Capital Celebrates the Day Washington Became Seat of Government
Washington marked the centennial of the capital with a grand parade and ceremonies at the Capitol and White House. President McKinley and cabinet led events, governors from states and territories attended, and Hoar and Daniels delivered notable orations. General Miles rode at the parade front despite a saddle girth mishap.
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House of Representatives
Act of Congress
United States Capitol
Columbia
McKinley
Union
Congress
United States Supreme Court
Capitol
White House
Rest action at the art gallery and Miles parade
A full evening reception at the Corcoran Art Gallery hosted by President McKinley and cabinet members and state governors featured a balcony visit and a long press encounter. The day culminated in a grand parade from the White House to the Capitol with Lt General Nelson Miles leading the march and staff nearby.
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Corcoran Art Gallery
McKinley
Wilson
Hitchcock
Cortelyou
White House
Capitol
Nelson A. Miles
Breck
Demand for indemnification over nickel steel armor royalties
Secretary Long heard Schneider Steel of Creusot France claim $375000 in royalties for U S use of nickel steel armor in warships. The material tested at Annapolis proved superior, but four U S armor makers later used it. original plate tech evolved, yet base compound remains. Decision reserved.
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Washington
Long
Joseph K. McCammon
Schneider Steel Company
Creusot
France
United States
Whitney
United States Navy
Schneider Company
England
Annapolis
Schneider
Harvey
Manley Declines Internal Revenue Post for Maine Seat
Hon. Joseph H. Manley of Maine, in Washington, announced he will decline the offered office of commissioner of internal revenue. He said his election to the Maine house of representatives is the chief reason for turning down the post.
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Washington
Joseph H. Manley
Maine
Augusta
Manley
Internal Revenue
Maine House of Representatives
Michigan's Third Extra Seeks Broad Corporate Tax Plan
Lansing special session convened by Governor P ingree to consider a bill taxing railroads and other corporations on cash value rather than earnings. The measure targets a 100 percent tax increase and would tax franchises and intangible property. Rep Cheever of Detroit to introduce the bill modeled after the Atkinson proposal. In Langlade County Wisconsin a judge sentences W J Zahl to thirty days for criminal contempt after a custody ruling. kidnaping charges to be examined December 18.
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Mich
Pingree
Cheever
Detroit
State Tax Commission
Board of Assessors
Antigo
Wis
Langlade County
Goodland
W. J. Zahl
Schweinfurth Near Weldon Farm Faces Community Petition
In Rockford Illinois on December 13 one hundred residents and Weldon family heads demand removal of the so called false Messiah. Col Schweinfurth remains influential with Weldon clan and has taken up residence at his retreat for an extended period.
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Rockford, Ills
Weldon Farm
George Jacob Schweinfurth
Colonel Schweinfurth
Weldon
What Shall We Have for Dessert
A family tip for quick dessert uses Jell instant mix prepared in two minutes with hot water and cooling time. Offers flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry and costs 10 cents at grocers.
Muscatine Social and Political Happenings Chronicle
Neatly recorded items cover local joys and events, social notes, and political observations from Muscatine's community. Correspondents document thoughtful opinions and everyday occurrences shaping the town's public life.
Local Social News Highlights From Weekend
Allie Van Demaat served as county seat caller Saturday. H Meyers bought a trotter from his brother Will last week. Weddings loom with more plans. Katie Bottomley and sister Mary called at Wim. Smiths shopped at West Liberty Monday. Art Cochran and mother moved furniture through town Monday. Ir Meyers shows improvement after a decline last week. H D Meyers family visited Henry Meyers Sunday. Sports folks attended Nichols bazaar and baby show Saturday evening. Daniel Bottomley welcomes a bouncing boy born Wednesday, November 12. North Liberty visitors C W Chapman Bertha spent Thursday at home. Roy Cochran and Charlie Schildsberg passed through town Wednesday from John Tew’s shucking. Ayers family and Crapmen family spent Wednesday with kin.
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Allie van Demaat
H. Meyers
Will
Katie Bottomley
Sister Mary
Wim. Smith
Mamie Spratford
Lillie Smith
West Liberty
Art Cochran
Ir. Meyers
Charlie Schildsberg
John Tew
T. D. Ayers
Atalissa
C. W. Crapmen
North Liberty
Riverside notes on illness travel and local events
Albert Karous suffers rheumatism. Lew Critz heads to Oklahoma to locate a site. Mrs B Law and son Lewis toured to Washington. Grant Hawthorne and wife returned from Washington. Grandma Shellady improves after illness. Mrs Joe Krone loses eighty dollars on way to Richmond church. Rena Schnohlin threshes John Younkin’s grain. Roy Esley marries Miss Moss in Iowa City and plans to live in the county. Charles Whitlock injured hauling logs. leg broken and bone protrudes through flesh, treated by Doctors Sheafe and Grant.
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Albert Karous
Lew Critz
Oklahoma
B. Law
Lewis
Washington
Grant Hawthorne
Grandma Shellady
Joe Krone
Richmond
Rena Schnohlin
John Younkin
Sheafe
Grant
Christmas entertainment at No 7 schoolhouse
YANKEE HOLLOW entries note a Christmas program by pupils at No 7 schoolhouse set for Saturday evening Dec 23. Local residents Fred Sheliehorn and Fred Franklin visit friends. Marie Hudler plans a 21st birthday gathering at her home. Harriet Curtis damaged her knee cap but resumes duties with sister Anna's help.
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Jas. McKilligan
Davenport
Fred Sheliehorn
Fairport
Fred Franklin
No. 7
F. A. Gray
F. W. Gray
John Gray
E. F. Kleinmeyer
Chicago
Marie Hudler
Harriet Curtis
Anna
Lone Tree Burlevision and Social Evening Report
Mr Paindexter of Burlington called on Carl Bros in this city. James Carl of Shenandoah Iowa visits his father Fred T Carl here. Mrs Wm Sweet leaves for her mother Mrs Hill house in Dilphas Iowa. About 200 M B A members and guests enjoyed a supper and program at their hall last night with recitations and music.
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Paindexter
Burlington
Carl Bros
James Carl
Shenandoah
Fred T. Carl
Wm. Sweet
Hillhouse
Dilphas
Iowa
Four Flavors Gelatin Now At Your Grocers
Welcome display announces Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry flavors. Sold at grocers for 10 cents. Try it today.
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Nervita Medical Company
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