Topeka State Journal Volcey Market Items and Inquiries
A fragmented column from the Topeka State Journal lists varied items from national figures to local notes. It mentions President McKinley’s illness account, Dr. Kizer, the International Associated Press wire report, Carnegie’s predicted US Britain partnership, Pat Crowe's antics, and Turkish sultan payments, alongside assorted anecdotes on crops, falls in Niagara, and city politics. The piece reflects a mosaic of early 20th century news and curiosities.
Hearst in Kansas City to Start a New Pauper Paper
Rumors circulate that Kansas City will gain a new Hearst owned Democratic newspaper. The idea mirrors Chicago moves where the Chicago American founded to champion the party. speculation links the Times and Star absorption to an opening for a new Democratic paper in Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Hearst
Topeka
Chicago American
Chicago
Times
Aml
Digging in Sand Bar amid Murder Probe
Rumors swirl around the Belang sand bar dig as investigators near the murder case of a man and his kin. A purse of 300 is raised to fund prosecutions while a ten year old boy testifies at the Si station. Friends join the search near Rock Inland piers as workers uncover more clues.
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Tees
Daylids
Jeter
Rock Inland Railroad
Belang
Mr Long Dodges Huey Lacy for Senator Chester Tie
A retro column notes Mr Long avoiding Hue lacy and signaling he won’t seek reelection this year while hinting at a next year bid for Congress. He asserts focus on pension issues for a large district and mentions Curtis activity, with unclear details about senatorial plans.
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Hue Lacy
Chester A
Congress
Curtis
Sena
Mm Ae
Curtis White
Wallace and Mather Hurt by Bullets at Christ Hospital
A serious incident left Wallace and Mather wounded by bullets. One victim was operated on at Christ Hospital after multiple bullets penetrated the body. Authorities report two injured individuals and ongoing efforts to extract fragments and stabilize them.
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Wallace
Sebo
Nix Mather
Passed & Cy
Christ
Ieee
Amelie
Cabinet Discusses Philippines Military Situation
Washington cabinet meeting focused on the Philippine military posture. Secretary Roots presented, decision favored maintaining U S forces while avoiding large troop additions. President indicated a Thanksgiving proclamation and pending congressional message in December.
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Washington
Philippines
Ninth Infantry
Philip
Roots
Broderee
Congress
Rev Mr Broad Resigns From Kansas Home Mission Board
Rev Mr Broad resigns after 34 years with the Kansas Congregational Home Mission Society. He tendered his resignation at a board meeting and will step down January 1. He will pursue work in the home mission field, possibly in a national role, with the exact future duties not disclosed.
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Z. Broad
Kansas Congregational Home Minas
State Board
Broad
UAC Stetl
Kansas
STATE PAID FOR INSANE, Gets 468 For Keeping Shinn At Asylum
A state account shows 468 paid for Frank Shinn’s care at an asylum. Guardian Nema Eiwerde held Shinn, inmate for years, with annual sums and disputed past-due charges. Legal action looms as questions arise about outlawed past claims and permanent state liens.
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Frank Shinn
Nema Eiwerde
Io Topeka
Msince Shinn
Instituton
Amliter Cole
Auliter Cole
Codard
Soverrigh
Urteron
Delayed Supreme Court Reports Worries Topeka Bar
Topeka lawyers fret over a year and a half without published supreme court decisions. Typically two to four reports appear annually. the last issue listed Kansas reports dated 1900. Attorneys and judges rely on reports for cited decisions, forcing them to obtain certified copies from the supreme court clerk when unreported opinions are needed.
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Topeke
Supreme Court
Kansas
Mining firm seeks land lease for oil prospecting
Fragmentary notes show a mining company seeking funds and land to lease sections for oil prospecting. Names such as J. E. Frost and Shawnie Spanky appear in the garbled text, with references to Hind Hicue and Verel sections and partners Rowman & Co and Ee Witter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ai Mining Company
Worl
J. E. Frost
Tuves
Moesor
Te Rowman & Co
Vand Ee Witter
Vursoun
Shawnie Spanky
Wil Comeenen
Soci Sa
McKeever and Martin Suit In County Court
Judge Hazen ordered the 350 in controversy in the suit of Dr. Martin against Ed McKeever in county court. The suit seeks $50 claimed for work done in a seven year Harper County case where Martin did the work but McKeever collected the money.
