Campaign notes and political chatter from Topeka and beyond
The Topeka State Journal reports ongoing campaign activity with mentions of Cleveland delegation plans, the South movement, and lingering election timing. It notes price shifts and campaign tensions, cites General Eagan and Mr Hanna as figures, and mocks the Mall and Express on a joke about Wolster Davis facing opposition to clerical influence and a bachelor status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Vermont
Wolster Davis i Ao
Hie
New York
Mal and Express
Mall
Express
Mr. Davis
Nicaragua Canal Outlook Clears Way for US Action
The Grace-Eyre Cragin syndicate failed to pay the extra 400000 on its option for the Maritime Canal concession. With that forfeited, the Nicaragua interoceanic canal project may face renewed government consideration as Congress weighs authorization and a route across Nicaragua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micaragua Canal
Chicago
Nicaragua
Mari- Vite
Congress
Maritime Canal Company
Grace-Eyre- Cragin Syndicate
Grace Syndicate
Tnat
United State
The Glasgow Experiment in Municipal Streetcars
Glasgow’s trial of municipal operation for streetcars draws national and international attention. A report by Mr. Taylor from the Scottish metropolis notes the system is run under a council committee and includes figures on capital costs and interest, illustrating the financial setup and oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Taylor
Vansul
Scotch Metropolim
Comrmitten
Ee Council
End of Motormen in Glasgow Tram System
A fragmented historical note discusses Glasgow tramways, underground cables, and changing the electric system. It references fares, private operation, and supervision with no compensation, plus stray broad social reflections from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Fragmented voice notes from a mixed era publication
A disjointed excerpt presents clipped phrases and characterful asides. It mentions a bowling alley worker, opportunistic girls, a carrier delivering addresses, counterfeit money, and reflections on generosity and appearances. Multiple stray names and phrases blend into a stream of provisional ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hileceiphia
Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News
A garbled column shows distorted phrases and misprints about wisdom, dreammakers, weather vanes, names, and social imperatives. The piece reads as a noisy collection of aphorisms and stray sentences with numerous errors and unclear subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago News
Pringle's Minstrels to Visit Friday Next Week
The Topeka theatrical season opens with Pringle's Minstrels at the chord theater Friday September 14. The company, said to include four colored entertainers, features a Japanese village skit and Carson Clark in his new comedy What did Tompkins do? The week of September 16 will spotlight additional performances by the troupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Chord Theater
Hichard & Pringle
Georgia Minstrels
Carson Clark
Tompkins
Star Sword
Miss Olive Jones Sells Story to Harper’s
Miss Olive Jones, 19, known as Buffalo Jones, sold a Colorado sheep capture tale for 150 dollars. The Topeka author and Pit cashier wrote her first magazine piece, won by Harper, and will appear before year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Jones
Peffer to Campaign for McKinley in Colorado Tour
Ex Senator Peffer of Kansas will advocate McKinley’s re election. He starts a speech tour in Colorado on September 10 under the Republican national committee. He will address mining camps in about a dozen places before leaving the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Peffer
Kansas
McKinley
Colorado
Republican National Committee
Weather and political notes from Watertown area
Weather forecasts show rain anticipated with a cooldown and forecasts for partly cloudy skies with showers. Temperature readings at Hays City and Manhattan reached the upper 80s to 90s with a forecasted warming trend. Splashed in news is a local court fine for a dancing incident and Col Albert D. Shaw’s nomination by Republicans for the Twenty fourth district, to fill a vacancy in Congress.
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Ogee
Zai
Weather Bureau
Hays City
Manhattan
Shaw
Watertown
Albert D. Shaw
Charles Chickering
Lome
Station Agent Held Up at Marshall Depot
A robber entered the St. Louis Missouri depot in Marshall between 1 and 2 am and forced the clerk to open the money drawer at the window. Night watchman Angler on rounds discovered the intruders and fired a pistol through the door as the robbery occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Missouri
St. Louis
C. Anlgur
Roosevelt Speech at Owenso Shows Flag and Liberty Theme
Colonel Roosevelt addressed a rear platform audience at Owenso Michigan and praised veterans who wore the button and stood for the republic. He argued liberty in the Philippines and warned against foreign domination, stressing unity across party lines and the need to defend national honor. The caravan proceeded from Lansing to Jackson after a large tent rally.
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Appomattox
Philippines
Campaig
Teinsbure
Lansing
Mid
Commercial ‘Travelers’ Club
Roosevelt
Ersiveley
Jackson
Santa Fe Flood Strikes New Mexico Rail Lines
Flooding devastates Santa Fe and surrounding areas in New Mexico. Heavy rain floods tracks, washes out long stretches near Albuquerque and beyond, interrupting rail service between the region and Mexico. Crews work to reopen lines as delays stretch to hours.
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New Mexico
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
Ars Ulm
Mexico
LS H
Machinery to Build Model Highway Not Yet Here
The good roads movement grows with local business backing Maple Hill. Three men from the Business Men's Commercial club, Gilbert Stewart, Updegragt, and 0, will attend the BU seating. Government and industry support for test roads is outlined, with emphasis on affordable, practical model roads near Waadburn College to Sea Brook. The project relies on voluntary contributions and local materials, aiming to educate farmers and citizens on road improvements and drainage. Delays in machinery arrival slow the spreading of the cement, but work proceeds toward an early start and exhibit road dates.
