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Newspaper
Cuba Advocate
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1899
Page
2
A mosaic of quotes on virtue and society, mixing reflections on temptation, duty, and marriage with statistical notes on railways, sugar in diets, and US trade. It cites General Association membership, Commodore Philip, and railway statistics for 1897, plus societal shifts in Philadelphia and Washington.
A discussion on proprietary remedies contrasts enduring, meritorious treatments with quack nostrums. The American Journal of Health endorses Richards Catarrh Expel lant as a genuine, permanent cure backed by inquiry, highlighting the role of independent medical journals in guiding public choice.
An eccentric 19th century summary blends early cannibalism tales from Caribbean history with a Baltimore railroad bridge contract. It notes Peter Martyr’s claims of thousands seized for eating, then shifts to the Baltimore and Ohio railroad’s award of a large bridge package to three companies, detailing routes, divisions, and projected completion by September. The piece closes with a stray weathered aside on courage and going higher.
Enormous crowds fill broker offices and exchange galleries as shares swing 5 to 10 points amid unprecedented volume and rapid fluctuations. Favorable bank statements and rumors of a Vanderbilt deal spur buying. many odd lots ignored as hundreds share lots dominate. Leading issues like Pittsburg CGE DL, Pennsylvania, Canada Southern, Union Pacific, New York Central, and others move sharply with gains and later pullbacks.
Spnigu Balteoad Commiesionees WIL ey Serva dele Term TorERA, Kani, Jan, 24. It seems the executive council will not appoint a new board of railroad commissioners but let the current Populist board remain until the governor appoints a court of visitation to take its place. Reason: to avoid burden on the governor when choosing judges for the visitation court and to extend the board’s term.
The U S Supreme Court granted a motion involving A A Godard the new Kansas attorney general and LA Boyle former attorney general as appellee in the stockyards dispute. The case was continued to the next term by agreement of counsel. Chief Justice Follette announced the decision.
In a statement dated January 24 from Harrisburg, Governor Stoned expresses continued belief that Senator Quay will be re elected after the caucus action naming him the Republican nominee. He notes unwavering support from Quay's backers and cites broad Republican sympathy for Quay among voters inPennsylvania.
A dynamite blast was attempted at the residence of E B Towle, manager of the Omaha Packing company, in Omaha Nebraska around 1 am yesterday. The motive is unclear but suspected to involve recently discharged workers. A reward of 1100 dollars was offered for the arrest of the perpetrators. Also news from British Borneo reports the murder of the Spanish governor of Palawan and several officers by natives while returning from church, with threats of further violence.
A mass meeting by the Continental league protested imperialism and entangling alliances. Notables read as presidents and vice presidents from labor groups attended. Ex President Cleveland and others sent letters praising opposition to expansion. an anti expansion resolution was adopted.
The Rev. Dr. Edward H Budd, once thought lost on the Paul Jones, is alive after being stranded in fog near Pass d Voutre. A Latin Greek professor at Sir Mary Seminary Knoxville, he left the yacht due to impatience. Owner Jones says wreckage supports explosion theory. escape by other yacht is unlikely and unverified.
Sheriff Cantrell of Wright County escorted J. C. Wright to Springfield for a preliminary hearing on robbing the Kansas City Tort Scott and Memphis passenger train at Macomb. The case, called at 10, moved on a change of venue to Justice T. P. Patterson for trial at 1 pm today with state attorneys R. L. Goode and F. M Mans Geld prosecuting and C. E. Blair leading the defense.
Iowa Representative Clarke introduces a bill to bar polygamists from serving in Congress. The measure would make any person living in or practicing polygamy ineligible for Senate or House membership, with immediate effect upon passage. It references Brigham Roberts of Utah as the current focus of the issue. It also notes a separate mining sale in Cripple Creek and other international dispatches from London and Congo regions.
Senator Lodge faces strong pressure over expansion and the Philippines. He argues for ratifying the treaty to grant peace and self government under U.S. protection, while opposing incorporation or full citizenship for island inhabitants. Rejection would risk war, humiliation, and repudiation of the president's actions, harming the United States’ standing.
The House debates army reorganization with Chairman Hull opening for an hour and Rep Cox of Tennessee following. The minority backs Rep Hay's measure while opposition previews defeat. Lentz proposes a permanent strength plan and Filipinos and Cubans troops option, likely if Senate act slows. A vote is set for Tuesday afternoon with McClellan and Tay planning substitutes.
Aguinaldo publicly proclaims the Philippines as a republic in Matolus with cabinet present. Manila reports say Cebu authorities resist, northern provinces lean toward Aguinaldo, and unrest threatens towns. Interior Luaon rumblings include suspected murders by native officers and lack of punishment.
Secretary Alger ordered a survey on beef condemnation for Puerto Rico bound to troops. Captain Warburton of Pennsylvania Volunteer Battery testifies most meat issued to his battalion was bad and buried near Pones at Banos Sequintana, six miles from the commissary depot. notes delays in transport. Also, the National Creamery Butter Makers Association holds its seventh annual convention in Sioux Paris with about 1,000 delegates and 610 creameries showcasing prizes.
Devonport England January 8 British first class battleship Collingwood driven by strong currents collided with the British cruiser Curacoa sinking a hole in her hull and hurling boats and gear overboard. Curacoa to harbor aided by tugs after the crash. In another item Charles Taylor found dead in his room and a verdict of natural death.
A fragment outlines a prize catalogue offering 300 prizes for various tastes and conditions mailed on inquiry. It cites soap wrappers from Aggress Cudaby Soap Works in South Omaha Nebraska and references cures for grippe with testimonials. Additional ad copy appears in another column, mentioning benefits and testimonials.
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