House for New School Passes in Des Moines
Des Moines article reports the House approved an amended bill creating one additional normal school with location to be decided by joint convention. Byers supported the measure and Anna Donnan of Palo Alto praised its passage amid debate over Knoxville amendments and building requirements. A $25,000 bond and a 0.1 mil tax are set to fund erection and equipment.
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Des Moines
Byers
Temple
House
Payne
Appanoose
Knoxville
Warren
Marion
Jones
Mahaska
Anna Doonan
Palo Alto County
Donnan
Emmetsburg
Board of Trustees
Ceader Falls Normal
General Assembly
Iowa
School For the Blind
Bryan's Chances in 1900 Compared to McKinley
The Washington Post weighs William J. Bryan as the likely Democratic nominee and projects the race four months before the election. It recalls 1896 and asks what the 1900 campaign landscape and public footing will look like as tickets and platforms face voters.
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Washington Post
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
The Editors Mistake in a Western Newspaper
A humor vignette recounts a western editor mixing up responses to readers. One subscriber asked about raising twins and received a brutal fire remedy. The other sought relief from grasshoppers and was given an absurd remedy involving castor oil and bone rubbing.
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The
Columbian
Costs of the Philippine War Revealed in House Testimony
Acting Secretary Meiklejohn released a War Department expenditure statement detailing costs for the Philippines from May 1898 to November 1899 totaling 48,928,060. Major items include Quartermaster 25,715,901 for army transportation and subsistence, subsistence 8,950,000, medical 1,206,137, pay 10,833,134, and ordnance 1,860,239.
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Washington
Meiklejohn
House of Representatives
War Department
Philippines
Quartermaster’s Department
Jones Speech Defines Democratic Stand On Puerto Rico
Senator James K. Jones as DNC chair delivers the keynote in Washington, declaring the flag and constitution govern Puerto Rico and denouncing Republican push for discriminatory tariff law. He vows to fight the measure in the senate and before voters through November. Cochran blames England for war and criticizes U S neutrality and diplomacy.
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Washington, D. C
James K. Jones
Democratic National Committee
Jones
Puerto Rico
United States
Senate
Prof Wooster predicts chemical ice maker to replace iceman
Newark researcher rolls out a new ammonia-like salt that freezes water quickly. A bucket and pitcher produce ice water in minutes while cream chills for faster ice cream. The indestructible salt reuses after evaporation and the plan aims to replace ice in tropical markets.
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Iowa State Register
Rollin C. Wooster
Newark
N. J
Prof. Wooster
Cockran Denounces Attitude at Emmet Birthday Event
W Bourke Cockran spoke at the Academy of Music during the 122nd birth anniversary of Robert Emmet. The speech centered on criticizing the attitude of the combined Clan na Gael organizations in New York City and their stance.
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New York
Robert Emmet
Academy of Music
W. Bourke Cockran
Notable 19th Century Figures Highlight Political and Social Scenes
The piece sketches D B Skinner’s death in Detroit after capturing Jefferson Davis and his $320 government share, an Idaho railroad injury suit over failure to eject a rider, Champ Clark’s jab at the Senate, Mark Twain on bicycle travel, Deacon S V White’s Wall Street prominence, a poem for Edmund Clarence Steadman, and Mrs Astor’s rumored abdication in favor of Mrs Edmund Baylies, all underscoring New York society and national affairs.
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D. B. Skinner
Jefferson Davis
Detroit
Wall Street
Deacon
S. V. White
White
Edmund Clarence Steadman
New York
Paradise in Sight. Missouri Politics Boom and Conventions
Poetic editorial notes the flood of political activity in Missouri as election season approaches. It highlights widespread conventions and a surge of candidates from president to local clerk, promising vigorous campaigning across the state.
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Missouri
Garden of Eden
Rirley D. Saunders
Fordy The Campaign of 1900
A promotional notice announces Fordy The Campaign of 1900 with wide circulation. The book is priced at 25 cents and 35 pages longer than Coin's Financial School, lavishly illustrated on quality paper with a two color enameled cover.
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Than
Financial School
National Horse Breeders Dealers and Exhibitors Meet
The third annual meeting of the National Horse Breeders Dealers and Exhibitors Association will be held in Chicago at the Grand Pacific Hotel on March 28 and 24 at 10:00 A M. Leading breeders from several states will present addresses papers and discussions. All horsemen are invited to attend and cooperate with progressive breeders to improve horses for markets. For programs contact F J Berry President or T Butterworth Secretary 14 Union Stock Yards Chicago. In God we trust. Dollar motto 20 per cent increase on Bible prices. Let us prey. Chorus of trusts.
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Chicago
Bryan
Republican
Senate
Republican Party
Spain
Cuba
Philippines
Puerto Rico
Mr. McKinley
McKinley
Mr. Bryan
National Horse Breeders
Grand Pacific Hotel
F. J. Berry
T. Butterworth
Union Stock Yards
Bible Trust
Distressing Stomach Ailment Cured by South American Tonic
A medicinal claim promotes a tonic as a universal cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. It asserts rapid relief from the first dose and guarantees a cure, describing the product as safe and pleasant. Sold by Bradshaw & Thoma, Druggists, Fairfield, Ta.
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Bradshaw & Thoma
Fairfield
Bailey's Laxative Tablets Cure Constipation Promo
Medical note touts Bailey's Laxative Tablets as a modern cure for constipation and related ailments. It claims Cascara Sagrada as the active ingredient and promises relief from a single tablet. Sold by Bradshaw & Thoma in Chicago with a signature guarantee on the wrapper.
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Bailey
W. J. Bailey
Chicago
Bradshaw & Thoma
Rock Island Wall Map Offered for School Use
The Rock Island Wall Map of the United States is the best offered to the public. It is very large and specially adapted to school purposes. It will be sent post paid to any address on receipt of fifteen cents in postage stamps or coin. Address JOHN SEBASTIAN G.P.A. Chicago Ill. Subscribe for THE TRIBUNE.
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John Sebastian
G.P.A
Chicago
Ill
No-To-Bac Tobacco Cure Ad
An old advertisement promotes No-To-Bac as an easy permanent tobacco quit solution. It claims to boost vitality and strength, offers a free booklet and sample, and provides Remedy Co addresses in Chicago or New York.
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Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
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