Facts About the Census for Farm Production
The article argues a precise U S agricultural census is essential and outlines how farms are defined for census purposes. It notes administrators and assessors will access returns and lists the types of data to be collected including farm size value crops livestock and equipment across farms and regions.
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United States
W. T. Liegd
Coun- Shan
Equalizanyol
JSSC
TSA
Ge Department
Tragic Newark Tenement Fire Kills Multiple Victims
A deadly blaze in a three story Newark tenement formerly a church traps residents, with thirteen bodies found in the upper floors and many more feared dead or burned. Firemen faced a roaring stairwell inferno as families crowded tiny rooms in a crowded heart of the district.
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Newark
Tadeen
Lowse
Fragmentary World News Sparks and Scattered Alerts
A jumble of short notes cites a street clash leaving five dead and several wounded in Lie de daneira, cancer cured by N rays in Oakland, a $10,000 theft at a Chicago savings society, and Alaska fatalities among prospectors. It mentions German cotton use rising, French officers joining the Boers, migration to Mugland, Chicago mayoral plans, and major copper acquisitions by the Aths.
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Betioved
Iyneloel
Walker Millis
S.C
Barriars
N.C
Lie de Daneira
Selfyidee
Oakland
Cal
Clevelams
Ohio
Security Savings Society
Chiesage
Charles Betsch
Alaska
Germany
Mugland
Larvivon
Chicago
Muazapil
Mexico
Athschilds
Terre Haute
Muncie
Mro
Edward Foner
Voli
Daker
Phram U Harris
Cedar Grove
Harris
Wats
Milgrove
Dravid Veace
Duade
Ile
Mara Carll
Anderson
Joplin
Carll
Wurrie Class Company
Tradford City
Ray Whithback
Kendallville
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Franceville
Record of the Week: Whitecapped Assault and Weekly Pay Battle
Peter Huffman, a miner, was beaten in a whitecapping outrage reportedly aimed at forcing death. A mob armed with mule whips from nearby mines attacked him after his wife complained of his abuse. Concurrently, a mandamus suit in Anderson sought weekly wage payments from Wright Shovel, American Flate Glass, and American Vin Value companies for 4500 workers amid state revocation of their pay permits.
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Peter Finffman
Lyford
Huffman
Lewis
Wiliam Edwards
Anderson
Wright Shovel Company
Elwood
American Flate Glass Company
Alexandria
American Vin Value Company
Ebwoad
Indiana Wheat Crop Suffered Amid Temperature Variations
The Indiana crop bureau reports winter wheat in the northern counties will average well under normal yields with some areas near ten percent of normal. High ground wheat suffered most and much seed may not return. Farmers expect about half a crop in Whitley Aden De Kalb Steuben Tat Grange Fulton and Marshall.
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Indiana
Indias
Silver Ore Found in Indian Cave in Orgage County
David Ross, a farmer, discovered two caves on his farm rich in quartz bearing ore in Orgage County. Near the entrance are crude hieroglyphs cut into tree shapes and figures pointing toward the cave, guiding explorers to the cave’s concealed opening.
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Oraige
David Ross
Monument Proposal Moves Forward Near Lincoln City
An official meeting in Indianapolis led by the Nancy WWanks Lincoln Abenorial Assurbation accepts the offer to prosecute TLS Culver in Springfield Illinois. The plan is to erect a monument free of charges near Lineal City to honor war dead.
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Nancy Wwanks Lincoln
Indianapolis
TLS
Culver
Springfield
Lil
Dineceether
Lineal City
Across Our Borders A Mixed Bag Of Accidents And Indictments
Reports from Indiana recount a deadly live wire incident injuring lineman Charles Misher, a wagon train crash near Milgrove, and a drowning near Springwort. Other items note a grand jury adjournment in Wilmot over defalcation charges, a Mormon conference absence at Terre Haute, and deaths from illness and accident including Elvina Green in Lebanon and a waterworks breakdown in Franceville.
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TR Spencer
Indiana
Charles Misher
Lyon
Wiewd Miller
Christopher Shepherd
Sullivan
Winess
Ollark County
Wilmot
MM. B. Paughern
English
Why Re elect McKinley A Critique of His Policies
A critical piece argues against McKinley’s re election highlighting alleged aims to preserve the gold standard and expand executive power. It contends his foreign policy would ruin the nation and accuses him of favoring trusts, money power, and a hidden agenda to extend his own rule. It also decries a supposed US alliance with Great Britain under the McKinley doctrine.
