Postering in England and Newlands plan for railroads
The piece notes England is flooded with election posters during the January campaigns. It describes Senator Newlands proposing a national railroad incorporation law to curb overcapitalization and allow cross state consolidation under federal charter. The article highlights poster campaigns, costs, and reactions across parties and regions.
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Enator
Newlands
Senator Newlands
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Newland
England
Baroness Rosen's Violets in a Floating Floral Coupé
Baroness Elizabeth Rosen daughter of the Russian Ambassador to this country uses a special coupé with water containers and violets to keep fragrance. She plans additional flower stands and perfume accents for future journeys, promising constant bloom and color in travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Rosen
Drake claims western coast as Nouva Albion in 1579
Francis Drake took possession of the western coast in 1579 and named the region Nouva Albion or New England after believing the white cliffs near Point Reyes resembled Dover chalk.
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New England
Pacific Coast
Francis Drake
Nouva Albion
Point Reyes
Dover
Campaign Caricatures Highlight Liberal Victory
The passage notes a Liberal triumph and a vivid display lighting up as posters shaped the contest. It mentions the Conservative seven year record and Mr Power’s troubled era, including the Boer War and debates over Chinese labor in South Africa, with little focus on tariff arguments.
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Chamberlain
National Liberal Club
London
Waborites
Working Man’s Party
Campbell-Bannerman
Lord Roseberry
Irish National Party
John Redmond
Redmond
Liberal Party
C-B
John Bull
Germany
Tariff Reform League
Cobden Club
Joe” Chamberlain
Arthur Balfour
Arthur
Mr. Balfour
Sir John Millais
Mr. Chamberlain
South Africa
Questionable Ballot Costs Draw Criticism of Printing
The passage questions whether a defeated candidate bears bigger charges, noting a 30 shillings per hundred bill for ballot papers paid by candidates as outrageous amid affordable printing trends.
Short of Money and a Bargain Coat
In a humorous exchange a furnisher offers a black cutaway coat and a derby with vest for twelve dollars, but Mr. Runt, a short man, doubts the price suits him and questions the value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
Drunkards Cured Secretly Warned Against False Claims
A sensational claim circulates that drunkenness can be cured secretly at home with no cost. The piece cautions the public against unverified remedies and urges scrutiny of such promises. Medical authorities warn about dangerous quackery targeting vulnerable individuals.
Noted Salvation Army Worker Praises Dr Haines Gold En Y Special
A Salvation Army figure hails Dr Haines as the discoverer of a golden substance named Golden Specific. A tasteless odorless disc can be added to tea coffee or food to reclaim drinkers silently and without their knowledge. Endorsed by temperance groups including W C I U.
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Salvation Army
Dr. Haines
Temperance
Golden Panic
Malin Pare
Iy Cou
Cao Hetnes
Et Glenn
Cincinnati
Ohio
Blame Manufacturing CO
Mill Street
Concord Junction
Mass
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Merthyr Tydvil
Keir Hardie
New York
Baroness Rosen
Alog
Loftis
Tesm
Waltham
Diamond Cutter Watchmakers
Jewelers Department
State Street
Chicaco
Illinois
Io Bros & CO
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Anderson Building
Jos. Butle
U. S. Food Commission
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W. A. Collings
Watertown
Blaine
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Cid
Nicholas Lonzworth
Alice Roosevelt
White House
Miss Roosevelt
New York City
National Photo-Souvenir CO
Washington, D. C
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Cape of Thontad
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Tyrol
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