Court To Open As Williams Talks War in Topeka
In a live discussion about wartime policy, John A Williams, known as the Arkansas Gorge, visits Topeka. He urges U S retention of the Philippines while criticizing Kansas officials and recounts a federal court hearing on a temporary injunction regarding an insurance license.
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John A. Willams
Arkansas Gorge
Topeka
Fete
Tunior Tow Willker
Fire Insurance Company
Webbs McNall
Wiliams
Insurance Comminsioner
Waleses
Juden Willisane
United States
Willams
Gauthern
Cation Sweat
Spain
Acre
Anhasa
MecKintey
McKintepo
McKinney
Alger
Arto
Enon
Seth
Juden Willams
Anes Poste
Foster
Poster
Mexico Hops Up And Will Spend Millions on Public Improvements
San Francisco dispatches report Mexican authorities plan extensive public works in Mexico City and along the Atlantic coast. English contractors will rebuild the railway and fortify harbors to accommodate ocean steamers. A sewerage project is awarded to Seman Vesin and Poe, with a four year completion goal and a $3.25 contract figure.
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San Francisco
City of
Mexico
Tshuantepes Railway
Coutuscoaicus
Iatmmus
SINKS IN THE BOG Ancramnes area in XL
A bog incident near Pine Plain in WN BAS County reports a sunk drainage road section and a telegraph pole vanished. Sixty workers with gravel trains scramble to shore the swampy area as a pine log and torn earth suggest earthquake activity. Residents fear damage to houses along the swampy lane amid ongoing construction efforts.
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Ancramnes
Pine Plaine
Honors for Garcia to be marked by U S leaders in Santiago
A Harald dispatch from Santings reports Calixto Garcia arriving en route to Santiago with the aim to receive honors. General Lawton and General Wood will oversee ceremonies, with Garcia treated as a distinguished private citizen and not a Cuban army officer. Officials expect a levee and public reception, while disbandment of the Cuban army proceeds.
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New York
Harald
Santings
Cate
Calixto Garcia
Dictiont
Santiago
Wood
Nauor
Lawton
Lawion
Garcia
Chace Soler
Benirs
Girorel
Genpeal
Am Weil
Kelhoud
Prar- Hewlly
Repelete
Santitbo
Lafayette Day Proclaimed By Ohio Governor Bushnell
Chicago reports that Ohio Governor Bushnell will issue a proclamation calling on schools to recognize October 10 as Lafayette Day. State Commissioner Bonebrake will appoint county committees to organize observances. The drive anticipates Ohio schools contributing funds from ten to twenty dollars per institution.
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Chicago
Lewis D. Krake
Ohio
Bushnell
Bonebrake
Aehicle
Memory of Lafayette Honored with Monument Plan
The article notes a dedication to the memory of Lafayette and the erection of a suitable monument to the revolutionary hero, signaling a community effort to honor his legacy with a lasting tribute.
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Lafayette
Opposes annexation in bitter Cuban article
Santiago dispatch from El Porvenir quotes editor Enrique Trujillo decrying annexation as contrary to Cuban liberty. The piece argues Cubans seek independence, reject American domination, and warn annexation would erase Cuba’s history, culture, and identity.
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Santiago
el Porvenir
Enrique Trujillo
America
Nardiwe Lopes
Lincoln
United States
Florida
Texas
Lousiana
Cuba
Kansas Mennonites Weigh Nonvoting Stance In 1898 Election
Kansas Mennonites, including a large Russian settlement in Marion County led by Chat Maz Riddle, are debated by politicians for their votes. Non resistance and religious principals bar them from holding office or using force, raising questions about whether they will vote or support candidates. Their war stance may influence turnout.
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Kansas
Pleaer Buck and Ewing Accused in Severe Beating Case
Robert Weber, near the Santa Fe shops, lies at death door after a brutal beating by J Ewing and Oscar Buck of Pleasant alter. Weber, an employee of the Santa Fe, suffered severe injuries including kicks. The defendants, drunk at the time, were brought to court as Weber’s condition remained delirious and unfit to testify. Justice McClintock visited Weber for deposition but found him incoherent on both occasions.
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Robert Weber
Mutroh
Santa Fe
Berd
Weber
Sants Fe
Amps
J. Ewing
Oscar Buck
Pleasant ¥Alter
Buck
Ewing
McClintock
Catharea
Ick
Walter
Crowd greets Sixth Infantry in wild Cincinnati arrival
Crowds jammed Cincinnati depots to welcome the Sixth Infantry last night with frantic cheers and cries. Police struggled as the band played My Kentucky Home and the regiment moved via Newport to its camp, amid intense public excitement unmatched since the Civil War.
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Sixth Infantry
Cincinnati
Centers
Tigres
Berry Newrett
Major Miner
Citizens Committee
Stxin
Newport
Wiedeman's Brewery
Navy League
Chamber of Commerce Committees of
Dam of Maud 5 Dead in Kentucky Farm Loss
Versailles Ky Sept 21 Miss Russell the famed trotting brood mare aged 33 died yesterday. She owned by A J Alexander of Woodburn stock farm. Miss Russell sired by Piict Jr out of Sallie Russell dam of Maud 5 once queen of racing stock.
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Maud
Versailles
Miss Russell
A. J. Alexander
Woodburn
Piict, Jr
Sallie Russell
Maud 5
Steinway heir dies at sea on Starendam voyage
George A Steinway, 34, heir of the Steinway piano legacy and son of the late William Steinway, died at sea aboard the steamship Starendam on September 11 while returning to the United States from a business trip to Europe. The report notes the New York origin and European business ties. The line about 225 to Chicago today via Santa Fe with no change of cars is a separate transit item.
