Decadence of Liberty Seen in Episcopal Portrait Ceremony
Philadelphia observers report a religious service in which bishops praised King Charles I as martyr while unveiling a portrait of the monarch. The event drew clergy from multiple states, highlighted by solemn rites and a prayerful procession, with calls to charity and historic reflections on the king’s life and charter grants.
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Philadephia
Catherine
Charles 1
England
Charles
Dave Service
Reareta
Pele
Charis
Rhis Ely
Greinity
C. Westublnsor
Fyangeliets
Sanjr
Tee
Mortimer
St. Aren
St. Cleinert
Trliwans
Wesatre
Willian
Stevens Perry
Mimarh Ang
Riahon Percy
Addy
King Uharies
Mike Gare
Church of Pactind
America
Vie Thera
Virginia
Atlantic
Rhode Island
Seymour
Spitnkett
Gayle
Tenheusee
Nivboliecd
Bawalker
McLasve
Chicango
Jariwy
Fragmentary 19th Century Text Cites King Chariey and Aimed Imagery
Fragmentary OCR reads like a garbled historical note mentioning Bavaria, a toad household, Gagrtenus Proesing, and King Chariey. It references windows, brick tre, images on fromee an Walia, and American churches in a cryptic, uncertain context.
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Bavaria
Chariey
Funeral of George D. Roberts Held in Philadelphia
Philadelphia February 1 funeral services for George D. Roberts late president of the Pennsylvania Railroad will be held at St Asaphs Cathedral in Bala Cynwyd with pallbearers consisting of presidents and officers from major railroads including New York Central Grand Trunk and Baltimore & Ohio. The service will occur Tuesday afternoon and the Pennsylvania Company officials headed by Frank Thomson will lead.
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George D. Roberta
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
George 5. Roberts
Pennsylvania Road
St Asaphs Aptscopal
Chicago, Burtington & Quincy
Josaph 8. Burrs
Ue Readite
George Ft. Blanchard
Merpont MeJean
Braides
Pennsylvania Company
Frank Thomson
Wait for the Wagon composer Samuel W Stone dies in Topeka
Samuel W Stone long time Topeka resident and author of the song Wait for the Wagon died Sunday at 1918 Buchanan Street. He came to Topeka in 1864 and spent years in the music business. he was a prominent member of local musical groups and credited with the song’s creation by different sources. Funeral services at Grace Cathedral Tuesday at 1 00 oclock with interment in Toelon cemetery.
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Samuel W. Stone
Tarek
Chas
Cox
Buchanan Street
Topeka
Id Mtusical Gaios
TP Kauff
Groree B.palmer
Col" Stone
Cyl Stone
Isti
Au. Stone
Episcopal Church
LD. W. Nellis
Col. Stone
Ne Hllis
Mr. Stone
Grace Cathedral
Toelon Cemetery
Vandervoort's Texas colonization plan details
The article reports Paul Vandervoort and associates planning a Populist colonization scheme in Texas. It describes securing land, selling parcels, and shifting Populist influence to energize voters, aiming to bolster Populist power and impact Democratic loyalties nationwide.
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Texas
Itunans City
Paul Vandervoort
Omaha
Cimmaiderm
G. A. Tt
National
Bigarm Press
Planeta Teat
Veniervoort
Fae
Ene
Tin Poten
Democrani
Vandervoort
Wwe
Thurplistay
Warry
Frey Accused of Bribery Attempt by Boiler Inspector
Denver officials report that Santa Fe General Manager J. J. Frey is accused of attempting to bribe the state boiler inspector. Specific charges were not disclosed as the investigation stirred considerable sensation in Denver on February L-A.
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Solorado
Denver
Col
Ehircing
J. J. Frey
Santa Fe Railway
Union Bought Arms in Miner Strike Record Conflicts
Leadville reports a legislative committee inquiry into the Lindville miners strike. Minutes from last June allegedly show the union ordered the strike and purchased rifles and revolvers for members, with some weaponized shipments distributed to deputies amid conflicting accounts.
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Leadville
Cob
Fep
Lindville
Memrae
Shers
Indians Freeze in Their Tents Amid Severe Weather
Report from Deadwood describes extreme cold and blizzard conditions on the Cheyenne agency. Many Indians suffer exposure in tents with numerous fatalities and bodies found in the open as conditions claim lives.
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Cheyepee
Pucbio Seeks Corbett and Col. Red for Training Facility
Pucbio Wants Corbett Benvor Col. Red. 1 A special to the News says the Wet Revert Wheel and Athletic Club has wired Jamies J Corbett offering use of its gymnasium ball court and track for his training. Cobs at Empire mill. Tel 10x.
