Travel in the Far East Cavass Fashion in Constantinople
A London Chronicle piece describes cavass guards in Constantinople as striking uniformed figures, blending Janissary lineage with modern embassy duty. The article quips on their sartorial blend, usefulness in avoiding taxes and bazaars, and the comic image of British embassy cavasses amid official farewells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
London
Sir Henry Irving
Shylock
Turkey
Cavass
Constantinople
M. Cambon
Auere
Policeman
Tandy Dan
Gas Reservoir Explosion Amid Train Wreck Affects Cars
Report on the Banta Fe limited derailment at Catstado describes a gas reservoir explosion in a composite car causing blazes within seconds after the cars left the track. The four cars reportedly cost between fifty thousand and sixty thousand dollars. Colonel George P. Webster dies in New York at age, a long-time lawyer and former state legislator who supported secession. He served as a quartermaster in the Union Army and moved to New York twenty two years ago from Kentucky.
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Banta Fe Limited
Catstado
Combes
Ess
Webster
New York
George P. Qwabrier
RRP
Taramany Hall
Newnors
Kentucky
Ebster
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Promotes Health in Women
An 1890s style health claim advertises Hostetters Bitters as a remedy for pale weak nervous and fidgety women. It calls Bitters a steed-maker blood-purifier and nerve tonic that restores pink of health to the stomach and aids digestion.
Dramatic Events at Crawford Theater With European Company
William Morris leads a European company in a staged adaptation at the Crawford theater tonight. Scenes span a palace in Richelieu and a Chateau de Cocheforrt with a curious mix of novel-inspired drama. A sensational cake walk and a prize dance follow, with performers including Frank Sim and J F Myers. Buffalo Jones also speaks on his Northwest Territory journey tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Em RS Theater
New York City
Eopeanes Company
Ferenery
Palace of
Richslew
Chateau de Cocheforrt
Richelieu
Beranit
Willam “Morris
Dontown
Crawford Theater
Mink
Dreidohn Waters
Frank Sim
J. F. Myers
Buffalo Jones
Schoch Seeks City Attorney Office in Spring Election
W F Schoch announces candidacy for city attorney in the upcoming spring election to succeed W A Bird who has served two terms. The two men, though rivals, are friendly and intend no bitterness should Bird seek another term or refrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Schoch
Socring
City Atorney
W. A
Vanderbilt Son Leaves Harvard to Aid Father
Cambridge January 12 William J Vanderbilt Jr will not return to Harvard after Christmas and will join his father in managing the Vanderbilt system. The move follows plans altered by his engagement to Miss Fairs, with marriage expected in three to four months. William S Watt Jr, former Harvard Advocate business editor, is noted among social and fraternity circles as part of the freshman year scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderbilt
Cambridge
Maze
William J. ‘Vanderbilt, Jr
Hare Yaed
William K
Pair Fins
Willa 5. Watt, Jr
Harvard Advocatn
G. . Grint
Foie Eiutt
Alpha Soest Ts Ee Biaas
Oe Baha Ae
if e Dette Kappa _Epsiior
Chinese Viceroy censured for recommending modern method
Pekin dispatch reports Liou Kolne, viceroy of Nanekin, memorialized the throne urging training of military officials and the discard of outdated weapons and drills in favor of modern methods. The edict severely censures the viceroy for presumption and authorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanekin
Liou Kolne
Hes
Zola Fined for Accusing Paper Man of Forgery
Partly readable item notes Emil Zola fined after accusing a newspaper man of forgery. The report also mentions Hawley renomination in Hartford and a Senate vacancy, with scattered references to Maine and missionary roles, lacking clear dates or outcomes.
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M. Emil Zols
Thar
Bron
Guetne Ss
France Daniuces
Hawley
Hartford
United Res Senate
Joseph Hawley
Prison reform bill aims to centralize state penology
Governor Stanley and Republican leaders back a bill by Senator John Armstrong to create a state board of control over all penal institutions including the state penitentiary reform school and state reformatory. The measure grants classified parole and in most cases indeterminate sentences, appoints a four year board term with bonds and salaries, and requires court records be sent to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
House
Senate
John Armstrong
Enal
Etutchinson
Reform School
Topeka
Armstrong
Board of Control
Tig Board
Clemens Seeks Favor for Relative in Legislature
Last week G. C. Clemens wrote Senator Ryan a letter seeking aid for a young lady relative, claiming to act on a generous principle as the Populist caucus prepared to choose staff for the upcoming legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Clemens
Ryan
Scott's Emulsion Prevents and Aids Recovery
An advertisement urges readers to strengthen themselves against disease with Scott's Emulsion Rich Blood and Steady Nerves, claiming it supports prevention and helps lift low mood and cure a tickling cough after an attack. The ad references a price of 31.00.
