Croker backs Bryan as New York divides over silver issue
Washington reports describe pressure within Democratic ranks as Charles Croker shifts toward William Jennings Bryan. The piece notes Croker’s unguarded praise and suggests splits over Bryan’s nomination, silver policy, and imperial stances, with Tammany's power in New York looming large.
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Washington
Croker
Mr. Bryan
New York
Whitney
Congress
Saratoga
Tammany
National Party
Bryan
Europe
Chicago
W. J. Bryan
England
Tom Reed
Dreyfus Wept In Court During New Trial Proceedings
The second court martial of Captain Alfred Dreyfus of the French artillery continued at Rennes. Major Carriere refused adjournment after the Labori attack. The day highlighted Dreyfus's years on Devil’s Island and he wept as his prison details were read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devil'’s Island
Dreyfus
Rennes
France
Carriere
M. Demange
Maitre Labori
Devil’s Island
French Guiana
Canal Bills Defeated in Prussian Diet
The Prussian diet rejected the Dortmund Rhine canal and Dortmund Ems canal bills by 212 to 209 and defeated the central canal bill 228 to 126. In Kentucky, striking coal miners in Middlesboro refused operators’ 10 percent raise, demanding 12 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dortmund-Rhine Canal
Dortmund- Ems
Middlesboro
Brooke to be Called to Washington for Cuba Conference
Governor General of Cuba will be summoned to Washington to confer with the Secretary about Cuba affairs. The aim is to obtain General Brooke’s knowledge of conditions in the island to reach a definite conclusion on future Cuban policy.
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Cuba
Washington
Brooke
Rebels on the Run at Calulet Front
Manila dispatch reports the Twelfth Infantry advancing from Calulet at sunrise with Evans battalion on the right and Wood on the left. Filipinos entrenched 1,500 yards out, firing heavy volleys before retreating northward as American artillery pressed the line. Heat caused suffering among troops.
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Manila
Calulet
Evans
Wood
Galulet
Smith
Southern progress notes new industries across several states
Trades man reports a surge of manufacturing with facilities like a 50000 dollar steam bakery in Middle Tennessee a 100 ton cast iron pipe foundry in Alabama and a 250000 dollar cordage factory in Louisiana. It lists cotton mills coal mines flouring mills and more across Georgia North Carolina Tennessee and other states.
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Middle Tennessee
Alabama
Arkansas
West Virginia
Louisiana
North Carolina
Mississippi
South Carolina
Georgia
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Florida
Kentucky
Chattanooga
Tenn
Indebtedness Being Scheduled for Boone Black Diamond Rail
Knoxville stockholders and directors of the Boone Black Diamond railroad are compiling a schedule of about 125000 in debts claimed by the railroad creditors. The claims include four years of director salaries and office expenses with a 50000 claim in favor of Knox county arising from a contract tied to Knox county’s 100000 Knoxville and Ohio railroad bonds sold for 40000. Local East Tennessee directors hold the road and plan to retain a lien on all rights of way until the debts are paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone-Black Diamond Railroad
Knoxville
England
Knox County
Boone
Knoxville and Ohio Railroad
East Tennessee
Nile drought endangers Egypt cotton crop warns of revenue loss
Advices from Cairo report extreme Nile low water levels threaten the Egyptian cotton crop. Natives are urged to sow early, with the upper highlands seen as the hardest hit and concern rising over potential revenue losses.
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Cairo
Egypt
Nile
Georgia Tax Levy Sets State Rate at 5.36 Per Thousand
Comptroller General Wright fixed the Georgia state tax rate Monday at 5.36 per $1,000 after a long talk with Governor Candler. The levy includes 2.10 for the school fund, 3.00 for the general government fund, and 0.26 for the sinking fund per $1,000 of property valuation.
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State of
Georgia
Wright
Candler
Iron molders strike at Chattanooga Stove works
Fifty workers at Mountain City Stove in Chattanooga walked out Wednesday seeking higher wages and shorter hours. The company refused. Strikers aim to bring the remaining 150 molders out as well to join the stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain City Stove Works
Chattanooga
Chattanooga Stove Works
One Year's Seeding, Nine Years' Weeding
Advertisement urging use of Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify blood and prevent disease. Claims delaying treatment risks danger and emphasizes buying only Hood's Sarsaparilla for safety.
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Hood
Brain Work and Exercise and Patent Medicine Ad Card
A pasted page fragment discusses brain work for mental vigor and includes an ad for Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters praised as a tonic and cure for dyspepsia. It promotes Cascarets as a blood purifier and beauty aid with prices and druggist claims.
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America
Mulberry Pills Promoted As Laxative Cure
An ad claims mulberry pills from Arthur Paten Co of Louisville Kentucky cure constipation headaches and liver issues. It offers a six box sample mailed on receipt of a two cent stamp and mentions a quip about poetry contrasting poverty.
