Croker Seeks Trustre Reform Over Gold or Silver
Croker delivers keynote urging that the real issue is the trust menace, not gold or silver. He argues trusts threaten public prosperity, calls for regulatory remedies and pledges to curb their power, urging officials to uphold party platform promises and push biennial legislature sessions and reform measures including telephone rates and excise laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croker
Mr. Croker
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Sia
Abel
Guarded a Million Gold Shipment in Cedar Rapids
A misrouted gold shipment from Japan totaling one million dollars was misplaced at Cedar Rapids post office. The convoy was supposed to move via Omaha Burlington but went to Quincy Inte, then Chicago & North Western line. Postmaster Charles had guards and kept the letters secure until the late night arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
la. Fe
Japan
New York
S.o'duck
Omaha
Buriington
Uhion Pacific
Quimba Inte
Cedar Baplis
Cheam
Charles
Seat on Stanley Combine in Wichita Political Plot
Reported plot links John Seaton and W Stanley of Wichita forming a political alliance to control the convention and secure Supreme Court justice seats. The bid would unite northeast and southwest regions to back Slankey for associate justice while denying rivals. Evidence cited suggests each side may be aligning with the arrangement despite denials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarge
John Seaton
W. Stanley
Wichita
Somtan
Stanley
Seaton
Slankey
Supreme Court
Canadian Burlesque Trial Shocks Modesty in Montreal
Montreal authorities move against the Jer mon's Black Crook burlesque troupe after a Troy itinerary. The trial centers on a trapeze artist Val sen who undresses during her act. Detectives and a police unit halted the performance at Theatre Roy and dispersed the audience amid charges of indecency.
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Montreal
Que
Ritis
Unitedites
Jermoin
Black Crook
Troy
To EE Ie
Roy
Val@sen
Ex-State Treasurer Bartley Verdict Not Guilty in Nebraska Case
Omaha jury returns verdict for defense in the State against Bartley bonds case. Trial lasted 19 days. Court instructions aimed at full amount but jury acquits, causing astonishment among officials.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Neb
Bartley
Honest Plain Statement of Pacts on Consumption Cure
A testimonial from Louisville praising Amick Chemical Treatment for consumption. The letter claims dramatic healing and gratitude to the Cincinnati agency for providing the remedy and sending free samples to readers who request it.
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Louisvile
KR. G. Shenjey
Columbia
Amick Chemical
Legislator Burned at Sea After Three Day Fire
The British steamer Legislator, captained by Twanet, bound from Liverpool to Colon, burned at sea February 16 in the Atlantic. Fire killed Fireman Thomas Roberts. Secon Officer James Bateman and Seaman William Angell drowned. Survivors, including Dr. William Mortimer and wife, were rescued by the Flowergate and brought to Boston. Four engineers and a seaman were severely injured. Holden not expected to live. The rescue involved harrowing boat transfers amid explosions and heavy seas.
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Grew
Boston
Legislator
Twanet
Liverpool
Colon
Thomas Roberts
Secon
James Bateman
Wiliam Angell
Martin
John Geffney
Fred EB Lee
WiluEn EL Mortimer
London
Flowergate
John Troughmar
Joan Holden
Robert Miln
Charles Ibblitson
Marine Hospital
Holden
Merchant Marine
Central American
Leas
Thornes Roberts
Aes
Tennant
Bateman
William Angell
Angell
New Goods Flood Departments as Stores Restock
The store reports a grand collection of goods arriving from England France Germany Switzerland Japan and the United States. Surplus merchandise is being checked and delivered to departments. Longer hours and extra staff are moving items from the basement to their proper places across the shop.
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England
France
Germany
Switzerland
Japan
New Spring Suits Arrive Cheaper Here Than City Shops
The new spring suits are here and praised for beauty and reasonable price. Observers note they are 10 to 20 percent cheaper locally than in large city houses. Prices start at $5 with $10 and up showing quality design and tailoring.
Winter Weight Jackets Sellout Offer From 1897 Racks
A thrift store proclaims three racks and three tables of fall and winter jackets left from 1897 orders. Prices are set at 1.98 to 7.50 with higher backets totaling up to 25. The buyer is urged to visit and claim first picks tomorrow, stressing velvet profit on early selling.
Bargain Prices on Skirts and Silk Brocaded Item
The ad lists Spring Jackets carried over with prices 50c and 1.00 each. It advertises a $5.00 Silk Brocaded Skirt now $3.98 and a Brilliantine Skirt No 734 priced at $2.98. An all wool Serge fabric with bayadere tucks valued at $5 is offered for $3.95.
