Philippine tariff bill passes House by wide margin
The revenue bill for the Philippines passed the House 163 to 128 with several Republicans crossing parties. It imposes Dingley rates on Philippine imports to the United States and Philippine duties on goods entering the islands, with funds to the Philippine treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Islands
House
Messrs. McCall
Massachusetts
Littlefield
Maine
Heatwale
Eddy and
Stevens
Minnesota
Messrs
Robertson
Davey
Broussard
Louisiana
Meyer
Foster
Warner
Illinois
Crumpacker
Indiana
Richardson
Ways and Means
United States
Philippines
Mississippi
McCall
Greene
Pennsylvania
McClellan
New York
Philippine Commission
Philippine Treasury
Senate
Nelson
District of Columbia
Porto Rico
Territories
Penrose
Freight wreck near El Paso reported by Mexican Central
A telegram from El Paso says the Mexican Central freight train wrecked about 100 miles south of El Paso. Fifteen cars plunged into a ditch, Trainmaster Caine of Juarez rushed to the scene with help. Casualty reports are unconfirmed at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
el Paso
Mexican Central
Caine
Juarez
Birth of General Funston's Son in Oakland
Mrs. Frederick Funston wife of Brig. Gen. Funston of Kansas today welcomed a son in Oakland California. She recently returned from the Philippines and has been living with her parents. Gen. Funston sailed from Manila for the United States last Sunday and is due here around January eighth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Funston
Oakland
Cal
Frederick Funston
Kansas
Funston
Philippines
Manila
United States
Hurley's Theater to Be Rebuilt After Fire
Workmen clear the debris from the Klondike theater fire in Hurley Wisconsin where many lives were lost six weeks ago. A brick replacement building is planned to be erected by the Miller Brewing Company of Milwaukee as the new theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurley’s
Hurley
Wis
Miller Brewing Company of
Milwaukee
Dame Author of Village School Taught Reading
The narrative recalls a kindly Dame who taught village children to read and bent to the long words of decayed times. A former worker recalls how seamstresses learned fine needlework at her school and the discipline of hemming a baby's cap with careful hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iis Gilty
Samusing
Abe Old ‘Dame
Bsate Tle
Nebuchadnezzar
Astonished Surgeon Quips Over Appendectomy Exchange
A Detroit Journal item recounts a surgeon declaring no issue with the veriform appendix after surgery. The patient replies that there is nothing wrong except the name, suggesting it could be cut out as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Journal
Blacksmith Recovers from Rheumatism with Kidney Pills
Goodland Kansas December 23 N E Albertson a local blacksmith faced giving up his shop due to crippling rheumatism. After trying Dodd s Kidney Pills he was cured completely and remains at work in his shop with no trace of rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodland, Kans
N. E. Albertson
Dodd
Mr. Albertson
A Matter of Trust Quote Exchange in Chicago Post
A conversation on trust frames the great trouble as locating someone trustworthy. One man reflects that his own difficulty lies in finding someone who will believe in him, while the capitalist stresses the need for reliable partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Post
Patents Issued Last Week to Northwestern Inventors
A list of patentees from Minnesota and beyond includes Gilbert Amonsen of Minneapolis with a speed regulator for explosive engines, William Cartwright of Blakeley with an educational appliance, Lowell Jepson of Minneapolis with an artificial limb, August Johnson of Staples with bicycle driving gear, Syver Lee of Minneapolis with a voting machine, August Peterson of Duluth with a lathe for turning crank pins, and George Wyland of Duluth. Patent attorneys 7 Lothrop & Johnson are listed at the Pioneer Press Building in St. Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Gilbert Amonsen
Minneapolis
Minn
William
Cartwright
Lothrop & Johnson
Pioneer Press
St. Paul
King Conquers Foes in Legendary Wizardish Campaign
A mythic figure known as the King leads a sweeping campaign against enemies. The narrative depicts his dominance and magical prowess as he defeats foes and asserts authority in a grand, epic conflict.