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Hazen
Dr. Martin
ED. McKeever
Martin
Harper County
McKeever
County Board Advances Bridge Claims in Rossville Willard Projects
County commissioners approve claims on Rossville and Willard bridge estimates. Work on Roseville bridge ongoing with regular piers in place. Steel and decking procurement moving forward as topeka route materials push continues for Silverton and Valley bridges.
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Rossville
Willard
Roseville
Topeka
To Fois Gun Club Bas Deen Meeting Notice
A meeting of the members of the To fois Gun club Bas Deen is called for Wednesday night at Elliott's gun store. Business of importance to members will be discussed and a large attendance is desired. Three focal colored Masonic lodges will give a banquet and free musical and literary entertainment at lodge rooms at 1018 Kansas Avenue. Friends invited to attend with their wives and daughters.
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Tofois Gun Club
Bas Deen
Elliott's
Clo
Kansas Avenue
Chicago Anarchists Deaths Recalled in November 11 1899 Scaffold
The article recalls the 1897 executions of Chicago anarchists Parsons Spies Engel and Fischer, detailing their last moments on the scaffold. It contrasts Leon Czolgosz calm demeanor at sentencing with the grim, varied expressions of the Chicago quartet as they faced death, noting observers’ vivid impressions of each man’s fear, resignation, and defiant stares.
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Leon Czolgoex
McKinley
Chicago
Sasassin
Czaigos
Tere
Mitte
Truman C. White
Supreme Court
Buffalo
Auburn Penitentiary
Tran
Ceorgose
Assassi
United States
Parsons
Piecher
Engel
Fischer
Tike
Ra Haitwid
Domentic
Nina van Zandt
Alfect
Ubese
Notable Assassinations and Presidents Mourned Across U S History
The article recounts the assassinations of Abraham Lincoln and James A. Garfield, detailing the events at Ford’s Theatre and the Baltimore and Potomac Station, the conspirators, and national mourning. It continues with the 1881 attack on James A. Garfield’s successor Chester A. Arthur and later relates the shooting of President McKinley, tying together a historical thread of presidential assassinations and public grief.
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McKinney
Garfield
Washington
New England
Willams College
Williamstown
Hisine
White Horny
Union
Europe
Sonneat
Hiberan
N. J
Wichington
Capitol
Charles Jules Gullent
Sonn
McKinley Shot After Guarded Walk At Canton
Eyewitness account from Canton describes President McKinley shaking hands with the crowd before an assassin fired. The gunman, identified as Czolgosz, attempted another thrust as officers overwhelmed him. McKinley died at 2 15 am after lingering since the attack.
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Conte
Canton
Milburn
Ceolgean
Czolgosz
Tissussin
Czobor
McKinley
Notable Assassinations List Through History
A compiled ledger of sovereigns and leaders who survived or fell to assassination attempts, naming George III, Paul I, Spencer Percival, Mehemet Ali, Alexander II, Garfield, Carnot, Elizabeth of Austria, and McKinley among many others. The list spans centuries and continents, citing dates of attacks, outcomes, and notable perpetrators or alleged motives.
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George III of
England
Margaret Nicholson
James Hatfield
Paul
Czar
Russia
Spencer Percival
Bellingham
Kotzebue
Earl Send
Charles
Duc de Berri
Comte de Chambord
Cape D'istrin
Denis Affre
Paris
Comte Pellegrino
Roger
Dent Pose
Soselage
Francis Josephé
Austria
Liberyi
Ferdinand
Charles 111
Parma
India
Shere
Andaman Islands
Aziz
Turkey
Iste
Hussein Avni
Hassan
William I
Prussia
Germany
Oscar Becker
Ialy A
Hodel
Nobiling
Mehemet Ali, Pasha
Alexander 11
Karskorow
St Petersburg
Herezowaki
Alexander Beloulett
Himsel
St. Petersburg
Arch
James A. Garfield
United States
Charles Jules Guiteau
Washington
Gulteau
Marie Francois Carnot
France
Lyons
Cesare Sante
Btanislaus Stambauloff
Bulgaris
Taives
Nasr-ed-Din
Persia
Cou
Antonio Cangras del Canullo
Spain
Michel Angolilo
Silas Goll
Santa Agueda
Joan Tdinrne Borda
Uruguay
Montevideo
Avelino Arredondg
Uryan
Jose Maria Reyna Barrios
Cemecersaia
Guatemala City
Oscar Selinger
Empress Elizabeth of
Laochini
Geneva
Switzerland
Kentucky
Tuewiay
Jefe
Prankgort
Humbert
Italy
Monza
As“Br “Uce Mckinley
Leon Crolgers
Cascarets Promote Clean Bowels For Liver and Skin Health
An advertisement extols Cascarets as a remedy for bile in the blood and rotten bowels. It claims partially digested food rots in the gut causing yellowed skin and foul breath, and asserts Cascarets safely flush poisons with no gripe. Money back guarantee and sample offer from Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York.
