Secret alliance critique and foreign policy fears in 1900
Historic criticism denounces a hidden, unlawful alliance with Great Britain and warns of using Kaffir savages in South Africa. It details Russia's loan to Persia, creating a first mortgage on Tehran’s trade outlet, while accusing U S leaders of compromising liberty and constitutional safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
Great Britain
Congress
Executive Department
Republic of the United States of America
Mark Hanna
Russia
Persia
Persian Gulf
Pergis
Height limits in modern architecture spark debate in Chicago
The article surveys skyline growth in Chicago and New York, noting 803 foot Masonic Temple and 240 foot Columbus memorial tower, with plans for a 500 foot building in New York. It discusses economic and structural constraints, predicting stakes over office space and foundation depth as limits to ever taller structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Auditorium Hotel
Chicago
U.S
Columbus Memorial Building
State Street
New York
Last steel cap Put on Montgomery Ward Building Tower
About a week ago the final steel piece was placed atop the Montgomery Ward building tower marking a milestone in the construction progress. The article notes completion activity on the top of the tower and hints at upcoming finishing steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Ward
Favor a Grand Jury in County Affairs Cleaning Up
Farmers across the county advocate a grand jury and a general cleanup. Letters from Nelson and Valparaiso express support for gathering signatures on a petition. Groverville farmer Harris says spending on a grand jury may cost little and is preferable to current expenditures. Farmers statewide voice similar sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Nelson
Agusa Harris
Groverville
Homer Township
Harris
President's visitors and notable deaths in brief
The Ninth Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution opens its second day as members visit the White House to meet the president. Leander J. McCormick dies in Chicago from pneumonia. Ex State Senator Joseph Flesheim, a fire insurance operator, fails with liabilities around 70000. Samuel Gompers arrives in New York from Havana aboard the Mexico. Boston rejects woman suffrage by 124 to 2 in the state house vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ninth Continental Congress
First National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
White House
Menowinee
Mich
Fels
Joseph Flesheim
Upper Peninsula
Norminal
Gompers
Cuba
New York
Mexico
Havana
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Boston
House
A Stable Currency and the Gold Standard Debate
A Springfield Republican correspondent argues that prosperity stems from a stable currency not more money. The piece contends the gold standard failed to deliver stability, noting rising prices and expanded circulation from gold and wartime spending, with reactions from gold standard supporters. It contrasts 1896 sentiments and discusses purchasing power, price levels, and the effect on iron and cotton markets, ending with local notices on the Hardcastle and Dr. A W Whelpley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shylock
Spain
Gold Standard
Queman
Bumit Watts
Atlanta Constitution
Populist Party aligns for Bryan Caldwell ticket in 1900
A Lincoln Neb fusion meeting backed Bryan and Caldwell as rallying candidates for the ticket with Caldwell favored for vice presidency. The group discussed representation basis from 1892 results and named two delegates at large per slate. Mention of Grant as potential second on a Republican ticket echoed across Washington and New York reporting on possible presidential bids and party realignments.
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Lincoln
Neb
Sioux Walls
J. B. Weager
National Committee
Senator Allen
Nebraska
William JT. Bryan
Henry Caldwell
Arkansas
Allen
Judge Caldwell
Bryan
Caldwell
Putter
Carldwell
Washington
IL. C. Caldwell
Mr. Bryan
Congressman Suizer
New York
House
Henry Treat Paine
George Fred. Williams
Massachusetts
Ninth United States Circuit
Texas
Mississippi
Ilinois
Indiana
Obituary of W M Greenman From Virgil New York
W M Greenman born in Virgil New York on November 20 1826 died February 6 1900 after a four month illness. He moved with his family to Michigan in 1837 and settled near Canins later. He married Janette DePuy April 25 1846 and had six children four survive. The funeral was held at his daughter Mrs J W Spauldings home.
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W M Greenman
Virgil
N. Y
Lory Spaulding
Edward Greenman
Convish
Daniel Greenman
Pennfield
Ann Fickle
Barry
Eunice Cook
Wandon
Neb
Maria Allen
Homer
Orange Greenman
Michigan
Ann Arbor
New York
Canins
James Paxton
Mort
Jannette de' Puy
Sam Most
Mra J W Spaulding
Canadians suffer heavy losses amid Cronje army clash
Reports tally 19 killed and 1 wounded as Canadians confront Cronje's forces. Joliet residents press a 25000 dollar ship canal appropriation. Benjamin Wood of the New York Daily News dies at 80. Lawton widow thanks fund for a home. Nicaragua canal treaty critics warn against Monroe doctrine. Chicago specie shipments average 35000 daily this month, up from February. Democratic convention claims in Kansas City and Milwaukee tallies. Sanitary trustees refuse aid to the Illinois Valley for a deep waterway extension. The Daily News price remains 10 cents for a weekly edition.
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Cronje
Joliet
Benjamin Wood
New York Daily News
Lawton
Chicago
National
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Sanitary Trustees
Ijhinoig Valley Association
Auctions to clear farm as owners wind up holdings
A string of public auctions announced across Michigan towns as farmers announce retirement or farm sale plans. Items listed include horses cattle hogs sheep chickens hay oats and various farming implements with sale dates from February 20 to March 3 in Tekonsha Belleaire Marshall Clarence and Lee townships.
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Tekonsha
Marshall and Coldwater Road
H. Skinner
Sor
D. B. Mccadden
James Gordon
Convis Township
Belleyne
Vanocker School
John Peck
Marshall
John Houston
A. J. Robinson
Brewer Farm
Towit
Gol
Chas
Lane
Ad Auction Tt
J. G. Gaile
Clarence Township
Jas
Wetmore
R. OC
Wicitsus
Convis
Marshall Road
Osborn Lever
Col
Lave
Jon
Coxley
Alexander Skinner
Big
Lee Township
Rice Creek
Wilea
Doss
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Mr. Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Gen. White
Macrum
Valpanaiso
Ind
Rhenardson
Leander J. McCormick Denn
Leander J. McCormick
Virginia
McCormick Harvesting Machine Company
Virginia Hotel
Goldlien
Springfield Republican
Norfolk
Roanoke Marshes
Cincinnati
A. W. Whelpley
Cincinnati Public Library
Clifton
Public Library
Sioux Falls
S. D
Melict
Bryhn
Dodge Calawyeil
Pomroy Coal Company
Oakland
New Jersey
Nathan Hale
Norfolk Va
Providence
Cape May
N. J
Enoch Stevenson
Eldora
Here
Springfield
Ill
Springfield Federation of Labor
Springfield Consolidated Street Railway Company
Cleveland, O
Harrison Street
Gibbons & Pinkett
Armour & Co
Atlanta, Ga
Shaler— Granby Hillyer
Georgia
Brumberg’s
Brewer’s Old Stand
IOC
Kirk’s
White Cloud
the Daily News
Gilwert Peck
Thehvira
Marshall News
Aald County
William A. Fd
Erie
Louise Extokmwoaukur
Register
Bellabie
S. H. Gorham
H. E. Winsor
C. E. Gorham
Presiden
Cashia
TutPal Bon
Suyy
Sola Dratia Tt
Umit Goris Athe Woe
Gitte
Tinea Ettahiad
Ae Esa the
American Steam Laundry
Naswimowian Berry’ & Beaton
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