Lawmakers Pass Revenue Bill After Long Legislative Fight
Hon William Payne praised the session as Gov Altgeld called a special session to push bills through. Democrats opposed the revenue measure, but it passed with support from Govs allies, excluding the police bill. Cook County faces higher levies under the new plan and will contribute roughly half of last year’s state tax total.
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William Payne
Disraicnu
Pausal
Pe Eenes Tanner
Cook Counts
Cook
State Tay
Prison-made goods threaten free labor in many states
The article argues prison labor undercuts free labor by supplying contractors who sell goods at low prices. It cites Tennessee Virginia Michigan and New York examples and notes federal bills by G R N Southwick to penalize transport of prison-made goods between states. The aim is to curb prison labor competition and move toward abolition of prison-made goods.
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Nenessee
Pennesiginia
Michigan
New York
United States
Qr. N. Southwick
Albany
Governor Praises Legislature After Extra Session
Gov. Tahner expresses satisfaction with the legislature's work saying the extra session was justified. He blames Democratic delays for the session length and notes most measures passed including tax assessment law changes, primary elections, district reapportionment, a metropolitan police bill, and three appropriations, except the revenue bill which Democrats opposed.
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Tahner
Quinty
Altgeld
European factories move to America amid tariff shift
The piece notes European manufacturers relocating to the United States as tariffs bolster the US market. It cites a Carlspar factory owner planning to move to Mystic Connecticut and French silk firms considering American transfers. It adds several factories have already moved and England plans a $2,000,000 steel plant investment in Birmingham Alabama.
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Europe
United States
Carlspar
Germany
Mystic
Conn
France
Amgarica
England
Birmingham
Alabama
Press Critique of Yellow Dailies on the Maine Disaster
The piece condemns sensationalist reporting on the Maine explosion, arguing little is known beyond the event and urging restraint until expert findings emerge. It cautions against rushing to blame Spain and warns against using the tragedy to push intervention or Cuban independence plans.
Free silver trend spread to Peru Japan Russia and beyond
The text notes free silver as a model for monetary policy spreading to Peru after its campaign, with Japan following and Russia and others adopting similar steps. It mentions plans to use silver for subsidiary coinage and the impact on global silver markets.
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United States
Peru
Japan
Russia
Barthen
Prince and Henne Secure Canal Appropriation Support
A telegram notes Mr Prince and Henne pushed an appropriation of 1200 for canal work. Prince is praised for securing a large grant that will be available early next year if the bill passes the senate. The canal is on the public works contract list and will likely receive annual funding.
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Henne
Ion
Chictanto
Mio Prince
Jae
Senate
Prices
Judge Ramsay Declines Congress Candidacy Here
Local democratic papers claimed Judge Ramsay of Whitesite county would run for congress. The by certificate papers in this city released a headline declaring his candidacy last evening, but Ramsay stated within two weeks that he will not seek congress. He praised his county’s honors, their Galva convention support, and his current circuit judge role, adding no desire to change.
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Nubrarka
Jampy Jean
Alaska
Fraud Harman
Meadvite
Oa Fraena
Klondike
Duneon
Damon
Todd
Levon
Ustadio Corel
Patties
Adil EL Basses
Self restraint and a looming push to end Spanish power
The piece praises American restraint as calls for war against Spain grow. It notes a million volunteers ready but urges proof before action. It asserts the US will strike hard if the Maine was blown by Spaniards and predicts Cuba’s freedom within a week.
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United States
Spain
Ft In
Uncle Sam
Cuba
Rear Admiral Jouett Advocates Monitors to Defend New York Harbor
Rear Admiral Jouett argues that two monitors can defend New York Harbor against any assault. He explains range advantages, with monitors able to hit battleships at six miles and present a smaller target at two miles. He says monitors can close in, concentrating fire and evading return long-range returns from the battleship.
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Jouett
New York Harbor
Apa
Fragmentary naval note on monitor design and vulnerability
A rough sea monitor sits with its gun mounting and barbette partially exposed above water, raising concerns about its vulnerable vital parts during heavy seas. The description mentions the rounded shell and towering sides and contrasts a battleship's protection in similar conditions.
Dingley Bill Surpasses Revenue Expectations Earlier Than Planned
The Dingley act shows early success with February receipts exceeding expenses by 1.445 million dollars and total seven month gains surpassing the Wilson bill’s early period. The trade press shifts from doubt to silence as revenue meets government costs.
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Dingley
Cleveland
McKinley
Inventor Claims Grasshopper Used in Fine Toilet Soaps
A historic note describes an inventor’s plan to use grasshoppers to produce high quality toilet soaps. The piece proclaims the insect will be made useful, suffer from diseases, and eventually disappear from the earth.
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Sega
Jones letter omits free trade issue in Democratic plea
A curmudgeonly note claims Mr. Jones, chairman of the national democratic committee, failed to mention free trade in a recent letter to the American people. The writer asserts the party risks abandoning its traditional principles for a free silver stance.
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Jones
National Democratic Committee
Pss
Campacen
Dfow
Treasury Debt and Gold Surplus Update
Public debt minus cash in treasury on March 1 stood at 1 010 104 216 with a decrease of 107 142 since February 1. Treasury gold surplus appears safe from depletion and no borrowing of gold seems needed to maintain the 100,000,000 level.
Newspaper Opinions on Postal Bill Split Across Papers
The Times-Herald reports opposition to the Loud postal bill from the country editor. The Tilinois Press association claims it favors the Loved bill or brave other press, while Ren dts Cloths notes in the state.
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Chaya
Chaois
Times-Herald
Tilinois
Splient
Legislative session praised amid mixed verdict by Chicago Herald
The Chicago Herald notes three months of action and inaction by the governor and legislature. It concedes some good laws were passed and the session is judged to have been, on balance, fairly decent despite flaws.
