The Weekly Banner News of August 19 1597
The edition notes Lowell mills shut until September 1 with possible extension. The New York Journal urges high whiskey prices in Klondyke as a cure for gold. Arans Pass Beacon reports many self described deep waterts in that town. Mason Sayers attacks the Dingley tariff as unjust and fiscally weak. American manufacturers report rising demand for rifles revolvers and ammunition.
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The
New York Journal
Klondyke
Arans Pass
Earth
Mason Sayers
The trouble with republican prosperity remark
The Clarksville Times cites a quip about republican prosperity not being evenly shared, noting it as a comment on distribution concerns across states.
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Clarksville Times
Navy officer ranks total seven hundred twenty four
The officers of our navy consist of 6 rear admirals 10 commodores 45 captains 85 commanders 74 lieutenant commanders 250 lieutenants 75 lieutenants jr 175 ensigns. Total 724.
Denison to Get Santa Fe Trains Within a Year
The Denison Gazette reports arrangements are forming to run Santa Fe trains into Denison and predicts the project will be an accomplished fact within twelve months.
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Denison Gazeteer
Santa Fe
Denison
Alaskan Gold Fields Warn Hunters Face Dangers
The Gonzales Inquirer cautions that Alaska gold fields are periled by many dangers, suggesting fortune seekers risk severe harm as they chase riches in the region.
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Gonzales Inquirer
Alaska
Goldbug Bolters Blame Watson Wing Over McKinley Win
The goldbug faction, unhappy with their role in McKinley’s election, seeks to shift responsibility to Tom Watson’s wing of the Populist party. Sour grapes, indeed.
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McKinley
Tom Watson
Quay Plans Hawaii Visit Stirring Japanese Alarm
Matt Quay announces an upcoming trip to the Islands of Hawaii prompting concern in Japan. The report notes Quay’s growing international notoriety for seizing opportunities and assets, fueling unease among Japanese authorities.
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Matt Quay
Hawaii
Quay
Klondyke Mines Seen as Promoter of Prosperity
The Washington Star contends that Klondyke mines could attract new capitalists and spur broader prosperity, prompting the American public to recognize an undervalued region's potential.
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Washington Star
Klondyke
Colbert County Plans $100,000 Road Improvements
Colbert County Alabama votes to spend 100000 on public roads and related improvements including building ridges, believing the project will yield greater benefits to residents than the cost.
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Colbert County
Alabama
President McKinley Pardons Bank Robbers and Embezzlers
President McKinley pardoned three bank wreckers and embezzlers who served less than a quarter of their sentences. The pardons followed reports that the bankers had greatly contributed to McKinley's campaign fund.
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McKinley
National
Lynching Urges as Solution to Brutal Crime
A historical voice contends that only lynch law can curb outrages by violent men against white women in the South, arguing that authorities cannot stop swift extra judicial vengeance until such crimes end.
Tariff Bill Passes Yet Workers Struggle for Pay
The piece argues the tariff bill benefits trusts with two hundred million dollars while coal region workers strike for higher wages. It criticizes promised prosperity from supporters of McKinley and calls out betrayed workingmen.
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Tue Terrell Times-Star
McKinley
Spilt Milk and McKinley Tariff Promises Revisited
Washington correspondent notes Republicans campaigned on tariff protection while avoiding currency talk. Democrats accused of overlooking GOP pledges and fretting over past power losses. Alvarado Bulletin says Sterrett’s remark marks a decade high in blunt critique of Democratic sentinels.
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Col
Wm. G. Sterrett
Washington
Galveston-Dallas News
McKinley
Canton
Bryan
Alvarado Bulletin
Col. Sterrett
Over Fifty Years Winslow Syrup and World Gold Outlook
The article notes Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a long trusted teething remedy priced at twenty five cents. It also reports Mr. Preston, the mint director, estimating world gold production at 3.205 billion dollars with the United States contributing over 53 million and forecasting growth to 3.2 hundred billion by century's end due to new mines and better extraction.
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Mrs. Winslow
Ately
Winslow
Preston
Mint
United States
Mr. Preston
Browns' Iron Bitters Promises Cure for Blood Nerve Ailments
A vintage ad claims Browns' Iron Bitters cures diseases of the blood nerves and stomach, whether chronic or otherwise. It touts decades of use and promotes R. E. Luhn as sole local agent selling the tonic.
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R. E. Luhn
Attorney General Signals Caution on Fraternal Insurance Orders
The attorney general warns benevolent orders seeking to operate in Texas while avoiding state insurance laws. United Moderns, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, has been denied permission to do business here unless it fully complies with insurance regulations.
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Texas
United Moderns
Denver
Colorado
Oregon Wheat Yield Estimated At 18 Million Bushels
Oregon farmers project a wheat harvest of 18 million bushels this year. Officials note favorable growing conditions and strong market prospects for the crop across the state.
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Oregon
Demonetization and the gold standard threat
The Greenville Herald quotes a stark warning against demonetizing silver and establishing a universal gold standard. It argues such a shift would intensify industrial slavery, trigger revolts, and shake republics unless international bimetallism or U S leadership restores silver remonetization.
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Tut Greenville Herald
United States
Mexico
Congress
Central American Republic Formed by Treaty
The five Central American states ratify a treaty forming the Republic of Central America to take effect September 15, 1897. It will include Guatemala, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Salvador with a chief of states serving one year and a council of two representatives from each state plus the chief. The union will handle diplomacy, passports, exequaturs, and defense lines, with costs assessed by the council.
