President Cleve lands message about Turkish issues and reforms
The document outlines President Cleveland's Congressional message praising peaceful popular rule, urging steady public duty, and addressing the Armenian crisis in Turkey. It notes monitoring of indemnity claims against Turkey, reports of massacres, and hopes for Christian world intervention. No American lives lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cleveland
Congress
Congress of the United States
Turkey
President Addresses Cuban Question in War Situation
The president discusses Cuba's insurrection, noting Havana and seaports remain under Spanish control while insurgents roam two thirds of the island. He warns that civil government is largely absent, with areas under military occupation and a paper Cuban government in name only.
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Cuba
Spein
Havana
Spain
Berdiy
Omar
Bath
U S Cuba policy debate on intervention and sovereignty
The passage argues for restraint and adherence to law in Cuba amid calls for belligerent rights or independence. It rejects immediate annexation or war, urging that the United States must honor its international duties, consider Spain's response, and only act when sovereignty of Cuba is clearly extinct and national honor demands it.
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United States
Spain
Cuba
Lfe
Boundary Question Settled by Arbitration Pact
The Venezuelan boundary dispute nears resolution as Britain and the United States adopt a treaty submitting the whole controversy to arbitration. Venezuela’s assent is anticipated. A general arbitration treaty for all differences is progressing. The president also backs consular reform on merit, ambassador residences, and seal life protection in the Behring Sea with joint commissions studying the Behring herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
United States
Venezuela
Behring Sea
Northern
Pacific
Digest of Tariff Debates and Balance Sheet Proposals
The president outlines domestic finances and revenue, cites a national balance sheet, and discusses tariffs. He notes a deficit of 405,202,045.70 and reviews government receipts and expenditures, urging tariff reform as a path to freer trade. The tariff act began August 25, 1824, and the fiscal year ending June 2, 1846 saw imports rise and domestic exports grow, with debates on tariff adjustments to meet government needs.
Railway Sues Over Polk County Road Tax Dispute
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway sues Polk County treasurer H. H. Mercy to stop collection of a one mill road tax on the railway route through Polk County towns. The railway argues county supervisors lack authority over city streets and that funding would be voluntary if spent on city areas. The city council holds exclusive control of streets and traditionally city funds are used for county roads.
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Des Moines
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
HH. C. Mercy
Polk County
County Board of Supervisors
First Curfew Violations Convicted in Council Bluffs
In Council Bluffs on December 7, two boys were found on the streets after the curfew whistle. They were taken to the station and fined 5 dollars plus costs, with the sentence suspended on promise not to repeat the offense.
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Council P
Mob lynching aftermath in Ray county Missouri case
A mob stormed the Lexington jail in Ray County Missouri and fatally harmed Jesse Winner and James Nelson, accused in the brutal murder of Mrs Winner and two children. Lon Lackey, jailed for complicity, was taken to Richmond as part of the mob action.
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Lexington
Dee
Clara
Perle
Winner
Raycount
Old Lady Saves Child With One Minute Caught Cure
An elderly woman correctly advised urgent use of One Minute Caught Cure to treat a child's croup, sparing a potential fatal outcome. The product, associated with TE. S. Ballard & Co., is cited as the lifesaving remedy previously used by the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TE. S.‘Ballard & Co
E. S. Ballard & Co
Truth Crushed to Earth by Two Fair Friends
Two young women in a boudoir exchange brutal honesty about each other then quarrel and end with one or both injured, described after a confrontation at an aristocratic mansion. The encounter is reported with sharp, satirical tone and ends with ambulances taking the injured to a hospital. Nearby ads tout Karl's Clover Root Tea as a constipation remedy.
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Marcia
Lobelia
New York Herald
Elk Horn Fence at Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone Park
A fence of over 300 elk horns, each with 12 points and many with 14, encloses Photographer F. Jay Haynes' studio grounds at Mammoth Hot Springs. The horns, shed in March 1893, were gathered within ten miles in four days by Haynes and three men. Elk population in the park is about 2,500. Price estimates: $7.50 per pair at the railroad or about £ 10 per pair elsewhere. Includes an old testimonial for Clover Root Tea and an ad for local sellers.
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Mammoth Hot Springs
Yellowstown Park
F. Jay Haynes
Juana
Cinnabar
Kansas City
Iowa appoints third member to national irrigation convention
Des Moines reports Gov. Drake named the third Iowa representative to the fifth national irrigation convention. The irrigation commission now includes Gilbert S. Prev of Webster City Joseph L. Hurd of Dubuque and Manley T. Butterfield of Fort Madison. The convention will take place in Phoenix Arizona.
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Des Moines
Drake
Iowa
Gilbert S. Prev
Webster City
Joseph L. Hurd
Dubuque
Manley T. Butterfield
Fort Madison
Phoenix
Ariz
De Witts Witch Hazel Salve Advertises Healing
To cure old sores or an indolent ulcer or to speedily cure piles apply De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve per directions. Its magic like action will surprise you. E. S. Ballard & Co.