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Good Roads
Bane Jemmae Cinstus
Business Men
Spreramant
Paaa
Department of Tculture
Department of Agriculture
Insecta
Department Ofture
Nenda
Gate Howe
St. Job
Waadburn College
Seabrook
Tera
Rogers
Satie
Foltlawine
Topeka Man Praises Dean's Kidney Pills in Ad
J R Black of 1005 East Sixth Street testifies to kidney pain and backache easing after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He says the remedy reduced distress and weakness, purchased at Rowley & Snow drug store.
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Topeka
Thomas
J. R. Black
East Sixth
Dean
Rowley & Snow
Sixth Street
Kansas Averas
Kansas
Political Road Tour Highlights From General Harrison Visit
A fragmented report notes General Harrison touring the state to deliver addresses on road building and related efforts. It mentions county fairs, speeches by local figures, and pressure from the Commercial club to obscure certain details while promising forthcoming remarks and interesting topics from a committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Harrison
Os State
Sens
Tecumpeal
Nant Anay
Eerie
Commercial Club
Oscure
Hin
Harel
Howard H. Gross
Bhawnee County
Deaths and Funerals In Rockford Area
Word has been learned that George E. Sheldon formerly of this city died at Rockford on Thursday. Mr Sheldon was brother of E Mt Sheldon of this city. Funeral services for Mrs HL Copstrand and Dr and Mrs Hogeboom left Rockford today to attend the funeral at home 121. Death occurred yesterday at age 13 years. The funeral was held from residence this afternoon at 2. Cemetery is Ritchey Lane Street. Automobiles for strikers Detroit meeting of Nazi Association to purchase cars for street railway workers in cities where strikes are in progress.
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George E. Sheldon
Rockford
Mtr
Hicttte Seremoron
Ritchey Lane
Detroit
Mich
Nazi Associat
Topeka City Troop and civic notes in brief
Local items list city movements and society events. Wills B Mastin heads to Prescott as manager for L M Crawford, Bishop. Dean Sykes returns from vacation to officiate at Grace Cathedral. Police reinstates W H Carpenter. Medical college faculty to host receptions Sept 1 for students and families. Episcopal church and cathedral activities noted. Evening football game details and educational committee meeting at M C A discuss winter classes. Local arrests reported for assault at Star grocery and a parade of charitable and musical events with performers and organizers named.
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Topeka
Wills B. Mastin
Prescott
Arizona
L. M. Crawford
Aotspaugh
Omaha
Dean Sykes
Grace Cathedral
Wll
W. H. Carpenter
Kansas Medical College
Ee Concesances
Dantere
Biete Seine
Gail Lone
Use King
Han
Sennen
Wan
H BP
Perkins
Aha
Taisey
Star Grocery
Hamier
Buckee
Pater
Perine
Hamer
Kash i
Jury of
Mudi Brown
New England
Tony Chores Rch
Ste
Vy Pio Brow
Willing to Arbitrate Terms of Settlement in Miners Case
Acthracite Miners and Workers of America reiterate commitment to arbitration to settle differences with employers. They claim to have exhausted all peaceful means and urge nonviolent settlement to avoid strikes. District leaders name THOMAS DUFFY and JOHN FA as officers. the text references arbitration and organizational constitution amid ongoing dispute.
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Acthracite
Workers of America
Cholas
Thomas Duffy
Persiden
John Faescent
Child Buried In Muddy Water For Thirty Six Hours
A Missouri infant presumed kidnapped was found in Kalwer’s Lake near Kalwer’s Lake seven miles east of the city. The child was in mud up to the head and submerged for about 28 hours before being rescued. Doctors report the infant suffered near-drowning but survived after recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loula
Post Dispatch
St. Joseph
Joseph Fahn
Kalwer
St. Joe Return Fare via Santa Fe Route
Stub notes 2.35 dollar return fare on Santa Fe line with September travel window. Mentions Garfield Park and Marshall's band. O'elnek appears as a name in the fragment. Limited readable details describe tickets for September 2 and a return deadline in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Park
Marshall
O'elnek
Forewarned Forearmed and A Healthful Blood Tonic
A vintage advertisement extols blood purity and strong circulation for disease resistance. It touts a root and herb based tonic, claims to cleanse toxins, aid digestion, and improve complexion. Medical advice is free, with the product linked to The Swift Specific Co of Atlanta, Ga.
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Katy
Atlanta
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Topeka State Journal
Olney
Cleveland
New South
Gugar Trust
Eagan
Kagan
GLOBE
Atchison Globe
Adam
Apbie
Wanitasie East
Appleton
Neli
Syste
Aes
Sakous
Earth
Kansas Avenues
Pringle
Minstrels
Miss Jones
Silver State
Smiley
Magaw
Aanee Smiey
Labor Day
Agite
Gov. Roosevelt
Michigan
Good Roads Congress
E.j.harrison
Stetson
Com
ST. Joe
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