President McKinley’s 1899 foreign policy message reviewed
The president’s congressional message centers on foreign questions including China, the Philippines, Cuba, and Turkey. It also discusses trade policy, lynching, the Nicaraguan canal, treasury surplus, tax cuts, ship subsidies, trusts, and the Philippine insurrection with calls for troop levels and army reinforcement. Local political commentary follows, noting Pingree, Bryan, and other figures amid a broader critique of administration and party actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
McKinley
United States
China
Treasury
Philippines
The Gilbert Islands Shark Fishing Traditions
A vivid account describes Gilbert Islander shark fishing using handcrafted hooks and long lines. Natives trade for tobacco calico guns and gin, watching the canoe fleet haul in sharks while grappling with the dangers of the sea and the violent struggle on the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hénottty
Gilbert Islands
Jack
Abe
Jord
Ansfer
Bangagain
Terhapa
Fashion Dress Details With Lace and Velvet Accents
A descriptive overview of mid 19th or early 20th century dress design, detailing folds, plaiting, and waist treatments. Notes on decorative work, lace trimming, sash styles, and velvet or panne fabrics. Mentions dress silhouettes, belt draping, and the influence of dancing gowns on overall elegance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerogs
Eyre
Cellulith and a Madison County Recorder's Legacy
A public notice-like fragment describes Cellulith a substance from heated wood pulp and its properties. Henry A Little, fifty years Madison County Illinois recorder, is praised for a remarkable memory and life spent in the county including Civil War service and postwar work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Little
Madison County
Ilinois
Mr. Little
Appomattox
Peculiar Church Incident at Bethany Presbyterian
In Trenton New York at Bethany Presbyterian Church Harry Tidd a young druggist fell asleep during the sermon. While in slumber he removed his coat vest and collar and was about to disrobe when startled women cried out. An usher woke him and escorted him out of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Presbyterian Church
Trenton
N. Y
Harry Tidd
Chinese Instruction In London Opens Practical School
A school of practical Chinese instruction has been established in London with two professors from China. The program targets commercial subjects, correspondence, accounts, and bills of exchange, under the direction of the former English consul at Shanghai. Nearby fashion notes mention Lepter's Cloaks with new styles featured daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ching
Enoglish
Shanghai
Wanted salesman in dyary town to sell our made garments
Classified notice offering commissions for selling custom made suits overcoats and pants with ready to measure garments. Claims high earnings and asks applicants to write for sample outfit terms and territory with references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyary
Aninaton W
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Mich
Pingrés
Walla
Gov. Pingree
Pingree
Bryan
Spain
White and Marsh
Gov
Ping
Croker
West Virginia
Wyoming
Dom Paul
Oom
Great Britain
John Ball
Republian
Whalera Ag & Drogue
Shanahan
State Street
E. W.grove
Leppea
Lepter's
New Zealand
Stanparp Mra. Co
Jackson, Mich
Michigan Central
Detroit
Hichtean
Gantral
Des
Reine Lamba
Yorker
Argains
J. Nagle’s
West Main Street
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