Late 19th Century Notes From Amherst and Beyond
Notes discuss a will leaving $500 000 for a girls education institution in Amherst V2. and plans for a future Australian federal capital site. Other items cover coal mining tech in Britain and the United States, a 2 500 guest dinner in Little Falls, a claim about John Adams origin of E Pluribus Unum, free delivery debates, gold production drivers, a Berlin review on world letter totals, a Butler county poorhouse project, and a voter tale from Onarga Illinois.
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da Wil-liame
Amherst
Great Britain
United States
Permanent push for wider rural free delivery praised
Washington November 21 The annual report of A V M Johnson first assistant postmaster general urges a permanent and expanding rural free delivery system. He notes dramatic growth in the past year aided by 450000 dollars for 1899 1900 and 1750000 dollars for 1900 17 and says the service can extend as Congress directs until all parts of the United States are served by modern postal methods.
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Congress
Smith
Washington
AV. M. Johnson
Vingler
Postal Administration
United States
Postal Service
Tornado Strikes South Stretch Killing and Wrecks
Reports describe a devastating tornado across three miles north of Lula Mississippi to La Grange Tennessee with heavy loss of life and property. Telegraph and telephone service were knocked out, delaying full casualty figures and geographic scope.
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Memphis
Lenn
Lula
Miss
la Grange
Tenn
Tea Tax to Remain Despite War Revenue Reforms
Washington November 21 Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee met to consider reducing the war revenue tax. They decided not to remove the ten cents a pound tax on tea or disturb imports tariffs to avoid broad tariff revision. No hearings will be held during bill framing, though parties may file briefs or statements with the committee.
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Washington
Ways And“Means Committee
Secretary Root Praises Morro Barracks Visit Cuba
Secretary Root and Gen. Wood inspected the Morro barracks and garrison in Santiago Cuba on November 21. Root praised the port condition and soldier appearance then toured the San Juan battlefield and the new government highway. He noted the thoroughfare built at about 20 000 dollars per mile over mountains offering a fine valley city and ocean view.
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Santiago
Cuba
Root
Wood
Morro
San Juan
Portland picked for National Grange annual convention
Washington reports Portland Maine chosen to host the next National Grange convention. A Grange memorial day is set for the third Sunday in June. The body endorsed rural free mail delivery postal savings banks popular election of senators and supports a telegraphic crop report system by the agriculture department.
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Washington
Portland
National Grange
Grange
Agricultural Department of Ai
Seizure of British Steamer Tog Spurs Colombian Relief Move
The Colombian government seized the British steamer Tog after its Pacific Steam Navigation agent refused to sell or charter the vessel to ferry troops and supplies to Buena Ventura besieged by liberals. The governor ordered the seizure and dispatched troops, ammunition, and provisions to the city.
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Panama
Colombia
Tog
Pacific Steam Navigation Company
Buena Ventura
Avernor
Post Office Postulate: Few Changes Under Next Administration
Washington on November 20 discusses applications for post offices and whether Republicans will stay in office after March 4. Officials expect few changes, except for causes like deaths or resignations, due to the department workload and the vast number of offices, about eighty thousand.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Gold standard proposed for Philippine economy
Washington reports the war department considers adopting the American gold standard in the Philippines. The move aims to create a gold reserve to fix exchange value for silver coins and issue enough coins to meet business needs. The Philippines would use a limping standard with gold as the basis while large amounts of silver remain in actual use.
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Washington
Philippine Islands
War Department
United States
Philippines
France
Holland
No Mercy in Philippine Campaign Emerges in War Reports
Washington reports from the war department say forbearance ends as Kitchener’s strategy in South Africa is harsh. in the Philippines, active rebels and aid to insurgents face no mercy. Also noted are hospital census rises, protests by Russell Harrison, and various military and political updates.
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Washington
Philippines
War Department
Tnrd Kitchener
South Africa
Mercey
Kansas and Oklahoma notes mix of odds and events
Kansas reports include Apple storage in Topeka and a Dodge City soldiers home vote tally. Oklahoma gains 3 EF Todd in the lower house. Bonner Springs to host a starch factory using Kaw valley potatoes. Kansas City, Missouri and Emporia figures cover rail mortgages, charity drives, birthdays, elections and educational efforts.
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Kansas
Topeka
Downs
EF Todd
Oklahoma
Bonner Springs
Kaw River
Dodge City
McKinley
Bryan
Stanley
Breidenthal
Fannie Bailey
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Pearl Forbes
Spencer
St. Louis
San Francisco
Kansas Midland ‘Railroad
John R. Harrison
Havana
Cuba
Salina
Kan
W.J. Watson
Pittsburg
Philippines
Kansas Ward Wheat
Mitters
Frarisas—wheate A
Winfield
Josiah Moose
Moose
Plains
Salt Lake City
Kansas Horticultural.society
Buffalo
N. C
Andrew Colgan
Atchison
Mexico& Orient
Lyon
County
Emporia
Lyon County
Ruth Plumb
Preseton B. Plumb
Schuyler Colfax
Brewster
Allen County
Kansas University
Kansas State Board of Charities
Longshore
Garland
Frank ‘Nelson
Fort Scott
Baker
Ltter
Poria
Supreme ‘Court
Gov. Stanley
Kansan
Unningham
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Kansas State
United States Army
Charles Curtis
Glick
Brown
Jefferson
Jackson
Doniphan
Nemaha
Adam
Bair
Germany
Girl Solves Laundry Mix Up With Hidden Chinese Script
A young woman at a seaside resort astonishes onlookers by locating a lost shirt through deciphering erased and reentered hieroglyphics in a Chinese laundry book. She calmly flips pages to reveal the crossed out entry and the new characters, proving her skill in reading the codes.
