Topeka Library Debt Plan Discussed at Public Meeting
Edward Wider led a gathering of directors and business leaders to craft a plan to raise 325,000 to pay off debt for a library building and art gallery in Harmony with the state house. Santa Fe and Union Pacific contributions aided the effort. The board aims to convert the hall into a reading room and gallery, with walls to hold art and educational material for schools.
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Edward Wider
S Mosting
Topeka Free Publicbrary
Library Bell
Fer
Renee Tee Horney
Monument Railroands
Fe U
Strong
Santa Fo
A Ae
Toston
Union Pacifc
Petra
State House
Board of Directors
Randeome
Kansan
Topeka
Jonuer
Nbs
Scholers
Kansas Minerals Lecture on Mines and Resources
Professor G P Grimesley of Washburn lectured in representative hall Hight on Kansas mineral resources. The Kansas Academy of Science sponsored the talk with Prof Lantz of Chapman presiding. Grimesley showcased stereopticon views detailing coal zinc salt gypsum hydraulic cement and related deposits and valuations.
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G. P. Grimesley
Washburn
Representative Hall
Hight
Kansas
Kansas Academy of Science
I. Lantz
Chapman
Academy
Kimestey
Tan Yard Editorial on War Outlook and Democratic Role
A Washington editorial reprinted in Lowville Cour War Journal discusses the Spanish American War era. It credits the Democratic leadership with guiding public opinion, notes the Maine's revenge, and criticizes delays in international action while calling for unity and resolve amid war fever.
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Henry Watterson
Washington
Wash
Iittie
David
Soria
Goliath
Maine
Cube
Forte Klee
Philippines
Sampson
Schley
Shafter
Joe
Santiago
Dewey
Ponder
Chinusea
Curtis
Cornleva
Castile
Sheestrine
Dan Mts
Music and a Skate at a Joint Concert Affair
A mixed evening event titled Music and a Skate featured a joint concert for members of the legislature. The Modos club organized the complimentary program at a venue described as a fire hall or senate chamber space, with attendance by lawmakers who enjoyed the performances. Afra assisted the Modocs in the show.
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Tegielature
Harminy
Legis
Ead Ell
Judeine
Afra
Coroner Opens Poisoning Case Probe in New York
Coroner to begin inquiry Friday into the poisoning of Mrs Adams. District Attorney Gardiner and Chief of Detectives McCluskey push a broad sweep, detaining witnesses and seeking guarantees. Two Knickerbocker Club members surface as potential suspects amid motives tied to Harry Cornish case.
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New York
Adams
Gardiner
Esse
McCluskey
Knickerbocker Club
Harry Cornish
Barnet
Captain McCluskey
Tod Sloan Profits On Wall Street Reported At 250000
San Francisco February 2 The examiner says Tod Sloan received a telegram from New York stating he had cleaned up 250000 dollars on Wall Street. The report notes he earned but provides no details on how the money was used.
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San Francisco
Fey
The
Examiner
Tod Sloan
New York
Cannon for Manila
The United States fast transport Solace sailed for Manila with seven army officers and seventeen cadets from Annapolis aboard carrying supplies for Admiral Dewey. The cargo included ammunition rifles rapid-fire guns torpedo heads powder machinery and medical and food provisions.
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New York
United States
Solace
Manila
Army
Annapolis
Admiral Dewey
Fire and Opium Ravage Vancouver Chinatown Blast
Fire engulfed the Chinatown quarter around Wantino at the Chinese lumber mill center. Mon golians built a large fire after work and opium smoking befuddled residents. Chinese cabins burned as gullible victims fled the flames. At least two Chinese died and several were missing or badly burned while white settlers aided rescues.
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Vancouver
Chinatown
Chemaints
Wantino
Liquor League Scheme Promises Two Year Saloons Ban
A National Liquor League representative visited Akron amid reticence from local saloonkeepers. The plan calls for closing all saloons in the city for two years, with revenues redirected to police and municipal costs. Akron leaders reportedly oppose the scheme while supporters tout broader state coverage and enforcement. The article notes addresses at West Eighth Street and outlines perceived impacts on business and law enforcement.
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Akron
National Liquor League
Itv
von Liqguer League
Akronemi
Eig
West Eighth Street
Home Seekers Excursion Route Ticket Offer Notice
Tickets to points in Arizona Arkansas Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas offered at one fare plus $2 for the rowed trip. February plans and route details teased. Steam laundry service mentioned for color preservation on shirts. West Eighth Street referenced for information.
