Chase Hardens for Willets in Topeka Governor Race
Topeka reports a tense political scene as Chairman Chase clings to Willets by a narrow margin while Chairman Buchan predicts Humphrey’s win in the Senate dispute. National Republican shifts include Quay rumored to resign and cabinet intrigue surrounding Wanamaker’s post.
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Cluise Suill
Wilkers
Topeka
Chase
Stik
Willits
Buchan
Republican State Central Committee
Humphrey
Senate
Ingalls
D. C
National Republican Committee
Senator Quay
Clarkson
Quay
Indianapolis
Ife
Florida
Washington
White House
Pittsburg
Dalz
Christopher Magee
Pennsylvania
Cure for the Weak Promised by Medical Ad
An advertisement targets the weak and debilitated audience claiming to restore vigor and health. It urges readers to request a so called Book of Life by mailing to Parker's Medical and Surgical Tests at 153 North Spruce, Nashville, Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
North Spruce
St., Nashville
Enn
Franklin Miles
Geo. Leis’ Drug Co
World Exposition plans shake Chicago growth and scope
The World’s Columbian Exposition directors gain a firm footing after Chicago voters approve a large funding advance. Plans discussed include lake front filling, a mammoth zoological palace, a planetarium exhibit, a telescopic tower, and a grand Crerar Lincoln monument. Details on salaries, bids, and future preparations are outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicade
Chicago
Harrison
Lake Front
Winois Central Railroad
Prent Park
Crerar Lincoln
National Commission
Amd
Board of
Gage
Brgan
Butterworth
Adelphia
Paris
France
Texas
Rocks
Wyo
William Mathien
Incinnati
C.F. Ritchel
Connecticut
Point Garrow
Cape Horn
Amazon Basin
Andes
Asia
Africa
Pacific
Wanted at Once Safeslady for Dry Goods Store
Advertisement seeks a safeslady with three to five years in the dry goods trade. Apply at the store of M. L. O. McIntire. Evening location and contact details implied in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lhave
New York
Quincy
Pickens
The Mustache Night at the People's Theatre
A collage of light humor and odd events from a theatre night. A mosquito bites a speaker at Cape Cod, a young man with a seven hair mustache jokes about shaving, and a humorous dentist gag ends the piece with a double murder tease.
Narrow Escape Turns Tragic Groom Absence
A wedding group gathered at the church but the groom was missing and later a messenger reported he had been run over and killed en route to the church. A month later the bride reflected on the near miss of widowhood and what she called a narrow ecstasy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cleneral Wanamaker
Todey
Postal Telegraph
Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Robert Eeensed
Union
Aes
Chivis
Harvard
Wzard
Western Union
Mr. Wanamaker
The
Herald
Philadelphia Enquirer
Jay Gould
John Wanamaker
Western Union Telegraph Company
Reading Syndicate
Gould
I Jude
Donkey Toy Sparks Birthday Quip in Parlor Exchange
In a memory from a birthday evening a little brother bursts into the parlor asking for the moving head donkey and shouting for 76. The sister rebukes him saying, George, George, is that proper talk and warns him not to disturb Mr. Bixby in the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Where did you get that weather protector
A tense exchange unfolds as two men press for the origin of a Temiline rain protector. One questions where it was obtained, while the other calmly requests its original source, leaving the first speaker visibly undone.
Prudent Young Housekeeper Questions Fresh Chickens
Auntie confirms the hens are fresh while jesting about a minipin from Harper's Bazar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auintie
Yessum
Harper's Bazar
Punishment and Larceny Jokes Echoed in 19th Century Wit
A collage of quips and snatches from newspapers in which puns about larceny, piano theft, and petty crimes mix with humorous lines. The excerpts reference a judge and a prisoner, misheard phrases from political clerks, and playful anecdotes about education dogs and comic misunderstandings.
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Douglas County Bank
Eldridge House
Board OF Directors and
Vrinoteal Stockhglders
I. L. Moore
FLW
Bautecy
Field
A. Haple UE
G. Dens
Tiarris
J. A. Glatiuat
J. 1
Lear Rh. W. Ssashi
A. Monkhoe
M. Newmark
the Merchants
Tional Bank
Anterius
Pere Toes
Willets
Jay
Animus
Hawk
Dr. Sage
Barber Bros
Chamberlain’s
St. Patrick's
United States
Wottierfill
John WR. Miller
Valparaiso
Ind
J. D. Taylor
Logansport
Bert Smith
Lyi Bness Cary
Liebe
Phere
Bach’s Orchestra
R. Louis Buch
Riverside Mandolin Club
RS. saArspens
Insurange
A. L. Selig
N. & C. J. Simmons Physicians and Surgeons
E. DB. F. Phillips
Opficr AP
Massachusetts Street
National Bank
J W.robertson
Ccessof
P.O. Irwin & CO
Eest
Santa Fe Os
California
Oregon
Bac
Pacific Coast
G. T. Nicholson
Kansas
Santa Fe
Ledug
Stevenson Uo
Ami. Phi Res Hoyalty Props
Spencer
Jaxemayne
Lindley
Sen
Lawrence
KOW
Yours
J. Af. Holcoath
Belcherville
Foxas
Geo Leis
Buckien
Hester's
Safeslady
L. O. McIntire
Ionether
Liett
People’s Theatre
Charlie
Lowell
New York Herald
Lawrence American
Wadleigh
Annie¢ Stooney
Sinsley
America
William
Switzerland
William Tell
George Washington
Philadelphia Times
Tia
Ethel
Mattie
Weske
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