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China
America
Arthur Paten & Co
Louisville
California Fig Syrup Co. laxative remedy claims unique formula
The advertisement promotes Syrup of Fias as a pleasant strong laxative produced from senna and figs by the California Fig Syrup Co. It asserts cleansing effects on kidneys liver and bowels and relief from colds headaches and fevers. It warns buyers to note the company name to avoid imitations and lists availability through druggists at 50 cents per bottle in San Francisco Louisville and New York.
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Catifornia Fie Syrup Co
California Fie Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
Kissing Laws in Ancient Greece and Rome
An ancient Greek law punished male kissing of a woman with death in public street. An Athenian youth kissed Pisistratus’s daughter. Pisistratus spared him after his wife pleaded mercy. In Rome Publius Maevius had a slave torn apart for kissing the statesman’s daughter, while Cato barred married couples from kissing in front of their daughter.
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Greece
Pisistratus
Publius Maevius
Rome
Cato
Marriage fortunes and a joking judge line
A humor filled dialogue features Miss Goodblood and Mrs. Highflyer joking about marriage outcomes shown by a fortune teller. A lighthearted judge quip follows about second and third marriages running splendidly. An advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic for constipation and Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer with a money back promise and a Philadelphia address.
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Miss Goodblood
A Ramble Ends In A Surprise On An Nineties Tandem
Clarence Wheeler and Birdy Jones enjoy a spring ride on a '97 tandem beneath an oak by a spring. A dramatic toast to freedom turns comic as Birdy reveals a shocking line delivery. The piece blends rural charm with a sudden, playful accusation directed at Wheeler.
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Birdy Jones
Clarence Wheeler
Soho
Clarence
Longfellow
Soho Amateur Dramatic Club
Pittsburg Times
Referendum memory and assorted patent medicine ads from 1894
A dated mix of quotes about a Indiana referendum memory and a parade of patent medicines and cures. It includes Allen's Foot-Ease shoe powder, No-To-Bae tobacco habit cure, Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials, Cascarets for constipation, Winslow's soothing syrup for teething, and Piso’s Cure for coughs, dated February 24, 1894.
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Allen
Allen 8
Olmsted
LeRoy
Young couple’s split over dress loan leads to odd repayment
In a conversation between Mrs. Roberts and Miss Elizabeth Sprawle the two recall Ned’s engagement to Sally Potter and a hot summer dress pattern. Sally returned Ned’s six dollar payment plus six cents interest for a year, a gesture seen as fair though the engagement ended. They lament the young couple’s mistake and praise Sally’s honesty.
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Sally Potter
Potters
Mrs. Roberts
Elizabeth Sprawle
Miss Sprawle
Ned
Sally
Mrs. Potter
Her Disadvantage in Veil Moment
Dialog advances a flirtatious scene between Maud and Gertrude with remarks about a potential kiss from Mr. Walsingham. Gertrude jokes that his interest hinges on her veil and the dignity of her face, while Maud mocks the idea and desires the kiss.
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Maud
Mr. Walsingham
Gertrude
Chicago Times-Herald
World coal field area and varied health ads in early 20th century text
The snippet notes the world coal fields cover about 471 800 square miles and includes several advertising claims. It cites Dr M L Fieldem offering tetter skin cures and a No To Bac tobacco cessation remedy with guarantees and free booklets, plus a moth muscle count.
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M. L. Fieldem
Eclectic
P. O
Elmore Co
Ala
Posceens
J. T. Shaptrine
Avannaoh
Pain Conquered by Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound
Letter from Mrs Dera Remicker of Rensselaer MD praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from back pain bearing down pains and menstrual suffering after two to four bottles. The piece urges women to seek early help and notes free advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
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Tammany Wose
William
Will
Southern Progress
Dtoods
Boston
Beatty
C. C
Mexico
Nees
Dr. Kline
H. P. Myron
United States
White Rocks
Utah
Indiana
Indianapolis Journal
Hall
J. Chenry & Co
Toledo
Bureau of Edoucation
United
Sta
Winslow
D. Boonmor- Ler
Lexington
Ierling Remedy Co
Buckingham’s
Golden Crown
Vittenurg Gla Alleny, Pa
College OF Dentistry
College of
Beare
Sane College
Certoon
Beene
J. L. Nichols & CO
Atlanta
Arters
Epw
A. Marz
Albany, N. Y
Sterling Cemedy Company
Montreal
PITTS
Thomson, GA
GE. Allege
Atlata Business ‘College
Whitehall St
Atlanta, Ga
W. L. Douglas
L. Douglas Shoe CO
Brockton, Mass
Seuss Maventere
Aunes Lombard Iron Works & Supply
Augusta
Moffett
St, M. D
St, Louisss
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