Figures of Progress Boost Wealth The Economy Now Strong
The article cites Treasury data showing 1899 foreign commerce reaching 2.974 billion dollars and money in circulation surpassing 2 billion. It notes per capita circulation rising to 25.98 dollars, with rapid growth in money and gold in circulation over recent years, challenging protectionist and free trade arguments alike.
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Economist
Jwas
Treasury ‘Bureau of ‘Statistics
Treasury Bureauf
United States
Commerce and Finance
New York
The
Treasury
Municipal ownership of utilities debated in Iowa spread
A large number of Iowa cities discuss public ownership of utilities while some already operate them. The Republican stance favors ownership but opposes political management. The piece warns of dangers when political party managers run public services and notes concerns over tax loss and expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Jis Siz
Government ownership of utilities is impractical
The author argues public ownership benefits the state and taxes, not private property owners. They claim governments already control much property through taxes and upkeep, dismissing mid-roaders who seek total government ownership as impractical and politically unlikely.
Late Gold Discoveries Open New Prospect In Japan
The article notes rising gold output since 1896 election concerns of free silver advocates. It cites Klondike and Nome as rich finds, then reports Japan Yezo deposits as potentially broadening gold fields to Central Siberia. If Yezo proves rich, Japan could become a major producer, challenging silver supporters to step aside.
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Bryan
Solomon
California
Australia
Colorado
South Africa
Yukon
Nome
Alaska
Africa
Japan
Yezo
Klondike
Siberia
Orient
Weaver Wrong Again in Michigan Campaign Talk
A critical column targets General J B Weaver for claiming Iowa Populists will team with Democrats to swing the state for Bryan. The piece argues Iowa readers think, think, and resist demagogic campaigns praising Populists, insisting Iowa Populists have doubts about Weaver and leadership.
General Weaver Contract with Bryan Over Iowa Deliveries
The text states General Weaver has contracted with Bryan to deliver Iowa to him next November. It notes the general should demand payment in advance. if he fails to receive it, the Nebraskan can contest the claim on grounds that the goods were not delivered.
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Weaver
Bryan
Iowa
Omaha Goes Republican In Big City Win
In Omaha last Tuesday the Republicans swept the city by a large margin ending a hot municipal campaign. Fusionists led by Bryan allies argued for free silver and national politics dominated the race. The result affects Nebraska politics as the state heads toward a legislature and two U S senators, marking a significant blow to fusion and Bryanism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Bryan
Nebraska
Caffery's Independence Shakes Southern Politics
Senator Caffery of Louisiana has shifted base from Democratic loyalty to Republican alignment, amid a wave of progressive sentiment in the state. Known as a Confederate veteran and long-time senator since 1893, he faces strong criticism from former allies as he speaks along Republican lines.
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Caffery
Louisiana
United States Senate
Senator Caffery
Senator Caffrey
South
Senate
Tom Watson Retires From Public Life After Kite Incident
Tom Watson, long associated with Bryan and the controversial kite episode, appears to have retreated from public view and likely retired in disgust, ending a period of active political involvement.
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Tom Watson
Bryan
Find
Paris Paper Rebukes US Over Boer War Interference
A Paris newspaper criticizes the United States for not meddling in the Boer War, arguing America is seen as the Great Interferer among nations and noting its current stance as weakly meddling, likening it to pumpkins along that line.
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Paris
United States
Filipinos Poised for Stubborn Resistance Says Analyst
An analyst warns that Filipino forces are preparing stronger resistance. If they mount a single determined stand, the war could collapse like a toy balloon under a pile driver.
Porto Rican tariff deemed a mistake by neighbor
Ben Harrison, relaxing at home, poked his head from the front door and declared that the Porto Rican tariff is a mistake, voicing his opinion on the policy.
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Ben Harrison
Kansas City Merchants Boycott Chicago Over Convention Plans
Kansas City merchants boycott Chicago claiming Chicago papers buy the city as a convention hub, a move described as effectively ending Chicago's prospects in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Chicago
Ladysmith Surprise as Boers Retreat Shocks Town
Reports say General Buller was completely surprised by the Boers retreat from Ladysmith and the residents inside the town shared the shock.
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Buller
Ladysmith
Kentucky Enjoys Peaceful Period Without State Government
Kentucky appears to be functioning with no active state government while the Democratic party holds sway. The situation suggests stability despite ongoing political impasse, with local civic life continuing and no immediate crisis reported.
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Kentucky
Banquet Toast Sparks Silent Prohibition Vote Departure
At a New York banquet the toast The President was drunk standing. A few Prohibition votes will quietly take their departure.
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New York
When a dollar went farther than it does now it was much harder to get
A reflective note recalls a time when money stretched further yet access to goods and opportunities was far more limited, illustrating the paradox of value and availability in a bygone era.
Eighteenth president Cleveland denies health failing
Iowa press comment notes Cleveland dismisses claims of weak health. If he attempted a run he would lack the strength once shown, the Nonpareil reports.
