Nation and W C T U Attack Saloon. Arraigned in Kansas
Reports from Wichita and Topeka detail disruptions by Mrs. Nation and 50 to 60 imitators, as WCTU women raided saloons and restaurants in Sioux City and Topeka, smashing property, clashing with guards, and leading to Nation's arrest for disturbing the peace amid a snowbound mob and a crowd outside the Unique restaurant.
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Fort Scott
Kan
New York Plate Glass Insurance Company
Kansas
William Luther
Luther
Steve Gasser
John Peyson
C. P. Dow
John A. Davis
Brewing Company
John Blenkiron
George Ammerman
Blenkiron
Topeka
Nation
Centennial of Marshall's Chief Justice Installation Observed
Washington February 5 1841 centennial ceremonies marked John Marshalls 1801 appointment as chief justice with a simple dignified program in the hall of representatives at the Capitol. The president cabinet supreme court members and diplomatic corps attended while Chief Justice Fuller and Wayne McVeagh spoke.
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Washington
John Marshall
Virginia
United States
Hall of Representatives
Capitol
Supreme Court
Senate
House
Diplomaticorps
Fuller
Hos
Wayne McVeagh
Ship Subsidy Bill Standoff Delayed in Senate Debate
Democratic senators and allies did not hold a formal conference on the ship subsidy bill to decide a course, extending debate to pressure Republicans during February. Leaders expect eight to ten days of speeches with Senators Caffery and others slated to speak. some Republicans may oppose the bill, while Democrats anticipate losses among their ranks.
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Washington
Senate
Tex
Daniel, Caffery
Berry
Kenney
Allen
Money
Lindsay
Butler
Pettigrew
Clay
Turner
Caffery
Chamber
Allison
Perkins
Spooner
McCumber
Joint Conference on Coal Wage Scale Draws 800 in Columbus
In Columbus Ohio on February 1 1901 a joint conference of miners and operators from Ohio Indiana Illinois and western Pennsylvania met to fix the mining scale for the year starting April 1 1901. Both sides held firm secrecy and the outcome remains uncertain with no agreed concessions. By February 5 after three days the parties remained apart though Illinois operators joined miners on a run of mine scale and a uniform day wage in Jackson county Ohio.
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Columbus
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Jackson County
Venezuelan gunboat Restaurador endures brutal hurricane voyage
The Venezuelan gunboat Restaurador, once George Gould’s yacht Atalanta, arrived at San Juan after a three day gale off Bermuda. Commander Capt. Jeremiah Merithew reports coal and water exhausted, mahogany deckwork burned, and crew burning fuel and pork to reach El Morro before port.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Restaurador
Atalanta
George Gould
New York
la Guayra
Venezuela
Jeremiah Merithew
Bermuda
Merithew
el Morro
Army Appropriation Bill Sets New Army Plan Funds
Washington February 5 The house committee on military affairs completed the army appropriation bill for the re organized force. It carries about 118 million dollars versus war department estimates near 130 million, and compares with last year’s 119 million. A 1 million emergency contingency was struck from the measure.
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Washington
House Committee On Military Affairs
Hull
War Department
Inaugural events promise grand display in Washington
The committee plans McKinley’s second inauguration with five Marine Band concerts on March 5 and 6 at the Pension Building Hall. Concerts cost 5 cents each, while a $5 ticket grants admission to the inaugural ball for those unable to attend.
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Washington
McKinley
Marine Band
Pension Building
Queen Victoria's Virtues Praised Across World Tributes
Poem celebrates Victoria's reign and virtue. It notes mourning nations across East to West, praising her quiet leadership beyond pomp. The author emphasizes her virtuous deeds over jewels, with a global regard voiced by John A. Offord in the New York Observer.
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John A. Offord
N. Y
Winter woods and schoolboy verses echo memories
A poem imagery of frost flowers and birds contrasts with a schoolboy tale of unrequited affection. It recalls in verse the hush of winter, birds, and delicate lace like nature, then segues to a remembered schoolyard romance where a page torn from a copy-book marks youth’s failed romance and enduring memory.
Valentines and verses on love across ages
A collage of sentimental verses and flirtatious lines from Maud to grandma to a far off beloved. Poetic valentine pieces by Madeline S Bridges F Stanton and a dialect lament from the Washington Star reflect affectionate gifts and hard luck in holiday cheer.
Justifiable Apprehension and Comic Valentines
The piece contrasts a frightened man in a haunted mood with a comic valentine, noting the suspenseful tone of “Justifiable Apprehension.” It then mocks anonymous humor in valentines, praising serious wit as more effective, and cites lines from Chicago Times-Herald and Washington Star.