Lion Loose In A Baggage Car Causes Fright In Transit
Pittsburg dispatch reports an African lioness escaped her wooden cage in Baltimore & Ohio train No 6 at about 80 miles from Chicago. She smashed trunks and boxes in the baggage car, prompting crew to abandon the car until the train reached Pittsburg where zoo workers tried to lure her with meat in a cage that she would not enter.
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Pittsburg
Baltimore & Ohio
Chicago
Stesco
G. C. Lapham
Pittsboro Zoo
Ribbon Sale Promises Wide Ribbon Selection
Our new spring ribbons arrive, sold by the box rather than the piece. A vast line of No 80 Moires at 4 inches wide in all colors including black with an actual value of 30 cents. No 40 Moires offer a full line of colorings valued at 25 cents. Black Satin Ribbons 83 inch wide offered at 10 cents per yard, with an actual value of 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallinas
New Shirt Waists From Stanley Brand Displayed
Stanley Brand shirts confined to us for To peka highlighted as among the best makes in New York stores. A shipment of 50 dozen shirts arrived yesterday from an 800 dozen order, marking a substantial stock update for local retailers.
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Topeka
New York
New Dressing Sacques and Washable Flannel Nels
New dressing sacques offered at 50 cents, one dollar and one dollar twenty five cents. Also available washable French flannel panels in blue pink and grey, ribbon trimmed, priced at three dollars and seventy five cents.
50c Corsets and New Spring Capes at Thompson's list
Read the names and read the sites Thompson's Nursing 18 19 28 29 30 Kabo Corsets 18 25 26 27 28 Warner's Perfection Waists 19 20 24 25 Ball's Waists 18 19 26 27 Jenness Miller Waists All 50c Here Tomorrow New Spring Capes and Silk Collarettes Market checked for confined styles wrap pricing to 6.00 range and up. 36 inch Black Crepons for skirts offered.
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Thompson's
Kabo
Warner's
Ball
Jenness Miller
Bevens county murder case shocks state history
In a dramatic case from Bevens County, Sheriff Cross and deputies were slain during a bold attack as Sam Rabinwatt was arrested in Paris and linked to a string of robberies. The siege involved six riders from Hiusoten to Wooded, with multiple fatalities among lawmen and suspects, and ongoing trials against twelve men for the shootings.
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Bevens County
Sheriff Cross
Henuties
Woodadale
Cizens
Mungeton
Sam Rabinwatt
Paris
Tax Rovinson
Colorado
Samy Wood
Chas
Orin Cool
Froese
Keerence
Jon
I. C. Chamberlain
Ie Lambers
United States
Cyrus Tetund
A.W. Smith
Kataubioson
New Wash Goods Sale Promises Expanded Dress Fabrics
The notice announces removal of cassimeres, flannels and broad cloths from stock and indicates dress goods and linings are now crowded to meet demand. It signals a shift in focus to ready dress fabric offerings for customers.
New Silks Stock Races Back Into Business
Silk stock surges as shelves once nearly bare are restocked with new and beautiful fabrics. Buyers flock to stores to see the updated assortment and the renewed supply signals a stronger market for textiles.
Dressmaker Sets High and Low Prices for Fixtures
The fixtures command attention with the highest grades and prices. The text notes that the dress maker’s duty will render the high price or low price graceful to the wearer, implying careful workmanship matters for value and fit.
Federal arrests reopen murder case and possible new arrests
Federal authorities have arrested a suspect in the Sheriff and three deputies murders. The move aims to prosecute the individual and may lead to the capture of the remaining five men who have so far evaded detection, reopening the case.
Reindeer Arrive for Yukon Relief Expedition
The Lapland herd reaches New York aboard the Manitoban after a 34 day voyage from Lapland. Dr. Sheldon Jackson leads the government aided effort placing a first colony of reindeer in Alaska. The ship carries 135 immigrants, 887 reindeer, 18 sleds, harness sets, and moss for feed. The party includes 63 men, 26 children, and six bridal couples with notable individuals such as Balto and Paulsen. Only one deer was lost en route. Transportation plans route to Seattle via Pennsylvania Railroad and other lines.
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New York
Lapland
Yukon
Siw York
Hosekup
Arctic
Sheldon Jackson
Alaska
Laos
Manitoban
Samuel Johansen Balto
Greenland
Nansen
Oscar
Olaf Paulsen
John Peter Stalorg
Iva Finn
North Cape
Norway
Arctic Circle
Pary
Pennsylvania Railroad
Seattle
Chicago
Penvania
St. Paul
G. M.& St Pp
Great Northern
Railroad and relief herd contract details emerge from Seattle route
A railroad representative and Wer department attaches will accompany the trims as the contract calls for delivery in Seattle within 12 hours. From Seattle the unit will be forwarded to Skaguay and Dawson City then to government relief stations. The herd cost Dr. Jacksim is believed to be about 101,000 dollars.
