Public credit and the Spanish War Loan success
The piece notes Secretary Gage overseeing a Spanish War Loan that demonstrated U S wealth and credit strength. It cites borrowing authority of 400 million dollars, subscription methods, and broad public participation. It highlights quick government finance moves, minimal disruption to commerce, and long term impact on currency reform in 1900.
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Sywie
Unite States
United States
Cher
Confer
Treasury
Auling
Harrow
Aeb
Secretary of the Treasury
Lis Seation
Ioan
Sue Meariah
The
Swere
Pcess. Com
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da Pustimister
Mmnney
Dafommidion
Murmila
So Igage GW
Products of Our Islands United States trade and imports
The article argues that the United States pays vast sums daily for tropical products, many of which could be produced domestically. It highlights sugar, coffee, tea, cacao, indigo, and tropical fruits as items imported but producible. It notes limited current domestic production with potential growth through experiments and capital, suggesting shifts in imports could favor homegrown goods and boost exports of domestic products.
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United States
Tyy Ga
India
Cuba
Coffeu
Iiportatians
Coban
Dar Tortatien
Fae Wall
Ean Tae
Cher Islands
Philippines
Joy
Oxehagae
Jess
Unclear 1900s Farm Prices and Political Referendum
Fragmentary text reports higher prices for various farm products on a date in 1900s currency and mentions electoral politics across states. It references Kansas, Washington, Santa Dakota, Wyoming, and Democratic criticisms of leadership, with a Washington Post warning about capitalist influence and dollar scarcity.
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Washington Post
Dem Perie
Mr. Vanna
Prosperity Pound Shows Wire Nail Mills Open in 1896
The article notes 1896 production of wire nails at Prosperity Pound. It mentions limited data, rising use of nails, and a 60 percent increase in output when mills operated, suggesting a broader uptick in related industries due to extra business activity.
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Wis
Kentucky Democrats Move to Amend Goebel Law Provisions
The Kentucky Democrats decide to amend the Goebel fin andl elm inate some of the gliving iniquities of the measure. They will not go so far as to inks restitution of the olives the nefarious law enabled them to steal.
Foss Croker Shift on Expansion Question Draws Attention
The New York World suggests Foss Croker may have flip flopped on expansion issues, aiming to match Mr Tiryan’s stance on the Philippine question and showing involvement on both sides of the debate.
Democrat Abroad Aguinalde Encourages Scattered Followship
The report notes Aguinalde from the Democrat Abroad plans to mobilize supporters after reading the convention proceedings for Kang City. The event details are sparse, but the aim is to energize a dispersed base ahead of upcoming actions.
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Democrat
Aguinalde
Kang City
Antha Reports On Local Political Turmoil
The anti expansion party is described as unattractive and repulsive while Bryantism is blamed. Fusion and Confusion are noted, with Oregon showing perfect fusion and election returns indicating the democracy pop confusion is complete.
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Ae Antha
Oregon
Wages Debate Amid Prosperity askew in 59 Weendes
A 59 Weendes era report argues wage rises favor the Republican platform and warn against promises from Democrats. It notes strikes during prosperity and suggests labor gains under Republican policy. The piece claims American workers earn two to four times higher wages than corresponding labor in free nations.
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Lhe Repubelican
United States
Arpantens Eerie i Julgar
Mark Teewes
Ors
Dynes
Rom Mide
Lang
Verergenee
la Jonther Syorkers
Prink Makera
Democratic Party
Fieiy
Wage Trends and Living Standards in Late 19th Century Industry
The article argues higher American wages reflect skilled labor advantages and rising living standards. It cites protective tariffs, public works, and employer-driven wage increases from 5 to 40 percent across 89 trades, implying improved conditions alongside a shift from free trade. Data drawn from national and international union reports as of May.
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Imosh
Alwys
Presilert McKinley
Democrati
Teese
Criticism of British War Office and US Army Emergency Prep
The text reviews wage declines noted by labor movements and condemns British war efforts in South Africa for lax medical care. It contrasts Maghnad as near perfect in army matters, praising US emergency preparations and planning amid the South African conflict. The piece weighs emergency results and national pride in military planning.
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South Africa
Maghnad
Jakloe
United States
Groom Deserted Bride Prompts Public Gossip
The report details Samuel Bishop of Livingstone and guests seeking Mary Washel's hand in marriage at St Joseph. A license was secured and a ceremony planned, but Washel did not appear. Bishop offers no explanation, while the Arizona Gazette faces controversy over its stance on national issues and anti imperialist debate.
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Samuel Bishop
Livingstone
Mary Washel
T. Joseph
Bishal
Washel
Tis Af- Haneed
War and campaign shifts stir early 1900s politics
The piece critiques democratic orator tactics and a push to overshadow war gains with foreign issue tactics. It notes Croker’s attempts to shape the campaign away from Tamany influence and hints at broader political theater during a tense period. It references a Dowager Empress and Ellen Leaseism as cultural touchpoints.