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Arizona
Arkalane
Indian Territory
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Cail
Peer Fece Steam Laundry
Iid West Eighth Te
The Green Ray and Miss Anthony Stir New York
The Philadelphia Record notes the green ray as an optical phenomenon seen at sunrise or sunset over sea horizons and occasionally from mountains in Egypt. It reports Susan B. Anthony’s New York reception, praising her suffrage advocacy and urging funds for emancipation and a university chair, with remarks on women’s equality and government.
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Philadelphia Record
Jules Verne
Alps
Piet Bey
Academis Des Sciences
Paris
Egypt
Alexandria
William Gaff
Memphis
Sagsarak
Heryeo
Miss Anthony
Susan B. Anthony
Soclew
New York
Fannie H. Gafney
Wifliat
Ted Helmuth
New York State Federation of Woman's Elate
Ellen A. Ioherdsen
George Washington Memorial Association
Flora Adams Darling
Daughters of the Revolution
U. S. D. of 1812
Howard McNutt
Minerva Club
Sara White Lee
Boston
Rather Herious
Zuvinia H. van Westervalt Dempsey
Society of Holland Dames of the
New Netherlands
Reid
Nicholl
Eranci Bation
Thorcing
Hawaii
Cuba
Porto Hico
Philippines
Susan B
Congress
Unis
Barberic Islands
Ees
E. A. Richardson
Mark
Ticherdson
George Waehlieton University Fund
Innocent Packer Denies Chemical Use in Beef
Chicago February 1 Ferdinand Sulzberger of New York, president of the dressed beef house of Pee ree and Sulzberger asserts innocence in the allegations about using chemicals in refrigerated beef. The report emphasizes he claims no knowledge of such practices and defends his company’s standards amid the controversy.
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Packer
Chicago
Ferdinand Sulzberger
New York
Pee Ree & Sulsber
Packers Defend Meat Preservation Claims Amid Export Trade Fear
A veteran inspector with forty years of experience rejects claims of chemical preservation in refrigerated and raw meats. He argues slime blamed on sun exposure misleads, noting beef ripening signals quality, not spoilage. The dispute he says harms export markets and burdens farmers and stock raisers.
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New York
Jorie Blow
Bogie Man George Rodgers Dies in County Hospital
George Rodgers known as the bogie man died at the county hospital from a rare bone swelling disease. His hands and feet were swollen and his jaw extended abnormally. He lived in a barn and, though refined, withdrew from friends due to his appearance. His body was cremated at his own request to avoid a post mortem.
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Chicago
George Rodgers
Rodgers
Cty
Esterhazy Flight Sparks Arrest Evasion Debate
Paris reports Esterhazy may evade arrest on fraud charges brought by his cousin Christian Esterhazy as warnings and testimonies trigger backlash. The anti Dreyfus campaign targets Rabbi Zada Khan amid claims of a vast Jewish conspiracy. Dreyfus allegedly confessed to refusing questions at his trial unless returned to France.
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Paris
Comte Esterhazy
Christian Esterhazy
Esterhazy
Rick
Trix
M. Bertulus
Zada Khan
France
Dreyfus
Mattheud Dreyfus
la Presse
Cayende
French Guiana
Lebrun
Asser
Court of Cassation
Pool rooms raid nets Kansas City arrests
Police raided three turf pool rooms in Kansas City as races ended. Hundreds were nabbed including many business men. eighty five were jailed. Proprieties, employees, touts and regulars were taken. Bail was sought for all. The action followed a city ordinance against gambling with prior bucket shop efforts voided.
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Kansas City
Wll
Demand for Jury Unity Upheld in Supreme Court Ruling
In Tes Molinos ta, the supreme court ruled jurors must stay together during trial if either party requests. The case involved defendant Smith, charged with embezzlement in a Kukuk setting, and he received a three year penitentiary sentence after jurors were kept apart despite a written request. The supreme court reversed the lower court's decision.
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Tes Molinos
Supreme Court
Smith
Smien Lee
Ettornay
Kookuk
Joan
Jower
Des Moines Arsenal Sold for Library Plan
The old Iowa state arsenal in Des Moines sold today to contractor Frank Goldstein for 221.50. Erected in 1857 at a cost of 41,500, the building sits on land donated by the city at First and Locust. The city plans a 125,000 library on the site while the state will erect a new arsenal.
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Des Moines
Old State Arsenal
State Executive Council
Frank Goldstein
Wirst
Locust Streets
Iowa
Home Seekers Excursion Via Sante Fe Route
Tickets to points in Arizona Indian Territory Toledo New Mexico and more offered as one fare plus two dollars for the round trip on February 7. For information contact a Santa Fe agent.
