Populists Call National Conference for 1897 Meeting
J A Edgerton of Lincoln Neb writes to Marion Butler urging a national Populist gathering in Kansas City on Feb 28 1897. Roselle Missouri party chairman backs the plan as editors prepare a Feb 22 meeting. Washburn of Boston circulated an appeal on party shift while Edgerton defends keeping free silver and government railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
J. A
Edgerton
Lincoln
Neb
Kansas City
Marion Butler
Roselle
Missouri State People's Party Committee
Rowello
Natonal Reform Press Association
People's Party
George F. Washburn
Boston
People’s Party
United States
J. A. Edgerton
National Committee
Washburn
Epezraton
Boston Herald
E. WasHeory
Mass
Vlad
Reform Army
McKinley
Wharton Barker
J. A. Eggerton
Forged McKinley Inauguration Letter Reported Spotty
A Canton dispatch says a letter claimed to be from President elect McKinley advising abandoning the inauguration hall and setting land aside is a clumsy forgery. It is thought to have been devised in Washington, though the forgery’s purpose remains unclear as funds for the inauguration ball come from ticket sales. An investigation is under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotuspus
Canton
McKinley
Washington
Indians Frozen to Death and Weather Devastation Report
A Cheyenne agency report details severe weather causing three Indians to die in tents and many more to perish from exposure. Thousands of cattle perished in the storm with 800 found dead in one area. Braurorp noting Mrs Beecher remains dangerously ill but stable today amid improving comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne Agency
Henry Ward Beecher
Braurorp
Conn
Dougherty Jury Disagrees in Albia Trial
The jury in the Dougherty murder trial at Albia disagreed with 10 for conviction and 2 for acquittal. Other brief dispatches note the Half Sugar Convention in Hastings Nebraska with notable attendees, Wyoming fencing bill and predator animal destruction funding, an elderly man struck by a train near Clarindia, and Governor Lee granting a pardon to Simon A. Sisley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougherty
Orrumwa
Iai
Albia
Hieet
Hastings
Neb
Nebraska Beet Sugar Association
Hastings Fed
Holcomb
R. M. Allen
H. H. Nicholson
Richards
Formas
A. Atkinson
Lee
Simon A. Sisley
Pennington County
Fatal Shock Claims Life at Millville Electric Station
In Munvinty New Jersey on February 1 Benjamin Madkiff seized a live wire while testing a new battery at the Millville electric light station and was electrocuted by a 1200 volt shock, dying on the floor. Also noted Frank H. Marvell’s promotion to deputy collectorship in Omaha, headquarters Grand Island. Models of the Sherman statue exhibition planned in Washington will not be shown.
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Munvinty
N. J
Millville
Benjamin Madkiff
Marnell
Nebraska City
Frank H. Marvell
Internal Revenue Service
Omaha
Grand Island
New York
Sherman
Washington
Great Britain Post Office Profits and Global Letter Flows
A New York Herald summary reviews J Bolt Schooling’s comparison of UK and US postal work. It notes Britain’s postal profit, worker costs, and high letter exchanges with Europe and the United States, plus rising global correspondence over 500 years and the bond between nations through the post.
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United Kingdom
J. Bolt Schooling
Royal, Statistical Society of London
Mgr
Schooling
British Postal Service
Great Britain
Postoffica
Telegraph
Europe
America
Asia
United States
France
Germany
Italy
British Post Office
Schooling Mayr
London
Post
New York Herald
Public opinion shapes temperance reforms over time
A historical reflection on how public opinion drives lawmaking and temperance reform. The speaker notes slower progress, yet shows how education and experience shift views, citing petitions, Congressional sentiments, and the evolving stance of ministers and citizens toward prohibition and responsible governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darkey
Cuba policy sparks outcry over Cuba recognition debate
In a heated editorial from Tux Foot, Lewis, Iowa, the piece condemns passive U.S. stance toward Cuba as Spanish cruelty escalates. It argues for recognizing Cuban independence, cites Canovas and Cleveland, and praises Washington’s 1776 spirit, urging action rather than inaction.
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United States
Mills
Spain
Canovas
Cleveland
Cuba
Grover Cleveland
Haiti
Texas
Congress
Hungary
Kossouth
Kent
Cienfuegos
Cube
Washington
GE. L
Tona
Heaven
Golden Strand
Gabriel
Allison
Senate
Tux Foot
Lewis
Iowa
Legislative notes on Code revision and county government
The House and Senate near completing Code revision work with emphasis on Title 4 covering county and township government. Key changes include a 60 cent tax on male dogs and $1 on female dogs payable to the county fund, with damages for livestock killed by dogs barred. Salaries for county officers and deputies are set, and a two cent rail fare proposal faces limited support. The piece also critiques the Register’s role and defense of state printing practices amid debate over efficiency and costs.
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House
Senate
Joint ‘Committee
General County Fund
Iowa
Regiatex
State House
Register
Statehouse
Lafe Young
Conaway
Regis‘ter
Dr Williams Pink Pills Benefit Halleck Case
A Chicago Chronicle excerpt recounts E N Halleck of Wisconsin who suffered chronic rheumatism kidney and urinary issues after a ducking on White River. After two years of illness he used Dr Williams Pink Pills, reports rapid relief and full recovery within four months. Notary confirms Halleck’s sworn statement. Pills marketed as blood and nerve restorative with female and general uses. Available in boxes at 50 cents each or two fifty for six.
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White River
Wisconsin
E. N. Halleck
Mr. Halleck
Roix
Dr. Williams
A. E. Derby
Illinoiu
Cooer County
John T. Derby
TE. N. Halleck
Sear
Joux T. Dersy
Ir. Williams
Oh Wail Medicine Company
Schenee Iy, N
Law and politics mix in ballot printing costs and sessions
The piece notes calls to reduce printers wages and notes a long session likely sixty days or more. It reports lawmakers scrutinizing election ballot publishing costs, with some counties overcharging and others underpaying, prompting possible changes to election law. It also advertises Electric Bitters as a nerve tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert
Jacksonshag
Des Moines
Woman Seeks Friend Not Shawls at Market
A shopper at a New York market says she is not buying today, just seeking a friend. The clerk replies that friendship won’t be found among the shawls after they have searched them all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebawla
New York: Tribune
Scribner's Magazine 1897 A Red Letter Year
Scribner's Magazine outlines a landmark 1897 with new authors and themes. Notable pieces include London as Seen by Charles Dana Gibson, Richard Harding Davis Soldiers of Fortune, and essays on university life, business, travel, and social reform. The issue features Gibson illustrations, four Cable stories, and travel guidance by Lewie Morrin Iddings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gibson
London
Scribner's Magazine
Richard Harding Davis
Soldiers of Fortune
Amercan
Henry B. Howland
Yale
James Alexander
Princeton
Robert Grant
Edward S. Martin
Harvard
Japan
Helen Watterson Moody
Marin
Howalls
George W. Cable
Lewie Morrin
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Ne ‘Braska
Chairman Butler
Wyoming
Onrvenue
Wyo
Bergman
Committee On Livestock
Vintasca
Depew
Clarindia
England and
District of Columbia
Aince
the Chronicle
Chicago, Il
Walleck
N. HaLrer
Brooken
Brooklyn
Delaware River
Marcus Hook
Mourderer
Herors
William Albert
Cunning
Mary Denning
Merdy Hospital
Larchmont Lab
Robert 5. Welch
Riverton
Philadelphia
Lexpos
The
Daily News
People of
Scribner’s Magazine
Charles Dana Gibbon
Borbner
Charles Scribner's Sons
Fifth Avenue
DeWitt
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