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de Witt
E. S. Ballard & Co
Pastor Call Extended to Rev Thrush from Spencer and Marshalltown
Mason City reports the Congregational church has extended a call to Rev. Mr. Thrush of Spencer to serve as pastor, with a concurrent offer from Marshalltown. Rev. Mr. Wilcox, current pastor, departs for revival work. The ad cites De Witt's Little Early Risers as effective gentle pills.
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Mason City
Congregational Church
Thrush of
Spencer
Marshalltown
Wilcox
de Witt
Dallard & Co
Johnson County School Officials Hold Third Annual Meeting
Iowa City December 7 report on the Johnson County School Officials Association third annual meeting at Close hall with Superintendent Stevenson presiding. The proceedings featured papers and remarks while ad copy promotes One Minute Cough Cure as safe effective for colds croup and lung troubles, endorsed by E S Balard & Co.
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Iowa City
Johnson County School Officials’ Association
Stevenson
E. Ss. Balard & Co
Senator Allison Confined to House for Week
In Dubuque on December 7, Senator Allison remains confined to the house and will not travel to Washington for at least a week. Ad reads De Wit's Witch Hazel Salve for skin ailments including scaly eruptions, chapped hands and lips, cuts, bruises, scalds, and burns and promotes its use for piles. E.S. Ballard & Co.
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Dubuque
Allison
House
Washington
E.S. Ballard & Co
Not Guilty Verdict in Paul Murder Case at Webster City
Fowa Brevities notes the Webster City jury acquits in the Paul murder case. Muscatine considers rebuilding a theater after a recent fire. Muscatine district court term delayed a week due to Judge Brannan illness. Des Moines potential municipal lighting hurdle from General Electric. Iowa aims to represent at the inaugural with chartered trains and low rates. National Guard units to join, with local company to cover expenses. Also mentions Shileob's Cure for consumption, sold by HL. A. Emeis and John Harding & Co.
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Paul
Webster City
Muscatine
Columbia
District Court of
Iowa
Tivo
National Guard
Strike at Donohue and Mennberry Print Works
In Chicago on December 7 a strike by about 150 press men compositors bookbinders and press feeders began at the Donohue and Mennberry printing establishment with 30 feeders joining in sympathy. The action arose after the firm refused to dismiss an objectionable foreman and alleged breach of Typographical union contracts. Nonunion workers were hired and many workers were brought from other cities as clashes occurred.
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Chicago
Donohue & Menneberry
Five Negro section men shot in Malvern Arkansas
A report from Malvern Arkansas says five Negro railroad workers on the Cotton Belt between Camgen and Deardon were fired upon by an unknown gang. The murder occurred in a saw mill region described as lawless. Quachita County sheriff hunts the killers. the railroad offers a reward. The foreman allegedly knows the culprits but fears harm if he speaks. Constipation woes blamed on many women. Karl's Clover Root Tea offered locally.
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Malvern
Ark
Cotton Belt
Cam- Gen
Deardon
Quachita County
Pension Appropriation Bill Reported by House
Washington Der 7 The general pension appropriation bill for the year ending June 39 1std reported from the appropriation committee totals 141 263 880 dollars. This is 65 000 less than the current final year appropriation and the same amount under the estimates submitted by the commissioner of pensions. Karl's Clover Root Tea purifies the blood and gives a clear beautiful complexion. For sale by H A Emeis and John U Warding Co.
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Karl
IL. A. Emeis
John Harding & Co
H. A. Emeis
John Haruing
Washington
Der
Commissioner of Pensions
John U Warding & Co
Lighted Signal Mistake Ends in a Wreck
A youthful telegraph trainee, recently graduated, caused a serious wreck by wrongly signaling No. 77 and letting it pass without orders after being told to extinguish his red light. The incident illustrates errors made by inexperienced telegraphers and the dangers of miscommunication on the railway.
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Greenhorn
Siho
St M
Pillsburg Post
Child of Four Defies Etiquette in Buttered Cracker Lesson
A four year old at a luncheon table spreads butter on a cracker while her grandfather rebukes the act. She continues undisturbed and states Men dont always know what's best. The exhibit contrasts old message delivery with modern telephone methods.
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New York Times
The Bride Kiss and Teary Betrayal in London Tit Bits
A fragmented London Tit Bits snippet shows a scene of mistaken affection and accusation as a Bride bursts into tears declaring betrayal after a kiss. The terse wording suggests a melodramatic vignette typical of brief period passages.
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London
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments From Ads
Public notices warn against catarrh ointments containing mercury as dangerous to the system. Claims praise Wall’s Catsrh Care from Fo Cheney & Co and Watts Catarrh Cure from Toledo vendor.
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Wall
Fo. Cheney & Ta
Watts
Toledo
Cheneyhoe
Creneyv & CO
Malis
Bitters Promoted as Health Tonic and Purifier
A fragment touts Wired the Bitters as the best medicine for featur ing the dire oat nersens system to a healthy vigor. It claims the remedy cleanses the blood, stimulates the stomach, liver, and kidneys, improves appetite, aids digestion, and serves as a nerve tonic. Sold by Bullard & Co. drug store at a price of $1 per bottle.
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Bullard & Co
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