Lipton
Gentie— Mann
Bfm
Newt Ury
Galena Times
Newt. Ury
Fort Scott
Juplin
Frisco
State Line
Newt
Tere
Hi Dorado Times
Citizens State Bank
Imperial Ottoman Bank
Beyrouth
Auratia
Turkey
Charles Hamilton
Coffey County
Luzon
Filipinas
Iola
Purmton
Brani Ia
Tola Register
Missouri
Kazisas Ie
Webster
Grace Lease
Fort Scott Street
Aoa Street
Prandin County
Hurt Filey
State Reformatory
Drake
Lawrence Hatel
Kit Carson’s Sister Mary Ruby Dies in Missouri
Warrensburg Missouri October 26 Mary Ruby sister of explorer Kit Carson dies here from Bright’s disease Born at an Indian fort near Boonsboro Howard County She was the last surviving member of Kit Carson’s family during the seven years of her life she never left Missouri.
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Kit Carson
Warrensburg
Mary Ruby
BPO
Boonsboro
Howard County
Missouri
Ruby
Russian Gold Fields Opened
Washington reports that Russia has opened its gold lands at Siteria to foreign exploitation. A draft law sets sale dates from February 16 to 23 next year and indicates sales are open to Russians and foreigners alike.
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Washington
Russia
State Department
U. S
Pierce
St Petersburg
Scolls Emulsion Promoted for Growing Children
Growing time emphasis shows children need proper fats for strength and growth. Deficiency causes thinness and poor development, while Scolls Emulsion is advertised as providing the exact nourishment required for delicate and growing children.
Chemists Scott and Bowne in New York Ad
An old newspaper snippet mentions Scott and Bowne, chemists based in New York, likely an advertisement or trade notice from a period detailing their role in pharmaceutical supplies and scientific goods.
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O2ony
Scott & Bowne, Chemists
New York
No More Passes Says Railroads Barring Election Day Rides
Officials report railroads will refuse free transportation to state officers and other workers for election day. The move aims to end past practices of offering passes to home voters and threatens to affect turnout as campaigns prepare to fund travel for supporters.
Dewey House Purchase Finalized by Subscriptions
Washington October 20 The Rhode Island avenue house bought for Admiral Dewey by public subscription has been turned over to him by Assistant Secretary Vanderlip and U S Treasurer Roberts. Mr Fitch the owner presented the deed at the treasury and it was filed for record. The purchase price was about 350000 Two subscriptions today completed the payment. one for 1000 from Brooklyn and another 27 from the Western Union Telegraph company. Kansas bonds registered include Hock Creek township Nemaha county 29000 Rolling Prairie Morris county 15000 Highland Morris county 12000 De Logan Rooks county 15000 North Hampton Rooks county 15000
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Washington
Rhode Island Avenue
Admiral Dewey
Vanderlip
United States
Roberts
Dewey Home Committee
Fitch
Treasury Department
Brooklyn
Western Union Telegraph Company
Kansas
New York City
Hock Creek
Nemaha County
Rolling Prairie
Morris County
Highland Township
de Logan
Rooks County
North Hampton Township
Resignation chatter at House inquiry sparks moniker remark
John E. Redmond MP told a Times reporter at the Hoffman House that Davitt will likely be reelected after resigning his seat in the House of Commons. Special trains are arranged for the Twentyeth Kansas reception with twelve trains already scheduled from multiple western points. Charles L. Seagraves, Santa Fe traveling agent, organized the services to Kansas City and other branches with mainline connections.
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New Town
Uct
Devitt
John E. Redmond
Times
Hoffman House
House of Commons
Michael Tavitt
Davitt
C. L. Seagraves
Sannta Fe
Twenteth Kenses
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Atchison
Lawrence
Southern Kansas Division
SOUL
Coffeyville
Howard
Bur Mngton
Queneme
Points West
Vermont Farm Machinery vs Peter Heil Sons Trial Ends In Hung Verdict
Jury in the second trial of Vermont Farm Machinery Company against Peter Heil and Sons failed to agree on damages after a protracted case. The suit alleges sale of creamery separators by Heil acting as an agent, with unsold units still owned by the Vermont company. Previous term yielded a verdict for the plaintiff, but the amount was not decided. Judge Hazen criticized the jury for past verdict methods. The latest trial ended without a verdict.
