Picket line battles and political maneuvering in Ohio and beyond
The piece notes Mayor Jones of Toledo seeking the Ohio governorship on a reform platform with Republican and independent support, amid calls of Monopolies and labor rights. It also critiques Hanna’s influence, the annexation debates, and the U S push for a standing army, alongside reactions to trust politics and gold standard debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Toledo
Ohio
Loledo
Columbus
Hannacracy
Mark Hanna
Pingtee
Republican
Toeger
Tenancy Rise Examined In 1890 Census Figures
An 1890 census summary notes Indianapolis Kansas City Cincinnati Boston Philadelphia and New York home ownership and tenant totals. It argues mounting tenancy reflects Republican era policy and gold standard, urging votes for the Republican ticket to curb landlordism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Cincinnati
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Indiana
United States
War Critics Accuse Administration of Tyranny in Philippines Conflict
Readers cite a chorus of politicians and editors condemning U S actions in the Philippines. The piece notes alleged treason accusations at a Chicago meeting and varied editorial voices from Buffalo to Indianapolis questioning war conduct and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jawrence Laughlin
Chirengo
United States
Expres
Press Notes Highlighting Democracy and Money Debate
Excerpts critique democracy delays and money power. References include Magna Carta, Morton urging a new party, English bias toward bimetallism, and opinions on Alger and Michigan senate prospects.
Defiant Cuban Army Voices Against US Money Demands
Anti Gómez officers in the Cuban army meet at General Martin Rodriguez’s home and denounce US terms offering 3 million dollars. They demand soldiers keep arms and disband, while Gomez is sharply criticized for negotiations with General Brooke. Majority may retire home armed without money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himes
United States
Martin Rodriguez
Gomez
Cuba Libre
Brooke
Havana
Rodriguez
Alger Changes His Order Be Mustered Out
The War Department allows the Twentieth Kansas volunteers to choose where they will be mustered out. Governor Stanley had requested the change by telegraph. Secretary Alger replied that the state will provide a suitable muster out place, and asked the governor to ascertain the regiment’s wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorra
Kan
War Department
Twentieth Kansas
Alger
Stanley
Russell A. Alger
Washington, D. C
W. E. Stanley
Topeka
Kansas
R. A. Alger
Washington
Palma disputes Cuban junta fund totals in interview
In Ridiculous New York on May 27 T. Estrada Palma, Cuban republic delegate in the United States, states that claims of $6,000,000 raised for Cuba and $4,800,000 subscribed in the United States are exaggerated. He estimates total funds received under $1,250,000, with about $470,000 from Cuban planters taxes, and modest additional sums from Cubans in Paris and private American and Cuban donors. He promises a full explanation later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cuba
Spain
T. Estrada Palma
United States
Paris
Ranch sale nets 140000 acres and 10000 cattle
J W Montague of Kansas City along with A W Crouch and J W Howard of St Louis bought Ed Jackson of Crockett County ranch for 300000 dollars. Montague will manage the operation. Crouch and Howard are described as leading U S male dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Texas
J. W.montague
Kansas City
A. W. Crouch
Severe Nebraska hailstorm devastates city and counties
A violent hailstorm swept through Nebraska causing widespread damage in five south central counties and Cedar county. Glass shattered across business districts while fruit and grain crops were ruined. A Hamilton county tornado left farmers destitute. a relief fund is underway.
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Goodlander Hotel
Dsana
Mayaf
Nebraska
Hanmely
Adams
Clay
Filemore
Saling
Gage
Cedaric
Hamilton County
Cubans Apply For Money In Havana Strike Pay Rush
Havana dispatch reports 300 privates sought pay for Cuban troops with 112 paid the day. Many armed men were not on rolls. 99 rifles surrendered. Over 200 await pay car returns June 15. posters announce pay sites in Pinar del Rio. End of Pana strike noted with arbitration ruling fixing mining rate and additional pay for entry work. A Seattle train collision killed one and injured several near the bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
George M. Randall
Eighth United States Infantry
Pinar del Rio
New York Central Earnings Lead U S Railways in Passenger Income
A survey shows New York Central system earning 15,214,000 from passenger traffic, surpassing Pennsylvania and other major lines. The report, from Poor's Manual, lists earnings of many railways including New York Central and Hudson River, Chicago & Alton, Lake Shore & Michigan Southern, and more, highlighting central dominance in passenger revenue.
