The Murder of Maj. McLain and Mashburn Feud Traced
A rambling tale sets a boundary dispute between Maj. McLain and Col. Mashburn at Vernon and ends with Mashburn executed for murder. A detective later uncovers the weapon and motive, revealing a staged killing by the gun hidden on the wall horns and the pillow shot at noon in Abendale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLain
Col. Mashburn
Mashburn
Maj. McLain
Sutties
Maj. “McLain
Col.Maskburn
Mrs. Suttles
Mr. Suttles
Suttles
Buttles
Gelonel
Mugene
J. Bashburn
Fred
Maj. MacLain
Tom
Major. McLain
Pathé
Lewis
Ug Ol “Mashburn
Mushburn
Maj.ncLain
Aberndale
Cnachman
Andia
Abendale
A Political Game Over Tariff Bill Debate
In a heated defense of the tariff bill, critics are labeled as spinning a political game. The piece warns of November voter reaction over closed mills, idle workers, and gold exports, and urges Democrats to face anti tariff arguments from Teller and supporters. It questions voter gullibility and urges attention to the coming ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrats
Bee
Nebraska
Teller
Senate
The Tariff Failure and Declining Exports debate
Treasury figures show a 107 million rise in imports over the first 16 months of the new law, yet customs receipts fell by 40 million compared with the McKinley period. Critics argue the Democratic tariff has drained gold without boosting exports or trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
McKinley Inn
Europe
Tribune
Tariff Politics and Economic Strain in 1890s America
Editorial contrasts common sense with partisan debate over tariff policy. It argues that a protective measure would aid industries and workers, citing Democratic opposition as damaging to national prosperity and honor. The piece cites gold losses and reduced customs duties under the Wilson law versus McKinley era, noting revenue shortfalls and import increases.
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Nebraska
Atlantic
Republican Party
Senate
White House
N. Y. Tribune
Political drift and party divisions across newspapers
The Cleveland Leader notes the Democratic Party will follow the Republicans after McKinley is nominated and a platform set. The St Louis Globe Democrat cites Bill Morrison as the only acceptable Democrat and contends many doubt the party’s prospects. The New York Herald claims the Gorman Wilson tariff could rival McKinley for revenue, while Chicago Inter Ocean points to debt and bond trends under both bills.
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McKinley
Cleveland
Bill Morrison
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
New York Herald
Tramp, Democrats and Bonds in a 19th Century Fable
A fable in a Rochester Post-Sxpress column argues a tramp’s claim to be a Democrat hinges on policy of bond funding rather than work. It cites Grover Cleveland and John G Carlisle as bad examples and contrasts McKinley and Wilson revenue outcomes, while Iowa State Register praises reciprocity as vital to tariff policy and treasury needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
John G. Carlisle
Rochester Post-Suxpress
Iowa State Register
Such a Pretty Doll and Her Darling Baby Doll
A child sings about a pretty doll with golden curls and blue eyes. The verse describes the doll's clothing and virtues, and notes the doll may soon speak, mentioning a garden walk and the words mamma and papa.
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Dolly
Darling Dolly
H. M. Burnaide
Leslie
Life Saving Stations and Their Keeper Duties
The article explains two story life saving stations with a keeper and six surfmen. It outlines building layout boatroom uniforms medical exams salaries terms of service patrol routines and discipline including no liquor and daily house duties. The piece references Teresa A. Brown's The Story of a Life Saving Station in St Nicholas.
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Naval Eee
Old Ocean
Suntman
Sta
Evrly
Eresa A. Brown
St. Nicholas
Animal Friendships Across Species
A dog and a goose form an unlikely bond with the goose first approaching. The goose barks at any dog barking and follows the dog closely, even while roosting and patrolling the neighborhood. The dog guards and feeds both in the kennel, believed to stem from the dog saving the goose from a fox.
Where Brier Root Comes From
The best brier root for pipes comes from the borders of France and Italy. In their mountainous districts roots are dug from plants that have grown for ages and can be hundreds of pounds in weight. The wood is remarkably beautiful.
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France
Italy
Remarkable Dogs of Travel and Rescue on Ships and Embers
An article highlights Owney the Irish terrier aboard a steamship, praised for its wandering spirit and chicken-saving antics, and Jack the spaniel at a barge office famed for rescuing a drowning man and signaling danger. Additional canine fixtures include Puddy and Jewel among others, with a vivid portrait of dogs aiding crews and firefighters in New York.
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Owney
Japan
Phillip
Harry Flood
James Flood
San Francisco
Flood
Kobe
Ile
Grey
Ter
Tacoma
Pennsylvania Road
Iris Friends
New York
Jack
Barge
Thomas Nugent
Bridgeman
Juel
Suiwall
Joel
Huwters
Puddy
Jewel
Manhattan
Ladder Company 9
Elizabeth Street
James Hogan
Bowery Wonder
Old Military Hall
Mary Green's Travels Across North America
A rubber doll named Miss Mary Green travels through the United States and Canada. Post offices stamp her dress as clerks humor her, sending her on from Winchester Massachusetts to Montana California British Columbia Ottawa and back. She garners poems badges and a pass to the House of Commons gallery.
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North American
Mary Green
Winchester
Mass
New [England
Pacific Coast
Montana
California
Colnu
Ottawa
Denver
Col
United States
House of Commons
Old Dog StaI Lives: Wayneport Family Delays Euthanasia
A Wayneport New York family attempted to euthanize an elderly dog with chloroform. The woman inhaled the gas herself while watching for the dog to pass, suffered a fainting spell, and the dog remains alive. The family now plans to let the dog die naturally.
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Stai
Wayneport
N.Y
Puzzle about a number with multiple division clues
A riddle asks for a base sum that when divided by various divisors yields specified remainders. It states the total is 2519 and asks for outcomes such as division by 9 leaving 8, by 7 leaving 6, by 6 leaving 3, by 5 leaving 4, by 4 leaving 3, by 3 leaving 2, and by 9 leaving 1. The task is to determine the original sum that satisfies all those remainder conditions.
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Monticello
Vernon
Bay
Oledo Blade
New York City
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Toledo Blade
Dolly Song
Tack
Barge OF
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