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Eix
Cleveland
The Iron Tooth Play Sparks State Court Swearing Debate
Iowa City Republican notes two state supreme court rulings on the word damn in theater. Connecticut bans oaths as swearing while Mississippi allows it, with outcomes depending on cause and local conditions.
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Connecticut Supreme Court
Mississippi Court
Iowa City
Republican praise for Lane opposition to Porto Rican tariff bill
The Second district Republicans commend Congressman Lane for opposing the Porto Rican tariff bill. They describe him as an independent man who does not wear a collar. Clinton Herald.
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Lane
Clinton ‘Herald
Paris Hotels and Theaters to Triple Prices After April First
Parisian hotels and theaters plan to triple their prices after April 1, a move that will influence travelers heading to the French capital Cedar Rapids. The notice suggests travelers may replan trips to avoid costly journeys to Paris.
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Cedar Rapids-Repiblican
Fort Johannesburg commands Pretoria road from Hospital Hill
The Johannesburg Boer fortress sits atop Hospital Hill with bastions and 23 centimeter quick firing guns. It features an angled entrance across ramparts, stables and barracks inside, and a large ammunition stockpile, making the fort appear nearly impregnable in the Transvaal.
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Johannesburg
Hospital Hill
Pretoria
Johannesberg
Barnato Park
Johannes
Transvaal Fortis
Rumor Links Lodge to National Republican Chair Role
The Burlington Hawkeye speculates that Senator Lodge of Massachusetts may become permanent chair at the national Republican convention. A chair speech deemed essential for audience attention and readership is anticipated as part of the role.
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Senator Lodge
Alassachusetts
Burlington
Energy in Australia sparks reader on American influence
A Western Australia pipeline project aims to carry 6,000,000 gallons of water daily over 328 miles to a drought struck mining district, prompting Iowa State Register readers to speculate that Australians are observing American practices.
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Australia
Iowa
Nicaragua Might Seek US Annex to Build Canal
The Dubuque Times reports Nicaragua could pursue annexation by the United States to solve the canal question, giving America a canal through its territory with fortification rights, but not securing Britain’s neutrality guarantees in wartime.
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Nicaragua
United States
Great Britain
Dubuque
Mother of slain lieutenant resides in Lemars Iowa
The mother of Lieutenant Edsar F. Koehler, ambushed and killed by Filipino forces in Luzon, lives in Lemars Iowa. Koehler, honored for conspicuous bravery at San Juan, was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously.
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Edsar F. Koehler
Luzon
Lemars
Lowa
Battle of
San Juan
Presbyterian club debate on church ads in media
Cataro Presbyterian young men's club plans a debate on whether a church should advertise meetings in newspapers and on billboards. The pro side suggests presenting preacher images like Lydia Pinkham and Murray and Mack to attract interest, a notion likely to please only a few preachers.
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Presbyterian Young Men’s Club
Cataro
Lydia Pinkham
Murray
Mack
Gate Ciir
Ex-queen Liliuokalani reels from bid for quit claim deed
Four old Senator Hoar appears to have gone daft on Queen Liliuokalani of the Sandwich Islands and offers $250 for a quit claim deed to several shacks and garden patches. The ex-queen has found a champion.
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Lilioukalana
Sandwich Islands
Public speakers say party ties loosened in this country
Public speakers who dwell on political subjects assert party ties have loosened here. The elections scarcely reflect this trend, though there are many other indications.
Peace terms pondered as Boer independence debated
Talk of peace terms at this time is premaiture but not improbable that if Dom Pavi could save the two republics independence he might sue for peace. Britain would grant self governing colonies for the Transvaal and Orange Free State. Boers may hope for foreign intervention, unlikely, as the Kaiser telegram to the queen after Cronje’s defeat dampens Boer hopes.
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Dom Pavi
Great Britain
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Kaiser
Cronje
Sioux City Journal
General Corbin Seeks Senator Pettigrew to Review Military Record
General Corbin informs Senator Pettigrew that he should proceed to investigate his military record. The statement signals Pettigrew may hedge, reflecting a tense political dynamic surrounding military credentials.
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Corbin
Pattigrew
Pettigrew
United States
We Seek The Whereabouts Of An Absent Person
A restrained plea appears in a brief notice seeking the location of an unnamed missing individual. The text implies a community effort to determine the person’s current address or status without sensational detail.
Lawmakers push interstate commerce law to protect birds
The article surveys a push by lawmakers and interest groups to use the interstate commerce law to protect song and game birds, stop illegal hunting and trafficking, and prevent importation of harmful species. It notes support from Rep John I Lacey and Rep James Sherman, expert quotes, and activity across states from Iowa to Texas with enforcement via postmasters and railroads.
