American Resolve and Imperialism Debate in Presidential Letter
President McKinley defends treaty obligations and opposes imperialism in a letter praising republican unity and liberty. He argues for mission to spread freedom in Porto Rico, the Philippines, and China, while honoring the Declaration of Independence and constitutional guarantees. The message lauds rescuers in China and calls for national unity into the 20th century.
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Philippines
The
Republican Party
United States
Back from country vacation ends in hayride mishap
A Detroit Wree Press anecdote recounts a family’s four week country retreat that turned comic when a fall from a hay mow left Grumply with a possible broken bone and the farmer asking if the egg was broken. Separately Scientific American notes a lower limit to cold near 461 F below zero and progress toward reaching absolute zero with hydrogen aids.
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Detroit Wree
Earth
Dewar
England
Scientific American
Prison population declines in Iowa for 1900
Des Moines reports a seven to eight percent drop in Fort Madison prison population from 524 on July 1, 1899 to 483 on July 1, 1900. During the year 223 admissions included 219 new convicts. 219 were discharged by sentence or court, with other removals for suspension, commutation, transfer, or death. Occupation, nationality, religion, and crime statistics detail the inmate profile and offenses. The report also notes the graded uniform system, improvements in discipline, and plans for the historical building and Iowa fish aquarium at the state fair.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Fort Madison
Disbarment of Burlington Attorney Bentley by Interior Dept
The Interior Department in Washington disbars Juno C. Bentley of Burlington as an attorney. Officials say he solicited and insisted on an illegal $25 fee from pension claimant Edgar A. Chapman and threatened to sue when payment was refused.
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Interior Department
Washington
Juno C. Bentley
Burlington
Edgar A. Chapman
Chapman
Rerunning That Way
A Philadelphia Press brief notes a young mother praising her baby and predicting a resemblance to the father. A temperance neighbor comments on giving gin for colic, reflecting period attitudes.
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Philadelphia Press
Town Central Withdraws From Western Passenger Association
General Passenger Agent George S Beatty issues notice of Town Central withdrawal from the Western Passenger association citing failure of western lines to honor agreements and rules. The move is seen as likely to demoralize passenger rates across western territory. Godfried Gmehle of Dubuque received word from Eagle City Alaska confirming his appointment as deputy United States marshal after bond acceptance.
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George S. Beatty
Central
Western Passenger Association
Western Lines
Western Territory
Godfried Gmehle
Dubuque
Eagle City
Alaska
United States
Iowa Board Awards Flour Contract To Iowa Firms
The state board of control awarded a year’s flour supply to four Iowa firms. Mystic Milling of Sioux City gets 300 barrels for the college for the blind at Vinton. Marshalltown Roller Mills takes 600 barrels for the Iowa soldiers’ home. Centennial Mill of Avoca wins for multiple institutions in Council Bluffs Glenwood Clarinda Mitchellville Dav enport and others totaling 2985 barrels. Shannon & Mott of Des Moines provide for Mount Pleasant Fort Madison Fort Dodge and others totaling 6200 barrels. Total value estimated between 34000 and 40000 dollars.
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State Board of ‘Control
Iowa
Mystic Milling Company
Sioux City
College For the Blind
Vinton
Marshalltown
Iowa Soldiers’ Home
Centennial Mill Company
Avoca
Council Bluffs
Glenwood
Clarinda
Industrial School
Mitchellville
Shannon & Mott
Des Moines
Falcon
Mount Pleasant
Fort Madison
Davenport
Anamosa
Eldorado
Independence
Board of Control
Butter Renovating at Stevens Cold Storage Plant
A new renovation system at the Stevens Cold Storage plant in Spirit Lake treats 40 rod butter by ventilation and agitation to remove odors and impurities. Butter is heated to 110 degrees, churned with air, then reformulated into a sweet product resembling traditional buttermilk washed butter. The method reportedly yields products nearly as valuable as creamery butter.
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Operaton
Stevens Cold Storage Company
Spirit Lake
Iowa State Fair Reports 1900 Finances And Surplus
Treasurer G D Ellyson outlines the 1900 state fair revenue and expenses. Receipts at the gates total 48496 49 plus 3985 from rail tickets redeemed, yielding about 52431 49. Estimated 1900 expenses exceed 1899 by about 5000, leaving a 20746 74 surplus.
