Most Brilliant New Year Reception at White House
Washington January 2 Seven thousand people shivered outside the White House yet withstood the cold to shake hands with President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland who led the closing New Year’s reception. Diplomats in uniform and gowns filled the rooms while Mrs. Cleveland wore a pale mauve dress with lace and butterfly bows as she greeted guests.
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Rear Admiral Skerritt Dies in Washington
Washington dispatch reports Rear Admiral Joseph Skerritt retired, died in his 64th year after a long career spanning Civil War service, commands on the gunboat Aroostook, expeditions to Panama and Apia, and later duties in the Pacific and Asiatic stations. He leaves a widow, three daughters, and two sons. funeral and Arlington interment planned.
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Pingree inaugurated governor amid precedent thrown aside
At Lansing Michigan on January 2 Governor Hazen Pingree took the oath alongside state officers in a ceremony marked by informal departures from ritual. He aims to push reforms including a uniform 2 cent railroad fare as the railroad department is organized. Other items note Yerkes eyeing a U.S. Senate bid and New York inaugurations.
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Eternal Vigilance and Self Care in Health Warning
A self care doctrine emphasizes vigilance for life’s important matters. Regular healthy habits prevent digestion and liver problems, boost energy, and improve nerves. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is advertised as a tonic that aids digestion, purifies blood, and strengthens flesh and nerves.
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Epidemic of Failures and Dull Trade Outlook 1896
Dan's Weekly Review reports a record rise in liabilities in 1896 with total failures surging to about 225 million dollars. The piece notes increased defaults, continued holiday dullness, and cautious optimism as iron, coal, cotton, and large firms show improvement, while western banks falter and rail earnings slip. It highlights York exports, wheat prices, and general trade conditions across the United States.
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Official Vote Totals Show McKinley Victory Margin
Official canvass across states totals 19,338,768 votes with McKinley at 7,101,401. Bryan 6,470,036. Palmer 195,050. Levering 130,600. Bentley 14,892. Mutchette 38,589. McKinley’s plurality stands at 690,742 and majority over all at 316,300. Includes details on related political notes and local cases.
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New American Encyclopaedia Lauded as Essential Reference
Advertises the New American Encyclopaedia in eight large volumes with 8600 illustrations and over 800 colored maps. Highlights up-to-date content, extensive appendices, and wide usefulness for professionals, teachers, students, and libraries, claiming it rivals or surpasses prior works and is offered at a bargain price with details on how to obtain it.
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