West explodes at memorials and gold standard aims
In Washington Feb 6 Senator West harshly attacked Secretary Morton over agricultural policy and government flower displays. He ridiculed the secretary as a “colossal intellect” and “meanomaniac on gold,” denouncing seed distributions to Congress and the executive pomp. Other notes include Kentucky senatorial ballots and a freak birth in Ind Ter.
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Cicero
Cataline
Senate
Mr. West
Agricul
Democratic Party
Vno
Agroniturs
Vest
Morton
Grover
King of Kings
Lord of Lords
Teller
Trossery
Stop Prize Fights Bill Aims to Bar Pugilistic Events
New Mexico Delegate Catron introduced a measure to outlaw pugilistic contests on American soil near El Paso. The bill defines fights for money or bets as a felony with one to five years in prison. it faces Senate scrutiny but is expected to pass, with governors and officials signaling support to curb prize fighting on both sides of the border.
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Sengrens
Catron
New Mexico
Dan Stuart
el Paso
Illox
Massachusetts
Ball
Ernie
Taurez
Old Mexico
Senate
Gear
Iowa
Dubois
Judiciary Committee
Territories
District of Columbia
Stuart
Paso
Tex
Dan A. Stuart
House of Representatives
Aoyone
James Burnett
Golog
Sie
Scott
Pemberto
Denver
Colorado Springs
H. J. Farley
Farley
Pemberton
Investigation to Probe Oklahoma Officials and Deputies
February 6 report from Wasuixerox states the department of justice will soon investigate United States Commissioners Beal Wilkerson J B George and Wrightsman of Oklahoma on charges already filed If the charges are proven prosecutions will follow The claim also suggests some deputy marshals may be implicated as a combined effort by deputies and commissioners to defraud the government.
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Wasuixerox
Department of Justice
United States
Beal
Wilkerson
J. B. George
Wrightsman
Oklahoma
Morgan’s Snap Lets Morgan Bid For Whole Loan
Tremendous bond subscriptions opened at the Treasury for 100 million four percent bonds due 1893. Bids total about 558.2 million with many offers from banks, insurers, and nations. The Morgan syndicate appears likely to take at least one billion in the loan, with a few bids below the syndicate’s rate. Missouri and Kansas submitted bids.
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Weashington
Saa
Treasury Department
United States
Priet
Harvey, Fiske & Co
Deutshe Hank
Berlin
Treasury
New York
Morgan
Syndicf
LdQestz
Missouri
Kansas
Georgia Town Adopts Dispensary Under Wine Bill
The town posts an ordinance to tax domestic wines and operates four dispensaries. Revenue goes to service city debt and school costs. wine may be consumed on premises. The dispensary does not buy or sell wine but sells for others and handles deposits for sale.
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Georgia
Lawanseeville
Denver Auditorium Plan Promises Big City Improvement
From Denver an article notes E T Jeffery of the Casvor Rio Grand Railway heads a committee of eleven chosen to raise funds for a new auditorium. The piece also mentions various New York editors writing to Edward Stephens about civil rights bills and other urban issues amid a collage of notices and local ads.
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Jeffery
E.G
I. Dexven
E. T. Jeffery
Casvor & Rio Grand Railway Company
Budioos
Ecommerce
Foad Aschatemag
Stephens
New York
Obis
Edward Stephens
Theas Nota
Kanews
Syracuse
Rochester
Buffely
Cleveland
Sedalia Capital Removal Backed by Supreme Court Ruling
Jefferson City Mo Feb 6 The Missouri Supreme Court dissolved an injunction and allowed the removal referendum to proceed. The decision upholds that amendments to the constitution are a proper subject for public action and that the people retain the power to alter or abolish their government. The ruling reverses a lower court injunction and leads to a vote on moving the state capital to Sedalia.
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Missouri
Sedslis
State Supreme Court
Secretary of State
Joseph R. Edwards
General Assembly
Sedalia
Shackelford
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
State
Addington
Geweral Assembly
Uat
Wiped Out the Family in Tragic Lakeview Killing
Richard Krattke a Lakeview carpenter killed his father mother wife and three children at 207 Berteau avenue then killed himself. The bodies showed single bullet wounds except Mrs Klattke who had signs of struggle. The scene smelled of chloroform. Despondent over joblessness since Christmas the family’s cold hunger preceded the murder suicide.