Local quip about speaking to a man to his face
A short, sharp exchange notes that mean words should be spoken directly to the person. It warns that rumors travel quickly and reach the subject fast. The line emphasizes face to face honesty and the social speed of gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Billy
Monumental Brasses and Early Medieval Effigies
A discussion from Gentleman's Magazine traces the origin of monumental brasses in the thirteenth century. It describes flat early effigies on slabs evolving into grand carved monuments of knights nobles abbots and merchants. Heraldic symbols and animal emblems accompany depictions with details like blessing hands and cushions beneath heads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orié
Gentleman’s Magazine
Spindle Top Oil Promises Riches to Investors
Investors weigh the value of Spindle Top as a major source of liquid energy. Pamphlets offer details on the oil venture and future fuel prospects. Address requests to Kansas City Oil and Rice Land Co. 400 New England Building Kansas City Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spindle Top
Addrees
Kansas City
The Cabinet Not Quite Easy Under New Master
A Charleston News and Courier correspondent notes strained atmosphere in the cabinet compared with McKinley times. Cabinet members now enter the White House cautious and formal, lacking the prior freer camaraderie and easygoing banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
White House
Charleston News and Courier
Hall's Catarrh Cure The Only Positive Cure
Cure advertised as the only proven remedy for catarrh a constitutional disease. Internal treatment targets blood and mucous surfaces claiming to destroy the disease's foundation and strengthen the patient. Company offers 100 dollars if it fails to cure and invites testimonials alongside Hall's Family Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Th. Hall
Inordinate Vanity in Town Topics Wedding Notices
A Town Topics item notes Jackson’s vanity, citing his eagerness to read wedding notices at 5 a.m. the morning after his marriage. The brief quip highlights public exposure and print fame through notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Rabbit four rabbits aid in evading a pursuing dog
A fragmentary ad style notice mentions Dr J H Rindlaub of Fargo North Dakota as an ear nose and throat specialist. It also advertises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children and includes a proverb about the early worm catching the eye of the hungry bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo, N. D
Puck Quips on Marriage Romance in Quick Exchange
Fragmentary dialogue echoes a mock debate about marriage and regret. Puck’s quip plays with readiness and remorse, lightly suggesting marriage as a cure for future regret amid playful banter.
Submarine Cable Milestone Tied To Stomach Bitters Recall
A historical note links the first laying of a submarine cable across the English Channel to the era when Hostetter's Stomach Bitters was introduced to the public. The ad copy urges sufferers of indigestion flatulence constipation nervousness or insomnia to try the remedy and to look for the Private Die Stamp on the neck of the bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Channel
Hostétter
Surely Not Mrs Upchurch Maud Adds Agnostic Question
In a chatty exchange from the Chicago Tribune a Mrs Upchurch Maud warns about the busy life of the young Higgins. The young man is described as a confirmed agnostic, prompting a dialogue about beliefs and social expectations.
St Paul Visit The Star Theater Home of Refined Burlesque
Patrons are urged to not miss a trip to the Star Theater in St Paul the home of refined burlesque. The venue promises stylish entertainments and discreet performances in a classic cabaret setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
The
Star Theater
Professor Gives Up Higher Math to Play Golf
A professor explains he has abandoned advanced mathematics to focus on golf, saying he sought a discipline for his mind through the sport.
Putnam Faceless Dyes Offer DIY Dyeing at 10c
The ad asks why hire a professional for dyeing when Putnam Faceless Dyes let you do it at home. Each package costs 10 cents and is sold by druggists, promising results equal to a pro.
One Thing Lacking Prayers for Pin Roast Wood
A brief quip from the Atlanta Constitution humorously notes a worker replying to a question about firewood with an earnest request for divine help to obtain a pine pit roast pin. The exchange highlights frontier humor and practical faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Piso's Cure All But Not Proven Medicine
An advertisement from Vanpuren Indiana dated Fab 10 1900 touts Piso's Cure All as a remedy for throat and lung ailments. The claim describes it as the best medicine for affections of the throat and lungs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piso
Wm O. Endslet
Vanpuren, Ind
Reformers Rise and Fall Amid Noise and Leverage
Reformers enter office amid loud debut and later exit under greater din. The piece notes the cycle of public zeal, political maneuvering, and shifting support shaping leadership transitions.
Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold Laxative Bronic Quinine Tablets
A vintage advertisement touts Bronic Quinine Tablets as a cough stopper and cold remedy priced at 25 cents. A mock dialogue claims a patient became a new man, with a quip about his improved finances.
Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Regimen Claims Cure
Fits and nervousness vanish after first day of using Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. Offers KFREX S2.00 trial bottle and treatise. Sent from Dr. R. H. Kave, Ltd. at 31 Arch Street Philadelphia.
Also Mentioned on This Page
CIVE
Puck
Clamants
Nathan Pension Bickford
Washington, D. C
Claines
HB. M. Green's
Box E
Atlante. Ga
Aelie
Mirror Mfg. Co
Spokane
Wash
FISO
St.Jacobs Oil
Salter
Garth
Saltor
Chesebrough Mfg. CO
State Street
Crrvy
Canada
Manitoba
Assiniboia
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Western Canada
Western
P. Pedley
Ottawa
W. Ritchie
Grafton
N. D
Nas En Age
San Francisco
Louisville
N. Y
Woodward & CO CO
Grain Commission
Duluth
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!