Maine disaster war talk and press views examined
The piece discusses subscription terms for the Dilly edition and then analyzes the Maine disaster, weighing presidential assumptions about accidental explosion versus Spanish responsibility. It questions the administration's stance, calls for disclosure of any supporting facts, and notes public skepticism toward Washington's line on Spain while warning against further naval moves to Havana.
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Maine
Havanu
Glove Sights. From the Atohlson Globe column snippets
A jumble of brief anecdotes and reflections covers topics from credit woes in Kansas to marriage ages and matrimonial ads. It notes reactions to political events, mentions the Maine explosion and Spanish guilt, and includes sketches of writers Tolstoi and Meyerbeerish figures, plus a travelogue fragment about Lily Langtry’s performance in Monte Carlo.
Emancipation Debates and Princeton Leadership Recounts
Fragmentary excerpt details discussions on emancipation debates linked to Olive Schreiner and others, plus a commentary on Rev Dr McCosh’s resignation at Princeton. It notes figures like Duke of Cambridge, Frederick the Great, Duke Bernhard of Saxe Weimar, and mentions Dr Patton succeeding McCosh after a prolonged tenure.
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Duke of Cambridge
Olive Schreiner
Worms
Trau Costa Wagner
Heather
Frederick the Great
Hans Sach
Bernhard of
Saxe Weimar
Ton
Insatiable New England Demands Protection From Home Competition
A Massachusetts led effort before a judiciary committee seeks federal limits on state labor hours. Southern cotton mill men, led by Levering and Walker, argue such regulation disrupts commerce and harms Southern mills. opponents led by Colonel James L. Orr warn of broader digression and unfair targeting of cotton mills while asserting higher wages already exist under current conditions.
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Washington
Feb
Judiciary Committee of the Home
Loverisie
Massachusetts
Congress
Levering
Linz
New Energna
Walker
Museachusetts
Sorisie
James L. Orr
Piedmont
Orr
D. A. Thompkins
Charlotte
New England
Witsgerul
Nat Goodwin Weds Maxine Elliott In Cleveland
Nat Goodwin, leading man of his company, and Miss Maxine Elliott were married in Cleveland Ohio yesterday afternoon. The ceremony took place at the Mollenden with Rev Dr Shrectier officiating. Guests included Misses Boardman and others. after the ceremony the couple had dinner with Will Boardman’s family. An earlier notice of divorce was cited but has no effect on the marriage. local ads promote Hord’s Horehound Syrup as a cure for coughs and colds.
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Maxine Elliott
Cleveland
Nat €. Goodwin
Bridat Satte
Mollenden
Sh. PB. Shrectier
Buck Avante Prosbyteriog
Phun
Sain M
New York
Poisoned by Ivy and Cure by Hood's Sarsaparilla
Charles Morris of North Cambridge Massachusetts recounts being poisoned by ivy years ago. He and his children suffered severe itching and weight loss until Hood's Sarsaparilla cured them after five bottles, saving money and improving health. He endorses Hood's Pills and recommends the remedy to others.
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Charles Morris
Lexington Avenue
North
Cambridge
Maas
Vermont
Hood
Nan
Kansas Prosperity Tale From Harper's Weekly
Franklin Matthews reports from Harper's Weekly on Kansas wheat fortunes amid drought. A wealthy farmer clears 14 500 after wheat, buys luxuries, and reinvests the rest. another farmer increases land value, pays debts, and builds reserves. In short grass country a former legislator, desperate for work, reaps a 9 000 harvest. Sheridan County farmer clears 1 25000 after bold planting and mortgage payoff.
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Harper's Weekly
Franklin Matthews
Harpers Weekly
Kazans
Ave
Larned
Pawnee County
Gress
Peece Hizatin
Kansas
Brelden
Farly
Topeka
Sheridan County
Thomas
Rules of School Board Set On Duty And Tuition
The board decided teachers may not smoke or chew on duty, cut salaries by two dollars per day absent, and require vaccination only as state law. Nonparent children face monthly tuition up to four dollars under high school. Indigent pupils receive loans for supplies. Afternoon session set 2 to 4 pm. Superintendent to renew teaching certificates after required reading. High school committee dissolved for unclear duties. Superintendent and clerk to be elected six months apart. Godard and Overmyer chosen to represent in supreme court audit over textbooks case. Bond case cites outlays in district 88 and a missing warrant by J W Wiley. investigation to recover funds.
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von c Educat Tta
Lee
William Macferran
Priddy
A. A Godard
David Overmyer
Supreme Court
Bogle
Topeka Board of Education
Wiley
Great Cattle Sale at Emporia in March
Advertisement notes C and Cross offer a major cattle sale in Emporia on March 2 and 3, described as one of the state’s greatest events. Readers are urged to request catalogs from Mr. Cross, with full sale particulars promised. Also mentions a book The Land of Big Red Apples on Ozarks fruit belt scenery and a health syrup product Ballard’s Harehound Syrup claimed to cure coughs and throat issues.
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C. &. Cross
Emporia
Mr. Cross
Ozarks
South Missouri
America
Lock Woop
Kansas City
Missouri
Water Works Shut Down Strands Arkansas City in Fireless Siege
Arkansas City faces a citywide water outage after the receiver's order to shut off water services. Fire protection and steam hoists lose supply, causing a panic as residents rush to fill tubs and barrels. Council not in session. bondholders push action with no quorum.
