Nation raids saloon. Topeka police free
Mrs Nation and three followers wreck The Senate in Topeka causing $1,500 damage. She is arrested then released. Police seize liquor and arrest owner Michael Wagner and guards as deputies and officers clash with joint patrons. Chief Stahl praises law but sympathy for Nation grows.
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Topeka
Kan
Mrs. Nation
Sister Nation
Nation
Kansas Avenue
Michael Wagner
Senate
Wagner
Lytle
Stah
Ounty
Magraw
Indienant
Stahl
Rioters Clash Over Mrs Nation in Topeka
In Topeka Kansas on February 5 A Hadley YMCA physical director fought with a large negro named Jackson after Jackson wished Mrs Nation dead. A crowd read bulletins near a newspaper office. Police arrested both as fights erupted and Kansas Avenue filled with heated groups.
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Topeka
Kan
A. Hadley
Nation
Jackson
Kansas Avenue
Mrs Nation Appears In Court In Topeka
Mrs Nation faced charges of disturbing the peace and smashing a joint in Topeka Kansas. The judge dismissed the disturbance charge and set a Thursday hearing on smashing a joint with the prisoner released without bond.
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Topeka
Kan
Praise for Carrie at federal WCTU meeting in Cleveland
At a Cleveland WCTU convention session on February 5 the group adopted a resolution praising Carrie Nation for her hatchet actions against liquor. Mrs. Perkins led devotional exercises blessing Nation and her efforts to curb the liquor traffic, urging other women to follow her example.
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Cleveland
Federal Convention of Unions
Federation
Nation
Carrie Nation Proclaims to Topeka Children
Topeka february 5 Mrs Nation issues a proclamation to school children urging them to smash glass doors and windows of saloons. She invites the children to enroll their names on the pages of undying fame and join the side of God and humanity.
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Topeka
Kan
Woman's Temperance Leader Backs Nation Tactics
Mrs. Marion Dunhan president of the Iowa State Women's Christian Temperance society voices warm approval of Mrs Nation's methods in opposing the saloon She says she favors any plan that will force saloonkeepers to respect the laws of the land and bring them to realization.
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Burlington
Jla
Marion Dunhan
Iowa State Women's Christian Temperance Society
Nation
Representative Richardson Bill Shields Saloon Destruction
In Topeka on February 5 a bill by Representative Richardson would exempt anyone destroying saloon property from arrest or liability. The measure also states that liquor in a business proves law violation.
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Topeka, Whan
Richardson
Bil
Woman Arrested on Warrant Over Malicious Destruction
A woman was arrested tonight on a city court warrant issued by Kell and Lytle owners of The Senate. She faces malicious destruction of property charges. Bond set at 100 dollars and she was freed until Saturday when her trial will occur.
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Topeka
Kan
Nation
Kell and Lytle
Senate
Lawyers spar as injunction hearing on Jeffries Ruhlin fight continues
In Cincinnati on February 5 Judge Hollister heard arguments for a permanent injunction against the Feb 15 Jeffries Ruhlin bout. Witnesses included Herman Witte E G Cook I M Miller and Fenton Lawson. Lawson testified on music business and questioned about permits and law compliance while both sides pressed merits and pending appeals.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Hollister
Common Pleas Court
Jeffries- Ruhlin
Herman Witte
Pugilists
Saengerfest Athletic Association
E. G. Cook
Brady
I. M. Miller
Western Union Telegraph Company
Fenton Lawson
Saengerfest Musical Association
Fleischmann
Lawson
Jeffries
Ruhiin
Athletic Association
Ruhlin
Rubblin
W. A. Brady
Herman J. White
Martin
Childs
G. Cook
Saengerfest Athletic Club
Lawcen
The
Musical Association
Saengerfest
Saenger
Nation Visit Divides Sioux City Woman’s Christian Union
The WCTU in Sioux City splits over Mrs Nation’s alleged intended acts. Some members urge encouragement while others oppose her reception amid ongoing controversy.
American Missionary Held by French Troops Near Tung Chow
Rev. W. H. Ament of the American Board of Foreign Missions remains in custody as French troops investigate charges he extorted money from Chinese villagers. Authorities say he collected funds from 30 to 40 villagers whose Christian kin were killed, claiming the money would go to the families of the dead.
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Pekin
Ament
American Board of Foreign Missionaries
Tung Chow
Harper women demand closure of local joints
A committee of Harper’s leading ladies visited the town's joints and urged immediate closure. They warned Mrs. Nation’s tactics could be used if the request is refused.
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Harper, Kan
Harper
Sioux City Council Warms To Mrs Nation Visit Foes
The Sioux City city council, in a unanimous vote, pledges to arrest and punish any saloon smashing by Mrs Nation if she arrives in Sioux City. The resolution vows strong action to prevent disruption and uphold order.
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Sioux City
Nation
Sionx City
Waldersee Orders Release of Reverend Ament
Pekin dispatch to the Morning Post reports Count von Waldersee has ordered the release of Rev. Ament. The action follows recent tensions and diplomatic considerations in the region.
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London
Pekin
Morning Post
Count von Waldersee
Rev. Ament
Death of Mrs Wolcott Mother of Senator E O Wolcott
Mrs. Wolcott of Springfield Massachusetts died in Long Meadow on February 5 at age 75. She was the mother of Senator E O Wolcott of Colorado.
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Springfield
Mass
Samuel Wolcott
E. O. Wolcott
Colorado
Long Meadow
Great strike looming as miners and operators clash
In Columbus on February 5 the joint conference failed to agree on a uniform mining price and machine differential. Miners push for a single run-of-mine standard a 7 cent differential and outside day work scale. Operators from Illinois Ohio Indiana and Pennsylvania resist reducing the machine differential and seek state wide alignment to other states. If no agreement is reached a great strike is threatened.
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Columbus
Illinois
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Joint Conference
Fr. L. Robbins
Pittsburg
West Virginia
Robbins
Morton
John Mitchell
A. J. Moorehead
St. Louis
Increasing Interest in Montana Senatorial Race Hits New Bank
Helena dispatch notes a crowded field with several votes for John MacGinniss and Thomas Cruse while Robert Coburn and Charles Hoff man gain small showings. The senate nears confirmations and faces liquor bill and kidnaping penalties as committees push measures and probe state appointments.
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Standard
Helena
Robert Cburn
Cascade County
Thomas Cruse
John MacGinniss
Heinzedom
Walter Cooper
Hoffman
Conrow
Kennedy
Warner
Charles W. Hoffman
Clark
Cullen
W. G. Conrad Myers
Stanton
Robert Coburn
Connoly, Mahon
Tierney
Biggs
Lee Mantle
Bages
Becker, Bielenberg
Bourne
Brownlee
Corner
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State Board of Stock Commissioners
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Spe Corbett
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House Committee On Judiciary
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Lannin
H. B. Wi
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Carleton
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