Legislative War Breaks in State House At Topeka
Republicans clash with populists as doors are barred and sledge hammers used to force entry. Gov. Lewelling calls out militia and orders deployment to the state house amid a siege with armed factions and tense stand off.
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Topera
Kaa
Hall of Representatives
Republican House
Lewelling
Sanaro
Company
Mibrisormpaoy
Aria
Holton
Marion
Pope
Gome
Bassones
Alale
Rush
Doualaen
Douglas Reit
Douglas
Ben Rich
John 0. Bretdice
M. Scott
House
Atchison
Potots
Topeka
Ieee
Tarmere
State House
Oakland Company
Seige
Euarda
Penuliet
Sproat's Idle Act Highlights Soldier Fare Dispute
An 18th century tale of Colonel Ebenezer Sproat born in Middleborough Massachusetts. While a captain early in the Revolutionary War he offered bread and cheese to three weary privates then charged them a token amount. He consulted his mother and collected the money from the till, a gesture later remembered as a joke.
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Ebenezer Sproat
Middleborough
Mass
Ebenezer
Clock Drama in Ancient Persia Ends With Mercy
A Persian king condemns a traitor to death as the clock’s stroke nears. The prisoner shames the timing by pushing the clock, declaring he will die when the clock strikes. The king spares him, citing presence of mind, and the tale closes with a remark from onlookers.
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Merce
Earth
Persia
Leowian
An Invitation For Dolly and Motherly Social Codes
A New York note describes Mrs B inviting Dolly’s mother to guide a child in polite refusals. The child returns with a crafted answer declining Mira B s invitation, prompting reflection on truthfulness and social conventions in children and adults.
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Dolly
New York
Brown Palace Hotel tied to Silver State Cigars case
Fragmentary OCR text references the Silver State Cigar Co. of Denver seeking heavy demand for their Brown Palace product line the Silver Biate and a related offer. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Silver State Cigar Co
Denver
Brady Sidesbet for World Title Fight with Mitchell and Jackson
William Brady, Corbett's manager, deposits $10,000 to bind a world title bout with Charley Mitchell of England and $2,000 for a match with Peter Jackson of Australia. The plan calls for a finish under Marquis of Queensberry rules with a three month training period and final stake holder to be chosen after articles are signed. Also included is a note on C B Jefferson’s touring stage show and rail freight issues along the Hudson.
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William Brady
Corbett
Delaney
Charley Mitchell
England
Peter Jackson
Australia
Wm. A. Hrady
Wm. Delaney
Coney Island Athletic Club
Olympic Club
Crescent City Club
Game City
Marquis of Queensberry
Aes
Mks
Mitchell
Iostat
President urges annexation of Hawaiii Islands to United States
The president sent a message to the senate recommending the annexation of the Hawaiii islands under the provisional government. A treaty with Hawaiin commissioners and extensive correspondence accompany the message. Details of permanent government to be decided by Congress. secrecy to be lifted soon.
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Washington
Senate
Hawaiii Islands
United States
Foster
Islanda
Congress
Senate Discards Nicaragua Canal Amid Sundry Civil Bill Action
In Washington on February 15 the Nicaragua canal bill lost ground to the sundry civil appropriation bill. Most amendments from the appropriation committee were disposed of, except river and harbor improvements. Debate paused as the president’s Hawaiian message arrived, then the Senate entered executive session. Upon reopening, the Senate suspended business to honor the late Representative McDonald of New Jersey with resolutions of regret before adjourning.
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Senate
Washington
Committee On Appropriationa
Lees Sherman
McDonald
New Jersey
President leaves for Bengies to hunt ducks
In Washington on February 15 the president departed for Bengies Maryland with ex Senator Sewell of New Jersey to spend a few days duck shooting hosted by the Beowins club. A separate note discusses Miss Ray Frank of Oakland California considering training for the Jewish pulpit and the impact of cultured women in synagogues and schools.
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Washington
Bengies
Sewell
New Jersey
Beowins
Ray Frank
Oakland
Cal
Honest Deacon Recounts Charity Plate Incident
A Chicago Tribune note recalls a deacon who returned a plate offering after a church service. The author claims many did the same, highlighting a scene where a calin slipped into circulation and was later recovered. The piece underscores humble acts of giving.
