Bellevue Murder Trial Weighs Dr Wagner Case
Erie residents debate testimony over Dr Wagner amid Pearl Bryan murder allegations. Gov. Thaddeus seeks clemency as indictments loom. Newport reports scaffold preparations and potential commutation sparks unrest in Kentucky towns. Also notes Dolson in Michigan cured by Chamberlain?s Pain Balm.
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Frankfort
Waemet
Abare Dhirin
Jackson
Walding
Pearl Bryan
Donfensian
Bellevue
John Foster
Ducmyer
Dr. Wagner
Dr. Wagener
Walling
Beott Tackton
Gov
Thadhey
Hiei
Newport
Alexandria
Camn- Bell
Kentucky
Ferrel Brynt
Cincinsati
Chicago Grievance Over Freight Rates Faces Board
The Western Freight association reviews Chicago complaints of discrimination in rate construction favoring St Louis. Chicago shippers urge revision to set Chicago as basing point, arguing Mississippi routes into the east are cheaper via St Louis. Decision postponed for advisement with possible appeal to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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New York
Chicago
Board of Administration
Western —Freight Association
St Louis
Transportation Committee of the
Chicago Board of Trade
Transmississippi
St. Louis
Mississippi River
Showlt
Deciein
Interstate Commerce Commission
Topeka firm unaffected by St Louis fire blaze
C F Sawyer of Topeka Cash Dry Moods is a stockholder in Ely-Walker Dry Goods, burned in a major St Louis fire. The Topeka supplies were largely from Ely-Walker. the St Louis firm opened a new establishment and proceeds as if the incident never occurred.
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C. F. Sawyer
Topeka Cash Dry Moods
Bt Louk
Ely-Walker Dry Goods Company
St. Louis
Rawger
Fem
Topeka
Orewa
MANITOU PACK TRAIN FACES HAZARDOUS RUN TO TUNNEL
A pack train leaving Manitou on Friday with provisions for the Strickler tunnel endured a rough trip up Pike's Peak to Winds Point and the tunnel’s east side. Terr Ward led the party amid heavy snow and wind while two animals died en route. the trail required extensive snow removal.
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Pike’s Peak
Manitow
Col
Manitou
Strickler Tunnel
Terr Ward
Winds Point
Four Die in Denver Train Collision Scalding
Patrick Casey aged 15 Hugh McBride 18 were scalded to death in a wreck caused by a collision of engines on the Union Pacific Denver and Gulf railroad in Denver. Ed J Hayes 3 burned fatally, John W Berndt 40 badly injured. The four were factory workers riding on an engine tender when the collision occurred.
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Denver
Patrick Casey
Hugh McBride
Union Pacific
Denver & Gulf
Ed J. Hayes
John W. Berndt
Recount for Nebraska Governor Seeks Special Law
Governor Holcombe asks Lincoln lawmakers for a special law to recount amendment ballots by a legislative commission and to amend the statute empowering the attorney general to intervene in state matters. The proposal aims to regulate recounts and protect state officials.
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Nebraska
Holcombe
Omaha
Lincoln
Nebsaga
Dormey General
Retired Army Officer Dies in Chicago Police Station
Captain Axtel S. Adams, 52, a retired army officer, died in custody at the SheMeld Avenue police station after being found on the sidewalk in an almost unconscious state. He was taken to the station and died two hours later. Police attribute the death to alcoholism. Relatives are said to live in New York and San Francisco.
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Chicago
Axtel S. Adams
SheMeld Avenue
New York
San Francisco
Alcohotlery
Bad River Breaks Up Threatens Missouri Flood
A March report from Minneapolis and Pierre notes serious fears of a Missouri River flood. The Red River broke up, releasing floodwaters into ice, while the Cheyenne may start soon, and settlers on the Flint River move out as Canton faces rising rivers with multiple breaches and collapsing bridges.
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Minneapolis
Aftun
Pierre
B.D
Canton
Rioux
New Osawatomie Steward Charles Hargeranys Named
In Dickinson county, Charles Hargeranys is appointed steward of the Osawatomie grammars by F M Dahl strom. The appointment signals progress in local affairs as Dahl strom notes Hargeranys’s status as a late achieving planter and his skill in music with Chopin and Verdi.
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Osawatomie
Charles Hargéranys
F. M. Dahlstrom
Dickinson County
Leech
Osawatomie Gayiums
Dahlstrunk
Washburn College Wins Debate at SpringAell Mo
Washburn college defeated Drury college in a springfield Mo debate last evening. Washburn debaters George Tucker and W B Cunningham bested Drury representatives in a lively exchange. Topeka students celebrated by ringing the college bell and firing revolvers after the news.