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Vermont Farm Machinery Company
Peter Hell & Sons
Dinagree
Vermont Company
Iaat
Hazen
Judge Doster Chosen For Twentieth Kansas Exercises
The sub committee selects Chief Justice Doster to preside as master of ceremonies for the parade day events at the state house. General Hudson ex-Lieutenant Governor Troutman and Major T. J. Anderson serve on the panel. Doster, a former soldier and the state’s top judge, will oversee ceremonies including returning the regimental color to Governor and the sword presentation to General Funston.
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Kansas
Doster
Hudson
Troutman
T. J. Anderson
Chase Doster
Philippines
Judge Doster
State House
Stanley
Metcalf
Funston
Dewey Receives Home Deed Gratitude Note From Dewey
Admiral George Dewey writes to Frank A. Van derup thanking the Dewey home committee for presenting a house. He expresses gratitude for the countrymen’s overwhelming expression of regard and asks the letter be conveyed to the committee and readers.
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Washington
Frank A. Vanderup
Dewey Home Committee
Admiral Dewey
Sir
George Dewey
James Trial Opens in District Court Over $10,000 Damages
The suit of W. W. Hayes against Thomas M. James for 10000 damages was begun in district court. Hayes alleges damages from a shooting in North Topeka last year. A criminal case against James for the same incident awaits a second trial. A jury was selected after a lengthy venue process. Enaminger represents Hayes. Safford Williams and Vance Campbell defend James.
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W. WH. Hayes
Thos. M. James
Mr. Hayes
Mr. James
North Topeka
Hayes
James
Enaminger
the Plainiff
Safford & Wiliams
Vance &Campbell
Telegraph Cases Delayed Until December By Judge Hazen
District court telegraph cases will not be heard until December as Judge Hazen decides to hear them himself if a referee cannot be appointed with consent from both sides. Defense counsel McKeever seeks a faster path, while Western Union resists. The report also notes a general rain across the state, a fall in temperatures, and a cattle train wreck near Zenda delaying traffic. A mattress factory fire in the cotton room was quickly controlled with four bales affected before suppression.
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Naxen
Hazen
Althous
Schick Mattress Factory
Wire Thieves Bound Over to District Court
Oliver Lynch and Sam Bayless were bound over in city court to stand trial in district court for stealing copper wire from the street railway pubs in Oakland. Lynch testified about the 11 oclock night robbery, 1300 feet of wire stripped from poles and sold in Lawrence for 32 percent profit, with wire costing over $200. Bond set at 3000 each, not furnished.
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Oliver Lynch
Sam Bayless
Street Railway Company
Oakland
Lynch
Bers
Bayless
Lawrence
Ate Juni
Buyless
Fragmentary Kansas committee financial items Listed
The Snance committee of the Twentieth Kansas entertainment reports partial expenditures including W W Gayitt Medical Co 25 50 Pension office employes 35 00 J W McParland 20 00 Schmidt Fras plus other entries totaling 8240 00 reflecting a damaged archival record of expenditures and names.
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Snance Committee
Twentieth Kansas Entertainment
W.W. Gayitt Medical Co
Pension Office
J. W. McParland
Schmidt Fras
Painter Fells Through Skylight at Kansas Avenue Building
W. L. Golt a painter of 14 Quincy Street, fell from a skylight platform about 25 feet high at 313 Kansas Avenue this morning. He suffered a fractured collar bone, torn hip muscles, and body injuries. the fall narrowly avoided fatal impact as an iron scale stood close by. Dr. Mann treated his chest injuries and he was taken to a hospital.
