Spain frees reconcentrados as Cuba advances pacification
Washington April 1 The Cuban governor general cables that eastern provinces are pacified enough to rescind the reconcentrado order in three provinces and allow subjects to return home. The government will protect them with Spanish forces and local relief committees. Economic kitchens farming implements seed and public works jobs will aid rapid rural rehabilitation in western provinces.
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Washington
Cuba
Peace Efforts Shift as Cuba Crisis Grows Tense
April dispatches show U S minister General Woodford pressing for immediate hostilities cease fire and a peaceful settlement with Spain while Barcelona reports mobilization of Spanish warships and new torpedo boats. Madrid watchers fear war without intercession.
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Madrid
United States
Legation
Stewart Woodford
Barcelona
Harry McCalmont
el Pais
Spain
France
Great Britain
Halcon
Cartagena
Cadiz
Canary Islands
Bualearic Islands
Italy
Guisseppe Garibaldi
Varez
Woodford
Oan
Cuba
Armstrongs
Navy Yard Busy as 2000 Workers Maintain Fleet
New York reports over two thousand men labored at the Brooklyn navy yard around the clock. The Dolphin completed with stores and ammunition, nearly twenty vessels including the Chicago, Atlanta, Texas and Mayflower in yard, as kerosene from Sumatra competes with Russian oil in the Far East. Colonel Bart orders Twenty-fifth Infantry to Florida in readiness to move. U S buys yacht August from Florio Rubi ratte Co for 900,000.
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New York
Brooklyn Navy Yarde
Chicago
Atlanta
Texas
Missoula
Mont
Bart
Twenty-ffth Infantry
United States Army
Fort Missoula
Florida
Market Letter Hints at Prolonged Bull Campaign and Weather Influence
The weekly market letter suggests Leiter may push deals through May with no May short in Chicago. Opinions vary on whether the bull run ends in profit or loss, with weather as a key factor and international politics also shaping outcomes. It notes large wheat inflows into Chicago elevators and provides extensive price quotes across grains, meats, dairy, and other staples.
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Leiter
Chicago
Spain
Bread and Pastry Molding Board with Spring Clip
A new bread and pastry molding board features a thin sheet metal top with a curved bead on three sides and a back head piece holding a spring clip. The clip secures the rolling pie as it slides over the surface when hot.
Northwest Mining and Irrigation Congress Flourishes in Baker City
The Baker City gathering of the Mining and Irrigation Congress ended with strong support for the Northwest. Delegates from Oregon, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Washington, Montana, California and Nevada outlined a permanent body with annual meetings. Portland won the next host, and Albert Geiser was elected president with a slate of vice presidents and an executive committee. The message urged a mineral exhibit for the Trans-M Missisippi exposition and thanked Baker City for its hospitality.
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Baker City
Northwest
Great Northwest
Mining and Irrigation Congress
Congress
Oregon
Utah
Colorado
Wyoming
Idaho
Washington
Montana
California
Nevada
Chamber of Commerce
Commercial Club
Board of Trade
J. F. Batchelder
Portland
K. W. Paris
Boise
A. Johns
Albert Geiser
Ole J. Olsen
Granta Pass
F. J. Mills
J. M. Boyd
Spokane
Thomas D. Lee
Ogden
Fred R. Mellis
J. F. Batehelder
A. D. Morrison
Idaho Falls
J. F. Hunt
Downey
G. B. Dennis
A. P. Curry
Campbell
Salt Lake City
Rkc
Lund
St. George
C. A. Johns
BE. J. Frasier
Eugene
John C. Rice
Caldwell
Edgar Wilson
J. J. Browne
Lindsley
David Keith
H. A. Rolapp
Duty on embroidered handkerchiefs decided by U.S. appraiser
The United States general appraiser ruled that handkerchiefs with an embroidered initial are not taxed as embroidered handkerchiefs under the 50 percent ad valorem rate. Instead these initials attract a 40 percent duty.
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United States General Appraiser
Spring Health Promises From Hood s Sarsaparilla
In a spring health note, readers are urged to use Hood s Sarsaparilla to purify the blood and relieve winter ailments. testimonials from L M White of Salem and Thomas A Coleman of Davidson claim strong benefits for humors and sores, noting recovery after use.
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Ll. M. White
Salem
Hood
Thomas A. Coleman
Davidson
Swallowing His Words in Moscow Chronicle
A traveler recounts a satirical tale from Moscow where a book critical of rulers was condemned. The czarist officials force the author to eat the pages, with doctors approving in stages, until all leaves are consumed and the writer returns to prison.
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Moscow
Detroit Free Press
Russia
Alabastine and odd notices mix in coastal warnings
A reader’s column blends a product description for Alabastine with broader quotes about sea danger and a London coincidence. The notes cover labeling, maritime risk, a prayer for sailors, and a Portsmouth bicycle accident involving a Royal Artillery gunner.
Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement and Waldorf-Astoria note
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cure foot pain and swellings with over 10 000 testimonials and mail order availability for 25 cents plus a free trial three pack. Separately a claim describes the Waldorf Astoria in New York as the world’s largest hotel, valued at 10 million dollars and built by and for millionaires.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
Roy, N. C
New York City
Willionaires
Patent Office Year in Review for 1897 Highlights
The report notes 45 661 patent and designs applications in 1897 with 23 720 patents granted. It lists 1 671 trade marks registered 14 labels and 16 prints and 12 926 patent expirations. Expenditures hit 1 229 849 dollars with a 252 798 dollar receipts surplus. Connecticut leads in patents per capita with one per 786 residents.
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Patent Office
Treasury
United States
Connecticut
Massachusetts
District of Columbia
New Jersey
Rhode Island
New York
England
Germany
Canada
France
St Jacob's Oil Promises Relief From Seasonal Rheumatism
The piece urges readers to guard against rheumatism during pleasant seasonal weather and promotes St Jacob's Oil as a long used remedy based on many testimonies. It adds a separate, abrupt note about Egyptian funeral timing, stating a noon death requires same day burial, while after noon allows delay to next day.
Change of Life Remedies Parade in Odd Column
A lay reader story touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief after long life stage suffering with personal testimonials. The piece then mentions Beeu of Mauvages, Mme du Barry, and a copyright note on Pitcher's Castoria with Dr Samuel Pitcher's claim, plus a note on U.S. mineral production and a velvet skin treatment by M Puech of Mazamet.
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Mauvages
Alsace
Beeu
Mme. du Barry
Becca
Vancouleurs
Muauvages
Ask Your Doctor About Alum In The Stomach Effects
A reader is advised to question a doctor about alum's impact on the stomach before deciding on adding low price baking powder to family meals. The note mentions Schilling's Best as pure cream of tartar and soda. It also condemns tax oppression in Sikas Turkey and describes traditional bread made from unsifted ground wheat with dirt and stones, eaten to feel more substantial.
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Schilling
Sikas
Turkey
Notable Aging Former Governor Boutwell Turns Eighty
In the United States, the great city poor are aided by wealth's benevolence and sanitary reforms. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is highlighted for digestion and liver issues. George Sewell Boutwell, youngest Massachusetts governor and now its oldest ex governor, celebrates his 80th birthday, 47 years since his election.
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United States
Hostetter
George Sewell Boutwell
Massachusetts
Funeral of Old Bill the town cat at College Corner
A New York World correspondent reports Old Bill the favored town cat laid in state at Barkley’s drugstore in College Corner. Hundreds viewed the blue lined casket and flowers marked the pet’s passing as friends carried the body to a grave behind Barkley’s residence. The piece also notes the Sadbury river aqueduct’s 359 day delivery of 15.8578 billion gallons to Chestnut Hill reservoir and 5.5 million dollars to Lake Cochituate.
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Bill
New York World
College Corner
Old Billi
Barkley
Sadbury River
Chestnut Hill Reservoir
Lake Cochituate
Reward offer for catarrh cure and steam plow invention
One hundred dollar reward is offered for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co are named proprietors and endorsements from West Tavaz Walline Kinwas Marvin support their reliability. Also mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally and price per bottle. An Oregon inventor claims a steam plow can farm 15 acres daily.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
FJ. Cheney
West & Tavaz
Waldine, Kinwas & Marvin
Oregon
Ratcliffe
Dr. Ratclifte
Tim
E. M. Ratcliffe
Seattle
Wash
Dr Kline nerve restorer ad and misc notes
An advertisement claims Dr Kline s Great Nerve Restorer cures fits after one day and offers a free trial bottle. The text mentions addresses in Philadelphia and Waterloo Iowa. It also notes a French law on medicine and pharmacy and cites over 1000 children born yearly in London workhouses.
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London
Prince of Wales set to become grand master of English Free Masons
The Prince of Wales is poised to be elected grand master of the English Free Masons for the 24th time, breaking the record of his predecessor George IV. Twins Hugh and Hector McLean, both 88, were born in North Carolina and have never fought. Heidelberg students must carry accident insurance from 24 to 75 cents. Dr. Ilander's Oregon Blood Purifier is recommended for spring cleansing. The Rev. Edward Allen of Tiverton, Devon, aged 100, is the Church of England's oldest living clergyman.
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Prince of Wales
Hugh and
Hector McLean
North Carolina
Church of England
Edward Allen
Tiverton
Devon
Wall coatings that resist decay with age and reuse
The item describes a wall coating that remains stuck to the wall as it decays, setting over time and hardening with age. It can be re-coated and redecorated without washing or scraping old layers, though throat and long difficulties are misattributed to other causes by Galanttary Conditions of wells and ceilings, and images evoke mold and vermin feeds.
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Abebartine Company
Alabamase Co
Grand Rapids
Mice
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Samuel Pitcher, M.D
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