Late 1899 News Notes and Editorial Opinions
In Advance. A column of brief items discusses Aguinaldo, Spain, Chicago politics, and Cuban finances. Highlights include Carter Harrison’s mayoral victory, debates over street railways, Turkey’s attack on Bulgarians, Queen Wilhelmina’s conduct, and the US administration in Cuba reporting $3.5 million in taxes collected with $2.1 million spent, contrasting with alleged prior Spanish corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cuba
Spain
Cubs
State Socialism A Political Force In Toledo And Chicago
The Toledo election delivered a decisive socialist victory over all rivals, signaling a rising tide of municipal and state ownership ideology. Chicago mirrored the trend with three socialist candidates, underscoring a broader shift toward public ownership of utilities and challenge to traditional party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Toledo
Jones
Robert Nelson
Nelson
Harrison
Carter
Altgeld
Bellamy
Pingree
Detroit
Wingree
Ruesell
Dowling
Danger of Trusts and Porto Rico Opinions Split
The article warns that trusts concentrate power and can raise prices, buy influence, and threaten democracy while questioning whether lower prices benefit labor. It contrasts Roy Stone and Father Sherman reports on Porto Rico, notes conflicting views on occupation outcomes, and ends with a Treasury conscience fund donation from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurber
Standard Oil Company
Chicago
United States Senate
Porto Rico
Roy Stone
Department of Agriculture
Father Sherman
W. T. Sherman
Forto Rico
Cuba
Philippines
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
Conscience Fund
Weldon’s Insulating Sheath Aims To Protect Pipes
Fort Wayne inventor Walter R. Weldon unveils a seven eighths inch thick insulating and heat conducting sheath for steam boilers gas water and steam pipes. Tests show 14000 volt insulation with claims 25000 volts needed to penetrate. The product promises moisture resistance and low cost, with plans for a factory and local capital backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Walter R. Weldon
Mr. Weldon
Chicago
Chapin & Denny
King and Queen of Italy Visit Sardinia Amid Festive Reception
Rome reports the king and queen begin a visit to Sardinia, the first since he was crown prince. Despite pleas to avoid expense, locals prepare a grand welcome as the French fleet anchors at Cagliari. Admiral Fournier invites Italian authorities to dine aboard the Brennus, with a band playing through streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Sardinia
Caglair
Arewa
Fournier
Brennus
Buggy Wreck In Springfield Township Revels In Banter
A buggy driven by Mrs. Hoffman from Springfield township ran away on East Berry street. Bert Whitten leaped in to drive but the team bolted again, crashing on Berry and Fulton. The wreck tossed Whitten from the rig but he was unharmed. Butter and fifty dozen eggs were ruined in the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman
Springfield Township
East Berry Street
Calhoun Street
Officer Dickson
Bert Whitten
Montgomery Street
Berry
Fulton
Mr. Whitten
Three County Officials Misguided in Muddy Detour
Three County Officers Orff Ferguson and Auditor Wm Meyer got lost en route from Dixon to Commissioner Baker’s home, wandering miles through Allen county mud. After the error was found an attempt to bribe a farmer to return them was declined, leaving locals wary of the trio’s appearance and a cautious mood in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monrosville
Monroeville
Breeze
Orff and Ferguson
Wm. Meyer
Dixon
Baker
Allen County
Street Railway Franchise Transmitted for Council Ratification
In Praxarouis on April 8 the franchise of the new street railway company granted by the board of public works yesterday was transmitted to the common council for ratification. An extra session was held Thursday night to consider it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inpraxarouis
New Street Railway Company
Board of Public Works
Common Council
Special sale on Ladies Shirt Waists this season
A special sale offers Ladies Shirt Waists new this season with up to date style and perfect fit and finish. The promotion highlights latest designs and quality tailoring aimed at value and fashion.
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fCc
Madras
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the Weekly Sentinel
E. A. K. Hackett
Aguinaldo
Mark Hanya
Cleveland
McKisson
Willf Carter Harrison
Illinois
Times-Herald
Record
Carter Harrison
Jessi
Pingres
Chixs
Tne
Terror
St. Paul
San Juan de Porto Rico
Wilhelmina
Asen Emma
Emma
Netherlands
Admiral Kautz
Prince Bismarck
Samoan Islands
Eagan
Alger
War Department
Dreyfus
Henry
Max Nordau
Palestine
Holy Land
William Farr, Jr
Chattanooga
United States Army
George Goodwin Davey
Raleigh
Manila
Holland
Congress
Hague
General Eagan
Armor
Armour
Czir
Island
Indianapolis
Willon
Brussels
Agra
Wilton
Axminsters
Smyrnia
Axminster
Aurode Dry Goods
DR. Wenger
Europe
London
Berlin
Paria
Vianus Theta
Bright
N. R. Wenger
Ind
Milan
H. Barra
Brows County
Ehean
Neres
Artis
Tina Prliaments
Ban KR
Barya Gent
Ben R. Bary
Narva
Arrez
City
Ben R
Barva
Lafayette Township
Ben X
Columbias
Paulding County
Ohio
East Columbia
Ken
Barya
Ineing County
Bio
Ben
Columbia Street
South Wayne
Zollars Avenue
Greely Street
Force Street
Lakeside
L. J. Bobilyn
Buck Block
Itt
Jook
East
Lewis Street
Bulson
Aus
C. J. Welker
Schmitz
Calhoun St
Sersison St
Libbing & Co
E. Main Street
Leesburg Road
Boo E Barra
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