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Pucbio
Corbett
Benvor
Pucvis
Gol
Jamies J. Corbett
Resubmission debate returns to Kansas House calendar
The Kansas House revived John Seaton's resubmission resolution and placed it under general orders for thorough discussion after the temperance committee report urged against it. Lawmakers clashed over allowing another vote on prohibition measures and the druggist permit bill tied to Hackney, with Populists urging a public vote and Shawnee's Larimer arguing the issue dead in the face of past public opinion.
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John Seaton
Temperance Committee
Seaton
Fairchild
Wyandotte
Fairehald
Ti Sui
Taritoer
Shawnee
Cab- Dixon
Cowley
Cubbison
Cassin
Crawford
Wakehild
Lam
Labette
Larimer
Mr. Fairchild
Liddell of
Lane
Thin House
Hackney
Temperance
Stayon
Telegraph Rates Reduced As Western Union Passes Law
Telegraph companies cut message rates following passage of new law. Western Union adjusts service pricing amid regulatory change, with the firm signaling smoother operations under the new framework.
Telegraph Rates and Mortgage Taxation Stir State Senate
Senate committees hear telegraph rate reduction proposal aiming to cut first ten words to ten cents and charge one cent per word after. Bankers oppose mortgage taxation as risks of capital flight and higher loan costs. Mineral reserves bill advances to tax mineral deposits like real estate, affecting railroads with large land tracts.
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Senate Committee On Corporations
Senate
Fii
Kill Political Resolutions Instructing Kansas Delegation
Senator Campbell filed a resolution directing Kansas delegates in Congress to oppose debt expansion and oppose money contraction while backing tariff legislation. The Populist caucus moved to postpone and indefinitely kill consideration, ensuring the measure will not be revisited this session.
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Campbell
Kansas
Congress
House
Barkley
Pop
Elk
Shall Women Vote Bill Refered To Judiciary Committee
Representatives discussed a bill granting women the right to vote on the question of establishing free public reading rooms and libraries. The measure was referred to the Judiciary committee for further investigation.
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Pean
House
Judiciary Committee
Tiwan
JY. Beans Bil
Arid Orr
Jones
Weights for Kaffir Corn Set at Fifty-Six Pound Bushel
In committee of the whole the proposal for Kaffir corn weights was approved, establishing a standard of fifty six pounds per bushel unless a contrary sentiment is noted. The bill is expected to pass and become law after publication in the official state paper.
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Botsm
House
Br. Hetkin
Maule
Early Night Sessions Favored By House Members
Eight sentiment in the house favors starting night sessions this week to keep pace with the last body. The plan would shift to a committee of the whole with new clerks named, Jim Fini as education clerk and S Bruton as hygiene and public health clerk. House committee meetings proceed this afternoon with pending business to be addressed before adjournment at noon today.
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Senate
Bankens
Joon
Navehees
Jim, Fini
S. Bruton
The
Rouge
Tolay
Lillis
Local Woodmen Go to Camp
Delegates from Topeka travel to the state campmeeting of Modern Woodmen to be held at Huoningon ott et noon today over the Santa Fe. Par ter 5 Cook represents Sunflower camp No. 6i RL Palmer Shawnee No. 2500 and Wilt 5 Eastman North Topeka camp. The party is joined by delegates from Kansas City Leavenworth and others, about 23 of 20 representatives on the train.
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Topeka
Huoningon Ottet
Santa Fe
Parter
Cook
Sunflower Camp
RL Palmer
Eastman
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Pana
Train Wrecker Convicted in Birmingham Mineral Train Wreck
Andrew Fearin convicted of removing a rail on McComb trestle December 2, causing a mineral train wreck at Catala river bridge that claimed 20 lives. Authorities believe the same gang of miners orchestrated both incidents in a pattern of sabotages amid ongoing investigations.
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Birmingham
Ala
Andrew Fearin
McComb
Birmietham
Catala River Bridge
McGamab
Christians Falling Off In Atchison County Bible Work Campaign
In Atchison County Kansas on February 1 a drive against declining church and Sunday school attendance is launched. Bible workers plan aggressive efforts including a house-to-house visitation program to raise Sunday school turnout by at least fifty percent, rallying the M C A and Y M C A groups and urging boys and girls to attend.
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Heport
Atchison County
Atchon
Kan
M. C. Ajs
Bible Workers
Thero
Gord
Birla
Olney Takes A Stand On Cuban Sugar Grinding
A Washington dispatch reports Cuba must allow immediate sugar grinding or face damages from January 1. Madrid says Weyler was ordered to permit grinding, and an agent heads to Cuba to begin work with Weyler’s approval.
