Senator Baker Won't Resign to Allow Ten-Day Vacancy
The report covers temperance bills favoring a tobacco sales ban to youths under 16 with fines and confiscation for smoking. It also details Senator Lucien Baker's attempted resignation, governor Morrill's objection, and the plan to wait until March 4 when Baker becomes a U.S. senator, avoiding a vacant state seat and a costly special election.
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Committee On Temperance
Cooke
Committee On Public Health
Baker
United States
Lucien Baker
Morrill
Senate
Washington
Arbitration Bills Split Over Wright Olney Plans
In Washington January 23 the house labor committee prepares to debate two arbitration schemes backed by Commissioner Wright and Attorney General Olney. Critics warn Olney’s plan risks socialistic public control while Wright’s would create a salaried commission. some say two temporary members could skew balance. The committee faces weak prospects for passage this session.
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Carroll D. Wright
Genral
Wasninetos
House Committee On Labor
Wright
Olney
United States
ReGann
Oloey
Interstate Commerced Commission
AleGann
Florida Polder route from St Louis to Florida points
Railroad notice announces the Holly Springs route via St Louis Davie Short Line and connections to Jacksonville and Florida points. It promotes through Pullman sleeping cars St Louis to Jacksonville and urges inquiries to Gero E Lary, General Passenger Agent, St Louis. Also notes funeral arrangements for Brother Muepeys by Home Lodge No 155 and lists offerings from retailers including Giant Pill.
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Florida
St Louis
Davie
St. Louis
More Central Railroad
Holly Springs
Southern Railway
Jacksonville
Florida Pointe
Birmingham
Gero. E. Lary
K. of P
Home Lodge No. 155
Castlehall
Brother Muepeys
Order
J. J. Williams
G. Hinasrnt Josix
Fat Mr Curtis Faces Police Court For Slot Machine
Fat Mr Curtis appeared in police court after he installed a slot machine in his business. Vanderpoul filed a complaint over the ordinance violation, Curtis was dismissed. Henry Reardon, jailed recently, was fined 25 dollars for a visit to Miss Tack. Pred Connors and Wm McBride were fined 10 and 5 dollars. Shaddi Syrian faced assault charges for beating his wife. C A Perry is held at the city jail as a suspect after being found with a satchel of apparently stolen goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fat Cap Curtis
Curtis
Vanderpoul
Yopeka
Henry Reardon
Miss Tack
Pred Connors
Wm. McBride
Esl
Shaddi
Thomas
C. A. Perry
Santa Fe Receivers Plan Westward Inspection
Aldace F. Walker and J. J. McCook, Santa Fe railroad receivers, arrived in Topeka with the full board. They will tour western lines, confer with officers, and assess the system. No feeders separation or changes are contemplated. the feed is to be kept as is. They expect to be away about a month.
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Aldace F. Walker
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Railroad
Topeka
J. J. McCook
Mr. Walker
Journal
Mr Walker
Wilson
Rev T Holyoke Deal Passes Away In Topeka
The well known Topeka Congregational minister Rev George T Holyoke died at 11 30 last night at his home 1924 Lincoln Street Ha after a Friday chill his doctors could not diagnose the illness He was a member of Rev M Sheldon s church for five years and conducted services in Tennesseetown He formerly pastored the Congregational church at Axtell Kaw The funeral is set for Friday afternoon at the Central Congregational church and the body goes to Galesburg Illinois for burial Also on offer a laughable comedy The Lightning Rod Agent at Bijou tonight with general admission 20c children 10c reserved seats 20 30c The funniest show in town at The Bijou tonight
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Topeka
George T. Holyoke
Lincoln Street
M. Sheldon
Tennesseetown
Ile
Axtell
Kaw
Pleaded Guilty By Sixth Street Disorderly House
The Sixth Street women and William Moody pleaded guilty in district court this morning. The four women Katie Jones Grace Price Florence Murphy and Mrs EF Brown were fined 25 dollars and costs each. Moody pleaded guilty to selling intoxicating liquors and was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to thirty days in county jail. Also noted is Churchill’s critical condition with relatives summoned as he weakened through the night.
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Sixth Street
William Moody
Sheriff's Deputies
District Court
Katie Jones
Grace Price
Florence Murphy
EF. Brown
Wm. Moody
Market Report from Carcaco and Kansas City Grain and Livestock
Wheat and corn show modest steadying after a weak opening with May contracts around firm to modestly higher levels. Hog and cattle receipts and prices mixed with trade slow but steady. Kansas City market cites stronger cattle and higher hogs amid steady to firmer readings. Includes brief cash, futures, and seasonal outlook notes and a retail notice for California produce delivery.
