Tired of Gaba for Starving Cubans Sparks Washington Debate
In Washington January, lawmakers and citizens debate aid to Cuba as Sherman and Cullem voice concern over insufficient public response to relief appeals. Critics argue funds should not be diverted from domestic needs, while others warn of long-term intervention ideas and protectorate risks.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Sherman
Georstry Sher- Hum Suet
Congress
Cullem
Cutu
Shermain
Cuba
Hitt
Corte
Pastor McNichol Attacks McKinley In Mock Directory
Bridgeport, Conn. Jan. 11 The Rev with McNichol, Grace M E pastor, issued a directory of the church ridiculed as a satire. He attacks President McKinley with harsh nickname Rite Sleekness and claims his table serves alcohol. The piece accuses McNichol of undermining reform and mocks public sentiment about propriety.
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Bridgeport
Conn
With McNichol
Grace ‘M. EL
Simazement
McNichel
McKinsey
Nichol
McKinney
White House
Xearn
Kingdom of Heaven
Judgment Against Mme Rhea Trochéster in City Court
A judgment of 1426 was entered today against Mme Hires, treasurer of Albert Roland Havens, an editorial writer for the Union and Advertiser. The article notes royalties for works by Havens, including a serial, with late remittances leading to the judgment.
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Mme
Rhea Trochéster
Jan
Hires
Aetreas
Albert Roland Havens
Union
Thi City
Elsen
Backien Arnica Salve For Cats And Humans
Backien's Arnica Salve advertised as best salve for cats bruises sores rheum and chapped hands. Claims to cure piles with refund if not satisfied. Price in cents per box, sold by Swift Hellideay Drug Company.
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Backien
Arnica
Swift-Hellideay Drug Company
Mineral Wells Woman Charged After Disturbing Neighbors
A warrant was issued for Mrs. Margaretta Stroup of 7 Weet ak street on charges tied to nightly outbursts directed at neighbors and loitering about the street. Neighbors say she builds odd structures and has long claimed medical properties of water, while Interactions grew tense as Mrs Hightower sought relief.
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Dolman
Margaretta Streap
Weetak Street
Rs Stroup
Dr. Stroup
Topeka
Harmiess
Justices Resist New Fee Plan in 1898 Kansas Law
Attorney General Boyle rules that the 1885 and 1897 fee structures for justices of the peace cannot be reconciled and that no compensation exists for issuing summons warrants or subpoenas. Justice J. L. Guy in Topeka forwards the concern, noting the act’s omissions and insisting justice must receive the stated fees. Chief Clerk J. Herrick explains the department’s stance.
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Boyle
Nottingto
Hoxie
Guy Is
John L. Guy
Justice of the Peace
Topeke
Kansas
Operatic Stars In Kansas City Visit For The Wedding Day
Kansas City report lists Jausan Russell and Delia Fox in town with Miss Itus H13 at Coates hotel and Miss Fox at Midland. Russell's representative says a long friendly bond exists with Fox since their New York tour. The company of five will perform The Wedding Day at Coates theater, with seat sales described as large.
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Kansas City
San
Jausan Russel
Delia Fox
Itus H
Coates Hotel
Miss Fox
Midland
Russell
Mr. Ross
New York
Mr. Hosa
Mise Ruskell
Mies Fox
Jefferson He Angelis
Coates Theater
Karnak City
St. Joseph
Kelle Eremett
Miss Emmett
Ve Scot
Craveford Theater
Thin City
Steals From Graves Arrest Hits Greenwood Cemetery
Nellie McConnell was arrested for stealing silk ribbons from total offerings at Greenwood cemetery. Authorities estimate she took about 25 worth of ribbons used to garnish floral displays. She received 40 days in county jail after explaining she had no malicious intent. In Topeka First Presbyterian church welcomed seventy three new adherents at Sunday service, including forty three by confession and many local residents.
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Greenwood Cemetery
New York
Nellie McConnell
Nellie McConnnel
Nellie
First Presbyterian
Ana
Prisoner of Zenda at Crawford Tonight With Howard Gadid
Topeka patrons will see Edward Home present Anthony Hope's The Prisoner of Zenda at the Crawford theater tonight. A New York refined company, led by Howard Gadid, features elaborate costumes and scenery, with a strong cast including Dr. F. McClammin and Grace Beate. Tickets listed at 75 and 50 cents.
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Hdward Home
Anthony Howe
Topeka
Crawford Theater
Howard Gadid
Daniel Frohman
New York
Anthony Hope
Mr. Gowld
BR. F. McClamiin
Gracey Beate
Panchon Campbell
Bergamin Monteith
Dver
Chance for artists to paint Shawnee district judges portraits
A committee of James A. Troutman J B Furry and George Whitcomb will select an artist to paint portraits of all Shawnee county district court judges. Former judges Safford Guthrin Morton Marlin Guthrie plus Adee Hazen are named. Artist George Stone quoted 200 each. medium undecided.
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Shawnee County
James A. Troutman
J. B. Furry
George Whitcomb
Safford
Guthrin
Morton
Judes Marlin
Jedge Guthrie
Adee Hazen
State Gow
Lve
Kevore
George Stone
Empress Mother's Death Shocks Korean Royal Family
United States Minister Powell at Seoul reported to the state department that the mother of the Emperor of Korea has died. In Lynn Massachusetts Seth D. Trippe, aged 72, inventor of a shoe pegging machine, died after beginning work on his first device about age 20.
