Legislative quirks and political chatter of the era in New York
Assemblyman Bennet introduces a bill to prohibit street flirting in the New York Legislature. Sixto Lopez presses US withdrawal from the Philippines, recalled as stubborn perseverance. New Jersey considers timber as a pool for Sewall’s successor, with General John W. Griggs among top names. Depew jokes about resigning to secure rail passenger safety.
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Assemblyman
Bennet
New York
New Jersey
Sewall
John W. Griggs
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Advertised
An ad touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a remedy for costiveness and constipation. A testimonial from J. O. Greene of Depauw Indiana claims nine years of trouble and credits the product with best results.
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DeWitt
J. O. Greene
Depauw
Ind
G. A. Baas
Do the People Want Senators Elected by the Voters
The text argues the public may desire direct senator elections but notes it is an unanswerable question. It states voters can send a preferred man to the Senate by electing a legislature pledged to support him, though this has happened only occasionally and rarely.
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Senate
One Minute Cough Cure praised by anxious mother
Mrs. Mary Bird of Harrisburg says her child’s life was saved from croup by One Minute Cough Cure. The advertisement touts the remedy as a safe immediate cure for coughs and throat or lung troubles, suitable for children and all families. A second note describes United States Consul Hughes reporting a large irrigation reservoir project in Silesia with a granite dam, capacity 15 million cubic meters, cost about $952,000.
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Mary Bird
Harrisburg
G. A. Baas
United States
Hughes
Coburg
Queis
Silesia
Profitable Cure Claim for Kodol Dyspepsia
An Indiana resident credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with curing seven years of stomach trouble after spending about $1000 on other remedies. The ad asserts the product digests food, allows unrestricted eating, and claims total relief from stomach ailments. The piece also outlines a subscription plan for the Tribune and Cincinnati Gazette, clarifying free gazette offers require a full year’s advance Tribune payment.
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Chicago
Wall and Trade: Diverse American and European Moves
Pacific Coast congressmen back a Chinese barrier around the United States intended to exclude Chinese entrants. King Oscar of Sweden signals generosity by granting Iceland home rule. Homestead workers donate half a day’s pay to McKinley Memorial Fund. The Dingrey tariff bill features a reciprocity clause seen by some as conflicting with protectionism.
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Congress
Pacific Coast
United States
Oscar
Sweden
Iceland
McKinley
Homestead
McKinley Memorial Fund
Perfect Success Cited for Stomach Remedy
A Cayuga Indiana notice dated June 1 1900 reports Dr F L Shinkle praising a stomach remedy after three trials claiming it cured his wife and himself. The advertisement notes sale by G A Raas and is signed by K Todd Miller.
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Cayuga, Ind
F. L. Shinkle
K. Todd
Roosevelt Hosts Railway Labor Leaders At Luncheon
President Roosevelt entertained at a luncheon the leaders of several railroad unions including the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and the Order of Railway Conductors along with the presidents and chief officers of related unions.
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Roosevelt
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Order of Railway Conductors
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Order of Railroad Telegraphers
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed For Wounds And Eczema
Burns and bruises cause pain and can lead to infection. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve draws out the heat stops pain and heals wounds. Beware counterfeit versions. Endorsed by James Mock who claims it cured his baby’s eczema after two doctors gave up.
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DeWitt
James Mock
N. Webster
Ind
G. A. Baas
New York Rail Accident Highlights Safety Need
The tunnel collision on the eighth underscores the necessity of automatic collision preventatives. The incident suggests a form of mental paralysis among railroad engineers due to intense nervous strain, identified as a likely cause of the crash.
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New York City
Remarkable Cure of Croup Saves Boy
A letter praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy recalls a life saved for a boy in Inwood Iowa after severe croup symptoms. The witness Joel Demont details rapid relief after dosing as directed and removing phlegm. The product is sold locally by G A Baas Batesville and Bigney and Co Sunman.
