Mormon Arraignment in Utah Compact Disputed by Roberts Opponents
Washington report on a Gentile Utah delegation denouncing Senator Roberts and accusing Utah of breaking the Utah statehood compact. The document cites the 1890 Mormon manifesto, 1892 outlawing cohabitation, church pledges, constitutional provisions, and state laws as proof of an agreed end to polygamy, while detailing alleged ongoing polygamy, illegitimate births, polygamous households, and high church officials involved.
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Washington
Roberts
Utah
Mormon Church
Wourth
Congressional Committee
Abraham H. Cannon
John W. Taylor
Teasdale
Tifth
Brigham H. Roberts
Miner Protests and Soldier Misconduct Allegations
The document asserts punishments were inflicted and claims that soldiers insulted the wives and families of miners. It alleges mining companies of the area bear responsibility for the actions described, highlighting community tensions and corporate accountability.
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Aalso
Rations the Soldiers Have Declared the Rest in the World
Washington reports that Surgeon General Sternberg and Deputy Charles Smart defend the army ration as the liberal choice for the tropics. They argue fatty bacon portions are justified by generations of Army practice and warn against rushing changes. Other items note budget estimates, increases, and a currency debate schedule in Congress.
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Washington
Sternberg
Chas. Smart
Smart
Tropics
Senate
House
Postothee
Steosstood
Sugar Crop Totals Revealed by German Statistics
A crop estimate from United States Consul Diedrich at Magdeburg shows about 8,000,000 tons of sugar for 1809 a near repeat of last year. The United States consumes roughly one quarter of this total, with cane and beet contributions comprising the full crop.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Diederich
Magdeburg
Germany
Bartholdt Awaits Lorimer Move On Drainage Canal
Washington December 9 Representative Bartholdt of St Louis who has threatened to block the drainage canal by a bill in Congress and an injunction in federal courts waits for Representative Lorimer to take the first step.
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Bartholdt
Lorimer
Washington
Representative Bartholdt
St. Louis
Congress
Treasury orders silver bullion for Lafayette souvenir dollar
Washington reports the secretary of the treasury ordered a purchase of silver bullion for the Lafayette souvenir dollar. Coins are expected to be ready for delivery by Christmas.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Lieutenant A C Ledyard Killed on Negros Island
Telegram from General Otis reports Lieutenant A C Ledyard Sixth Infantry killed in a fight with revolting police on Negros Island Philippines. He was son of Michigan Central Railroad president and nephew of General Ruggles. Enlisted in Spanish American War, joined regulars July 9 1898, served on General Miles staff in Puerto Rico campaign.
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Washington, Dee
Otis
Negros
Philippines
A. C. Ledyard
Sixth Infantry
Ledyard
Henry B. Ledyard
Aera Central Railroad
Ruggles
Army
First Connecticut Artillery
Ile
Ailes
Hog weight record claimed by Polen in county
William Polen of the western part of the county claims to have slaughtered seven hogs all of one litter two years and four days old which averaged 64 pounds and totaled 45 978 pounds with a total value of 64 per hundredweight surpassing the prior record held by James C Longest who killed a hog over 1100 pounds in this place.
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William Polen
James C. Longest
Polen
Suffrage Conference Closes. Indiana Woman Society Formed
Taglianapolis reports the National Conference of Woman Suffragists ended with a finese meeting. An Indiana Woman Suffrage Society was formed with officers led by President Mrs. John M. Dudal of Indianapolis and Corresponding Secretary Mrs. A. A. Forest of Irvington.
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Taglianapolis
Dec
National Conference of Woman Suffragists
Indiana Woman Suffrage Society
Dpresident
John M Dudal
Indianapolis
A. A. Forest
Irvingtol
Wisconsin Central Announces Chicago Terminal Move
Wisconsin Central railway President T. B. Whitcomb announced a circular stating that starting December 10 the Wisconsin Central will use the Illinois Central passenger station on Twelfth Street, Chicago, as its Chicago terminal.
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Wisconsin Central
Chicago
Milwaukee
Dee
Tb. J. Whitcomb
Wisconsin Central Railway
Wisconsin Cenntral
Tinois Central
Twelfth Street
Pittsburg Club Buys Louisville Picks For 20000
Pittsburg baseball club purchased the top players from Louisville yesterday for about 20000 dollars in cash. After the Pittsburg club completes its dealings the remaining players will be sent to Louisville.