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Awa
iRichard Krastke
Lakeview
Richard Krattke
Kate Klatiler
John Kiattke
Mina Kiattke
TL Mine Kiattke
Daugter
V. Anns Kiattke
Dasght
Hieward Klateke
Klattke
Te Tanne Under Bare Butte Mining Venture in Butte
A new company named S A mining plans to tunnel beneath Butte to exploit rich copper and silver ores found directly under the city. The venture aims to drive tunnels under the entire city, asserting the ore wealth just beneath the surface. Subscribers are urged to join the Journal for details.
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Bare Butte
Moat
Feb
Butte
Cripple Creek Mining Engineer Declines Australia Offer
Mining engineer William Weeton in Cripple Creek declines a $5,000 yearly salary and profit share to manage a large Western Australia property. The report notes rising interest in American engineers abroad and details related mining deals, local ore discoveries, and prospects around Cripple Creek, Pemberton, and nearby camps.
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Australia
Currie Cates
William Weeton
London
Coolgardie
Western Australia
Weaton
Colorado
Cripple Creek
Watson
Westen
South Africa
Comstock's Work Brace Uy a Bit Suppress Yvette From Singin
Anthony Comstock drafted a bill in Albany to curb immorality and suppress Yvette Guilbert from singing in New York. The measure targets cigarette photography and traveling shows, threatening outlets like billboards lithographs and posters. Jade Wellhouse buys 160 acres for apple orchards near Fairmount, boosting his holdings to 1637 acres. William Tanner founder of the Kansas State Horticultural Society dies at Leavenworth, tied to Ottawa origins.
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Yvatte Guilbert Wis
the Olympia
Anthony Comstock
New York
Comstock
Albany
Senate
Jade Wellhouse
Judge F. Wellhouse
State Horticulueal Society
Leavenworth
Fairmount
Judge Wellhouse
Judge Ellhouse
William Tanner
Kansas State Horticultural Society
Horticultural Society
Ottawa
Kansas Pomological Society
Tanner
JG. Wood
Topeka
Emmms Tanser Wood
Frost fishing for frost fish on river docks
A New York World inspired guide extols frost fishing along East and North River shores. No bait needed, simple pole and umbrella-rib tackle catch slender frost fish near docks in shallow water. Learn to cast, hook, and haul from the pier while staying warm and wary of pockets and weather.
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New York World
North River
Bear's Nowa and a Bear Shooting Tale from Gen Hamilton
An account from Gen Hamilton recalls a bear encounter where a charging bear pinned him, the hunter struck its nose to break free, and his thigh was mauled to the bone leaving him bedridden for a month. The piece then notes a Hungarian telephone newspaper wire and Maine ruffled grouse peculiarities.
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Hamilton
India
Hito
The Tramp in Japan Reveals Cleanliness Practice
A traveler notes Japanese tramps pay for hot baths only if able, otherwise endure cold baths. Some carry a small bundle with combs, toothpicks, a razor, and a toothbrush. The observer suggests these tramps resemble missionaries in the American brotherhood who overlook cleanliness as a virtue.
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Japan
Japa
American Brotherhood
Harper's Bazar description and subscription notice
Harper's Bazar offers weekly home reading with Paris and New York fashion features. It includes Our Paris Letter and various departments, plus stories and guidance for women. Subscriptions: Harper & Brothers in New York with postage free in the U S Canada and Mexico.
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Tie Arn Seer
Harper's Bazar
BAZAR
Parla
Berlin
New York
Paris
Karaan Fours
Iris
Weiman
Mrs
Tce Mousey Order
Harper & Brothers
Reper's
Harper's
Harper's Kezar
Harper's Reuod Tabisa
United States
Canada
Mexico
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Snap Shots in South Missouri book offer
A Kansas City Fort Scott and Mom Phis Railroad company issues a photo book titled Snap Shots in South Missouri showing sixty or more views of varied scenery. The publication aims to attract home-seekers and investors to the region, with free mailing upon postage of four cents.
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South Missouri
Kansas City, Fort Scott
Cades
South
Missouri
GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE TO EL PASO AND MEXICO
A vintage railroad item advertises the Rock Island route to El Paso and Mexico City with return fares of twenty dollars and ticket sales from February 10 to 12. It mentions Maher versus Pitzsimmona and urges travelers to contact local Rock Island agents for details. Also touted is Jow's Soothing Syrup for teething, claiming quick relief and a twenty five cent bottle.
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Tree
Maher
Pitzsimmona
el Faso
City of Mexico
Rock Island
Poteen
Jow
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