Turbulent headlines from the London and New York press
The Topeka State Journal reprints a jumble of international and national notes. It cites Frank MacLennan, Curt Bidg, and Brak Richardson, with comments on beer during Christmas, Millesty after the presidency, and secretaries in danger. It notes Jerry Simpson threatened with typhoid fever and Cassius M. Clay disarming and dismantling. It mentions England, the Turk, Uncle Sam, and Blondike Gould with Wall Street reactions. It reports Zacard Freres securing 1.6 million for imports and Senator Tillman’s vigorous pitchfork usage amid navy disarmament debate.
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Topeka State Journal
Wy Frank
Mac Lennam
Tae Journal Bulen and Ates
Yorus Oreree
Curt Bidg
A. Brak Richardson
Slee
Po Ieee Bia
Mgr
London
Wieet Street
WEW KANSAS CROPS ALFALFA SORGHUMS AND CORN RISE
Kansas farmers see alfalfa kafir corn and sorghums widening acreage says Coburn report. It recalls lilal 1831 Italia acreage minimal, now about 58 083 acres up 60 000 from prior year. Kafir corn rose from 18 31 to 825 742 acres over five years. Sorghums grown mainly for fodder, acreage up 10 percent since 1897 and 16 percent since 1853. These crops thrive across western Kansas where corn is unreliable, yet essential for stock feed.
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Kansas
Secretars Coburn
Atall Board of Aericeliie
Assessore
Means of American Philippines ties foretell vast Pacific growth
From the Denver Times the article argues permanent U.S. retention of the Philippines will trigger a new era of industrial activity in the Pacific. It cites plans by Pole Code company and Morgan partners for steamship and railroad links, expanding American trade with Japan, Australia, and Asia, and boosting Western markets including Denver as a commercial hub.
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Denver Times
Philippines
United States
Pacific
America
Bizaire
Far East
Cabie
Foley
Easille
Oriental
Atlantic Seaboard
Gotorade
Fragmented notes on social life at a boarding house
A garbled local item reflects on social rumors and clubbing in a boarding house. It mentions a Shakespearian club invitation, comments on society’s faults, and awkward remarks about women and husbands. The prose is fragmentary and contains muddled phrases and stray moral observations.
State text book law strict on districts and teachers
Supreme Court upholds a law requiring use of state adopted texts with penalties for officials or teachers who select nonadopted books. Nineteen counties have county uniformity with varied contract dates. most districts face penalties, fines up to 25 and imprisonment up to 90 days. Superintendent Stryker says state books are universally used, few districts resist, and political attacks would only strengthen support for the law.
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jDlladers
Sain
Supreme Court
State Commission
Harvey
Lincoln
Wichita
Trego
Anderson
Comanche
Lyon
McPherson
Brown
Eilis
Greeley
Oe Eeowa
Logan
Allen
Morris
Rawlins
Freaky
Shawnee
Stryker
Wiure
Populists Narrowly Endorse Edna Johnson for Circuit Clerk
At Macon Missouri a sparsely attended Populist county convention debated fusion and indorsement for circuit clerk. Edna Johnson presented as an Independent candidate but sought Populist backing. mixed reactions followed with several delegates vocalizing support while others resisted. The vote moved toward endorsement with reservations and remarks about fitness and party alignment.
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Macon
Fusion
John M
F. A. Quinn
Russetl
Miss Johnson
Fenor
Union Pacific Western Line Service Promises Comfort and Speed
The Direct Line to Denver East Lake City San Francisco and Portland is via the Union Pacific. The service to principal western points includes Pullman Palace Sleepers Tourist Sleepers Chair Cars Dining Cars and Omnibus carte. For timetable and full information contact F A Lewis City Ticket Agent at the depot.
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Denver
East Lake City
San Francisco
Portland
Union Pacific
F. A. Lewis
2Cton
A Wonderful Medicios c Berey Tittle Giant Pills
Ad claims skin disorder liver issues and female ailments cured by "Bexga" pills. Sold by all druggists with no substitutes. product promotes bold health improvements.
