Epidemic of Regulation and Its Folly Across Legislation
A critical essay argues that modern bills aim to regulate conduct endlessly and fail to improve morality or prosperity. It cites Herbert Spencer on the futility of laws, compares national and local legislative mills to factories, and notes broad regulatory overreach. The piece ends with an advertisement for Ayer's Sarsaparilla and a grocery offer.
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St. Louis Republic
Herbert Spencer
Spencer
Republic
Plymouth Rock
Hill Nye
Pardon of Sanguilly Sparks Senate Clash Over Spaniards
The Senate debated Julio Sanguilly's pardon as Lodge warned against sneers while sources said Spain pardoned the man. The Perine land grant inquiry showed no grounds for action. House approved 279 to 3 for delegates to a monetary conference amid laughter.
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Washington
Florida
Senate Committee On Public Hands
Senate
Indian Council
Julio Sanguilly
Freye
Sanguilly
Lodge
Massachussetts
Sacquilly
State Department
Spain
House
Messrs Hill
Conneticut
Johson
Indiana
Quigg
New York
Going and Coming of El Paso People and Others
El Paso notes list arrivals departures and movements of residents and visitors. J G Gaal travels from Ysleta while Judee Buckler returns from Barstow and Fr Smith of Little Rock visits the Pierson. District Attorney Gandara visits Juarez. Judge McFie heads to Washington for inaugurations. Max Webber and others head to Washington for the dam's interests.
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el Paso
J. G. Gaal
Ysleta
Bicycle race scores update from Chicago event
The score at 10 o'clock lists Shin neer 1 417 Miller 1 355 Ashinger 1 330 Lawson 1 336 Stewart 1 194 Hansen 1 198 Hannant 1 145 with Bradis withdrawing after 9 am. By 2 pm Schhinneer 1 446 Miller 1 408 Ashinger 1 304 Lawson 1 376 Stewart 1 232 Hancnaat 1 069.
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Chicago
Shinneer
Miller
Ashinger
Lawson
Stewart
Hansen
Hannant
Bradis
Schhinneer
Hancnaat
Uprising in Manila Suppressed by Spanish Troops
A Madrid dispatch reports a sudden uprising in Manila capital of the Philippine Islands yesterday. Fighting lasted hours before Spanish troops secured victory, leaving about 200 rebels dead in the streets.
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Manila
London
Madrid
Phillippine Islands
Greeks Withdraw Troops and Warships from Crete
London report states King George I has accepted the powers demand for the withdrawal of Greek troops and warships from Crete after a telegram from Athens.
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London
Athens
George of
Greece
Crete
Refused Cabinet Offer by Col. John J. McCook
The Evening Sun reports Col. John J. McCook has declined to join President McKinley’s cabinet as secretary of the interior. The offer was made but rejected.
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New York
The
Evening Sun
Col
John J. McCook
McKinley
Interior
Bryan Arrives in New York Quietly After Trip
William Jennings Bryan reached New York at noon on February 26 and was greeted at the station by Eliott Dan forth, chairman of the Democratic state committee, with only a small crowd observing and no notable demonstration.
Cleveland Holds Final Cabinet Meeting
The last meeting of Cleveland's cabinet was held today. Personal matters related to the administration's closing phases formed much of the discussion.
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Cleveland
Washington
Market News Signals Firm Opening on Rail and Commodities
New York February 20 railway and miscellaneous speculation opened firm and higher with prices up about a half to one per cent. Sugar Manhattan leather preferred and grangers led the advance while Hocking Valley bonds were not quoted.
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New York
Manhattan
Hocking Valley
100 Men for Spiking and Surfacing Work
The Sierra Madre Construction Company of Juarez seeks 100 men for spiking lining surfacing and tying. The Ladies Aid Society has postponed their opera house entertainment from Friday to Saturday night. The Fort Ellis band will furnish the Hele.
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App'y Sierra Madre Construction Company
Juarez
Ladies Aid Society
Opera House
Fort Ellis
Sensational bill bans prints of prize fights
Reform bureau aims to curb printed accounts and pictures of prize bouts including Corbett vs Pitt Simmons. Rep Aldrich of Illinois seeks a bill to forbid newspapers from publishing pugilists pictures or detailed fight descriptions. Interstate distribution by mail or electric flash is prohibited. violators face up to ten years in prison.
