Not the Time to Act on German Meat Bill and Labor Strife
Washington notes state no immediate U S remonstrance over Germany's proposed meat bill as officials study discrimination against American meat in intestines clauses and assess potential retaliation. Officials collect data on German wine adulteration and disease among animals, warning of impact on U S packers and imports while German consuls are accused of restricting information.
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Coeur d'Alene
House
Notea
Washington
United States
State Department
Germany
Agricultural Department
Belgium
Russia
Austria
Holland
Department of Agriculture
Witness Testimony in Coeur d'Alene Labor Turmoil
William Jowers, chief witness before the house military committee, described arrests without charges, military intimidation in the Coeur d'Alene district, and near nightly observances by negro soldiers. He noted two wagonloads returning from Wardner after the mill explosion and testified of limited personal abuse, while others argued over naming soldiers. The hearing addressed whether further telegrams and General Merriam's orders should be examined as rebuttals were planned.
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Washington
William Jowers
Mullan
Ida
House Military Committee
Coeur d'Alene
Wardner
Lentz
Fife
Merriam
Steunenberg
Workman
Sovereign
The
Knights of Labor
War Department
Spooner's Philippine Bill Set for Senate Favorable Report
Washington March 6 Spooner's bill for the control of the Philippines will be reported favorably to the senate. It provides that when the insurrection is subdued the president shall take charge of the government and congress otherwise orders.
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Spooner
Washington
Philippines
Senate
Congress
Carter to Vote for Quay Seating in Senate Debate
Washington report notes Senator Carter of Montana explaining support for seating Quay. As conference on the financial bill nears, speeches by Fairbanks of Indiana and Butler of North Carolina highlight the measure.
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Washington
Carter
Montanna
Senate
Quay
Fairbanks
Indiana
Butler
North Carolina
Frederick Douglass Memorial Association incorporation debated
Thomas hk Reid of California was sworn in and seated. The pension appropriation bill passed. An executive session occurred. House business included various minor matters. A bill to incorporate the Frederick Douglass Memorial and Historical Association in the District was discussed.
Letters allege drunken Charleston officers in Luzon wreck
Washington dispatches report crew members writing to relatives in several cities accusing Charleston officers of drunkenness when the vessel ran ashore off Luzon and was lost. The navy department has ordered Admiral Watson to investigate the claims. Another accuser, a missionary in Bulgaria, also cites drunkenness in the Charleston incident.
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Washington
Charleston
Luzon
Navy Department
Admiral Watson
Bulgaria
Consul at Pretoria Reports Good Relations with Boers
A cablegram from Adelbert Inn United States consul at Pretoria says he faces no problems in carrying out his duties and enjoys excellent footing with Boer officials. They supply him with information on the British soldiers held as prisoners at Pretoria.
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Washington
State Department
Adelbert Inn
United States
Pretoria
House committee adopts two Sunday sessions for private pension bills
Washington March 6 The house committee on rules has decided on a rule giving two Sundays of each month for private pension bills replacing night sessions and will report the new rule unless a definite understanding is reached that night sessions will not be voided by no quorum.
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Washington
House Committee On
California Delegate Seeks Print Paper Duty Repeal
DevVries of California introduced in the house a joint resolution to repeal duties on white printing paper and its making material and to direct the attorney general to act under the anti trust law against monopolists in the paper trade.
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Washington
DevVries
California
House
Representative Gillet Seeks Philippines Liquor Ban
Washington March 6 Representative Gillet of Massachusetts introduced a bill to prohibit the sale of distilled or intoxicating liquors in the Philippines in quantities under twenty gallons, except on a physician’s prescription for medicinal purposes.
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Philippines
Washington
Gillet
Massachusetts
Porto Ricans Celebrate Bill for Porto Rican Duties
Porto Ricans in San Juan de Puerto Rico express jubilation over the bill to fund Porto Rican duties. The populace approves the 15 percent measure and awaits Senate action with feverish anticipation.
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San Juno de
Porto Rico
Senate
Battle on Luzon Narrows Filipinos Lose Sixty Four Dead
General Otis reports operations in Luzon near San Miguel Bay and Nueva Caceres. heavy losses for Filipino forces include sixty four dead, while Allied Colonel Godwin captures enemies and arms. In a separate incident near Arlic, Lieutenant Koehler is killed by an ambush, prompting punitive village burning and further Filipino casualties.
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Washington
Otis
Luzon
Manila
Bates
Signal Corps
San Miguel Bay
Camarines Province
Nueva Caceres
Godwin
Libmanan
Edgar M. Koehler
Ninth Infantry
Arlic
Sugar beet price dispute hits Tol land area
Tolland Michigan March 66 The Tol land Sugar company faces friction with local farmers over beet prices. It has begun contacting farmers in adjacent counties to sign contracts, aiming to secure supply north and south of the vicinity.
