Cry of the Under Half Sparks Calderhead Speech Dispute
Congressman-elect Jerry Simpson of Medicine Lodge arrives in Topeka and reads a State Journal report of Calderhead’s remarks about unrest and an “under half” of the country. The exchange focuses on wealth, power, and the push for reform amid perceived economic manipulation and possible civil conflict.
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Jerry Simpson
Medicine Lodge
Topeka
Calderhead
House of Congress
Simp
United States
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Cal Family
Couree
Otline
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Olien
Siandis
CalderBead
Brainy Calderhead Denounced Over Speech Claims
Abilene Daily Chronicle comments on Calderhead remarks printed in Sunday papers. It argues he is not a congressional candidate and should align with conservatives yet condemns calamity and anarchist sentiments. Ad section touts Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and Mineral Water, with local contact details.
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Abilene Daily Chronicle
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Derhead
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Calderheid
Wives Seek Access to Impounded Husbands at Jail
Report from a county jail recounts Calvin Hayes's arrest for embezzlement and his wife’s attempts to visit him. Another woman pays Navarre’s $5 fine to secure her husband’s release, arguing against keeping him in the jail with inmates. The scenes unfold at the jail office and the steel bars.
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Lucas
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Navarre
Cruffly
Jatler Jones
Younirks
Fish Caught in Ice Jam Trek Through Georgetown Waters
In Georgetown D C and upper Potomac river areas, fish were trapped by a large ice jam on the riverbank. Large blocks slammed together forming a natural refrigerator catching many carp and other fish as the ice fused at its own cold temperature. Most fish weigh over a pound.
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Georgetown
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Washington
Potomac River
Marshall Military Band Concert at Grand Opera House
The twelfth annual concert of Marshall's Military Band is set for February 4 at the Grand Opera House with tickets 50 cents. The program features George W. Parkhurst, Waldemar von Dahlen, and Alfred Hioh of Kansas City. The Cook Twin Sisters present Uncle Tom's Cabin at the Grand next Saturday, matinee and evening. Fabio Romani may come next Saturday if an opera house is secured.
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Grand Opera House
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Alfred Hioh
Kansas City
Cook Twin
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Crawford Opera House
Flot
Rattan Chair Makers Merge to Form He wood Wakefield Group
Boston Med 17 reports a consolidation of Wakefield Rattan and Heywood Brothers into the Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Company, capitalized at four million dollars. The merged firm will operate plants in Wakeford, Chicago, San Francisco and Kankakee Timals with branches in New York, Boston, Chicago and San Francisco. The press notes that chairmakers have long controlled imports of rattan.
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Med
Wakefield Ratten Company
Heywood Frothers & Company
Gardner, Mass
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Wakeford
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San Francisco
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Timals
Aid
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San Princisco
Heywood Company
Philadelphia
Balimore
Chicas
Los Angeles
G Burton Sells Home Move to Texas and Purchase
G G Burton state agent for Kansas for the American Book Company has moved to Texas and sold his Madison and Seventh street home to Mrs Adwall De Moss widow of the late Pitt h Avenue hotel proprietor for 3000. She plans to make it her home.Special train from Strong City Sunday February 1 to Salina by Santa Fe line at 1 noon. edhdgtg Cherey Pectoral is acknowledged as best for throat complaints.
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Texas
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Pitth Avenue
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Salina
Strong City
Santa Fe
Har fin Opposes Arbitration Treaty in Kansas Senate Speech
Senator Harfin led a vote against the arbitration treaty with Great Britain in a Kansas Senate session. Senator Harris followed with a long speech opposing the treaty, arguing it harms American independence, cites Washington, French and British positions, and questions fairness of arbitration. The resolution, read with strong protests, passed unanimously.
