Peck Addresses Largest Audience in Supreme Court Room
George T. Peck spoke to several hundred at the state supreme court room on The Lawyer the Judge and the Citizen. He attracted a crowd larger than the space allowed, with many leading city families present. A later note says the full address will appear elsewhere. a quartet entertained before and after.
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Supreme Court Room
George Tt. Peck
Citigen
Peck
Supreme Court
Bar Association
State House
Imeoclation
Mr. Peck
Representative Hall
Topeka
Supreme Aburt Room
Sitcoort
HL. Shirer
James Moore
Marty Overholt
William Ehaver
Equal Suffrage Movement Gathers Signatures in Indiana
Indianapolis January 27 petitions from all parts of Indiana asked for a constitutional amendment granting equal suffrage. The assembly floor saw requests to present petitions, with about sixty more offered during the session. The era of petitions showed a strong push for the reform despite opposition from several factions.
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Indianapolis
Carrect
Erratur
Syracuse boxing purse tops rivals in 23 round bout
The Monarch Club of Syracuse offered a $2,000 purse for a 23 round fight between Tommy Ryan and Mysterious Billy Smith, $500 more than Lenox Athletic Club of New York.
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Syracuse
Monarch
Atalciio
Alger's Testimony Before War Investigation Panel
Secretary Alger testified before the war inquiry commission and denied any personal or direct interest in government expenditures. He said no contracts for equipment were made before the declaration of war and reported no official complaints about meat quality from field armies. He described inspections by General Miles, noted shortages at camps, and stated the Fifth corps arrival at Montauk received health and comfort precautions. He offered no further statements when asked.
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Biamele
Washington
War Investigation Commission
Alger
Porto Rico
Miles
Beaver
Noo Ponsier
Campa
Regaard
Chickamauge
Thomas
Fifth Corps
Montauk
Sremntastion
Henry W. Becker
Stuart
P. A. Stuart Co. Marshall
Michell
Conta
A. M
St. Louis
Mission Board
The
German Methodist Church
Chiat Gerke
Harbor and Wharf Commission
Sth Louis
Relef
Santa Fe to Omaha rail line eyed for Denver route
A Chicago Record dispatch from Omaha notes Santa Fe engineers are pushing from Superior Neb toward Omaha while others survey west from the Iowa extension toward Omaha. Indications point to a direct Santa Fe line across Iowa into Omaha and west to connect with the Superior branch, potentially tying Denver and challenging Union Pacific and Burlington rivals.
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Chicago
Omaha
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Superior
Neb
Iowa
Santa Fe
Denver
Union Pacific
Burlington
New York Gen Big May Murray Requisition Granted
Denver January 27 Governor Thomas granted the requisition of New York Governor Roosevelt for Nellie Dalton alias Big May Murray an indicted grand larceny suspect now in custody of New York police. A separate congressional move involved seating Brigham Roberts of Utah with a tabled resolution amid party divisions.
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New York
Big May
Denver
Thomas
Roosevelt
Nellie Dalton
Murray
Sergeant Ready
Arkaoses
Roberts
Brigham Roberta
Utah
Vanderbilt Fair Wedding Set for April 4 in New York
The marriage of William K. Vanderbilt Jr and Virginia Pair is moved to Tuesday April 4. The ceremony will be at the residence of Mr and Mrs Herman Oelrichs at Fifth Avenue and Fifty seventh Street with Archbishop Corrisan officiating. Parents are deceased. the wedding follows earlier Newport plans and aligns with Easter week events among the Vanderbilts.
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New York
Jas
Wiliam K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Virginia
Herman Oelrichs
Pith Avenue
Fifty-seveets Street
Newport
Corrisan
William K. Vanderbilt
Herman Gelrichs
Emily Vanderbit-Sloane
Henry J. Raimond
Lightning rod swindle hits Wellington farmer contract
Charles Randall resisted a visiting swindler named C. S. Jewell who conned him into signing a 220 foot copper covered lightning rod deal. The supposed contractor, claiming the sale included braces, points and free rod, demanded 300 dollars for extra footage, pushing total to 309 dollars before Randall refused and the men left amid threats of suit.
