Personal and Otherwise Highlights in 19th Century Notes
A compilation of varied snippets from the era noting American civilization in the Philippines, police appointment bids in New York, a pilot nurse and other applicants, David B. Henderson’s Adirondack summer, plans to visit Paris, the North Carolina Supreme Court upholding a $1,900 fine on Southern Roadway, and tales of wealth in Barber County. It also recalls the U S Supreme Court adjourning with 304 cases pending, and public figures Harrison and Caffery on summer routines with attire details.
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Negros
P. I. Bacolod
Bouldshin
New York
Burke County
Jerry Simpson
Congress
Washington
Barber County
Kansas
United States Supreme Court
Harrison
Adirondacks
Caffery
Deceptive cures and mercury warnings dominate ad snippet
A fragmented advert row warns against mercury use in catarrh remedies and touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo. It also mentions generic tonics and various druggists, with erratic notes on testimonials, prices, and distributors across multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Alaska Boundary Controversy Sparks War Talk and Health Fears
The state department describes the Alaska boundary as provisional and temporary shielding 2000 square miles from Canada and provoking debate over permanent lines. Reports warn of global tensions with Great Britain and Laurier while highlighting tropical diseases and plague fears affecting American troops in the Philippines and Cuba, with calls to relocate troops for health.
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Washington
State Department
Russia
Rhode Island
Canada
Great Britain
Congress
Wilfred Laurier
Prio
Africa
Lie
Tord Satbury
Ixruger
Great Uustain
United States
Lyn Canal
Wellington to oppose McKinley in 1900 campaign
Cumberland Md special report notes Maryland Senator George L Wellington, a senior Republican, will oppose President McKinley but has not decided his method. He denounces imperialism, says he may attend the national liberty congress in Indianapolis, and will consider his stance on Bryan without committing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland, Md
George L. Wellington
United States
Maryland
McKinley
Indianapolis
Bryan
Fusion Conference Ends with New Finance Committee Named
After two days in session the state executive committees of the fusion parties adjourned with a satisfactory solution of the ways and means problem. The fusion campaign will be active and harmonious from now to election day. The finance committee comprises Henry Blum, C. J. West, and A. H. Gleason. They will start securing funds for the campaign. The populist national and state headquarters will move from the Lincoln hotel to the Lindell. Mr. Bryan stated he supports the income tax as a campaign issue and will address it in his letter of acceptance rather than in his Indianapolis speech. The Chicago platform reaffirmation is seen as adherence to the income tax demand.
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Nanos
Lincoln
Net
Atate
Henry Blum
C. J. West
A. H. Gleason
Lincoln Hotel
Lindell
Bryan
Indianapolis
Chicago
Kansas City
German Vote Shifts Predicted by Ex Republican Expert
John W. Habercorn ex chiefs of German bureau of the Republican committee predicts a German American vote swing to Bryan. He says 80 to 85 percent supported McKinley in 1895, now likely down to 30 to 40 percent, with Bryan gaining in Ohio Wisconsin Michigan and Minnesota by tens of thousands of votes.
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Bryan
Washington, D. C
John W. Habercorn
Republican Congressional Committee
National Committee
Republican Party
McKinley
Ohio
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Steel barons seek to crush rivals in price war
In Chicago reports claim Carnegie, the Federal Steel Co, and Jones & Laughlin aim to deter smaller firms by binding contracts and driving them out. The conference allegedly failed to secure a market stabilizing agreement as Schwab signaled a hard line, maintaining that big producers will not mercy the weaker players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Speecial
Carneele
Federal Steel Company
Stev
Fron
Carnegie
Federal Company
Jones & Laughlin
Schwab
Carnegie Company
Mexican Troops Repel Maya Indians in Yucatan Fight
Reports from Oaxaca say fighting between Maya Indians and government troops continued for two days near Chan Santa Cruz. About 2,000 troops under General Bravo struck the rebels on their right flank, forcing a retreat then a stubborn countershow of resistance.
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Oaxaca
Mex
Yucatan
Chan Santa Cruz
Bravo
Prominent cancer doctor claims cure through new treatment
Advert describes Dr. B. G. Smith of Kansas City Missouri treating epithelial cancer with a method that his patients praise as curative in days. Letters from cured patients list recovery on faces lips and lips backs and advise others to seek the therapy at his downtown clinic from 0:30 am to 4:30 pm with pay after cure.
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CO. O. D
Rey
Beth Foxetin
Oberlin
Kay
M. O. Smith
Kansan City
Strand
Orchard
Phillipating
Kan
Nev
D. Smith
City
Bir
Prairie Home
Kaosaza City
Wiliam Ekinon
B.G. Smith
Kansas City
Smith Sanitarium Co
Kansas
Felaanet
Iind
Jennie Gooding
St. Keasm Oy Mo
Hoch
Armstrong
J. W. Shannon
Ohio St. Romane
A. M. Perkins
Asth St
A. M. Klickyer
Flora Ave
Ken Mo
Or Mo
Wyandotte St
Kaneae City
Acac
Jas. Hannon
Grand Ave
Repeas
Geo. Ryan
Ramas City
Huger
Jiavid Drle
Cypreng Ave
Grovetta
Kanes Oey
L. Tucker
Mills
Groom
Gooch's Mills
Jacob Class
Julis Nichols
Jemestons
Smith
Smit
Hix
Tenth and
Main Streets
Hig
Cleveland Avenue
Panver
M.D
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Union Lumber
Kansas City Hay Press & Machinery CO
Omaha,Neb
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Parsons
Searles & Searles
Ans Sored Guasanteer
4Th St
Omaha
Neb
Via
St. Louis
R.R
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Alexandria Bay
Toronto
Ont
Montreal
P. Q
Omuaba & St. Louis
Farnam Street
Harry Moores
Omalia
HECLA
Murdock
Cronje
St. Helena
Kidd Drivg
Elgin
Myers & Dillon Praz Co
AL A. Dillon
South Omiaha
Davis Drug Co
Council Platts
Blegs Pharmacy
Tdncoln MH
St. Baker
Sioux City
Grandpa
Grandma
Cassible
Esther
Alaska
United States Territory
John Buil
MacArthur
Manila
Philippines
Cuba
Mkinley
E. O. Smith
Kansas City, MO
Bas
Ourrs
Greanmount, Son
Dak
Mare & Wh
Batardey
Benithoes
Jaume
Mme
Ivrae
Gluyas
Luonarta Hyaram
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