Congress Tariff Fight Yet to Be Settled in Senate
In Washington a heated tariff debate looms as Speaker Reed pursues quick passage while Democrats, silver Republicans, and Populists resist. President McKinley backs the plan and hopes to seal it by June yearend, with Senate rules and leadership efforts shaping the pace and outcome. Hanna, new Ohio senator, navigates party dynamics with cautious influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
I Jong
Congress
Reed
House
Senate
Architect Paul Pelz and Smithmeyer Pelz Designed the Library
The passage credits Paul Pelz and the firm Smithmeyer and Pelz as the designers of the library and notes efforts to rob them of due credit. It mentions Pelz as the artist and draftsman and Smithmeyer as the business man, with subsequent architects making changes posing as the real authors.
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Paul Pelz
Smithmeyer & Pelz
Smithmeyer
Pelz
Walter Wellman
Appointed and Confirmed Nominations In Washington
The president sent to the Senate a slate of nominations including John Hay to Great Britain Horace Porter to France Henry White to London and several Marine Hospital Service appointees Major Dunwoody to lieutenant colonel and L P Holt to captain plus many lieutenants and engineers.
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Senate
United States
John Hay
District of Columbia
Great Britain
Horace Porter
N. Y
France
Henry White
Rhode Island
Marine Hospital Service
Hill Hastings
Kentucky
H. Lavinder
Virginia
Taliferro Clark
H. H.C. Dunwoody
Signal Corps
L. P. Holt
K. M. Powell
F. W. Sladen
H. H. Bandholtz
H. G. Learned
M. G. Rowell
Preston Brown
W. D. Conrad
Louis H. Gross
George H. Steel
Thomas Franklin
E. R. Freeman
O. V. Gridley
KF. Cooper
Edward T. Witherspon
B.C. Decker
Vast Mississippi Island Sea Forces Mass Displacement
Mearnis Tenn March 16 reports a vast Mississippi River island sea bringing death and distress from Bird's Point Missouri to Helena Arkansas. Twenty five negroes drowned in Bushy Bayou as homes vanish west of Memphis under flood.
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Mearnis
Tenn
Lower
Mississippi
Bird’s Point
Helena
Ark
Memphis
Fire at Ely Walker Dry Goods Building in St Louis
Last night a blaze at the Ely Walker Dry Goods Company building in St Louis was controlled by morning. The loss to the Ely Walker Company is about 800000 with 300000 in building damage. One fireman died and four were injured by collapsing walls.
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St. Louis
Ely Walker Dry Goods Company
Ely Walker Company
Manila needs 20000 more troops to reinforce Spanish forces
Maprio dispatch reports Archbishop of Manila cables urging immediate sending of twenty thousand additional troops to bolster Spanish soldiery in the capital, stressing that no delay is permissible.
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Maprio
Manila
Philippine Islands
Lilly Ford Arrest Warrant Ties to July Cutting Case
Lilly Ford, a colored woman who stirred police court were charged with assault by a white man, now faces an arrest warrant from McDowell county accusing her of cutting Martha Tolland with intent to kill last July. She remains jailed pending transfer by McDowell officers. Hood's Sarsaparilla testimonial notes sick headache relief from Lewis P. Crawford in Rupert, West Virginia, February 28, 1897.
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Parkersburg
Lilly Ford
McDowell County
Martha Tolland
Rurert
W. Va
Hood
Lewis P. Crawford
Darst & Co Sells Business To Campbell & Co
J C Darst & Co announce sale of ccal yards business and goodwill to Messrs W H Campbell & Co who will take over Pocahontas Smoke less Coal agency. He thanks customers and asks prompt payment of due bills as he leaves the city soon. Also notices Barber College ad and job offers from Molers Barber College Cincinnati Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
W. H. Campbell & Co
Pocahontas
J. C. Darst & Co
No-To-Bac Claim Ad Urges Quitting Tobacco
An advertorial promotes No-To-Bac as a cure for tobacco users. It promises rapid weight loss and strength gains, claims over 400 000 cures, and offers a guarantee or $1.00 refund. Includes mailing address in Chicago or New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
Ad. Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Greek occupation force holds Crete amid rising popular will
Athens reports strong public resolve to keep Greek troops in Crete as coercive measures unfold. Col Vassos fortifies Alikiana uplands while Vienna indicates a European commissioner will govern Crete until a formal appointment is made. Thessalian bands total 1300 men have crossed into Macedonia from Larissa and Volos.
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London
Athens
The
Times
Greece
Crete
Vassos
Alikiana
Vienna
Porte
Blockade of Crete Ports Opens After European Pact Enters
On March 16 the port blockade of Crete by warships from allied powers took effect, as part of a concerted European action. The move aims to pressure control of the island and enforce maritime restrictions.
