The Court Heiress and Two Suitors in Ireland
Barbara Saville, a radiant heiress in a decaying Leinster manor, faces a family drama as her aunt pushes a cousin marriage with Sebastian. George Bouverie, secretly devoted, vows to win Barbara and pay his debts, while Barbara weighs love against duty in a damp, moody country house setting.
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Mrs. Saville
Court
Sebastian
Barbara Saville
Barbara
Leinster
Portraven
Arbara
Father
George Bouverie
George
Julia
Curragh
Regref
Finney
Bouverie
George Bonverie
Barrystown
Tiowa
Georgs Baouyerle
Mrs Saville
Mr. Bougelie
Saville
Barbara. “You Will Be Rather Late, Mr. Bouverie
Grange
A Third Eye and the Shifting Senses of Man
A discussion on ancient humans and evolving senses. The author argues a past third eye may have let people see above, notes eyes moved forward, ears adapted to sound direction, and smell diminishing as noses become more prominent. The piece contrasts savages’ senses with modern declines in olfactory function.
All a Mistake Prisoner Says He Didn’t Steal Pig
A Maryland justice declares a prisoner guilty of stealing a pig owned by Col. Childers. The inmate protests the verdict, claiming a mix up with a hawgh belonging to Maru Dawson, and notes the meat found in his cabin while vowing to face the consequences.
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Maryland
Col. Childers
New York 'Tribune
Want Favored Stations in Army Schools Question
Army officers in this country seek details on military schools across states. Several notices have recently been issued, but access often requires presidential influence. Solomon was the wisest man. who was the wisest woman.
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Solomon
Democrats Alarm Over Instructed Delegates
The National Watchman warns voters against Democrats who opposed the 1896 ticket or secretly backed McKinley. It argues these irregulars seek Delegates to the Democratic Convention to block the 1896 outcome, oppose instructed delegates, and empower trusts and monopolies through discretionary nominations.
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McKinley
McKinley Cost Seen As Great Political Burden
The Newark Ledger argues McKinley costs the nation heavily as 19th century politics clash over the 1896 convention. It critiques Thomas Platt and other leaders, claims trusts and government contracts fuel his cost, and labels McKinley a costly investment with little profit to the people.
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Thomas C. Platt
St. Louis
McKinley
New York
McKinsey
Philadelphia
Willy
Weathercock
Washington
Dome
Ephesus
White House
Newark
N. J
No Relief in War War Feelings Says Omaha Nonconformist
The Omaha Nonconformist derides Secretary Long’s Boston praise of national relief from war. It questions contentment amid insanity and death linked to war, slavery in American territory, denial of the Declaration of Independence, and censure of Iowa legislature, labeling the president and Congress as vacillating and cowardly.
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Secretary Long
Boston
United States
Legislature
Iowa
Congress
Porto Rico bill favors trusts raises tariffs in transit
A discovery about the Porto Rico bill suggests it does not lower the Dingley tariff as claimed but increases rates for goods routed through American ports. The Treasury recognizes 16 percent additional charges for goods going Europe to Porto Rico via U.S. transshipment, sparing direct shipments from Europe to Porto Rico.
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Treasury Department
Europe
Porto Rico
Europa
Treasury ruling blamed for harming Porto Ricans and U S trade
The decision, issued by the treasury department and written in the style of Attorney General Griggs, is criticized for enabling trusts to tighten control over Porto Ricans and worsening United States shipping, drawing swift condemnation from the Gainesville Sun.
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Fey
Treasury Department
Griggs
United States
Gainesville
Fla
Abolish the Tariff for Trusts Planks in Platforms
The Buffalo Times reports a Sioux Falls platform plank calling for abolishing all tariffs on goods controlled by trusts to crush monopolies and restore competition. It argues tariffs aid trusts, harms farmers and laborers, and urges Democratic support against Republican tariff policy ahead of elections.
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Sioux Falls
England
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Buffalo Times
Trusts and Middlemen in Tin Plate Trade Defenses
Defenders of trusts claim their chief advantage is cutting middlemen profits. Jobbers once earned money in the tin plate trade, but now none remain while consumers pay higher prices. The jobbers profits plus a public addition enrich the trusts at the consumer's expense, according to the Paterson Guardian.
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Paterson
N. J
Guardian
Natural and Corporate Man and the Corporate Power
Excerpt argues that killing trusts does not violate natural rights, contrasting God made natural men with man created corporations. It states natural man has limits and a soul, while corporate man can be perpetual and lacks a soul, enabling endless competition. The note credits W. J. Bryan as stating the Republican party supports the man-made grant.
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Corporation
Republican Party
W. J. Bryan
Maine Senator Hale Voices Opposition to Colonial Policy
Senator Hale of Maine, aligned with Republicans like Hoar, denounces colonial policy in the Senate. He cites a long history of robbery and corruption in empires, arguing the United States should not repeat past evils in overseas ventures. He predicts the rule of colonialism will persist unless changed by the Senate and time.
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Hale
Maine
Republican Party
Hoar
Massachusetts
McKinley
Senate
Vermont
The Cuban Scandals and McKinley’s Candidacy
The Washington Times reports the Cuban scandals strike deep into the administration. Officials fear direct alarm from esarpet-bags and related corruption while editors push to suppress coverage. The political impact on the party and McKinley’s bid is seen as a major concern.
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Prat
White House
McKinley
Washington Times
Stomach Ditt ers Claim Strong Cure Power
The passage touts Trostatter's Stomach Diters as a powerful remedy for indigestion dyspepsia liver and kidney troubles while noting historic notes on insurance and a claim about electricity from capsules.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad Notice
A nationwide boast of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound claims it has cured more sick women than any other medicine and invites puzzled readers to write for free advice. Her address in Lynn is noted as a contact path.
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Pinkham
Lynn, Ass
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