Senator Morrill of Vermont Dies at 89 in Washington
Washington mourns Senator Justin Smith Morrill of Vermont who died at 1:20 AM after a weeklong illness of grip and pneumonia. He collapsed into unconsciousness earlier, leaving a long public record as House member and Senate tariff advocate. His passing draws condolence from President McKinley and lawmakers. funeral plans are undecided, with a possible senate chamber service and interment in Strafford, Vermont.
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The Father of the Senate Justin Morrill Dead
Justin Smith Morrill, famed as The Father of the Senate, died after a long public life. Born April 14, 1810 in Strafford Vermont, he pursued business and merchandising before entering politics, shaping a career marked by conscientiousness and protect ive tariff advocacy.
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Wanted for cruel murder in San Jose case
Columbus police seek James C. Dunham, alias Henry Church, with a $11,000 reward dead or alive. He allegedly killed an entire family near San Jose in 1896, sparing only a baby, after a carefully planned crime at the McGlincy residence. Mrs Church answers to his name but knows little of his business. Detective Louis Wolf reported him as a suspicious buyer.
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Victor Bradford Williams Dies in Chicago Labor Leader
Victor Bradford Williams a noted Chicago printer and labor figure died yesterday at his Wells and Huron streets home from brain congestion after a ten day illness. Born near Bradford, Pennsylvania about fifty years ago, he rose through Typographical Union ranks and served as international organizer for six years, plus other official roles in labor organizations.
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News-Democrat plant destroyed by fire in Belleville
Incendiary fire wiped out the News-Democrat plant on the public square in Belleville Illinois on Pec 28. A three story fancy building suffered 22000 in total loss with 10000 insurance on the plant? The blaze started in the pressroom and climbed to upper floors before firefighters confined it. Editor Pred J Kern carried 10000 insurance. building damage 4000.
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Choynski Out of Jan 10 Bout With Ruhlin
Chicago reports that Joe Choynski cannot fight Gus Ruhlin as scheduled on January 10 at the Lenox Athletic club New York. He has acute blood poisoning in the right hand and arm, but doctors hope to ward off serious results.
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Bryan in Chicago Denies Political Mission After Meetings
Chicago December 24 Willam Jennings Bryan visited the city with meetings at the Tremont House. He was greeted at the station by John P Altgeld and spoke with Mayor Harrison and Robert I Burke. He asserted he is not in Chicago for political business.
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Wisconsin teachers gather for forty sixth annual meeting
Milwaukee observers report large numbers of Wisconsin teachers attending the forty sixth annual meeting of their association. General sessions run at Grand Avenue Congregational church in Milwaukee as December proceedings begin. A separate report notes a Lutherans conference in Philadelphia and Governor Tanner's slow recovery in Springfield.
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Free paper and pulp trade plea before high commissioners
The American Newspaper Publishers' Association representing 157 U S dailies argues for free print paper and free pulp. It labels the current tariff as prohibitory and cites the International Paper trust issues, mill power concerns, and the need for competitive U S production.
Paper Trust Critique and Pulp Supply Call
A protest describes an $15 million investment to replicate a 1,420 ton daily pulp output and accuses a trust of inflating value to $40 million. It cites paper price hikes, a $2,130,000 annual tax to newspapers, and urges freeing Canadian pulp from tariffs while expanding spruce reserves. It links paper taxes to restricting reading and calls for government intervention. Also notes Dreyfus reportedly to return from Cayenne to France on January 3 with dispatch from London December 28.
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Foley's Honey and Tar Restores Voice for Hutton Man
Benj Ingerson of Hutton Indiana reports he spoke only in whispers for months until Foley's Honey and Tar restored his voice. The remedy is widely used by speakers and singers, according to H J Moogk of Swartz and Fleck.
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Winter Tour Tickets At Low Rates From Chicago Great Western
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers round trip tickets at very low rates to major winter resorts across the U S and Cuba. Tickets are valid through May 31st, 1899. Trains feature steam heat gas light wide vestibules open and compartment sleeping cars buffet and dining cars with A La Carte service. For rates timetables and information contact local agents or FH Lord General Pass and Ticket Agent 113 Adams St Chicago.
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Practical lamp care and shade selection tips from a home guide
The article offers household methods for lamp maintenance including cleaning chimneys with cloth and alcohol, soaking wicks to prevent smoke, and vinegar treatments to preserve fittings. It also covers lamp burner cleaning with washing soda, advice on wick economizing, camphor in oil to curb odors, and choosing green or rose pink lamp shades with decorative crinkled paper coverings for easy, stylish updates.
Homemade Furniture guide for comfortable sofa and chairs
A practical description explains constructing a cozy furniture set with a sofa and two large chairs. The three seats use aquated cushions of sailcloth stuffed with excelsior halfway up, then a tightly stretched sailcloth top is applied for shape and firmness.
Homemade 50FA chair seat and back construction
A New York Tribune description details building a cushioned seat and back for a chair. It explains a burlap core with five sewn springs, layered cotton and muslin, a squared, springy seat, and decorative finishes such as chintz, puff accents, gimp edging, and a back formed by a padded board with iron rings and hooks to secure the structure.
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Duty of wives to work and build homes, not depend on husbands
The Philadelphia Times argues that married women should work and manage a home with prudence. It claims only the wealthy can hire a housekeeper, and laments the loss of a mother’s guiding role if she abandons domestic duties. It also outlines simple nursery picture frame frames using molding and blocks for easy glass access.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
How to Remove Grease From Woolens with Cleansing Paste
A recipe instructs to scrape and pound equal parts fuller's earth and amag nesia, moisten with boiling water to form a paste. Apply hot to grease spots, let dry completely, then brush away the powder to lift grease from fabric.
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