The Sherman law and the gold standard debate
The article discusses the Sherman act policy on bimetallic standards, arguing the present ratio aims to keep gold and silver on parity. It traces European reactions, historical ratios, and the 1875 silver issue, asserting only a true bimetallic approach can keep coins in stable relationship, while coppering the policy with gold standard implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Boeeulvat
Eddy Tess
Peter
Lyon
France
Europe
Cleveland
Europeans trade war retaken by staggered tariffs
A collection of editorial opinions discusses looming retaliatory tariffs on food exports including sausages cheeses and wines and predicts short term shortages and higher prices before a long term rebound in American brand products. It argues for immediate repeal of trade barriers to restore the carrying trade and urges fair competition for US carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tt O
Philadelphia Times
Imperialism views spark varied editorials across papers
Newspapers from Portland to Des Moines critique U S policy and imperial aims. Commentators praise humanitarian aims in the Philippines while warning against overreach and outdated navigation laws. The discourse names figures such as Joe Chamberlain Cecil Rhodes Rockefeller and Hoar and Edmunds.
Puts Spain in a Hole Offers to Release Prisoners Prohibitive Conditions
Washington shows no anxiety over recognizing the Philippine Republic proclaimed at Malolos. Neuman offers to free Spanish prisoners if Spain recognizes independence and allies with the insurgents. Spain wishes to avoid renewed hostilities and does not seek alliance with Aguinaldo’s movement. The U S government says it will press for prisoner release but cannot rush impossible demands or force an alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Post-Dispatel
Washington
Philippine Republic
Neuimilde
Stadnoof
Republic of the Philippines
Malolos
Preider Sytusta
Musila
Neumaldo
Spain
Papas
Tapines
Garenthy
United States
Bilinina Toste
Europe
Agoreilloy
Agoncillo
Grovernament
Filipino Surge Threat Under Arms in United States
General Burgose claims 40000 Filipinos are armed and will resist U S forces. Re-enforcements arrive as Jose Lovero Jin Luna and Capt. Marti Burgose join Aguinaldo backed junta in Washington. Aguinaldo warns of severed ties if Aguinaldo not get recognized within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgose
Aguncillo
America
Jose Lovero
Jin Luna
Marti Burgose
Philippine
Washington
Burdice
Aguinaldo
Philippine Republic
United States
Sprain
Lopez
State Department
Iray
Agoncilla
Sampson and Schley clash in Senate over advancement
The Senate, 37 to 17, postponed action on advancement for Sampson and Schley amid a heated dispute. Senators condemned Santiago controversy and naval issues, ordering the Navy Secretary to forward all papers on each commodore advanced for conspicuous conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Sampson
Schley
Santiago
Chandler
Hale
Lodge
Secretary of the Navy
Cuban Cane Fires Prompt Military Aid in Cuba
Reports from Santiago say an attempt to burn a sugar estate near San Misnei was thwarted by two companies of the Third Immunes. Disgruntled Cubans, including soldiers, allegedly set cane fires as white Cubans seek office, with tension rising among black Cuban troops over official positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Col. Ray
Santiago
San Misnei
Itstat
Graves to be Decorated in Havana for Maine Martyrs
The Maine anniversary will be observed in Havana on February 15. Graves of the Maine martyrs will be decorated and flags flown at half mast. Captain Sigsbee to give an address and Gen. Lee to lead a parade. A high mass will be sung in the cathedral. American women in Havana organize the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Havana
Sigsbee
Lee
Kiuvana
State lawmakers clash over Roby track bill defeat and county council move
The House defeated the anti Roby race track bill by 45 to 46 amid claims of a miscall. A record correction and reconsideration were sought. A 583 to 6 vote advanced a bill creating a county council in every county. Other actions included agriculture in schools and a stalled trust resolution. In the Senate a term for the Appellate Court was fixed. A divorce-law change and new anti Roby bill were proposed. Drainage for Kankakee swamps was also brought forward in Northern Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie Mull
Manifold
Mer. Barlow
Mount
Neal
Committee On Education
Hayes
St. Joseph County
House
Senate
Notth
Committee On Temperance
DHS
Indiana
Kankakee
Watts
Feet and vanity in portraits of Bulwer Lytton
The article recalls how painters contested the request for smaller feet in Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton’s portrait. Bulwer insisted on tiny feet, the artist Maclise refused, offering natural feet and later retouched them on varnishing day, highlighting the vanity in personal detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickens
Marhse
Edward Bulwer Lytton
Bulwer
Maclise
Origin of Playing Card Marks and Other Notable Facts
The marks on playing cards are tied to social classes with hearts for clergy spades for nobility clubs for serfs and diamonds for citizens. Archer fish can shoot water five to six feet to disable and capture prey. Liverpool houses the world’s largest workhouse with capacity for 5000 inmates though it is not often filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Lodge Speaks for Expansion and Treaty Ratification
Massachusetts Senator Henry Cabot Lodge urged the Senate to ratify the treaty and argued for a policy declaration. He contended colonial possessions should be governed under law and noted Gen Leonard Wood's testimony calling for large forces to govern Cuba and the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Henry Cabot Lodge
Senate
Lopat
Pellep Ofuslorade Adoa Elisenes Edo
Webster
Drlesus
Thomas Pefferson
Clay
Georgia
Leonard Wood
Rhinatto
Cuba
Creamery Men in Session At National Convention
National Creamery Association opens in Sioux Falls with about 4000 delegates. President Boardman presides as welcome addresses are given by Smith Valmer and Meith, Marsh replies. Secretary reports expenses around 4000 and good finances. Moore of Chicago outlines the association’s history and purpose. Discussion on milk and cream handling features. Governor and state legislators attend via special train from Pierre.
