Bryan or Bust Pressure on Bryan to Oust Altgeld
Bryan seeks to force Altgeld from the national Democratic Committee while Chicago machine leaders plot a reorganization of the ways and means committee. The maneuver aims to curb Altgeld’s influence and secure Bryan’s renomination amid Missouri financier Sam Cook’s anxiety and Harrison-era feuds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Altgeld
Jones
Europe
Samn
St. Louis
Illinois
John P. Altgeld
Joneses and Pingrees
Buffalo
Democratic Party
National Committee
National’ Democratic Committee
Senator Jones
Chicago Tammany
Committee On Ways and Means
Tom Gahah
Harrison
National Democratic Committee
Gahan
Sush
Committee of Ways and Means
Finois
Ways and Means Committee
Harvey
Chicago
Ways and Means
Sam Cook
Missouri
Doodle Fund
Cook
Stone
Chicago Dispatch
Globe-Democrat
Treason in the Philippines Mutiny Warning Exposed
Chicago Inter Ocean reports US telegrams allegedly urging Minnesota volunteers to mutiny in the Philippines. It cites Gov Lind and "Officers of the Thirteenth Minnesota" and links Agoncillo and Aguinaldo to anti expansion plots. The piece calls for exposure and punishment of traitors within the United States.
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United States
Philippines
Manila
Minnesota
Otis
Admiral Dewey
War Department
Agoncillo
Hong Kong
Aguinaldo
Europe
Gen. Otis
Chicago Inter Ocean
Poorly Paid German Laborers
Berlin workers endure meager wages of fifty cents a day sparking concern over living standards and labor conditions in the German capital amid economic strain and rising costs.
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Berlin
Henry Wolcott Sees Colorado Shifting Toward Republicanism
The Chicago Times-Herald reports prominent Denver businessman Henry Wolcott believes Colorado’s silver boom era is ending. He argues state prosperity has grown, capital returns, and populist silver policies weakened, signaling a Republican drift and a possible mixed silver platform in 1900.
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Colorado
Henry Wolcott
Denver
Wolcott
Chicago Times-Herald
The Real Opponents and Public Sentiment on Trusts
The piece contrasts anti trust laws in southern states with Republican calls for remedies such as stricter asset publicity and bank caution. It cites Senator Depew proposals and argues many critics push only alarm without solutions while some seek constructive oversight. It also argues public support for the Philippines war would resist withdrawal and uphold national pride.
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South
Arkansas
Senator Depew
Depew
States
Indiana
United States
Indianapolis Journal
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Manila
How He Lost Her and the Cranks at the Ball Game
A young man at bat fails to hit in a dramatic baseball scene as the crowd exults and groans. A pink shirted woman declares her marriage yes to him after the plate contest. Also notes Frisco Line fruit culture booklet issued for Missouri to Indian Territory with free copies on request.
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Spoonamore
Chicago Tribune
Missouri
Arkansas
Kansas
Indian Territory
Bryan Snyder
Frisco Line
St. Louis
Saved the Secret in a Midnight Walk
The narrator returns home late and, after a weary struggle, slips into his bed chamber. His wife wakes as he quietly arranges his shoes, then George explains he could not sleep and planned a walk. He exits for a somber hour, edging toward tears and torpor.
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George
Cincinnati Enquirer
Annual Meetings listed with travel by Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Ry
Annual Meeting General Assemblies of Cumberland and Presbyterian churches in Denver and Minneapolis, National Baptist anniversaries in San Francisco, and National Educational Association in Los Angeles set May to July. Excursion rates arranged with delegates urged to use the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway or connections. Options include Omaha or Kansas City routes with return via St Paul Minneapolis via the Pioneer Limited. Ticket agents offer via the CM&StP Ry. For schedules and rates contact George H. Heatford in Chicago.
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Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Denver
Col
General Assembly Presbyterian Church
Minneapolis
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry
Geo. H. Heatford
Chicago, Ill
Fountain Pen Woe Sparks Office Banter
A humorous exchange recalls the time wasted dipping ink as a man insists on using a fountain pen that refuses to write differently. The dialogue contrasts old writing habits with new technology, ending with a light misdirection about the speaker's location.
