Currency and wages debate in Kansas City Journal critique
The Kansas City Journal claims Mexican labor is degraded by cheap currency, a point the Star rejects. It defends the greenback era as prosperous, notes labor’s historic strength, and condemns corporate evasion of taxes while urging government control of public duties. It also endorses A. P. Alexander for Polk county clerk, citing his long service.
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The
Kansas City Journal
Mexico
United States
McCulloch
Ota
Carthage
Reas
Telegraph Companies Face War Tax On Telegrams
The attorney general says a written request at a telegraph office is not a telegram. the telegram is the message after transmission, and Congress should tax the message. Telegraph firms are urged to bear the war revenue due.
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Attorney General
Congress
Mirager Philpot for Polk County Assessor on Populist Ticket
The Star announces Mirager Philpot as a Polk county assessor candidate on the Populist ticket. An longtime resident of twenty eight years, Philpot is a Mason and former Worshipful Master who served one term as Egger postmaster with a spotless record. Governor Jones offers two hundred dollars for each lynching suspect conviction from Monticello and Clarendon cases, with ten thousand dollars seen as a prudent sum to deter mob violence.
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Star
Mirager Philot
Polk County
Philpot
Egger
Jones
Monticello
Clarendon
Little Rock
Growth of Mena Links War Triumph to Future Progress
The piece lauds the Spanish American War as righteous and noble, praising soldiers and sailors for valor and humane conduct. It asserts peace will bring continued benefit to Mena, predicting growth far exceeding last year as the city rises from wilderness to a bustling business center in two years.
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Spain
Mena
Arkansas
Batesville Bee
Those who fail to visit Mena on her Second Anniversary
Visitors are urged to attend Mena’s Second Anniversary celebration next Friday for a good time. The invitation emphasizes a lively event with friends, music, and refreshments, highlighting communal joy and local participation.
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Mena
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promoted In Local Ad
Tue Sar warmly welcomes visitors and promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers pills as a quick cure for headache biliousness constipation and liver stomach troubles. The ad emphasizes pleasant taste and lack of griping. Vipkie and Hanes credited.
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Vipkie
Hanes
War Ends as Day and Cambon Sign Peace Protocol
Washington reports the three month fight between Spain and the United States ends with the signing of a peace protocol by Secretary Day and M Cambon in the presence of President McKinley. The proclamation suspends hostilities and outlines terms for evacuation and future treaty negotiations including Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines.
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Washington
Spain
United States
Secretary Day
M. Cambon
McKinley
McKiniay
Wiliam R. Day
Jules Cambon
Republic of France
William McKinley
Willom Mckinney
William R. Day
Cuba
Porto Rico
West Indies
Ladrones
Manila
Philippines
Havana
San Juan
Paris
Day
Cambon
Maniin City
Best Remedy For Flux Helps Pulaski Stock Dealer
John Mathias of Pulaski Kentucky says after a week of flux and unsuccessful medical relief a single bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him. Sold by F Savage. Also claims about DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles and skin diseases. Joplin Monarch Vane Calvert and Mena Paint products carried. Fresh flea powder at Jackson's.
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John Mathias
Pulaski, Ky
Chamberlain
F. ©. Savage
DeWitt
John ©. Dunn
Wheeling
W. Warry
E. Blanks
Lewisville
Texas
Pipkin & Hanes
Mayor Whayne Lectures Arrested Regulators in Mena
About a dozen men and boys were arrested and brought before Mayor Whayne after circulating notices and demonstrations by a white cap style group against the town’s small Negro population. He gave firm, brief guidance and discharged them, warning of harsher penalties if the organization continues. The city vows protection of minority citizens while upholding rights.
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Whayne
Mena
Barbecued Meat Contract Awarded for Friday Event
The committee awarded Kansas City Meat Market a 111 dollar contract to supply 1600 pounds of beef and 800 pounds of mutton for Friday’s celebration. Cattle and sheep will be slaughtered Thursday afternoon, loaded on a dray, paraded through town, and then taken to the park for the barbecue. Bread forthcoming from City Bakery and Abbott's Bakery for a large crowd.
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Kansas City
Pumphrey
City
Abbott
Narrow escape as teen knocked from freight near Thomasville
Eugene Ramey narrowly avoided death early Tuesday when he tried to jump a passing freight train near Thomasville. He stumbled after turning at a shout, cut his side about four inches, and sustained bruises. He was taken to the depot and then to his father’s home to rest, not severely hurt.
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Eugene Ramey
Thomasville
1. T
Hili
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Appears in Toledo Firm Oath
An 1886 affidavit from Frank J. Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney & Co of Toledo offers a reward of one hundred dollars for every catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notices also tout internal action and testimonials while advertising Hall's Family Pills and various hardware items.
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Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
A. W. Gimason
J. Camyry & Co
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Uncle Sam
Bridge & Beach Cook
Lloyd Hardware
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Quinn
Greenwood Democrat
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Joe
Marillien Democrat
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Cervera
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