Fragmented 19th century notes on politics and society
A collage of brief items mentions Canton visitors to a presidential nomination, a cancer belt in Wayne County, a mayoral biography, a Texas governor urging federal aid for a Houston Afro American exposition, the original American flag, Springfield drainage doubts, a Francis Scott Key monument plan, California road funding by bicycle taxes, coinage material changes, predators harming Colorado stock, Booth-Tucker's Detroit visit and a new town plan, Pomona snow reports, and Jewish emigration shifts toward South Africa.
News of the Week highlights reform splits and Cuba
The issue notes a split within reform factions in Missouri and Tennessee forming the United Reform Press Association, a Cuban independence stance via Salvator Cisneros and Gomez, and calls for a US intervention under certain sovereignty terms. It reports on silver movement politics, monetary conference prospects, and Cleveland administration briefings while listing varied domestic and international developments.
Opium seizure at San Francisco port largest ever reported
A treasury special agents seizure valued at £400,000 marked the largest opium seizure at the port of San Francisco on the 27th due to customs law violations. Other items include a deadly mine fire at Sombrorete Zacatecas killing 175 workers, rail stock gains in London on major lines, and various political and legal notes from the era.
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Treasury
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Mexico
Asroricas Railroad Securities
London
Trinois Central
Missouri Pacific
Louisville & Nashville
Gov. Cradley
Kentucky
Aurora
Winimond Cooper
Wit
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Loulaville
FairUmes
United States
Canada
Extra session planned to address revenues and capitol question
Mississippi reports that an extra session will be called to provide revenues and consider capitol matters. Gov. McLaurin conveyed the legislature’s capitol plan, Treasurer May and Auditor Holder submitted financial statements, and March 25 was set as the target date.
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Steel trade gains drive market improvement in 1900s
A sweep of orders for nearly 1,000,000 tons of steel rails in the past three weeks signals the strongest improvement in the steel market since the previous autumn. Demand climbs at mills in New England and Chicago while railroads push purchases amid rising prices and cautious factory output.
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Lin Pelee
New England
Maine
Simewiot
Chicago
Peace Treaty Efforts Falter as Extra Session Looms
Milan Vasiuscros February 27. The fight for a general arbitration treaty has collapsed in the Fifty-Fourth Congress with few days left. Senator Sherman and backers will renew in an extra session after dissolution next Thursday. Sherman says the incoming administration will push ratification and expects success then. Kansas City Moves to Bar Cigarettes for Minors. A new anti-cigarette ordinance bans sale to boys and men under 21 and requires a $40 annual license for dealers. The city council passed the measure. Mayor Jones will sign it, effective immediately. A Negro Wretch Lynched in Chattanooga. Charlie Brown, 19, accused of assaulting Miss Lillie Walker, hid in a barn and shot Deputy Sadler when arrested. A mob hanged Brown on a tree, his body riddled with bullets. Chicago Mayor Nominee. Republican city convention nominates Judge N C Sears for mayor on the first ballot. Mormon Mission Headquartered Moves. The Mormon church northern states mission shifts headquarters from Kansas City to Chicago, led by William Woodruff. most elders relocate to Chicago except one remaining. Utah Ageing the Fighting. Representative Kenner’s bill to legalize prize fighting is defeated in the house.
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National Reform Drona Association
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Memphis
United Reform Press Ciation
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New York World
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Cuba
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Minnesota
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London
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Oklahoma
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Unckney
Indiana
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Lee
Thurber
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New York
National Sound Money League
George E. Leighton
St. Louis
Jares
Idaho
Henry Veitfield
Senor DE Lowe
Washington
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Weyler
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Sede
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Engagements in Cuba Reported Heavy with Weyler Losses
Havana reports from Gam in Clarance describe large Spanish casualties in the Cenian battle under Gen Weyler with about 900 killed or wounded. In the Colabarne actions Gen Maximo Gomez and Calaiguan led assaults. Spanish losses framed as heavy, with dead and wounded sent to Sahet Spiritus. Definitive figures unavailable.
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Havana
Gamin Clarance
Ceniam
Weyler
Colabarne
Calaiguan
Sahet Spiritus
Gomez
The Post Offices President Cleveland Vacancies
In Washington February 27 the report says President Cleveland will not nominate any more postmasters. The administration has suspended patronage distribution until vacancies end. With 129 nominations hung in the Senate most will stay suspended until March 4. After inauguration McKinley will face hundreds of post office vacancies and many applications from office seekers.
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McKinley
Interior
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Senate
McWinley
Famine Aid Sought for Claiborne Parish Drought
In St Louis J T Caldwell of Claiborne parish Louisiana seeks aid for drought stricken residents. He says about 12 000 live there with roughly 4 000 destitute farmers and laborers lacking means to secure food. Louisiana’s $45 000 aid largely went to freight with many unable to pay 2 cents per bushel of corn.
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St. Louia
Louisiana
St. Louis
J.T. Caldewell
Claiborne Parish
Louixiana
National lawmakers debate spending amid Cuban and Indian issues
The Senate and House wrestled with funding for government operations and Cuba policy. Delegates debated territorial appointments, naval matters, and an arbitration bill as senators pressed for information on Aguirre and Sanguilly cases while assessing forestry reserve impacts. Local notices mention Nebraska protests, Leadville mine strikes, Greek Crete claims rumors, a Chicago collision, and a Georgia criminal assault verdict.
Light and neat remedies mix with a Wheelers tale
The article blends home care advice on improving light in sickrooms and restoring cane seating with old fashioned housekeeping tips. It contains instructions for cleaning fur wool fabrics, removing grease with turpentine, and preparing remedies. It also includes quirky verse and advertising snippets about medicines, cosmetics, and a bicycle trend.
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