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Washburn College
Drury College
SpringAell
Washburn
Mexary Tecker
Cunningham
Drury
Mrs Cleveland Turquoise Ring Gift Recalls Cabinet Craft
Washington recalls a turquoise ring gifted to Mrs Cleveland by cabinet ladies on a cherished Christmas. The stone, prized for its true blue Persian turquoise, symbolizes sentiment and elegance. A New York selection provided a unique, finely set piece worn near her wedding ring, cherished as a keepsake of friends and happy days.
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Washington
New York
Cleveland
Counci
Persia
Turkey
Cabinet Indies
Gifts for Princeton Include Historic South Sea Document
New York March 19 Librarian Richardson of Princeton University announced that Charles J Bulkeley of New York grandson of John Milson, a Princeton founder, donated a relic of the South Sea bubble the Duke of Beaufort's power of attorney to Basil Broadwood to sell stock in the company of merchants trading in the South Seas. The document dated 1714 in the reign of Queen Anne bears age worn vellum and is joined by a 1718 Wetham present bearing the antigraph of Charles IX. The artefact dates to 167 and ties to Olver Le Pere in the royal household. Ayer s Sarsaparilla is mentioned to purify disordered blood.
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New York
Richardson
Princeton University
Charles J. Bulkeley
John Milson
Princeton
University
Duke of Beaufort
Basil Broadwood
Newbury
Berkshire
South Seas
America
Indy
Anne
Tulkeley
Wetham
Jong
TY Wie
Charles IX
France
Parte
Ovelr le Pere
Royal Household
Ayer
Return to natural health with Postum cereal coffee
Physicians link nervous disorders to stomach imbalance and claim female illnesses stem from the same root. They advise cutting coffee, noting its poisonous alkaloids hinder digestion and stress the liver. A week of avoiding coffee reveals health gains, with Postum Cereal coffee marketed as a safe, nourishing alternative.
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Battle Creek
Exposition of Religion in Paris World’s Fair Plan
One of the most impressive Paris world expos plans envisions a vast religion exhibit. Initiated by Auguste Delalene and Abbe Joseph Crestery with papal support, the structure aims to be the largest in the world. The design features grand terraces, ornate windows, and a circular interior space, drawing thousands of visitors to the grounds.
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New York
Paris
Regeion
Auguste Delalene
Mtterateur
Joseph Crestery
Church of St. Jean de Belleville
Leo XIII
Na Welles
M. Delaigne
Europe
Sir Nugent Robinson
Immienne
KH Uree
Espared Des Invalides
M. Delaigue
Parla
Deliceia
Reed Blocks House Committees To Speed Tariff Bill
Washington March 19 Speaker Reed decided to withhold appointing regular house committees beyond three. this aims to block miscellaneous legislation and focus the house on the tariff bill. The plan delays hundreds of bills until their destined committees. appropriation and deficiency bills move via special orders.
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Washington
Reed
House
Senate
Rules Committee
Congress
Doctor Kills Hong in Transport Dispute
Baltimore reports the death of Hong Ying, a laundryman, who died after being transported by carriage from Washington to Baltimore. He sought care from a Chinese physician in Washington but died en route, with a driver claiming medical advice favored bringing him back to the city for treatment.
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Baltimore
Hong Ying
Chints
Yeaterday
Washington
Thin City
Hackman
Bladensburg
New Gunboats Launched The Marietta And Wheeling Added
Washington reports two naval vessels launched in San Francisco. The gunboats Marietta and Wheeling are twin-screw steamers with full power and signifying masts. They measure about 34 feet keel, 12 feet draft and 12 knot top speed, designed for long voyages with large coal capacity. Wheeling launch witnessed by Washington correspondent Mr. McFeely in recognition of West Virginia’s efforts to secure the boats.
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Washington
San Francisco
Marietta
Wheeling
McFeely
Westo
West Virginia
Topeka Society Leads Daughters of Liberty Group
For Burying the Dead The Daughters of Liberty care for one sick and bury the dead in a Topeka institution with ten incorporated. The society has a capital of 356. Directors are Emma Gaines Susan Tullop Henrietta Rucker Millie Jones and Lee Wilson.
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Daughters of Liberty
Topeka
Emma Gaines
Susan Tullop
Henrietta Rucker
Millie Jones
Lee Wilson
Declaration of War With Turkey Demanded by Greece
Athens reports Greece ready for the worst as popular sentiment calls for an early declaration of war with Turkey. Greek fears focus on Crete and the Berlin borders, while Gladstone denounces czar and German influence in a letter urging autonomy for Crete and unity with Greece.
