The Old World and Its Ways by William Jennings Bryan
Bryan presents his travel book The Old World and Its Ways a photographic illustrated survey of nations, cultures, and governments seen during a world tour. The work claims objective observation, includes 261 engravings from Bryan's photos, and argues for accessible pricing and broad readership through subscription sales.
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Thompson Publishing Company
St. Louis
Tillman Speech Attacks President Over Financial Flurry
Senator Tillman in a Senate speech claims the president bears responsibility for many evils linked to the recent financial flurry. He accuses both chambers of servility to the chief executive and says efforts are being made to suppress the negro vote for the Republicans. Also notes Ely visitor Mrs. John Schluckebier and Joba Smith and family.
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Evans to Relieve Hyvans as Battleship Fleet Chief
Washington March 17 Admiral Evans will be relieved from command of the battleship fleet on reaching San Francisco at his own request due to ill health Rear Admiral Thomas will succeed Hyvans in command Sperry will bring the fleet from San Francisco to the Atlantic via the Suez Canal according to Secretary Metcalf private letters and official advices arrived Magdalena bay and here
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Negro barber ascends to navy office clerkship in Washington
William Dulaney, Roosevelt’s barber, gains a $1,600 year clerk post in the Navy Department auditor’s office by suspending civil service rules. The former white clerk was cut to $800. Auditor Ralph W. Tyler cites vacancy as reason. other white clerks allege race discrimination amid revolt. Dulaney previously served as White House messenger earning $1,200 and shaves the president daily.
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Girl prays at Missouri bridge as family heads to Kansas
A little girl riding with her parents from Missouri to Kansas halts before a bridge. She kneels on the ground and prays aloud, saying “Goodbye God, we’re going to Kansas,” then the wagon proceeds. William Blackstone Jr. traveled to Hannibal on Thursday to visit friends.
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Miona Stomach Tablets Promoted As Cure For Indigestion
An advertisement promotes Miona stomach tablets as a cure for indigestion and stomach weakness. It claims exercise and physical culture prevent illness and offers a 60 cent guarantee by L. M. Wood, promising a full refund if the remedy fails to deliver.
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Death of Cicero White in Marion county home
Cicero White died this morning at his western city home after several weeks illness. Born September 2, 1826 in Marion county, he married Elizabeth Caldwell in 1854. Four children survive or are named, with relatives and local connections noted as kin in Palmyra.
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Marion County
Elizabeth Caldwell
Kentucky
Pearl
Howard Dudley
Arkansas
Nannie
Kate B
Everette Gillispie
Samuel D
Sunday judge sermon sparks debate on Sunday law
The judge occupied a pulpit in Stoutsville and Monroe City with a Paris speech defending Sunday law enforcement. Reports say Judge Wallace canceled an Monroe City appearance at the opera house to avoid criticism, amid fear he would be roasted for a political Sunday address by Cottontop.
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Death of Monroe's noted character Charley Cadwell
Caldwell Charley Cadwell a well known Monroe Black resident died of tuberculosis last Wednesday Funeral services were at Second Baptist Church Friday afternoon Charley carried 135 dollars in Metropolitan insurance
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Second Baptist Church
Charley
Metropolitan
Massachusetts governor warns on tariff impact on New England
In a late speech Hon William L Douglas of Massachusetts argues the blighting tariff on raw materials has stunted industrial growth in New England, causing widespread unemployment and emigration. The Quincy Herald notes Douglas as an authority on economic conditions and says Republicans have no counter to tariff reform talks.
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