Tonsorial Artists in the Navy
The Washington Star discusses shipboard barbers on large U S ships with crews of 500 to 600. It notes former pay rates for ship barbers were abolished, barbers are now landsmen or ordinary seamen, and on smaller cruisers a single barber serves about a quarter of the crew, charging one dollar monthly. The piece highlights the harsh, demanding duty of shaving dozens daily at sea and the sailor’s discomfort, especially in rough conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington Star
Regular Army of Invalids and Market Tips
An ad copy touts Ostetter's Stomach Bitters to regulate digestion and improve energy, claiming relief from malaria grippe dyspepsia and kidney issues. It promotes Wheat and Corn speculation with Henry Mugridge & Co in Chicago and advertises Dr. Kline's nerve restorer and Mrs. Winslow's soothing syrup with prices and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostetter
Henr Mugridge & Co
Commerce Building
Chicago
Board of Trade
Currency reform debate at New York Chamber dinner
Secretary Lyman J. Gage spoke at the 129th annual New York City Chamber of Commerce dinner at Delmonico's. He urged currency reform but avoided details, warning the banking system and treasury must better support trade and industry amid post election optimism and pressures from free silver opposition.
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Chamber of Commerce of
New York City
Delmonico
Fifth Avenue
Forty-fourth Street
Secretary of the Treasury
Lyman J. Gage
Alexander E. Orr
Chamber
Orr
United States
Land of the Free
Gage
Freeman’s
Nebraska Official Count Shows GOP Gain Over Gubernatorial Race
Official return from November 2 in Lincoln Neb shows fusion candidate Sul livan for supreme court 102 888 votes and Posta Republican 89 009. Compared to last year’s governor race Holcomb fusionist 116 415 and McCall Republican 94 723, Republicans gain while Holcomb outpaced his ticket.
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Lincoln
Neb
Sullivan
Supreme Court
Posta
Holcomb
McCall
Election protest filed as Nebraska canvass board meets
The Nebraska state canvassing board met in Lincoln on Monday to canvass the late election returns. A formal written protest signed by Secretary Sizer of the Republican state committee and many citizens was filed against the canvass in at least 22 counties.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Sizer
Republican State Committee
Secretary Wilson on Agricultural Education and Land Grant Roles
Secretary James Wilson outlines in his annual report how agricultural education should blend practical farming instruction with science based principles. He argues for teaching students to think scientifically, keeping land grant colleges and experiment stations distinct in management, and notes the report’s broader view of the department’s objectives and scope.
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James Wilson
Iculture
Georgia
Wilson
Populist Committee Meets in St Louis on Fusion Stance
The national reorganization committee of the populist party met in St. Louis with 29 states represented. Chairman Milton Park said they oppose fusion with Democrats and seek a straight fight. The Memphis assembled reform group aims to aid the People’s Party, not supplant it, and Park notes contact with Marion Butler awaiting a reply.
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National Reorganization Committee
St. Louis
Milton Park
National Organization Committee
Memphis
National Reform Press Association
People’s Party
National Committee
Marion Butler
Butler
Weyler Arrives in Barcelona Amid Mixed Crowds
A Barcelona report says General Weyler landed from the Montserrat amid a 20 000 strong crowd at the Columbus monument and faced applause from supporters at Deputy Saladrigas home. Madrid dispatches contrast the landing with official accounts noting little public demonstration and six carriages awaiting him.
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Barcelona
Spain
General Weyler
Cuba
Montserrat
Havana
Columbus Monument
Saladrigas
Madrid
Gold Medal for Heroism to Langford for River Rescue
William Langford a clerk for the New York Central and Hudson River railroad was awarded a gold medal for saving three passengers from a submerged car after the Garrisons disaster in New York. The ceremony at Grand Central Station was witnessed by Dr Chauncey Depew and railroad officials. Langford swam to the car, cut a hole, and freed the men.
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William
Langford
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad Company
New York
Garrisons
N.Y
Chauncey M. Depew
Grand Central Station
Hudson River
Competitor Filibusters Return After Havana Steamer Arrival
The steamer Saratoga arrived in New York harbor Monday afternoon carrying released members of the Competitor filibustering expedition. They wore clothes worn at their capture on April 25, 1896 near Barrancos San Cayetano Cuba.
