Washington Letter on McKinley and China Policy
Washington notes McKinley delays action on China amid cabinet talks and growing public sentiment. Cabinet dinners discuss Cuba and the path to annexation, with Gen. Wood seeking guidance on Cuban constitutional delegates. The Chinese minister deflects questions while steering Secretary Hay.
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Gage
McKinley
Washington
Gen
Leonard Wood
Cuba
United States
Gen. Wood
Wood
Hay
Chinese Ministers Hide From Messages In China Towns
The latest cabinet briefing says Pekin ministers hide in Chinese friends’ houses and fear message delivery will expose them to mobs. Chinese officials may stay in the U S to pursue business as their home government falters. Wires report alarm among Chinese residents fearing American retaliation for China murders.
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Huy
Pekin
Representative Hull
Iowa
House Military Committee
Congress
McKinley
China
Powers Goebel murder trial ties Gov Taylor and Bradley
Direct and convincing evidence links Powers to Goebel’s murder in Kentucky. Witnesses say Powers urged killing. Taylor favored the plot while Bradley organized mountain contingent at Frankfort. A Republican conspiracy and intimidation scheme is alleged, prompting strong cries for political purity.
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Powers
Goebel
Georgetown
Taylor
Bradley
Frankfort
Kentucky
Yantsey
God and Morality Party
How to Move Plants and Fruit Crop Prospects in Wisconsin
The author explains careful transplanting of shrubs and evergreens, emphasizing preserving root systems and soil to minimize damage. It discusses root health, packing quality, and avoiding wilting during relocation. Wisconsin fruit prospects are reported with state averages for apples pears peaches plums cherries and berries, and survey notes on curl leaf spraying and February cold impact.
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Justus S. Stearns
Western Hemlock Study and Weeds in Puget Sound Area
A summer investigation by the division of forestry will study the western hemlock in the Puget Sound region to determine growth rate and merchantable stand time. The report notes its value, comparison with eastern hemlock, and potential waste from current logging practices. Also described are jimson weeds, their growth, poisoning risks to humans and cattle, and removal recommendations.
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Division of Forestry
Puget Sound
Pacific Northwest
Washington
Oregon
Northwest
Jimson
Duty to Consolidate and the Silver Coinage Question
The Chicago Chronicle argues Democrats must unite against McKinley and Bryan on five national issues, warning against side nominations. It states McKinley supports free silver via international agreement, while Bryan aligns on other platform questions, urging party consolidation to meet future constitutional and practical issues.
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McKinley
Philadelphia
Mr. McKinley
Mr. Bryan
Democratic Party
Chicago Chronicle
Democracy rooted in essentials fosters living liberty
A critique of one issue democracy, arguing that true democracy rests on fundamental principles. It notes price declines across manufacturing, 231 failures versus 145 prior year, and claims no bolting paper will oppose the Democratic platform aside from financial planks. It labels gold standard supporters as prioritizing money over liberty.
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Ariz. Cole
Cal
Maho
Mont
Xov
N. Mex
Oro
Utahish
Dun
Le Porte Review backs McKinley and Roosevelt stance
The Le Porte Review says it will support McKinley and Roosevelt, breaking with the Democratic line. It notes the paper has been Democratic but cannot align with Bryan or the Chicago platform, and says it has not bolted Bryan but stayed the same old political stance.
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le Porte Review
McKinley
Roosevelt
Chicago
Bryan
Star-Clpper
Review
Size of Greenland whale as described by Wilson
Zoologist Wilson estimates an average full grown Greenland whale at 100 tons or 224000 pounds. He notes some whales exceed this, with tales of 110 feet and 150 tons from old whalers, though such giants are rare now. A seventy foot whale is considered large today, with a ton of oil coming from a whale’s tongue.
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Greenland
Wilson
Is the Empire Impossible Editorial Rebuttal
Hurst's Chicago American argues that imperialism advances as power concentrates in the President. The piece warns against letting the executive decide Philippines Cuba Puerto Rico arms and China policy, and fears continued presidential discretion could yield real empire despite the name.
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Hurst
Chicago American
Philippines
Cuba
China
Kidney Worms in Hogs Warns Farmers in Fallsburg
Fallsburg Michigan resident Jas E Tower reports hogs dragging legs and fever due to kidney worms leading to hog cholera. Claims Steketee's Hog Cholera Cure cures the disease and worms in animals. advertises price 50 cents, mail order 60 cents.