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Chamberlain
A. F., Steere
Goodwin, S. D
Joel Demont
Inwood
Iowa
G. A. Baas
Batesville
Bigney & Co
Sunman
Debates on Isthmian Route Choices and Political Quotes
The piece notes limited progress on adding the Darien route to the isthmian canal with Panama favored. It quotes Cleveland calling Bryan 1896 900 an afflictive visitation and Roosevelt Jr on his presidency. Bryan predicts the 1904 Democratic platform mirrors 1900 on finances. A Shan-Se Chinese official appeals to American capitalists to fund province railways, citing renewed Chinese trust in American honesty.
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Cleveland
Bryan
Shan-Se
China
Conger
Pekin
Shan-re Province
Dyspepsia Cure Proved Beneficial in Local Letter
In Muncie Indiana on January 10 1898 John T Bishop reports great relief from indigestion after using two bottles and five bottles in total of a Dyspepsia Cure sold by G A Baas describing strong improvement and probable full recovery.
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Muncie, Ind
F. L. Shinkle
Governor Nash Urges Publicity for State Chartered Corporations
The Ohio governor proposes publicity for corporations receiving state charters or licenses. If earnest, he could influence legislation to require publicity, boosting party popularity and undercutting Tom L. Johnson’s momentum.
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Nash
Ohio
Tom. L. Johnson
A Good Recommendation for Chamberlain Tablets
J E Weber a Cas cade Iowa druggist endorses Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets noting repeat use by customers as strong proof. The ad urges trying them for dullness after meals bad taste biliousness loss of appetite or constipation and promises prompt relief from G A Baas Batesville and Bigrey Co Summit.
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Chamberlain
J. E. Weber
Cascade
Iowa
G. A. Baas
Batesville
Bigrey & Co
Sunmnan
Tribune and Weekly Gazette Offer for New Subscribers
Batesville Tribune and Cincinnati Weekly Gazette announce a joint offer at 1.28 dollars per year for both papers. New cash subscribers or those paying a year in advance receive the Weekly Gazette free for one year. The Tribune costs 1.25 dollars yearly and remains independent, advocating right principles while remaining fair to critics.
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Cincinnati Weekly Gazette
Tribune
Weekly Gazette
Tonneson
Austen
Commercial Tribune
the Commercial Tribune Company
Cincinnati, O
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Return of a Soldier to His Wife After Amnesia
Tom Angleside, a U.S. infantryman wounded at San Juan, regains memory after brain surgery three years later. He surprises his wife Agnes and their son Dick, while Morgan Barnett, who aided them, dies leaving his fortune to Agnes. The story ends with Barnett's gift and a promise of education funds for Dick.
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Tom Angleside
4Th United States Infantry
San Juan
Cuba
Little Dick
Papa
Agnes
Tom
Morgan Barnett
Barnett
Pana
San Juan Hil Vm
Richard Angleside
Rosamond Alicia Budd
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Sixto Lopez
Philippines
Liliuokalani
Depew
New York Central
E. Demick
Somerville
Gazette
G. A. Baus
Ly’s
Darien
Isthmian Canal
Panama
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Gorton
Mass
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
John T. Bishop
Batesville Tribune
Laughery Township
Ripley County
Township Fund
Township
Spee
Road Fund
Dog Funda
Total
Michael Benz
Tesoldier’s
Miles
Cincinnati
Foley
Board of Commissioners
Indiana
Ioun IL Govert
Morris
Thomas Livingston
Wallace Campbell
D.C. S
Greemann, Wilker & CO
Johno Tuavens
Versailles
S. Cravens
Batesville,Ind
Cravens & Cravens
General Merchandise
F. Wessel’s Store
Repaiers
Oor
John Vonderheide
Portland
Koepfle Bros
Fifteenth St
Cincinnati, C
Oldenburg, Ind
Jos. A
Kentucky
John Dittus
Henry Buschmann
Third Street
Central Avenue
Grand Central Depper
Herman H. Wessel
Huntersville, Ind
Liebber
Indianapolis Brewing Comp’y
John Pfalsgraff
Agt
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