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Saratoga
Havana
New York
Barrancos
San Cayetano
Cuba
President to Recommend Currency Reform Plan to Congress
The Washington Evening Star reports the president will propose a currency reform plan in his message, with Sec retary Gage cooperating. Gage plans to submit the cabinet version in his annual report, adding minor recommendations, while Senator Teller doubts sweeping legislation and notes debates on bank notes versus gold. He also questions Cuban war support and expects Congress to act on belligerent rights for Cuba.
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The
Washington Evening Star
Gage
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Washington
Teller
Treasury
House
Senate
North Georgia Methodist Conference Formed in Athens
The North Georgia Conference organized in Athens with Rev. Joel P. Daves elected secretary and committees named. It claims to be the largest in the United States with 93,000 members, contributing funds to foreign and home missions and preparing for the quadrennial general conference in Baltimore. Bishop Galloway presided, after returning from Memphis and before heading to North Alabama in Florence.
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North Georgia Methodist Conference
Athens
Joel P. Daves
Heidt
Atlanta
North Georgia
United States
Baltimore
Bishop Galloway
Memphis
St. Louis
North Alabama
Florence
Practical Household Tips from a Historic Kitchen
Practical guidance on bacon in the oven, flavoring with salt in cream to reduce sourness, cherry leaves in pies for flavor, a pinch of soda with pie plant or gooseberries, sugar with peas, careful canning of berries, hot sealing and cooling storage, and a hickory bark tea substitute for maple syrup.
The Sturdy Oak as Sacred Ancient Symbol
The oak stood as the holy tree in Druids lore, earthly symbol of the Supreme Being. Beneath its branches sacrifices were made and the oracle spoke from its groves. Mistletoe and the tree represented strength dignity and grandeur for Celt and Saxon alike.
Twenty Years in Penalty for Assault on Mrs Gleason
Frank Meiner alias Dad Meiner was convicted in Newport Kentucky Wednesday night of assaulting Mrs William Gleason on October 6 and sentenced to twenty years in the penitentiary. Claxson and Greer received the same sentence earlier. Five others await trial for the offense, with expectations of twenty year terms. The gang’s actions prompted authorities to move prisoners to Maysville to avert lynching.
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Frank
Dad” Meiner
Newport
William Gleason
Claxson
Greer
Planning for Confederate Veterans Reunion in Atlanta
The Confederate Veterans Reunion association in Atlanta Georgia has completed organization plans. The executive committee is named and the association's branches formed with all work outlined.
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Confederate Veterans’ Reunion Association
Atlanta, Ga
A Woman's Glory and Cures for Distresses and Dangers
A fragment highlights claims about women’s beauty, sensational cures for tresses and skin diseases, and warnings about mercury ointments. It mentions J Shuptrine Savannah Ga and a cold remedy touting Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The piece warns against mercurial preparations and cautions medical prescription use.
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Piso
F. MM. Abbott
Seneca St
Buffalo, N. Y
Hood
A. H. McDermonot
Bolton St
Marlboro
Mass
Rust
Kainit
Nassau St
Ted
Alonzo
Bliss CO
Washington, D.C
Gravely & Miller
Danville
Sexton
Waare
R. J. Bexton
West Mitchell Sc
Tia Michea
Thompson's
Gurrency
NEW York Chamber OF Commerce
Methodists
Classic City
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Pinkham
Wood St
Reading
Lydia
Walter Baker & Co
Walter Baker & Co. Limited
Dorchester, Mass
Meiner
Mrs. Gleason
Association At
Shuptrine
Savannah
Catot &Son
Whiteville
M. A. Simmons
Zeilin
Chattanooga Medicine Company
Ball Ground
Dr. M. & Simmons
Simmons Hinim
Malsby & Company
Forsyth St
Erie City Iron Works
Peaberthy
Berdanes Yneas
Scenryf
Dumb Bell
D. M. Watkins & Co
Providence
Business College
Louisville, Ky
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