Pension Conference With President On War Pension Policy
The G A R pension committee met with President McKinley in Washington to discuss laws rulings and possible changes to pension policy. Committee plans a report for the Philadelphia encampment while noting many published complaints lack foundation and a memo outlined about thirty criticized cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormittes
Washington
Pension Committee
Johnson
Pensions
Evans
Brown
White House
McKinley
Interior Department
Pension Bugieau
Mment
Ater
Pension Bureau
Mormally
Philadelphia
Aamg
Internal Revenue Eyes Expanded Taxes Under War Act
Washington July 14 internal revenue bureau chiefs expect the next annual report to urge changes to the war revenue act. Proposals include taxing sales or rentals of patent protected articles and annual taxes on express and telegraph offices handling money exchanges. Extensions may cover mutual insurance reforms and a heavier levy on drugs like phenacetine, while coal tar extracts remain untaxed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Altoghether
Internal Revenue Bureau
Express
Treasury
Congress
Canada
United States
Monroe Doctrine Question Arises Over Guatemalan Bonds
Washington reports a puzzling issue as European powers might seize Guatemalan customs houses to collect debt. The U S government has long held that bondholders bear the risk of repudiation, with prices set by risk rather than guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Guatemala
Blaine
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
Louisiana
Congtess
Supreme Court
Congress
German Consul General Rose Arrives in Washington
Herr Rose, the German consul general at Samoa, arrived in Washington unexpectedly yesterday. He reported to the German embassy and was later taken to the...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herr Rose
Apia
Samoa
Washington
Samoan affairs discussed in extended conference
A report notes a lengthy conference with state department officials and Secretary Hay and Assistant Secretary Hill. Hert Rose defended his actions during last spring’s troubled days in Samoa and explained his view of many incidents there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Hay
Hill
Hert Rose
Samoa
Import and Export Statistics for June and Year
Washington reports June imports of merchandise at 61,886,208 with 25,881,331 duty free and yearly imports totaling 697,077,888 with over 300,000,000 duty free. Domestic exports for June reached 94,828,782 about 2,000,000, and annual exports stood at 1,272,433,426, down 4,038,905 from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Corson Named President Of National Educational Association
Columbus C was chosen president of the National Educational Association by unanimous vote. E Oram Lyte of Pennsylvania and I M Slauson Michigan W H Bartholomew Kentucky W A Bell Indiana and C G Pearse Omaha were named vice presidents and treasurer respectively. Bishop George Montgomery spoke on the religious element in character formation as directors announced regional breakdowns for the next year. Charleston won the bid to host the 1900 convention, pending full executive committee review in the fall.
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Columbus
National Educational Society
Los Angeles
Cal
C. T. Corson
National Educational Association
E. Oram Lyte
Pennsylvania
I. M. Slauson
Michigan
W.H. Bartholomew
Kentucky
W. A. Bell
Indiana
C. G. Pearse
Omaha
North Atlantic
South Atlantic
South Central
North Central
George Montgomery
Board of
Charleston
Executive Committee
Three Killed and Five Injured in Train Wreck Near Glendale
In Missouri near Glendale three tramps died and five others were severely hurt when a Chicago and Alton freight wrecked on a sharp curve. Ten carloads carried merchandise hogs and cattle. Perry Curtis of Atlanta identified as one dead. five injured sent to hospital. Two women in male disguise escaped. Additional identifications: Frank Mallory of Evanston and George Robley of Bloomington. Robley’s pocket found with 133.50.
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Kansas City
Chicago and Alton Road
Glendale
Perry Curtis
Atlanta
Pat Glaherty
W. S. Baird
A. G. Baird
St. Louis
Ira Furlong
Springfield
Ills
J. M. McMahon
Chicago
Frank Mallory
Evanston
Ill
George Robley
Bloomington, Ills
Robley
Confession Ties Paris Smokers to Coal Dealer Murder
Chicago July 14 Frank Stiner arrested for the murder of coal dealer Joseph Karas at 115 North Green street confessed to Inspector Karas implicating Louisa Schrader who had posed as Karas wife. The pair, driven by love and money from Karas works amounting to 800 dollars, followed with a fuller confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frank Stiner
Joseph Karas
North Green Street
Inspector Karas
Louisa Schrader
Karas
Karus
State Banks Report Shows Growth in Illinois
The Illinois state auditor released the quarterly bank report as of July 1, noting 148 state banks, up two since March 6, 1899. Loans and discounts rise by 6,756,831.50, bonds and stocks by 2,465,001.39, and savings deposits by 5,448,175.12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Springfield
Ills
State Auditor of Public Accounts
Ilinois
Dallas high school professor dies after church shooting
A Dallas high school Professor William Liscomb died from a wound inflicted during revival services at the First Christian church in Carlisle. The shooter, former janitor Carlisle and cousin of ex Secretary of the Treasury John G Carlisle, says he remembers nothing of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Dallas
Tex
William Liscomb
Dallas High School
John ‘. Carlisle
First Christian Church
Carlisle
Secretary of the Treasury
John G. Carlisle
Detroit Adopts 3-Cent Streetcar Fare Plan
Detroit announces 3-cent fares as of this morning through a newspaper advertisement. Observers link the move to influencing support for Governor Pingree's municipal ownership scheme aiming to establish universal 3-cent fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Detroit Citizens’ Street Railway
Pingree
National Meet Opens in Augusta with Labor Officials
The fifteenth annual session of the national convention of labor commissioners opened in Augusta Maine with Carroll D Wright presiding. Twenty one commissioners or department members attended from fifteen states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Meet of Labor Commissioners
Augusta
National Convention of Labor Commissioners
Carroll D. Wright
United States Bureau of Statistics
Department
Doan's Kidney Pills Ad From Freeport
Mrs Frank Spitler of 98 Tutty street reports multiple back weakness episodes resolved by Doan's Kidney Pills. The testimonial claims the pills warded off impending spells and improved kidney condition. Doan's Kidney Pills cost 50c per box at dealers with mail order from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, agents for the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Frank Spitler
Tutty Street
Dean
Emmett & Burrell
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Assault at Isandula and the Zulu War Heroic Escape
Collier’s Weekly recalls an 1879 Isandlwana battle scene where British troops are defeated and flee Cetewayo’s Zulu forces. A wounded trooper and a fellow rider exchange blunt curses as they commandeer a pony, the man vowing revenge if needed, and the man with theVictoria Cross escapes with a brave dash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isandula
Lord Chelmsford
Collier’s Weekly
Cetewayo
Bill
Brewer Defends Civil Service Inquiry In New Hampshire
Concord New Hampshire July 14 Commissioner Mark Brewer defended the civil service commission inquiry into Senator Gallinger amid press questions. He explained why the investigation proceeded and mockingly recalled statements by Senator Chandler and Governor Busiel as he criticized their allegations while noting his own role and potential actions toward critics. Brewer said he did not seek the chair and would only serve at McKinley’s request, claiming he would have acted against Chandler if needed.