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Railroad
Wer
Seattily
Seattle
Skaguay
Dawson City
Jacksim
Kentucky to Launch Battleship Kentucky Proclamation
Frankfort Ky Governor Bradley announces that the battleship Kentucky will be launched at Newport News on March fourth at 10 o clock in the morning. He requests the people of Kentucky to respond with patriotic action to honor the state and the compliment shown.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Bradley
Kentucky
Newport News
William ©. Bradley
State Athletic Organization Formed at Ottawa Meet
Lawrence Feb 26 The State Athletic Association was organized Saturday by delegates at the state contest. Elected officers include President J W Eby Ottawa Vice President C H Gephart Washburn Secretary and Treasurer Fred Speak K Sumnias Emporia College Corresponding Secretary J T Backus College of Emporia A committee will draft a constitution for a permanent meeting in May.
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Lawrence
J. W. Eby
Ottawa
C.H. Gephart
Washburn
Fred Speak
K. 3
J. T. Backus
College of Emporia
Charters Filed For Three Kansas Firms
Charters filed with the secretary of state include The Tudor Cov erdale Mercantile Manufacturing and Mining company of Iola with capital stock of 25000 dollars. The Brehm Mercantile company of Hutchinson and the Farmers Supply company of Morland Graham county report capital stocks of 2500 dollars and 2500 dollars respectively. What is i?
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Tudor Coverdaile Mercantile, Manufacturing and Mining Company of
Iola
Brehm Mercantile Company
Hutchinson
Farmers’ Supply Company of
Morland
Graham County
A Model Man Clyde Mattox Praised By Ardmore Kin
E W Wilson of Ardmore Chronicle sends a letter from Kansas City praising Clyde Mattox. He notes Mattox, once under sentence in Texas penitentiary, remains healthy and bright, with a virtuous mother and a reputation as a model young man among local residents.
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Ardmore
Clyde Mattox
Kansas City
E. W. Wilson
Hatch
Tee Son
Kangas City
Clyde
Teun
Long Lost Daughter Identified by Sioux Falls Rescue Match
John M Turton and wife from Mouse Mountain British Northwest Territory arrived in Sioux Falls to identify a girl recently rescued from the Sioux Indians. They claim the girl is their daughter, whose disappearance occurred when she was two. The couple, English ranchers near Winnipeg, pursued the case after reading a photo in papers. Weather notes from Chicago forecast variable winds for Kansas.
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Sioux Falls
John M.turton
Mouse Mountain
British Northwest Territory
Turton
Lye
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canadian Bank of Commerce to handle Yukon royalties at Dawson City
The Canadian government appoints the Bank of Commerce as agent for the Yukon district to receive royalties and handle banking for miners. An agency will open at Dawson City in spring, with government escorted gold transport to the coast. The move promises safety from theft and reliable banking for those going to and from the Klondike.
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Bank of Commerce
Chicago
Klonstike
Dawson City
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Yukon
Tank of Commerce
Iklondike
Canadian Tank of Commerce
Toronto
Dominion
United States
New York
New Orleans
Corona Can Be Saved As Ready Lift Goes Ahead
Seattle Feb 28 The Topeka reports from Captain Goodall that the Corona can be raised after divers found no large holes. Leaks had been stopped and water pumped out. Readiness maintained as the steamer follows the Scotia toward Seattle.
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Seattle
Juneau
Captain Goodall
Blues Open Season in Minneapolis and Home Schedule
The Western League announces a balanced schedule with the Blues opening April 21 at home against Minneapolis and closing at home. Minneapolis starts April 2 with four games, followed by St. Paul and Omaha series, then a eastward swing for 39 games. The Blues host Indianapolis at Exposition Park in a multi-city slate with key holiday and Labor Day fixtures.
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Blues
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Onmta
Ives
Omaha
Weason
St. Paul
Thes Paul
Ormaha
The
Hives
Exposition Park
Indishapolis
Picture of His Knee Haywards Feb 93
An original manner of ing for an office was adopted by Alenzis Bredford of the Vike He was a member of the senonit lone Infantry to the Tate war He re ther has forwarded to Wantington with no petition to be appointed master here, an X-ray photograph focation of the Confederate tallat.
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Seaton-Stanley Combine
Branley
Sthamer
John Gaffney
Fred M. Ler
Palermo
Italy
Flowers Gate
Nelvel
Om Sight
Lion
Sam Robinson
Hay Meadows
Wash Goods Sale
Organdie
Windsor ‘Lirette
York Batiste
Scindia Madras
Kansas
Capadura
BIG Bank
Junean
Ute
South Coast
Freght
M& Horses
Tacoma
Scotia
Washington
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