Open Door commerce and military shifts across nations
The piece surveys public sympathy for Mrs. Lawton and war casualties, shifts in wool prices and industry health, and expanding open door policies in China. It notes Germany’s naval stance, British maritime power, U.S. merchant marine gaps, and tensions in Santiago over General Wood’s suffrage plan while outlining currency reform debates led by Senator Aldrich and potential passage timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
General Wood
Salary Argument for Ohio Senate Leader Raises
A discussion notes that highly intelligent men suited for top political roles often cannot leave private business without substantial income. It argues the lieutenant governor must reside in Columbus for four to six months, support a family, and manage private affairs, making $800 salary inadequate for the second highest Ohio office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Columbus
People of
Ohio
German Historian Praises Boers Tactics In War
The New York Sun quotes German military historian Herr Konig on Boer tactics. He notes Boer mobility, repeating rifle use, and agile leaders adapting military principles to local conditions, saying British estimates often overstate Boer forces. The piece cites English reporting and argues the war could teach great strategists valuable lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Herr Konig
New York Sun
Loers
Transvaal
Sun
England
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promises Mind and Body Relief
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness and related mental low mood. It pledges no alcohol or narcotics, cites testimonials from women in Kentucky and West Virginia, and praises the accompanying Pleasant Pellets for easing systemic sensitivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
John Green
Hanville
Boyle Co. Ky
Annie Stephens
Belleville, Wood Co
W. Va
Doctor Pierce
One Minute Cough Cure Endorsed By Users
A flood of testimonials extols One Minute Cough Cure as a safe immediate remedy for coughs colds croup bronchitis pneumonia grippe and throat and lung troubles. The endorsement mentions Rider Snyder Chas W Cupples L T Travis Southern Railroad agent Selina Georgia and claims quick relief and prevention of consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grippe
Rider’ & Snyder
Chas. W. Cupples
L. T. Travis
Agent Southern Railroad
Selina
Rider & Snyder and
Consumption Threatened
The letter from C. Unger of 212 Maplestreet Cham paign IN describes a year long hacking cough mistaken for consumption. He claims Foley's Honey and Tar cured him after many remedies and months under physicians care, and says he has not been troubled since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Unger
Maplestreet
Champaign
Foley
Rider & Snyder
National Capital currency debate and Boers sympathy
In Washington the currency bill debate continues with emphasis on the gold standard and bullion stock growth. Discussion covers gold and silver coinage, treasury rulings, and world production trends as Republicans and Democrats clash over monetary policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Overstreet
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Natal Name Origin Tied to Christmas Discovery
The text notes Natal was named by Bartholomew Dias after discovering it on Christmas Day during a Portuguese voyage seeking an ocean route to India. It mentions Da Gama’s later voyage and 420 perfume-use plant species among 4,200 commercially used plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
India
Bartholomew Dias
da Gama
Natal
Threats in Germany No Reply From England
German press emphasizes seizure of the Bundesrath and possible anti British coalition with Russia and France. Officials hint Britain has not yet justified searches at sea, while German gun shipments and Red Cross plans for Transvaal relief are noted. Readers are told negotiations and potential British concessions may affect the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Quay
Tere
Blackburn
Kentucky
Washington
Pepper
Congressman Crane
Texas
Mr. Crane
Bers
Berliner Tageblatt
Cologne Volks Zeitung
Berliner Neueste Nachrichten
Hamburger Correspondenz
Berliner Post
Germany
Russia
France
pan-Germanic League
Foreign Office
Great Britain
England
Delagoa Bay
Ofice
Portugal
Che Mitey
Hanover
Crermany
Transvaal
Papenburg
Muhlhann
Hans Wagner
Hamburg
Delagua Bay
Central Committee
German Red Cross Society
Bunadesrath
Hersog
Lourenszo Muaryacs
Colonial Society
Disdaim
Berlin
Charlottenburg
Appeal to America aids Cape Town hospital drive
English ladies and noble supporters urge United States and Canada to back a Cape Town hospital project. Duchess of Marlborough and Countess of Essex lead the Imperial Yeomanry hospital fund appeal as the Duke of Marlborough travels to South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Lonnox
Duchess of Marlborough
Countess of Essex
Georgian Curzon
Mme. von Andree
Imperial Yeomanry Hospital Fund
United States
Canada
Duke of Marlborough
South Africa
Kidney Health Ad Promotes Swamp Root Remedy
An advertising notice explains kidney trouble causes heart symptoms and endorses Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a top remedy. It claims many diseases start in kidney trouble and offers sample bottles and a pamphlet by mail from Kilmer Co of Binghamton NY.
Grain-O: A Nourishing Drink for Children
An advertising note promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute for children. The beverage, made from pure grains, supposedly tastes like coffee when prepared correctly and costs about the same. Available at grocers for 15¢ and 25¢.
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the Independent
TWE Independent Company
N. Erie Street
Massillon
Baily
Bahvey
Bummeertin
Philippines
Lawton
China
Italy
Hay
House
Aldrich
Finance Committee
Canton
National Capital
Cridiess
Agricultural Department
Dalinger
Chicago
Herbert Wadsworth
Avon
Wadsworth
Miss Blow
St. Louis
Ashantee
Senator van Wyck
Nebraska
Massachusetts Avenue
Dupont Circle
the Agricultural Department
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Carribean Sea
California
Crane
Tennyson and Longfellow
Colonel Pepper
Henderson
Odico
Imperial Yeomanry
Lord Lausuowne
Lord Wantage
Jod Croan Service
Boer Red Cross
Gustav Simon
South Attica
Unlber
Stubes
America
E. C. DeWitt & Co
East Main Street
Chas
Cupples
W. Tremont Street
Banner
Walter H. Allman
Erie
Sabia
Eepaay
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