McLaurin's Revolt Signals New Southern Party Trend
Senator John L. McLaurin of South Carolina may form a new southern party after resigning from Democratic caucuses. A former Jeffersonian Democrat with pro industry views, he bases his stand on race and tariff issues, hinting that many southern voters will shift toward Republican alignment by 1904.
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John L. McLaurin
South Carolina
South
Democratic Party
McLaurin
New South
Confederate States
Union
Consee
Joan Calhoun
Mars
Seins Easy
Republicizer Party
The Pan American Exposition at Buffalo Shines
An eye witness reviews the Pan-American Exposition after delays and weather issues. It surpasses the Chicago White City in beauty and electrical displays, with Spanish style architecture and vivid color ornamentation that astonishes the observer.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Mexico
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Court of Honor
Pan-American Plaza lights surpass all in beauty and scale
The Plaza at the Pan-American dazzles with Niagara‑powered illumination. Forty thousand lights crown the electric light tower and thousands more glow on surrounding buildings, canals, and fountains, creating a night spectacle visible for miles. The Buffalo display exceeds Chicago’s World Fair in spectacle and charm.
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Pan-American
Niagara
Buffalo
Chicago
Plaza
Grand Canal
Trolley system eyed for garbage and light freight
In New Castle a garbage question prompts praise for trolley use as a carrier. Cincinnati’s health board favors hauling garbage to a central point for night electric car delivery to outlying areas. Toronto endorses street sweepings haulage by local trams to dumps, with New York City already testing light package express service.
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New Castle
Cincinnati
Toronto
Canada
Board. of Health of
Cincinnati Traction Company
New York City
McKinley Seeks No Extra Session to Handle Cuban Affairs
The president and his cabinet are confident no extra congressional session will be necessary to address grave Cuban questions. They believe existing powers suffice to manage the crisis.
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McKinley
Plague and Yellow Fever Link Cited as Mosquito Myth
The author argues that harming zoological interests is unlikely by promoting the idea that rats spread plague and mosquitoes carry yellow fever and malaria. Extermination of both rats and mosquitoes is urged as an undeniable blessing.
Pilgrims Progress Copy Sells For 7500 In First Edition
On the same day Northern Pacific stock rose to 1000 a share, the first edition of John Bunyan s Pilgrim s Progress sold for 7500 indicating abundant money in the market and at the time.
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John Bunyan
Nation's crusade revived in dramatic form spurs debate
The country faces a possible re enactment of Mrs Nation's crusade in a dramatic presentation. While the "ghost" may refuse to move with this company, other moving spirits are expected to appear.
Winter Wheat Area Increases Over Last Year
The area of winter wheat expands by 2,000,300 acres this year versus last. Market observers in Wall Street anticipate larger harvest potential and price implications.
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Wall Street
Monarch’s $2,284,000 Salary Draws Comment
King Edward VII is noted to have a high salary of 2 284 000 dollars though the article remarks a prudent monarch merits substantial pay. The statement contrasts the figure with the ruler’s restraint in public speech while asserting entitlement to ample compensation.
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Edward VII
Freedom in the Union Highlighted by Civic Thought
A column argues that the greatest freedom in the world is enjoyed by a state within the American Union. The piece contrasts national unity with local autonomy and champions citizen rights and self government as essential to liberty.
Weather in June Proves Erratic After Uneven May
A the weather pattern remained unsettled with fluctuating conditions. Forecasters note June has delivered varying temperatures and precipitation, mirroring May’s capricious changes across regions.
Witch Salve Claims Cure for Piles
DoeWlit's Witch Thief Salve is promoted as a necessary cure for piles and warns against counterfeits. Advertisements mention Paisley Pharmacy Hutton Pharmacy Red Hyde Seventh Ward Central Drug Store Long Avenue.
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DoeWlit
Paisley
Hutton Pharmacy
Red Hyde
Seventh Ward
Central Dru
Long Evenue
French Abbe Bruneau Case Reexamined In 1894 Execution
A long-ago French crime story centers on Abbe Bruneau, executed for the murder of Abbe Fricot after a servant La Jeanette sparked a circumstantial case. New confession surfaces claim Bruneau was innocent and that La Jeanette and a partner carried out the crime.
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Bruneau
Hayenne
Fricot
Jeanette
Abbie
la Jeanette
Nantes
France
Compulsory Education Bill Clarified by Pittsburg Dispatch
A Pittsburg Dispatch report explains Representative Thomas J. Ford’s compulsory education bill. It codifies 1895 and 1897 laws, requiring children ages 6 to 16 to attend a day school with comparable instruction. Private and parochial pupils may comply. failure by parents carries a fine or brief imprisonment.
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Thomas J. Ford
Pittsburg
House
Harrisburg
Senate
Ford
Ita
Criticised Carnegie's Wealth and Education Role
A New York telegram reports Dr. Percy Stickney Grant's baccalaureate sermon at the College of the City of New York. He warns that men of great fortunes push material power, fund libraries and universities, yet doubt higher education as business aid, urging caution about temptation to worship wealth.
