Washington Letter on Gold Standard and Philippine Affairs
The column argues Republicans back the gold standard with anti bimetallic rhetoric while warning of continued push for silver and mentions debates on Manila war reports. It notes Senate resistance to information, ship subsidies tied to treasury, and upcoming positions for Blackburn and Quay amid Roberts probe.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Friends of
Kentucky
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Blackburn
Whites
Patents Granted Reported by C A Snow Co
Patent notices list several grants including a nail holding device by J C Devers for Wilkesbarre plate or pan holder a lifter KF H Emery of Scranton with a feed mechanism for coal chutes C H Gaskins of Shamokin with an adjustable shade bracket and T R Jones of Wilkesbarre with a bracket for miners' jumps.
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C. A. Snow & Co
Washington, D
W. R. Bargar
Carbondale
J. C. Devers
KF. H. Emery
Scranton
C. H. Gaskins
T. R. Jones
Keenan Favored For Re election In League Assembly
The annual League of American Wheelmen gathering in February faces key policy debates and potential leadership shifts. Colonel T J Keenan Jr of Pittsburgh, having steered the group through a year of alliances, is anticipated to be urged to seek another term, though he offers no comment. Conway W Sams of Maryland and others weigh candidacies while Keenan appears positioned to place himself at the mercy of delegates.
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League of American Wheelmen
League
T. J. Keenan, Jr
Pittsburg
Keenan
Far West
Conway W. Sams
Maryland
Sams
Colonel Keenan
Pennsylvania
Isaac B. Potter
Sterling Elliott
Massachusetts
Wheels for 1900 Promise Lighter Bicycles And New Brakes
The 1900 wheel design focuses on lighter construction and better brakes. Makers plan to cut average chain wheel weight to about 22 24 pounds while upping efficiency. Chain wheels and chainless models will feature new braking options including rear hub and spoon rubbers. England favors rim brakes as the trend. Tubing diameters may shrink to 1 1/8 inches with many tire innovations anticipated.
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England
Wheelmen warn tricycles face South Africa war use
War era hints at bicycles preferred over tricycles for field use as English government orders trike supply. Veterans warn smooth roads matter, and riders must adapt to three wheels. Also notes pugilist Homer Silby (Kid McCoy) as sharp, boxing circles tied to saloon culture, and bankruptcy filing by William T. Wightman with assets at 50 dollars and debts of 32000. Foreign buyers offered 20000 for Peter the Great stallion, declined by J Malcolm Forbes.
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South Africa
Peter the Great
J. Malcolm Forbes
Philippine Women A Portrait of Work and Roles
The piece contrasts aristocratic Filipino women with peasant and factory workers. It notes peasant wives labor in fields and river work, girls in cigar factories, convents weaving pina lace, and the rarity of European domestic employment for native women. It laments training them as servants due to perceived lack of gratitude.
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Philippines
Giantess Bila Ewing Builds Colossal Home Near Gorin
Bila Ewing, a giantess now eight feet four inches tall, completed a residence near Gorin Missouri built to her size with ten foot doors and towering ceilings. The article notes her continued growth and describes a giant’s dwelling. Also included are odd tips on preserving cheese by rubbing with butter and wrapping in wax paper.
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Bila Ewing
Gorin
Missouri
Miss Ewing
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