Populists plan social conference in Kansas City
Secretary J A Edgerton of Lincoln Neb writes a call for a social conference of Populists at Kansas City on February 23, 1897, urging action. Missouri Populist Roselle endorses, linking to the upcoming editors’ meeting. Washburn of Massachusetts argues for keeping the silver standard and government ownership of railroads and telegraphs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
J. A. Edgerton
Lin- Selh
Neb
Kansas City
Marion Bulter
Roselle
Missouri Blite People’s Party Committee
National Reform Press Association
Aket
Toelise
Bations
People's Party
George FP. Washburn
Kela
Malluhal Comitt
United States
Mir
Orton
Washburn
Sir
Becausie
Anothey
Poulet
McKinley
Ain
Senator Baker Opposes Vanatta Postmaster Nomination
The Senate debated the nomination of George A. Vanatta as postmaster at Clay Center Kansas. Senator Baker pressed for timely committee action and warned of possible discharge if no report is issued, arguing the president should not fill grounds near the end of his term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Vanatta
Clay Center
Washington
Senate
George A. Vanatta
Kas
Fenster
Buy of Canadian Timber Firm Gives Michigan Interest
A Michigan man gains controlling stake in the Touremtide Company of Quebec, Canada, from ex-senator Warner Miller and others. The Wimskey plant includes several Dix pulp mills and other sawed products, signaling a major Canadian timber asset acquisition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoon, N V
Ruswell A. Amnor
Michigae
Toe
Renater Warner Miller
Ztouremtide Company
Finudmer
Que Bec
Canada
Wimpsky
Dix Pulp Mills
Showeande
Stres
Inna
Munyon's Cure Claims to Heal Nervous Ailments
An Philadelphia based advertisement proclaims remedies for nervousness depression irritability memory fatigue and sleeplessness. It markets separate cures for each disease and invites personal letters to Prof Munyon at 1605 N Apen Street Philadelphia Pa for medical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munyon
Philadelphia
Ingersoll Firebrand Stirs Catholic Church Night
A dispute at the Werle Opera House over posters announcing Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll’s appearance next Sunday causes fury at St Thomas Church members. Manager George Blumenthal defends the posters while the enraged committee demands their removal. Posters are ultimately carted away as the scene ends in tension.
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St. Thomas” Catholic Church
Afne Hundred
Eighteenth Street
St. Nicholas Elehty Avon
Werle Opera House
Churee
Ans Rapgemente
Gilroy
Startem Opera House
Hovee
Robert G. Ingersoll
Opera
George Blumenthal
Pice
Mlamenthal
Isttmenthal
James Wilson of Iowa Accepted McKinley Cabinet Offer
James Wilson of Iowa announced his acceptance of the cabinet position offered by President McKinley. Born August 16, 1835 in Ayrshire Scotland, he emigrated to Connecticut and pursued farming, dairy, and meat production while serving in state and national roles, including speaker of the house and railway committee member. He later taught agriculture at a town agricultural college and wrote weekly letters for county papers.
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Agricultura
Dea
James Wilton
Ayrshire
Scotland
Isit
Beson
Norwich
Teste
James
John Wilson
Reneral
Belue
Shurman
Towa
City Board of Education Highlights A Short Session
A brief Topeka board meeting last evening in the Wich school building transacted routine business. Miss Judd’s resignation was accepted and Miss Maddocks elected to the Quincy school at 50 dollars per month. Johnson's Cicero recommended for adoption but referred to superintendent and textbook committee. January bills approved, insurance totals cited, and fire losses compensated. Total attendance at Topeka public schools reported as 5032 with 501 in the Tech school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Campbell
J. H. Squires
Topeka
Davidson
Tech
Plague in India Raises Alarm. Prisoners Transferred Contemplated
The Telegraph reports a panogram plague and famine in India spreading rapidly with no abatement. A jail outbreak is noted and prisoner removal to the mofussil is being considered. In the U.S. five cars of corn for Chicago relief are shipped from Hastings and nearby towns. Mayor Swift has not replied to the relief board.
