Unsettled debates echo in political and Cuba policy
The piece surveys reactions to President Cleveland's messages on Cuba and arbitral treaties, noting expectations for pooling and the sugar trust, calls for fair state fair reform, and Hawaii annexation hopes as McKinley nears inauguration. It contrasts conservative government views with calls for stronger action if Spain persists.
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Arbuckle Brothers
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Havemeyers
Arburckles
United
United States
Spain
Cuba
McKinley
Hawaii
New York Bicycle Law Seeks Bans on Child Carriers
The city enacted an ordinance prohibiting riding a bicycle while carrying a child under five with a ten dollar fine per offense. The piece questions effectiveness and cites a high profile Arkansas murder case and anticipated pardons, comparing light sentences in Iowa and Arkansas.
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New York
Frank Hepburne
Congressman Hepburn
Arkansas
Iowa
Cleveland Reverses Privilege Grant to German Vessels
President Cleveland revokes the ruling allowing German ships entry without tonnage or harbor dues, citing reciprocal denial of similar privileges to American vessels in German ports. The piece brands the prior twelve years of Germany relations as blundering and hostile to U.S. shipping, driven by retaliation.
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Cleveland
Germany
United States
Northwestern railroad stats show large system operations in Iowa
The Northwestern reports 7562 miles of line with stock per mile of 13354 and total earnings of 33.6 million. Taxes paid to Iowa amount to 244 thousand, 21092 employees at 1.84 average pay, 21,092 workers, 1281 grade crossings, 33 underground crossings, 26 dead and 52 injured, plus ten tramp casualties.
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Northwestern
Iowa
Chicago & Northwestern
Senator Erickson Nominated for Swedish Minister Post
Senator Erickson of this district is presented as a candidate for minister to Sweden, with strong backing from Scandinavian communities and Congressman Dolliver. The piece argues fitness over geography, praising Erickson’s life story and the value of merit in cabinet appointments.
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Erickson
Sweden
Dolliver
Inauguration Timing and Cabinet Formation Debate
The period between a presidential election and inauguration invites extended media debate over the incoming cabinet. The piece argues for quicker policy implementation to let business adjust promptly after the election and favor faster political movements.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Rheumatism
An old advertisement claims rheumatism stems from lactic acid in the blood and cannot be treated with external remedies. It asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood and removes the disease’s cause, boasting thousands of cured users and the secret of its effectiveness.
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Hood
Holiday Excursion Rates From The North Western Line
On December 24 25 and 31 1896 and January 1 1897 the Chicago and North Western Railway will sell excursion tickets at low rates to points on the North Western Line and Union Pacific System within 200 miles of the selling station. Return passage available until January 4. For information apply to agents of the North Western Railway.
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Chicago & North- Western Ba Y
North- Western
Union Pacific
Agen North-Western R’y
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