Proposed Currency Reform Split Among Republicans At Hours Committee
The Indianapolis area notes a Republican committee report on currency reform aiming to establish a gold standard. The plan suspends greenbacks, expands silver certificates, and uses gold redemption linked to a broader monetary shift, with expectations of public debate and future action by party leaders.
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Gage
Indianapolis
Camenton
Greenbecks
Tile Tha
Tresbury
Congress
Globe Sights: Atchison Glimpse of Fear and Folly
Fragmentary column from the Atchison Globe offers satirical maxims on fear, virtue, love, and social behavior. It references women, marriage, heaven, fortune telling, and daily life with clipped, humorous observations. The text includes stray phrases about a snow storm, a straw hat, and an Atchison man spending nights at home, hinting at broader social commentary.
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Atchison
Bagley Trial Notes Reveal Judge’s terse remark
In a courtroom excerpt the judge remarks that Bagley acted alone when questioned, noting a phrase about the sale and an implication of independent action. The fragment hints at a solitary defendant and a brief, pointed judicial reaction.
Notable Figures and Rumors in Political and Social Circles
A column lists Mrs Heerbohm Tree a Creek scholar and former tutor at Queen's College, London, and Thomas Lewis of Kansas City, a 80-year veteran of varied business and law pursuits. It notes Democratic shifts with Robert Pattison's gubernatorial bid, Bismarck birthday plans in Cincinnati, and notes on Ex-Spanish minister Dupuy de Lôme, plus a Chicago News item lampooning political manners and social advice.
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Heerbohm Tree
Shewee
Queen's College
London
Ree Husband
Gether
Pennsylvania
Robert B. Pattison
Iit
Cincinnati
Bismarck
Ecrep
Noeds
Burlington
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A humorous column notes how men and women react to love and marriage. It jokes about attire, social dynamics, and the shifting attitudes of wives over the years. The piece surveys romantic expectations with light satire.
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New York Press
Peru Indiana Reports Death of World’s Largest Elephant Diamond
An historical note from Peru Indiana dated March 24 describes the death of Diamond the world’s largest elephant. The circus elephant, valued high, died in Chicago after a buyer wired a deal in New York for his skin skeleton tusks and hide. Diamond stood 11 feet 4 inches tall and 2 feet 5 inches wide. Proceeds from the hide and tusks were expected to fashion wallets and pocketbooks worth significant sums.
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Diamond
Elephant
Indiana
New York
Peru
Ind
Doan
Wien
Chicago
Wallace
Dismond
Smitter & Dicker
Tor |Ne
Skippek Uy
Scott's Emulsion Promises Steady Weight Gain for Children
An advertisement argues children should gain weight steadily for present and future health. Scott's Emulsion is claimed to provide richer blood, firmer flesh, better color, and stronger muscles. It touts lasting weight gain with Set and Stay Stagerate. SCOTT & BOWNE, New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Commists
New York
Perils of Affection Prompts Health Advice by Doctor
A prominent American physician warns that excessive sentiment exhausts people and leads to breakdowns. He urges constant feeding of the emotional forces with scientific discovery, praising Warner's Safe Cure as a crucial remedy for vitality and longevity.
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America
Warner
Lobsters Thrive in Monterey Bay After Planting Experiment
Monterey March 24 report notes the U S planted lobsters in Monterey Bay with little initial effect as they disappeared. Last week fishermen found two large healthy lobsters on the rocks across the bay suggesting the crustaceans have grown in a distant area and may appear in larger numbers hereafter. If more are seen locals will set lobster patrols at the original site.
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Monterey
United States
Monterey Bay
Memorial for Carter Harrison II in Chicago
Citizens push a public memorial to Carter Harrison II, former mayor and congressman, proposing a funded equestrian statue by subscription. Supporters seek substantial pledges from Chicago and distant friends to honor his service and adoption city.
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Chicago
Carter Hy Marfiggn
Cage
Matus
Alti
Haw Alenay
Merion
John Wentworth
Frere
Carter HL Limitson
Great Western Metropolis
Congress
Assanain
Hervic
Internet
Carter Marrson
Jerry Simpson to Talk at Jefferson Dinner in New York
New York March 24 arrangements for the Thomas Jefferson dinner at the Hotel Marlborough on April 14 were nearly completed by the Manhattan Single Tax club. A panel of speakers includes James G Maguire Jerey Simpson and others. each will speak about Jefferson as a advocate of war rights. The event marks the tenth annual dinner of the Single Tax club in honor of Jefferson.
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New York
Thomas Jefferson
Marlborough
Manhattan
Single Tax Club
James G. Maguire
Cal- Horala
McGlgnn
Jerey Simpson
Medicine Lodge
Ton L. Johnson
Crocvkionbridge
Coney Island
John 8. Crosby
Botton Hall
The Gay Matinee Girl at Crawford Theater Tonight
The Gay Matinee Girl with Ned Monroe and Wil Hart leads a farce at Crawford Theater tonight. A stranded company, hotel boarders, a stage struck girl, and an aspiring maid drive a light comedy with three sets and added chorus songs led by Miss Iola Pomeroy as the Matinee Girl.
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Ned Monroe
Wil Hart
Crawford Theater
Iola Pomeroy
Steeple to be torn down in Toutaville Ky
Loutaville authorities decide to dismantle the town steeple looming over Fourth and Walnut Street Baptist Church. For years it swayed in the wind, prompting safety concerns and securing expert examinations. The structure is slated for demolition to protect public safety.
