Griggs Gets Buffy in National Temperance Row
New York attorney general Griggs faced questions in a dispute with the National Worex Christian Temperance union over the affil rates law. An official urged the president to recall his promise to a committee and verify the law’s interpretation before broad public statements or actions.
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New York
Griggs
National Worex
Christian ‘Temperance Union
Rountic Jeter
Margaret Dyee Ele
Bert
McKinley
Gett
Gripesanya
United States
Gederal
Geto
Comederdny
Reputat
Lon
Spencer's Candidacy for County Attorney Nomination
Charles F. Spencer, a Tawyer, announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county attorney. A former county clerk elected on the Democratic ticket, he also served on Governor Humphrey's police board. He has shifted to the Republican camp and endorses McKinley/Gary Bryan as a supporter.
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Charles F. Spencer
Spencer
Ehuvter County
Poor Will Work Letter Critiques Poverty Labor Views
A letter to the State Journal argues most poor people seek work and criticizes lazy attitudes. It cites 1899 employment for 469 people, notes skill shortcomings, and mentions a Scotch worker and harsh working conditions in Topeka. The writer laments sweatshoplike poverty and highlights broader social neglect.
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The
State Journal
Bette
Topeka
Early Eastern Democrats Back Bryan Convention Plan
An internal Portland conference of William Jennings Bryan supporters endorses an early convention and a rapid campaign restart after his eastern trip. Attendees include ex Governor Altgeld Congressman Lente Coronel Drinkwater and Colonel Charlie D Lewis, with Norris Plaisted McClellan and others. Bryan to tour New Jersey Texas and the Northwest before the national fight.
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New York
Spesia
Concord
N. H
Portland
William Jennings Bryan
Orisconclusiat
Altgeld
Lente
Chi
New Jersey
Texas
Aluceld
Mr. Bryan
Chicago
Tern
Northwest
Altreid
National
Boston
Milate Bankers Loyalty to Gold Upset by U S Action
New York bankers planned a symbolic dinner gag at the Waldorf Astoria featuring oversized gold piece replicas with altered mottoes to test loyalty. Government officials halted the plan, ruling it violated laws against imitating United States coinage. Burdock Blood Bitters ad ends the piece.
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Uncle Sam
New York
Milate Bankers’ Association
Waldorf-Astoria
San Franisco
At Nnce
United States
Hazen
Social and Personal Notes from City Federation Meeting
The regular meeting of the City Federation was held Thursday afternoon at a local church with a full room. Reports from committees and minutes were read. the Helman Taylor Art Exhibit showed 482 attendees and receipts of 489 dollars. two new clubs joined and decorating duties were assigned. a varied program of readings and music followed, with notable guests and a long guest list for the next gathering.
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City Federation
Uulty
Wills Norton
Helman-Taylor
Ceramic Art Club
Norris
Buchanan School
Harmatt
Bra. Baird
Corea
A. W. Dana
Kipling
Henselt
Mins Catherine Smith
Ladies' Maule Club
Loutee Tunnison
Miss Ning Thomas
Bite. P. I. Adams
Solf
Nessier
Federation
Santry Nervy Signs April Meet With McGovern
Chicago reports that Santry and McGovern signed articles to meet in a 25 round bout in New York in April. The fight would be at 122 pounds with a side bet of $5.04 at ringside. Denver. Feb 2. A. J. Gallinger, Colorado State Senator, was killed in a mining blast in Leadville. He leaves a widow and two children.
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McGovern
Chicago
Santry
New York
Denver
Col
Leadville
A. J. Gallingher
Clear Creek County
Postmaster General Smith Praises U S By Address At Banquet
Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith spoke at a Merchants and Manufacturers banquet in Baltimore. He hailed American industrial strength, noting the nation’s growth from Lincoln era independence to global markets, citing manufacturing values and the United States’ lead in production compared with Britain, Germany, and France. Prominent guests included General Miles, Senators McComas and Wellin gton, and several congressmen and railroad executives.
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Smith
Baltimore
Charles Emory Smith
Merchants’ and Manufacturers
Clites
Nelson A. Miles
Louis K. McComas
George L. Wellington
Maryland
Frank &. Wachter
James W. Deany
Jonathan P. Dolliver
Town
David B. Mercer
Nebraska
John K. Cowen
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Juinet Hood
Western Maryland Railroad
Dohp
Skelton Williams
Seaboard Air Line
Abraham Lincolly
United States
Great Britain
Germany
France
Europe
CLA DEFEATED Topeka Bowlers Score 4 Victory From Visitors
Topeka bowling match ends 4 1 victory for CLA over Tols lenin on Topeka alleys. Scoring list includes Bonne Nichols Frank and totals show multiple strikes but many misses. A medical ad for Dr Thomas Electro tonic appears at end of page.
