McKinley era politics and world canal talk in brief
A rapid roundup notes Illinois judicial election results with Republicans leading, tariff debates in Congress, and favorable business signals nationwide. It contrasts Cuba policy anticipation with tariff bill haste and warns of rising prices, drought concerns, and pending canal developments in Nicaragua and a parallel English railway concession.
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Chicago Drainage Canal
Nicaragua Canal
Cape Horn
San Francisco
New York
Congress
England
Nicaragua
Postmaster General backs postal savings banks plan
The Postmaster General argues a postal savings bank system should join the postal service. He cites failures of private small savings and praises the model’s security and profits for government and citizens, noting few nations lack such banks.
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Gary
Postal Service
United States
Switzerland
Postoffisze
Brigham Discusses Tariff Reforms and Agriculture
An interview with Ben J. H. Brigham Assistant Secretary of Agriculture covers tariff policy affecting wool and farm commodities, the Wilson low tariff, and the push for protective measures. He notes progress in tariff legislation, criticizes cheap politicians, and warns against export bounties harming farmers.
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Sula
Ben
J. H .Brigham
National Grange
House
Senate
Dal
Brigham
Losing Flesh Losing Flesh
A short health note explains rapid summer weight loss and fatigue. It links appetite loss headache and memory weakness to nervous prostration and urges a nutritious food to sustain body, brain and nerves rather than relying on iron tonics or bitters.
Scott's Emulsion Promoted For Summer Vitality
An advertisement encourages using Scott's Emulsion to restore flesh and strength for those run down and pale. It urges starting now rather than waiting for fall or winter and notes the product is sold at 50 cents per bottle and $1.00 by all druggists.
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Monte @aclo
Misa Laura Pieracl
Bethlehem
Washington
Scott
Dancing's Decline Marks Modern Societies Taste
A critique of contemporary dancing by the National American Association of Masters of Dancing lamenting a loss of vigor and joy. It notes judges, teachers, and modern etiquette shaping tempered steps, with praise for past lively dance and criticism of today’s languid performances. It cites waltz composers Strauss and Waldteufel as examples of bygone vigor and mentions youth and German Bohemian circles as spaces where real enjoyment persists.
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National American Association of Masters of Dancing
Aren't you weary of fads and race track thrills
Ga News notes a July 3 event at a large race track offering shooting matches, bageball, trotting pacings, running, and field events for all ages. It pokes fun at art Beardsley craze and Knickerbocker fashions while inviting everyone to attend for fun.
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Arisin
Big 4
Senate composition analyzed shows no clear majority
The text explains the U S Senate totals 90 seats with 45 needed for a majority. It notes Corbett of Oregon is a claimant and cites Washington Post analysis: Republicans 43, Democrats 4, Populists 7, Silver Republicans 6. It concludes no party holds a Senate majority in the current Congress.
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Senate of the United
States
Corbett
Oregon
Senate
Washington Post
Congress
Peculiar Coincidence In Stark County Judicial Races
The Pacria transcript notes a striking link between Judge Paterbaugh and his late father Judge Sabin D. Paterbaugh, both pursuing similar offices. Opponents included Judge Wead and Judge Powell, with Penn township delivering the deciding vote. The passage also highlights the sons of these early rivals now sharing a legal firm.
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Pacria
Paterbaugh
Sabin D. Paterbaugh
Judge Wead
D. Wead
Puterbaugh
Judge Powell
Ellis Powell
Penn Township
Stark County
Messrs Wead
Powell
Buckien’s Arnica Salve Advertisement
Buckien’s Arnica salve for cats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Cures piles or no pay refund guaranteed. Price 26 cents per box. For sale by Dr Powell.
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Buckien
Powell
Sugar Trust Exposé Reveals Scale of Power and Wealth
A World article traces the sugar trust’s scale including Havemeyer as president earning about 1 000 000 yearly and Searles as treasurer with 76 000. It notes output over two and a quarter billion pounds annually and profits near 42 million yearly with 16 000 employees and wages around 12 per week.
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Sugar_Trust
Sugar Trust
Havemeyer
Searles
United States
McLean County Claims to Have Superior Potato Bug
A humorous old column extols McLean County as home to the largest and hardiest potato bugs, naming Doryphora Decemlineata. It recounts migration north from Colorado, notes their robust stripes and shells, and humorously prescribes crushing as the only effective control.
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McLean County
Dory
Doryphora
Legion
Dory-were
Colorado
Rockies
Mexico
Mississippi River
Illinois
Iowa
Bloomington
Peoria County
Malarial Fever Cured by Simmons Liver Regulator
A Lancaster Ohio man, Mr O Himrod, states Simmons Liver Regulator cured a three year case of malaria in less than a bottle and that he will use and recommend it for future needs.
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Washington
United States
O. Himrod
Lancaster
Ohio
Simmons Liver Regulator
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Potter
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Cuba
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