War weariness and peace talks in the Philippines clash with troop needs
Reports from the Philippines show fighting continuing despite claims of submission. General Otis requests more troops as 20 000 regulars and 16 000 volunteers stand, with 5 000 additional regulars soon en route. Peace commissioners split between self government and liberal concessions, making a definite settlement unlikely. The piece notes ongoing diplomatic deadlock and unresolved prospects for Aguinaldo.
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Philippines
Prom
Otis
Aguinaldo
United States
Schurman
Cornell University
Peace Commission
Atlanta Journal
Lettered Ticket Rule Sparks Historic Presidential Trend
A playful historical note suggests a pattern in U S elections. From 1880 to 1896 the author counts letters in presidential and vice presidential surnames and claims eight letters for the president and six for the vice president correlate to Republican wins, while nine and nine favor Democrats.
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Arthur
Cleveland
Kendricks
Harrison and
Morton
Stevenson
McKinley
Hobart
Take warning from delinquent paid up debts echo note
A fragmentary note warns that a delinquent subscriber who postponed payment died soon after and others who procrastinate likewise face fate, urging readers to settle debts now. The voice suggests universal consequences for avoidance.
The Country Newspaper Trust Exposed as Broad-Interest Fund
An exchange claims the largest trust is the country newspaper which claims broad trust in the public. It says papers cater to nearly all readers and operate at the smallest profit, with branch offices in every city and readers who pay for extra funds treated harshly if they ask for more support.
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Irceuit
Washington County
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Vernon
Washington
State of Florida
Towit
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Swete
Ennne
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Tavernas
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Selg
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Ely
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C. Brxkvey
A Country Editor Appeals for Relief in Mississippian Lament
A rural Mississippi editor pleads with readers to remit overdue payments. He cites household needs from stockings for his wife to breeches for children, warning the paper is close to insolvency and urging coins and dimes to keep the publication afloat.
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Mississippi
Piney Woods
Baby
Jimmy
Kate
Bess
Hud
Pegsy
Don’t Stop Taking Scott’s Emulsion Till Cured
Advertisement urges continued use of Scott’s Emulsion to heal lungs and improve blood, claiming cod liver oil benefits for summer and winter. Warns it is available from all druggists.
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Scott
Jamaica seeks swap to gain Pacific acquisitions from Britain
Jamaica proposes a swap with Lord Salisbury to obtain British gains in the Pacific in exchange for recent acquisitions. The text notes that Britain has acquired Guam in the Pacific and Jamaica signals readiness for the exchange.
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Jamaica
Lord Salisbury
Pacific
Guam
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