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Associated Press
State Journal
Carcaco
New York
Baldowin-Fermuin
Betty
Kansas City Warket
Kansas
Colorado
Texas
Hay—Doull
Snowstorm Rages Through Sierra Mountains Blocking Mail
California dispatch reports the heaviest winter storm sweeping the mountains between Shady Run and Emigrant Gap. Drifts clog the railroad, plows work to clear the line for the eastern mail, hundreds of shovelers toil with a railroad outfit train housing rest and meals. The storm spans Calfax to Truckee with the center near Blue Canyon, toppling pine trees sixty feet high. Local ads and notices follow.
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California
Sacramento
Cal
Shady Run
Emigrant Gap
Calfax
Truckee
Blue Canyon
Lichty Murder Case Opens in District Court Today
Mrs Minnie Lichty faces trial in district court for alleged arsenic poisoning of her husband in October. Witnesses for the prosecution are examined with Lichty’s mother testifying the forenoon. The case stems from a grand jury indictment and the death occurred November 1. Also noted are four advertised remedies sold at J K Jones Drug Store and Bijou prices reduced to 10, 20, and 30 cents.
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Minnie Lichty
Lichty
Dr. King
J. K. Jones
City Notice Amid Legal Decree for Forthcoming Details
A public notice announces legal action and full particulars required within seven days near the city. The document references a property dispute and asks interested parties to respond to the designated official. Local authorities urge compliance with the given instructions.
Society Reporter Hires For Daily Screecher Role
Dialogical snippet from Brooklyn Life and Springfield Union shows Miss Poshem breaking into society coverage by securing the job as society reporter for The Daily Screecher. Humorous exchanges reflect social climbing and mishap humor amid urban media work.
Beggs Blood Purifier and Blood Maker advertised by Griggs & Axtell
An 19th century style ad extols Beggs Blood Purifier and Blood Maker as a remedy to keep people looking fresh by restoring vitality in the blood. Sold by W. R. Kennady at all stores for one gold coin cash, with Griggs & Axtell also offering buggies, lap robes, harness, and road wagons.
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W. R. Kennady
Griggs & Axtell’e
Griggs & Axtell
Boots and Fireman Disrupt Provincial Ball Event
In a winter provincial entertainment a singer borrowed a fireman's top boots for a comic effect. The act peaked until a fireman burst in from the audience at the footlights shouting to remove the boots or risk danger during the fire drill. The incident added a dramatic, tongue in cheek moment to the program.
Fair Proposition At Austin Blue Light Tabernacle
Spectators packed the Austin Blue Light tabernacle after gymnastic feats and a sharp sermon. Gabe Snodgrass urged Parson Baxter to consider canceling next Sunday morning in favor of the evening service. A Texas Siftings quote and a Washington Star jab about a policeman’s fatigue round out the snippet.
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Austin Blue Light Tabernacle
Gabe Snodgrass
Parson
Baxter
Mount Bonnel
Thas bin
Tole
Deakin Snodmas
Deakin Snodgrass
Texas
Hair Condition Affects Follicle Health Ad Banner
An ad claims hair falls out grays or brittleness signal weakened roots. Beggs Hale Renewer is advertised to strengthen follicles and restore color and shine. Sold by W R Kennady.
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W. R Kennady
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M. H. Carts
the Bijou
Peter
Kansas Avenue
Auerback & Guettel
Fat MR. Curtis
Bijou Opera House
Bijou
Loypes
Randolph Churchill
Today's Market Report
Svean — Rew
Granace
Toroka
Santa Ana
Kerra & Co
Peerless Steam Laundry
COAL
Camden
Topeka Coal Co
JW. F. Hughes
Adama
E. P. Ewart
P. Ewart
North Topeka
M. McGaw
J. W. McNeely
Geo E. Cole
Kline
Johnson & Olson
Davies Lumber and Coal Co
Sansna
Kuczynski
Jackson St
C. Nicholson
Reising Coal Co
W.S Charles
J. E. Pottinger
Hancock
Kansas Coal Co
Kansas Ave
Capital City Coal Co
C. Swartz
Madison
Sheahan & Wassen
East 6Th
Hargoama & Basa
Holliday
Blind Boone
Library Hall
Kucen
Chicago Tribune
Indianapolis
Pete
Mike
Washington Star
Somerville Journal
Sisi
Coreen
Frenke
Springfield
Mass
Brooklyn
U. S
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