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Chandler
Kentucky Republicans
Concord
N. H
Civil -Service Commission
Gallingers
Mark
Brewer
Sutite
Eagle
Senator Chandler
Governor Busiel
Senator Gallinger
Washington
Busiel
New Hampshire
Civil Service
Harlow
Agent Wales
Civil Service Commission
William McKinley
McKinley
Lexington
William S. Taylor
John Marshall
Caleb Powers
Clifton J. Pratt
John G. Sweeney
Walter R. Day
John Burke
John W. Throckmorton
Deboe-Taylor
Taylor
Kentucky
8. H. Stone
Pratt
W. S. Taylor
Republican State Committee
Is&u
Chicago
Philippines
Bradley
Deboe
Goebel
Golden Medical Discovery Aids Digestion And Nourishment
An old health notice argues that appetite alone does not signal health and that proper nourishment depends on digestion and blood formation. It praises Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for removing obstructions, strengthening the stomach, nourishing nerves, enriching blood, and building firm flesh without alcohol or narcotics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Excursion Tickets Offered to Des Plaines Camp Meeting
Excursion tickets to Des Plaines Camp Meeting in Illinois will be sold from Illinois stations at reduced rates via the North Western Line from July 19 to August 1, inclusive, with possible extension to August 2. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Plaines Camp Meeting
Des Plaines
North-Western
Illinois
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Notice for sidewalk bids in Freeport
Bids for Germania Portland cement sidewalk 5 feet on Exchange street and 4 feet on Cherry street. Excavation and grading by city engineer. Walk to consist of 10 inches cinders, 3 4 inches screened gravel and cement mix, and one inch cement top. Bid price per square foot. Send to building committee Board of Education H J Porter chair. Due noon July 12. Lod bt.
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Freeport
Exchange Street
Cherry Street
Board of Education
H. J. Porter
Lod Bt
Homeseeker's Excursions on Unity of Train Routes
Homeseeker's tickets go on sale June 20 July 4 Sth Aug 1 15 and Sept 5 1th by Chicago Great Western Ry to south west northwest points at one fare plus 2 00 for round trip Tickets valid twenty one days from sale date for return Full information on homeseeker's points rates train times contact Maple Leaf Route agent or I H Lord Gen Pass and Ticket Agent 113 Adams St Chicago
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Homeseeker
Chicago Great Western Ry
Maple Leaf
I. H. Lord
Gen
Adams St
Chicago
Harassing the insurgents near Manila and Chicago notes
A U S troops numbering 1385 boarded cascoes on Laguna de Bay to attack insurgents at Mantilupa, then returned after shelling their works. Casualties included ten rebels killed and two wounded on our side amid sickness. General Otis maintains a flotilla to harass rebels. Also from Chicago General Wheeler arrived briefly en route to the Philippines, with Miss Annie Wheeler as Red Cross nurse. Baseball scores from Philadelphia to Milwaukee and weather brief mention of grasshopper clouds near Rolla, N Dak.
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Otis Dias
Manila
Laguna de Bay
Mantilupa
United States
Otis
Nebraska
Montana
Kansas
Washington
Dakota
Gen. Wheeler
Chicago
Joseph Wheeler
Union Station
Joe
Philippines
San Francisco
Northwestern
Annie Wheeler
Red Cross
Paralysis brief marks marchioness of Salisbury
The marchioness of Salisbury has had a slight attack of paralysis but remains out of danger. Also reported: William H. Peak, famed Swiss bell ringer and harpist, is dead at Belvidere Illinois aged 68.
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Salisbury
William H. Peak
Belvidere
New York
Samuel J. Tilden
John D. Davis
San Francisco
Mexico
Chicago
O. F. Lackey
Long
Oscar F. Diegnan
Naval Academy
Congress
William F. Blair
Chicago Custom House
Council Bluffs
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A. R
Wroviry
Corson
Hiis
West Point
N.Y
Pluce
Gallinger
Commissioner Brewer
McLaurin
Jackson
Miss
John Allen
Massachusetts
Boston
Senator Morgan
Selma
Ala
John Morgan
Cleveland
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Milwaukee
McAneny
Civil Service Reform League
Gage
The
National Treasury
Civil Service Reform
Duluth
Rolla
N. D
Turtle Mountain
K&s Co
Thomson & Taylor Spice Co
California
Oregon
Chicago, Union Pacific and
North-Western Line
Gas House Coke
Freeport Light & Fuel Co
Stephenson St
Star” Clothing House
Eloettinger
Stine’s
Stephenson Street
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