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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1898
Page
2
A Chipley notice collects Democratic ticket details for local and state offices including Stephen Sparkman Whitfield Tayl or Carter Day Bryan Morgan Coleman Williams Jones Horne Mosley Busu Russ Singleton. The piece also quips on Sampson Schley prize money and political satire about officers salaries and party shifts.
A collage of brief items notes candy claims, political musing, authorship in The Ladies' Home Journal, and imperial policy chatter. It mentions Populist party activity in Syracuse, Bangs story plans, peace mission views, a spider omen in a reader letter, and questions about private donations to Cuban War soldiers.
A San Francisco Chronicle style note praises Pensacola as the Metropolis of Florida while noting West Florida ties. A Washington dispatch reports Col. Bryan of the Third Nebraska may resign, hoping to leave with his regiment, and discusses voter indifference to political candidates and the primacy of results over theories.
The Pensacola News argues a regional revival is real, citing Europe’s trade balance, record crops, reorganized railroads, growing minerals, irrigation, electricity, and rising manufacturing. It highlights Pensacola’s export boom on new L and N steamship lines and 30 feet of water on the bar, urging the city to become Florida’s metropolis.
The fiscal year ending June 30 1898 shows our exports surpassing England by more than 880 million dollars. The article notes decades of British trade surplus and praises tariff reforms, suggesting the Dingley law will be amended toward greater liberality and reduced protection.
The Atlanta Journal comments that Congress should not impose more tariffs, arguing territorial expansion will break the dominance of an unworthy faction in legislation. Infant industries must now compete, protected too long, or risk being unworthy of preservation.
The copy touts Browns' Iron Bitters as highly valuable especially to women and claims it cures backache and headaches, restores strength and health, helps pallid cheeks, and benefits sickly children or overworked men. It asserts wide availability at all dealers and recommends every home keep a bottle.
Letter from JUNO questions the Democratic Executive Committee taking powers of the County Convention and dictating to a candidate. It cites failed convention actions, fears among delegates, and a Treasurer muddle affecting party harmony while endorsing Dr Coleman.
An ad for Cascarets claims cure with money back guarantee. The article discusses Hon. Chas. Denby’s Washington visit and argues the United States must retain control of the Philippine Islands, warning that withdrawal would shut the door on eastern influence and trade. Denby cites Admiral Dewey and urges continued U S presence.
Debate in the Senate surrounds Sampson and Schley confirmation amid claims of prize money and rank. The piece contrasts Sampson with Dewey and Schley, noting Manila and Santiago battles as key achievements.
The article discusses rivalries in the naval command during the Spanish American War era. It argues Sampson was favored by an enemy faction and pushed ahead of Schley, while Fre would have shined if given the chance. It suggests public opinion favors Sampson over Schley unless Senate decisions alter the outcome.
An old medicinal ad touts C. C. C. as a pleasant gentle purifier for kidneys liver and bowels. It promises a full-system cleanse and relief from colds headaches fever habitual constipation and biliousness. Boxes cost 10 25 or 50 cents with guaranteed cures by druggists.
A town bank issues receipts and wedding funds notes amid a circular push to streamline bill notes. Officials say the move consolidates payments and receipts while easing record keeping for marriages and related ceremonies.
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