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Wellington
Charlea Dalton
C. S. Jewell
Chas
Randall
Death of Capt Mason in Nelson River rafting accident
Captain John Maron of a Philadelphia party bound for the gold fields was drowned in the Nelson River three miles above its mouth. The raft struck a sandbar and Captain Mason stayed with the horses to aid landing. He cried for help as the raft drifted away, his fate unclear, body not recovered.
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Laird River
Edmonton
N. T
John Maron
Philadelphia
Nelson River
Chicago
Neleot
Mason
Poker Frauds Darken Topeka Political Circles
A Topeka poker scene tied to local politics drew attention as several candidates and influential figures played, with one stranger described as a shark who swindled politicians out of much cash in a single night amid ongoing campaign activity.
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Erpeiga
Topeka
Hury Revoveri Jm
Ben
Concert at Washburn College Friday Evening
Big concert announced at Washburn College for Friday evening January 27. Also notes arrival of a ship in New York on January 31 and a laundry service offering bundled items via American Steam Laundry with telephone 341.
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Washburn College
American Steam Laundry
Telephone
Anecdotes About Honored Gentleman Peck Visiting Here
The recounts tell of George R. Peck once visiting Topeka and sharing memories of early career days. A practical joke at a county convention led to a fake candidate Columbus Johnson beating Peck, who later faced postcards congratulating his supposed defeat.
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George R. Peck
To- Peka
Peck
Delewate
Columbus Johnson
Park
Columbus
Eorge F. Peck
Bim
Eugene Hagan
Seventh
Topeka
Hagan
Lukens
Lukens' Opera Honee, North Topeka
Stringfield
North Topeka
Tom Anderson
Peek
Strimeneld
Mar
Youne
Beck
Pothes
Pipe Iron Trust Formed Aims For large business ties
A New York report claims leading pipe iron manufacturers formed a trust with Frank D Locke of Buffalo as principal organizer. The plan would back $50,000,000 in trade, Locke indicating eastern companies seek a broader amicable trade understanding to ease competition and cooperation amid industry pressures.
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New York
D. Locke
Buffalo
General Hudson condemns Miles and Eagan over controversy
General Hudson in Kansas City criticizes Miles and Eagan for speaking too much, urges indefinite leave for both officers. He notes supply difficulties for troops, praised tarpaulin protection and 45 day rations, defends quality of provisions, and laments excessive complaints during the war era. He says the country wants a rest from the kickers.
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J. Ns. Hudson
Kansas City
Miles
Eagan
Tampa
Eure
Kaiser’s Birthday Observed With Service and Reception
Emperor William marked his birthday in Berlin with a special chapel service in the castle, a reception for German sovereigns and princes, and a visit to the arsenal to deliver the password to the garrison. The royal family joined the event as part of the celebration.
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Berlin
William
Officers Left Behind When Scandia Sails
The Scandia and Morgan City sailed for Manila. Captain J. F. Morrison of company 1 and Lieutenant M. F. Smith of the Twentieth US infantry frost Fort Leavenworth with several non commissioned officers and a few privates were left behind. They secured shore leave and will report to General Shafter. The private soldiers were not allowed ashore and fear summary punishment.
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Scandia
20Th Infantry
San Francisco
Cal
Morgan City
Manila
J. FP. Morrison
M. FP. Smith
Twentieth Regiment
United States Infantry
Frost Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Shatter
Previdio
Location of Mr Boyle Ex Attorney General Weighs Cities
Ex Attorney General L C Boyle of Kansas to decide next week whether to practice law in Kansas City or Topeka. He has an encouraging offer in Kansas City and will not return to Fort Scott, where he left after taking the attorney general post.
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Topeka
Kansas City
Fort Scott
L. C. Boyle
Kansas
New American Sugar Beet Co Plans Large Capital
New York January 27 announces the formation of the American Sugar Beet company with a total capital of 20 million dollars. The firm will issue 5 million dollars in preferred stock and 15 million dollars in common stock and will operate in the territory west of the Missouri River.