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London
Athens
Daily Chronicle
Greens
Chronicle
Henry Norman
Legation
Isandes
Greece
Times
Turkey
Kureve
Ttme
Creve
Berl
Berlin
Kela
Corenti
Janina
Meerova
Constantinople
Judes
Athena
Crete
Adent
Ketino
Camtia
Teleerayo
Telarathis
Admirain Teye
Lord Salisbury
Crece
Gladstone
Mr. Gladstone
Wil Tarn
Bosing
Morseogovina
Greecs
Armenia
Crea
Zelenico
Hungary
Major M Kinley's Pew Gifted Free at Metropolitan Church
On March 19 in the Metropolitan church a public sale of pews occurred to honor President McKinley with lively bidding. McKinley’s pew was donated by Thomas M. Kelso of Baltimore and given free as per the gift conditions. Other notable pews and endowments included John S. Berry’s endowment for the Chief Justice’s pew and grants for church repairs. Attendees listed include Mrs. Hates and Col. TH Anderson among others of Baltimore and Washington society.
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Metropolitan
Washington
Eas
McKiniey
Uste
Thomas M. Kelso
Baltimore
Kelso
McKinney
Hates
Col
TH. Anderson
John A. Logan
T. J. Tullock
T. W. Talmadge
Bishop Hurst
rDojohson Hurst
Johnsen
Castoria Ad Copy Fragments Highlight Recalled Lines
Fragmented lines reference Castoria used for infants and children with variations in spelling and phrasing. The garbled text appears as promotional or testimonial snippets mentioning Castoria in multiple forms and contexts.
Airship sighting in Omaha sparks widespread speculation
Omaha residents report a large light moving across the city on Sunday night suggesting human control. A North Loup citizen adds details of a bright ball of fire seen Saturday night, described as rapidly changing brightness and direction, with a clear moonlit sky amplifying its visibility.
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Omaha
Neb
North Loup
Simpson at Washington Sees Populist Rise and Reform
Jerry Simpson of Medicine Lodge Kansas returns to Washington amid friendly welcomes. He endorses free trade and direct taxation, predicts Populist gains in 1900, criticizes Republican tariff policy, and forecasts Kansas will strengthen its eight member delegation while denying the opposition a single seat.
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Washington
Jerry Simpson
Medicine Lodge
Kansas
National
Simpson
Iam
Nooner
Union
Lincoln's bust proven plaster of Paris fraud in White House
An amateur photographer aiming for a corridor portrait of office seekers triggered a flash that revealed the Lincoln bust was plaster of Paris, not bronze. A Johnson bust nearby was likewise the same material, exposing years of speculation about the sculptors and their supposed artistry.
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Lincoln
Plaster of Paris
Washington
Walte
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
Mystic Cure claimed to cure rheumatism in days
A sensational ad touts a mystic cure for rheumatism and neuralgia promising relief in 1 to 3 days. It cites ex-post master T. F. Anthony of Promine City and endorses Beecham's Pills to dispel the blues, with Swift & Holliday in Topeka as sellers.
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T. F. Anthony
Promine City
Jaws
Swift & Holliday
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Beecham
Negroes Advised To Arm In Face Of Lynchings
Atlanta awakening to a call from Henry M Turner bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal church urging Black residents to arm themselves against lynching. The editorial quotes Turner endorsing violence and instructing guns and firearm readiness as mobs threaten Black communities in Louisiana and beyond.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Henry M. ‘Turner
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Hin Episcopal
Missionaries Voice
Sishons Grant, Handy, Arnett, Derride
Bishop Turner
John Leeson
Archibald Joiner
Louisiana
House of Sistors
Ship for McKinley Delights Washington From Louisiana Republican
A Louisiana Republican sends a gift to President McKinley via Secretary Porter in Washington. A miniature steam launch, inscribed William McKinley, was presented from a prominent Louisiana Republican. The model featured a black hull and was hidden under a heavy canvas.
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Preas
Washington
White House
United States
Porter
Constantial
Lauteiana
William McKinney
Tane
Popular Low-Price California Excursions
Santa Fe Route advertises daily excursions to California with low rates and comfortable service. The California Limited departs Topeka on Thursdays and Sundays at 11 38 am, reaching California in about 14 hours with through Pullman sleepers.
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Santa Fe
Californice
California
Biuake
Fry
Fovekn
Higaing
California Limited
Topeka
Calfornia Express
Fromextekers
Sante Fe Rounte
No Faith Cure For Digestion Says Advertising Claim
An advertisement asserts faith cannot digest food and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the remedy. It claims the tablets provide digestion, appetite, and nerve strength by supplying stomach juices and acids. The copy notes the product dissolves in water and improves digestion whether or not one has faith.
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Stuart
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Wagner
Pearl
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Wangver
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Scott Jackson
Weill
Charmeter
Mellewue
Jicksus
Peart Bryan
Evi- Gener
Dr. Ston
Mere
Erie
Wes
Frank Dolson
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
C. H. Elbert
HOT Springs
Sawyer
Ely-Walker Company
Missouri
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Asia
Balean Peninsula
Earth
Tarif
Doctor
Hong
the Czar
William
Major M'Kinley
Castoria
Abe
Caxoris
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Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co
M’kinley
Stuarts Dyspepsia
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