Peffer Wins and Seeks Vote on his Resolution
Washington May 7 The Senate held a late vote on a resolution to refer investigations to the Finance Committee amid sharp exchanges over Pettigrew and Hill. Senator Hill attacked the procedure while Pettigrew and others defended the inquiry. The debate touched on press articles and a broader push for Senate oversight, with final decision pending further discussion.
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Washington
Auden
Senate
Sherman
Timance Committee
Hig
Je Pettigrew
Und & Pe Exechanke
Mir
Winleoit Wien Khit Jatten
Hull
Ty Otter
Petter
Kangana
Mr. Hill
Amillings
Pett
Behaa
Bronx Palla
Dee
Bis Pete
Homme
Agid Strom
Vin
Reed Ftaust
Birman
Ful Adomanne
Wolcott
Vesterdes
Bowth Takota
Pertigtes
Sianwand
United States
Ietmautr AR Cai
T Poaeiae
Curthes
Sherian
Secemes
Wolentt
Dwekett
Jer
Geel Minin
Sismogranhers
Nobody Pays the Freight in Santa Fe Unclaimed Shipment
A bizarre freight tale unfolds from Santa Fe where eight complete sets of household furnishings were shipped to a woman in Guthrie Oklahoma Territory. The story interweaves a young clerk’s marriage, a suspected fortune, and a Cripple Creek mining bid, ending with the furniture to be sold at auction after unclaimed freight remains.
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Santa Fe
Shipaent
Pouter
Yousm Mas
Guthrie
O. T
Ciy
Oolule
Mir Stuart Wis
Carpink
Nkaoewnia
Stuart
Tksyas
Cotcuro
Binute
Wes Soln
Puestasion
Winet
Sas
Enyall
Cripple Creek
Chicaxe
Bechming
Tome
Erie
Youns
CLEAR OUT OF THE WOODS AT TOPEKA CONVENTION
A garbled letter from Topeka mentions Congressman Greg ENERS and McKinley campaign records. It notes a convention event at 2:9 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Mone street and a Pull line at 723 Kansas avenue.
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Ver Wratt
Topeka
Wea
Congrengman
Overvebur
Ohio
Greg“ S Eners
Dan
Mckinsey
United
Kansas Avenue
Reform Moves Thirty Thousand Civil Service Employes
Reform moves 30,000 government employees under civil service rules to shield them from removal and to make room for political supporters. The rule changes classify most workers below top supervisors, extend competitive lists, reduce exemptions, and include departments across the federal system, including customs, post office, and revenue services, with limited exceptions for laborers and certain confirmed positions.
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Wallington
May
Civil Service
Cleveland
Senate
Cusuma
Pedal
Internal Revenue Services
Indian Service
Washington
District of Columbia
Railway Mail Service
Indias Service
Pension Agencies
Charthe Hospital
Ueht
All Taste
Revenue Cutter Service
Eheineer
Burss
Treasury
Customs Service
Humber
Iticnal
Internal
Pervona
Sale of the Victor Gold Mining Cannions?
The Victor gold mining venture reports shares at 300,900 and 0.1 cent per share per year.PD H. Moffat of Denver and Eben Amith of Dentville own mine capital. the firm plans regular dividends of 0.01 per share quarterly.
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Amy
Irae National Flank
Denver
Cab. Arid Coronet Eben Amith
Dentville
Ae Vidor Gold Mining Canions
Cympany
Fragmented plea for remedies and patent medicines
A garbled notice lists names and claims from medical ads and habits of quack cures. It mentions a central committee, fake laxatives, quinine tablets and refunds, and various city names. The text reads like an old newspaper ad page with inconsistent spelling and partial sentences.
Doctors With Pellets The Homeopaths In Session
A Kansas medical society meeting discussed homoeopathy and its practitioners. Attorney General Dawes's ruling blocks unlicensed practice, prompting doctors to seek certification by a state medical board. A petition from 200 reputable citizens urged action, with a committee appointed to review four applications.
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Kansas
C. F. Menninger
Omuhetts
Homoopathic School of Medicine
Brand Men
Ik. Schelpe
Marto
4. Oswalt
Irving
Stre Clark
Ravens Gly
Constallion
Dawes
Colere
Ofing Law
Sists Board of Health
Oswald
Irvine
Must Register Deaths as City Vital Statistics Enforce
The City Health Board will require accurate records of deaths and births under an old ordinance. It mandates that burial points and cremations be retired from the health board and that comprehensive death records be kept. Officials say better statistics will aid public health planning and oversight.
