Washington blizzard halts capital life and tests old guard
A severe Washington blizzard leaves three feet of snow, closes schools and most offices, and stalls government work except the Senate. Carriages run scarce, coal supply tight, and residents wait for sun and warm rain to lift the blockade as Washington hotel guests seek refuge from freezing homes. Western lawmakers compare the storm to Dakota blizzards while Senators endure forced pause.
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Washington
Dakota
Congress
Senate
House
Capitol
Col. Bright
Cockrell
Missouri
Ltters
Washington Enterprise
House approves 20 million payment to Spain under treaty
The House passed a separate 20 million dollar appropriation to Spain under the Paris treaty provisions on Monday by suspension of the rules. No amendments were allowed and an attempt to offer an amendment on policy toward the islands was objected to. Only one speech opposed the measure by Mr. Wheeler of Kentucky. Thirty-four members voted against it while 210 supported it.
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House
Spain
Treaty of Paria
House of Representatives
Wheeler
Kentucky
Commission Takes a Rest as Alaska Boundary Haunts Talks
The American Canadian joint high commission in Washington adjourned to meet in Quebec on August 2 unless another date is agreed. After nearly six months of labor to craft a treaty on mutual business interests the panel reports progress. Key sticking points remain lumber and the Alaskan boundary with Canada demanding concessions opposed by U S negotiators. A few months’ pause is hoped to foster harmony and new Canadian concessions.
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Alaska
Joint High Commission
Washington
Quebec
Canada
United States
Commission
Boundary Line
WANTS THE GENERALS SHOT Fiery Cortes Debate Ignites Spain
In the Spanish Cortes the opening session saw disorder as debates on the war with America sparked uproar. Count d Almen?s attacked generals including Tavera Weyler Blanco Linares and Cervera urging that those who surrendered be shot. Audience expulsions followed his remarks.
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Cortes
America
Count d'Almens
Tavera
Weyler
Blanco
Linares
Cervera
Great Britain Longtime Customer for U.S. Exports and Imports
Treasury figures show U.S. 1898 exports to the United Kingdom at 538,061,787 dollars and imports from Britain at 111,361,617 dollars, with the gap near five to one. Other items include a West Indies junket for Alger and military committees, Dewey cable case, and Post Office Inspector deployment to Cuba.
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Great Britain
United States
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
United Kingdom
State Law Makers Pass Push for County Councils and Reforms
The Senate moved a bill creating county councils in every county and both chambers advanced reforms in county and township government. A commission to plan Toledo 1902 exposition participation was approved by both houses, along with bills on courthouse sessions, judge salaries, and anti lynching measures. The House killed a 2 cent rail fare bill after debate, and vetoes blocked courthouse expansion and water works purchases. A State board of pharmacy was established, and numerous new bills covering county officer fees, highways, foreign insurance, libraries, and other topics were introduced.
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Senate
House
Toledo
Edwin May
Chicago
Lake
Drummond
Frank W. Creger
Hancock
Rush
Madison
Elmer E. Stoner
State Board of Sanitary Commissioners
Lake, Laporte and Porter Superior Court
Board of Pharmacy
Horner
Lambert
Legeman
New
United States
Newby
Purcell
Senator Wood
Baker
Martin
Whitcomb
Marion
Caraway
Hedgecock
Thomas A. Hendricks
Osborn
Graham
Burkhart
May
Noel
Holcomb
Kirkpatrick
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Comfort in Shoes
Advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease uncomfortable cold damp feet in winter. Claims cure for awoken sweating feet blisters corns bunions and frost bites with immediate relief and walking ease. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with free trial mail offer from Allen 8 Olmsted Le Nos N Y.
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Jim Winter
Allen
Olmsted
Penholder that Gives Heat and Cold
Ingenious French patent for a hot and cold pen holder uses a carbon cylinder for winter heating and a sponge or sal ammoniac solution for summer cooling. The device slides a nib on a central tube and fixes a paper sleeve over both to transfer heat or cold to the hand.
Lane's Family Medicine Clears Bowels Daily Health
An old advertisement claims Lane's Family Medicine moves the bowels daily to maintain health. It asserts gentle action on the liver and kidneys and promises relief from a sick headache with a price of 25 and 5c.
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Lane
First Lightning Rod Set Up By Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin installed the world’s first lightning rod at his home located at the southeast corner of Second and Race streets in September 1752.
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Benjamin Franklin
Second and
Race Streets
Cure a Cold in One Day Claim for Laxative Bromo Quinine
An advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. It offers a money back guarantee from druggists if the remedy fails and notes the genuine product bears L. B. Q. on each tablet.
Piro’s Cure for Consumption Praised in Florida Letter
A Chester Florida reader testifies on September 17 1895 that Piro's Cure for Consumption has been a godsend. The letter urges strong will to do good and avoid evil.
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Piro
B. McClellan
Chester, Fla
France Maintains 200000 Tons Coal Reserve at Toulon
France has kept 200000 tons of coal stored at Toulon since 1893 to be ready in case war breaks out. The reserve underscores vigilance amid tensions, with officials noting readiness rather than immediate use.
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United States
Dewey
Manila
France
Toulon
James Crocket
Detroit
Wich
Mostcals St
Great Lakes
Sisnion
Rocket Sys
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williama
Detrett Ucning News
Pleasant Wholesome and Three Adjectives for Hale's Honey
The item lists upbeat adjectives for Hale's Honey Ground and notes a claim about a dental product causing a one minute cure for toothache. It mentions the Duke of Westminster giving large charity sums annually and suggests considering California for winter and spring travels with Nickel Plate Road connections via Chicago offering low rates and quick service.
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Hale
California
Chicago
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promotes Cure and Promise
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It credits J Cheney & Co Toledo proprietors and cites endorsements from Waldring Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists. It claims the medicine is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Bottles priced 75 cents with testimonials provided.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
O. Wethe
F. J. Cheney
Wear & Tavax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Olesale Druggists
Unpleasant February Promoted to Southland Tours
Disagreeable February prompts travel by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad to warm resorts in the South. The line offers facilities to reach Gulf Coast cities Florida California and the West Indies. C. P. Atmore in Louisville invites requests for folders describing Florida or the gulf coast.
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Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Gulf Coast
Florida
California
West Indies
C. P. Atmore
Louisville
Sunday excursion fare sale on Nickel Plate Road
Every Sunday agents offer round trip excursion tickets at one fare for the trip to points along the Nickel Plate Road with return the same day. Ask agents for detailed information.
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Nickel Plate Road
Diamond and pawnbroker quote in Chicago News
A humorous line from Chicago News notes the diamond as the hardest substance, while lampooning a pawnbroker who will not advance more than ten percent of its value. The remark acts as a witty aside on commerce and value.
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Chicago News
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Alger
New York
Berlin
Cuba
Forto Rico
Smith
Irwin
Sullivan
St. Louis
Leatherman
Ohio
Rathbone
State Law Makers
John
Puck
Duke of Westminster
Worlds Institute
E. Berry St
Fort Wayne
Ind
Rock Mountains
Consin Editus
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
C. J. Broughton
M.Y. McInnes
Merrill Blk
Mich
D. Caven
Bad Axe
James Grieve
Reed City
Government of Canada Wheat Fields
Vlere
Bison
Dn. Wicsiares
Comentry
Schenectady
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