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G. D. Ellyson
Treasury
Fair Department
Des Moines Judge Rules Labor Unions Are Trusts
Justice Halloran in Des Moines court holds labor unions to be pools or trusts under Iowa code section 5060 defination. He bases this on the American and English Encyclopedia of Law which defines labor as a commodity. Ryan supported by Des Moines Teamsters plans appeal to district court with likely Supreme Court review.
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United States
China
Peking
J. K.P. Thompson
Rock Rapids
Vicksburg Park Commission
Des Moines
Iowa
Shitoh
Shiloh
Vicksburg
Vicksburg Park
Justice Halloran
Ryan
Charles Weitz & Son
Teamsters’ Union of
District Court
Supreme Court
Sioux City Named Coming West Horse Market by Auctioneer
William Holland, a well known horse auctioneer, promotes a large sale in Sioux City. He cites prior sales in St. Louis, Kansas City, St. Joseph, South Omaha and South St. Paul and predicts Sioux City will become the west’s premier horse market.
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William Holland
Sioux City
St. Louis
Kansas City
St. Joseph
South Omaha
South St. Paul
Northwestern Bridge Nearing Completion From Boone To Ogeen
The Northwestern bridge north of Ames nears completion to shorten the line from Boone to Ogeen. It is described as one of the world’s greatest structures. Steel work costs about 450000 dollars and foundation about 150000, totaling 600000 dollars. The bridge and new line are expected to incur a total loss near 1000000 dollars.
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Northwestern
Ames
Boone
Ogeen
Rarest Philippine Corals Now American Property
A short advertorial notes that rare Philippine corals are now in American hands and extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for indigestion dyspepsia constipation biliousness belching heartburn and sleeplessness stressing digestion and regular bowels.
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Philippines
United States Map for 15 Cents
A wall map of 48 by 34 inches shows territorial divisions since the Revolution with colors. It includes the original thirteen states the Louisiana Purchase the Texas Annexation the Gadsden purchase Mexican cession and Northwest acquisitions. Sent postage prepaid on receipt of 15 cents from J. Eustis agents at Chicago Illinois.
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Louisiana Purchase
Texas
Gadsden Purchase
Mexico
Northwest
Eustis
General Pas
Benger
Chicago
That Fanny Feeling in the Grocer’s Change Tale
A witty quip from Uncle Eben contrasts a man’s pride with the odd thrill of paying eight dollars and eighty seven cents in change after giving a five dollar bill for ham. The Chicago Evening News captures the humorous moral about thrift and sly streetwise pays.
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Uncle Eben
Chicago Evening News
Seasickness Remedy Reveals Hidden Marked Parcel
Fragmentary OCR notes show a dialogue where a character claims the marked hestle says eos and asserts the one desired could be the remedy for seasickness. No clear names, places, or dates are readable.
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Alfred
Lane family Medicine Promotes Daily Bowels and Health
An advertising blurb touts Lane family Medicine as a daily aid for healthy bowels and gentle liver and kidney action. It claims cures for sick headaches and lists a price of 25 cents. The text includes a quip about European hotel plans and a joke about American charges.
Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound Highlighted
A vintage consumer line extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as superior to any other medicine, praising its known effectiveness and continual use. The claim centers on its longstanding reputation and trusted status among remedies.
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Lydia E. Pinkeham
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William M'Kinley
Grumpley
Quting
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Indiana
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New York
Pennsylvania
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Sweden
Denmark
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Aldrich
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Pack Commission
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Disbars
Town Central
Iowa Firma
the State Fair
Lane
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Puck
Mrs. Pinkham
Omaha
Inroe
Rockford
Waterloo
Fort Dodee
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Fort
T.0
Hines
H. Vanson
Chicano
Oklahoma
Morgan
Beuler
Perhy
O. T
G. W. Fithian
Newton, Ill
President Tyler
HOUSE
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Semple
Tyler
National Magazine
Louise
Washington, D. C
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Peruna
Columbus,o
Waltham Watches
Waltham Watch Company
American Waltham Watch Company
Waltham, Mass
Homeseekers
Nebraska
Denver
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Pueblo
Leadville
Glenwood Springs
Colo
Deadwood
Hot Springs
Ras
Ill
Lduy
Puy Manilla
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Salnayor Mila Bom
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Rowan
Mibwaukee
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Piper
Sterling Remedy Company
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