Commissary General Eagan Testimony Revised in Dispute
Washington January 17. Secretary Alger refused to reveal plans on Eagan case after a closing day briefing. Three options floated include a presidential reprimand, a court martial, or a court of inquiry. General Miles will not press charges, but the war department may handle the matter. Eagan expunged disputed passages from his testimony and sent it back to the commission with a letter noting his silent period and a claim of accusation for feeding soldiers poisoned meat.
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Washington
Alger
War Department
Eagan
Hagati
Miles
War Investigating Commission
Hagan
The
Light on Beef and Transport Failures in War News
Witnesses testified on beef quality and transport issues during the war. General Humphrey blamed medical department decisions for overcrowded ships and noted two adequate ships were available. Reports described refrigerated beef spoilage, odor on arrival, and cooling failures, with officers acknowledging missteps amid unreadiness.
State Funeral for Nelson Dingley of Maine
Washington gathered in Representatives Hall to honor Hon. Nelson Dingley of Maine. President McKinley attended as Ways and Means chair as the first state funeral for a representative since Kelley of Pennsylvania. Remains lay in state from 10 am to noon and traveled to Pennsylvania Station for departure at 4 10 pm aboard a train of four Pullmans and a baggage car. The ceremony featured a black and white audience, green palms, purple wreaths, and a purple casket.
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Kelley
Pontsy Tein
Washington
Dan
Nelson Dingley
Maine
Pennsylvania
McKinley
United States
United Mine Workers convenes with amendments adopted
At the United Mine Workers convention in Pittsburg on January 17, amendments to the constitution were adopted and a resolution opposing the annexation of the Philippine Islands was defeated. The scale committee will report today. officers election result not announced. Operators met with 260 members from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Pennsylvania. A joint meeting postponement request by miners was refused. Indiana caucus backs the eight hour clause of the interstate agreement, opposed by other states.
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United Mine Workers’ Convention
Philippine Islands
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Record Year for Exports Shows Billion Dollar Trade Surplus
Washington reports that for calendar year 1898 the United States exported 1,254,925,169 dollars of merchandise and imported 633,664,624 dollars, yielding a trade surplus of 621,260,535 dollars. The year includes December figures and contrasts with prior five years, noting 1897 as the previous peak export year and 1895 as the lowest in that span.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Statistics
Senate Attends Funeral for Nelson Dingley
In Washington on January 17 the senate did not meet for business. It convened to attend the funeral of late Representative Nelson Dingley. Jonathan Ross was sworn in as successor to the late Senator Morrill before the body adjourned. The house likewise kept no business, with Dingley’s funeral occupying all attention.
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Washington
Senate
House of Representatives
Nelson Dingley
Jonathan Ross
Morrill
House
Dingley
Copper Combine in Prospect in United States mining
The Herald reports ongoing negotiations in New York to consolidate six copper plants into the American Copper Mining Company backed by Standard Oil interests. The move aims to revolutionize the copper mining industry worldwide within the United States.
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New York
the Herald
United States
Standard Oil
American Copper Mining Company
Ritchie Edges Haley By Foul in Chicago Bout
Johnny Ritchie of Chicago was awarded the decision over Patsy Haley of Buffalo after Haley fouled Ritchie in the fourth round, leaving him unable to continue. The bout was even up to the foul. Major Bachman with Indiana volunteers arrives in Charleston and sails for Matanzas Cuba with about 400 men aboard the transport Saratoga.
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Chicago
Johnny Ritchie
Patsy Haley
Buffalo
Haley
Ritchie
Charleston
Bachman
Indiana
Columbus
Matanzas
Cuba
Saratoga
Death of Rev Henry G Perry Elks grand chaplain
Chicago January 17 Rev Henry G Perry priest of the Episcopal Cathedral of SS Peter and Paul and grand chaplain of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks died shortly before noon yesterday He was a well known figure in Masonic circles Also January 17 San Francisco three emissaries of Aguinaldo who arrived Saturday have departed for Washington to confer with President McKinley on the government of the Philippines
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Chicago
Henry G. Perry
Episcopal Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
Aguinaido
San Francisco
Aguinaldo
Washington
McKkinley
Pilippines
Commission to Manila advisers named for Pacific policy
The president plans a commission to Manila that will operate without Senate confirmation and be paid from war funds. It will not draft a government for the islands nor pledge independence, but will confer with natives and advise military authorities. Members may include Otis, Dewey, Schurman, Worcester, and possibly Denby.
