Gossip on Washington Statesmen Autobiographies
A collection of anecdotes from congressional autobiographies highlights a senator’s pride and notable traits. Stories cover Ariosto Appling Whiley, Judge Cassel, Senator Quay, and Alexander McDowell, revealing personal hobbies, religious roles, library obsessions, and a striking White House reception. The piece mixes humor with portraits of influence and ambition in early 20th century politics.
Baker set for federal bench with Indiana backing
In Washington on December 19 the nomination of J Baker as judge of the United States court for the seventh district faces confirmation. Indiana congressmen allege the president favors men who criticized McKinley, naming Fred Kimberly of Orleans as another opposed appointee.
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Asutngton
J. Baker
Later States Court
Sevieo
Wr Viroanks
Baker
Dis
Federal Court
Indiana
McKinley
Supreme Court
Fred Kimberly
Orleans
Starved to Death While Studying at State University
Tacoma report says Henry Demond, a university student, died from starvation after his income failed to support his wife and child. He studied hard to earn education, said nothing of distress to companions, and his condition worsened as his effort increased.
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Tacoma
Henry Demond
The
State University
Demond Hiad
Rural Postmistress In Deep Trouble
United States grand jury accuses Potrero San Diego county postmistress Sarah Fugway of a misdemeanor for detaining a letter with money addressed to Sears Roebuck. The reputedly naïve eighteen year old assistant faced Los Angeles court proceedings with custody ordered.
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Los Angeles
United States Grand Jury
Sarah BE. Fuguay
Potrero
San Diego
United States
Miss Puguay
Prospect for Oil A Phoenix Company Formed
In Phoenix area a group of local capitalists forms a company to prospect for oil near the Salt River valley. A substantial fund is raised, surface indications found over a large area east of Phoenix, and wells will be sunk in various locations to supply a home oil market and fuel irrigation pumps.
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Mhioenitx
Arizona
Salt River Valley
Phoenix
Baker’s Best and Doran Bros Christmas Orders Offer Refunds
Inquiry asks for baking powder brands that refund money if disliked besides Schilling's Best. Mentions Doran Bros for Christmas orders. Rephrased as request for alternatives with money-back guarantee.
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Schilling
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Instant Relief
Evangelist James Kirkman touts One Minute Cough Cure for coughs, colds, throat and lung troubles with claims of immediate relief and safety. The ad notes Beals Pharmacy at 22 North Church Street selling the remedy. It also advertises W. F. Felix’s dry goods store open evenings before Christmas and a daily concert.
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Rey
James Kirkman
Bele River
N. Church Street
W. FE. Felix
Illinois Central Introduces Faster Omaha Chicago Schedule
Illinois Central cuts train No. 2 to depart Omaha at 7 45 p m daily and arrive in Chicago at 9 30 a m next day via Fort Dodge Waterloo Dubuque Freeport Rockford. Train No 4 becomes a daylight service leaving Omaha at 7 a m and reaching Chicago at 9 45 p m same day. Through cars run Omaha St Paul via Fort Dodge Albert Lea reaching Minneapolis at 7 25 a m and 6 55 p m. Equipment includes latest vestibuled Pullman sleeping car buffet library smoking car free reclining chair car and dining car.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Omaha and
Chicago
Omaha
Fort Dodge
Waterloo
Dubuque
Freeport
Rockford
St. Paul
Albert Lea
Minneapolis
Saved His Life By Using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
H C Chreton son of Hayfield Minnesota says he suffered three years with dyspepsia, was bedridden and told he could not live, but after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure he recovered. He endorses the product and notes Bel s Pharmacy at 22 N offers it.
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Lake of Ism
New York
Alexander McDowell
Oil City
Pittsburg
McPowell
McDowell
scDowe
White House
Indiana
H. C. Chretenson
Hayfield
Minn
Bel's
N. Church Street
Greatest Remedy For Coughs And Lung Troubles
Witness T. L. Martin of Dixie Kentucky testifies to the relief and cure claims of Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds throat chest and lung troubles. It stops coughing and is guaranteed with trial bottles free at Zeckendorf Co and Geo Martin drug store.
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T. L. Martin
Dixie
L. Zeckendorf & Co
Geo. Martin Drug
Southern Pacific Round Trip Ticket Sale to El Paso
Midwinter charity sale offers El Paso bound tickets and return for a single trip on trains arriving January 1 to 10, 1902 with return by January 2. Isidore offers eateries, and Doran Bros advertise corner Court and Congress for candy and steaks.
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Southern Pacific Company
el Paso
Ith
Isidore
Corner Court
Congress
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K Street
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Quay
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Phoenix Company
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Elave
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Hotel de Ville
Bremen
Charles Bellows
Kimball & Francis
Tucson
Life
Prang
Gibson
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Dayton
Orient
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Citizen Office
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