Bryan alludes to imagined schemes as McKinley gains strength
The New York Journal mocks William J. Bryan by recalling a supposed six month old dream about McKinley. It argues public opinion remains against tariffs and praises the President’s duties, while comparing his stance to George III and warning of a future reckoning on Election Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Europe
Nicaragua Canal
Coisis
Porto Riso
Bryan
United States
Datvy
Destiny
George III
Virginia Democrats choose Norfolk for May 2 state convention
The State Democratic committee met in Richmond and set Norfolk as the convention site for May 2. To curb crowding the delegation was cut by half, now one delegate per 200 voters. The call also covers choosing delegates to the national convention in Kansas City and may include a constitutional convention issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Democratic Committee
Richmond
Norfolk
Kansas City
St Te
Floyd A. Hadgins
Order of United American Mechanics
Utter
State Counsell
National Council
Station Porters Serve Washington City Depot Passengers
Six uniformed porters employed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Washington City Depot assist travelers. They meet trains carry baggage to the waiting room, aid elderly passengers women and children, and offer information on street car service. They wear blue cloth uniforms with red caps marked B and C and a dome shield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Washington City
City of
Washington
New Hampshire Democrats Back Bryan Delegates in State Appointing
The Democratic State Committee of New Hampshire selects delegates for the national convention and all are for Bryan. District appointments favor Bryan as well, reflecting a nationwide party preference for Bryan as leader, with the majority's will expected to prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Committee of
New Hampshire
Bryan
Bryano
Democratic Party
Alexandria Gasette
Merchants complain of a tax bill to fund war aims
A small business cites a one billion dollar tax on citizens to relieve perceived Spanish tyranny in Puerto Rico. The bill, approved by the U S House last Wednesday, would raise a million and a quarter annually from the people. Dispatches mention continuing Filipino guerrilla resistance as the rainy season nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
U. S. House of Representatives
Alexandria Garate
Sketch of James Barron Hope from The Conservative Review
The piece reviews James Barron Hope in The Conservative Review for March 1900. It includes a daughter Mrs Janey Hope Marr’s tribute and sample poems, praising Hope as a journalist and Virginian figure with scholarly verse and patriotic themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Barron Hope
Janey Hope Marr
Maan
James Burton Hope
Lee
Lexington
Gold
Aketeb
Flag symbolism and imperial critique in McKinley era prose
A venomous broadside decries McKinley administration actions in the Philippines and Hawaii. It mocks Grigga and Gage while blasting Standard Oil, Weyler imagery, and currency bills as threats to freedom and sovereignty. The piece denounces imperialism as a political pall over the Republic and popular sovereignty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Sulu
Grigga
Heigets
Tewit
Gage Naes Ita
Aspis
Philanthrophy
Standard Oil
W. H. L. Barnes
Aahifornia Nails
Heover
Freedom
Philippines
Tris
Weyler
Unitedstates
Republican Party
Boschee's German Syrup Promoted For Lung Troubles
A short ad extols Boschee's German Syrup as effective for severe coughs and lung troubles, claiming it fights germs, reduces inflammation, eases expectoration, and aids sleep. The copy urges trying a bottle and notes availability at local druggists and a sample may be found at a listed address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
Clla
Gorrell
A Day at Prato Poem by Harrell Monro Featured Abroad
A short piece titled A Day at Prato in Marebh New Lippincott by Harrell Monro presents sunny sentiment about Italy. The writer, known for World’s Fair Ode, offers a traveler’s view of Prato and snow choices with reasonable detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prato
Italy
Harrell Monro
Marebh “New Lippincott
Monroe
Fraternal and Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Officers Named
The Grand Lodge of Virginia Independent Order of Odd Fellows lists 210 lodges and about 12 000 members with meetings set for May at Hot Springs. The Knights of Pythias Virginia elected officers for the year and the Grand Lodge plans to meet next year in Hampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of
Virginia
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Hot Springs
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias of
Winchester
Charles T. Bland
Portamouth
E L. Cunningham
Newport News
William H. May
Alexandria
Walter A. Edwards
Norfolk
Grand Keaper of
T. L. Courtney
Richmond
Jon M. Newton
Pocahoniay
James W. Gordon
Grand Viser Guard
George CO. Cable, Jr
Danville
Grand Outer Guard
Hampton
Double Salaries Bill Passes to Stop Estate Payoffs
The Senate approved a bill amending pay for legislators to prevent double salaries on death. It states that when a member dies the session salary is shared between the deceased's estate and the successor in office based on service time. Three deaths this session had caused estates to receive full salaries and successors also paid for the same session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Ely's Cream Balm Advertises Catarrh Cure
Testimonial claims Ely's Cream Balm relieves catarrh quickly without irritation. Endorsed by B W Sperry of Hartford and J C Olmstrad of Aveola. Sold by druggists for 50 cents or mailed from Ely Brothers, 66 Warren St, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
B. W. Sperry
Hartford
Conn
Myon
J C
Ely Brothers
Warren St
New York
Rocky Mountain Tea Becomes Unlikely Meeting Spot
A playful verse hints at a chance meeting over a drink, conveying affection and humor in a casual, intimate tone. The speaker teases fate and mutual luck while inviting a shared moment.