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Nature
Cascarets
Yooesad
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Washburns Gift to fund Kansas observatory
An anonymous donor in Massachusetts has given Washburn College $50,000 to build and equip the finest observatory in Kansas. Dr Norman Plass, eastern agent, confirms the gift and says plans may cost from 25,000 to 300,000. Trustees seek guidance and may place the observatory on campus with Prof A A Mann of Minnesota expected to assist.
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Washburn College
Massachusetts
Kansas
Norman Plass
Plass
Washburn Cohege
Colleges of
D. M. Fisk
Plass Aino
Burnett's Mound
Ovservatory
Tupeks
A A. Mann
University of Minnesota
Malvar Proclaims in Philippines Amid War Declaration
Malvar issues a proclamation naming himself and two lieutenants general and four generals of division. He warns Americans will be treated with swift action, and those who surrender will be treated in a manner stated. He congratulates advisers and those aiding the cause of liberty in the field.
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Malvar
Ssng
Ceeral
Divi
Wasenbiy Beraters
Shoup Resigns From Committee Seat
Salt Lake City Utah October 23 reports indicate exiled Shoup resigns as a member of the Republican national committee from Idaho. The resignation date is unclear as the search continues for a replacement. Chairman Goodie of the state committee plans a delegates meeting to decide on a successor at the national convention.
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Shoup
Salt Lake
Utah
Boze
Italiy
Republican National
Idaho
Goodie
Republican State Committee
Calinda
Bhoup
Embalmed milk scandal sparks Topeka probe
Reports describe a suspected embalmed milk case in Topeka with food inspectors and health officers investigating a preserved milk sample and possible additives. A bacteriological examination is planned to analyze components as authorities seek facts amid public concern.
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Topeka
Cal
Not Philanthropists: Judges and Clerks Refuse Election Service
Authorities report that many judges and clerks previously selected for the coming election have declined to serve. county officials frantically seek volunteers as replacements, with only about ten positions filled so far. Organizers warn additional refusals may force a reorganization of polling to name substitutes.
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Jesae
License Granted and Court Free for Marriage Plans
A muddled note describes someone obtaining a license and arranging a marriage with a squire waiving fees. The text references a Toric Parmictan figure and mentions friends and court arrangements, implying a lawful marriage plan without charges. The language hints at antiquated legal formalities and a desire for honesty in handling the proceedings.
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Eldson
Union Pacific Change Complicates Overland Arrivals
Union Pacific announces altered schedules affecting connections for western routes. Trains from Denver and points west will arrive at Topeka later, with revised transfer times at Wichita and other hubs. The outline includes new linking trains to Rock Island services and coordination with local clerks and officials. James Walker of Lanven is listed in related notices.
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Topeka
Waneas City
Union Patror
Woelen
Bama
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Topeka State Journal
Volcae
Mall
Mate FF Wall Fa
el Vangerbile Bete
Paul Brock
Mere Winean
Associated Press
State Journal
Afteenoon
Miso
Ory
Iiinais
Kizey
Caliifornia
Miegara
Schley
Becauss
Theoklyn Citimen
Greater New York
Shepard
Great Hastein
Andrew Carnegie
Pat Crowe
Omaha
Crampa
Santa Fe
MR. Long
Ugh Wallace
Congregational State Missions
M'Keever and
Lincoln
McKinsey
Abraham Lincoln
John Wilkes Hoath
Ford
Ir. Lincoln
Sirs
Harris
Albany
Henry R. Rathbone
eWay
John Wilkes Booth
Assusein
Wilam HH. Seward
Seward
Johnson
Stanton
Grant
Satassin
Royal States
Springfield
Baltimore
Harkisburg
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Andrew Johnson
Siaten
Democratic Party
Bir
Lective Ireland
Wood
The
Washburn
Topeka College
Dr. Plass
Union Pacific Change
Overland Flyer
Kansane
ALGER
James Walker
Lanven
Stor
Atlanta
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