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London
Telegraph
Kurracher
Mofussil
Chicago
Lincoln
Neb
State Relief Commission
Hastings
Aurora
Wilcox
Swift
Cripple Creek Mining Rates Raise Prospects
Cripple Creek on foot ieee reports output around 00 against less than $700 a year ago. There is no reason this rate of increase cannot continue if striea now being developed in the mines advances enough to add their share to the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripple Creek
Ieee
Striea
Mrs Abbey's Success at Strawtheater in Prodigal Mother
London reports praise for Mr Hr E Abbey's appearance at the Strawtheater last night in The Prodigal Mother. The piece notes fatigue, health concerns, and fashion as factors, with a final nod to Hall's Henever and subscription drives.
Black Sheep in Jail Scams Tie Horace Greeley Kin to Thefts
In Los Angeles a relative of Horace Greeley is confined in county jail after confessing to horse thefts near Hanford Tulare County line. Deputy Griffith and Deputy White arrested him at breakfast with partners suspected as Bent Greeley and Bred Rood. Denver detectives nabbed Austin Vance a 26 year old printer tied to bicycle thefts. Vance, cousin of Benjamin Huriton, faced misfortune and hardship as his wife supported them while he pursued crime.
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Horace Greeley
Benjamin Harrison
Los Angeles
Cal
Frank Grifith
Hanford
Youn Gree Fey
Rood
Tulare City
Tulare
Griffith
White
Greeley
Grocey
Denver
Emrich
Vance
California Street
Enterprise Restaurant
Benjamin Hurriton
Indiana
Any Ho
Inter Shelter
Indiarapilla
Conihe
Foreclosure of the Union Pacific Viewed Unstoppable
In Omaha on February 23 N H Patrick, government director of the Union Pacific, said Congress cannot halt the foreclosure of the railroad. He asserted the Harrison bill cannot affect the road and offered that the matter remains open regarding the Central Pacific. Patrick noted no complaint from George Gould though Russell Sage is said to have objected to collateral percentages, but with no effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Omaha
Neb
N. H. Patrick
New York
Congress
Patrick
Central Pacific
Russell Sage
George Gould
Goult
Sage
Old Court House Rooms Rented To Local Clubs
United Free Silver clubs take the north side of the old court house, previously used by the probate judge sheriff and clerk. The Woman's club will occupy the front room, with other rooms for various organizations. The women's club holds a refresh tomorrow at 2 20 to discuss spring campaign plans and appoint a vice president to coordinate city organization efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Free Silver Clubs
Ap Bone
Michele Ward
A Quiet New Year In Chinatown San Francisco
The city marked a silent Chinese New Year with no fireworks and few crowds. Shops closed along streets lined with lanterns and festive garments as residents exchanged bows and greetings amid threatening weather.
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San Francisco
Chinatown
Dolce Forme
Stranare Tu Sas
They Want Pingree Out and a Detroit Mayor Special Election
Attorney FLA Baker of Detroit filed in the supreme court an application for an order requiring Detroit's common council to show cause why a mandamus should not be issued to compel a special election for mayor. The move follows Mayor Pingree's alleged vacating the office by accepting another post. H. Mormand of Detroit petitioned the city to call such a special election, contending holding both offices is incompatible with the constitution.
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Lansing
Fla. Baker
Detroit
Tas
Supreme Court
Iin
Common Council
Mundans
Pincree
Utte
Itt
H. Mormand
Treentiy
Princess Louise Not Eloping. At Vienna With Husband
Drussella Feb 2 The Journal de Bruxelles denies reports of Princess Louise eloping with an Austrian captain of hussars. Official notice states Princess Louise and her husband Phillipe now reside in Vienna.