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Sugar Best Company
New York
American Sugar Beet Company
Missouri River
Siege Guns Arrive at Washington Tom Darracks
Two fast modern siege artillery batteries have arrived in Washington and are stationed at the tom Darracks for examination. General Sites commands with Colonel Maus of Bisstuf, on track to assess the new equipment for purposes stated by officials.
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Washington
Tom Darracks
Maus
Bisstuf
Monetary League Elects Officers
The United States chapter of the Monetary League elected officers. President Se hee eI Sic wwas, vice president Ese Gorawait, secretary Miurray, treasurer Roser, and additional officers Mrs. Eien E. and Mrs Eimica Sfudaan were named.
Col McCoy Honored At Livestock Convention
Col Alexander mayor of Denver and Col J G McCoy of Kansas are named honorary life members of the Livestock Association at the opening of the afternoon session in Denver. Lillian Gregory editor of Kings and Queens of the Range reads on women in the industry. An executive committee for next year is announced with members from multiple states. A paper on the Cuban Cattle Trade by Col Ike M Pryor urges tariffs to favor American cattle. the matter is referred to the executive committee. Judging of range and thoroughbred cattle completes. prizes to be awarded today.
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Livestock Association
Denver
Colo
M.A. Daugherty
Nebraska
Alexander
J. G. McCoy
Kansas
Lillian Gregory
Kings and Queens of the Range
Kansas City
M. A. Daugherty
J. B Dinsmore
Chicago and
Omaha
Stubbs
Alabama
AE. Coffee
Arizona
Colin Cameron
J. V. Vickers
Arkansas
G. Fred Martin
California
H. A_ Justro
W. H. McKittrick
Connecticut
Stevens Henry
Colorado
John W Springer
G. F. Patrick
Georgia
AEL Park
Idaho
J.D. Wood
R. B. Chattin
Tinos
C. W. Baker
Jows
Barclay
G. W
David W. Rankin
Tarkio
T. B. Hord
Central City
Neb
Tom Mortimer
Madison
Peter
They Strike for $1.25 in Cuba Labor Battle
In Santiago de Cuba January 27 two hundred road workers struck over wages one dollar per day plus rations demand and a raise to 1.25. Authorities suspect two agitators to be behind the action and warn arrests as they identify organizers. The Brooklyn cruiser, with Captain Cook aboard, arrived off Santiago and then moved toward Key West at sunset.
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Santiago de Cuba
Hrooklyn
Captain Cook
Santiago
Morro Castle
Cook
Brooklyn
Havana
Bey West
Fragmented OCR Summary From Unclear Local Notice
Partial readable OCR fragment mentions shipping at a state with 20 beads and a local office. No clear names, places, dates, or events emerge from the legible text. The item reads like an undeveloped notice with missing chunks and insufficient context to identify a concrete news item.
Wanted in England Baron and Baroness De Barr Arrested
Baron and Baroness De Barr, held in Pensacola Florida, are charged with using United States mail for fraud. A New York deputy marshal arrived with requisition from the government. President McKinley has been asked to grant the requisition for extradition.
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de Barr
Pensacola
Fia
Baron
Baroness de Barr
United States
New
Yor
McKinley
Nervous Dyspepsia Treated By Stuart’s Tablets Claim
An advertisement extols Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for nervous dyspepsia and related stomach woes. It asserts the stomach is the key organ, lists symptoms across multiple organs, and cites a medical man’s endorsement and a personal testimonial. Mail order details and physician credentials accompany the pitch.
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Geo. H. Peck Spoke
Petitone
Indiana
August Clothing Co
Kansas Ave
Bargsin No. S
Sheet Ierice
Kersey
Uiscersates
Kersey and Melton
Benorrort
Ulster
Boyer Reefers
Morten
Fen
Bargaiia
Nebraska City
Vanderbilt-Fair
Farir
Capt. Mason
Jay
Pipe Iron
Congress
Estes
Gen.hudson
Kaiser’s
MR. Boyle
NEW Crawford Theater
Ham
Ati
Questa
World
Garnella & Mack
Jelly Girl
Col. M’coy
Europe
England
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