Birds and lemonade raise lively notes at show despite heat
At Hamilton, judges led by C H Rhodes assessed fowls in a crowded room while a lemonade cup sparked jokes about keeping birds awake. Pens looked neat and colorful with well-kept cages, as Silver Seabright bantams drew attention for their size and bright plumage. Nearby, Vanderbilt's sister Edith Gwynne dies in New York, connecting to Abram Gwynne of Cinco.
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Hamilton
Hell
Geome
C. H. Rhodes
James Donahue
Rhodes
Mesas
Attow
W. Cooper
Tuneka
Vaneshans
Vanderbilt
New York
Edith Olive Gwynn
Ferday
Paria
Dare E Pest
Abram
Gwynne
Cinco
La Grippe Treated With Chamberlain's Cough Rem
J A Josies publisher of the Leader Mexia Texas reports his MT recovered from a second attack of la gripp e using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He says the second episode required only two days in bed versus ten days previously and attributes the milder course to the medicine. He notes a druggist’s endorsement.
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Bush
Rewards for Navy Officers Promoted in War
A Washington dispatch to the Herald notes the naval board recommends rewards for Ensign H H Ward and W Huck for duties during the war. The list includes officers under Rear Admiral Dewey at Manila Bay and the Norwwh. promotion prospects are described as likely. Secretary Lang plans to refer head money claims by officers and sailors to the attorney general for court action.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Omarion Wall
H. H. Ward
W. Htuck
Dewey
James ‘Entwistle
Olympia
W. P. Elliott
J. D. Ford
Baltimore
J .A
Court of Claims
Fall From State House Portico Injures Two Men
T A Boo and John Bowers fell from the south portico of the state house last evening. Bowers struck his head, a brain injury feared, and Roo’s tip was broken. They were taken to police and a doctor was summoned. Both men claimed no intoxication and considered suing the state for damages over lacking barriers.
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T. A. Boo
John Bowers
State House
Bowers
Eve
Kauow Avenue
Roo
Ravenshore
Hoe
Iittie
Rien
Mr Swift Testifies On Behalf Of Swift & Co At Inquiry
In Washington Mr Swift head of Swift and Co Chicago testified before the war investigation commission describing the beef business from stockyards to retail shops. He said quality of Cuban and Porto Rico beef met New York trade standards and he never used Hien in his 40 years as a butcher, nor knew any chemical beneficial to seller or consumer.
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Washington
San
Swift
New York
Deaths and Funerals In Topeka Area
Word came that David Thompson a plumber formerly employed here died suddenly in Kansas City Mrs Thompson left for Kansas City today and the Model Woodmen will supervise the funeral tomorrow A ten year old William Gibbs died yesterday at his home 412 net Tenth street The funeral will be tomorrow at 6 from the Church of the Assumption Gibbs was born in Ireland and came to Topeka in 1st
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Topska
David Thompson
Kansas City
Wiliam Gibbs
Church of the Assumption
Mr. Gibbs
Ireland
Topeka
Senta Fe
Charles Blood Smith
Commiscee Club
Hadson's
Mise Wiley
Ashland
H. Bone
Spalding Meading Circle
D. A. Clements
Taylor Street
Mise Mattie Jones
Leavenworth
Lyndon
Drew Theological Semmnary
Madison
Carl Poulks
Breporia
B. Foulks
Ella Rarmser
Paetolian Club
W. Sasier
Ale Steinbers
Witch Rts
Lottie
St. Louuis
Cormissioners
Liat
Aioha
Lawrence McDonald
Petria
D. J. Greenwald
Kansas
Call
Oakland
Marion Blake
C. C. Adams
Detroit
Mich
Mercy and Help Department
Epworth League
Martin 31. E. Church
Carrie Titus
WH. Jonnston
Mary Henderson
Charles King
Ross Block
Jennie Brown
John Eee
Grip
Flora Erases
Wamego
Otto Kuhhne
Denver
Harry Wolff
Monroa Street
Samuel Tracy
Violet Club
Mise Bertha Rowley
Gerbore
Indy Street
Stee
Walter Boswurm
Council Grove
Rs. Courtney
Mitchell
CC Nicholson
van Buren Street
Swenson
Charies
Dora
Paramore Street
Kinney
One Avenue
Louies Crauss
Otts Kuehne
Ladies’ Guild
Church of Strect
William Luckhart
Booneville
Rollin Nichols
Davidson
A. A. Howley
E. 8
Fulton
Gulbey
FIGHTING IMPERIALISM and Treaty Debate in Congress
Ex governor George speaks on avoiding war after proclaiming the Republic to the people. He references the independence of territories, the duties of a nation, and questions whether Spain can wage war. He urges imperialists to reconcile Jeffersonian principles with government in Hawaii.