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Abu Shin
Fanner
The
Chicago Pimas- Herald
Nonpartisan ticket eyed to beat Republicans in county race
A discussion among supporters of K.5 calls for a nonpartisan county ticket to defeat Republicans. The group questions who would lead such a ticket and whether a nonpartisan bid offers a better chance than a Republican nomination.
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K.5
Repubicans
Sqay
K .J
Weavers Protest 1735 Boycott over Foreign Silks
Notes and Queries cites a Daily Courant note from 1735 describing a boycott by master weavers dyers and journeymen. They beat drums to forbid drinking liquors brewed by husbands of certain ladies in the Earl of Meath liberty citing support for foreign manufactures while poor weavers suffer from unemployment.
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Daily Courant
Earl of Meath
Grain-O as Coffee Substitute Promises Better Sleep
Advertising copy touts Grain-O as a non stimulating coffee substitute that nourishes and cheers without spoiling sleep. It claims Grain-O looks and tastes like the best coffee and is suitable for nervous persons, youths, and children, available from grocers for 18c and 2c.
Letter Aiming Sad Aims in Office Notices in Molny County Ill
A list of names appears for letters of administration or delivery to be sent to Molny county Illinois. The notices show week of November 4 and note residents including Mrs Alice ied sev harley ey a eeley Wal Frances ae r and others. The notice asks addressees to call or say advertised and provides a lia Gro H McKinury P M as the postmaster.
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Mol
Ny County
Ill
Alice Ied
Harley
Eeley Wal Frances Ae
Martin F Soswort
Jovanni Erikson
Er Senstrom
Nels W Kinkad
M Stinhager
Charlie Sh Ding
S Fan
Lia Gro
H. McKinury
P. M
Mrs. Winelow’s Soothing Syrup Teaches Teething Relief
A vintage advertisement promises Mrs. Winelow’s Soothing Syrup calms teething pain and wind colic in babies. It claims to soften gums and cure diarrhoea, sold by all druggists worldwide with emphasis to ask for the product by name.
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Wixstow
Consolidation Talk for Spirits Makers Reported
A Cincinnati source states authorities are working on a deal to consolidate all spirits manufacturing plants independent of the American Spirits Manufacturing Company. The report cites potential organizational changes impacting production and market control.
Seeing Stars. Optical nerve explains flashes after impacts
The article explains that seeing stars after a blow or fall results from the optic nerve reacting to light. It notes the nerve only conveys light impressions to the brain, not pain, and emits flashes or sparks when irritated. General sensation carries the pain.
West African Uutter and Tallow Tree Description
The Uutter and tallow tree of West Africa ranges from Sierra Leone to Niger and near the equator. It can reach seventy feet, has large glossy leaves five to ten inches long, handsome abundant flowers, and brown lemon-shaped fruit six inches long with one or more seeds. The yellow greasy juice oozes from the fruit. seeds offer potential oil though not yet in commerce, despite local abundance.
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West Africa
Gambige Orler
Sierra Leone
Niger
Equator
Georgia inmate seeks continuance through violent plea
An inmate in jail in Georgia requesting a continuance and expressing confidence in his lawyers sent a letter to an intimate friend. The message, intercepted by the sheriff, included a threat to shoot a judge and urged violent action to aid his case and escape plans.
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Georgia
Tuntimanea
Russia's Liquor Monopoly Impacts Retailers and Workers
The planned state monopoly on spirituous liquors will close 353 restaurants and many wine shops in St. Petersburg. It will force licensed victuallers to abandon businesses and sell stock at a loss, causing widespread unemployment and financial harm to licensed houses and spirit merchants.
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Russia
St. Petersburg
Time Works Wonders in a Home Incident
A quip about a medical examination reveals a husband seeking a positive diagnosis for his wife’s sanity. The doctor notes no symptoms of insanity now and jokes that her past delusions may have existed at the time of their three year marriage.
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Softun
Fortify Health With Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Pills
An advertisement urges readers to strengthen health by cleansing and purifying blood with Hood’s Sarsaparilla. It promises improved appetite and digestion and promotes Hood’s pills as a favored family laxative, easy to take and operate.
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Hood
Wheat and Corn Quotes on Chicago Board of Trade Market Report
The Chicago Board of Trade reports mixed futures for May July and September wheat with varied opens and closes. Corn and oats show declines and gains across months with Park and hog prices listed, while live stock notes include hogs, cattle, sheep and lambs with receipts and price ranges.
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Board of Trade Today
Th&c
Ontee
Faye
Park
Hutter
Texas
Quotati
The Klondike Craze Drives Coastal Boom to Alaska
The Klondike craze draws Americans from across the country to Alaska with dreams of gold. Seattle, Tacoma, and San Francisco report booming outfitting activity as steamers leave for Dawson City and Yukon routes. Prospective prospectors hear expert and amateur advice alike, often conflicting, about costs, routes, and timing while frenzied buyers snap up mining gear and dogs, and ships race to serve the rush.
Studies in Lightning by Professor Trowbridge
Professor Trowbridge classifies lightning into five main forms based on intensity and luminosity. He describes sheet lightning, ground glows, ball lightning, and continuous emission from cloud surfaces, plus a fourth and fifth form involving earth cloud discharges and auroral light phenomena.
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Trowbridge
Harrow
England
America
Frank
Dr Oneal Promises Cure Across Eye Ear Nose Throat
Dr Oneal advertises a new treatment for deafness ear noises catarrh and eye problems claiming superiority over other specialists. He asserts instant evaluation of cure potential within a minute and guarantees cures for polypus tumors ulcers enlarged tonsils hoarseness and throat issues with painless methods and no chloroform.
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Oneal
Gse
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