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Arkansas City
Mitabe
Nyin & Supply
Willams
Chias
Ecelver Hopper
Thia Jeavua
No School in Carbondale After Fire Delays Rebuild
Carbondale suspends classes after the schoolhouse burned on the 4th. A public meeting Saturday debated continuing schooling to term end. A vote to authorize renting and fitting rooms was narrowly defeated, leaving the city without schools until the new building is ready next fall.
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Carbondale
Board of Education
Turner enjoins Santa Fe from operating switch near dynamite plant
Turner residents win a court injunction preventing the AT&SF from using a switch on the Kaw valley farm west of Argentine that would serve a dynamite factory under construction. The board of education filed the suit, citing danger to children and townsfolk. The decision by Judge Holt bars the railroad from the line and halts the factory’s operation plan.
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Kansas City
Holt
Common Pleas Court
Turner
Dedge Holt
AT. & SP. Ry
Kaw Valley
Argentine
Notable Clerics Endorse Warner's Safe Cure for Kidney Ailments
The Rt. Rev. Bishop Edward Wilson and Rev. J. E. Rankin, president of Howard University, publicly commend Warner's Safe Cure. They credit the remedy with kidney and urinary relief, citing trusted physicians and patient recoveries. The appeal emphasizes health, humanity, and the trust of respected leaders in this treatment.
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Edward? Wilson
D. D
L.D
J. EB. Rankin
D.D
L.L.D
Howard University
Washington, D. C
Bishop Wilson
Warner
Rankin
Lke
Dr. Rankin
Thirteen Englishmen in Klondike Voyage Postponed
Montreal February reports thirteen young Englishmen led by Viscount Avonmore departed December 1 for the Klondike. They traveled via Montreal and Edmonton where several fell ill or injured. Captain Alleyne died of pneumonia, Dr Hoops sprained an ankle, Captain Powell frostbitten feet and later died after leaving for Vancouver. Another member broke an arm, Dr Hoops suffered ribs from a dog fall, Bannerman was arrested for embezzlement, and Captain OBrien faced assault charges. The captain was bound over to keep the peace and the party disbanded.
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Montreal
Viscount Avonmore
Edmonton
Northwest Territory
Alleyne
Hoops
The
Purity
Powell
Vancouver
Dr. Hoops
Alleh
Mr. Bannerman
O'Brien
O'Brem
Miss Willard's Will Sets Estate to Temple Fund
Chimzo February 2 The will of Frances E. Willard state president of the W C T U provides that her estate valued at over 20000 will pass into the Temple fund after the life interests of her secretary Anna Gordon and sister in law Mary Willard expire The property includes Rest cottage Yorkton Adirondacks cottage and 3000 in cash The will initially left the estate to the WCTU but at Buffalo Convention changed to the Temple fund and the Temple trustees will likely value their rights and leave the estate to direct beneficiaries
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Temple Fund
Chimzo
Mise
Frances BE. Willard
W. C. T.cu
Mise Anni Gordon
Mary HO Willard
Yarkton
Adirondacks
Pihleh
Mise Willard
Envelopes Stolen From Republican Committee
Washington Feb 21 James Verser and Robert N Mills were arrested on the charge of stealing 6 000 000 envelopes owned by the Republican congressional committee. The envelopes, stored in the old Congressional Globe building, were sold for waste paper at one dollar per thousand. Verser hailed from Virginia Mills from Texas.
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Republican Congressional Committee
Washington
James Verser
Robert N. Mills
Congressional Globe
Verser
Virginia
Mills
Texas
Topeka Drug Ad Promises Cures and Worm Elimination
A vintage remedy advertisement touts cures for fevers colds croup and female troubles as well as rheumatism and asthma It promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as a prompt safe worm destroyer with a 25 cent price and lists A J Arnold Son as wholesale agents in Topeka Kansas and Miller's Pharmacy at Sixth and Topeka avenues.
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A. J. Arnold & Son
Topeke
Kan
Tonle Ag Weil
Stansfield
Kansan Avenue
Miller's Pharmacy
Sixth
Topeka Avenues
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Atohlson Globe
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Robert Bonner
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Tim
Eeinfield
Han, Ave
Millera Bucraney
Cor Binh
Taplin Ave
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City Board of Education
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Kansas News
NGO
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Kansansot
Tranavir
Wearhingter
Ervin Thompson
Malfield Green
Levi D. Bulla
Fort Leavenworth
Jamin F. Trickey
Mulvane
Theodore Simms
Fort Beott
George W. Lore
Monty Purdey
Andover
Martha Ann Smith
Oswego
Elijah Bo
Chetommn
Murmary Kay
bin Chelona Shia
Mayhatt
Heteiea
Margaret Spaulling
Lucas
Nora Perguson
Effingham
Jane
Hogue
Wamemo
Reissus
Mary J. Rosenberger
Tola
Lawrence
Alfred C. Mead
Kansas University
Mead
Fort Scott
Lecompton
Jefferson
Douglas Counties
Kansas River
C. Wood Davis
Winfield
J. P. Baden
Statistican
Kansas Parmer
Davis
Kansas Farmer
Baden
Tahier
Geo. W. Stansfield
Kan. Ave
Millar’s
Cor. 6Th
Topeka Ave
Castoria
Pate Beas
Tlow
Atiaes
Caiapukes
Calforniap
Los Aameies
California
J. M. Knight
Undertaker
Kansas Ave
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Lehman Hesters
R. T. Kreipe
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