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Sante Pe
Endangered Passenger Pigeons in Eastern North America
The article details the drastic decline of the passenger pigeon across Pennsylvania New York New Jersey Michigan and other eastern regions. It recalls historic nesting feats such as Petoskey Michigan in 1876 with multi million slaughters and notes the dominance of netters and hunters driving the species toward extinction.
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Eratorius
Ubesili
Pennsylvania
Maine
Minnesota
Michigan Peninsula
Dominion of Canada
Tindson’s Bay
New England
New York
New Jersey
Michigan
Wisconsin
Kentucky
Tennessee
Pansylvania
Potter County
Potter
Pike
Mon
Cumberland
Cape Mey
Atlantic
Mehoopany Creek
Wyoming County
Clus
Straits of Mackinac
Petorky
Manitou Island
Lake Michigan
Petosky
Lowe
Pe‘tosky
He Peninsula
Uhia
Narsh
Great Lakes
British America
British North America
Rey
The Star Grocery Wholesale and Retail Bargains
The Star Grocery at 112 East Sixth Street offers deep discounts on all items Friday and Saturday. Readable prices cover meat, flour, lard, sugars, coffee, dried fruits, cereals, canned goods, and miscellaneous groceries with strong emphasis on low cost across the entire store.
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the Star Grocery Telephone
East Sixth Street
Cuba Trade And War Era Stores Hold Fast Despite Loss
The excerpt notes Cuban stores depleted but remaining stock in wartime, with Cuban women favoring lace mantulas, Parisian fabrics, and linen goods sold under oil regime at half U.S. prices. It cites Consul Hunt and mentions coughing medicines like One Minute Cough Cure from local druggists Geo. W. Stansfel a, Wilson, Arnold, Kane.
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United States
Millimner
Consul Hunt
Geo. W. Stansfela
W. H. Wilson
A.J. Arnold & Son
A.J. Kane & Co
American Women to Be Presented at Brussels Court Ball
United States Minister Storer selects women to be presented at the Brussels court ball. Named to receive the honor are Mrs De Gupirich, wife of Captain Goodrich, Mrs Stern, Miss Stern, and others listed. The Brussels event is scheduled for February 2 with official diplomatic protocol.
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Storer
Brussels
United States
Loii Mise Porter
de Gupirich
Goodrich
S.nu
Stern
Miss Stern
Mexican Tobacco Trade News Circulated Abroad
Curt A special to the Record Of Mexico discusses cotton belt movements and quality shifts. The report mentions Hamburg and Germany as destinations, with references to Mexican tobacco and shifting trade patterns affecting markets. The text is fragmentary and includes several garbled phrases about aliases, grades, and consumption in Europe.
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Curt
Mexico
New York
Enya
Hamburg
Germany
Riesermany
Garepee
Beach & Bowers Famous Minstrels on Grand Street
Advertisement notes Beach and Bowers famous minstrels with distinguished artists in the minstrel world. Mentions prices and sale at Siurs Drug Store. Includes unclear token phrases and promotional terms from the period.
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Beach & Bowers Famous Minstrels
Grand Street
Siurs Drug Store
State Journal Builds Notable Newsroom Jewel
The State Journal recently erected a permanent double front brick building at a major downtown intersection. The new facility is described as one of the west's most complete newspaper structures with innovative features including a glass-walled business office and modern printing capabilities.
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the Annes Journal Recenty
Thes Avenue
Eighth St
Rene
Fe Bees
Fragmentary 19th century ad text on a salve claim
The readable fragments condemn rival salve claims as imitators and tout a supposed healing quality. A trial is promised to prove there is no genuine preparation, with unclear references to sale by Grugelete or similar names.
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Julie T. F. Garver
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E.G. Moon
J. W. Gotz
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Jutm EH Frost
Wm. Macferran
W. A. 5S. Bird
M. A. Lowe
John Mac Donald
R. S. Brigham
D. W. Nelila
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C Ray Lardner
C.H Staunseil
George P Ashton
Carrie Mine
Arion
Frank Weightman
Torwand
Eugene Wareould
Jean
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Kansas Minerals
Grimesley
Wall Street
Otis
Liquor League
Viscanta Pe
Nie
Richardson
Hefnre Congress Noir
Pia
Gatney
Helmuth
Abe mi
Anthony Add
Bogie Man
Old Iowa Arsenal
Toudelana
Eagle
Banta
Frid
Ovgar
Stanfiord
Lion Coffee
Mokaska
Severine's
Arbuckle’s
Rio
Santos
Chase & Sanhorn
California
Columbia Oats
Claer Apple Mat
Anderson
Campbell’s
Raw Valley
Mewton Manufacturing & Chemical
William Street
Grand Opera House
State Journal
Associated Press
the State Journal
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