War scare and political maneuverings ripple through era headlines
Crizpi warns Europe of war. Cleveland rumored for Princeton Law School post denied. Reports mix about Spanish intervention possibilities and U.S. political shifts. California electoral split favors McKinley. Cuba debt rises. life saving rescues total 5,182 with 28 distress cases.
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Norfolk Urges Water Supply Expansion and Expert Study
The Virginian warns no immediate water famine but urges prompt action on appointing Water Commissioners to locate future supply sources and report costs. It notes Norfolk’s growth and port expansion, advocating decisive planning to meet rising demand with the Deep River source regarded as best.
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Women At The Bar Debate In Alabama Legislature
The Alabama Legislature debated admitting women to the bar with negative results in both chambers. The article notes broader trends, citing Virginia and New York where women lawyers practice and achieve distinction. It reflects on the expanding role of women in education and professions and argues for open access to all trades and professions.
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Exemption Fight Over Maryland Manufacturing Plant Taxation
An appeal before the Maryland Court of Appeals from Frederick City concerns exempting a manufacturing plant from taxation under a city ordinance. The case began after the collector taxed the plant, the circuit court ruled the plant was not a manufacturing plant and that enabling acts did not apply, and Baltimore joined as a party to the appeal. The dispute centers on whether the electric light company qualifies under the ordinance and related state enabling legislation.
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Baltimore tax case could upend manufacturing exemptions
A Baltimore plant exemption from taxation faces reversal if the Frederick County Circuit Court decision is upheld. The Merchants and Manufacturers Association seeks to file brief supporting the appellant, contesting the constitutionality of the enabling act. The outcome could affect local reliefs and reach the Maryland Supreme Court.
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Bitter Philadelphia Press Attack on Southern States
The Philadelphia Press is harsh toward the South calling it unprogressive and underdeveloped with few roads schools or industry. The piece condemns native white southerners and criticizes the paper for previous pro Southern views, urging accountability after recent events.
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Island refuge for the weary world urged by Savannah News
The Savannah News questions the claim that a white man found a remote island where people may live without work. The paper demands the location be identified to give real meaning to the statement and asks where rest seekers should go in contemporary times.
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Globe
Notes and Opinions on World Figures and Mines
A pamphlet argues there are no overseas hydroelectric stations in London. It cites historical population gaps between Philadelphia and New York, notes deep mines in Eureka California and Carson City Nevada, and mentions German and Venezuelo wartime rhetoric and Monroe Doctrine debates.
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Notable Figures and Regions Cited in Fragmented Personal Notices
The text mentions the Princess of Wales being called granny by grandchildren, sparsely populated Minnesota and the Dakotas, a Washington attorney general once known as Lindauer Williams, a new Rhodesia book by George W. Williams Grayt, and General Pettus linked to Alabama politics. It references rebellion causes and a Confederate general, with garbled names and dates.
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Supreme Court of Washington
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Dr Deane's Dyspepsia Pills Promise Fresh Complexion
The ad claims indigestion causes dull skin and pimples and asserts bright eyes and rosy cheeks follow taking Dr. Deane's Dyspepsia Pills. It condemns many pills for bowel effects and promotes Deane's product from Ringstown New York.
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Unparalleled Bargains in Brand New Garments
The Big Store promotes money saving values with ready made clothing guaranteed for quality. It touts superior workmanship and burk made garments under a label of United Gate men, contrasting with the convict sweat shop system.
Men's Suits and Tailoring Ad with Bargain Prices
Fragmented ad describes men's suits from $5 to $10 with bargains on wool and cheviots. Promotes made in Union shops, guaranteed shrinkage, ship and pit included, tailored fit, and emphasis on quality for value. Includes multiple textile descriptions and store promises of accurate fit.
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Men's Goat Outfiters Boys Suits and Overcoats Sale
Trade ad describes boys suits and knee pants in wool cheviot and tweed fabrics, priced from 3.33 to 13.50, with double breasted jackets, two pants, and caps. Includes overcoats and storm coats for ages up to 16, various patterns in black, navy, and gray, touting durability and value in a broad catalog.
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