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Chicago Tribune
Exsurge Proverb Amid Early Chemicoal Formula Notes
A fragment from a science note ties an archaic Latin phrase to a suspected early chemicoal formula. The passage discusses repeating a chant while mixing, credited to Arnold of Villanova or related medieval alchemical texts, as summarized in a Popular Science context.
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Arnold
Villanova
Chicago on Columbian souvenirs and artistic value
The Chicago Journal quotes artist C. V. Turner criticizing the Columbian dedication medal. He notes the mint produced a standard dollar batch, rejected hundreds of designs, and squandered a chance for an artistic pair, arguing the souvenir half dollar misrepresents Columbus’s likeness.
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Chicago
C. V. Turner
Chicago Journal
Yale Lecture Interrupted by Desk Prank at Law School
Judge Perry opened a Yale Law School lecture on evidence but a commotion at the back of the room led students to chase an imaginary object under his desk. The lecture was suspended and Perry left to recover his hat. An investigation is planned and any student involved will be suspended.
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Bete
Yale
Judge Perry
Bridgeport
Yale Law School
Sree Ee Sy
Perry
Eternntis
Rescent
New Haven
Electric Hitters Promoted As Pure Medicine For Ailments
A historical advert describes Electric Hitters as the best pure medicine for stomach liver and kidney ailments. It claims relief for headaches indigestion constipation and malaria with a satisfaction guarantee and money back offer. Sold by A. Bi Shoedel at 500 per bottle.
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A. Bi, Shoedel
Cheyenne Steam Laundry Guarantees No Shrinkage
Local laundry advertises guaranteed washing without shrinkage for all fabrics. Includes telephone contact 96 and mentions Seok Prost as a suggested service option.
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Cheyenne Steam Laundry
Danoers
Market closes with mixed stock prices and cattle quotes
New York reports closing stock prices with numerous listings across railroads, engines, and commodities. Cattle and sheep markets from Chicago Kansas City and Omaha show steady to firmer prices, with steer and cow values noted and regional variations in Nebraska and Colorado.
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New York
Votton Oil
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Denver & Rio Grande
Fort Wayne
Olinda Central
Kansaa & Texas
Lake Shore
Lead Trust
Michigan Central
Missouri Pacific
North American
Northern Pacific
Preferred
Union Pacific
Denver & Gulf
Northwestern
New York Central
Pacific Mail
Pittabore
Palloan Palace
Heading
Rio Grande Western
Rock Island
Sugar Refinery
Texas Pacific
United States Express
Wella Faree Express
Western Union
Denver
the Evening Journal
Kansas Oity
Gunna
Neb
Pneumonia Risk From Untreated Colds Highlighted
A historical notice warns that winter colds increasingly lead to pneumonia, urging proper treatment. It singles out Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as preventing pneumonia by promoting mucous membrane health and clear sputum. Available from druggists.
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Kansas
Dumin Ene
Ko. J
Towalee & Co
Mareb ' Nest
U.S
C. B. Jefferson
Country Circus
Jefferson
Hudson
Hudson River
Jefferson Ark
New York Sun
Dixon
Ilinois Central
Makme Ns Iene
Fort Dodge
New Hampshire
Manchester
N. HB
W. W. Parker
Russell
Parker
Richmond Patch
New York Tribune
Seok
Fred
Jheyenne
No. S. Council
Iting Brothers
E. J. Towser
M. Serra, Sachem
M. Marks
Gov. Eddy
K. BR. Hurd
A. RB. Troxell, Ph. G
Fred Schaefer
Sixteenth Street
Vear Ferguson
Whybrecht
Wyoming
E.R. Ahoad
Hard
Chavenns & Northern Trair
Colorado
J. Zang
Mann Bros
MM. Idelman
A. Idelman
Cory Enn
Havana
Carl Upman's Cigars
Wm. Glaccum & Sona
E. H. Gato
Key Weoat
Areeas
Pioneer Wholesale and Retail
Liquor House
Sixteenth and
Ferguson Streets
Schlitz
E. S. Johnston & CO
Bicek
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