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Pearson’s Weekly
Deafness Cure Claim From Hall's Catarrh Cure
An advertisement claims deafness stems from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It promises $100 for catarrh deafness that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure, notes product sales by F. J. Cheney & Co. and distribution via Druggists for 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Halls Family
Landlord News Says Barlow Busy With New Tenant
The Chicago Evening News notes the Barlows have not requested repairs this spring as Arlow recently secured a house in a trade and is busy serving a tenant, leaving them little time to bother the landlords. The Nickel Plate Road advertises three daily fast express trains to New York City and Boston with modern cars and dining service.
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Barlows
Barlow
Chicago Evening News
New York City
Boston
Chicago
New York
Nickel Plate Road
Youth Prefers Tailor Debt Over Counter Fit Garment
A Boston Advertiser note reports a young man who favors owing a tailor rather than wearing a suit taken from a clothing store counter. He says he never cared for a counter fit anyway.
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Boston Advertiser
Grain-O Coffee Substitute Promises Restful Sleep
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a non stimulating coffee substitute that nourishes and cheers without keeping you awake. Marketed for nervous persons, youth and children, it mimics the taste of coffee and is made from pure grains. Available in 15 and 25e packages from grocers.
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Teday
Notable Quip on Marriage From Detroit Free Press
A witty exchange between Mrs Witherby and Witherby notes how couples grow to resemble each other over time. The Detroit Free Press presents the lighthearted dialogue as a humorous observation on married life.
Allen\u2019s Foot Ease Powder Ad for Foot Comfort
An advert touts Allen\u2019s Foot-Ease powder for new shoes to ease tightness and relieve corns bunions swollen hot and sweaty feet. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Sample offered free with address Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Face as fortune sparks remark on bankruptcy law
A Chicago Post quips that a woman’s face is her fortune and jokes she should use the new bankruptcy law to her advantage, reflecting a satirical take on legal provisions.
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Chicago Post
Ancient Chinese sword grants fatal power fears stalks townsfolk
The Chicago Daily News quips that a legendary Chinese sword gives its holder the power to decapitate at will, while Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters is praised as a universal cure. It also notes a Kansas medical student shot a patient, implying he is not a licensed physician.
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China
Kansas
Chicago Daily News
Cure a Cold in One Day Warns of Free Sample
An old ad blends cough remedies and a skeptical quip about joining clubs. It touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising cure in one day with a money back guarantee. The item includes scattered, fragmented lines about druggists and poetry jokes.
Lane's Family Medicine Health Tonic Sneak Preview
A historical ad promotes Lane's Family Medicine claiming daily bowel movement promotion and gentle action on liver and kidneys. It asserts cures for headaches with prices at 25 and 50 cents.
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Lane
Lightning and Women Analogy Sparks Controversy
The Detroit Journal notes the proverb about lightning and a nail driving woman is likely accidental, while highlighting the provocative comparison and public reaction to the metaphor in print.
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Detroit Journal
Origin of giving a man the mitten and cryptic quips
The excerpt cites Philologic notes on the mitten gesture origin and cryptic quips from 1894 sources. It references an ancient equivelent of knit and a cure advertisement for asthma. It includes a proverb about secrets and social etiquette from the Atchison Globe.
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Bryan OR
Bust
Capilaris Parificuarity Co
Aglansfielm
Agt
Glen Ringh
N. d
Texas
Kansas City
ST .Louis
Omaha
Wan
Sprockett
Wheel- Men’s Club
Wheeler
Yonkers
Adam
Chicago Daily Ews
Ishmelmina Nagel
Rittenhouse St
Claglonati
Ohio
Candy
Mark Algistered
Rere
Sterling Nemody Company
Montreal
Philologic
W. R. Williams
Antioch, Sr
the Spalding
National League
Spalding
A. G. Spalding & Bros
Canada
Department OF the Intreion
Ottawa
C. J. Broughton
Monadnock Bik
T. O
Brevrend Point
Wis
M. V. McInnes
Morrill
Detroit
D. L. Caven
Bad ‘Axe
James Grieve
Mt. Pleasant
Mich
N. Bartholomew
5Th Street
Des Moines
Iowa
Evknett & Kantzz
Fort Wayne
Americas
Ottawon
Peoria
J Pullman Ae
Hot Springs
Ark
Florida
Utah
California
Oregon
Chicago & Alton
Mapa
James Charlton
Posengar
Salt Lake
St Louis
T. A. Grapy
Clark Street
Great Burgaine
Kennedy's & Morylock Stave Co
Wynne, Ark
Alabastine Co
Grand Rapids, Mich
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