Reorganizers seek control of party machinery and nominees
The Commoner criticizes reformers who push to write platforms and pick presidential nominees while gaining influence over party machinery. A Washington note cites court traditions limiting press access, and a St Louis exhibit highlights the Philippine sultan of Sulu as a notable display amid debates over governance and race.
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Julian Carr
Durham
N. C
Carr
Wayne County
North Carolina
Dr King’s Discovery Featured As Cure For Lung Ailments
Dr King’s Discovery for Consumption is touted as a sure cure for lung and throat troubles with testimonials from Mrs AC Van Metre of Shepherdstown and others. The ad claims it cures croup whooping cough grip pneumonia and consumption and offers trial bottles free. It also notes endorsement by Dr Matthews and mentions price and sizes. The text shifts to a political note about Ex President Cleveland’s speech on the negro question and Ohio gubernatorial politics with Mayor Tom Johnson cited.
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Dr. King
Mra AC. B. van Metre
Shepherdtown
Ways
Idr Matthews
Thoughtful Man Helps Wife With New Life Pills
In Winchester Indiana M M Austin aided his wife suffering stomach and liver trouble. He tried Dr King s New Life Pills and she was relieved at once and ultimately cured. Available for 25 cents at Edgar Matthews Drug Store.
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M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Dr. King
Edgar Matthews
Public figures and risky baby names while alive
Mr. Bryan’s remark on naming a child after Cleveland reveals a domino effect as a father changes his son’s name when Cleveland shifted parties. A Kentucky Democrat plans to rename his boy Grover and is glad he avoided further changes, showing the perils of naming a child after a living public figure.
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Mr. Bryan
Cleveland
Kentucky
Grover
Blind US Senate chaplain Milburn dies in California
William Henry Milburn, a renowned national figure and the United States Senate chaplain, died in California on April 10. He lost sight in one eye at five, with the other fading to total blindness by age twenty. Milburn became a traveling Methodist preacher at twenty, served as House chaplain at twenty-two in 1845, and was named Senate chaplain in 1893.
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National Capital
United States Senate
William Henry Milburn
California
Milburn
Jacksonville
Ill
Methodist Episcopal Church
Prominent Democrats Tout Moderate Tariff Revision
Prominent Democrats discuss tariff question and announce support for moderate tariff revision. The old slogan tariff for revenue only seems to have little appeal now.
Hearst Attacks Rail Coal Trust Over Prices and Rights
William R Hearst contends Pennsylvania and other coal hauling railroads violate the law by mining and hauling coal to curb production and raise prices. He cites contemptuous remarks by Judge Campbell and Baer era rail executives, charging a plan to crush labor, depress wages, and pressure consumers. The case questions if coal road combinations hurt the public and undermine fair competition.
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William R. Hearst
Pennsylvania
Hearst
Campbell
Central Park
New York
Philadelphia
Tidewater
Baer
Mr. Baer
Post
Remarkable dog rescues miner from canyon shaft
Lovelock correspondent recounts a New York American tale of William White a miner who fell into a forty five foot shaft inside a dark tunnel and lay hidden for hours. His loyal dog guarded the entrance until the animal sprinted to Cottonwood to fetch help guiding rescuers to the pit and saving White from death by thirst and exposure.
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Lovelock
Nev
New York American
William White
White
Cottonwood
Wrecked Spanish Warship Rema Christina Raised Beached
The warship Rema Christina, flagship of Admiral Montejo sunk by Admiral Dewey in Manila harbor years ago, was floated and beached on April 12. Skeletons of about eighty crew were found aboard. A wrecking company works to raise the sunken Spanish warships.
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Rema Christina
Admiral Montejo
Admiral Dewey
Manila
The Great American Game Poker Tale and Postmaster General Oblique
A poker anecdote ends with a misread hand as a novice asks which beats a flush or a straight. A banter about limits unfolds amid a four aces claim, then a sharp line about a grafter and a mark emerges. The piece closes noting suspicions the Postmaster General aims to stretch an office probe to mute public interest.
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Post
Post Office
Over-Work Weakens Your Kidneys Broad health ad warns of kidney strain
An ad-style health claim explains kidneys filter blood, warns excess work causes pain and heart-like symptoms, and promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy. It offers free sample and pamphlet by mail from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer
Wholesome hangings advocated for murder deterrence
A vehement editorial argues that Texas should adopt public hangings to deter homicide, claiming life imprisonment is less effective as a crime deterrent and suggesting the visible punishment would more strongly discourage killers.
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Texas
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