Political commentary and trade talk in Topeka papers
The Topeka State Journal discusses US politics, including figures like Hanna Roosevelt Bryan and McKinley, with reflections on trusts, the Cuba situation, mine arbitration, and the stand of Jefferson Lincoln Washington and Jackson in the party debates. It questions trust politics and party loyalties amid a storm of opinions.
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Chicago
Bryan
Thomas Jefferson
Roosevelt
Jefferson
Mr Bryan
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Patrick Henry
Miles Brandieh
Christopher Columbis
Benator
Hanna Aril
Andrew Jackson
diMcutt
Linecoln
Galveston Storm History Highlighted in Past Records
The article surveys Galveston’s vulnerability to Gulf hurricanes, noting the low-lying island’s sea level of about five feet and historical floods. It cites century-scale losses totaling around 20 900 lives and property worth over 109 million, with notable floods in 1857 and 1867.
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Galveston
New York
Gulf
Galveston Island
Rebuilding Mooded Island After Repeated Flood Threats
The excerpt recalls repeated visits in 1871 and later years to Mooded Island, with storms sweeping away structures and claiming life. Citizens resisted scientific warnings, insisting on avoiding the mainland's dangers. Proposals call for a vast artificial stone foundation and strong breakwaters like those used by the Dutch in storm warfare.
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Peue
Atchison Glove? Whipping, Women, and Mine Fractions
A jumble reflecting Atchison life with social satire on gender roles and local antics. It references a politician, a widow, a Colorado mine investment, a window washing dispute, and women’s health habits, mixed with hazy anecdotal commentary about daily life and community dynamics.
Pointed Paragraphs From Chicago News Wisdom
A fragment explains wisdom in humor and everyday life noting that borrowed garments rarely fit and silence is the wisest stance for the ignorant. It mocks stubborn will, lauds frugal mistakes, and hints at social quirks like paying for twelve and receiving eleven.
First Train to Enter Patteston as Bridge Nears Finish
Galveston Sept 22 reports the first train will enter Patteston tonight as the temporary bridge nears completion. Two-thirds finished, the line will begin ferrying commerce and accelerate revival. Local homelons face ongoing needs while good weather aids progress.
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Galveston
Patteston
Theemporary Bridge
Atchison Man Honored by Wholesale Druggists Board
Chicago Sept 2 The career of G Fox appears to be honored as he is named a member of the Wholesale Druggists Board of Control. Details are tangled in the report but indicate a recognition within national drug trade circles.
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John Bullius
G. Fox
Wholesale Druggiste’ Board of Control
Chicago
Ehavanuan
Yank
Jolanes
J. Gh
James McCord
Louisville
Helly Aine
Angutan
Don Rand
Disastrous gale hits Cape Cod coastal ships
Sept 2 at Bontor reports a furious gale that drove ships off Cape Cod causing several vessels to be wrecked. The schooner Aeae of this port arrived with news that seven persons drowned after a boat broke away from Highland Light during the hurricane. A Dutch cruiser Geïerland sails to fetch Kruger to Holland amid illness reports and wartime tension.
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Capa
Topeka Board Moves to Enforce Smallpox Vaccination
The Topeka board of health reviews fall precautions to prevent a smallpox outbreak. It orders strict enforcement of vaccination rules, with city funds for the unpaying, 7000 vaccine blanks for school use, and a push to report every infectious case. Aimed at eliminating parental objections, the plan may close schools of unvaccinated pupils.
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Topeka
Board of Health
Seasion
Ita
Mball
HH. B. Hogeboom
Physic of
Dlhand
Sas
Garcia
Holland Demands Compensation for Expulsion of People
The Netherlands upper chamber heard premier Dr. W. H. De Beaufort state that the government had informed Britain it would seek compensation for the expulsion of Dutch people from the Transvaal. The exchange occurred during an interpellation in The Hague on September 20.
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Holland
Transvaal
Hague
States General
W. H. de Beaufort
Netherlands
Great Britain
Kruger seeks European trip as health motive amid Dutch British exchanges
The report notes Kruger planned travel to Europe for health reasons during tense negotiations. Dr. De Beaufort advised the Dutch government to avoid military actions while Britain stated it would not intervene in Kruger’s projected journey to China, amid renewed communications with the Netherlands.
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Hetherlands
Kruger
Eureope
Dr. de Beaufort
Ntherland
Great Britain
American department stores abroad urged to boost exports
A Washington report relayed from Frankfort argues that U S department stores overseas would spur exports. It notes European cities lack large, all purpose stores and foresee an annual sale of American specialties in Frankfort of up to 3,000,000 to 4,000,000 dollars, with agencies in interior towns.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Oenn
State Department
Frankfort
Germany
Soldier Scott of Lincoln Street Dies by Suicide
An elderly veteran named Scott, residing at 1928 Lincoln Street, took his life today. His body was found in his barn around three pm. Despondency and unemployment are cited as factors. he had served in the Civil War and lost an arm.
