Political miscellany and war notes from the Sentinel
The Aug 28 1901 issue discusses the Pennsylvanian Republican machine and Schley board bids, Howison and Sampson remarks, and fear of U S action on the Panama isthmus. It notes the Missouri mule's martial value in Matanzas Pekin and the South African war, English mule purchases, Quay’s political machinery, and Knox versus Hanna on trusts. It ends with Mrs Charles T Yerkes and Paris gowns bought by Princess Eulalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Missouri
Matanzas
Pekin
England
Charles T. Yerkes
Traction
Paris
Eulalia
Royal drama and fashion clash over princess and gowns
The piece notes a forthcoming dispute linking the infanta and a dressmaker drawn into royal intrigue. It also reports Queen Alexandra urging British gowns for the coronation and laments Parisian losses to British materials and workmanship amid royal patronage. General Kitchener comments on the Boer war as ongoing with about 11 000 Boers in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Worth
Paris
Alexandra
Kitchener
Alabama Sheriff Stops Lynching and Proves New Law Works
An Alabama sheriff with a small deputy force held a white mob at bay to protect a prisoner, firing on several mob members to demonstrate determination. The piece argues such actions show courage and federally supported prisoner safety laws merit. It also comments on Afghan, British, and Russian power dynamics and a Judge Baker injunction concerning Donkey strikers at Hammond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Patterson's Six Day Suit Sale Prices
Advertises a six day sale at Patterson's offering fancy suits with prices listed as 25.00 and 16.66, 15.00 and 10.00, and 5.00 and 3.33. The note emphasizes limited time discounts on multiple suit styles.
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Patterson’s
No Grab Policy and Divorce Statistics Dominant Indiana Notes
After a Canton meeting, the U S will not pursue a grab policy in South America, focusing on isthmus traffic and Monroe Doctrine limits. Indiana reports show 24 007 marriages and 3 009 divorces for year ending June 30 1901, with Allen county particularly high divorce rates and main causes including abandonment and cruelty. Millionaire Scott receives 7000 for presidential visit expenses while Hull’s transport passage hints at congressional inquiries. A Denver conference aims for uniform state divorce laws to stabilize legitimacy and fairness nationwide.
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Hayat Canton
South America
United States
Panama
Colombia
Central America
Indiana
Johnson
Allen County
Denver
Col
Theory of Divorce in Indiana and Social Conditions
State Statistician Johnson argues no link between social conditions and divorce rates, citing counties like Hamilton and Hendricks with 10 to 12% divorce-to-marriage ratios. He suggests stricter marriage contract restrictions to curb reckless marriages, based on compiled divorce statistics.
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Johnson
Indianapolis Journal
Hamilton
Hancock
Hendricks
Henry
Howard
Pension costs rise as war pensions become permanent budget item
The article notes pension appropriations grew from about $29 million under Grant to $130 million in Harrison and roughly $140 million under McKinley. The Philadelphia Times argues pensions will remain a fixed annual expense due to ongoing war costs and long widow lifespans.
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Grant
Harrison
McKinley
Philadelphia Times
Patterson Stores Slashes Prices During Harvest Sale
Harvest season brings heavy discounts as Patterson announces storefront wide reductions across goods. Shoppers find bargains on items from clothes to hardware in a large sale event.
Oklahoma towns spark wealth surge in new land sales
The sale of lots in Lawton Anadarke and Hobart has reached 659427 with further receipts expected to hit 700000, illustrating rapid wealth growth as Indian lands become bustling trade sites. The piece contrasts these towns with great cities of the midwest and Pacific coast, noting dramatic fortunes since arable lands transformed into urban blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Lawton
Anadarke
Hobart
United States
Middle West
Pacific Coast
Controversy Over Navy Court In Sampson Schley Dispute
The article discusses Navy figures amid the Sampson Schley controversy, noting Muncie connections to Heath and Hoey, calls for Howison to answer alleged interview statements, and Forsyth's take on naval promotions affecting senior officers. It argues for fair hearings and accountability in the dispute.
Admiral Sampson Seen as Victim of Navy Department Friends
The passage notes a officer's failure to act at the right time damaged his popularity and prospects, while arguing it is unfair to place all blame on Admiral Sampson who seems largely a casualty of influential Navy Department friends.
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Sampson- Schley
Infanta
Muncie
William Hoey
Nogales
United States
Hoey
Neely
Perry S. Heath
Heath
Forsyth
Navy
Key West
Indiana
Sampson
Schley
Santiago
Admiral Samp
Son
Navy Department
Clothing Sale Expands 10 Cent Line With New Shirts
The store adds more white shirts to the 10c line including some from the 75c quality. Also adds SO dozen colored shirts to the 25c line. Reuben S Patterson and Mr and Mrs John Barnes of Auburn are visiting the city. 58c knee pants for 5c. Patterson.
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Reuben S. Patterson
John Barnes
Auburn
The
City
Patterson
Mrs N Conover Travels to Port land for Sister Ill
Mrs N Conover of 169 Edgewater avenue leaves for Portland Michigan to visit her sister Mrs Josh C Deahl who has been seriously ill for some time. Miss Soderberg head milliner at the People’s store returns from five weeks in New York buying full millinery. Patterson’s sale offers all goods back to regular price Monday. Miss Jessie Koontz Roanoke visits Miss Christina Howland. Hose sale: 5 dozen more of 25c boys’ long hose at 10c. Guy J Gilbert post office money order clerk resumes duties after brief illness.
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N. Conover
Edgewater Avenue
Portland, Mich
Josh C. Deahl
Miss Soderberg
People’s Store
New York
Patterson
Guy J. Gilbert
Also Mentioned on This Page
Weekly Sentinel
E. A. K. Hackett
Pennsylvania
Howison
Schley Board of Inquiry
Germany
France
Turkey
Abdul Hamid
Quay
Penrose
Harrisburg
Knox
Hanna
Anti-Trust Committee and Labor Organization
Steel Trust
Royal
Yerkes
Afghanistan
Ameer
Kabul
Russia
Scott
San Francisco
John A. T. Hull
Iowa
Philippines
Philadelphia Ledger
Congress
St. Paul
Admiral Sampson
Admiral Schley
Admiral Howison
Rurode Dry Goods Co
Bette Mesas
EAVEY
Jessie Koontz
Roanoke
Christina Howland
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