Great Burlington Route meeting at St Joseph in 1895
An extensive notice promotes the Burlington Route Great Summer Race meeting at St Joseph Missouri July 34 4th 5th and 6th 1895 on the fairgrounds. Details list purses conditions and entry rules for many trotting and pacing classes with specific purse splits and deadlines. Also includes advertising for Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup and a Caledon Edison Kinetoscope exhibition with times and subjects.
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St Joseph
Mmn
St. Joseph Fair Association
Chicago
Thras
W. C. Brows
P. L Cuan
Joseph
Social Buzz In Topska And Vicinity
In society circles the latest gatherings in Topska and nearby communities unfold with charm and urbanity. Hosts hostesses and guests mingle at private soirées, charity functions, and informal teas. Observers note fashion, introductions, and regional social ties strengthening through year’s end events.
Society Notes highlight visiting guests and club events
Miss Jessie Scott of Chicago visits her uncle Mr. Frank Willard while Henry Rasanblatt of St Joseph visits the city. Various teas, dinners, and parties mark Club events as Harmony and Iroquois host receptions and anniversaries.
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Topeka
Jessie Scott
Chicago
Frank Willard
Henry Rasanblatt
St Joseph
Julia Philbin
Bi metallic conference drive gains momentum in Congress
Washington reports momentum for a international bi metallic conference as Senator Wolcott urges appointing delegates. House Republicans push for currency reform while warning remonetization of silver is unlikely. Leaders say Europe seeks a ratio near intrinsic values to stabilize exchanges, not strong silver policy.
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Washington
Great Britain
Germany
Wolcott
United States
Representative Guigg
New York
Senate
Republican Party
Repulian Party
Europe
Springer
Committee On Banking and Currency
England
Hepburn
Lows
Cleveland
Representative Straus
London
Representative Cobb
Dem
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Silk Fabrics Fancy Weaves and Patterns
Silk fabrics include taffeta plisse and plaids, embroidered mousseline de soie, picot and chene taffeta, glace taffeta, Liberty spots and checks, Pekin spots, and other fancy weaves.
The Grand Theater Billing Tonight and Next Week
The Grand presents Paul Kauvar tonight with Eugene Robinson's company in Steele Mackaye's Paul Kauvar a love and comedy piece with 22 on the cast and Misa Esther Lyons in the lead. Alabama and Cronies are also on the bill with Carrotta the dancer. Next week, The Cronies and Faust are scheduled with Paust by Lewis Morrison on Wednesday.
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Paul Kauvar
Alabams
Faust
Wills Brothers
Carrotta
Paul Kanvar
J. Harvey Cook
Steele Mackaye
Eugene Robinson
Paul
Conciergie
Paris
Chateau de Ponstable
Misa Esther Lyons
Kansas City
Alabama
Lewis Morrison
Mr. Morrison
Misa Rosabel Morrison
Marguerite
Painting the Town Despersdoes Strike in Indian Territory Town
Ardmore Okla March 1 special dispatch reports Guy and Ellison Keel brothers of Ivison Keel killed last week in a confrontation with US marshals return to Ardmore to avenge their kin. They opened fire on arresting officers. Guy killed with fatal head wound and brother believed at large. Police patrol streets amid potential more trouble. The Belgian Episcopate condemns Christian socialists in papal brief.
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Kaness Crry
Mar
Ardmore
Guy
Ellison Keel
Ivison Keel
United States
Keels
Egan named general manager of western line
John M. Egan, former president of Great Western and ex-head of the General Managers' Association, is appointed general manager of a western line. The Colorado Midland is named, with others in discussion. A separate note mentions a May Day strike issue involving socialists and appeals to Archdiocese entities.
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General Managers’ Association
Midland
St Paul
Mar
Pioneer Press Today
John M. Egan
Great Western
Western
Santa Fe
Ralph Easley's Big Work in Chicago Civic Federation
Prominent men, including Lorin C. Collins Jr and John W. Elx, assemble at Civic Federation headquarters to denounce municipal graft and plan a Sunday mass meeting at Central Music Hall to spur indignation in all wards. Organizers aim to mobilize a citywide civic demonstration and pledge voters for election day.
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Chicago Civic Federation
Central Music Hall
Alderminic Gang
Civic Federation
Lorin C. Collins, Jr
John W. Elx
Lyman T. Gage
John J. McGrath
George E Adams
Federation Watchers
Hopkins
Cosmopolitan
Ogden
Ralph Easley
Messrs
Collins
Sluson
Thompson
Ela
McGrath
Coal Combine to Meet in New York for Plan
A coal producers and carriers coalition in New York will meet Monday to advance mutual interests. A prior Columbus meeting laid groundwork for a single selling agency with contracting and pricing powers, to allocate sales among producers in proportion to railroad tonnage averages for 1592 and 1803.
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New York
Mar
Columbus
Church Weakens As Prohibition Question Divides Merritt Says
New York March 1 Rev Stephen Merritt temperance evangelist spoke at Chickering hall last night saying people lack enthusiasm for temperance. He criticized churches ministers and society noting distrust in clergy and a hollow church culture while urging stronger action against alcohol and vice.
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Evangelist Merritt
New York
Stephen Merritt
Chickering Hall
Fifth Avenue
Fifth Ward
Woman Sells Tips as Professional Race Adviser
Mrs Ina Cohen of Oakland plans to charge fees for her racing tips after claiming rare success with a system. She operates near the Bay District track, drawing crowds of sporting men and jockeys for her advice, focusing on hurdle racing and long shots with three or four winners daily.
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Cohen
San Francisco
Ina Cohen
Oakland
Bay
Bay District
Minister Becomes Actor Rev W Harris Leaves Oakland Church
San Francisco March 1 Rev Henry Walker Harris tied to the Church of the Holy Cross Oakland for three years resigns from religious work to pursue acting. Friends urged naval chaplaincy but age over 35 barred him. Alexander Salvini backs stage debut at Morosco next week as recruiting sergeant in In the Ranks. Died Mrs IL G Conwell of Burlingame Kansas aged 72 at her son Otto's home. Funeral held at 10 o'clock.
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San Prancisco
Henry Walker Harris
Church of the Holy Cross
Oakland
Alexander Salvini
Moroscos
IL. G Conwell
Burlingame
Kansas
Otto
Hemmorrage
Brsi
Conwell
Topeka
California man testifies after electric car crash faces $20,000 claim
Hyatt described the crash injuries in court noting a broken neck and shattered cervical vertebrae. He wore a neck sling for months, cannot move his head, and endures constant pain while seeking damages.
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California
Caxtano
Cal
Mar
Hyatt
Tramps threaten Indigus town. battle with police ensues
Fifty tramps moved into Decitur Ind and looted homes, frightened residents, and stole clothing and food. The mayor sent the marshal and a police posse to drive them out. They fired on officers across the railroad bridge, prompting a return volley. Three captives were carried away, either dead or badly wounded, as the crowd dispersed.
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Indigus
Chicago
the Tribune
Decitur
Ind
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Wetherell
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