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Medicios c
Secretary Long Discusses Two Bills for Promotions
Secretary Long outlines two promotion bills before leaving Washington. One aims to promote without degrading others, the second to grant promotions officers would have earned previously, addressing perceived injustices from wartime promotions. He defends past actions as necessary and praises both officers and enlisted men for their conduct.
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Trea
Boston
Washington
Hin
Navy Yard
Charleston
Boma
Hural
Populists in Texas Split Over Cincinnati Convention
Dallas observers warn the Populist party in the South nears collapse after the Cincinnati convention. Bryan’s nomination pleases southern Populists, while Barker and free silver advocates threaten to draw followers back to Democrats. The trend signals a weakened Populist impact and possible gains for gold standard Democrats in Texas and other Southern states.
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Dallas
Tex
Cincinnati
Bryan
Mwe
Madere
Fizion
Texas
Republican Campaign Committee
Col Huston
Indiana
Free Trader
Barker
South
Bryan Ie
Ben Hill
Heyes
White House
Busshees
Winder Hrran
Chamberlain to visit Ottawa on Pacific cable talks
British dispatch from London says Mr Chamberlain will fly to Ottawa before returning home to discuss the Pacific cable scheme. The chancellor of the exchequer is believed to have agreed to fund subsidies for British Pacific cable routes, with colonies sharing costs and guaranteeing 3 percent on capital, to be announced in Parliament.
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London
Chamberlain
Ottawa
Pacific
Commons
Massoth Pardoned But Not Released In Kansas Tale
In Tola a Yates Center man Henry Massoth, jailed for six months for violating the liquor law, is awaiting release after Governor Leedy pardoned him. The sheriff holds him to collect costs, sparking legal dispute with county officials. Massoth is said to be worth about $10,000 to his family. The case draws attention as the governor’s pardon clashes with local costs and advisory stances.
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Tola
Henry Massoth
Yates Center
Massoth
Woodson County
Leedy
Hobart
Aberiff
Candidate Stanley Leaves Court in Kodak Incident
In Wichita on September 15 county attorney Fam Amidon and W E B Stanley argued the forgery case of old man White aided by a power of attorney. The Republican gubernatorial candidate Robert Hoffman attended with a Kodak. Stanley’s solemn plea drew laughter as Hoffman’s camera clicked repeatedly, ending his testimony and prompting his abrupt departure from the courtroom.
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Wichita
Fam Amidon
W. E B. Stanley
Amidon
Stioley Theis
Judge Dale
Robert Hoffman
Pitsburg
Pittsburg
Mr. Stanley
Kodak
California
Will Ayers
Earl Blake
Odd Fellows Unite Lodges In Leavenworth Kansas
Three English speaking Oda Fellow Lodges in Leavenworth vote to merge into one large lodge to reduce expenses and boost attendance and meetings. Leavenworth No. 2 will dissolve, leaving the oldest Odd Fellows lodge in Kansas, organized in the territorial era, to pass into history. The merged body will boast the state’s strongest lodge and a renowned degree team.
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Leavenworth
Oda
Kansas
Leavenworth No. 2
Kaneas
Jongee Leavenworth No. 2
Odd Fellows
Bear Marks of Disease From a Kansan Letter
Logan, Sept 15. Writing from Camp Dewey, Manis, Will Shartz reports arrival at a bay on July 17. He describes natives as primitive yet capable, palm log canoes, round oar paddies, and faces showing marks of Chinese influence and disease. girls noted as pretty at times.
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Will Hurts
Manila
Logan
Dewey
Manis
Will Shartz
Bay
Hawaii
MURDER TRIAL BEGINS IN FALL RIVER HOTEL ENMITY
Eureka reports the murder case of Michael Santry killed by rival hotel keeper Thomas Connell at Fall River. The district court hears证 threats and self defense plea as more than fifty seven witnesses attend. The feud between the rivals spanned months and culminated in the August 20 incident.
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Eureka
Thomas Connell
Michael Santry
Pall River
Connell
Santry
Fall River
Scranton Republicans Nominate S. L. Heberling for Representative
In Scranton the Republican convention for the Thirty sixth district nominated S. L. Heberling of Overbrook for representative and J. M. Miller spoke to a crowded opera house audience last night. The crowd greeted the speaker with enthusiastic applause as he outlined the campaign for Congress.