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Louise
Vienna
Drussella
Journal de Bruxelles
Leopold
Belgium
Phimpy
Saxe-Colours
Ferdinand
Hussars
Nee Phillipe
Loulse
Vanderbilt declines join inaugural reception committee
Cornelius Vanderbilt declines offer to serve on the Washington inaugural ball reception committee stating health and stay in Washington for several months as the reason. General Miles had appointed him and the decision reflects a desire to avoid participation in local sanctions during his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius
Washington
Fel
Cornelius Vanderbilt
General Miles
Miler
Vanderblit
Vitascope dispute heads to court in New York case
A legal clash over the Vitascope name pits the Vitascope Company of New York against the United States Phonograph Company of Newark. A court order requires Phonograph to appear and show cause why a preliminary injunction should not restrain further use of the term. Plus brief notes from Vienna and Geneva on royal visits and a sun spot forecast.
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Trenton
N. J
United States
Vitascope Company
New York City
United States Phonograph Company
Newark
Vitascope
Vitakeope Company
Te Phonoseaph Company
New York
Kirkpatrick
Phwaweraph Company
Charges Against Three Friends Pirates Ordered by Harmon
Attorney General Harmon directs U S Attorney in Jackson ville to proceed under section 4237 against the Albuster Three Friends for piracy. The ruling hinges on whether the Cuban insurgents are a political act or piracy, with the vessel armed and mounted cannon cited as evidence. Judge Locke to reconsider the expedition’s character, no action against officers or crew yet.
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Washington
Harmon
United States
Jackson- Ville
Fla
Law of Nations
High Seas
United Tes
Jude Locke
Jacksonville
Aha
Vieré
Three Friends
Judge Lockt
Indians Demand Money Not Arbitration From Choctaw Pact
The Chickasaw delegation, after a Washington hearing before the Interior Secretary, protests the Choctaw agreement arguing their nation was not represented. They demand settlement and payment, object to arbitration, and call for release of town lots for rental and protection of their rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Dawe Commission
Peter
United States
Topeka Brings Red White Blue Quilt Charity Plan
A Florida lady ordered Turkey rec icatton from Crosby Bros. for a quilt. The quilt’s fabric would source one piece each of red white and blue from every state to benefit a church charity. Kansas contributed red material while other state pieces were gathered. coins and chances supported the project.
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Crosby Bros
Florida
Som
Topeka
Kansas
Ube
Party at Maxwell's House Ends in Beatings
A gathering at 413 Lawrence Street hosted by J. Switzer ended with an affray after disputes over beer debts. James Trimbie and associates assaulted an individual known as Mett deimthe, and J. R. Switzer, along with two Trimbles, were arrested by Patrolman Long and Officer Price. They face trial before Judge W. Atchison later today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Maxwell
Lawrence Street
J. R. Switzer
James Trimbie
Patrolmann Long
Officer Price
Trimbles
Switzer
W. Atchison
Swachilda Arrives in San Francisco Harbor
Dispatches report the bark Swachilda arriving at 6 10 am after a voyage from New Castle. Police and detectives boarded the vessel on entry and captured the Italian mumteree Butler after a three week stay aboard the ship. The chartia is said to have been restored to perfect hearth in St Petersbore.
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London
Daily Telegraph
St Petersbore
San Francisco
Butler
Haya
New Castle
Vistt
Veewel
Tramp Openings in Bridge Strategy by Howell
Discussion of opening with trumps in bridge, evaluating when to lead trump cards to protect partner and how to handle weak hands. Includes examples across suits, guidelines for all round strength and all round protection, and cautions about risky trump attacks. Boston Press Club notes and a late Chicago Report.
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Jong Tampe
Jen
J. EC
Boston Press Club
Boston
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Wharton Barker
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Wight
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Jalis
Providence
Reis
Trafic
Narragansett Bay
United Silver Clubs
Pingree
Vanderbilt
A. C. van Blien
Francis Joseph
Count Golichowski
Caal
St. Petersburg
Geneva
Prat
Brooks
The
Smith Observactory
Every
Woonstocke Mich
Chamberlain
Bain Bislin
Cuba
R Switzer
Matt Trimes
Teorey
Shay
Rive & Co
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Wistewright
Prescott
West 8Th St
Prof
Samuels
Kansas Avenue
Akmerieg
Misty Wustratet
Josie
Munr & CO
Dreadway
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