Consul Fowler urges cheap bicycle and watch imports to Ningpo
In a letter to the Department of State Consul Fowler of Ningpo China expresses surprise that bicycle makers have not expanded to China. He notes a sturdy cheap bicycle priced at 25 to 30 gold would sell rapidly. a hard saddle and solid tires would not deter a Chinaman. He adds cheap watches could also be increased by coastal agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of State
Fowler
Ningpo
China
Fitchburg Women Protest Ada Gillette Bar Admission
Fitchburg Massachusetts women protested Ada Gillette's application to practice law before the Worcester County bar. The refusal rested on her alleged past living with a divorced man, not on competence or eligibility. The piece critiques perceived gendered logic in the objection.
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Fitchburg
Mass
Ada Gillette
Worcester
Miss Gillette
Philadelphia
Gifts to Religion and Education Lead 1897 Giving
The year 1897 saw large charitable giving in the United States with about 33.613 million dollars donated to religious, educational, and charitable causes. Women contributed over 13 million dollars, churches receiving more than five million and colleges about 10.203 million. The record reflects generous nationwide giving and a year to remember with gratitude.
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United States
Carpenters Seek New Illinois Wage Law to Jail Nonpayers
The Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners plans to urge the Illinois Legislature to pass a radical wage law modeled on Liverpool practice. Workers could file with a magistrate if wages remain unpaid, and the employer would be summoned to show cause, with possible jail for nonpayment. Unions call current laws inadequate to protect Chicago labor from unreliable contractors.
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the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Illinois
Liverpool
Carpenters’ Unions
Chicago
Maine wreck details reveal explosion tore ship apart
A Havana harbor report from Key West describes the Maine sunk fifteen feet in mud with its bow torn, plates blown in, and a claimed internal explosion. A witness says the wreck shows outward force from an external blast and suggests deliberate destruction by Spain, with affidavits planned.
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New York
Journal
Key West
Maine
United States
Havana Harbor
War Fever in Washington Drives Push for Conflict
A Washington dispatch reports navy and army officers, especially in the navy, crave a fight after the Maine disaster. While most say the Maine sank accidentally, builders of the vessel defend a inside failure theory. Contractors and sensational press push for war to spur new appropriations.
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Chicago
Washington
Army
Navy
Spain
Maine
Secretary Long
Department
Congress
New York
Conference Adopts War Council Notes At Army and Navy Club
A council of war at the Army and Navy club discussed allied plans with members including President officials and generals. Reporters describe the event as fertile imagination by navy subalterns, noting some papers seek such sensational news.
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Alger
Miles
Long
Washington
Army and Navy Club
Navy
Filibusters Landed in Cuba from Key West Expedition
Three leaders of a large filibustering venture landed at Bahia Honda aboard the City of Key West and four others followed. General Nunez and Captain John O'Brien, among others, were among the group and another expedition reportedly landed in Cuba. They sailed tonight on the Mas cotte toward Tampa. The venture began near Jacksonville and reached Pinar del Rio and Santiago de Cuba.
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Key West
Bahia Honda
Pinar del Rio
Cuba
General Nunez
John O’brien
Cartaya
Carrillo
Paglochi
Junta
O'Brien
Tampa
Jacksonville
Santiago de Cuba
Daughters of the American Revolution elect leaders in Washington
The Daughters of the American Revolution convened in Washington with Mrs Daniel Manning elected president general on 306 votes. Other officers named include Mrs Charles A Stakely as chaplain and recording secretary general, Mrs Albert Akers as register general, Miss Sue Hetzel as treasurer general, Mrs Mark B Hatch and Mrs Roberta Hatcher as assistant historian general, and Mrs Gertrude Bascom Karwin as librarian general.
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Washington
Dc. C
Daughters of the American Revolution
Congress
Daniel Manning
Charles A. Stakely
Albert Akers
Sue Hetzel
Mark B. Hatch
Roberts. Hatcher
Maryland
Gertrude Bascom Karwin
Diphtheria Epidemic Farmington Utah And Other Briefs
Diphtheria is epidemic in Farmington Utah while California quail are being propagated in Idaho. The bankruptcy bill passed the House 190 to 135. Explosions frequent in Utah asphaltum mines. heavy snows in Wisconsin Illinois Iowa. Tucson plans a grand carnival within sixty days. Wyoming spent 63253.16 on penitentiary and charities last year. Russian naval officers on trial for coal swindling. Ex Governor Boies of Iowa to run against General Henderson for Congress. Spanish miner killed at Weston Ohio for boasting Spain could whip the U.S. The Maine smoking gun reward and various trading notes also reported.
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Farmington
Utah
California
Idaho
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Iowa
Tucson
Arizona
Wyoming
Boies
D. B. Henderson
Congress
Weston
Ohio
Spain
United States
W. R. Foster
New York
Joe Leiter
Niles Tool Works
Hamilton
Stroma
Italy
Christopher Columbus
Cadiz
New York Journal
Maine
Havana Harbor
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Howard Gould
Niagara
Wilmington
Delaware
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Colorado
Ratcliffe
Deughters
Telegraph
Hood
America
Seanek
Estey Organ
Brattlebore
Sempien
Werth
Amerien
Uhl Wellen
Saleem Reed OM
Formawa
Lavenimeet Breuer
Wall Brent
New Vert
Washington, D.C
S. II
Manilla Roofing Co
Camées
Ktvee Qtek
Ant
Mh.green
Atlente
Thompson’s
Denver
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