Hanna's Barrel Probe Move Stirs War Tax Debate
Washington column mocks Republican tactics as war tax relief calls rise while the Ways and Means Committee plans a summer session. The piece cites alleged favoritism in government lending, Gage warnings on drained channels, and Hanna's influence pushing for defense spending increases. The argument links these moves to political gain and speculates on future sums.
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Washington
Gage
Congress
Hannia
Siva
Darvine
Conan
Unclear text on gun install proposal and political links
Fragmentary report notes debate over financing a guailisan gun installation. Mentions Senator Mark Hagima and possible family ties influencing positions. Describes navy condemnation as perilous and calls for defense funding, amid party conflict and alleged payroll influence.
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Hanna
House
Belge
Thaelr
Ueht
Mark Hagima
Gayle
Mark Hiaim
McKinley administration accused over post office raid and Panama project
The passage attacks President McKinley and his associates, labeling his administration demoralized by corruption from Wall Street to the Panama canal plan. It claims vast control over funding and route selection, urging Hanna's allies to push a Panama route in law and policy.
Resignations Grow Among Philippine Volunteers Says Baltimore Sun
The Baltimore Sun reports seven hundred volunteer officers in the Philippines have resigned or seek to resign, a figure supported by Washington sources. The paper says a third of the volunteer officers are sick of the slaughter and conquest and fear reproach for quitting. It adds that only criminals seem to profit from the vast government outlays in contrast to Mr Neely’s Cuba cases.
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Baltimore Sun
McKinley
Philippines
Washington
Sife
Neely
Cuba
United States
House of Representatives
House
Spooner
Congress
Charles F. W. Neely
Bread Trust Eyes New York Market Battle
The Biscuit Trust aims to enter the bread business and JP claims potential yearly revenue of seven million dollars from supplying New York residents. He warns Hitle dealers to surrender peacefully or face a decisive fight, while the trust weighs the public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biscuit Trust
New York
Trust
War Panic and Philippine Question Split in Troy Democrat Opinion
A fragmented contributor laments wartime policy and Philippine governance. The piece critiques American expansion, calls for withdrawal, and questions party support amid military and economic pressures.
The Panama Syndicate Job and Canal Obstruction
An editorial criticizes Senator Moreau for not proposing a resolution to investigate the Panama syndicate. It warns that failure could enable monopolization of the inter-oceanic canal project and cites ongoing obstruction to the Nicaraguan Canal legislation during this session of Congress.
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Panama Syndicate
Moreau
Congress
Love Changing to Hate in Soldiers Letters Philippines
Private letters from soldiers in the Philippines condemn Mar Messinser's brigade for looting and destroying food and property. They describe brutal acts against inhabitants and express fear of universal desecration and conspiratorial aims. The writer warns this conduct will create disloyal citizens and lasting hostility.
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Philippines
Messinser
Meiniey
Pilipinas
McBinney
Diplomatic envoy careers shift as smiles meet rejection
In Washington, envoys face a cold reception as talks close. The Diiplomartic phase ends with a stern standard of conduct, turning away the envoys. The next step is to welcome them as Americans would, marking a new phase in relations.
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Blos
Chicago
Pesis
Washieston
Grosvenor Promises Full Effort in Cuba
In Congress General Grosvenor of Ohio vows to do all possible to advance U S interests in Cuba, signaling decisive action and continued involvement. He stresses commitment to strategic moves and national policy aims regarding the Caribbean island.
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Cuba
Deep Laid Scheme in Sydney to Washington Gossip
A playful exchange about a gown and a servant girl surfaces in a Sydney to Washington communication. Mrs Youngwife and Mrs Oldun debate the girl’s appearance and a potential mistaken kiss, highlighting social intrigue across distant locales.