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Telia
Spain
Cubs
New York
Washington
Cuba
Olney
Madrid
State Department
Gen. Weyler
Bombing at Hollidaysburg Bank Sparks Wide Destruction
An explosion at Gardner Morrow Co private bank in Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania early today shattered windows and damaged surrounding businesses. The attack stemmed from depositor anger after the bank failed last September with insufficient assets to pay debts. motive attributed to resentment toward the institution.
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Hollidaysburg
Gardner, Morrow & Co
No Wasaga
First Nalonal Bank
Frank Gieseners
Hart
Christy
James Dbarnes
Sinder
Goldman
Tuttnkers
Mightwatchman
Government Controls Argentine Cable Shutdown Over Orders
An Argentine decree forced the River Plate Telegraph Company to cease disobeying government orders on telegraph overcharges to Brazil. Officials say the firm must surrender unconditionally to resume service, with uniform rates and abolition of discriminatory tariffs via Galveston. The dispute centers on monopoly moves by Western and Brazilian interests and rate adjustments in January.
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Buenos Ayres
Brasil
Brienne Ayres
Hiver Plate Telegraph Company
Monteviten
Argentina
River Plate Telegraph Company
Jave
Galveston
Heery Sears Co assigns assets to Chicago Title Trust Co
The Henry Sears Co wholesale cutlery and hardware firm assigns assets of 359000 and 59008 in liabilities to Chicago Title Trust Co citing general business downturn and poor collections as causes. The notice asks customers who paid for Aunt Jemima orders through Exchange Grocery Co but did not receive them to report the issue.
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Heery Sears Co
Chicago
Henry Sears Co
Chicago Title Trust Co
Aunt Jemima
Exchange Grocery Co
Ex-Congressman Wilson Accepts Agriculture Secretary Post
Washington dispatch says ex-Congressman Wilson accepted the post of secretary of agriculture in McKinley’s cabinet. Senator Allison received a telegram confirming the acceptance.
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Nekinley
Chicago
Washingington
Wilson
McKinley
Allison
Dawes Confirms Curb of Currency Appointment
Chicago February 1 Charles G Dawes acknowledged to an Associated Press representative that he has been tendered and accepted the appointment as comptroller of the currency. He regrets the early publicity which suggested he hoped to succeed Eckels before his 1898 term ends.
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Chicago
Charles G. Dawes
Associated Press
Eckles
Peffer Says Wealthy Use Of Had It Is Public Concern
Kansas Senator Peffer denounces wealthy indulgence at Bradley Martin ball as un-American and aristocratic. He argues the event diverts funds from the poor, wastes money on extravagance, and fosters discontent and potential anarchy, calling for accountability of affluent spending.
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Kansas
Washington
Peffer
Bradley Martin
Clerk Steals 873000 from Parkersburg Bank
A Times Star dispatch from Parkersburg reports a 873000 defalcation found at Secon National Bank. Clerk Lene McFarland helped misappropriate funds from individual deposits. Directors held an audit, deposits spiked runs, while McFarland and relatives aim to make the amount good and stabilize operations.
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Cincinnat
Parkersburg
Secom
Tipht
McParland
Floral tributes honor Senator Teller in Senate
Washington remembers Senator Teller with floral tributes after re election including a moc ca and emblems. The senate quickly moved to executive session to consider the Anglo American treaty of arbitration as reported by the Foreign Relations Committee. Boston reports Charlie Mitchell plans to return to the U S within three weeks to challenge the heavyweight champion and seek a rematch with Peter Maher. Peerless Steam Laundry offers free button repair and sewing.
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Washington
Teller
Senate
Colorado
Rome
Bay
Sherman
Foreign Relations Committee
Mitchell
Boston
London
Charlie Mitchell
Sworkt
Peter Maher
Banking reform dominates discussions at Washington committee
Washington February first. Comptroller Eckels testifies before the House committee on banking and currency, urging a near new banking system and possible gold backing for redemption. Rep Newlands counters with global examples while Eckels cites Russia and other factors hindering gold standard adoption.
New Police Force In Topéka Appoints Leaders
The Topéka board names Henry Steele as chief of police and W E Ajuh tson as police judge after a Saturday meeting at Governor Leedy’s request. Several sergeants stay on as the old force fades, while a crowd of applicants vies for jailer and patrol roles. The board plans to complete postings today with new uniforms and regulations likely stricter.
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Topéka
Thougi
Henry Steele
W. E Ajuhtson
Leedy
Mit
Jaier Hopkins
Fife
Donovan
Starresder
New Eye
Corion
Illinois
Mury
Lalac
Trusiman
Lesdy
Zeller
Qierm
Henditeon
Keith
Henderson
Plesie
Journal
Sidele
Gardiner
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the Ladies of the Kindergarten
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James Wilson
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