Traveling salesman dismisses safety in train cars
A Chicago Daily News report quotes a long time traveler who says he trusts the inevitable instead of avoiding danger on trains. He sells cardboard Bible covers and creamed food for infants and plans to stay in his car, leaving safety to Providence and the dispatcher.
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Chicago Daily News
Chicago
Providence
Progress in Medicine and the Cascarets Remedy
Medical science grows with civilization and popular remedies. Cascarets combine scientific study into a convenient form for daily use. Five years after launch, sales topped six million boxes last year. They stimulate the bowels and aid the liver without the harsh afterfeel of calomel. Readers who have not tried Cascarets are urged to test them.
Kip Shoes Stir Upset in Ohio Paper
Mr Kip angrily denounces a recent Ohio State Journal item. The paper suggests Kip's shoes inspire anger, urging readers to “stay the press” in a sharp exchange.
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Kip
Geerusalem
Ohio State Journal
Grain-O Promoted as Coffee Substitute at Low Cost
A new grain beverage Grain-O is marketed as a coffee substitute for sensitive stomachs. It resembles coffee in taste to most, costs 15 and 25 cents per package, and is recommended for children and adults alike.
City Directory Inspires Bill Collector Humor
Dialogue fragment shows two passengers debating life aids with a Syracuse Herald flavor. First passenger cites a book, the city directory, as most useful. Second passenger quips about being a bill collector, framing urban routines in a humorous streetwise exchange.
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Syracuse
Remedy for the Grippe Promotes Lung Health
Physicians recommend KEMP'S BAL SAM for grippe sufferers, noting its fit for throat and lungs. Act now before symptoms worsen to prevent pneumonia by keeping cough loose and lungs clear. available from all druggists at 25c and 50c.
A Distinction On How Men And Women Respond To Ills
The Atchison Globe notes men when bilious seek pills while women describe life as a struggle and the wretchedness of their surroundings, highlighting gendered reactions to illness.
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Atchison Globe
Louisville & Nashville Florida Limited Inaugurated
The Louisville and Nashville along with its connecting lines launched the Florida Limited a daily solid vestibuled steam heated gas lit train with dining car service to Thomasville Jacksonville and St Augustine The Cincinnati sleeper departs 11 15 a m attaches at Nashville runs via Birmingham Montgomery Plant System to Jacksonville and Florida East Coast to St Augustine arriving 7 30 p m next day General Passenger Agent C L Stone Louisville will answer inquiries Printed matter on the train is available The piece ends with a quotation from the Philadelphia Record about poverty and punishment.
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Louisville & Nashville R. R
Florida Limited
Thomasville
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Fla
Cincinnati
Nashville
Birmingham
Montgomery
Florida East Coast
C. L. Stone
Louisville
R.R
Palmer's Lotion Aimed at Gentlemen Readers
An Atchison Globe ad paragraphs Mr Herbert Nash then United States vice consul at Nice calling for Palmer's Lotion for a friend with weak eyes. It promotes Palmer's Lotion and Palmer's Lotion Soap as medicinal, notes druggists or mail sample requests to 374 Pearl Street New York.
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Herbert Nash
United States
Nice
France
Pa Mer
Palmer
Folon Palmer
Pearl Street
New York
Lincoln career and character outlined by Joseph Chease ambassador
The speech by Joseph Chease, ambassador to Great Britain, on Abraham Lincoln’s life and presidency is advertised as published by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway. Copies available for six cents postpaid from F. A. Miller in Chicago.
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Joseph Chease
Great Britain
Abraham Lincoln
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Dessert for To-Day Jelly Mix Varieties
An advertisement touts Burnham's Hasty Jeligion dissolves in hot water to form a delightful jelly. It claims pure gelatine, sugar, and fruit flavors with options including lemon orange raspberry strawberry wild cherry peach and an unflavored calfsfoot version for wine or coffee jelly.
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Burnham
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Valentine
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Mary
the Times
Saucy Lil
Ethel Flowers
Angel Fair
Madeline S. Bridges
Thy Valentine
F. L. Stanton
Atlanta Constitution
Washington Star
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Washington Stas
Progress In Medicine
Job
Philadelphia Record
Hale
Pike
Somerville Journal
Washington Post
Shakespeare
Williams Ingian
Ss Rr CO
Williams Meo. CO
Cleveland
Krausers
E. Krauser & Bro
Milton
Johna Salzer
Amatis van Buren
California Ave
A.j.tower Co
Boston
Mass
P. O. Box
New York City
Ostrander
Filbert J., Philo
Dane
Sy Green
Atlanta
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