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Tolland, Mich
Tolland Sugar Company
Democrats Elect Ticket in Cedar Rapids Race
Partial returns show Democrats win their full ticket except treasurer by tight races between 1200 and 1500 votes. Democrats secure seven aldermen while Republicans take three. Voters cast a heavy turnout.
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Cedar Rapids
Famine Relief in India and Other 19th Century News Bits
Over 4,800,000 people in India receive famine relief. A 25 round bout between Fom Sharkey and Bob Fitzsimmons is set for next August. Detroit and Marblehead ships to Central America amid unsettled conditions. Dr Thomas of Chicago inaugurates the People’s church at Green Bay. Clift House in Waukegan, Illinois, burns for a loss of $10,000. William Nisbet of Club City, Richland County, Wisconsin, appointed cheddar cheese instructor in Milan, Italy. Ellsworth, Wisconsin citizen Calrus found dead in the street. Mrs Burge of Tia Crosse gives birth to triplets. Bank of France supplies gold to England amid war concerns. One Yale freshman with smallpox, six exposed kept isolated. Meetings between Servia and Bulgaria judged baseless. peace is claimed. Manitoba and territories gain 50,000 settlers from last year, including 15,000 Americans.
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India
William Nisbet
Club City
Richland County
Wis
Milan
Italy
A. OW. Calrus
Ellsworth
Burge
Tia Crosse
Bank of France
England
Yale
Sheffield Scientific School
Servia
Bulgaria
Manitoba
Territories
New Dining Trends at Home Elevate Oysters and Table Etiquette
A household article describes trendy shifts in dining: oysters served with a tomato ketchup and horseradish lemon sauce, single service around the plate, and side table carving by the maid or butler. It notes American practice of hostess led approval, adoption of white as the fashionable table color, and looser seating patterns at meals.
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Singland
Cozy pattern for a large tea cozy with stitched details
A Victorian era guide describes making a very large tea cozy from silk or cotton fabric. It outlines dimensions for a 15 to 18 inch long piece with triangular short ends, lining from silk or flannel, embroidery on the outside, and quilting to double lambs wool batting. The pattern instructs assembling, turning inside out, hemming, and finishing with a cord edge and a bow.
Shelves Round a Window Turn Small Room into Book Nook
A student room uses a recessed bay filled with shelves along the full wall height except where the door blocks. Hundreds of volumes sit within easy reach while a sofa sits away from the wall for space. The top shelf displays photo frames and knickknacks.
Dusting guidance for fine furniture care
The article notes highly polished surfaces show marks easily and suggests best dust cloths are soft worn silk worn French funnel and fine cheesecloth. It warns against damp cloths as they cloud polish and cites Ladies' Home Journal guidance.
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Dastinge
Ilome Journal
Ostend Poem Exchange Sparks Casual Family Moment
A brief snippet from Chica go News shows Ostend asking about the romantic age and Pa answering that he was twenty when it began. The light dialogue captures a domestic scene reflecting literature and memory.
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Ostend
Chicago News
Paderowski praised as prince of plaitists and fine fellow
A New Orleans musician extols Paderewski as a great artistic figure and a superb bachelor. He recalls a southern city meet with the pianist during a private car invitation after a concert. The group shared conversation and a nickel ante game, leaving the friend amused at the missing music.
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Paderowski
New Orleans
Paderewski
Taderewski
Times-Democrat
Blissful Thought Playful Question From New York Journal
A quip from the New York Wyening Journal states a caller asks how someone might waggle ears, a lighthearted aside reflecting period slang and humorous whimsy. The line showcases playful dialect and social tone of the era.
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New York
Wyening Journal
Mystery Man Willie Ketchum in Chicago Tale
In the Chicago Times Herald a chief’s assistant questions a young man hoping to join the detective force. The chief withholds the name Willie Ketchum, saying he won’t let reporters have more fun with the department.
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Willie Ketchum
Chicago ‘Times- Herald
On his Paternal Ancestor
A patriotic boy Ben buys a red white and blue pencil and asks his father what color to write. The father answers White, and Ben writes the word in black to thwart the opposing party in a brief Chicago Tribune style excerpt.
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Ben
Chicago Tribune
Appetite Andy's scheme cited by hungry townsfolk
A Philadelphia Press excerpt features Hand out Harry jeering at Appetite Andy's tactics near a poplar lunch spot. He makes a tell of prices to draw in cheap eaters as hungry locals ask for meal costs and question the motive behind the ruse.