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City Board of Health
Lard Price Rise Follows Cornered Supply
Cincinnati reports that the American Cotton Oil company has cornered the lard market, with purchases totaling $150,000 and brokers from Cincinnati arranging the deal. The move is expected to push up lard prices and affect related markets, with oil interests and Armour involved in private discussions in Chicago.
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Cincinnati
American Cotton OM Company
Cineinpatt
Tt Ta
Ton Oil
Armour
Gaby
Chicasto
Double Decking Under Way at Chicago Union Stock Yards
Chicago May 7 The first phase of the double decking project at the Union Stock Yards begins with removal of planking on a major thoroughfare. A new route opens into Pacliagtown with 250 feet of yard space, while 1A4,000 feet of timber and a carload of iron are needed. Work, costing over 750000, will require water lines and stone to complete the job. Bucklin's Ark is advertised as a salve, with claims of universal skin healing. J. Ke and Jones advertise from Kansas Avenue for sale and distribution.
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Chicago Union Stock
Chicago
Eajor Stock Yards
Hough
Franalt Avenue
Balstead Street
Center Avenue
Bege's Hair Bevewer and Family Cure Claims
A fragmented ad claims Bege's Hair Bevewer offers universal relief for pain and a “Family Cure” from severe pains. Testimonial mentions Mrs Mary Jane Marshall of Galesburg and Frank Sim, a pharmacist, as endorsers.
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Deepsea
AP. Seoyyer
Mary Jane Marshall
Galesburg
Jit Frask Sim
Pharmaf Eoaneas
McKinley Enthusiasts Sweep All Before Them
A local pageant or club group named McKinley Enthusiasts dominates proceedings, sweeping multiple events or categories and establishing strong lead positions across the meet. The victory signals growing support and momentum for the organization within the community.
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McKinley
McKinley Endorsed For President At California Meeting
Delegates at the California Republican convention praised McKinley, with a platform urging free and unlimited silver coinage at 36 to 1. Several San Francisco and San Diego leaders were named for presidential electors, LT Governor, and other posts as the session adjourned.
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Sacramento
Cal
McKinley
Republitan
Allison
James G.flaine
Wim
Ohio
California
United States
George A Knight
San Eeeaecal
William Mc Finley
A Wilkes
John 2. Spreekies
San_Francisco
George A
High Flying Kites in Weather Study
Washington May 7. Weather Bureau experiments explore cellular aerial devices by Potter to send kites two miles into the upper currents to study rain storms. Early trials have reached above 4500 feet with hopes of reaching the two mile limit as Turcier tests continue.
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Westher Bureau
Washington
Couuntry
Celaver Oe
Wade
W Kinley Vacation at Seabright Shown in Letter
Seabright resort. Governor William McKinley of Ohio to spend summer by water side. Mayor P Hall Packer informed by secretary of visiting Seabright. Condensed testimony lists Chas B Hood Columbus certifying New Discovery remedy. J D Brown Fort Wayne testifies cured of cough. Merrill Exiwinsville notes use of trial bottle from Jones drug store. Newspapers urged subscription to Journal.
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Newpors, Mey
William McKiniey
Ohio
Seabright
P. Hall Packer
Eeoteracy
Seabrieht
Chas. B. Hood
Columbus
J.D. Brown
Jamies Hotel
Fort Wayne
Ind
Fe Grippe
Erin
Merrill
Exiwinsville
Ining
J. K. Jones
Fifth Street
Kek Avenue
No More Trouble With Baby Seep Kam 1985
Fragmentary notice describes a trial sample of a product by Dr Has a Colle Curry. It mentions Wedd and a baby, with failed samples and remarks about a Mrs Hane Bemiaivs for Chile by druggists at 25 tn per line of gold.
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Kam
Hasa
Colle
Badiatri
Esaae
Thas Gay
Hane Bemiaivs
Chile
Ali Drigeista
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Frank Sim
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Topeka Daily State Journal
Fourth Congressional District
American Newspaper Directory
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Louis van Dorp
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