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Youngera
New York
George A Steinway
William Steinway
Steinway & Sons
Starendam
United States
Europe
Chicago
Santa Fe
Informal Club Plans Fall Season Teas and Dances
Society notes recount Tepelke girl returning from an eight week visit and describing a progressive tea hosted by the Informal Club. Plans for season parties include a likely Friday opening, millinery showcases, and several visits from local residents plus a fall festival.
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Topeks
Death of A. J. Kane in Topeka after long illness
Amos A J Kane of 1123 North Quincy died at 1 this morning after months of illness. A respected Topeka citizen and Shawnee county political figure he was awaiting a North Topeka postmaster appointment. Born Florence New York 60 years ago he served in the Civil War and later engaged in business. Surviving are two children Arthur Kane and Bessie Dolman. Funeral from Blue Earth? Gate church Friday at 11.
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Amos
Kane
North Quincy
Mr. Kane
Topeka
Shawnee County
North Topeka
Florence
New York
Bulleu
30Th Michigan Infantry Volunteers Veteran Reserve
Shafter
Santiago
Alice L. Searts
Albany
Wis
Arthur
State Journal and
Capital
Kansee City Star
Bessie
L. & Dolman
Monroe
Ko. T. Me
Securitalgate
Blue It Gapa
Kansas Avenue
Remodeled Frank Long’s restaurant to open Monday
Frank Long’s restaurant and counter will be unmatched in the city when it opens Monday, signaling a new local dining option. The remodel completes a makeover and invites patrons to visit the revamped venue debuting at the start of the week.
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Frank Long
Johnstone in Town Readings By Noted Palmist Johnstone
Paul Alexander Johnstone the thought reader and palmist, who read palms for famous figures, registers at the Throop. He promises to read past, present, and future, describing loves, divorces, marriages, business, health, and travels in fluent English. His life reading fee is $1, rising to $2 when written, with business rooms at 519 Harrison Street open until late.
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Paul Alexander Johnstone
Crawford Theater
Cushman K. Davis
Robert G. Ingersoll
Senator Teller
Henry Ward Beecher
Henry W. Longfellow
Wm. J. Bryan
Throop
Mr. Johnstone
Kansas City
Johnstone
Johnston
Harrison Street
Murder at Gisgow as son-in-law shoots mother-in-law
In Gisgow Kentucky on September 2 William Boles a widow living miles away was murdered by her son-in-law John Franklin. Franklin and his wife the widow’s daughter had separated. He shot her mother-in-law through a window after returning to the house amid family objections. Bloodhounds were sent for to pursue the killer.
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Gisagow
William Boles
John Franklin
Franklin
Holes
Boles
Omaha and Return $480 Via the Santa Fe
An old railway notice promotes Omaha and return travel for 480 dollars on the Santa Fe line with departures around Sept 22. It touts service to Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco and Portland via Union Pacific connections. It mentions Pullman sleepers dining cars and other amenities and points readers to City Ticket Agent J C Fulton and Depot Agent Frank Long’s new restaurant opening Sept 20.
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Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Portland
Union Pacific
J. C. Fulton
North Topeka Social Notes and Local Happenings
North Topeka brief items list visits and calls from residents and visitors including Mrs Courtney and Mrs Brady of Manhattan, Rev Long preaching at the reform church, Miss Alice Null to Louisville, and Mrs J C Going hosting a gathering. Updates on church services, degree work by Star Lodge No ALO U W, and local obituaries noted. En route to Australia report from Vancouver adds broader news. Frank Long introduces a new roller window feature and commutation ticket offer at his restaurant and deli counter opening Monday.
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Edson
Silver Lak
Coattsay
Courtney
Brady
Manhattan
Rogers
Wart
Tee
Union Pacifi Hotee
Bakery
Wamego
North Side
Long
Third Presbyterian Church
Reform Echor
Oir Baker
Wallin
Untle
Ruth
Clinton
J. M. Morrow
van Buren Street
Church of the Good Shepherd
Totes No. Alo. U. W
Méridan
Spon
Grantville
B. F. Heber
Water Service of
The
Santa Fe
Heber
Samuel Mekitrick
Noott
Australia
Vancouver
B.C
Eart of
Ava
Marquis of Dufferin
Lord Brassey
Felony
Victoria
Frank Long
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Indiana
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J. F. Daniels
Ilinois
Hazel Fassier
Detroit
Harry Miller
Ben Noble
el Dorado
A. Ce . W. H. Brewer
Los Angeles
James Brewer
Tude Nichols
Salina
Franc Harris
Ottawa
Roberta Wasson
John Dudley
Byron
BE. H. Anderson
Hob. McKee
Charles
Carbondale
W. B Whitton
W. C. Squires
City
Omaha
Harry Wood
Montana
Cathedral Guild
Episcopal Convention
Guildhall
Edna Parkhurst
Oakland M. EB
Gay
Copeland Hotel
Mise Myrtle Jetmore
Edith McConnell
Josephine van Amburgh
Holton
Mixes Gertrude Houghton
Charlotte Cutter
Lawrence
Suse Jewell
Mertsheimer
Grace Wells
Misa Butte
Mree Roehr
Ellen Jourden
Clocksville
Tenn
J. I. Trice
North
Jefferson Street
Miss Buhre
A. J. Kane
the Topeka Daily State Journal
State Journal
Associated Press Report
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Great State of
Himsolf
Kimball Pie Co
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