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Republic of Central America
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Honduras
Salvador
Browns' Iron Bitters Promises Liver Health Remedy
An old advertisement urges men not to neglect the liver and claims Browns' Iron Bitters maintains liver function and cures disease when present. It promises strength and vitality after use and lists R. E. Luhn, Druggist, as the seller.
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R. E. Luhn
Texas School Growth Shown By State Spending
The Texas school system is highlighted for rapid advancement with annual spending of 4 million dollars, more than four times the prior amount in 1881. The state’s single high school grew to 468 students, while the state university then had 752 students and 47 professors, a new institution at that time.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Texas
Liquor prices rise as duties increase in Farmersville
The Farmersville Times reports a 45 cent per gallon rise for all fred liquors due to the duty increase from 1.80 to 2.25 dollars. Case goods jump about 1.00 to 1.50 per dozen bottles while champagne for the rich remains unchanged. Drinkers must pay the freight.
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Farmersville Times
LatHam Weighs Senate Bid Forthcoming Decision
Hon. S W T LatHam has not yet decided whether to enter the senatorial race, according to reports. The potential candidate weighs the political move as discussions continue.
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S. W. T. LatHam
Blushing a Disease Says English Scientist in Opinion
The article notes a London medical scientist labeling blushing as a disease while surveying diverse items. It cites beer consumption in Philadelphia, population facts on Belgium and Dublin, and a mix of political and historic curiosities from across the United States and Europe.
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Philadelphia
Europe
Belgium
Deafness cure urged by constitutional remedies
An advertisement claims local treatments cannot cure deafness and promotes Alls Catarrh Cure as the solution, stating nine of ten cases are caused by catarrh and offering one hundred dollars for any catarrh deafness it cannot cure. Circulars are offered free by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio and by local druggists at 75 cents.
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F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Salt for Dairy Cows Boosts Yield and Quality
Prof Robertson of the Ontario Agricultural Department recommends feeding cows one pound of salt daily. He states that this increases milk yield by 14 to 17 percent and improves milk richness, with milk staying fresh longer in hot weather when salt is included in the ration.
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Prof Robertson
Ontario Agricultural Department
Knight of the Grip Recommends a Traveling Remedy
Dundee Missouri traveler A C Wolfe of Maosur Tibbetts Implement Co announces Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for travelers. He says it never fails and urges every traveling man in the U S to carry a bottle in his grip. For sale by R E Luhn.
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A. C. Wolfe
Dundee
Maosur & Tibbetts,Implement Co
St. Louis
Chamberlain
U.S
R. E. Luhn
Philadelphia
W. M. Rutherford
Main St
Muncie
Indiana
S.S
Electric massage roller uses copper and zinc plates
An electric roller designed for massage purposes contains copper and zinc plates and generates its own electricity, functioning as a self powered device.
Georgia’s melon fields rival Klondike gold and fortunes
The article compares Georgia’s fruit and vegetable wealth to Klondike gold, noting giant watermelons sent to the White House and expanding shipments north. It argues Georgia, Carolinas, and Florida profit from early-season produce, with South Texas also rich in undeveloped wealth. It urges recognizing coastal Texas wealth and digging for it earnestly.
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Georgia
White House
The
Philadelphia Ledger
Carolinas
Florida
Klondike
South Texas
Colorado
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Iowa
Illinois
Texas
Who Is Responsible The Dingley Tariff Debate
The Louisville Dispatch condemns Carlisle and Lindsay for aiding the Republican rise and McKinley’s election. It says the Dingley bill would not pass without Cleveland and his followers creating a Republican majority. It denounces such charges as shameless and contemptible politics.
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The
Louisville Dispatch
Carlisle
Kentucky
Seventeen Liquor Makers Listed in Mexico City
A survey notes seventeen manufacturers of alcoholic liquors operating within Mexico City. The item lists firms involved and reflects the beverage industry presence in the capital.
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City
Mexico
Eocene Dews Attacked by Labor Leaders Over Inapt Claims
Labor leaders accuse Eocene Dews of offering rhetoric without substance as the figure faces press scrutiny. The dispute centers on statements deemed fluffy and unhelpful by union organizers demanding clearer policy.
Grain shortage to boost American producers this year
The European grain shortage is expected to raise profits for American producers. Kansas reports eighteen hundred car loads of wheat on side tracks awaiting shipment. Tarnaco Telephone notes that rainfall in Central Texas could spur business. Durant Oklahoma Territory has a 2000 population with half moving in the last year. The Japs seem prepared to relinquish their claim on the Hawaiian Islands. Uncle Sam's direct approach appears effective.
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Kansas
Hawaiian Islands
Uncle Sam
Germany hit by worst floods since 1870 losses rise
Germany endures devastating floods described as the worst since 1870, causing widespread death and extensive property damage across affected regions. Local authorities urge caution as rescue and relief efforts continue amid rising water levels and infrastructure collapse.
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Germany
Political party status as guide for state leadership
The text argues that parties are essential to the state and government and that a method to determine an individual's party standing should be devised. The claim frames party affiliation as a criterion for governance and accountability.
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Maniba
Militia Called for Second Installment as Recruits Sought
The San Antonio Light reports that militia guaranteeors have been called for a second installment and are still seeking additional volunteers to meet military needs.
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THE
San Antonio
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