Boer Sympathy Harms Congress Amid Public Demonstration
Washington reels from a Boer sympathy surge in Congress sparked by Senator Hale and echoed by Senator Allen. A large public Boer demonstration featured Hale, Allen, Mason, and several representatives. Debate focuses on government recognition and seating of Roberts, plus pensions scrutiny and alleged pension sharks as the pension bill faces sharp discussion.
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Bailey
Texas
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Champ Clark
Roberts
Commissioner of Pensions Authority
Ray
New York
Mahon
Lawton Statue Bill Sparks Pension Reform Debate
A legislator accuses pension sharks of filing cases to extract fees, urging Congress to pass Roberts bill proposing $50,000 for a General Lawton statue in Washington. He cites about ninety thousand dollars raised for Lawton’s widow and children as a rationale for popular approval.
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Mass
General Lawton
Washington
Gen. Lawton
Congress
Through Tourist Sleeping Cars From Boston to Chicago
On December 12 the Wabash in connection with West Shore and Fitchburg opened a weekly through tourist car line between Boston and Chicago via Niagara Falls. Westbound leaves Boston Tuesdays at 11 00 a.m. arrives Chicago Wednesdays at 2 40 p.m. Eastbound departs Chicago Thursdays at 12 02 noon arrives Boston Fridays at 5 50 p.m. Connections at Chicago to sleeper cars for western points. Further details from Cyas Morcompe, Agent.
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Boston
Chicago
Niagara Falls
Cyas
Morcompe
Prairie Farmer seeks two agents for fall and winter work
We want two men in this county to take subscription orders for The Prairie Farmer during fall and winter. Big money is possible with our plan, with many earning $2 to $5 or more daily as the season opens. Only two good men needed. first reliable applicants get the work. Write with references at once to THE PRAIRIE FARMER, 166 Adams St., Chicago.
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Marys Lamb Novelty Verse on Wool and Trade
A playful verse describes a lamb accompanying Mary to school and its fleece becoming a sought after commodity. It mentions merchants buying fleece, frequent shearing, and a product tied to a Denver Mills Harvest Queen, with a whimsical twist on feeding and clothing.
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Mary
Denver Mills
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