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David Martin
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United States
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Russia
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Tazland
Bogus Salvation Army Collection Captain Warns of Frauds
Captain Joseph Hawk of the Salvation Army says malefactors are collecting for the Salvation Army hospital without authority. He warns the public not to contribute to anyone lacking his authorization and notes that some subscriptions are not intended for the hospital fund. He urges vigilance against fraudulent fund raisers and mentions coal and wholesale services offered by ALF with a contact at 8 East Fourth.
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Salvation Collecton
Joseph Hawk
Salvatlog Army Sas
Salvation Army Hospital
Topeka News Snapshot Mixed With Local Happenings
Local items report Sheriff Keptey in Iowa and reforms in Topeka, with law cases, appointments, and social events. Notes include a proposal of a brick pavement project, pension debates, a press of candidates for council, a burglary arrest, and Lutherans discussing a religious outreach at Washburn college. Also mentioned are Topeka birthdays, the police chief, and a public lecture by Hall of St Louis.
Lights Will Be Higher Big Incandescent Light Combine Formed
St Louis Feb 12 The Republic reports a powerful incandescent lamp combine formed by about a dozen large manufacturers. The unite aims to crush opposition by patent pooling and price control, with firms including Columbian Westinghouse Edison General Electric and others across Chicago Pittsburgh New York City Cleveland and more.
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Edinon General Sdteciric Company
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Gen Shelby laid to rest in Forest Hill cemetery
Gen Jo O Shelby was laid to rest at Forest Hill cemetery at noon amid services befitting his rank. Thousands of people lined the streets as the funeral procession moved past. Veterans of both armies joined the procession in force, estimated at about 4,000 strong.
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Ianeas City
Jo O. Shelby
Forest Hut
Bank Closure Sparks New State National Bank Plan
St Joseph Missouri February 47 The State National bank has closed A new bank will be organized with a stated capital The State National bank had capital stock of 1 000 000 which later was cut in half Officers claim business has fallen away until it is no longer profitable with such a large capital Social dance by degree team Train lodge 260 A O U W northwest corner Sixth and Quincy Thursday February 18 1897 Tickets 26 cents Ladies Tree Bradshaw hand made harness 810 1A
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Colorado Springs Will Endows City Prizes and Scholarships
The will of Wizard B Perkins of Colorado Springs proved in Hasex county probate grants 19000 to Colorado College for a building addition 14000 for free scholarships 5000 to the YMCA 32000 to the City of Colorado Springs with income to fund graduating class prizes at the high school and 1000 for a free reading room on Nevada avenue with income used for its benefit.
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Hasex County
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Mrs Cleveland Going to Princeton With Children
Washington February 17 Mrs Cleveland and her children will move to the new Cleveland home in Princeton Personal effects have been moved to the Princeton house All will be ready for Mr Cleveland's departure from Washington on March 4 Mrs Cleveland will return to Washington from Princeton to accompany him Grand Lodge A 0 W Salina February 21 Take the Santa Fe home road leave at 12 05 noon Beecham's pills praised as the best by users
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Failure In Business Through Small Habits
A columnist urges that many men fail in business due to minor daily habits that drain vitality. The piece argues the well and healthy man leads through, with Postum promoted as a healthy coffee substitute. Dr. J. R Pennington endorses Postum, noting coffee hinders digestion and the need to switch to Postum Cereal Coffee made from pure grains.
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Chicago
Summer School of Medicine
State Street
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Postum Cereal Co., Limited
Battle Creek
Mich
Postum
A Handful of Dirt May Be a House Full of Shame
The column notes routine town chatter from Junction City and surrounding areas. Visitors include Mr Tigm of Holton, Rev and Mrs McClain in Dover, and Missina Coburn recovering from illness. Local businesses Neale & Co promote bread at 815 North Kansas, while community groups meet at the Epworth and Credo clubs.
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ATU Members Guided Meeting Called For Thursday Night
Attention Laborers AD the members of the ATU are requested to meet at their hall Thursday night as business of importance will come up for consideration. Refreshments will be served at the close of the meeting. James Ramsidy, President Miller, Secretary.
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