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Newspaper
Cuba Advocate
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1899
Page
3
A garbled note blends pirate lore with crime, noting a 20000 dollar reward for a jewel theft after a wealthy lady loses satchels worth 150000. It urges health tips and grain drink ads while mentioning a catarrh expeller and a morbid quip about funeral happiness.
A lengthy article details banana plant products from the West Indies to Java and Bengal, noting uses of leaves, stalks, and ash for packing, twine, dyeing, soap substitute, and candle wax. It highlights manilla hemp fiber, export volumes from the Philippines, and varied crafts from lace to paper. It also discusses optical nerve causes of seeing stars after head or eye impacts, and Kelvin’s ideas on Earth’s rotation slowdown due to tides and meteoric dust.
A debate over Superintendent Vanderlip’s polls and a treasury pension list was snubbed as an appropriation bill bans expenditures for pensions and for civil pension rolls. The move targets superannuated clerks while shielding younger staff, with protests from lawmakers and officials against keeping aged workers in public service.
In the Senate Mason moved to amend a resolution asking the secretary of war to provide figures on the percentage of sick and dead American soldiers due to climate in the islands and to note when the sickly season begins. Hawley questioned its usefulness but the measure was adopted. Weather news from Columbia reports plans to push daily forecasts by telephone to nearby towns, with connections to Centralia Hinton and Jefferson City forthcoming.
Boston Herald publisher faced action after printing a headline declaring guilt in coverage of a city teaming fraud panel trial. Court ruled the phrase prejudicial to the case, ordered dismissal of the jury and a new panel.
In Normga Kansas on a January day a new antitrust measure is set for introduction in the legislature this week. The bill targets many kinds of contracts and would broadly pursue agents of the used trust, promising sharp prosecution for violations.
A large crowd heard Rev John P Chastwick discuss the Maine's fate and America’s war with Spain at Carnegie Hall. Governor Roosevelt presided as Chastwick urged anti imperialism, defending keeping the Philippines under American guidance and stressing republican ideals and liberty.
New York Jan. 314 A protest signed by Baptist Congregational Episcopal Methodist Presbyterian and Reformed churches condemns William S Roberts as a polygamist and argues he is ineligible for Congress under the Edmunds Luck restraining law and the 1887 act. The memorial notes Roberts had multiple wives and children since 1390 and claims prior amnesty proclamations were not complied with.
Havana reports Major General Hudson reviewing urban renewal projects including underground sewerage street paving and an up-to-date school system. Helena urged a revival plan with a quoted funding gap of between 10 and 20 million dollars as the city seeks Washington support for future generations.
Wisconsin news reports Joseph V. Quarles will become the next U S senator replacing John L Mitchell whose term ends March 4. The nomination likely by acclamation after a Republican caucus in Madison following a leaders’ conference in Milwaukee.
Delegates from Clay County Minnesota say Western Canada offers free 160 acre homesteads and purchased land near Edmonton. Hughes brothers of Barnesville report warmer climate, record crops with up to fifty bushels per acre, plentiful hay and coal nearby, plus strong demand for produce. They plan to move next summer and invite inquiries at Barnesville before June end.
The article argues Mr Hill does not control Baltimore and Ohio, denies any intent to seize control, and notes no differences over general manager selection with Underwood. It cites harmony in Baltimore & Ohio, mentions Hill’s substantial noncontrolling stock interest, and references Soo Line related delays and advisory role. It also includes scattered notices about trains and ads from the period.
Thankful letter from Mrs Pomminas details relief from backache headaches nervous fatigue and menstrual discomfort after following Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound regimen. Additional letters from S J Swanson Gibson City Ill and others tout relief and recommend the medicine for female weakness and pain.
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