Chipley Items and Navy Names Stir Local News in 1898
The Chipley post notes a printing contract for 2,200 copies of the Florida Constitution awarded to E O Painter of DeLand at 9 cents per page. It lists auxiliary cruisers El Nord Yankee El Rio Dixie El Sol Prairies El Sud Yosemite and recalls Commodore Schley’s Maine signal. It also reports F W Pope’s nomination at the Tallahassee Republican convention for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
E. O. Painter
De-Land
Long
Morgan Line
el Nord
el Rio
el Sol
Prairies
el Sud
Yosemite
Maine
Schley
Hampton Roads
Tallahassee
F. W. Pope
Jacksonville
Perry
Education parody on bowel health and newspaper satire
A fragmented critic quotes a harsh public remark about newspaper men as public servants who shape politics and institutions while citing their financial dealings. The excerpt juxtaposes a medical scam phrase with a veteran media critique and ends with a cynical joke about heaven.
Comptroller ruling on tax title and refunds
Comptroller Reynolds holds that land sold to the State for unpaid taxes does not vest in the State until two years after the sale. Tax assessment is fixed each January. There is no law to refund taxes on property claimed as non taxable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
Quarantine Convention Aims For Unified Local Regs In South
In Atlanta next Tuesday a quarantine convention invites southern Atlantic Gulf cities to discuss local and state quarantine harmony. The Mobile meeting prompted it, seeking uniform health certificates and similar rules to curb epidemics, while resisting a national scheme.
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Atlanta
South Atlantic
Gulf Seaboard
Mobile
Metropolis
McKinley Request Sparks Congressional Debate On Armistice
Washington April 11 Senators and other supporters of the administration claim the message seeks only time to assess the armistice. Critics call it vague while war supporters push for authority to intervene and set immediate steps. The public reception was silent with no applause except when the president stated the Cuba war must stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spain
Cuba
McKinley
Congress
Florida Democratic State Executive Committee Meeting Call
Hon W A Rawls chairman calls the Florida Democratic State Executive Committee to meet in Jacksonville on May 11 1898 to prepare a call for a State Convention fix its time and place and transact other business. Members are urged to attend due to the importance of the matters facing the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Rawls
Democratic Executive Committee
Democratic State Executive Committee
Florida
Jacksonville
Florida’s war time role and state priorities
Florida pledges patriotic support for Spain crisis while prioritizing state development. It urges Washington representatives to secure national aid for harbors and push canal completion, stating war is not the main concern and industry should continue without interruption.
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United States
Spain
Florida
Cuba
Washington
Scott’s Emulsion advert from historic druggist notice
Scott’s Emulsion is described as palatable and readily absorbed, enhanced with hypophosphites to nourish bones and nerves and aid child nourishment. The wrapper should feature a man and fish. price is one dollar. manufactured by Scott & Kowne, New York druggists.
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Scott
Scott & Kowne
New York
Facing a brighter day for Florida and the Union
The writer argues that sectional conflict will lessen after the war and praises Fitzhugh Lee for his service. He envisions Florida rising with effort in work, defense, and prayer, confident that a hopeful era is dawning for the South and the nation. The piece closes with a hopeful call and signed by T. U., C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Browns Iron Bitters Promises Strength Revival
An old health ad promotes Browns Iron Bitters claiming to restore strength soothe nerves and enrich the blood. It urges readers to choose Browns Bitters over costly medicines and says it is sold by all dealers.
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All Dealera
Powers plead with Spain over Cuban surrender and European guarantees
A Madrid dispatch reports five European powers demand Spain yield to the United States on Cuba. They claim to offer guarantees against war, possibly sending Austrian troops to defend Spain and suppress internal unrest, with the Papal nuncio aligned with the plan.
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New York
Madrid
France
Russia
Italy
Germany
Austria
United States
Spain
McKinley
Washington
Cuba
Europe
Cacareta Candy Cathartic Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts a five stimulant and intestinal tonic named Cacareta Candy Cathartic as a guaranteed cure for constipation sluggish liver and related ailments. It claims money back if not effective and urges readers to try a box today with samples and brochures offered.
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Cnr
A War of the Privateer and naval training roots
The essay argues Britain’s naval strength grew from Drake and Hawkins era privateering against Spain and suggests a revival of privateering could rearm the US maritime power. It recalls the 17th century Paris treaty stance against privateers and notes Marey’s resistance to banning privateering while Spain and the US retained letters of marque.
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Spain
Drake
Hawkins
Brobisher
Atlantic
Pacific
Paris
France
Russia
Prussia
Austria
Sarficia
Turkey
Privateers and naval power in distant seas
The article discusses privateering versus formal naval power, noting Spain’s ability to hire privateers while the US could match with numbers and firepower. It recalls historic naval heroes and warns that future wars may end the privateer era, referencing Semmes and Confederate cruisers and the enduring need for a strong navy.
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Ad Claim
Ad promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as the powerful medical discovery of the age. It claims to cleanse the entire system and relieve colds headaches fever habitually and biliousness. Box prices shown and advertised as available at druggists.
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Chip
V. UC. Jones
Eminer
Chipley, Fla
F C. C.C
Aisis
Comptroller
Porter
KAY Congress
WISE
State Democratic Committee
South
Fitzhugh Lee
Lee
Powers
Tiegren
Ladies’ ‘Advisory Department
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
W. Smith
Camden
S.C
John Cosghgve
Ensac
GLOBE
Pensacola
DeFuniak Spgs Business College
H. F. Cooke
PrinceFunia
Sprinxa
THE
Industrial Bulletin
Tallahassie, Fla
Wad Powell
Cape Horn
Bob Evans
England
Decatur
Preble
Ilull
Semmes
Sumter
Alabama
Union and Citizen
U. S
U.S
C. A. Snow & CO
S. E
R-B.bellamy
Peysegean
Drugglan
AMD
West Florida
Ana
J. M. Clutter
Music House
Smith & Barnes
Kimball
J.M. Clutter
Palatox
St. Pensacola Florida
ENNER
Dominion Company
Chicago
Ferry
Fawcett & CO
Chatham Mills
Pol
Ape
Texas
Merle Ou
Bay Street
Savannah, Ga
Union Depot
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Jean Bristey Walxer
Intelt
NEW York World Chipley Banner
Phriceawweek World
Chipley Banner
Chapley Banner
Egee
Marion & Marion Patent Solicitors & Experts
Civil & Mechanical Engineers
Laval University
Mentors Patent Law Association
American Water Works Pointion
New and Water Works Asse Surveyors Association
Assoc
Menior County of Civil Engineers
Sprees
Lashington
D.C
Orricws
Montreal, Can. Suc
Atlanta (Ga
Wfeekly
7 Journal
Tev Semshee
Hon Dotin Temple
Kouvery Ev Beeriber Sarjare
Eater du Tor
J. Jones
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