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Cockrell
Friends
City of
St. Louis
Mississippi River
Richardson
House Democrats
District of Columbia
Potomac
John I. Lacey
Iowa
James
Sherman
New York
Washington
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Agricultural Department
Oregon
North Carolina
Virginia
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountain Region
Pennsylvania
Mlissouri
Kansas
Philadelphia
Louisiana
Smith
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Texas
Model of Chicago stockyards to go to Paris exposition
Chicago stockyards firms will send a detailed eight by eight foot model of a packing plant to Paris. Glass windows display work areas with puppets and tiny switch engines illustrate cattle receipt, handling, and meat shipment from stock cars to refrigerated cars. The exhibit includes an electric plant and hundreds of moving figures, costing over $5,000 and to debut at the American exhibit.
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Chicago
Constanly
New York Times
Rosebery Anniversary Marked By Ancestral Title Change
April 1 next will mark the 200th anniversary of the day when the ancestors of Lord Rosebery, the Primrose family, became entitled to the title of Rosebery.
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Lord Rosebery
Primrose
Rosebery
Nurses In The Boer War Hospitals Cite Severe Wounds And Heat
Nurses in South Africa report astonishing wounds and endurance amid extreme heat. At Pietermaritzburg temperatures reach 138 outside and 94 in wards as X rays aid treatment. Nurses and surgeons toil through nights in theaters, while women are limited in stationary and base hospitals. English ambulance trains offer comfort with kitchens and dispensaries, carrying nursing sisters and orderlies. Age is argued irrelevant to duty capability. youth brings experience.
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South Africa
Pietermaritzburg
New York Tribune
Mafeking
Sarah Wilson
England
Fatty Bates Horseman of New York Dies at Handsome Peak
Charles F. Bates known as Fatty Bates, a renowned New York horse dealer and showman, died recently in New York. He was famed for perfect sale displays, sharp whip skills, and stylish attire. His 1898 sale of four standard bred bays to Albert C. Bostwick for $10,000 was lauded as unmatched in years. Bates shared humorous reminiscences and strong opinions, including a quip about theater seating and a prophecy in which automobiles aid superior horses.
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Charles F. Gates
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Newport
Mr. Bates
Fatty” Bates
New York City
Br. Bates
Albert C. Bostwick
Bostwick
Charles F. Bates
New York World
Johnny
Jimmy
Homeseekers Excursion Tickets Offered by Rail
The C M N S P Ry announces sale dates February 20 March 10 and 20 and April 3 for excursion tickets to West and Northwest locations at one fare plus 2.00 for the round trip with return within twenty one days from the sale date. Stopover privileges allowed on the outward trip. For information contact J S S BY WDOM Com's Agent 313 Brady street. A clear conscience make a good pillow.
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St. P. Ry
J. S&s
WDOM
Com
Pan American Show progress at Buffalo site
The New York Post reports extensive preparations for the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo starting Sept. 20. Land cleared of fences, thousands of trees and shrubs planted, 8 foot by 12,000 foot boundary fence built, nurseries prepared, greenhouses and seedbeds laid out, soil and canal work underway, and bids for main buildings to be invited as spring approaches.
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Buffalo
New York’Post
New Jersey
Typewriter for the Blind Invented by Fred Frey in Columbus
Fred Frey a 19 year old Columbus resident has built a novel electric typewriter for the blind. The machine uses raised dot combinations to form letters. it can be personal or telegraph operated to transmit messages in the blind alphabet. The system relies on magnets and four dot keys plus a space key, with output on the reading side.
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Fred Frey
Columbus
O.C
Brey
Institution For the Blind
Ohio State Journal
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Payable Offer
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio promises one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason witnesses December 6, 1595. Advertisement claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and urges testimonials and drugstore sales.
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State
Ohio
Toledo
Lucas
Frank J. ‘Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Toc
Waiters in New York Believe Tip Is Right, Offend Diners
The piece notes that New York waiters now view tips as a right and display an offensive air, with no acknowledgment to diners for the courtesy. The waiter simply adds the tip as a matter of course.
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New York
One Minute Cough Cure Endorsed by Parent Buyer
Mrs Calvin of Milesburg Pennsylvania endorses One Minute Cough Cure as a speedy, harmless remedy for coughs, colds, croup and sore throat. The testimonial claims immediate results and notes the product cures bronchitis pneumonia grippe throat and lung diseases and prevents consumption. Mentioned are Bienze's Pharmacy and Theo Dauquard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin. Zimmerman
Milesburg
Opal Mining Flourishes at White Cliffs Australia
Opal operations concentrate in White Cliffs the leading Australian mineral industry area. The sem has been found in highly payable quantities of rich quality within ten miles of the center. The town, with a population around 1500, supports miners and related activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Men
White Cliffs
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted at Local Pharmacy
Advertises DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve as a cure for piles and skin diseases. Warns against counterfeit products. Names H. A. Emeis Kienze's Pharmacy C V Chase and Theo Danguard.
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DeWitt
H. A. Emeis
Kienze
C. V. Chase
Theo. Danguard
Germans Return to Wandering Style of Travel
German students resume medieval roaming idea with guided tours. The modern Gol iards travel in planned stages and know their costs in advance. Last year they visited Italy, and this spring 1,500 will journey to Constantinople.
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Italy
Constantinople
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U.S. Express
J. B. Weaver
Michigan
Jim
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Homeseekers
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