Life Insurance In Michigan Excerpts From Commissioner Stevens Report
The second part of the annual report by Insurance Commissioner Stevens discusses life insurance in Michigan. It notes 75,000 policy holders with ordinary life policies and 111,060 with industrial policies, asserting protections under state law. The report lists number of companies active in the state and outlines 1869 business figures including policies issued, policies in force, premiums collected, and losses paid, with department receipts and disbursements cited.
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Stevens
Michigan
Michigan Life Insurance
Ife Dusurance
Casualty, Fidelity and Surety
Pagoitsu
Sytoodo
Century Celebration At Cleveland Mine Ishpeming
Fifty year anniversary of the Cleveland Mine company held in Ishpeming. Peter White of Marquette noted for witnessing ore raising while Capt. Pritk Milles, first superintendent and early Tahpoming mayor, spoke. Company guests included executives from Cleveland and Philadelphia. Over 700 employees honored with a holiday. Millier hosted a banquet at his cottage following the ceremonies.
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Cleveland Chm Tron Company
Ishpeming
Peter White
Marquette
Pritk Milles
Cleveland Amines
Tahpoming
Firesent
William G. Mutter
J. A Shtendle
Roc
Manny
Perkins
Moyt
Cleveland
Charles
Bh. Mather and Son
Philadelphia
Millier
Ofennis
Evercsses
Syrian preacher deserts orthodox church for New Age group
Rev A M Rihbany, once pastor of a Morene Congregational church, quits the Orthodox church. He cites disbelief in Christ’s divinity and attempts to form a new church called the New Age. He blames the Old Testament for myths and vows a new edition of Bible teachings free from legendary lore.
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A. M. Rihbany
Morenei Conaregitional Church
Kihbany
Democratic Committee Chooses State Central Members in Detroit
The state convention in Detroit selected the new Democratic state central committee members across districts. Names include Muoore, Hines, Salbury, Hummer, Stone, Peer, Kean, Smith, Wanty, Casper, Brown, Friedrich, Perrine, Culver, Sinnane, and others. The court ordered John Speed and Horace Pope to show cause on September 4 why they should not be found in contempt after withdrawing from the Marsh case.
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Claude Duval
Kansas
Democratie Shate
Detenit
Ait E ‘iHiaen Muoore
Som
Letrate
U Thom
Teenie
Edwin Tene
Secaund Daistriwee
Eber
Viscu
Pouwrth
Abmenany
Pifth
Sk. Salsbury
Rapids
George P. Hummer
Lio Wient
Sisth
Tiestye W. Stone
Lansing
Arthur
Tripg
Poot
Charl Peer
Tenry
Tansine
Duder John Z. Speed
Detroit
Lforace Ft. Pope
Allefun
Mme , Pope
Speed
Marsh
Gets Is Deeres Divorce Case Ends in Cassapulis
Judge Carr grants a bill to the complainants act in a sensational Cassapulis divorce. John Jones aged 75 and Jennie Jones aged 18, the defendant, receive $3100 alimony at age 21 plus $400 solicitors fees and $300 costs. The case hinged on incompatibility with no love involved.
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Deeres
Cassapulis
Carr
John Jones
Jennie Jones
Jones
Cave
Michigan State Health Reports and a Police Shooting Incident
Reports to the state board of health from 93 observers show increases in inflammation of the bowels cholera infantum remit tent fever and decreases in scarlet fever across Michigan for the week ended July 28. An assassination attempt occurred in Battle Creek on Chief of Police Farrington by a New Orleans tied sympathizer. Charles Walker fired at the chief but missed and was captured. Also reported is the death of William W. Johnson, Snowflake nursery man and Civil War veteran, found with both feet severed on the Pere Marquette track and taken for treatment.
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Healils
Michigan
State Board of Health
Springwells
Battle Creek
Farrington
Charles
New Orleans
George Walker
Walker
William W. Johnson
Pere Marquette
Central Lake
Snowflake
Ewstems
Robert Gage Coal Company
Jackson
Sagimuy
Fitzwilliam WW
Chambhers
Detroit
Wayne Circuit Court
Record
Nathan Meyers
Adrian
Rome
Illuck
Pretovia
Bay City
Pardy & Tanner
Clifford
Charlotte Geinberb
Haberts
St. Joseph
Saginaw
Bay County
West Quarterly
Durand
Henry Snyder
Sidnaw
George F. Leo
Toronto
Port Huron
Nathan Harrington
Eau Claire
John Engel
Ypsilanti
William Cooper
Clarendon
Ile
Scott
City of
Mexico
Albert Fowler
Victor Chase
Grand Haven
Young Fowler
St. Louis
Chasa
Chicago
Crop Outlook and Drownings Darken Michigan News
The weekly Weather Bureau report notes heavy rains in southern counties delaying harvests and damaging hay and wheat, with oats, beans, potatoes, sugar beets, and corn showing mixed progress. A tenfold drowning toll rises as nine people have died in Muskegon Lake in six weeks, with a party drowned when their boat capsized.
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Washington
Michigan
Thei
Muskegon Lake
John Mortwedt
Charles Tron
Selma ‘Telefson
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Michigan State News
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