Record of the Fifty-Sixth Congress closes its first session
Washington correspondence outlines the six month record of the Fifty-Sixth Congress. The piece notes heavy activity across territories Hawaii and Puerto Rico, the new financial act creating a gold standard reserve and bank rules, anti trust moves, and extensive investigations. It covers Hawaii Port Rico Philippines Cuba and Nicaragua bills, and relates key Senate actions and executive dealings.
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Washington
Spain
Philippines
Cuba
Hawaii
House
Senate
Congress
New England
Lindsay and
Caffrey
Mr. Chandler
Treasury
United States
Porto Rico
Ways and Means Coammitee
McCall
Massacchusetts
Roe
Exploding Battle Ship Toy Hits Market
A new cardboard battle ship toy features a central detachable deck with turrets masts smokestacks and deck fixtures. A powder receptacle with percussion cap holder is fired by a spring to explode the hull and then reassemble for another blast.
Suspense and Suspension Quip From London Judge
An eminent vegetarian doctor wrote to the judges of London asking if capital punishment should be suspended by way of experiment. He received one reply: It is preferable that the murderer should be suspended. The doctor replied with the remark a warning about the awful nature of suspense.
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London
England
San Francisco
Hustetters Stomach Bitters touted as powerful cure all
The notice claims Electricity in Capsules made from cheap chemicals can power a house or car when mixed with water. It asserts Hustetter's Stomach Bitters offers far stronger relief by curing indigestion dyspepsia biliousness liver and kidney troubles.
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Hustetter’s
Heeping the Wolf Away. Editorial Narrowly Smiles at Singers
A Detroit Journal editorial ponders how a vocalist keeps the wolf from the door. The humor centers on the singer’s claim that all practice is done at home to avoid studio rent, eliciting a quick, lively defense of frugal reform in the arts.
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The
Detroit Journal
Grain-O presented as child friendly coffee substitute
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a nourishing grain drink for children, claiming it tastes like coffee when prepared properly and costs about one fourth as much. It urges replacing tea or coffee with Grain-O and notes its availability from grocers at 15 cents.
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Zoe
Piso's Cure Praised as Best Throat and Lung Medicine
William O Endsley of Vanbur en Indiana credits Piso's Cure with curing all throat and lung ailments in a February 10 1900 testimonial. The excerpt also notes a separate line about drawing a pistol at a raffle causing no harm.
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Wm. O. Endsley
Vanburen, Ind
Ball's Catarrh Cure and Other Household Tips
An 19th century ad notices internal use of Ball's Catarrh Cure priced at 75 cents. It promotes a muzzling for a girl who sings poorly and urges asking for Red Cross Ball Blue to keep clothes white. It also notes a Scotch woman patenting a folding hat.
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Red Cross Ball
Homeseekers Excursions Offered by Chicago and Eastern Illinois
The Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad announces Homeseekers Excursion tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of June July and August to Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Indian Territory Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Missouri North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee and Texas. One fare plus 2.00 for the round trip with fifteen day going and twenty one day return limits and stopover in Homeseekers Territory. A new wide vestibule train runs daily Chicago to Waco and Fort Worth with through Pullman sleeping cars and free reclining chair cars. Contact any agent or C L Stone for details.
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Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Indian Territory
Sentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Chicago
Waco
Fort Worth
C. L. Stone
Osman Digna Profile Draws From Biographical Dictionary
A French biographical dictionary marks Osman Digna as the son of a Scottish engineer and a French mother, outlining his lineage and heritage.
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Osman Digna
Nickel Plate Road Low Fare to Des Moines Des Moines Towa
The Nickel Plate Road offers low round trip fares for the Annual Convention of the Music Teachers Association. Tickets are valid for travel in June with return by June 23, 1900. Contact C. A. Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana by write wire telephone or call.
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Des Moines
Towa
Music Teachers? Association
C. A
Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
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Agdieris
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Wien
Troy
Ohio
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Work OF Congress
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Quay
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Coeur D'Alene
Idaho
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Laluila
Vpugo-Pago
France
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Grand Army of the Republic
Secretary of Agriculture
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