The Statesman 1896 advertising and city news mixed note
A dated 1896 item outlines subscription rates for The Statesman and urges readers to send notices by Wednesday noon. It includes a long editorial summary on ward organizations in Chicago and the federated improvement association backing citizens, plus various notes on Weyler and Cuban affairs, Roentgen discoveries, naval trends, and a brief Abyssinian battle reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesman
Calhoun County
State Street Marshall, Mich
Chicago
Camenaura
Weat Town Improvement Ward Association of
Federated Association
Enel
Federated Association of Citizens
Weyler
Delgado
Dolores
Cuba
United States
The Sudan Expedition Moves Up the Nile to Akisheh
The British plan a Nile advance from Cairo toward Wady Halfa and Akisheh with railway links and river transport. The trip aims to cooperate with Italy against dervishes while provoking debate among Liberals who fear imperial expansion from Egypt to Uganda. Thomas Cook & Son holds the troop transport contract, expected to profit from the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudan
Lord Salisbury
France
England
Egypt
Wady-Halfa
Nile
Cairo Couth
New Dongola
Clnll
Akisheh
Wady Balfa
Massaua
Dongola
Africa
Italy
Charles Dilke
Uganda
Thomas Cook & Son
Goldfields of the Yukon and global claims
A historical survey contrasts Yukon and Alaskan gold mining with harsh climates and transport challenges. It notes mosquitos, rail proposals to avoid wagons, and describes colonial-era Cuba atrocities and European rivalry in Africa, ending with medical remedies and a patent cure.
Alarming Possibilities From New Photographic Rays
A long reading exposes fears that Rosatgen photography could invade privacy by imaging inside blocks, through walls, or even thought. It warns of spying, opening letters, and reduced privacy, while urging mental rehearsal of the coming era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Thia
Kansas
Acre
Falla
E¢Irenlara
National Legislature Debates Cuban Resolutions in Congress
Washington reports show the Senate and House daily sessions focusing on Cuban matters. Sen Gray, Chilton and Caffery sparred over Spain promises. Bayard censure debates dominated in the House. Other actions included pension bills, a death penalty bill, and measures on rail safety and a Calumet river bridge. Holmes offers and counters for life story amid mounting publisher bids. Watch factory announces temporary closing after strike settlement. Shilohs Cure and Catarrh remedies advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
Gray
Chilton
Caffery
Delaware
Hale
Spain
Cubs
House
Totalay
Wasumetox
Sherman
Coll
Palmer
Mia
Clendentn
Morgan
Ambassador Bayard
England
Bonnner
Louisiana
Washinotox
Senato
Conference Committee
Milla
Cuba
United States
Allen
Curtis
Bumber
Hammond and Blue Island Railway Company
Calumet River
Cook County
Waasattinotox
Acrate
Mills
Mons Day
General Weyler
Boutallo
Baby Born At Sea Aboard Bremen Ship
A baby boy was born aboard the North German Lloyd steamer Braunschweig during its voyage from Bremen to Baltimore. The mother died in childbirth and was buried at sea. the infant’s parents Felix and Marianna Szymanska from Lachawa Germany were en route to South Bend Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Braunachweig
Bremen
Falix
Marianna Szymanska
Lachawa
Germany
South Bend
Ind
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the Statesman
A. Arthur
Wagler
Miso
Menelek
Adowah
Abyzeinia
Goldfields of
Yukon
Alaska
Wara
Washington Post
Sitka
The
Post
Kingdom of United
Hazel
William Waldorf Astor
London
America
Pall Mall Gazette
Henry Somerset
Laura Ormiston
Great Britain
Astor
Henry
National Chonge Committee On Immigration and Naturalization
National Legislature
Holmes
Waltham
Mass
American Watch Company
Fitch
Aoma
Shiloh
A. O. Hyde
Hood
Hosa & Co
Castoria
Ts Tro Bateman
Godfrey
Samu Pitcher
Talent Office Department
United Stats
Dr. Witcher
OG A
Eld
Pitcher’s Castoria
Mars
Welsbach
Marshall
Marshall Light CO
Munson
Munson Typewriter CO
Michigan
the Great Republican Weekly
Deteaii
Agt ‘Tural News
Jo and the Statesman
Muoaae Ee
Maraball, Mi
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