Silver standard pamphlet from Boston capitalists sparks Mexican profit tale
Denver dated note discusses a pamphlet by Boston railway magnates endorsing silver money and free coinage in Mexico. It claims Mexican prosperity rises from silver policy, outlines how Mexican Central and Atchison railways influence capital, industry, and emigration, and argues silver underpins trade gains and local manufacturing growth.
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Denver
Becky Mountain News
Mexican Central Railroad
Republic of Mexico
Mexico
Thirsueh
Ulmom
Tself
Rirran
United States
Boston
Europe
Reid
Es Parte
Republic
Noolen Trate
Woolens
France
Suglund
Mae
Economic gains from premium on land in Mexico
The text notes rising profits per acre in plantations from 610 to 1180, with sugar and tobacco showing similar gains. It credits premiums on land for internal improvements, irrigation, and expansion, attracting foreign capital for export production. Foreign investors increase capital, benefit from cheap labor, and help fund railroads and factories, boosting local prosperity and larger land cultivation. It mentions easier capital access at low interest and increased domestic and foreign trade under silver.
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Pramium
Mexico
Steter
Gambler Johnny Collingsworth attacked in Denver
Denver dispatch reports Johnny Collingsworth once owner of the Grand Hotel in Larned was attacked on Curtis Street after leaving a saloon when two men pounced over a dispute from dice winnings. He survived with injuries and identified a friend of Thos Holland as involved. Holland fled and is said to be drunk elsewhere.
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Johnny Collingsworth
Topeka
Larned
Denver
Johny B. Collingsworth
Sixteenth
Curtis Streets
Thos
Holland
Curtis Street
Eamel
Pleitter
Training for Dogs at Point Breese for Klondike Route
Philadelphia reports 270 dogs are being trained to draft sledges heading to the Klondike. All pups are under two years, under 20 inches, husky and strong. Living quarters are windowless sheds to harden them, fed largely on horse meat to toughen them for journeys from gold fields.
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Klondike
Benaiethere
Gold Fields
Frankly Asks For It George Clark Seeks Secretary Post
George Clark of Junction City announces in the Junction City Republican his bid for secretary of state. He predicts Republican victory next year, says no postal service extra help is needed to forward his candidacy, and pledges to serve the public well if nominated and elected, including work on the state board of charities under Governor Morrill.
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George Clark
Junction City
Neo
Tibet
Clark
Tom
State Board of Charities
Morrill
California Express topeka daily sleeps and Pullman cars
The California Express runs daily via Santa Fe Route with Pullman Palace and Improved Tourist Sleepers and Free Reclining Chair Car service to California. This is the quickest, shortest and most comfortable daily journey. Promenade concert and dance at Hamilton Hall Monday night January 3 with the Bird Continent band.
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California Express
Topeka
Santa Fe
Pullmen Palace
California
Hamilton Hall
Heirs of Robert Morris Seek Government Refunds
Heirs of former financier Robert Morris plan to petition Congress for repayment of loans made to the fledgling United States during and after the Revolutionary War. The sum cited ranges from five to eight million dollars with interest, reflecting Morris’s pivotal wartime financing and the uncertain repayment history.
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New York
Robert Morris
Brander
Congress
Cmn
Robert ‘Morris
England
New Jersey
Cornwallie
Campegin
Treasury
Department
Pingree's Goats
Frank B Loom of Ohio, minister to Venezuela, returned to report to the secretary of state on Governor Pingree of Michigan. Pingree impressed Venezuelans with goat prospects, noting vast grassy mountains and valleys, and suggested concession work on asphalt lands and goat herding potential for millions.
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New York
Frank B. Loomis
Ohio
Venezuela
Pingree
Michigan
Union Pacific Route Promises Fast Travel and Comfort
J C Fulton depot agent promotes Union Pacific as the quickest path through Kansas Colorado Wyoming and Utah to Denver Cheyenne Salt Lake City San Francisco Portland and Puget Sound with luxury trains and Pullman cars. Also advertises Ballard's Snow Linkment cure and a Hamilton hall promenade concert by the Mid-Continent band on Monday night January 2.
