Topeka Dealers Attend Chicago Cycle Show and Convention
Wm Taylor and Lew B. Wyman, Topeka bicycle dealers, will attend the Chicago cycle show January 23 to 30 as delegates to the national convention of retail bicycle dealers January 25. The meeting plans to organize to protect retailers from factory price cutting and to boycott manufacturers that sell below standard prices, a move welcomed by Topeka retailers.
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Wm. Taylor
East Seventh Street
Lew BB. Wyman
Topeka Cycle Company
West Eighth Street
Chicago
Topeka
United States
All About Mr Olney’s Agreement With the U P Committee
Washington dated January 25 Mer. Allen of Nebraska secures a Senate resolution directing the attorney general to inform whether he has an agreement or stipulation with the reorganizing committees of the United States abroad regarding foreclosure of the government lien and to provide the full text of such agreement including names of committee members and the authority for any foreclosure or agreement.
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Washington
Mer. Allen
Senate
United States
Boston Alarmed by Atlantic Shipping Competition
Boston faces threats to its import export role as New Orleans interests and a dominant railroad seek to monopolize Mississippi river valley exports and steer Atlantic trade via New Orleans. The piece notes obstructions to Boston’s shipment costs and includes a testimonial about Chamberlain's remedy, plus local notices about J. L. Sheldon tuning services and the State Journal subscription.
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Boston
Jan. Ti
Ilinole Central
Sicage
New Orleans
Aidh
New Orleana
Atlantic
Ateanchll
Noted German solicitor Griesbach commits suicide in California
A H Griesbach, solicitor for Appleton & Co of New York and employed over thirty years, killed himself with a gunshot wound. His body lay on a rock at a high summit near Sunnyside along the San Mateo electric road. Prominent Berlin military ties are noted in his family, while friends recall his early army service and literary talents. His earnings included over $100 daily plus irregular European sums.
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San Francisco
A. H. Griesbach
Appleton & Co
New York
Sunnyside
San Mateo
Griesbach
Berlin
Declines Re Election Councilman to Not Seek Another Term
Councilman Skinner announces he will not run for re election after a one term tenure. He states two years of city service, emphasizes duty, and says he will focus on his own business, noting waterworks issues unlikely to reach a quick resolution.
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Skinner
2 Journal Reporter
John Marshall Ill Keeps Band Off Pure Food Show
John Marshall, ill with stomach trouble, missed this week’s Pure Food Show appearance. He was confined at home in North Topeka for a week, his condition improved recently and he is expected to resume appearances in a few days.
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John Marshall
Marshall
Elcic
North Topeka
City Considers August Coal Contracts Change
The council plans to shift coal contracts from February to August to save money. Pending next month’s action, contracts would expire in August rather than February, with efforts likely to be by consent or through a resolution.
Santa Fe Excursion Route Announces Seasonal Sales
The Santa Fe route promotes home-road travel with round Leipketeta at one fare plus 2.00 to Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas. Tickets valid fifteen days with travel by Tuesday or Friday within twenty one days. Information available at Passenger Depot Fifth Street or Cromwell Jefferson post office North Topeka. Garvey Agent. Also mentions Especieas Bream Laundry and Scotts Carrie Digestive Compound available at druggists.
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Santa Fe
Arkansas
Arizona
Indian Territory
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Pissenger Depot
Fifth Street
Cromwell & Jeffersos
North Topeka
Local dramatic news at the Grand theater
Topeka theatergoers are promised a lineup of acts at the Grand including Fanny Rice in At the French Ball and Misa Rice in a prior spot. Thomas W. Kyrene presents Richview with Charles Bifford and Harry Sullivan. Katie Hemmett stars in Walls of New York. Rosabel Morrison stars in Carmen with Mephisto in Faust by Lewis Morrison the following week. A new autoscopic feature and the Italian ball scene appear in the show.
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Fanny Rice
Misa Rice
Topeka
Thomas W. Kyrene
Richvew
Mr. Keene
Cardinal
Charles B.ffsnford
Washburn
Harry Sullivan
Sullivan
Borne Fa
White Cloud
Ian
Katie Hemmett
New York
Prosper Merimée
Carmen
Wee
Lewis Morrison
the Grand
Mephisto
Faust
Boston Debtors Prison List Highlights Debt Incarcerations
The Traveler cites 63 prisoners in Boston for debt in 18__, disputing the belief that debtors could not be jailed. It quotes Sheriff Grabhin on cruel debt processes and Saturday court arrests, noting potential abuse by creditors and lawyers. A movement to change the laws is urged.
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Bostin
Transler
Boston
Charter-street
Sherif GrBbien
Sherman Mind Failing Senator Opposes Sherman for State Secretary
Ohio senator Hoar plans to confront Meckinteney in Washington over his stance on making Joby Sherman secretary of state. Hoar is a political ally and relative of Sherman and has long known his mental condition. The piece argues Hoar believes Sherman is unfit for a major government post and cites personal familiarity and history in the Senate.