Virginia Senate approves valuation commission bill signed by governor
A bill creating a commission of valuations of personal property and incomes was signed into law by Governor Tyler after opposition from 23 Senators. The: measure, originated in the House by Mr. Parks, appoints about 135 commissioners to review bank assets and deposits for five years and pays them one twentieth of one percent of asset value. The bill faces objections about a February balance check on depositor accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Senate
Tyler
House
Parks
Senate
The New Land-Grabber Law Enacted by Governor
The Jefferies law approved by Senate and House and signed by the Governor imposes a penalty of 10 percent of taxes due, capped at 20 dollars and not below 3 dollars. Notice of application goes to the owner or heirs shown by will and deed. failure to notify invalidates the deed, but proof burden lies with the party challenging it. Applicants must deposit 10 percent of the purchase price with their application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferies
Senate
Iast Leginlars
Relief at Last for Ladysmith
War Office dispatches from General Buller report Dundonald entering Ladysmith and the enemy retreating from the town. Buller notes the area is clear of resistance, with garrison rations scarce and a need for warning before the troops are fit for field duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelthorpe
Ladysmith
Blood, life travel with jumps and bounds Rocky Mountain Tes ad
Congressman Sidney P. Eppes of the fourth Virginia district died in Washington on Friday night after an appendectomy. He was 35 years old. The message also mentions a line about Rocky Mountain Tes and asking your druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Sidney P. Eppes
Washington
Pain Killer Perry-Dewie Advertised Freight
Advertisement touts Pain Killer Perry-Dewie as immediate relief for neuralgia and pains in the head and body. Claims quick relief and urges use without substitutes. Priced at 250 and 50e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolt
Perry-Dewie
Price
4 inch all woo Serges and dress fabrics sale notes
A garbled shop talk round up lists fabrics and prices including 4 inch all wool serges at 1.2 to 3.0 per yard 30 inch pink blue red white and cream Henrietta at 25c Black Grenadine at 75s per 40c a yard Black Droponses at 50c Tie prices 1.00 1.55 1.50 to 2.50 per yard Figured and plain Black Goods 10c to 1.50 per yard Slike Satins in black and colors Me to 1.00 Double faced fifty six inch goote with one side solid and plaid other five yards ample for two saltil? morning and evening wear. Mercerised Silk 27 to 30 inches wide 5 to 4.00 latest popular white embroideries giugham and white dresses. White Counterpanes from 1s? to 4.00 each and more fabrics on offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ati
Shoes Promote Duttenhoffer Brand in County Trade
An advertisement touts low cut and high cut spring shoes by Duttenhoffer as the guarantee of comfort and style. It claims many satisfied buyers across the town and county and hints at rising prices soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Ae
Duttenhoffer
Philippines Troubles Are Told To Distract From War
A remark warns readers not to focus solely on the Anglo-Boer War and to recall the Philippines troubles as a concurrent concern. The statement urges balancing attention between distant conflicts and domestic issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Health for Children
An advertisement extols Rocky Mountain Tea as a tonic for children, claiming it builds healthy flesh, solid bone, and muscle. The brief appeals to parents and mentions a druggist endorsement.
Richmond and Waslington Air Line charter becomes law
Governor Tyler approved the bill to charter the Richmond and Waslington Air Line railway linking Richmond to the Seaboard system and preventing further delays. The act formalizes the connecting link between Richmond and the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne Bil
Richmond and
Waslington
Franklin to trial South Carolina liquor dispensary plan
The Senate approved a House bill to establish a dispensary in Franklin town Salisbury? No, in Franklin district Southampton county Virginia. The town council would run the dispensary, fund it locally, sell sealed liquor at up to 80 percent of cost, with penalties for other sellers. A three member board supervises, manager salary capped at 50 dollars monthly, minors and habitual drunkards barred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Franklin
Southampton County
Senate
Blood Balm claims cure all blood and skin troubles
An advertisement promotes Blood Balm B B B for eczema pimples boils eruptions and rheumatism. It claims to drain poisons from blood with 30 years of testing and offers a free trial bottle by mail from the Blood Balm Co Atlanta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blood Balm CO
Atlanta
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Lucky Bryan
the New York Journal
Wiliam J. Bryan
Congress
Scott
Scott A Downe
Chemons
Democrats
Mavila
John W. Bull
Ayer
Dectora
Secmen
DR. J. C. Avet
Lowell
Mess
C. A. Af
London
War Office
Buller
Dros
Sit
Gastoria
Bears
Arant
Oom
Paul and
Joubery
Manassas
Fredericksburg
Chancellorsville
Appomattox
Seateh
Aganeh Gent
Cassimere
Thos. S. White & Son
Aiea
Ailor Forers
Bultao
Esruetieacia
Uae
J.pahele
Pilon
Pactaial
DAVIS # LAWRENCE CO., Limited
Serry Davis
Castoria
Catik Lkledan
ELT Brothers
Warren Street
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