Weekly Trade and War News Highlight Lively Markets
The week’s Dun and Bradstreet reviews signal very satisfactory general trade conditions. Henry Clews notes potential quick peace in the Philippines if Dom Paul acts shrewdly, with Ladysmith relief marking an end in sight. Puerto Rican bill progress promises temporary relief and a path to stable trade relations.
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Dun, Bradstreet
Henry Clews
Dom Paul
Pretoria
Ladysmith
House
Senate
Congress
English Pride Rallies Nation Amid Suffering and Transit Plans
In a period of hardship ten thousand Englishmen endured four months of privation, while public morale rose with renewed national spirit. Canal Dover trolley ventures face resistance from Massillon interests, and U S policy on Puerto Rico shifts toward using customs revenue for island improvements, signaling congressional goodwill toward Puerto Ricans.
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Boller
White
Canal Dover
Ohio River
Lake Brig
Massillon
Akron
W. A. Lynch
Massilon-Canton Electric Railway Company
Canton
Dover
Mr. Lynch
Puerto Rico
McKinley
Senate
House
Congress
Puertyu Jkicans
Signs of a shifting political South in the era of expansion
The New York Commercial Advertiser notes signs of change in the solid South as leaders who once pushed annexation now back an isthmian canal and tariffs. It argues growth in steel, cotton, and manufacturing weakens solid party loyalty while whites push for industrial opportunities, potentially influencing next fall’s national elections.
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New York
Atlantic
Pacific
Advertiser
South
Teller and the Quay Case
Senator Teller argues the Senate must stand by past decisions denying seats when governors appoint after legislative elections. He warns reversal would stultify the body and set a negative precedent that legislatures must elect or lose representation. The piece urges consistency to preserve the law’s certainty.
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Teller
Senate
Juay
Quay
Stone
Philadelphia
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Grippe Cough in Chicago
A Chicago man reports his wife suffered a severe la grippe cough but found immediate relief with Foley's Honey and Tar. He notes a 50 cent bottle cured her cough entirely, with prices listed at 25 cents and 50 cents. Wider & Snyder.
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G. Vacher
Osgood St
Chicago
Foley
Wider & Snyder
Grain-O claims to replace coffee for all ages
An advertisement urging readers to try Grain-O the new grain based drink sold by grocers. It touts rich color like Mocha or Java but made from grains and suitable for especially delicate stomachs. Price listed 4 for 25 cents per package.
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Java
Trade Review Reports February Failures and Steel Boom
New York March 3 R G Dan Co reviews February failures totaling 881 commercial failures for 0 931 045 alongside six bank closures at 620 241 and receivers appointed for United States Flour Milling Co with 25 000 000 stock and 15 000 000 bonds authorized last April and for Third Avenue Railroad Co after liens. Manufacturing failures reached 1 257 038 with most in two large items including a clothing firm. Exports from Atlantic ports remained small though eight months exceed most full years. Steel industry shows record weekly output with rising prices for firm finished products and higher wages, while bank and railroad news frame cautious optimism.
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New York
R. G. Dan & Co
Weekly Review of Trade Issued Today
United States Flour Mihing Company
Third Avenue Railroad Company
Isig
Ocean
South Africa
Third Avenue
Atlantic
Pittsburg
Nash
Pittsbore
Aus
United States
Canada
ITU
Wall Street Slips Amid Labor Troubles and Market Woes
On March 3 the New York stock market showed no strength all day as bears pressed markets on Chicago metal workers unrest and vague dividend deferrals. Major names fell while some issues rallied on short coverings. rail stocks declined sharply and banks saw losses from sub treasury outflows, with bond activity dull and totals around par value. Wheat and grains opened weak on Argentine shipments but closed firmer, with May contracts little changed.
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Chicago
Bears
American Hoop
Tennessee Coal
Naticitiel Steel
Third Avenue
St. Paul
Baltimore
Southern Pacific
Bte
New York
Bankas
United States
Omtcace
Liverpool
Children Build Wisconsin Church Through Their Dimes
In Schofield a village Sunday school of 18 girls aged 8 to 14 funded and built a church for the Christian Scientists. Gifts, a donated site, and material at cost enabled a 20 by 40 foot cozy structure with a surplus noted at dedication. The children run the church with Miss Graves as reader.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Schofield
Wisconsin
Mary EL. Graves
Anch
Alfred Glasson
Miss Graves
Favorite Prescription for Women by Dr Pierce
The Favorite Prescription, a scientific remedy by an eminent physician, claims superior results in treating diseases of women. It promises to cure backache and inflammations by addressing their cause, restore vitality, and improve marriage and motherhood, with confidential letter consultations offered.
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Pierce
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
the Golden Monitor
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Ad Warns of Fakes
An old advertisement urges readers to buy DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve noted as a cure for piles and skin diseases. It warns that counterfeit products are dangerous and lists Chas. W. Cupples at 139 W. Dy mont Street and Rider & Snyder as sellers.
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DeWitt
Chas. W. Cupples
W. Dyemont Street
Rider & Snyder
Kidney disease origin claims and cures advertised
A vintage advertisement asserts most serious diseases originate in kidney disorders and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure with a guarantee. It also touts Dean's Ointment for hives and relief, claiming instant relief and permanent cure available at drug stores for five cents.
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Foley
Rider & Snyder
Dean
Mayors and County Candidates Named for Primaries
The text lists multiple candidates for local offices. Jacob Wise named for Mayor second term with Republican primary March 17 1600. Henry Hildenbeth John S Welker Harry B Hill Hamilton S Graham James Walleley announced for County Commissioner. Cyrus Smith for Township Trustee L P Slusser for Township Clerk RK Crawford Jr for Perry Township Clerk. All subject to respective party primaries.
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Jacob Wise
Andle
Henry Hildenbeth
Freeburg
John S. Welker
Sandy Township
Harry B. Hill
Canton
Hamilton
Graham
New Berlin
James Walleley
Cyrus Smith
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