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Korea
Washington
United States
Powell
Zovl
State Department
Lynn
Mass
Seth DB
Tripp
Stow
Stirt
New Great South American Kidney Cure claims rapid relief
Relief in six hours from distressing kidney and bladder disease by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. The remedy promises prompt relief of pain in urinary passages for both genders, aids retention and urination, and is sold by Geo. W. Stansfield and others in Topeka. Also notes various tonics and cough syrups advertised and urges subscription to The State Journal.
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Geo. W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Bim Drug Company
Topeka
Kan
Funston’s Cuba service and return to Kansas
New York dispatch details Fred K. Funston’s Cuban campaign from August to May, including his rise to artillery chief, participation in 22 battles, injury from a May battle near Lima, and capture ordeal at Puerto Principe. He plans hospital care and then return home to Kansas. He discusses pay, conditions for insurgents and Spanish troops, and cites atrocities attributed to guerrillas rather than regular troops.
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New York
Fred K. Funston
Cuba
Leutenant
E. A. Funston
Iola
Kan
Charleston
Gomez
Ciptin
Cacorra
Guenate
Ossed
Gagood
Fred
Duding
Lima
Penny
United Suates
Puerto Principle
Castinello
Spain
Kansas
United States
Fanston
Funston
Puerto Princt
Leland Gossip Sparks Washington Rum Plots
Local notes report Cy Tland travels to Washington to block William M. Sterne’s confirmation as Stites marshal. Rum circulates that Lelia plans to attack Sterne’s character and that political rivals discussed using department documents. A claim links Loland’s promise to resign as pension agent to securing Liz Crum’s appointment, though few townsfolk believe it.
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Cy Tland
Washington
Wiliam M. Sterne
Tritt
Lala
Mr. Sterne
Lelia
Sterne
Loland
Liz Crum
Crum
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Permanent Relief
A 19th century advertisement touts the Pyramid Pile Cure as a permanent solution for itching piles and other forms of hemorrhoids. It claims instant relief from the first application and permanent removal of tumors after short use, asserts the remedy contains no Cocaine or opium, and notes high physician endorsement and wide popularity, with pricing around 50 cents.
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Pyramid Co
Marthatl, Mich
United States
Yearly Report of the Missionary League Activities in 1897
Secretary Geo E Lerrige of the M L A presents the year’s financial and program summary. Bible classes held 171 sessions with 1.2 attendance, morning prayer 47 sessions, professed conversions 3, advanced arithmetic and other subjects taught, total room attendance 17, total summer Bible camp attendance 17, receipts 46, expenses 19.
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Secreary
Geo
E. Lerrige
Towling Attesa
Dogs for Klondike exports raise alarm in Chicago
Police warn owners to keep valuable dogs indoors as Central Station detectives report evidence of a month long shipment of dogs from Chicago to the Pacific coast destined for the Klondike. Traders prefer St Bernards and Newfoundlands weighing over 60 pounds, with a good health and price of 60 or 100 dollars cited.
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Chicago
Central Station
Pacifi Coast
Gold Country
St. Bernards
Newfoundlands
Bollet
Alger to Go Away for Convalescence
Secretary Alger remains ill after a month with fever not typhoid. Physicians say the effort to work while ill slowed recovery. he is expected to leave Washington for the seashore to convalesce by week’s end or early next week. A druggist touts Beggs Blood Purifier and Blood Maker as successful remedies.
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Washington
Jon i
Alger
Assi
Merkirjahn
Ocummin Weeds
Raebert
Alger 4
Hoe
Woods
Anxious to quit Mexico Duluth miners seek return
In Duluth Minnesota a group of 180 miners and families who went to Corralites Mexico report harsh reception and no lodging provisions. Andrew Johnson, a member, says the group will return once they earn funds. He notes higher wages do not cover higher living costs.
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Duluth
Minn
Corralites
Mexico
Minnent
Andrew Johnson
Johnson
Robbed the Grave by Electric Bitters Saver
Philadelphia man John Oliver recounts a near death from illness. Doctors gave up, a friend suggested Electric Bitters, and his health rapidly improved after starting the remedy. Mrs. Ford from Ruddell’s, Illinois, also cured after eight years of dyspnea and constipation using DeWitt’s Liver Pills.
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M. B Ford
Ruddell’s
DeWit
G. We
Stansfield
Kurses Avetus
Army Shoes Bid Order for 25000 Pairs Issued
Washington reports the War Department will ask manufacturers to submit propositions to supply 25,000 pairs of army shoes. The pattern under test at army depots in Philadelphia will guide purchases. Proposals are invited from New England and Western shoe makers as a nationwide order may be awarded.
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Washington
New England
Miner Shipped Alive in Ice Box Before Death Inquiry
Residents in Shamokin Pa report that Lower Hhermiak a mine worker was sent from the Ashland miners hospital in an ice box. Affidavits claim when opened at Homida's home the body twitched and breathed, living about five minutes after the lid was removed, before dying.
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Shamokin
Jan. U
Excelator
Snall Nining
Glowa
Hhermiak
Ashland
Homida
Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Ad
Old advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinines claims cure in one day. Warns doctors may fail and touts “One Minute Cough Cure” as fastest remedy. Includes mis-spelled names and address 612 Kensas avenue. Embeds generic health claims and branding typical of early 20th century ads.
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Stark
Piemmant Biden
Tiny
Kim Cromereup
Waele
Colin
W. Stanscheld
Kensas Avenue
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