Statesman Subscription Rates and Local Notices
The Statesman advertises subscription rates for Calhoun County and promotes job printing services. It requests obituary notices and communications before Wednesday, with charges for obituaries and cards of thanks. A defiance by Mary Lease is recounted regarding a deficiency decree, highlighting political tensions and a note on fusion between Populists and silver Democrats.
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the Statesman
Calhoun County
Mary Lease
Mary
Peculiar opposition to Hawaiian annexation in senate
The article notes that only Democratic senators oppose the Hawaiian annexation proposition. It criticizes Democratic tariff policy under the Wilson act, comparing it unfavorably to McKinley era duties. Senator West attacks his colleagues with a cartoonish nickname, attempting humor but not swaying the chamber.
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Senate
Democratic Party
Cleveland
West
United States Senate
Vest Loses Grip as Adversaries Shift Support
The New Orleans Picayune mocks Senator Vest, noting his failure to hold old allies and his inability to recruit new ones. The piece recalls his past role as a party leader and implies a decline in influence within the Democratic ranks.
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Vest
New Orleans Picayune
Democratic
Uts
McKinley Tariff and World Markets Reform Efforts
The article critiques early McKinley administration actions, noting the need to renew opening foreign meat markets post repeal of the McKinley law and its reciprocity features. It references Secretary Wilson, state department, and tariff framers, and argues reforms require time while contrasting pledges on tariff, bimetallism, Hawaii, currency, and Cuba with current progress.
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State Department
Secretary Wilson
Uncle Jerry
Record
Camp Mountain
McKinley
Hawaii
Cuba
Chief Justice Fuller Sees Chicago Business Turnaround
Chief Justice Fuller states that Chicago business has taken a decided turn for the better and predicts an era of prosperity. He notes general mercantile recovery and cites New England cotton mills continuing year round thanks to the Wilson bill and impending tariff law, signaling renewed industrial activity.
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Fuller
Chicago
General Mercantile
United States
Pew
New England
Protest by State Veterinary Society Targets New State Veterinarian
The State Veterinary society protests Dr. Geo. Coester, appointed by Gov. Pingree, arguing he lacks the required college degree. The secretary can only refer the matter to an attorney, as he has no power to rule on the protest.
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State Veterinary Society
Gardner
Geo. Coester
Pingree
Review of Last Week Business Failures and Publicity
The report notes last week saw 198 failures versus 276 in the same week last year. The figures should be welcome news to publicity interests as they reflect statements adverse to the nation’s business interests.
Madrid papers tout annexation talk to press ratification
An unnamed Madrid paper claims Spain could seize Hawaii for the United States, seen as boosting treaty approval. Bimetallic commission reports rosy, with claims of French consent and English favorable terms. The Statesman advertises sale bills and printer materials, plus dubious medical claims for De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve for piles and skin troubles.
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Madrid
Hawaii
Jobo Griffin
Zanes
de Witt
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England
Statesman Office
Statesman
Jrillett
Moser Hargess Paper Co
Monroe St. Chicas
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Gale
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