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S. L. Heberling
Scranton
Overbrook
J. M. Miller
Congress
Smallpox Patient Improves Near Fort Scott
Fort Scott Sept 15 Sheriff Wheeler went to Pawnee to check a tramp with smallpox taken from a boxcar days ago. The patient shows marked improvement and is expected to leave this week. The companion tramp, captured in this city and returned to Pawnee, was vaccinated but the virus did not take.
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Fort Scott
Wheeler
Pawnee
Pawnes
Nephew of Jim Simpson Loses Eye in Toy Cannon Accident
Jimmie Simpson, 19, of Spring Valley, near McPherson, was injured while firing a heavily loaded toy cannon on a Spring Valley farm. The blast burned his face and doctors say one eye will be lost and the other may be damaged. His uncle is Wesley Simpson.
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Jim Simpson
McPherson
Jimmie Simpson
Wesley Simpson
Spring Valley
Spring Valley Townahle
J.M. Simpson
Jimmie
Buffalo Bills Wild West to Open Topeka Show on Sept 19
The Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders of the World arrives in Topeka on Monday September 19 at 2 PM with a kaleidoscopic display of riders from Vaqueros Gauchos Cowboys and Indians marching in formation. The New York Sun praises the action packed spectacle including the rough rider horsemen and a reenactment of Custer's Last Battle adding a peak moment to the event.
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Buffalo Bill
Wild West
Congress
Rough Riders of the World
Topeka
New York Sun
Ndt
Col
Cody Hae
Custer
Little Big Horn
Half Million a Month Dividend Hinted by Telegraph Co
New York Sept 15 Western Union Telegraph reports net revenues for the quarter ended June 30 at 1 677 28 pounds. Estimated revenue for the next quarter around 1 550 000 dollars. Company recommends adoption of a resolution for a penny dividend payable next after shareholders of record. Knights Templar conclave excursion to Pittsburgh via Vandalia Pennsylvania Short Lines set for Oct 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 with four daily trains from St Louis offering coaches sleeping cars and dining cars without change.
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New York
Tne
Western Union Telegraph Company
Pittsburg
Pittaburo
Knights Templar
Vandalia-Pennsylvania
St. Louis
Taramah
Sor Sysofor
AGP Agls
Be Lote
Where's Mutuday and The Great Triple Alliance at Crawford
Local dramatic notes promise a full evening of entertainment at Crawford theater with Miss Cla ra Thropp in Where's Mutuday and The Great Triple Alliance by Leopold Jordan. The cast includes thirteen players, with songs, dances, and vaudeville acts. The Triple Alliance features Servais Le Rey Irma Fox and Frederick Powell, vaudeville and necromancy acts said to rival top international illusionists, to be followed by a strong lineup of high class vaudeville talent.
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Clara ‘Thropp
Crawford Theater
Matilda
Leopold Jordan
Miss Thropp
Lotta
Rosina Vokes
Annie Pixley
Servais le Rey
Imra Fox
Frederick Powell
America
France
Germany
Bernals le Roy
Irma Fox
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Jerry Simpson
Speemsful
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Cassius M. Clay
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England
Uncle Sams
Naval Service
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Wall Street
Zacard Freres
Tultman
Navy
Coe
Bey
Ungallan NT
Long
W. J. Bryan
British Pacific Cables
Kansas News
Allen County
Stanley Kodaked
W. E Stanley
ODD Fellows Combine
Mike Santry
Republicans
Bupefalo
Rough Riders
Western Union
DE Moss
Penwell Odd Fellows’ Building
Quincy Street
Undertakers
DE Moss & Penwell
Quincy
Monte
Gaia
E Montis
Os Mosis
Savings and Loan
Kan
Sapolio
Royalty Itsel
GUS SS
EA Ortuamd
Pemban Shed
Bat
Quincy Sh
Whitmore Broad
Barbers
NEW Crawford Theater
Sestsasher
Clara Thropp
Saturniay
Leroy Fox-Powell
Mick
Gukmay S
National
Gilchrist Bros
Taiatgne
Jackson St
Aascacee
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