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Loutavile
Touteville
Fourth
Walnut Street Baptist Church
State cattle inspectors urged to be paid by Kansas treasury
Abilene March 24 The second day of the state cattlemen convention drew many attendees from across Kansas including governors candidates and politicians. Governor Leedy urged state payment and control of cattle inspectors noting improved service under state funding and calling for broader cattle legislation and inspection reforms. Delegates adopted resolutions on rail transport rates for livestock and instructed a secretary to notify railroads. Elections named officers and an executive committee to lead the association.
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Abilene
Leedy
Prominintorvaliste
Kansas
Enttlemen
Fie
Kanda
Kansas City
Kan
Taylor Iiddis
Albert Dean
Zeb ‘Crider
CH. Pattizan
John K. Wright
J. W. Robinson
O. B Trower
T. Fowler
Jospeh White
G. A. Rogers
C. A. Lee
Gg, Gilet
C. A. Stannard
John Harmon
Thomas Kennedy
James Tobin
O. L. ‘Thisser
J. B Case
Frank Lower
T. M. Potter
Friderick Bowen
BD. M. Meyers
A Meine
Dialer County
A.C. Pierce
Gears
Walton
Sallia
Morton
A. N. McLeland
Norton
F. Lower
Marlon
Dewey
Riley
J. C. Morrow
Washington
Awful Fate of a Little Pittsburg Boy Bitten by Rabid Dog
The Pittsburg Tribune reports a 32 year old boy, Chuck Burns, bitten by a rabid dog near Loun Oak. He received treatment with a mad stone after the bite, but poison may have remained. He experiences spasms, fear of water, and pleads with his parents and doctor, asking if he will die.
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Pittsburg
Pittsborg
Loun Oak
Htaelt
Murder and suicide shock citizens in Woodward crime
Mrs Gertie Woodward was shot three times by Wesley Cochran Jr in the Citizen office and died from wounds. Cochran then cut his throat and died soon after. The event occurred in March in Atwood and provoked swift, deadly violence amid a shocked city.
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Wesley Cochran
Atwood
Gertie Woodward
Gertie
Woodward
Paola
Kan
Jennie
Specifics for Diseases and Remedies Offered by Umphey Medicine
Advertisement fragment touts Dr Humphreys’ Specifics for colds, dyspepsia, rheumatism, kidney and bladder troubles, infant temperaments, asthma, and more. Claims a Manual is available at druggists or free by mail from Umphey Medicine Co, New York.
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Humphreys
umphey# Medicine Company
New York
Special Session Dies Out in Kansas Legislature
Kansas City residents report on a forced end to the special session. Wichita Republican Charles M. Irwin says the session was forgo and it is high time it should be. He criticizes governor for trying to rally Populist members who each have their own bills. Irwin supports nominating Mr. Stanley for governor and notes the state convention will be near Wichita, with Wichita backing its candidate.
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Charles M. Irwin
Wichita
Seumon
Irwin
Stanley
Wichite
Abd Camp
Galtre Gpilener
Ata
Essen
Peotadorvica Houes
Kansas Avenue
SCHOOL HOUSE BURNS AND PUPILS LINKED TO FIRE
Hutchinson reports a district No 63 schoolhouse burned last night thought to be set by two boys Campbell who had recent reform school ties at Topeka. The action follows suspension for rule infractions. In Newton two farm fires cause about 5000 dollars loss with barns, horses, grain and implements destroyed. Separate note from Fort Scott: citizens back a bond issue of 12600 to pipe natural gas from La Harpe over 9 miles pending voter approval.
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Hutchinson
Campbell
State Reform School
Topeka
Newton
James Wellin
William Baldorf
Fort Scott
la Harpe
Young boy speculator aids wheat buy bid in Leiter plan
A New York 14 year old boy named Francis Wells van Praag pledged $199 saved from allowance to join Joseph Leiter in a global wheat purchase. He sent a five cent note with a bold offer to invest $100 and hoped profits could be remitted, praising Leiter’s nerve and businesslike letter.
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Chicago
Joseph Leiter
Francis Wells van Praag
Leiter
Lou
Big of Welle
Gould
New York
Lester
Miles
Mr. Leiter
Mr. Lester
Atv. Frerich
American horses fetch high bids at Berlin auction
Berlin March 21 The first large auction of American horses drew prominent sport figures including Prince Carl Hugo von Hohenrohe the Prince of Thurn and Taxis and Baron von Foeretenberg. About 300 horses sold in eighty minutes driving and riding stock averaged 140 to 240 dollars while agrarian press urges government action to shield domestic breeding from cheap imports.
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Berlin
Mareh
Carl Hugo von Hohenrohe
Prince of
Novel alcohol extraction ruling hits tax scheme
In Chicago on March 2 a United States circuit court of appeals decision challenges a Peoria firm claim that alcohol recovered from old barrel contents was exempt from tax because tax had been paid on the original package. The court reverses, saying the spirits were extracted from the taxable contents and thus not previously taxed. The piece also notes Santa Fe's electrified rolling stock and the line's early adoption of the system.
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Chicago
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals
Payne's Celery Compound Endorsed by St Louis Leader
A 1898 letter from Edward Pretorius of the St Louis Westliche Post lauds Payne's celery compound as the sole remedy to restore nerves shattered by overwork and worry. The document touts its speed, safety, and broad health benefits for insomnia nervous debility headaches and general nervous decline, claiming strong scientific backing and high credibility.
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St. Louie Westliche Post
United States
Emil Preetorius
Carl Schurz
Westlich Post
Deus
Edward Preetorius
Aid Treaturer
Northwest
Thermande
Counry
Pretorius
Paine
Preetorius’ Jeter
America
ST. Louis
Mesars, Welle & Richardson Co
Peralur
Dartamouth
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