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Assas Department
New York
St.Louis
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Manuel
New Haven
Southern Pacific
Boston
Atchison
Topeka & Santa, Fe
Grand Trunk
Baltimore &Ohio
Ontario
Western
Pittsburg & Lake
Erie
Louisville & Nashville
Lake, Shore & Michigan
Lehigh Valley
New Jersey
Union Pacific
Great Northern
Chicago && Alon
Seereeeneenente
Sakle
Boston, & Albany
Pittsburg
Lake
Michigan Central
Wisconsin aids soldiers with traveling libraries abroad
The Wisconsin program plans each company to receive a weatherproof box of fifteen to eighteen bound volumes held by the library and exchanged periodically. Funds and transport for cages are raised by the people and the libraries will be sent along with large quantities of papers, magazines, and illustrated papers without returning them to company libraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Buffalo
Mbrary
Tts
New York “Evening Post
I’d Like to Be a Boy Again
A nostalgic Oak Park Star piece recalls a boy’s hard day with chores from dawn to dusk. The speaker longs for simpler times, freckled face and hayseed hair, working cows hogs and mules while enduring a stern father’s scolding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad
Oak Park
Great Trip of a Log Raft From Portland to San Francisco
A giant raft 874 feet long and twenty feet below the water carries 5,200,000 feet of lumber. Four tugs pilot it down the Willamette and Columbia to the ocean, where Relief and Monarch take over for the tow to San Francisco. The outcome has not been announced amid prior failed attempts to tow similar cargoes from Puget Sound. Also noted is the suicide of 97-year-old Gen Ralli in Athens after a note saying he was tired of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
State Board of Arbitration
Pana
Chicago
Alton
Mnswers
State Board
Seattle
SeattLe E. Wash
Northern Pacific
Grant
Washington Tran Jyvorke
K. Broad
Hoffeditz
Cuba
Pat
Fini
Lucy Tucker
Versailles
Ind
William
Frank Tucker
Locker
Huan Jonson
Justice of the Peace
Republican
Portland
Ore
San Francisco
Patt
Ette
Columbia
Relief
Monarch
Yalta
Puget
Sound
Ralli
Commissariat Department
Athens
Advertisement habits and bargains instruction
Headline urges readers to read advertisements for interesting study and better bargains. Promises advertisers deliver exactly what they advertise, emphasizing reliability. The note frames ads as a practical guide to savings and informed shopping.
Fish that cannot swim crawl on rocks
In this whimsical note several deep sea fish that cannot swim are described as crawling over rocks using tails and fins as legs. A remark follows about fear limiting a man from reaching old age.
Questioning Miss Lydia Pinkham’s Compound as a Cure
A reader reports hysterical fits and mentions Edna Jackson Pearl La and Mrs Pinkham’s Compound. The letter asks if such severe cases can be cured and urges sufferers to try the medicine.
Revenue tons per mile track improvement at B&O
A railroad expert cites revenue tonnage per mile as the best traffic efficiency measure. Bal timore and Ohio Railroad receivers have spent millions on improvements but west of the Ohio river need rehabilitation. 1897-98 revenue haul per mile rose to 314 tons, and a six month report ending December 31, 1898 shows 331.9 tons, with further improvements expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Ohio River
Allen's Foot-Base Powder Ad Beats Foot Ailments
Advertisement for Allen's Foot Base powder claiming to cure Awoken Smarting Burning Sweating feet coins and bunions. Available at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with free sample upon request to LeRoy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Electric Plants on Warships
A pig battleship features an on board electric plant capable of lighting a town of six thousand inhabitants.
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Perry Belmont
Richard Croke
Mrs. Belmont
Alleghanies
John Lubbock
Tanna
McKinney
Wall Street
Treasury Department
Dole
Hawaii
San Francisco Star
Philippines
Furnish
Republican Party
McKinley
Bryan
Republcan
Charleston News and Courier
South’ Sea
Asia
Switzerland
Europe
Ip Tenant Nation
Peerand
Hells
Hart
Ford
Bays Ie Indianapoe Journal
J. Sterling Morton
East Oregonian
England
London
Lawa
Michigan
Senate
Quay
Platt
Elkins
Daniel
Webster
Saratoga
Guba
Junta
Palma
Beapina
Guthriz
W. W. Newkirk
Cordell
Washita County
Cloud Chief
Te “West
Wasuinaroy
Ac Eney Shaw
Bummer
St. Paul
Yerslowston Parl
Matich
Sovereign
Newtox
Carl “Browne
Citizens
Newton
Uncle Bam
Allway
Kaeno
de. Williams
Vnk Pilla
Yapcont Medicine Co
Schagactady
N.Y
NEW York Central
Cincinnati Enquirer
Hall
Ladder of Fame
North Pole
Kissing
Propaganda
Rome
Kilue
Kuinu, Ltd
J. R. Madison
42D Ave
Lydia E. Pinkham
Fips
Edna Jackson
Pearl,La
Mariford
Chaintess
Pope Mfg. CO
Hartford
Conn
Llu Lindsey
Omaka
Neb
Canada
Department
Nterior
Ottawa
W. W. Bennett
New York ‘Life Building
Omaha
Crawford
Ninth Street
Yansan City
Kays-Lung- Balin
Pacer
Wabash Ind
Carpenter
Kay
Kay’ q.Lung
Balards
L. i. Caanary
Arpenter
Joe T
Prince Shei
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