President McKinley’s 1899 State of the Union Message
The President mourns Vice President Hobart, notes strong 1899 finances with a surplus projected, urges reforms to national banking and gold parity, champions expanding gold reserves, growth of commerce, and a stronger merchant marine. He outlines handling of Cuba, the Philippines, tariffs, trusts, and overseas relations, and calls for territorial governance in Hawaii Alaska Porto Rico and the canal. The message emphasizes reconstruction in the Philippines, vowing to uphold US sovereignty and pursue a civil government as stability returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House of Representatives
Hobart
United States
Central Pacific Railroad
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Treasury Department
Congress
Philippines
Spain
Philippine Archipelago
Manila
Philippine Commission
Dewey
Otis
Senate of the
Mainila
Mafia
Alaska
Porto Rico
Beaviy the Home Green Ornament for Winter
A frugal project to upcycle an old wine bottle into a green watercress ornament. Soak cotton wadding in oil, wrap bottle, fill with water, insert multiple wicks, and plant watercress seeds. Wicks draw moisture to sprouts. trim as needed. Place away from heat to preserve for weeks. Also includes a short quote from Puck on agrarian distrust.
Fanaticism and Crime in European Religious Sects
A historical analysis from the American Journal of Sociology outlines how various sects from 1523 to 1897 used extreme religious rites to justify murder, self crucifixion, and cannibalistic or erotic practices. It cites groups such as the Convulsionists, Pashehelians, Pietists, Wanderers, and Scourgers, detailing acts aimed at saving souls or appeasing perceived demonic possession.
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Aris
Jesus
Switzerland
Abraham
Irkutsk
Russia
Perm
Vladimir
Tamboff
Dewiers
Muckers
Keeniigsberg
Paris
American Journal of Sociology
Cuban War Relics Flood Philadelphia Market
The Philadelphia Record notes Cuban war relics depress prices while scrap iron is scarce. Ships bring 2000 tons of old metal and cannon balls from Cuba, with 8000 balls sent to Glasgow. Negotiations push US import of Cuban old iron. 5000 tons arrived in two months.
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Philadelphia Record
Cuba
West Indies
Glasgow
United States
Women flogged in Germany under law and opinion
A 19th century report notes widespread flogging of female prisoners in Germany, with German newspapers showing indifference. Official records from Prussia indicate over 200 women were whipped in the past twelve years, highlighting state sanctioned punishment and popular acquiescence.
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Germany
Prussia
Beri
Iash
Hansas City
Joke Allegedly Told By Congressman In Mississippi Campaign
A Mississippi senatorial campaign tale has circulated about Congressman John Allen. He reportedly recalled visiting his old home and meeting a family servant who greeted him with humor about still holding his same old position. The exchange centered on running for office as a new job.
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John Allen
Mississippi
Mr. Ailen
Memphis Scimitar
Divorce Talk Overseas From Bismarck Family
A British weekly reports an imminent divorce between Prince Herbert Bismarck and his wife Princess Herbert Bismarck. The couple have long been unhappy since the death of Prince Bismarck. Herbert has returned to bachelor life. the princess is the second daughter of Count George von Holderos and Alice Whitehead.
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Bismarck
Werkly
Hbert Bismarck
Prince Bismarck
Herbert
Herbert Bismarck
George von Hbleros
Mise Alice Whitehead
Harland and Hed a little tale in Chicago Tribune
A playful exchange between a young woman and a man unfolds in a Chicago Tribune snippet. The maiden asks if she is the only one he loves, and the man admits others exist, prompting her tearful withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harald
Chicago
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the Merchant Marine
Industrial Commission
Trans-Masseeri Freight Association
Joint Traffic Association
Cleveland
Trists
Lattimer
Nicaragua Canal
Maritime Canal Company of Nicaragua
Maritime Canal Company
Nicaraguan Canal Commission
Isthmian Canal Commission
Nicaragua
Panama Canal
Borkum Emden
Lefforts
Canadian Commission
Great Britain
Canada
High Commission
South Africa
Pretoria
Italy
Tallula
West India Islands
War Department
The
Hague
Snort
Maine
Ohio
Missouri
Pension Department
Island
Negros
Congress of the
United Staates
Hawaii
Department of Executive
Civil Service
Washington
Mure
William M’kinley
Executive Mansion
Beaviy
Puck
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