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New York
Percy Stickney Grant
Protestant Episcopal Church of the Ascension
College of the City of
Schwab
Famous Foreigners in News and Notables
King Albert of Saxony, 74, sole survivor of royal generals from the Franco Prussian War. Joseph Chamberlain adds amateur photography to hobbies. Miss Helen Gladstone accepts warden post at Southwark women’s university settlement. Lord Rosebery, 55, still looks young. Herbert Jenner-Fust, 95, sole survivor of the 1827 Cambridge Oxford match, was Cambridge captain. Viceroy of India Lord Curzon earns £15,000. Lord Minto and Lord W open earn £10,000. Sir J West Ridgeway £5,000. Carlos Ezeta, ex president of Salvador, in California plans sale of loans and Ezeta jewelry. Mme Ezeta’s Guatemalan-born wife spurns aid. Senor Ezeta fled due to a price on his head. Adolph von Breuning, ex secretary of the German legation, reconciled with the Kaiser after a marriage dispute with Mrs Gordon McKay. reconciliation secured by influential friends.
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Joseph Chamberlain
London
Helen Gladstone
W. E. Gladstone
Women’s University Settlement
Southwark
Lord Rosebery
Herbert Jenner-Fust
Gloucestershire
Cambridge
Oxford
Lord Curzon
India
Lord Minto
Canada
Lord Wopetoun
Australia
J. West Ridgeway
Ceylon
Carlos Ezeta
Salvador
California
Mme. Ezeta
San Francisco
Senor Ezeta
Adolph von Breuning
Legation
Washington
Gordon McKay
Boston
Crude Petroleum Uses and World Facts in Brief
A collage of trivia including crude petroleum uses for wood floors, Belfast as a tea hub, human windpipe structure, Mexico and Brazil populations, Meissonier's fading popularity, Paris sales of art works, and a Delaware language translation error in the Lord's Prayer.
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Belfast
United Kingdom
Mexico
Brazil
Paris
Trussar
Edward Everett Hale
Hallow
Delaware
Tragedy in West Virginia Woods Three Portefield Children Dead
Three Portefield children Willie Mary and Henry aged three five and seven wandered from home near Job WV and were found Tuesday by searchers in a dense thicket with a large black bear nearby. A Maryland hunter John Weldon tracked evidence and located the bodies after which the bear was killed. The remains were carried to their home as their mother mourned.
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Willie
Mary
Henry Porterfield
Job
W. Va
John Weldon
Maryland
Lawrence County Lumber Co Paint Sells Lasting Devoe Lead
Lawrence County Lumber Co advertises Devoe lead and zinc based paint that lasts twice as long as traditional lead and oil mixtures ground by machinery. The notice highlights durability and modern grinding process.
Property Near Union Depot Yields High Returns
A six percent investment is praised but the sale offers twelve percent gross on the invested amount, about ten percent net. The property is a two squared from Union depot, a solid ten room double dwelling with tenants who pay in advance. Near city heart, vacancy unlikely. Street and number available on request. Clare P. Dushane.
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Union Depot
Clare P. Dushane
Court af Holds Receiver May Collect Assessment on Notes
The Court of Appeals upheld a receiver's demand for $240 plus costs on capital stock notes after Equitable Mutual Fire of New York failed. N Hubbard Jr had paid $100 toward an assessment. about one hundred note givers await their turn as the receiver presses the remaining notes. The notice warns readers to avoid cheap insurance and consider an ld Taine policy.
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Equitable Mutual
New York
N. Hubbard, Jr
United States
Two Mean Old Things and the Haircut Conundrum
A Chicago suburb minister becomes the subject of town gossip after a pretty girl demands his hair be cut. The barber trims two inches, the minister bills the girl, and she refuses to pay. In Findlay, Ohio, farmer Arthur Musgrove drives a cow through town after swapping animals with James Boyle, unsuccessfully urging the cow to pull a wagon.
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Chicago Daily News
Arthur Musgrove
Findlay
Musgrove
James Boyle
Boyle
Doyle
Grover
Paint Your Buggy for 75c With DeVoe Gloss Carriage Paint
Lawrence County Lumber company sells DeVoe gloss carriage paint in 10 colors ready to use. The high gloss finish aims to make old buggies look like new.
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DeVoe
Lawrence County Lumber Company
Sore
New Fishing Laws Set Season Dates And Size Limits
Governor Stone signed the Cumings fish bill to regulate bass and trout seasons, specify game and food fish, and expand enforcement. The bill sets bass season June 15 to February 15 close, trout from April 15 to July 31, and lake trout January 1 to September 1, with size limits and daily catch caps. It creates twelve wardens led by a chief warden with a $1000 bond, and retains current fish commissioners.
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Stone
Capitol
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Buffalo Exposition
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Bear
Lawrence County Lumber Co
Equitable Mutual Fire
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Philadelphia
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Pittsburg Street
H. G. Miller
OAK Park Ceretery
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