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Ren
Oxford
Smoe
Kansas
Byerstown
Lawrence
Pescee
D. IM
Warn
Denver
Nevada
Coffeyeile
Arkansas City
Winfield Lene
Winfield
Bill Hackney
Hackney
Thea ‘Terward
Manin Iin Arkaxeen
Reudenaiane Agat
Scott
Lincoln Street
Eivil
Police Court Appeals Set for Friday and Saturday Trials
Seven city cases appear on the police court and district court docket for Friday and Saturday trials. Bat Loul Tahrouchas, known as 8 Laut the Greets fame, will be tried for three crimes. Loul, setller, and Lout junior face assault charges against Peter Buckley. Mary Davis and Rosa Grant are to answer running a disorderly house. James Reed faces vagrancy charges. Also, Tots Casey and Dom Carey face gambling charges.
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Loul Tahrouchas
Laut
Ches Toe Dak
Gecree
Altendar
Mary Davis
Rosa Grant
James Reed
Tots Casey
Dom Carey
Public ownership urged to curb municipal monopolies
At the National Municipal League session Milwaukee report favors amendments to allow election of eleven or more executive committee members. Talks cover dangers of public service corporations to city governments and advocate municipal ownership to curb private monopolies, with leaders including James C. Carter and Charles J. Bonaparte presiding.
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Milwaukee
Wis
National Municipal League
Charles Wehardson
Philade View
Itg National
Wet Atom
Columbus
Ohio
Columbue
Hix
Fe Wold
Ely
Public Service
Ien
Raverdimnty
Privisie
Tradera
Albert Bhaw
Kovernmenn
Wbnormnd
Thane
Onstowrn
Aleicydsa
James C. Carter
New Yor Fig
Charles Richardson
Pilate
Samuel B. Caper
Ston
Piitird
Thomas
Rong
Portland
Crvinr Ee Hinton
Woodruff
Iladelphia
Phid
Igeeinetshene Burnham, Jr
Pauldelphia
Charles J. Bonaparte
Baltimore
Elijah Chorus Special Rehearsals Updated Schedule
Notice announces updated rehearsal times for the Elijah Chorus at Metropolitan Hall and a final rehearsal in Auditorium II. Soloists and chorus must arrive by 1 p.m. Tuesday for morning rehearsals. final notes and direction by Ander son, Soprano.
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Elijah
Metropolitan Hall
Anderson
Sor
The Auditorium Opens With Enticing Topeka Week
Topeka preparing for the great Auditorium opening next week with a superb entertainment lineup. The management expects 4,000 in the audience and aims to attract 1,000 more attendees through the opening week. Tickets and chart are at Stansfield's dry store, 32 Kansas Avenue.
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Topeka
Sesure
Arate
Stanafield
Karsas Avenue
Dalzell's Idea on Cuban Independence Debate
New York Sept. 3 Con a doh palit of Pennayiventa argues that Cubans should determine their own government and independence. He warns against outside interference and advocates a stable Cuban regime free from external influence while aligning with the United States. The speaker stresses the need for a form of government that guarantees liberty and noninterference.
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New York
Cuba
United Sales Government
Riaten
Topeka Daily Notes Local Items and Appointments
Local mentions include El D Monier recovering from illness and B W Krackowlser advancing for Harry Carson Charke. Trials set for January 25 for arrested jointlers. Dodwe director Washington road inquiry arrived in Topeka. Emancipation celebration planned for next Saturday. A. A. Hurd returns to desk after absence. City workers move to new quarters. Fred Frost of Topeka connected to Galveston news. Anticipated anthracite coal prices discussed. Emma Mayer wed in Oakland. Van Buren street fumigated for chickenpox. Topeka and Fort Pillow events noted alongside Lutheran church talks and probate updates.
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EL D. Monier
Uinson
B. W.krackowlser
Harry Carson Charke
van Buren Street
Quiret
A. A. Hurd
Banta Ie
Kansan
Ines
Txliver
Vlesk
Treet Corel Rees and
Sanitary Department
Fred Frost
Topeka
Galveston
Pennsylvania
Frank Guetechene
Emma Ether
Oakland
Datser
A.A. Voogel
Corcus
John A-Mayer
Colorado Gates
Mayer
Jax“ Boskbdasiag
Fort Pillow
Pansion Musecration
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