Death of Senator Gorman Shocks Nation and Party
The Weekly Sentinel notes the sudden death of Senator Arthur Pue Gorman of Maryland, highlighting his long leadership in the Democratic Party and Senate, his pivotal roles in campaigns and tariff policy, and the potential impact on future nominations and party unity. It also discusses the delayed action on the meat inspection and pure food bills and the political pressure on the House to act before adjournment.
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Arthur Pue Gorman
Maryland
Democratic Party
Senate
United States
Gorman
Grere
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Gormman
Congress
Wilson
Judge Parker
St. Louis
West
President Pushes Congress to Pass Meat Inspection Powers
A presidential message to Congress accompanies the Reynolds Neill inquiry report on Chicago packing plant conditions. It urges enactments for proper dressed meat inspection and sanitary safeguards. The report shocks readers with disclosures akin to Sinclair's The Jungle, though not its most revolting details. The Beveridge amendment to the agricultural bill is proposed as the congressional response.
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Congress
Reynolds-Neill
Chicago
Washington
Sinclair
Beveridge
Upton Sinclair
Reynolds-Neill report shifts pressure on meat and food laws
A fragmentary note suggests the Reynolds-Neill packinghouse report has steadied the House and improved prospects for meat inspection and pure food measures. The report is described as temperate and credible, with a measured presentation that impressed lawmakers despite its modest scope.
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Reynolds-Neill ‘Packing House
National House
Reymolda-Nefil
Ntis
Decoration Day Remembered as Union Victory and Sacrifice
The article reflects on Decoration Day forty one years after the Civil War as a solemn national observance honoring the Union dead. It emphasizes the sacrifices of soldiers, the enduring graves in the North and South, and the duty to keep the holiday’s solemn purpose free from trivial holiday distractions.
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Union
South
Ali
Plea for Peaceful Settlement of Street Car Dispute
The editorial urges cool headed negotiation between Fort Wayne street car workers and their employers. It cites a 13 year old strike and calls for amicable, just concessions to avoid public disruption and restore normal service.
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Fort Wayne
Democrats Choose Well In Primary Ticket Report
Democratic county primary results show a slate selected Friday with a notable exception. The article notes difficulty in crafting a ticket that pleases all factions while highlighting a standout outcome.
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Democratic County
Democratic tone notes eight hour bill and labor push
A Albany area commentary argues Democrats must mobilize for November to win a strong ticket. It warns the eight hour labor bill may pass the House, shaping Labor influence and party strategy, while a London scientist questions city life on child intelligence. The Philadelphia Christian League seeks censorship of theatrical posters to curb violence and sexuality on stage.
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Allen County
House
D. N. Parry
London
Christian League of
Philadelphia
Civil War Pensioners Warn Decline Ahead Says Records
Records from the United States pension office indicate Civil War veterans are dying at about 100 daily, totaling roughly 3,000 per month. Officials expect the pensioner count to peak and then steadily decline in coming months as deaths outpace new beneficiaries.
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United States Pension Office
Pension Office
Jews expand settlements in Palestine deepen hold on land
The article notes a shift in Jewish settlement patterns with about 30 colonies established over twenty years. It states one third of Palestine is again Jewish soil and that Jews actively seek to buy any land offered in the market to increase their possession and influence.
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Palestine
Meeting of the Wisconsin Sons of the Seat Revolu
Readable fragments describe a gathering labeled as a meeting of a Wisconsin based group called Sons of the Seat Revolu. The text lacks clear action or outcomes to confirm details.
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The
Wisconsin
Revolu
Random 19th-century dispatches on crime monarchy finance and industry
The passage surveys varied subjects from a justice of the peace in Indiana famed for unorthodox marriages to King Alfonso’s nerve during an assassination scare. It notes Tennessee sheriff dominance over supreme court challenges, Rockefeller’s European voyage, Berlin censors on dime novels, and beef-packing criticism tied to Upton Sinclair, with jokes on Standard Oil and legal timing.
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Alfonso
Davitt Will Leaves Property to Widow and Freedom for Ireland
The will of Irish leader Michael Davitt leaves all his property to his widow and expresses undying prayer for Ireland to achieve absolute freedom. The document also extends forgiveness to enemies and kind thoughts to friends. The text quotes his lifelong aim of Irish independence.
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Michael Davitt
Ireland
Bargain Household Goods Sale Items and Prices
Readable list of discounted items including lace collars mitts gloves hats belts and sewing notions with prices. Also features clothing for men women and children, cookware, baskets and garden tools plus a note on low prices for suit cases and lawn equipment.
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New York
Colorado senatorial hopefuls Walsh Moffatt Guggenheim millionaires
The passage notes that Thomas F. Walsh David Moffatt and Mr Guggenheim, all candidates for the United States senate from Colorado, are millionaires. It mentions suspicions about inadequate terminal facilities and an incident involving a Spanish bomb-thrower who killed himself after an attempt on Alfonso's life.
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Alfonso
Thomas F. Walsh
David Moffatt
Mr. Guggenheim
United States Senate
Colorado
Coburn Named U S Senator by Kansas Governor
F D Coburn secretary of the Kansas department of agriculture was appointed United States senator by Governor Hoch to succeed Joseph R Burton who resigned. Coburn, a Civil War veteran and long time agri official, has authored several agricultural works and served as regent of the college of agriculture. Burton resigned after conferring with friends and the governor announced the appointment as a surprise.
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United States Senate
Joseph Ralph Burton
Kansas
Chauncey Mitchell Depew
Thomas Collier Platt
New York
Topeka
Kan
F. D. Coburn
Kansas _ state department of agriculture
United States
Hoch
Joseph R. Burton
Coburn
Burton
Abilene
Fairbanks
Senate
David D. Mulvane
Curtis
Wisconsin
Kansas Department of Agriculture
College of Agriculture
Found His Mother's Grave in Marlborough Visit
J W Cromwell of McBain Michigan, born 1825 in Newburgh, traced his ancestors graves in Marlborough and Newburgh. He found his father and grandfather’s stones beside his mother’s grave, cried, recalled boyhood scenes, and thanked the Record office for help before returning to the station.
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Marlborough
N. Y
Record
Record Office
J. W. Cromwell
McBain
Michigan
Cromwell
Newburgh
Presbyterian Church
Main Street
Howard
Tuthill
Ely
Behelina
Lead T Tree
North
Elkhart Teachers Barred From Dancing
Elkhart public school teachers are forbidden to dance. Mrs Catherine Lee of Rivare 78 is dead in Adams county. Rev Dr W D Parr gave Decoration Day address at Elkhart. Rev L C Hessert has taken the pastorate at the German Reformed church in Decatur. Remains of Huntington soldier Harry B Rosebrough who fell in the Philippines were interred at Mt Hope cemetery with military honors.
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Elkhart
Catherine Lee
Rivare
Adams County
W. D. Parr
L. C. Hessert
Franklin Mission College
German Reformed Church
Decatur
Harry B. Rosebrough
Huntington
Philippines
Mt. Hope Cemetery
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Justice Youngblood
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Supreme Court of the United States
Hamilton County
Tennessee
Supreme Court
Chattanooga
John DD. Rockefeller
Europe
John D
Show-Me Hadley
Missouri
Rogers
Berlin
Unter den Linden
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
National’ ‘Brewers’ Association
Indianapolis
Brussels
Ladies’ Union
Aurora
Coltons
Gent’s Underwear
Gent
Kane
Bird
Jas. M. Kane
Calhoun Street
Farmer
Pindsalve
Meyer Bros
Drugstore
Garratt
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