Richard Mansfield Satire Sparks Theatre Wardrobe Battles
Chicago News reports richard mansfield s satire stirs the stage as management boosts profits amid crowded houses and a surge of royalties. notes actor refusals to perform for money, eight versatile roles planned, and withdrawals of shows to rest or restage. includes proverbs from the Chicago News about pockets of folly and fashion in theatre life.
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Richard Mansfield
Tly Management
Welnesday
World’s Pairs Exposition Plan for St Louis in 1900
Editorial discusses a proposed universal exposition to mark the Louisiana Purchase, favoring St Louis for the 1900 event. It argues the city’s central location, river access, and infrastructure make it the best site, linking the idea to Jefferson’s era and the nation’s expansion.
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Che Worta
Ioriit
Damodal
Hane
Jefferson
Louisiane
St. Leuie
Miegert Valley
United States
Oregon
Washington
Lewiesippl
Rae
Taubtiann
Prynchin
Chicsen
Hutalde
Touisiana
St. Louie
Cayetan
St. Louis
Inquiry Into Germany Trade Restrictions Passes House
The William Alden Smith resolution on Germany’s trade limits was altered by the committee before reporting. Changes removed references to fermentations of German wines and broadened language to cover violations of commerce treaties, while omitting a key clause.
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Germany
Washington
William Alden Smith
House
Ft Atle
United States
West Eighth Street
Ov Klondike
Grag
Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertised as Cures Scrofula
A vintage medical ad proclaims scrofula as a worldwide plague and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the sole cure. It features a testimonial from Maximrra M Irre of South Middleboro, Massachusetts, claiming his daughter recovered after a few bottles.
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Hood
Maximrra M Irre
South Middlehoro
Masa
Kansas Delegation in Washington Home Life Spotlight
Washington Feb 15 Kansas congressmen are portrayed as homely, family oriented legislators. Profiles include Peters, Botkin, Vincent, McCormick, and Peters families at addresses on L Street and Ninth Street NW, with notes on Tom Reed and Mason Peters Jr. Also details on Simpson, Hedgley, and missed Washington life adjustments, plus Baker and Harris enjoying domestic routines.
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Washington
Kansas
Mra Peters
Vassar
Times
Tom Reed
Mason S. Peters, Jr
Peters
L Street
N. W
Jeremish Simpson
T Street
Medicine Lodge
Jennie
Henslé
Curtis
Babcock Re-Elected to Republican Campaign Post
Washington reports the Republican congressional campaign committee met with 27 members present last night. Joseph W. Babcock of Wisconsin was elected chair for the third time, pledging strong effort. James Sherman of New York won election as vice chairman after Pearson nominated Simpkins of Massachusetts. Jesse Gverstrest Indiana was chosen as secretary, and W. H. Thompson of this city became treasurer. An array of brief remarks followed, praising protection and party unity ahead of the fifty-sixth Congress.
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Washington
Pep.in
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
House
Joseph W. Babcock
Wisconsin
Babcock
Pearson
North Carolina
John Simpkins
Massachusetts
Apsles
Simpking
James Sherman
New York
David H. Merzer
Nebraska
Lodensingit
New Jersey
Jesse
California
Shoup
Idaho
Bleached Dentesk Quality Offer Ends 89e
A brief notice advertises three pieces of Bleached Dentesk for sale at 89 euros each. The listing emphasizes quality and quantity, with a simple purchase option.
72 Inch Wide Damask For Sale
72 inch wide items including double Damask offered. Various widths referenced with notes special pricing and ivory options. Availability and exact terms vary by listing and shop.
Found Dead in Barn Yard Prominent Kansas Politician
Larned Feb 15 Captain Henry Booth found dead in his stable yard by his son. Believed to have died of heart failure after a day of poor health. Booth, born May 11 1838 in Yorkshire, England, served in Kansas legislature and as postmaster at Fort Larned. He helped found Larned and held multiple public offices including House clerk and land office receiver.
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Henry Booth
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Yorkshire
United States
Woun#ocket
Manhattan
Kansas
Riley County
Fort Larned
Pawnee County
House of Representatives
United States Land Office
A. Mosher
Cloud County
California
Concordia
W. A. Mosher
Mt Mosher
Kansas State Legisslature
Mosher
Death of Dr J S Long Noted Piouser in Washington County
Washington February 15 The funeral of Dr J S Long who died Saturday at age seven years was held here yesterday and drew a large crowd. He came from Pennsylvania in 1857 and about twenty years ago aligned with Washington County where he held extensive cattle and real estate interests. He served as president of the First National Bank of this town for many years until health declined about six weeks ago.
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Washington
Pr. J. S
Phelps Family Fee Battle Hits Kansas Officials
On January 6 Valma Phelps of Arkansas City was ordered to Beloit Industrial School for Girls by the Probate court. Her father N Phelps was made special sheriff to escort her and filed a bill for 102.08 with the county clerk. Sheriff Skinner seeks judgment against the commissioners for the amount and to stop further action by Mr Phelps.
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Kansas
Valma Phelps
Arkansas City
Industria School For
Beloit
N. Phelps
Skinner
Mr. Phelps
Fort Riley Improvements Bill Introduced in House
Representative Vincent of Kansas introduces a bill to fund Fort Riley construction including stables gunnery barracks a veterinary hospital paddock electric lighting plant bachelor quarters assembly room school library and mess for officers and a storehouse for inflammable material with a 100000 appropriation.
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Washington
Vincent
Kansas
Fort Riley
Kan
Creamery Project Attracts Saturday Interest
Residents showed interest in establishing a creamery during a Saturday afternoon meeting. Attendees discussed subscriptions and initial support, signaling momentum for the venture.
Coppesville Fair Directors Decide Ground Price Rules
In Emporia a reported jail escapee named Jobe was captured about fifty miles away near the First Bills while attempting to reach Indian Territory. He was traveling on foot with a colored companion, under escort from local authorities.
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Coppesvill
Fair Assiciation
Emporia
Prea
Jobe
Indian Territory
Knobel Aims to Build Army Across Pekin Realm
Feb reports say Dr Knobel, a Dutch envoy in Pekin, seeks to raise a vast sum about 4 million pounds to fund an army increase. Local Mandarin sources claim China plans to barter revenue and mobilize near Ta Lip Wan. The plan reportedly centers on cooperation with Pekin to pressure imperial capital and expand control in surrounding provinces.
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Shanghai
Knobel
Pekin
Poor Tray M'Hisson Barred From Tippecanoe Club
A garbled report shows Tinperanos club directors replying to petitions by Mayor McKins Senator Burke and representatives Moon and Bramtey. The dispute centers on leadership and alleged malfeasance within the club, with accusations of betrayal of duty and improper associations.
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Cleveland
Tinperanos Club Board of Directors
MeKins
Burke
Moon
Bramtey
Rpetrale
Club Freem i Tiemberg
Dersern
Hottee
Senate Cancete
Ak Cotum
McKieran
May Box Recognition and Uruguay Government Offer
A dispatched Montevideo message reports Chill offering to recognize Uruguay’s government under Senor Cuestas in return for a friendly stance toward Chill in any war with Argentina. The note references three points including a bill to suppress gambling and mentions controversial topics and a physician ad.
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Montevideo
Senor Cuestas
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