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Pittsburg
Louisville
Walcott and Choynski Matched at Broadway Club
New York December reports Joe Walcott the Barbadoes negro meets Joe Choynski of California in a twenty five round catch weights boxing match at the Broadway Athletic Club.
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Walcott
Choynsaki
New York
Joe Walcott
Barbadoes Negro
Joe Choyuski
California
Broadway Athletic Club
Hanging in California at Folsom Prison
Sacramento reports the execution of JT Harry Winters by hanging yesterday at Folsom prison for participation in the murder of C. A. Andrews at Baden California. The case drew local attention in the Baden area and reflects the era’s capital punishment procedures.
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California
Sacramento
Cab
Harry Winters
Folsom Prison
C. A. Andrews
Baden
Cal
Jockey Henry Spencer to ride for Keene stable in 1900
Henry Spencer, famed American jockey from San Francisco, will receive 15000 dollars from the Keene stable for the 1900 season and may take outside mounts. He aims for the English Derby entries with James R. Keene, hoping an American horse can win the great stake after numerous Futurity and Realization victories.
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Ienry Spencer
James R. Keene
Perry Belmont
Keene
Tie
Spencer
Lke
Sloane
Reiffs
Martins
Lle
San Francisco
Chacorpac
Ethelbert
Gambling spreads through amateur bowls stirring concern
Writers warn that growing public matches for large stakes threaten bowling’s social fabric. They fear a wedge between amateurs and professionals, with gambling altering the sport’s character and fraternal club spirit.
Boxers Propose New Weight Scale to Equalize Classes
Billy Madden Sam Fitzpatrick and others discussed boxing weights and admitted current scales are unjust. They proposed a system with ten pound gaps between classes and an intermediate heavyweight class to give fighters like Mc Coy Choguski and others a fairer chance against heavyweights such as Jeffries Rubin Sharkey, with optional entry to heavier classes.
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Billy Madden
Sam Fitzpatrick
McCoy
Choguski
Jeffries
Rublin
Sharkey
Elastic band puncture repair tool praised as best kit
An item called a tool from west ermum uses elastic bands to seal punctures. It threads bands through the hole with a pronged needle and a belt shaped sleeve to prevent slip as the needle withdraws. Band edges are cemented for a near leak proof seal and reportedly can treat punctures of any size.
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Westermum
Remarkable Shooting Record At Denver Tie Club Meeting
At the Denver tie club regular meeting Cr Ford the club secretary scored 100 of 200 on a 500 yard range from 40 shots with the regulation target. He hit eight bullseyes and then placed 31 consecutive bulls eyes in sequence. The feat is described as remarkable and unequaled.
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Iifte
Denver
Cr. C. Ford
Ford
Fle Intter
Wit and Woe in Love and Politics
A collection of humorous exchanges about love, marriages, and politics from Chicago papers. Includes a fond mother guessing George is in love, a sarcastic father on indigestion, and a crowd discussing Ida Counts and gold diggers. Also a quip about Aguinaldo and anti imperialism and a joke contrasting Coney Island with Grant's tomb.
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George
Chicago Post
Ida
Chicago Daily News
Nic
Chicago
Aguinaldo
Congress
Chicago Tribune
New York
Coney Island
Grant
Chicago Record
Bethesda Mineral Spring Water Adverts in 1900s Waukesha
Distressing kidney and bladder symptoms are promised relief from Bethesda Mineral Spring Water. Ad copy claims prompt thirst relief and rapid symptom disappearance, inviting readers to request a booklet listing partial cures. A.M. Jones, president, Bethesda Mineral Spring Co. in Waukesha Wisconsin.
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Bethesda
A.M. Jones
Bethesda Mineral Spring Co
Waukesha
Wis
Eldest and youngest Warme brothers paths diverge
Luke Warme reports from New York that the eldest brother is running a hotel successfully, while the youngest stays in Chicago selling questionable medicines and "doing" the sick. The Chicago News notes the contrasting fortunes within the family.