The World on Bryan and Imperialism in 1900s Policy Debate
The New York World quotes Senator Hoar opposing McKinley’s imperialism and warns Bryan could not undo Congress acts on gold and silver. It argues Bryan’s presidency would still be bound by constitutional oaths and public welfare over money power, with dangers of trusts and special interests.
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New York World
Senator Hoar
McWinley
Xairvan
Nasmuch
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Congress
Monroe Doctrine Asserted to End European Colonization
The United States reaffirms that the American continents are not subjects for European colonization. It states the U S will not interfere with existing colonies but will oppose attempts to extend European power in the hemisphere.
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United States
That Porto Rico Bill Faces House Passage and Backlash
The piece condemns a Porto Rico tariff bill passed by the House by eleven votes. It accuses the bill of bad faith toward Porto Ricans, unconstitutional and a surrender to trusts. It notes President McKinley’s supposed push for free trade and signals forthcoming Supreme Court review and constitutional questions.
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Porto Rico
House of Representatives
McKinley
Congress
Washington
Supreme Court
United States
Budget to meet military expense draws attention
A speaker notes the government will spend 121000000 to cover military costs and urges focus on this fact, highlighting the Republican party's role in the allocation.
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Republican Party
Hawaii and Porto Rico in the Republican Lens
An editorial charges that Congress favors Hawaiians for territorial expansion while ostracizing Porto Ricans. It claims Hawaii is governed by an oligarchy linked to GOP leaders and destined for statehood, while Porto Ricans remain impoverished and politically powerless.
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Hawaii
Porto Rico
Republican Congress
Congress
Republican Party
New York News
Bell criticizes bank profits on government deposits
Representative Bell of Colorado argues against Republican claims that banks earn no profit from government deposits. He cites letters to state treasurers showing daily balance interest from 4 percent to 4 percent. He notes the Government receives no interest on funds deposited by Secretary Gage in national banks.
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Representative Bell
Colorado
Gage
Bell
Defiant Editorials Question McKinley Era Fiscal Policy
A Chicago Democrat excerpt criticizes Republican leaders and McKinley for secrecy in finance and military spending. It cites a January House debate by Congressman Richardson detailing a total military deficiency around 121 million dollars, arguing retirement pensions and military costs drive unsustainable fiscal policy in peacetime.
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Congress
McKinley
Richardson
Committee On Appropriations
Lafayette Journal Reports Deposits as a Crime Against the People
The Lafayette Journal notes deposits described as a crime against the people, outlining public concerns and potential legal implications highlighted by the publication.
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People
Lafayette Journal
Cornering Money and Trust in a Monetary Crisis
A collection of editorials argues that a $75,000,000 decrease in gold in U S circulation amid higher money totals boosts promises to pay and token money, increasing the power of gold owners. Other items critique Secretary Hay and reveal tensions over patronage and alliances, plus a note on rising print costs and ad revenue losses for newspapers.
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United States
Heleng
Mont
Deaf Children Learn Music in Detroit Schools
A Detroit Public Schools study shows deaf children in a six pupil class can count in time by feeling vibrations from a piano. Repetition of words with lullaby accompaniment helps them approximate tune and sing scales, suggesting singing with accuracy may be teachable to many deaf children.
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Detroit
Buffalo Express
Nickel Plate Homeseekers Excursion to West and Southwest
The Nickel Plate Road will run an Homeseekers Excurson to points in the west northwest and southwest on April 8 1900. Tickets available on above date good returning within 21 days at one fare plus two dollars for round trip. Inquire agents or address C A Asterlin UP A Fort Wayne Ind.
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Excurson
C. A. Asterlin
U. P.A
Fort Wayne
Ind
Parlor chandelier offered for borrow by Mrs Hockafus
A playful Chicago Tribune line shows a mamma asking to borrow a hall lamp and then proposing the loan of a parlor chandelier from Willis and his mother. The exchange ends with a polite agreement and a request to ask Mrs Hockafus.
Homeseekers Excursion via Nickel Plate Road
Homeseekers travel excursion on March 20 by Nickel Plate Road to western and northwestern points and southwest routes. Tickets on sale March 20 good for return within two days at one fare plus $2.00 round trip. See agents or contact C. A. Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Ind.
Folding Pipe Mystery in a Flat
A brief domestic exchange reveals a missing folding pipe and folding matches found on the folding mantel piece. The dialogue hints at a light, whimsical living room moment between James and another resident.
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James
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