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Harry
Andy
Slungry Tlawkes
Philadelphia Press
A Dumb Philosopher Debates Modern Garbage Bar Drama
A Cleveland Viala Dealer quotes a witty backchat about the modern craze in garbage bar style drama. The exchange features Wenry Limpy and a sarcastic responder, highlighting the provocative advertising claim.
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Wenry
Cleveland Viala
French Professor Stops In-Person Instruction by Mail
A quotation from the Chicago Record notes a French professor ended in-person classes, saying he could teach only by mail because the student’s pronunciation risked ruining his instruction. The remark highlights tensions in language teaching methods of the era.
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Chicago
Woman's voice heard at altitude claims in air science
In a brief note from Brooklyn Life the claim is made that aeronautists say a woman's voice can be distinctly heard at an altitude of 420 yards. The item cites Applied Science, Buxley-Why as the source for this assertion and adds a light aside about a quote regarding a wife.
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Applied Science
Buxley
Brooklyn
Not Often on Checka Ends With Odd Habit
Somerville Journal reports a local man known for his odd writing habit he begins the number one million with the unit cipher and writes it backward making the digits appear reversed in his notation.
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Somerville
Sonerville
Mass
Elevator defiance by Dougherty sparks Paris anecdote
Algernon Dougherty, son of the famed Silver Tongued Dougherty, breaks an aristocratic Parisian rule by riding the elevator down in Rue de Maturin. The concierge claims the proprietor forbids it, but Dougherty retorts he cannot be forbidden, then continues the descent as onlookers observe the bold act. The tale ends with remark on timid maidens on the sixth floor treating the elevator like a tame cat.
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Algernon Dougherty
United States
Dougherty
Philadelphia
Mr. Dougherty
Rue de Maturin
San Francisco
Gallery reminiscences feature Martha and Faust scene
The Dublin gallery audience hears a tale from baritone Martha about his Faust memories. Martha recalls Valentine’s duel and a dramatic moment when he was lifted from the stage as a woman cries out in alarm. A spectator from the gallery interrupts with a sharp quip about unbuttoning his weskit.
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Martha
Dublin
Faust
Valentine
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers praised by Goshen reader
Lewis Ackerman of Goshen Indiana says DeWitt's Little Early Risers always bring relief and cure his headache without gripe. The pills gently cleanse and invigorate the bowels and liver, as noted by H J Moogk.
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Lewis Ackerman
Goshen
Ind
DeWitt
H. J. Moogk
Smoker’s remark stirs pun in Vienna meeting
In Vienna, His Company and Mark Twain meet Charles Guthrie, a prominent British lawyer. Guthrie admits smoking only “sometimes when in bad company.” A second question identifies him as a lawyer. Twain replies, “Sam, Mr. Clemens,” prompting Guthrie to say, “you must be a very heavy smoker.”
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Mark Twain
Charles Guthrie
Vienna
Mr. Guthrie
Sam
Clemens
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Sales Warned Against
To secure the original witch hazel salve, ask for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, well known as a certain cure for piles and skin diseases. Beware of worthless counterfeits. They are dangerous. H. J. Moogk. When a woman calls her husband up by telephone without his knowing who she is, she is always surprised to see how politely he addresses her at first.
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DeWitt
H. J. Moogk
Somerville Journal
Banner Salve: World Known Specialist Prescription
An advertisement from H.J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz & Co promotes Banner Salve as the best salve for piles burns scalds ulcers running sores and all skin diseases based on a prescription from a world renowned skin specialist.
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H.J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz & Co
One good thought nourishes kindness and connection
A brief reflection on how generosity of spirit triggers reciprocal goodwill. Positive thinking and sharing encouragement can spark a chain of supportive acts among people, reinforcing community bonds and mutual care.
One Minute Cough Cure Praised By Hinsdale Writer
Mrs Harriet Evans of Hinsdale Illinois reports quick relief for her children from croup using One Minute Cough Cure. She claims it reliably cures coughs colds grippe and all throat and lung diseases according to H J Moogh.
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Harriet Evans
Hinsdale, Ill
H. J. Moogh
Peanuts Abnormally Large Crop Not Of Excellent Quality
The current peanut crop is unusually large though quality is not excellent. Farm reports note bumper yields but kernels show below par quality. Analysts warn storage and market impact may follow if grading tightens. Local growers express mixed expectations as prices adjust.
Poet Eugene Hall Credits Tofey Honey and Tar Cure
Eugene J. Hall a poet and publisher says one dose of Tofey's Honey and Tar restored his voice when hoarseness threatened to stop his Chicago Central Music Hall lecture. Associated with H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz & Co.
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Eugene J. Hall
Tofey
Central Music Hall
Chicago
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz & Co
Engineers estimate 20000 horsepower along the Chicago sanitary line
Engineers project a 20000 horsepower output along the Chicago sanitary line, citing design efficiencies and power generation potential for the system.
