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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1894
Page
7
The excerpt blends humorous talk at Willard's about General Grant's fame with Civil War reminiscences. It recounts battlefield scenes at the Wilderness, a veteran's reflection on wounds, and a Pontiac Michigan cohort narrative, interspersed with anecdotes about Grant and Lincoln era figures.
The article analyzes the tariff legislation's effects on woolen mills and the Trenton potteries, predicting layoffs and delayed demand as imports surge and prices shift. It cites Treasury projections, sugar trust impacts, and uncertain revenue, then condemns alleged political missteps and criticizes Cleveland era policy.
John Halve Hroat notes that Bradford woollen manufacturers stayed silent during tariff agitation but now celebrate the bill's passage, according to the Pall Mall Gazette. The report highlights a wave of rejoicings in London and across the industry.
Democratic senators deny being tools of monopolists while conceding that the formar bill was drafted under trust influence. Senators Caffery and Vest acknowledged trust involvement in shaping the sugar schedule as the debate grows heated.
A traveler recalls an old South California whistling well that acted as a weather barometer by wind driven air. The narrative also recounts canal level studies for the Red Sea route, Napoleon era surveys, and a Paris bazaar tale featuring King Milan of Servis accepting a violets bouquet for twenty four souls.
A. Williams of Broadway New York recently drilled a hole through a common pin from heat to point and widened it to admit a fine hair. Two years ago he cut a sewing needle in two lengthwise and rejoined it so tightly the seam was invisible to the naked eye.
A historically styled report claims sugar trust profits last year reached substantial amounts with figures suggesting billions in investment and high dividends. It mentions a senator cash influence rumor and notes vast loans before operations. The piece reflects sensational financial speculation and public skepticism about corporate gains.
World champion Corbett battled Pete Courtney of Trenton at Filson's laboratory. The six round bout ended when Corbett landed decisive blows in the sixth, knocking Courtney out as he failed to respond to time. Courtney received $500 with a possible $1,000 if he lasted all six rounds.
A clash on Tay street between Union and non union longshoremen, mostly Black, led to about five hundred shots fired. Mark Cain, a white non union organizer, was shot and believed to die. several Black workers were wounded. Police arrived with Winchesters and escorted non union men to the wharf as authorities warned of further trouble.
Nelson of the state relief commission arranges aid for fire victims. Plans contemplate turning burned country into farms with free farms offered to heads of families who lack land. Single men to find work and orphaned children to be adopted.
Forty thousand veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic marched through Pittsburg and Allegheny in the national encampment yesterday. An estimated 600000 spectators witnessed the patriotic pageant along the streets and riverfront.
A spread reports numerous smokers and chewers quitting tobacco after trying no to bac. It credits Aaron Gerber with starting the reform and lists names such as Jim Hoa CW Ashcom Samuel Stoatener J. C Cobler Lessing Evans and others who claim relief from tobacco desire and improvements in health and well being. The piece also references historical dances and musical origins with mentions of Washington Hart and Henry III.
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