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Vieenna
Crete
West Virginia figures vie for federal posts in 1900 race
Congressman Dovener recommends Frank Jones Medick of Wheeling for a West Point cadet slot from the first district. John W. Mason of West Virginia files to become an assistant secretary at the Treasury, a move seen as jeopardizing N. B. Scott of Wheeling. J P Hambrick of Parkersburg also seeks internal revenue collector posts.
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Washington
Dovener
Secretary of War
Frank Jones Medick
Wheeling
West Point Military Academy
West Virginia
John W. Mason
Internal Revenue
Harrison
Treasury Department
Mason
McKinley
N. B. Scott
Treasury
Scott
J. P. Hambrick
Parkersburg
W. Va
Mayor Announces Day Court Hours After Dark Cessation
The mayor states courts will sit at 10 am and 4 pm daily. Any arrests after these hours wait until the next morning as no nighttime sessions will be held.
Dodge Addresses Railway Union Meet In City
T. R. Dodge Vice Grand Master of Railway Trainmen spoke at an open meeting in the city last night and was in town yesterday for events related to the union.
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T. R. Dodge
Preventing La Grippe Pneumonia with Chamberlain’s Remedy
Advisory notes warn La Grippe can lead to pneumonia but asserts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy prevents this complication when used alongside reasonable care. It claims rapid cure and cites widespread use with no pneumonia cases. Sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes by H. N. White and other local suppliers.
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Chamberlain
H. N. White
Plained Mill Planing Machine Attributed to Hutchinson
KE Easey disclaims responsibility for notices issued by Boggess Darst Boggess while noting J L Hutchinson was connected to his mill equipment. The fragment mentions a planing machine and a mill context with 172 as a standalone figure.
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J.L. Hutchinson
Typewriter sale on easy terms by Theron Tanner
Smith-Premier typewriter offered on easy monthly payments through agent Theron Tanner at Bluefield West Virginia.
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Smith
Theron Tanner
Bluefield
W. Va
Various World News Snippets From March Reports
Dispatches describe a deadly explosion aboard the Russian turret ship Sisoi Veliky killing fifteen and wounding an officer. Moorman of Campbell County Virginia makes an assignment for sureties while debts mount. Market panic and tariff shifts drive New York Clearing House records, and plans for the battleship Iowa set trials for April. A Cuban crisis details famine, detentions, and horseflesh shortages as authorities banish prisoners to Puerto Principe.
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Canea
Sisoi Veliky
Moorman
Campbell County
New York Clearing House
Kentucky
Hunter
Mints
Treasury
Iowa
New York
New England
Returning Prosperity Shows Prospects For Huntington Industry
Representatives from a North Bend Indiana company seek a site for a large brush factory in Huntington. A deal is said to be consummated and machinery work will start at once, employing about 100 workers initially. The Chesapeake and Ohio freight depot project in Huntington begins today with brick and sandstone building costs around 50 000 dollars, due for completion by July 15. The Central City Brick Company resumes after 18 months idle, with 125 men at work and new orders from Kentucky and Tennessee contractors. Riverside Iron and Steel lays the foundation for a new plate mill to meet large orders, and construction and machinery erection will advance rapidly, adding more jobs. Leroy Myers of Savannah leases Auburn Wagon Works at Martinsburg from receivers for six months at 150 dollars monthly, buys on-hand materials for 6 250 dollars, and the plant is set to run at full capacity.
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North Bend Ind
Huntington
Chesapeake & Ohio
Cleveland
Central City Brick Company
Kentucky
Tennessee
Riverside Iron and Steel Company
Leroy Myers
Savannah
Auburn Wagon Works
Martinsburg
W. Va
Weyler Delays Return and Cuban Affairs Stir Rumors
Reports from Havana say Weyler remains in Havana awaiting instructions after announcing a front move. The Gaines Affair and Spanish officer releases are under scrutiny and Colonel Tort faces court martial for cowardice. Women are arrested under secret orders and banished as insurgent suspicions rise.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Havana
Weyler
Gaines
Madrid
Gomez
Nestor Aranguen
Guanabaco
Aranguen
Tort
Guoies
Bejucal
Shooting and stabbing over cards in Upper Loup dispute
A serious gun and knife fight occurred over a cheating accusation between Hutton Windsor and Tom Hudson on Upper Loup Creek. Windsor wounded Hudson. Hudson fired twice, hitting Windsor in the arm and leg. Both men were arrested, Windsor seriously wounded and Hudson mortally wounded and held without bail.
