13 Feb 1897
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Newspaper
Cape Girardeau Democrat
Location
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1897
Page
1
A long Senate session considered new railroad labor protections as the Avere bill advances. Gov. Taylor’s era memories and politics swirl with comments on the McKinley cabinet prospects. Reports include inaugural plans, ball tickets, and portraits of party strategy across Missouri and Washington.
A long forgotten case in Dent, Missouri, ends with Uncle Cartee revealing how six men abducted and hanged Tion Augdelschaefer for alleged rebel acts. The victim’s grave was later moved to a family plot, ending decades of curiosity. Nearby, Col John Doniphan advocates Missouri funding for a state building at the Omaha Exposition.
Mr G Cailouette of Beaversville reports a dramatic recovery from la grippe after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He says three bottles restored health from a near death experience and recommends a free trial at Hamman’s drugstore.
Canton reports President-elect McKinley will uphold Cleveland's order requiring all applicants for consular posts with salaries up to 2500 to pass a strict examination. Exemptions apply only to former consuls or State Department staff. Congressmen seek suspension. About 100000 candidates expected. McKinley intends a thorough exam for all appointments.
A New York Press quotation contrasts male and female behavior in forgiveness and social impressions. It suggests men forgive and forget while women remind, and notes women care for sick men to gain leverage, while men stay silent to impress and women speak when silent.
A Missouri House action recounts Representative Avery from Lincoln signing his own bill after passage. The episode notes Avery acted as Speaker during a moment when Speaker Farris and Speaker Pro Tem Lee were briefly absent, and the bill was returned to the House for enrolment with Avery’s signature placed to ensure prompt completion.
The Glebe-Democrat notes that President McKinley's cabinet will have an older average age than typical. William Sherman stands at nearly 74 as the senior figure, with Gage Alger Wilson Cong and McKinley younger. Sherman is older than many past cabinet appointees but remains mentally and physically vigorous for the term.
In Guthrie Oklahoma the Rose marriage law tightens rules on whites marrying Indians. Within days dozens have wed native partners and at Blackburn a double wedding joined Ben Harrison with Minnie Harvey and James Bigheart with Ethel Stokely. Both husbands are wealthy and Bigheart is a former chief's son.
The best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale W C Hamans.
A Youth's Companion recounts George D. Prentice as brave and quick to defend himself in Kentucky. Tales include fending off a buckskin editor challenger and disarming an armed assailant in Louisville. The anecdotes portray Prentice as fearless and principled in a rough journalistic era.
A Canadian press item reports President Cleveland intends to travel around the world soon after the inauguration, aiming to do so as a private citizen with his secretary Thurbher and cabinet members accompanying him. Mrs. Cleveland and the children may join, though undecided. The plan seeks to avoid public duties, starting as soon as possible after McKinley’s inauguration.
New York reports Sheriff John L. Danley of Richmond County seized Port Richmond Staten Island for debt. He confiscated the village offices including the Board of Aldermen and trustees rooms along with desks chairs and records. The seizure targeted public property tied to boulevards funded by nonpaying citizens.
Remedy claims permanent relief for all headache types and chronic migraines. It purports to cure habitual constipation by toning the bowels and appeals to readers to trial a large bottle priced at five cents at Haman's drug store.
Washington February 8 The House appropriations committee will grant the petition of sugar planters from the South and West for 21 048 000 to pay the bounty on the crop planted under the McKinley law and harvested under Wilson law The subcommittee found the claim valid the Wilson act had cut off bounty but Congress previously appropriated over 5 000 000 to cover crops in the ground when the act began The additional sum would make up full bounty due and follows Supreme Court guidance that the bounty contract existed The committee has not decided whether to place this on the sundry civil bill or to issue a separate bill
Bellard’s Snow Liniment is advertised to cure neuralgia lame back sore throat and various bruises cuts and old sores. The sales pitch claims rapid relief and invites purchase at Wilson's drug store.
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