Congress session aims to show largest southern GOP presence
A fragmented survey of political and economic notes cites the coming session promising greatest Republican representation from the South in history, along with trade gains with Great Britain, and a call to curb party shifts in currency policy. It also notes October business failures at a multi-year low under Republican rule and touches on ring ownership in engagements, Christmas savings, and other assorted items.
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Maryland
West Virginia
Kentucky
North Carolina
Louisiana
Georgik
South Carolina
Texas
California trip notes spark gold standard reflections
The author recounts a voyage from Frisco to Los Angeles via California in a curious diary style. He details street scenes fruit vendors, a Japanese tea harbor, and encounters with a broken quartet, noting gold coin tips and currency issues. He observes the prevailing gold standard and train schedules between Oakland and Los Angeles, reflecting on travel time and climate. He mentions a convention and the challenge of choosing morning versus afternoon trains and the long journey.
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Henry Republican
Ben
Franklin
Philadelphia
Golden Gate Park
Péoria
Japan
Becton
California
Frisco Bank
Los Angeles
Californa
Oakland
France plans 20 million for Paris 1900 exhibition
France proposes a 20 million dollar plan for the Paris exposition of 1900. About 10 million will fund two palaces in the Champ de Mars and adjacent areas, plus bridges, and electrical services. Overall the project aims for an unprecedented scale. Comptroller notes broad national economic improvement across agriculture and industry.
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Champ de-Maré
France
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cure for Salt Rheum
A. D. Hagey of Elroy Pa. reports relief from salt rheum after five bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla. He notes itching and skin disorder on hands improved to smooth skin. Sold by all druggists at $1, six for $5. Hood's Pills also advertised.
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Hood
A.D. Hagey
Elroy
California's arid rail route and the heat of travel described
An observer recounts a harsh summer rail journey from Frisco to Los Angeles on the Mohave route. He notes extreme heat, desert desolation, crowded trains, and the toll on passengers while contrasting California's climate with winter conditions. The piece blends travelogue with railroad commentary on the Southern Pacific system and local towns like Fresno.
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Los Angeles
Middle States
Rocky Mountains
California
Southern Pacific
Frisco
North
Mohave
Stockton
Fane
Chicago
Kansas
Hawkins Shows Character and Fame in Visit to Country
Mc Anthony Hope Hawkins author of The Prisoner of Zenda gains praise for his engaging readings and unassuming hospitality during a busy visit. At 34, he began as a lawyer and wrote stories while awaiting clients, finding early success with The Prisoner of Zenda and Dolly Dialogues. An American magazine will publish a sequel, with McClure's opening chapters, continuing Rudolf Rassyndyk and Princess Flavia's tale illustrated by Charles Dana Gibson.
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Anthony Hope Hawkins
Zenda
8 Man
Hawkins
Thein
Ameritas
McClure
Rudolf Rassyndyk
Flavin
McGlure
Charles Dana Gibson
Robbed the Grave
Dr John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a dire feverish illness with yellowing skin sunken eyes and loss of appetite. After three weeks of Electric Bitters his health returns and he credits the remedy with saving his life. Sold at J B Powell Drug Store for 50 cents a bottle.
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John Oliver
Philadelphia
Powell’s
Miners Strike After Spriot Field Convention Pay Scale
Reported employer concessions on pay scales fail to resolve disputes affecting idie miners and nore flelds workers in the south. As talks continue at the Spriot field convention, unions demand adherence to the adopted scale and full wage parity.
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Nore Flelds
Go- Towore
Spriot
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