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Scott
Mia
Letter From Clemens Seeks Senate Job For Candidate
G C Clemens writes a long humorous plea to a senate caucus asking for a public appointment for a candidate, likely a lady with Celtic and Irish ties. He jokes about nepotism and religion, notes his own limited influence, and frames the request as a patriotic task and a testamentary wish after fifty years.
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Cees
Senatorlal
Tam
Moses
Pingah
Farrelly
St. Patrick’s Day
Bini
G. C. Clemed
County Superintendents Salaries Set by Population Bill
Senator Forney presents a Senate bill to fix county superintendent salaries by county population. Rates range from 150 to 1000 dollars annually with scaling for larger districts, plus up to 200 dollars extra if more than 120 teachers are employed. Deductions of five dollars apply for each hour of school visits missed.
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Forney
Senate
Shil
Stockmen Adjourn With Banquet and Officers Elected
The Live Stock Breeders association closed its sessions with a banquet at Mrs. Wiley's cafe last night. Officers elected include C. A. Stannard of Hope as president and J. B. Hoagland of Holton as vice president. A committee to secure funds for a state fair was named, with Ex-Governor Geo. W. Glick among others. A separate note mentions sugar industry shifts in Ecuador and a protest from former Queen Liliuokalani regarding Hawaii lands.
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Manhattan
C. J. Westbrook
Peabody
H.W. Cheney
North Topeka
Geo. W. Glick
Atchison
O. P. Updesraft
To- Reta
Branesse Hope
J. W. Roth
Hidorah
Irwin
Wichita
H. W. Cheney
Noeth Topeka
G. G. Burton
Topeka
Governor Stanley Addresses Kansas Agriculture Meeting in Topeka
The Kansas state board of agriculture opened its twenty eighth annual meeting in representative hall. Governor Stanley arrived late and praised farmers, noting Kansas produced vast values in crops and cattle. He pledged to advance agricultural interests and urged the legislature to boost funding for the society.
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Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Representative Hall
Stanley
Gilck
Glick
Coburn
Kansas
Topeka
Board of Agriculture
Fellows
The
State Agricultural Society
Everinis
United States
Galveston
Gulf Coast
Northwest
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic Coast
Cat
Davia
Hugoton
Stavennour
West Gorner
Paine's Celery Compound Promotes Blood Purity and Nerve Strength
Advertises Paine's celery compound as a remedy for grip related sickness and general exhaustion. Claims it cleanses blood, steadies nerves, supports kidneys and liver, and prevents rheumatic pain and sleeplessness during illness prone seasons. Emphasizes strong, nonquack origins and a warning against impure blood and bodily stagnation.
Hawaiian Bill Advances From House Committee on Territories
Washington Jan. 12 The House committee on territories reported favorably a Hawaiian bill after extensive discussion. The report is unanimous with minor dissent from Democrats. The bill, largely unchanged from Senate version, is framed as a nonsecret remedy presented by Prof. Edward E. Phelps. Proponents tout Paine's celery compound as a key health measure, though the passage focuses on policy rather than medicine.
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House Committee On
Territories
Washington
House Committee On Territories
Taft
Jan Knox
Escentia
Hafae
Senate
Gas FIXTURE TRUST To Include Electric Light Fixtures
In New York Jan 18 the Evening Post notes a movement to expand the alliance of gas fixture manufacturers with electric light fixture makers. Plans involve several cities including Chicago Cleveland and San Francisco with about eighteen manufacturers connected. Indiana soldiers report smallpox in camp with continuing quarantine. De Witt’s Liver Risers advertised by local druggists.
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New York
Evening Post
Philadelpha
Chicago
San Francisco
European Contributions to Kansas Agriculture paper read
The board meetings at the state library hall featured papers on live stock care and agriculture. Sessions outlined for today include the Kansas Cow and Creamery talk by Senator Geo. W. Harina, discussions on farm animals, stock-growing prospects, and speeches by W. S. Hanns and James Wilson among others, with officers to be elected in the afternoon.
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Kansas
Geo. W. Harina
Clay Center
Sherman
Samoastyini
Morrow
Oklahoma
Allege
Periday
Edea
Merchant
Tegan J
James Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Boc
Wilde, Stanhattan
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Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co
Salonica
Harvard
Zola
Janae
Eneral Yconveniban of
Casserneliona
Chine
Wae
Pe Tm
Jupas
Board of Penal Control
Clemens
la Hippe
State Fair Lobby
Ecuador
D. & Leon
Guayaquil
State Department
Chile
California
British West Indies
Queen Lil
Lilioukalani
Hawaii
House Today
Congress
American Steam Laundry
US West Seventh
Lns
Witude
Paine
Bright
Gans
Pondency
America
Dartmouth
Other
Uni
Department of Public Fife
Cians
Edward E. Phelps
Bute
Hawawait
Elon
Ifiak
Socome
Phamsorite
Gas Fixture Trust
Indiana
Rae Jon
Seratengs
Rip
de Witt
Gildeo
W. Stansfield
Wilson
A J
Arnald & Son
Kane & Ca
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