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Washington
Reform Bureau
Corbett
Pitzsimmons
Crafts
House of Commerce Committee
Aldrich
Illinois
House
Desirable Citizen E Schiff Arrives From Greenville
E Schiff father of Mrs Alber Kra kauer came to El Paso from Greenville Texas. He plans to trade Greenville real estate for El Paso property and settle permanently. He is praised as a good man and well regarded in any community. A warm El Paso welcome is urged.
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E. Schiff
Alber Krakauer
Greenville
Texas
Schiff
el Paso
Eddy New Mexico citizens fund bounty for murderers
Citizens in Eddy New Mexico raise 1908 at a meeting to aid in capturing and punishing the murderers of their sheriff. With the governor's reward, total offers may reach at least 5000, following a pattern seen in the Fountain case.
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Eddy
New Mexico
Sheriff Dow
Col
A. J Fountain
Optic
Extradition Hearings Return Before U S Commissioner
Unclear notes reference extradition cases resuming before a United States commissioner. The fragment mentions Mexican coffee at a price and a location that are unreadable, lacking verifiable details for proper inclusion.
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United States
Policy on Cuba and McKinley stance sparks prompt U S protection pledge
The dispatch quotes Julius Chambers on a firm Cuba policy under the McKinley administration. It promises no meddling with Cuba but vows swift action if U S citizens or property are harmed. The city council discusses police, street, and tax issues, including street name changes, sewer contracts, fire department pay, and water bonds tax refunds.
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the Journal
Julius Chambers
Cleveland
Cuba
Spain
United States
McKinley
Kachler
Archer
Clemmons
O'Keefe
Myrtle Street
Myrtle Avenue
Idaho Street
Idaho Boulevard
J. A. Shannon
G. W. Davis
Stewart
B. E. Majors
Fire and Water Committee
J. E Your
Pav
Digging Up Old Scores in British House of Commons
In London February 26, Mr Bowles asked if 8,000,000 of the Alabama claims award remained in U S hands and whether surplus would be repaid to Britain. Curzon replied it would violate the 1871 treaty to seek return after claims are satisfied and could not promise U S payment of any surplus.
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London
House of Commons
Bowles
United States
Great Britain
Curzon
Sanguilly Pardoned and Released from Prison
Secretary Olney announced a royal pardon for Julio Sanguilly has been received from the queen of Spain and conveyed to President Cleveland. A similar notice was sent to Acting Captain General Ahumada in Havana. Sanguilly will depart Havana on the next steamer after giving parole not to take part in the Cuban insurrection.
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Maria Amador
Las Cruces
Juarez
Carmen Escobar
Mr. Murdock
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Pueblo
Col
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Hartman
Chihuahua
Murdock
South
H. A. Parker
Rock Island Road
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Phoenix
Chicago
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Texas & Pacific
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Lee
City Council Debates Pay and Scrip Policy After Merrill Settlement
The council, with all salon members present, approved sale of North Ore-On street property to J. R. Piper for 2241.17. Debate centered on paying the acting mayor and officers, city scrip pricing, and funding for police and fire departments. Judge Coldwell pressed for fund reallocation while concerns over election supplies and voter registration were raised.
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Merrill
J. R. Piper
O’keefe
Stewart
Whitmore
Roberts
Coldwell
Townsend
Councl
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Prep Rien Treat at Opera House
The Ladies Aid society of the Presbyterian church prepares a rien treat for the public Saturday night at the Opera House. The Deestrick Skule will be presented in full in ye good old style by the city’s best talent. The opera house is expected to be crowded.
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Ladies Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Opera House
Myar's Opera House Hosts Local Holiday Performance
A readable fragment notes The Merry Cyclers and dances with scarf tambourine routines plus a sight gown and brownie frolic at Myar's Opera House on a Tuesday in March. The snippet highlights a lively community event with performers and costume acts.
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Myar’s Opera House
El Paso Grocery Co. Ad Prices Items at Overlaid Street
An advertisement notes prices at the El Paso Grocery Co located on 112 E Overlaid Street. It references cent quantities and daily specials for shoppers.
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el Paso Grocery Co
Entering wedge of fatal complaint cited in ad copy
An old advertisement notes that a slight cold can begin a fatal illness and recommends having Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral ready to meet an emergency.
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Ayer
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