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Mack O’rell
Luke Warme
New York
Chicago
Chicago News
Grain-O: A Grain Substitute for Coffee in Stores
An editorial note promotes GRAIN-O as a pure grain drink replacing coffee. It suits delicate stomachs and costs about 4 cents less per package, with 15 and 25 cent sizes. Children may drink it safely. Also announced is 2 Troncloth produced in the United States at a Worcester mill, marking a new American textile achievement widely used in overcoats and ulster linings.
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Ark
United States
Worcester
Manchester
Germany
Allen's Foot Ease Promises Immediate Comfort
One size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease a powder for shoes. It eases tight or new shoes and relieves coins bunions. Claims cures for swollen feet blisters callous spots and ingrowing nails sweating hot aching feet. Available at druggists and shoe stores 26c trial package free by mail Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Homeseekers' excursion tickets on Tuesdays sale
The Chicago Great Western Railway announces sale of Homeseekers' excursion tickets on Tuesdays November 21 December 19 interests. For information contact F. H. Lord G P T A Chicago or A G Fitz agent Brewster House.
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Chicago, Great Western Railway
F. H. Lord
Chicago
A. G. Fitz
Agt
Brewster House
Marriage by Proxy In Royal European History
The practice of marriage by proxy is described as a notable feature of European court life with three royal ladies wed in this manner including the queen regent of Spain and the dowager queen of Portugal. Delegated nobles perform the ceremony abroad then escort the bride to the master's realm. The note ends with an ad for Foley's Honey and Tar remedy.
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Europe
Spain
Portugal
Naples
Ladysmith Morning Headlines Mixed About Boer War
A fragment from a Ladysmith porch scene shows a janitor and cook debating the Boer situation with limited knowledge. The dialogue hints at looming conflict and rumor, while the page also advertises medicines and notes on global trade and industry.
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Derrick
Man Applies for Game License Amid Bluster and Jests
Flo enters office seeking a game license and boasts of luck as clerks ask routine identity questions. A hunter faces skeptical banter about living details while others snicker. Advertisements from Emmett & Burrell promote cures and products. A note mentions Sir Edward Victor Lewis Trou ton leaving a rare badge of the old Order of St John of Jerusalem in his will.
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Flo
Ife
Sir Edward Victor Lewis Trourton
Prince of Wiles
Order of St. John of Jerusalem
Pneumonia Threat Tip With Balm Treatment
A chest pain amid a cold suggests risk of pneumonia. A flannel pad soaked in Chamberlain's Vain Balm bound to the chest is claimed to relieve pain and prevent pneumonia, and the same remedy cures a lame back in hours. Sold by Emmert & Burrell, Bosgaat memes mr.
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Chamberlain
Emmert & Burrell
Bos Gaat
Double Daily Fast Trains to Florida Details
Advertisement outlines two daily fast train services to Florida with routing via specified agents in Washington D.C. and Louisville Kentucky. Mentions W. A. Tork Gent. Passer. Agent and H. Tartar Asst. Genl. Passr. Agent with a date code 11-20dw2-1-00.
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Florida
W. A
Washington, D.C
H. Tartar
Louisville
Midland Route Tourist Car service resumes Chicago to San Francisco
The C M and St P Ry resumes the Midland Route Tourist Car between Chicago and San Francisco with a Friday 10 35 p m departure from Chicago and a Wednesday 8 25 a m arrival in Chicago. The schedule includes Omaha Colorado Springs Salt Lake City and San Francisco with a Salt Lake City side trip option and an eastbound return from San Francisco each Saturday. G H Hearerorp GP and IT A 0 25déwtd
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Midland
Chicago
San Francisco
C. M
St. P
Omaha
OC. KR. 1
P. Ry
Colorado Springs
Col. Mid
Salt Lake
So. Pac. Ry
Salt Lake City
Chiszigo
G. P
It. A
Train schedules and service notes for Westin Exess Ltd
Daily train timetable details show departures from Freeport line with train numbers 150 to 168 and times ranging from 7:15 am to 7:35 pm. Services include freight trains, with exceptions on Sundays and Saturdays, and a note of days off as stated in the timetable.
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Freeport
tNo
Erseesee
Ee Eloit
Janesville
Madison
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