Currency Reform Ridicule and Resurgence in 1890s Debate
The piece argues that after a November vote kept current currency policies intact, renewed currency reform debates emerge amid radical proposals by President McKinley and Secretary Gage. It criticizes the Indianapolis monetary conference, defends the gold standard, and notes Senate action on the Teller resolution while linking public opinion to ongoing partisanship and the broader political climate. It also includes a local digression about the State Journal accusing the Leavenworth Times of stealing railroad stories.
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Theringing
Bovwrsbur
Secretary of the Treasury
Gage
United States
Senate
Becaubesth
Warlince
Indianapolis
Bern
St Louis
The
State Journal
Leavenworth Times
Times
Mir Tolumsne
City Figures And Gossip From A Distant Era Obscure Notes
The piece bundles scattered items about mayoral titles in New York and San Francisco, estate matters, social gossip, and fleeting political remarks. It mentions ex mayor minds, guardians, and an estate valued at two million dollars, plus social rivals and hobbies among Miss Gould, Willem Rorke filler, and Speaker Reed. Summer tourists are noted with playful lines about routes and prices.
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San Francisco
Thum
Sutro
Mik
Hefen Goold
Willem Rorkefiller
Beth
Tadh
Ie Otter
Gould
Topeka News Clippings On Local Affairs And Controversies
A compilation of Topeka items notes an upcoming auditorium building and civic duties. It cites Dr. Lewis of Topeka endorsing a claim about controlling a baby’s sex and mocks various local schemes. Mentions an electric line boom, police raids, whisky cases, and the Topeka woolen mill resuming full production.
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New Kansas
Lewis
Topeka
Schenk
Leavenworth Standard
Kansas City
Ottawa Republican
Leavenworth
Make
Kaneas
Wichita Star
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A satirical voice sketches marriage as both bliss and burden. It muses on aging bachelors, love and commitment, noting how wives shape men’s views and how social expectations influence romance, with quips about naval vessels and harbor safety. The tone is light and observational.
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New York Press
Hancock an Embezzler and Patriot Hancock letter reveals power ambitions
An old discovery portrays Jain Hancock as an embattled patriot and merchant pirate who opposed George Washington. A newly found letter hints Hancock sought command of the Continental Army, while college records show him treasurer amid disputed accounts and attempts to seize papers from Philadelphia to avoid enemy capture.
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Botton
Mase
Jain Hancock
George Washington
Hancock
Barvard Enilege
College Corporation
Defiatt & Mestine
Dane Cock
Cima
Shovel Utter
Taston
Phikelelptnia
Grain-O A Coffee Substitute Promises Health Appeal
Grain-O marketed as a coffee substitute suitable for nervous people and children. It claims to nourish and cheer without the jitters, resembling coffee in taste and appearance while priced at 15 and 25 cents. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises photos for 25 cents.
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West &Th
Cts
Leonard's
Our Dollar Leader Displays Cambric Gowns And Embroidery
Our Dollar Leader presents cambric gowns in empire style with two lace and two embroidered trims, priced at 100 for unfinished with beading. A large line of better goods advertised alongside options to buy over sewing gowns.
February sale of standard goods at our department
A promotion touts value for money with a focus on tested items. It promises customer satisfaction whether purchase is large or small, highlighting a February underwear sale featuring many garments not easily duplicated elsewhere.
Frisco boycott blocks stockyard shipments in Kansas
In Wichita a formal notice stops all stock and finished product moves over the Frisco line beginning today. The four leading railways and packing houses control the yards. Frisco has not paid pro rata expenses, amid a history of contractual access and shifting railroad alignments. Local pensions and individual payments also appear in scattered notices.
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Wichita
W. R. de Laney
Sitockyards Company
Frisco
Cold Parking Company
Union Stockyarda
Missouri Pacifc
Atchison, Topeka , Santa Fe
Chicaxy
Hock Island & Pacific
Midland Railroade
Ebattoir
Santa
Friscd
Santa Fe
Santa We
Isco
Consolidated items from Pittsburg to Santa Fe notices
Pittsburg district court case attracts interest over travel remuneration for labor. Giston cross petition yields 10 cents and costs, appealed. Winfield hosts third annual grand concert by Caman Military Band at Grand Opera House. Wichita to offer hypnotism class taught by County Attorney Jones. Fyscott colored politicians organize stock company to fund a newspaper for colored voters. Eld Honda bonds aid S. W. BR college. funds at state finance in New York, new bonds to follow. Hoxte boxing match advertised at Montgomery with local fighters. Osborne captain Curtin offers free room and board to police and related groups. Colby Milling Co opens new elevator, handles 12000 bushels in ten hours. Beloit ex-county clerk Clark receives exam results from Washton. Santa Fe route advert notes speed to California and through sleepers. Laxative Bromo Quinine promoted for colds.
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Lawrence-Leavenworth Syndicate
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Hood
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North Room
Kansas News
Wichita Stockyards
Harris
Kansas
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Lowe
W. A. Harris
Kune Sas
Teles M. Andrews
Leon
Tvree
Danie Boatwright
Lancaster
Aucaast
Daniel Boatwright
Caivin Brinkley
National Military Home
W. F. Cogswell
Portland
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Beloit
Martha A. Carleton
B. Déskins
Michigan Valley
K .A J. Fulton
Seneca
Mayames B. Finnell
James B. Finnell
G. Finch
Harmon
Chanute
Daniel Hatudel
Belré
John Haines
Fort Scott
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Peers
Henry Maitland
Summerfeld
Flora Divis
Canton
Nancy
Mekiride
Pitnor
Devember
Panrone Oy Aden
Prouebton
Febrareau Barels
Fred Harvey
Har- Vara
Io Furs
Atealag
Beloit Beloit
Lewis H. Shane
FYROM
Abilene
Mary Kane
All- Jone
Rob Kane
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Chilocce Indium
Excelsior Coke and Gas Co
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J. ¢. Elliott
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Pittsburg
District Court
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Giston Cross
Mitchell
Winfield
Caman Military Band
Grand Opera House
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Sedgwick
Butler
Sumner
Fyscott
Honda
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State of
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Moxte
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Af Lincoln
Scott
Hill City
Osshorne
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Lito
Colby
Colby Milling Company
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Geo. W. Clark
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