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Hinton
Upper Loup Creek
Hutton Windsor
Tom Hudson
Windsor
Hudson
Honor to whom honor is due dispute over Washington reference
A letter challenges readers using the pen name George Washington accusing Mr. H and Mr. B of ignorance about the honored dead. The writer dismisses the Bear Tale and promises more bear story details, hinting rivals should leave town.
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George Washington
Supper Fund Aids Fire Company Rubber Suits
A ladies committee chaired by Mrs. M. E. McClaugher ty will organize suppers in the Council Chamber on March 24 25 and 26 to raise funds for buying rubber suits for the City Fire Company members. Donors are asked to contact the chairman with their pledged contributions early.
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Sepper
Council
City Fire Company
M. E. McClaugherty
John Hancock Life Insurance Agent Advertising
W T T Watkins is named as agent for John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance in the city hall office. Citizens including Mrs. Medley and Ham Wade attest to prompt policy payments. Visit the city hall office to secure a policy with John Hancock.
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W.T. T. Watkins
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company
Medley
Ham Wade
Clarance Wade
John Hancock
All accounts due J C Darest Co successors
Notice to settle all accounts due J C Darest Company bey N H White or W H Campbell Company successors to J C Darst Company.
Pocahontas Smokeless Coal Questioned Over Brand Change
The Pocahontas Smokeless coal sold by Castner Curran as Pocahontas coal prior to November 1 asks what the coal is now. It is furnished by Pocahontas Coke and Coal Company of Bluefield West Virginia from Pocahontas Flat-Top district. Address: T H Becker Office Princeton Avenue one door east People's Bank.
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Pocahontas
Pocahontas Coke and Coal Company
Bluefield
W. Va
Pocahontas Flat-Top
Castner &eCurran
Pocahontas Coal
T. H. Becker
Princeton Avenue
People’s Bank
Hat Styles At Hutchinson Mill Offer Latest Trimmed Shapes
A reader notes Mrs. tepherson offers trimmed hats with fresh styles and attractive shapes. She invites customers to Hutchinson's mill for reasonable prices and quality workmanship.
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Wes
Fresh cut flowers on sale at Ferguson Bros store
Fresh cut flowers are now on sale at Ferguson Bros store on Bland Street. Local shoppers are welcome to browse a variety of blooms and take advantage of the seasonal prices offered by the Bland Street retailer.
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Ferguson Bros
Bland Street
World Heavyweight Title Fight Forecast In Carson Nevada
Carson Nev March 19 crowd swells for the heavyweight championship with Corbett and Fitzsimmons expected in the ring at eleven. Betting favors Corbett though experts debate a long or short bout. Fans predict a hard fought clash with forecasts split and high public interest in the outcome.
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Carson
Nev
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Carnon
Fitzsimmon
Mahar
Corbett and Fitzsimmons Ready for Heavyweight Showdown
In Carson Nevada on March 16 both fighters finished heavy timing and rest before the bout. Confidence runs high in both camps with backers insisting their men are in prime condition. Fitzsimmons will weigh at least 160 pounds and Corbett from 180 to 185, each claiming to be lighter than actual.
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Carson
Nev
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Custer County Ad Offers Chamberlains Cough Remedy
G B Henderson reports recovery from severe cold after using three small bottles of Chamberlains Cough Remedy in Cripple Creek. He notes relief from cough and cold at high altitude. The Daily Advertiser editor credits meritorious relief. For sale by H N White. Also notices accounts due J C Darst Co must be settled to E P God bey H White or W H Cambell.
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Puerto
Cripple Creek
Chamberlain
G. B. Henderson
Daily Advertiser
H. N. White
J. C. Darst & Co
E. P. Godbey
H. White
W.H. Cambell & Co
For Rent Two Furnished Bedrooms on Princeton Avenue
Two nicely furnished bedrooms available on Princeton Avenue in the east end. Terms reasonable. Inquiries to Mrs McCather.
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Princeton Avenue
East End
Mc Cather
Candy Cathartic Health Claim Ad
An old advertisement promotes Caseare as a wonderful medical discovery. It claims gentle positive action on kidneys liver and bowels and promises to cleanse the system dispel colds cure headaches fever constipation and biliousness. Boxes of C. C. GC sold for 10 25 or 50 cents guaranteed to cure.
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Gay
Wever
Mrr
Lanna
Ohio
Hcorblican
Hotoriff
Hanna
Senate Chamber
Tie
Library of Congress
A Carver
Pris
Hutchinson's
Molers Barber College
Fourth & Central Ave
Cincinnati
Macedonia
Larissa
Volo
Thessaly
W. T. Watkins
Danvers
J. ©. Darst & Co
N. H. White
W. H Campbell & Co
Cash Provision Co
Boggess, Darst & Boggess
KE. M. Easey
Ent
J. C. Darest & Co
Hutchinson’s Mill
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