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Newspaper

Bedford Free Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1902

Page

8

Salvation Army Reach Vast Scale of Work in U S

Detroit Free Press details the Salvation Army in the United States noting 7300 corps and outposts, 45000 annual investments, 2800 officers, 93000 weekly War Cry readers, 190 social relief institutions, 545 staff, 260000 dollars spent on relief, 7200 night accommodations, 2.5 million beds, 66 workmen hotels, 24 depots, 24 industrial homes, farm colonies, 1800 acres colonized, 24 colonies, 5 employment bureaus, 13 second hand stores, rescue homes for fallen women, 450 accommodations, 1000 women aided annually, 24 slum settlements, 80 officers in charge.

Salvation Army United States Detroitree ‘Presa

Forewarned Forearmed blood purifier advertisement

Forewarned Forearmed. The text touts a blood purifier claimed to cleanse impurities and build up strength using herbs and roots. It includes testimonials from Urbana Ohio and Florence Ohio praising skin, breast, and boil remedies, and invites readers to write for a free book and medical advice from The Swift Specific Co Atlanta GA.

Bh, Kelly Urbana Capa Me Richard T. Gardner Florence 8. O THE Swift Specific CO Atlanta

Power to Make Treaties in Senate Hearings

A Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee reported its opinion on treaty making power and tariff questions. The House contends revenue bills must originate there and cooperate in measures affecting that subject.

Washington Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Executive Senate House of Representatives House

Former President Cleveland Visits Georgetown Party

Cleveland with Rear Admiral Robley Evans Colonel Benedict General McCook Captain Lambertson and Herman May arrived in Georgetown. After breakfast they boarded the Water Lily launch and left for Ford's Point on the Lower Santee river, the shooting preserves of General E P Alexander.

Cleveland Georgetown 8. C Grover’ Cleveland Robley D. Evans LD. CG. Benedict Anson G. McCook Lamberton Herman May Ford's Point Santee River E. P. Alexander

Commoner Comment on American Sentiment and Royal Coronation

The author denounces sending special envoys to King Edward's coronation as a sign of weakened American ideals. It argues Americans should not show deference to a monarchy, warning such actions imply support for England in South Africa and hypocrisy toward republics. The piece praises Texas for enforcing laws against corporate threats and asserts trust laws protect public interests.

Moyalty United States Edward St.ames England George III George Washington Europe Great Britain London South Africa Kossuth Texas Aise Geome We “S

Steadfastness and the republicans in the Philippines

The Kansas City Journal criticizes the Republican Party for policy in the Philippines. It argues the party favors opportunism over constitutional principles and independence. The piece notes the Journal’s claim the party lacks fidelity to Lincoln and republican ideals.

Bryan The Kansas City Journal Philippines Journal Jackson Jefferson Lord North King George Lincoln Republican Party Republic

Texas Response to Anti-Trust Law Sparked Editorial Debate

Fulton Williams of Houston disput es the Chicago Tribune stance claiming foreign capital has left Texas. He notes two firms originally targeted by the anti trust law remain active, compliant, and intend to stay. He argues the law is strong yet fair and urges officials to avoid private gains and political theater. Comments touch on wartime sacrifice and Boer coronation presence.

Texas Chicago Tribune Tribune Williams

Cleveland urged Democratic lawyers to honor Jacksons Day in Philadelphia

The letter from Grover Cleveland expresses regret over the refusal to observe Jacksons Day. He notes at least thirty Philadelphia Democrats who will celebrate to revive Jacksonian principles. He argues the day remains widely observed nationwide among Democrats loyal to Jacksonian democracy.

Jacckson Cleveland Philadelphia Jackson Mr. Cleveland United States

Roosevelt Trust Shackling Debate In Minneapolis Speech

Roosevelt warns that future policy must shackle cunning as in past we shackled force, citing vast fortunes and capital. Critics argue his anti trust zeal wanes, citing his attorney general choice and a Morgan secretary, while references to Dewet, Kitchener, Schwab, and General Egan color the critique.

Minneapolis Roosevelt United States Congress England J. Pierpont Morgan

Radical Postage Bill Aims At Third Class Printing

Washington January 27 A bill introduced by Representative Hall of Iowa, with post office department support, would alter third class postage for pamphlets books catalogs and similar matter. It proposes lump sum rates of 8 cents per pound instead of per package stamps, aligning with newspapers magazines and periodicals. The change would save publishers from handling multiple stamps without reducing revenue or increasing post office labor.