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Chicago
Kidney Disorder Cure Adremark in 19th Century
A claim highlights kidney disease as a major health issue and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure with a guarantee. The note also cites demographic data from Germany, stating physicians rose 46 percent over 11 years while the population grew 14 percent.
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Germany
Rheumatism relief testimonial for Chamberlain balm
A Germantown California resident describes fourteen years of constant rheumatism and ongoing suffering until using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The user reports immediate relief and complete cure with lasting effect. Sold by Emmert & Burrell, druggists.
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Chamberlain
Josy Epaar
Germantown
Cal
Emmert & Burrell
Homeseeker Excursion Tickets Offered by Chicago Great Western
The Chicago Great Western Railway sells homeseeker excursion tickets to nearly all U.S. points on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of February March and April at one fare plus 2.00 for a round trip. Tickets valid 21 days from sale. Inquiries through any CGW agent or F H Lord G P and T A 113 Adams St Chicago.
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United States
Chicago Great Western Railway
Lansiadekers
Chicago Great Western Ba Y
F. H. Lord
Adams St
Chicago
Morrow's Kid-ne-oids praised by nurse in endorsements
A nurse from Jacksonville Illinois extols Morrow's Kid-ne-oids as a cure for kidney disorders, claiming many cures and offering to explain their action. The ad pitches yellow tablets in wooden boxes for about two weeks at fifty cents, with a descriptive booklet available from John Morrow & Co. Springfield Ohio. The text also notes Indiana's county and township names honoring Jackson Washington Harrison and Jefferson.
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M. A. McKee
Jacksonville, II
Morrow
H. J. Moogk
John Morrow & Co
Springfield
Ohio
Going Down Hill Kidney Cure Advertisement
Suffering from kidney disease, people feel a gradual loss of vitality. They should lose no time in trying Foley's Kidney Cure, guaranteed. H.J. Moogh, Wm. F.
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
H.j.moogh
Will Have New Quarters For City Doctors In Fry Block
The old council rooms in the Fry block are now held by carpenters and will be remodeled for Drs Caldwell Stealy and Firestone. They plan to move about April 1st as their current quarters are too small. The new quarters will offer more room and modern conveniences.
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Fry
Carpenters
Town Board to Audit Bills Meeting Notice
The town board will meet Tuesday evening March 6 to audit bills. Persons with town bills must leave them at 99 Chi cago street. O D Emerick Town Clerk.
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Chicago Street
O. D. Emerick
Gulf Coast Getaway Offer for Winter Travel
Winter in the South invites escape from northern cold with the gulf coast along the Louisville & Nashville line between Mobile and New Orleans. Mild climate, pure air, and abundant hunting and fishing suit visitors, with first rate accommodations at moderate prices. Through cars from northern cities serve Florida destinations. write J K Ridgely in Chicago for folders.
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Gulf Coast
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mobile
New Orleans
Florida
J. K. Ridgely
W.P. A
Chicago
Money to Loan at 6 Percent on Real Estate
QO Taytor and Friog advertise money to loan on real estate at six percent interest. They offer prompt service and invite inquiries from potential borrowers seeking mortgage financing.
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Taytor & Friog
Eye Ear Nose and Throat Doctor at 110 Stephenson Street
Dr. W. J. Rideout offers eye ear nose and throat care at 110 Stephenson Street Eye. Glasses fitted by appointment via telephone number 2 on 305 with 8 to 10 daily.
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W. J. Rideout
Stephenson Street
Hair Work in All Its Branches Mrs A C Thomas
Mrs A C Thomas at 255 Galena street offers hair work in all branches. Local patrons may inquire for styling, fitting, and related services advertised in the column.
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Mra. A C. Thomas
Galena Street
Midland Route Tourist Car resumes Chicago to San Francisco service
The C M and St P Ry resumes the Midland Route Tourist Car between Chicago and San Francisco with a weekly schedule. It leaves Chicago at 10:35 p m Friday, reaches Omaha Saturday at 3 55 p m, departs Omaha 6:40 p m Saturday, arrives Colorado Springs Sunday 10:45 p m, departs Sunday 11:10 a m, reaches Salt Lake Monday 9:30 a m, departs Salt Lake 9:05 p m Monday, arrives San Francisco Wednesday 9:45 a m. An excursion to Salt Lake City is offered. Eastbound service leaves San Francisco Saturday 8 a m, arrives Chicago Wednesday 8:25 a m. G H Hearrogp G P and T A y25d&wtd
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Midland
Chicago
San Francisco
C. M
St. P
Omaha
Co. R.1
Chisago
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