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Union Pacific
Kansas
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Denver
Cheyenne
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Portland
Pugether
Pullman Palace
Pullman
A. Lewis
Ballard
Price Sc
Geo. W
Cure Nervous Dyspepsia with Stuart's Tablets Experience
Indiana resident A W Sharper credits Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets with curing his nervous dyspepsia. The letter touts relief from gas, sleep problems, palpitations, heartburn, and constipation, noting improved weight and energy. Cautions that it cannot cure stomach cancer and offers a booklet from Stuart Co.
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A. W. Sharper
Prospect Street
Indianapolis
Ind
Stuart
A.W. Starpar
Stuart Co.Marshall
Mich
Booths Battle Reopens as Salvation Army Split
Chicago dispatch reports a renewed clash within the Salvation Army and Volunteers of America as Booth-Tucker and Ballington Booth trade accusations. The piece portrays a public backlash over family quarrels, funding disputes, and internal polemics that threaten to undermine decades of charitable work.
Salvation Army siege sparks anger and debate in city
The article discusses public criticism of Salvation Army volunteers and leaders led by General Booth as tensions rise in the city. It claims funds are diverted from declared aims, arguing the army’s presence provokes unrest and private quarrels while preparations for Booth’s arrival intensify scrutiny of the movement’s use of treasury resources.
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Booth-Tucker
Ballington Booth
Ica Fteares
Salvationists
Salvation Army
Jes
Maud Bech
Hnetandaga
Corher
Ballingson Booth
Tebe
Booth
Army
Manwell of Wheatland dies after scrimmage injury
Marysville Col. Jan Clyde Manwell, a Wheatland football player, died at 2 a m after a scrimmage against Marysville Athletic Club. He suffered a spinal cord injury at the sixth cervical vertebra with paralysis and chest injuries. He recalled a hit in which he tackled a Marysville opponent and felt his neck crack as players crowded the scene.
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Marysville
Col
Clyde ‘Manwell
Wheatland
Marysville Athletic Club
Youne Manwell
Maryr- Ville
Bar in City Hall Plan Sparks Alderman's Saloon Scheme
Alderman Duddleston of Chicago's Eleventh Ward proposes converting a fourth floor city hall room into a social club with a smoking reading card playing eating and drinking area. The plan includes a bar offering moderate prices and suggests a national capitol style model. The resolution was referred to the Fire and Water Committee after mayoral suggestion.
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Chicago
Duddleston
Puddleston
Washinton
Heaton Campaign Travels In Topeka Headquarters
John Heaton of Atchison pursues the governorship with open campaign plans from Topeka. A Topeka headquarters will coordinate strategy and events as the party navigates internal differences between candidates.
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John Heaton
Atchison
Topelee
Senten
Litland
Baker
Julle
Relics Found at Mt. Union College Museum
A janitor at Mt. Union College discovered two valuable relics forgotten in a museum nook. One is a fringed buckskin war jacket worn by Tecumah Tecumseh when killed in 1813, discolored by stains said to be the chief’s blood. Also found is Tecumseh’s carved sculpture case. Dr. O. N. Hartshorn secured them years ago.
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Tecumseh
O. N Hartshorn
Beethoven Manuscript Found in Vienna Setting Erl King
Dresden January 1 The composer Reinhold Hecker recently discovered in the Society of Music Lovers archive in Vienna is a setting of Goethe Erl King attributed to Beethoven in 1810. The melody is praised as beautiful and the piece has been published in Leipzig. Stop that barking by the use. Ballands Herehound Syrup advertised for cough relief at 25 cents and 3 cents from Geo W Stansfield and Miller's Pharmacy.
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Dresden
Reinhold Hecker
Society of
Music Lovers
Vienna
Beethoven
Goethe
Erl Koenig
Leipste
Balland
Geo. W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Miller's Pharmacy
Sinth and
Topeka Avenue
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Point Breese
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Pingree’s Goats
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J. C. Fulton
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The
American Volunteers
the Tribune
Balvation Army and Volunteers of America
Eneles
Barlington Booth
San
Count Igs Diesarea
Will
John Seaton
Baker-Leland
Sunyvesser
Erodera
Fairbank Company
Louis
New Yorks
Philadephia
J. M. Knight
Conbine Undertaker
Kansas Ave
Moe
Aduita
Lehman
R. T. Kreipe
Western Foundry and Machine Works
Swat
R. L. Cofran
Topeka, Kans
Proprietor
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Pardal Si Moone
Shar
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