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Fallsburg
Mich
Steketeo
Steketee
Jas
E. Tower
Real estate transfers listed across multiple parcels
A stream of transfers includes JT Maines to AN Smith partial sty 1186, Matt Faasch to Mary McMahon lot 719 Bho, Donelan to Florence Bell lot 2, bik V7, Vivn Iorne to es J Peart, J W Robertson Ir bik 8, Garrison F Guthrie to P Smith partial sw, Rachavl Brown to Fliza Green lot 3 bik 20, Tilford’s snd ad Vinton, O Carlson to C Johnson it 278 MK, Shellsburg area noting easements and adjacents, WCragos to J A Aungsts lot 12 bik 19, Becktte Ad etc, J E Guinn to W Fleckenger it 1 bik, Town Savings & Loan Assoc to Sylvester Shirley w4 168 bk 6 Hut to h’s ad Belle Plaine, Matt Gaasch to C & WC Ellis it 3 4 dik 2 Tilford’s ad Vinton, OSCaurrier to A Hamilton to pt sw se 16 309.
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Maines
AN Smith
Matt Faasch
Mary McMahon
Donelan
Florence Bell
Iorne
J Peart
W Robertson
Garrison F Guthrie
P Smith
Rachavl Brown
Fliza Green
Tilford
Vinton
O Carlson
C Johnson
Shellsburg
Éftn
Adj
J A Aungsts
E Guinn
Fleckenger
Grattison
Eentpeenne Town Savings & Loan Association
Sylvester Shirley
Huttoh’s
Belle Plaine
Ecowene
Matt Gaasch
C & WC Ellis
Tilford's
Oscuarrier
Hiamiltod
Low Rates to Chicago via B C R N Ry for G A R Encampment
Travel ad notes reduced fares to Chicago on the B C R N Railway for the Grand Army of the Republic National Encampment from August 27 to September 1. Claims good service and fast time with coniferous employés. Contact nearest office for rates and limits.
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Chicago
Rail line sets low rate for National Republican League event
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway names a low rate for the National Republican League of the United States gathering in St. Paul Minnesota from July 17 to 19. Agents available for full information. July 19. G Farmen and A G P T A.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Burlington, Cedar Rapids, & Northern Railway
Jno
G. Farmer
A.G.P
N. Ry
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Knights of Pythias
Detroit
Mich
Jxo. G. Farner
National Republican League of the United States
St. Paul
Minn
G. Farmen
T. A
Denver
Chicago
Iso
Cedar Rapida
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Nao Wee
EacSimie Signature
Cattitid
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Centaur
Jame
Canton
Aence
MacArthur
Chia
Colorado
Utah
C. R
INO. G. Farmer, A. G. P
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
William Toole
Baraboo
Wisconsin
Ic. A. Snow & CO
Opp. A. &. Patent Office
Mashington, D. C
Europe
America
William McKinley
BOUL
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G. Parmar
DR. Hess
Speier
Vinton Savings Bank
C. Griffin
Geo. Knox
W. C. Ellis
W.5. Goodhue
W. P. Whip
W. CG. Ellis
Gro. Knox
Frank G. Kay
W.P. Will Pre
O.C. Griffin
Walter S$. Palmer
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Jno. G. Farmer, A. G. P
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Whitney & Beller
Physicians and Surgeons
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Young Block
City Hall
Methodist Church
C. Griff! Pilys Clan
Surge
GEON
Speers” Sprug
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J. E. Rose
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State Bank OF Vinton
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Paul Gorrell
C. ©. Griffin
Goodhue
Paul Correll
Jas M. Hawkins
O. Griffin
Palmer
Cato Sells
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W.S. Goodhue
Farmers’ National Bank OF Vinton
Sapital
Geo. Horridge
W.G G. Exnrs
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Geo. D. McElroy
Ass’t
Geo. Morridge
C. O. Harrington
Geo
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Quinn
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Morrison’s
J K. Hull
Ofice
Speers Drug Store
Erminie Jage
White
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Rink Livery Barn
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Benton Co
Vinton Mut's Insurance Company
Alive and Kickluy
Anderson
Spears! Drug Store
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J. E. Marietta, W. E. Bickel
Marietta & Bickel, Insurange and Loans
W. H. Anderson
CITY
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J. W. Rinker
Gio. Bracken
Washington Street
E. C. Dewitt &Co
J. 8. Brubaker
G. Farner
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Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood Springs
Colo
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Ogden
Sheridan
Wyo
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Deawood
Spearfish
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids& Northern Railway
Farman, A.G.P
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Bakers Monaca Coffee
R. H. Quinn
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