Ferdinand W Peck Seeks Careful Selection for Paris Exhibit
Ferdinand W Peck, U S commissioner general to the Paris exposition, urges restrained American showings at the Algonquin club. He argues space limits demand only top exhibits, linking exhibition expansion to national progress and U S stature in the world.
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Boston
Ferdinand W Peck
United States
Algonquin Club
Bangust
Bald
Admiral Dewey
Manfia
Atlanta
France
Earth
Republic
Reduced Rates Granted By Southwestern Passenger Bureau
In St Louis on January 19 the Southwestern Passenger Bureau approved reduced travel fares for merchants meetings and national conventions. A one and one third fare round trip was set for the New Orleans January 7 to 15, New York January 27 to 30, and St Louis February 1 to 23. A single fare round trip to Denver was approved for the National Livestock convention January 9 to 27.
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St. Louis
Southwestern Passenger Bureau
Merchants
New Orleans
New York
St Louis
Denver
Bound to Die After Shooting and Drowning Attempt
In Fan Wisconsin on January 1 a man, Christian Philling, fired a revolver at himself, drank acid, and hopped into the Milwaukee River to drown. Charles Jubnior, a former Port Rico Army soldier, dragged him to the shore but Philipe remained in danger of death. The item ends with an unrelated grocery sale note.
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Fan Claire
Wis
Christian Philling
Himseit
Milwaukee
Charles Jubn—ior
Arty of
Ports
Rico
Philipe
Phillips
Social and Personal Notes Highlight Topeka Social Scene
Miss Emily Elliott hosted a seven handed tacre party Monday afternoon for visiting girls with Christmas decor, pink roses, and elegant prize cards. Numerous local and out of town guests attended. several club meetings and visits to Topeka were noted, including plans for Kansas City and Leavenworth travel and various hostesses for future events.
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Emily Elliott
Miss Gay
Haynen
Helen Thompson
Miss Chapman
Miss McPshand
Miss Hinckley
Miss Alexander
Miss Bear
Grace Chapman
Misa Wever
Jeantte Wever
Grace Weiss
Guibor
Miss Bross
Mise May Lange
Mise Mare Brooks
Lida Bergen
Margaret Dudley
Ming McClintock
Mint Edna McClintock
Bessie Hayden
Misa Margaret Hear
Sakihinor
Edith Snyder
Ruth McClintock
Mise Lotta Ranney
Emily King
Hira Hinckley
Myrtie Davis
Mist Irah Davis
Two Suspects Named In Cornish Poisoning Case
New York reports two persons are suspected in connection with the Barnet and Cornish poisoning cases. Police anticipate a possible move soon as Captain McClusky gives handwriting expert William J. Kinsley additional letters. Some envelopes are addressed to Harry Cornish. Uncertainty remains whether Barnet's body will be exhumed to test for cyanide of mercury.
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New York
the Herald
McClusky
Detective Bureau
William J. Kinsley
Mr. Kinsley
Thirty Seven Boys Named as House Pages in Caucus
Republican members held a lengthy morning caucus in the Senate chamber to select pages for the house. A. L. Brooke of Shawnee chaired, Representative Gressier of Logan served as secretary. Thirty seven nominees were listed for pages and the vote was extensive with one committee member from each congressional district.
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House
Senate
A. L. Brooke
Shawnee
Representative Gressier
Logan
Election of a reading clerk sparks vocal test for seats
The district weighs candidates C. H. Figiey Parsons Carmichael Anderson and Grumm Troub o for reading clerk amid Republican doubt over voices strong enough to meet disturbances in the house. Some back Sol Long Populist who has held seats in both chambers. Republicans caucus at 1 o clock adjourned to meet at Chairman Brooke s call.
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Ball
C. H. Figiey
Parsons
Carmichael
Anderson
Grumm
Trourbo
Sol Long
House
Senate
Brooke
Von Dahlens Benefit at Grand Opera House
A benefit concert for Professor von Dahlen is planned at the Grand Opera House on Friday evening January 1. Prominent local talent organized by Geo Parkhurst W F Reehr and Lewis will perform. Admission 69 cents for the first row, boxes one dollar, 25 cents for the second floor. Tickets from Apollo club members or Rockr’s music store. Reserved seats at Sim’s drug store.