Washington Representative Hall Iowa Post Office Department Hull Department

Navy Secretary Long Meets President Over Schley Appeal

Secretary Long and Judge Lemly with Solicitor Hanna conferred with the president in Washington for over an hour on the Rear Admiral Schley appeal from the court of inquiry findings. Papers suggesting legal documents were carried from Long's apartments to the White House. Long would not comment for publication.

Washington, D.C

Germans Plan Torch Light Welcome For Prince Henry

New York officials and German societies meet to plan a torch light procession on February 26 to greet Prince Henry. Dr Von Holiben approves the plan. Over 30,000 marchers expected as the prince reviews the parade from the Arion Society building at Fifty ninth street and Park Avenue.

New York Prince Henry von Holiben Arion’ Society Fifty-ninth Street Park Avenue

Veterans Seek Civil Service Preference

A delegation of Spanish War Veterans met at the White House urging the president to grant veterans preference over civilians for government civil service appointments. The president acknowledged merit in the request and said he would discuss it with his cabinet.

Washington, D. C White House

Tribute to Late President McKinley Across Milwaukee

Memorial services were held in Milwaukee churches praising the memory of President McKinley. Rev George H Ide urged designating a national holiday to mark the late president s birth.

Milwaukes Mckinley Milwaukee George H. Ide Grand Avenue Congregational Church William McKinley

Miller suffers severe chest injuries after horse kicks

EXETER Neb Jan 27 Conrad Miller five miles northwest of town was seriously hurt while tending his horses when one kicked him in the chest breaking three ribs and causing additional injuries.

Farmer Exeter Neb Conrad Miller J. W. Woodcock Portland Ind M. A. Birdsall Watkins N.Y Miles

In Memory of McKinley Memorial Services Held Citywide

Memorial services for the late President McKinley were held in Pittsburg and across churches, with many services described as deeply impressive. The events reflected the nation’s mourning and respect for the late leader.

Pittsburg Pan McKinley

Railroad denies plan for steamship line to England

Philadelphia January 27. W H Brown chief engineer of the Pennsylvania railroad emphatically denied a published story that the railroad planned a line of steamships from Montauk Long Island to Milford Haven England. He said the company had no such project and would not run trains through a proposed New York tunnel to Montauk Point.

Philadelphia W. H. Brown Pennsylvania Railroad Montauk, L. L Milford Haven England New York Long Island Montauk Point

To Connect Three Roads

Sioux City plans to connect the Burlington and Great Northern and Northern Pacific systems. The Burlington would extend its Schuyter branch to Sioux City and build a Platte valley cut-off from Schuyter, enabling an interregional linking project.

Siou City the Journal Burlington Great Northern Northern Pacific Sioux City Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Company Schuyter Platte Valley

Regent Pickett Seated Regent of Iawa University

Waterloo man Charles EB Pickett, grand exalted ruler of the Elks, has been rejected as regent of the Iowa State University by the legislature in Des Moines on January 27.

Iawa University Des Moins Charles EB. Pickett Waterloo the Elks Iawa State University

Morville youth dies from gas fumes in Le Mars

B Custer aged 22 from Morville Iowa died from poisonous gas fumes. He was found unconscious in his room at the Union hotel in Le Mars Iowa January 27 business records indicate.

LE Mars Custer Morville the Union

Too Late to Wipe the Sink Dry

A New England housekeeper stereotype is challenged by a New York paper anecdote. The farmer asks Martha if the sink is wiped dry and she confirms. He admits he wanted a drink but can wait until morning, revealing a humorous domestic dynamic.

New England New York Martha Josiah

Tands Whers Women Drudge in Austria and Hungary

A Chicago Record-Herald correspondent surveys women and dogs in Austria and Hungary. Dogs haul wagons. women perform hod carrying ditch digging and gravel work. Women carry bricks and mortar up four story ladders while men at the top do the heavy work.

Austria Hungary Chicago Record-Herald

Value Received In Family Pride

A dialogue fragment features Mr Rockingham recounting his son’s college cost about $11,000 and the value of the experience. The mother’s enjoyment is highlighted as she hears him speak in company, implying pride in the son's education and its perceived worth.

Rockingham I. Cam

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