Topeka meeting pits Leland ally against Capt Johnson
A Topeka afternoon scene shows Leland allies pressuring Capt J Johnson to oppose the incumbent and back a national committee candidacy. Delegations from several counties attend, while Johnson consents to oppose Leland. Russell County backs a Republican senator bid as local factions circle for the 4th district seat and state ticket dynamics unfold.
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Johnson
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Snd
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Brown
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CC McCartney
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Tracy
Ud Linve
Topolis
Capt. Johnson
Bim
Russell County
Rogell Laurent
Russell Com
Foirty
Haseali
Barns
Lincoln
Ellsworth
Munvell
E. W. Wellingtes
Elleworth
Hela
W. GB. Sutton
United States Ennator
Selita
United States
Russell Journal
Huston
Luton
Grading Tyler Street and Kannas Avenue Appraisal
The Streets and Walks Committee in Topeka discussed grading Tyler Street between Fifth and Sixth and the appraisers' report on widening Kannas Avenue north of Gordon Street. They noted prior gutter work, water concerns, and possible winter delays, plus objections to the Kannas appraisal regarding perceived inequity. The Methodist church and parsonage would pay nearly nine dollars in damages for opening the street, with other property issues noted. decision to accept or reject the report will be debated at the next council meeting.
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Kanans Avenue
Tyler Street
Kussas Avenue
Gordon Street
North Topeka
Kannas Avenue
Methodist
Poorest Family Sent to Topeka Faces Winter Hardship
A deteriorating Topeka story recounts a poor family from Atchison arriving in Topeka for the winter. A sick mother and four children sought county and neighbor aid for coal and food. The husband stayed in Atchison to cut wood while the family traveled south, highlighting local tensions and relief needs.
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Topeka
Atchison
Topeks
Park proposal prompts elk bear and eagle sale offer
A letter from C and Shippen of Lebanon Kansas proposes selling the city a wild animals attraction for the park including a pair of elk a black tailed deer cinnamon bear and a black eagle for 900 dollars. The city plans park improvements before proceeding. The woolen mill is sold to Santa Fe company for about 1400 dollars. The second sale likely goes to Las Vegas New Mexico after an advertising error.
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BeFadden
C. & Shippen
Lebanon
Kansas
Wae
John Radbaugh
Santa Fe Copany
Las Vegas
N. ML
Beleaguered Hair Cure Promises Restore Color
Ad text urges readers to prevent hair loss with Bege's Hair Renewer claiming it stops shedding and restores natural color. Sold by druggists with a flashy slogan. Also advertises Lite Gom cigars at five cents.
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Drogglata
Venezuela venture sparks calls for revolution and riches
From Venezuela a traveler reports turmoil and opportunism amid Crespo’s government while American capitalists eye oil and clothing markets. He says revolution grows in Yuru and Yurusel provinces as English border tensions loom, predicting upheaval before elections next spring. He notes gold coal mahogany rubber, interior routes, and high living costs, with officials potentially bought to allow exploitation. He recalls passports costing $4 and plans to return home via northern routes.
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Reform School
Jase
Venezuela
Pattleon
England
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Crespo
Yuruuri
Yurusel
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Vaoezuela
Offorkis
New York
Tam
Soldier Home Governor Arrested for Sale of Beer
Minavxes Dee Colonel Corne lius Wheeler, governor of Wisconsin Soldiers Home, was arrested on a warrant sworn by Charles Soppel before Justice Taft of Wauwatosa for selling Signet without a license. A beer stand on the home grounds long operated without license raised questions of state versus federal jurisdiction.
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Wistonsin
Minavxes
Dee
Cornelius Wheeler
Charles Soppel
Taft
Wauwatosa
United Stats Hsd
Charlow Cappel
Sulian
After concessions George Gould aiding Cubans claim
Interview with electrical engineer George Scrugham in New Orleans alleges funds for Cuban insurgents are disbursed by a large U S fund raised here. He names George Gould and George M Pullman as major contributors promised three concessions in Cuba by rebel leaders.
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Pullman
George Gould
Liuseros
George Scrugham
New Qorlesma
Caban
New
United States
Georg Gould
George M. Pullman
Cuba
Vanderbilt's Voyage Planned for Atlantic Crossing
Wilile EH Will take no fedies om it is prounded Xachting Crater. Now Yous Dec 31 William EK Van derbilt prepares for extended cosan voyage. Veillant yacht sails to North river then across the Atlantic to Azores Gibraltar and through the Mediterranean. Vanderbilt party will be all men. Pr Hand's Colle Care Stavorizey 0. Jan 5 1894 Hand Medicine Co Philadelph endorses Dr Hand's Celic Cure for children.
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William EK Vanderbilt
Veillant
North River
Mr. Vanderbilt
Atlantic
Azores
Gibraltar
Mediterranean Sea
Blackmail Scandal Involving Mary Davidson and Miss Overman
Mary Davidson, a Sunday school teacher under arrest for alleged extortion attempts against Pastor Dr Brown, releases a long statement repeating charges. She says Miss Overman claimed to have names of women known by Brown and offered a sensational story for 1.00 to ruin a prominent city figure. Overman, a Tacoma resident and former wife of a gambler killed in Montana, denied the accusation. Local ministers publicly support Brown, adopting a resolution of confidence in him.