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von Dahlen
Grand Opera House
Geo. Parkhurst
W. F. Reehr
Lewis
Apollo Club
Rockr
Sim
Fearful Alaskan Castaways Survive Seven Mussel Days
Dr. D. Phillips reports a wreck on Trary Island in Dixon's entrance, Alusia. He and two companions endured seven days subsisting on mussels before delirium set in and they were found by Indians who provided food.
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Beattie
Wash
D. Phillips
Buffal
N. C
Fort Simpson
B C
Trary Island
Dixon
Alusia
Nethersole’s Play Opens at Wallack’s Theater
New York actress Miss Nethersole debuted her season with The Termagant at Wallack’s theatre to a large fashionable audience. The production, by Parker and Grace, includes vivid caricatures such as Princess of Maya and a wily suitor, with strong reception for both actress and play.
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New York
Jug
Oia Nethersole
Wallack
Tite Ne Parker
Murry Gace Son
Spain
Maya
Nobis
Columbus
Hodrige
Ne-Gero’s Great Work in Alabama’s Black Belt
A tribute to Booker T. Washington and his 17 years at a Tuskeegee area industrial college. The piece credits his influence in training hundreds of Black men and women who enter professions and trades across the South, making graduates valuable missionaries to their communities.
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Black Belt
Tuskeree
Ala
Rocker T. Washington
South
Booker Washington
Wah Gyal
Achleet
Pesaran Chines
Ikero
Kennedy 18 Found Arrested in Barber Shop
John Kennedy, 18, suspected of train robbery, was arrested today in a barber shop in central Kansas City. He offered no resistance and was taken before Chief Hayes for interrogation in a sweat box session.
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Kansas City
John Kennedy
Chief Hayes
Nominations Sent To Senate For Diplomats And Generals
The president sent to the senate nominations including Charlemagne Tower as ambassador to Russia and Addison C. Harris as minister to Austria Hungary. James G. Monahan is named collector of Internal Revenue in Wisconsin’s Second district. Brigadier generals John S. Castleman and Thomas H. Barber named in the War Department. Charles G. Treat to be assistant adjutant general with major’s rank. Multiple promotions and appointments in volunteer infantry also listed.
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Washington
Senate
Charlemagne Tower
Pennsylvania
Austria
Hungary
Russia
Addison C. Harris
Indiana
Austria-Hungary
Treasury
James G. Monahan
Wisconsin
John 8. Castleman
Kentucky Volunteer Infantry
Thomas H. Barber
New York Volunteer Infantry
The Choosing of Husband From Woman's Home Companion
The article explores compatibility in marriage across tastes and habits. It argues shared moral character matters more than likeness, warning that irreconcilable differences in intellect or taste can create lasting barriers between partners.
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Goldie
Holmes
Alton deal falls through amid stock delivery failure
Chicago January 10 The Post reports the Alton sale with Vanderbilt Rockefeller syndicate fell apart as wouldbe sellers failed to secure a majority by the delivery deadline. The road remains unsold and unlikely to sell. Also notes congressional committee actions on a Nicaraguan bill and Manila fruit exhibition reports.
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Chicago
the Post Today
Alton
Vanderbilt-Rockefeller
Hats at cost as North Tupera closes out
Local notices mix sales pitches and personal updates. Shoppers are urged to clear out spring stock at Hats at cost by Mrs Court ney. Several residents suffer illnesses and travel plans noted, including flu grip and pneumonia cases.
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L. Courtney
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Promoted for Women Health
An advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for pale weak and nervous women. It claims to act as a blood purifier nerve tonic and stomach aid. The copy emphasizes overall vitality and digestive support.
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Kansas Ave
C. C. Johnson
North Dakota
Flemarck
Johnson
Pamtuckes
Dan
John Pint
Benke
Iirousa
MR. Swift
Big Packing Eastablishee
Ay ‘Weahington
New Model Supply Store
Sixth and
Quincy
H. B. Hettinger
Indianapolis
Ind
Detchon
Rwolday
Kansas Avenue
Gov. Boutwell
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Foutwell
Congress
Porto
Tata
Hawai
Lincoln
Ferd. Peck
Mocha
Java
New Model Supply
Sarah
Social and Personal
Nethersole
Negero
Rucker T. Washington
Moses
la Grippe
Scott
Kennedy
Charlemagne
Manila
Hutchinson
Woekserers
Christman
Dever
San Seay & Ear
Felix Gouraud
Hoes, Mf the
North
Tupera
Hughes
Lew Model Supply Store
Lincoln Post
Lincoln Fest
GA. R
Lincoln Fost Hall
Wm. Ae
Wat. Cort
B. B. Smyth
Amel Baypig
Seite
Zoe Brug
W. Wilson
Arnold City
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