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Topeka
Tols Lenin
Sbenth
Aca
al Taos
Femide
Thomas
North Topeka society notes and local moves
Local column items note residents and travelers: David James goes to Denver for an extended stay, Mrs J B Gonder and daughter depart for Pratt, M Hamilton from St Joseph visits Northside, Mr Connerbey recovers from Cuban chickenpox, William Spear to return from Kansas City and Little Rock. Costley and Post offer ten percent shoe sale, D Curwick rents Harrison street property, evening whist club hosts at 1019 Quibey, D T Joseph leaves for Curville Tennessee, a young lady in Curville to be married next Wednesday, Mrs Harry Safford resigns from Grant school fundraiser committee with AL J Arnold appointed. White Goods Sale ends Saturday. more specials on Freeced Wrappers and Wool Waists. The Ladies of the Needle Ten met at Mrs Charles Heartbury’s Monroe street home. Mrs Clifford Welsh, former Ten member now in Joppeenerass N AL, attended.
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Albert Parker
W. & Kalybaw
Siris Mae Davis
Lafyrence
Kansas
Ancle
Washington, D.C
Cc, Baker
Hanning
Edwin Lang
Doll Parks
A. W. Lacey
George Eagle
Vera Martin
Katherine Plishman
Marcia Spivey
Fleshman
Charles Barnes
Lawrennce
Robert Thompson
Belle ‘Thompson
Wichita
Baker
Kanany City
Elma Woodford
Burlington
Grace Woodford
Marian Kenderline
Manhattan
Imperial Civ
Hudson's Hall
Afra
A. Robbins
D Uuighter
Jessie May
Akers
Highland
Deborsh
Longshore Ta
Chicago
Tow We
The
Humane Society
Throop Hotel
C.M. Sheldon
Kimball Printing Company
Kansas Avenue
David James
Denver
J. B. Gonder
Pratt
M Hamilton
St. Joseph
Connerbey
Harrison Street
William Spear
Kansas City
Little Rock
Costley & Post
D. Curwick
Wameso
Hi. C. Bowen
Quibey Street
D. T. Joseph
Curleville
Tenn
Harry Safford
Ground Hog Day Folklore and Proverb Variants
A compact survey of Ground Hog Day beliefs across cultures. It contrasts German Candlemas rules with English lore about the hog’s weather cue and mentions a rash of related proverbs including the saying about a wet goose on February 2 predicting March grass.
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Scientiete
Weather and oddities from a mistyped dispatch
The item notes a barge hitting a fence in February and predicts events around March. It mentions a groundhog seeing a shadow and a goose finding dry ground. Forecasts include air tonight and Saturday with a low around eighteen and a high near eleven, plus uncertain march references.
Marcus Daly Denies Rumors About Amalgamated Copper
Marcus Daly dismisses reports he restored the Amalgamated Copper presidency and that W A Clark is involved in a Montana anti Clark feud. He states the Amalgamated company is sound, paying dividends, and running satisfactorily. Daly also notes uncertainty about his racing plans and trainer decisions for next season.
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Marcus Daly
Montana
New York
Amalgamated Copper Company
G. M. Hyams
Boston
Taly
Amalgamated Company
Mvin
Satiisfactori Iy
W. A. Clark
Raye
Dolly and Clark
Daly Wan
Othey
Miners Come Down In Indiana Labor Talks
Indianapolis, Feb. 2 Fred Dilcher of the United Mine Workers reported to assembled miners at Masonic hall that the scale committee has no report yet. The sub-committee resumed at 9:30. Operators propose a fourteen cent advance on pick mined coal on a screened basis if other demands are granted and run of mine issues settled. Miners remain optimistic though their higher demands for rule of mine and twenty cents per ton have not been met.
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Indianapolis
Fred_ Dilcher
United Mine Workers
Ohio
Masonic Hall
Tuthors
Indiana
Federal Steel Divide Splits Minnesota Mines Across States
A dispatch from Ishpeming Michigan reports the Federal steel trust will divide its iron mining interests by state lines. The Minnesota Iron Company will continue operating mines on the Mesaba and Vermilion ranges, while a new Manila Iron Company will take over the major mines and mineral tracts in the Marquette and Menominee ranges of Michigan.
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Federal Steel
St. Paul
Ishpeming
Mich
Federal Steel Trust
Ines
Minnesota Iron Company
Thesaba
Vermillion Ranges
Manila Iron Company
Marquette
Menominee
Michigan
Manila Soldier Dead Shipped From Presidio to Relatives
Remains of forty eight soldiers brought from the Philippines were shipped to relatives in states led by Washington Idaho Oregon South Dakota and others. Names listed include Ira A. Griffin Frank T. Glover E W Kells Horres L Falkner W A Hogue and many more with ranks of sergeant corporal captain and lieutenant among the recipients.
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Presidio
San Francisco
Idaho
Oregon
South Dakota
Nebraska
Ira A. Griffin
Frank T. Glover
E.W. Kells
Horres L. Faukner
W. A. Hogue
Albert Burd
Alfred J. Erisman
Western Union Launches Press Telegraphed News From Taylor's City
Lexington Ky Feb 2 Western Union Telegraph company began deploying a force at dawn to relay legislative session news from Taylor's capital. Over a dozen operators will transmit material to cover the session. Bennett's Book Store advertises a complete Sheldon book.
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Western Union
Taylor
Lexington
Western Union Telegraph Company
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