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Philippines
United States Senate
iIt
United States
Manila
Otis
Dewey
Schurman
Cornell University
Worcester
Ann Arbor
Charles Denby
Denby
War Investigating Commission
Global power stakes spotlighted in Philippines policy
Shanghai reports John Barrett warns U S control of the Philippines is vital for American commerce and influence in the Far East, while foes at home would cede a secondary Pacific role if control is not maintained. Aguinaldo’s cabinet counsels caution on Bible distribution as Protestant sentiment grows.
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John Barrett
United States
Aguinaldo
Philippines
London
Washington
Philippine Islands
Foreign Office
Far East
England
China
New York
John R. Hykes
American Bible Society
Wbible Society
Pussy in Mirror Maze Spooks Crystal Maze Cats
A stray cat enters the Crystal Maze and confronts mirrors, exploring the maze with her reflection everywhere. The agitated animal clashes with another cat, then flees through exits and into the street, leaving behind a trail of rattled observers and fellow felines.
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Jackson- Wille Times-Union
How to Prevent Pneumonia Ad From 1800s Ad Claim
An old advertisement notes pneumonia follows colds or la grippe but asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents this risk. It claims the remedy counters cold or flu progression and warrants every bottle. The ad ends with a note on Buenos Aires tramway vehicle rules.
Bethesda Mineral Spring Water Ad Claims Thirty Years of Cures
For thirty years Bethesda Mineral Spring Water has been used with marked results in diseases of kidneys and has cured thousands upon thousands. We will be glad to send you our valuable book Bethesda which will give you fuller particulars than we can put in this space. Bethesda is sold in sealed half gallon bottles only. Write today to A M Jones President Bethesda Mineral Spring Co Waukesha Wis The Russians are enormous eaters feeding about seven or eight times during the day an average of once every two hours.
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A. M. Jones
Bethesda Mineral Spring Co
Waukesha
Wis
La Grippe Treated Successfully by Remedy Says Mexia Publisher
James A. Jones publisher of the Leader Mexia Texas reports recovering from a second bout of la grippe using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He says the second attack required only six hours in bed versus about ten days in the first, and only two days of bed rest this time. For sale by Emmert Burrell.
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James A. Jones
Leader
Mexia
Texas
Chamberlain
Emmert & Burrell
Piano agency advertises Bauer instruments for exchange
Notice announces appointment of agency for the Bauer Piano and Organ Co. Old pianos traded for new ones. Monthly payments or cash accepted. Buyers may inspect at 335 Walnut Street, rooms. Strength, tune, and finish guaranteed. Lessons offered in piano, organ, violin, and clarinet by Prof. William Buscue.
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Willliam Buscue
Walnut St
Hair Work In All Its Branches Mrs A C Thomas
Mrs A C Thomas at 255 Galena Street offers a range of hair services. The ad highlights coiffure, styling, and related care options for modern looks and personal grooming.
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A. C. Thomas
Galena Street
Father Chiniquy and the St Anne Controversy
The survey recalls Father Chiniquy’s clashes with local church authority in St Anne, his legal battles with Bishop Reagan, and Lincoln’s defense of the former. By 1868 the village split from Rome to join Presbyterianism, with nearly 2000 converts later named in Chicago. The narrative notes his worldwide tours and long years under bail as a criminal.
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Presbyterian Church
Presbytery of
Chicago
Western States
Australia
Antipodes
Hils
State Banking Amendments Proposed by Commissioner
Lansing report says Georges L. Maitz will urge changes to the state banking act. Proposals limit loans on unproductive real estate to 40 percent of property value and impose penalties for excessive lending. A law banning use of the name bank in advertising by individuals and private bankers is urged to guard public deposits. Also notes state banks must avoid holding industrial bonds not secured by real estate.
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Lansing
Mich
Georges L. Maitz
Markets report from Chicago and Milwaukee prices
Chicago and Milwaukee markets closed with mixed hard red prices. Wheat futures showed gains and declines across May and July contracts while corn oats and pork and lard quotes moved within narrow ranges. Livestock receipts and cattle and hog prices were reported with wide spreads across grades and deliveries. Milwaukee wheat and oats also showed softer tones with no strong shifts in rye and barley quotes.
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Board of Trade
TLY
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