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Westiigron
Van
Hoar
Guuton
Meckintey Aeminst
Joh Sherman
Joby Sherman
Senate Chamber
United States
Sherman
Mascachitu
Joyce
Tnr Sherman
Ohio
Galveston Gets a Fort Land Purchase for Defense
Galveston Texas reports the government bought 1 acre on Helivar Poist for 50000 dollars to build a modern fort. The land lies south of the Meht house along the Bollivar peninsula. The fort will join the city defense system. A Washington note says doorkeepers are not Sea peen or per sons and recounts a Bollivar district incident involving a late presidential candidate.
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Galveston
Tex
Helivar Poist
Mehthouse
Bulivar Peninegia
Washington
Bollivard Lner
Ae Lane
A War on Tollgates in Kentucky Turnpike War
A Kentucky tollgate war rages as mobs overrun tollgates and destroy poles, driven by anger at private turnpike stock and failed county purchases. About 1,500 miles of roads are rendered toll free, with roughly 4 million dollars in property affected as legal hurdles delay restitution. J Bowpex.
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Kentucky
Washington County
Mooresville
Coulter
Wells
J. Bowpex
Counterfeit Old Masters Beaconed in U S Private Galleries
An English expert testifies to at least six hundred counterfeit old master paintings now in American private galleries. He notes these forgeries were bought in Europe at high prices and ended up in U S collections. Also French two cent postal cards from the czar’s Paris visit fetch one if postmarked on arrival day.
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United States
Europe
Paris
Preachers Protest Cedar Rapids Depot Opening
Cedar Rapids ministers from sixteen churches publish a protest against the plan to open the new union passenger depot with a charity ball. The event, organized by the Chicago and North Western and two railways, would raise funds for Associated Charities. The protest objects to the use of church patrons and the timing of the ball.
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Cedar Rapids
Union Pagsenger
Chicago & Northwestern
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Associated Charities
Union Depot
Chicago Landmarks To Mark Lincoln Spot And Fire Site
Chicago historical society will place markers in memory of Abraham Lincoln at his 1860 nomination spot and the site of the great 1871 fire, plus the Sauganash house. G Mason announced plans at the quarterly meeting. He noted letters about the massacre, including a California survivor’s granddaughter in Iowa and the Chief Simon Pokagum’s son linked to the event.
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Chicago
Jan
Abraham Lincoln
California
Iowa
Simon Pokagum
Tunnels to be lowered in Chicago river plan
The Chicago River Improvement Association demands a minimum 21 foot depth over crowns to permit the draft of any harboring vessel. The executive report urges dredging and no half measures, warning of gravely insufficient conditions without action. Stone detains Rosa Jackson by mistaken identity after a Topeka trip. the ranch foreman faces charges of assault and insult.
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Chicago
Chicago River Improvement Association
Stone
Charles Stone
Swinburne Ranch
Silver Lake
Charles McMillan
Topeka
Rosa Jackson
Page
Rosa Jacksom Swort
Curfew Enacted in La Junta for Minors
La Junta city council passed a curfew ordinance to take effect tonight. The curfew bans individuals under 16 from being alone on the streets after a set hour and directs enforcement by local authorities.
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la Junta
Col
Counci
Plague Fears Prompt Jute Shipment Ban in Cincinnati
Health Officer Dr Prendergast seeks swift action to bar India jute from entering Cincinnati fearing bubonic plague from Bombay. He may press federal authorities if local powers prove insufficient. Jute ships from India via New England ports supply cordage firms in Cincinnati and Xenia.
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Cincinnati
India
Prendergast
Washington
Bombay
Ohio
New England
Xenia
Prendergant
Castor Oil For Unruly Pupil Sparks Outrage In South Bend
A Lincoln school pupil report recounts Miss Besrie Ridetoy at Linden school trying to discipline pupils with castor oil instead of Hickory Oil. Teacher Mine Risse faced principal action after administering a homeopathic dose to multiple students, including Guy Nave, causing illness and parental fury.
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South? Bend
South Bend
Linden
Mine Risse
Guy Nave
Water famine sparks school bottle scheme
In Chicago schools a water shortage triggers petty ingenuity as pupils try to smuggle and sell drinks. A Foxter teacher finds two boys stacking bottles to serve “blind pigeons” and “wine” during class. confiscation ends the plan. A Cripple Creek hotel sale note appears with unclear details.
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Chicago
Grint
Foxter
Widnesday
Foreigner Commends New York Board of Health Decision
An international expert hails the New York Board of Health decision on consumption as epoch making progress. He notes the need for compulsory notification in New York, while Germany resists such measures, citing the decline in mortality in German states adopting prophylactic steps. The expert stresses public education on infection and cautions that complacent practices like contaminated dust spread disease.
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New ‘York Board of Health
London
Cornet
New York Board of Health
New York
Germany
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L B Wyman
Sen.allen
Mr. Olney
U. P. Committee
Wm. H. Penn
Des Moines
Chamberlain
J. L. Sheldon
P. O
The
State Journal
Garvey
Esecieas Bream Laundry
West
Scotts Carrie
U.S. Gov't Report
Good Old Boston
Senator Host
Socie Sa
Local Historical Society
River Improvement Association
Western Foundry and Machine Works
Topeka Foundry Machine Works
Kas. RR
Tec Cofran, Proprietor
Dhoom
Malla Specialty
Sapolio
W. E. Gillette
Cripple Creek
K. Gite
Aise
Jane
BieKinter
White House
McKinsey
Olio
Morinl Min
Cuimay’e
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