Cowen to Silver and the Washington Debate
The Atlanta Constitution correspondent discusses Democrat control, slavery’s status, and political calculus. It notes Mr traveland’s stance, Cleveland’s recognition hopes, and critiques on patronage, free passes, and railroad issues, warning of broader national implications. The piece reflects era tensions over gold policy and party ethics amid a turbulent Congress.
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Cowen
Atlanta Constitution
Washington
Aswer
Democratic party fights over silver coinage plank
The article argues over the Democratic platform's stance on silver coinage. It contends the party does not advocate free coinage, contrasts it with the Republican platform, and suggests public demand may push a silver plank. The writer notes optimism for silver among supporters.
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Democratic Party
Sime
Saya
Basily
Diphtheria Epidemic and Local Notices Across Towns
Diphtheria sweeps Uhannte with public gatherings halted while Dr E G Blair and wife Bare plan to stay in Atchison. Independence sees abundance of peaches and rabbits, with land and local markets buzzing. Halstead sees Red Riding Hood performances and a grandmother casting. Lanier Circle begins work. Jean Ligh writes Swelling Dawned at Lest. Emporia hosts a Welsh concert in December. printers seek accounts. A local man buys 9,000 rabbits. Atchison figures in race winnings and baseball setbacks. A junction city boy shot in the ankle near Lunker Hill prompts questions about Bunker Hill in Geary county. Lawrence residents plan trips to Chicago horse show, with football players to join the main event. An umbrella-bearing man seen on the street, rumored for state historical society donation. lights go out at an Otro event amid social controversy.
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Uhannte
E.G. Blair
Bare
Atchison
Goren
Flesser
Aduaou
Halstead Smiateurs
Lanier Circle
Abl
Jeane Ligh School
Svelling
Emporia
Hiryass Wortises
Dick Howell
Esas
Junction Cine
Lunker Hill
Bunker Hill
Geary
Lawrence
Chicago
Great Bend
State Historical Society
Ihe Wen
Ap Atchison
Belings
Freaks of Fashion and Velvet Embroidery Trends
The New York San notes velvet hand embroideries with beads, large smoked pearl buttons on tailor coats, plaid velvet and spangled styles, and a revived daly poke bonnet in Paris. It highlights velvet forms, fur and velvet winter looks, shorter feather boas, a velvet toque trend, and new listein material for jackets and hats. Silk petticoats for street wear gain openwork embroideries and bold color contrasts.
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Henle
Paris
Goa
Priteras Bila
New York
San
Railroad Ties and Regional Rail News
Rail developments across regions include Illinois leading in railroad price index, an Indian Darjeeling line train halted by a herd of elephants, a belt railway around Grand Island Niagara Falls stalled by local capitalists, and a shakeup of Grand Trunk conductors suspected of excessive familiarity with passengers. The Pennsylvania Railroad adopts a uniform monthly ticket rate of 0 for 35 miles from Pittsburgh, reflecting pricing shifts affecting workers. Hetiag Coal Company.
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Tifinois
Darjerting
India
Grand Island
Niagara
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Pennsylvania Road
Pittsburg
The Bicycle Craze In A City Of Wheels And Taverns
A vivid sketch from RocwestTHER describes a city where bicycles dominate daily life. It notes 12,000 wheels among 160,600 residents, with shops and taverns adapting to cyclers. Old roadside inns revive as wheel culture grows, while drinking declines and new tea specialities appear amid a shifting social scene.
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Pikcod
Glenn Blow
Rocwestther
Washington
America
Arnia
Amd
Buffalo
Syracuse
Ridge Road
Wleonen
Cours
Mati
Bor
Formule
Jeortén
Derick
Famous Nicknames From History and Literature
A compilation of historical and literary epithets for notable figures. Mentions include Socrates the Beariful Master, Sir Joshua Reynolds the Bachelor Painter, Charles II the Mutton Easing King, Lincoln the Rail Splitter, Homer the Blind Bard, and others. Also notes on theater figures, composers, and operatic revisions with mentions of contemporary promotions and products.
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Socrates
Sir Joshua Reynolds
Raphael
England
Charles II
Lori Srongiam
Clunderfing Brougham
James Fenimore Cooper
Scott of
Esphykis
John Knox
Machiavel
Alvert Tii
Austria
Albert
Abraham Lincoln
Abe
Abraham
Alexander the Great
Macedonia
Lauia XV
France
Homer
Bem
Ben Jonson
Ha Wasales
Gen
Ben
Rare Ben
Harace
Dugenal
Fonte
Wembers
Coryphaeos
St. Louis Republic
Dickinson Seeks Kansas Reform School Superintendent Post
Mr. Dickinson, now living three miles east of Topeka on a ten acre tract, is a candidate for superintendent of the State reform school to succeed Hitchcock when Republicans regain control. He and his wife have reform school experience in Kansas, Iowa, and Benson. Dickinson previously led a school division under J. F. Puck, retired from the reform school to run a Lowman Hill grocery, then became a garden farmer last spring.
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Dr. Dickinson
Topeka
State Reform School
Hitchcock
Re;tlleans
Dickinson
Bansan
Iowa
Iowa Reform School
Lewelling
Morey in Town Denies Topeka Departure Claims
Morey, the asylum bookkeeper who resigned Friday night and was reported to have left town, says to a State Journal reporter he has no intention of leaving Topeka. He denies charges by the board of charities members who sought to defame Householder, the board chair, and says he will not offer any explanation at this time.
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Harriett Vernon
London
Jennie
America
Frederick Bond
Marie Janson
Charles A. Shaw
Walton Bradford
Gilbert
ES Willard
John Bare
Garrick Theater
Asylum
RB A Morey
Topeka
Morey
Board of Charities
Old boilers at state house threaten explosion in cold weather
The burnt out boilers in the west wing basement pose a danger and could explode at any time. Secretary Osborn notes risk rises during legislative sessions and urges the governor to seek funds to buy two new boilers and repair the heating system in the west wing.
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State House
Ball
Osborn
New Dam Contract Requires City Franchise Approval
The dam company must secure a city franchise before starting work, with a contract calling for 600 horsepower at 40 per horsepower annually. Work scheduled to begin June 1 and finish January 1, 1693, pending council approval. A Topeka football game is noted at the fairgrounds on Thanksgiving Day with admission set at 25 cents.
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Consell
Topeka
Fairgrounds
Useless Printing and Hair Remedy Ad Note
Cluttered clippings report a labor cost about 4400 in a state compilation of farm statistics misassigned to the labor commissioner. An advertising line touts Baggs Hair Regever promising color restoration. Associated Charities offices move to temporary HQ with contact details in Topeka. Thanksgiving Day football game listed with 25 cents admission.
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Ian
State Board of Agriculture
Jewislarum
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New Zealand
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Russia
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Japan
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Martin Rudy
Lancaster
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WRB
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Fourth
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Trey
W. K Kennady
Opera Steam Laundry
Prescott & Co
West Eighth Press
B.M. Payne & Co
Kansas Avs
Ionor
Rock Island
W. R. Kennady
Topska
Fair Grounds
CGA
Holme’s Drug Store
W. BR. Kannady
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Scholdes & Shelden
Hach Dry
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Stooe
Isis Grounds
Toreka Firms
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Tae SC
A & Son
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