Washington's Natal Day Celebrates National Seat Centennial
Washington marks the centennial of the national government seat with a crowded city, a grand military and naval parade to the capitol, and ceremonies at the White House and the house of representatives. Four Adams descendants attend. maps by L'Enfant reveal safety valves for riots in the city plan.
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Capitol
House of Representatives
Corcoran Art Gallery
John
Nelson A. Miles
War and Navy Departments
District National Guard
Washington High School
Gov. Tyler
Virginia
Gov. Smith
Maryland
Boston
Hartford
Conn
Grand Army of Republic
Union Veterans’ Union
McKinley
Senate
Hoar
McComas
Daniel
Payne
Richardson
Hale
Joint Congressional Committee
L’enfant
Vigorous talk by Chaffee over Pekin looting angered Waldersee
Washington reports General Chaffee used sharp language when protesting foreign troops looting in Pekin. He noted that aftercomers bore none of the conflict risks, provoking official regret for the tone. The report recalls the changed U.S. military representation in Pekin and the shift to a legation guard.
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Chaffee
Pekin
Eral Chaffee
Waldersee
Wal
Miners Idle After Driver Strike at Pittston Mine
In Pittston Pennsylvania on December 12 the number 10 coal mine of the Pennsylvania Coal Company sits idle as drivers walk out after a coworker was not reinstated following a Saturday discharge. Miners protest the layoff and halt work.
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Milkesbarre
Pas
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Pittston
Germany's Aims in China Open Ports and Free Trade
Germany aims in China to keep open ports and free access to Oriental trade. The ambassador says Germany opposes partition of China, endorses the July note, and sees no reason for disagreement with the Powers. Relations with the United States are cordial, with mutual protection of trade and reciprocal Atlantic commerce.
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America
United States
Germany
Orient
United
Rumors Fly Over Holley Reappointment to Clerkship
Republicans doubt General Holley, clerk of the court of appeals, should be kept another term. They cite partisanship and past ballot manipulation, arguing a competent Republican could fill the post without insulting the party.
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Holley
Court of Appeals
Ohio man files 240 suits against Adam Express in Maryland
Morrison Wagner of Cardington Ohio sues Frederick County citizens in 240 separate suits in Frederick circuit court claiming $100 principal and $1.20 costs per case. He asserts all judgments remain unsatisfied and describe them as persecutions by the express company.
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Baltimore, Md
Morrison Wagner
Cardington
Ohio
Frederick County
Maryland
Chivalry Not Dead in Hampton Jail Confession
Newport News Dec 12 A Soldiers Home veteran James Edmonds in Hampton jail confessed to stealing four boxes of tobacco. His wife was arrested as an accomplice and Edmonds sought to exonerate her, with locals believing in his innocence despite the confession.
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Newport News
Jame Edmonds
Soldiers’ Home
Hampton
Christmas excursion tickets on Norfolk and Western Railway
Holiday ex cursion sales run December 20 to 25 and December 30 to January 1 with return passage January 4 1900. Bevin GPA lists these bluefront travel options while ad promotes elixir and beer. Hester draught and E T Oliver diamond ring offered for sale at bargain prices.
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Norfolk and Western Railway
W. BR. Bevin
Miners sought by Hooton and Beary Co Charleston W Va
Coal miners wanted at once. Hooton and Beary Company Charleston West Virginia. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting directly upon the blood and mucus surfaces of the system. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free.
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Hooton and Beary Company
Charleston
W Va
Hall
New 2 horce wagon for sale and health remedy ad
An old newspaper fragment advertises a new two horse wagon for sale at 35 W Db Croy City. It also markets Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets with claims of appetite restoration and liver regulation sold for 25 cents with free samples at Wiritsoray Blore. Included is a testimonial about Eckeric Bitters aiding a Philadelphia man in a dramatic recovery.
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Croy
City
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Advertises Digestive Aid
The ad promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure by H. N. White claiming the product lets you eat freely while restoring digestive organs. It states the preparation digests all kinds of food and relieves tired stomachs.
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H. N. White
New Life Pills Promise Quick Relief from Sickness
Advert reads Dr Kings New Life Pills claim swift aid for many ailments including headaches and nervous disorders. Promoted as safe and effective with a money back guarantee. Sold by all druggists and at Blue Front, phone 110.
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Dr. King
De Wits Little Evry Risers Patent Claim
An 19th century advertisement claims De Wits Little Evry Risers are lute pills that cleanse the river remove the ructiuuns and invigorate the system as described by H N White.
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de Wit
H .N. White
The Best Plaster and Its Promised Relief
A 19th century advertisement touts The Best Plaster with Chamber's You Balm as superior for lyme back rheumatic pains and neuralgia. It claims quick relief and urges purchase through local druggists.
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Pala Bam
Wil
Fifth Biennial Report Elevates West Virginia Agriculture
The Fifth Biennial Report of the State Board of Agriculture notes farm products surpass other sectors in value. It highlights corn 18 043 584 bushels wheat 8 880 751 oats 108 442 eye 192 240 buckwheat 218 255 potatoes 2 672 784 valued at 1 308 818 hay 6 083 051 tons valued at 6 083 031 and poultry industry valued at 1 751 884. Livestock totals include 237 909 horses and mules 506 fisher lead cattle 675 357 sheep and 541 080 horses.
Bankruptcy Case Referred In Scranton Pa
A bankruptcy case involving Keystone Coal Company of Avoca is referred to Referee in Bankruptcy Van Wormer. Creditors filed the petition May 5 1900 and the company answered May 21 claiming it cannot be involuntary bankrupt as it does not engage in manufacturing trading printing or mercantile pursuits. Over 100000 worth of property is involved and the case may go to the U S Supreme Court regardless of the referee outcome.
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Scranton
van Wormer
Keystone Coal Company
Avoca
United States Court
Mail boxes agency notice for Bluefeld
J. D. Shottel has received the agency for mail boxes in Bluefeld and asks anyone wishing mail boxes to notify him.
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J. D. Shottel
Bluefeld
Dyeing with Putnam Fadeless Dyes Simple Boiling Method
It requires no expertise to dye with Putnam Fadeless Dyes. Simply boil your goods so the dye is absorbed. Sold by Flat Lop Grocery Co.
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Putnam
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