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W. L. Golt
Quincy Street
Kansas Avenue
Golt
Mail Carrier Arrested For Cruelty To Animals
Special Officer King of the Foster Humane Society arrested R. P. Pigg Wednesday afternoon for cruelty to animals and fast driving. Pigg drives a wagon and was leaving to meet a train. he was taken to the police station and released on a $200 bond. The charge was cruelty to animals and fast driving, with the suspect facing fines for missing the train.
Wedding Postponed After Crime Involving Bridegroom
A local wedding is postponed as details emerge of a crime spree linked to the groom. Murray Washington was involved in a long pursuit across multiple states culminating in a penitentiary sentence for theft. The planned ceremony is rescheduled amid ongoing investigations and uncertainty about the groom’s future.
Dairy Lectures by Prof H M Cottrell for Parmera Patrons
The Parker Creamery in promatuie whatevis dairy business hosts a lecture series on dairy topics for patrons and interested parties in western Kansas. Prof H M Cottrell of the state agricultural college will speak at Raymond Nickerson Geneseo Leone Sterling Pekin Sylvia Burgers Hatchem on, Garfield, Kinstey, Offerie, Wint Ware Bt John Game pretty Prairie Audale Inman Arlington.
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Parker Creamery Company
Hutaninéan
Promatuie
Kansas
H. M. Cottrell
State Agricultural College
Raymond
Nickerson
Geneseo
Leone
Sterling
Pekin
Sylvia
Burgers
Hatchmon
Garfield
Kinste
Washington football squad reshuffles for Denver clash
The Washington team announced noon kickoff with changes due to injuries and retirements. Shippiea has left the squad, Clark steps in, Banks is absent, and several veterans including Hughes Loach Hays and Clark are replaced by new players as the lineup aims to face Denver.
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Denver
Eb Shippiea
Cell
Clark
Banks
Tani
Geohart Wind
Tall
Jim Hughes Loach
Hays
White
Ricksot
Worseley
Mitchoocs
Gramley
Stahl
Melford
Court Fight Over Ballot Nomination in Spivtpeieth District
In a forthcoming court action Ghalies F. Fobuson of Gakalocsa sues Break Hur rel of Holton with G. C. Clemens for Mr. Tohn son to enjoin a bounty clerk from placing Murrell on the official ballot under Republican. Dispute centers on Murrell’s nomination status via petition and the regular convention process. Kentucky law on ballot eligibility is referenced. Louis Charonhas faces new trouble over a whistling device near his business. police arrest follows after a Wednesday incident.
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Spivtpeieth
Jude Johnagn
ainsiAaty
Janu
Ir. Gephart
Nomi
Vention
Kentucky Supreme Court
Cimmena
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Topeka State Journal
Frank P. Maclennan
OLUME
Santa Aries Ianz
Kaqatown
Eietas Avenue
Beebe
NEW Ore
Temple Cours
Richardson
Ser
London
Taon Court
Preet Strest
Relepho
Bingland
Africa
South Africa
Sleeping Car Trust
New Jersey
Mil ‘Grover Cleveland
Princeton University
Cluvelani
Eisen Gould
Brigham H. Hoberts
Congress
Manila
Romeone
Philip Ploes
Coix
Globe Lights
Atchison Global
Edythe Giendowynne
Curly
Chicago News
Gtri
Tfe
Ben
Jayhawker
Kansas Railroady
Elf
Santa Fe
Rock Island
State of Club
Asylum
Reform School
Dewey
Twentieth Kansas
Homes Committee
Bain
Zenda
Argonta
Panhandle
Ellinwood
JA Donahue
South PL. Pleasant
Beales
K. of P. Hall
Home Lodge
Santa Fes California Limited
Lmsted
Topeke
T. Lo King
Dibble Grocer
Oman
Murray Wal
Evan
Olny
State
State Penitentiary For A Short Terra For Theft, Fis Sentenge
Sherm
Murray Washington
H. MS. Cottrell
Parmera
Louis Charonhas
Ofiver Donovan
Bernard
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