Indiana cement boom spurs new mills and jobs
The Weekly Sentinel reports Indiana's marl beds in Northern Indiana, with seven cement plants rising in the north. The large Milford plant by Cleveland capital costs about 400000 dollars and will employ 400 to 500 men as the B&O Railroad builds lines to tap the new Portland cement trade.
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Porto Rico tariff debate and political shifts in 1898
The article surveys economic and political threads including Frick-Carnegie profits, National Tube earnings, and Democratic and Republican vice presidential talk. It argues on Puerto Rico tariffs, Hawaii labor issues, and the 1898 party dynamics, noting congressional stances, a mayoral death, and the Kansas City convention prospect. It also critiques John Hay's Macrum reply, and reflects on Quay in Senate contests with Texas influence.
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Brave Boers Hold Against Imperial Forces On Modder River
A passionate defense of General Cronje and the Transvaal burghers against Lord Roberts in the Modder river siege. The piece frames imperial conquest as unjust, cites Lexington and Concord and Bunker Hill, and praises Boer resolve while predicting inevitable defeat if outnumbered. It calls for American protest against imperial power and salutes Boer courage.
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Bryan and McKinley in a shifting political tide
The piece contrasts Bryan’s stronger nominating position with McKinley’s mounting party troubles. It notes Gorman’s resignation easing Bryan’s opponents, McKinley’s retreat on free trade under pressure from interests, and Roosevelt’s rising influence threatening the administration amid New York party control.
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Surrender of Cronje at Paardeberg Signals End of Stand
The surrender of General Cronje and about 3,000 troops to Lord Roberts at Paardeberg ends a weeklong defense that blocked Britons near Bloemfontein. Cronje saved artillery and delayed the advance, with reports that 30,000 burghers stand ready to defend the Free State capital. J. A. Nolan left Wabash shops to join Vera company, as the local labor move continues.
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New York Store Dress Goods Highlights
1860 The New York Store presents dress goods supremacy with a wide selection from fine smalzers. Homespuns in grey and tan mixtures at 25¢ a yard, plaid fabrics for children's school dresses from 10¢ to 25¢, tweed plaids for skirts at 50¢, plain tweeds for skirts and suits at 75¢, and satin striped challies in choice shades.
Black goods dominate season wardrobes in Priestly fabrics
Black crepons priced 85c to 4.75 a yard. black cheviots at 1.00 to 1.25. camel's hair suitings 1.25 to 2.00. black mohair brilliantines 0.25 to 1.50 a yard. Priestly fabrics touted as the best black goods, essential for any lady's wardrobe.
Silk Stock Promotes New Designs at Prices
Our silk stock is complete with fashionable weaves and latest designs from leading makers. Foulard silks from 69c to 1.00 per yard, plisse silks for waists at 1.00, novelty silks 66c to 1.00, Black cascade silks 1.00 to 2.00 per yard, plus black and colored taffeta silks. Visit the second floor china department, unusually attractive now.
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China Department
Soda prices rise in city confectioners pact
A majority of local confectioners and druggists who sell soda water and ice cream soda have agreed to raise prices. Plain soda will cost five cents, ice cream soda eight cents, and crushed fruit soda ten cents. They say higher ingredient costs leave no profit in the past season.
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