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Kansas City World. Co
Tidit
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Cure All
The ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease requiring a constitutional treatment. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces builds up the constitution and offers a $100 reward for any cure failure. Lists testimonials and lists Dr. Cheney & Co. Toledo as source with 75 cent price.
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F.J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Slangy Remark Calls Improvement in Appearance
A Detroit Free Press passage captures a slang filled exchange where a man claims improvement and remarks that ordinarily the other person looks like a nickel. The dialogue hints at casual social observations and humor.
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Detroit Free Press
Dining Car menus vary across American railroads
The article notes changes in dining car service with meals offered from a la carte cards on major lines and a wide set of club menus on others. Nickel Plate Road emphasizes choice from multiple menus on through express trains Chicago to New York and Boston, with pricing up to one dollar and claim of superior service.
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Gome
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
New York City
Boston
Boston Hoax Cremation Declared Outdated
Chicago Daily News reports that the hoax of cremation using excessive heat is deemed too costly, making the idea of a Bostonian reduction to ashes a thing of the past in the classical precincts of Boston.
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Boston
Chicago Daily: News
Census of 1000 population booklet issued by railway
The census of 1000 lists populations of all U S cities 25000 plus from the 1900 census. The Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway passenger department issued the booklet and will send copies to those who mail their address with a two cent stamp to the general passenger agent in Chicago Illinois.
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United States
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Ill
Tailaw Fitting Quirks Spark Payment Debate
Quotations from Goelin and Grrleye reveal clothing fits and payment questions. A Detroit Free Press fragment notes beggar concerns about compensation for garments, hinting at disputes over costs and fitting in a local context.
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Goelin
Grrleye
Detroit Free ‘Press
New York City Sees 25000 More Women Than Men
A quote from the Indianapolis Journal notes a population imbalance with 25 000 additional women in New York City. The remark implies limited prospects for men in the area.
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New ‘York City
New York
Indianapolis Journal
Australian ballot sparks voter caution in Indianapolis
In a fragmentary note the Indianapolis News reports on ballot practices encouraging care with elections. A line hints that without the Australian ballot system many men would not cast their vote properly, urging vigilance in military and civic duties.
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Indianapolis
News
Letter from Fireman Endorses Peruna Tonic
Lieutenant Charles Peterson of Hook and Ladder Co Nd-21 writes to The Peruna Medicine Co Belmont averine Chicago praising Peruna for curing a severe grippe last year. He says within two weeks he recovered strength and remains healthy after occasional use during hardship.
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Charles Peterson
Hook and Ladder Co
Peruna Medicine Co
Belmont
Averine
Chicago
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Little Falls
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Hig
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Adams
Charles Thompson
London
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Nuine
Berlin
Butler County
Marvey
Visbie
Onarga
Iroquois County
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mrKinley
Mr.Frigbie
A. Breik
Sie
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Pausanias
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Eureka
Luther Fountain
McIntire & Fountain
Grand Avenue
Horse and Mule Company
J. W.street
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Street
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Navy
Thie City
Dead Man’ S Gulch
Kinrag
Woolley
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Fusion
Department of Agriculture
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TMH
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Thane
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Minois
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Roger
Philippiney
War’ Department
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Ways and Means
San Juan ‘Battlefield
Raul
Figt
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Artis City
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New
Mark
Samuel Salant
Holy Land
Jerusalem
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Fitzhugh Lee
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Omaha
Department of Missouri
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N. H
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Tederits
Gistluin
Cincinnati
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Ink
Frank M. Browne
Asa ‘Jer
German National’ Bank
Newport, Ky
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Etnibezvled
Anemink
Canada
Moses
Fort
Wayne
Ind
Tae
Tsands
USA
Government Hospital For the Insane
Army,navy and Searine Hospital Service
Russell Harrison
Russell B. Harron
Porto Rico
Okie
Porto ‘Rico
Li- Hang Chang
Tuan
Ninghiahsien
Kansa
McCalla
Lranbte
Maina
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Newirlk
Ois
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Ols Red
Tita May Hayp
Rezaner
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Ander
Udimir
Litdeln
Neb
Nev
William Jennings
Saya
Paign
Sioux City
Shéldon
Ameri
Penuayir Ranats ‘ Papasan
Pennsylvania
Laporte
Ernie Huynes
Bourbon
Tynantz von Zerogcort
Grununo
Infanis
Lieutenant Peterson
Vieut
Chas. Peterson
Matonee
Columbus, O
Security
Carter
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