Local Notes and National Figures From Chipley August 14 1897
Notices report government finances with July deficits of 11 073544 dollars and a million pensioners. General Weyler seeks 40 000 more troops and a canal linking New River to the Chattahoochee is proposed. U S Treasury population 73 068 000 with 22 53 dollars per capita money in circulation. Pension rolls near 1 million with 31 960 deaths last year. State chemist Rawls reappointed. post office savings banks proposed to aid savers. Hanna Senate bid costs about 2 million with 50 national figures. President may campaign in his favor.
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Actuary
Treasury Department
United States
Evans
Mark A. Hanna
Senate
Hanna
Increasing Iron Trade In Tennessee And Alabama
In the six months ending June 30, 528,893 tons of pig iron and iron pipe were shipped from Alabama and the Chattanooga district of Tennessee, nearly 100,000 tons more than last year. From the same area, 120,000 tons were exported to Europe, versus 15,000 tons in 1896, underscoring a growing US export strength in iron.
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Tennessee
Alabama
Chattanooga
Europe
United States
Iran
Reformatory Site Bids Sought Under 1897 Law
The governor attorney general and agriculture commissioner invite bids from towns cities or individuals to supply a site for a juvenile reformatory under Chapter 4565 1897. The chosen site must be within three miles of a town or city with rail access and bids due by September 8 1897. The board may reject any or all bids and may consider land money or materials as inducements.
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Commissioner of Agriculture
Reformatory School
Premier Canovas Assassinated in Spain
Madrid reports the assassination of Prime Minister Canovas del Castillo by an anarchist at Santa Agueda. The Neapolitan killer, named Michele Angino Golli or an alias, fired three shots. Canovas died at 3 p.m. after two hours of unconsciousness. Authorities and U.S. Secretary Sherman responded, noting Spain’s political stance and potential future leadership.
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Madrid
Senor Canovas del Castillo
Spain
Santa Agneda
Santa Agueda
San Sebastian
Victoria
Alava
Biboa
United States
Woodford
Rinaldo
Michele Angino Golli
Senor Canovas
The Alaska Gold Discovery Risks for Prospectors
A cautious forecast argues that while Alaska gold discoveries will raise world money supply, most individual prospectors face ruin. Few will strike wealth. climate and harsh conditions will claim many, with limited agriculture, commerce, or stable settlement outside mining and fisheries.
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Alaska
British America
California
Spirits in Low Mood Signals Health Risk in Youth
The text explains summer fatigue as low spirits and energy loss indicating deficient nourishment. It notes the vital force wanes affecting endurance rather than muscle, with risk of lung disease in any age but especially youth. Loss of flesh and cough are warning signs.
For sale at coo and $1.00 by all dra
Fragmentary notice notes a sale item or listing with prices and names Scott and Bowny appearing in a brief, unclear commerce context. The readable fragment mentions a price of one dollar and a location or seller pair.
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Dra
Scott & Bowny, Hig
Cuemmiana
New York
Unemployed Face Hard Route to Gold Region
The Times Union notes that jobless people may seek mining work with poor pay and hard labor to reach the gold region. Access is difficult, so only well off individuals can attempt it, and most may return with only experience.
Europe Feeds On American Corn In Growing Trade
The Citizen argues Europe is increasingly adopting American maize, shifting from horses and fowls to cornmeal for human use as wheat crops falter. It notes rising orders from Europe and calls Hoosier farmers to expand acreage to meet demand, suggesting corn could supplant wheat if needed while payments remain steady.
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Europe
Secretary Sherman to Japan on Hawaii annexation
Washington reports that Secretary Sherman’s forthcoming reply to Japan’s protest over Hawaii’s annexation will be brief and conciliatory. The note notes Japanese statesmen’ s unofficial yet authentic statements showing no design on the island, aiming to conserve treaty rights while Foster’s declaration on the 1893 annexation treaty remains a core point to be submitted to President Harrison.
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Washington, D.C
Sherman
Hawaii
State Department
Japan
Foster
Harrison
Florida tobacco and crops highlight week in Florida notes
Florida tobacco output nears ten million dollars for the year with 500 million cigars produced in three years worth over twenty five million. The pineapple crop is reported very fine at about 300000 crates. Letters patent were issued to Florida Kaolin and M ig Co and to Bagdad Sash Factory. Railroad commission schedules a general hearing for Aug 25 in Tallahassee with recess until Aug 11.
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Florida
C. C. Packard
Toledo Ohio Journal
Railroad Commission
Tallahassee
Florida Kaolin and Mi’g Co
Bagdad Sash Factory
Florida’s 1898 election ahead with broad state ticket
Tallahassee dispatch notes upcoming Florida general election will elect three railroad commissioners two supreme court justices a state treasurer and a US senator. Legislature proposes a separate ballot for senator with lawmakers bound to the statewide vote winner. The writer urges promotion of Florida’s prospects to attract capital and investment.
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Tallahassee
Mia
Supreme Court
United States
Florida
Joint Assembly
Democratic Executive Committee
Senate
Speaker Crisp
United States Senate
Coun
Let it Pass The Pensacola Times Calls For Night Loitering Ban
The Pensacola Times notes at a city council meeting a future ordinance to bar youths under sixteen from roaming the streets at night. It argues the measure will protect youths and should pass, citing prior city experiences and ancestral enforcement.
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Pensacola Times
Loyal Temperance Legion organizes youth work in Chipley
Miss Lula Hayworth appointed supervisor of juvenile work for Washington and adjoining counties forms a Loyal Temperance Legion in Chipley. The group meets Thursdays at 4 p.m. in the Methodist church for a free course of study, with emphasis on faith and moral reform against liquor. Mrs. R. A Foster reports.
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Lula Hayworth
Washington
Temperance Legion
Chipley
Miss Hayworth
Methodist Church
Haynes
R. A Foster
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Chipley, Fla
Weyler
New River
Chattahoochee
Carrabelle
Prof. Rawls
United States Treasury
Dingley
Aldrich, Jones & Co
England
Juvenile Reformatory
Canovas
Aan Durham
Blackwell’s
Bull Durham
Scott
Alligator
Pensacola
DeFupiak Sogea Business College
South
Benmanthite Seemene
H. F.cook
Prin DeFuniak Springs
Fla
O. M. Ferry & CO
Detroit
Mich
R.b.bellamy
R. B. Bellamy
Jhqonn Hss
Jones
Union Depot
West Florida
Pat
Hugh
Fonce de Leon
East Intendentia St
U.S
U. S
C.a.snow Xco
Patent Office
NEW York World Chipley
Banner
Rome
Chipley Banner
Bill Beada
John Cosglove
Ship Blacksmith and Machine Forger
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