Favors the Canteen Report on Manila Saloon Trade
Chaplain Charles C Pierce reports from Manila on the shift from native gin shacks to regimental canteens selling beer, noting a reduction in drunkenness and urging continued restrictions. He condemns partisan criticism and calls for religious, reading rooms, and clubhouses to support soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Pierce
United States Army
Philippines
Adjutant General
Manila
Aouet
Iran
Tatm
Lim
Congress
Southern Hosiery Leader Predicts Four More Prosperous Years
Charles Adamson of Cedartown Georgia, president of the Southern Hosiery Yarn Spinners Association, urges McKinley’s re election. He cites export trade with the Philippines and China as openings, sees a national expansion in cotton trade, and argues prosperity will continue if McKinley wins. He claims the US finances are sound and foresees the greatest era of American manufacturing.
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South
McKinley
Charles Adamson
Southern Hosiery Yarn Spinners’ Association
Cedartown
Philippines
China
MelWinley
America
Exports of Manufactures Rise Sharply in 1900 Nine Months
For the nine months ending March 1900 the exports of manufactures stood at 513,278,608, more than triple the 1896 nine months total. The full fiscal year is likely to exceed 400 million, with 1899 at 508, 1898 at 277, 1895 at 183 million. the rise appears in nearly every major line of manufacture.
Mr Cramp Discusses British Shipping and Trade Balance
Mr Cramp notes Britain ran a 78 million dollar adverse trade balance in 1897, aided by vast shipping. He cites Peninsular and Oriental earnings at 50 per gross ton, predicts 70 per ton nationally, and estimates total sea trade earnings near 630 million dollars with 14 percent profits from banking and insurance tied to shipping.
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Cramp
Philadelphia
Europe
Charles H. Cramp
Great Britain
Mr. Cramp
United States
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Can He Escape a Smash-Up New York's Live Stock
New York livestock values surged under the current Republican administration with total value figures approaching 79 million and a gain near 30 million in three years. The piece links dairy product markets to cow value gains and notes broader national economic rhetoric about prosperity and shipping. It also discusses Congress actions on shipping and Cuban financials, listing Cuban receipts and disbursements during a specified period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Department of Agriculture
New York State
Iron and Steel Lead Export Trade to New Heights
Scientific instruments rise from 3,071,758 to 4,?7 474, fiber manufactures grow to 3,049,857 and other sectors climb. Iron and steel, despite price surges and earlier forecasts of reduced exports, remain the leading exported manufacture and will exceed last year by over 20 million dollars, possibly topping 100 million dollars for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palatine
Two Platforms Push Cuba Acquisition In 1860 Democratic Debate
The Baltimore and Charleston platforms of 1860 pressed for Cuba annexation. The Democratic party again wrestles with its past as it debates policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Charleston
Cuba
The Artillery Shells and Projectiles of the era
The article explains British shell manufacture at Woolwich, the shift from rifling to gas-check copper bands, and the adoption of breech-loading guns. It details projectile shapes from seven-pounders to the 110-tonner, and classifies shells into armor-piercing, common, shrapnel, and case, with notes on fuzes, casting, and practical combat use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Woolwich Arsenal
Battle of
Vimiero
Tugela
Woolwich
United States Department
Mrs Piet Joubert Inspires Boer Resolve in Transvaal Women
A portrait of Mrs Piet Joubert as a leading figure among Transvaal women praised for courage and devotion in the war effort. The piece notes her role beside her late husband and her influence in campaigns, recalling Majuba Hill and her nursing work. It highlights Boer sharpshooting prowess and the brutal efficiency of cattle slaughter for food, with remarks on enduring faith and fear in peril.
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Transvaal
Piet Joubert
South African Republic
Majuba Hill
George Colley
Joubert
Kruger
The Voice in High Altitudes
Races living at high altitudes show weaker higher pitched voices due to oxygen scarcity. In Andean plateaus at 10 000 to 14 000 feet, men have voices like women and women like children, with shrill monotone singing.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offers Reward
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsements from J Cheney Co and Toledo wholesalers claim honor and solvency. Cure advertised as internal, working on blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Toledo
A Counter Blow In Bitter Domestic Exchange
In a Philadelphia North American exchange a man accuses his wife of marrying for money and she retorts that money was a leading item in her proposal, highlighting a sharp domestic dispute in dialogue.
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Philadelphia
Grain-O beverage promotes grain based coffee substitute
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a child friendly coffee substitute made from pure grains with mocha like color. It claims 1 cent price relative to coffee and packs priced 15 and 25 cents sold by grocers. Also mentions India rubber nails in Germany, Carter's Ink and Venezuela mineral resources briefly.
Nickel Plate Sunday excursion for five or more travelers
Nickel Plate offers an anywhere and return Sunday rate for parties of five or more on any Peerless Trio of Daily Express Trains within 100 miles. No need for a special train. agents, including R J Hamilton Fort Wayne and A Asterlin Fort Wayne, can arrange. Also Colorado Special departs Chicago 10:00 with Denver arrival 1:20 next day, meals in dining cars.
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Nickel Plate
Nickel Plate Road
R. J. Hamilton
Fort Wayne
Ind
A. Asterlin
Chicago
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Colorado
Denver
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Chicago & Northwestern R
Blues in the Blood Scam Promotes Cascarrets Laxative
An old advertisement warns of lazy liver and depression and touts Cascarets candy cathartic as the cure. It claims guaranteed satisfaction with refunds and markets boxes at 10 25 or 50 cents from druggists and by mail from Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago Montreal New York.
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Hood
W. E. Baker
Milford
Ohio
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Montreal
Can
New York
Fcascarets
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Army Chaplain
Spain
Washington Post
Harnings
Coxey
Mr. Quay
Island of
Banks
Mrs
Mrs. Piet Joubert
India
Germany
Carter
Venezuela
Bessemer
Croton
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