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Makera
Sioux Fals
National Creamery Association
Sioux Walls
S.1
WK. Boardman
HH. DL Smith
Valmer
He. E. Meith
W. W. Marsh
W.S. Moore
Chicase
G. W. Leuthan
Iowa
J. Morek
Tu. (. Tloewe
Nebraska
Pierre
Bishop McLaren to Visit Porto Rico for Mission Work
Right Rev William F McLaren of the Episcopal diocese of Chicago is appointed to personally visit Porto Rico and examine the field for mission work in the new U S territory. The appointment was made by the Episcopal Church General Convention in New York to assess opportunities and recommend extensions.
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McLaren
William F. McTlaren
Episcopal Diocese of
Chicago
Porto Rico
United States
Tee
General Convention
The
Episcopal Church
New York
Miners and Operators End Joint Convention in Pittsburg
The coal miners and operators adjourned their joint convention in Pittsburg after harmonizing all differences. The Chicago agreement remains in force in Illinois Indiana Ohio and Pennsylvania with Illinois using only run-of-mine weights and arbitration over whether districts deserve mining differentials in Springfield versus Danville.
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Pittsburg
Chicago
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Illois
Springfield
Danville
Colonial Advisers Named to War Department Board
The Secretary of War completes the colonial advisory commission by adding Curtis Guild of Boston as a member along with Gen. AL P. Kennedy of Ohio and Maj. George C. Watkins of Grand Rapids Michigan. The group will advise on civil administration matters in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines.
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Curtis Guild
Kennedy
Watkins
Secretary of War
Colonial Advisory Commission
Curtis Guild of
Boston
AL P. Kennedy
Ohio
Maj
George C. Watkins
Grand Rapids
Mich
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Four Stowaways Land in Manila Voyage Incident
Four youths from Columbus, Ohio, who stowed away on the transport Grant with the Seventeenth Regulars were put ashore in New York before the ship sailed for Manila. They planned to seek fortunes in the Philippines.
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Grant
New York
Manila
Columbus
Ohio
Philippines
Red-Bearded Man Found Linked to Adams Poisoning Case
In New York a man with a red beard matching the Adams poisoning suspect’s description has been located. He physically fits the description of the man who purchased the matchholder tied to the case.
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New York
Periods of Pain and Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Periods of pain during menstruation are common and distressing for many women. The article urges Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a treatment, citing a testimonial from Miss Jessie K R Minus of Leon Wisconsin who reports relief after using multiple products and following Mrs. Pinkham’s advice.
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Nature
Lydia
Winkkham
Deak
Lydia E. Pinkham
Liiawell
Jiexsie KR
Leon
Wis
Miles
A Mean Man and a Glassy Tale of Gems
A man recalls an old legend of a woman who drops a diamond or ruby from her lips with every word. He muses that such a tale would fuel his jewelry store’s early morning opening, while his wife quietly works and listens to neighborhood gossip.
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Maria
Sleepy Hollow Chair Promoted by Smyth Company Ad
The John M. Smyth Company advertises a Sleepy Hollow Chair upholstered for display at 150 to 166 West Madison Street Chicago. Priced at $5.25 the chair showcases the firm’s values with a large illustrated catalog offered free on request. The company ships goods to families in nearly every state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Smyth Company
West Madison Street
Chicago
John M. Smyth Co
Union
Quotations on remedies and spider thread facts
The passage cites Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar claimed to cure a cold in a minute and Pike's Toothache Drops advertised similarly. It also notes a spider’s web comprises about 5 000 fibers and would take 28 000 spiders a year to supply a pound of thread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
Pike
Travel by Queen and Crescent Limited From Cincinnati
To New Orleans or Jacksonville via the Queen and Crescent Limited trains, 54 hours through to Havana.
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New Orleans
Jacksonville
Queen and Crescent
Cincinnati
Havana
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Joe” Chamberlain
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Rockefeller
Sioux City Tribune
Omaha World-Herald
Kansas City Times
Buffalo Courier
Indianapolis
Voraker
Des Moines
Messrs Hoar
Edmunds
Democratic Party
Cincinnat! Exquirer
Aguinatl DO
Sampson and Schley
State Law Makers
W.E. Mlaren
Sleepy Hollow
Hood
Western
Canada
C. J. Broughton
M. V. Mcinnes
Merrill
Sawyer
Famous Mfc. CO
Chicaco
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