President roosevelt urges policies in congress message
The president sends a lengthy message to Congress praising strong reforms. He backs reciprocity with limits, opposes broad tariff changes, lauds the late president, warns against anarchy, and calls for crime control laws. He favors Cuban tariff relief, Pacific cable, isthmian canal, national irrigation, forest preservation, Chinese exclusion, and a robust merchant marine. Maryland’s official count shows Democrats leading in the legislature.
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Ha Iegerde
All America
Grover Cleveland’s cold in head sparks renewed political hopes
The article notes how Grover Cleveland’s illness or head cold dominates coverage, reviving his and allies’ prospects in public and political circles. Headlines emphasize the potential impact on campaigns and party strategy amid speculation.
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Grover Cleveland
Panama Canal Company Announces Major Price Cuts
The Panam a Canal Company signals a distressed position by sharply reducing its asking price amid government negotiations. The move aims to salvage the sale as financial pressures mount.
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French
Panama Canal Company
Vineima Convention Proposal Recommends Compulsory Schooling
The Vineima Constitutional Convention proposes making school attendance compulsory for ages eight to thirteen, but the clause is presumed to target white children only.
Justice Anderson Leads DC Court in War Probe
Justice Anderson of the District of Columbia Supreme Court has halted opportunists selling admission tickets to the ongoing trial of Mrs. Bonine. German editors are busy seeking slurs against their country and people and now target Jos Chamberlain for comments on the German armament.
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District of Columbia Supreme Court
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Jos Clamberlain
Benson's Plasters Endorsement for Coughs and Colds
The Winter section touts Benson's Plasters as superior for coughs and colds, claiming quick action when applied to chest or back. It asserts relief of congestion and improved breathing, notes many awards and widespread physician endorsements, and offers mail order with prepaid postage.
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Benson
United States
Seabury & Johason
Mfg
N.Y
Submarine endurance and policy shifts noted in era column
The piece cites the Fulton submarine remaining submerged fifteen hours as proof of staying power. It records Secretary Hitchcock and Indian Commissioner Jones on autonomy for Native peoples. It notes Republican stance on Chinese exclusion and Senator Gibson’s view that tariff policy has shifted to a business matter.
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Amocrat
Parliament and travel passes spark fare dispute
Government workers on passes cannot claim rail fare from the government, while Congressmen on passes may bill mileage. An editorial notes a British paper’s plea on the Noo rue doctrine, and Linor de Assis Brasil, Brazil’s minister, is praised for private shooting feats. A reader praises Foley’s Honey and Tar for a pneumonia case.
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Brazil
Fountain county real estate transfers and notices
Real estate transfers in Fountain County listed for the past week show multiple deeds including David Livengood to Benjamin F. Livengood for 1/5 acre in Jackson township and other transfers in Covington and nearby areas. The column also features advertisements for Foley's Honey and Tar remedies and travel ads from Chicago to the West Coast, with letters from residents and local endorsements.
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Covington
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