Coeur D Alene Case Defense Claims Martial Law Valid
Idaho's attorney argues Gov Stennenberg acted within law and troops were properly summoned in the Coeur d Alene martial law inquiry. Chaney defends the preamble and resolutions asserting martial law was legally proclaimed while Robertson grills on martial law scope and Merriam accountability.
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Idaho
Gov. Stennenberg
United States
Coeur d’Alene
John C. Chaney
Gov
Stennenberg
State of Idaho
Robertson
Democrats
Gen. Merriam
Chaney
A Business Lesson on Trade Volumes and Tariffs
The article uses Bradstreet figures to compare annual trade volumes under different presidents. It argues the McKinley era saw seven million dollars more business per day than Cleveland, and ten demonstrates a protective tariff as a moral for Republican continuation.
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Cleveland
Bradstreet
Harrison
United States
Dingley
McKinley
McKisinley
Senator Jones and the Trust in Dominican Campaign
Senator Jones who chairs the Democratic National Committee proposed an amendment during the campaign debate. The note highlights his stance on a Porto Rican issue connected to party interests.
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Jones
The
Trust
Democratic National Committee
Porto Rican Tariff Affects Common Goods Under Dingley Law
The Porto Rico tariff lists duties on U S imports under the new law. Free items include Vicur Bacon Rice Dried codfish Pork Mutton Fresh beef Canes likely spelled canes and coopers wares. Taxes apply to corn corn meal oats oatmeal and various cloths with per yard values and mill rates. Coal and casks for sugar or molasses also duty free.
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Porto Rico
United States
Martial law question in Shoshone County debated in session
The discussion centers on the President and state executive duty to enforce laws with force if needed. It argues that federal forces, not state troops, are proper in Shoshone County during crisis. It notes insurrection claims, governor actions, and references to Merriam and Steunenberg.
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United States
Idaho
Philippines
Shoshone
Chaney
Steunenberg
Merriam
Gov. Steunenberg
Bartlett Sinclair
Shoshone County
Duty Free Goods and Prices for Sugar Machinery and Supplies
A list shows items with duties waived or priced, including bags for sugar, sugar refining machinery, wire, plows, nails, hoes, boots, hats, machetes, steel bars, agricultural implements, shoes, clothes, clocks, lumber, carpets, furniture, dried herring, writing paper, lard, butter, soap, lime, beans, household goods, harness and saddlery, earthenware, china, and glassware. Prices and per unit values are given, reflecting tariff exemptions and per unit or per dollar valuations.
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India
The Free Trade Idea Sparks Partisan Debate
The Democracy’s free trade stance draws sharp opposition over a small temporary duty on Porto Rico imports. Critics warn that if the party gains power it would push free trade with Europe, risking a flood of imports made in Germany or England rather than the United States.
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Porto Rico
United States
Europe
Germany
England
Treasury reports rise in U S circulation to over two billion
The Treasury Department announces a total money in circulation of 2,060,525,463 dollars. A year earlier on May 1, 1899 it stood at 1,933,867,892 dollars, up more than 120 million in a year. Since 1896 when Bryan was nominated it has grown 35 percent.
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Treasury Department
United States
Bryan
Rural free delivery expands under Republican rule
Rural free delivery is being extended among farmers with backing from the Republican controlled executive departments and Congress. The appropriation is raised to $1,750,000 to deliver mail to more farmers at their doors.
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Executive Departments
Congress
Republican rule yields solid business in a presidential year
The comment notes that strong business performance in a presidential year reflects three years of Republican governance. It frames the result as favorable and typical of the era.
Sullivan’s Callers Expose Irish Fund Scam Tale
John L Sullivan relays a tale of a consump tive con man proposing a scam to raise a million dollars by printing circulars to Irish Americans and sending funds to the Boers. Sullivan condemns the scheme as crooked and reproduces the teller’s claim it is on the level.
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John L. Sullivan
New York Sun
John L
John
Gen. O’beirne
Plague of Rats Strains Parisian Streets and Markets
Paris faces a rat plague feared to drive families from their yards at night. Central markets suffered severe infestations as rats raid provisions beneath walls. Cats work with rats, shrinking their reputation. Authorities consider poisons and terriers as solutions while weighing safety and access. About 10 000 rats swarmed two acres on Acheres Plain beetroot ground.
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Paris
Philadelphia Inquirer
Budget Commission
Ministry of War
Ministry of Finance
Council of State
Thiery
M. Girard
Prefecture of Police
Bercy
Acheres Plain
Gentle Retort by Mrs Taft Sparks Laughs in Church
Judge Taft recalls a Sunday anecdote as his wife leads a lively aisle discussion after service. He, irritated by the chatter, quips about Balaam’s ass, only to be gently corrected by Mrs Taft who says it was the angel that blocked the way.
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Judge Taft
Ohio
Balaam
Mrs. Taft
Memphis
Ex Senator Sherman Spends Summer in Mansfield Home
Former U S Senator Sherman, briefly considering a Paris exposition visit, will remain in Mansfield Ohio for the summer per his doctor's advice. He plans a quiet season at his childhood residence and will avoid lengthy travel.
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Mansfield
Sherman
Mansfield, O
Not Even a Minority Baltimore Love Story Across Objection
Baltimore American notes a couple faced family resistance to marriage as the bride and groom contemplated elopement. The article frames the objection as unanimous and highlights the tension between personal choice and family opposition.
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Baltimore
Curiosity Saves Life In Poison Warning
A woman received a package marked quinine and, curious, took it to a druggist who identified arsenic. The tale underscores checking medicines before use. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters has long claimed to treat indigestion constipation and dyspepsia for half a century.
Lese Majeste Audience Sparks Pull Request
Private Secretary reports irritation at The Iron Youth and directs that it be pulled after a hostile reception. The New York Press notes the audience did not want the act and urges removal.
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Whaiser
New York Press
Ingredient dispute rumors in maple syrup sales prompt caution
In an Indianapolis Journal item a dealer defends selling Orleans molasses rather than maple syrup, dismissing fears about the canted syrup as unfounded and focusing on distinguishing products and their origins.
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New Orleans
Indianapolis Journal
Are You Using Allen's Foot-Ease Remedy Ad
Advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to relieve swollen burning feet corns and bunions. Claims cure and urges purchase from druggists and shoe stores with a free sample by mail to Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
Leroy,n
Rite Eureka Chemical Co
la Crosse
Wis
Hypnotism Talk in A Cotterill Column Preview
In the Somerville Journal a humorous exchange explores belief in hypnotism and the possibility of control. An advertisement for Dr H H Greens Sons of Atlanta touts new dropsy treatments as part of the paper’s promotional content.
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H. H. Green’s Sons
Atlanta
Bar admission rules for varied professions noted
Lawyers liquor dealers and trapeze performers must be admitted to the bar to practice their professions according to a brief from Dr J H Rindlaub of Specialtet Eye Ear Nose and Throat Forge North Dakota.
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J. H. Rindlaub
Forge, N. D
Health of Young Women Helped by Mrs Pinkham Letters
Read letters from young women praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier for menstrual irregularities and related pains. Miss Mary Gours from Aptos California notes regular cycles after use. Miss Mary Gomes reports relief from pain after treatment. Miss Matilda Jensen from Ogdensburg Wisconsin says three bottles of each remedy cured her nervous, dizzy symptoms and chills.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mary Gomes
Aptos
Cal
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