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Sax Francisco
Mary Davidon
Stey
da C. C. Brown
Pirst Congregational Church
Lis City
St Tacoms
Butte
Montana
Dr Brown
Dr. Brows
Big Tunnel Plan to Bore 12000 Foot Crippie Creek Route
A Denver led company with 5 090 000 capital proposes a 12000 foot tunnel under Crippie Creek and Victor mine. Work to start in January with route through mining belt reaching 1559 feet underground at peak and 1400 feet below at Victor. Missouri Pacific offers limited return tickets from December 24 25 and January 1 messages indicate repairs by Peerless Steam Laundry on W. Sib.
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Crippin Creek
Cuerie Creek
Col. Dec Jr
D. J. Maw
W.J. Chessman
Ebon Smith
S. T. Stith
Charles J Hughes
Leb Campbell
Denver
Company
Crippie Creek
Victor
Dactor
Victor Ming
Bell
Feud Over City Posts As Kepley Appointees Stir Drama
Local political factions clash over new city appointments. Ex Police Commissioner I T Yount backed by Populists for a post, Grant McConnell urged for under sheriff, while many candidates press for favored offices. Larry Sheehan becomes jailer. Frank Leech shifts to second deputy. stone yard chief roles split between John Jones and A Kuykendall amid tensions.
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Kepley
I. T. Yount
Grant McConnell
Larry Sheehan
Stone Yard
John Jones
Frank Leech
A Kuykendall
Heoseskerd
Raward bin
Socialist Trade and Labor Alliance promises worker gains
New York December 81 reports Socialists form the Socialist Trade and Labor Alliance of North America to absorb unions within five years. The manifesto argues ballots over strikes, cites capitalist power, and warns against pure labor groups while outlining limits of worker bargaining and state intervention.
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Socialist Labor Party
Thls
North America
Socialist Trade and Labor Alliance of North
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United States
Canula
Farzer Proto
England
Manley Declines District Delegate Nomination at GOP Convention
Local reports say J. H. Manley will not seek district delegate position to the national Republican convention. Friends urged his candidacy, but Manley refused, citing fair play and party duties. Earlier talk suggested Hancock county should hold the district seat, per district leader Muning.
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J. H. Manley
Rood
Macley
Reed
Kennebec
Muning
Hancock County
Til dens remain removed to new mausoleum at New Lebanon
The remains of Samuel J. Tilton were quietly moved from the family plot in New Lebanon cemetery to the sarcophagus within a mausoleum under construction by the estate executors. The removal occurred at early morning hours with only essential workmen and a few onlookers present.
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New Lenaxox
Samuel J. Tiden
Tilton
Samuel Gimpers Takes Charge Of AFL Main Office
Samuel Gimpers of the American Federation of Labor arrives in Indianapolis to assume charge of the federation's main office today. He will receive books, memoranda, and records from retiring president John McBride who is finalizing the transfer. Edo May Lea, 8, daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Lea of 814 East Saywell Street, died from diphtheria and lay in state at Rochester Cemetery.
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Frank Foster
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Fedora DS. Shock
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State House
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Ason
Mat Gamboski
North Topeka Avenue
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Albert H. Horton
Topeka
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Headford
Alison Bill Hackney
Cleveland
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Thorpe
Gagtt
Johnson
Cy Leland
Jocanat
Clark McFadden Haa
Minnesota
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Kansas
Goohen
A. B
McCordy
Prank Thames
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Great Bend
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Hale
Topeks
Teilby
Thas
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American Federation of Labor
Indianapolis
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Edo May
George W. Lea
East Saywell Street
Rochester Cemetery
No-To-Bac Cure Promoted In Circa Dec 80 Report
A report from Cercaca claims No-To-Bac offers a cure for tobacco habit with broad sales, asserting it will save users money and improve health. General Manager Kramer denies tobacco-line sale and touts a guarantee with three boxes claimed to cure, with money back for non cures. A free booklet is promoted by Sterling Remedy Co in Chicago, Montreal, and New York.
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Canada
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Sterling Kemedy Co
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Montreal
Can
New York
St Denis Hotel Survives Shifting New York Market
The St Denis Hotel remains a favored New York lodging amid a volatile market of rising hotels and higher costs. Under Carlos Leigh Taylor the business is expanding with improvements and lower expenses, while its central location opposite Grace Church and near Broadway offers convenient access for travelers and business visitors alike. The hotel’s reputation for ample accommodations, prompt service, and a superior menu helps sustain strong patronage despite competition and higher rates.
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New York City
St. Denis
Willian Taylor
Carlos Leigh Taylor
Gentlonas
St. Louis
Grace Church
Broadway
Beventh Etruet
Legot Sion
Rothers
Jesstt
Boston Beacon
Future Railroads: Electricity Supersede Steam, Spreckels Predicts
In a letter to the Call dated December 31 in San Francisco Claus Spreckels, the sugar king, argues a railway revolution is near. He foresees new construction methods and motor power delivering speeds of sixty to one hundred fifty miles per hour, with electricity replacing steam and single tracks replacing double rails, improving safety and traveler comfort.
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Claus Spreckels
Lis
Fiona
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