Canteen Question Sparks Debate Over Army Morality
A 200 page War Department supplement collects officers opinions on the canteen as part of the post exchange. Most responses say the canteen improves morality and discipline, reduces drunkenness, and should not be banned. Critics urge Congress to repeal liquor sales and pass a new anti canteen law before the 1901 expiry, citing Groat bill proposals and President McKinley’s stance.
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Army
United States Army
Griggs
New York Christian Advocate
Methodist
Friends of Temperance
War Department
Department
Congress
Post Exchange
United States
McKinley
Friends of Morality
The New Currency Bill Passes House Of Representatives
The currency bill passed the House 190 to 150. It proclaims gold as the monetary standard and sets a gold reserve, with bonds issued to maintain parity. It authorizes silver and greenbacks under new rules and taxes on national bank circulation. It aims to stabilize value and public credit while easing tax burdens.
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United States
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
House
Collapse of a Bribery Charge in Ohio Supreme Court
The Ohio Supreme Court at Columbus last month disposed of Attorney General Monnett’s bribery bill of information. It held that the alleged bribery attempts were not proved by witnesses before the court. The case involved claims that a Standard Oil related figure offered Monnett a large sum to drop anti trust prosecutions.
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Supreme Court
Columbus
Ohio
Monnett
Standard Oil Company
Ohio Supreme Court
Squires
Manhattan Insurance Company
Cleveland
New York
Lobby for beer tax repeal sent to Washington
Brewers dispatch a lobby urging repeal of the war tax on beer describing the request as impudent under the current war. They argue no other war tax will be repealed while the conflict continues.
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Washington
Vatican Decree Bars Protestant Catholic Marriages in 1900
A Vatican decree for the jubilee year prohibits marriages between Protestants and Catholics in 1900 unless granted by a special dispensation from the Pope.
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Vatican
Zola Warns War Endangers France and Britain
In an interview, M. Zola argues France must build industry for the future rather than pursue war for power. He says Britain's greatness lies in liberal traditions, and both nations risk disappearance if they turn to conquest or militarism.
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M. Zola
France
Great Britain
Georgia Central Refuses Berth to Bishop Turner in Savannah Car
A Dec 21 dispatch from Atlanta reports Georgia Central at Savannah refused to rent a car berth to Bishop Henry M. Turner, citing ownership of cars and cost. It notes new law may force lines to provide two sleeping cars and that a bill requiring separate cars for races was signed by the governor.
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Atlanta
Georgia Central
Savannah
Henry M. Turner
Central
Supreme Court Finds Attorney Guilty in Clark Bribery Case
The Montana Supreme Court unanimously bars Attorney John B. Wellcome from practice after finding he bribed legislators to support Senator Clark. Convincing evidence showed two lawmakers each received 10000 dollars for their votes and other shifts toward Clark appear bribed.
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Clark
Montana
Supreme Court of
John B. Wellcome
Opinion highlights and political squabbles across papers
Press opinions from multiple papers critique politics and federal officeholders. Notes attack on Clark, Quay, and Roberts as a vicious trio, praise for Col. Lafe Young expansionism, and a favorable view of West Liberty horse markets with top buyers and notable sales.
Iowa General Assembly Opens With Debates On Elections Roads Banks
Des Moines reports the Iowa Senate and House convene with proposals on biennial elections, permanent roads funding, expansion of savings bank deposits, and a $50,000 university appropriation. Pearl button factory ban and inauguration plans also foreground the day's agenda.
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Hayward
Scott
Iowa
Ball
Johnson
State University
Oakland Has Sickness Report and Local Happenings
Mrs. Jane Morse is very sick. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Smith is on the sick list. Crieger did carpenter work for Mrs. Hines. Ase Raymond sold seven hog loads at Cone. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Kennedy and babe visited John Edens at Shoo Fly. Ladies held a quilting at Henry Hill's. Miss James was called home for her aunt's funeral. Oakland youths gathered Sunday despite the preacher's absence.
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Dan Smith
Crieger
Hines
Ase Raymond
Goose Creek
Cone
Grant Kennedy
Babe
John Edens
Shoo Fly
Henry Hill
James
Oakland
Meats for Roasting Should Not Be Washed
Guidance states that roasting meats should not be washed. Instead wipe with a damp cloth to remove surface dirt and preserve natural flavors and moisture during cooking.
Iowa Veterinarians Gather for Annual Meeting in Des Moines
The twelfth annual Iowa Veterinary Medical Association meeting began in the Savery club rooms at 9 AM. President Shipley of Sheldon gave the forenoon address, followed by Secretary Brown of Oskaloosa presenting the annual report in the afternoon. Attendance was at a peak with many veterinarians arriving.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Veterinary Medical Association
Savery Club
Shipley
Sheldon
Brown
Oskaloosa
London dramatizes In His Steps. Sheldon to witness opening
Topeka Kansas January 10 The Rev Charles M Sheldon author of In His Steps has received notice from London that his work has been dramatized and will soon be staged there He plans to go to London within a few months to see the first performance
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London
Topeka
Kansas
Kan
Charles M.sheldon
Body Found in a Well on Iowa Farm
The body of Lloyd Orris was found head downward in a shallow well on his farm near North Liberty Iowa. Coroner W E Schneider ruled it could be death by own action but did not order an inquest with friends split over accidental death due to heart trouble and fainting spells.
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Iowa
Philadelphia
New York
Europe
Iowa City
Lloyd Orris
North Liberty
W. E. Schneider
Mother's Hands Poem by S. M. Dean in California
A poetic tribute by a sister-in-law of Dr. H. M. Dean from this city recalls a mother’s hands. The verse celebrates toil and care from childhood memories, honoring a mother’s love and faith.
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H. M. Dean
S. M. Dean
Harvard Law School admits women to courses
Demorest's Magazine notes Harvard Law School and President Eliot approved women attending its courses with the condition that only Radcliffe College graduates may be admitted. The move is seen as a milestone toward female education within university walls, though politics and business still lag.
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Harvard University
Harvard Law School
Eliot
Radcliffe Colllege
Demorest’s Magazine
Waste Basket Doubts Hit a Fellow’s Pride
A man reflects on the uneasy feeling of retrieving items he previously discarded from the waste basket and questions the prudence of wasteful habits. The remark underscores thrift and restraint in daily decisions.
Local testimonials tout Morrow's Kid-ne-oid tablets
Muscatine residents publish endorsements for Morrow's Kid-ne-oids claiming relief from backache rheumatism and kidney trouble. J W Richards of Muscatine cites his son's rapid improvement and notes the tablets sell for fifty cents at local drug stores and by mail.
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J. W. Richards
Total Eclipse
West Second Street
Morrow
John Morrow & Co., Chemists
Springfield
Ohio
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